Teen girl saved from jumping by Boston officer on West Bridge
Patrolman Ada M. King spotted a distressed 16 year old wife of 58 year old war veteran Joseph King near the West Boston bridge. The girl attempted suicide by climbing the railing as a letter-filled package slid into the river. The youth, named Ada Swain King, described a troubled marriage and Nova Scotia roots while King is described as nearly blind and receiving $72 monthly.
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West
Boston Bridge
Ada M. King
Patrick J. Lahey
Cambridge Street
Ada
Peabody
Joseph King
Brook Road
Mattapan
James A. Swain
Barry’s Corner
Annapolis County
Nova Scotia
Charles Street
Boston
King
Chelsea
Murders on the Herbet Fuller Trial Hints and Crew Recollections
Halifax dispatch details a tense morning as crew members discuss the murder, noting Mate Bram's claim of innocence and Brown as a potential killer. Seaman Lorheac implicates Brown and describes his odd behavior, while Bram disputes his own access to the wheel and suggests the after companionway was open. Diary entries recount life at sea from July 8 to July 13 with sightings and weather, culminating in the last diary entry on July 13.
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Halifax
Bram
New York
Seaman Brown
Brown
O’sullivan
United States
Spencer
Boston
Gulf Stream
Chelsea man accused of cruelty to wife and family turmoil
The report describes a Chelsea resident known as King facing allegations of domestic abuse toward his wives, including Ada and a blind veteran’s spouse. Neighbors recall quarrels and a move to Mattapan, while Ada’s arrival sparked further tensions. A police inquiry led to a hospital transfer for one mentally fragile spouse amid ongoing disputes. Patrolman Lahey covered the case.
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Mattapan
Sharon
Chelsea
Nova Scotia
King
Ada
China Street
Hockerty
Brooks Avenue
NOW IT'S BROWN. Hallifax Seaman Claims Insanity Escape
Halifax July 24 Seaman Brown was examined in the police court this afternoon, claiming he once was confined in a Rotterdam hospital for mental derangement after firing a pistol at a man he thought sought his life. Crewmen Bram and Loheese recount Brown’s alleged past murders and sanity defenses, prompting questions about his mental state during the Herbert Fuller tragedy.
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Halifax
Seaman Brown
Rotterdam
Bram
Frank Loheese
Brown
Loheese
Herbert Fuller
Holland
Lester Monks Diary Reveals Fuller Tragedy Details
Halifax July 24 Lester Monks, hero of the Fuller tragedy, kept a diary noting voyage incidents. Entries show the vessel detained in Boston Harbor from July to 6 by fog and adverse winds with days of inactivity on deck and compass observations.
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Halifax
Lester Monks
Boston
Craw
Sanford's Ginger Promises Quick Relief for Lots of Ailments
An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a universal remedy. It claims instant relief from cramps and pains feeding distress, cold symptoms, digestion issues, nervousness, sleep trouble, and malaria fears, highlighting French brandy and imported ginger. The copy urges asking for the Owl trademark and notes Potter Drug and Chemical Co. as sole proprietors in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Sanford
Potter Drug and Cars
Conp
Boaton
Timber Its Noted Memorandum On The Fuller Tragedy
Halifax July 24 A new discovery aboard the Herbert Fuller reports a pencil memorandum found on a deck timber. Frank Lohoose a French sailor is said to have written it and feared further tragedy before reaching port he planned to discard the timber to float away. The purpose of the note remains undisclosed.
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Halifax
Herbert Fuller
Frank Lohoose
Bodies Reach Home Today Harrington Ship Murder Victims
The remains of Captain Nash and his wife murdered on the Herbert Fuller arrived at Franklin Road station, placed in a team carriage for the 35 mile journey to Harrington. Hermetically sealed coffins held flowers from Bangor while few aboard the train realized the bodies were onboard. Captain Nash's brother accompanied the remains from Halifax as the couple’s kinfolk await their homecoming.
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Bar Harbor
Nash
Herbert Fuller
Franklin Road
Harrington
Stage Road
Hancock
Washington Counties
Bangor
Halifax
Bram's Boston Lunchroom Reverence Joke
Bram lived in Boston and was among the first superintendents of a lunchroom where religion was outwardly insisted and scripture hung on the walls. He later sailed at sea and visited his old employer, who asked about his religion. Bram replied that he is not working at this joint now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bram
Boston
Monks Exonerated. Consul-General Frees Halifax Man
Halifax July 24 Consul General Ingraham announced that after official inquiry Monks is exonerated from all blame and granted his liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Ingraham
Monks
Democratic State Committee Meets Amid Endorsement Talk
The Democratic State committee convenes with most leaders loyal to a Chicago ticket endorsement. An ally of Judge Corcoran plans to back the ticket, while few bolters are expected. A possible action may address George Fred Williams's ignoring convention instructions. A free silver levee at Parker House launches an organizing push by Williams and other silver supporters. Representatives from across the state attend, with officers to be elected and parallel groups planned statewide.
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Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Corcoran
George Fred Williams
Parker House
Timothy W. Coakley
James H. Mellen
Jeremiah O’sullivan
Young Men's Democratic Club
Sewall Nominated for Vice President at Populist Ballot
A tumultuous Populist convention staged a long debate over the vice presidential nomination. Watson won on the first ballot amid protests, with Sewall of Maine the target of strong opposition from Populists. The session featured clashes over the platform, party unity, and calls to adjourn as room politics and Bryan's potential influence loomed.
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McKinley
Mr. Fogg
Mr. Sewall
Fogg
Congress
Greenback
Sewall
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Watson
People’s Party
New England
Henry
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Bryan
New York
General Weaver
Jones
Weaver
Baumann
Alabama
Skinner
Howard
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Colorado
Laference
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Hisses
Major Page
Jerry Simpson
Chicago
Mr. Pence
Lincoln
Billy Bryan
Harry Skinner
Tom Watson
United States
Peter Cooper
Mr. Weller
Iowa
Calamity Weller
Frank Burkitt
Mississippi
Kentucky
Captain Barnam
Tennessee
A. L. Mims
Bateman
Maine Central Road
Virginia
National Farmers’ Alliance
Burkitt
Mims
Mr. Watson
Stone
Missouri
J. B. Weaver
Patterson
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Money the Main Issue Platform Declares for Legal Tender
The People's party platform denounces demonetization and demands government issued money at 16 to 1 in coinage, direct distributions, and ownership of railroads and telegraphs. It calls for free coinage of silver and gold, currency issued by the general government, and protection from corporate monopolies. The report criticizes European influence and urges a national monetary system under federal control.
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Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Pacific Railroads
Post Office
Pacific Railroad
Interior Department
Cuba
Republic
World
Territories
District of Columbia
People’s Party
Bryan plans campaign tour leading to Democratic nomination rally
Bryan's stump work advances as the notification committee prepares to announce the date of his great rally in New York. Aug 10 or 12 appears likely for notification. He will start from Lincoln about five days before, travel to Chicago then Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Bath Maine, with speeches en route, returning to Lincoln around Aug 24.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Committee On Notification
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Philadelphia
Bath
Sewall
Nebraska
New Hampshire Democrats Hold First State Committee Meeting
The newly elected Democratic State committee convened in Concord with twenty six of forty three members present. Before the session, members canvassed the political situation in hotel corridors, finding a conservative estimate of sentiment across the committee.
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Concord
N. H
Democratic State Committee
Believe in Woman's Writes from Fort Fairfield Woman
Mrs John A Gentle of Fort Fairfield Missouri writes that after seven years of scrofula and failing cures with a good physician she finally used Ayer s Sarsaparilla and was cured after seven bottles. The testimonial highlights the product’s effectiveness and the author’s gratitude.
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Ayer
John A. Gentle
Fort Fairfield
Lynn Populists Rally Behind Bryan and Silver 16 to 1
In Lynn a large People's party mass meeting at Lee Hall was presided by James E. Clements. Speakers including James Ek. Austin Walter M. Pingree George W. Horne and John S. Keyes urged free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and hailed Bryan as Democratic candidate for President.
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Lynn
People’s Party
Lee Hall
James E. Clements
Bryan
William P. Conway
James Ek. Austin
Walter M. Pingree
George W. Horne
Johns. Keyes
Democrats Call Convention for Free Silver Union Ticket
Colorado Democrats issued a call for a convention inviting supporters of free coinage at 16 to 1 to join Democratic caucuses and primary. An effort aims to unite Democrats, Populists, and Republicans backing Bryan and Sewall to form a union ticket for state officers. Date of the convention left open.
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Denver
Col
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Sewall
Cunningham States He Will Not Vote For Bryan and Sewall
Colonel John H. Cunningham of Chelsea, once on Governor Russell's staff, declares he will not vote for Bryan and Sewall. He notes he has been a Democrat all his life.
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John H. Cunningham
Chelsea
William E. Russell
Bryan
Sewall
Knights of Columbus Winthrop Council Holds First Annual Ball
The Knights of Columbus Winthrop Council 162 celebrated its first annual ball at the Shirley Bijou in Winthrop with Harrigan's Orchestra providing music. The event drew delegates from Boston Chelsea Malden Everett and other councils and featured a large reception committee led by Simon Donovan and a lengthy guest list including state and district deputies grand knights and many local residents. The grand march opened the festivities and the ball remained enjoyable from start to finish.
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Winthrop Council
Knights of Columbus
Winthrop
Harrigan
Theobald M. McGowan
Howard P. Call
Timothy J. Mahaney
John Doherty
Simon Donovan
Boston
Chelsea
Malden
Everett
James E. Hayes
James T. Cavanagh
Hugh J. Mulloy
William P. Cushing
Grand Knights
Frank H. Horgan
William Murphy
John H. Miller
Simon Rock
M. McManus
Martin Lane
Agnes Connor
Grace Farron
John Grady
Margaret Grady
Edward Call
Etta
Lotta Tulley
Angus Boyd
John Steele
Lizzie Packard
Sweeney
James Cuming
Ella Campbell
Annie N. Niland
Joseph Donovan
H. McCardle
Joseph Sheron
Helena Roe
William Roe
T. D. McCallahan
George Jenkins
Helena Barratt
Charles McCormick
Timothy Mahaney
John McDonald
William Bowes
Daniel Buckley
J. B. Kinney
Andrew J. C. Kennedy
Chelsea Council
Nellie Mack
Ada Noring
Matthew Grainey
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Oliver
Charles
Ada King
Frank Lorheac
Lorheac
Lorheae
Braum
Sane
Frank
Darbord
Ginger
Democratic Committee
National Committee
Davis
Nevada
Illinois
Kansas
Crandall
New Jersey
Kearby
Texas
Coxey
Ohio
Rhode Island
Committee
F. Vallette
Thomas Jefferson
Committee On Platform
Vallette
Frank M. Fogg
Michigan
Amey
ST. Louis
Committee On Resolutions
Democrats
Woman’s
Lynn Populists
Silver Fusion
GOL
Cunningham Bolts
Charles Lane
California
Mr. St. John
George P. Keeney
National Democratic Campaign Committee
Silverites
National Silver Party
A. J. Warner
Atlantic
Commonwealth
Merchants
O’nell
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Penn
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