Blizzard Sweeps Large Regions With Heavy Snow
A vast blizzard rages across Missouri, northern Arkansas, Indian Territory, and Minnesota. Rain and sleet gave way to fierce snowfall, causing railroad washouts, flooded power houses, darkened cities, and telegraph disruptions as temperatures dropped sharply. Cattle losses feared in Oklahoma and Indian Territory see severe winter conditions.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Kansas
Fayette
Il, Paul
Minn
Minneota
St. Paul
Operairie
Oklahoma
Gala Inductions At Roxbury AOH Division 3 Gala
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 3 Roxbury held a hall ceremony with President John Dolan and Treasurer Felix Gallagher installed for his nineteenth and twenty first terms. East Boston and others attended as officers and committees were inducted. A Tabhait Amach and musical festival followed the afternoon proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Roxbury
John Dolan
Felix Gallagher
East Boston
Brookline
Jamaica Plain
South Boston
William J. Cronin
J. P. Donahue
J. ©. Keating
Denis Higgins
William Barrett
Martin O’hare
John Kelly
Michael McCarthy
Patrick McMahon
P. E. Whalen
Patrick Fitzpatrick
William J. Barrett
John Donnelly
Michael F. McCarthy
Daniel O'Sullivan
Philip Fitzpatrick
M. J. Bailey
Owen Frevan
J. J. O’brien
Moorings Port Ravaged by Sudden Southwest Cyclone
A cyclone hit Moorings Port near Shreveport at 3 45 p m yesterday, demolishing over twenty houses and leaving only seven structures standing. Several people were killed and about twenty injured with three of the wounded likely to die. The brief cyclone lasted about one minute.
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Shreveport
Mooringsport
Joe Persons
Auction House Offers Installment Sales on Goods
The American Wringer Company Boston based maker inputs into the market with instalment sales on diamonds watches silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps and more orders by mail along the trail or telephone will receive prompt attention from Met. Manfg. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Boston
Met. Manfg. Co
Hibernian Roghan Installation At Roxbury
Ex-President William O. S. Hennigan deputised by County President W. J. Cronin installed the newly elected officers of Division 16 A O H Roxbury at Friendship Hall Columbus Avenue Roxbury. Officers include Patrick Ward president Hugh J Gildea recording secretary James Gallagher financial secretary Patrick Nuttly treasurer Dr John F Sullivan physician John S Duffy sergeant at arms Patrick O Reilly sentinel. The event concluded with Hibernian nights entertainment.
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H. Lydon
Hugh J. Gildea
James Gallagher
Patrick Nuttly
John F. Sullivan
John 8. Duffy
Patrick O'Reilly
Hibernian
Fatal Stabbing in New York Household Tragedy
In New York on January 3 Jesse Smith a Black man is fatally stabbed in the throat by his wife Belle during a quarrel with Smith's stepdaughter Lizzie. Belle defended the girl and fatally wounded Smith with scissors before fleeing arrest.
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New York
Lizzie
Jesse Smith
Belle
Smith
Lost Her Reason After Vanishing From Charlestown Home
Mrs Fash described her 20 year old daughter Miss Fash who left home Saturday and was found acting strangely asking passersby to throw water on her. She denies Spiritualism or a love affair caused the disappearance. Miss Fash lived on School Street and worked for Howard Manufacturing Company before being taken to the Tombs for care.
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Mrs. Fash
Post
Tor&s
Miss Fash
School Street
Charlestown
Howard Manufacturing Company
Death of Boston Patrolman Green after long service
Patrolman Patrick G. Green of Division 2 died at his Neponset home on Saturday night after four weeks in bed. Born in Ireland sixty years ago he came to Boston as a boy of 15 and served the force from 1873, later at City Hall. Survived by his widow and four children, with funeral at his home and burial at Mt. Benedict Cemetery. His sons in Kansas City arrived ten hours before his death.
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Patrick G. Green
Division 2
Waterstreet, Neponset
Ireland
Boston
Division 9
Green
Death of E. Kelly Somerville Rail Mail Clerk at 72
Ensign E. Kelly, long time railway mail clerk for the Boston post office, died yesterday at his home 31 Sargent Avenue Somerville aged 72. Funeral will be Wednesday with burial in Attleboro Massachusetts.
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Ensign E. Kelly
Somerville
Sargent Avenue
Boston Post Office
Attleboro
Mass
Juror Reflections on Verdict and Duty in Capital Case
A juror describes the dilemma of voting to convict while doubting the evidence. He asserts the minority felt compelled to consent to the verdict under court instruction and lack of stenographic review. He questions Brown's Rotterdam testimony and notes the risk of relying on a liar's statements in capital cases.
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Howes
Bram
Brown
Booth
Rotterdam
Juror Briggs Denounces Bram Verdict Belief as Bosh
North Cambridge resident and Bram juror Oliver J. Briggs defends the trial as fair and final, rejects claims of coercion, and recalls ballots showing 12 to 0 in Bram's conviction after a 9 to 3 morning vote. He notes a civil case example and discusses juror notes and appeals, praising Judge Webb's impartial charge.
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Oliver J. Briggs
Bram
Cambridge
Post
Booth
Webb
Bosh
RCT
Slice
Lohene
Brown
Rotterdam
Thomas Bram
Thomas M. Bram
Thomas C. Bram
A. Thomas Bram
Juror Burke Silent on Bram Trial Verdict Details
The sole Boston juror E. J. Burke declined to discuss the verdict. He did say he voted for conviction but sought to give the prisoner the benefit of doubt after reviewing doubtful points. Judge Colt avoided comment on Booth’s statement. Ex US District Attorney Owen A. Galvin criticized the verdict, noting jurors cannot discuss jury deliberations and expressing doubt about Bram’s guilt based on evidence.
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Booth
Colt
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Galvin
Bram
Cotter
Boston
E. J. Burke
Inspector Burke
Police
Chestnut Street
Jamaica Plain
Burke
Mr. Burke
Providence
R. L
United States
Owen A. Galvin
West Newton Street
Jaror Booth
Brown
Rotterdam
Life Guard touted by Rev Dr Smith Baker as cure aid
Reverend Dr. Smith Baker of Maverick Church East Boston praises Dr Thomas Shaw Life Guard as effective for colds and pneumonia prevention. The Lowell physician emphasizes its non morphine quinine composition and rapid action sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle amid broader legal and press notes.
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Life Guard
la Grippe
Bram's Quiet Sunday Behind Bars
Bram slept soundly Saturday night and ate well Sunday while his jailers watched, as he read the papers and Bible calmly. He remained cool and composed during the day as officials reported his behavior.
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Bram
Pam
O’brien
Legal fight ahead Bram case verdict prompts execution questions
A Bram trial verdict triggers debate over who would carry out a U S execution in Massachusetts and where it would occur. The article outlines the marshal’s duties, possible Charles Street jail, and the Attorney General’s designation, plus steps to obtain a new trial and potential Supreme Court review. Witnesses remain confined in the jail until final court action.
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Bram
United States
Massachusetts
Charles Street
Commonwealth
Jefferson Borden
Maine
Henry W. Swift
Charlestown Navy Yard
Fort Warren
Boston
Suffolk County
O’brien
Swift
Herbert Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Suffolk sheriff comment on juror Booth and jury deliberations
The Suffolk County sheriff explains that juror Booth could not attend and notes the role of U S Marshal Swift as legal custodian. The judge or counsel express opinions on the verdict and jury conduct while deliberations were ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Whaley
Booth
United States
Henry W. Snt
Swift
Cotter
O’brien
Bram to Die in Charles Street Jail If Execution Follows
The Gallows reports Bram's execution likely to occur at Charles street jail after conviction for a capital crime. Judge Webb will set the date about two months hence. Cotter will seek a new trial and a U S Supreme Court stay, expected to be granted, delaying the process.
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Washington
Bram
Charles Street
Webb
Supreme Court of the United States
The Handsomest Yet A 1897 Calendar From Boston
The most beautiful calendar for 1897 comes from Boston. It measures 11 by 15 inches and features reproductions from cabinet photographs of Mary Hampton May Irwin and Maud Adams. It uses enamel blue and brown with gold embossing to create an elegant artistic item. One calendar can be mailed to any address for ten cents to The X Zalia Company Bacon Street Boston Mass.
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Boston
Mary Hampton
May Irwin
Maud Adams
Ee the X-Zalia Company
Bacon St
Mass
President would review Bram case after Supreme Court ruling
The article explains Bram could win a new trial or discharge if found improperly convicted, or a sustained verdict would set execution about a month after the decision. It notes possible presidential review, Cleveland's careful approach, and Harmon praising District Attorney Hoar for handling evidence and the case’s merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Bram
Cleveland
Harmon
Hoar
Morse Questions Bram Verdict Unjust Says Jury Doubt Apparent
Congressman Morse criticized the Bram murder verdict saying the evidence did not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He cited ballots showing doubt among jurors and urged a possible new trial for Bram and Brown. Morse praised witness Brown, noted his seafaring skill and appearance on the stand, and questioned religious claims. He also referenced judicial remarks and the minority versus majority instruction.
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Brockton
Jan
Morse
Bram
United States
Hoar
Brown
Boston
Irons
Cotter
Cost
Webb
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