Mrs Stevenson Endures Another Day in Search for Grace
Exhaustion and hopeful patience mark the Brookline case as Mrs. Stevenson rests from labors. Clues fade while she clings to belief Grace Stevenson remains alive, amid false leads and sharp letters seeking money. John Stevenson in Belfast disputes rumors of Grace’s presence in Ireland, and officials offer no new information.
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Mrs. Stevenson
Grace
Mr. Stevenson
Clifton
Griefstricken
Grace Stevenson
Brookline
St. Louis
Newport
Miss Stevenson
Somerset
Bowman
Brookline Police
Paige
Arrest of man believed to be Rev Francis Hermans in Ottawa
A man believed to be the Salt Lake City murderer Rev Francis Hermans was arrested in Ottawa and identified as Hamilton. He is remanded until July 17 for transfer from another jurisdiction. Police suspect poisonings and link him to the disappearance of Annie K Samuelson and another woman. Trunked garments found in Butte identified as Samuelson's. Authorities fear seven possible murders tied to Hermans.
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Francis Hermans
Hermans
Ottawa
Salt Lake City
Ont
Hamilton
Deacon
Annie K. Samuelson
Miss Clawson
Butte
Mont
Miss Samuelson
Boston Post Office Gains
Washington reports comparative postal receipts for the thirty largest offices. For the quarter ending June 30, net gains total 17,346 over last year while gross proceeds reach 8,194,968. Ten offices show declines totaling 98,094 led by Toledo Ohio with a 9 percent drop. The largest increase cited is 87-10.
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Washington
Toledo
Extradition Aims at Harmilton Amid Salt Lake City Murder Talk
Salt Lake City seeks Harmilton’s extradition papers as a possible suspect in a murder wave. The rumor centers on Rev. Francis Hermans once of the Scandinavian Church who allegedly killed Miss Henrietta Clawson after her September disappearance. Evidence includes a half burned razor and bone fragments found in a furnace and teeth belonging to Clawson.
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Salt Lake City
Harmilton
Francis Hermans
Henrietta Clawson
Hermans
Miss Clawson
Misa Clawson
Kansas City
Jlawseon
Utah
West Superior
Wis
Just the Place for a Vacation in Nova Scotia
Readers flock to Nova Scotia as a top summer retreat with the Plant line steamers Halifax and Olivette carrying large lists this week. The heat at home and the country’s cheap living draw crowds, making the province appear a delightfully attractive and affordable destination.
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Halifax
Olivette
Nova Scotia
Where is Mrs R F Porter Missing Wife Leaves May 6
Mrs Richard F Porter of 137 Hudson street is reported missing after leaving her husband on May 6. Neighbors say she may be working as a servant in Hyde Park, with prior secret separations noted. Porter suspects foul play as he searches for her.
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Richard F. Porter
Hudson Street
Porter
Hyde Park
Mrs. Porter
Momo Dominates Third Oyster Bay Trial Race
Momo led Shark by about a half mile with Al Anka far behind as light air stymied the course. The race was abandoned at eight o clock and the committee planned another race on Saturday, with a possible second on Monday.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club
Momo
Shark
al Anka
Canada
Despondent lodger ends life in Boston boarding house
Charles A. Lyford, 47, a lodger at 478 Columbus Avenue, died by laudanum self harm. His final note cited personal reasons, and a second letter was addressed to Frank G. Smith of the Revere House Boston. The case is handled by Medical Examiner Draper and undertaker Tinkham.
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Charles A. Lyford
Columbus Avenue
New York
Mr. Lyford
Ellen Smith
Tinkham
Howard Street
Frank G. Smith
The
Revere House
Allston
Boston & Albany
Chicago
Post
Lyford
Draper
City Hospital
Hes
Hearing Reveals Johnson Obscene Language at West Roxbury Court
On the second day of the petition to suspend court officer Charles P. Johnson witnesses testified to profane words and odd actions. Patrolmen Berry and McCausland described assaults and insults, while Clerk Edward Brewer and others corroborated repeated obscene language in court. Johnson defended himself claiming long service since 1874 and noting prior roles in the court and Custom House. Court adjourned to Wednesday afternoon.
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Charles P. Johnson
West Roxbury
Johnson
Earnest A. Webster
Station 13
Berry
Brewer
John H. McAdams
Abner Blackman
Frank B. Trainer
Wallace W. Brown
Edward W. Brewer
Gammel
Captain Brown
McCausland
George F. McCausland
Seaverns Avenue
McKim
Walter M. Berry
Sergeant McCausland
Custom House
Retirement and new lieutenant openings after piano factory blaze
Captain Poore of Engine 22 is out with retirement and pension after injuries at the O A Faxon piano factory fire on Appleton Street. Eight lieutenants, all appointed February 1803, passed a Fire Commissioner exam for eight open positions. names include Mul Mgan Engine 22 Flanigan Chemical 8 Callahan Engine 4 Cleberry Engine 6 Cronin Ladder 4 Sawyer Engine 23 Ready Ladder 15 Heffernan Engine 33. Bagine 22 house on Dartmouth Street sits in a prime department berth.
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Poore
O. A. Faxon
Appleton Street
Russell
Leutenants
Mul Mgan
Flanigan
Chemical
Callahan
Cleberry
Cronin
Sawyer
Ready
Heffernan
Bagine
Dartmouth Street
Russian Pedlar Ends Life After Frustrated Fortunes
Harry Weintzweig, 24, a Russian Hebrew pedlar lodging at 89 Brighton Street West End, fatally shot himself with a 38 caliber revolver after a string of misfortunes. A Russian letter found in the room asks funds be sent to Star Constantinove for a separated wife, detailing his dwindling savings and illness.
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Harry Weintzweig
Brighton Street
West End
New York
Morris Goldberger
Goldberger
Barnett
Alpine Street
West Somerville
Constantinove
Russia
Sarah Garber
G. Fishel
Cherry Street
Weintzweig
Mr. Barnett
Somerville
Thorn’s Habeas Corpus Writ Tests Bail For Martin Thorn
The district attorney’s office was served with a writ of habeas corpus to produce Martin Thorn in Supreme Court to decide bail. Thorn’s lawyers Howe and Hummel say the move is unprecedented and seek access to grand jury testimony to prepare his defense. Thorn is indicted for the murder of Guldensuppe in Queens County with Mrs Nack, and his petition questions the sufficiency of the grand jury evidence.
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New York
Martin Thorn
Supreme Court
Howe & Hummel
Thorn
Rosalsky
Guldensuppe
Queen’s County
Nack
Flammer
New York County
Howe
William Guldensuppe
Omaha Wins Bid for Republican League Convention
Delegates vote to place the next Republican League convention with Omaha after a chaotic session. The roll call shows Omaha 1097 against Baltimore 240 Chicago 188 and Dallas 7, prompting a crowded, disorderly adjournment as supporters celebrated.
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Detroit
Mich
C. J. Green
Omaha
Nebraska
D. H. Atwell
Texas
Dallas
Hamilton
Chicago
Executive Committee
Illinois
Baltimore
Marcus Pollaskey
Old Ship Constitution to Be Docked at Navy Yard
Portsmouth New Hampshire July 15 arrangements have been made to dock the old historic ship Constitution at the Navy Yard on Saturday. It will be the first docking in fifteen years and orders call for her to be ready towed to Boston by September 1.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Constitution
Navy Yard
Boston
London Press Rages Over Sherman Despatch War Talk Stirred
London editorials condemn Secretary Sherman with views that Britain may face war with the United States. Papers warn justice alone cannot avert conflict and urge readiness now to deter or deter a forceful clash. The Times and Daily Mail criticize wording and advocate cautious diplomacy and restraint.
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London
Sherman
the Post
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
United States
The
Times
England
Daily Chronicle
State Department
Daily Mail
Japan
Spain
Placard Threat Targets St Marys Parochial School
Bangor police investigate a third anti Catholic threats placard at St Marys Parochial School. The quartet of notices, dated July 4 9 and 14, allege Knights of Death vow arson and intimidation, with no identified perpetrators.
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Knights of Death
Bangor
St. Mary’s Parochial School
O’brien
Safe Trust Formed by Boston Capitalists
Following the annual meeting of the Herring Hart Marvin Safe Company in New York, the Commercial Tribune reports that a safe trust has been formed by Boston capitalists with principal factories at Hamilton, Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Herring-Hart- Marvin Safe Company
New York
The
Commercial Tribune
Boston
Hamilton
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