Diamond Flossie Murders Aided by Pirate Husband In Tenderloin
New York April 22 Mrs Flossie Murphy known as Diamond Flossie was found strangled at 228 West Twenty fourth street with a rope half hitch. Her supposed husband Fred Murphy was arrested on suspicion after giving the alarm. Diamonds valued around 1500 and cash rumored at 10000 were missing. detectives suspect a crime tied to her jewel habit and opium use.
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Governor nominates officials for state commissions and courts
At yesterday's executive council meeting the Governor named Eben S. Draper Arthur G. Cumnock and Henry Weymouth as special commissioners for the Tennessee centennial and international exposition. Reappointments were made for William de las Casas as metropolitan park commissioner Elisha S. Converse as Soldiers Home trustee J Albert Brackett as special justice Municipal Court West Roxbury district Samuel R. Cutler as special justice Police Court Chelsea John F. Darnaley and George E. Mitchell to the Dentistry Registration Board Gilbert A. Percy master in chancery Harrison A. Plimpton trial justice Carlton T. Phelps justice district court northern Berkshire replacing Shepard Thayer
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S. Draper
Hopedale
Arthur G. Cumnock
Lowell
Henry A. Weymouth
Weymouth
William de Las Cassas
Malden
Metropolitan Park
Elisha S. Converse
Soldiers’ Home
J. Albert Brackett
Jamaica Plain
Special Justice Municipal Court
West Roxfur
Bicycle Theft Arrests Reported in Brookline Area
Inspectors Wise and Gaddis of the bureau of criminal investigation with Inspector Paige of Brookline arrested Illiam F. Lynch and Augustus Mac Donald yesterday afternoon on larceny charges for a bicycle valued at $199. The suspects were turned over to Brookline officers where the crime is believed to have occurred.
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Brookline
Illiam F. Lynch
Augustus MacDonald
Parkhurst Society Counsel Appointed Police Commissioner
New York on April 22 Frank Moss counsel for the Parkhurst Society was appointed afternoon police commissioner to succeed Theodore Roosevelt in the city’s leadership role.
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New York
Frank Moss
Parkhurst Society
Theodore Roosevelt
Charity Boards Discuss State Charity Reforms and Oversight
The Associated Charities of Cambridge debated changes in public charity proposed by the commission. Joseph Lee warned of 1700 State children needing decisions on separation from families, while concerns about morals and community welfare dominated. Officials noted costs and the workload for unpaid trustees and urged expert boards to oversee large, ongoing supervision.
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Railroad Commission
Grant Bay Parades Plan 1888 Naval and Land Displays
Final orders issued for the land and naval parades in Grant Bay with 55 000 marching troops including Massachusetts units under Governor Wolcott and Adjutant-General Dalton. The Grant Monument Association closes its life after funding the monument to General Horace Porter as preparations and VIP entertainments proceed.
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Grant Bay
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Semail Dalton
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Embury A. Clark
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Ancient An Honorable
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Grant Monument Association
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Grant Monument Committee
Edwin C. O'Brien
Waldorf
Inspections Find Fault With Jackman Grammar School Building
Newburyport reports a State department inspector condemned the Jackman Grammar School building due to poor ventilation and unsanitary arrangements.
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Funeral for Representative Holman Held in Washington
Representative William Steele Holman of Indiana died at his Washington home after weeks of illness from spinal meningitis. Born Sept. 6 1822 near Cincinnati he served in Congress from 1858 and was known as the Watch Dog of the Treasury. He opposed class legislation and was once a possible Democratic presidential candidate.
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Holman
Indiana
William Steele Holman
Cincinnati
United States
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Milliken Funeral Attended by Officials in Belfast
In Belfast Maine on April 22 the funeral of Congressman Milliken drew a large crowd. Bells tolled, flags flew at half mast, and business paused as the body lay in state and was viewed at two churches before burial at Grove Cemetery with a Belfast city guard of honor. Governor Powers attended with his council and staff. Pallbearers included Dr D P Flanders A A Howes Edward Sibley and others. The interment followed at Grove Cemetery.
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C. H. Wells
Governor Powers
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A. A. Howes
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A. J. Harriman
L. F. McDonald
George E. Johnson
Grove Cemetery
Thomas H. Marshall Post
Milliken Funeral Held at Grove Cemetery
The service for Mrs. Milliken concluded at Grove cemetery where the coffin rested in the receiving tomb. Cadet Seth M. Milliken supported his mother during the ceremony as daughter Maud, then in California, could not reach home in time for the funeral.
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Annapolis Gunboat Successfully Completes Trial Run
The United States gunboat Annapolis completed her official trial trip in Long Island Sound, covering the 27 knot course twice. She achieved an average hourly speed of 13.48 knots, 1.43 knots above contract requirements, with potential minor adjustments after tidal observations are finalized.
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Annapolis
Long Island Sound
Six Months for Woman in Dedham Liquor Nuisance Case
Catherine Fitzpatrick was found guilty in the Norfolk Superior Criminal Court of keeping a liquor nuisance at East Dedham. She received six months in the House of Correction and a $75 fine.
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Fall River Line Resumes Sunday Trips in April
The Fall River Line will resume Sunday trips starting April 25. The Boston connecting train departs at 6 p.m., matching weekday times, while Fall River steamers depart at 7:40 p.m. daily. The Priscilla and Puritan remain in service. NYC steamer departures shift from 6 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the same date.
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Hardigan arraigned in Waltham on robbery charge
Don Hardigan ex amateur featherweight champion of New England was arraigned in district court before Judge Luce for assaulting and robbing Farmer Teele in Waltham. Teele testified detailing the $287 he gave under duress and the axe scene as Hardigan allegedly aided by an accomplice. The case was postponed for Teele to recover.
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Luce
Fragmentary Legal Notice Highlights Bail and Charge
A partial court record notes a charge and fixed bail at 4000 dollars, and on S306 a further note of no charge, with the suit in question committed to the Cambridge tribunal.
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Death by own action in Bowery lodging house
An unnamed Boston man, Henry Meister, aged and registered in Boston, was found dead in his Bowery lodging house room this afternoon. He had taken paris green to commit suicide. no identifying marks or papers were found. He appeared to be a mechanic.
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Boston
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Paris Green
City Must Pay After Eminent Domain Case Verdict
A Superior Court verdict orders the city of Boston to pay 15781 dollars. Case involves owners Anna Lotta Lawrence and William Shields and lessee Aaron Sluki of 1313 1315 and 1317 Tremont Street. City took the property by eminent domain for Columbus avenue improvements.
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Worker Falls from Ladder at Roxbury Depot Site
Owen Duffy of Conant Street fell twenty feet from a ladder at the New York New Haven Hartford depot construction site in Roxbury. He sustained severe injuries to his left hip and was taken to City Hospital.
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Gore
Owen Duffy
Conant Street
City Hospital
Boxers Fight Ends With Knife Attack on Fellow Street
Horace E. Hemtro of 10 Tiles ton street was arrested by Division 5 officers at 8 pm on a charge of assault and battery with a knife on Patrick F. Haferty on Fellows street. The two men clashed during a dispute over a well known colored boxer and a knife was used during the ensuing struggle.
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Post rejects Printers Ink canvass over Boston sales
The Boston Post disavows a Printers Ink survey of morning and evening paper sales, calling the data inaccurate and insulting. It blames a canvasser for misstatements, notes inconsistent figures for dealers, and refuses to endorse the report or its conclusions.
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Post’s 100 Dollar Check Prompt Ly Sent
The Post reports strong sales figures with asterisks marking increases. The Post’s sales nearly double the Morning Globe and exceed other morning papers. They are nearly a third larger than the Morning and Evening Herald combined and about eight times the Morning Journal. Sales stay well ahead of the Record and far above the Transcript.
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