Armenian Bride Saga Ends With Cold Reception in New York
Harry Krikorian of Providence, a dye works foreman, pursued a Armenian marriage after a hopeful letter from Armenia. His mother secured a match with Takui Ovanyan, a 17 year old Armenian bride, who demanded $300 and then met him with coldness and refusal to proceed.
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New York
Harry Krikorian
Providence
R. I
Takul Ovanyan
Krikorian
Manton Dye Works
Mamourat-illaziz
Armenia
Takui Ovanyan
Mamourat-il-Aziz
California Brandies Sale Promises Quick Colic Relief
An advertisement touts the Cushing Process for cure of colicky pains from overeating unripe fruit and veg. It markets “Fine California Brandies” purified by this process, priced at 6 cents per quart and $3 per gallon, sold in packages only by Cush ing Process Co. of Boston at 580 Washington St.
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United States
Spain
California
Cushing
Cushing Process CO
Washington
Boston
Tragedy at Watch Hill Pier Involving Mamie Flynn
Miss Mamie Flynn, employed at Ocean House, died after an incident on the Block Island pier under Watch Hill. Henry C. Schooley, a visitor described as a bicyclist, is jailed on assault charges and denies pushing her, claiming she jumped to avoid attack. The case notes her engagement and planned marriage.
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Providence
Mamie A. Flynn
Ocean House
Henry C. Schooley
Court of Common Pleas
Schooley
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Watch Hill
Miss Flynn
New York City
Block Island Pier
Captain Davis
Armenian Bride Refuses Marriage Contract and Returns Payment
Krikorian paid for a matchmaking arrangement with Takul a bride from Armenia. She arrived with her uncle Garabeel Epakjian in Jersey City but refused to marry, despite efforts by church and attorney. The uncle denies pressuring her while Krikorian seeks repayment or union.
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Takul
Krikorian
Armenia
Garabeel Epakjian
Stsaghain
Providence
M. Choulson
Double Hoboken Weddings End In Tragedy And Rescue
Justice of the Peace Oscar Schlichting presided July 6 weddings in Hoboken between Charles Ward and Jennie Clark, and Daniel Flannery and Jennie Towers. Ward shot his wife then killed himself. Flannery’s wife faced marriage-law trouble but was spared. A separate rescue by Seaman saved a mother and daughter during a runaway horse incident, reuniting the couple.
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New York
Oscar Schlichting
Hoboken
Jennie Clark
Jennie Towers
Justice Schlichting
Beverly
Burlington County
N. J
Tenderloin
Floyd
New Jersey
Charles
Ward
West Thirty-second Street
Daniel Flannery
West Eleventh Street
Miss Clark
Flannery
Miss Towers
Acker, Merrall & Condit
Roosevelt Hospital
Sallie McVigger
Farrell
Jersey
Seamans
Seaman
Antonio Ritteo of Boston dies in Lynn mystery
Antonio Ritteo of Boston, an Italian bootblack aged 23, was found dead in a Lynn lodging house at 327 Broad Street. Police suspect foul play after a prior injury and an autopsy is planned. an arrest may follow as investigators review his last hours and associates.
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Lynn
Antonio Ritteo
Broad Street
Ritteo
Harrison Court
D. J. Hayden
Phillips Brooks Day on Floating Hospital Fund Drive
On the floating hospital day Phillips Brooks day was celebrated with contributors sending $100 each to the fund. P. C. Clark received the totals as guests toured wards A B C led by John R. Anderson. Nine physicians and fourteen trained nurses cared for two hundred babies, with memorial cots named for $100 donors. Next week Edward Everett Hale day and Cottage Park day are planned.
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Phillips Brooks
P. C. Clark
John R. Anderson
Rufus B. Tobey
Edward Everett Hale
Cottage Park
Mrs Curzon Leaves London for Country House
London dispatch notes Mrs Curzon, overwrought, has left the capital for her country residence to avoid embarrassment. She plans to return next week to arrange commissions with London stores, and heads east for a social display. Doctors expect Mr Curzon to recover and join her in the country by next week’s end.
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London
Gospel Captain in Trouble in Abduction Case
In Summit New Jersey Captain Haslam of the American Volunteers faces a warrant for abducting Annie Fredge, 17. Sophie Fredge pursues to Baltimore with Haslam, alleging manipulation and false family permission. The sisters split paths via Jersey City Hoboken Milburn Newark and Baltimore.
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Summit
N. J
Haslam
American Volunteers
Annie
Sophie Fredge
Baltimore
England
Fredge
Volunteers
Haslems
Poughkeepsie
Fredge Sisters
Jersey City
Sophie Fiedge
Hoboken
Fiedge
Milburn
Annie Fledge
Newark
Farmer's Son Rescues Women in Runaway Incident
Ralph Seaman a 19 year old farmer's son of Brookpoint Davenport New York saved Miss Hattie Marsh and her mother from danger in a runaway incident. Miss Marsh is Mrs Mary Marsh's daughter who lives three miles from town.
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Davenport
N. Y
Ralph Seaman
Brookpoint
Hattie Marsh
Miss Marsh
Mary Marsh
Water Front Notes on Sable Island Wreck and Incoming Liners
East Boston reports detail the La Bourgeene wreck off Sable Island with six bodies seen at 43N 60W and later four icebergs. Pavonia arrives with 12 saloon and 180 steerage passengers. The piece covers other ships, cargoes, and maritime arrivals in Boston harbor.
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East Boston
London
Johnston
Barrowmore
Robert Waite
Sable Island
Dominion Liner
Canada
Liverpool
Hoosac Tunnel
Charlestown
Queenstown
Enoch Maddox
Scotsman
Montreal
Carranza
Senor du Bosc
Grand Banks
Cunard
Pavonia
John J. Atkin
Edgar Aldrich
James Coffey
John H. Coffey
Robert Dack
K. W. Lombard
Pierre la Rose
W. B. S. Smith
H. Smyth
I. Solomon
A. Thompson
S. M. Thompson
Halifax
N. S
Florence
Candido Diaz
Paris
Canso
Furness
Cambrian
Oriel
Prince Edward
Yarmouth
Charlottetown
Hawkesbury
Storm King
Antwerp
Cunarder
Elder-Dempster
Loango
Avonmouth
Nantasket Roads
Gloucester Harbor
Eureka
Paoli
Staples Coal Company
Philadelphia
Long Island Sound
Freed
Yokohama
Baring Brothers
Smalley
Hiogo
New York
Thomaston
RE. O’brien
William E. Chapman
Hghter F. R. Sharp
Boston Towboats Company
Norfolk
Santiago
Plymouth
Neilie F
Kennebec
Portland
Nathaniel P. Doane
Lewis Towboat Company
H. K. Doané
The
Leylard Line
Victorian
Dominion
New England
Gambrian
Sidney Day
Cooper
Cunard Docks
Cushman
Paris Street
Sumner Street
Boston
Bram Gets No Intimation Of New Trial In Blood Case
James E. Cotter, counsel for Mate Bram, says he has received no notice from the Washington Attorney General of another trial. He notes government expenditures near $50,000 for prosecution, only about $200 for defense, and questions whether the old indictment will hold. Witnesses remain jailed, suggesting continued prosecution.
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James E. Cotter
Mate Bram
Post
Washington
Bram
Cotter
Department of Justice
French
Mate Blumberg
Poisoned by Candy Claims Dover Woman and Sister
Dover Del Aug 12 Mrs J Polk Doane is dead and her sister Mrs J P Dunning is seriously ill after eating candy delivered by mail. The candy is believed to have been sent by a friend to Jay Erenssk.
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Dover
Del
Hooley's Bankruptcy Hearing Sparks Contempt Allegations
Mr Ernest Terah Hooley attended his bankruptcy exam despite medical orders. He alleged Johnstone warned him to reveal details about Mrs Hooley's funds, and Hooley claimed to have struck him with a stick. The registrar ordered a contempt charge against Johnstone and adjourned the exam to Monday. The High Court heard a motion against Earl de la Warr and others for attempting to influence Hooley. adjourned to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Terah Hooley
Hooley
Albemarle
Queen's Bench Division
High Court of Justice
Earl de la Warr
Messrs
Broadley
Bradshaw
Buckner
Mr. Hooley
Wright
James Leelan Hurt in Park Elbow Dislocation
James Leelan of 8 Lexington Street fell at Wood Island Park yesterday afternoon and dislocated his left elbow. He was taken home for treatment.
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James Leelan
Lexington Street
Wood Island Park
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