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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1896

Page

1

Sailors Brow n and Bram Held for Grand Jury in Murder on Vessel

United States Commissioner Fiske found Mate Thomas Bram and Seaman Charles Brown of the barkentine Herbert Fuller probably guilty of the murder of Captain Nash his wife Laura and Mate A W Banberg on the high seas. They were held without bail for the grand jury. Witnesses and spectators crowded the hearing. The case focused on probable cause with two witnesses presented by the government and arguments about Brown’s motive and opportunity.

United States Fiske Thomas Bram Charles Brown Herbert Fuller Nash Laura A. W. Banberg High Seas Lester H. Monks Policeman Klein Halifax Hoar and Casey Frank Leheac Allen Brown Cotter Bram Hoar Monks Lohenc Banberg Casey John E. Cotter John E. Dore Alfred Hemenway Boston Frank G. Forbes Jin

New Pacing King Captures Glenville Race in Record Pace

Fifteen thousand spectators saw Frank Agan win the great pacing race at Glenville track defeating Robert J Joe Patchen and Badge in straight heats. He lowered his own record twice and tied the track pacing record with a 2:04 1-4 heat. The day featured fast times and strong support for Agan amid lively betting.

Cleveland Frank Agan Glenville Robert J Joe Patchen Badge Agan Rubenstein Edwards Frank Ryan Budge Geers Patchen Frank Ayan Walter S Rifle Angelus Lottie Young

Gargan declines to run as sound money Democrat leader quits race

Massachusetts sound money Democrats wrestle with a gubernatorial choice after Thomas J. Gargan declares illness prevents candidacy. Moran rejects a Governor bid while Moran and Thayer are floated. party members debate names like Peabody and ONeill as they craft an address at the Parker House and set a report for a later meeting.

Thomas J. Gargan Sound Money Democrats George Fred Williams Nathan Matthews Bolt John B. Moran Francis Peabody Joseph H. O'Neil John R. Thayer Massachusetts Parker House Frederick O. Prince Boston Moran Gargan Prince Beacon Street Francis B. Harrington Worcester James E. McConnell Thayer

Lieutenant Chapman Killed While Responding to Fire

William H. Chapman a Boston fire department veteran of twenty five years was promoted to lieutenant yesterday. He died last night at 11 15 after falling from Engine 1’s seat near Dorchester and Fourth streets the wheels passing over him. Mrs Chapman and young Eddie witnessed the tragedy and the surrounding fire scene as the family faced sudden ruin. The fire occurred at a two story stable behind 297 Fourth street owned by Margaret Haverson. Chapman leaves a widow two sons and siblings in the fire service.

William H. Chapman Boston John Mitchell Dorchester Street Chapman Fourth Street Fourth Streets Murphy’s Drug Store O’callahan Gilfeather Keenan Eddie Donnell Captain Bartlett Quincy Wall B. M. Curry Coffey Division 6 Mullen

Death by own action at Chelsea store owner Patterson 64

Alexander Patterson aged 64 of 37 Caroll street Chelsea was found dead at his home around 9 35 p m yesterday with a laudanum bottle beside him. A native of Sweden he ran a variety store at 800 Broadway Chelsea and, after speculative losses, became despondent about finances.

Alexander Patterson Carroll Street Chelsea Patterson Sweden Broadway

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