Fiend Incarnate Dr Meyer Accused Of Poisoning A Dozen
New York on July 16 three cities Chicago Toledo and New York claim Henry C Meyer on a poisoning charge. New York will convict or others may claim their inning. He is unlikely to escape. The life tale unfolds from about 40 years old revealing a past in Joliet for fraud via matrimonial ads. The Brandt case follows a flat at 320 West Thirteenth Street where Baum two lodgers including Meyer were dosed with analgesics and morphine. Brandt died March 9 1892. Dr Minden treated him without success. The plot centered on four insurance policies and a death certificate citing chronic dysentery. Governor Flower has signed requisition papers and the guilty pair will be brought to New York soon.
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New York
Chicago
Toledo
Henry C. Meyer
Joliet
Brandt
West Thirteenth Street
Joseph Baum
Wimmers
William Reuter
Meyer
Baum
Simon Minden
East Twelfth Street
Governor Flower
Gressen
North Side
Germania Life Insurance Company
Dr. Meyer
Denver
Dennis Oswald
Ludwig Brandt
Hike
Gustav Maria Joseph Baum
Washington Life
New York Life
Etna Life
Mutual Life
F. Werner
Park Street
Emilie Rauther
Germany
Jacob Wimmer
Sketch of the Fiend Dr Henry Meyer suspected poisoner
Contradictory despatches from across the country describe Dr Henry C F Meyer a Prussia born physician suspected of poisoning multiple people including his first wife his child Henry Gildeman and others in Chicago New York Toledo and South Bend The grisly tally allegedly includes wives widows and a servant with insurance payoffs forming a pattern of suspected crime since his 1878 Chicago practice.
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Henry Gildeman
Chicago
Ludwig Brandt
New York
Toledo
Gildernan
Mary Néiss
South Bend
Ini
Henry C. F. Meyer
Minden
Prussia
Sedgwick Street
Gildéman
Poison Meyer and a Fatal Acquaintance Unfold in Crime Tale
A sensational 19th century scheme centers on Dr Meyer accused of poisoning and insurance fraud. After ar rests and a divorce, he flees Chicago, later acquitted in Denver. He partners with Ludwig Brandt and a Swedish accomplice to marry and stage deaths for insurance payoffs in New York.
Sunday Closures At World's Fair Face Court Challenge
Chicago July 16 A large majority of World's Fair directors vote to close the gates to the public on Sundays effective today A temporary injunction by stockholder Charles N Clingman remains in force threatening continuance of Sunday openings Judge Stein warned enforcement actions may follow The injunctions fate hinges on amicable adjustment or court action City notes Heroes Day sees low attendance but proceeds with half mast emblems and fund contributions for cold storage fire victims Reverend L P Mercer speaks at Festival Hall on How Readest Thou with mournful observances lingering over the fair scene
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Chicago
Charles N. Clingman
Exposition Company
Stein
Superior Court
Cook County
William E. Mason
Edward Walker
J. Clingman
Clingman
L. P. Mércer
New Church Temple
Festival Hall
Mercera
Lord Derby's Good-Bye in Quebec Ceremony
A civic address welcomed retiring Governor General and Countess Derby in Quebec. The vice regal party attended the swearing in of General Montgomery Moore as administrator, aboard the Sardinian, amid a royal salute and decorated ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Derby
Dominion
Earl
Canada
Montgomery Moore
Justice Fournier
Supréme Court
Privy Council
Drowned Bellows Youth Off Wing's Neck in Buzzard's Bay
Henry C Bellows 18 of New York drowned after a small boat capsized off Wing's Neck Buzzards Bay while returning from Marion with his 16 year old brother Robert. The Bellows family had summered at Monument Neck. The body was not recovered.
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Henry
Robert
Monument Neck
Bank Officers Arrested in Springfield Bank Failure
Springfield July 16 bank officials President Burlingame Vice-President Parce and Cashier Newman of the failed Bank of Commerce were arrested on charges of receiving bricks of Sarees just before closing. Burlingame is a city council member and church leader. Parce is the mayor.
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Springfield
Burlingame
Parce
Newman
Bank of Commerce
Quiet Day at Gray Gables as Ceveland Basks on Veranda
President Ceveland stayed largely on the veranda at Gray Gables on July 16. A brisk morning wind gave way to extreme heat in the afternoon as the First Family relaxed outside.
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Buzzard’'S Bay
Ceveland
Gray Gables
Schooner Thomas W. Hyde Floated Off Shovelful Shoal
The schooner Thomas W. Hyde, once trapped on Shovelful Shoal, was floated by Monomoy wreckers at 1 a m after dumping over a ton of ice. A heavy southwest gale and high tide pushed her clear, with wreckers paid 1500 for the service. She rode anchor at sunset and plans called for progress tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Thomas W. Hyde
Monomoy
Death of a Medical Specialist in Jacksonville
Dr Joseph B. Mitchell, aged 70, a leading practitioner and authority on lung diseases, died yesterday in Jacksonville. Born in West Newfield Maine, he graduated from Harvard in 1846, moved to Jacksonville in 1852, and served as a Union Army surgeon during the Civil War before returning to practice in Florida.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph BD. Mitchell
South
Mitchell
West Newfield
Harvard College
Garwood Steel Works Names Receiver in Jersey City
Chancellor McGill appointed John Paul as receiver for Garwood Steel Works in Garwood New Jersey. The Boston origin company faced a loss of about $300,000 after adopting a new wheel making process.
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New York
McGill
Jersey City
John €. Paul
Garwood Steel Works
Boston
Car Wheels
Garwood, N
Siamese to Punish France Over Bangkok Incident
Paris reports strong mood among French ministries to make Siam pay for the Bangkok clash. Develle outlines that British vessels prompted Siamese resistance. France argued under the 1856 treaty to pass the Menam bar. Gunboats fired on, two French soldiers killed. Bangkok tense as Forfait joins at river mouth. French commander may have needed Siam consent per treaty.
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Paris
Foreign Affairs
Siam
Bangkok
M. Develle
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Hnglish
Menam
Pak-Nam
France
Hufland Hor
Ministry of Marine
Tench
Pan-Nam
Ministry of the Colonies
Forfait
Menam River
Pallas
Thoreux
Battambang
Gulf of Siam
Khong
Mei Khong
Englishman in Halifax suspected fraud weds then vanishes
An Englishman named W. S. Woods, who arrived nine months ago in Halifax, claimed to be an Eton teacher and a Halifax schools instructor. He joined St. George's Church as a lay reader, announced his wife’s death, then pursued a young relative of a Supreme Court judge. He disappeared after the night train to Boston, with authorities believing his credentials are fraudulent and his wife may still be alive.
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Halifax
N. S
W. S. Woods
Eton
Eng
St. George's Church
England
Canada
Sureme Court
Boston
Wood
Free kissing decried in London parliament scandal
London July 16 retirement of John Deasy from Parliament after a jury found he tried to kiss a boarding house servant. The piece links the event to shifts in Irish Nationalist moral standards and the impact of universal suffrage on party tone, contrasting past omens with modern scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Deasy
Crael
England
America
Cardinal Gibbons
Parnell
Ireland
O'Connell
Hhe
Tragic Train Death In Caplen Bridge Area
The body of an unknown man, about 40, 180 pounds, six feet tall with black hair and blue eyes, was found on the railroad track near Caplen's bridge in Braintree. He likely jumped from a Brackton train late Saturday night. Medical Examiner Fraser ordered transport to Gardner's undertaking rooms for identification. The man wore a black tricoat suit, blue striped trousers, shoes, a black derby, and carried a silver watch, chain, and some money.
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Braintree
Caplen's Bridge
Brackton
Fraser
Gardner's
Roos
Forest Fire Rages In Ashland Timber Land
A forest fire has burned two days in timber land owned by the Ashland Knitting Company on Petree Hill in Ashland New Hampshire. Over two hundred cords of dry wood have been consumed and the fire is not yet under control. The surrounding country is very hot and arid.
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Plymouth
N. H
Ashland Knitting Company
Petree Hill
Ashland
Monticello Dismasted After Squall Off Gloucester
Cutter Monticello of Boston was struck by a squall last night and dismasted, forcing a dockside repair at Gloucester. Rebecca Bartlett from Georges ran ashore on Pavilion Beach, keel started and leaking badly, hauled today for attention.
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Gloucester
Monticello
Boston
Rebecca Bartlett
Georges
Pavilion Beach
Fire Destroys Four Buildings in Rockport
In Rockport this morning a fire razed four buildings housing lime, price and blacksmith stock owned by Radley Grimes & Giles. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with only 800 dollars insured.
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Gloucester
Rockport
Radley, Grimes & Giles
North Shore Holiday Scenes and Beach Festivities Amid Warm Weather
The North Shore enjoyed sunny, warm weather with frequent coastal crowds. At Point of Pines manager Thayer presented a strong music program featuring the Germania Band, Joseph Chappel, and notable baritones, plus Isolee Odd on cornet with the Manhattan Orchestra. Crescent Beach drew the season’s largest audience as Lafricain and the Naval Brigade Band delivered spirited performances. The week ahead promises more youth centric festival events, while Beachmont saw gospel services and long beach tents blocking some views. The Trimount A C's Oak Island tournament drew a small crowd, and the Associated Cyclers enjoyed a lively beach outing. The Winthrop Yacht Club hosted a pleasurable Saturday dance with sailors later touring the bay.
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Sumer
Sol
Point of Pines
Thayer
Germania Band
Joseph Chappel
Rocco
Isolee Odd
Manhattan
Crescent Beach
BH. N. Lafricaine
Naval Brigade
Rhodes
Beachmont
Long Beach
Winthrop
Boston
Short Beach
J. Roberts
Winston
Unity Church
A. C
Oak Island Grove
Associated Cyclers
Massachusetts, Press
Cambridgeport
Union
Malden
Winnisimmet
Charlestown
Nantasket Beach a July Day Of Pleasure And Music
Crowds swarmed Nantasket Beach as July sun and sea lifted spirits. William H. Turner and steamboat lines fueled busy crowds with clam dinners and roaming amusements. The American Band and Brooks Military Band entertained, with cornet solos and encores drawing praise from music lovers on the Nantasket House piazza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
Nantasket
William H. Turner
C. H. Thompson
Brooks Military Band
New York
William Cushing
EE. H. Barney
Nantasket House
Nanasket
Pavonia Arrives From Liverpool With 488 Passengers
Cunard steamer Pavonia reached port from Liverpool on July 16 carrying 41 saloon passengers, 112 in second cabin, and 335 in steerage. Listed saloon travelers include Miss C. B. Achorn, Mr. W. F. Davis, Mrs. Davis, Captain R. Harris, Mrs. Knowlton, Mrs. Muldowney, Dr. Osgood, Master Wallace Potter, and others, with numerous accompanying infants and nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Pavonia
Liverpool
C. B. Achorn
W. F. Davis
Davis
Davis, Jr
Henry C. Everett
E. Florence
R. Harris
A. C. Howes
A. W. Knowlton
Knowicn
Ann
Americans in Europe The Scandalous Life Of Paris And London Society
A new book by a cloaked author allegedly a clergy man recalls Americans abroad in Paris and London with spicy details. He highlights figures such as Dr Evans, ministers like Reid and Washburne, and a Boston social queen who charms Napoleon III and the Prince of Wales. The piece warns parents about Paris study, praises the London social power, and frames American character amid European diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait & Sons
Europe
Paris
London
Evans
Avenue de l'Alma
Champs Elysees
Mackay
France
Reid
Washburne
America
Boston
Emerson
Brook Farm
Bunker Hill Monument
Napoleon III
Prince of Wales
Hemisphere
Better Than A Gold Cube Inspires Sobriety Tale
A man recounts a wild drinking binge ending with lost money handed back in pieces by strangers. He woke in a Bowery hotel with a hangover and found $60 vanished, later recovering $16, $13, and $12.75 in envelopes from staff and shops. He claims sobriety since and reflects that his money deposit spree proved the perils of drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor House
Bowery
Croton
Park Row
Along the Water Front Attracts Attention Despite Collision
The schooner Exception, noted for its unusual rigging, suffered major damage after a head-on collision with the fruiter Bergenseren while near the flats. Bergenseren’s officers are blamed for carelessness. Repairs will delay repair work on the docks while dredges are sought. The piece also notes local river traffic, shore excursions, and a bronchitis illness of First Mate Clancy as well as upcoming Lynn and Boston Steamboat Company service.
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Fruiter Bergenseren
Aftensen
Baracoa
Clifford
Paving Contractors’ Union
Donnie Long
Nick Ryan
Captain Buzzard
South Ferry
Halifax
Montreal
Niagara
Newark
Lynn & Boston Steamboat Company
Putnam
Lynn
Boston
Iris
Comey’s Wharf
Commercial Street
Boston & Lynn Inc
Clancy
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Mrs. Meyer
Lord Derby
Buzzard’s Bay
Ruth
Hyde
Garwood Company
Sian
North Shore
South Shore
van Nostrand
Falmouth
Causeway Street
Devonshire St
Brooks
Ellis Broof
NEW York Military Band, CS
Henpaatet
Yte
Baily
Downer Landing
Edmands
Rowe's Wharf
Temberton Landing
Y. C. Pier
H Ngham
Pemberton
Melville Garden
Geo, P. ‘Cushing
Bass Point
Lincoln Wharf
New League
Washington
Tresont
J. A. Flanders
Washington Street
Provincetown
Londfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Cape
Atwood & Rich, Acts
Ous World’s Fair
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Lachine Rapids
White Mountains
Globe Building
Mass
Wintero
Boston Wharf
Atlantic Ave
OF Pines
Iter' Ne
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing Co
Hallock St
Tel
Hotel Guide
Rlington House
Standish Cafe
FISS
al Jones
W. K. Wood
Peek Fairhaven
Louisa G. Farrell
Henry Jones
INE Cafe
Hayward Place
Globe Théodatfe
Boyle
Washington St. Sant
América
Tse
Pavine
Washburn Credit House
Washington St
Jorian, Marsh & Co
Columbia
Here
Kneeland
J. H. Schaaf & CO
Cincinnati
Portland Screen CO
School St
Porter Screen CO
Utica St
PY Prewriters
Remington Typewriter
the Post
A. R. Andrews
Court St
Louis Kronberg
Mayflower Cotstage
Endicott Ave
E. T. Galligan
M. D
Warren St
Roxbury
Farrington Printing
Beach Ris
Oo, O. D
Mt. Pleasant St
Winchester
RE. E. B
P. O
North Wakefield
P.O. Lock
Watertown
Winter Hill
Somerville
Blanchard
Broadway
Winter Hill Electric
A. Jackson
Otls St
East Cambridge
Sankkee Orine
Beacon St
Tremont St
Ici
Church
Frank Clements
William Sellars
Marion St
Wakefield
School Street
Rodfers
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