Poison for Two in New York Poisoning Case Rumors Stir
New York January 3 rumor revival centers on Cornish poisoning and Barnet death at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. Dr Henry Douglass recounts Barnet taking sample powders by mail and suffering no cyanide symptoms before death. Captain McClusky and Dr Wendell Phillips discuss suspected poison and same sender for two powders, with evidence split on mercurial cyanide versus earlier potassium cyanide theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Barnet
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
McClusky
Henry Douglass
Barnet
Douglass
Wendell Phillips
Mr. Barnet
Knet
Cornish
Captain Mclusky
Battle of Orators continued on page one
The meeting features heated debate on imperialism with speeches from California Senators and Massachusetts leaders. Attendees applaud expansionists and anti expansionists alike as figures like Attorney-General Knowlton and Senator Hoar draw sharp lines over the Philippines and Hawaii policy, while concerns about debt, governance, and citizenship for island residents shape the lively discussion.
Fire destroys five story building in Boston shoe district
Scare Box 52 fire erupts at 19 Summer Street near Lincoln Street, involving a five story granite building owned by E Harris. Damage estimated around 16000 dollars. Fire started in BE Taylor Co office on second floor. Patrolman Fitzgerald sounded alarm as flames roared from Lincoln Street side. Firefighters attacked from ladders due to elevator well fire spread. First and second floors housed shoe firms including Taylor Co and Kendall Shoe. third floor housed Hub Manufactur and Nocra nel Knitting. fourth floor H J Kramer. Ladder 17 firefighter Tehan injured by broken glass, taken to City Hospital with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
E. Harris
Summer Street
Lincoln Street
BE. E. Taylor & Co
John Fitzgerald
Station 2
B. F E. Tayior & Co
Kendall Shoe Manufacturing Company
James Houghton
Hoyt & Parker
Goldman Specialty Shoe Company
George Jans
Hutchins & Curtis
T. F. Goring
Harper & Kirschten Shoe Company
Charles F. Kelley & Co
H. J. Kramer
Tehan
Allen Glass
Missing Persons Report From Boston Police
Police headquarters list several missing individuals including two Cambridge girls Mabel Campbell and Alice Daly who had come to Boston for shopping and have not been seen since. Also missing is Peter Peterson 20 from 268 Gold Street South Boston seven days absent, tall and thin with dark blue overcoat and black derby. Frank M. Lovering 54 is sought as well, listed height five six gray hair mustache wearing dark clothes and black derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Boston
Mabel Campbell
Alice Daly
Peter Peterson
Peterson
Gold Street
South
Frank M. Lovering
Collision injures three in Blue Hill avenue crash
An inward bound electric car collided with a furniture wagon on Blue Hill avenue at 630 pm injuring Albert Grouse and his brother William along with Mrs Stinson who were riding the wagon. Albert sustained a bad head and internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital. the others suffered severe shakings up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Hill Avenue
Albert Grouse
William
Stinson
Milton Lower Mills
Whittier voices doubt on expansion after Filipino visit
Brigadier General Charles A. Whittier questions expansionist motives and urges holding the islands for education of natives, while fearing European and other powers may seize the territory. The banquet featured patriotic decor, honors for speakers, and a dinner after remarks by Congressman Boutelle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Japan
France
Boutelle
Maine
David A. DeArmond
Missouri
California
Barrows
James Richard Carter
Congressman Boutelle on Philippine annexation opposition
Congressman Boutelle said he had not heard any reasonable suggestion to annex the Philippine Islands and cannot conceive of any advantage. He called annexation humbug and a political absurdity and warned it as a war-cry of…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutelle
Philippine Islands
Quincy
Richelieus
Bob’ Ingersoll
Tropics
Manila
Louisiana
Spain
Chris
Complete list of persons present at the banquet
A full roster lists attendees including Lawrence D. W., Lawrence Wm., Lane Gen., Lewis E. Frank, Lord David J., Larrabee MclI., Mann Wm. T., McNeil J. F., McGlewen H. J., Moore Beverly, Myers James, Mather C. D., Morrison J., Morse George, Morse Jacob, Mitton Geo., Mitton E. J., Page Kirby, Palmer B. S., Phinney W., Paine Robert, Paine R. T. Hon., Pratt H. S., Pope Col. A., Putnam W. E., Perkins Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Phinney
W. Paine
Robert Perkins
Hon. Paine
R. T., Pratt
H. S. Pope
Col. A. Putnam
W. E Perkins
Judge
Notable Names in Harvard Alumni Directory List
A long roster lists numerous Harvard alumni and affiliates, including Parker, Parker, Read, Robinson, Russell, Stearns, Sprague, Speare, and many others. The compilation features judges, trustees, authors, and professionals, reflecting a broad cross-section of notable graduates and associates.
American shipbuilders to carry flag of progress and peace
The speaker speaks of national happiness and prosperity, the future role of American shipbuilders, and the flag carried by ships as an emblem of power, progress, and goodwill. Attorney-General Knowlton is presented as the State’s representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Knowlton
Union
Spain
Knowledgeable Attorney General discusses citizenship under annexation
Attorney General Knowlton argues annexed peoples such as Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Philippines do not gain immediate political rights. He says the United States must administer islands under existing constitutional limits and consider whether to extend sovereignty or provide self government with stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
Spain
Philippine Islands
Knowlton
Commonwealth
Boston
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Manila
Mayor Quincy Addresses War Duties Facing Nation
Mayor Quincy spoke on duties arising from the war, saying the country must face the burdens ahead and that province leaders must unite in support of the national effort. He urged resolve and public solidarity as sacrifices are required.
California Senator Perkins Praises State Produce and War Policy
U S Senator Perkins extols California wealth in wool fruit and beets, notes 14 900 carloads of oranges sent east, sugar beet factories, and $11 000 000 to farmers. He says war with Spain was not conquest, discusses Porto Rico Ladrones and Philippine Islands, and questions immigration incentives and tropical climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Perkins
California
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Manila
Spain
Congress
Porto Rico
Ladrones
Philippine Islands
Debated US policy in Philippines and empire costs
The speaker questions keeping a standing army in Luzon and other islands, noting 20 500 troops and at least 60 million dollars yearly. He cites a large Muslim population and criticizes expansion advocates who reject a Utah representative, argues about trade, burdens on taxpayers, and American cultivation prospects in California Hawaii and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Utah
Congress
California
Hawaii
Philippines
Congressmen De Armond Warns Against Philippine Annexation
Missouri Congressman David A. De Armond condemns expansion into the Philippines arguing it harms U S interests and home priorities. He questions self government for Filipinos, warns of Monroe Doctrine erosion, and urges keeping focus on domestic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. de Armond
Missouri
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Orient
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Guba
China
Anti imperialism debate echoes in senate remarks
A fiery speech condemns imperial overreach and questions national citizenship. The speaker mocks the idea of surrender and argues the public has not abdicated governance. He cites Dewey and Manila as historical counterpoints while criticizing isolationist policy and urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Arizona
Arkansas
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Congress of the United States
Manila
Barrows Speaks On Liberation, Spain Treaty and U S Role
Congressman Barrows, speaking briefly at 11:20, argues multiple standpoints on the Spanish-American War aftermath. He predicts treaty ratification with Spain, confidence in a US-governed strip of islands, and favors a free vote on continued governance while preserving the American flag globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barrows
Boutélle
Spain
United States
Schoolmasters' Club Dinner Held at Parker House
Forty guests attended the Schoolmasters' Club dinner at the Parker House last evening with Mr Frank F Preble presiding and the chief address delivered by Professor Alfred Knight of Elrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolmasters’ Club
Parker House
Frank F. Preble
Alfred Knight
Elrose
Alfred W Smith Dies After Long Illness in Brookline
Alfred W. Smith longtime superintendent of the New England News Company and a popular figure in American News Company service died in Brookline after a three year illness, having been confined to his room for four months. He was born in Roxbury forty four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Smith
New England News Company
American News Company
Brookline
Roxbury
Expansion Opposed to Lodge Senate Caucus in State House
Senators from western Massachusetts objected to binding caucus guidance for Lodge’s Senate bid. Parsons Greenfield and Post Lenox urged voting for the best man without caucus constraint. Attwill moved to hold a joint caucus January 10, while supporters of caucus, including Maxwell Boston and Williams Brookline, prevailed in the committee. George E. B. Smith was renominated president, with Coolidge clerk and Dowse chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
State House
Parsons
Greenfield
Post
Lenox
United States
Hoar
Springfield
United States Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Messrs
Maxwell
Boston
Williams
Brookline
George
Haverhill
Witt
Smith
Everett
Attwill
Mutiny Aboard Boston Schooner Emma G Holder
In Norfolk Virginia on January 8 a mutiny aboard the Boston schooner Emma G Holder led Captain W E Pierce to file with United States Commissioner George C Bowden. Deputized by Marshal J E West the crew were arrested and later allowed to return to the vessel after promising to obey orders. They were warned any further trouble would be met with summary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Boston
Emma G. Holder
W. E. Pierce
United States
George C. Bowden
J. E. West
Breaking Breakneck Train Sets Burlington to Chicago Record
The eastbound Burlington fast mail from Council Bluffs to Chicago broke all fast records. Officials say the trip time, excluding stops, was 52 12 minutes with 13 minutes for stops. The 206 mile run completed in 213 minutes, arriving on time to the Burlington depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington Road
Council Bluffs
Burlington
Trains Beat Schedule On Burlington Northwestern Runs
Fast mail trains on the Burlington and Northwestern finished their runs from Chicago with no incident. The Burlington train reached terminal eight minutes ahead of time and the Northwestern seventeen minutes early despite a head wind. Crews believed further improvements are possible if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Burlington and Northwestern
Chicago
Burlington
Terminal Station
Northwestern
Emancipation Anniversary Rally Urges Black Unity
A large St Pauls Baptist Church audience marked the thirty fifth emancipation anniversary with the Interdenominational Ministers Association of Boston and vicinity. Speakers urged closer union among colored people and action against racial encroachments in the North and South. Rev A W Adams presided. Rev B M Farres spoke on the negro problem and its solution. E E Brown praised Knowlton and condemned McKinley for proposing funds to decorate Confederate graves. additional speakers included Rev Jesse Hassel and Hon Isaac B Allen. A resolution endorsed Attorney General Knowlton's recent speech supporting the colored race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Baptist Church
Interdenominational Ministers’ Association of
Boston
Vicinity
North
South
A. W. Adams
B M. Farres
E. E. Brown
Knowlton
McKinley
Jesse Hassel
Isaac B. Allen
Charity Ball At Paine Memorial Hall Draws 600
The Boston Hebrew Ladies Aid Association hosted a charity ball at Paine Memorial Hall attended by 600. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Nagshhn Goldberg under Professor J. Williams. The floor was beaten by Mrs. Barak, H. Cohen and Mrs. Lenk Rosenbere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Association
Paine Memorial Hall
Nagshhn Goldberg
Professor J. Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCluskey
Senator Perkins
John PD
Long
Senator Hoar
Republic
England
American Republic
Meena
Gen. Whittier
Charles A. Whittier
Beatara
RM On — al
As Anders
Richard Burnett
R . Dreyfus
Carlton Homeden
Geo. P. Allen
Wm. Oy Brigham
Geo. E. Doliber
Thomas Holt
Adams
Arthur A. Batchelder
Geo
L Dupee
H. D Hall
J Boe
M. ‘Adams
EB Batcheller
Peyt. Emery
Wood- Holmes
John H. Adie
Chee Uinkham
Ewar Harvey
Atkinson
Edward Castle
R Evans
M. Anderson
B ‘Keent
N Field
P Hedges
Col. Anthony
BE. W. Carter
Richard Fuller Rey
R. Holden
Joshua St Hoyt
Theodore F Adams
C Collins
Hon
P. A Fernald
M. ' Atteaux
I. 'm. Cady
Walter C Hamlin
Chas
Frank Adams
Melvin O. Chipman
W Fegan
W. J Fowle
Leonard Holbrook
Z Hopewell
Ji Cobb
M Ferriss
Col A Hellier
Chas Albree
J H. J Cobb
John C Farley
A. C Jackson
Cc Barnes
Dr Crocker
Gr U Foss
E. N Bates
J. P
W Jernegan
Dr Cc Breed
I Cumner
H. W. A. Greene
P Johnson
J Cc Beebe
Junius Copeland
W. Chas
H. Greenleaf
Lardner
A B Jackson
C Breed
Amos F. Cole
Jordan
H. G Bancroft
W. A.cushing
Com
J Gray
H Jones
Jerome Beal
Thos. P. Cheney
W. Gile
W Knowlton
H. Bicknell
Edward Clark
Edmund
Gowan
Edwin I Barrett
W. E. ¢ Unenane T Gray
Rebt King
D. Web. Baldwin
F Cole
Gaston
Colin Keith
Fr Brown
H Cobb
Henr Haskell
E B Kendall
O F Browning
C A Dana
Cc Hardy
Alpheus Kramer
G Boutelle
Cc A. Davidson
F. I Hall
J. M Larrabee
F Boit
Robert A Davidson
Has Hayden
Josiah Leeson
J R Bowers
D. L DeArmond
Hopewell
John Leonard
H Benton
J H Jravid
Halladay
H. H Leonard
W Bunting
Col Wn M.doursey
J F Haynes
L Loring
Wm. C. Burnham
LL G Daniels
George Hudson
S. H Lordley
B Barrows
J. Dreyfus
Jacob Hitchcock
T Lord
Arthur
Ae As
F. A. Sawyer
F. R. Seabury
T. M Saul
W. B. Sampson
O. Stearns
J. FP. Sprague
H. B Speare
Alden Stetson
Jas
H Steinert
Wm Speare
Lewis Speare
Edward
I Shepard
John Shaw
E. Shuman
Sam
Tead
EB. I. Taylor
Frank Tuckerman
C. Thomson
Elihu Thomas
Col
H Thurston
Trainer
C. W. van Ness
Atty.gen. Knowlton
The
Trea
U.S
Ots
Congressman DE Armond
America
Buns
Senators
Trouble
Norfolk, Va
Burlington Mail
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!