Murder Suicide at Hotel Menlo Ends Tragic Love Story
In New York at the Hotel Menlo the couple Robert E. Herman and Lizzie Grater shot each other in Room 28 on the third floor. Letters found reveal a plan to die together, with German notes to relatives and friends explaining their motive. Herman, once a waiter, had recently lost his job and feared life without Grater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Menlo
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Robert E. Herman
Lizzie Grater
Herman
Miss Grater
Thirtieth Street
Wilhelm Grater
Wilhelm
Nineteenth Street
Brother
U Ky
Lizzie
Schillinger
Goodby
Otto Schimpf
No. 316
Seventh Avenue
East One Hundred and Nineteenth Street
Hugh Kerr
Washington
Transit Project Fault Sparks Water Damage at Park Street Church
A water main burst during Boston transit work near Park Street Church. Water flooded the pastor's study and damaged furnishings as contractor Everson disputed a large bill for repairs and cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everson
Park Street
Boston
Park Street Church
Lahsing
Transit Commission
Saawat
Amex Solves Mystery of Missing 22 500 Dollar Package
American Express officials filed two Circuit Court suits over 22 500 missing from a 360 000 shipment sent from New York to the National Bank of the Republic in New Orleans in 1898. A messenger Augusta F Graulich is named in an attachment seeking the sum on deposit. a mandamus to stop her bank withdrawals is also sought. If related funds are found, Graulich may face criminal theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
American Express Company
New York
National Bank of the Republic
Ft. New Orleans
Augusta F. Graulich
Graulich
Wiffley
A. K. Gurney
New Orleans
Knockout drops three year sentence in Superior Court
Georgie Belyea alias Adams, known for using knockout drops to commit larceny, received three years in the House of Correction from Judge Richardson after a trial that ended last month. Nellie Woods faced a hung verdict. Belyea testified she had never seen Hurlburt before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
Georgie Belyea
Adams
Fssex House
Newton H. Hurlburt
Randolph House
Nellie Woods
T. Riley
MclLaughlin
Hurlburt
Riley
Sherburne
Funeral of Councilman Butler Draws Large Attendees
The funeral for the late Councilman Timothy J. Butler was held yesterday at St. James Church and drew a large crowd. Vested clergy conducted a solemn high mass with many city officials and dignitaries in attendance. interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Butler
St. James’s Church
D. Lee
J. J. Galligan
Dr. Baxter
John McCarthy
M. T. Callahan
John J. Falvey
T. J. Crowley
J. E. Sullivan
T. McCarthy
M. Fitzgerald
J. Callahan
D. E. Callahan
Quincy
Conry
Common Council
F. H. Briggs
Charles H. Innes
P. E. Riddle
T. E. McCarthy
Peters
Mooney
Gal
Barrett's Money Trusted in New Complications
A trustee writ for 3000 dollars was served on Bromfield street auctioneer John Leonard as part of Barrett's case. About 800 dollars from a recent sale has been trusteed. Lawyer Arthur P. Latham of Tremont Street represents J. W. Barnum seeking full recovery. Barnum owns Meadowbrook stock farm on Long Island where Barrett once boarded horses. Barnum sued Barrett in New York for 2000 dollars after Barrett fell behind on horse board. Barrett denies owing Barnum and claims Barnum kept seven horses Barrett had on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barrett
John Leonard
Bromfield Street
Arthur P. Latham
Tremont Street
J. W. Barnum
New York
Meadowbrook
Long Island
Barrett
Mr. Barnum
Barnum
Chinaman Permitted to Return to Aid Case in Boston
Chung Sing Fat, a Chinese national, may re-enter the United States at Boston to testify in the Joe Tye case. Fat was involved when Tye stole funds from him in 1891, and though the 1888 law would bar his entry, Attorney General Harmon allows Fat back for justice but requires deportation after testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Chung Sing Fat
United States
Boston
Joe Tye
Fat
Tye
Harmon Fat
Edgar Johnson Returns From Vanishing Act At Palace Theatre
Edgar Johnson, missing since Saturday, reappeared last night at his Somerset street home. The well known theatrical performer had joined his wife and another at the Palace Theatre as part of a trio. a new member was to join last Saturday but failed to appear. Johnson left to fetch a postal card in chilly weather and was not seen until returning to the theatre. He had little money and insufficient clothing, with suggestions this may not be his first departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Johnson
Somerset Street
Johnson
Palace Theatre
Cannon
Rep
Utah
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Wolcott
Colo
West
Dem
Senate
Cleveland
Home Missionary Society
New York
Vilas
Wis
Patriots Win In Hand to Hand Battle Near Candelaria
In Pinar del Rio province near Candelaria, 4000 patriots attacked Spanish artillery, encircled the vanguard, and forced a bayonet fight. Spanish losses were heavy with 11 killed and 62 wounded. patriots reported tremendous casualties. Madrid dispatch notes the engagement as the era's most severe in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Candelaria
Pinar del Rio
Linares
Inclan
Hernandez
Maceo
Bandera
Tarifa
Victoria
San Antonio de Las Vegas
Madrid
Imparcial
Springtime health says Hood’s Sarsaparilla boosts blood
An urging herbal ad explains spring as a time to purify and enrich the blood to restore vitality. It claims impure blood causes fatigue and poor appetite, and that Hood’s Sarsaparilla purifies blood, speeds circulation, and strengthens nerves and body for the season.
Sarsaparilla and Hood Sarsaparilla Purify Blood
An anonymous promotion extols Hood S Pills at $1.49 as a blood purifier. The note references a Hood Sarsaparilla movement and rail shipments of provisions to cities, while warning of bandit activity described as plateades. It mentions the Cuban army of liberation fighting Spain with high casualties and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plateades
Cuba
Cuba's Fighting Strength in Havana March Figures
Havana reports the patriot army at 42 800 strong with 16 800 in Havana and 8 600 in Matanzas. Leaders Gomez Maceo and others command scattered battalions across provinces. Local bands numbering 15 to 100 operate separately, enforcing Gomez orders on cane grinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Patriot Army
Gomez
Maceo
Lacret
Banderas
Matanzas
Maximo Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Maria Rodriguez
Camaguay
Reyes
Benitez
Vara
Wilson
Mendieta
Santiago
Rafael Cardenas
Verona
Ruperto
Sanchez
Pinar del Rio
Oliva
Clotilde Garcia
Carillo
Joaquin Garcia
Lencho
Sardinas
Eduardo
Barcia
Aulst
Morton
Dimas Martinez
Sotolongo
Villameca
Acosta
Aguillar
Munoz
Chapotin
Socorro
Lino Perez
Santa Clara
Total
Cuban exile expedition lands arms for Havana uprising
General Enrique Collazo's force of 98 men and tons of munitions reached Cuba aboard the Jose Marti after crossing from Florida. The consignment included 1000 rifles, 90,000 cartridges, 1,000,000 caps, 500 pounds of dynamite, and 500 of sulphur for gunpowder. Brigadier General Pedro Vasquez leads the operation as the flotilla sailed from Tampa Bay two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defuniak Spring
Fla
Enrique Collazo
Cuba
Gulf
Jose Marti
Collazo
Charles Hernandez
Miguel Dufue Estrada
Havana
Whch
Cartenas
Pedro Vasquez
Tampa Bay
Tampa
U. S
Washington
General Quesada
Geneal Enrique Collazo
Skeleton of William Davis Found in Hartland Cellar
In Winsted Conn March 18 the skeleton of William Davis the pack peddler murdered for his money was unearthed in a Hartland cellar by ex Deputy Sheriff Middlebrooks and two Italians. Davis disappeared ten years ago and body found behind foundation walls. Detective Simmons with state attorney Eggleston to be informed. an arrest is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Middlebrooks
Hartland
Ascerain
Davis
Kell
Winsted
Detetive Simmons
Eggleston
Hartford
New England Happenings: Accessory Charge and Tragic Suicide
William Pattison was held for the Plymouth grand jury on an accessory after the fact to breaking and entering the Universalist church. In Piermont New Hampshire Judson L Kilton, age 21, shot himself amid a low mood, though he belonged to Coatcooke Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pattison
Plymouth
Universalist Church
Piermont
N. H
Judson L. Kilton
Coatcooke
Que
Haverhill Unions Withdraw From Conciliation Board
Haverhill March 18. The shoe workers unions in the city have withdrawn in a body from the board of conciliation and have sent a formal notice to the manufacturers secretary of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Kings Sons and Daughters of Essex Hold Session
The Essex county group met at the First Baptist Church in Salem for a day and evening convention. Devotional study and talks on Systematic Giving were given by Mrs. A S Deane of Somerville and other local officials. The program included county and state secretaries addressing methods of work and discussions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
King’s Sons and Daughters
Essex County
First Baptist Church
A S. Deane
Somerville
M. M. Sawtelle
Readville
Norfolk County
Hattie A. Castle
Suffolk County
Grace N. Smith
Middlesex County
E. W. Richardson
E. Trask Hill
Mary S. Howez
Diplomatic row over Bayard speeches splits House
Washington March 18 Congress debates two resolutions condemning Ambassador Bayard for Edinburgh and Boston speeches. Hitt urges separate votes while Cousins and Draper defend restrained action. Dinsmore argues no House action. Additional discussion on opening Uncompaghre Indian reservation for settlement amid asphalt deposit controversy.
New Nicaragua Canal Bill Advances in House Panel
A House commerce subcommittee finished drafting a Nicaragua Canal bill in Washington. The plan reorganizes the Maritime Canal Company, allows up to 100 million dollars in bonds, with 7 million held to reimburse Nicaragua’s franchise costs. The United States backs bonds with a 100 million dollar stock issue in the Treasury. The government holds 10 of 15 directors, with War Department supervision of construction. A hearing on ex Senator Warner Miller is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Commerce Committee
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
United States
Treasury
Costa Rica
War Department
Warner Miller
New York
Delay in Opening the Uncompaghre Indian Reservation Debated
Washington March 18 the joint legislative discussion centers on delaying the opening of the Uncompaghre Indian Reservation. The House debates the potential impact on tribes and regional development with committee input sought from federal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Copyright hearing on bill for a rights commissioner
Washington March 18 another hearing was held by the House patents committee on a bill creating a copyrights commissioner and revising the law. Representatives included G H Putnam New York for book publishers and art publishers W C Freeman A G Grennell New Bedford, Hamilton Gordon and J P Rechter New York, F H Gilson Walter Bacon D L White and G W Furniss Boston, C B Bayly Washington. Furniss urged a petition favoring the bill with amendments signed by music publishers in eastern and western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Patents Committee
G. H. Putnam
New York
Messrs. W. C. Freeman
A. G. Grennell
New Bedford
Mass
Messrs. Hamilton
S. Gordon
J. P. Rechter
F. H. Gilson
Walter Bacon
D. L. White
G. W. Furniss
Boston
C. B. Bayly
Washington, D. C
Mr. Furniss
Massachusetts delegation seeks dry dock at Charlestown yard
In Charlestown Washington on March 18 the Massachusetts delegation will present to the naval affairs committee tomorrow urging the construction of a new dry dock at the Charlestown navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Charlestown Navy Yard
Committee On Naval Affairs
Rusk of Maryland Holds His Seat in Congress
In the House Mr Prince reports from the elections committee that Harry Welkes Rusk was elected representative to the Fifty fourth Congress from Maryland s third district and is entitled to retain his seat while William S Booze was not elected Resolutions to that effect were agreed to Washington March 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Prince
Rep
Ill
Elections Committee No
Harry Welkes Rusk
Maryland
William S. Booze
Struggle for Life in Pennsylvanian Mine Attack
Charles Green and Paul Tolkoskie faced Frank Tonisonia, a miner described as a maniac, during a night shift confrontation at a Shamokin mine. Tonisonia attacked with a knife, Green was wounded on the arm and Green blocked a strike with a shovel as Tolkoskie was cut in the chest. Tonisonia fled to his boarding house, set fire to bed clothing, and was captured and later sent to the insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Penn
Charles Green
Paul Tolkoskie
Frank Tonisonia
Tonisonia
Green
Tolkoskie
Massachusetts Battleship Sails for Builders Trial
The battleship Massachusetts sailed from Cramp's yard for her builders trial. She reached Delaware Breakwater and, after adjusting compasses, went to sea for engine testing. If weather is favorable, the trial will likely occur tomorrow between the two lightships offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilwes
Del
Massachusetts
Cramp
Delaware
Capes
Brown
Watch Trade Slows as Factory Cuts Off 25 Finishers
In Waltham on March 18 Superintendent Fitch of the American Watch Company announced layoffs of twenty five finishers due to dull trade. He stated the business is in worse shape than at any time since August 1893 when 1200 watchmakers lost jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Fitch
American Watch Company
American Wringer Co Works on Broadway and Corn Hill
The American Wringer Company operates at 13 and 18 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston offering wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Sleeper and Serrat Tie In Wedding At Ma'den
At Ma'den on March 17 the Rev. Benjamin H. Bailey of the Unitarian Church united Theodore K. Sleeper and Ethelind Serrat daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Serrat in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleeper—Serrat
Ma'den
Benjamin H. Bailey
The
Unitarian Church
Theodore K. Sleeper
Ethelind Serrat
W. D. Serrat
Obituaries and funeral notices from Charlestown and Dorchester
Cotter in Charlestown and Gleeson in Dorchester mourners note March 16 dates. Hubbard of East Boston dies at age 3 years 6 months with funeral from 319 Paris Street Thursday at 3 PM. Relatives and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Charlestown
Barrie W. Cotter
Gleeson
Dorchester
Clementina Hawley Gleeson
Thomas W. Gleeson
Hubbard
Boston
Ethel F
Joseph
Katherine Hubbard
Paris Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gether
Hote
Cinea
Barrett’s
Patriots
Guba
Spaniar
Spain
Hood
Liberty of
A. Johnson
Hiram Oblin
Bangor
See
Florida
Connecticut
New England
Lasting Bayard
Ene
Longrassman Hitt
Cousins
McLeary Defends
Him
General Draper
Committee On Foreign Affairs
McCall
Ambassador Bayard
Hitt
House of Representatives
Bayard
Edinburgh
Eng
Lowell
McCreary
Great Britain
Protection
Mr. Draper
House
MR. Cousins
Iowa
America
Speaker
Hercules
Mr. Speaker
New York City
World
Mbayard
Madison
Franklin
Clay
Jackson
Webster
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Randall
Blaine
Disraeli
Abraham Lincoln
Dinsmore
Ark
Albert
Wilson Aeros
Tremont Row
J.newman & Sons
Tremont ST
L Medicine CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!