Woman Under Suspicion in Shocking Attack
John M. Finerty, 71, home on Harrison avenue, was attacked while returning from school. A sharp object struck his arm and a fragment remains embedded. Little James Butler was accidentally stabbed. Elmer Robinson is dangerously wounded. The assailant, a woman, remains at large. Finerty lies in City Hospital awaiting treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inson
James Butler
John M. Finerty
Harrison Avenue
City Hospital
Playful Pistol Incident Injures South Boston Boy
Elmer Robinson a 12 year old resident of Church House 8 Fourth Street South Boston lies in City Hospital with a bullet wound in the abdomen after a pistol he was handling discharged during a game. The accident involved another boy of similar age who grabbed Robinson’s hand causing the discharge. The wound may be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Robinson
Church House
Fourth Street
Boston
City Hospital
Robinson
Accidentally Stabbed Boy Remains In Hospital
Late yesterday James Butler fourteen of 227 Federal street was accidentally stabbed in the left breast between the first and second ribs while playing with a mate. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors think he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Butler
Federal Street
Pressroom Accidents Lift Dorchester Child and Ship Clyde
H F Miller aged 3 of 77 School Street Dorchester, a pressman for the Boston Traveller, had his right thumb crushed when his hand was caught in rollers. Eugene Carver 24, a shipper for W S Harris & Co, living at 116 Tremont Street, suffered a compound fracture to the lower jaw and nose after a 50 pound cake of ice fell on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Miller
School Street
Dorchester
Boston Traveller
Eugene Carver
W. S. Harris & Co
Carver
Tremont Street
Rescue of Ella Holmes From Charles River Near Cambridge
James Tierney and Mr Villmaire rescued Ella Holmes from the water near the Cambridge side. Ella appeared under the suspected influence of stimulants when she fell overboard. She cried out as she hit the water and was helped to Cambridge Hospital and later returned home to Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tierney
Villmaire
Ella Holmes
Ella
Charles
Poat House
Cambridge
Cambridge Hospital
Exeter Place
Charlestown
Scots Celebrate Ban nockburn Anniversary In Boston
Scots gathered at Odd Fellows Hall to mark the Bannockburn anniversary with a concert and ball. Dunbar's Orchestra played with Scottish bagpipers, drawing many couples and notable attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald, Alexander Wadman, John Trainor, James Ivers, and several MacDonalds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Bannockburn
Dunbar
Robert McDonald
Alexander J. Wadman
John Trainor
James Ivers
William Welsh
Katie MacDonald
Rosa MacCallum
James MacCallum
Mamie McCormick
Leary
John Fraser
Charles Dolliver
Lizzie Halliday Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Monticello New York June 21 The jury today returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against Mrs Lizzie Halliday the so called gypsy murderess after the trial at the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
N. Y
Lizzie Halliday
Skirmishes in Samoa and political shifts reported
Skirmishes erupt in Samoa between Chief Malietoa forces and rebels. London fires cause £250000 damage in Finsbury district with twenty commercial houses and factories destroyed. Herring resigns as chairman of the London committee of Atchison shareholders over a reorganization plan. Italian deputies sign to expel implicated members from the Banca Ro scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Malietoa
Finsbury
London
Herring
Atchison Shareholders
Eleventh Regiment Veterans Meet Plans Downer Landing Reunion
A sub committee of the Eleventh Regiment Veterans Association met at 9 Merchants Row to plan a reunion at Downer Landing on August 29. A regular meeting will be held there at the same time with no uniforms and an informal tone. Circles will issue full particulars later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Regiment Veterans’ Association
Merchants Row
Downer Landing
Beautiful North Abington Station Dedicated With Ceremonies
The new railroad station at North Abington, touted as the best on the Old Colony line between Boston and Plymouth, was dedicated with ceremonies. A public inspection from 7 to 8 20 attracted about 2000 citizens from nearby towns who toured the structure and praised its design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Abington
Old Colony
Boston
Plymouth
Newton Man in Critical Condition After Station Fall
John Tyler of Auburndale remains in critical condition after a morning fall at the Boston and Albany station. He was waiting for a Boston train, fainted on the platform, struck his face on the front rail, suffering a fractured jaw, split nose, and severe head wounds. He has been comatose since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
John Tyler
Auburndale
Boston & Albany
Boston
Burns Endanger Chelsea Worker at Local Plant
Thomas Perkins aged 42 of 107 Williams Street Chelsea suffered severe facial neck chest arm and hand burns while working near a boiler for Morse and Bent at 106 Broad Street. He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Perkins
Williams Street
Chelsea
Morse & Bent
Broad Street
Self Confessed Shooter Receives Ten-Year Manslaughter Term
A New Orleans attorney recalls a case where a prisoner testified against himself, revealing he shot a man with a shotgun in a cornfield. The court credited his truthfulness but sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary for manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Fidlar
New Orleans
the Lindell
St. Louis Democrat
South Boston Citizens Meet Discuss Patrol Boat Request
The South Boston Citizens Association met at Gray's Hall and backed a 3500 petition for a patrol boat in Dorchester Bay. The police commissioners and Common Council debated funding, while sewerage issues at a Ninth Street brewery sparked discussion. Fourteen new members joined and plans to resume after summer were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Common Council
City of
Boston
Ninth Street
Bay
L Street Bridge
Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association Social Evening
The Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association held a lively gathering at Type Hall 724 Washington Street last evening. After business, sociability, refreshments, and an entertainment by members Coleman Byrnes Daly Hughes Brown Murphy and Brien, showcased local talent and strengthened unity. Future meetings are set for the third Wednesday each month at the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association
Type Hall
Washington Street
Messrs
Coleman
Byrnes
Daly
Hughes
Brown
Murphy
Brien
Messrs. Cantwell
Burns
Hughes and Purcell
Nighttime incident on Harrison Avenue ends with arrests
Fred H. Welsh and Amos Barnes in a team near Harrison Avenue and Dudley Street were ordered to move on by an officer. Welsh was arrested for profane language, Barnes for attempting to rescue him. Michael Flynn of West Roxbury was detained for attempting to assist Finerty, who was under arrest for allegedly assaulting Reserve Officer McCarthy of Division 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Welsh
Amos Barnes
Harrison Avenue
Dudley Street
Welsh
Barnes
Michael Flynn
West Roxbury
Patrick Finerty
Finerty
McCarthy
Division 13
Lightning Strikes Boston House Causes Roof Hole
A three story frame dwelling at 242 Lexington Street East Boston was struck by lightning during yesterday's heavy thunder shower. A two by four foot hole opened in the roof and damage is listed at 150 dollars. The property is owned by Miss Ewell and occupied by James M. Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Street
Boston
Unlicensed Premises Raid Seizes Lager Beer
Late last night Division 3 officers with a search warrant for intoxicating liquors raided the unlicensed premises of William Gray at No 7 Temple Yeet and seized one and a half gallons of lager beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 3
William Gray
Temple Yeet
Giant Southern railroad consolidation reported
It is reported in Atlanta on June 21 that a gigantic consolidation of railroad interests in the South is contemplated. The new company would include the Richmond & Danville, East Tennessee Virginia & Georgia, and the Cincinnati Southern systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
South
Richmond
Willard Received at Calvary Baptist Church in New York
Frances Willard president of the World and National Woman's Christian Temperance Unions is warmly welcomed in New York at Calvary Baptist Church after her overseas trip. Large crowd attends the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances WB. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Unions
Calvary Baptist Church
Death of Moloch at Rush Park shocks local sports scene
Independence Indiana reports the death of Moloch a 2:17 mare by Stranger at Rush Park. He was slated to run in 2:10 this season and valued at $20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Moloch
Stranger
Rush Park
John Williams Arrested for Larceny at Washington Street Store
John Williams aged 20 is under arrest at Lagrange street station for the alleged larceny of $9 from W. L. Douglas at 672 Washington street last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Lagrange Street
W. L. Douglas
Washington Street
Trifling Basement Fire Reported at 40 Webster Avenue
At 11 10 last night an alarm was sounded from Box 9 for a small blaze in rubbish in the basement of a three story wooden dwelling located at 40 Webster avenue in the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Avenue
North End
Bonds dominate editor’s focus in heated exchange
The editor in the Atlanta Constitution, amid a tense exchange, asks for analysis on the current issue as the other speaker admits confusion and seeks a few pointers. The response centers on bonds as the main topic under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
New London to Host Army of Potomac 25th Meeting
Concord in New Hampshire hosted the opening of the Army of the Potomac's twenty-fifth annual meeting with a parade and review of the New Hampshire National Guard. Major-General Miles chaired the events, with Webb elected president and a reception held at the State House and White's Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Society of the Army of the Potomac
State House
Miles
New Hampshire National Guard
Main Street
Nashua
Society of the Headquarters of the Army of Potomac
R. M. Batchelder
U.S. A
A. S. Webb
George D. Ruggles
William Jay
George W. Mead
Thomas Wilson
Representatives Hall
Fredericksburg
New London
G. Griffin
David M. MecGregg
R. A. Alger
David M. McGregg
John Gibbon
S. G. Griffin
Alexander S. Webb
Webb
Samuel Truesdell
New York
Horatio C. King
Brooklyn
N. Y
George H. Sharpe
Rondout
White’s Opera House
Smith
Keene
Army of the Potomac
Granite State
New Hampshire
Cogswell
Griffin
George W. Baird
J. A. Beaver
Pennsylvania
John G. Parke
Lucius Fairchild
John R. Brooke
James Tanner
Utica Cycling Club Diamond Tournament Results
Three thousand spectators watched the Utica Cycling Club event at Utica Park amid fine weather. Coville of Syracuse reportedly beat the world record in the 100 yard dash, though results are disputed. Winners included D E E Coville first in 100 yards, L E Worden second. Glass B H Tyler first in half mile open. E Bald second. W C Sanger third. L E Worden won the 440 yard dash. J B Johnson first in Class B mile open. M Murphy second. W F Murphy second in 70 yard two mile handicap. J Jenny Utica clocked a half mile time of 2 minutes 2 5 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Utica Park
Coville
D. EE. Coville
Syracuse
L. E. Worden
H. C. Tyler
Springfield
Mass
E. ©. Bald
Buffalo
W. C. Sanger
J. B. Johnson
M. Murphy
Sanger
O. M. Murphy
W. F. Murphy
J. Jenny
Uticay
Wrights Celebrate First Wedding Reception in Allston
Last evening at the residence ofMr and Mrs Amos L Wright on Sanders street Allston their first wedding reception drew many guests. Ushers H W Bird and T A Pugh assisted. A notable gift was a silver ice water set inscribed Presented to Amos Wright by officers of Station 14 June 21 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos L. Wright
Sanders Street
Allston
H. W. Bird
T. A. Pugh
Amos Wright
J.T. Comee
S. F. Starbird
H. M. Tuffin
Mary A. Wogan
A. W. Bowker
G. Godfrey
A. W. Godfrey
Lucy Thatcher
J. Bearse
Wyman
J. Berry
Adelaide Frazier
B. Turner
C. H. Adams
Laura Wright
R. Khreeman
H. J. Higgine
Misa Emily Donovan
P. F. Pere
Tucker Gardner
Mina Lulu Griggs
Joseph V. Godfrey
W. H. Vierce
Bearse
Walter Wright
A. Berry
Charles Crosby
Wright
Miss Morse
Barney
1. G. Inlay
Williams Root Beer Extract Promises Rich Flavor And Healthful Tonic
An ad touts Williams Root Beer Extract as based on traditional roots and herbs once used by elders. It claims the beverage acts as a tonic and appetizing start to meals and asserts a trial will prove its merit and healthful qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Man Found Semiconscious in Field Behind Brickyard
About 1 PM yesterday the Revere police found Martin Bulger in a field behind Kogtera Brickyard on Broadway. The Lynn resident, about 60, appeared mentally unsteady but later regained enough to identify himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Kogtera Brickyard
Broadway
Martin Bulger
Lynn
Great U. P. Suit Seeks 100 Million Dollar Union Pacific Equity
John Evans files in New York Supreme Court on behalf of UP and Denver & Gulf shareholders seeking accounting of stock certificates and bonds. Suit targets Union Pacific Railway Company and receivers over 1890 consolidation, alleged stock issuance, and $154 million in bonds held by trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railway Company
Supreme Court
John Evans
Union Pacific
Denver & Gulf
Denver Company
Gulf Company
Evans
Deaf Mutes Hold Eighth Annual Gala at St Andrews House
The Gallaudet Society of Deaf Mutes gathered at 38 Chambers Street for a festive evening with strawberries and cream and social interaction. Rev Father Lebreton spoke on living with deafness and loss of hearing, while Rev S Stanley Hearing interpreted. Guest Rev J M Hoebling of Philadelphia will lecture next Sunday in deaf mute language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallauddet Society of Deaf Mutes
St. Andrews House
Chambers Street
Father Lebreton
S. Stanley
J. M. Hoebling
Philadelphia
Society
Treasury reports record low gold reserve in June
The Treasury gold reserve closed at 64,127,969 dollars, 1.5 million below the prior low before the 50 million bond issue. Officials say New York banks will supply gold for continued exports while the Treasury remains liquid for months. New York shipments by Saturday's steamers are expected to reach 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
New York City
Treasury Department
New York
Sullivan Acquitted in Municipal Court Case
Michael Sullivan, held on an assault and battery charge against pugilist Lavigne, was tried yesterday in Municipal Court and honorably discharged as no evidence existed. A Cambridge resident for most of his life, Sullivan has worked in horse trading and is now an advertising solicitor, with many friends offering support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sullivan
Lavigne
Sullivan
Cambridge
Baldwin's People's Orchestra at Columbus Square Concert
Baldwin's People's Orchestra played a Columbus avenue concert in Columbus square last night under contract with the city. A large audience stayed through the program of mazurkas waltzes reels and selections from popular operas and songs and expressed great satisfaction with the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
People’s Orchestra
Columbus Square
Columbus Avenue
Elks Convene in Atlantic City appoint panel on constitution
The Atlantic City Elks convention elected a five member committee to craft a new constitution and to prepare a statement on the dispute between Atlantic City and Jamestown. Springfield lodge charter revoked. Delegates total 193, the largest gathering yet, with meetings set again in Atlantic City in July 189%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Convention of Elks
Springfield Lodge
Jamestown
Elks
Man Kills Wife Then Hangs Self in Rockland
Robert Rawley of Rockcliffe Island attempted to kill his wife with an axe this afternoon in Rockland Me. He then hanged himself in the room. The wife will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Robert Rawley
Rockcliffe Island
Lynn cancels Fourth of July electrical display plan
In Lynn on June 21 the city government dropped a plan for an electrical display on the Common after Professor Thomson said six weeks were needed to prepare. The project is abandoned and the city will proceed with the usual fireworks and no parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Thomson
Notorious burglar Patsey Brown arrested in Nashua
Nashua officers captured Patsey Brown a burglar sought in Manchester. He remains in custody awaiting Manchester officers in the morning.
Burglars Enter Stover Home In Haverhill Stolen Cash
Burglars entered J. M. Stover's North Broadway residence last night and stole 50 dollars from his daughter. Unsuccessful attempts were also made to rob other homes in the same section of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
J. M. Stover
North Broadway
Fire at Kassnaffe Bakery Causes Gas Ignition
Alarm from Box 65 at 1 37 this morning reported a small fire in the bakeshop basement of Benjamin Kassnaffe’s four story brick building at 819 to 3238 Harrison avenue. The blaze was caused by leaking gas ignition. Damage set at 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Kassnaffe
Harrison Avenue
Steamer Fastnet Ashore Near Canso
The steamer Fastnet from Halifax for Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island is reported ashore near Canso with passengers and cargo, facing possible total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Fastnet
Cape Breton
Prince Edward Island
Canso
Eastern League deal could reshape league entries
Reports from Wilkes Barre indicate a deal to disband Binghamton and grant Scranton a spot in the Eastern League. Binghamton refused to sell its franchise to Albany, blocking one proposed transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Binghamton
Scranton
Albany
Browns Cut Buckley To Trim Expenses
St. Louis Browns owner President Von Der Ahe releases catcher Buckley to reduce club costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Buckley
von der Ahe
St. Louis Browns
Catcher Buckley
Police target gambling talk in district auction machines
In Captain Pierce's district seven betting tickets draw police action over a supposed pool room link. D J Hern defends lawful operations, stressing investment, jobs, and news distribution. Judges Corcoran Parmenter will hear the case. brokers and hotels respond with mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Club
Corcoran
H.C. Wainwright
Sidney Chase
Stock Exchange
Silver Grill
Tremont House
Strana
Parker House
Tremont Street
Blissful Bonds and Double Weddings in Cambridge and Chelsea
Miss Sarah Alice Robinson and Oscar A. Laindgren wed at Wood Memorial Church Cambridgeport with Rev Isaiah W. Sneath officiating. Best man George M. Weeks, maid of honor Bessie Robinson, bridesmaids Grace Farrington and Edith Noon. Also, Cora Frances Douglass married Llewellyn Hutchinson at 72 Pleasant Street Cambridgeport with Rev Jesse Wagner. Katharine Smith and Eben L. D. Hoyt unite at 242 Washington Street Chelsea with ushers C Brook Perkins and Allison Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Alice Robinson
James H. Robinson
Oscar A. Laindgren
Cambridge
Wood Memorial Church
Cambridgeport
Isaiah W. Sneath
George M. Weeks
Roxbury
Bessie Robinson
Grace Farrington
Edith Noon
Messrs
Andrew Campbell
Lee Robinson
Philo Noon
James A. Bolton
Herbert Scotton
Ernest C. Goodale
M. J. Douglass
Pleasant Street
Cora Frances Douglass
Llewellyn Hutchinson
Jesse Wagner
George Douglass
Emily Douglass
Alonzo Douglass
Fred Rankins
Lynn
E. C. Smith
Katharine Smith
Charles G. Smith
Eben L. D. Hoyt
Walter B. Phipps
Washington Street
Chelsea
Minot J. Savage
Boston
C. Brook Perkins
Allison Coffin
Yale Athletes to England Receive Warm Telegraph Welcome
The Daily Telegraph editorializes on Yale athletes visiting England and promises a hearty welcome. It predicts Oxford's likely victory but cautions against overconfidence, noting Americans may still impress with strong performance and receive fair play and public sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Yale
England
Oxford
the Telegraph
Smallpox Declared Epidemic on Staten Island
In New York on June 21 the State Board of Health pronounced Staten Island infected with smallpox after examination and has taken charge of the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Board of Health
Staten Island
Rice Upton wedding at Calvary Baptist Church Salem
Charles W. Rice and Miss Annie Larrabee Upton were married at Calvary Baptist Church Salem. Best man Walter B. Rice, maid of honor Bessie M. Tirrell, bridesmaids Jennie M. Upton Ada Rice Alice Rice Bessie Batchelder Izette Batchelder Gertrude Smith Edith Wass Maud Mitchell attended. Reception followed at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Charles W. Rice
Annie Larrabee Upton
Joseph Upton
Calvary Baptist Church
Walter B. Rice
Bessie M. Tirrell
Jennie M. Upton
Ada Rice
Alice Rice
Bessie Batchelder
Izette Batchelder
Gertrude Smith
Edith Wass
Maud Mitchell
Dinner honors prize drill success of A Company First Battalion
Last evening officers of A Company First Battalion E H 8 held a dinner at the United States Hotel to celebrate their prize drill victory. Captain C F Poor Jr and officers R W Pratt Jr J P Cushman and R T Gladwin led the event with anecdotes and music by Pratt Cushman and E S Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Battalion
United States
C. F. Poor, Jr
R. W. Pratt, Jr
J. P. Cushman
R.T. Gladwin
R. W. Pratt
E.S. Bennett
Tracey Ready to Fight Butler Again in Salem Bout
John E. Butler of Lynn and Harry Tracey of Chelsea meet Monday evening at the West End Athletic Club in Salem for a 15 round bout with a $250 purse. Tracey previously defeated Butler before the Cribb Club of Boston, and Butler seeks a reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
John E. Butler
Lynn
Harry Tracey
Chelsea
West End Athletic Club
Tracey
Butler
Cribb Club
Boston
Alderman Confirms John T. Cownall to Fire Engineers
In Waltham on June 21 the Aldermen confirmed John T. Cownall as a member of the Board of Fire Engineers by an 11 to 0 vote after previous rejections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
John T. Cownall
Board of Fire Engineers
Cownall
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Perkins
BIG
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Trotter Moloch
Gen. A. S. Webb
Conn
U. P. Suit
McRry
LOW Gold Reserve
South End
Patsey Brown
Manchester
Blissful
Rice—Upton
White City
Erront
J. J. Gibson
Midway Plaisance
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