Anarchist Kills Canovas in Barcelona Retaliation
Golli confesses to murdering Senor Canovas to avenge Barcelona anarchists and Rizal’s execution. A pistol is found in his prison room and a parcel likely held a bomb. Torture reports from Montjuich Fortress recount grisly methods used on prisoners, including Francisco Gana. The funeral is planned for Thursday with shock across Spain and possible expansion of anti anarchist laws.
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Madrid
Golli
Senor Canovas
Barcelona
Jose Rizal
Manila
Philippine Islands
Rizal
Philippine League
Montjuich
Francisco Gana
Canovas
Gana
Sagasta Acknowledges Political Stability Beyond Assassin Threats
In Madrid Senor Sagasta states Liberals should not be swayed by violence and that Conservatives should stay in power under leaders like Campos Pidal and another official. He adds Liberals are ready to respond if the Queen appeals to them.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Marshal Campos
Enor Pidal
Senoggiduayen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Indigestion Claim
Patient Mary J. HouGuHEs of Newburyport Massachusetts reports relief from indigestion after using Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming three bottles cured distress and improved eating. Advertisement emphasizes Hood's as the best blood purifier and mentions Hood's Pills at 25 cents.
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Hood
Mary J. Houguhes
Newburyport
Mass
Hood’s
Worse Than Weyler President Blames Canovas Assassination
At Cuban junta headquarters President T Estrada Palma says Canovas was more responsible for Cuban outrages than Weyler. He notes Cubans do not favor murder but view Canovas’ death as retribution. He also denies Cuban party involvement or knowledge of the plan by anarchists.
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New York
T. Estrada Palma
Canovas
Cuba
Weyler
Spanish anarchists deny in London after Canovas killing
Spanish anarchist refugees in London rejected links to the Canovas murder claiming Rinaldi is unknown and insisting the act was the work of a solitary individual. They said their methods are constitutional and did not deplore the killer's actions.
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London
Courrier de Lyon
Carnot
Barcelona
Canovas
Rinaldi
Ronaldi
Condolences of Woodford Move to Madrid Arrival Date
Ambassador General Stewart Woodford visited the Spanish embassy to offer condolences for the Canovas assassination. He will depart for Spain a week earlier and reach Madrid by August 21 to deliver a U S government message of sympathy to the Queen Regent. Colonel John Hay will host a dinner for Woodford and his staff tonight.
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London
Spain
Stewart Woodford
Canovas del Castillo
Woodford
Madrid
United States
John Hay
Congratulatory Address at Irish Unity Meeting in Exile
Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 48 in the United States urged unity among Irish leaders at home and abroad. They presented a congratulatory address to President John B. O’Higgins on the tenth anniversary of his exile, praising his work for Irish freedom and his American citizenship. A large delegation, including Colonel Charles McCarthy and Rev. Father Ryan, attended at Phoenix Hall.
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Order of Hibernians
United States
Phenix Hall
John B. O’higgins
O’higgins
Colonel McCarthy
Suffolk County
James Mantle
John Lane
A. J. Lambert
Michael O’connor
J. M. Grainey
Michael Morrison
Peter Dolan
Denis Cronin
Patrick Ahern
Charles Stewart Parnell
Ireland
Parnell
Emmet
Raga Gains Popularity Through Campaign Organization Skills
Raga has earned prestige by coordinating the country’s resources for the Cuban and Philippine campaigns and may help keep the party united. However many observers fear the lack of civil statesmen on par with Canovas.
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Raga
Canovas
Gen Azcarraga Appointed Provisional Premier Amid Turmoil
Madrid reports General Azcarraga as provisional premier marshal. Marshal Martinez Campos to arrive tomorrow as liberal cabinet is anticipated. Canovas assassination details describe multiple shots at close range. assassin, Italian journalist Il Popolo correspondent, imprisoned at Vergara. Canovas to lie in state. US Minister Morris Taylor offers condolences as state funeral plans begin.
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Senor Canovas
Barcelona
Madrid
Canovas
Azcar
Azcarraga
Martinez Campos
Canovas del Castillo
Mont Juich
Il Poppo
Vergara
Morris Taylor
United States
London document on anarchist threats targets officials
A London based document received locally cites plans by English and foreign anarchists. It notes a London meeting where accusations and threats were aimed at Senor Canovas and likely Senor Tejada de Valdesera, the justice minister, possibly to avenge Barcelona comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ex President Cleveland Reacts to Canovas Del Castillo Assassination
At Gray Gables Aug 9 ex president Cleveland deplores the shocking death of Spanish premier Canovas del Castillo. He calls it a victim of anarchistic rage and reflects on civilization’s sorrow. Former Secretary Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle join Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland in expressing regret.
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Cleveland
Cambridge youths held in lamp post theft case
Patrolman Daniel Simonds arrested three Cambridge youths, John Condon 19, Daniel Sullivan 16, and Frank O Neil 16, for stealing three lamp posts from Fountain avenue. The posts were stored in Somerville and sold in Charlestown as junk. The team with lead pipe was impounded.
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Daniel Simonds
Somerville
Washington Street
Fountain Avenue
Charlestown
John Condon
Daniel Sullivan
Frank O'Neil
Cambridge
Advertising with Wringers and Sweepers at Arch Street
An ad lists Colby wringers priced at 3 and 3.50 dollars and a percentage. Ball bearing wringers at 4 4.60 37 and 8 dollars. Combination roll wringers from 1 to 2.50 dollars. Bissell carpet sweepers at 1 dollar. American Wringer Company located at 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer Streets. Repairing specialty offered.
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Colby
Bissell
American Wringer Company
Arch Street
Franklin
Summer Streets
New Light on Edith Hooper Case Sparks Boston Talk
A Boston letter in The Journal and Advertiser claims new information about Edith L. Hooper, once thought to be Grace Stevenson. The Home’s H. A. Gould blocked confrontation, sent Hooper out of town, and promised investigators, while Thayer of Canal Street, Boston, asserts charges against Hooper.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Edith L. Hooper
Grace Stevenson
Bellevue Hospital
E. M. Thayer
Canal Street
Boston
H. A. Gould
Blaze injures fireman and damages city blocks
A first floor blaze at 31 33 Merrimac street and 2 34 Canal street damaged G M Leavins furniture stock by 250 to 300 dollars. Fireman Patrick Owen sprained his arm while tripping over a chair. Dr Gallagher treated him. he was sent home. Cause believed spontaneous combustion or faulty insulation.
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Merrimac Street
Canal Street
G. M. Leavins
Patrick Owen
Gallagher
Owen
Favorite Wins 2:28 Trot At Fort Wayne Opening
The Fort Wayne Grand Circuit opening drew 1500 spectators with three races. Jack Miller upset Fannie Foley in the 3-year-old trot for $1000, while Pastoral won the 2:28 trot and Silver Chimes topped the 2:20 pace. The day featured betting activity and strong backers for St. Andrew and Elsinore.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Fannie Foley
Jack Miler
Abbott
Bastoral
St. Andrew
Elsinora
Walnut Lad
Silver Chimes
Jack Miller
B. G
Ashley
Wilson
B. F
Macey
Intact
C. F
Williams
Estella
Mitchell
Critillo
Shipp
Pastoral
B.m
Acolyte
Starr
St. Andre
Marvin
Hudson
Nancy
Ec. m
Nobby
Neal
B. m
Dickerson
Wynema
Loose
Suabies
George
Almy- Chimes
Brooks
Mahoney
Elsinore
m_ (Geers
Mojada
Vernoni S
G. m
Broin
Egozen, B. H
Critchfield
Refina Sets New England Pace Record at Old Orchard Meeting
The Old Orchard kite track opener saw three fast classes with two finished and a third carried to tomorrow. Refina won the 2:10 pace in straight heats breaking the New England pacing mare record at 2:08 1-2. Bismarck triumphed in the 2:18 trot after Lady Alcy led one heat in 2:13 1-4. A dead heat between Dr Wood and Monopole and a track collision that lifted Driver James Galvin marked the 2:12 pace. George G. was ruled responsible and distanced after winning a heat.
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Old Orchard
Kite Track
Refina
New England
Bismarck
Lady Alcy
Dr. Wood
Monopole
James Galvin
George G
Big East Boston Picnic Draws 2000 at Centennial Grove
The Church of the Holy Redeemer hosted one of its largest picnics at Centennial Grove Essex under the St. Vincent de Paul Society with about 2000 attendees. Attendees included Rev L P McCarthy Alderman W J Donovan Representatives John Kelley M E F Bradley Councilman Donovan the Hon J H Sullivan and the Hon P J Kennedy. The event featured dancing for youths and old folks with break-downs in a pavilion and closely contested athletic games making it socially and financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Centennial Grove
Essex
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Lang
L. P. McCarthy
W. J. Donovan
John Kelley
M. E F. Bradley
Donovan
J. H. Sullivan
P. J. Kennedy
OFF TO PHILADELPHIA REGATTA FOLLOWERS SET TO TRAVEL
Boston rowing supporters headed for the national regatta in Philadelphia include Representative Ned Mahoney Mike Ahearn Joe Bergen Neil Gallagher George Fitzpatrick J B Rickard and Councilman Mike Donovan The group mostly backs Joe Whitehead and North End crew mates as he competes in the senior event Whitehead sets a fast pace this season and Maguire also has strong backing for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Ned Mahoney
Mike Ahearn
Joe Bergen
Neil Gallagher
George Fitzpatrick
J. B. Rickard
Mike Donovan
Joe Whitehead
North End Boys
East Bostonian
Ten Eyck
Whitehead
Maguire
Reed's Love Affair Surprises North Adams Residents
The Post reports Reed's affair with Miss Jennie Ray, who was expected from Oakland Maine to arrive at 8 p.m. but did not. Miss Ray was notified of the crime and plans to return home, sending a telegram to her sister in law indicating she would reach town tomorrow morning. Authorities believe she may hold key information about Reed's business.
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Lanfair
Fairchild
Concord
Reed
Charles Leonard
Hazleton Street
Clarksburg
Leonard
Sylvanus Clark
Houghton Street
Louis Coleman
North Adams
Beaver
North Eagle Street
Holden Street
Stamford
M. F. Coleman
Clark
George Moshier
Hoosac Valley Park
Zylonite
Stanford Road
Stamford House
Massachusetts
Vermont
M. J. Hapgood
Peru
H. C. Reynolds
Manchester Depot
Henry Reed
Hapgood
Post
Thomas Reed
Chicago
Revenswood
That City
McCormick Reaper & Binder Company
Almira Huggins
Boulder
Col
John
Carmi
Wells
Brandon
Reynolds
Simmons & Carpenter’s Undertaking Rooms
Jennie Ray
Ray
Oakland
Reed's Mortgages and Cash Book Unearthed in Reed Papers
City Clerk Brook er records show many mortgages to Jennie Ray and Blanche Reed with Reed as witness. Mortgages dated Feb to April 1897 include items such as a pony and harness and a tool chest. Reed’s cash book lists all borrowers and amounts, noting a late purchase of a Clarksburg farm for 1300, with funds from unknown source.
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Brooker
Reed
Jennie Ray
James H. Grimes
James W. Cole
Miss Ray
George D. Cleveland
Blanche M. Reed
John L. Morgan
Henry Reed
Clarksburg
David Fairfield
Fairfield
O Donnell Captures Victory at Greenpoint Card
In Brooklyn Greenpoint Sporting Club show draws about 2000. Jim Brown defeats Tommy McDermott in a fifth round finish at 115 pounds. Jack Hannigan bests Charley McNally over ten rounds at 120 pounds. Billy O Donnell stops Hugh Fitzsimmons in five rounds at 128 pounds after flooring him three times.
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New York
Greenpoint Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Greenpoint
Jim Brown
Williamsburg
Tommy McDermott
Brown
Jack Hannigan
Pittsburg
Charley McNally
Providence
Billy O’donnell
Memphis
Hugh Fitzsimmons
O’donnell
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
McCoy Creedon Fight Nearing Nevada October Prospect
John P Hopkins and W A Brady met to finalize a $10 000 finish bout between Kid McCoy and Dan Creedon to be held in Nevada between October 1 and 21. Conditions have been sent to McCoy in Cincinnati and are expected to be accepted.
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New York
John P. Hopkins
W. A. Brady
Kid’ McCoy
Dan Creedon
Nevada
McCoy
Cincinnati
Veterans Prepare for Philadelphia Association Visit
A joint committee of Boston Roxbury Charlestown and Barnicoat Veteran Firemen’s Associations met in the Veterans Hall to plan for the Philadelphia Veteran Association’s Boston visit on October 12 13 and 14. A parade will be followed by a banquet at Faneuil Hall with Governor Wolcott Mayor Quincy and city officials to be invited. The arrangements group includes J J McCarthy Henry Daniels secretary Bernard McNelles E H Rustz George A Or rich and Hobards Hussey.
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Boston
Roxbury
Charlestown
Barnicoat
Veterans’ Hall
Philadelphia
Bernard McNelles
E. H. Rustz
The
Barnicoats
George A. Orrich
Hobarts
Ten Eyck Heads to National Regatta From Worcester
Edward H. Ten Eyck winner of the Henley diamond sculls leaves Worcester with James A. Ten Eyck and Wachusett Boat Club members for Philadelphia to compete in the national regatta this week amid a large departure crowd.
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Worcester
Edward H. Ten Eyck
Henley
Philadelphia
James A. Ten Eyck
Wachusett Boat Club
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England
la Correspondencia de Espana
Senor.s Agasta
Liberal Party of Spain
Sagasta
J. B. Quiggins
Gen
Boston Letter
City of Boston
BE. M. Thayer
Waltham Street
St Canes
Church of Holy Redeemer
H. Murphy
Easant
Pt Ped
Sucar
Johnson’s
Anodyne
Liniment
Johnson & CO
Custom House &T
Maas
O'Donnell
Nettie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Shaw
Josiah Shaw
Bonner
East Boston
Sarah
Philip Bonner
Sumner Street
Church of the Assumption
Wadleigh
Ocean Spray
Winthrop
Harriet A
Charles B. Wadleigh
Rurgies Street
St. Francis de Es
Vernon Street
Wallace
Dorchester
Walter Francis
James A
Catherine FE
Woburn
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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