Lynching of Gorman and Walters Shocks Wyoming
In Basin Wyoming mob executes Jim Gorman and Walters after storming the jail. Deputy Pierce is killed while guarding them. Sheriff Fenton appeals for militia as Thermopolis region remains lawless with possible further clashes.
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Red Lodge
Mont
Jim Gorman
Walters
Hoover
Hot Springs
Basin
Wyo
C. E. Pierce
Fenton
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Hiattsville
Gorman
Big Horn
Pierce
Meade
Thermopolis
Ben Ninnick
Lander
Building the Last Section of the East Boston Tunnel
Work on the final East Boston tunnel segment from Washington Street to Scollay Square continues in rain. Coleman Bros. lead the contract with about two workers, aiming to finish by December while strengthening Sears building and Youngs Hotel foundations. Beam and brace installation progresses at State Street east end. harbor shield and forward movement planned once safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington Street
Scollay Square
East Boston
Court Street
Sears
Young’s
Coleman Bros
State Street
Hotel Fire Destroys Belmont Hotel at Cape Elizabeth
Portland Maine July 19 The Belmont Hotel a 30 room three story house at Cape Elizabeth was destroyed by fire. The blaze started near the kitchen chimney and spread rapidly. Fort Williams soldiers saved the stable and five cottages. The house valued at 10000 with contents 2000. Guests mostly absent. servants saved trunks. Lessee H E Ristine faced about 1500 loss with 250 insurance. Owner Mrs E C Chase of Portland held small coverage.
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Portland
Belmont
Cape Elizabeth
Fort Williams
H. E. Ristine
E. C. Chase
Boy's curiosity sends him to the hospital
Six year old Willie Crill was playing with companions in an old barn at 3 Market Street Brighton when a trap door to a cellar gave way and he slipped, fracturing his left leg. He lives at 4 School Street Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Crill
Children's Hospital
Market Street
Brighton
Crill
School Street
Zanesville Beats Boston Nine In Thick Home Tilt
Zanesville wins 9 to 8 over Boston National League sticks the win at home in front of 4000 fans. Dexter suffers a badly split right thumb from a foul tip and may miss time. Denton collects four singles a double and a walk in six plate appearances.
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Dexter
Zanesville
Boston
Denton
Clergy Departures Mentioned at Trinity Church Service
At morning service Dr. Donald announced early departures for Western fields of Rev E Borncamp assistant rector and Arthur Beresford solo bass who has served 11 years. He praised their work and wished them godspeed. Successor names are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Donald
E. Borncamp
Arthur Beresford
Borncamp
Beresford
The Abbot to Meet Delmar in $2500 Match Race
Albany dispatch reports a $2500 purse match race between The Abbot owned by W J Scannell and Major Delmar owned by A P McDonald. The race, with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser, is set for Island Park near Albany during circuit races on Wednesday July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
W. J. Scannell
A. P. McDonald
Delmar
Island Park
Paper Makers Vote to Persist in Strike at Holyoke Mills
Eagle Lodge of paper makers in Holyoke, nearly 700 members, votes to continue the strike until arbitration is accepted by American Writing Paper Company and others. The company plans to keep mills open and offer work to any who wish to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Eagle Lodge of Paper Makers
American Writing Paper Company
Eagle Lodge
Wealthy Greek of Boston Weds Lowell Belle in Greek Ceremony
In Lowell on July 19, George Mitts, a wealthy Greek merchant from Boston, married Miss Panagota Keratzas with 200 guests present. The Greek church ritual was conducted by Abbot Fiamvoles of Boston and Father Jachim of Lowell assisted. A special train carried guests from Boston.
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Lowell
George Mitts
Boston
Panagota Keratzas
Abbot Fiamvoles
Jachim
Travis Defeats James in 86-Hole Golf Match at Glen View
Walter J. Travis former national amateur champion defeats Louis N. James holder of the title by four up with two to play in an 86 hole match at Glen View links today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter J. Travis
Louis N. James
Glen View Links
North End Italian man vows bread and water until pope dies or recovers
At St Leonard's Italian Church Rev Father Ubaldus led prayers for Pope Leo XIII's recovery or death. About 200 parishioners received communion during mass. A local man began a vow ten days ago to subsist on bread and water until the pope dies or recovers, praying daily at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
St. Leonard's
Prince Street
Father Ubaldus
Leo XIII
Byrne
Leo
Great Bicycle Races At Hand Across Five Meetings
A week of five major bicycle meets features Moran versus Walthour at Revere cycle track for 20 miles behind motors. Walthour to replace De Guichard at Charles River Park against Leander, with Caldwell needing a strong ride. Cambridge track hosts a 20 mile event as riders push for records, while champions compete in pace races and motor showcases at Revere and Cambridge venues.
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Moran
Walthour
Revere
de Guichard
Charles River Park
George Leander
Harry Caldwell
Manchester
Cambridge
Leander
Hurley
Stinson
Munroe
Butler
Albert Champion
Sammy Sulkin
Dan Daly
Train strike kills engineer near Central Falls Miller Street Bridge
Owen Flynn, recently employed on a Providence Jamaica steamer line, was struck and instantly killed by a Boston express near the Miller street bridge in Central Falls today. He stepped out of the way of an approaching freight and into the path of the flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. IL
Owen Flynn
Providence
Jamaica
Boston Express
Miller Street Bridge
Central Falls
Death of New Hampshire newspaper man Shaughnessy
William J. S. Shaughnessy, a well known New Hampshire newspaper man, died at Margaret Pillsbury Hospital after weeks of illness. Born in Manchester on September 5, 1871, he spent early years there and later worked in insurance before joining the Manchester Union. He was unmarried and survived by several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
William J. S. Shaughnessy
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital
Manchester
Manchester Union
Workers to Resume at Wachusett Dam Amid Police Guard
Clinton reports preparations for resuming dam work with 6 pm police protection. Since 32 striking masons armed with revolvers halted 400 laborers, operations have stalled. Italian workers display reluctance despite protection, while contractors plan a large force and extra officers for tomorrow. Little Mike, an Italian recruiter, traveled to Boston for replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Wachusett Dam
Mike
Boston
Epworth League Convention Closes With Denver Chosen Next
In Detroit on July 19, the sixth international Epworth League convention ends after seven well attended meetings. Denver is selected for the next gathering. Dr J M Buckley of New York declares in his speech that only those who acknowledge Christ as King can affiliate with their group, and condemns Unitarian beliefs as blasphemous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Epworth League
Denver
Ontario
J. M. Buckley
New York
Unitarians
Christ
God
Lynching Attempt In East St. Louis Suburb
A mob of African American men broke the Brook lyn jail in the East St. Louis area aiming to lynch William Carter, a black prisoner charged with an attempted assault on a black woman. Village Marshal Speed ferried Carter to East St. Louis for safety after doors were forced open with a railroad tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Brooklyn
East St. Louis
William Carter
Speed
Somerville Man O Neil Released From Worcester Insane Hospital
Thomas P O Neil 21 tall 6 ft 135 lb was released from Worcester Insane Hospital after being committed for felonious assault on 11 year old Ethel Fox of West Somerville. He was arrested again by Somerville police, restrained, and jailed after a tumultuous transfer and riotous behavior aboard the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. O'Neil
Somerville
Worcester Insane Hospital
Wentworth
Reece
O'Neil
Parkhurst
P. W. Skinner
Heron
Dearborn
Charlestown
Ethel Fox
Campbell Park
West Somerville
Greer Prepares for Richard K. Fox Cup Race at Lake
Worcester reports Frank B. Greer trains for the forthcoming eight oared regatta at the lake facing rivals like Titus Vesely Juvenal and Scholes. Ten Eyck notes Greer’s history with unsuitable shells and aims to test newly arrived equipment for the intercity contest. The Richard K. Fox cup trophy, weighing 300 plus ounces and 28 inches tall, designed by Gorham, features a Maltese cross base, a figure of an oarsman, and a Victory centerpiece in Italian Renaissance style, honoring donor and hometown legends.
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Boston
C. S. Titus
Titus
Greer
James Pilkington
Vesely
Juvenal
Scholes
Denoruelle
Pape
California
James A. Ten Eyck
Ten Eyck
W. H. Davy
Worcester
B. Greer
Richard K. Fox
New York
Chicago
George Hosmer
Moran Fails to Worry Leaders Over Mayor Candidacy
The article notes that John B. Moran's reported mayoral bid drew no alarm from Democratic leaders. Senator Fitzgerald and P. J. Kennedy downplay any definite candidacy, stressing focus on voter registration rather than mayoral campaigns and urging registration efforts for Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
John B. Moran
Democratic City Organization
P. J. Kennedy
Fitzgerald
Collins
Democratic City Committee
Platt Names Aldrich as Vice Presidential Pick
The World reports that Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York nominates United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island for Vice President at the Oriental Hotel in Manhattan Beach. Platt also designates Chicago as the convention city and notes Aldrich’s promising outlook after Governor Yates exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Thomas C. Platt
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Senator Platt
Chicago
Mr. Roosevelt
Yates
Burning of Opera House in New Britain Connecticut
New Britain Opera House, a leading city theatre, is burning in the business district with hopes to halt spread due to little wind. Origin of the fire is unknown. Loss estimated around 25000 dollars. Building owned by the John Hanna estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain, Conn
New Britain
Colombia Seeks 25 Million from United States in Canal Treaty
Reports from Bogota indicate a probable ratification of the canal treaty with an amendment raising Colombia’s payment to 25 million dollars instead of 10 million. Cable links with Bogotá were cut since Friday, adding to the uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
Bogota
United States
Four Year Old Sucks Coins. Hospital Regains Hope
Herbert Chernock of South Boston swallowed two pennies while playing, causing a dangerous stomach impaction. Doctors stabilized him at home then rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital where coins lodged between throat and stomach. he recovered and remains unlikely to pass them. The surgeons expect the coins to stay in his stomach with no serious risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Chernock
Moreno
Massachusetts General Hospital
Herbert
Four Year Old Wal ker Boy Swallows Toy Duck
The Malden family reports their four year old son swallowed a small toy tin duck Friday. He shows no illness and has been under close watch by parents and doctor. Doctors feared the duck's crooked neck might injure his intestines but now believe danger has passed. The child has no pain and seems well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Joseph W. Walker
Church Street
Slips Alighting From Car Hurts Henry Lawler
Henry Lawler aged 25 of 105 Child Street slipped while leaving an electric car at the corner of Washington and South streets in Jamaica Plain around 7:30 last evening. He sustained bad bruises to the head and body and was taken home by his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lawler
Washington and
South Streets
Jamaica Plain
Mr. Lawler
Child Street
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Montana
Boy
James
Travis
Neil
Frank B. Greer
Lake Quinsigamond
Platt
Conn
Entertainments
Keith
American AN League
Huntington AV
South Boston
Malden Child
Toronto
Jersey City
Baltimore
Newark
Rochester
Provincetown
Cape Cod
Fey Line
Atlantica Ave
Rowe
L" Sta
Atkins Paine
King Philip
Edward W. Dixon
Jane SQ
Commercial Wharf
Point OF Pines
John Kernell
Bar Harbor
Eastport
Atlas Stores
Congress Street Bridge
Enterprise Transportation CO
F. K. Robbins
Haymarket
Gordon Sisters
Jeanetta
van Goffe
Austin
Stone
Johnstown
Revere Beach
Bath House
Nantasket
Beal
Rowe’s Wharf
Pemberton
Plymouth
Gov, Andrew
Rowe’'S Wharf
Long Wharf
G. P. Cushing
Gen. Mgr
HOTEL
Imass
New Brunswick
Davidson
Lincoln Wharf
Commercial St
Atlantic Avenue
Battery St
Edwin G. Bates
E. C. Peck
Tremont Street
Norumbega
Auburndale
Charles
Zoological Garden
Newton Boulevard
Norumbega Park
National League South End Grounds
Philadelphia
Connelly
Adams [House
Castle Theatre
Tremont St
Tel
Music Hall
Oxford
Castle Sq. Theatre Dramatic Stock Co
Fanchon
Lexington
Foy M. Mas
Tree Rustic Theatre
Subway
Bowdoin Sq
Sullivan 5
Arlington Heights
Texington Park
Paul Revere
Newton St. Ry. Co
Newtonville
Mass
North Shore
And
Cape Ann
Henry W. Savage
Geo. Ade
Peggy
Paris
William Loraine
Public Landing
City Pape
Ella
Castle Island
Madelaine
Marine Park Boat Service
Howardovich
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