Dedham Matricide Preliminary Hearing for Seary Boys
In Dedham a preliminary hearing for Joseph and John Seary, charged with matricide in East Dedham on July 2, 1899, is held before Judge Emery Grover. Dr. John W. Pratt testifies on house condition and wounds. Mrs. Mary Martin witnesses describe the body and scene. proceedings adjourned to Thursday morning with defense pressing for a Harvard professor's testimony and a continuation bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Joseph E
John W. Seary
East Dedham
Emery Grover
District Court of
Norfolk
John W. Pratt
Witress
Edwin C. Jenney
Benjamin H. Greenhood
Mary Martin
G@ hood
Professor Wood
Harvard
Schulz
Hebrew Outing at Oak Island Grove
A Hebrew social event at Oak Island Grove was held yesterday by the North Ladies Association. Officers included Israel Fish as president and R. Sirk as vice president with Mre. Sirk as treasurer. The arrangements committee featured Mrs. Grossberg, Max Guinn, Goldstein, Ordon, and others. President Fish presented the treasurer with a handsome gift on behalf of the society.
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Oak Island Grove
Ald
Grove
Ore’ Island Grove
Israel Fish
Eenata R. Sirk
Kson
Ans Mn
C. Grossberg
Max Guinn
Goldstein
Ordon
Resigning Inspector Cogan Leaves Boston Police
Inspector William H. Cogan oldest criminal hunter of the bureau of criminal investigation resigns from the Boston force after charges of insubordination by Chief Inspector Watts. He left Boston for Maine at 7 30. Wealth estimated at 60 000 plus real estate near Brookline. Police commissioners may investigate the resignation.
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William H. Cogan
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Watts
Boston
Maine
Cogan
Brookline
Inspector Cogan
Foresters Banquet Marks Twentieth Massachusetts Anniversary
Members of the Catholic Order of Foresters in Massachusetts held a banquet at St. Rose Hall to celebrate twenty years since the order’s founding. Chief ranger John J. Sheehan presided. toastmaster J. J. Langan introduced speakers including high chief ranger D. O’Sullivan and Rev. Father Sullivan who praised the order’s fraternity charity and social role. Other speakers noted growth and good works, urging continued advancement and community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Foresters
St. Rose Hall
Order
John J. Sheehan
J. J. Langan
Massachusetts
O’sullivan
Father Sullivan
Thomas F. Denese H. .C
James O'Neill
John R. Murphy
John 8. Concannon
John R. Nolan
Johnie O'Reilly
Warded
Phil
Thomas F. Clifford
Former Queen of Society Sheds Wealth and Fame
The article recounts Mrs. Sprague, famed as the Mme. de Stael of America, wife of a millionaire and senator, ruling social life from Canonchet and Washington. Her dazzling salons, influence with Cabinet members, and showplace summer home contrasted with personal discontent, marital strife, an estranged husband, and eventual departure with their daughters followed by bankruptcy proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rhode Island
Lincoln
Canonchet
Narragatsett Pier
Mme. de Stael
America
Divorce Trial Shocks Nation Amid Conkling Link
The contested divorce trial linked to Conkling dominated national talk as Sprague won custody of the girls. Kate Chase Sprague lost public sympathy after her ambitious hopes faded, while Conkling’s career waned post trial and Mrs Sprague’s pride was crushed by publicity.
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Conkling
Hane
Sprague
Ernie Tease
Kate Chase
Sprague Family Aftermath and Kate Chase's Rise to Duty
The Sprague estate left little for Kate Chase after bankruptcy yet she traveled to Ohio to settle debts, raised 90 000 in long term certificates, and mortgaged the place to clear debts valued at 150 000. She then improved the property, farmed, and supported her three daughters while developing business sense.
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Sprague
Hdgewood
Kate Chase
Ohio
Fire devastates seaside beach front destroying cottages
A large fire swept the beach area last evening near Amades Water supply causing about 3500 dollars in damage. Flames spread from a photograph studio owned by John McGuiness to the Sea Glimpse cottage leased to Morris J. Phillips and Julius Feldman, with seventeen occupants. Rescue efforts saved a child and a woman, as water from park hoses contained the blaze. Other structures, including the Automatous Boat Company facility and Hotel Randall, suffered partial losses though most McGuiness properties were insured. Thousands watched as park police controlled the scene.
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Revere
John McGuiness
Mc+ Guiness
West
Bath House
William McGuiness
Morris J. Phillips
Julius Feldman
Officer White
Park Police
Hugh Frazier
Hose Company No. 8
Automatous Boat Company
H. N. Ridgeway
Ais
Randal
William MccGuiness
I. Goldberg
Somerville House Fire Destroys 2 1 2 Story Dwelling
A severe fire in Somerville destroyed a partially constructed 2 1 2 story wooden house at Highland avenue and Porter street. The blaze, reported at 6 am from Box 423, caused $12 000 in damage and scorched adjacent properties on Highland avenue. Ownership included Mrs George F Strong carpenter Im Cla and Aaron Rawles with John Roberts in adjoining units.
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Somerville
Highland Avenue
Cedar Street
Highland Aveenue
Porter Street
Highlan
Charlies Moulton and Oewagteneo
Aaron Rawles
John Roberts
F. Marsh
Area Avenue
Who Was This Boy Harold Leslie Found by Police
An 18 year old boy who claims to be Harold Leslie was found on the street near Station 4 last evening. He gave several addresses, all of which proved false.
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Church of the Holy Redeemer
East Boston
Centennial Grove
Essex
North Union Station
Jollity
Bothaig Ory
Saale
Loos Ants
Harold Leslie
Station 4
Tinckler Open to Run Kilpatrick for Purse
George Tincler arriving in Boston from Liverpool says he is open to race any top American crackerjacks. He offers Charly Kilpatrick a half mile race for a purse and 100 dollars a side within the next month, preferring before Labor Day at a local field meet. A letter for Tincler awaits at the office.
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Tinckler
Kilpatrick
George Tincler
Boston
Liverpool
America
Tincler
Charly
Union College
Constance and Glencairn Race In Ankanaka Cup
The Constance and Glencairn sailed eight miles in the Ankanaka Cup with Constance leading most of the final leg. Constance finished at 3 30 00 with Glencairn close behind at 3 30 54 as winds shifted and gusts tested their speed.
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Glen
Yrane
Constance
Broad Nile
Glento
Gléncairn
Glencairn
Oward
Mathews Wins In Twenty Five Round Bout At Coney Island
Mathews defeated Eddie Connolly of St. John’s N B in a twenty five round match at the Coney Island Sporting Club. The 138 pound bout ended with Referee George Edwards declaring Mathews the winner after a hard fought contest with blood drawn and sustained body work.
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New York
Matty Mathews
Eddie Connolly
St. John
N. B
Coney Island Sporting Club
George Edwards
Mathews
Jerry Marshall
Australia
Bob Allen
Boston
Marshall
Connolly
Matty
Ewing
Honore
Connally
Geft
Aveney
Fave Balto
Arete
Columbia in Port Bristol R I. July Steel Mast Repaired
The Columbia in port at Bristol Rhode Island reports a new steel mast blocked after a slight heel. Minor repairs were made to the topmast while work continued on the rest of the rig. At 6 o clock St Michaels took Columbia in tow after righting the mast and setting turnbuckles and stays.
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Bristol
R. I
Orreanii Nee
Newport
St. Michaels
Peek Morrow
Oregon
Beaton
Columbia
Teddy Hale's Hundred Mile Daily Ride Plan
Teddy Hale the Irish bicycle racer began at Holborn Viaduct on July 1 in a bid to ride one hundred miles every day for a year except Sundays.
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London
Teddy Hale
Holborn Viaduct
Omega Oil Promises Strength for Weak Backs
An ad claims Omega Oil strengthens back muscles and soothes soreness to help women sleep through the night. It advises rubbing it in thoroughly for full absorption and notes the product is sold by Omega Chemical Co. of Reston Mass.
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Cox
Reston
Mass
Messenger Boys Strike Sparks in Street Altercation
Report recounts messenger boys striking and a riotous chase with police escort. A frightened messenger fled Devonshire street to an alley where a fruit pedlar and his cart were knocked over, leaving damaged fruit and an Italian swearing revenge. A boy quips about rough handling of the day’s task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Street
Striking Messengers Clash With Police At City Offices
Superintendent German calls in police as Deputy Pierce leads a dozen officers to control a messenger strike. Scouts target Devonshire and Broad street offices while strikers bar any nonunion delivery. A fracas at T Wharf leaves a scab punched and a fruit vendor alarmed as the Postman notes the lads imitate rival cities.
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German
Police
Pierce
Devonshire Street
T Wharf
Broad Street
Federal Street
Yetman
Postman
Strike Talks Prompt Hiring Amid Disorder In City
The article reports a strike affecting a postal company with no formal demand. Company officials warn of 75 new boys ready to start, while some workers may not return. Disorder erupts as strikers and sympathizers loot a Water Devonshire area stand, break bottles, and police intervene.
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Water and
Devonshire
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