Pardoned or Not August Langner Faces Long Road to Freedom
August Langner seeks a pardon after 808 days in state prison for second degree murder in Dedham case of Mary Emerson. His 1893 conviction followed a long flight from Wellesley to New York, where he was arrested after being betrayed by a friend. He testified his name was Karl Kuntz and claimed unfamiliarity with the victim and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emerson
August Langner
Dedham
Farmer
Langner
Wellesley
New York
Guatefohr
Karl Kuntz
Hoffman
Emerson
New York City
High Rock Street
West Dedham
Centre Village
Howard Colburn
Board of Selectmen
Fred Soule
Colburn
Philip Hoffman
Boston
Mr. Colburn
Barret and
Donley
Louis Huege
August Langmer
America
Westphalia
Germany
August
Miss Emerson
Justice Wakefield
Blodgett
Langner Seeks Pardon in Dedham Murder Case
The petitioner Langner maintains innocence as German supporters push for clemency after his 1892 conviction for the Dedham murder of Miss Mary Emerson. The case began with Hoffman’s arrest and an investigation that traced Langner from Westphalia to New York, culminating in a second degree murder verdict.
Rising Ground Sentiment Guides Democratic Campaign
The national Democratic congressional committee declares it is on rising ground after touching bottom and organizing for the campaign. Rep McRea of Arkansas led last night’s caucus which filled vacancies and named a five member panel headed by McHucheson of Texas to fill remaining gaps in unrepresented states. The organ includes James P. Pigott of Connecticut and John F. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts. Senator Faulkner of West Virginia was made permanent chairman and Lawrence Gardner of Washington, D. C., permanent secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Representative McRea
Arkansas
McHucheson
Texas
James P. Pigott
Connecticut
John F. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Faulkner
West Virginia
Lawrence Gardner
City
Governor Greenhalge Foregoes Jamaica Trip for North Carolina sojourn
Governor Greenhalge abandons plans for Jamaica and will travel to Kettrell North Carolina due to his physician advising against sea travel. Reports from Lowell suggest a Southward start may occur next week as his bronchialy dealing daughter rests in Kettrell. No lieutenant governor has signed a bill in his absence for twenty years. current practice uses Roger Wolcott as Acting Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Jamaica
Kettrell
N. C
Lowell
South
Fortress Monroe
Pine Woods
North Carolina
Commonwealth
Roger Wolcott
Presentation and Collation Honors McCaffrey at Cambridge business
John H. McCaffrey of Leverett street was honored at his business by friends from Division 25 and A O H. John B. O Higgins gave the presentation speech. Owen O Laughlin introduced him. Speakers included David A O Mara East Cambridge and Patrick J Fitzgibbon. The gathering featured songs and recitations and a late departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. McCaffrey
Leverett Street
John B. O’higgins
Owen O’laughlin
McCaffrey
David A. O’mara
East Cambridge
Patrick J. Fitzgibbon
Michael Ryan
Patrick Clarke
Daniel J. Mulligan
John Smith
Cambridgeport
Thomas J. Kelleher
Howard F. McCaffrey
Senate debated Cuban belligerency bill with Weyler remarks
Mr. Morgan delivered a third speech supporting the Cuban belligerency bill while Mr. Gray opposed recognition but backed the White substitute. Mr. Lodge read El Liberal’s Weyler translation claiming plans to exterminate filibusters and implied atrocities. Mr. Stewart condemned long standing Cuban slaughterhouse governance. The matter was carried over to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan
Senate
Gray
Dem
Del
Lodge
Rep
Mass
el Liberal
Madrid
Weyler
Stewart
Cuba
Indian appropriation bill and Dingley furseal bill pass in House
Washington February 25 The House passed the Indian appropriation bill and Mr Dingley s furseal bill. The elections committee report was discussed but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
Elections Committee
West Roxbury dinner draws city leaders to plan suburban growth
Mayor Quincy and Aldermen Lee and Barry head a who’s who of Boston politicians at Highland Hall West Roxbury as they press for growth in the ward. Speakers praise the district’s rise, urge self help, and push improved schools and playgrounds while noting rapid suburban expansion and value gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
West Roxbury
Highland Station
Charles F. Sprague
Arthur A. Maxwell
Albert F. Noyes
Metropolitan Water Board
Boston
J. Adams Brown
D. H. Chamberlain
J. F. Dunbar
Alexander S. Browne
E. Rockwood Tilton
G. M. Palmer
Otis A. Weed, Jr
Lawrence B. Manley
Herbert B. Dodge
H. S. Watkins
S. B. Atwood
George Leighton Tripp
R. H. Upham
J. J. Murphy
Curtis Clapp
T. Francis Bell
John Moir
J. A. Whittemore
A. R. Hussey
W. A. Mossman
A. G. Moir
James E. Cole
Charles Duran
Edward A. Jordan
M. D. Soule
R. Harlow Back
B. F. Sleeper
James E. McCoy
Alexander Vogel
S. Millard Clary
A. C. Jordan
Isaac Riley
J. D. Plumb
Carleton Keyes
E. P. Morrill
M. J. Perkins
Lindsay Swift
H. L. Baker
C. A. Hawkins
F. C. Jillson
A. D. Davis
Rev
F. W. Merrick
E. E. Grover
J. M. Howard
Jesse Smith
H. I. Smith
T. F. Poland
L. W. Peters
W. J. Lockhart
J. C
G. F. Newhall
W. J. Covill
Dr. C. F. Moulton
E. J. Baker
A. J. Robinson
F. P. Robinson
Brown
Lee
City Hall
Conry
Common Council
Senator Morse
Barry
Noyes
Universalists' Union Holds Fourth Regular Twelfth Season
The Universalists' Union held the fourth regular twelfth season gathering at Quin-Roses last evening with a business session from 6 to 7 o'clock, followed by a banquet in the parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quin - Roses
Massachusetts Senate Union Recalled At Youngs
Members of the 8 and 86 Senate period gathered for a second joint reunion at Youngs. Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury presided as exattorney general. Present were Murphy Harlow Howland Nourse Bennett and about thirty-five others recalling former times in a informal social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Albert E. Pillsby
Young’s
Senate
Cogswell
Dunbar and Lilley
Superior Court
Harlow
Murphy
George A. Marden
Lowell
Howland
Henrys. Nourse
State Library Commission
J. C. Bennett
Lynn
Pillsbury
Nourse
Bennett
Vermont Veterans Association Banquet At Parker House
The Vermont Veteran Association held its annual banquet at the Parker House last evening at 6. Rev Arthur Little D D of Boston presided. Toasters included Lieutenant Governor Wolcott Colonel N M Puffer Mrs O Crocker Stevens Dr J Gregory Smith A S Rowe Captain S E Howard Henry Winn James M Gleason and Albert Clarke. About seventy gentlemen and ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Veteran Association
Parker House
Arthur Little
D. D
Boston
Wolcott
N. M. Puffer
Bennington Vt
O. Crocker Stevens
Boston Association Daughters of Vermont
J. Gregory Smith
Vermont
A. S. Rowe
Worcester
S. E. Howard
West Newton
Mass
Henry Winn
Malden
James M. Gleason
Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Portsmouth Mystery Death Probed by Police
A Boston letter from Portsmouth Chief Entwistle references Nellie McDonald death and urges continued inquiry. Mrs. George MacDonald of Charlestown identifies a mysterious young man who visited Nellie the day before her death. Boston cites suicide, while Portsmouth weighs murder as investigators seek the truth.
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Boston
Entwistle
Portsmouth
Nellie McDonald
George MacDonald
Charlestown
Nellie
Miss Flagler Sentenced for Manslaughter
Miss Elizabeth Flagler daughter of General Flagler chief of ordnance U S A was found guilty of manslaughter in the Criminal Court for shooting a colored boy who was stealing pears from her father’s garden She was sentenced to three hours in the district jail and a fine of 500 dollars She served her sentence and was released this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elizabeth Flagler
General Flagler
Ordnance
Miss Flagler
British relief appeal for Armenian refugees in Zeitoun
The Anglo American relief committee in Constantinople reports dire conditions among Zeitoun refugees. Bitter cold has left hundreds ill beside dead women and girls, with many dying on the road. The government cannot relieve them and asks for funds, urging all committees to press for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Armenian Relief Committee
Anglo-American Relief Committee
Constantinople
Zeitoun
John Abbot Lodge Dance in Gilman Square
The Somerville Masons entertained lady friends at the Masonic apartments in Gilman square. The event featured Herbert Johnson's Quintet Club with Estelle Mason Cooke Johnson and Peckham from New York providing humor. Supper followed, then dancing, with a committee and floor managers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abbot Lodge
Masons of
Somerville
Masonic
Gilman Square
Herbert Johnson
Bertha Estelle Mason
Lillian B. Cooke
Kathleen M. Russell
Grace Campbell Cooke
Harry M. Peckham
New York
Frank W. Mead
Elmer B Cousens
Orrin C. Hubbard
Horace M. Parsons
O. C. Hubbard
F. E. Wood
A. J. M. Joiner
G. H. Perkins
N. W. Lillie
H. P. Bradford
J. A. F. Trueman
John MacAlman
Reception for Fred Terry and Julia Neilson by Playgoers Club
The Playgoers' Club hosted a reception yesterday afternoon in Boston for Mr. Fred Terry and his wife Julia Neilson. The event drew prominent ladies and gentlemen including Charles Folien Adams, Thomas Norwell, Helen Read, Courtney Guld, Sophia Traubmanne, Ronald Stuart, Curtis Guild Jr., Dr. Winslow, Edwin Winslow, Newcomb and U. S. Navy officers Lieutenant Brainard, and the Rileys among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Terry
Julia Neilson
Terry
Miss Neilson
Boston
Anna 'S
Charles Folien Adams
Thomas Norwell
Helen Leah Read
Courtney Guld
Sophia Traubmanne
Ronald Stuart
Curtis Guild, Jr
Winslow
Edwin Winslow
Newcomb
Brainard
Thomas Riley
Everett city board confirms and rejects several nominees
The Board of Police Works and other boards faced confirmations with four votes to two and five to one, respectively. C. C. Nichols as city solicitor and C. W. Mason as city engineer were tied and rejected. Thomas J. Hewitt and John H. Brown were confirmed as constables. Aldermen Hall and Paine joined a committee on manufacturer location, while Jenkins and Hatch prepared to discuss a soldiers monument. The Mayor seat nominations listed Everill J. Nichols four years, Washburn three years, Knox as overseer, and Edwin M. Hall to fill the vacancy as assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Works
Everett B. Wilson
Michael McNamara
Fred L. Gleason
H. C. Millington
C. C. Nichols
C. W. Mason
Thomas J. Hewitt
John H. Brown
Hall and Paine
Jenkins and
Hatch
Grand Army
Citizens’ Committee
Everett Square
Board of Public Works
Everill J. Nichols
Charles F. Washburn
Alexander Knox
Edwin M. Hall
Boston Brockton Board Approves Assessors and Officers
At a Brockton Aldermen meeting the Board of Assessors recommended assistants for seven wards led by George E. Kinsley in Ward 1 and George E. Bryant in Ward 2. Special police were confirmed and water works may buy two watering carts for up to 750 dollars. Sewerage frontage exemptions and assessments for abutting estates were set, with charges allocated per named owners.
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Brockton
Board of Aldermen
Board of Assessors
George E. Kinsley
George E. Bryant
Samuel A. Beal
Andrew B. Holmes
Elbridge G. Hale
J. Capen Howard
Fred W. Hathaway
Isaac E. Wade
John H. Thompson
Edwin H. Churchill
Ira B. Atkins
Frederick H. Lovell
Barnabas A. H. Sears
City approves payment to settle two year old claim
Medford authorities allocate 76 dollars to settle a claim in favor of Charles Siders. Mayor Perry issues appointments for special police and confirms several city posts while Amos C. Lauriat and Francis C. Wait are drawn as jurors for the March Superior Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Charles Siders
Perry
Thomas F. Connors
Thomas F. McGuire
William H. Cowing
George O. Bean
Daniel J. Fitzpatrick
Edwin Tainter
Clarence E. Dean
George W. Ballou
Paul G. Bickford
Benjamin F. Lenox
Andrew W. Bryne
George D. Cummings
Henry F. Moore
Amos C. Lauriat
Francis C. Wait
Superior Court
Malden Council Advances Water Project and Purchases
The Malden Common Council met tonight electing George L. Gould as sinking fund commissioner in non concurrence. A $25 000 water construction appropriation and a $2200 Ward 3 chemical engine purchase were referred to the finance committee. The appropriation bill was eventually passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Common Council
George L. Gould
Lynn City Council approves borrowing for city projects
The Lynn City Council authorized the Mayor to petition the Legislature to borrow beyond the debt limit for 25,000 for a Ward 5 engine house 75,000 for drainage 15,000 for a Ward 6 engine house and 265,000 to abate the Batman mill nuisance. An attempt to cut interest on unpaid taxes from seven to six percent failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Batman Mill
Fashionable Hebrew Wedding in Granite Hall Chelsea
A stylish ceremony last evening in Granite Hall Chelsea united Miss Nellie Taymor of Chelsea and Jacob Levenson of Franklin Falls New Hampshire. Rabbi Margo lies of Boston officiated with Rabbi K Shain of Chelsea assisting. Best man Moses Taymor. Bridesmaids Sarah Dubinsky Annie Taymor Goldy Shapiro Goldy Hirson. Flower girl Rebecca Bean. Ushers Moses Oppenheimer George Sneirson George Saxe. The couple will reside in Franklin Falls NH after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Hall
Chelsea
Nellie Taymor
Jacob Levenson
Franklin Falls
N. H
Margolies
Boston
K. Shain
Moses Taymor
Sarah Dubinsky
Annie Taymor
Goldy Shapiro
Goldy Hirson
Rebecca
Primate of All Ireland Elected in Dublin
The Right Rev. Dr. William Alexander bishop of Derry and Raphoe has been chosen archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland succeeding Most Rev Samuel Gregg in Dublin on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
William Alexander
Derry and
Raphoe
Rear Admiral Fyffe Expected to Die Within 24 Hours
PIERCH Neb February 25 Rear Admiral Fyffe who has been ill for some time is much worse tonight and doctors fear he cannot survive more than twenty four hours.
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Pierch
Neb
Fyffe
Spies Hunted Cuban Rescue Plans Near Philadelphia
Reports claim day by day surveillance of a key Cuban expedition leader with spies shadowing him in Philadelphia and other cities. Detectives redouble effort after Bermuda seizure while Spanish legation and Bermuda case actions aim to block reembarkation and influence Weyler’s campaign timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hawkins
Bermuda
United States
Weyler
Trial opens in Cuba filibuster case aboard Horsa
The trial of J. H. Wiborg Jans Peterson and H. Johansen, captains and mates of the Danish steamer Horsa, began in U S District Court. They are charged with conveying a filibustering expedition to Cuba in violation of neutrality laws. Witnesses testified the Horsa carried a filibuster group. No new significant facts emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. H. Wiborg
Jans P. Peterson
H. Johansen
Horsa
Cuba
United States District Court
Butler
Ingham
Ralston
W. W. Ker
United States District Attorney
Charles L. Brown
Gertrude Lovering's Pupils Entertain Charlestown Somerville
Miss Gertrude A. Lovering, a noted elocution teacher from Somerville, presented a high merit program at Association Hall Charlestown assisted by talent. The audience included local residents and a supporting cast of Maud S. Randall, U. S. Kerr, Thompson, Ferguson, George B. Archer and the Fantasia Orchestra. Pupils featured Orville Reed, Myra Andrews, Lester Ruhl, Etta May Hart, Carrie Sweetland, Gertrude Locke, George Allison, Clyde Robbins, Evelyn Forbush and Edith Ludwig with many encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude A. Lovering
Somerville
Association Hall
Charlestown
Maud S. Randall
U. S. Kerr
Orville Reed
Myra Andrews
Lester Ruhl
Etta May Hart
Carrie Sweetland
Gertrude Locke
George Allison
Clyde Robbins
Evelyn Forbush
Edith Ludwig
Boston Druggists Dinner At Young's Hosts Notable Guests
The Boston Druggists Association met at Young's for a February dinner with 24 members present. Everett C. Marshall presided as Dr Edward J. Forster surgeon general of Massachusetts and Captain Henry W. Lyon of the Navy attended as guests. Forster spoke on militia medical department and Lyon on the Samoan hurricane impacts. No significant business was conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Druggists’ Association
Young
Everett C. Marshall
Edward J. Forster
Massachusetts
Henry W. Lyon
United States Navy
Medical Department
Militia
Donovan Club Elects Officers for South Ind Chapter
At a meeting of the Donovan Club of the South Ind the following officers were elected President D J Butlin vice president John Cook second vice president James F Quinn secretary John J Lowny treasurer J H Hickey Arrangements were perfected for the annual banquet to be held at the Quincy House on Easter Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan Club of the
South Ind
D. J. Butlin
John Cook
James F. Quinn
John J. Lowny
J. H. Hickey
Quincy House
Through Train Service from Boston Union Station 1895
Boston & Maine RRs timetable lists departures to Bangor Bethe Lewiston Manchester St. John Halifax St. Stephen Saint Andrews and more. Western and Eastern divisions show daily and Sunday schedules with multiple daily departures and special via routes to Maine provinces and New Brunswick.
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Boston
Albany
Wagner
Chicago
L. S
Utica
Michigan Central R. R
Cincinnati
Big Four
St. Louis
Detroit
Atford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
NEW York Limited
Ashington St
Knee
Bostn
Hanson
Western & Eastern
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Ee N. H
Lewiston
Manchester
N. H
ST. John
Halifax
the Provinces
ST. Stephen
N. B
ST. Andrews
Saucas
Sas Conway
Intervale
Montreal
Wasenger
Royston
Bestemn
Fitenburg
Washington Street
Union Station
Canesway Street
J. R. Watson
Transit schedule snippet for New England routes
The notice lists extensive train times across the Southern Division from Manchester to Concord and many branches including New Boston North Weare Henniker Nashua Con cord Bel mont Til ton Lakeport Meredith Ash lands Laconia Weirs Plymouth Campton Pemigewasset Valley Champlin Norwich Hanover St Johnsbury Bradford St. Johns burg Newport Sherbrooke Quebec and Montreal Boston routes with Sundays times and exceptions. D J Fl Landers Genl Passen ger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Concord
N. H
New Boston
North Wearh
Henniker
North Weare
Boston
New Hooksett
Suncook
Pittsfield
Nashua
Belmont
Tilton
Lakeport
Meredith
Ashlands
Laconia
Weirs
Plymouth
Warren
Haverhill
Campton
North Woodstock
Pemigewasset Valley
Lisbon
Littleton
Whitefield
Lancas
Franklin
Lebanon
White River Junction
Bristol
Claremont
Norwich
Hanover
Bradford
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Ebec
ST. J
Montreal
Quebec
Boston Air Line
Chicago
the West
G. T. Ry
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Thes
Stevens
Democratic Organization For the
Greenhalge III
THE
HOUSE
Improvement Society
Aldermen
Lee and Barry
Lower Branch
Union
Irving C. Tomlinson
Nehemiah Boynton
John Galbraith
Robert ‘Ivent Paine
Francis C. Lowell
C. C. Barry
A. E. Wiles
Frank A. Hall
North Cambridge
Universalists’ Union
Quray House
Senators
Armenia
Mrs
Olney
Brockton’s Sewer Loans
Malden Common
Boies
Des Moines
Point Blank
Amelie Rives
Castle Hill
Levenson
Taymor
All Ireland
Rear Admiral
TO and Patriots
Gertrude Lovering
Young's
Donovan Club
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Street
Railroads
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Maine RR
City Ticket Office
Nea Calais
ST. Jotin
Portland
Mhuredas
Wells
D. J
New York, New Haven & Hartford
R.R
Old Colony
YSTEM
Park Square
New London
Shore Line
Air Line
Middletown
Stowington Line
Baltimore
Maryl
Providence
Fall River
Bedford
Cottage City
Kneeland Street
Abington
Duxbury
New Bedford
Provincetown
Chatham
Hyannis
Wood’'S Hall
Nantucket
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Park Square Station
Kneelong Street
L. H. Palmer
Geo. L. Connor
G. Allen
A.C. Kendal Pass
Pass
R Ag
Fitchburg Railroad
Unien
Causeway Street
Bostor
Hoosac Tunnel
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Saratoga
Binghamton
Hornellsville
Elmira
Syracuse
Rochester
Watertown
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Points
Ton Og Sre Sane
Bistatt
Bertharr
Niagara Fals
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Keene
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Rutland
Whitehall
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Plattsburg
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Maine
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
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