Woman’s Tragedy in Brockton Wife Takes Carbolic Acid
Mrs. Ella P. Cann, 36, wife of Arthur P. Cann of 2083 North Main, killed herself after a nine hour agony and prior suicide attempts. She loved one man and was married to another, and her death followed a moment when she drank carbolic acid after throwing the vial through a window. Her husband heads for Middleboro with the body. burial planned in her native village with family nearby.
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Brockton
Ella P. Cann
Arthur P. Cann
North Main Street
Middleboro
N. S
St. Edward's Church
Arthur
Grace Davis Driven Ashore in Cape Henry Blizzard
Four masted schooner Grace Davis from Portland was driven ashore one mile off Cape Henry in a blinding snow storm. Wind near 50 mph prevented surf-boat launches and life savers failed to reach the ship. her condition was perilous and another attempt before daybreak seemed unlikely.
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Norfolk
Grace Davis
Portland
Cape Henry
Schooner John A Beckerman Run Down in Hampton Roads
The three masted schooner John A Beckerman of Boston was run down and sunk by the Norfolk and Washington steamer Washington in Hampton Roads. The crew of seven led by Captain Matthewson were rescued and landed at Old Point as the steamer continued to Washington. A blizzard raged at the time. The Beckerman carried 916 tons of coal from Lambert's Point to New Providence and was valued at 8000 dollars.
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Newport News
John A. Beckerman
Boston
Savant Langley of Roxbury Dies in Aiken at Noon
Samuel Pierpont Langley, longtime secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and renowned scientist, died at noon in Aiken, South Carolina. Born August 22, 1834 in Roxbury, he studied at English High School, worked as an architect and civil engineer, and held posts at Harvard Observatory and the U S Naval Academy. His career included discovering a new solar spectrum extension, inventing the bolometer, and advancing aerial navigation research.
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Aiken
S. C
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Professor Langley
Roxbury
Harvard University
United States Naval Academy
Allegheny Observatory
Whitney
Langley
Police Charge Murder of Babe in Watertown Marsh
Police hunt a woman in Watertown after a infant girl is found strangled with a corset cord four times around the throat and placed in a paper bag on a marsh near Walker Pratt Company. The body was discovered by a boy Maddie Coffey and taken to Raymond's undertaking rooms. Medical Examiner West will view the body tomorrow.
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Watertown
Walker Pratt Company
Maddie Coffey
Shaw
Maloney
Raymond
West
Caceres Recommends Dominican Reform Amid Independence
San Domingo February 2 The Dominican Republic celebrated independence as President Caceres presented a Congress message urging a constitutional revision and changes to import duties and other impediments to becoming a civilized nation. Peace prevailed.
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Cans
Republic
Caceres
Congress
Warships to Stop Rifle Smuggling Into Finland
Helsingfors Finland Feb 27 The administration will charter two steamers along with three revenue cutters to curb arms and ammunition smuggling to the revolutionists. Posts and guards will be increased along fjords. Rumor says 10 000 rifles are on their way to Finland.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Finlland
Back Bay 400 in a Carnival
The William Austin house at 45 Beacon Street hosted a grand masquerade last night. About 200 guests attended in elaborate costumes spanning nations and eras, with Mr. and Mrs. William Austin Wordsworth as hosts. Notables included Mrs. Roger Walcott, Barrett Wendell, and the Insigis among many others.
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William Austin
Beacon Street
Back Bay
William Austin Wordsworth
Wordsworth
New York
Boston
Roger Walcott
Barrett Wendell
B. S. Calef
C. M. Cabot
F. J. Stimson
H. H. Lawrence
Oscar Insigi
Insigi
W. S. Bullard
George Lovett
W. F. Wharton
George Tyson
Tyson
G. H. Shaw
Real Estate Leaders Cheer Mayor as Boom Hopes Rise
At the 16th annual Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board dinner in the Hotel Somerset, President William A. Gaston declared that if Mayor Fitzgerald starts a Boston real estate boom and sustains it, he would be kept in office until gray. The crowd rose and cheered loudly in response.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
William A. Gaston
Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
Hotel
Somerset
Warships Rush to China Coast Amid Palace Crisis
A Shanghai despatch reports an outbreak in the Forbidden City and an attempted killing of Empress Tsi An. Viceroy Yuan Shi-kai sends troops to guard the court as foreign gunboats from Britain the United States and France move toward Kiukiang and Shanghai. A multinational fleet is expected to gather in Shanghai Harbor with marines to protect foreign interests and legations.
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London
Shanghai
Forbidden City
Tsi An
Yuan Shi-kai
Teal
Clio
United States
el Cano
Kiukiang
Nanchang
Descartes
Quiros
Yangtse
Best Man Mangled in Train Accident at Whitinsville
John M. Carroll, 45, acted as best man at his sister's wedding and was crushed between cars of a moving train in Whitinsville while alighting. He suffered the loss of both legs and serious injuries and was transported to City Hospital Worcester. The bride and groom mourn the tragedy as their wedding plans are halted.
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Worcester
John M. Carroll
Whitinsville
Carroll
Real estate leaders urge protection from unfair taxes in Boston
At a Somerset hotel dinner a Boston Real Estate Exchange gathering featured Mayor and officials including Babson Wells Folsom Viaux and Byrnes. Colonel Gaston cited Boston real estate values and argued against state overreach, urging owners to unite to shield property from burdens. the Mayor lamented heavy state influence and limited city control as he called for frank discussion of the current tax climate.
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Babson
Wells
Board of Assessors
Folsom
Frederick H. Viaux
Henry M. Whitney
Francis A. Osborn
Moses Williams
Francis Peabody, Jr
John Mason Little
Henry Parkman
Arnold A. Rand
Alexander S. Porter
J. Morris Meredith
Charles S. Rackemann
Arthur F. Estabrook
Somerset
Gaston
Boston
T. E. Byrnes
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Exchange
Legislative Committee of the Exchange
State House
Battleship Ohio Sails for Shanghai From Manila
Manila date dispatch reports the battleship Ohio, flagship of the Asiatic squadron, ordered to sail at once for Shanghai. The Raleigh will replace the Ohio, while the El Cano sails from Nankin to Kiuklang to rescue American missionary refugees. Troops, transports, and army teams prepare for immediate war with several regiments under arms and natives enlisted for the commissary department.
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Manila
Ohio
Shanghai
Yangtse
Nankin
Kiuklang
Kiukiang
United States
Quiros
el Cano
Nanchang
Great Powers May Invade Chinese Ports Over Riots
Reports from Shanghai indicate British French and United States warships rush to Nanchang and Kiangsi ports amid rioting and massacre fears. Officials expect possible invasion to quell uprisings and punish outrages as communications hinder clarity. Missionaries in Kiangse district reported missing while urged to flee to treaty ports. Sir Ernest Satow, the British consul.
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Shanghai
Nanchang
Kiukiang
Kiangse
Sir Ernest Satow
Culvell Wins Artist Bride
A romance from Mt Vesuvius to Jamaica Plain ends in marriage between Ethel Blanchard, Back Bay miniature artist, and Leon L Culvell, president of the Culvell Touring Co. The ceremony at 14 Burr Street was simple with Rev Dr Harvey officiating. Best man was W R Blanchard. world tour wedding trip follows with months in Japan.
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Mt. Vesuvius
Ethel Blanchard
Back Bay
Leon L. Culvell
Culvell Touring Company
Boston
New York
Jamaica Plain
W. L. Blanchard
Burr Street
Dr. Harvey
Brookline
W. R. Blanchard
Japan
Culvell
Back Bay Society
Grundmann Studios
Gotham
Mr. Culwell
Young Nova Scotia Couple Elopes Wed in Boston
Grace Adams Jenkins aged 14 and John F Jenkins aged 16 from Nova Scotia faced Cambridge police after a runaway marriage. They say they wed in Wolfville with Rev Spiddell and then came to Boston to live as man and wife. Cambridge authorities weigh whether they may stay together or be sent back.
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Cambridge
Grace Adams-Jenkins
John F. Jenkins
Nova Scotia
Judge Almy
Kentville
N. S
Hurley
Nelson
Cambridge Police
Cambridge Street
Mast Cambridge
Boston
Inspector McGarr
Captain Hurley
Neilon
Mrs. Jenkins
Jenkins
Miss Adams
Tle
Wolfville
Spiddell
Boston Forecast Says Cooler, Cloudy Skies Ahead
Partly cloudy in Boston Wednesday with cooler temperatures and brisk northerly winds. Thursday looks fair and warmer in the afternoon, with improving conditions expected for the Boston vicinity.
Brisk to high north winds hit New England and Atlantic coasts
Storm warnings stretch along the Atlantic coast from Boston to Jacksonville as brisk to high north winds affect New England and Middle Atlantic waters. Steamers bound for European ports depart midweek under brisk winds and generally fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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New England
Middle Atlantic
European
Grand Anks
Atlantic
Boston
Jacksonville
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San Doming
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Byrnes
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Yangtse River
China
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Artist
Vesuvius
Jamaica
Elopers
Bride
Boston and Vicinity
Fr. John
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