Woman Solves Fermoyle Mystery with Arrest Claim
Boston police arrest Edward McDonald on Stamford street after Mrs. Bella Upton identifies him as the man who boasted of killing James Fermoyle on the Cambridge marshes. Authorities confirm he is held on suspicion while further inquiries aim to establish a murder case.
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Edward McDonald
Stamford Street
Division 3
James H. Fermoyle
Arlington
Bella Upton
Michael Sullivan
Fermoyle
Third Street
East Cambridge
Tie
Green Street
Boston
Cambridge
McDonald
Bowdoin Square
West End
Ed McDonald
Jim Fermoyle
Causeway Street
Mrs. Upton
Sullivan
Leverett Street
Nowell
Causeway
Stamford
Bourne Day Clam Bake Delights Old Home Week Crowd
The Aug 28 Bourne celebration in Sandwich drew Grover Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson as guests of honor. A riotous feast followed a grand parade with 1000 residents, as clams and watermelons were served by 75 waiters. Cleveland spoke of heritage and civic pride, urging unity and continued warmth for old home ties.
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Sandwich
Sons of Old Sandwich
Cape Cod
Cape
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Jefferson
Buzzard’s Bay
Bourne
Gray Gables
Charles H. Saylor
Thomas Patterson
W. A. Nye
Robert F. Raymond
B. D
Norwich
Conn
Bean Hill
Buffalo
Cleveland
Deacon Cleveland
House of Sandwich
Supposed Boston Girl Jumps From Train
An unknown, well-dressed woman about 25, believed from Boston, jumped from a Dominion Atlantic express near Halifax. She was severely injured, unconscious, with bloodied face, as train sped about three miles an hour. she carried tickets to Boston and Kentville, no ID found. A letter to W H Young of the Boston Maine railroad was noted, and efforts continue to identify her.
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Halifax
N. S
Boston
Dominion Atlantic
Yarmouth
General Hospital
Kentville
St. John
Digby
W. H. Young
Boston &Maine Railroad
Rev Hale Rival of Mrs Jack in Base Ball at Wood Island Park
A historic Labor Day baseball clash pits the Hancocks against the Edward Everett Hale club linked to Rev Edward Everett Hale. The Hales backed by Hale street residents aim to raise uniforms via a raffle, prompting Hale to unknowingly show support for lotteries.
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Edward Everett Hale
Mrs. Jack
Hale Street
West End
Dr. Hale
Shelley
The
Hales
Edward E. Hale
Highland Street
Roxbury
Mass
Fair Outlook for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and surrounding areas Friday and Saturday. Warmer temperatures are expected Saturday with light east to south winds.
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Toocal
Boston
Vicinity
Best in Charlestown jail awaiting his doom
John C. Best condemned to die by electrocution for the murder of George A. Bailey was moved to Charlestown State Prison and placed in the custody of Warden Bridges for execution preparations.
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Best
Charlestown
John C. Best
George A. Bailey
Johnson
Essex County
Bridges
Small Riot at Concordia Dinner in The Weirs
At Concordia Dinner in The Weirs militiamen clashed with attendees causing a scramble as guests tumbled from a platform. Witnesses describe tense moments and brief melees prompting police intervention.
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ConcordiNe
President Roosevelt Strenuous New Hampshire Tour
President Roosevelt faced a day of mishaps during his New Hampshire visit. At The Weirs crowds surged as police failed to control them, the Governor’s staff acted as waiters at luncheon, and delays halted a Manchester procession due to a freight train. In Concord a minor riot erupted as militiamen clashed with citizens while greeting the President arrived at 6:30 pm and stayed with John Hay near Lake Sunapee.
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Newbury
N. H
Manchester
Concord
New Hampshire
Nashua
Weirs
Roosevelt
John Hay
Lake Sunapee
Boston Public Schools Set Entrance Exams In September
Boston public schools plan a September opening with entrance examinations on Sept. 10 and 11 for Normal School. High schools hold tests on Sept. 10 and 11, with Latin schools testing Sept. 19. Exams cover English, history, geography, arithmetic, and bookkeeping, with character and vaccination proofs required for some entrants. Thornton D. Apollonio, secretary of the school committee, provides further details.
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Boston
Normal School
Dartmouth and
Appleton Streets
United States
Warren Avenue
West Newton Street
Thornton D. Apollonio
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Washington Street
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