Bullet in Teeth Quelled Riot at Prison Farm
A morning riot at the House of Correction ends in a shot to a ringleader. One man wounded in the face after a pistol discharge, bullet lodging in his teeth. Officers quell the disturbance within about thirty minutes with 220 city officers on standby.
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Colonel Whiton
House of Correction
Witham
First Street
Cary and
Dunn
Andrew Maguire
Bancroft
Whiton
Death by own action in Longbridge case identified
The body of Henry J. Porter was identified in Washington as the man who died by self death after leaping from Longbridge. Porter, brother of ex superintendent Robert P. Porter, lived in Boston preparing woollen statistics and faced ill health and fear of losing sight. He left his job in March after a resignation request. Porter, about 50, married to his Washington wife, had been drinking, despondent, and educated, with support from his brother.
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Washington
Longbridge
Henry J. Porter
Robert P. Porter
Porter
Atlantic City
Boston
N. D. North
National Wool Manufacturers’ Association
North
Census Bureau
Fiery Newton Aldermen Engage In Heated Exchange
Newton Aldermen meeting last evening featured a sharp confrontation between Aldermen Thompson and Plummer. Major Fenno struggled to restore order as Thompson refused to take his seat, and the clash continued with a strong rebuttal from Plummer after Thompson spoke.
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Newton
Plummer
Thompson
Fenno
A Horse Thief Brought to Light in Salem
Salem July 9 police recover a large stash of stolen goods believed tied to Luther Moody who escaped Newburyport deputies. Items found at Moody's in laws’ South Salem home include a bicycle, ulster, small wares, five pieces of dress goods, jewelry and more. An additional valise shipped from Durham, New Hampshire held silver ware clothing and coins. Moody, sought in Stoneham for larceny of furs and Enfield New Hampshire for horse stealing, is a born Hanover man with a ten year Vermont prison term for shooting. He is a traveling cracksman regarded as dangerous.
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Salem
Luther Moody
Newburyport
Moody
South Salem
Durham
N. H
Stoneham
Enfield
Hanover
Vermont
Draper Proposes Army Increase Inquiry in House
General Draper of Massachusetts introduces a House resolution directing the committee on military affairs to inquire into any possible increase in the U S Army and report by bill or other means. It notes Senate advisors have discussed with General Schofield an identical measure, and the House adjourned after DC bills.
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Committee On
United States
House
Senate Military Committee
Schofield
District of Columbia
Senate action on labor resolution and armored cruisers
In Washington on July 9 Mr Kyle withdrew his labor related joint resolution saying it was covered by Mr George’s bill. He introduced a bill making employers liable for certain injuries. Mr Daniel proposed an amendment to cap two armored cruisers at 2 750 000 each, which was later withdrawn after Gorman urged restraint. The bill passed after debate on naval construction. An executive session followed the announcement of Representative Lisle of Kentucky's death last Saturday and the Senate adjourned.
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Washington
Kyle
George
Dem
Miss
Daniel
Gorman
United States
Representative Lisle
Kentucky
Senate
Men Held Without Bail in Italian Suspect Murder Case
Flippo Piniatello and Flippo Beatrize appeared in court yesterday facing murder charges in the death of John McEleney and were remanded without bail. Captain Cain backs the case, while Sergeant Rosatto and witnesses press the investigation amid claims of innocence and a puzzling motive. William Grant, present at the assault, identifies the Italian suspects and will be questioned as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flippo Piniatello
Flippo Beatrize
John McEleney
Cain
Rosatto
William Grant
Miners Strike Again in Pittsburg District
Miners at several Pittsburg area mines have struck again amid ongoing disputes. Walston miners at Punxsutawney returned to work this morning, while major mines in the Mahoning valley remain idle. Operators are urged to sign the scale before work resumes.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Walston
Punxsutawney
Mahoning Valley
Fire destroys town of Plunjon in St Petersburg region
July 9 report from St Petersburg says the town of Plunjon is totally destroyed by fire. More than 2000 people are homeless and several residents perished. About 370 houses burned in the blaze.
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ST. Petersburg
Plunjon
Three Defendants Sentenced in Boston Rail Depot Larceny Case
William Goggin received fifteen months in the House of Correction for larceny of a handbag at the Boston and Maine railroad depot. William T. Callaghan, identified as colored, got eighteen months for receiving stolen goods. William Neatly, about 22, was sentenced to two years for stealing a watch and chain from a man at a horse auction on Portland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goggin
House of Correction
Boston & Maine
William T. Callaghan
William Neatly
Portland Street
Kroesen Galbraith Nuptials Reported In Roxbury Area
Miss Christina Kroesen daughter of the late Captain Henry C Kroesen of New Dieppe Holland married George M Galbraith of Boston last evening. John W C Fallon served as best man and Miss Kathryn Kroesen the sister of the bride was bridesmaid. A reception followed at 26 Pynchon Street. The couple will honeymoon in New York State and reside at 6 Highland Avenue Roxbury after returning.
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Christina Kroesen
Henry C. Kroesen
New Dieppe
Holland
George M. Galbraith
Boston
John W. C. Fallon
Kathryn Kroesen
Pynchon Street
New York State
Highland Avenue
Roxbury
Paine's Drapery Dept Offers Early Midsummer Reductions
The Paine's drapery department at 48 Canal Street cites a midsummer price cut this week, appearing a full month ahead of schedule. The sale targets medium-grade goods and features figures in their announcement to illustrate the savings.
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Paine’s
Canal Street
President nominates federal officials to NY and New Hampshire posts
The President sent to the Senate nominations including John C. McGuire as surveyor of customs at New York Edward J Taylor as collector in Niagara N Y William A Beach as collector of internal revenue for New Yorks twenty first district and Clark Campbell as United States marshal for New Hampshire all noted from Washington on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
John C. McGuire
New York
Edward J. Taylor
Niagara
N. Y
William A. Beach
Internal Revenue
Twenty-First District
Clark Campbell
United States
New Hampshire
Briggs Guilty on Six Counts in Forgery Case
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon the jury found Richard F. Briggs guilty on six of eight forgery counts. He was sentenced to four years in the State prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Richard F. Briggs
Paws Greased Romance Debunked in Local Housing Tale
A convoluted tale claimed Mrs Olson paid police for protection and faced alleged police inaction. The story centers on Mrs Olson, Mr and Mrs Greatorex of 54 Leverett street, and a disputed lease tied to a potential liquor venture. In truth, investigators found the romance false and the Greatorexes’ conduct questionable.
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Burnett
Station 3
Olson
Leverett Street
Ashland Street
Ashland Place
South End
Division 3
Greatorexes
Coakley
Greatorex
Camp Duty Opened at Hingham First Corps Cadets
First Corps of Cadets in Hingham began actual camp duty and pay for six days as cadets cover two days costs to secure a full week of training. Weather mild, noon temperature 87, with rifle practice at 11 and 200 yard scores. New government rifle tested, two new targets added on Otis Hill, guards and officers detailed for 6 am to evening parades.
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Hingham
Corps of Cadets
H. S. Rice
Luther H. Wrightman
Hayes
Otis Hill
Alline
Rogers
W. H. Alline
W L Neuve
Dalton
Corps
Marcus A. Miller
United States
Thomas Mullaly
Wakefield Town Meeting Votes on Gas Company Purchases
At an adjourned meeting Wakefield voters endorsed buying Citizens' Gas pipes and fixtures for Reading and Stoneham if $12,000 can secure them. They also approved purchasing the local plant for $144,600 and considered bids for Reading Stoneham at $22,000. Public library extension and hydrant funding were approved along with finishing Lincoln Grammar School debt.
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Wakefield
Citizens’ Gas Company
Reading
Stoneham
Lincoln Grammar School
Minneapolis Sets Sail for Government Trial off Massachusetts Coast
The Minneapolis left Cramp's shipyard at 3 05 pm to begin a government trial off Cape Ann, with a preliminary run planned and a target speed of at least 21 knots. The official trial will occur Saturday, weather permitting, and the crew will include an inspection board led by Commander Selfridge.
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Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Cramp’s
Massachusetts
Nantucket
Cape Ann
Mass
Cape Porpoise
Boston
Naval officers named for Minneapolis trial board arrive
The Minneapolis cruiser trial board was completed with Commodore T O Selfridge chairman Captain Seaton Schroeder and Lieutenants L L Reamer and J G Eaton arriving. About fifteen officers are in the city staying at the Parker House. Norman W Cramp arrived last night and his brother E S Cramp is expected tomorrow.
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United States Naval
Minneapolis
T. O. Selfridge
Seaton Schroeder
L. L. Reamer
J. G. Eaton
Parker House
Norman W. Cramp
E. S. Cramp
Pope Reported Dying Sends Cardinals to Rome
Vienna July 9 The Roman Catholic hierarchy in Austria and Hungary has received word from Rome that the Pope’s physical condition is alarming and the cardinals have been warned to assemble at a moment’s notice at the Vatican.
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Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Rome
Vatican
Pope's Health Shaken After Wound Reopens
A press correspondent reports the Pope’s health is shaken as a painful leg wound reopens, despite Vatican denials. The late note underscores ongoing concerns about the pontiff’s condition in Rome on July 9.
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Rome
Vatican
Court weighs reinstatement after labor strike fallout
The judge could not assure reinstatement for workers who joined the strike as they violated court orders. The Union and Southern Pacific plan full operation by tomorrow and a vigorous push to restore the schedule begins today.
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Union
Southern Pacific Systems
Fort Adams Garrison Ready for Chicago Orders
Colonel Loder of the Second United States Artillery said he awaits orders to move to Chicago and will comply immediately. The Fort Adams garrison was marched in heavy order and drilled in the heat, keeping knapsacks ready near assembly until further strike news.
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Newport
R. I
Loder
United States Artillery
Fort Adams
Chicago
Portland Garrison Ready to Move to Chicago on Short Notice
A telegram from Washington ordered Fort Preble garrison to be ready for departure to Chicago on the Grand Trunk. Company D of the Second Artillery under Captain Rogers moved from barracks to camp and will take a Gatling gun if they are deployed.
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Portland
Fort Preble
Washington
Chicago
Grand Trunk
Second Artillery
Captain Rogers
Riot at Sprague causes wrecks and troop patrols
Spokane, July 9 news says non union workers staged riot at Sprague. An engine and several cars were wrecked as troops from Fort Sherman patrol tracks. Two trains left for the East under guard. A citizens law and order committee formed, many strikers vow to return to work.
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Spokane
Wash
Sprague
Fort Sherman
Northern Pacific
Citizens’ Law and Order
Debs Emissary Aims Boston Bound Labor Strike
John Ryan, self styled official representative of Debs, arrived in New York to organize Eastern laborers for a potential strike at Debs' word. He then departed for Boston that evening to push the effort.
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New York
John Ryan
Chicago
Debs
East
Boston
Sheep arrive and drive to stock yards amid strike
In Chicago on July 9 about 1090 sheep arrived by canal boat yesterday and around 6000 were driven in today. There was no market and no quotations could be given. Prices are expected to rise after the strike began.
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Chicago
Governor orders all Illinois troops to Chicago
Springfield July 9 Governor Altgeld ordered out all remaining troops The Fourth Infantry and part of the Fifth Infantry to proceed at once to Chicago in response to Mayor Hopkins request for more troops.
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Springfield
Hopkins
Freight Trains Halted on Kana-Wha & Michigan Line
Charleston dispatch reports all freight trains were tied up on the Kana-Wha and Michigan railroad southern headquarters in the city this morning. Only passenger and mail trains were allowed to proceed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha & Michigan Railroad Southern
General Miles orders dispersal of riotous gatherings
General Miles issued a general order directing troops to disperse riotous gatherings under the President's proclamation.
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Chicago
Miles
Battle at Scottdale Ends in Fatal Woe and Mob Violence
In Scottdale Pennsylvania July 9 three McClure Coke Company workers a mob attacked and drove black workers toward Fayette county. Shots fired left David Munday fatally wounded with other injuries. A fear of further clashes drew up to 1000 armed residents as the town feared another assault by striking workers.
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Scottdale
Penn
Paynter Works
McClure Coke Company
Fayette County
Coke Works
Burgess Robertson
David Munday
Davy
Patrick McAllee
Kifortown
Strikes and fears of trouble at Somerville sewer site
Somerville police anticipate trouble at the Mys tic avenue sewer construction after 10 to 12 workers struck over the nine hour workday and $1.65 daily wages. Two Italian workers were escorted away by locals. police warned they will monitor the site today as more Italians may arrive and strikers may act. No arrests were made.
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Somerville
Metropolitan
Mystic Avenue
James Heath
Lynn
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