Pretty Clara's Lover Thinks She Alive in Grave
TORRINGTON Conn July 16 Three miles from this village lies William Eichner s farm where his eldest daughter Clara a tall serious nineteen year old faced ruthless village gossip sparked by an anonymous letter accusing her of impropriety Doctors found the charge false yet the social assault drove her to take poison She died after a burial was planned and the lover Louis Fritz insisted she was alive at the grave The cousin and his friends later unearthed the body and doctors labored to revive her but she remained dead leaving the community to mourn and blame itself for the tragedy
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Torrington
Conn
William Eichner
Clara
Louis Fritz
Bichner
Hichner
Pratt
Sexton
Hanchett
Fleming
Will
Pulver
Dr. Pratt
Maria Barberi Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In New York on July 16 Maria Barberi the Italian woman who assassinated her paramour Dominico Cabaldo was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Only Governor Morton’s intervention or a Court of Appeals reversal can spare her from becoming the first woman executed by electric chair. She is 23 years old and appeared aged as the verdict was read.
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New York
Assault case in District Court at Waltham
WALTHAM July 16 John Clark faced District Court on an assault charge involving Zelma Smith aged 16. Proceedings opened with brief testimony and the case scheduled for further hearing.
Man Sentenced After Assault on Miss Clark on Lowell Street
A man employed by ice dealer John Totten entered a house on Lowell street yesterday and hugged and kissed Miss Clark until she cried out. She filed a complaint. Judge Luce sentenced the offender to three months in the House of Correction.
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John Totten
Lowell Street
Miss Clark
Luce
House of Correction
Progress of Zella Ruhman suit before Gould trial
The papers in the motion for a preliminary examination of George J. Gould were submitted to Judge Lippincott in Hudson County Court Jersey City. Ex Senator Hoffman and R V Lindabury filed the motion for Mrs Zella Ruhman and Gould's counsel. The judge reserved his decision.
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New York
Zella Nicolaus Ruhman
George J. Gould
Missing Wiggett daughter feared to have self harm
Emma Wiggett 18 daughter of grain merchant H C Wiggett of Haverhill is missing and police fear she may have died by her own hand after showing signs of insanity for some time.
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Haverhill
Emma Wiggett
H. C. Wiggett
Crescent Beach thefts prompt Chelsea court hearing for waiter
The North Shore reports a wave of dining room and cafe robberies at Point of Pines. 600 to 700 pieces of silverware and linen missing led to a search of Queenie Winslow's Chelsea home on 18 Walnut street. a suspect waiter was apprehended by Sergeant Moore and awaits Chelsea court today. A live seal on Ocean avenue draws attention at Crescent Beach.
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Point of Pines
Queenie /Winslow
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Moore
Chelsea Court
Lawrence
Ocean Avenue
Crescent Beach
Tom Mason
Beachmont
Neil McKinnon
House Committee
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Eldridge G.paine, Jr
Strathmore
F. C. Hanson
Sea View Cottage
Crest Avenue
Star of Bethlehem Lodge
Hanson
S. H. Durgin
Otis McFadden
R. D. Ireland
E. F. Rollins
A. H. Read
William Jackson
I. M. Murphy
George Moore
Fred Tufts
C. E. Wadley
James Randlett
F. K. Tirrell
Tirrell
Walter Barry
J. C. Davis
T. L. Otis
Ela Byrnes
Edwin Howard
Bertha Wadley
F. B. Bogan
H. B. Fisher
G.S. Perry
Joseph Butler
G. H. Gruby
Samuel Hosea
J.W. Dill
Otis S. Davenport
D. Ahern
Warren Cass
A. D. Armstrong
Ira Cobe
Ocean Spray
Frank Bellcus
Albert Archer
E. A. Lamkin
George Murch
J. G. Dearborn
J. Johnson
Dorchester
Byam
Nellie
Ellis Byam
Canton
John Parker
Billerica
J. R. Poor
Frank Cushman
M. F. Farrell
F. N. Whitehouse
J. S. Richards
Stinson
J. A. Lane
East Boston
James Bond
Lizzie Bond
Susan Locke
Nicholas Combs
Lynn
Joseph Stowers
Edward Jones
Revere
Joseph Brownlow
Cambridge
William White
W. A. Brownlow
H. N. Lockwood
Jutta Millen
J. L. White
Boston
C. H. Grinner
M. D. Ayers
R. G. Rogaz
C. J. Southwick
Winthrop Highlands
William H. Pleasants
Jacksonville
Harry Lonsdale
G. F. Steele
E. C. Hines
Maynard Richardson
Richardson
W.S. Keys
Rosetta Keys
Lester H. Smith
William Garratt
W. E. Page
Henry Wade
C. Q. Ring
Blodgett
G. E. Ricker
H. W. Crafts
A. J. C. Pope
Charles Newhall
F. H. Maddigan
A. B. Richardson
G. E. Garratt
S. J. Ara
S. H. Cann
H. H Marshall
Music Hall Association Holds Annual Meeting at Weirs
The Music Hall Association of Weirs New Hampshire held its annual meeting today in which Lucius Tuttle was elected president. Fred W. Story was chosen secretary and treasurer, with directors including John B. Wright E C Eastman John S. Wadleigh E M Temple and P H Pryor.
Miss Milliken arraigned in assault case over vitriol and gunfire
Dedham July 16 Miss Mary A Milliken was arraigned in District Court charged with assaulting Joseph V Daly on July 8 by throwing vitriol and firing a revolver. Daly testified he recognized her by walk, dress and voice after observing her approach near Schulz's house. Milliken and witnesses testified to her alibi while witnesses described the attack. Justice Wakefield set $1000 bond and ordered grand jury action in September.
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Dedham
Mary A. Miliken
Joseph V. Daly
Milliken
Charles L. Abbott
Schulz
Commonwealth
Catherine McDonald
Milton Street
McDonald House
Mary A. Milliken
Daly
Emma Lawson
Margaret McDonald
Grace Allens
Ernest M. Gould
Albert Lenz
Mary Brickman
Francis L. Babcock
Frank A. Sawtelle
Miss Milliken
Drugan
Barrett
Mr. Rose
Wakefield
Frank B. Milliken
Elizabeth Milliken
Abbott
Milford Notes: Meetings, escapes, and local events
Milford notes report officer Hunt subduing William McQuaid after a failed escape en route to Worcester. He received a sprained ankle. The town enjoys clerks on vacation as Universalist Sunday school plans a Hunt's Grove picnic. The Eagle Cycle Club forms with Milford and Hopedale women riders. A Boston & Albany freight wreck attempt fails near Norcross quarry as ties are scattered on the tracks.
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Milford
Golden Cross
Welcome Council
Daughters of Liberty
William McQuaid
House of Correction
P. M. Hunt
Worcester
Hunt
Universalist
Hunt’s Grove
Eagle Cycle Club
Hopedale
Boston & Albany
Norcross Quarry
Thrown Headlong on Worksite Narrow Escape in New Brewery
Patrick Driscoll seized mason George Tucker in a fit of anger at Frank Jones’s brewery extension in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Tucker fell sixteen feet from the second story to an unfinished floor but landed on a covered arch between girders. Lyons redirected his fall. Tucker sustained severe internal injuries. Driscoll fled and is at large pending Tucker’s condition.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Patrick Driscoll
Frank Jones
George Tucker
Tucker
Lyons
Driscoll
Family of six murdered near Artemisa in Cuba
In Cayajahos near Artemisa a man, three women and two girls were killed by five attackers described as negroes. Two other relatives were seriously wounded. The assailants were pursued and captured by the civil guard.
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Havana
Cayajahos
Artemisa
Horse Reared After Collision With Electric Car
A green horse driven by G. C. McCarthy on Canal Street yesterday was struck by an electric car. The animal reared and struck four year old Lawrence Bickford with the shafts, nearly tearing his arm from his body. McCarthy and the horseman were uninjured. By-standers blamed the motorman.
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G. C. McCarthy
Canal Street
Lawrence Bickford
Mr. McCarthy
Islington mystery man found dead by own action
A tall unidentified man, likely Swedish, was found dead in a brook near Islington. Described as blonde, clean shaven, about 30, six feet ten inches, wearing a gray checked coat, blue striped pants, brown derby hat, and red stockings. A tattoo of an athlete on the left arm may aid identification. Authorities and undertakers await next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
Dugan
Dedham Police
Post
Smith & Higgins
John Reilly
Reilly
Norwood
Alvin G. DeWolfe
Dedham
Michael Creed
Strike by Lynn Cutters at Welch and Landregan
The Cutters Union of Lynn ordered a strike at Welch and Landregan shoe makers. Eighteen cutters in the factory are under union control, with a majority already out as the firm laid off workers yesterday. The dispute centers on a proposed price list and wage demands, with management discharging pro‑strike workers and rejecting the price proposal. It is unclear if other factory departments will join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Black America delay alters Huntington Avenue circus show
Nate Salsbury head of Black America on Huntington Avenue circus grounds postponed opening by 24 hours. Rain halted carpenters delaying seating setup especially the grand stand, making audience comfort impossible. Tonight’s show to open with all preparations complete. performers ready to perform.
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Nate Salsbury
America
Huntington Avenue Circus
Patrolman Murphy Excuse Stirs Board Over Bonfire Incident
Patrolman James A. Murphy of Division 1 faced the Board of Police yesterday on charges of neglect of duty for July 2. He testified he planned to extinguish a bonfire but waited after seeing Deputy Pierce and Captain Cain watching, hoping for an arrest. The commissioners took the case under advisement.
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James A. Murphy
Division 1
Board of Police
Caine
North End
Pierce
Cain
Officer Murphy
Services for Benjamin C Brownell Held in Somerville
Services over the remains of Benjamin C Brownell of Somerville were held yesterday at his late residence on Newton street. Burial will be in Dover New Hampshire. He was 70, a well known Boston veteran fireman in North End circles. Born in Berwick Maine he moved to Dover as a child and resided there many years. He was foreman of the old Washington Engine Company on Salem street and a member of the Joseph Warren lodge of Masons Tremont lodge of Odd Fellows and the Boston Veteran Firemen's Association. He leaves a widow and one son.
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Benjamin C.brownell
Somerville
Newton Street
Dover
N. H
Brownell
Boston
North End
Berwick
Old Washington Engine Company
Salem Street
Joseph Warren Lodge of Masons
Tremont Lodge of Odd Fellows
Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association
Delegation to Present Silver Service to USS Cincinnati
A Cincinnati delegation including prominent politicians and Chamber of Commerce members will arrive in New York to participate in the ceremony presenting a magnificent silver service to the United States cruiser Cincinnati. The event occurs tomorrow evening with the city’s officials and citizen leaders in attendance.
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Cincinnati
New York
United States
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Robbery in Rowley Targets Ipswich Man
Rowley on July 16 reports William B. Mitchell of Ipswich robbed last night of about 150 dollars and a suit of clothes. A missing farm hand is suspected of the crime.
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Rowley
William B. Mitchell
Ipswich
Beecham's Pills for Constipation Ad
Notice advertises Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 10c and 25c with a claim of over 6 million boxes sold annually and directs readers to their druggist for the book.
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Beecham
Funeral notice for Hon. Lorin L Fuller Malden leader dies
The funeral for Lorin L Fuller of Malden will be held from his Main Street home tomorrow afternoon. Rev. W E Dusseault will officiate. Masonic lodges from Malden and Melrose will attend. burial is at Woodlawn. Fuller, 69, a longtime carpenter and statesman, served as Alderman and Mayor, and helped found Malden Hospital. He leaves four children and two wives, with his second wife Annie W Hornsby surviving.
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Lorin L. Fuller
Main Street
Malden
W. E. Dusseault
Universalist Church
Malden and
Melrose
Woodlawn
Fuller Malden
Readfield
Boston
Everett
Lucy P
John J
Lydia Brown Lovejoy
Sebec
Annie W. Hornsby
Portland
Rumor on Mgr O Connell coadjutor role sparks chatter
The rumor from Roman Catholic circles claims Mgr O Connell, just back from Rome, will be the coadjutor of Archbishop Williams though officials say this is not authentic. Potential successors for the American College at Rome include Msgr Farley and Dr Rooker, with decision by archbishops pending.
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Mgr. O’connell
Rome
Williams
American College At
Mgr. O'Connell
Msgr. Farley
New York
Rooker
University At
Washington
Post
Byrne
Mer. O’connell
Father Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mgr
O’connell
American College
Mer. Farley
Richmond
Brighton Protest on North Harvard Street License Request
John Devine faced a remonstrance from Brighton residents over a planned saloon on North Harvard Street near Western Avenue. Proponents argued liquor near a school area would harm property values. the board held a hearing after giving Devine 30 days to relocate. George Kendall, linked by a relative to a rival saloon, denied any conflict. The commission will decide after consideration.
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John Devine
Brookline Line
Harvard Street
Brighton
Western Avenue
George Kendall
Murphy & O’connell
City Finance Report Provokes Mixed Reactions
The city finance report meets mixed reviews from ex mayor Hugh O’Brien who favors keeping things as is. Henry W. Putnam opposes a constitutional debt limit amendment while approving other recommendations. Ex mayor Thomas N. Hart calls the report the best of its kind but declines to discuss its details.
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Hugh O’brien
Henry W. Putnam
Thomas N. Hart
Bogus Boston Belting Co Check Found in Boston Plot
A check drawn on Traders National Bank of Boston and deposited in Indiana is marked The Boston Belting Company with false signatures by Henry B. Watson and Henry D. Martin. The firm never existed in Massachusetts, suggesting a Western swindle ring at work in Boston banks.
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Shawmut National Bank
National Bank of Boston
Boston Belting Company
Massachusetts
First National Bank of
Boston Belting Co
R. B. Reynolds
Henry B. Watson
Henry D. Martin
W. S. Eaton
J. H. D. Smith
Boston
Caucus Bill Muddle Reveals Missing Engrossment Copy
A discrepancy in chapter 489 of the acts of 18% shows the printed caucus law not matching the engrossed bill. The printed Section 18 from the election laws committee differs from the form passed for engrossment, and the engrossment copy itself is missing.
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Committee On Election Laws
Senator Brice's New Road Plan Sparks Lima Rail Move
Senator Brice backs a major project to build a parallel line to the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton. After losing stock in the target line he bought into Ohio Southern and formed Lima Northern to secure right of way along the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton toward Ottawa and Putnam counties, with a route toward Holgate on the Baltimore & Ohio and north to Detroit.
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Lima
Brice
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Wayton
Ohio Southern
Lima Northern Company
Hamilton & Dayton
Ottawa
Putnam County
Holgate
Baltimore & Ohio
Detroit
John T. Ellis Stricken After Stroke at Hotel Thorndike
John T. Ellis, famed Newport and New York society and yachting correspondent, suffered a slight stroke and fell while leaving Hotel Thorndike, fracturing his skull. Taken to Emergency Hospital, he remained unconscious late last night, with slim chances of recovery.
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John T. Ellis
Newport
New York
Thorndike
Judge Lacombe Delivers Long Charge On Ludlow Street Jail Escape
In New York on July 16 Judge Lacombe of the United States Circuit Court instructed the grand jury regarding the escape of post office thieves from Ludlow street jail. He said laws require proof that jail officials acted voluntarily to indict anyone, otherwise no indictment may be found.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Ludlow Street
Aldermen Order Tracks Removed From Woerd Avenue
Waltham officials require Newton Street Railway to remove tracks laid contrary to its franchise within seven days. If not completed, the Mayor may have the work done at the company's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Newton Street Railway Company
Woerd Avenue
Fire Marshal James Mitchell Removed Over Firebug Collusion
New York on July 16 reports that Fire Marshal James Mitchell was removed from office for permitting arsonists to operate in the city. The Board of Fire Commissioners released a statement accusing Mitchells office of collusion enabling organized misconduct by firebugs.
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New York
James Mitchell
Board of Fire Commissioners
Mitchell
Fire at Willow avenue bakery damages owner and occupant
Shortly before 3 o clock yesterday Box 47 Somerville was founded for a fire in a dwelling house on Willow avenue. The front story has been fitted up into a bake shop, the proprietor living above. The building owned by W P Rice sustained $1000 in damage. The contents owned by John Hanna were damaged to $200. Insurance covered the losses.
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Somerville
Willow Avenue
W. P. Rice
John Hanna
Liberal
Hartshorne Postmaster Arrested for Embezzling Funds
Chief Post office Inspector Wheeler announced the arrest of William F. Weeks, Hartshorne postmaster in Indian Territory, on July 16 for embezzling about $7000 in money order frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
William F. Weeks
Hartshorne
Indian Territory
Captain Mitten Relieved of Command amid Court Martial Charge
Captain A. D. Mitten of Company M Ninth was relieved yesterday by Colonel Bogan as a precursor to a court martial over alleged misappropriation of company funds.
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A. D. Mitten
Bogan
Steamer Harrisburg Detained by South Jerry Storm at Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven reports the steamer Harrisburg from Philadelphia to Boston arrived and is detained by a south Jerry storm. A sloop yacht Vala, sailing from New Bedford to Boston, anchored there today.
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Vineyard Haven
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Boston
Vala
New Bedford
American Wringer Co Manufacturers Ad on Broadway Extension
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers margles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders and Tremont 764 telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Excur sion tickets to Newport Nantucket and Narragansett selling fast
The sale of tickets for the special excursion to Newport tomorrow July 18 has been very large and tickets are limited. Excursions to Nantucket on Friday and to Narragansett pier on Saturday are also popular, with tickets available three days in advance at the New York New Haven Hartford railroad office, No 3 Old State House.
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Newport
Nantucket
Narragansett Pier
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Old State House
Generous Help Urges Widow Relief in East Boston
A Post appeal on July 12 urges charity for the destitute widow of John W. Wills in East Boston. The widowed mother of six faces hardship with the community rallying, contributions totaling $95.00 so far, including $25 from James Stevenson of the Clarendon Hotel and gifts from local residents and groups. The fund remains short of what is needed to maintain the family, with more donations welcomed.
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East Boston
John W. Wills
Post
Webster Avenue
James Stevenson
Clarendon Hotel
Seeeeesees
M. C. Ring
Hinckley Street
Somerville
Roxbury
South Boston
Fedweeewees
Irish-American Football Club
Thomas F. McDevitt
Charles J. Kidney
Thomas Arthur
W. B. Murphy
Changes at Boston College in Jesuit provincial list
The New York Maryland province publicized yesterday the annual changes among teachers and priests. Boston College sees Rev. Timothy Brosnahan remain president with Rev. Edward V. Boursaud as assistant. Newcomers include Rev. George A. Fargis of Georgetown Rev. P. J. Cormican Rev. Henry J. Roche and Francis J. Donnelly. Rev. M. J. Byrnes will join Immaculate Conception.
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New York
Maryland
Boston College
Timothy Brosnahan
Edward V. Boursaud
George A. Fargis
Georgetown
P. J. Cormican
Henry J. Roche
Francis J. Donnelly
M. J. Byrnes
Immaculate Conception
City Missionary Waldron Hosts Week of Picnics for All Ages
Yesterday marked the first day of Waldron’s city mission picnic week. More than a thousand children and parents enjoyed a cheerful day. Picnics will continue for a week except Monday when an old folks picnic will be held with about 70 attendees aged 50 or older.
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City
Waldron
Cordage Bondholders Form Reorganization Committee
The United States cordage bondholders protective committee names a reorganization panel of leading New York and Boston bankers and practical cordage men. A formal plan is about to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Cordage Bondholders’ Protective Committee
Boston
Alexander McLeod Fined for Illicit Liquor at American House
Amesbury July 16 Alexander McLeod proprietor of the American House was fined seventy five dollars in the Second District Court for illegal keeping of intoxicating liquor.
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Amesbury
Alexander McLeod
Second
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