Walpole Child Mystery Stirring Town Backfires
Walpole is stirred by the disappearance of 32 year old Elizabeth Blake, taken from the Blake residence last Thursday by her father Herbert D Blake. A hidden attorney companion aided the abduction and the carriage escape followed by terse denials from Mrs Clapp. Local family ties and pending legal action loom over the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Fred 5Lapp
Riverside Place
Izabeth Blake
Blake
Post
Mr. Blake
Fred E. Clapp
Alpole Woman's Club
Herbert D. Blake
Mary Morse
Eet
Hyde Park
Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Belle Morgan Elopement Case Stirring New Haven and Middletown
Miss Belle Morgan daughter of Dr. Morgan of this city faced police detention in Middletown after alleged theft of $10 and a skirt tied to a plan to elope with Yale graduate William S. McConnell of Franklin Pennsylvania. Her father moved to drop charges and settle the matter, while relatives say she was eager to meet McConnell and possibly wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
New Iven
New York
New Haven
Middletown
Conn
Miss Morgan
Newsper
William McConnell
The
le Law School
Morgan
Mr. McConnell
Billy
Franklin
Penn
W. B. Fosdick
Belle
Dr. Morgan
Sue Gates
William S. McConnell
McConnell
Yale Juan School
Yale
Defalcations in New York Finance Department Likely
New York officials expect several more arrests of clerks in the department of finance linked to arrears collections frauds. Charles R. Kipp was taken into custody last Thursday night. Authorities say defalcations may total several hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Fiance
Charles R. Kipp
Tailor Shop Fire Injures Worker in East Boston
Leon Gesaffia, employed at Emanuel Merylies tailor shop on 3 Bennington Street East Boston, suffered severe burns to face and hands while fighting a fire caused by a falling lamp bracket. Box 6384 was rung at 6 34. The two story wooden building owned by M J Shute sustained about 50 dollars damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Gesaffia
Emanuel Merylies
Bennington Street
Boston
M. J. Shute
Zionist Mass Meeting Planned at Faneuil Hall
Preparations are complete for a large Zionist mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on Thursday evening. It will be the largest Zionist gathering in Boston with roots tied to Basle Switzerland where the fifth Zionist congress opens. Dr. Theodore Herzl may deliver a startling message amid talks with rulers of Turkey and Germany. Speakers include Professor Richard Gottheil, Rev. Dr. P. H. Mendes, and Rev. Hertz Moslansky. music by South End MW Hebrew school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
The
Cause
Boston
Cradle of Liberty
Basle
Switzerland
Palestine
Theodore Herzl
Moses
Herzl
Turkey
Germany
Israel
Richard Gottheil
Columbia
P. H. Mendes
New York
Hertz Moslansky
Lynn Expressmen Win in Lynn
General HI. G. Julier of the American Express Company wired President Ackian of the Hamsters Union that driver demands were met. An agreement raised monthly pay for all drivers, with $40 to $45 increasing to $60, $50 to $55 to $60, and $5 men to $60. Ten hours will form a day, with extra wagons if workload requires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
HI. G. Julier
American Express Company
Ackian
Hamsters’ Union
General Alger Recovers After Operation in Detroit
Detroit December 23 General R A Alger former Secretary of War who was operated on yesterday passed a very comfortable night and was reported in good condition this morning by Dr Long Dr Jennings in charge said that the danger of the shock had passed now the danger of infection or other complication remains and it will be several days before this is passed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
Longyear
Jennings
Alger
University students face protest over beer at meetings
A campus controversy grows as ministers at Methodist Wesleyan Hall Baptist Tremont Temple and Congregationalist Pilgrim Hall condemned beer at Institute of Technology gatherings. President Pritchett indicated limited beer at a student smoke talk, while supporters defend it as restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Institute of Technology
Wesleyan Hall
Worth
Committee of Investigation
Technology
Pritchett
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
Dixon
Institute
Pilgrim Hall
Pri
James M. Crafts
Board of Administration
German Student Sends American Girl Sword He Used in Duel
New York story of Miss Rachael Louise McAusland who receives a sword from a German suitor after he defeats an English rival in a duel aboard a Stuttgart visit. The weapon, marked by a Revolutionary blade once owned by her great grandfather General Hardenburg, hangs in her Rutland Apartments lounge as she recalls schooling in Brooklyn and studies abroad. The German plans to visit America. she cautions she is not engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rachael Louise McAusland
Rutland Apartments
Broadway
Fifty-seventh Street
General Hardenburg
McAusland
Brook
Lyn
Rachael Louitse M’ausland
Too Much Holiday Fun and Folly
Holiday excess can leave healthy people sick. Cascarets Candy Cathartic offers quick relief after meals or before bed. A 25 cent genuine tablet, guaranteed to cure with money-back guarantee, sample and booklet free from Phid Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phid Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New Yorks
Lynn Man Badly Hurt at Blossom Street Crossing
Thomas Flynn, 40, a Lynn shoemaker, is on the dangerous list at a hospital after being found near the Boston & Maine railroad track at Blossom street crossing. His right leg was severed and his body bruised in an early evening accident. his exact time near the track and cause are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Thomas Flynn
Boston & Maine Railroad
Blossom Street
Flynn
Priest Celebrates 20th Jubilee With Parish Gifts
In New Bedford on December 23 Father James F. Clark marked 20 years since ordination. St James parish members gave him a $2250 check at a evening meeting. St Mary’s school children presented a silver cigar holder $100 in gold coins and a jubilee poem in silver on porcelain framed in silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
James F. Clark
St. James's Parish
St. Mary’s School
Father Clark
Sewell Shows Gains As He Improves At Camden Home
United States Senator Sewell spent a comfortable day in Camden as doctors report he gained strength over the past two days. Medical updates indicate continued improvement in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
United States
Sewell
British Losses Reported In South African Battles
Lord Kitchener reports sharp fighting in the Orange River and Transvaal on Dec 18 19 and 20 with about 159 allied casualties. British losses heavy in the Transvaal and at Langberg and Tafel Kop where Damant was wounded. Damant’s troops repelled Boer forces. Boers left six dead. News suggests no peace soon as 15 000 troops are set to sail before Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Orange River
Transvaal
Beginderyn
Britz
DeWet
Darmel
Campbell
Langberg
Botha
Damant
Tafel Kop
Orange River Colony
South Africa
Chinese Court Arrives at Tzu Chow in Chi Li Province
News brief from Pekin reports the Chinese court arrived yesterday at Tzu Chow within Chi Li province and was welcomed by numerous officials. A Bermuda cable notes Boer prisoners of war landed on Hawkins Island have been isolated due to a mild measles outbreak among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Tzu Chow
Chi Li Province
Hamilton
Bermuda
Hawkins Island
Dems nominate OGrady for Congress in seventh district
Telegraphed dispatches report Joseph F. OGrady councilman from Staten Island nominated by Democrats who spurned the previous convention that named Perry Belmont. Including later items: Muskegon car ferry sinking fate and finances of Robert Berger bankruptcy filing, a car oil tank fire in Richmond killing a worker, and Washington governor Rogers recovering from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph F. O'Grady
Staten Island
Congress
Perry Belmont
Ludington
Mich
Muskegon
Chicago
Robert Berger
Edward 8. Dryer
West Park Board of Chicago
Richmond
Buck’’ Wakefield
Olympia
Wash
Rogers
Standish Guards Celebrate 8th Anniversary in Plymouth
Plymouth marks the 8th anniversary of Standish Guards Company D Fifth Regiment with a street parade and a banquet followed by a concert and ball. Guests included Colonel William H. Oakes of the Fifth Regiment and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Standish Guards
William H. Oakes
Lady Gordon Lennox to Study American Gowns in New York
In New York on a White Star liner Celtic, Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox plans to study American fashion, saying she will learn from New York women rather than teach. They will visit Denver before returning to the city and sailing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon-Lennox
New York
Lord
Lady Algy
Lady Algernon Gordon-Lennox
Celtic
Waldorf-Astoria
Denver
London
Kaffir
J B. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Lady Lennox
Lady Gordon-Lennon
England
United States
Woman Sheriff’s Wife Fends Off Walla Walla Jailbreak
In Walla Walla eight county prisoners overpowered Jailer Malone as he locked cells. Mrs. Susan Rees, wife of Sheriff Kees, drew a revolver and drove the inmates back. Sheriff Kees and family inhabit the jail building. Mrs. Kees aided by freeing the jailed guard during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Malone
Susan Rees
Kees
Jar
Dr Sylvestre Reveals Visual Telephone Invention
Paris reports Dr Sylvestre promotes a device to see the distant caller by telephone. A circular mirror with a central hole and phosphorescent vapor projects the distant room onto a sheet of paper. He has tested several times and says the visual telephone is practicable pending government purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sylvestre
Lynn Widow Nellie Prouty Death by Poison
Nellie Prouty widow of 535 years killed herself at 10 High street Lynn by ingesting rat poison. She was reported despondent recently and left two daughters. Family heard screams, she was found in agony and died within half an hour after being taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Nellie Prouty
Charles J. Foster
High Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Belle Morgan
Miss Belle Morgan
UE Zionists
Lynn Expressmen
Boswels
Senator Sewell
News of the World
Myles Standish Guards
Eton
America
Dr. Sylvestre
Rathbun
Jeffersonville
Ind
Newell C. Rathbun
Bart’ Harty
Lyceum Hall
Tom"” Kane
Frederick Parsons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!