Bigamy case tied to Stetson estate amid Chicago search
Chicago police seek Louis C. Hitchcock a New York insurance agent amid warrants filed by Katharine Hitchcock claiming to be his wife and sole heir to John Stetson estate. She alleges signature coercion for quit deeds as the Stetson fortune prompts the investigation and public scrutiny.
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Chicago
Louis C. Hitchcock
New York
Katharine Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Emma Smith
John Stetson
Boston
Katie Stokes
Stetson
Mark M. Foote
Catharine Shirley
Revere Board Seeks Hearing on State Boulevard Route
At a Revere selectmen meeting last evening the board voted to petition the Metropolitan Park Commissioners for a hearing to allow Revere residents to protest the State boulevard project from Broadway Everett to Broadway Chelsea. The commission has 250000 dollars set aside to connect Middlesex Fells with Revere Beach. locals favor starting at Revere Beach end toward Chelsea, while others push Everett and Chelsea ends. The park commission recently heard arguments from lawmakers and Chelsea and Everett officials in favor of the Everett and Chelsea ends first. Revere was not notified. The Revere board, at its session, agreed unanimously that the Revere end should be built first.
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Revere
Everett and
Chelsea
Revere Beach
Chelsea Line
Metropolitan Park Commission
Roberts
Witt
Smith
Senate
Spooner
Willard and Howland
Everett
Kelly shoots himself at Portland gun gallery
In Portland on Eliot street near Washington last night, 26 year old druggist George H. Kelly of 295 Cumberland Street fired a .22 pistol at his forehead during a target practice session. He cried out, dropped the weapon, and was carried to City Hospital. Witnesses say he either attempted suicide or acted accidentally as bystanders aided him.
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Eliot Street
Washington
George H. Kelly
Cumberland Street
Portland
Kelly
Inemi
Webster broker missing from Webster
Friends of William E. Sullivan a local broker for a New York firm search woods near Webster to locate him after he disappeared in an apparently unaccountable fashion. He may have wandered away while ill with health in decline. He left behind his effects and substantial money from customers and the firm with unknown disposition. Police notify towns and cities of his disappearance.
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Webster
William E. Sullivan
New York
Sullivan
Sullivan Saat
Mc Manus Co Expands Store With Major Clothing Sale
Mc Manus and Co at Beach and Washington streets enlarges its space by half as the Broadway National Bank chambers are leased for the expansion. The sale features large markdowns on men’s blue serge suits, fancy cheviots, tweeds, worsteds, and cassimeres amid the ongoing alterations.
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McManus & Co
Beach
Washington Streets
Broadway National Bank
Teen 17 Charged With Stealing Lead Pipe
George McCormack aged 17 of 5 Alden Place was arrested last evening on a charge of breaking into the estate of Thomas Meehan at 401 Washington Street on July 12 and stealing lead pipe.
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George McCormack
Alden Place
Thomas Meehan
Washington Street
Flag incident in Honolulu over German colors on Fourth
On the Fourth of July Carl Klemme proprietor of the Orpheum Hotel hoisted the American flag over his building with a German flag displayed beneath it. The incident, reported from Honolulu via Victoria B C on July 14, is expected to become an international episode.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Carl Klemme
Orpheum Hotel
White House historic maple tree cut down
Washington July 14 One of the White House grounds historic trees, a hard maple planted by President Jackson in 1829, was cut down today after dying last winter.
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Washington
White House Grounds
Jackson
Brighton and Allston Fresh Air Mission Officers Named
A committee from the Brighton and Allston fresh air mission met aboard the chartered hospital trip yesterday. President Miss Clarane and Secretary Miss Millar were present. The society funded one cradle and plans ten picnics for poor children in the summer. The hospital reported seventy five sick babies and twenty well children who could not be left at home.
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Brighton and Allston Fresh Air
Assault with Knife Brings Arrest on Bower Street
John Russo aged 68 of 87 Bower street was arrested by Inspector Pinkerton for assault with a knife on Grace Smith of 113 Bower street. The incident occurred after Miss Smith scolded him for talking to children. police intervened before any injury occurred.
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John Russo
Bower Street
Inspector Pinkerton
Miss Grace Smith
Russo
Miss Smith
Washington Men Available for Duty
Dispatch notes from a regional roster listing Washington men available for military duty. sparse OCR yields scattered fragments and ambiguous addresses. further verification needed to confirm full names and service status.
Veiled Call to Cubans as Havana Leaves 2000 Flyers
A Cuban pamphlet in Matanzas urges patriots to defend the mother country against Americans, promising to rally harboring anger against U.S. control. The message calls for unity from Cape Mass to Cape San Antonio and urges women to convert jewelry into weapons in defense of liberty.
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Matanzas
Cape Mass
Cape San Antonio
Surprised by Yellow Fever in Santiago
Surgeon General Sternberg received a July letter from Major Harvard, chief surgeon at Santiago, detailing the yellow fever outbreak there. The message dated July 66th notes fever broke upon them suddenly with the first case appearing in a dirty area.
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Washington
Sternberg
Harvard
Santiago
Wood's Measures Quiet Yellow Fever in Santiago
General Wood's quarantine and sanitary rules curb the outbreak in Santiago de Cuba with one death and three new cases reported. No new cases among U S troops. Many American and Jamaican vagrants detained. Dr Childs arrested for concealing fever at his home. The English employee of the North American Trust Company died today.
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Santiago DE Cuba
General Miles Acts as Acting Secretary of War
Washington July 14 General Miles the major general commanding the army will be the acting Secretary of War during the absence of Secretary Alger and Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. This marks the first time in the present administration that Miles serves as acting head of the War Department.
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Washington
Alger
Meiklejohn
Miles
Army
War Department
Boston Swelters Then Freezes In Topsy Turvy Weather
A Boston scene described as temperatures swing eighty degrees in minutes. Mercury rises to eight degrees above zero while a sweltering worker shivers in a negligee shirt. A butter handling mishap near Faneuil Hall prompts snow and cold contrasts as doors separate July heat from January chill.
Stand by the President in War Time Rhetoric
The article recounts a Boston crowd's reaction to speeches praising President McKinley and the Philippine policy. It notes Admiral Dewey's victory, debates over ratifying the Paris treaty, and calls to uphold U S authority in the islands. Speaker William S Knox emphasizes constitutional liberty for colonial subjects and loyalty to the President.
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Congress
Paris
Senate
Hong Kong
Knox
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippine Islands
United States
Notable figures visit Plymouth after carriage display
The excerpt lists numerous officials and notables including Dr. C. H. Spaulding, Hon. S. Blanchard, E. M. McPherson, Horace E. Ware, Colonel Albert Clarke, and others from Worcester Boston Cambridge and Newton. Afterwards carriages were taken and some principal Plymouth places were visited.
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C. H. Spaulding
Camp
Bamual RK
Plymouth
Installation of Major Grady Camp Officers
The Major Grady Camp of the Spanish-American War installed new officers last night led by Thomas F. Clark as commander and Patrick H. Sullivan as senior vice commander. Charles W. Clayton and William F. O'Brien were named junior and other key roles including J Murphy as chartermaster and Morrisman as master. Forty-five men enrolled as charter members. Captain John J. Hayes was appointed delegate to the grand master with inspector-general rank. Captain Clark’s election was declared on motion.
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Legion of the
Thomas F. Clark
Patrick H. Sullivan
Charles W. Clayton
William F. O'Brien
Aasyienyseee
J. Murphy
Morrisman
Patrick J. Sullivan
Pan Ae
Watch
George Graham
Michael A. Driscoll
John J. Hayes
Clark
Ice and heat in Boston as frosty scenes unfold
In Boston the writer notes a man hacking snow with a knife to reveal four to six inch thick crystals while nearby market vendors lament ice melting from dog days heat. Workers seek warmth as lawyers and typists endure the chilly scene and the shore offers cooling sights.
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Boston
South Boston Man Charged With Counterfeiting
William E. Horgan appeared before U.S. Commissioner Firke on a complaint accusing him of attempting to pass a counterfeit dollar. He was held in federal custody for the grand jury convening in Boston.
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William E. Horgan
South Boston
United States
Firke
Frosty Markets Cold Storage Worker Mittens Scene
Describes a brick cold storage building near the Markets where brine ammonia keeps products frost cold. Butter cheese and meats stack in high tiers as icicles form and pipes glitter like snow drifts. the scene contrasts hardy workers with a tenderfoot tempted by morsels.
Portland Mystery: Fisher Finds 80000 in Water
Yarmouth reports Rolan Welch of Westport found three waterlogged checks totaling 80000 from the Metropolitan Bank of Boston. A message in a bottle, signed by a Portland steamer passenger, warns of sinking on Nov 29, 1898. Bank investigators seek links to the note.
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Halifax
N. S
Yarmouth
Rolan Welch
Westport
Boston
Portland
Willim
Everett Martin on Trial for Larceny in License Plot
Everett F Martin son of former Boston Police Board chairman faced trial before Judge Wentworth in Municipal Criminal Court on a complaint alleging he stole 480 from Francis O Hare on March 24. O Hare says he gave the money to secure a liquor license but neither license nor funds were returned. Martin claims a partnership with O Hare and that the payment was for this venture. The case remains unfinished.
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Everett F. Martin
Boston Police Board
Wentworth
Municipal Criminal Court
Francis O’hare
O'Hare
Young Martin
Everett
Martin
O’hare
Mrs Adelia Swett Case Placed In Chelsea Court
Mrs Adelia A Swett wife of George B Swett wheel manufacturer was arrested in Chelsea Thursday night on threats charges. She appeared in Chelsea Police Court yesterday with husband and neighbor Mrs Hudson L Hall. Judge Bosson placed the case on file after noting and the reading of the complaint was waived.
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Adelia A. Swett
George B. Swett
Chelsea
Hudson L. Hall
D. Frank Kimball
Drury
First Alaska gold from Cape Nome reported at Seattle
The steamer Alliance arrived from Seattle with news of the South Yukon gold discovery near Cape Nome. Reports say pans from from 4 are common and only one clean out has been made after eight days of work by four men shoveling.
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Seattle
Wash
Alliance
Injunction Halts East Boston Tunnel Plan by Transit Board
Judge Hammond in the Superior Court issued a decree in the case of Cast ten Browne restraining the transit commissioners from building any tunnel to East Boston without a physical connection to the subway and barring the city from issuing bonds for such a tunnel.
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Superior Court
Causten Browne
Transit Commissioners
East
Boston
City of
Dixon Beats Santry in Six Round Decision
Dixon won the decision over Santry after six rounds in Chicago. Both boxers exchanged blows with Dixon showing the lead and the crowd voicing dissent as referee Rogan declared Dixon the winner. The fight featured close exchanges and Dixon’s aggression may have swayed the verdict.
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Chicago
Dixon
Santry
Rogan
Waitt and Bond Cigarmakers Vote Against Compromise
A shop meeting among Waitt and Bond cigarmakers rejected a proposed compromise wage increase plan. The group opposed by a large majority, maintaining current terms and resisting changes sought by the firm.
Lockjaw Victims Rise From Toy Pistols in Boston
Police and hospital records show four deaths linked to lockjaw since July Fourth, all from toy cap pistols or blank cartridges. Three Boston youths aged 15 and 10 died after self-inflicted hand wounds during Independence Day celebrations. a fourth victim, Laney, a colored boy, died at Massachusetts General Hospital four days after an explosive firecracker injury.
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Post
Timothy Kirby
Third Street
Chester A. Stewart
Kirby
Saratoga Street
Boston
George C. Fouhy
Maurice Fouhy
Webster Street
East
Massachusetts
Onjy
Laney
Cambridge Street
Eleven More Deaths In New York Epidemic Update
July 14 reporting eleven additional deaths and six new cases in the alleged lockjaw epidemic affecting New York and vicinity. Total fatalities since July Fourth rise to twenty six, a record for the city in medical history.
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New York
May Be Murder In East Boston Case
East Boston police investigate a possible murder after John Keefe of 24 Moulton Street South Boston was found near a bridge to Wood Island Park and died at City Hospital. Doctors suspect apoplexy but autopsy planned as investigators review a fatal spinal injury possibly from a heavy blow or a fall.
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John Keefe
Moulton Street
South Boston
Maverick Street
Wood Island Park
City Hospital
Young People's Christian Union Convention Action at Lynn
The Young People's Christian Union second day session at the First Universalist Church settled a dispute with Rev. Fred Lu Carrier by removing objectionable portions from his address. A presidential election is set for Saturday with Rev. Edward G. Mason and Louis Annin Ames as leading candidates.
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Highgate
N. J
Louis Annin Ames
New York Union
Charlies Neil Bareney
Massachusetts Union
Three Oaks Wins Dewey Cannon for Maine Fund
New York July 14. The village of Three Oaks Michigan won the cannon Admiral Dewey sent from Manila for the Maine monument fund. Three Oaks with a population under 1,000 raised 1132 dollars, more than one dollar per capita in their contribution.
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New York
Three Oaks
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Manie
Maine Monument Fund
Boston Elevated Railway Band concert tonight at Shawmut and Roxbury
There will be a band concert by the Boston Elevated Railway Band led by W. M. Perkins this evening at 8 o'clock at the corner of Shawmut avenue and Roxbury street. In a meeting of the Stone Pointers Protective Union last night officers were elected: J. P. Miller president, A. H. Gel espie vice president, G. E. Martin recording secretary, J. Cunningham financial secretary and treasurer, F. Sullivan sergeant at arms, and T. J. Scanelen inspector of cards.
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W. M. Perkins Leacer
Shawmut Avenue
Roxbury Street
Stone Pointers
Proetective Union
J. P. Miller
A. H. Gelespie
Vicc
G. E. Martin
J. Cunningham
F. Sulelivan
T. J. Scanelen
Carda
Boy Run Over on Boylston Avenue
Six year old Francis T Rowley playing on water pipe on Boylston Avenue fell from a piece of pipe and was run over by a wagon wheel. He suffered a broken pelvis and other internal injuries. He was attended by a physician and later arrested by police.
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Yestery
Boylston Avenue
George Glenn
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