Narrow escape as steamer May Queen burns at Tyngs Island
On June 26 in Lowell the Martin Luther Association’s picnic steamer May Queen caught fire near its Tyngs Island outing. Flames spread from boilers to the cabin and pilot house, forcing passengers to flee. The May Queen burned to the waterline and sank about thirty yards from the landing. The crew tried to fight the fire. the party returned safely on another steamer. Loss is fully insured.
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Lowell
Martin Luther Association
Tyng’s Island
Prouty
Merrimack
Seven Wills in Fair Case Take New Turn in Court
In San Francisco Judge Slack's courtroom Mrs. Nettie Craven testified that she and the late Senator Fair were legally married by contract on September 22, 1892 and lived as spouses. She said he created seven wills for her benefit, only one of which she offered for probate, and that the marriage contract along with property deeds will be produced in court.
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San Francisco
Senator Fair
Six Men Hanged in Various Cities Across Nation
Arthur Taylor, colored, hanged in Mariana Arkansas for wife murder. Irwin Ford, a Negro, hanged in Washington for killing Elsie Kregel, 11. James H. Truss hanged in Elkton Maryland for killing Captain Thomas Camp. Thomas Colt Elbert Noble and Dominick Romero hanged in Canon City Colorado for murder of Policeman Solomon in Trinidad.
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Washington
Irwin Ford
Elsie Kregle
Elkton
James H. Truss
Thomas Camp
Goshen
N. J
Truss
Canon City
Col
Thomas Colt
Elbert Noble
Dominick Romero
Solomon
Trinidad
State Penitentiary
President Andrews Endorses Free Coinage in Letter
A brown University letter from President E Benjamin Andrews to Stephen W Nickerson argues that free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 could be safe and desirable. He cautions against dogma, noting gold’s strong position and suggesting that gold would likely remain even if silver were freely coined.
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E Benjamin Andrews
Brown University
Stephen W. Nickerson
Boston
Providence
Mass
Sir
Cernuschi
United States
E. Benjamin Andrews
Dolphin arrives in New York on Navy tour led by McAdoo
Assistant Secretary of the Navy McAdoo travels aboard the despatch steamer Dolphin on an annual inspection tour of naval stations, docking in New York yesterday. A circuit judge in New York discharged receivers for the Northern Pacific Railroad. A Louisville indictment targets A J Speckert of the German American Title Company over false pretenses. A fire at Point Pleasant West Virginia causes substantial damage to Harf Opera House and nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dolphin
McAdoo
New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Thomas F. Oakes
Henry C. Payne
Henry C. Rouse
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
A. J. Speckert
Louisville
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Harf
American Wringer Co Advertises Worcester? No, Boston Newsprint
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill in Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bisgell carpet sweepers. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Telephone Tremont 76.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Magner Trial In Stoneham Blues Club Embezzlement Case
In Woburn today James F. Magner former Blues Social Club treasurer of Stoneham faces embezzlement charges from 1892. Club members say discovery arose from unpaid bills. Magner allegedly misappropriated at least 200 dollars. He settled with an eighteen month note for 290 dollars, then vanished and later repaid some funds. The case, heard before Judge E F Johnson, features delayed books and witness wrangling as proceedings continue.
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Woburn
James F. Magner
Blues
Stoneham
Woburn Court
E. F. Johnson
Magner
John H. Metevear
Metevear
Frank Walsh
W. P. O’hearn
Thomas Meagher
James H. Murphy
John G. Maguire
Johnson
Walsh
O’hearn
Reception to the Wife and the Mother of Marom Whiney
A large gathering paid tribute to the wife and mother of Marom Whiney with hundreds in attendance. The event honored her as a central figure in the family and community circles, reflecting deep local respect and support.
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Marom
Address by Mrs. Aice D. Jones and Reply by Mrs. McKinley
Canton, Ohio June 26 reception by Canton ladies for Major and Mrs. McKinley and the venerable mother of Major McKinley drew 6000 guests. Mrs. Alice Dannes Jones spoke of Garfield and the incoming administration, urging pure living and strong national unity as McKinley stood with his wife and mother. Major McKinley thanked the crowd, moved by neighborly affection, while Norwalk delegates later heard his defense of Republican principles and sound money.
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Canton
McKinley
Major McKinley
Miller Residence
Alice Dannes Jones
James A. Garfield
Old Home
Anchorage
Norwalk
M’kinley
Republican Club
Laylin
Ohio House of Representatives
Huron County
Blaine
Harrison
Republican Party
Lincoln
Winona's Catch Lands Prize Crew in Key West
Key West crowds swell as the steamship City of Richmond arrives with a prize crew from the revenue cutter Winona aboard. At ten p.m. the steamer Three Friends approaches with an officer from the cutter. No details available tonight due to officials barring access. The expedition failed because customs officials acted promptly.
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Key West
Fla
City of Richmond
Winona
Three Friends
Captain Foster Pushes New Clues in Powers Murder Case
Captain Foster of Division 5 reveals new facts that tighten the case against John Glennon the umbrella mender jailed for Annie Powers murder. He cites possible accomplices Mrs. Martis and Bresnahan, says Powers was killed at midnight with Glennon alone, and notes Glennon’s anger that night. The murdered woman is named Lynch of Roxbury, with a troubled marriage history including a last husband named Powell.
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Captain Foster
Division 5
John Glennon
Umbrella Mender
Annie Powers
Glennon
Clennon
Lynch
Roxbury
Powell
Larned Falls in London Championship Rounds
Larned, the American tennis player, was defeated in the first round of singles and the third round of doubles at the London championship reported from London on June 26.
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London
Larned
Honourable Artillery
Company
Convention Travel Tip From Hoosac Route Names
If you attend the Democratic convention in Chicago note that the sleeping cars on the Hoosac Tunnel route pass in full view of Niagara Falls. For details call 250 Washington Street or write J. R. Watson general passenger agent Boston with particulars.
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Chicago
Hoosac Tunnel
Niagara Falls
Washington Street
J. R. Watson
Boston
Tragic On Duty Fatality At Mystic Junction Yard
John Marriett, 32 Winter Street Cambridge, brakeman for Boston & Maine, was killed in a yard accident at Mystic Junction Somerville. While on a shifting freight train he fell beneath moving wheels. despite stopping the engine and ambulance, he died en route to hospital. Marriett, who believed June would bring an accident, was married with no children.
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Mystic Junction
Somerville
John Marriett
Winter Street
Cambridge
Boston & Maine Railroad
Marriett
Burglars Loot Montowse Post Office and Safes
In Montowse burglars broke into the local post office, blew the safe, and seized $400 in stamps and $30 in cash. Authorities believe the thieves were bicycles. The morning crime adds to a string of regional disturbances and financial losses.
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Montowse
Politicians Come Canton McKinley Talks Tariff and Money
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia arrived at Canton station and met Major McKinley for a long campaign discussion. C L Magee of Pittsburg, Republican leader, arrived and predicted a large McKinley majority in Pennsylvania, with tariff as the key issue for workers. He said money questions affect the East and that the Republican platform could deny Democrats New York.
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Canton. C
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Major McKinley
Pennsylvania
McKinley
New York
Quay to lead McKinley campaign executive committee
Canton June 26 Senator Quay will handle the practical end of McKinley’s campaign. Hanna selected him as chair man of the executive committee and Quay intimated his intention to serve. The advisory committee will raise funds while the executive committee spends them. The freed membership includes Powell Clayton, Kansas H C Payne Wisconsin J Hanney Maine.
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Canton
Quay
McKinley
Hanna
Keystone
Powell Clayton
Ansas
H. CC. Payne
Wisconsin
J. Hanney
Maine
Hanna says Hanna spent this much on McKinley campaign
An intimate friend in Cleveland says Major McKinley's campaign manager Mark Hanna devoted full time and funded the campaign with about $100,000. The canvass extended for years and required substantial private contributions from Hanna.
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Cleveland, O
Major McKinley
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Hanna
Winthrop Barn Dances Draw A Stately Highland Crowd
In Winthrop June 26 a lively carnival opens with several entertainments. The Strollers of Boston performed at Leighton House with Parker Madden Byrnes and others. The Aphelion Club held its first season dance with about seventy five couples and James R. O Hara directing. Mrs J C Daviss barn party on Shirley street lit by lanterns drew a fashionable guest list, Windsor Orchestra provided music, and hosts and guests filled a scene of festive summer elegance with open doors and lively social chatter.
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Winthrop
Leighton House
Strollers
Boston
Highlands
Isabelle Parker
George F. Madden
John M. Byrnes
Mary J. Carroll
James F. Martin
James F. Donovan
Gertrude Denny
Frank P. Wilson
Aphelion Club
James R. O'Hara
Charles Craib
J. C. Davis
Shirley Street
Shirley End
William H. Potter
Watertown
Joseph E. Brown
Leon L. Cullyer
Charles Wadleigh
Lawrence Neebe
Windsor Orchestra
Blind Woman on State Street Stuns Onlookers
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes a man pursuing a striking blind woman on State Street from Randolph to Van Buren. He admires her poise, while others observe with quiet awe. she walks purposefully, head held high like a goddess, unseen by many.
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Randolph
van Buren
Chicago Tribune
Prisoner On Deer Island Death Shrouded In Mystery
William Quigley, a prisoner at Deer Island, died after a fall from a fourth story prison window. Officials say he jumped or was killed by falling on his head. the family and identity are uncertain with possible alias and fictitious name. Superintendent Gerrish is away in Maine, fostering silence.
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Deer Island
William Quigley
Charlestown
Gerrish
Maine
Quigley
House of Industry
Boston
New Prison
Boies Sees Free Silver Path to Democratic Nomination
Horace Boies predicts sweeping Democratic victory on a free silver platform, saying the East will oppose while the West and South unite. He cites monetary policy as the sole campaign issue, notes a split with Eastern leaders, and suggests Populists should back the Democratic candidate. Secretary Carlisle seeks Boies letters, signaling an active fight.
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Waterloo
Horace Boies
Boies
Cleveland
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Mr. Boies
Maryland
West Virginia
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Democratic Party
West
South
Republican Party
McKinley
Friends of Silver
Carlisle
Bland the farmer Bland for President in Missouri field
Missouri candidate Bland calls out to his farm team while haying near Lebanon He shuns Chicago staying on the farm by day and politics by night His St Louis Bland Marching Club of 2000 with five bands will parade in Chicago to boost his bid Officials say a silver forces conference in Chicago July 4 will discuss unifying the Bland support at the convention and possibly nominate him on the initial ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
South
Silver Dick" Bland
Missouri
Lebanon
Bland
Chicago
Governor Stone
Democratic Bimetallic League
Boies
Matthews
Gorman Rules Out Late Bid for Free Silver Nomination
Baltimore journalist notes June remarks as Gorman says he will not run and doubts any late bid can stem the tide. He predicts a free silver candidate may be nominated and suggests Boies as likely Democratic nominee.
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Senator Gorman
Baltimore
Gorman
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A. M. Waddel
Lincoln School Association
Hilip L. McMahon
Thomas F. Lane
James H. Fitzgerald
Edward Roche, Jr
Superior Courts
Winnifred E. Leavitt
Main Street
Marry ME
Charlie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Reynolds
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