Confession Ties Barber Zanoli to Multistate Insured Deaths
New York police report Charles Zanoli a barber and beneficiary in seven mysterious deaths. He buried four wives a daughter and an employee while collecting insurance. He admits deceiving insurers by substituting the dead for himself and cites Lottie and Lena cases as part of the scheme. Investigators compile dates causes and totals totaling 8350 dollars and aim to press murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Zanoli
Zanoli
Lottie
Zanok
Mary Dorn
Mrs. Dorn
Lena Werner
Willie Schmidt
Louisa Across
Jennie Schlefin
Dr. Meyer
H. H. Holmes
Lena
The
Ladies of Honor
Anc
Germmany
Louisa Herzig
Golden Cross Society
Louisa
Schmidt
Jennie Schle
Washington killed by ignorance claims in historic note
The piece argues General Washington died from bleeding during treatment in 1799 and condemns old regimens. It touts modern science and promotes Warner's Safe Cure, citing Dr. William Edward Robson of London praising its relief and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
William Edward Robson
London
Cuban Patriot Leader General Ruiz Rivera Freed
Free at last in Havana General Ruiz Rivera a Cuban patriot leader was reported on December 10. The dispatch notes his release and highlights his role in the independence movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Ruis Rivera
Life insurance plots cited in early 1900s case
The text recalls a man living as Suhmer who married a woman hired as housekeeper. He insured her life for $1000 with United Friends and $600 with Metropolitan. She died August 9. Zanoli moved between towns after each death, selling shops, claiming life insurance is a great thing for the man who knows how to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suhmer
Order
United Friends
Metropolitan Company
Zanoli
Witnesses to Murder Trial on Olive Pecker Voyage
Steamer Gloucester sails this afternoon to Norfolk with six witnesses for next Wednesdays murder trial of Steward Anderson from the schooner Olive Pecker. Captain Cain, Harbor Officers Eldridge Russell and McCarthy, Ferry Pilot Haines, and a boarding housekeeper Budro are aboard. Deputy Collector Jones and Foreign Clearance Clerk Collins depart Monday night by train.
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Gloucester
Norfolk
Howes
Steward Anderson
Olive Pecker
Cain
Eldridge, Russell and McCarthy
Patrol
Haines
Budro
Jones
Collins
Custom House
Daly Lecture Prompts East Boston Cadet Band March
The East Boston Cadet Band reports at 3 Hanover Street and at 6 15 p m Sunday to accompany the Thomas Francis Meagher Guards Division 42 A O H to receive Mr Daly the Irish patetet who is to lecture that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Hanover Street
Thomas Francis Meagher
Division 42
Daly
Release of Cuban prisoner sailed on Colon to Cadiz
A March capture in Pinar del Rio Province led to a pardon and release. The individual was set to sail aboard the steamer Colon bound for Cadiz, returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinar del Rio
Colon
Cadiz
Caterers' Club Members Arrested Over Gambling Imple ments
Twenty one members of the Caterers' Club were arrested Wednesday for being present where gambling implements were found and were discharged yesterday for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterers’ Club
Boinay Weeps as Trial Reveals Emotional Moment
In Bridgeport on December 10, during the trial of Charles A. Boinay for the Nichols murder, the prisoner shed tears as attorney Lynch read a defense passage. Miss Nichols suggested resemblance to a crime participant, and Detective Arnold vouched for Weeks's testimony, noting Boinay did not admit the shooting. A revolver was produced found in Stratford Pond. Boinay spoke with deputies and clung to hope his wife would remain loyal.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Charles A. Boinay
George Marcus Nichols
Daniels Farms
Lynch
Boinay
Miss Nichols
Arnold
Weeks
Nichols
Stratford Pond
Prize Dog Dead in Pawtucket Show
The Dog and Poultry Show in Pawtucket Rhode Island reports a tragedy as Dont Know a black and tan terrier bitch owned by Dr H T Foote of New York was found dead on her bench this morning having jumped a partition and become strangled on her chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
H. T. Foote
New York
Suspected Assassin Ottillia Kunder in Rochester Case
In Rochester on December 10 Ottillia N. Kunder is jailed amid claims she attempted to poison her brother Harry and may have been involved in their mother’s later death. Authorities note poisoned milk wine and packets found. family diners and nearby butcher are mentioned in the evolving case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Ottillia N. Kunder
Harry
Ottillia
Joseph
Tillie
Kunder
Judge Lilley Considers Injunction Over Boston Man’s Promissory Notes
In a Boston case Judge Lilley weighs an injunction against Cambridge resident John F. O'Brien and associates from disposing of property to secure two notes totaling 4700 dollars. Lawyers debated whether DeRosay signed under misrepresentation to transfer property, with trial by jury proposed for the disputed 10 000 dollars. The judge warned against dragging law to favor a “love feast” of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Pratt
Craig
Miss DeRosay
John W. Corcoran
O’brien
E. Hale
Glidden
Lilley
Mr. Hale
Hale
Wife sues husband for jewelry in Queen's Bench case
In London the Queen's Bench division heard Mrs Edith Walker sue A Barclay Walker owner of Ailsa racing cutter to recover jewelry valued at 7000 pounds. Counsel said the jewels were given during widowhood after an engagement. On a yacht trip in August the defendant in delirium tremens told her to return to the streets. She secured a separation with a year of alimony. the defendant kept the jewelry and refused to return it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen’s Bench
Edith Walker
A. Barclay Walker
Ailsa
Delirum
Queen of Pickpockets Arrested in Boston Station
Annie Riley known as Rebecca Lewis Rebecca Stark and Annie McNally a 60 year old felon with a long national rogues gallery record was arrested at the Boston & Albany station by Inspector Cogan on suspicion of pocket picking. No pocketbook was found and she denied the charge claiming she no longer steals. She was discharged for lack of evidence and says she resides in Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Riley
Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca Stark
Annie McNally
Boston & Albany
Cogan
Annie
United States
Rogues’ Gallery
Police
Ireand
Malden
Clyde line steamships offer premier North South service
The Clyde line ships between New York Charleston and Jacksonville are praised as the smoothest sailing vessels with safe, spacious, and elegantly furnished interiors. Their on board tables supply delicacies for the most fastidious, leveraging robust Northern and Southern markets as part of their appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Line
New York
Charleston
Jacksonville
Fla
Civil Service exam for fireman position in Army quartermaster dep
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination on Jan 8 at the Boston post office to fill a fireman vacancy in the United States Army quartermaster department with a salary of 0 per month. Applicants must obtain and return application blanks to the secretary of the board of examiners at the Boston post office by Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Boston
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
Board of Examiners
Royal Blue Line Ally Tour Heads to Major East Coast Cities
A Royal Blue line ally conducts a nine day tour to Washington D C Mt Vernon Philadelphia and New York leaving Tuesday the 8th. Rate covers all expenses for this and future tours. Sent address Simmons N E Wend Street Boston.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
D. C
Mt. Vernon
Philadela
New York
Simmons
N. E. Wend Street
Boston
Ex-President Cleveland Travels South For Atlantic Coast Trip
Washington dispatch says former President Cleveland passed through the city this morning en route to the southern Atlantic coast. Captain R Evans accompanies him on his shooting trip.
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Washington
Cleveland
Atlantic Coast
R Evans
Huge shed to cover subway opening in Public Garden
A large temporary shed is being erected over the subway opening in the Public Garden to shield the approach from snow and wind. Workers hoist beams under a huge derrick as the 100 foot structure rises, with marchéed boards and eight glass lights to illuminate the interior. The shed will be removed after winter passes.
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Trance
West End Street Railway
Mayor Ramsdell Orders a Party Leader From His Office
FALL RIVER Dec 10 Until a new wage schedule from manufacturers is issued the city faces little change. A committee meeting is not yet called but expected next week. Support for a conference between manufacturers and labor unions grows as operatives push against any broad wage cut. A new, more complete schedule is anticipated, with Seaconnet mill likely to stay under current terms if a strike occurs. Seacomer not in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
Seaconnet
Seacomer
Association
Lynn Leaders in Democratic Row Endangers Ramsdell
In Lynn a sharp clash erupted when Mayor Ramsdell ordered Ward 5 leader William P. Connery from his office after a tense interview on appointing a Democrat as city physician. Connery and Walsh deny loyalty to the mayor while party leaders scramble to mend rifts and protect Ramsdell’s re election prospects.
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Lynn
Ramsdell
William P. Connery
Ward 5
Connery
Dr. Little
Mr. Connery
John R. Baldwin
Charles E. Parson
Stephen M. Walsh
Poyescias
Maritime News From Boston Harbor and Abroad
The bark Herbert Black under Captain A N Blanchard reached Buenos Ayres on November 15 after eighty five days at sea with five feet of water in the hold and a worn crew kept pumping. The four masted Engelhorr was towed in for a mast head iron cap from a delayed part for loading case oil for Japan. Passengers include Theodore Clement and daughters on the Pro Patria, amid regional arrivals and new steamer assignments. Oil barges and towboats along with Warren and Furness liners mark a slow pier day as crews face lean employment and shipping delays.
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Herbert Black
A. N. Blanchard
Buenos Ayres
Engelhorr
South Boston
Atlantic Works
New York
Japan
St. Pierre
Mig
North Sydney
C. B
Henry
Theodore Clement
Inez
Adele
Pavonia
John J. Atkin
Boston
Queenstown
Liverpool
Mary Cunningham
Steward Black
W. Allaway
Patrick W. Ford
William J. Dolan
International Line
St. Croix
St. John
N. B
Eastport
Portland
Pike
Allan
India Wharf
Metropolitan Steamship Company
J. F. Green
Brookline
H. M. Whitney
Bellevue
Standard Oil Company
Wilmington
Del
Maverick
Mitbelli
Wrestler
Gladiator
Warren and
Furness Lines
Charlestown
Charles H. Plimpton Dies in Roxbury at 58
Charles H. Plimpton prominent Roxbury resident dies at home on 35 Waverly Street at age 58. He is survived by his widow and one son. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from his late home.
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Charles H. Plimpton
Roxbury
Waverly Street
Mr. Plimpton
American Wringer Co Advertises at Two Downtown Addresses
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 77 and 7 Franklin street and 80 Arch street. It manufactures clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers with repairs offered and mail or telephone orders promised prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Slocum’s Spray Sails On From Mauritius
Advices from Mauritius say the small sloop Spray under Captain Joshua Slocum left there for Reunion. The lone voyager started from East Boston on April 24, 1895, departing National Dock to circumnavigate the globe. He reportedly dodged pirates on the Japanese coast and was last heard from in Australia.
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Mauritius
Spray
Joshua Slocum
Reunion
National Dock
East
Boston
Globe
Josh
Australia
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Rea Pickering
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Tillie Kunder
Lo Ge A Ebel
Derosay O’brien
Derosay-O’brien
Florida
Atives
Charles.h. Plimpton
Steck Pianos
Hartel
Boylston Piano Coo
Boylston Street
Klondike
Lawson
A. Johnson
S. Johnson & Co
Custom House St
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Slocum
Hore
Aevrus
Hayward
D’hote
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Sauternes
Diggs
Biggs
Chicago News
Larrabee’s
Rhea Liniment
Winkelmann & Brown Drug CO
Baltimore
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Washington St
New England Piano Co
Beelzebub
Imp
Congress
North American
GEO. C. Goodwin CO
Hanover St
White & CO
Boylston St
Melena
Wilson Bros
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Burke
James Burke
Chater
Dorchester
Ditson Street
James Chater
Charles Street
G Oi
J. Newman & Sons
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