Murder of Jacob Littig Stirs Natick and Wellesley
Reports place the crime in Norfolk county with parts of Littig’s body found in Wellesley and Natick. The purse, said to hold seven dollars, vanished. Littig’s last sighting ties him to the Butchmanns on River street, raising speculation he may be implicated.
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Natick
Jacob
Wellesley
Norfolk County
Fritz Butchmann
River Street
Littig
Butchmanns
Butchmann
Murder in New Bedford: Littig Case Sparks Inquest Prep
The Littig murder case details a fatal brain concussion from a blunt instrument thought to be used by unknown assailants. Autopsy notes no skull fracture. police seek clues as inquests loom and observers gather at Parker House amid courtroom preparations and press presence.
Infanta Eulalie Attends Mass and Ball Honor
The Infanta Eulalie attended mass at St Francis Xavier Church in New York. She later received a Circulo Colon Cervantes committee at Madison Square Garden, Dr Navarro presenting a memorial album. The party then took a private excursion on the Dolphin.
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New York
Infanta Eulalie
St. Francis Xavier Church
Circulo Colon Cervantes
Madison Square Garden
Navarro
Infanta
Benefit concert for Frank N. Scott at Howard Atheneum
Friends of Frank N. Scott, treasurer of the Howard Atheneum, will fill the Howard Athenseum next Sunday evening for a benefit concert. The programme promises to be among the best yet offered and expected attendance may fill the hall.
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Frank N. Scott
Howard Atheneum
Howard Athenseum
Park Theatre Tonight Hosts Chico in Golden Wedding Event
Park Theatre welcomes Chico the giant black prong in the Golden Wedding show with sponsors. he will likely occupy a box. This is Chico’s first theatre visit, and he has never seen Miss Yeamans or been inside a theatre before.
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Chico
Hugh
Mike Coyle
Barnum & Bailey
Miss Yeamans
Lizzie Borden Arrives Quietly at New Bedford Jail
Lizzie Borden, shaved of public notice, arrives by noon train with Sheriff Wright and is led to the women’s apartments at the county jail. Reporters glimpse her reading a book, wearing a blue serge dress and a black toque, carrying pansies as she surveys the surroundings. The jail’s 42 cells, each 7 by 4 by 7 feet with iron doors, await her confinement.
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New Bedford
Lizzie Borden
Taunton
Sheriff Wright
Miss Borden
Court Street
Keeper Hunt
Bridget Sullivan
County
Court Streets
Mr. Hunt
Cedar Street
Lizzie A. Borden
Glover Returns From Absence at Winchester
The Winchester theological student Harry B. Glover has returned home after ten days missing. He was found in Montreal and brought back to New York where he telegraphed his father for funds. He remains confined to bed under medical care and is said to be deeply prostrated.
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Winchester
Winchester Theological
Harry B. Glover
Quebec
Montreal
New York
Glover
Is It Murder A Boston Assault Leaves Man Critical
Andrew Thompson a 31 year old man was found unconscious in the yard behind 1053 Washington street and taken to City Hospital in critical condition. John Holland 32 of 187 Broadway South Boston was held after being identified as Thompson's roommate during a Saturday night dispute. Thompson's skull fracture and low chances of recovery prompted police to pursue the case as a possible murder attack.
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Littig
River Street
South Natick
Laster
Andrew Thompson
Washington Street
City Hospital
John Holland
Broadway
South
Boston
Holland
Thompson
Freshman Columbia Crew Arrives for Thames Race
Crews from Columbia Harvard and Yale prepare for the Thames River races in New London Conn. The Board of Trade repairs the boat house and platforms while officials set signals from the Thames River bridge. The Columbia Cornell race is slated for June 20 and the Yale Harvard clash for June 30 with the downstream course planned about 1 o clock.
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New London
Conn
Thames River
Columbia
Chelsea
Norwich
Harvard University
Yale University
Board of Trade Boat Rhaee
Drowning at Cambridge Wharf in Charles River
An unidentified man about 35 sank near Scorgie’s stone wharf on Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge about 9:30 pm. He was found by Officers Mullen and Smith after cries for help, removed to Undertaker Litchfield’s, and identified as a sturdy, sandy-haired man with a sandy mustache. Unknown whether pushed or accidental fall.
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Charles River
Scorgie
Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Hospital
Pullen
Mullen
Smith
Wells
Swan
Litchfield’s
Sophomore Course Studied Thoroughly Over Three Years
Quote from Fliegende Blatter notes a student concentrated on a single sophomore course for three years while his freshman and sophomore years were limited. The remark highlights unusual pacing in college studies.
Fond Mamma Debates Sending Eunice Abroad for Voice Cultivation
A dialogue presents Fond Mamma proposing Eunice study voice cultivation overseas. Fond pene consents, provided the training occurs abroad, and a judge approves the plan.
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Eunice
Dramatic Criticism Quips on Boss Ghimmie
A fragment from Puck voices modern dramatic criticism with a witty exchange about a boss Ghimmie and three cops facing danger in each act. The playful line hints at theatrical stakes and hurried street chatter.
Temperance Orator Posts Hourlong Speech in Life Quotation
Gentle exchange reports an orator describing a lengthy talk and listeners responding with polite attention. A friend notes many attendees requested a seat while the speaker concluded with quiet, respectful reception.
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Temperance Orator
Like Any Other Man Judge Policeman Umbrella
A quoted line contrasts a policeman with ordinary life, suggesting that even an officer needs simple tools like an umbrella to perform duties. The exchange frames a judge’s comment on conformity and practicality in law enforcement.
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Judge
Why He Couldn't Pay Plaque Halts Debt Promise
A street encounter turns into a quip about a bill owed when the creditor admits plans to mail it but finds a public placard at the post office reading Post no bills. The captioned gag appears in the Des Moines Argonaut.
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Des Moines Argonaut
Manchester Family Funeral Draws Large City Crowd
Funeral services for Bertha Manchester were held at W. W. Coolidge’s house on Quarry Street about 1 PM. A 1500-strong procession followed to the cemetery where the body was laid in a family tomb amid costly floral tributes. The scene underscored long strained Manchester kin relations and included Harry Manchester returning home with his father.
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Andrew J. Borden
Bertha M. Manchester
W. W. Coolidge
Quarry Street
Jutten
Arthur Lowne
Arthur Brown
Mitchel Nicholson
Henry Read
Winslow Warren Mentioned as Boston Port Collector Candidate
A Washington despatch indicates Winslow Warren is a candidate for collector of the port of Boston. Warren told the Post he would accept if offered, noting his Democratic service in the old ninth district now the eleventh and his Reform Club standing. He said Beard will likely finish his term and denied knowledge of any formal offer.
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Winslow Warren
Boston
Washington
Warren
Post
Dedham
Democratic Party
Old Ninth
Reform Club
Beard
Moses Williams
Mr. Warren
Dorchester Plague Spot Exposed Near Chapman and Lyons
Residents near Chapman Avenue and Lyons Street in Dorchester face a growing health threat from a stagnant pool formed by cesspool overflow and rain water. The 50 to 60 foot wide foul swamp fills with scum and debris, posing disease risk this summer. The lot is owned by Mrs. Ellen M. Tucker of Washington Street Dorchester.
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Dorchester
Chapman Avenue
Lyons Street
Board of Health
Ellen M. Tucker
Washington Street
Bargain Bonanza Closes R. and J. Gilchrist Sale
Crowds mobbed the R. and J. Gilchrist assignee store last week forcing door closures to curb entrants. Bargains dominated silks velvets and dry goods with no exchanges or sample cuts, and advertised as possibly larger next week.
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R. & J. Gilchrist
Unidentified Man Found Dead In City Morgue
City officials urge locating friends or acquaintances of a male found dead on O Street. The body, 5 feet 10 inches, 160 pounds with black hair and dark eyes, shows a week’s beard. Dressed in pepper and salt suit and accessories, a shirt pocket cuff buttons bear the name J. S. Shea. If not identified by Wednesday, burial will follow.
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O Street
Congress
J.S. Shea
Mrs E S Dixwell Dies in Cambridge Home
Mrs Epes 8 Dixwell wife of Dr Dixwell died yesterday at 58 Garden Street Cambridge. She was connected with Wigglesworth Bowditch families and related to Archibald Howe and Arthur S Dixwell known as Hi Hi Dixwell of baseball fame. Funeral will be private Tuesday morning.
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Woodbine
Court Street
Warden Hunt
A&s
Bridget Sullivan
Bridget
Emma Borden
Fall River
Matron Wright
Epes
Dixwell
Garden Street
Cambridge
Wigglesworth
Bowditch
Achibald Howe
Arthur S. Dixwell
Weather dampens Chicago World’s Fair crowds on open Sunday
Open Sunday at the fair drew about 35 000 riders to the White City before a sudden westward storm. Rain and wind cut attendance, with bureau estimates placing total paid attendance under 60 000. Several state buildings including New England were closed, and exports from Britain Canada and India remained locked.
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Chicago
Bureau of Admissions
New England States
Pennsylvania
New York
Missouri
North Dakota
Utah
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Great Britain
Canada
New South Wales
India
United States
Krupp
Commonwealths
New England
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
The Bicycle in the Pulpit Sermon by Rev Watkins
The Rev T C Watkins of Chelsea Walnut Street Methodist Church spoke on Sunshine From Between the Wheels arguing the bicycle aids home morals health and happiness. He linked Christ healing acts to caring for bodies and urged preaching to living people with modern examples, including Boston streets and a son beside him on a bike.
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T. C. Watkins
Chelsea Walnut Street Methodist Church
Jesus
Boston
Fens
Beacon Streets
Harvard
Ocean
Desert
Babylon
Strugs
Whitin Dies at 51 Noted Cottons Leader in Whitinsville
William H. Whitin, a prominent Whitinsville cotton manufacturer and longtime town official, died in Whitinsville of Brights disease at age 51. Born Sept 5 1841, he served Yale College graduate, chaired the Whitinsville school committee, and held posts as selectman president of Saundersville mills agent for Whitinsville mills and director of the New England Manufacturers' Association. He leaves three brothers Edward Lewis F and Arthur F. of Whitinsville and New York City.
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Worcester
William H. Whitin
Whitinsville
Bright
Charles P. Whitin
Yale College
Saundersville Cotton Mills
Whitinsville Cotton Mills
Linwood Mills
New England Manufacturers’ Association
Local
National Bank
Savings Bank
Edward
Lewis F
New York
Arthur F
Mrs Hoke and Mrs Bott: late-night husband arrivals
In this Soundings snippet Mrs Hoke asks about her husband’s whereabouts and Mrs Bott quips that he is never late because they always send him home, reflecting a wry domestic exchange.
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Mrs. Hoke
Mrs. Bott
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Ernest Wignot
Adams of
Wraming
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Hodgdon
Bancroft
Bean
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Norfolk
Middlesex
Butehmann
Butcchmann
Iinity
Frederick Deihl
Pfeifer
Hugh Gilmore
Lincoln Street
Mr. Gilmore
Borden
Page
Governor Robinson
Andrew J. Jennings
Parker House
Robinson
Adams
Bancroft House
Union Street
Yale
Tom
Harry
Purchase Street
Salvation Army
Court House
Julian Ralph
West
Parker House Register
New York Sun
Round
New York Press
Tyler
World
Joseph Howard
New York Recorder
Providence
Roundabout
Knowlton
Amy Robsart
Fritz Latchmann
George D. Robinson
Melvin O. Adams
Josiah A. Hunt
C. M. Lauer
Hood
Sarsaparilla
Chas. M. Laver
West Market Street
York, Pa
F. N. Scott
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Albany
Col
Edward C. Beckett
Daniel D. Lee
Wilbert Soule
Tremont
Nelwondon
Billy
Ghimmie
Puck
Kind
Belom Zero
Blackstone St
Williams
Williams & Carleton
Barsford Ct
Solo
E. S. Dixwell
A. W. Wheeler & CO
W. H. Parker
Ioston
America
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Association
William Smith & € C
Columbia Revere Brewery
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