Violent mob executes Watts after Virginia assault case
William W. Watts, 28, an unmarried professional gambler from Lynchburg, is dragged from jail by four masked men. He is bound to a sapling and shot by a mob outside the city after confessing to assaulting Mrs. Thomas M. Simpson, who befriended him weeks earlier. The lynching ends in a gruesome, rope-cutting scene with unknown mob leaders.
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Richmond
Test on Rats for Bubonic Plague Underway in City Health Lab
Officials led by Dr Durgin test rats exposed to Bacilli to determine if bubonic plague is present aboard the ship Fugelarence off Gallup's Island. Bacteriologist Dr Hill administers injections as experts monitor deaths and post mortems, while health officers seek a conclusive verdict after further tests.
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The City Editor's Conscience at Dawn in a New York Paper
A vivid depiction of a chaotic morning at a bustling newsroom. Journalists scramble for stories and deadlines as editor Maguire lashes out over space and style while reporters chase leads from the ferry to Wall Street. The scene ends with a promise of a conclusion in the Sunday Post.
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Explosion injures workers at Carnegie blast furnaces
At the Duquesne Carnegie blast furnaces in Pittsburgh several laborers were injured by a dynamite blast. Four were badly hurt but expected to recover.
Tlufis Miners Resigns From St Pauls Mptsconal Church
Tlufis Miners has resigned from St Pauls Mptsconal Church due to health issues and plans to move to Newburyport Massachusetts. The notice notes the resignation and forthcoming relocation.
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St. Pauls
Newburyport
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Tyler Sentenced to Five Years for Bank Embezzlement
In the United States Circuit Court yesterday Judge Putman sentenced J. J Tyler, former teller of the Sitetylund National Bank of Fitchburg, to five years in Worcester jail for embezzlement of funds of the bank.
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United States
Doun’s Ointment Promoted For Skin Relief
Fragmentary ad copy touts Doun’s Ointment as a cure for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims the product soothes painful skin at all stages and emphasizes gentle healing.
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Cunlis
SUCCEEDS DR BROWNELL IN NY ASYLUM DOCTOR
Dr Mary Walker, famed for wearing male attire, is appointed physician to her sex at the New York Custodial Asylum, succeeding a previous doctor. She campaigns against Hawaii annexation and meets Congress members individually and in groups. She insists she is a woman in all other respects and remains a controversial figure.
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New York
Hawaii
Dr. Mary
United States
Mary
Miller
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Daughters of American Revolution
Understudy Cast to Lead in Columbia Theatre Matinee
The Columbia Theatre stages a Wednesday matinee of A Greek Slave with all principals stepping into chorus roles. Understudies will perform leading parts under IL Bloom and learn the songs and acting to exact standard. The idea mirrors ancient slave master holidays as a reward for hard study.
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Columbia Theatre
Wood
Worothy Allerton
Richard Carle
Minnie Ashley
Kiugh Chilvers
Herbert Sparling
Tates
IL. Bloom
Poison lab evidence marks Molineux trial climax
In New York on January 5, prosecutors highlighted Charles Allen's testimony about Molineux's Newark lab stocked with poisons and the address 1620 Broadway linked to a letter box agency. Handwriting experts also testified that the poison package address was written by Molineux, tying him to the alleged plot.
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Charles D. Allen
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Molineux’s Request To 1620 Broadway
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Skwech
Molineus
William W. Scheffler
Shoe and Leather National Bank
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Harry Cornish
Florence Rogers
Adams
Sunday Religious Services Across Boston Pastors and Sermons
Church notices list multiple sermon topics and times across Boston from First Baptist to Tremont Temple. Preachers include Rev. Rush Rhees, Rev. George Lorimer, and Rev. J. S. Dunlop with subjects on good resolutions, religious certainty, The Great Problems of religious Thought, and The Occuane of Law and Grace. Seats are free. services feature music and communion at selected churches.
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Gerald Laambert
Howad Snelling
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Sullivan
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Woodbury
Raft
Jesus
Bennett
Gaevett
Sloan plans London operas with Miss Nielsen star
New York January report says Ted Sloan aims to back Miss Alice Nielsen in two London theatres the Prince of Wales and Shaftesbury. He would use his large bank roll to push the plan and seeks approval from Tom Williams in San Francisco before taking Nielsen abroad.
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Ted Sloan
Flo
Alice Nielsen
London
Prince of Wales
Shaftesbury
Stoan
Sloan
Miss Nielsen
Tom Williams
Tod
Theatres Upset Over New London and New York Plans
Cast lists and future bookings fill theater pages as Little Red Riding Mood debuts at Park Theatre and Beatrice Cameron returns to lead Arms and the Man at Garden Theatre New York. Wounds halt James K Hackett during Pride of Jennico, while Rupert of Hentaou shifts roles. The Children of the Ghetto tours, Tremont hosts Sarah Cowell LeMouine March 11, and Augustus Thomas writes for Macklyn Arbuckle. Rumors link Wilton Lackaye with Grace George, Belle of New York heads to America, and diphtheria endangers Willard Holcomb in New York. Alice Nielsen shines in Philadelphia with The Singing.
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Jennicoe
Rupert of
London
Sarah Cowell LeMouune
Tremont
Wilton Lackaye
Grace George
Liebler &O
New York
Alice Nielsen
Philadelphia
Sarah Cowell LeMoyne Opens New Play at Tremont Theatre
Sarah Cowell LeMoyne begins a Boston engagement March 11 in a new play written for her and Mrs C DeStible and Miss Harriet Foard. Juchler directs with a strong New York company including Robert Ridgson George Clarke Walter Thomas James I Wilson Miss Hope Ross and a leading young woman whose name is withheld for now. LeMoyne is a popular social figure in the city and this marks her first major Boston appearance.
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Macbeth
Mme. Modjeska
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Marie Antoinette
Leslie Carter
Zara
Tremont Theatre
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Darriet
LeMoyne
Juchler
Boston Journal Change Sees Stephen O Meara Take Control
Stephen O Meara, editor and publisher of the Boston Journal, gains majority interest by purchasing 2190 000 in new stock and 50 000 in old stock. Old stock bought pro rata from current stockholders, who continue to hold their stakes.
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Go Bei n g Tram p t?
Descriptive book offers Mid-Winter railroad tickets with first-class trailway trail double sleeping car berths hotel accommodations transfers carriage drives and meals for trips to California Florida and more including steamship tickets to Cuba and Porto Rico. Raymond & Whitecombe 296 Washington St Boston.
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