Innocent? Langner Claims He Did Not Strike Miss Emerson
Dedham jury hears August Langner deny striking Miss Emerson as prosecutors and defense echo closing arguments. Langner testifies of a long wandering timeline across New York Boston and New Jersey, amid efforts to explain his movements and the murder case's circumstantial links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
August Langner
Mary Emerson
Commonwealth
Langner
Miss Emerson
Kelterborn
Fales
Hoffman
Mr. Fales
Harris
Elisha Greenwood
Ella B. Brown
Eben Jackson
Somerville
W. J. Clarke
Milford
New York
Boston
Bletzer
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Broadway
England
School St
Jury Foreseeable Verdict in Guilty or Not Guilty Case
Report notes the jury assembles for a trial with expectations that a verdict may lean toward not guilty. The court questions the defendant while observers weigh possible outcomes and implications of the case.
American journalist to wed Miss Bright in quiet Boston ceremony
Henry Haynie, Paris correspondent for major American papers, and Miss Bright of Watertown Waltham area prepare a small wedding. The couple plan to marry on the 19th with Rev. William Pulsford officiating and will sail soon after to Paris. The bride denies wealth rumors and notes her education in American institutions.
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Bright
Old Road
Watertown
Waltham
Beaver Brook Station
J. Henry Haynie
Henry Haynie
Paris
Herald
San Francisco Chronicle
Miss Bright
Aboose
Haynie
Southampton
Havre
Boston
Europe
William Hanson Pulsford
New York
Trousseau
Legion of Honor
W. FE. Bright
Torrey, Bright & Capen
Two Fatal Accidents Hit N E Freight Yard Workers
In New York and New England freight yards of the company two brakemen died after accidents last night. James Comerford was dragged under moving cars and died at Emergency Hospital. James Meehan, found beneath cars with a severed leg and severe injuries, died shortly after arrival.
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New York & New England Railroad
James Comerford
James Meehan
Meehan
Ian A
A Wal Vedeartiot Sen
Prendergast Trial Begins in Harrison Murder Case
Chicago December six. The trial of Prendergast for the assassination of Mayor Carter Harrison opened before Judge Brentang. Prosecution led by State Attorney Kern with assistants, defense by Wade Essex McGoorty and Heron. Prendergast objected to jurors not deeming him sane as voir dire began. Two veniremen passed as court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prendergast
Carter Harrison
Brentang
R. A. Wade
Robert Essex
John P. McGoorty
John Heron
Kern
Todd
Alfred
Trude
Talesmen
Venireman
Disasters Reported From Several Coast Vessels
Captain Otter beck of the Nortwegian bark Faust reports heavy damage after striking Hen and Chickens Shoal and expects total loss with cargo of sugar. Merritt Wrecking Company called to salvage. The Fury is ashore in the Bay of Fundy and Ellen M. Mitchell wrecked on Bolshubut Island with crew safe. Mitchell owned by E. J. White of Harrington Maine.
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Lewes
Del
Otterbeck
Faust
Merritt Wrecking Company of
New York
Halifax
N. Y
Fury
Bay of Fundy
Nova Scotia Marine
Boston Marine
Cherryfield
Ellen M. Mitchell
Machias
Cole
Bolshubut Island
Mitchell
E. J. White
Harrington
Mystery schooner wreck seen near Egg Rock
Swampscott residents report an unknown schooner sunk in the recent storm. From shore, fishermen note spars visible above water and no debris or identification found. town suspects a distant port and missing owner. No one has identified the vessel yet.
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Swampscott
Dec
Egg Rock
The Lost Jefferson Wreck Valued At Ten Thousand
The three masted schooner Jefferson wrecked at Baker's Island shore yesterday valued at 10000 dollars. Owner Fred E. Scammell of New York visited today to witness the loss of his property. Captain James A. Dixon, from New York, confirms yesterday's disaster account. Cargo of 1 800 000 lobs for a Philadelphia firm is a total loss but insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Jefferson
Baker's Island
Fred E. Scammell
New York
James A. Dixon
Philadelphia
Trainmen Await Wage Restore On New England Road
A New England road wage conflict shows trainmen expecting a delay of about three months before their pay returns to the old schedule. A delegation pressed for restoration after a 19 percent cut. Vice-President Odell indicated wages would remain reduced for at least ninety more days. The workers favored continuing operation and granting the road the requested time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Road
New England
Mercod
Odell
Reverend Harris Attaches Mrs Simms Property in Slander Suit
The Rev Spencer Harris pastor of the Union Baptist Mission has attached the property of Mrs Bertha Simms through his attorneys Southwick and Parsons in an action of slander for 1000 dollars filed in Lynn dated December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Spencer Harris
Union Baptist Mission
Bertha Simms
Southwick & Parsons
Boston Mayor invites conference on unemployment remedy
Mayor Matthews calls a meeting of representative citizens and leaders to devise methods to provide employment for the unemployed in Boston. He emphasizes a 30 day minimum and seeks a coordinated plan with clergy charities labor groups and notable citizens invited from City Hall on December 6 1893.
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Boston
Matthews
City of
City Hall
N. Matthews
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Associated Charities
Roger Walcott
A. FE. Pillsbury
Robert Treat Paine
George 8. Hale
Henry L. Pierce
Montgomery Sears
Patrick Donahoe
Robert H
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Coughlin
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Augustlangner
Dedham Jury
Peter
Very Jr
Sherman Very
Rothgen
Zartistic
AK Annuar
van Franklin
Remington Typewriter
Dolifer-Coon’le CO
Mass
Palace Theatre
WM. Austin
Ped, Pilling
Mgr
Harry Crandall
Vopaler Priers
Phelps
Agta
Dov, Hoston
Miss Bright OF
Naples
WN. Y
N. E
Sounds
Business Administration
Nathan Matthews
PARKS
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Mayor Harrison
Pierce & CO
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Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal ST
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