Riots and confessions follow St. Canute murder case
The Poirier couple and Parslow faced mass at St. Canute after the hanging. Cordelia Poirier’s organs were requested for mass but refused. The trio made last confessions admitting joint crime. Cordelia, 35, Parslow similar in age, Isidore Poirier murdered November 23, 1897. life insured to fund their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melodie
Collin
Poirier
St. Canute
Cordelia Poirier
Parslow
Isidore Poirier
McCascill
Parsiow
Roesel Hanged for Pitt Murder in Elizabeth
Louis Roesel was hanged at 10 13 this morning in Elizabeth New Jersey for the murder of James C Pitt a wealthy miser the execution proceeding completed in the early hours of the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
Louis Roesel
James C. Pitt
John Franklin Hanged Here for Murder of Mother-in-law
Glasgow Kentucky March 10 John Franklin was executed for the murder of his mother in law Mrs Bowles. He went to the scaffold smiling after professing religious experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
John Franklin
Bowles
Franklin
Charlon Hanged for McLeod Murder in Savannah
Savannah report says John Charlon, a Black man, was hanged today for the murder of Meat Inspector Harry McLeod on September 9 last. The execution occurred in Savannah Georgia following trial and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
John Charlon
Harry McLeod
President's Trip South Beats Plan for Thomasville Visit
Senator Hanna met the President in Washington and finalized travel plans for a Thomasville Georgia excursion. The party departs at 6 p.m. Monday by way of the Atlantic Coast Line, including the President and Mrs McKinley, Vice President and Mrs Hobart, Senator and Mrs Hanna, and Assistant Secretary Cortelyou. They expect to stay several weeks if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Thomasville
McKinley
Hobart
Cortelyou
Newton driver struck as electric car hits wagon
John Flaherty aged 35 of Adams Place Newton was driving an express wagon on Tremont Street when his team was struck by an electric car. He was thrown to the ground and sustained severe injuries to the head and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flaherty
Adams Place
Newton
Tremont _ street
Righton
Local druggists offer refund guarantees on tar syrup
A list of merchants including EMERY SOUTHER, RUST & RICHARDSON DRUG CO, GEORGE C. GOODWIN & CO and others pledges refunds or replacements for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The notice cites 50cent and 25cent bottles and claims two hundred others are extending the same guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Emery Souther
Green St
Banking rivals seek upper leather tanneries trust takeovers
Boston and New York bankers join the Seligmans in a bid to unite upper leather tanneries into a national trust. Promoters claim about 30 million dollars raised and a proposed 60 million dollar capitalization. The outcome hinges on options on about 20 plants and required profit benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Seligmans
Metropolis
Oliver Hagan
William H. Becker Leather Company
Milwaukee
Post
Upper Leather Trust
United States Leather Company
Seligman
New England
Hall, Haight & Co
Mathew Robeson Leather Company
Bernard & Friedman
White Bros
K& Cummings
Watauga Tanning Company
B. C. Cottle & Son
J. S. Barnet & Bros
Lawton Arrives in Manila on Transport Grant
Major-General Lawton aboard the Grant arrives in Manila and reports to Major-General Otis before troops disembark. The voyage from New York via Suez took fifty days. General McArthur comments on the insurgent conflict and his cavalry strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Grant
Lawton
Otis
New York
Suez Canal
McArthur
Aguinaldo
Buckport Alumni Dinner Marks Seminary Reunion
The Pucksport Seminary alumni held an annual reunion at the United States Hotel last evening with nearly 100 attendees. President J. F. Haley spoke on The Seminary and A. F. Chase’s memory was honored by Miss A. M. Wilson. The guest list included Hon. Thomas Herman and Mrs. A. M. Wilson. Officers elected included William M. Crawford president and J. F. Knowlton first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucksport
United States
J. F. Haley
A. M. Wilson
A. F. Chase
Fred Bryant
Sarah Small
George A. Crawford
Thomas Herman
Inverpool
William M. Crawford
J. F. Knowlton
Morris W Prince
A. A. Wales
J. E. Burke
Phebe Hooper
C. Isabell Hathaway
Emilie C. Grey
L. E. Partridge
Oscar Storer
Iss Belle Smallidge
W. B Ford
Maude Muzzy
Robert J. Sprague
Proposed appointment to postal superintendence for Sullivan
Colonel Thomas considers promoting Postal Clerk Sullivan after a suicide attempt. An investigation by Superintendent Barker Inspector Ward and Superintendent Jones will seek the cause and advisability of promotion as officials note the robber arrest of a fellow clerk and Sullivan’s role as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Thomas
Barker
J. T. Ward
Jones
Dorchester
Massachusetts Barber Licensing Bill Sparks Salons and Satire
A Massachusetts bill to license barbers envisions a three‑member board chosen for “mighty beards” and moral fitness. It would require oath, age and literacy rules, and open hearings, provoking sharp satire on inspections, safety razors, and the ethics of the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonsorialus
Massachusetts Barbers’ Commission
Philippine Islands
Spain
Common Council
Niley
Justice of the Peace
Jay Peraper
Klondike King Alexander McDonald Talks Wealth and Westward Life
Alexander McDonald known as King of the Klondike, the wealthiest guest at Hoffman House, describes his fortune, claims in seventy five gold mines, a plan to marry Margaret Chisholm, and a life focused on mining. He rebuilt Dawson City’s church, donated to its hospital, and prefers the West’s forests to urban culture while planning to work mines with his wife by his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoffman
Alexander McDonald
Alaska
Klondike
Yukon
Theseus McDonald
England
Colorado
Nova Scotia
Civilization
Margaret Chisholm
Thames Water Police
West
Denver
Dawson City
McDonald
London
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sale
An advertised remedy called Mystic Cure claims to rapidly cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to several days. It promises immediate disease disappearance after the first dose with benefits priced at 75 cents and $1.00. Sold by George Goodwin & Co. on Hanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goodwin & Co
Hanover St
Hanover Street
Wilson's
Boston
Distressing Stomach Disease Promoted by South American Nervine Tonic
A sensational advertisement touts a masterly wet of a nervous tonic as a cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose and universal applicability, urging readers to obtain the remedy via druggists in Boston and promising lasting health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easanta
GEO. C
Goodwin Ce
Hanover St
Boston
Providence Weavers Strike at Warren Mill
Nearly all weavers at the Warren Manufacturing Company mill in Providence stop work at 2 30 pm after days of discontent over warp length. A discharged weaver amid overseer dispute prompted the strike, with demands for reinstatement before work resumes. Mill officials defend warp length as correct, hoping a quick resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Warren Manufacturin Company
Gloucester Fishers Rescue Crew From Roy Wreck
The Roy, a 12 year old 8 ton schooner from St John New Brunswick, foundered after an East-Northeast gale on March 7 with crew of four aboard. Gloucester fishermen lowered a dory, reached the Roy, and ferried the men to safety after two trips amid raging seas.
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Gloucester
John S. Preston
William Cluett
Placentia Bay
N. F
Roy
Davenport Gilchrist
St. John
N. B
Boston
Thatcher’s Island
Cluett
Lyman Wildes
Thomas Bebben
Gilchrist
William Brown
Freeport
George Butt
Harbor Grace
Adam McDougal
St George
West Quoddy
Preston
J. W. Keest
St John
Stetson & Cutter of
Agoncillo denounces American policy from London interview
Aguinaldo envoy Agoncillo claims he left Washington to reach the Filipino government with fewer restraints and to expose censorship and corruption in U S occupation. He doubts treaty ratification and accuses American contractors and trusts of driving expansion in the Philippines. He says Otis’s army made no real advance and cites censored telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Washington
Philippine Islands
Otis
Caloocan
San Pedro Macati
Oltis
Dash Ends With Surrender as Police Corner Vaughn
In Lowell a dramatic pursuit ends when Robert Vaughn surrenders after a long dash from Market to Dummer Street pursued by twenty officers. His brother Ollie is arrested on suspicion. A lodging-house resident, Jessie Bockus, provokes officers with threats and boasts, while neighbors react to the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Brosnan
Laflamme
Market Street
Redmond
Welch
John O’connell
Wilson
Ryan
Noye
Acre
Lowell
Dummer Street
John Clark
John Dyer
East Merrimack Street
Dutton Street
Jessie Bockus
Inspector Allen
Spain Sells to Germany and Moves on Caroline Islands
March 10 dispatches report Germany has purchased from Spain the Caroline Marianne and Pelew Islands. It notes no definite conclusion on potential international complications. General Rios resigns then resumes command after Madrid asked him to free Spanish prisoners. Spain seeks occupation of the islands before transfer to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Spain
Caroline
Marianne
Pelew Islands
Manila
Rios
Madrid
Gera
Payoff for Cubans Hinges on Roll Completion
Havana March 10 The last hurdle to paying Cuban troops is finalizing rolls, overseen by Inspector General Roloff. General Gomez notes 6000 commissioned and 10,000 non commissioned officers out of 32,000 privates, a large share due to limited recognition for bravery. He praises American military authorities. Officials deny Governor General Brooke will urge the Cuban Military Assembly to suspend meetings. A committee sought explanation from Gomez, who refused to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Roloff
Gomez
Brooke
Dr Ball's Cough Syrup Claims to Cure Consumption
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as a guaranteed cure for incipient consumption priced at 25 ets. The copy promotes quick relief and a public belief in its effectiveness.
Suspect Vaughn Brothers Suffer in Lowell Assault
Officer Healey, hospitalized at St John s, cannot positively identify Robert Vaughan or his brother Ollie as the man who wounded him last Sunday. Healey thinks Robert Vaughan resembles the assailant more than others, but police have no strong evidence linking the Vaughn brothers to the case yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Healey
St. John’s Hospital
Robert Vaughn
Ollie
Vaughn Brothers
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Conte
Shing Medical Supply CO
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Andal
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Solons
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YALE
Chicago
Chicago University
Yale College
Noah
Cach Board
Supreme Court
David
Jericho
Dewey
United Order of the
Alex. McDonald
Providence Weavers
Gale
Hunter
Uecone Peers K Son Baltimore
Baltimore
Wellington A. Hardy
Broad Street
Bston
Mass
Vance
Mad Dash
Kane
Downey
Ganley
Robert
Caroline, Marianne
Springfield
Richard W. Rundle
Rundle & Mount
New York City
Hotel Worthy
Hamburg
Bremen
Schulau
Elbe
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