Fanshawe Arson Case Splits City Rumor and Confession
In New York reports, John M. Fanshawe faces questions after a claimed confession and letters cast doubt on his guilt for arson. His wife Mrs Fischer and family roles unfold as authorities move to Bellevue Hospital for evaluation. Marion Piper, accused of mailing improper letters, had charges dismissed after doctors deemed her mentally irresponsible.
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Marion Piper
United States Commissoner
Fiske
Drs. Jelly
Waterman
Grant
The
Convict’s Fate Hinges on Conflicting Love Letters
A Sing Sing inmate who served six years for arson, claimed the crime was by the woman he loved to shield. She, Mrs Elizabeth R H Treaddell, disputes him saying he lies and admits signing an affidavit without reading it. The district attorney weighs evidence to determine fault and potential pardon.
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Sing Sing
Panshawe
Broadway
Elizabeth R. H. Treaddell
Fanshawe
Rich Couple Adrift in Bellevue Psychiatric Ward
In New York at Bellevue Hospital the wealthy Fischer couple lies split for treatment. Frederick G Fischer, son of a piano maker, is in the electric ward, while wife Nellie Fischer rests in the same institution after a life of indulgence. Their fathers and the Curran family connections are noted. repeated sanitarium stays mark Frederick’s history as the couple drifts through a prolonged debauch.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Trederick G. Fischer
Charlies Fischer
Nellie Fischer
Fischer
Frederick Fischer
James M. Curran
West Fiftyfrst Street
UN Dehauc
Prosper South Boston Citizens Association in Good Shape
The South Boston Citizens' Association held its annual meeting at Gray's Hall with a reception for three returning veterans of the Spanish American War. Officers were unanimously reelected. treasury shows a small balance, and a petition drive against Cove Street extension bill continues.
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South Boston
W. J. Gallivan
M. D
T. F. Bell
J. S. Boland
E. J. Powers
David L. Waite
C. M. Bromwich
A. E. George
C. W. Walker
Martin
Cove Street
John H. Means
Lawrence J. Logan
Devine
Murray
J. Payson Bradley
Manila
Santiago
Trafalgar
A. KE
George Henry 8. Treadwell
William W. Nichols
Robert F. Means
Rupture Company Sued Over $2500 Induced Investment
John G. Williams sues Electric Rupture Care Company after paying $2500 to founders Joseph E. Patrick and Sylvester A. Carpenter who promised large profits. The hotel Pelham business pauses as inspectors arrest the two for alleged false pretenses. Williams seeks return of his money. Patrick, 61, resides West Roxbury. Carpenter lives on Berkeley Street. Arraignment set for today.
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Hotel Pelham
Joseph E. Patrick
Sylvester A. Carpenter
W.se Tind McGarr
John G. Williams
Fiverett
Patrick
Park Street
West Roxbury
Carpenter
Berkeley Street
Williams
Scotchman Kenneth McCaskill Attempts Suicide at Home
Kenneth McCaskill a 60 year old Scottish man residing at 1289 Washington Street attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor last night at his home. He was taken to City hospital where doctors say he will recover. Police report despondency after recent illness and hospital confinement.
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Kenneth McCaskill
Washington Street
McCaskill
Machine Scores Early Point in Fight for Council Presidency
The Democratic machine leaders claim a first point in the battle for the Common Council presidency as ex Senator Lomasney seeks ward 8 influence to block the administration's control of the Board of Apportionment. The caucus set for next Monday aims to line up factions before Christmas.
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Democratic
Common Council
Lomasney
Ward 8
Democratic Councilmanic
Connolly
Riley
Nangle
Austin Bigelow
Ward 3
Presho
Crocker
Post
Councl
Reublicans
Kiley
Ers
Philadelphia Street Lighting Combine Plans Reported
The Evening Telegraph notes preliminary plans in Philadelphia for a nationwide street lighting combine. Seven firms currently controlled by the Pennsylvania Globe and Gas Light Company would join United Gas Improvement interests and Witgon Incandescent Light and Gas Company. The proposed capitalization is 12 million dollars with a January 1, 1899 effective date. George W. Elkins is named as president with a slate of probable directors including Edward C. Lee Thomas Dolan Samuel T. Bodine P A B Widener George D Widener Arthur Kitson and Michael Ehret Jr. The 12 million would be split evenly between six million dollars preferred non cumulative stock and six million dollars common.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Evening Telegraph
United States
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania Globe and Gas Light Company
United Gas Improvement Interests
Witgon Incandescent Light and Gas Company
George W. Elkins
Edward C. Lee
United Gas Improvement Company
Thomas Dolan
Samuel T. Bodine
P. A. B. Widener
George D
George D. ‘“Widener
Arthur Kitson
Michael Ehret, Jr
Mustering Out Volunteers Urged By Colonel Bryan
Colonel W J Bryan advocates immediate mustering out of volunteers. He supports replacing volunteers with regulars when ready, cites possible delays over a permanent army bill, and proposes a temporary occupation force for Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines to postpone regular army debate.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
Uba
Porto Rico
Philippines
NE BISSELL CARPET SWEEPER AND WRINGER EXHIBITS
Exhibits of NE BISSELL carpet sweeper and wringer at the Mechanics' Fair were moved to HI AML CAN WITSGER 0,8 SLORE, TT Franklin gt., corner, where they will be disposed of at factory prices. If you cannot come, write or telephone Lb 2600.
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Bissell
The
Mechanics
Tair
Noted Garber of Crime in New York's Jefferson Market Court
John Mahaney also known as Mahoney dack Sheppard George Wilson and John H Matthews a top general thief was jailed thirty days for vagrancy in Jefferson Market Police Court. His long criminal record includes truckload cloth thefts in Boston 1866 Joliet five years Philadelphia three and a half years and multiple NY burglaries with repeated escapes and returns. He was once married to Helen Carrigan a shopkeeper noted by police.
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New York
John Mahaney
Mahoney
Boston
Blecker Street
Chicago
Joliet Penitentiary
Overton & Co
Pine Street
Philadelphia
James Lynch
City Hall Place
New Jersey
Leonard Street
Sing Sing
Mahaney
Hllen Carrigan
North End Dispensary Presents Entertaining Night at Wesleyan Hall
Under the direction of the North Ind Wienengary the event drew a large audience in Wesleyan Hall on Bromfield street. Proceeds aid the medical treatment of destitute sick. the dispensary is funded by voluntary contributions. The varied program featured vocal and instrumental numbers and recitations, each met with enthusiastic applause.
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North End
National Labor Union Split Over Expansion At AFL Convention
Kansas City Mo December 15 Discussion at the AFL convention focused on national expansion with Samuel P Donnelly supporting expansion and Lloyd opposing it. Labor factions warned against politicians who back expansion, while Frank P Gobin of Boston offered his name for presidency but declined to stand. The Socialists aim to control votes and threaten conflict with Gompers, with mixed coverage of ship news and port activities quoted in the same item.
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Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
Samuel P. Donnelly
New York
Lloyd
Boston
Workers of the World
Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Frank P. Gobin
Gompers
Federation
Along the Water Front and Marine Trade Updates
Leyland line officials plan a Portland to Antwerp steamship service starting in April using the Armen ian Assyrian and Albanian vessels launched within two years. Six fishing fleet vessels brought 125000 pounds of fish to T wharf for today’s market, haddock at 5 to 8 cents per pound and large cod at unknown cents. The John 3 Ames Canton Olseuw is to be repaired at this port before sailing to Baltimore to load a full oceangoing cargo to Galveston Texas at 1.80 per ton. Concerns rise for Captain J W Doane and crew after a storm near Gloucester while others fear for Captain Rafuse and a nine-man crew aboard the Lanrel Simmons.
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Clara E. McGillivray
New Campbellton
C. B
New York
Pearpark
Wilson
Tunning
Hull
Eng
Salerno
Newcastle
Pawnee
Lewis Wharf
Jacksonville
Charleston
John Degen
Confidence
Boston Towboat Company
Baltimore
Waterman
Port Johnson
Salem
London
Johnston
Barrowmore
Bertram N. White
Philadelphia
Eric
Scilly Islands
Newport News
Rotterdam
Fairfax
Vineyard Sound
Brookline
Lons Wharf
Port Antonio
Beverly
Butman
Bay Siace
Mortis H. Perr
Marshfield
Furness Line
Bartlett
Vedamore
Londonian
Martha T. Thomas
Joseph W. Watts
Dakar
Turks Island
Boston
Pensanzola
A. C. Dennison
Portland
Linscott
Steamer Bay State
Leyland Line
Antwerp
T Wharf
Haddock
John 3. Ames
Canton
Olseuw
Fort Warren
Galveston
Texas
J. W. Doane
Brighton
Lanrel Simmons
Poucester
Mereghan
Rafuse
Whit ten McDonald files bankruptcy at Old Fruit Farm
Springfield Missouri December 15 Whit ten McDonald manager of the Old Fruit farm Howell county and former Kansas City banker and Kansas City Times owner files a bankruptcy petition showing assets of little value and liabilities of 168 168 dollars. Creditors include National Bank of New York Chemical National Bank of New York Continental National Bank of Chicago State Bank of St Louis Jarvis Conklin Trust Company and Mrs Clara McDonald Holden Missouri with amounts listed. Dr Ball s Cough Syrup is advertised as a lung remedy at 200.
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Springfield
Whitten McDonald
Old Fruit Farm
Howell County
Kansas City
Kansas City Times
McDonald
National Bank of New York
Chemical National Bank of New
Bold burglary shocks Cambridge at Buckley home
Last evening Cambridge reporter Daniel Buckley editor of the Cambridge News was robbed at his Harvard and Inman streets residence. A masked burglar pressed a pistol to Buckley’s head and rifled his clothes taking about 15 dollars plus a small drawer sum. The burglars escaped as Buckley cried for police. no trace found by late hour.
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Cambridge
Peter Rourke
Cambridgeport
Daniel Buckley
Harvard
Inman _ streets
Buckley
Cambridge News
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John M. D. Fanshawe
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Olmsted
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Parker
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MilKe
Suffolix
Danvers
South Boston Citizens
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Council
Gaucus
Eliers
Barries
USA
Bryan
A. Wow 4Keler & CO
S. Alunufacturers
Hanover St
Ite American Ligue
Marquise Ring
Bart Barrios 3 Diamond Co
OUR Store
Cor
Canal SF
Barrios
Sumatra
Alaska
Sears
United
Noted Garber
Andrew
Oyiston St
Col
Berkeley
Back Bay
Boyine Ginssea
Captain Phillips
Newburgh
N. Y
Phillips
Nevenger
Bangor
St. Luke's Hospital
Posion Custom House
Tore
Sadin Srre
California
Wright & Play Or
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Laut
Bet
Angelica
Ytiernia
Cablifertia
Dotl
W. O'Connor
M.D
Arcede Thal
Park Square
Eubiecet
Addicks—Wilson
Weednesday
Claymont
Del
Thomas A. McCurdy
Wilmington
Jdward Addicks
Ida Curr Wilson
Adams
Milton
John Livwa
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