Deliberate Fiend in Sudbury Hotel Murder Case
A Boston murder at the Sudbury Hotel left Josephine Brown dead after a lone gunman fired twice and vanished. Police traced a chaotic chain of sightings, hypothesizing the killer fled via a fire escape toward the Aldine Kitchen window, with motive and suspect Billy Ford under scrutiny.
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R. T. Scannel
Sadbury Hotel
Sudbury
Joe’ Brown
Elm Place
Louis Most
Annie Riley
Annie
Joe
Elm Place House
Louis Penilash
Portland
Billy” Ford
Portland Street
Henry L. Giggey
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Giggey
Brown
Billy
Ford
Ledger Tilley
the Sudbury
Tilley
Btoadway
South Boston
Barton
Morien
No. 16
Morten
Besnre
Joe” Brown
Hotel Aldine
Court Street
Sailor Morien
The
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Santa Claus Visits Governor in Christmas Charity Event
In Cambridge Santa Claus visited Governor Russell at Master Eustace’s home, delivering a daylight party for about ninety children. Each child received mittens, candy, popcorn, an orange, and cake. Mrs Russell helped, and the event fostered joy among rich and poor youngsters alike.
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Claus
Cambridge
Russell
Eustace
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Master Eustace
Santa
Rail wrecks and deaths amid fog in several places
A dense fog caused multiple railway accidents with many killed and injured. A collision near Youxers River road between the Hudson J. Louis express and a Niagara Falls special shattered sleepers, exploded its locomotive, and left eight to ten dead and many injured. Identified dead include A. M. Kniant and Mrs. A. M. Baldwin. injured guests include D. Murphy and G. W. Hoyt. Eighteen passengers were in the rear Niagara express, with only three unscathed.
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D.©. Livingston
Murphy
E. M. Ford
Ridgeway
Sing Sing
A. M. Kniant
Wagner
A. M. Baldwin
New York
Thomas W. Tolley
Boston
T. V. MurPhy
New York City
D. B. Farp
Mrs Barnaby murder trial hears arson and guardian threats
In Denver, December 24, the Graves trial heard chemist Dahl explain arsenic use in Fowler's solution and tests for arsenic. Miss Sallie Hanley testified about her employment and a guardian threat over Barnaby’s planned house purchase. Dr Graves described his role as Mrs Barnaby's physician and agent, denying alleged admissions about the will and gifts. the court recessed after hours of testimony.
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Denver
Col
Niel Dahl
Marsh
Sallie Hanley
Divorcee Shoots Wife Then Ends Own Life in Kansas
In Wicurra Kansas on December 24 William Rhoades, recently granted a divorce, fatally shot his wife after she refused to remarry him. He then turned the pistol on himself and died.
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Wicurra
Kan
William Rhoades
Rhoades
Weather forecast for New England from The Weather Indications
Forecast till 8 p m Friday calls for threatening weather and rain across New England with likely clearing later in the day. Temperatures vary slightly with high east winds and becoming more variable. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expected to see rain then clearing.
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Washington
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Walt Whitman Nearing Death in Paaperuta
Late tonight the poet Walt Whitman worsened rapidly in Paaperuta. A chilling episode lasting nearly an hour left him enfeebled as doctors said death was imminent within hours. He refused medicine, drinking only two glasses of water, and is described as tired of living.
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Walt Whitman
Paaperuta
Fire at Central House in Woburn alarms town leaders
Woburn, Feb 24. For the fifth time in two months fire broke out at Central House. This blaze started in a cellar rubbish pile. Firemen contained it quickly. businessmen and locals fear a fire bug is at work given the repeated incidents.
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Woburn
New York Lawyer James McKenzie Semple Dies
Assistant District Attorney James McKenzie Semple died at his New York residence early this morning after stomach trouble and a recent operation. He had been ailing for some time.
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New York
James McKenzie Semple
Semple
A Unique Christmas Gift From Jday B Reynolds
Orange December 24 Jday B Reynolds shoe manufacturer presented each employee with a life insurance policy for 1000 dollars paid up for one year. The gesture underscores company loyalty as workers receive added security during the holiday season.
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Orange
Jday B. Reynolds
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An older cigarette card style advertisement urges readers to “cease coughing” by using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup in good time. The tag highlights a price of 25 cents and suggests swift relief from coughs.
Christmas Eve Festivities Brighten North End
The Baptist Bethel and Seamen's Chapel hosted Christmas events for children and mothers with gifts, clothing, and orange treats. A Boston Female Asylum tree and school collations blessed many youngsters while city mission efforts distributed Christmas cards and cheer to lonely homes.
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North End
Seamen’s Chapel
Hanover Street
Prospect Hull Congregational Church
North End Hospital
Charter Street
Angel Guardian
Marcella Street
Prince Schoolhouse
Theodore Lyman
Boston Female Asylum
Hart Street
A. G. Ham
South Keston
City Missionary Society
L. Prang & Co
Train Smash At Braintree Injures Three On Old Colony
A wreck on the Old Colony Central division near Braintree last evening injures two men seriously and one man lightly while a woman is later found hysterical. Engineer error or signal failure is debated as Train 291 from Boston meets Train 298 and collides with a passenger coach on the rear of the preceding train.
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Central Division
Old Colony Railroad
Braintree
Boston
Quincy Adams
South Shore
Whitney
J. W. Wadsworth
Brackett
Estes Orswell
North Weymouth
Daniel, O. Estes
Estes
Staintree
E. C. Gardner
Dennis Street
Brighton
Quincy
Gardner
Allen
Stephen Takes the Oath in Washington Ceremony
Secretary Elkins was sworn into office in Washington on December 24 with Secretary Blaine at the War Department. Chief Clerk Tweedale administered the oath.
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Washington
Elkins
Blaine
War Department
Lega A
Tweedale
Grippe Ravages Kill Twelve in New York
New York on December 24 reports twelve deaths from grip today, rising the total to 150. The daily toll climbs from seven yesterday as the epidemic continues to claim lives across the city.
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LA Grippe
New York
Grip
Salvation Ol Wound Healing Astonishing Results
A report highlights remarkable wound healing outcomes attributed to Salvation Ol, detailing notable recoveries and potential medical implications.
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Salvation Ol
A Batch of Offenders Arrests Reported by City Police
A batch of arrests is reported by city police across divisions for various alleged crimes. John Luimasso, Division 1, assaulted Henry G. Bruce with a bottle at Joever and Stillman, Bruce treated for a facial gash. Levi Kingsbury, Division 1, alleged larceny of a $5 table cover and robe. George Rutledge arrested for alleged larceny of 12 bottles of whiskey worth $12 from 298 Hanover Street. goods recovered. Catherine Smith, Division 2, alleged larceny of small wares worth $8 from Horace Partridge store on Hanover Street. Michael Sullivan, Division 5, altered larceny of clothing valued at $45.85 from Wilson, 154 Shawmut Avenue. property recovered. William Dunn, Division 5, alleged larceny of money from John W. Powers on Washington near Decatur Street.
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Henry G. Bruce
Joever
Stillman
Bruce
Elliott
Levi Kingsbury
George Rutledge
Tranover Street
Va Wilson
Shawmut Avenue
William Dunn
Division 5
John W. Powers
Woburn
Washington
Decatur Street
Unidentified Carpenter Dies of Apoplexy in Back Bay
A 55 year old carpenter, employed by Patrick Moore on a new building at the corner of Dalton and Dundee streets, died at City Hospital morgue after sudden illness on Wednesday. He was unconscious from then until death at 5 o clock yesterday. Physicians attributed the death to apoplexy.
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City Hospital
Patrick Moore
Dalton and
Dundee Streets
Back Bay
Disaster at Sing Sing Croton local crashes into freight train
The Croton local on the Hudson River railroad collided with a freight train in the tunnel opposite Sing Sing prison just after 6 pm. The wreck mangled several freight cars and the locomotive, passengers and train hands escaped with only minor bruises, tracks remained blocked and trains delayed.
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Grand Central Depot
New York
Wreck at Walpole delays freight and passenger trains
Wreck occurred near Walpole as passenger train 389 from Boston collided with freight train 205 being switched. Rear cars derailed caboose and five cars, tracks blocked briefly, engine repaired to continue to Providence. Officials cite heavy Christmas Eve traffic for delay, not the collision.
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Wapots
New York & New England
Boston
Providence
New York
Sleeping on the Track Near Beilfield Tragedy
A Danville freight train on the Atlantic and Danville line killed a white man near Beilfield as he slept on the track around a curve. The victim, unnamed, carried a life policy for 2000 dollars expiring the next day. The engineer could not stop in time and the body was claimed by the road away.
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Norroux
Danville
Atlantic & Danville
Beilfield
Roady
Deadly Fog in London Causes Railway Fatalities
Dense fog in London and surrounding areas blankets the region and leads to numerous rail and river fatalities. Reported as the worst in years, the hazard traps travelers as people lose their way, wandering into rivers and ponds with seven dead so far.
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London
England
Off the Track in Georgia Tells of Vestibuled Train Accident
A vestibule train on the East Tennessee railroad derailed in a cut near Williams station Georgia on December 24 morning. The rail spread caused the wreck. Four coaches were badly smashed and several people injured none fatally. Charles Owens of Atlanta suffered serious internal injuries as the worst hurt.
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Atlanta
East ‘Tennessee
Williams
Charles Owens
Collision in England near Lowestoft kills four
Two passenger trains collided at Barnby Junction today causing severe damage. An engine driver and a guard were killed along with one passenger. Fourteen others were injured in the crash near Lowestoft, England. Authority and exact time not reported.
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London
Barnby Junction
Lowestoft
Twelve Killed in Mexican Southern Collision Near Cuernavaca
A railroad collision near Cuernavaca on December 24 killed twelve people and caused multiple fatalities. The City of Mexico reported the disaster on the Cuernavaca route of the Mexican Southern line. Authorities noted the crash occurred today along the railroad section south of Cuernavaca.
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City of Mexico
Cuerne Era
Gladstone and Morley Elected to British Club
From Biarritz a dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Morley unanimously elected members of the British club, reversing an earlier vote that refused them extended courtesy.
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London
Biarritz
Gladstone
Morley
Not Guilty by Insanity in Hall Shooting Case
John George Roth, who fired three shots at Rev. John Hall, was found not guilty by insanity today in New York City. Judge Martin and a General Sessions judge ordered him confined to an insane asylum for treatment.
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New York
John George Roth
John Hall
Martin
Court of General Sessions
San Francisco Shipping Firm Lowenthal Livingstone Fails
San Francisco December 4 Lowenthal Livingstone and Co shipping and commission merchants have failed liabilities about 220000 dollars largely due to English firms. The collapse followed a fall in the price of shipping and in the value of salmon.
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San Francisco
Dec
Lowenthal, Livingstone & Co
Annexation sentiment in Canada at Innerkip meeting
London Ontario December 24 A public meeting in Innerkip last night passed a resolution favoring political union with the United States as a means to bring prosperity to Canadians.
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Canada
Londoon
Ont
Innerkip
United States
Beer Versus Cable Collision Kills Two In Butler Street
A Butler street cable car struck a beer wagon this morning, fatally injuring two people and seriously injuring six. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as bystanders aided the injured and investigators examined the wreckage for causes and accountability.
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Butler Street
Distillery Fire Ignores Nebraska Town, Heavy Loss
Nespraska City Nebraska was struck by a devastating distillery fire on December 24 causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The blaze was reported fully insured.
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Nespraska City
Neb
Nebraska
Watertown Forms Shelley Manufacturing Company for Astrakhan Cloth
A Bemis Watertown firm forms the Shelley Manufacturing Company to produce Astrakhan cloth and plush in the old Hall Rubber building. Members include John North of England, George Crowsland, and Henry and William Robershire of Stanford Maine. North to be general manager and Crowsland superintendent.
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Watertown
Bemis
the Hall Rubber Company
Shelley Manufacturing Company
John North
England
George Crowsland
Flenry
William Robertshire
Stanford, Me
North
Crowsland
Anti-Sweaters League Seeks End to Sweatshop Clothing
Yesterday morning a conference at Parkes House brought together representatives from several large clothing firms and a committee from the Anti-Tenement House League. The group announced city dealers will cooperate to drive out tenement-made garments from New York and asserted local sweating is negligible. An agreement outlining cooperative lines will be drawn and signed by the firms.
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League
New York
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