Real Estate Editor Goldsmith Dies After Stirring Life
Delos E. Goldsmith, Boston Herald real estate editor and noted journalist, died at his Post Island summer home near Quincy after short illness. Born October 8 1871 in Painesville Ohio he survived by a widow and brother Wallace H. Goldsmith. He twice escaped death in balloon and fire incidents and wrote memorable dispatches for City Press Association and the Herald.
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Delos E. Goldsmith
Boston Herald
Post Island
Quincy
Mr. Goldsmith
Painesville
San Francisco
Boston
The
Traveler
City Press Association
City Press
Goldsmith
Herald
Boston Common
George Rogers
Thomas Fenton
M. D. Cressy
Common Council
Rogers
Thompson's Island
Fenton
Mr. Goldth
Atlantic Avenue
John E. Crowley
Percival
Franklin Park
Cherles H. Bond
Wallace H. Goldsmith
Leslie's
Two Nantasket Men Feared Drowned Off Hull Whate Head
In Hull on August 2 a double drowning is suspected after Mrs. Frank White saw two men struggling off Whate Head. Police found a sunken catboat named Glide with no occupant. Charles Thompson and James Cleary of Nantasket had left Nantasket that morning to fish and had not returned by nightfall.
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Hull
Whate Head
Weymouth
Frank White
Nantasket
White
Hoyt Returns Home to Welcoming Town After Troubled Episode
Charles H. Hoyt, famed playwright, is back in Charlestown New Hampshire amid warm public support. He discusses his case rationally with a Post reporter and shows renewed memory of faces places and dates. Friends seek full liberty and plan to advance his new work A Bunch of Blue Ribbon.
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Charlestown
N. H
Charles H. Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Charley Hoyt
Hartford
Hoyt
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Casino
Bucre
Post
Syrian riot follows elopement and bigamy claim
In RIOT AND 10 LAWRENCE Aug 2, Martha Milkan and Said Cantur wed six weeks earlier. Cantur had Milkan arrested after she eloped with Adiaman to Salem New Hampshire where a new ceremony took place. A crowd on Elm street fought with sticks stones and knives. three were arrested as warrants may be issued for several assailants. A bigamy charge may be filed against Milkan. no complaint against Adiaman.
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Lawrence
Martha Milkan
Said Cantur
Cantur
Azoof Achaman
Salem
N. H
Adiaman
Poln Johnson
Weadlin
Achaman
Cantor
Vardon Dominates Exhibition Match at Blue Mountain
Harry Vardon played a brilliant exhibition round at the Country Club links in Blue Mountain Lake New York defeating Mortimer M Singer and George Armstrong. Vardon’s driving repeatedly cleared twenty yards and his approach shots were superb, leaving opponents with little chance.
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Blue Mountain Lake
N. Y
Harry Vardon
Mortimer M. Singer
George Armstrong
Vardon
Machiasport Girl Accused of Slaying Her Infant
Miss Pearl Seavy of Machiasport was arrested on charges of causing the death of her infant found on a beach July 6. A coroner’s jury ruled death resulted from criminal neglect after she gave birth June 25 at W. J. Cooper’s home and then hid the infant, later buried under a tree before the body was found.
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Machias
Miss Leavy
Supreme Court
W. J. Cooper
Mra Cooper
Miss Jewett Plans Novel on Southern Race Outrages
Miss Jillian Clayton Jewett confirms to a Post reporter she will publish a novel set mainly in the South with scenes of outrages on Black people. The work, described as sensational yet fair, includes footnote references and reflects rising interest in anti-lynching organizing among African Americans.
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Jillian Clayton Jewett
Jewett
South
Miss Jewett
New Orleans
Garland Will Sets Up 500000 Trusts for Heirs and Harvard Benefit
The James A. Garland will filed for probate in New York provides 500000 trusts for his daughter Louisa Garland Emmett and his sons Jamies and Charles, with income for life and remainder to grandchildren. A $12000 annual income from the residue goes to his widow Annie Louisa Garland. If all children die without survivors the residue goes to Harvard University. Each son can set aside 10000 annuities for wives if they die before them.
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New York
James A. Garland
Joseph
Stephen
Bella Garland
Bola Garland
Louisa Garland Emmett
Jamies
Charles
Annie Louisa Garland
Mr. Garland
Harvard University
Reporter questions Prinsloo surrender via messenger to Roberts
London reports August 8 that Daily Mail say Commandant General Botha sent a messenger to Lord Roberts seeking confirmation of Prinsloo's surrender and permission to communicate with General Christian De Wet.
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London
Pretoria
Daily Mall
Botha
Lord Roberts
Prinsloo
Christian DeWet
Death by own action hinted in London rumors
In London Aug 2 the sudden death of the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha raises inquiries if self-inflicted. Observers recall Prince Alfred’s prior suicide during despair from incurable illness and note strong reasons suggesting the father may have acted likewise.
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London
Queen Victoria
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg Gotha
Prince Alfred
Inspector Leggett Transferred to Intelligence Offices
Inspector William Leggett will move from Chief Watts department to oversee intelligence offices. Saxton will supervise Captain Tom Browns work during his vacation and be appointed assistant inspector of carriages. A rumor says three vacancies in Chief Watts department will soon be filled from other stations.
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William Leggett
Watts
Mt Saxton
Saxton
Tom’ Brown
Chiefatts
Boston letter carrier faces continuance in assault case
John, a Boston letter carrier, was charged with attacking Miss Ethel Pierce of Roxbury. The Municipal Court granted another continuance. the date set is the 14th. Details on Sampson and the second man remain unclear. The alleged assault occurred near his residence at 16 O Street, South Boston.
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John
Boston
Ethel Pierce
Intervale Street
Roxbury
Sampson
Oesaly
O Street
Clean Sweep in North Carolina Election
Raleigh reports a quiet election with heavy white turnout and little interest among Black voters. Eastern counties backed Democrats by up to 3000, central counties also Democratic, western returns incomplete. Indications show a 390000 Democratic statewide majority, a three fourths Democratic Legislature, and passage of the franchise amendment.
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Raleigh
N. C
Arson Arrest Tied to Amesbury House Fire
Lawrence Aug. and Fred Hervin were arrested by Inspector Streehan and Officer Sheedy on arson charges. A house in Amesbury owned by Dr. Leslie and rented by Hervin burned July 14, with Hervin owning heavily insured furniture in the dwelling. The motive is suspected to be insurance-related.
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Lawrence
Aug
Fred Hervin
Streehan
Sheedy
Amesbury
Dr. Leslie
Hervin
Messengers Strike Fizzles At Postal Telegraph Company
About forty messenger boys staged a morning strike at the Postal Telegraph Company but it fizzled by afternoon. With no recognized leader and unclear goals the group lost courage and most returned to work.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Date set for eighth district GOP convention
The Eighth district Republican committee designated October 1 as the convention date to select a candidate for Congress. The meeting will be held at Wesleyan Hall, 3% Bromfield Street. The Seventh district presently is represented by Hon. Samuel W.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Ooss
Eld
Esleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Venth A
Ie Hail En
Samuel W
Variag Mishap Serious at Cramp's Yard in Trial
The Variag cruiser suffered a severe accident during a trial voyage. Cramp's shipyards will take about five weeks to repair. Three crew members were scalded by steam. two fully recovered, one to return to duty soon. Damages estimated at $20,000 covered by insurance. A new cylinder is being manufactured.
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Philadelphia
Variag ‘Duri
Cramp’s
Worker killed at Ludlow mill in tragic accident
Louis Pette, 39, of Indian Orchard, employed at Ludlow mills, died at work when a machinery move escalated. A scantling placed to aid the move fell and struck him on the head, fracturing his skull. He leaves a widow and one child.
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Springfield
Louis Pette
Indian Orchard
Ludlow Mills
Pette
Death in gutter near Walkhill and Hyde Park corner
The body of Michael Claffey of East Dedham was found in the gutter at the Walkhill and Hyde Park avenue corner early this morning. Police initially suspected foul play, but no marks of violence were found and the death is believed to be from natural causes.
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Walkhill Avenue
Hyde Park Avenue
Michael Claffey
East Dedham
Tramp Breaks Leg Stealing Ride in Rail Yard
James J Brown a tramp residing at 122 Princess street Lambeth road London England broke his leg yesterday in the Boston and Albany railroad yard while attempting to steal a ride on a box car. He was taken to City Hospital.
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James J. Brown
Princess Street
Lambeth Road
London
Eng
Boston & Albany
City Hospital
Narrow escape on White Mountain express at Montpelier
A young woman about 22 clung to a hand rail after missing a step while boarding the White Mountain express at Montpelier. Heavily jarred but not badly injured, she continued her journey as Harry Hawkins, an expressman, pulled her back to the platform.
Aged Bride Deserts Groom as Pittsburg Case Reaches Jail
John Slavin married Louise H Slavin on December 1 last year. He left his wife days later and he was charged with desertion and non support after she filed on July 11. He was arrested and had a hearing yesterday afternoon. The couple appeared together again, he pleaded for time while she refused to reconcile. He was sent to jail after proceeding failed.
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Pittsburg
John Slavin
Louise H. Slavin
Slavin
Mystery of Berlin Honeymoon Stolen Rings Case
The Berlin Conn couple Frank Harvey and his bride left for Vermont on their honeymoon but Harvey vanished after a brief wait at Hartford. A missing watch four rings and $100 disappeared with him as Deputy Sheriff Gibney investigates. Farmer Hall reports the incident to authorities.
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Berlin
Conn
Harvey
Gibney
Hartford County
High Gate
James E. Hall
Hartford
Express
Vermont
Farmer Hall
Somerville Boards Elects Vincent City Treasurer in Long Ballot
After a protracted contest that stretched into the early hours, the Somerville Board of Aldermen elected City Clerk George S. Vincent city treasurer, succeeding John F. Cole who resigned because illness kept him from duties. The close vote featured multiple ties and strategic shifts, ending on the eighteenth ballot with Vincent securing eleven votes.
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George S. Vincent
John F. Cole
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Beard
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Mr. Vincent
Stackpole
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Vincent
Preston
Wentworth
Ete
Sanborn
Reynolds
Cushman
Littlefield
Panis
Enney
Boyce
Watters
Beard—Grimmons
Coldwell
Naughton
Vinal
Pike
Smith
Warner
Wilson
Davis—Wildes
William P. Mitchell
Left Wife in New York as Bresci Suspect Is Arrested
Nicola Quintavalli, companion of Bresci, arrested in Italy for complicity in the assassination of King Humbert, left behind his wife Jennie Quintavalli 26, living with sister on One Hundred Ninth Street and employed in a cigar factory. She had no knowledge of his anarchist ties until his arrest and is being convinced by friends.
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New York
Nicola Quintavalli
Bresci
Humbert
Italy
Jennie Quintavalli
Robert Auld
One Hundred and Ninth Street
Quintavalli
Ariel
Alabama governor imposes Tampa yellow fever quarantine
The Alabama Governor, after authentic reports of yellow fever in Tampa, issued a quarantine proclamation restricting movement of persons, personal baggage and household furniture to and from Tampa, Florida.
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Tampa
Montgomery
Ala
Fla
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