Death by suicide before expected remarriage shocks Corry crowd
Charles Williams of Corry killed himself at his wife's grave on June 24, leaving a note that he ended a worthless life. He planned to wed Miss Bessie Prentiss at the same hour as the tragedy, while a wedding party awaited the bride. Williams had dissipated lately and was said to be coerced into a forced marriage.
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Eni
Penn
Charles Williams
Corry
Bessie Prentiss
Williams
Gettysburg excursion to include over 100 men
Lynn date line notes Grand Army post 5 will take more than 100 men on a Gettysburg excursion starting Friday July 1 and returning July 9. The post adopted resolutions endorsing Commander-in-Chief Fairchild's protest against the return of Confederate flags.
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Lynn
Dpost 5
Grand Army
Gettysburg
Fairchild
Island spring meeting races draw crowds amid fair weather
Second day of Island spring meeting features pacing events with purses from 400 to 3000 dollars. First Love wins Clay stakes heat winner Compeer second Dan S third Eclipse fourth. Kitefoot claims White House Club stakes, Edith wins Payne sulky stakes heat, and T. S. takes 2:29 class in straight heats with W. Van and Graceful runners-up.
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Amany
N. Y
Cleveland
Elkford
Grand Sec
Magnate
Frank W
First Love
Compeer
Dan S
Eclipse
Fred Medium
Lady Thistle
Kitefoot
Billy Button
Electric
Edith
Skyight
Pilot
Cuba
St. Jacob
T. S
W. van
Graceful
Ex Alderman Pearson key witness in Sharp trial
This morning Pearson testified for the prosecution and delivered damaging statements against Sharp. The York rally and political scene show a dramatic moment as witnesses and accusations unfold amidst broader national news.
Germantown Eleven Defeats Longwoods 81 to 69 in Inning
In the city reports Germantown cricket eleven defeated Longwoods by 81 to 69 in one inning. East Boston businessmen meet to protest the removal of Superintendent Jenkins of the branch post office. The Master Builders answer the Building Trades Council circular. Massachusetts Normal Art School holds graduation exercises. The Forty fifth Regiment Association marks its twelfth annual Nantasket reunion. Stock market shows a semi price decline with a 44 to 5 percent drop followed by a rally.
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Germantown
Longwoods
East Boston
Jenkins
Building Trades Council
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Forty-fifth Regiment Association
Nantasket
Weather Forecast For New England And New York
Washington reports a 24 hour outlook starting 7 am Saturday with northwest turning to northeast winds and fair skies in New England and eastern New York with slight temperature changes. Blue Hill Observatory forecasts 24 hours starting Friday midnight for southeastern New England with fair weather.
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Indiv
Washington
New England
New York
Blue Will Observatory
Yale Wins Victory in Four Mile Yale Penn Crew Race
New London Connecticut June 24 Yale won the four mile straightaway race over Pennsylvania led early by Pennsylvanians but Yale's coxswain steered erratically and Yale took the lead by two lengths at two miles and finished 4 1 2 lengths ahead in 22 20. Pennsylvania suffered rough water and poor steering costing the lead. Referee stopped and restarted after oar break. Tomorrow Yale-Penn freshmen race set for 5 30 pm.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Pennsylvania
New London Northern Railroad Company
Cowles
Pennsylvanias
Navy Reland
Yales
Cyekes
Fidelity Bank Scandal Deepens with Forgery Charges
Cin Cincinnati dispatch reports Fidelity National Bank under comptroller Mr. Trenholm in charge after forged certificates of deposit allegedly raise 700000 from New York banks. Harper and Hopkins, executives, face arrest while Kennedy & Co. assigns to James Pettibon with liabilities pegged at 150000 and assets at 40000.
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Cincinnati
Fidelity
Harper
R. M. Bishop
First National Bank
Wealthy Brooklyn physician shot dead in street
Dr Edward H Duggan a 50 year old prominent Brooklyn physician living at 144 South Fourth street was shot and killed on a street in Brooklyn. The assailant is George Weidler of 249 Berry street aged 25 who fired three shots after a street confrontation following a professional visit at 37 Taylor street. Duggan leaves a widow two sons and a daughter.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward H. Duggan
South Fourth Street
George Weidler
Berry Street
Duggan
Taylor Street
Weidler
Yachts at Marblehead Head for Boston and Race Opener
Weather clearing this morning sent schooner Iroquois to Boston for fitting. Ocean Gem towed to Boston for repairs after yesterday's accident. America Sachem Stranger Shona also left, Mayflower Galatea remain at anchor off Eastern Yacht Club. Tomorrow’s season opener race planned if weather permits.
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Marblehead
Iroquois
Boston
Ocean Gem
America
Sachem
Stranger
Shona
Eastern Yacht Club
Cornerstone Laying for War ren George Hall Free Library
Providence on June 24 reports the cornerstone of the George Hall Free Library in Warren laid with Knights Templar and Masonic ceremonies. Parades by Washington Lodge and local groups preceded oration by R. W. George W. Kenyon and H. W. Rugg. Ex-Gov Cutler hosted reception for Gov Davis and others. open houses held at Union Club and by C. Handy and C. W. Abbott.
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Providence
George Hall Free Library
Warren
St. John’s Commandery
Calvary
R. W. George W. Kenyon
R. W
H. W. Rugg
Armory Hall
Cutler
Davis
Union Club
C. H. Handy
C. W. Abbott
Avenge Tolliver's Death Sparks Manhunt in Morenean Ky
Sheriff Hogg leads a posse of 118 in Morenean Kentucky seeking Allie Young and Taylor Young Jr and Tolliver ally John Rogers in a murder case tied to the Logans. Warrants issued for Tolliver and others who fled after Wednesday’s clash.
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Hogg
Allie Young
Taylor Young, Jr
Craig Tolliver
Logans
Young Tolliver
John Rogers
John Marvin
Morehead
Tolliver
Ellicott County
Boone Logan
Taal
Supreme Court Reverses Judge Lawrence In Breslin Vilas Case
The Supreme Court today reversed Judge Lawrence and ordered the discharge of hotel keepers Breslin and Vilas, ending the cases in their favor.
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New York
Supreme Court
Lawrence
Breslin and Vilas
Cleveland accepts Beecher eulogy dedication in Brooklyn
London reports President Cleveland accepts Dr. Parker’s eulogy dedication to Henry Ward Beecher calling him a tiny loved and honored friend. Parker to deliver the eulogy in Brooklyn in October. Berlin dispatch notes Bavarian Parliament may dethrone King Otto. regent could accept crown if the people demand it. Veresovay defeated in Austria signaling anti Semitic movement decline. French ministry tightens Spain policy and Flourens backs Spain on Suez talks. Afghan situation improves with Cabul to Candzhar road reopen and rebels dispirited.
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London
Cleveland
Henry Ward Beecher
Parker
City Temple
Mr. Beecher
Brooklyn
Berlin
Otto
Veresovay
Austria
Czesgled
Spain
M. Flourens
Suez Canal
Cabul
Candzhar
Funeral Follows Disputed Murder Charge in Vermont
Jake Cartledge, arrested as accessory before the fact in the Helen A Burt murder, is discharged after a rigid examination. Sugland killed himself in his cell, a funeral is held in the courtroom. The town and Springfield Masonic Lodge bear the funeral expenses.
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Brarrienono
Jake Cartledge
Helen A. Burt
Newton
Cartledge
Sugland
Masonic Lodge
Springfield
Genesta Leads Jubilee Yacht Race Offshore
The Genesta was sighted off the Lizard this morning and leads the jubilee race by nearly two days with sails reefed in rough seas. Selene passed Clare Island off Mayo Ireland today, leading Gwendoline and Aline which also passed the island.
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London
Genesta
Lizard
Selene
Clare Island
County Mayo
Ireland
Gwendoline
Aline
Wall Street Panic Hits Gould Stocks Amid Rumors of Death
The New York market endured its severest strain since 1879 as Gould Sage and Field faced rumors of discord and Gould’s death. Manhattan, Missouri Pacific, and Western Union plunged before rallying. money rates spiked and then recovered as large operators bought.
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Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Cyrus W. Field
Gould
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Western Union
Messrs. Gould
Field and Sage
Richmond & West Point
Atlantic & Pacific
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Fort Worth & Denver
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Mexican Central
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the Rio Trust
Richmond & Allegheny
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Great Western
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Wight & Co
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Wight
Minzheimer & Co
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Russell Oe
Sage
Bears
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Stock Exchange
Vanderbilt
John D. Slayback
King of
Wall Street Bears
Percy R. Pyne
City Bank
West
Washington
Fairchild
Canda
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Treasury
Fidelity Bank
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Baltimore & Ohio
Gould, Field
K. Vanderbilt
Philadelphia
Cyrus Field
W.S. Lawson & Co
Exchange
Mr. Gould
Ives
Henry Crews & Co
Sta
Republicans plan national Tribune edition on Confederate flags
The Republicans prepare a quarter of a million copies of the National Tribune to shape sentiment against the President over Confederate flags. They hope to push Congress to display captured flags in public places while expanding pension processing in the Mexican pensions account with about 300 claims reviewed daily.
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Wasurineron
National Tribune
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Boutelle
Maine
War Department
McGlynn Attacks Rome Clergy as He Heads to Chicago
Dr. McGlynn denounces the Ecclesiastical Machine and says he does not quit the church. Bishop Ryan says he has placed himself outside the pale of the church. Rome plans to excommunicate him as his grace period ends. His Chicago departure followed a fiery interview criticizing papal delegates and church authority.
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Sprcrat
Father McGlynn
Rome
Ryan
McGlynn
Luther
Henry
Ireland
Chicago
St. Bernard
Galileo
Dr. McGlynn
New York
Quiet Concord as Legislators Return Home
Concord New Hampshire June 24 The legislature adjourned until Monday and most members have left. The Boston and Maine railroad fight dominates discussion with four bills in play and up to nine anticipated before a decision. Northern railroad president Sullloway says a court decree will be obeyed and operation may resume after July 1 with possible tariff adjustments to follow if needed. Interest centers on public interest and state rail service stability.
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Concorp
N. H
Sordan
A. W. Sulloway
Northern Railroad
Supreme Court
Boston & Lowell
Northern Road
Boston & Lowell Road
Northern
Daniel Barnard
Boston & Maine
Concord
Wheat Uneasy After New York Market Break
Curiao June 24 heavy break in the New York stock market unsettled wheat trading. July wheat fell to 69 1/4 cents, then recovered to 70 cents as traders covering shorts bought, closing near 70 1/4 cents after an evening rally.
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Curiaco
New York
Bowdoin Rowers Arrive for Intercollegiate Race Prep
Bowdoin four arrives under Fred Plaisted to train for the July 5 race. The Cornelis are their sole rivals, with Penn State sending its eight elsewhere. Bowdoin’s shell is a two year old Ruddock cedar and undefeated. Captain Fielder battles an arm abscess but should recover soon.
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Worterster
Bowdoin Four
Fred Plaisted
Cornelis
University of Pennsylvania
Yale
Bowdceins
Ithaca
Fielder
Providence steamer salvage delayed until July tides
Newport Rhode Island June 24 The Old Colony Steamboat Company says efforts to float the steamer Providence are useless until the full moon on Tuesday morning July 5 when tides will be about a foot higher.
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Newport
R. I
Old Colony Steamboat Company
Providence
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