Charles E. Millers Flight and Boston Foremans Downfall
Charles E. Miller of Dorchester left Boston under a cloud after being discharged from C. J. Peters & Co. He owed many, mortgaged his furniture, and disappeared June 30 after writing cash requests from the Grand Hotel in New York. His wife, a refined penniless woman, attempted suicide but survived. she then left for Connecticut. Miller may be in Chicago, with sightings at the Palmer House and other rumors of further debts.
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Charles E. Miller
Dorchester
Miller
Columbia Street
C. J. Peters & Co
High Street
Peters
Boston
Ellow
George B. White
Old
Conn
New York
Upham’s Corner
Grand Hotel
New York City
C. E. Miller
Chicago
Palmer House
Baltimore
Windy City
Too Much Theosophy Blamed For Tragic Death
Ridgewater July 10 Minnie Wood, a young San Francisco Society of Theosophists member, died by self harm, friends attributing the act to overindulgence in theosophical thought. She recently moved with her father Ichabod Wood to Ridgewater and was renowned among local youths. A partially filled bottle of morphine and a glass with a rough on rats solution were found near her, suggesting poison as the cause.
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Ridgewater
Minnie Wood
Miss Woood
Society of Geosophists
San Francisco
Plymouth
Society
Miss Wood
Ichabod Wood
San Fran
Loth
Opening of St Augustine's Parochial School in South Boston
The informal opening of St Augustine's Parochial School in South Boston occurs this evening at the E ana Baxter streets site. The building features Maine brick, Portland stone trim, three E street entrances, seven first floor rooms, seven second floor rooms, a large third floor hall for 1000, a 44 by 24 foot stage, electric lighting, and a full scenery outfit. A landing of Columbus scene will be shown, and Father O Callaghan will speak after a silk flag presentation by St Augustine's Lyceum members.
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St. Augustine’s Parish
South
Boston
E Ana Baxter Streets
E Streets
Baxter Street
E Street
Columbus
St. Augustine’s Lyceum
O’callaghan
Little Dorchester Burglar Minnie Schneider Faces Court
A two year old girl, Minnie Schneider of Dorchester, is in custody facing multiple charges afterBREAKING into two stores and stealing money. Police say her brother Otto aided, and she confessed after pressure. The case was set for today before Judge Churchill in Dorchester court with Minnie in the care of Associated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schneider
Minnie
Dorchester
Field’s Corner
Station l
Dillon
Paul Schneider
Dorchester Avenue
William Hunt
Patrick W. Fallon
Jack Shepard
Otto
Churchill
Dorchester Court
Associated Charities
Schneider
Post
Growth of Hickory Real Estate Sale and Bicycle Plant
Hickory Wheel Company completes an acquisition from Para Rubber Shoe Company in South Framingham. The Newton plant is insufficient for demand, prompting relocation to a large new factory with 1812 acres and six acres of floor space. Moving begins immediately, with production of $4 machines planned for market readiness. Artur W. Pope leads as president, joined by Charles E. Walker as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Bicycles
Hickory Wheel Company
Newton
United States Rubber Shoe Company
South Framingham
Para Rubber Shoe Company
Artur W. Pope
Albert A. Pope
Pope Manufacturing Company
Charles E. Walker
Pope Manufacturing
Boston
Ellott
Navahoe Sails Westward to Southampton After Atlantic Crossing
The Navahoe completed a roughly nineteen day Atlantic crossing from East Boston to Southampton, passing Hurst Castle at 12:30 PM and arriving at 3 PM. The voyage featured initially easterly winds and heavy seas, later turning favorable with a peak daily log of 252 knots and 24 knots on another day. The yacht proved seaworthy and dry, with racing spars shipped and ready for use. Mr. Carroll plans to enter Navahoe in all eligible races at Southampton where she will dock for bottom cleaning.
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Southampton
Eng
Hurst Castle
Solent
Atahtic Works
Boston
Thistle
United States
Scilly Islands
Navahoe
Atlantic
Was Miller Lynched On Flimsiest Evidence, Bardwell Case Doubtful
Cairo July 10 It is generally believed C J Miller the Springfield mulatto hanged and cremated at Bardwell Ky Friday was executed on the flimsiest or probably no evidence at all Information from Wickliffe says telegrams confirm Miller's statements about being at Bismarck Mo on July 5 no one has shown proof of his presence in Bardwell or Carlisle county that day Careful inquiry finds no witness who saw him there
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Cairo
Iil
C. J. Miller
Springfield
Miller
Bardwell
Carlisle County
Abra hams and Benoit freed on recognizance in murder case
Charles Abraham s and Joseph Benoit of North Adams, jailed for a year on murder charges, were brought before Judge Dewey in Pittsfield and released on personal recognizance of 500 each. Defense counsel stated they have conclusive evidence of innocence. Abraham s allegedly murdered his wife by dousing clothes with kerosene and lighting them. Benoit was said to be an accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Charles Abrahams
Joseph Benoit
North Adams
Dewey
Couch and
Parkhurst
Gardner
Pillsbury
Abrahams
Benoit
Missing Lynn barber George O Wellman Jr
Lynn July 10. George O Wellman Jr is among the missing. He last seen two weeks ago. Formerly proprietor of a barber shop in the Strout building on Union street. Tight money market is blamed for his abrupt departure from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George O. Wellman, Jr
Strout Building
Union Street
Comet Rordame Spotted Across Cities by EU Astronomers
Telegrams to Chandler and Ritchie from the European Union of Astronomers note Rordame s comet seen at several sites Sunday night. Professor Rees of Columbia College reports the nucleus at second magnitude and the tail about ten degrees long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Ritchie
European Union of Astronomers
Rordame
Rees
Columbia College
Davies and Corbett Court Fight Date in November Month
A heated scene at the Columbian Club ends with Jim Corbett agreeing to a November bout against Jackson and a December match with Mitchell. Davies faces a forfeit of 1000 dollars as fans cheer the concession, signaling a landmark event eclipsing Sullivan-Corbett interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
Jackson
Miles
Parson Davies
Corbett
Parson
Jim
Davies
Mitchell
Pompadour
Columbian
United States
Young Griffin
Australia
Billy Murphy
Tom Tracy
George Dixon
Dixon
Tom O'Rourke
Griffin
Braintree
O’malley
Columbian Club
Exposition Building
Barry
Shea
Smith
Sam Fitzpatrick
Seward Smith
Joe Choynski
Wyatt Erp
George Silver
Chicago Globe
Jimmy Carroll
Dan Creedon
Nat Howes
Billy Crowley
B. H. Benton
Saeree
Davis
The Unburied in Mecca
The Egyptian medical delegate to Mecca reports cholera deaths twice the official figure. In the Valley of Mouna burial is impossible and roads to Muna are strewn with corpses. Mecca lacks grave-diggers causing bodies to lie unburied for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mecca
Mouna
New Act Protects Labels and Trademarks Enters Effect
The act Chapter 443, Acts of 1893, now in effect prohibits counterfeiting any label trademark or advertising form adopted by individuals or associations. It applies to new protections and forbids imitation with penalties for violations. It specifies that once adopted by a holder no other person or corporation may counterfeit the label trademark or advertising form.
Derrick Accident Wounds Two Workers at Hecht Building
A derrick collapse at the Hecht building yesterday injured two men. James O'Brien of 108 Warrenton street received a scalp wound, while Edward Fitzgerald of 24 Carson street Dorchester suffered a severe injury to his right leg.
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Hecht
James O’brien
Warrenton Street
Edward Fitzgerald
Carson Street
Dorchester
Drowned Man From East Boston After Barage Sinks
Fred Holme 24 of East Boston drowned when a barge owned by Odorless Excavating Company sank Sunday evening. Holme could not escape before the boat went down. his body was recovered yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Holme
Boston
Holme
Drowned at Parson's Beach Near Kennebunk
In Kennebunk Maine on July 10 Robert Parsons and Patrick Killarney were boating when their vessel capsized. Patrick Killarney drowned in the incident. Parsons survived.
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Kennebunk
Robert Parsons
Patrick Killarney
Parson's Beach
Patrick
Free treatment offer from Dr. Dewey for various ailments
Forty patients with catarrh bronchitis and other ailments are offered free diagnosis and medicine by Dr. Dewey, a clairvoyant healer. The notice promises free weeks of treatment and medicine for illnesses including kidneys and blood disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Free Doctor Abroad Aids Sick Babies Fund Growth
The Boston Post notes the free-doctor service for sick babies has begun and needs ongoing support. Cyclers delivered more contributions as a mother describes her crying, coughing infant and lack of prior medical care, while a doctor provides a calming prescription. A teething baby on Endicott Street is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Baby
Endicott Street
Shergold Cycle Club Members Donate To Sick Baby Fund
Jerome J. Pastene sends in $1.25 for the Sick Baby Fund from Shergold Cycle Club along with earlier $1.25 from members. Others contributing include T. Leverone 50 cents and Joseph Baum 50 cents. total so far $2.50. Boston, July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shergold Cycle Club
Pastene
Sir
Jerome J. Pastene
T. Leverone
Joseph Baum
Boston
The Post Doctor Recalls Last Year’s Kind Work
In a Salem Street court area a family scene unfolds with a mother of six praising the Post doctor for his medical aid. Among sick children and early weaning, dietetic advice and prescriptions ease cares as neighbors remember the doctor’s previous year of service and express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Snowhill Street
Salem Street
Post
Landlord Reynolds Dies at Nantasket Beach Hotel Reynolds Owner Passes at 45
Nantasket Beach July 10 Charles S Reynolds landlord of the Hotel Reynolds died today after a long illness of dropsy He was about 45 years old and leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
Charles S. Reynolds
Reynolds
Charity Fund Edges Forward After Busy Opening Day
The record notes a dollar sent by a charity and a total fund of $2.25 ahead. Nearly forty calls poured in on the first day, signaling strong support and ongoing community engagement.
Fire disaster at World’s Fair complex claims many lives
A massive blaze at the World’s Fair site destroys a cold storage warehouse and stables, engulfing hotels nearby. Firefighters, including Murphy and Fitzpatrick, perish or are gravely injured after a tower collapse. Nets could have saved some jumpers, but identification of victims is unlikely due to extensive burns.
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Page 1
Murphy
Fitzpatrick
Secarcely
Stony Island Avenue
Tragedy in Cupola Collapse Claims Dozens of Firemen
Dozens of firemen are listed as dead missing or severely injured after a cupola collapse at a dangerous fire trap building. Victims include captains James Garvey and James Fitzpatrick, William Davis, William Deming, and John Cahill. The loss exceeds 650000 and insurance was canceled after Marshal Murphy flagged the structure as unsafe weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
William H. Deming
Aes Ae
World’s Fair Fire Department
John Cahill
Paul Schroeder
John H. Freeman
G. H. Blaisdell
O. M. B. Honfield
W. G. Sturm
P. Mahoney
BE. J. Frank
Frank Berlingberm
S. Nordrum
Thomas Barry
John Davis
William Lenehan
Martin Kimball
St. Paul
H. Breckinridge
Firscastle
James L. Keyon
F. H. Donhue
M. Murray
W. C. Fisher
W. Lynch
G. Haman
G. B. French
Fred Goetz
Marshal Murphy
Newton Mystery Case Near End No Autopsy Planned
City M Marshal Richardson and Medical Examiner Meade discussed the case of Charles Gildea who died Friday under suspicious circumstances. They see no need for an autopsy unless new evidence emerges, doubt the bottle found is connected, and attribute death to heart failure rather than poison. The police plan to let the case drop if no new developments appear in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Marshal Richardson
Meade
Charles Gildea
Gildea
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CE. Miller
Mary Toms
Hood
ST. Augustine's School
ST. Augustine's Parochial Secoon
Jack Sheppard
Lyn Barber
Ai Ronsah
Nor
Washington
Aloes
Ana
the Post
Boston Post
Cs Satanita
Snowhill Tenement
Tileston Street
Landlord Reynolds
North End
Sol
Anodyne
S. Johnso
Senenen
W. BH. Parker
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
New England Beef Company
North Street
Brown
Station 2
Dudley
Columbus Avenue
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