Details of Miss Barrett Case Stir Controversy and Family Statements
The Barrett murder theory remains disputed as police insist suicide is the probable cause while Mrs. Barrett and son Charlie withhold the name of the money recipient behind the 800 loan. Miss Wheelwright denies acquaintance with Miss Barrett and the Thorndike suite hire is questioned. Additional notes surface from Codman’s front rubbish heap.
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Alice Barrett
Whitcomb
Post
Charles Barrett
Miss Barrett
Miss Wheelwright
Codman
Thorndike
Tribute to Miss Barrett’s Memory by Miss Langley
Miss Isabelle R. Langley of Waltham recalls Miss Alice Barrett a longtime intimate friend. Langley notes Barrett was reticent about personal matters and she had known her for many years.
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Miss Langley
Miss Barrett
Isabelle R. Langley
Waltham
Salid
Post
Alice
Fatal East Cam bridge accident claims child life
A six year old boy, Roland Sarrain, was crushed to death when he slipped under the rear wheels of a four horse team at Fourth street. The truck's driver William O Connell was not charged after witnesses said he bore no blame. The body was taken to his parents home at 159 Charles street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge
Roland Sarrain
Charles McMahon
William O’connell
Fourth Street
Charles Street
O’connell
Aged Salon Woman Denies Ross King Wealth Claim
A 75 year old woman in Salem writes that Mrs. Ross's uncle was Adam Gordon, not millionaire King. She recalls Gordon leaving Port Gibson for Texas at the start of the Mexican War, later vanishing in a mining camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Rhode Island
New York
Port Gibson
Texas
Gordon
Santa Ana
Adam Gordon
Inirror
King
Cyclone devastates Ainols Farm killing seven
A cyclone struck A C McDowell’s farm near San Jose Illinois at 7 PM destroying the house barn and crops. Seven people were killed and three severely injured including McDowell and his family. One minute after the strike the scene was in ruins and more losses feared. Property damage is heavy.
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San Jose
Ill
A. C. McDowell
McDowell
Samuel Brownlee
Brownlee
Jessie Groves
Charles
Mary
Secretary Sherman Plans Return to Washington Health Improves
Word from Amagansett L I reports Secretary Sherman has improved health since arrival. He will leave for Boston in a day or two, then proceed on a seafaring voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Amagansett, L. I
Boston
Father regains daughter after yearlong search in Waterville
Ernest Ebbitt of Cambridgeport Massachusetts recovered his four year old daughter in Waterville Maine from the mother who deserted him about twelve months ago claiming she would visit. Marshal Call located the mother from a photograph.
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Waterville
Ernest Ebbitt
Cambridgeport
Mags
Marshal Call
Missing Cambridge youth William Boggan
William Boggan aged 19 of 5 Pioneer Street Cambridge has been missing since July 27. Relatives are anxious. he is light complexioned and wore a dark blue coat dark trousers and a straw hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boggan
Pioneer Street
Cambridge
Mrs Vanderbilt Family Arrives in New York From Liverpool
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and her daughter landed aboard the Lucania in New York from Liverpool. They traveled on to Newport Rhode Island while Mr Vanderbilt heads to Switzerland with sons Alfred and Regie. Dr McLean joins the party. Mrs Vanderbilt’s stay hinges on Mrs Harry Payne Whitney’s health after the birth of a daughter.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Lucania
Liverpol
Vanderbilt
Switzerland
Alfred
Regie
Paris
McLean
Mr. Vanderbilt
Freight Train Crew Overcome by Foul Air Dead Conductor
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train stalled in Lewis Tunnel on July 30 left conductor Edward Bray dead and crewmates Samuel Hamilton Edward Womack and Tom Kamnewood in precarious condition after exposure to foul air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Lewis Tunnel
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Edward Bray
Samuel Hamilton
Edward Womack
Tom Kamnewood
DROWNED IN THE CHARLES
Andrew M. Bouvher four year old son of Joel and Mary Bouvher of 13 Saville street Cambridge fell from the Charles river bank near Con cord avenue yesterday afternoon. Several boys watched but could not assist until the accident was reported. Officers recovered the body within about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Bouvher
Joel
Mary Bouvher
Saville Street
Cambridge
Charles
Concord Avenue
Glen, Hexton, Farrington
Doyle
Relief of Major Henry Jackson to Third Cavalry
Washington dispatch reports Major Henry Jackson of the Third Cavalry relieved from recruiting duty in Boston and ordered back to his regiment at Fort Ethan Allen with effect from October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henry Jackson
Third Cavalry
Boston
Fort Ethan Allade
War Over Beehive Estate Splits Riverside Families
In Riverside, a lengthy inheritance battle erupts between Mrs. Annie Beede, the adopted daughter of the late B. J. Greeley, and Miss Susan Cochran who alleges marriage to Greeley. Authorities and relatives assemble at the Beehive as courts decide contested heirs and a large estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Beetle
Susan Cochran
Riverside
Cochran
Annie Beede
B. J. Greeley
Post
Greeley House
Boston & Albany
Davis Street
Cochran Army
Annie Lden
Chicago
Ill
Tilden
Susan
Florence
Greeley
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Rett
Collins
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Madras
Zari.y
Old South Shirt Company
Mrs. Rosss
Milionaire
Ainols
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring
Ellsworth
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Cony
Men’s Tan & Russet
Washington Street
Ellsworth Syndicate
C.I
Robinson & A Sq
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Bosts
Portland Steamers
Tremont
Het
OLD Glory
Liberty
Milk St
Nobcroga
Andrew Bouvher
Major Jackson
Seanive
Kochran
Annie Cochran
Susans
Florence Tilden
Cochra
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Psyvetr
Men’s Outfitter
Men's Outfitter
Union Hat CO
Union
Corner Hanover Street
Union Hat Co., Union, Corner Hanover Treet
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