SEDUCER SCANDAL AND POST OFFICE LETTER THEFT
A study of public outrage follows the Maria Barberi case with calls for justice and harsher punishment. The piece contrasts mercy versus capital punishment while discussing a seduction and potential murder claim. Separately, George E. Roberts a Boston post office clerk is arrested for stealing letters addressed to Boston and Newfoundland, with a test revealing his theft.
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Post
Gene
Maria Berberiore
George E. Roberts
Boston
Boynton
Newfoundland
United States
Roberts
Norfolk Downs
Ill-Luck for Mrs Shelley and Miss Spellman in Brockton Casing
Mrs Philip Shelley and Bridget Spellman faced Justice Ely charged with larceny of 1300 from Patrick McManus of 18 Water street Brockton. Bond set at 1500 each. bail provided. McManus, about 50, a shoe maker, claimed robbery after drawing money from Providence and Suffolk Banks. Mrs Shelley recounts McManus, a longtime friend, stayed nights and behaved openly with funds. Spellman allegedly accompanied him on errands. A Post reporter noted the Shelley home at 23 Crescent place.
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Philip Shelley
Bridget Spellman
Ely
Patrick McManus
Water Street
Brockton
Post
Shelley
Crescent Place
Miss Spellman
Providence Bank
Suffolk Bank
McManus
Station 3
Long Life of Usefulness Died in Westbrook Maine
The Hon. Valentine in Westbrook died at 81 after a public service career spanning school teaching, town governance, and state legislature. He switched from Democrat to Republican over the slavery issue, chaired the church parish for 40 years, led the Westbrook Trust Company, and served on the school board and executive council. Funeral planned at the Universalist Church. Also notes a Boston Life Underwriters meeting and a drunken row in Nantasket with knife injuries to J J Murphy and a jailed suspect J H Toombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Weander Valentine
Executive Council
Customs Service
Portland
Valentine
Westbrook Trust Company
Universalist
Nantasket
J. H. Toombs
J. A. St. John
J. J. Murphy
Atlantic House
Murphy
Payne
Massachusetts
Sita Toombs
Hingham Court
B P Cheney Dead Wealthy Boston Express Magnate Dies
Benjamin Pierce Cheney died at his home in Wellesley after a feverish illness. A former New Hampshire stage line driver turned millionaire, he built Cheney Express and later led United States and Canada lines. He financed railroad ventures, lived at Bulfinch Place, later 32 Maribo Street, supported horticulture, and donated the Daniel Webster statue to Concord. His wife, three daughters Alice Mary Elizabeth, and two sons survive.
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Benjamin Pierce Cheney
Wellesley
Alice
Mary
Elizabeth
B. P. Cheney, Jr
C. P. Cheney
New Hampshire
Boston
Granite State
Cheney
Worcester
Nashua
Fitchburg
Burlington
Cheney, Fisk & Co
Fisk
United States & Canada
Vermont
United States
Bulfinch Place
Harndon
Maribo Street
Horticultural Society
Daniel Webster
State House Park
Concord
N. H
Roosevelt Sees Boston Police Strengths and Shortcomings
President Roosevelt praised Boston police for their physical and mental fitness after civil service exams. He noted differences in running tests and urged improvements in New York’s patrol wagon system. He warned of insufficient facilities and called for legislative redress to enforce laws with equity and honesty.
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New York
Roosevelt
New York Police Commission
Boston
Civil Service Board
Grant
Hoke Smith Speaks in Gainesville on Sound Money
Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith campaigned for sound money in Gainesville Georgia. He urged support for the national Democratic platform and opposition to populist financial policy. He recalled Chicago 1892 rejecting free coinage and endorsed Cleveland amid strong applause and a standing ovation.
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Gainesville
Hoke Smith
Chicago
Cleveland
Smith
Silver City Disaster Strikes New Mexico Town
A cloud burst caused the most destructive washout in Silver City New Mexico history washing away much of the business district. The post office and several hotels were wrecked. five miles of Santa Fe track torn up. Gillette & Son stock worth 12000 lost. overall loss estimated at 150000 with 3000 residents. An elderly man 75 charged with assault in Waltham.
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EL Paso
Tex
Silver City
N. M
Tremont
Timmer
Broadway
Gillette & Son
Suit Seeks Return to State Detective Post
In Suffolk Supreme Court Judge Allen faced Frederick W. Brown’s mandamus petition against Charles T. Russell Jr and civil service commissioners to restore his eligibility as a public contestant for the State police detective job. A notice order was issued, returnable the first Monday in August. The column also carries advice from the Monetary Trust urging prudent, non speculative investing.
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Supreme Court For
Suffolk County
Allen
J. J. Feely
Frederick W. Brown
Charles T. Russell, Jr
Civil Service Commissioners
Salem Man Hurt at Lynn Crossing
Richard Hinson of Salem was struck by a gravel train on the Boston and Maine near Chatham street crossing in Lynn. He suffered a severe scalp wound with flesh and cuticle lifted from the top of his head and internal injuries. He was taken to the hospital.
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Lynn
Richard Hinson
Salem
Boston & Maine
Chatham Street
Terrier Collision Near Demerara Claims Five Crew
The Norwegian steamer Terrier reports a collision on July 12 just outside Demerara with the schooner Eagle of Barbadoes. Twenty four men were saved and five lost. Five of the crew were Princeton students reported safe later. Also mentioned: Princeton students arriving at Yellow Stone Park. An American Wringer Company notice appears at 12 and 15 Broadway extension offering wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair and mail service.
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New York
Bergh
Demerara
Barbadoes
The
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Blood stained garment tied to Minnie Williams case unearthed
In Englewood basements of the Holmes building detectives unearthed blood stained undergarments linked to Minnie Williams. A physician confirmed the stain is blood and a suspect is to be tried for murder pending Philadelphia release. A warrant was to be sworn out today by A Manier of State Street.
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Chicago
Holmes
Englewood
Minnie Williams
Norton and
Fitzpatrick
A. Manier
State Street
Philadelphia
Stolen Goods in Lynn from New York Burglary Case
Lynn July 23 Police report a man named Augustus Barnard arrested in New York on burglary charges. Goods sent from New York by Adams Express found at 364 Broad Street include hair brushes perfumery opera glasses silk dress items and dress goods. Residents deny knowledge of Barnard. a visitor claimed he would return for the goods.
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Lynn
O’brien
New York
Augustus Barnard
Gotham
Marshal Wells
Adams Express
Broad Street
Barnard
Inspector interview ties Lynn woman to diamond robbery
Inspector Tryder of Boston visited Miss Bertha Sutton on Rockingham street to identify a man held in a diamond robbery case. Sutton says she met the suspect on Central avenue on Saturday night and later found her pocketbook cards missing. The inspector showed her a card bearing her name, which he said was found at the crime scene, but provided no definite details about time or location. Boston police inquiry offered no clarification.
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Tryder
Boston
Lynn
Bertha Sutton
Miss Sutton
Rockingham Street
Central Avenue
Narrow Escape From Death At Willows Crossing
A miraculous escape occurred at the Fort avenue crossing of the Boston & Maine near the Willows. George C. Noyes of Lynn and Miss Amanda Childs were thrown from a carriage when a horse hit a tipcart. Both were severely injured. they received wounds at Salem Hospital and then returned home.
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Salem
Fort Avenue
Boston & Maine
The
Willows
Salem Hospital
George C. Noyes
Sewell Street
Lynn
Amanda Childs
Mr. Noyes
Miss Childs
Will of the Rev A A Miner D D filed in Suffolk Probate
The Rev A A Miner D D will is filed in Suffolk Probate, leaving trust property to Maria S Miner wife, with disposal by her will at death, otherwise two thousand dollar bequests to Universalist bodies in Boston and Barre and Franklin, and Tufts College as residue. Dated Sept 12, 18%. Death notices list Alexander H Rice and Catherine Elder, with funeral timings and addresses. A Life Insurance Company office announces closing for Hon Alexander H Rice funeral services.
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A. A. Miner
D. D
Suffolk Probate
Maria S. Miner
Secon Universalist Society
Boston
Union Publishing House
Massachusetts Convention of Universalists
Goddard Seminary
Barre
Dean Academy
Franklin-Westbrook Universalist Society
Tufts College
Rich
Alexander H. Rice
Emmanuel Newbury Street
Elder
East Boston
Catherine
John J. Elder
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Arden
Thurst
Ria Barberi
Yesterre
Asrsons
Ellerslie
Livermore
Ac- Barberi
Postre
Barberi
Spain
M’manus
Mrs. Shelley
Ted
God Y A. Livermore
D Taylor
Imfayior
Taylor
Fire Underwriters
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
Young’s Hotel
John H. Woodbury
B. P. Cheney
Police
President Roosevelt
New York Police Board
Waltham
John Cowan
Ethel
John Clement
Cowan
Brighton
Monetary Trust
New York Stock Exchange
Princeton
Sussex D. Davis
Yellowstone Park
Cowvich
Maess
O.C. Baker
Maine
Bkav.iy’s
Revere House
East Vassaibor Ae
A. M. Bradley & Son
Carter
Naskeag Point
Hull
Mass
East End
S. Kneeland
Mutu. Life Insurance Company
New
Spruce Lumber
Alpheus M. Stetson
Kilby Goreem
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