End of W Irving Mystery in Winthrop Beach
William H. Irving of Charles street Winthrop Beach was found dead in Chicago on July 26-27. A gunpowder suicide note cited poverty and fatigue, but investigators note possible foul play due to cold body, mysterious powder, and multiple footprints around the scene. Authorities consider murder a possibility and seek clues on powder purchase and nearby witnesses.
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Chicago
William H. Irving
Charles Street
Winthrop Beach
Lake Shore
W. H. Irving
Mass
WIFE HEARS NEWS OF IRVING DEATH IN CHICAGO
Chief Tewksbury acted on telegraphed news confirming Mr. Irving’s death by his own hand. The body’s description was obtained from Mrs. Irving and sent to Chicago authorities as efforts to identify the remains continue. Irving, 25, worked for Barrows Gross & Co. in Winthrop Beach area and had a two week vacation.
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Tewksbury
Winthrop
Irving
Piannes
Winthrop Beach
Barrows, Cross & Con
Cross
Chicago
Death mystery in Winthrop prompts police plea for body
Chief H W Tewksbury reports a description of W H Irving with a dark brown mark on his back, 23 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 204 pounds, red hair. Barrows Cross & Co. spokesperson E D Cross cannot explain Irving's death by his own action. Irving had worked faithfully and planned to resume his new department job with a raise upon return from vacation.
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W. H. Irving
H. W. Tewksbury
Winthrop Police
E. D. Cross
Barrows, Cross & Co
Desperate Reunion Fails as Woman Confronts Deserting Husband
On Willow street Mrs. H J Shaw and her sister arrived from Cape Cod to confront her husband in Moore's building. She accuses him of desertion and requests support as crowds watch the scene. The doctor present seemed startled as the clash escalated. A local gossip war may continue with one party planning to leave the city overnight.
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Swampscott
Siam
No Attack to Be Made Before August France Warns
London dispatches report that no attack is planned before August. France issues a warning as queries in Parliament arise, while officials announce the overall difficulty has been settled.
Siam Blockade Tensions Rise as French Fleet Moves In
Special to the Boston Post reports Bangkok learns of a French blockade and planned August assault as Siam seeks peace. English residents fear France will seize Siam, while London notes a possible compromise on frontier claims amid probing inquiries in Parliament.
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Kohsi-Chang
Gulf of Siam
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Kohsi- Chang
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Siam
Menambar
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England
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Paris
Lizzie Borden Pays a Visit at Jail
Lizzie Borden and her sister Emma visited Sheriff and Mrs. Wright at the jail in Taunton where Lizzie had been confined for eight months. She arrived at 2 10 from Fall River and thanked the W rights for the chance to enter the premises by the family entrance, describing the visit as a picnic. She appeared like a girl of sixteen out of boarding school while expressing gratitude at being free.
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Emma
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Fall River
Beachmont outings and society events across Saugus
A joint St Pauls and Union church picnic at Lilly pond Saugus featured boating and games. Nearby Lothian's Saratoga Orchestra performed at Point of Pines with Pop concerts and a Germania Band lineup planned for Sunday. The California Pioneers of 1849 held a third annual outing at the Point with speeches and stories. Fireworks and a grand cornets display were planned for the week.
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Salem
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Cambridge
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Old Town
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Weymouth
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Quincy
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South Framingham
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Dorchester
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William Stickney
James A. Grant
Concord Junction
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Franklin
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Freuchmont
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Lang
Reta
Tenny Bruce
Jessie Lpruce
Rhimback
Oakes
W. Earle
W. Roberts
Bradstreet Avenue
Salem tax rolls show increase in valuation and higher rate
Salem on July 27 reports 9331 polls and valuations totaling 12,555,800 in personal property and 15,751,400 in real estate. The data reflect a 460,000 gain over last year, with the tax rate set at 17.30 per 1000, up 1.30.
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Salem
A Doctor's Hope in Amick Treatment Reach Cincinnati
Dr. W. C. Peaslee of Salt Lake City, weakened yet hopeful, arrived in Cincinnati July 27 to seek the Amick treatment for consumption at the Cincinnati Hospital, expressing confidence in a cure despite his frail condition.
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Cincinnati, O
W. C. Peaslee
Salt Lake City
Cincinnati Hospital
Free treatment offer from Dr Dewey at 40 Tennyson Street
Advertisement notes all diseases treated free with two weeks of treatment and medicine by Dr. Dewey the specialist. Office at 40 Tennyson Street near Columbus Avenue close to Providence depot, open daily till 8 pm except Sundays.
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Tennyson Street
Columbus Avenue
Providence Depot
Riot in the Commons Ends as Gladstone Seeks Order
The Commons erupts in a violent fracas with blows, shouts, and overturned benches as Liberal and Parnellite MPs clash with Conservatives over Home Rule. Gladstone appeals for restraint, Speaker Peel restores order, and key clauses pass in the committee stage amid cheers and protests.
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Gibbs
Mr. Mellor
Edward Carson
Mr. Hanbury
William Redmond
Gladstone
Edward Marijoribanks
Marjoribanks
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Timothy Healy
Mr. Balfour
Mr. Gladstone
Peel
Mr. Peel
O’connor
Eugene Crean
Timothy Harrington
Mr. Crean
Thomas Condon
Workingboys Day festival set for August at South End grounds
The Workingboys Home annual mid-summer festival will be held Saturday August 6 at the South End baseball grounds. Rep Daniel P Toomey chairs the committee with over 150 athletic club entries from Boston area. Events start at 2 pm featuring lacrosse and baseball inter-club matches, followed by a gratis theatre show and a fireworks finale. An outdoor stage sits before the grand stand and ticket sales anticipate 15 000 supporters. Final committee meeting next Thursday.
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South End
Daniel P. Toomey
Boston
South Boston
Keith
Gaiety and Bijou
T. Wells
Secretary Herbert Goes Fishing at Isles of Shoals
Secretary Herbert and Miss Herbert spent the day at the Isles of Shoals as guests of Hon. Charles S. Hamlin. They fished in a whale boat with Mr. Hamlin and will sail on the Dolphin to Bath tonight or tomorrow morning after entertaining visits with Celia Thaxter.
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N. H
Herbert
Miss Herbert
Isles of Shoals
Charless. Hamlin
the Treasury
Celia Thaxter
Hamlin
Dolphin
Bath
Leo XII Honors Him and Rebecca Nourse Died
Edward T. Shanahan of Boston earns theology doctor title from Pope Leo XIII after a Vatican audience at Rome while a Jamaica Plain family celebrates. In Danvers, descendants honor Rebecca Nourse, martyred in 1692, with a reunion at her haunted homestead, marking her enduring legacy and a tablet memorial.
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Rebecca Nourse
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Leo XIII
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American College
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Catholic Seminary
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Jamaica Plain
Lee Street
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St. Thomas’s Church
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St. Thomas
Boston College
Shanahan
Athletic Gossip Promises Glitzy Prizes At Local Meets
Clubs award watches lamps statues and silver service sets as prizes at athletic meetings. Highlights include a Dorchester race between Billy Clark and Jimmy McLaughlin on Aug 8 at Melville Garden and a pro regatta in Worcester with a 250 first prize and 250 purse split among winners.
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Central Square
Cambridgeport
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Holmes Field
John Graham
Billy Clark
Jimmy McLaughlin
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Conley
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Orioles and Red Sox in doubleheader at South End grounds
Long shows solid fielding and hitting as Baltimore faces Boston in a two game set at the South End grounds with Mulane, Gast, Nichols and Riley, Gray and Sullivan pitching. Cliff Carroll strengthens the lineup while Ganzel catches. Cambridge visitors cheer Joe Kelley as Hughey Jennings watches from the bench.
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Sullivan
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Roger Conner
Selee
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Bennett
Cambridge
Joe Kelley
Orioles
President Cleveland at Gray Gables All Day
President Cleveland stayed at Gray Gables with Executive Clerk O'Brien handling much correspondence. Dr. Bryant fished at sea aboard the Rath. Two callers from Buffalo, A. T. Kern and H. C. Green, visited for a few Cape Cod days.
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Cleveland
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O’brien
Bryant
A. T. Kern
H. C. Green
Buffalo
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80 year old man bets to walk from New London to Chicago
Ray Earl of New London undertakes a 42 day walk to Chicago with a $100 wager and no money for food or personal expenses except ferry fares, relying on luck and publicity for sustenance along the route.
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Conn
Ray Earl
Chicago
Amusing English Misconceptions About Americans
Elizabeth Bisland recounts English misunderstandings in London and a country house. An American guest avoids mixed drinks after a hostess warns of sherry or champagne and a butler’s ignorance. A governess misinterprets “bees” as a national pastime, prompting puzzled exchanges about American amusements.
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Elizabeth Bisland
London
Blind masseurs in London gain notice and praise
Blind women trained as masseurs in London receive favorable reports. They are guided to unfamiliar houses with help from friends and rail officials. The loss of sight sharpens touch, a key asset in massage, and keeps the masseur focused on work with few distractions.
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London
Just the Thing Hat Advice in a Cartoon Exchange
A small exchange features Young Mr Sapley and Miss Palisade a clothier and furnisher column scene. Sapley asks for a hat suited to his head and Palisade suggests trying a soft hat as a fit.
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Miss Palisade
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