New Clue in Tena Davis Case Deepens Mystery
The Boston death of Tena Davis is examined as the Medical Examiner reports drowning as the immediate cause. Autopsy notes no signs of violence and suggests possible temporary insensibility from strangulation or an anesthetic. Professor Wood will analyze stomach contents for poison and timing.
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Professor Wood
T. M. Durell
Nichols
Medford
D. D. Swan
Cambridge
W. G. Hanson
Everett
Frank A. Harris
Boston
N. F. Chandler
J. H. Whitney
Emory D. Holmes
Emerton
Thomas Hewitt
Daniel Sullivan
Malden
The Engraving Coupon Delayed Until Portraits Ready
The Post announces a delay in the State Engraving Coupon due to missing gentlemen whose portraits are essential. Hold complete coupon sets until the engraving is published, and incomplete sets may be completed when the coupon reappears.
Under contract with the Government weekly om New York and Bermuda
Excursion tickets 50 000 for six months. Large rooms with two berths in each. S. S. Trinidad sails Jan 14. Orinoco Jan 28. Trinidad sails Jan 28. S. S. Orinoco Feb 4. For rooms tickets etc apply to.
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New York
Bermuda
S. S. Trinidad
Orinoco
S. S. Orinoco
Edison Company Enjoined From Paying Dividends
Justice Barrett of the New York Supreme Court has enjoined the Edison Electric Light Company from paying any dividend on trust debentures after Martin A. Frank, a stockholder, alleged that the general company holds a majority of the light company’s stock and diverted assets from its incorporation purposes.
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Edison Company
New York
Justice Barrett
Supreme Court
Edison Electric Light Company
Martin A. Frank
Frank
General Company
Light Company
Tilden will case heard again. citation ordered for heirs
In Wairz Prams on Jan 11 Surrogate Coffin heard the Tilden will case. Lewis Cass Ledyard, counsel for the executors, applied for a citation to the heirs returnable March 2 for voluntary accounting by the executors. Surrogate Coffin granted the citation, aligning with the earlier compulsory accounting filing.
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Wairz Prams
Tilden
Surrogate Coffin
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Bonner Refuses Sunol Race Offer From Tennessee Club
New York January 11 Robert Bonner owner of the Sunol mare refused to allow Sunol to race Nancy Hanks against any offer from the Columbia Driving Park Association of Columbia Tennessee offering ten thousand dollars for the match.
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New York
Robert Bonner
Sunol
Columbia Driving Park Association of
Columbia, Tenn
Nancy Hanks
Bonner
United Press
Daniel Tarbell Dies in Vermont Leader of Early Vermont Ventures
Montpeder Vermont January 11 Daniel Tarbell a leading East Granville resident died this morning from pneumonia at age 81 He formerly owned property in Roxbury West Randolph and a large New York business block He built first houses in South Royalston and was bank president there He once owned many Vermont stage routes Funeral set for Wednesday burial in Braintree
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Montpeder
Daniel Tarbell
East Granville
Roxbury
West Randolph
New York
South Royalston
Vermont
Braintree
Iowa Legislature Convenes with Republican House Majority
Drs Morris Ia Jan 11 The Iowa Legislature convened at 2 o clock. The House stands Republican by four, Democrats hold twenty five in the Senate to Republicans twenty four and one Independent. It is settled that W O will be the permanent Speaker of the House.
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Drs Morris
Iowa
Senate
Ouse
Consolidation Planned for Open and Secret Alliances
Federal Organizer J M Richardson of the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union says all arrangements are made and a basis agreed for a consolidation of the open and secret alliances. He states the move will create a state organization of about 250 000 members.
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Cotumeus
J. M. Richardson
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
House Fire Destroys Kingston Island Home
On an island in County Pond Kingston New Hampshire the House owned by Peter House burned at 3 am Sunday. The family escaped but could not cross the ice to the mainland and remained in the cold until daylight. Loss estimated at 800 dollars.
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Haversing
County Pond
Kingston
N. H
Peter House
Barn Fire Destroys Byfield Farm Loss of $1200
Sunday afternoon a barn owned by C P Rogers in Byfield was burned with hay and other property. Three cows died in the blaze while the family was away on a sleigh ride. Mrs William Sanborn rescued a horse and colt. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars. The fire likely started from a match dropped by the owner while lighting his pipe.
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Haveerbill
C. P. Rogers
Byfield
William Sanborn
Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills Detected in New Bedford Banks
In New Bedford on January 11 a number of five dollar counterfeit notes were found across several banks. Additionally counterfeit two dollar bills circulated, with banks reporting six fakes at two institutions and one or two at others. A counterfeit 50 cent piece was also located. Bank personnel note the workmanship is poor and easily identifiable.
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New Bedford
Garza Revolt Sparks New Am munition Rumor
Larepo Texas January 11 rumors intensify over Garza revolutionary activity with reports an investigation will inspect a railroad car bound for Los Angeles at Encinal County marked soap. The car is believed to carry ammunition for Garza's small force, suggesting unresolved risk or hidden intent.
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Larepo
Tex
Garza
Texas Mexican Railroad
Los Angeles
Encinal
Ottawa Iron Moulders Join Strike Over Nine-Hour Day
Ottawa Ont Jan 11 iron work moulders join a strike by iron workers started a week earlier. The men demand a nine hour day instead of ten hours.
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Ottawa
Fall River Strikers Meet On Arbitration Offer
The Narragansett mill strikers held an important Jan 11 meeting with about eighty of 130 members present. A communication from the State Board of Arbitration stated Agent Waring had consented to submit his side of the case and to abide by the board's decision.
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Fact River
Narragansett Mill
State Board of Arbitration
Waring
Weavers Refuse State Board Settlement in Dispute
Secretary Whitehead criticizes the State board as inadequately informed about weaving conditions. Weavers proposed local arbitration with two executives on the panel, but Agent Waring rejected this. A prolonged strike now seems likely as the weavers insist on recognition of their organization.
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State Board
Whitehead
Agent Waring
Death of Ernest Annis Found Hanged in Barn
Ernest H Annis eleven year old son of George W and Alvira Annis of Londonderry was found dead hanging by hay fork ropes in his father’s barn on Saturday afternoon after slipping from the hay mow while at play.
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Manchester
N. H
Ernest H
George W
Alvira Annis
Londonderry
Mule for free silver figures Bland's measure
A terse item notes the push for free silver, referencing figures tied to Senator Bland and his measure. The brief suggests political maneuvering around monetary policy and the push to adopt Bland's plan as part of the silver standard debate.
Shiloh and Incog play at Boston and Hollis stages
The current Boston Century items report on Shiloh at the Tremont and Grand Opera House with Conner’s Shiloh review, praising setting and scenography while faulting cohesion and dialogue. Also noted is Incog at Hollis Street Theatre starring Charles Dickson with a strong ensemble, and a curtain-raiser The Salt Cellar.
Stranger found near roadside in Concord in half frozen state
A stranger was found unconscious by the roadside in Concord this morning. Among his papers was a card for William B. Eaton post 199 G. A. R. of Revere bearing the name True E. Holmes. He was taken in charge by Concord G. A. R. comrades and Post Commander George A. Copeland of Revere post was notified for care.
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Concord
William B. Eaton
Revere
True E. Holmes
G. A. R. Post
George A. Copeland
Revere Post
Three Men Die in Templeton Mine Blast
Ottawa Ontario reports that an early blast at Merrill's mines in Templeton township this morning killed three men. The incident occurred during initial blasting operations and details on survivors or cause are unavailable. Local authorities are investigating as crews secure the site.
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Ottawa
Ont
Merrill’s
Templeton Township
Essex Dies Interest Leads to Public Library Fund
Latem Jan 11 The Selectmen of Essex report the death of Mrs. Russ of New York holder of a life interest in her husband Dr Russ's estate. By the will the property goes to Essex for establishing a public library, with funds to be used for that purpose.
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Essex
Dr Graves Must Hang in Two Weeks Beginning Jan 31
Denver Jan 11 Judge Rising denied arrest of judgment for Dr Graves and sentenced him to be hanged within two weeks beginning Jan 31. Graves was taken to Canon City penitentiary with guards and heavy restraints. His wife, unaware of the next step and improving, will not be told until she is well enough to visit. Governor Routt said Graves may seek Supreme Court review for a possible reprieve.
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Denver
Col
Woman in Dress Robbery Near Berlin Shocks City
A Berlin area burglar disguised as a man, using a hammer to threaten Stoebe, is revealed to be 25 year old wife of a locksmith. She donned her husband’s clothes to rob Stoebe for clothing for her sister’s wedding, after his refusal to fund it. The police recovered her disguise and she confessed.
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Germany
New York Sun
Stoebe
Rixdorf
Berlin
Klem
Why the Institution Was Closed in Paris
A Paris school named the Ecole Estienne, created to teach all bookmaking techniques, was abolished by the City Council after its founders and officials failed to prove public usefulness. Professors of typesetting, printing, engraving, and bookbinding were retired on half pay as the doors closed.
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N. Y. Sun
Paris
Queen City
Ecole Estienne
M. Magnuski
Magnuski
Canada elects women to office on school board
For the first time in Canadian history women have been elected to public office. Mary McDowell, head of the Canadian Woman Suffrage movement, Dr. Augusta Gullen and Mrs. Harrison are named as members of the Toronto school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mary McDowell
Augusta 5. Gullen
Harrison
Toronto
Bimetallic Question Discussed in Senate Session
Senator Teller introduces a joint resolution for an international bimetallic agreement. Debate covers Bland act coinage provisions, the 1878 law repeal scope, and a pending mandamus case on silver coinage. Resolution referred to the finance committee as Senate adjourns.
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Wasamaton
Senate
Aldrich
New England
Teller
Committee On Finance
Stewart
Judiciary Committee
Bland Act. Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Morgan
Secretary of the Treasury
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Finance Committee
Shiloh Play Brings Civil War to Younger Audiences
It is remembered that no one under thirty five can have strong memories of the Civil War yet the play Shiloh offers a vivid pictorial portrayal. It also lets us hear the patriotic music of both the North and South amid scenes like those that inspired it.
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Shiloh
North
South
Goodwin Opens Tremont Run With The Nominee
Nat C Goodwin Jr begins annual engagement at Tremont Theatre with She Nominee. Poorer than his best work, the role Jack Medford underplays his talents though lively. Supporting cast includes Beach Babcock Brown Amber Walters Lombard Winthrop Allen. Curtain raiser Art and Nature mirrors Nance Oldfield after Yardley adaptation. Second week titled A Gold Mine.
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Nat C. Goodwin, Jr
Tremont Theatre
Mr. Goodwin
Jack Medford
William Beach
Theodore Babcock
J. H. Brown
Mabel Amber
Jean Clara Walters
Elsie Lombard
Ethel Winthrop
Stewart Allen
William Yardley
Charles Reade
Nance Oldfield
Hollis Street
Rose Coghlan
Margaret Mather
Globe Theatre
First production of The Police Patrol at Grand Opera House
Last night the Grand Opera House hosted the world premier of The Police Patrol a stirring melodrama based on a famed murder case. The audience lauded the strong cast led by Charles Chapelle as Captain Hardy Eddie Giguere as Splatters Scott Marble in a double role and Miss Wardell with Miss Blanche Seymour. A patrol wagon sequence with white horses drew hearty applause signaling strong week’s business ahead.
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Grand Opera House
Charles Chapelle
Captain Hardy
Eddie Giguere
Splatters the Newsboy
Scott Marble
Miss Wardell
Blanche Seymour
County Fair Park Theatre hosts long running husking bees and theatre mix
Aunt Abby's husking bees at the County Fair Park Theatre have spanned over five months with 133 performances, drawing guests from Concord New Hampshire for an upcoming big excursion. The old comedy season at the Museum ends with Caste on Wednesday and London Assurance after. The Road to Ruin closes Saturday. The Shaughraun promises a strong week with Boucicault’s cast. Sinbad and Winter Carnival ballet headline the Globe Theatre Boston engagement as the American Extravaganza company opens a new week.
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Hollis Street
Boston
Romualdo Pacheco
Stanhope
Tom Stanhope
Charles Dickson
George Lederer
C. A. Garner
Henry Doblin
Abby
Park Theatre
Otis Tucker
Solon Hammerhead
Handsome Joel
Gallant Tim
Fairy Taggs
Rockbottom Farm
County Fair
Concord
N. H
Museum
London Assurance
Boucicault
Louise Kissing
Ida Mulle
Martha Irmler
Globe Theatre
Devil's Mine at Palace Theatre Draws Large Audience
Henderson leads an exceptional company in Devil's Mine with matinee shows on Wednesday and Saturday. The comedy lines the plot with Brutus Brown and Samuel Smart battling Western hardship, while Peter Sweet disrupts a Montana hotel with his meals. The Palace showcases Cyrene, Spaulding Swiss bell-ringers, Dora Wiley, F. Denney, William L. Marsh, Shedman's dog circus, and a legitimate drama. The Lost Paradise enters its second week at the Columbia Theatre with steady audience growth and plan for an extended season.
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Henderson
Brutus Brown
Samuel Smart
Peter Sweet
Montana
Brutus
Palace Theatre
Cyrene
Dora Wiley
F. Denney
William L. Marsh
Shedman
Columbia Theatre
Old Hunters Foil Wolf Scalp Swindle by Barron Visitor
Ernest Skinner of Barron Wisconsin visited Bear Lake Pennsylvania and faced charges after sheriff papers for his arrest surfaced. He claimed 33 wolf scalps earned state and county bounties totaling 330, but authorities found the skins were from buffalo wolves and coyotes west of the Mississippi. Skinner fled, was tracked to Bear Lake, and returned to Barron to stand trial for perjury and obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Ernest Skinner
Barron
Wis
Bear Lake
Penn
New York Sun
Barron County
Pennsylvania
Silas Speed
Skinner
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Infallible Test of an Old Julian Inquest Joke
A San Diegan tale tells of Tim the miner found dead in his cabin. A judge conducts a mock inquest by asking Tim to take a drink, three times, then proclaims Tim dead and closes the inquiry. The humor centers on a tongue in cheek legal proceeding.
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San Diego
Julian
Tim
Sring
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