Trial of seven journalists over Lebaudy fortune plot in Paris
In Paris on March 12 the Lebaudy case unfolds as seven journalists face conspiracy charges for allegedly blackmailing Max Lebaudy out of 6 million francs. Debates center on debts, alleged articles, and the role of Armand Rosenthal, alias Jacques St Cere, plus testimonies about payments to influence coverage. The Corsican Chiarisolo and others are examined while court adjourns for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Max Lebaudy
Mile. de Marsy
Comedie Francaise
Armand Rosenthal
Jacques St. Cere
Rosenthal
Lebaudy
Millonaire
Val de Grace Hospital
la Vie Parisienne
M. Ephrussi
London
Chiarisolo
M. de la Tour du Moulin
Mandate clash over Ward 24 delegates to St Louis convention
Ward 24 Republicans heatedly debate candidate lines for the St Louis convention. Colonel Jediah P Jordan refuses withdrawal amid support for Atwood and Reed allies while Merrill of Quincy insists he stays in the race. John E Tuttle of Ward 2 reiterates he will back Reed and vote for Reed-favoring delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jediah P. Jordan
St. Louis
Atwood
McKinley
Elbridge Torrey
Europe
Dorchester
John Conness
MR. Merrill
John F. Merrill
Quincy
J. P. Jordan
Tenth
Maine
Reed
Tuttle
John E Tuttle
Ward
Congress Defeats Post Office Secret Agent Plan
Congress rejects funding for the secret agent system in the Post Office Department. Letter carriers nationwide welcome the move as inspectors are reduced from 200 claimed to 30 actual, ending the spy duties that tracked deliveries. Colonel Coveney notes support for efficient service and quick delivery remains essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office
Coveney
Post
Postal
Buried City of Pompeii Lecture by Rescue Band
Mr Blanchard spoke on the Buried City of Pompeii describing Vesuvius eruption of A D 79 and Pompeii customs. He presented a Pompeiian lamp model and the program included songs by E E Slocomb and instrumental music by Slo comb Roberts and Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Pompeii
Vesuvius
E. E. Slocomb
M. M. Roberts
F. G. Roberts
Twain seriously ill in India from Bombay report
A Bombay dispatch to Central News says Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain is seriously ill at Jeypore. The report notes his illness and location as of March 12 in London a despatch from Bombay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News
Bombay
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Jeypore
Incendiary Fire Destroys Somerville Home on Partridge
A blaze at a vacant two story wooden house at Partridge avenue and Vernon street Somerville started shortly after 10 PM. Firefighters saved most of the structure though the fire reached the roof before control. Police note boot marks and an unlocked rear door suggesting arson. Loss estimated at 600 to 700 dollars.
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Partridge Avenue
Vernon Street
Somerville
Death of Mrs Amelia Simpson in Newton
Mrs Amelia Simpson died yesterday at her Hovey Street residence Newton aged 83. Born April 26 1818 in Cornhill Boston she was daughter of Samuel and Eunice McKay and widow of Hon Amos B Simpson of Sullivan Missouri. Funeral from her Sullivan Maine home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Simpson
Hovey Street
Newton
Cornhill
Boston
Samuel and
Eunice McKay
Amos B. Simpson
Sullivan, Mo
Sullivan
Senior class declaration at Newton High School
Yesterday afternoon the Newton High School senior class declamation was delivered in the school gymnasium before over 60 attendees. Mayor Cobb opened remarks and the speakers listed include Charles T. Leeds Bessie Macomber Mabel Smith Edmond Brig ham Gladys Smith Edith Parker Frances Jones and Agnes Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton High School
Mayor Cobb
Charles T. Leeds
Bessie Macomber
Mabel 1’. Smith
Edmond F. Brigham
Gladys F. Smith
Edith M. Parker
Frances W. Jones
Agnes B. Slocum
Fire Escapes Demanded at Lynn Hotel
Sylvester P. Miles, proprietor of the Kirtland Hotel, was arrested on a warrant from District Police Officer Cheney who as government inspector of buildings alleges missing proper fire escapes for Miles new brick building on Summer street. He posted sureties for appearance in court tomorrow.
Mayor 10 Captain Eighth Regiment Conflict in Haverhill
From Haverhill on March 12 Major W. C. Dow was elected captain of Company F at the evening election. The appointment is illegal due to his official status with the Eighth Regiment.
Mysterious Paterson Murder Sparks Large Reward Offer
New York dispatch reports rewards totaling nearly seven thousand dollars drawn by detectives to solve the murder of Miss Mary E. Sullivan in Paterson New Jersey. Public figures consider raising a twenty thousand dollar city total while police pursue several leads and suspect none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary E. Sullivan
Paterson
N. J
Griggs
Nicholas Cole
Lucy van Riper
Olaf Peterson
Philadelphia
William Mehl
Mary
Mehl
Miss Sullivan
Mamie
W. B. Gourley
Mr. Gourley
Mamie Sullivan
Lizzie Smith
Flora Graves
Lulu Campbell
Arthur Kreysig
Rome
William M. Rysdyk
Dixon
Cole
Miss van Riper
Madrid cabinet council forecasts Cuban policy outcome
Queen Regant presided as Senor Canovas del Castillo, the prime minister, spoke of optimistic American Senate views on Cuban belligerency resolutions. He cautioned that warlike preparations would continue and that universities closed over anti American protests would reopen immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Senate
British Commons Debate Over Spanish Privateering Claims
In the House of Commons Thomas Gibson Bowles pressed whether Spain would issue privateers against U S commerce if war broke out, referencing Spanish press reports. Mr Balfour doubted such measures, noting general acceptance of the Paris declaration. Mr Broderick said the War Office knows nothing of English officers offering aid to Spain, and warned penalties under the foreign enlistment act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Thomas Gibson Bowles
United States
Spain
Paris
Mr. Balfour
Treasury
House
Broderick
War Office
Tanner
Middle Cork
Tailors Strike Across Chicago Halts Garment Work
Chicago march 12 union tailors in the city join the strike to support clothing cutters and trimmers after weeks of wage fights. About 75 percent of tailors are organized and first day layoffs could reach thousands, with 2000 to 30000 affected in a week across the garment trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Boston Reader
A Boston reader testifies that kidney fatigue from overexertion caused back pain and rheumatic symptoms. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief after using them, bought at Curtis' drug store. FosterMilburn Co. is the Buffalo sole U.S. agent, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
P. O’brien
W. 6Th St
S. Boston
Curtis’ Drug Store
Broadway
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Chief Justice William E. Parmenter Reaches Eighty in Office
Chief Justice William E. Parmenter turned eighty yesterday and continues to perform duties at the Municipal Court of Boston. Colleagues sent flowers and a verse, while probation officers sent carnations with a joint note of good wishes. Parmenter, Harvard educated, has 54 years as a lawyer, 24 years on the municipal bench, and has led since 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Parmenter
Esteer
Honor
Mr. Parmenter
Henry O'Meara
Fred P. Ingalls
Thomas Hall
J. F. Mitchell
Edward N. Hudson
Adolphus G. McVey
Ambrose A. Abbott
Albert S. Buswell
Peter F. Hanley
Richard Keefe
Joshua T. Fuller
Charles M. Warren
Richard J. Walsh
Charles Grinnell
James F. Wilkinson
Elizabeth L. Tuttle
Harvard
Cuban Club leader defends Cuban cause in Boston remarks
J V Fuentes, president of the Cuban Club in Boston, refutes Senora de Lome's criticisms of Cuban fighters. He claims Cuban patriots, including General Gomez's forces, are brave and that U S support could hasten Cuban independence. He likens Cuba to the American colonies and cites gun supply as crucial for freedom.
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J. V. Fuentes
Senora Depuy de Lome
Washington
Junta
America
Congress
Cuba
United States
Florida
Momez
Senora
Cvuba
Boston
Mr. Fuentes
General Gomez
Gomez
George Washington
American Wringer Co Advertises Repairs and Deliveries
The American Wringer Company offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Contact Tremont 76 in Boston for writing or telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Desperate Inmate Slashes Self at South Boston House of Correction
Pasquale Refuccio, an inmate, stabbed his neck and abdomen with a carving knife in a kitchen toilet room, narrowly missing the jugular vein. He survived after rapid medical care while officials feud over motives and abuse claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasquale Refuccio
House of Correction
South Boston
Whiton
Heath
North End
Refaccio
Dr. Richardson
Refuccio
Bancroft
Belcher
John Whiton
Rocco
Gilpeck
DC Democratic convention endorses home rule and 1856 plank
In Washington the District of Columbia Democratic convention elected six national delegates for Chicago. The body approved resolutions endorsing the administration and home rule in local offices, reaffirming the 1856 Know Nothingism plank in relation to the American Protective Association. Delegates named were Holmead, Mattingly, Morgan, Boyle, Killeen, and Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Resolutions
American Protective Association
Chicago
William Holmead
R. E. Mattingly
Frank P. Morgan
John Boyle
George Killeen
E. L. Jordan
Delegates Count for McKinley at Republican Convention
Washington report shows 125 delegates chosen for St Louis with 61 likely McKinley supporters, 25 for Reed, 10 for Cullom, 6 for Allison, 6 for Morton, and 17 for Quay if Pennsylvania backs him. Southern contests may shift final delegate standings before credentials committee.
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Washington
St. Louis
Illinois
Missouri
Allison
Morton
Pennsylvania
Quay
Free Silver Democrats Form Michigan Party
Lansing March 12 Free silver Democratic party of Michigan formed at a conference of free silver element. A State committee was appointed with Charles S. Hampton of Peloskey as chairman. The committee includes several well known state figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Free Silver Democratic Party of
Michigan
Democratic Party
Charles S. Hampton
Peloskey
Correction on Conness quote in district convention piece
A printer error misstated Hon. John Conness comments on delegates. He had not been consulted about his name on Mr. Jordans ticket and stated in writing a preference for Hon. Albert L. Pillsbury.
Valley of Pain to Comfort via Prof Crosby Puritana cure
A mulher Daly recounts severe hemorrhages and pain eased after using Puritana, credited to Prof Crosby's discovery. She describes hospital trials, failed doctors, and recovery including digestion, appetite, sleep, and disappearance of tumor fears. Her husband and Christian Alliance attendees note her drastic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JS. Daly
Putnam Avenue
Camb Ss
Ese
Daly
Boston
Newton
Newtonville
Watertown
Salem
Cambridge
Andover
Christian Alliance
Crosby
A New Stomach Puritana Cure Promises Health
An advertise claim asserts Puritana purifies and nourishes the stomach to cure disease. It credits Prof. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College and sells a complete treatment of Puritana products for a lump sum, urging readers to order through Tro Puritans Compound Co. Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth College
Puritans Compound Co
Concord
New Pilot Boat Minerva No 7 At Boston Dock
Yesterday ladies and friends boarded Captain Franklin Wellock’s new pilot boat Minerva No 7 at the National dock in Fast Boston for a lavish afternoon repast. Tomorrow she makes a test run down the bay with male guests to assess seaworthy qualities and speed.
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Franklin Wellock
Minerva
National Dock
Boston
Captain Wellock
Bill McField
Watson Dolliver
Bruce McLean
Samuel Wellock
John Bishop
Gloucester
James Murdock
Charles Nelson
Joseph Colby
D. J. Lawlor
Horace B. Parker
Minot’s Light
John P. Story
Boston-Oregon
Portland Steamship Company
Atlantic Avenue
G. 5. Hunt
International and Maine Steamship Lines
Provincetown
Addie F. Cole
Commercial Wharf
William Matheson
Nova Scotia
Flash
Liverpool
N. S
Keefe
Medford
New York
Sturdy
Scipio
Rialto
Cadet
Acorn
al Hawes
Atlas
Aries
New England
Bangalore
C. W. Morse
Delaware
Harvard Student Free After Court Plea on Drunkenness
Willis S. McCormick, a Harvard student, appeared in Municipal Court for drunkenness and alleged assault on Letter Carrier John F. Pierce from February 8. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and not guilty to assault. one case was filed, another dismissed after Pierce acknowledged satisfaction. Federal authorities reportedly dispute McCormick over an alleged interference with a mail carrier.
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Willis S. McCormick
Harvard
John F. Pierce
Pierce
McCormick
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Justice Parmenter
J. A. Melvin
Islackstone St
al Druggista
Indorsing
Cleveland
District of Columbia
M’kinley
Free Silverites
the Valley OF
Prof
Puritana
Did Crosby, M.S
Conner
Captain Shepherd
Latona
Lunenburg
Turk’s Island
Cestrian
Commodore Trant
H. J. Libby
Jones Beach
L. L
Marry ME
Josh
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Draper — Schlegemilch
Roxbury
All Souls’ Church
RA Draper
Miss Louise Schlegemilch
Dyer
Providence
R. I
John Dyer
Park Square
Mt. Auburn
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
HILL
Hill Medicine CO
New York City
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