Elevation project to six miles of Boston tracks
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad begins a six mile elevated track project in Boston suburbs with plans for eighteen new bridges and fifteen grade crossing eliminations at Cumberland Prentiss Ruggles Station Tremont Tremont street driveway Centre Boylston New Heath Mozart Green Keyes Morton Walk Hill Washington. State and city funding share 45 percent of costs with Consoli dated Road bearing the rest.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Corporation
Boston
City of
New York
Park Square
Chickering Station
State of
Massachusetts
Chester Park
Hyde Park
Dedham
Roslindale
Readville
New York, New Haven & Hartford Company
Forest Hills
Roxbury Crossing
Stony Brook
Cumberland
Prentiss
Ruggles
Station
Tremont
Tremont Street
Driveway
Centre
Boylston
New Heath
Mozart
Green
Keyes
Morton
Walk Hill
Washington
Holmes Castle Reveals Furnace Bone Fragments in Chicago
July 25 Chicago detectives uncover a shoulder bone and a child’s socket bone amid remains unearthed in Holmes castle cellar. A furnace foundation and ashes suggest a crematory device once used or planned by Holmes, amid claims of murders including the Williams sisters and a woman once his slave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Holmes Castle
Holmes
A. L. Jones
Williams Sisters
Kate Durky
Cigrand
Williams
Indiana
Arrestee Burns Linked to East Cambridge Swindles
Thomas Burns, jailed at Station 3 East Cambridge, faces charges after a failed $24 check cash attempt at Wellington & Buck in East Cambridge. Police tie him to prior bogus orders for coal and lumber dealers under the alias A. & Burnes, agent for G. E. Lothrop, with other local firms reporting small losses. He is due in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
East Cambridge
Boston
Coai
Burns
St Catherine Parish Outing Highlights Local Ballgames
About 1000 people from St Catherine's parish Somerville gathered at Bass Point for an outing. Two games were played with the altar boys defeating a picked nine 10 to 9, and the Independent Whist Club beating the Spring Hill Catholic Association 18 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
St. Catherine’s Parish
Somerville
Bass Point
Altar Boys
Spring Hill
Lynn Jury Bars Nine-Year Term for Stealing Bicycle
In Lynn July, William E. Moulton was sentenced by the Lynn Police Court for stealing a bicycle. He received a nine-year term, reflecting the severity of the offense and the court’s stance on bicycle theft at this session.
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Lynn
William E. Moulton
Holmes in Philadelphia flatly attacks murder cases
Holmes and counsel disclose his stance on the murd er charges. He denies Minnie Williams hair and Gertrude Connor bones in relation to his alleged victims. He admits an insurance swindle and explains body manipulation for a staged murder claim. He mocks the Chicago tank theory and explains the dumb waiter note. Coroner verdicts push Holmes toward Canada for trial.
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Philadelphia
Holmes
Willliam A. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Chicago
Minnie Williams
Fort Worth
Horace A. Williams
Toronto
Pietzel
Canada
Amateur all round meet at Wakefield honors winners
The Wakefield amateur tournament under L A Carpenter used percentage scoring. Events included 100 yard dash won by Morton with Hunt second, and various field events led by Gowing Morton Curley Hunt Dewey. Final points: Hunt 4230 Gowing 2828 Curley 3770 Morton 3177 Dewey 2551.
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Wakefield
L. A. Carpenter
New England
Morton
Hunt
Gowing
Curley
Limile Waurley
Dewey
Ieemie
Boston Harbor Excursion by Associations and Picnic Plan
A Union excursion sails down the harbor under Celtic and Wolf Tone banners. Associations of South Boston meet on Sunday August 4 aboard the barge Clifford, visiting points in Boston Harbor and dining at Lovell’s Grove. The Father Mathews Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Charlestown holds its fourth annual picnic at Lake Walden on Tuesday July 20 with several prominent athletes expected to attend the sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnion
National Circuit bicycle races thrill Steubenville crowd
Twenty five hundred spectators saw Steubenville Athletic Club bicycle races at Pleasant Heights. Highlights include novice one mile won by Whelan with Dodd second in 2:43. half mile open class A won by Helms with Steele second in 1:06.5. half mile open class B won by Gardner with Maddox second in 1:14.0. one mile handicap class A won by Morrow with Steele second in 2:19.5. one mile open class B won by Gardner with Bald second in 24.4.
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Steubenville
Steubenville Athletic Club
Pleasant Heights
Gey
Whelan
Dodd
Helms
Steele
Gardner
Maddox
Morrow
Bald
Funeral for Ex Governor Alexander H. Rice held at Emmanuel Church
Ex Governor Alexander H. Rice's funeral took place at noon at Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street. State and city representatives, numerous affiliated organizations, and cadet escorts attended. The simple Episcopal service included music by organist Charles Louis Safford and the Albion Sextet, with Union Jack decorations and Loyal Legion participation before last rites at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Alexander H. Rice
Emmanuel (Episcopal
Newbury Street
Massachusetts
Episcopal Church
Charles Louis Safford
Albion
Loyal Legion
Forest Hill Cemetery
John H. Rice
A. R. Stetson
Wil
Funeral cortege winds from chapel to church singing Rock of Ages
A funeral procession moves from chapel to church with two trumpeters and two muffled drummers leading the bier. The Rev. Dr Wilfrid Lawrence Hooper fronts the cortege as muffled drums beat slowly. The casket draped in the American flag rests before the reading desk as services begin.
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Wilfrid Lawrence Hooper
Davies Family Attends Governor’s Widow Funeral
Am G Davies with children sat near the chapel chair beside the widow of the late Governor. A large mound of pure white asters and maidenhair ferns from Mrs W G Davies rested behind the coffin. An ivy cross with a white lily wreath and pink sandiforum lilies stood at the base. A wreath of ivy ferns and pansies bore the Governor’s children names John Augusta and Lucy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am G. Davies
W. G. Davies
Rice, Kendall & Co
John
Augusta
Lucy
Western visitors enjoy Boston hospitality in city tour
Kansas City Missouri and Kansas visitors received a warm welcome in Boston yesterday. They met officials at City Hall and the Parker House, toured the Chamber of Commerce and harbor aboard the Protector, and saw theaters and firehouse demonstrations. Leaders included Mayor Curtis, Governor Greenhalge, and Kansas City figures such as Mayor Davis and Governor Mallett. The agenda included Lynn Salem Lowell Nashua Manchester visits with Brockton possible later.
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Boston
Kansas City
Kan
Boston & Albany
Alvah H. Peters
Curtis
Chamber of Commerce
W. F. Robinson
Soper
Kinkley
Bliss
Pope
Lawrence
Richardson
Preston
Robinson
Chicago
Witten McDonald
Kansas City Times
Protector
Bragdon
Deer Island
Sorran
Peters
City Hall
Parker House
Sanford
Davis
Matlett
Kansas
Dever, Witt
Flood
Preshe
Christopher O’brien
Common Council
Mallett
Hutchings
Alderman Flood
Erskine Clement
Tremont Theatre
Keith
Ryan
Mason Street
Webber
Union Station
Lynn
Salem
Lowell
Nashua
Manchester
McDonald
Brockton
Baseball Player Sues League Over Fine
Cleveland catcher Jack O'Connor filed suit against the National League and the Cleveland club seeking to enjoin a $25 fine imposed by umpire Murray for a Tuesday game with Washington. The petition claims Murray is incompetent and the fine unjustified. President Robinson of Cleveland backs the challenge to test league umpire fines.
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Cleveland
Jack O'Connor
Cleveland Baseball Club
National League
Cleveland Club
Murray
Robinson
Eveland Club
O’connor
Wedding at Cambridgeport Honors Robertson Heaton Family
A pleasant home wedding was held Wednesday evening at Rev J A Robertson’s residence 104 Beacon Street Cambridgeport. Miss Eva Robertson married Thomas H Heaton of Cambridgeport a Tufts Medical College student. Miss May Baxter of Cambridge was bridesmaid. George Pritchard of Cambridge acted as best man. The ceremony took place in Cambridge with a small guest list and quiet celebrations.
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J. A. Robertson
Beacon Street
Cambridgeport
Eva Robertson
Thomas H. Heaton
Tufts Medical College
May Baxter
Cambridge
Goeorge
Body of Woman Laying in Craigie Bridge Water Identified As Unknown
A decomposed female body, about fifty years old, was found floating near the Cambridge side of the Craigie bridge yesterday morning. She wore a greenish black dress with oak leaf pattern, blue serge skirt, and white underclothes. An autopsy was to be performed by Medical Examiner Swan to determine identity and cause.
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Craigie Bridge
John H. Brogan
Cambridge
Congress
Post
Swan
Troops to Aid Besieged Idaho Settlers Near St. Anthony
Governor Mc Connell called Washington for troops as Bannock Indians besieged settlers twenty miles from St. Anthony. General Coppinger was sent to move forces to the scene. A messenger reported the settlers low on provisions and facing possible death unless aid arrives soon. Some whites who killed Indians for elk hunting are said to be with the besieging group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
McConnell
Teton Basin
Washington
Coppinger
St. Anthony
Election results show Conservative majority at 163
London July 2. Total returns indicate 328 Conservatives, six Unionists, 158 Liberals, 62 Anti Parnellites and 10 Parnellites. Net Unionist gain eight gives government an absolute majority of 163. Liberals lose three seats and Conservatives two during the day.
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London
Fire damages rear frame building on Friend Street
An alarm from Box 413 at 6 20 last night reported a fire in a two story frame building behind 252 Friend Street owned by Thomas Tarrant and used as a plumbing shop by Thomas Gallagher. Gasoline ignition caused the blaze, with total damage set at $500.
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Friend Street
Thomas Tarrant
Thomas 8. Gallagher
Wakefield’s Wealth Shrinks While Real Estate Rises
Wakefield Board of Assessors reports the personal estate at 669.6 thousand dollars, down by 33.63 thousand. Real estate valuation climbs by about 150 thousand. State tax stands at 3.51 thousand, 770 less than last year. Town appropriation reaches 92.527 thousand, up 4 thousand. Total revenue to be raised equals 125 thousand, up from 120 thousand last year.
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Wakefield
Board of Assessors
Gold Watch For An Engineer At Massachusetts Meeting
Massachusetts Association of Stationary Engineers No 1 held its regular meeting last evening and elected James Duncan and W Johnson as delegates to the national convention in St Paul Minnesota September 3 to 7. Chief State Inspector Hawley spoke on the law licensing stationary engineers due August 1 and said practical engineers have nothing to fear. Past President Young received a gold watch chain and charm from Past President McCloskey as a memento of the legislative effort to protect stationary engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Association of Stationary Engineers
James Duncan
Columbus Oil
W. Johnson
St. Paul
Mian
Hawley
Young
McCloskey
Sea Moss Farine Receipts Cited by Grocers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sea Moss Farine sold by grocers with claims of tooth nutrition and economy. Receipts accompany each package, but details are incomplete and no clear event or entities are fully identified.
Regiment Camp Life and Rifle Scores At Worcester Brigade
Soldier detailing meals and cooking on field fires, ambulance corps drills, and feverish rifle practice. Notes on visitors including Worcester city officials, officers, and prominent locals. Scores listed for Sergt Oliver and others, and details of camp life, inspections, and upcoming tug of war between Emmets and South Boston unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt-Maj
Meloy
Highth
Lieut
Eldredge
Sergt
Oliver
Co. A
Dow
Marble
Co. L
Fish
Merrill
Co. K
Damon
Fly
Sergt. Hammond
Walker
Draper
Budde
Bennett
Dean
Babbitt
Co. C
Dooley
Powers
Savery
Brigade
Forster
Kaufman
Fifth Artillery
New York
Lancers
Roxbury Horse Guards
H. D. Andrews
George S. Holt
E. B. Wardsworth
A. D
J. C. Campbell
C. A. Pride
Howard Molyneux
George White
Perlie A. Dyar
Capt. Smith
East Boston
Williiam Flowers
Arthur I. Waugh
Hurley
Thomas Haile
The
American Express
Amos White
A. H. Hanson
George Francis
Scott
Cambridge Police
Joe Odiorne
Cambridge Common Council
Eloulhan
Cambridge
A. N. Proctor
Wiliam G. Bird
A. E. Proctor
W. B. Lombard
Col. Parsons
Dofige
J. P. Knowells
John Bordman, Jr
Sumner Paine
McKeever
Webber
Boston Fire Department
Bowdoin S. Parker
Bowdoin S. Parker, Maj. Morgan
Maj. Dyar
Williams
Col. Johnson
Adj. Fitz
Maj
Atkins
Herbert Staple
Henderson
Com. Reynolds
Drew Porter
Michael McLaughlin
Andrew B. Porter
Daniel J. Sweeney
Frank Murphy
Charlestown
Grady
Dr. Couch
Somerville
Col. Wilson
Patrick J. Remsen
John J. Norton
Boston
Davis
Worcester
W. A. Gile
Rider
Gilman
Col. Bogan
Rube Fessenden
Stover
Soule
Medford
Capt. Morris
Clarke
Henry Clay
Grove Street
Bostor
Representative Teamod
Capt. Sullivan
Lawrence Company
Company A
Troop A
National Lancers
Cousens
Eighth Regiment
James McLaughlin
Eighth
Bemmets
James P. Crosby
W. F. Gilman
H. M. Haynes
P. L. Rider
Thomas R. Fish
Alfred M. Giie
Mitten
Gillon
Lieut. Hines
Hines
Morris
Freeman Murray
Charles A. Sice
Signal Corps
Cavalry
Meseman
Fifth
Col. Brackett
Emmets
South Boston
Great crowd sale of men's and boys' clothing items
The notice lists bulk pricing for a large selection of garments including boys' wash suits, caps, summer suits, knee pants, and fine coats, plus men's calf shoes, belts, underwear, shirts, hats, and overcoats. It notes extremely large quantities and discounted prices to move stock as crowds grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauntleroy
Yachtsmen Triumph in Mixed Hull Regatta at Hull
The Ashumet of Class A led at 3 30 but Handsel won on time. The Harbinger was disqualified for breaking the flagstaff. In Class B the Santanic prevailed among skilled light weather boats, with Gleaner close behind. Susie led Class II, Swirl took time allowance, Rooster won Class III, Nabob won knockabouts, Hobo placed last, Alpine won Class IV, Katydid took Class V. Final day to follow.
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Hull
Salmon
Beatrice
Santanic
Gleaner
Susie
Swirl
Eames A. Time Yacht
Ndsel
Ames St. Hooper
Ashumet
Cc. Jones
W B. C. Eustis
John Ae
Heroine
C. A. J. Smith
Satanic
Tien Daly, Jr
Andr
Wellington
Rit
A. H Higginson
Romance
Lorie Sears
H. Faxon
J. Cole
Oy R. & Hunt
B. Farrel Hes
Adol
Henry Moe
Ariel
Fred Barrett
Vavage
Savitar
Otis Et al
Clara
Miles
Rooster
Adams Bros
Evadne
R. M. Benner
Kayos I
B. Rice
Joker
Putnam
A. Miyaeeee
Ieee
Trulby
Cotheae
Opecheach
Alpine
V. Souther Pee
Sal
D . Percival
Soener
Nike
Jacobs
Peete
M. Grezier
Hebo
J. W
Oro
Klamath Breaks Record in Detroit Driving Club Meet
Klamath wins 2:11 class heats at the Blue Ribbon Detroit Driving Club event. Penn delivers a strong challenge, briefly leading in the stretch, but Klamath recovers to win by a nose in heat two and dominates the late stages, while Penn breaks in heat four and Klamath takes the purse for fastest heat under 2:07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Driving Club
Klamath
Janesville
Wis
William Penn
Penn
Klameth
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Washington, Cor
Essex
Bos
N.Y, NH
Celtic Excursion
Ohio
Emmanuel Church
Sues
GALL
Qchamberlain
Ambulance Corps
I. HE
Cpl
Posnere
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Chas. Creen & N & Co
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