Desperate Man Slashes Throat in Court After Drunkenness Conviction
Dedham, July 5. Charles Barron, 63, Civil War veteran and Dedham resident, faced trial for drunkenness when he drew a razor and cut his throat after being found guilty and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction. Officers restrained him, Dr Chase treated the wound, and Barron was taken to jail hospital with possible fatal outcomes. He is survived by a wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Wakefield
Charles Barron
Dragan
Barron
House of Correction
Drugan
Barrett
John W. Chase
Stop Croaking Our Crops Grow as Europe Dimishes
A compact ode-like piece contrasts thriving crops at home with Europe’s lagging growth. The poem voice urges resilience and steady progress despite external economic pressures and distant markets. The verses imply national pride through agricultural strength and self reliance.
Man Held on Assault Charge in Saugus Police Court
Thomas McVicker appeared in the Saugus Police Court on an assault charge against Officer Harbinger. He was held on 500 bond pending Superior Court action. McVicker allegedly beat his wife, with a history of prior assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugus
Thomas McVicker
McVicker
Lynn Demoralized by Picnics
Lynn Massachusetts report notes a city near empty as residents attend out of town picnics. Three churches Maple Street St Luke Wyoma parishioners journeyed to Hamiltus while Father Mathew T A Society held annual picnic at Highland Lake and Knights of Pythias lodges visited a Centennial stove for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Maple Street
St. Luke
Wyoma
Hamiltus
Father Mathew T. A. Society
Highland Lake
Knights of Pythias
Bombs in Seville Cause Citywide Alarm
Seville endured a night of constant alarm as anarchists or lawless groups exploded petards across the city. A dynamite bottle blew off a house step near Senor Logano, president of the Provisional Council, prompting extra guards and strict watch on public buildings. Bombs were found at a merchant Lasch's doorway with potential to destroy the building. No other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Senor Logano
Provisional Council
Lasch
Cheaper rates coming for Chicago World’s Fair travel
Nine of eleven Trunk Line Association presidents have consented to the reduced rate schedule to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Two presidents dissent, and an executive board meeting may be needed to secure unanimity. Modifications to the schedule could be proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trunk Line Association
Chicago
Association
Funeral for Vincent Laforme at Gate of Heaven Church
The funeral from 170 K street yesterday morning featured a solemn high mass at Gate of Heaven Church. Rev J J Supple gave the eulogy as a large contingent of prominent mourners gathered amid numerous floral tributes. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Laforme
K Street
Gate of Heaven Church
J. J. Supple
Calvary Cemetery
Forged Contract Charge Against Local Salesman
Robert Westley aged 67 was arrested by Inspector Glidden for uttering a forged contract while employed as a salesman for High & Hoyt. He allegedly sold a cash registering machine in Chelsea and attempted to collect a $33 commission. Westley resides at 62 Berkeley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Westley
Glidden
High & Hoyt
Westley
Chelsea
Berkeley Street
William Brewster Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement in City
William Brewster, 40, residing at 35 Chambers Street, was yesterday afternoon arrested by police inspectors for the alleged embezzlement of $200 from Benjamin Peterson of 5 India Street. He was a collector but is accused of failing to make returns to his employers since March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brewster
Chambers Street
Benjamin Peterson
India Street
Maloy Arrested for Fraud After Hardware Purchase
Edward T. Maloy entered Charles C. Logue's store at 8 De yashire Street and bought hardware with a bill that appeared real but was raised from two dollars. A Division 2 officer arrested the 27 year old man, who lives at 77 Revere Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Maloy
Charles C. Logue
de Yashire Street
Maloy
Division 2
Revere Street
Death of Lydia Carr in Chelsea Talks of Hospital Admission
Lydia A. Carr, 30, of Chelsea, collapsed and died at Station 1 while discussing her illness with Captain Cain about hospital admission. She appeared to feel no urgency in seeking care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. Carr
Chelsea
Station 1
Cain
Body identified of man killed by train in railroad yard
The unknown man killed by a Boston & Maine train in the yard Tuesday afternoon has been identified as John Quinn of Tannery Street, Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
John Quinn
Tannery Street
Cambridge
Georgia Central's Trouble in Reorganization Talks
New York July 5 H B Hollins stated the old Georgia Central Railroad reorganizing plan is abandoned A committee represented by Colonel H M Comer and E P Howell met with members of the old committee to adjust interests including the floating debt due July 1 No formal action was taken The reason given was earnings do not justify bond issues up to 40 million dollars The line with 2400 miles may be foreclosed next September if no plan is agreed upon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. B. Hollins
Georgia Central
The
Central Railroad & Banking Company of Georgia
H. M. Comer
E. P. Howell
Brutal double murder near Bardwell sparks vigilante fears
In Paducah Kentucky two sisters aged 16 and 12 are found murdered with throats slit and bodies hidden in brush after they picked blackberries with their brother nearby. A suspected lone attacker described as possibly a tramp and possibly a negro is implied by the razor use. Large crowds patrol woods and lynching fears grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Ray
Bardwell
Steamer Lake Nepigon Strikes Iceberg Near Belle Isle
Information from Montreal reports the Beaver line steamer Lake Nepigon, which sailed Tuesday, struck an iceberg Saturday in the Straits of Belle Isle and was beached at Fortan Bay. No damage details yet. The ship carried two saloon and twelve intermediate passengers, all safe, and 331 cattle aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Lake Nepigon
Beaver Line
Straits of
Belle Isle
Fortan Bay
Fire Collapse Threatens Pawtucket Chief and Crew
Providence July 5 Chief and several Pawtucket firemen were inside a building when floors failed and the structure collapsed to the cellar. They escaped with slight injuries. The Emerson owned building and its contents were valued at 6500 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Pawtucket
Nam Emerson
Crandall Invents Overhead All-Day Trolley Device
A. B. Crandall of Thomson-Houston electric works in Lynn has devised a trolley that remains on the overhead wire from morning to night and can be removed at will by the conductor or motorman. Railroad men who have seen it praise the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
A. B. Crandall
Thomson-Houston Electric Works
Naval Commodore Lockwood Dies in Flushing at Ninety
Commodore ae uel Lockwood of the United States Navy died this morning in Flushing in his ninetieth year. Born in Connecticut in 1803, he entered the navy at 17 and led blockades at Wilmington, Beaufort, York River and Newport News in 1861 62. He aided in the capture of Fort Macon and retired October 1, 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aeuel Lockwood
United States Navy
Flushing
Connecticut
Wilmington
Beaufort
York River
Newport News
Fort Macon
Train strike kills Isaac R. Clark in Springfield hay load collision
Springfield reports Isaac R. Clark was struck by an express train at the Main street crossing while driving a hay load. Gates were up and signals absent. Clark likely fatally injured. A youth on the load suffered several broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Isaac R. Clark
Main Street
Northampton
Clark
National Amateur Press Association Advances Library Plan
In Chicago on July 5 the National Amateur Press Association voted yes on creating a general library and chose Boston as the next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Amateur Press Association Today
Boston
Inspector orders special inspection of Bristol fire HQ
Due to ugly rumors about the new Bristol street fire department headquarters construction, Inspector of Buildings Camrell has ordered a special inspection of the site to verify structure and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Bristol Street
Camrell
Indian Knife Kills Passamaquoddy Man at Pleasant Point
July 56 at Pleasant Point seven miles from Eastport Maine a stabbing killed Joseph Sopiel of the Passamaquoddy tribe. Captain Ross Francis, the suspected killer, fled after slashing Sopiel during a Fourth of July tribal dance. A warrant was issued and deputies searched the area. Francis, described as short, thick set with a mustache, is at large. Sopiel, 47, widower and brother of baseball player Simon Sopiel, died about twenty five minutes after the blow. Local Indians condemn the act though some defend Francis as a hunter adept in woodcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
Pleasant Point
Passamaquoddy
Joseph Sopiel
Bar Harbor
Sopiel
Ross Francis
Edmund Francis
Sepiel
Soepiel
Francis
Rogers
Pembroke
Justice McFaul
Martin
Grand Manan
Simon Sopiel
Sep
Stop croaking and everything will be all right
A terse note assures calm and reassurance amid unclear circumstances. The message counsels patience and steady progress, framing relief as achievable through restraint and steady effort. No specific events or named entities are provided.
Quincy man sends $600 in legislative expense claim
Henry H. Faxon of Quincy files a $600 account with the Secretary of State. The record lists two items, one noting expenses for distributing literature aimed at influencing the legislature to repeal or amend the 1891 drunk law, described in sharp terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Faxon
Quincy
Secretary of State
Peary Arctic Voyage Spirit Shines Through Boston Honors
Boston presses a warm tribute as Lieutenant Peary sails for the Arctic aboard the Falcon. The Post presents a staffless flag symbolizing American enterprise and courage while noting Peary's honored status in New England and the world. Mrs Peary and crew details, ship life, and Arctic provisions reveal a blend of humor and steadfast resolve for the perilous journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Alecon
Great Northern Sea
Redcliffe
Bowdoin Bay
United States
Amy Robsart or the Falcon Decks and Crew Tour
aboard the Falcon at Constitution Wharf I joined many guests paying 25 cents for a view of Peary's Arctic souvenir, the ship’s deck and rigging, and a talk with the crew. Notables like ex-Governor Rice and Mrs Rice attended among a crowd of well dressed visitors as the ship’s geography and sights were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Constitution Where
Peary
Rice
Ernst Perabo
Marion McBride
Storms Rage Across Northeast After Independence Day
A large storm system traced from the Dakotas to the Great Lakes and New England unleashed lightning and heavy rain. Boston telegraph lines failed briefly while New York Albany Springfield Worcester and New Bedford reported damage and outages. In New Bedford a lightning strike damaged a building and wires. Florence saw many coffins burned. Reading and Birdsboro endured deep hail and crop destruction. Philadelphia faced widespread hail and flooding with shattered windows and damaged trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter Pluvius
Great Lakes
Chicago
Jove
Boston
Northwest
Dakotas
New York City
Albany
Springfield
Worcester
New Bedford
Western Union
New York
West
Postal Telegraph Company
Florence
Mass
Florence Purniture Company
Reading
Mt. Penn
Schuylkill Valley
Birdsboro
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ber
Browning, King &Co
Clothiers
Washington St
Cor
Kneeland
F. C. Garmon
Barnard & Co
Dedham Court Room
Newport
Manilla
Union
Washington
Bangor
Frank Larrabee
Oldtown
Supreme Judicial Court
Lancaster
Larrabee
Tria
Lizzie Borden
Fall River
Andrew J. Borden
Mr. Forest
J. Carey
Europe
Tremont St
Ligase
Bostome
Grimes
Commodore Lockwood
FAXON
Wiese Po
Babcock
City of
Metcalf
Théodore Metcalf Co
Civilization
York
Greenand
Arctic
Newfoundland
Lieutenant Peary
Boston Post
Amy Robsart OR
the Falcon
Elements Rage
New York, Springfield
New Radford and
Gleveland
Oneida
Buzzard’ S Bay
Buzzard’s Bay
Buzzard’s*Bay
ST. Paul
Bethel
Prise
Paine’s Wrniture.company
AL ST
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!