Kennedy murder trial opens with bank cashier witness
William J. Douglass of Garfield National Bank testified about Kennedy signatures while Mrs. Annie Melville described Kennedy’s movements on August 16, 1898, wearing a dark derby hat. Testimony tied to Nedice Mendham and a straw hat linked to the crime scene in New York. Adjournment followed after a long day.
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W York
William JL. Douglass
Garfield National Bank
Kennedy
Douglass
Dr. Kennedy
Elyga
Panera
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Annual drill at Lesall Seminary prize competition
The Lesell Seminary girl soldiers Auburndale Mass will hold an annual prize drill this afternoon. Cadets have progressed in military work with emphasis on dual improvement over parade drills. A battalion adjutant and sergeant major have been added to cadet officers. Prizes include six awards for top performances.
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Lesell Seminary
Auburndale
A. Harris
Newark
Stevint
Marion Cole
Chester
Posseverent
Sue T'Lair
New Castle
Ethel L. Galla
Mass
Or M. Duncan
Bath. Me
Ida M. Mallory
Lin Penn
Emily Cremens
Innott
Aenea
Sergean Beene
Kram
Ofolumbus
Hiyn Fen Milford
Ruth M. Talcott
Paleoresine m. A Ee
Champees
Newton
Char Daine Ro Bien
M. von On Aking
Smuggling Case Ties Up Vieques Resid ent in Porto Rico
In San Juan Puerto Rico on June 7 authorities seized the schooner Let Me Pass owned by a Vieques resident. Two merchants were arrested on charges of smuggling liquors and provisions from St Thomas. Counterfeit silver currency is also reported. Exports for May reached 1 175 582 dollars with duties on imports noted.
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San Juan
P. R
Vieques
Porto Rico
Thomas
Charity home opens for mothers and babies at Beachmont
A nonsectarian charity organization opens its home at Beachmont to care for tired mothers and babies. The matron reports staff and residents are arranging meals and daily routines as the facility expands its capacity to serve two years of operation.
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Tmore
Giris
Beachmont
Ome
Institute
Ress
Cami Sk Mn
Ste Capaelty Eee
eLbiees E Ain
Cath Thue” Ag Ron Cet
Bioestng
Eth
Melancholy Decline Reported for Unnamed Individual
A fragment describes a person fading and declining in mood and health. The text notes melancholy, personal attention, and a noted deterioration without clear names or events.
Old Edinburgh memory of Sir Walter Scott on North Bridge
An elderly Scot recalls seeing Sir Walter Scott during a visit to Edinburgh. He notes Scott kept his eyes on the ground and passed with quiet dignity as passersby showed him respect. The recollection mentions a contested head injury in a child by Lamb and a Canon.
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Sir Walter Gcott
North Bridge
Edinburgh
Bernhardt to star as Romeo with Maude Adams Juliet
London reports Sarah Bernhardt will play Romeo for a hundred nights in America opposite Maude Adams as Juliet. The two will tour the U S and then perform in Paris and on the Continent. Bernhardt will study the English role this summer and both managers aim for this casting.
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London
Sarah Bernhardt
Romeo
America
Maude Adams
Juliet
Charles Frohman
Maurice Grau
Mme. Bernhardt
Miss Adams
Paris
Julieta
New York
Mrs. Julia B. French Seeks Arrest in Stock Fraud Case
Mrs. Julia B. French accuses three men of forging her signature on stock certificates tied to Central Massachusetts Railroad worth 10000. A woman impersonator and a Canada link are named. warrants were issued and to be served today or tomorrow. a domestic helper is involved. she declines comment awaiting official action.
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Julia B. French
Central Massachusetts Railroad
French
Newbury Street
Canada
State House Doings and Theater Listings Highlight Busy Session
Lawmakers debated stock watering rules with votes against amendments and engrossment. Metropolitan Park Commission bridge plans and street widening measures faced approval. Meanwhile Boston theater and vaudeville lineup teased next week’s shows with stars like Jerome and Walcott, plus Bay and Nahant excursions.
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House
Senate
Gardner
Fletcher
Attwill
Mr. Fitzgerald
Chamberlain
Messrs
Sprague
Urrier
Fitzgerald
Metropolitan Park Commission
Mystic River
Somerville
Medford
Walter Street
Stow
Breed
Boston
Harvard Colege
Board of Treet Commissioners
Newton
Everett
Uniary Committee
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Monument to Lorna Doone Author Planned at Exeter
A copy of the first edition of Blackmore's Lorna Doone sold for 107 dollars. Devonshire plans a fine monument in Exeter Cathedral to honor the author and memory of Blackmore.
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Blackmore
Lorna Doone
Devonshire
Exeter Cathedral
Migrant’s Rise Sparks Town Talk in Multiplied Towne
In Multiplied Towne, onlookers remark on a man who arrived barefoot and now boasts immense wealth. Browne quips that he is exceptionally bustling, likening him to a centipede in ambition.
Stage Matters in Boston Theatre Season Shifts
After fifteen years with the Boston Theatre Quincy Kirby resigns as treasurer. The Merchant of Venice receipts for 28 performances exceed 6000 dollars. Plans hint Columbia opening July 1 with light attractions. Hollis season to begin in fall with John B Magnon as star. William Faversham ends Boston stock company run at Empire Theatre and is slated for A Royal Rival next season under Frohman management at Hollis Street Theatre.
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Castle Ce Theatre Company
Castle Square Theatre
Jerome K. Jerome
Miss Hobbs
Hollis Streeteatre
Priscilla
Tremont
Charles ¥Rohman
Empire
William Faversham
Charles Richman
Jessie Millward
Margaret Anglin
Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
Hollis
Bowdoin Square
Keith
Arthur Siiman
Sager Midgely
Gertie Carlisle
Horace Din
Bogert
O’brien
Hamilton Hill
Steve O'Donnell
Sanjy Verguson
James Richmond Glenroy
Howard
Joe Walcott
Billy Smith
Boston Music Hall
Eckert and
Berg
Louise Montrose
Paulette
Mamie Remington
Alvina
Walker
Nickelodeon
Charles Waldron
Norumbega Park
Olympia
Rustic Theatre
Bay Line
Poston
Provincetown
Cape Cod
New Plymouth
Prome
Combination Park
Tuesay
Oulroer
James Bingham
Tenley and
Simonds
Kitty Bingham
Pasquelen
Goedanacthe
Quincy Kirby
Regala
N. C. Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Columbia
John B. Magnon
Mr. Faversham
Sunday Services Baptist at Dudley Street and Ruggles Street
Sunday services announced for Dudley Street Baptist and Ruggles Street Baptist. Invites extend to strangers and general worshipers with special welcome noted. The Rev. A. G. D. D. is listed in connection with the Tremont Street area congregation.
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Dudley Street
Baptist OH
Finst Commons
Ruggles Street
Baptist UR
Tremont Street
A. G
Lawsuit Over Amputated Leg Brings Unusual Verdict
In Concord New Hampshire a jury returns a verdict of 1979.16 dollars in a case over the preserved amputated leg of John H. Ken a railroad manager who lost a leg in 1887. The druggist Fitch had billed 8450 for care of the limb and was paid by the estate. The case featured ten witnesses including the widow and Professor Whitney of Harvard Medical School.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Justice Peaske
John H. K
Pearson
A. Parley Fitch
Mr. Fitch
Mayor Sargent
Professor Whitney
Harvard Medical School
Carnegie Signs Deed to Benefit Universities of Scotland
Andrew Carnegie signed a deed transferring ten million dollars in 5 percent steel trust bonds to trustees for the benefit of the universities of Scotland. The donation aims to further education opportunities and support native endowments, with the intention of sustaining education and research for future anniversaries and public service.
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Steel
London
Andrew Carnegie
Sicntland
Tremont Temple and Boston Church Services Listing
A dense schedule lists morning prayers, sermons, and Sunday worship across Tremont Temple and multiple Boston churches. It notes sermons by Rev. William T. Beale and Rev. L. H. Dorchester, with varied programs including children's day observances, illustrated services, choir music, and temperance meetings at Tremont Street and adjacent church venues.
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Astor
Tremont Temple
Strang
Ile
Th iv. Macnn
Arimer
D. Sand
Anata
William T. Beale
Rimer
Berkeley Temple
Miss Hughson
Wee Anderson
Bose
Temple Male Nartet
KE. Bullock
J. ©. Bartlett
Robert Jace
Ju. B. + Merrill
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Oe Tener
Mr. Bartpetman
Dr. Anderson
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Han Church
Rev. H. Num
Pe’ Ce
Spawn Street
Park Square
H. C. Hannum
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley
L. H. Dorchester
Gaatildren
Gustian Endeavor
Stabat Mater
Randegger
Jethro Warner
Stainer
Cornet
Miss Morse
Tremont Street
Tremont
Concrecere
Charles HB. Davis
Chezteal Riments
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
Broadway
South
Boston
J. Kitrick
Y. P
C. B
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