Black Half Moon Man Released Then Committed to State Asylum
George Matthews of Charlestown, after a five year term for breaking and entering Roxbury, was discharged from prison then jailed for drunkenness and declared insane. He proclaimed himself the Black Half Moon and claimed to control thunder and lightning. He was committed to a state asylum. with home claimed as Providence and origins in Richmond, Virginia.
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George Matthews
Charlestown
Roxbury
George
Watts
Providence
Richmond
Candy Store Duel Sharpens at South Boston Court
On November 30 at 3896 West Broadway candy store proprietor William H. Jordan and John Holmes faced a violent encounter that left Jordan shot several times and Holmes injured by an axe. Both men were hospitalized and appeared before Judge Fallon, who bound them each over for trial in the upper court. Holmes claimed self defense, while Jordan alleged Holmes attacked him first. medical testimony supported serious injuries for both men.
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William H. Jordan
West Broadway
John Holmes
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Holmes
City Hospital
Fallon
South Boston District Court
Lexow Trusts Investigation Panel Appointments Made
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff named Senator Lexow and Senator Parsons both Republicans and Senator Gallagher a Democrat to represent the Senate on the joint committee to probe trusts under the Lexow trust investigation resolution.
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Woodruff
Lexow
Parsons
Gallagher
Senate
Lexow Trust
Civil Courts Docket Listings from January Sessions
The record outlines Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court actions dated January 26, with case numbers and counsel for listed plaintiffs and defendants. It notes numerous civil matters, jury lists, and damages assessments across multiple dockets and sessions in Suffolk County.
Superior Court Middlesex Scene Quiet in Cambridge
In Middlesex Superior Court at Cambridge on January 26 Judge Mason presided with the list unchanged.
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Superior Court
Middlesex
Cambridge
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C. J
Shipping News Mini Almanac Details Arrivals and Clearances
Shipping news lists arrivals and clearances of steamers and schooners. Vessels include Sprott Albrecht Stella Bay State Snowman City of Gloucester Ober onwards with tows and cargoes. Ports mentioned include Hamburg Progreso Philadelphia Baltimore Liverpool Portland Halifax and Savannah.
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Hopkins
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Jam
George W. Clyde
Robinson
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City of Gloucester
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Gloucester
Boston
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Reid
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Lewis
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Coal Port
Ida C. Southard
Blake
Wisca
Kansas
Maverick
S. O. Co. No
Harrisburg, Co
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Gladiator
Merriam
New Bedford
Argus
Mystic Belle
Jeanie Lippett
New York
Highland Light
Pamaqua
Thomaston
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Ryan Hoboken
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Sierra Leone
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Patent Attorney Position Ad For John Wedde
Wanted: John Wedde seeks patent attorney post offering 1800 dollars per annum. Candidate must have relevant qualifications and be able to meet client needs. Apply with credentials to resume desk.
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John Wedderburn & CO
Dept. Ast
Washington, D. C
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Hanover St
Cor
John
X & CO
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Insolvent Carpenter Ishrol P Price Assignee Appointed
Charles S Alley is named assignee for Ishrol P Price of Somerville a carpenter and builder. The second creditors meeting will be held at the Court of Insolvency East Cann on January 28 1897 at nine oclock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend and prove claims.
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Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Josh” Gh Sisea
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Sea Bald
von Sunevee
Nowres
Court House
Pemberton Square
Albert C. Tilden
Lottie A. Carter
Donuz
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Joseph P. Silsby
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Middlesbpx
Ishrol
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John F. Boles
Tremont
Mass. General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
B. Hall
Probate Citations for Massachusetts Estates
Notices from Suffolk Probate Court cite all interested in Catherine Ryder of Boston and Orray A Taft of Winthrop to appear February 11, 1897, for final and first accounts respectively. Executors must serve or publish the citations for three weeks and mail copies to interested parties. Judge John W. McKim presides. Elijah George and Elijah George, Register, date January 23 and 25, 1897.
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Middlesex
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Boston Post
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Josiah H. Quincy
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L. Cassidy
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Michael J. Ryder
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Register
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Winthrop
Charles 5. Lincoln
Msquire
Ellujah Grorgh
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