Two Oswego Street Murders Tie Boston Town in Grief
In Oswego Street cases, Annie Powers is found murdered with her throat cut and Jeremiah Creedon is found dead nearby. Captain Foster ties the killings to a drunken Oswego Street gathering, with John Glennon suspected of Powers’s murder amid a tangled, alcohol fueled scene. Authorities seek Mrs. Martis and Bresnahan as inquiries continue.
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Boston
Captain Foster
Division 5
Oswego Brreec
Amnie Powers
Oswego Street
Jeremiah Creedon
No. 12
John Glennon
Annie Powers
Michael Powers
Glennon
Annie Powers Og
Local resident accused in deadly stabbing case seen with victim
The narrative describes a brutal attack in Oswego street involving Glennon and Annie Powers. Blood, neck wounds, a half-amputated thumb, and a deep knife thrust near the base of the skull are cited. Captain Foster suspects Glennon while liquor intoxication is cited as a possible factor. Bresnahan and Mrs Martis were still at large as police searched for witnesses.
Richelieu's Fix Seeks Indemnity From Spain for False Imprisonment
Pierre Gustav Laymet Richelieu a 51 year old French native seeks $20,000 against Spain for false imprisonment after a 62 day Cuban jail term linked to a 1895 Port au Prince voyage. He later used the name Gustav Laymer and faced citizenship proof hurdles in filing the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Gustav Laymet Richelieu
France
Popes
United Sates
SiRichelieu
Port Au Prince
Haiti
August Bolton
Santiago de Cuba
Richelieu
Boston
Bolton
Havana
New York
United States
Gustav Laymer
Portland
Ore
Mason
United States District Court
Laymer
Cuba
Congu
Detlow
Madadrid
Shattuck Held on $5000 Bond in Fatal Assault Case
Edward Shattuck was held in $5000 bail on a charge of assaulting William Atkins, who died last night after a confrontation with Shattuck and Atkins on Darling and Summer streets in Marblehead. Hearing set for Saturday. Shattuck jailed in Salem. Atkins sought to reunite with his wife amid alleged infidelity claims. Atkins had a strong local reputation. Shattuck is known in Marblehead and Lynn for past liquor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Edward Shattuck
William SS. Atkins
Shattuck
Salem
H. Pp. Moulton
Yorke
Atkins
Darling Street
Summer Street
Washington
Lynn
Third Corps Reunion in Portland Elects Officers
The Third Army Corps reception continued in Portland Maine with a business meeting at Bosworth Hall. Officers chosen include President Colonel Edward Moore Deering Vice President Captain James P tsling New Jersey Secretary Edward Welling New Jersey Chaplain Rev Joseph H Tvitchell Directors Colonel John Leonard Elijah Walker Thomas Mathews General Chauncey McCheever Major William B Mason Captain W J Howard Captain Charles J Buchanan Colonel George West and General Tremaine. A resolution asked Maine Legislature to fund a monument for General Hiram G Berry. General Miles arrived on the midnight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Third Army Corps
Bosworth Hall
Edward Moore
Deering
James IP. Tusling
New Jersey
Edward
W. J. Howard
Charles J. Buchanan
George West
Tremaine
Maine
Hiram G. Berry
Miles
McKinley Hosts Michigan Editors Visit in Canton
In Canton Michigan editors and their wives met Major McKinley. He praised the partisan press as essential in a government like ours and thanked Michigan Republicans for loyal support. The visit included greeting by James O’Donnell and remarks on press influence and party strength. A reception plan for Senator Quay to visit Monday was noted, with congratulatory messages from Kentucky’s Governor Bradley Kansas’ Governor Morrell and General O O Howard.
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Canton
James O'Donnell
Jackon Citizen
Major McKinley
Congress
Michigan
Association
IF. H. Gilson
Benton Harbor Palladium
Majo
McKinley
Gilson
Jackson, Jr
Onew
Louis
Republican
Ie Press
Partisn
Republican Party
United Sites
State of Michigan
Tey
TWO ARE MISSING IN CAMBRIDGE POLICE SEARCH FOR FOWLERS WIFE
Cambridge police report the disappearance of Mrs Harry Fowler of Revere from the Elmwood street home with her husband. She left with two young children and was last seen boarding with the Fowlers alongside Charles L Roy King a crippled man about 50 with a dark mustache. King and wife had been guests for months. Mrs Fowler took belongings and went to her parents after June 15 without warning.
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Camridge
Harry Fowler
Elmwood Street
Revere
Fowler
Cambridge
Charles L. Roy King
King
Fowlers
Mr. Fowler
Arrests in local thefts and bicycle larceny
John Mikasch was arrested for breaking and entering the Arthur and Boardman store and stealing 20 dollars and trousers. Inspector Glidden and Officer Tryder also arrested John Dwyer, 18, of 461 West Sumner Street East Boston, for allegedly stealing a bicycle. Dwyer was found pawning the bike on Cross Street at a price far below value.
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John Mikasch
Arthur &. Boardman
Glidden
Tryder
John Dwyer
Sumner Street
Boston
Dwyer
Cross Street
Knights of Malta Parade Granted by Somerville Aldermen
The Somerville Aldermen approved a parade permit for the Knights of Malta to march in certain streets next Sunday afternoon. Contracts awarded include Lord Brothers for Engine 4’s house repairs at 5100, A B Franklin for heating apparatus at 172, Charles A Kelly for Hampton street sewer at 1074, and J J Dory for Broadway sewer at 247.40.
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Somerville
Knights of Malta
Engine 4
Lord Brothers
A. B. Franklin
Hampton Street
Charles A. Kelly
Broadway
J. J. Dory
Brooklyn Women Reform Dress With Common Sense Uniforms
The Brooklyn Health Culture Club, formed three weeks ago with six charter members, aims to promote hygienic living and sensible dress. By next October rainy day it expects 159 members, led by president E Christine Lumsden and vice president Mrs Edward Arthur Dodge, with charter members including Cornelia Hood and Mrs Wilson. Members pledge to wear knee clearing skirts and bloomers in wet weather, paired with a light outer layer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brooklyn Health Culture Club
Brooklyn Society
E. Christine Lumsden
Edward Arthur Dodge
Miss Brown
Cornelia Hood
Wilson
Manning
Health Culture Club
Newton School Board Acts on Finance Report and Cuts
Newton finance committee told the school board the city government refused an additional appropriation. Changes included lower salaries, one unassigned teacher instead of two, suspension of the high school commercial course, ending the kindergarten system, and removing a teacher from Wade Hyde Claflin and Adams Schools. Leave of absence granted to several assistants. $500 allotted to furnish the new Pierce schoolhouse. Masters’ salary petition deemed unwise to grant. A Langford petition opposed Lincoln School use as unfit.
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Newton
Wade
Hyde
Claflin
Adams
Lizzie F. Jones
Barnard
M. Alice Warren
Davis
Edith A. Matteson
Williams
Pierce
West Newton
John T. Langford
Lincoln
Mt Josephs Academy Brighton Commencement Held in Convent Hall
The eleventh annual commencement of Mt Josephs Academy in Brighton was held in the convent hall at 3 30. Miss Mary T Murray of Philadelphia and Miss Alice V Reardon of Alliston received diplomas and medals of excellence. Agnes T Downing won the gold medal for Christian doctrine. Alice Reardon earned gold medals for department, general excellence and music. Mary T Murray won the gold for application and first prize for composition racing other awards to Mary Reilly and Alice Elvin. A list of invited guests included Monsignor Maginnis and several priests from Roxbury Haverhill and other towns.
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Mt. Joseph Academy of
Brighton
Mary T. Murray
Philadelphia
Alice V. Reardon
Alliston
Agnes T. Downing
Alice Reardon
Anna McLaughlin
Dorothy Williams
Anna Reardon
Anna Culhane
Mary Reilly
Alice Elvin
Thomas Maginnis
Sheehan
St Francis de Sales School graduation seals class night
The St Francis de Sales School held graduation exercises in the school hall on Bunker Hill street with a large audience. A historical drama titled The Martyrdom of St Cecilia was presented as students received diplomas from Rev J N Supple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis de Sales School
Bunker Hill Street
J. N. Supple
St. Francis de Sales Church
Mary FE. Connolly
Annie BE. Doherty
Mary I. Fitzgerald
Gertrude KE. Magurn
Ellen Sullivan
Mary A. Crowley
Annie Ll. Farrell
Elizabeth L. Hatton
Katherine T. Sullivan
Mary T. Whooley
Edward I. Brown
Edward F. Witzgerald
George A. McGonagle
Charles J. O'Connor
Joseph TF. Carven
John F. McDonough
John J Murphy
Thomasl. Owens
Quincy High School Graduation Exercises Held
The annual Quincy High School graduation exercises were held in High School Hall with large attendance and music. Mary Eva Thayer Pitts gave the saluta tory “America's Debt to Women” and Mary Ella Garrity delivered the valedictory “Four Years at the Quincy High School” followed by an address titled “Success in Life and Good Citizenship” by Colonel Henry A. Thomas. Diplomas were presented to 55 graduates by Hon. Charles H. Porter, chairman of the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy High School
High School
America
Mary Eva Thayer Pitts
Mary Ella Garrity
Henry A. Thomas
Charles H. Porter
Commencement Exercises at Mit ton Parochial School East Boston
The annual commencement exercises were held in the large school hall last evening. Diplomas were awarded to Masters James C. Rourke Alfred Green Richard J. Mc Neill Thomas J. Lane Edward J. Scollan Joseph F. Oberly James F. Nolan James McCarthy Henry J. Andrews Joseph Nolan Joseph T. Mc Weeny Joseph J. Moran John L. Farrell and Reginald R. Dunne.
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Mitton Parochial School
East
Boston
James C. Rourke
Alfred Green
Richard J. McNeill
Thomas J. Lane
Edward J. Scollan
Joseph F. Oberly
James F. Nolan
James McCarthy
Henry J. Andrews
Joseph Nolan
Joseph T. McWeeny
Joseph J. Moran
John L. Farrell
Reginald R. Dunne
Caucus Reform Committee Organizes and Schedules Hearings
A special committee appointed by Speaker Meyer held a meeting at the Norfolk House and organized with Harwood of Newton as chairman Creed of South Boston as clerk and Crohan as assistant clerk. The panel plans hearings at the State House next Wednesday with James Keenan to present caucus reform suggestions and will tour wards to hear leaders from both parties while deciding voter party allegiance by oath for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Boston
Norfolk House
Harwood
Newton
Representative Creed
South Boston
John J. Crohan
Davis
Roxbury
Creed
Jerry McCarthy
David B. Snow
Charlestown
State House
James Keenan
Corbett
Hutchinson
Cloelia steam yacht launched by moonlight near Boston
The 68 foot 6 inch steam yacht Cloelia, built in Dorchester by Edward S. Clark Machine Co, slid into the water after a private launch that drew 100 onlookers. Mrs. H F Ross cracked a champagne bottle as the bow touched the water, with guests including Henry F. Ross and Oliver Clark in attendance.
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Cloelia
Dorchester
Edwards. Clark Machine Company
H. F. Ross
Cloela
Boston
Henry F. Ross
Lewis Ross
H. M. Manks
Frances Richmond
George Wardwell
Wilbur Thompson
Oliver Clark
Edward S. Clark
George D. Clark
Shanty Arson Suspects Nabbed by Division 1 Officers
Frank Signorivello aged 25 of 18 Webster Avenue and Antonio Segara 25 of Newark New Jersey were arrested on June 20 in Stoneham for setting fire to a shanty occupied by about 100 Italians. They saturated the structure with oil and ignited it as revenge. No injuries occurred. Police will bring the pair to Stoneham District Court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Signorivello
Webster Avenue
Antonio Segara
Newark
N. J
Stoneham
Track officials suspend racers for unsanctioned events
The T A weekly bulletin reports suspensions for unsanctioned racing. G L Brewster and F H Shumway of Willimantic Conn receive 30 day bans from June 6. Wilbur D Pickard of Boston Mass is suspended from all track racing until July 1. Changes in national circuit adjust Bridgeport Conn and Philadelphia Pa dates with new start and end days.
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Philadelphia
T. A
G. L. Brewster
F. H. Shumway
Willimantic
Conn
Wilbur D. Pickard
Boston
Mass
Bridgecoort
Penn
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Powers
Jeremiah Creadon
Creedon
Kelleher
Dedham
Bresnahan
Wlennon
Captain
Johnson
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Boston Journal
The
N.Y. Herald
Great West
Polly
Shortstory Publishing Co
Sunday Post
Charles Stuart Pratt
Anife
Fay Street
Mrs. Martis
Spain
Third Corps
Bangor
Ernest Dore
Harry Culecord
Orland
Maine Central
Bucksport Centre
North Bucksport
Providence
R. I
St. John's
Societe
St. Jean Bap Uste
St. Charles Church
Lippitt
McGuinness
New England
Lawrence Parnell
Notre Dame
Ind
Ireland
Notre Dame University
Charles Stewart Parnell
University Yester Ay
Hood
Michige
Ealtors
Mrs. King
Somerville Aldermen
Noble
Burleigh
Winnie E. Noble
Robert Noble
Pauline Street
Winthrop
Albert C. Burleigh
Everett
C. N. Blackett
Waldo T. McLaulin
Charlotte S. Bureich
Warner Miller
E. Christine Lumsdon
Newton's School Board
Mt, Josephs Academy
Fitton Parochial School
Baby
Special Legislative Committee
Cloeli
L.A. W. Weekly Bulletin
Church School
Waltham
new Church School of _. city
John T. Prince
State Board of Education
Francis A. Dewson
John Worcester
James Reed
American Wringer Company
Cornhill
Worcestershire
John Duncan’s Sons
POST
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Iife
Massachusetts
Benj. I. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
Savin Hill
Charles Hill
Archie Manning
Henry Chivers
Joseph Hearn
Morris Coughlin
Grace Foster
J. P. Haner
Scott
Carl Clark
G. E. Swallow
Henry Tuttle
Howard Mann
Winthrop Briggs
Fred Sloane
George Sloane
R T. Rice
May O'Connor
William White
Ida Irwin
Loring Sears
Carl Redeout
Red Oak
Pagtolus Park
Radius
Ira Band
Kentucky Union
Pat L
Bertie R
Retting
Eva Calhoun
Elva C. Medium
Lady Alfred
Father Barry
Pighis
Apollo Garden
Hearchie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Gardner—Hubbard
Congregational Church
Medway
R. K. Harlow
Charles R Gardner,Jr
Magss
Helen F. Hubbard
Bampton
Robert Bampton
Oakland Avenue
Frost
Long Plain
Samuel T. Frost
Rickhr
Benjamin Francis Ricker
Oakland Street
Wiggin
West Everett
Sarah Jane Wiggin
Wrentham
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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