Arrest of Russell Hoyt’s Brother in Counterfeit Ring
Danbury detectives uncover a counterfeit operation linked to Russell D. Hoyt and Samuel Massey. Authorities seize presses, plates, and thousands in nominal notes buried in Bethel, with Hoyt’s brother Lorenzo aiding the raid. The gang’s materials could print hundreds of thousands, possibly half a million dollars.
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Danbury, Conn
Treasury Department
Russell D. Hoyt
Samuel Massey
New York
United States Secret Service
Bethel
Danbury
James J. Scanton
Frank Esquirrell
James Davis
Davis
Joseph Morgan
Morgan
Murphy
Lorenzo Hoyt
Thomas T. Callahan
Hoyt
M Hoyt
Webster
Garfield
Baird & Levy’s
Hoyt Bound Over In Counterfeiting Case
Lorenzo Hoyt the Bethelman was arrested for complicity in counterfeiting. He appeared before United States Commissioner Wright, bound over in 2000 dollars bonds, furnished the surety, and was released. Hoyt left for the West. Detectives will take the other parties to New York for a hearing.
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New Haven
Lorenzo Hoyt
United States
Wright
Hoyt
New York
Hoyt Faces US Commission on Counterfeiting Plan
Russell B. Hoyt, alleged head of a counterfeiting gang, was brought before US Commissioner Alexander for examination, with postponement to next Friday at the request of ADA Ball. James W. Murphy, charged with conspiring with Hoyt and Messery in making and uttering $10 notes, was held in $10,000 bail for Friday’s examination. The commissioner indicated possible transfer to Hartford for trial by the US Court.
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Russell Hoyt
New York
Russell B. Hoyt
United States
Alexander
Ball
James W. Murphy
Hoyt
Messery
Lorenzo Hoyt
Hartford
Oates Wins Likely White Counties Shift in Alabama Race
Election returns show Oates winning by a sizable but varying margin across Alabama. Kolb gains in five or six counties, chiefly Jefferson, where Democrats fell by over 2000. Oates carries roughly statewide with gains in white counties and a 15,000 majority in late reports. Birmingham notes quiet voting, rain, and rough statewide totals. Mobile reports about 700 in the city and about 1000 countywide for Oates.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oates
Kolb
Jefferson
Montgomery
Mobile
Waltham Man Jumps to Save Family From House Fire
David Betts and his wife and two children escaped a second story fire on Winter street in Waltham when Betts leaped from a window to reach them. He carried the children to his wife, then descended. neighbors sounded the alarm as the house burned. The barn with horses and wagons survived, but the home and contents were destroyed, valued at 2500 dollars.
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David Betts
Waltham
Winter Street
Betts
Tragic Fire in Maine House Claims Two Lives
Fire on Myrtle street in Mechanics Falls destroys a two story dwelling owned by Charles Trundy. Charles McGovern’s son and Mrs. Knight die after being rescued. Buckman Cullen and others suffer burns. Cause undetermined. Loss about 1000 dollars, partly insured.
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Mechanics Falls
Myrtle Street
Charles Trundy
Charles McGovern
Cullen
Knight
Big City Fire Destroys 120000 In St Paul Loss
A major blaze in St Paul Minnesota today destroyed about 120000 dollars worth of property. The fire swept a city bridge an ice house 650 tons of coal 1000 cords of wood and eight cars owned by Northwestern Fuel Company. The St Paul Lake Ice Company and the city faced heavy losses.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul Lake Ice Company
Northwestern Fuel Company
Drunks and Club Attack South Boston Officer
Patrolman Riley of Division 6 was struck from behind by a man with a club on West First Street. The assailant fled into Green's alley after Riley pursued him and fired a shot but did not stop. Officers identified Patrick O'Donnel and Patrick Doran as bystanders and sought the unnamed assailant.
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South Boston
Riley
Division 6
West First Street
Patrick O'Donnel
Patrick Doran
No. 48
Green
Grand Duchess Xenia Marries Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitch
In Peterhof Imperial Palace Xenia daughter of the Czar wed Grand Duke Alexander Michailovitch in a brilliant ceremony attended by international royals including the Queen of Greece, the Crown Prince of Denmark, and the Princess of Wales with her daughters.
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ST Petersburg
Xenia
Alexander Michailovitch
Imperial Palace
Peterhof
Greece
Denmark
Princess of Wales
Boston to Newport Excursion by Special Train
Popular Boston to Newport excursion via New York New Haven Hartford railroad on Thursday next. Special train leaves Park Square Station at 9 30 a m. Tickets on sale at 3 Old State House and Park Square Station for 1 each. Limited numbers. secure tickets early to avoid disappointment.
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Boston
Newport
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Park Square
Old State House
Highland Spring Ale Gains Consumers While Price Stays The Same
In Boston RUETER COQ. reports Highland Spring Ale edges out rivals on quality rather than price. The gainer is the consumer paying the same price per glass but receiving higher perceived value.
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Rueter & Coq
Boston
Democrats in Congress Will Hold Caucus
In Washington on August 6 the tariff bill debate grows murky with signals of possible quick action or delay. House and Senate conferees clash over coal and iron ore duties while a Democratic caucus is called for tomorrow at 3 pm to push or hedge terms. The issue of immigration and other provisions are debated as conference progress stalls and hopes for resolution fade and then reemerge.
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Washington
Senate
House
House Conferrees
Boatner
Sperry
Conn
Geary
Cal
de Forest
Committee On Rules
Outhwaite
Springer
Conferrees
Friends of Tariff Reform
Dominion Coal Company of
Nova Scotia
United States
California
H. F. Dimock
Boston
Dominion Coal Company
Dolph
Rep
Ore
White
Dem
Chandler
Aldrich
R. I
Democratic Party
Wilson
Hill
N. Y
Committee On Immigration
Lodge
Mass
Kyle
Hoar
Musc
Faulkner
W. Va
N. H
Taxation Principles Urged by Mills in Senate
Senator Mills proposed a taxation resolution urging that taxes serve government revenue, lower duties on imports to avoid restricting trade, and exempt manufactured or remanufactured articles. The measure was laid on the table temporarily with plans to reconsider, as a conference was ordered on the deficiency appropriation bill and Chandler’s inquiry resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Mills
Dem
Tex
Chandler
They Get the Plums New Postmasters in Malden Everett Westboro and Chicopee Falls
The Senate confirmed nominations for postmasters W W Sampson Malden, Eugene J ONeill Chicopee Falls, Woodbury A Ham Everett, and Francis L O Reilly Providence R I. A list of naval promotions included Commodore Henry Erben to rear admiral. Pensions were granted to Nettie N Seaver Otis Smith and Henry Field. The President sent to the Senate R W Hero as postmaster of Westboro Mass.
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Washington
Senate
Francis L. O’reilly
Providence
R. I
Massachusetts
W. W. Sampson
Malden
Eugene J. O'Neill
Chicopee Falls
Woodbury
Otis Smith
Massachusetts Volunteers
Henry ©. Field
Maine
R. W. Hero
Westboro
Mass
Relay cyclists race to Denver with President's message
Ahead of schedule the Georgetown Cycle Club delivered the presidential message to Hagerstown at 5 10 PM, two hours twenty minutes early. Cyclist F W Moore was injured descending Catoctin Mountain but relayed the message. The 77 mile leg averaged just under fifteen miles per hour. Cumberland riders reached 1 20 AM three hours twenty five minutes ahead of time and the message moved on toward Uniontown with Kizza Deal in charge.
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Washington
Waite
Denver
Georgetown Cycle Club
Hagerstown
F. W. Moore
Catoctin Mountain
Frederick Man
Moore
Cumberland
Archie Willison
Kizza Deal
Uniontown
Penn
Japanese envoy Kurino named ambassador to United States
Washington Aug 6 A telegram from the Japanese legation announced Shi nichiro Kurino chief of the diplomatic bureau to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States. Kurino studied law at Harvard College decades ago and later modernized Japan’s postal and telegraph service. He heads the diplomatic bureau and has a strong record of ability and character.
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Washington
Conflicting Ya-shan Fight Accounts Prompt The Times Remark
The Times notes two conflicting narratives on the Ya-shan clash. It cites that the Japanese version offers fuller details and remarks that if the opposing account is a lie it is a bare lie without circumstance.
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London
the Times
Ya-shan
Investigation in Boston Police Stirs Accusations and Debates
The Boston police board signals no further charges against officers for now while investigations loom. Chairman Martin holds informants to back up claims as Deputies Hanscom and Pierce push new probes. Witnesses discuss Mrs. Cushing’s house, alleged bribes, and illegal liquor, amid courtroom friction and press intrigue.
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Sheehan
Hanscom
Pierce
Boston
Martin
Dorchester
General Martin’s Remarks On Police Board Proceedings
A reporter was told by a policeman that he talked too freely, while General Martin urged caution and said the board’s matter is under consideration. He declined to discuss evidence or Sergeant Sheehan’s guilt, and suggested consulting other board members. Commissioners Clark and Whiting offered no comments.
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Martin
Greenhalge
Sheehan
Clark
Whiting
NO BRIBES SAYS SHEEHAN CHARGES AT BOARD OF INQUIRY
Accused Sergeant defends himself before the board of inquiry. Sheehan's testimony claims attempts were made to buy her silence. The scene at Pemberton square conveys tension as proceedings unfold in the police citadel.
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Board of Inquiry
Citadel of the Police
Pemberton Square
Jealous suitor slashes woman on steamboat in New York
On the New Haven steamer C H Northam in New York Bay, James Gorman fought a brutal razor attack on Margaret Fitzgerald, 24, of New Haven. She suffered severe wounds. Gorman was wounded and arrested. Fitzgerald hospitalized in serious condition. she declines to press charges.
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New York
New Haven
C. H. Northam
Margaret Fitzgerald
Grand Street
Conn
John Fitzgerald
Bristol
R. I
Beekman Street
East River
Margaret
Lillie
James Gorman
United States
Minnesota
Fiftieth Street
North River
Oak Street
Fitzgerald
Chambers Street Hospital
Gorman
Ireland
Hardy
Grant
Mrs. Fitzgerald
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Waltham Family
ST. Paul
Drunks and Club
South
Congress
Everett
Harvard
Gen. Martin
Sergi. Sheehan
Homer
Eldridge
Ready
Cushing
Sullivan
Deputy Pierce
Mrs. Cushing
Captain Warren
Columbias
Hartfords
Pope Mfc. CO
Columbus Avenue
RAZOR
Arnel
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Atlantic Ave
Barnard & Co
Naiml Life Ins. Co
J. T. Phelps
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