Clever Wagner Deadly Stiletto and Counterfeit Circle
New facts on William E. Wagner now jailed in New York as part of Brockway counterfeit gang. Boston ties show his tow boy days at West End Railway, suspected meetings with a well dressed older man, and a January 1893 purse handover. Ashland Place housed counterfeiters linked to gang activity, while Edison Electric workmates saw a swifter but diligent worker.
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Boston
William E. Wagner
New York City
Brockway
Wagner
West End
Post
Sudbury Street
Agner
Ashland Place
Billy’’ Wagner
Secret Service
Cop
New York
Edison Electric Company
General Kimball
Bradford
Farmington
Abbie T. Smith
Italian Shoemaker Stabs Two Sisters in New York Street
In New York on August 8 Italian shoemaker Fillippo Giampata stabbed Kate Weil, 18, and Rosa Weil, 27, near 326 East Eighty eighth Street. Kate died after seven stab wounds. Rosa survived with nine wounds. Giampata, 47, was arrested after a struggle with bystander George Hohenstein and police. The sisters had a troubled history with Giampata, including child custody and prior arrests.
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New York
East Highty
Eighth Street
Fillippo Giampata
Kate Well
Rosa
Giampata
Kate
George Hohenstein
Hohenstein
Lidel
Kete Weil
Mott
Keet
Quitman
Kate Weil
Diaz rules out Mexico for Corbett Fitzsimmons bout
A San Antonio dispatch reports rumors Florida Athletic Club would move the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight to Mexico if Texas officials balked. President Diaz issued an official statement forbidding any such match in Mexico under any circumstances.
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ST. Louis
San Antonio
Tex
Florida Athletic Club
Mexico
Texas
Diaz
Newport Excursion Tickets Go Fast Tomorrow
Secure your spot for the Newport day trip with tight limits and a $1 round trip. Special train departs Park Square at 9 30 a m and returns from Newport at 6 p m.
Nantucket excursion sails from Hyannis Tuesday
A popular trip departs Hyannis on Tuesday next August 13 for a delightful sail across Vineyard Sound to Nantucket, highlighted by the scenic voyage and the chance to enjoy the island visit.
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Nantucket
Vineyard Sound
Hyannis
Trusted remedy for summer sicknesses promoted by Dr Seth Arnold
The passage advocates Dr Seth Arnold's Balsam as a reliable remedy for prevailing seasonal complaints. It also recommends Bartlett's Food for Infants and Invalids as a suitable product.
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Seth Arnold
Bartlett
Mayor Curtis Fires Up City Hall With Bartender Deputy
The board of elections named ex Councilman James J. Lappen as deputy to the elections board, a move said to be guided by Mayor Curtis and John F. Callahan. The appointment, to be viewed as a bid to mend rifts with Moran followers, follows Curtis’s recent pattern of appointing Moran allies. The Tarbel family has left Boston for Chicago amid unpaid debts and a warrant for Louise Tarbel.
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Curtis
Board of Elections
James B. Lappen
Dorchester
Democratic City Committee
John F. Callahan
Callahan
James J. Costello
Lappen
Christian Endeavorers
City Hall
John B. Moran
Moran
Paul B. Tarbel
Louise
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Chicago
Mr. Tarbel
Death of U S Supreme Court Justice Howell Jackson
Nashville mourns associate justice Howell Edmunds Jackson who died at his West Meade home at 63 after years of ill health. Born April 8, 1832, he graduated from the University of Virginia, served on Tennessee’s Supreme Court, and was confirmed to the U S Supreme Court by a Republican Senate though a Democrat. Funeral planned for next Sunday afternoon. The article also recounts the Tarbell affair and Paul Pry editor P B Tarbell, detailing financial troubles, lawsuits, and career shifts including the Every Saturday and Publicity ventures.
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Nashville
Tenn
Howell Edmunds Jackson
Supreme Court of the United States
West Meade
Far West
Thomasville
Judge Jackson
Jackson
University of Virginia
Supreme Bench of
Tennessee
Senate
Jud Jackson
United States
Paul Pry
P. B. Tarbell
Summer Street
the Globe
Amesbury
Louis Barta
144 High Street
Barta
Post
Tarbel
Sinking of Two Vessels Near Melbourne Route Reported
Captain Henderson of the Prince Oscar arrived in Philadelphia on Capac recounting a July collision in heavy seas. Four crew members died aboard the Oscar and two more perished when a lifeboat capsized. An unknown full rigged ship with 30 to 40 crew also sank. The collision occurred south of the Cape and stemmed from the other vessel failing to show side lights. Drowned crew: Knight, Anderson, Carton, and Nelson, Klep, Peterson.
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Philadephia
Henderson
Prince Oscar
Capac
London
Melbourne
Australia
W. Knight
Cook
South Shields
Eng
J. Anderson
Liverpool
August Carton
Ostend
Oscar Neilson
Sweden
D. Klep
Isle of Man
E. Peterson
Copenhagen
Delegates Begin Second Day of Catholic Total Abstinence Union Meet
In New York on August 8 delegates to the twenty-fifth convention began with a solemn requiem mass at 9 o'clock in the Paulist church. A Columbus Hall business session followed with reports from committees. Credentials say the convention is the largest in the union's history. Officers likely to be elected tomorrow, with Cleary expected to be renominated. Resolutions report due tomorrow.
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New York
Aus
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Columbus Hall
Union
Cleary
National Union
Murder charge follows fatal North Street shooting
Giuseppe Syrio died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being shot Wednesday morning by Frank Spadero on North Street. Spadero is to be arraigned on a murder charge.
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Guiseppe Syrio
Frank Spadero
North Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Spadero
Mysterious Flight of Mrs Gardner Deepens Norwich Tie
A Post reporter tracks Mrs. Gardner's sudden flight with Landers and her return prompted by City Missionary Swan. Swan questions insanity, notes a dark motive, and hints at past estrangement with husband Gardner while Landers remains opaque about his role.
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Mrs. Gardner
Landers
Mr. Gardner
Michigan
Mr. Swan
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
The forecast for Friday calls for fair skies in New England and eastern New York. It will be slightly warmer inland with southwesterly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Special excursion from Boston to Nantucket on Aug 13
The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad runs a special one day trip from Boston Kneeland street at 8 a m to Nantucket via Hyannis with a 3 hour stay on the island. Round trip tickets are priced at $2. The voyage covers about 27 miles each way and highlights museums and natural features.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Nantucket
Kneeland Street
Hyannis
Advance sale begins for round trip tickets at state house and Kneeland street
The price for a round trip ticket is noted for beginners in ocean affairs and experiences. Advance sale will start tomorrow morning at No 3 Old State House and at Kneeland Street station ticket office. Tickets are limited and should be secured early to avoid disappointment.
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Old State House
Kneeland Street
Suffolk grand jury names indictments against Green and Clark
The Suffolk County grand jury reported indictments including Harry Green charged with passing worthless checks at Boston hotels and N. G. Clark the Chelsea firebug who pleaded guilty. McKenney & Waterbury of 1581 Franklin Street secured more large contracts for gas and electric fixtures than ever, notably for the McLean Hospital buildings with over 3000 fixtures.
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Suffolk County Grand Jury
Harry Green
Boston
N. G. Clark
Chelsea
Messrs. McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin Street
McLean Hospital
New England
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Hanover and
Portland Streets
Counterfeter
GANG
Streets of
Newport
Park Square Station
Tarbes
Elections Mae
Graditrs
Paul Pay
Justice Jackson
U. S. Supreme Court
Tarbels
Globe
United States Supreme Court
P. BE. Tarbel
Ruth Goldsmith
Philadelphia
Catholic Total Abstainers
Arcadia
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
le “Fair
King’s Bohemian
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