Insane Mother Kills Daughter and Wounds Twin in Drive
Mrs William Hutchinson, wife of a Bee Keeper's Review editor, drove with her two daughters near Flint Michigan. She forced the 6 year old to take morphine in a wooded area and killed her, then shot 15 year old Ida May thrice, leaving her for dead before returning home. Doctors say the younger child died, the older may survive. The mother, once in an insane asylum, claims she killed to spare them suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
William
Hutchinson
The
Bee Keeper’s Review
Ida May
Ida
Bathers Flock to 16 Cent Bath at State Beach
Attendance yesterday set a season high at the State bath house Cres cent Beach with about 6000 bathers, a record surge aided by the 16 cent rate. No arrests occurred, crowds lined up for suits, and the event drew many women bathers amid lively outdoor concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Beach
Bath House
West
Boston
Revere Beach & Lynn
Ocean Avenue
Boulevard
Billy Murphy
Orr's Drug Store
Georgetown Romance Ends in Wedlock After Rescue
In Georgetown on August 29, Amos W. Bennett a young barber married Miss Fannie Harvey after a dramatic earlier attempt at suicide. Bennett, who had courted Harvey for a year, threatened self harm if she refused. She cut him down from a shed rope last Thursday, and with her mother’s consent the couple wed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Amos W. Bennett
Fannie Harvey
Bennett
Miss Harvey
LOVER AND MONEY LOST IN WEDING scheme
Jacques Gures a 97 year old immigrant living in Hoboken was arrested after promised marriage to widow Madeline Maurer led her to give $30 and her late husband's grave deed to him. He fled to a restaurant yard and was captured by Officer Leazenbee accusing him of wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacques Gures
Hoboken
Po- Hceeman
Gures
West Twenty Eighth Street
Leazenbee
Gares
Indian Girl Bewitched at Onondaga Reservation
Onondaga reservation townspeople mourn Ellen Crow a 15 year old sprint star who won races at the Onondaga county fair. Locals accuse witchcraft or diabolism while whites attribute the death to consumption, a fatal disease among Six Nations remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Onondaga Indian Reservation
Ellen Crow
Onondaga County
Died on Eve of Marriage in Cleveland Night Fire
Julia Novak aged 19, daughter of wealthy parents, died in Cleveland Ohio on Aug 2 from burns after a gasoline stove exploded while she lit it. Her clothing caught fire and neighbors extinguished the flames, but she died that night before an anticipated marriage to Andres Mizel scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Julia Novak
Andres Mizel
Kaiser Cannot Come on Kaiser's Maiden Transatlantic Voyage
Emperor William regrets he cannot sail the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse on her first New York voyage set for September 14. He has followed the keel to launch and his absence disappoints builders who stake on the liner as the fastest afloat. His sister ship Kaiser Friedrich der Grosse is under construction with a planned New York service by next April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emperor William
Nuer
New York
Vulcan Company
Stettin
Dynamiters at Work Near Idlewood Lake
In Salem on Aug 29 a blinding flash and two explosions shattered John H. Butman’s floating wharf and three boats at Idlewood Lake. Butman suspects an enemy after a nearby building burn. Hamilton police seek a clue and may involve State police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Wenham
Hamilton
Asbury Grove
John
H. Butman
Idlewood Lake
Butman
Killed by an Engine at Allston Station
Daniel Shea aged 30 of 7 Wilton Street Allston was killed at the Allston station of the Boston and Albany line yesterday morning. He stepped from the rear of the inbound train to cross the depot and was struck by an outward bound express, hurled forty feet, and died instantly. The body was sent to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allston
Boston & Albany
Daniel Shea
Wilton Street
Shea
Windward returns from Arctic expedition at London
The Windward spoke off Scotland this morning with Jackson-Harmsworth expedition members aboard. After three years in Frans Josef Land, the party is reported well. Jackson corrected the archipelago map and aided Nansen and Johanssen on their Spitzbergen journey last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Frans Josef Land
Jackson-Harmsworth
Scotland
Mr. Harmsworth
England
Jackson
Franz Joseph Archipelago
Fram
Nansen
Johannsen
Spitzbergen
Suppressed Paris Picture Sparks Scandal Over Chimay Tale
Paris reports the French government banned a photograph of Princess Chimay, Clara Ward of Detroit, who ran away with gypsy musician Rigo Jancsi. Tattooed initials and coronet on her shoulder drew royal scrutiny at a Brussels state ball. The image was seized and dealers warned, while Americans in Paris eagerly pursued copies amid high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valery
Rue de Londres
Paris
Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
Rigo
Brussels
Rigo Jancsi
Goelet Estate Wealth Tied to New York Growth
Aug 2 report traces Ogden Goelet death and the family’s vast estate valued at roughly 95 million to 45 million. It notes a history of continuous real estate expansion, with generations building a modern skyline amid astute lending and liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ogden Goelet
Goelet
Astor Estates
Astor
Ayrtora
France
Louis
Jean
Peter
Hanover Square
Bowling Green
Spider's Fatal Bite Claims Child in New York Town
Lena Mead, 7, of Finchville near Middletown, N Y, died after a spider bite on her upper lip. She brushed a spider from her lip while gathering sticks for kindling, the wound swelled, blood poisoning followed, despite medical care, and she died last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Lena Mead
Finchville
Peach crop a record breaker in Kingston orchards
This season's peach crop is a record breaker in quantity and quality across nearly all varieties. Farmers who maintained patience with orchards during lean years will be amply repaid by this season's sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Rev Dr Storrs resigns from mission board presidency
Rev Dr Richard B Storre of Brooklyn has resigned as president of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions after ten years in office. He stated last night that he believed it was time to relieve himself of the role and seek rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelter Island
L. 1
Richard 8. Storre
Brooklyn
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Storre
Thirty Years in the Ice Mont Blanc Fatal Avalanche
Captain Henry Arkwright aide de camp to the lord lieutenant of Ireland was killed in an October 1866 avalanche on Mont Blanc. His body was recovered last Sunday nine thousand feet below the death site. All but feet and head were found with the right hand lifelike and red blood tint preserved by the ice. An inquest by the justice of the peace mayor a rector and gendarmes determined the remains after more than a year in Mont Blanc’s shadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Arkwright
Leutenant
Ireland
Grand
Mont Blanc
Justice of the Peace
Montne
Shot in the Back Practee in New York
A young man calling himself Timothy Walters of Haverstraw New York sought surgical aid at Leonard Street fire station after a pistol wound in the back. He said it occurred in a fight at Haverstraw, but police doubt the story and suspect he was shot during an unlawful act near the Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy Walters
Haverstraw
N. Y
Leonard Street Lire
Waltera
Hudson
Diplomats Seek European Conference on Anarchist Surveillance
The Denreehe Coloniale reports Germany and Spain are pressing America Britain and Switzerland to join European measures for anarchist surveillance. A diplomatic conference in Brussels is expected to be held soon on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Denreehe Coloniale
Germany
Spain
America
Great Britain
Switzerland
Brussels
Floating dry docks eyed for Atlantic and Pacific coasts
Secretary Long may seek congressional approval to build floating dry docks including one at Boston. The concept, long in use abroad and in U S yards such as Portsmouth and Mare Island, would allow ships like the Indiana to be towed to a dock for quick repairs in harbors already prepared for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Boston
United States
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
League Island
Mare Island
Pensacola
England
Bermuda
Navy Department
Indiana
Hampton Roads
Newport News
Train Kills Laborer on Albany Line at Alliston
Dennis Shea a laborer on the Boston and Albany railroad building site at Alliston was struck by the Albany express while stepping to another track to avoid an inward pound train at 10 3 yesterday morning. He was instantly killed aged 9 years 6 months and resided at 4 Wilton Street. Police say relatives live on Sargent Street Holyoke and were notified. The body was turned over to Undertaker Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Shea
Boston & Albany Railroad
Alliston
Albany Express
Shea
Wilton Street
Polce
Sargent Street
Holyoke
Sullivan
Greely Arrives for Vacation at Kensgton N H Home
General A W Greely head of the United States Weather Bureau arrives at his jumper residence at Lamprey Corner Kensgton New Hampshire to spend his vacation with his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
A. W. Greely
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Lamprey Corner
Kensgton
N. H
O Connell Local Assembly Names Labor Day Parade Staff
Labor Day plans feature 600 men in line with O Connell Local Assembly K of L naming John Stevens as commander. P J Foley marshals first division and announces staff from Roofers Painters and Building Laborers unions. Firemen discuss special parade feature at Wells Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Baron
O’connell
K. of L
John Stevens
P. J. Foley
D. Scanlon
Roofers’ Union
Aids
Alfred J. Cudliff
Painters’ Union
John Campbell
John Lee
Boylston
Dartmouth
Huntington Avenue
Firemen’s Union 6130
Wells Memorial
Bennet Street
John Hurley
James Donnelly
Local Assembly
K. of
P. F. Forrest
L. A
Michael C. O’hare
Edward Aylsward
A. A. Duncliff
James Clark
Andrews Hall
Webster Hall
East Boston
James Young
W. Kerricks
E. Roach
J. Reynolds
J. Mackey
J. Fogerty
L. B. Howard
D. Flynn
J. Murray
D. Kane
T. Ahern
P. Mahoney
G. Gosnell
M. O’meara
N. Halligan
D. Shea
J. Condon
T. Hefferman
H. Errickson
A. Duffy
J. O’connor
Assembly
Marriage Is Free at Belleville Justice of the Peace
In Belleville near St Louis two justices Benjamin Boneau and Henry Needles offer free marriage ceremonies to curb bribery and boost the town as a marriage resort. They accuse some clergy and officials of accepting commissions to steer couples to them. Rumors say other justices may counter with small gifts to couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
Aus
Belleville
St. Louis
Justices of the Peace
Benjamin Boneau
Henry M. Needles
Boneau
Needles
Needles and Boneau
Hebrew Democrats Active in Ward 8 Meeting
The Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 held a regular gathering at 9 Cause Way Street last night initiating many new members and organizing Russian Hebrews in the ward. Speakers included L D Frank Solomon and Abelman. A committee will aid voters in assessment, registration and enrollment on the venee list. A circular will urge Russian Hebrews to naturalize and back the Democratic party. The club endorsed Daniel D. Rourke for the Senate and urged Hebrew citizens of Ward 6 to support delegates pledged to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward
Causeway Street
L. D. Frank
Jacob Solomon
M. Abelman
Democratic Party
Ward 8
Daniiel D. Rourke
Senate
Ward 6
Daniel D. Rourke
Stabbing at Vassalboro injures mill worker in dispute
Thomas Ney of Providence Rhode Island was stabbed probably to death by Thomas Donahue of Massachusetts at Albert Simpsons on the Vassalboro road near Waterville Maine. About twenty mill workers witnessed the incident as Donahue fled into the woods after three constables hesitated to arrest him. Doctor F C Thayer said Ney's recovery appeared hopeless after examination.
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Waterville
Thomas Ney
Providence
R. I
Thomas Donahue
Massachusetts
North Vaspalboro
Albert Simpson
Vassalboro
Donahue
Ney
F. C. Thayer
Dive violence in Livermore Falls leaves two injured
In Livermore Falls Aug 2 Thomas Kelly Patrick Kelleher and Edward Emery and John Kinch visit a local dive kept by Thomas Campbell and an Italian. Campbell fires after a scuffle wounding Kelleher in the forehead and Emery in the spine as a posse hunts Campbell and his partner. Emery is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore Falls
Thomas Kelly
Patrick Kelleher
Edward Emery
John Kinch
Lewiston
Thomas Campbell
Campbell
Kelleher
Ellehear
Dwelley
Emery
Maine Central Hospital
Amesbury Bank Banked on a Card Confidence Game Fails
Amesbury Massachusetts August 29 details reveal a bold banco scheme targeting farmer Joseph Mason a wealthy local resident on Whitehall road. Mason tried to cash $10 000 in securities after being lured into a card game by two others. The trio vanished with Mason’s notes and securities, authorities know few descriptions, and the scheme remains under wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Mass
Banco
Joseph W.mason
Whitehall Road
Mason
New England
Mr. Mason
Miners in Nasonville Face Severe Destitution
In Nasonville Ohio Aug 29 the mayor reports 1260 miners and 7000 nearby residents are without food. 100 sick. gardens and charity exhausted. Relief committees lack supplies as a citizens' committee seeks temporary relief for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasonville
Buckley
Enire
Citizens
Killed on the Rail in Attleboro
Frank Fontneau a jeweller of 6 Carpenter Street was killed on the Pawtucket and North Attleboro electric road track about midnight. He appeared struck by an unknown wheelman and the last car from Pawtucket crushed his skull in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Frank Fontneau
Carpenter Street
Pawtucket
North Attleboro
Rotofsky Bean Wedding At Red Men’s Hall
Miss Ida Bean and Mr. Davis Rotofsky wed at Red Men’s Hall in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Isaac Boritz. Bridesmaids were Jennie Sholit Rosa Rubin Bessie Tighler and Celie Bean. Best man was Jacob Lipson with ushers Charles Bean Abraham Lenard Harry Fisher Morris Sheinberg Harry Lasa roitz and Abraham Shabit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Hall
Ida
Simon Bean
Davis Rotofsky
Isaac Boritz
Jennie Sholit
Rosa Rubin
Bessie Tighler
Celie Bean
Jacob Lipson
Mesars
Charles J. Bean
Abraham Lenard
Harry Fisher
Morris Sheinberg
Harry Lasaroitz
Abraham Shabit
Low to be named mayor candidate for Citizens' Union
Aug 29 Low to be named by Citizens' Union as mayor candidate with a decision on independent nomination versus Republican alignment. Union plans show no immediate move to nominate controller or council president until the mayor issue is settled. Conference committees may reveal whether a deal with Republicans is intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Citizens’ Union
Seth Low
Union
Injured man found in doorway led to arrest on Eliot Street
Jeremiah Mahoney, 64, of 12 Oliver Place, was found in a doorway on Eliot Street severely drunk. He was arrested by Station 4 officers, taken to the station, then to City Hospital after Dr. Williams diagnosed a dislocated right shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Jeremiah Mahoney
Oliver Place
Eliot Street
Mahoney
Williams
City Hospital
Plymouth Sailors Enjoy Grand Seasonal Sail With G A W Members
The Plymouth expedition attracted many G A W women returning from Buffalo and traveling home to various regions in Maine. The day was judged perfect and the party deemed a grand trip aboard the steamer Plymouth leaving 478 Atlantic Avenue with George F. Chapin and Band aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
W.omen
Buffalo
Thig
Stace
Maine
Plymo
Art
Atlantic Avenue
George F. Chapin
Marty
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Macallar Parker Company
Washington Street
Beston & Albany
Arctic
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Belgium
Robert
Broadway
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Fiftieth
DR. Storrs
Castoria
Secretary Long
Train
Labor News
Hebrew Democrats
Representative Rourke
Amesbury Bank
Tragk
Jamen Kelly
de Kalb Avenue
Schenck Street
Sheepshead Bay Track
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