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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
1
Coxeyite demonstrators flee eastward aboard a freight train as authorities pursue. The group, led by Indiana figures, seeks relief amid economic distress and mount pressure for public action. Police attempt to halt the movement but faces challenges tracking the protestors.
Nelson Chase a former Shaker from Lewiston Maine and two half brothers are named heirs to a five million dollar estate. One brother identified as William F. Pheig of South Boston is awaiting legal proceedings in Boston. The chain of events began after a clairvoyant tip and a Boston want ad uncovered the heirs.
The Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual convention and elected officers led by High Chief Ranger James McLaughlin of Boston and High Secretary Treasurer James Supple of Boston. The reserve fund stood at $14,152.54, and the chief secretary salary was raised to $2000. A vote on admitting women passed 81 to 38 after lengthy discussion.
In Providence April 25 a mass meeting at Textile Hall backs McKenzie to lead, with Swift and Casson raising funds and plans for a march through Appenaug East Greenwich Westerly to New London. A dispute over the altered Olumbia flag unsettled the group before unity returned.
In Apponaug a two hour Textile Hall session featured a town meeting style debate over recruits. Bernard Gannon led Providence delegates while Boston Jimmie energized opposition. A disorderly member was expelled after a purge led by General McKenzie, ending without personal quarrels.
A midnight patrol to Deer Island uncovers a murder of 71 year old John Harkins, known as Barry, found wounded and dead in the nursery yard. Suspect Jimmy Dacey, a smaller fellow with a gray goatee, fled the island after the killing as reporters and officials investigate the scene and prepare for Boston police contact.
John Barry or John Harkins, a peaceful elder on Deer Island, was found dead in a nursery cellar after a noon visit. Jerry Dacey is suspected, remains missing, and investigators contend the killer may have fled to the mainland or hidden on the island. Blood stains and multiple head wounds marked the scene in the underground room.
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