Brown Recounts Fuller Murders In Courtroom Testimony
Charlie Brown described Bram as wielding an axe and killing a man in the chart room aboard the ship. He testified on cross examination about shooting in Rotterdam and denied talking about an asylum, while Monks’ inconsistencies and Bram’s behavior were scrutinized by Cotter and Jones.
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Rotterdam
Cotter
Monks
Bram
Charlie Brown
Brown
Mr. Cotter
Lehenc
Marris
Brons
Halifax
Jones
Seaman Brown Testifies in Murder Trial Details on Wheel and Alibis
The witness Brown describes not leaving the ship wheel from noon to two, explains deck actions and clothing changes, and recounts searches and conversations with Bram and Lohenc. He faces questions on prior work, aliases, and past shootings as the trial continues today in court.
Post letters push for Massachusetts telephone reform
The Post received over 500 petitions urging passage of a telephone reform bill. Readers from Lowell to Fall River urge action, arguing rates are excessive and monopolies hinder service, with supporters from Springfield, Haverhill, Westfield, Taunton, Holyoke, and Salem backing regulation and fair pricing.
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Post
A. Beaudet
M. D. Fall River
Co. W. Chandler & CO
Haverhill
Archibald Ladner
Springfield
Lowelus
bEsanta & CO
Lowell
Mass
Westfield
W. B. Shea
Brigham & Coo
Bell Company
New England
Massachusetts
J. B. Chagnon
Fall River
Boston Journal
William H. Gove
Salem
Witness Charlie Brown Describes Night of Captain Murder
The court heard Charlie Brown testify about his night watch on the vessel. He detailed Bram’s movements from the starboard wheel to the chart room where a blow was struck, with Brown seeing half a man on the floor and Bram at the center of the alleged act.
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Mr. Jones
Bram
Brown
Steward Spencer
Charley Brown
Mate Bram
Charlie Brown
Charles Brown
Mr. Brown
E. Leopold Westerburg
United States
Overhiser
Blumberg
Roe
Cotter Prods Sailor Over Murder Confession
In a tense exchange, Mr. Cotter interrogates a sailor on trial for mutiny and murder claims. The sailor admits fear for his life and initial compliance with a false captain’s murder statement. The scene features pressure from Cotter and a five minute recess.
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Mr. Cotter
Scarcity Ads Claim Soap Cleans Plates and Glass Quickly
The copy extols a cleaning soap dissolving grease in water and saving time, noting bright results on plates and glass and the promise of a cake of Toilet Soap in every package.
Admission rights for United States Circuit Court attorneys
A letter from a member of the bar contrasts access at the United States Circuit Court with state courts. The author notes that door attendants may bar entry in the federal system while marshals like Swift show courtesy to lawyers. He argues attorneys are officers of the court and deserve admission when seats exist. March 24.
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United States Circuit Court
Penn
Marshal Swift
BAR
THE
Bowker Opens Travel Lectures With Transvaal Talk
Dr John C Bowker opened a three part series at Steinert Hall with a Transvaal lecture. He detailed South Africa’s gold fields races and notable figures including Barnato Rhodes and the Johannesburg raid. His travel notes and illustrations drew close attention from a sizable audience. The Spain lecture follows on April 1.
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John C. Bowker
Steinert Hall
Transvaal
Barnato
Cecil Rhodes
Johannesburg
South of Africa
Bowker
Spain
Dominion Atlantic Names New Humber Steamer Prince Arthur
The Dominion Atlantic railway will christen the new steamer under construction on the River Humber as the Prince Arthur. The vessel will be identical to the Prince George and serve between here and Yarmouth.
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Dominion Atlantic Railway
Humber
Prince Arthur
Prince George
Here
Yarmouth
Pennsylvania Tourist Special with Wagner Palace Cars
A seven day Pennsylvania railroad personally conducted tour by a special train of Wagner palace cars begins in New York, Washington, and Philadelphia on April 1. All expenses total $25. Extra Wagner palace cars run April 7 8 and 9 with no extra charges for extended stays in Washington or New York. Itinerary handled by D N Bell tourist agent at 20 Washington street Boston.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
Boston
Engraving and Printing Plant at Auction Sale
The Engraving and Printing Plant of the J. J. Ryder Co. at 210 Westminster Street Providence Rhode Island will be sold at auction on premises Monday March 28 at 12 m. The plant is a leader in New England and all is included with no reserve good will included. Annual business over $25 000. Viewable until sale hour with favorable terms offered.
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J. J. Ryder Co
Westminster Street
Providence
R. I
New England
Dr Flower Offers Two Week Free Treatment At Boston Office
Dr R C Flower announces two weeks of free treatment at his Boston office 729 Boylston Street near Exeter Street for all sick men women and children except malignant diseases. Patients starting within the period will be treated free until cured with only nominal medicine costs.
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Boylston St
R. C. Flower
Boston
Boylston Street
Exeter Street
Exster St
Boylston
House delays telephone bill and gas trust fight continues
The House postponed the telephone bill to next Thursday for first place on the order list. A committee recommends suspending a joint rule to revoke Whitney Pipe Line and Boston Gaslight charters, signaling renewed battles with the Gas Trust. Militia camp duty bill gains favor in Ways and Means. labor bill limits women and minors to fifty eight hours weekly except mid December to early January.
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Mead
Lexington
Gas Trust
Committee On
Whitney Pipe Line Company
Boston Gaslight Company
Committee On Labor
Senate
Mayor Quincy Hosts New Brunswick Delegation Dinner
Mayor Josiah Quincy hosted an informal 1:30 PM dinner at Parker House for the New Brunswick delegation. Attendees included the Lieutenant-Governor H R Emerson and several honorables L J Tweedie A S White A J Dunne L P Farris A A Richard Dr Stockton G F Hill and Esquire John Black plus Mr R S Barker.
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Josiah Quincy
New Brunswick
Parker House
H. R. Emerson
L. J Tweedie
A. S. White
A. J. Dunne
L. P. Farris
A. A. Richard
Dr. Stockton
G. F. Hill
Whitehead
J.E. A. Dibble
John Black
R. 8S. Barker
Charlestown Fire Threatens Chelsea Street Buildings
A blaze on Chelsea Street near Medford overnight damaged a one and a half story wooden building occupied by James O’Keefe. Fire discovered after 5 PM, alarm from Box 428. Damage about $500. O’Keefe injured trying to fight the flames. Cause undetermined, suspected rats and matches.
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Charlestown
Chelsea Street
Medford
James O'Keefe
Special train of Wagner palace cars on Fitchburg line
A special train of Wagner palace cars operates via the Fitchburg railroad on April 1. The fare of twenty five dollars covers all necessary expenses during the entire absence. For itineraries and full information contact D N Bell tourist agent Pennsylvania Railroad 26 Washington Street Boston.
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Fitchburg
D. N. Bell
Pennesylvania Railroad
Washington Street
Boston
American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 7 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street offering clothes wringers, mane les and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
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The
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Boston Loan Co. advertises secured loans on household goods
The Boston Loan Co at 275 Washington St offers loans from $50 on household furniture, upright pianos, horses, carriages, and other property with owner possession. They also lend on endowment life policies, diamonds, watches, and silverware. Office hours are 9 am to 4 30 pm. contact R. W. Gage, President.
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Boston Loan CO
Washington St
R. W. Gage
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Fitchburg Railroad
A. V. Fisher
West Shore Railroad
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Lohenc
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Bram Wen
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District Attorney’s Office
Fiske
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H.S. Walleson
Pittsfield
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Henry Dean Atwood
Taunton
West
March
E. F. Brown
Bell Telephone Company
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Holyoke
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C. J. Hood & Co
Masa
Ivorine
Lverine
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Glastonbury, Ct
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Emily
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
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