Prisoner Herbert Willis Dies Quietly at State Prison
Herbert A. Willis died at the State Prison yesterday at 4:50 PM after a day of rapid decline. The 19 year old convict died unconscious and without speaking, despite multiple bullet wounds including in the tongue, skull, and back. Officials reported his death followed a tense period of illness as he faced the end with apparent nerve and little fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Willis
Everett
Charlestown
Herbert
Everett Willis
Herbert A. Willis
Stater
Alrey
Willis
Hyde
Post
Bridges
Trolley Plunges Into Water Delivers Narrow Escape
Twenty one people escaped death when a trolley car jumped the track near Middletown New York on August 13 and plunged into a water filled ditch. Mrs Colentin of Goshen and Mrs Sinsabaugh of Middletown were the most seriously injured. Motorman Mold and Conductor Benton were hurled from the car. Nine women and two children sustained bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Thomas Colentin
Goshen
George Sinsabaugh
Mold
Benton
Everett Willis Improving and Eligible for Court Appearance
Everett Willis, brother of Convict Willis, is rapidly improving and likely to go out today. He has gained strength and will probably be taken to Charlestown Court to answer charges against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Willis
Willis
Charlestown
Weather forecast brief for New England and Boston
Washington reports Saturday outlook for New England and eastern New York calls for generally fair and warmer conditions with southerly winds. Local forecast for Boston and vicinity notes fair skies, warmer temperatures and southwest winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Boston
Vicinity
Death of Dorchester Cyclist in Buggy Collision
Dorchester last evening Charles Wallace 19 of 227 Norfolk street was killed when his bicycle collided with a horse drawn buggy on Blue Hill avenue near Schuyler street. The rider hung caught on the buggy shaft as the vehicle struck him. three ribs were broken and a lung pierced. Chapman and Steves were not charged. Undertaker Gleason and the medical examiner were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Charles Wallace
Norfolk Street
Wallace
Blue Hill Avenue
Schuyler Street
Harry Chapman
Clinton Street
Derker
Chapman
Steves
McKinley Visits Chester Vermont Guards Camp
President McKinley and party arrive from Proctor to Chester and review Vermont National Guard in camp. Large crowds greet the president as cavalry, guard units, and local dignitaries participate in parade and ceremonies before overnight in Champlain hotel.
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Chester
Vermont National Guard
McKinley
Proctor
Redfield Proctor
Hobart
Alger
Batley
General Alger
J. Russell Porter
Porter
Willam Grout
A. H. Powers
Urban H. Woodbury
Fletcher Proctor
Keene
N. H
Brattleboro Wheel Club
Chillis Guards
Claremont
Hugh Henry
F. W. Pierce
J. E. Pollard
F. P. Mather
United States Cavalry
Guy O. Henry
Grout
Main Street
Judge Henry
Jone
Naonal Guard
Stey
Hotel Champlain
Lost hair theft shocks Chelsea crowd on Broadway
Minnie Cronin, 16, while listening to Salvation Army on Broadway near Congress avenue, was grabbed by the hair and a foot of braid cut from her back head. The assailant is described as a short, tough looking man with one blind eye. The incident occurred in a crowded city thoroughfare last night around eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Chelsea
Minnie Cronin
Michael J. Cronin
Matthews Street
Broadway
Congress Avenue
Salvation Army
Wheeler Method Cure Promoted by Leading Temperance Advocates
Advert describes the Wheeler Method as an absolute cure for stimulants, restoring willpower and resistance to temptation. Promoted by Francis Murphy and other temperance advocates, with full treatment details and prices from the Boston agents at 274 Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Francis Murphy
Boylston Medical and Surgical Institute
Boylston Street
Church Street
Boston
Insurance Chief Revokes Massachusetts Benefit Life License
Albany August 13 The New York Superintendent of Insurance Louis F Payn announced that on August 5 he demanded a special financial statement from the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association of Boston for July 31 alt and that its license to operate in New York is temporarily revoked pending the statement and assessment results President John Henry Rolker requested a delay in filing the statement until assessment results are settled and the department indicated conditional renewal only if the statement proves satisfactory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Louis F. Payn
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association of
Boston
John Henry Rolker
New York
Rolker
Payn
Sth
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Corean Ex-Minister Pom Kwang Soh Dies on Bicycle Strain
Washington August 13 ex-minister from Corea Mr Pom Kwang Soh died today of acute consumption recently worsened by over exercise on a bicycle. The funeral will likely be attended by the Korean delegation and he wished his body cremated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pom Kwang Soh
Corea
Shot Over a Girl Ends in Backfire in Night Encounter
Pasquale D. Ambrosio years old of 18 North Street was shot in the back by Celino Montagi at 1 Riverett Court about 9 last evening. Both men allegedly tussled over tin paid by a girl involved in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale D. Ambrosio
North Street
Celino Montagi
Riverett Court
Attentin
Weyler Resigns as Cuba Policy Sparks Relief
Despatch from Havana via Key West reports Captain-General Weyler has sent his resignation to Madrid. The move, tied to the assassination of Spain’s premier Canovas del Castillo, is seen by Cuban sympathizers and reconcentrados as relief from the concentration policy that caused widespread suffering among pacificos in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Key West
Weyler
Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Northhampton Merchant Injured Deliberately at Savin Rock
Frank F. Dibble of Northampton Mass fell from a bath house railing at Savin Rock striking sand as water lay shallow. He sustained a concussion of the spine and was almost completely paralyzed with probable fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Frank F. Dibble
Northampton
Mass
Savin Rock
Silver Jubilee regatta opens with varied oar events on Schuylkill
Philadelphia hosts the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen races on the Schuylkill River. Trials span intermediate and senior singles and fours, with the intermediate eight final and several heats. Winners include Ariel Club Baltimore and Institute Club Newark, while Worcester High School leads the eight.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Schuylkill River
Fairmount Park
Ariel Club of
Baltimore
Institute Club of
Newark
Worcester High School Athletic Association
Montrose
Irmount
Wachusett Club
Columbia Rowing Association
Massachusetts
Narragansett Club
Providence
Pennsylvania Barge Club
West End Boat Club
Boston
Bradford Club
Cambridge
Toronto
New York Athletic Club
Carved Swiss Hall Stand From Lauterbrunnen Sale
A Swiss carved hall stand from the Lauterbrunnen collection is offered duty paid at a very low price. The piece features branching supports for hats caps canes gloves and umbrellas with a drip tank in the base. The seller highlights rarity and exclusivity of their Swiss furniture collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interlaken
Lucerne
Chamoun
Lauterbrunnen
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Mitchell
Ijagersote
Munroes
Jyvenna
Gorham
Joe Maguire
Worcester
Massachusetts Clothing Co., “My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Ste
Gar
Charlestown Court
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring Brewery
David H
School Street
SHAFT
Veront
National Guard
Chelsea Slaster
Union Hat CO
Union, Cor
Hanover St
New York Insurance Superintendent
Canovas
Mall
Yvon Hes
C Lu Robinson & Co
Worcester High School Crew
Ten Eyck
J. B. Juvenal
J. J. Whitehead
Joseph Maguire
Paine Furniture
Genet Street
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