Death Day Set for Mutiny Leader in Norfolk Trial
John Andersen was convicted of murdering William Wallace Saunders, mate aboard the Olive Pecker, and sentenced to be hanged on March 18, 1898, unless the Supreme Court intervenes. A motion for a new trial was overruled after argument by the district attorney and defense counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
John Andersen
William Wallace Saunders
Olive Pecker
Supreme Court of the United States
Andersen
Goff
Petit Jury
McIntosh
Anderson
Abduction Scandal Involves Symphonys Wives Circle
A New York tale of a four year old boy's abduction ties to W S Swornsborne husband of Viola Swornsborne a Boston musician. The boy Ernest Westphal lives with his father in New York. Mrs Swornsborne and a nephew allegedly took the child. Police pursued at Grand Central but no arrest without a warrant. Swornsborne says the boy is in Boston and legal action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
W. S. Swornsborne
Brooklyn
Ernest Westphal
Swornsborne
Viola Swornsborne
Ernest Ransom
Wreck of the Marion Harris Recounted by Surviving Officers
Chief Officer Hooper and three crewmen arrived in New York aboard the Hevelius detailing the November wreck of the Philadelphia bark Marion Harris off Cape St. Roque. They describe a failed pirate boarding attempt by South American natives who were repelled with revolvers cutlasses and improvised weapons while the crew fought to save the cargo. The vessel finally broke up and the crew abandoned ship with Captain Casey returning from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eons
Marion
Harris
Cape St. Roque
Hevelius
Hooper
Eest
Rio de Janeiro
Casey
License Revocation Sweeps Lynn as Board Strikes Eleventh
The Lynn Board of License Commissioners revoked Janvrin and Ingersoll's license for illegal sale of liquor to be consumed off premises. Evidence came from Tolman fund representatives King and Brockway and agents. The action marks the eleventh license revoked in a week amid ongoing crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Board of License Commissioners
Janvrin & Ingersoll
Messrs. King and Brockway
Tolman Fund
Murderer Fatally Shot After Double Tragedy in Dubois
In Dubois Pennsylvania Steve Spellen fatally shot Mike Ralser after luring him to the house and then barricaded himself inside. Officers cornered Spellen at the water works headhouse and he was shot in the face as he ran from the building. Ralser had previously visited Spellen’s daughter, a detail noted during the events surrounding the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Penn
Steve Spellen
Mike Ralser
Spellen
Water Works
Raiser
Dickieson Charged Over Trading Stamps Case
Andrew E. Dickieson of a Holyoke dry goods store faces two counts for issuing trading coupons. Edwin B. Miles of McAuslan Wakelin filed the complaint. Dickieson pleads not guilty. case set over to Saturday January 8 with trading stamp company to defend.
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Holyoke
Andrew E. Dickieson
Dickieson Dryoods
Pearson
Edwin B. Miles
McAuslan & Wakelin
Dickieson
Trading Stamp Company
Perjury Trial Defendant Burns Commits Self Destruction
Philadelphia December 23 John J Burns imprisoned on $3000 bail for perjury died by hanging in his cell last night He had posted security for a man arrested for illegal voting The man fled after release and it was found Burns lied about owning the property to secure release
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
John J. Burns
Burns
Cement by Barge Brings New Trade to Boston
The port sees a new cement transport method with barges from Rondout and Weehawken. Honeybrook tows barge No 9 loaded with 4000 barrels Atlas Portland cement. Unloading will occur at Waldo's wharf near the Charles River bridge as Central Railroad of New Jersey plans monthly shipments.
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Boston
Rondout
Weehawken
Honeybrook
William 8. Durkee
New Jersey
Atlas Portland Cement
Central Railroad of
Waldo’s Wharf
Charles River Bridge
Central Railroad Company
Bernard
Port Johnson
Central Company
Reverend Howell appeals assault conviction from Monticello church case
The Rev. D. T. Howell, rector of the Monticello Episcopal Church, found guilty of assaulting his wife on December 14 and sentenced to five days in jail, appeals to the County Court at the February term. Friends say some evidence admitted was incompetent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
N. Y
D.T. Howell
Monticello Episcopal Church
Smith
Bond arraigned in New Haven murder case
Dr Eliijah A Bond pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in the death of Grace A Earborn of Everett Mass alleged abortion case and was held on seven thousand dollars bond with bail not secured awaiting his Tuesday appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Eliijah A. Bond
Grace A. Earborn
Everett
Mass
Soul Ryan Hanged After Murder in Greensboro
Soul Ryan, who killed his wife on December 4, was executed by hanging in Greensboro North Carolina. He faced the sheriff calmly and answered I am ready with the remark Let her go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Soul Ryan
Ryan
Onondaga Launched in Snow Storm at Globe Iron Works
In a blinding snow storm the revenue cutter Onondaga was launched today at Globe Iron Works Yard Cleveland. Miss Augusta Allen christened the steamer as numerous government officials witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Onondaga
Globe Iron Works Company
Augusta Allen
The Last Loaf Christmas Entertainment at Boston Home
At the Boston Industrial Home this evening at 7 45 o clock the annual Christmas entertainment will be staged a temperance play The Last Loaf and various vocal and instrumental numbers between acts. After the show gifts will be distributed to employees and inmates with the management gratefully accepting contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Missing Lashua Brother Dying Sends For Train
Telegram received at headquarters requests the Boston Chief of Police locate Richard Lashua and send his brother Charles who is dying to Barre Vermont noting no Lashua in the Boston directory. Chifard Blair of Barre Vermont listed as sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Richard Lashua
Charles
Chifard Blair
Barre
Lashua
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertising claim notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and medical endorsement, urging readers to try the product for symptomatic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Julia Marlowe Cancels Engagements in Illness
Cincinnati report states actress Julia Marlowe is seriously ill with malaria and has canceled remaining Christmas week engagements at the Grand Opera House. Doctor’s advice and weakness prevent performance. husband Robert Taber contacted in England for update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Julia Marlowe
Grand Opera House
Miss Marlowe
Robert Taber
Sir Henry Irving
England
Mitchell
Actress Amelia Glover Nearing Death in Brooklyn Hospital
Amelia Glover once known as the American Fewn is unconscious at 499 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn and may be dying. She grew ill after performing in Kansas last week and collapsed on stage Sunday. She is wife of John H. Russell, a longtime farce comedy manager now dying in a private asylum, and sister in law to Henry E. Dixey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amelia Glover
Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn
Miss Glover
John H. Russell
Henry E. Dixey
Mrs Booth in Serious Condition After Aneurysm
Commander Ballington Booth reports from Presbyterian Hospital that Mrs Booth had a quieter night and improved with treatment. Her splendid constitution aids physicians in hoping for restoration though the exact nature of her complaint is an aneurysm of a major heart artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ballington Booth
Associated Press
Presbyterian Hospital
Mrs Oelrichs Out of Danger After Eye Injury
It was announced in New York that Mrs Herman Oelrichs is out of danger and should be fully well within weeks. Earlier fears said she might lose sight after an assault injured her eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Oelrichs
Oelrichs
Haig and Astor Daughter Return to New York amid Gossip
Mrs Haig wife of G Ogilvy Haig the Astor family daughter arrives from England with a servant and maid. The couple avoids reporters while Mr Haig, tall and blonde, says he is here briefly to visit relatives. Mrs Haig aims to regain custody of her four children from Coleman Drayton, once involved in a duel with Hallett Borrowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Astor
Mr. Haig
Park for Melrose Land Purchase Proceeds
A special town meeting in Melrose discusses acquiring 22 to 25 acres around Ell Pond for a park at a cost not exceeding 15000 dollars. The park commissioners’ report, presented by C. Adams, is debated amid financial objections. final adoption passed 16 to 2 and funding approved 94 to 21. An effort seeks Met Park Commission boulevard extension to Ell Pond.
Alleged Diamond Smugglers Before U S Commissioner
Emanuel J. Lasar Max J. Lasar and Mrs Eman uel J. Lasar faced United States Commissioner Shields in New York on smuggling charges worth about one hundred thousand dollars. Federal papers included a Montreal postmarked letter signed Helena and the Windsor Hotel registry identifying Mrs Lasar and Max Lasar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emanuel J. Lasar
Max J. Lasar
Maiden Lane
United States
Shields
Special Treasury
Thee
Helena
Montreal
Windsor Hotel
Lasar
E. Smith
Brooklyn
Peary Medal Found In London Theatre
The Peary Medal awarded to Admiral Peary, the Arctic explorer, was reportedly found in a London theatre. The Edinburgh Geographical Society had presented the medal, and its recent disappearance prompted searches before the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lawntenans Peary
Edinburgh
Prisoner Reflects on Confinement and Reformation in Fall River
The former inmate, speaking in Charlestown prison, recalls his first Thanksgiving behind bars and describes learning not to condemn the accused before evidence. He notes some inmates are educated and cultured, rejects all complaints about treatment, and vows to atone for his wrongs in Fall River, though future plans remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hathaway
Charlestown
Fall River
Fire Explosion Destroys Chicago Building At Madison Street
A five story structure at 104 Madison Street housing Tosetti Cafe and Massey billiard parlors caught fire after 4 PM. An explosion amid the blaze injured twenty three people, caused panic and trampling, and the building was badly wrecked as flames spread rapidly through the floors.
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Chicago
Madison Street
Tosetti Cafe and Restaurant
Frank Massey
Massey
TALKING STRIKE IN FALL RIVER UNIONS DELIBERATE
The operatives committee met manufacturers for two hours to discuss the mill situation. While general sentiment favors a strike, no plan was decided nor word sent to unions. A Sunday night meeting is set to consider postponing action, possibly until March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Talk of Some Action Against McNary Hayes Quirk and Daly
A report notes possible measures or actions being considered against McNary Hayes Quirk and Daly. Details on charges or scope are not provided in the readable text. The discussion centers on institutional responses and procedural options rather than specific outcomes.
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McNary
Hayes
Quirk and Daly
Connolly Emerges as Favored Leader in City Council Race
Democratic leaders weigh chairmanship options with Joseph A Conry the likely 1898 pick if recount favors him. Tim o Connolly of Ward 17 gains momentum after a Hotel Savoy meeting, while other wards contest nominees from Charlestown and South Boston amid factional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Conry
Mr. Conry
Frank J. O’toole
Conry
Hotel Savoy
Timothy I. Connolly
Cleary and
O’toole
Charlestown
Joseph Turnbull
South Boston
Norris
Dunn
Meiisaac
Michael T. Callahan
P. J. Daly
Quinn
Connolly
Democratic Party
City Committee Readies Censure Move For Disloyal Leaders
The Democratic city committee plans a special session to censure or expel leaders who deserted Quincy on election day. Proposals target William McNary James Hayes John Quinn P J Daly and Charles Quirk with claims of misused election funds and failure to assist the campaign. Accusers seek removal as leaders vow to crush these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Quincy
William S. McNary
James E. Hayes
John Quinn
P. J. Daly
Charles I. Quirk
Hayes
Daly
Curtis
Quirk
Thomas Riley
Hanna Uneasy in Ohio Senate Battle
The Ohio senatorial contest heats up as Charles Kurtz in Columbus pushes to defeat Senator Hanna. Today Senator Hanna’s office hosted key visitors including Judge Nash Harry Daugherty John Malloy Colonel Caine Woodmansee and Secretary Case of the Ohio League of Republican Clubs for talks about coordinating forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Ohio
Charles Kurtz
Columbus
Senator Hanna
Hanna
Judge Nash
Republican Executive Committee of
Harry Daugherty
Republican State Central Committee
John R. Malloy
House of Representatives
Caine
State Senate
Woodmansee
Case
Ohio League of Republican Clubs
Locomotive Works Unsold at Providence Auction
The Rhode Island Locomotive Works plant in Providence was not sold at auction today as advertised by the mortgagee. The company received a new lease extension on its site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rhode Island Locomotive Works
McDonough Wins Third Term On School Committee Ticket
Official tabulation by election commissioners shows Ignatius S. McDonough winning the eighth and final spot on the school committee ticket. Democrat McDonough leads by nineteen votes over Dr. A. T. Davidson, with labor union candidate Frederick J. Kneeland 3,992. A recount is possible as parties seek to confirm the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius S. McDonough
McDonough
A. T. Davidson
Dorchester
Committee of One Hundred
Independent Women Voters
Mesers
Gallivan
Strange
Aldrich
Anderéo Burrill
Calderwood
Courtney
Mr. McDonough
Dr. Davidson
Frederick J. Kneeland
Labor Union
Mr. Kneeland
Burglars Loot Lynn Residence on Ocean Street
Burglars ransacked the home of A Jus Johnson at 179 Ocean street between 5 and 8 pm while the family was away, taking a large amount of valuables including a gold seal ring, opal and pearl rings, a Masonic emblem ring, a silver stamp box, lace pins, and a diamond cameo. Entry was gained by breaking in through a side window.
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Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Aden
Pecker
Court
Supreme Court
Ced
Westphal
The
Symphony Orchestra
Innother Lynn
MR. Howell
DR. Bond
Sonly Ryan
Olivia
Salvation Army
Booth
Hallimand
Volunteers
G. Ogilvy Haig
J. Coleman Drayton
Miss Astor
America
Melrose
Springer Bros
R Fuours
Washington St
P. Bowditch
Nashua & Jackson Companies
Nashua
N. H
Charles P. Bowditch
New England
Peary
Aldermen and
Presi
the Council
Princeton
N. J
Charles BE. Green
Princeton University
Fortress Monroe
Locomotive Works
M’donough
Chaties
Eeseesees
Nortom
O'Toole
Eneenesaraee
A. Jus Johnson
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