Too Many Wives and A Sermon at Fairmount
Rufus Wilson a magazine writer jailed in Jersey City on a bigamy charge faces bail at 2000 dollars with four claimants including Madeline Fisk and Jennie Baldwin. See also a Baptist sermon in Roseville where Rev. William A. Smith urges focus on Jesus over eloquent preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rufus Wilson
Hudson County
Jersey City
Hudspeth
Wilson
Madeline Catherine Fisk
Sixty-fifth Street
Fairmount Baptist Church
William A. Smith
Roseville
Manning's Two Wives at Yorkville Police Court
Timothy Manning faces Magistrate Flammer as two former wives Lucy Manning and Kate Kelly claim him as husband. Kelly says he married her as Mahaney on Washington's Birthday. Bail set from 1000 to 2000 dollars as the trial date approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy Manning
Flammer
Yorkville
Lucy Manning
Kate Kelly
Washington
Manning
Timothy
Duel Ends in Tragedy Over Village Belle
Earl Park, Indiana, saw a deadly duel between suitors for Alma Bidwell's hand. John M Chavers and Maurice Bradbury, both about twenty, exchanged shots near the Bidwell home after a dispute at a dance. Chavers is mortally wounded with a groin and arm wound. Bradbury is alive with probable charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Earl Park
Big Four
John M. Chavers
Maurice Bradbury
Alma Bidwell
Miss Bidwell
Chavers
Bradbury
Mystery Deepens in Disappearance of Newark Minister
The Rev. B. J. Oldknow Millington of Newark vanishes in New York. Family sought public help, but since the father’s return no new information is offered. Mrs. Millington refuses to discuss. Friends note the similar disappearance of Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson, who knew Millington, while some doubt a connection and suspect foul play in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. J. Oldknow Millington
Newark
William E. Millington
Millingtons
Dorothy Dickerson
Millington
Eagle Street
Dickerson
Remarkable Coal Coat and Vest Sale at Deep Discounts
We bought the balance of Smith, ee e & Chase's clay coats and vests at 30c on the dollar. Prices now from $5 to $85 for the remaining stock. Choose any piece for 85.00 while they last and request a free sample. All wool spring suits, $5.00. Open Saturday at Anker Co. 91 Summer St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith, Eee & Chase
Rane
Ankeb Clo, CO
T. Opes
Messrs. Davis, Hopkins & Co
Summer St
Boston
United
Poison for grief in New York girl seeks death after mother’s death
Henriette Dugard a 19 year old from 165 West Twenty-seventh Street drank carbolic acid in a personal crisis. She cries for death and pleads for relief saying her home is desolate since her mother's passing. Her father John Dugard visits the hospital as she battles to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henriette Dugard
John Dugard
West Twenty-seventh Street
Mamma
Henriette
Church of the Holy Communion
Catharine
Wife and Farm Hand Vanish in Vermont Mystery
John Hoffman, a wealthy Vermont farmer, searches for his wife who disappeared last Friday with her 3-year-old daughter. The wife, 24, married in a runaway match to Hoffman, and a farm hand named Burnham also left the premises after the incident amid reports of abusive treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
John Hoffman
Worcester
Burnham
Hoffman
Woman killed in witchcraft case at Stonewall
Mrs Mary Gilchrist daughter of Judson Collins died Wednesday after a husband and friend shot Lucy Factor whom officials charged with witchcraft. Gilchrist and his companion were arrested by tribal authorities but later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guthrie
O. T
Stonewall
Indian Territory
Mary Gilchrist
Judson Collins
Lucy Factor
Gossip Partman and Wife in N J Separation
Keyport New Jersey March 8 A married couple Mr and Mrs William H Bryne Jr of Keyport faced a separation after his return from Barnegat where he worked. Bryne learned of alleged ties between his wife and George Rappleyea of Morganville. He assaulted Rappleyea and was jailed then released on bail. Reports say Rappleyea's wife sought Mrs Bryne angering her leading to further tension. A separation bill was signed in Northport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyport
N. J
William H. Bryne, Jr
Barnegat
Newport
Bryne
George BR. Rappleyea
Morganville
Rappleyea
Swedish officer dies in Astor House room during attempted arrest
In New York on March 8 a man, believed to be Johann Gustaf Rinnblad an embezzler and officer titled intendante of the Holland Battalion, shot himself as US marshals enforced arrest at Astor House. A revenue cutter and deputy marshals boarded the St. Louis en route to seize him. Rinnblad allegedly embezzled 1500 crowns from public funds and was identified with the death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. Anderson
Astor House
United States
St. Louis
Johann Gustaf Rinnblad
Washington
Rinnblad
Holland
Halmstead
Brave Fireman Turner Rescues Boy Amid Runaway Horses
March 8 Malden report describes three horses hitched to a wagon running loose in Maplewood. Six year old Walter Bradley narrowly escaped injury as Frank Turner of the fire department sprinted across Lebanon Street, lifting the boy to safety over a fence and avoiding harm himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Maplewood
Walter Bradley
Lebanon Street
Frank Turner
Fire Department
Man Killed by Train in Hyde Park
William J. Robinson aged 47 was decapitated after being struck by an outward train in Hyde Park. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
William J. Robinson
New England
Campbell sues Boston Gas Light Co for gas poisoning damages
In Boston Municipal Court Judge Adams hears Joseph Campbell claim of 2000 for injuries from Dec 6 1896 gas leak at 3 Newcomb Street. Medical witness Dr John Edward Grinfield-Coxwell testifies Campbell showed signs of severe carbonic oxide poisoning and uremia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Campbell
Municipal Court
Boston Gaslight CO
Gas Kills Trial Over Gas Leak Injuries on Newcomb Street
The case of Why Gas Kills seeks $2000 damages for injuries from gas inhalation on Dec 5 1896 after a leak at a Newcomb street pipe. Campbell testifies he slept in 36 Newcomb basement and grew sick. gas inspector Jenkins cites carbonic oxide readings from 1896–97. police describe discovering Mrs Spaulding and child and Mr Sawyer dead. Sawyer later found dead in 37 Newcomb street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Campbell
Boston Gaslight Company
Adams
Campbell Seks
Newcomb Street
Campbell
John Edward Grinfield-Coxwell
Coxwell
William M. Gray
Mr. Campbell
McVey
Pierce
Badger
Henry A. Allison
George Curran
Robert H. Connor
Division 9
Roderick McDonald
Thorndike Street
Brookline Gas Company
Thomas McDowell
Charles T. Jenkins
Sawyer
Gas Leak Triggers Tremont Street Explosion Inquest
Tenants at 180 Tremont Street report gas odor after a prior blast. A Post reporter’s inquiry at Estey Organ Company and remarks from proprietor Gould noted while injured people show signs of improvement.
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Tremont Street
Tremont
Gould
Post
Estey Organ Company
Street
Gas leak threat feared after Tremont Street explosion
Gas escaped for weeks from old mains near the Estey store causing strong odor in the Hotel La Touraine and Masonic Temple basements. Investigators question who knew first, while eight gas crews search for leaks and Judge Ely prepares a closed inquest next Thursday.
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Tremont Street
Hotel la Touraine
Masonic Temple
Estey Organ Company
Estey
Tremont Theatre
Gould
Dole
Station 4
Farrington
Boston Gas Light Company
A. L. Dole
Eliot and Tremont
Judge Ely
Investigation Initiated into Tremont Street Tragedy Causes
Fire Chief Marsha comb launched an inquiry into the Tremont Street tragedy to determine causes. The probe is non criminal and proceedings will be private with numerous witnesses summoned. findings will follow after completion of the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagels Tremont Street
Tre Ec
Marsha Comb
Two Funerals in Brookline for Shapleigh and Blodget
Funeral services for William T. Shapleigh of Boston were held at 1752 Beacon Street Brookline with Rev. George A. Gordon presiding and a quartet singing Heard a Voice From Heaven. Interment followed at Mt Hope Cemetery. Mrs Jane Blodget wife of S C Blodget formerly of Providence was buried from the Brookline home of her son William Blodget and body sent to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Shapleigh
Boston
Beacon Street
Brookline
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Miss Follett
May Howe
George Want
Arthur Beresford
Gordon
Salvation Oil Promises Safer Rides for Young Bicyclists
Introduction of Salvation Oil claims to reduce injuries for young cyclists with a new product priced at 25 cents. The ad promotes safer riding and encourages parental confidence in preventive care for children on bikes.
Globe Investment Company President Sentenced to Prison
Allison Z Mason former president of the Globe Investment Company must serve five to eight years in Charlestown State Prison. The sentence followed a Superior Criminal Court ruling after statements by lawyers for Mason and District Attorney Sughrue. Mason showed visible emotion as Judge Fessenden explained the punishment was serious and not lenient. Mason was to be taken to Charlestown the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Z. Mason
Globe Investment Company
Charlestown
J. Lowell Moore
Superior Criminal Court
Fessenden
Mason
Melvin O. Adams
Thomas J. Gargan
Adams
Sughrue
Clark Manning
Manning
Reading Woman Plunges Before Train to Death
Miss Isabella Fulton of Decatur Illinois killed herself at a Pennsylvania railroad crossing in Reading. She had come to visit a sister affiliated with the local high school faculty and suffered from nervous troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Penn
Isabella Fulton
Decatur
Ill
Pennsylvania Railroad
Soldiers killed in Bahia clash reported from Rio Janeiro
A Rio de Janeiro despatch reports Bahia in turmoil with a colonel 200 soldiers and three civil officials killed by fanatic assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahia
Paris
Rio Janeiro
Minister Accepts Call To Eastport Unitarian Parish
Reverend Thomas E St John of Haveerhill has received and accepted a call to serve as pastor of the Unitarian Church at Eastport Missouri and will begin duties there in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haveerhill
Thomas E. St. John
Unitarian Church
Eastport
De Lome's Puzzling Portrait of Americans Drawn Abroad
Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome describes Americans and their women in a biting, partial translation from Around that World From Madrid to Madrid. He portrays them as driven by gold, boasting materialism, and hypocritical traits, while noting not all Americans fit such a stereotype.
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Washington
Madrid
Emriqo Dupuy de Lome
United States
California
Nevada
Paris
Europe
Fifth Avenue
Great Republic
New York
Unite States
Perso
Suicidal Jump Tops Trag ic Lowell Incident
In Lowell on March 8, M. Hanson aged about 65 died after leaping from the Wentworth building's third story window to the street. Ill health is cited as the cause of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
JL. M. Hanson
Wentworth
M ‘Health
Catholic priest Patterson transferred to St Vincent Boston
Abington March 8 news reached tonight that the Rev Father Patterson of Abington and Whitman Catholic parishes has been transferred to St Vincent parish in Boston Highlands. He will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Fathe Patterson
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Rufus Wison
Mr. Millington
Mrs. Dickerson
Turner
Inspector Jenkins
Riverside
Kelso Mills
Lapham Mills
Standard Clothing CO
Commonwealth
Juggist Klein
Pelham Pharmacy
Whalen
Division 4
Burrage
B. F. Larrabee & CO
Hathaway
Jule & Harrington
Washington St
Temple Place
West Street
Gals
Justice Fessenden
DE Lome
Bers
the Wholesale Supply CO
North ST
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