Prominent Names Gather in Historic City Directory
A long list of notable figures appears in the era’s roster including Louis Fitzgerald Henry Hurlbut Henry G. Marquand and others like Chauncey Depew Cornelius Bliss Theodore Jordan and Horace Porter, marking a network of influential leaders across industry and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fitzgerald
Henry A. Hurlbut
Henry G. Marquand
WM. A. Wheelock
Marcellus Hartley
H. M. Alexander
Chauncey M. Depew
Cornelius N. Bliss
Thos. D. Jordan
Charles Smith
John Sloane
Horace J. Fairchild
Cauley’s Waitress Details Two Quinlan Visits
A Cauley’s waitress testifies that Mrs Quinlan drank on both visits and was present as the establishment closed. She says she did not see the boy Johnny on either occasion. The testimony centers on the timeline surrounding the two dine-in incidents.
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Cauley
Mrs. Quinlan
Johnny
Maggie Brennan
Post
Cauley’s
Mrs Brennan’s Admissions Linked to Quinlan Incidents
Witnesses describe Mrs Quinlan accompanying the group to the door and Mrs Brennan admitting that Quinlan drank on two occasions. The account places Quinlan at the door and suggests drinking occurred at both events.
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Mrs. Quinlan
Miss Brennan
Stayed With Mamma Johnny Quinlan Claims Alibi
Johnny Quinlan told a Post reporter he remained with his mother all Saturday evening and they visited a market on Main Street near a clothing store. He said they bought items including cream of tartar and returned home, where Sophie was in the kitchen.
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Johnny Quinlan
Union Station
Post
Mamma
Sophie
Ida Quinlan Remains In Prison During Sophia Grant Case
Crowds gathered at Charles street jail to visit Mrs. Ida Quinlan awaiting her hearing in the Sophia Grant murder case. Her husband, Conductor David Quinlan of the Portland freight, was not present and had moved to 18 Sullivan Street Charlestown. He was away all night and the landlady offered no details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Ida Quinlan
Sophia Grant
David Quinlan
Portland Freight
Quinlan
Sullivan Street
Charlestown
Post
Shoes and alibis in Hanover street case questioned
The article disputes claims that Johnny's shoes were bought on Hanover street and notes that the claim about his being with Mrs. Quinlan all night has been challenged by new discoveries.
Rochester man defends Ida McLeod amid murder inquiry
A Rochester man vows to defend Ida McLeod, rejected by detectives' theory, asserting her innocence and detailing his view of the family dynamics. He cites Sophia McLeod's character, disputes delirium tremens claims, and questions motive and the involvement of Grant in the murder case.
Woman disrupts landlord with loud claims for keys
Mrs Quinlan arrived at the let house near 11 30 pm Saturday in an excited state. She spoke loudly and gave incoherent reasons about Soph as not being present to gain entry. Landlord McNabb opened the door slightly and denied sending any colored man, noting the disturbance woke his son and housekeeper.
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McNabb
Quinlan Arrives from New Hampshire in Charlestown Tragedy
John F. Quinlan, brother-in-law of the arrested Ida, arrives from New Hampshire to defend his sister-in-law to the limit. He questions the deed and condemns doctors and police, seen at the Crawford House by a Post reporter after last night’s train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Quinlan
New Hampshire
Charlestown
Ida
Crawford House
Post
McLeod Defends Sister Ida After Burial Farce
Angus McLeod told a Post reporter he does not believe his sister Ida is guilty though she faced tragedy yesterday. He said she drank too much beer, had a secret marriage to Grant, and never knew him well. He urged the reporter to stop questioning as he grew rattled.
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Angus McLeod
Post
Ida
Sohia
Prince Edward Island
McLeod
Grant
Henew Grant
Funeral of Mrs Sophia Grant Held After Noon
The funeral for Sophia Grant nee McLeod was held from her Brighton Street home at 1 30 PM with intimate friends present. Reverend R L Green officiated by request of her brother Angus McLeod while Ida is jailed in connection with the murder case. Family members Angus Daniel Archibald and Salle McLeod attended, Sophie’s husband Samuel Grant did not attend.
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Grant
Mrs. McLeod
Angus McLeod
Fessenden
Inspector Bogan
Morrissey
Cogan
Sophia Grant
Flint Street Methodist Church
Somerville
Sophia
Flint Street
Perkins Street Baptist Church
Mr. Green
Daniel
Archibald
Angus
Ida
Herrial
Salle
Dorchester
B. W. Grant
Sophie
Providence
Boston
McLeod House
Grant attends funeral of murdered wife in Boston
After arriving by train to Police Station 15 at 10 p m Grant chose not to be detained and attended a funeral service for his murdered wife. Neighbors and curious onlookers filled the front parlor as the casket lay open. floral tributes came from close friends. The procession then traveled by carriage to Mt Hope Cemetery for the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Boston
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bayard Resignation Threat Spurs Censure Debate
London reports Ambassador Bayard warned he would resign if Congress censures him over Edinburgh speeches. In Washington the Foreign Affairs Committee delays reporting, citing absent members and pending appropriation bills. Republicans and Democrats weigh implications as Bayard stands at the center of a constitutional clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Press
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Edinburgh
Great Britain
Washington
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Bayard
Congress
Dingley
McCall
Rep
Mass
Barrett
England
Frye
McCreary
Kentucky
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Ida Quinlan in Charlestown court on murder charge
Ida Quinlan pleaded not guilty when arraigned for the murder of her sister Sophia McLeod in Charlestown. She was ordered held without bail until Feb 11, the scene filled with onlookers and officers as the case was postponed amid a tense, grieving atmosphere.
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Commonwealth
Ida Quinlan
Charlestown
Johnnie
Angus McLeod
Bragg
Rufe’’ Fessenden
Ida Quinlan II
Sophia McLeod
Rufus G. Fessenden
Sergeant Fessenden
Charles Street
Dan McLeod
Turkey seeks $6 million loan secured by lighthouse revenue
Constantinople reports the Porte negotiating with the German bank Bleichroder for a $6,000,000 loan backed by the government's share of lighthouse receipts. Britain protested that lighthouse efficiency would suffer and dues rise. The Porte offered no reply, and the palace ordered no reply while pressing the loan forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Constantinople
Porte
Bleichroder
Great Britain
Georgia Delegates View National Association as McKinley Political Push
Atlanta February 3 Georgia manufacturers who attended the National Association of Manufacturers meeting in Chicago say the group is mainly a political body aimed at securing McKinley’s nomination. A Georgia delegate said the convention would push tariff issues to shape the next national campaign while financial questions fade amid intra party disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago
McKinley
Revonah Social Club Forms North End Group
A new organization named the Revonah Social Club forms with headquarters at North Street and Hanover Avenue. Officers include President W J Feeley Vice President R J Connelly Treasurer T J O'Donnell and Secretaries J as Ahern Matthew Gosnell. On Washington's Birthday they plan an open license to begin a series of entertainments. The American Wringer Co located at 33 and 15 Broadway Extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair services and mail orders. Tremont 764.
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North End
Revonah Social Club
North Street
Hanover Avenue
W. J. Feeley
R. J. Connelly
T. J. O'Donnell
J.as Ahern
Matthew Gosnell
Washington
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Tremont
President asks Congress to provide relief for Italians lynched in Colorado
President Cleveland urges a pecuniary grant to the families of three Italians killed and two injured at Walsenburg Colorado in March. Secretary Olney's correspondence notes citizenship issues and calls for Congress to determine gratuity amounts within legal limits.
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Washington
Congress
Walsenburg
Col
Colorado
United States
Secretary of State
Grover Cleveland
Olney
McIntire
Gresham
Uhl
Italy
Baron Fava
Denver
Lorenzo Andinino
Vittone Stanslao
Vincenzo Ronchietto
Attempted Robbery Under Public Garden Bridge
An officer heard an outcry near the Public Garden and found two men fighting. Augustus M. Hall of Clinton alleged he was attacked by Fred W. Ross age 19 of 157 Pleasant Street who was jailed on charges of attempted robbery.
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Division 16
Augustus M. Hall
Clinton
Fred W. Ross
Pleasant Street
Twiffler Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Twiffler Club of Norcross, Mellen & Co. held its annual meeting and dinner at Parker House. Twenty-five members attended and elected officers for the coming year: President F L Stetson, Vice President G W Lawrence, Treasurer W S Silver, Secretary F J Baker, Executive Committee A H Bent, A A Mille, George Schadd, J L Taylor, W C Hardy. Elmer Newhall was master of ceremonies with Charles H Newhall and A L Green as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twiffler Club
Parker House
Norcross, Mellen & Co
F. L. Stetson
G. W. Lawrence
W. S. Silver
F. J. Baker
A. H. Bent
A. A. Mille
George Schadd
J. L. Taylor
W. C. Hardy
Elmer Newhall
Charles H. Newhall
A. L. Green
Water Board reelects John F. Hurley president
Salem water board convened for the year and re elected John F. Hurley as president in its annual organizational meeting held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hurley
Salem
the Water Board
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
New York
Insurance Department
State of New York
Thomas D. Jordan
Francis W. Jackson
J. G. van Cise
the Equitable Society
T. S. Young
W. B. Kendall
G. W. Carleton
H. J. Fairchild
the Board of Directors
Levi P. Morton
Gage E. Tarbell
Marvin Hughitt
Frank Thomson
George J. Gould
Samuel M. Inman
Sir W. C van Horne
Chas. B. Alexander
Edward W. Lambert
John J. McCook
WM. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Horace Porter
H. B. Hyde
James W. Alexander
John A. Stewart
Jacob H. Schiff
A. van Santvoord
Melville E. Ingally
Thomas S. Young
A. van Bergen
John E. Searles
David H. Moffat
James H. Dunham
T. DE Witt Cuyler
Joseph T. Low
Daniel Lord
Henry R. Wolcott
August Belmont
WM. B. Kendall
Henry S. Terrell
George W. Phillips
Geo. W. Carleton
Samuel Borrowe
E. Boudinot Colt
Daniel R. Noyes
Alanson Trask
Brayton Ives
Sidney D. Ripley
J. F. de Navarro
Equitable Building
Milk and
Devonshire Streets
Tom
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
West—Hall
Dennis
W. H. Mayhew
James W. West
Bertha E. Hall
Blaney
Henry Blaney
Ross Turner
Bridge Street
Bloney
Nice
France
Annie
Baron William de Blonay
Blonay
Switzerland
Nathaniel Walker
Brown
Sophronia Brown
Carroll
Michael Carroll
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
HILL
Hill Medicine Co
Newark City
Brighton Street
Ildren
Rochester
Crie
J.A. Melvin
Blackstone St
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Hood
Will
the Foreign Affairs
Them—Dingley
Puritana
Henry A. ’ Smerson
Contocook Valley Paper Company
California
Belle W. Cale
Henry W. Craigne
Concord
N. H
Vpuritana
George H. Dunning
Faneuil Hall Market
James
Crowley
Turkey
Berlin
M’kinley Workers
Cutler Bros
Broad St
J. F. Scott
H. O. Nelson
Portsmouth
Puritana Compound Co
Concord, N. H
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