Woodward Defends Resignation After Porto Rico March
Colonel Charles F. Woodward recounts his resignation from the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment after a three day 32 mile Porto Rico march. He blames General Garretson for pressure to discipline stragglers and defends his decision while criticizing regular army officers and advocating for Company L colored volunteers. He notes disputed reports about being court Martialed and promises a detailed report to Gov. Wolcott.
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Wakefield
Charles F. Woodward
Sixth
Massachusetts
Boston Post
Woodward
Regular Army
Boston
People of
New York
Sixth Regiment
Garretson
Porto Rico
Camp Alger
Ohio
Garretaon
Braxton
War era letters clash over marching orders and illegality
The dispute centers on Colonel Woodward facing a board after a hard march and possible illegal orders. Captain Quinton’s voucher and statements reflect contrasting views on obedience to unlawful commands and the roles of Generals Garretson and Henry in the episode.
Light Overcoat for a Little Money Offered to All
Large and stout men are invited to take advantage of a rare opportunity to purchase a light overcoat at a remarkably low price. This special offer emphasizes value and accessibility for every customer seeking warmth and style at minimal cost.
Quinton Denies Poston Woodward Resignation Remarks
Captain William Quinton disputes a Boston Post report about Colonel Woodward and charges against regular army officers. He denies making the statements and reiterates that no officer can order subordinates to shoot without a court martial except on a battlefield. The interview lies in affidavits and the Captain’s long letter to an afternoon daily.
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Garretson
Board of Inquiry
Woodward
Quinton
Henry
Martinet
Colonel Woodward
Boston
Boston Post
William Quinton
Cottage Park
Winthrop
Post
United States Army
Son fatally shot by misidentification on hunting trip
At White Lake near Forestport on the Mohawk and Malone railroad Fred Recknall mistook his 16 year old son Philip for a bear while hunting this morning. He aimed and fired the shot causing his son's death shortly after. A past incident saw another son killed in a similar bear misidentification.
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Utica
N. Y
White Lake
Forestport
Mohawk & Malone
Fred Recknall
Philip
Express thief assault ends in hospital injury on Winter Street
J E Ryan a 28 year old teamster for Eames at 10 Arch street chased a thief who snatched bundles from his express wagon on Winter street. The pursuer was knocked down and kicked near Washington street and lies with a broken knee at Emergency Hospital.
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Winter Street
Washington Street
J. E. Ryan
Eames
Arch Street
Ryan
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Cypress Street
Hotel Reynolds light fixtures by McKenney & Waterbury
Electric fixtures for the new Hotel Reynolds are described as works of art designed and furnished by McKenney and Waterbury of Franklin Street Boston.
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Hotel
Reynolds
Messrs. McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin Street
Boston
Double tragedy on the Delaware River leaves two young lovers dead
Camden New Jersey August 18 two girls Bessie Foust and Miss Hoff nagle leaped from the City of Reading ferry into the Delaware River after morbid infatuation with each other. The note of love and passion framed the motive for the double death by their own hand.
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Camden
N. J
Delaware
Reading
Bessie Foust
Mrs Hall Seeks Divorce in Bridgeport Story
Mrs Hall files for divorce in Bridgeport citing marital troubles long discussed in local social circles. The case unfolds as a public notice of separation and potential settlement steps amid ongoing civic life.
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Bridgeport
Camden girl in crisis tied to morbid love and drama career
The article details a Camden girl and Miss Hoffnagle in a troubled friendship, a failed amateur dramatic tour, and mentions a morbid fixation on death. It also covers the Hall marriage unraveling amid rumors of divorce and a tense financial and social scene in Philadelphia.
Belcher seeks divorce annulment over marriage notice
New York Aug 18 Edna Wallace Belcher seeks to annul her marriage claiming her husband sent her a marriage notice instead of paying her $2500. The filing marks a divorce action amid disputed legality of the notice.
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Belcher
Supreme Court
Howe & Hummel
Henry W. Belcher
North Dakota
Emily Gertrude Holmes
Cumberland County
New York
Edna Wallace
Ingle Hall Mortgage Disclosures Stir Divorce Case
The article notes an $8000 mortgage on Ingle Hall and mortgaged furniture. A druggist’s $300 bill for cocktails sparked shock as Mrs. Hall, now living with her mother in Southington, planned to sue her husband after consulting lawyers, with a referee possible to hear the case.
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Ingle Hall
Missing 18 year old Maud Doerning in Brooklyn
Maud Doerning, 18, a bookseer at Wall Street, left home with Harry Tappan for Glen Island and has not returned. A postmarked letter claimed she wished to be far away with the man she loves, Irene’s sake and Philadelphia as a destination. Police notified. mother suspects detainment.
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New York
Maud Doerning
Wall Street
Thirteenth Street
Brooklyn
Miss Doerning
Harry Tappan
New York Avenue
Jersey City Heights
Glen Island
Jersey City
Tappan
Harry
Maud
Philadelphia
Irene
P. S
Bridge
Dr. McBride
Winthrop Yacht Club to hold final handicap race of season
Tomorrow at 2 PM the Winthrop Yacht Club stages a four mile No 6 course handicap race for working sail boats. Prizes include leg in champion ships for top 3 finishers and cups for 60 percent of starters, with a booby prize for last. Handicaps and prize details to be posted at the club tonight.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
The
Shirley
Crescent Beach
Bath House
Beachmont
Shore Home
Engineer narrowly survives wheel accident at factory
Robert Blance, 33, an engineer for W. B. Weeks at 15 Hartford street, was pulled into an engine driving wheel and carried around multiple times. He suffered severe head and back injuries, his clothes torn, and was taken to Emergency Hospital in critical condition. He lives on East London street, East Boston.
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Robert Blance
Blance
W. B. Weeks
Hartford Street
Mr. Blance
London Street
Boston
Purified Blackberry Brandy Offered by Cush ing Process Co
An advertisement from Cush ing Process Co Boston promotes a bottle of purified blackberry brandy for $1.00. The copy claims it relieves frothing stomach pains from unripe fruit and promises to improve facial expression and provide strength to affected parts. The ad lists 580 Washington St Boston.
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Jordan Marshes
Cushing Process CO
Washington St
Boston
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Goodell
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Regular
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Jordan.Marsh & Co
Peernet
Central Supply CO
Ned
Bassie Foust and
Miss Hoff
Nagle
Miss Hoffnagle
Henry Foust
Bessie
McCalla
Dock Street
Melville E. Hall
City National Bank
Ingle
Hall
Black Rock Yacht Club
Hofnagle
U.S. A
Maud Downing
North Shore
Moses
Joseph Epstein
South Margin Street
Station 3
Mont
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