Near lynching in Lynn over alleged assault on girl
An armed, furious crowd seized William B. Parks after a 5 year old girl was abducted near Murphy’s saloon. Police eventually intervened as Parks, drunk, was dragged toward the vacant lot. The child escaped serious injury. Parks suffered a gash from a stone and was taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ebony
Grady
Egerald
William B. Parks
Parks
Ashland Street
Laighton Street
Western Avenue
Timothy Murphy
Walle
Murphy
Philadelphia Councillor Fatally Shot at Independence Celebration
Charles J. Kinelo, a Philadelphia City Councillor, died after being shot during a Independence Day celebration at a social club. Police say the shooting appears accidental. James Leopard was arrested and held for coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles J. Kinelo
City Counc
Kinsle
James Leopard
Three Men Committed for Trial in Mrs Gordon Abduction
London July 5 Ernest Crane Henry Crane and James Hook were fully committed for trial on the charge of abducting Mrs Gordon widow of Hankville Gordon. The abduction, it is alleged, was done at the instance of an American named Clamp who sought her bonds money jewelry and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Crane
Henry Crane
James Hook
Family Overcome by Gas in Dudley Street Home
Early yesterday morning Dr. J P Toomey of 360 Dudley street was called to an almost asp incident by gas. The mother and the children nearly suffocated. Last night all four were in a comfortable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Toomey
Dudley Street
Eie
Woman Passes Out After Attack in South Baston
Mrs. Joseph Quirk of rear H street South Baston was found in a state of collapse on Tuesday and was taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirk
Joseph Quirk
H Street
South Baston
Big Conflagration Start By Mrs O Learys Cow
Chicago reports detail long ago fire of October 1871 that destroyed about 18 000 buildings and left nearly 100 000 homeless. Narrative cites Mrs Catherine O Leary as owner of the cow blamed for kicking a lantern and starting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catherine O'Leary
Devoken Street
Lincoln Park
Chicago Historical Society
O’leary
Klerker
Murder attempt shocks Vermont village in Houghtonville
In Houghtonville Vermont a 60 year old grocer John A Cummings was arrested after firing a loaded shotgun through a window at the home of D A Thomas. Mrs Thomas and her two grandchildren escaped injury as the shot lodged in the wall. Cummings reportedly sold Wynor and is jailed in Newfane awaiting further legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellows Falls
Houghtonville
Grafton
John A. Cummings
Cummings
D. A. Thomas
Was Chump Murdered A German Cook Vanishes Then Body Found
Max Chump a German cook disappeared from 17 ton street on June 19. Four days later a warm body was found in Fort Point channel. Police suspect foul play as detectives compare the body to Chump and seek confirmation from a photograph. The landlady says he planned to raise money to pay his bill and depart for Bar Harbor soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Chump
17 Ton Street
Fort Point Channel
Chump
Munroe
Police
Champ
Bar Harbor
Anne
Fifty year old woman seeks marriage with teenage son
New York reports Mrs. Julia Weiss of Paterson New Jersey, aged fifty, pursuing marriage with Charles Wirtz Jr. fifteen. She wrote letters and poetry to the boy. Police issued a warrant. at arraignment she admitted writing them but claimed to know no law prohibiting it. She was released after promising to stop writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julia Weiss
Paterson
N. J
Charles Wirtz
Wirtz
Saratoga Clubs Closed to Day in Surprise Action
In Saratoga Springs New York on July 6 all gambling houses shut down. The Morrissey Club led the way with owner Mr Canfield announcing closure to avoid police. Former village president Caleb W Mitchell also closed without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Morrissey Club
Canfield
Caleb W. Mitchell
Guatemala Faces Alleged $3 Million Theft Probe
Guatemala reports high officials in the present government are implicated in defalcations totaling over $3 million. The alleged theft dates back two years with funds charged as arms purchases that never arrived. Frauds also alleged in railway material purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Molasses and Feathers Mark Whitecaps Vengeance in Canterbury
In Canterbury on July 6 a dozen local men, part of a whitecaps group, seized James Nudd from his house at 1 am, rolled him in molasses and feathered him after learning of his relationship with Josie Carter. They had tailed him since July 3 and watched from a tree opposite before breaking in. Josie Carter vowed not to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Sargefit
James Nudd
Illinois
Josie Carter
John Carter
Whitecaps
Nudd
Josie
Josié
Lynch's Assault on Officer Joyce at Reformatory
July 5 at Concord Reformatory a convict Lynch tried to brain Officer Joyce with a rocket in the chair department. Joyce fired, wounding Lynch seriously. Lynch had second attack on Joyce. Lynch removed to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Reformatory
Concord
Reformatory
Joyce
Lynch
Night of Fourth Fireworks Lights up North Shore Shore
Last evening on the North Shore resembled Independence Day with rockets lighting every end and crowds enjoying beach music. Winthrop Cottage Hill and Beachmont Hill hosted grand displays, while Revere and Beachmont committees planned postponed shows. The Leighton House opening in Winthrop Highlands drew a large, well-dressed crowd, with Miss Mamie Learnard's Orchestra providing music and Mr. George B. Ricker guiding a long list of guests and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . Lt
Revere
Winthrop
Cottage Hill
A. L. Reed
Asher Hyneman
Sunbeam Cottage
Revere and
Beachmont
Young’s Hill
Beachmont Hill
Leighton House
Winthrop Highlands
George B. Ricker
Mamie Learnard
Ricker
J. Rix
Walker
Rowland W. McCurdy
George B. Crafta
D. R. Ford
Rie Yeecurdy
Harry W. Walker
Atkingon
Geena ‘Wanes Torrey
Laurence Neebe
Mater Buryleigh
George Weil
Andrs. Libbie
C. J. Southwick
George W. Steele
E. Hines
H. A. Rood
Je He
Andrew Fitz
Fitz
Harry Ring
Brenie Koon
Ton
Hvante Appleton
Ae William
Ga Fowler
Maecg
W. Cobb
Nettie Shever
Sallie Schryver
George Ewarte
Reid
Leslié Turner
Bennett
Ada Bennett
Spare
Chamberiih
Harry Lee
William Garrett
Ide
Susie Shattuck
Lester Small
Mattie Varnum
Kors Cushing
EB. Lewis
Fred Bemis
J. Frank
Lewis
Garvie
Mabel Byrne
Geor Urrill
Kelly
Hennessey
A. Bernard
M. Whitn
A, Srs
Mra
Eugene Ireland
Frank Kimball
Misa
Jennie Chipman
Charles Chi ’Ses Foster
A. Busgogue
Arin Aussie
Two New Hampshire Men Arrested in Rochester Larceny Case
Wilt Herbert Glidden and Arthur Woodman from New Hampshire were arrested in Rochester yesterday by police inspectors at the Rochester N H police chief's request. They are wanted for larceny in Rochester, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Glidden
Arthur Woodman
New Hampshire
Rochester
N. H
The Little Red Schoolhouse Parade Rev Brady Speaks
Pastor James B. Brady of the People's Temple delivers sermons on The Little Red Schoolhouse Parade and The Warning Voices of the Late Boston Riot on Friday. The two talks address civic memory and social upheaval with a church audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Brady
People’s Temple
Boston
Woman in Newton Stabbing Case Sentenced to Prison
Mary Mulkern of Centre street Newton Highlands faced Judge Kennedy charged with assaulting her husband Bartey with a four tined steel fork. Police evidence showed wounds to her arm and four head injuries. She received one year in the Woman's Prison at Sherborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Mary Mulkern
Centre Street
Newton Highlands
Kennedy
Bartey
Yankee Clothing Co Offer Sneaky Bargains
Cut this out and come quick for unheard of deals. Entire stock and more: English coats, pants and snits priced low. Coats worth 1.50 offered at 68c, wash goods 2.50 at 0c. Sale at 61 Bummer Street Quennetoniee nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Clothing Co
Boston Passenger Committee Tightens Excursion Ticket Limits
A July meeting at 67 Federal Street with general passenger agents from Western lines set strict time limits for Christian Endeavor and Christian Union excursion tickets. Tickets must be used for going passage in New England from July 6 to 12 and for return by July 31, with cancellations not accepted after. The move aims to protect New England lines from losses and preserve summer travel to local resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pathfinder
Féderal Street
Christian Endeavor and
Christian Union
New England Lines
New England
Christian Endeavor
Marblehead welcomed by Russians in St Petersburg harbor
United States cruiser Marblehead arrived in St Petersburg with crowds admiring her. At Cronstadt the Russian Alexsnder II and Asia saluted. Marblehead fired twenty one guns and raised the Russian flag. Russian officers visited the ship and exchanged welcomes with Commander O Neil and Admiral Kasnakoff.
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ST. Petersburg
Marblehead
Nicolai Bridge
Cronstadt
Alexander II
Asia
Mercantile Harbor
Comander O’neil
Kasnakoff
Breach of Promise Case Stirs Philadelphia Society
Dr Gilbert Joseph Palen a prominent Philadelphia society man was arrested on a capias on a writ for breach of promise of marriage. Plaintiff Miss May Thompson is the claimant. Trial promises sensational developments. Palen, tied to Dr G E Palen and nephew of the late Jay Gould, wed Mary Eleanor Adamson on June 11 in Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin
Gilbert Joseph Palen
May Thompson
Gypsy Moth’s Rival The White Marked Tussock Moth
The white marked tussock moth challenges the gypsy moth this season. It operates on the Common and beyond, defying state law since it is not covered by warrants. Complaints rise from nearby towns as authorities warn of trouble ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Fireworks display postponed again to Monday night
The Monday night fireworks show has been postponed from Thursday to Monday evening. The display planned for the Common will occur there, while the Franklin Park show will be held at the park, delayed due to Christian Endeavor tents on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Christian Endeavor
Teevans Held on Charge in Miss Tradd Assault Case
Patrolman M. J. Kelly of Station 4 brought Bernard Teevans into court yesterday on a charge of taking part in the assault and robbery of Miss Formia Tradd, an Armenian. In an alley off Oliver place Teevans waived examination and Judge Forsaith held him to await the grand jury in $2000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kelly
Station 4
Bernard Teevans
Formia Tradd
Oliver Place
Teevans
Gift of Colonel Pope to YMCA Flag and Staff Presented
Colonel Albert A. Pope presented the Boston Young Men's Christian Association with a flag and staff, which was placed in front of the building in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Pope
Boston Young Men's Christish Association
Meeting of Joston School Committee
An adjourned meeting of the city of Joston school committee will be held in the committee chamber on Mason street building on Tuesday July 9 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Joston
Mason Street
Continental Clothing House Semi-Annual Custom Dept Sale
To gentlemen who appreciate a good thing we announce the semi annual clearance sale in the Custom Dept. of the Continental Clothing House now in progress. Call to buy fine custom made clothing at a positive discount and yar advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom Dept
Continental Clothing House
Mutiny on the Jefferson Borden Ends In a Sailor's Life Sentence
In Thomaston Maine E W Clark seeks pardon after a prolonged mutiny aboard the schooner Jefferson Borden in 18 percent, where he and three others faced piracy and murder charges. The confrontation aboard led to deaths, brutal discipline, and a court verdict upheld by President Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Seamen's Union
Illinoos State Federation of Labor
Chicago Trade and Labor Assembly
E. W. Clark
Thomaston
Maine
Cleveland
Clark
Jefferson Borden
C. H. Patterson
Miller
New Orleans
London
John Glen
Jacob Limbur
W. M. Patterson
C. T. Patterson
Bordén
Mississippi
Patterson
Pattersons
Jake Oft
Glen
Cook
Loophglee
Ord
High Seas
Grant
Steamer Company Receipts Stolen in Safebreak
In Providench on July 5 the Continental Steamboat Company reported theft of July receipts totaling $2500 or more. At 5 am robbers wrecked the safe with expert breaker methods and fled with the money. Police have limited leads to pursue.
Irish man convicted of manslaughter in wife burning case
Dublin, July 6. Michael Cleary of Ballyvadiea was convicted of manslaughter at Clonmel for burning his wife on March 14. He said his wife was bewitched and after forcing her to take noxious potions he used fire to exorcise the spirit. He narrowly escaped lynching by the crowd outside the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Michael Cleary
Ballyvadiea
Clonmel
Passengers Sail to Liverpool Aboard Adriatic
Among Adriatic travelers this week are George Rostron and Mrs Nevins with maid, Arthur Cheney and Mrs Cheney with maid, and Miss Ethel Cheney. The White Star liner Adriatic sails Wednesday to Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
George Rostron
Henry C. Nevins
Arthur Cheney
Ethel Cheney
The Last Gall Final Slash Opens Clothing Company Sale
Enormous stock sale at The Clothing Company 91 Summer Street with mail orders welcome on cash payments. Bargains include English Clay suits and various coats with prices slashed from eight to six dollars, tempting shoppers to visit Saturday and Monday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feecauaie Siidusaesise Enenee
Riptese& Coats
Es Clothing Company
Summer Street
Salisbury's Promises Reported in Confidential Policy Summary
The Chronicle publishes a purported confidential document outlining government policy in three heads: imperial policy with a strong navy, colonial policy including Africa development and better intercolonial intercourse, and domestic policy covering poor law reform land transfer registration relief immigration limits fiscal reform employers liability act housing for workers agricultural legislation and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
Africa
Navy Secretary to Inspect Naval Reserve Tour Ends in Boston
A despatch from New London to Newport and then Boston reports Assistant Secretary McAdoo aboard the Dolphin will inspect the Massachusetts Naval Reserve. The tour will be completed in Boston and he is expected to return to Washington next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Dolphin
New London
Six Die in Chicago Gas Poisoning Tragedy
In Chicago on July 5 a gas leak killed six members of the Hellman family, all found in their beds at No 1 Cornelia Street. Officials say an accidental gas jet left on in the sleeping rooms caused the deaths. Frederick eight, Ida wife, Fritz twelve, Ida sixteen, William eight, Hedwig four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frederick Hellman
Ida Hellman
Fritz Hellman
Willam, Hellman
Hedwig Hellman
Cornelia Street
Generous Hospitality for Harris Employees at Nantasket Beach
William G. Harris head of Harris & Co. hosted a large group of employees and their spouses at his Atlantic Hill summer home Nantasket Beach on Thursday the fourth inst. Mrs. Harris and son provided vocal and instrumental music and a generous collation followed. Harris arranged free transport for all guests. The event reflected the ongoing kindness shown by his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Harris
William G. Harris & Co
Tremont Street
Atlantic Hill
Nantasket Beach
Governor Pardons Albert Joy for Rockport Murder
The Governor pardoned Albert Joy yesterday morning for the murder of Charles Gilman on April 11, 1887, at Rockport, citing probable innocence and slim circumstantial evidence. George B. Ives of Salem had parole refused while serving a forgery and embezzlement sentence at the State Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Joy
Charles Gilman
Rockport
George B. Ives
Salem
Joy
Harvard summer school opens with thirty nine courses
The Harvard summer school opened yesterday with its full complement of thirty nine courses two of which in physical training have been in operation in the past week. Teaching began yesterday, but registration is not yet complete and will not be before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Summer School
Reform Club lists wage gains from Wilson bill impact
The Reform Club of New York prepared a list of over 90 city concerns with wage increases for employees under the Wilson bill. The gains reach nearly 1,000,000 wage earners, with increases above 10 percent reported by the club statistician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reform Club
Robbed His Mother in Pittsfield Bank Plot
Pittsfield July 5 Stephen Connelly was arrested for stealing his mother's bank book from the Lee Savings Bank. He forged her name on two orders for 400 dollars but did not obtain the money. The book and orders were found in his possession. Earlier he stole 800 dollars from his mother, a matter hushed at her request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Stephen Connelly
Lee Savings Bank
Connelly
Europe via La Bourgogne Sails from New York
A list of passengers sailing on the French line steamer La Bourgogne from New York includes Allen R. Benner. Mr and Mrs Besse. Joseph Bigelow. Albert Bigelow. Arthur Bigelow. Horatio Bigelow. Mrs Horatio Bigelow. John Bryant. Dr E W Cottrell. Dr E W Cushing. H Dewey. Percy Emory. Miss Isabelle Holland. J F Hill. Mille M Clump Cleveland Bigelow. Miss Madeline Martin. J C McCarthy. Mrs J C McCarthy. Miss Lillian Moore. Miss H M Moore. William Woolsfing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bourgogne
New York
Allen R. Benner
Besse
Joseph
Bigelow
Albert Bigelow
Arthur G. Bigelow
Horatio Bigelow
John Bryant
P.cottrell
E. W. Cushing
Dewey
Percy Emory
Isabelle Holland
J. F. Hill
Mille
M. Clump Cleveland Bigelow
Madeline Martin
J. C. McCarthy
Lillian Moore
H. 8
S. Moore
William Woolsfing
World-walking boy arrives in Boston on wager tour
Harry Chester, the Chicago lad who left May 7 to walk the world in thirty months for a $5008 wager, has reached Boston. He appears at Burwell's Pharmacy, 176 Boylston Street, today introducing Adams's Shaving Stones claimed to shave without lather, soap, or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Chester
Chicago
Boston
Burwell’s
Boylston Street
Adams
Engagement Length and the Morality of Waiting for Love
Anna S Swan weighs whether long engagements aid readiness for marriage amid rising marrying ages and economic strain. She argues long engagement strengthens knowledge of partners, reduces heartache, and lowers risk of unhappy unions, while urging caution against hasty vows and unfulfilled promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna S. Swan
Tyna
Vesper Services Begin at Bulfinch Place Church
At Bulfinch Place Church in the West End vesper services start Sunday evening July 7 at 7 30 with Ariel Ladies Quartet and D Marks Babcock and G Mandell Taylor. Rev C R Eliot will preach on How to Make the World Happier. Apollo Male and Gounod Quartets provide later music. services are free to all. Rev D W Waldron marks thirtieth anniversary at South Braintree Congregational Church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulfinch Place
West End
Ariel Ladies
D. Marks Babcock
G. Mandell Taylor
C. R. Eliot
Apollo
Gounod
D. W. Waldron
Congregational Church
South Braintree
Xaviers and Puritans Seek Roxbury Baseball Game
A Roxbury sports enthusiast urges a friendly match between the Xaviers and Puritans. The writer notes the Xaviers have tried to arrange a game while the Puritans may lack confidence, hoping new players will make a contest possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Roxbury
Xaviers
Puritans
Everett Scholar's Record by E Ralph Bullock
Everett student E Ralph Bullock, graduate of Winslow School, Everett, achieved nine years with no absences tardies or dismissals. The record is described as seldom equalled in the state's annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ralph Bullock
Winslow School
Everett
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