Witness Testifies Sheriff Martin Tried to Fire at Latimer
Steve Jusko testified that deputies struck him and he was beaten by a deputy at West Hazleton. He described a volley at Latimer as the sheriff pulled two men from the line and attempted to fire his revolver. Undertaker Ellery Benin said thirteen of the victims were buried in back graves.
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Latimer
Strakers
Ellery Benin
Hazleton
John Andreaski
Frank ‘Clark
Commonwealth
San Marcos
Barrios
Ditator
Reine Barrios
Don Pedro Gonzales
Military Academy
West Point
New York
Helen Alger
New Orleans
Alger
Don Morales
Morales
Cordillera de Los Andes
Quezaltenango
Brittell Testifies in Dora Cushman Murder Case
Warren M. Hatch who found the body of Dora Cushman, a 14 year old girl murdered by Smith G. Davis, testifies in Middlebury Vermont. The case centers on Davis and details of the crime emerge as testimony proceeds.
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Middlebury
Warren M. Hatch
Dora Cushman
Smith G. Davis
Williams Faces Murder Trial in Lynnfield Case
Alfred C. Williams sat confident of acquittal as the government case neared completion in his Lynnfield murder trial. Testimony covered his actions before and after the fire and alleged hold up. A reading of a love letter by a witness drew laughter, while Williams appeared nervous and paid a $2.09 bill with a $5 note the day after the fire.
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Salem
Alfred C. Williams
John Gullo
Lynnfield
Williams
George S. Coakley
George Hickey
Elia Penniman
Carleton
James W. Miller
Wakefield
Alfred W. Jones Indicted for Mother's Death in Milton
Strafford county grand jury returns nineteen indictments including Alfred W. Jones of Milton charged with murdering his mother Sally W. Jones at her home on December 5, 1896 by arsenical poison in her medicine. Michael Stanton faces assault with intent to kill Georgia C. Eldredge in Dover on September 21. Arraignment set for tomorrow. court business to be completed before March 1 ahead of the Jones case.
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Dover
N. H
Strafford County Grand Jury
Alfred W. Jones
Milton
Sally W. Jones
Georgia C. Eldredge
Jones
Mildred Brewster Returned to Jail After Ear Operation
Mil dred Brewster under indictment for the Memorial Day killing of Anna Wheeler was moved from Heaton Hospital back to the county jail. A bullet was removed from her right ear during hospitalization. She appeared pale but stronger. the Vermont Supreme Court will rule on the indictment's validity in about two weeks.
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Montpelier
Mildred Brewster
Anna Wheeler
Heaton Hospital
Supreme Court
World's oldest Mason George Lord dies at 97
George Lord aged 97, reputedly the oldest Mason and oldest Odd Fellow in the United States, died in San Bernardino California. Born in New York City June 27 1800 he first came to California in 184% This article notes his long life and titles within fraternal orders.
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Cal
George Lord
United States
New York City
California
Tragic Accident Unfolds in Charlestown Restaurant
Joseph P. Nute aged eight, member of the G A R, died after a fall from an eighteen foot cellar stairs in William H. Luce's Charlestown restaurant. Initial reports claimed murder but police investigation showed the injuries came from the fall. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors confirmed the accidental death.
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Globe
Joseph P. Nute
Mr. Nute
William H. Luce
Cambridge Street
Charlestown
Nute
Mr. Luce
Nate
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sue
Post
No Brewery Strike Ends After Union Request
The Central Labor Union revoked an order directing members of several unions to Suffolk Brewery. A committee met manager 8 C Stanley and asked that horses be shod by union workers. the manager granted the request.
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Engineers’ Union
Firemen’s Union
Coopers’ Union
Bottlers' and Drivers
Suffolk
C. Stanley
Assassination Ends Barrios Rule In Guatemala City
A San Jose Guatemala cable reports President D Jose Reine Barrios assassinated as Manuel Estrada Cabrera becomes interim president. The coup follows Barrios two term bid and military clashes with Morales forces. Washington confirms transfer of power and notes Guatemala lacks a US style vice presidency.
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San Francisco
San Jose
Guatemala
D. Jose Reine Barrios
Barrios
Republic
Washington
Senor Lazo Arriaga
United States
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala City
Senor Lazo-Arriaga
Senor Cabrera
Fund Drive Totals 21 401 for Firemen's Widows Fund
The Post reports the firemen's widows and orphans fund has reached 21 401 from all sources. Major gifts include 100 from Congressman Sprague and 50 from Reed & Brother plus 14 733 sent to Kidder Peabody. Archbishop Williams also contributed 100 and Mrs Roger Wolcott 50 at the bankers' fund.
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Post
Charles F. Sprague
Reed & Brother
The
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Public memorial meeting to aid firemen families
The Post reports a public memorial at Faneuil Hall with Mayor Quincy to lead. Speakers include Rev Edward Everett Hale Archbishop Williams and Patrick Collins as organizers outline funds distribution by a city committee of 13 to 15 prominent businessmen to ensure fair aid to widows and fatherless children of martyred firemen.
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Faneuil Hall
Quincy
Edward Everett Hale
D. D
Archbishop Williams
K. Winchester Donald
Patrick A. Collins
Fire Department
Gargan
Mr. Gargan
Hart
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Boston
United States
Murder Mirror of the Gulden Suppe Case Feared in East River Find
A dismembered naked male body found in the East River is described as mirroring the Gulden Suppe murder that ended in Thorn and Nack conviction. The victim, about 45, six feet tall, weighed 220 to 240 pounds, shows brutal mutilation by a butcher knife and cleaver. Authorities led by Captain McClusky pursue clues while noting a possible link to the Glen Islay menagerie disappearance.
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New York
East River
William Guldensuppe
Martin Thorn
Augusta Nack
Donlin
Becau
Captain McClusky
Detective Bureau
McClusky
William Carlisle
Glen Islay Menagerie
Guldensuppe
Lo Island
Williamsburg
Roosevelt Street
Peter Peters
Brooklyn Bridge
Net
York Pier
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