Death of Annie McGrath Ties to Coal Executive Langdon
Philadelphia report on 18 year old Annie McGrath found dead at 2926 Girard avenue with a towel over her eyes. Samuel P. Langdon, prominent coal dealer and head of United Collieries, arrested amid questions whether death was suicide or foul play. Neighbors describe Langdon living with McGrath as companion, with authorities unsure of motive or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Marcch
Girard Avenue
Annie McGrath
Samuel P. Langdon
Drexel
Annie
Gratz Street
Langdon
United Collieries Company
United States Collieries Company
Powelton Avenue
Henry McGrath
Bertha Stewart
South Twelfth Street
Mr. Langdon
Hattie Hester
Keck
Ono
Geyer
Miller
Ashbridge
What It Means The Truth About Tiredness And Kidneys
An 1890s style advertisement explains tired feeling as kidney fatigue and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure. It features testimonial from J F Miller of East Boston praising relief after use and lists Bradbury's Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Co as distributors with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
J. F. Miller
Princeton St
East
Bradbury’s
Washington St
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
U.S
Langdon Under Suspicion In Missing Item Case
Police report indicate a careless man may have left crucial evidence in a house tied to Samuel P. Langdon. Papers and clothing litter the floor as investigators seek the key item that would settle Langdon’s disputed story. Langdon, a prominent financier and railroad figure, holds multiple company presidencies and serves as receiver for a disrupted line now owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Samuel P. Langdon
United Collieries Company
Altoona & Phillipsburg Connecting Railroad
Langdon & Henzey Coal Mining Company
Egypt
N. C
Raleigh & Western Railroad
The
Coal Mining Company
Langdon & Wigton Coal Mining Company
No. 1
Broadway
New York
Altoona, Clearfield & Northern Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Subway lease dispute stirs Boston councilmen letters
The Post published the names of six Democratic councilmen who opposed a five year subway lease. Patrick Bowen James Brock John Dunn Frank Horgan David McCarthy and William Hickey defend the city owned subway noting it should be city controlled and oppose corporate interference in a public utility. Dunn and McCarthy sign Dunn letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Board of Aldermen
Patrick Bowen
James J. Brock
John H. Dunn
Frank J. Horgan
David F. McCarthy
William P. Hickey
Francis J. Horgan
Ward 8
The
the Post
Boston
West End Railroad
Ward 16
West End Street Railway Company
West End
Common Council
Ward
Dunn
McGuire to Lecture on Eight-Hour Day in New England
General Secretary Peter J. McGuire of the International Carpenters Union will speak before Carpenters Union 33 on April 20 at Wells Memorial. The lecture opens a series of mass meetings across New England on the eight hour work day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. McGuire
International Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union of America
Carpenters’ Union 33
Wells Memorial
McGuire
New England
Boston Wringer Company Offers Repairs and Delivery
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 1 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 7¢4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Bissell
McKinley factions clash as Texas GOP reconvenes in turmoil
At Austin the Republican State convention split into McKinley and Reed factions with uproar and a head strike. The majority report was adopted after confusion, 621 delegates voted with colored and white blocs, selecting Hamlin, Smith, Davis, and Grant as national convention delegates. Each side chose two electors at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
McKinley
Grayson County
Cuney
Webb Flannigan
St. Louis
Ferguson
Allison
Makeson
Terrell
Reed
Webb Flannagan
Frank Hamlin
R. F. Smith
Dr. W. Davis
John Grant
Poisoned double tragedy in Port Jervis case of Martha Whittaker
In Port Jervis New York Jacob Snyder and his wife Frances died after arsenic poisoning. Suspicion falls on their daughter Martha Whittaker amid reports she sought 3000 in life insurance and planned to marry in Seattle. Autopsies confirmed large amounts of poison in both bodies. Martha later showed poisoning symptoms and was hospitalized.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Jacob Snyder
E.ie
Frances Snyder
Jacob
Martha Whittaker
Cuddeback
Martha
Dr. Banks
Dr. Swartout
Seattle
Wash
Hebrews in Boston demand probe after shooting by officer
Prominent Hebrews gather at Wall Street synagogue to condemn Special Officer Shaw for shooting Benjamin Fellman on Monday. They delay action until Sunday for an investigation and possible arrest warrant. Fellman remains critical at Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hebrew Synagogue
Wall Street
Benjamin Fellman
Shaw
Post
Fellman
Feilman
Wescott
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fost
Charles T. Shaw
Lowell
Anita's Trial Presented by Fitton School Girls
An audience from district parochial schools attended a three act drama Anita's Trial at Fitton School Hall East Boston. Leading roles were played by Misses Strong Golden Fitzgibbon McGovern Gallagher Geggis Burke Deignan Dolan Nugent Brant. Prelude included piano solo recitation In the Signal Box and dialogue How Not to Get an Answer with various students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitton School
Boston
Anita
Alice Strong
Josephine Golden
Fitzgibbon
McGovern
Mary Gallagher
Geggis
Burke
Deignan
Dolan
Mattie Nugent
Brant
Katherine Crowley
Easter Souvenirs At Pioneer Clothing
A Post reporter observed a woman asking about Easter souvenirs on Washington street. The Pioneer Clothing Company at 662 Washington street handed out a multicolored souvenir card to visitors who called at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Washington Street
Pioneer Clothing Company
Byrnes Tapped to Lead New Metropolitan Police Force
Ex Superintendent Thomas F. Byrnes, recalled from Hot Springs, is expected to head a proposed New York metropolitan police force. Ex-Senator Thomas C. Platt reportedly arranged the posting, with legal counsel T. D. Kenneson predicting passage of the act and Byrnes at the helm, a move seen as a Byrnes Roosevelt clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas F. Byrnes
Hot Springs
Thomas C. Platt
Byrnes
Parkhurst Society
T. D. Kenneson
Kenneson
Roosevelt
Banquet and club meetings highlight Dorchester Lodge event
Dorchester Lodge 541 Knights of Honor held a meeting and banquet at the United States Hotel with 35 members. Grand Dictator Frederick M. Hersey spoke on lodge work, eight past dictators attended, and other talks covered the Grand Army and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Lodge
Knights of Honor
United States
George M. Stiles
E. L. Weymouth
Frederick M. Hersey
O. H. Hearty
Hersey
Paget
Boston
Grand Army
G. M. Jones
Salem
Scandinavian Club
Young's Hotel
Timothy Chisholm
Horatio Williams
James Rickett
Toronto
Can. Morton Crowett
Scandinavia
Harvard Odontological Society
Young’s Hotel
W. E. Boardman
W. H. Ruddick
Flynn
E. C. Biennemann
England
Roxbury Latin School
McKinley sentiment unanimous at West Virginia GOP meeting
At the West Virginia League of Republican Clubs convention in Charleston on March 25 Governor Bradley of Kentucky reported that the delegates were unanimously for McKinley. He noted a strong show of support among delegates gathered to discuss presidential ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia League of Republican Clubs
Bradley
Kentucky
McKinley
Haiti’s Hippolyte Seized Power and Suppressed Revolt Leaders
Secretary Olney reported via cable from Henry M. Smith that Haiti President Hippolyte, a tall 70 year old who led the 1889 revolt against Legitime, crushed the 1891 rebellion and executed its leaders. He opposed foreigners and warned rivals with a harsh proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
United States
Henry M. Smith
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Hippolyte
Legitime
Haytien
Puritana Restores Health Says Dartmouth Doctor Discovery
A Charlestown couple narrates recovery from severe stomach troubles after using Puritana. Mr. Cale, long affiliated with the Boston & Maine railroad, testifies the remedy restored appetite, digestion, and strength, enabling renewed activity and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale
Boston & Maine Railroad
Two Years Since Keiths Theatre Opened Celebrations Held
The article recalls the two year anniversary of Keith's Theatre opening with a surprise dinner for General Manager Albee. Attendees included B F Keith and many industry and press figures. A floral horseshoe piece, sent by Baby Lou, marked the occasion with a note of lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Albee
B. F. Keith
E. F. Albee
Herald
Charles S. Howard
Globe
Edward H. Crosby
Post
Frank W. Noxon
Record
E. Lawrence Jenkins
Times
Ernest B. Chenoweth
Gazette
Cyrus A. Page
Beacon
C. A. W. Spencer
Brookline Chronele
George T. Richardson
Traveler
William E. Bryant
Baby Lou
Puritana Promises Cure Focused In The Stomach
An 19th century patent medicine promotional piece touts Puritana as the universal cure start to finish. It claims Puritana builds healthy blood and organs from the stomach and credits Prof. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College. It offers one package containing Puritana, Puritana Pills, and Puritana tablets for sale through a druggist or mail order from The Puritana Compound Co. of Concord, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth College
Eugene Low
Puritana Compound Co
Concord
N. H
Navy bill debate narrows after coastwise ships amendment defeat
In Washington the naval appropriation bill faced committee of the whole debate on a paragraph for new warships and torpedo boats. Rep Hanley urged increasing seagoing battleships from four to six. his amendment failed 32 to 134 as the bill moved to the House. Immigration trends suggest a spring surge after a winter lull.
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Washington
House
Hanley
Rep
Ind
Boutelle
Mrr. Holman
Indiana
West
Maine
Johnson
Cal
Naval Committee
Robinson
Penn
Committee On Naval Affairs
Cummings
Dem
N. Y
Sir Knights Entertain at Coeur de Lion Commandery Event
The annual ladies night of the Coeur de Lion Commandery K T was held in Charlestown with Grand Commander Eugene H. Richards and officers from Beauseant Malden St Omar South Boston Boston Commandery De Molay Boston William Parkman East Boston Joseph Warren Roxbury Cambridge Hugh de Payens Melrose and Palestine Chelsea in attendance. The evening opened with musical and literary entertainment followed by lunch and dancing.
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Coeur de Lion Commandery
K. T
Charlestown
Eugene H. Richards
Beauseant
Malden
St. Omar
South Boston
Boston Commandery
de Molay
Boston
William Parkman
East Boston
Joseph Warren
Roxbury
Cambridge
Hugh de Payens
Melrose
Palestine
Chelsea
J. H. Whiton
William Patterson
J. B. Wilson
J. W. Hill
L. E. Peirce
Horace E. Boynton
W. T. Rowe
C. W. Sawyer
C. O. Fox
G. F. Mullett
John H. Studley, Jr
W. O. Wiley
W. Tarbell
J. A. Gahm
F. R. Bliss
F. R. Pease
H. C. Blake
W. F. Prince
E. M. Heustis
J. H. Bates
General Casey Honored in War Department Orders
The War Department issued orders on Brigadier General Casey's death praising his honesty devotion to duty and character. The engineers will wear mourning badges for thirty days. Funeral services are set at his Washington residence with burial planned in Rhode Island, subject to the family's wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Casey
Corps of Engineers
Rhode Island
Raid on Chinaman Leads to Gaming Implements Find
Last night Sergeant Hurlbut and Patrolman Reardon visited No 11 Harrison Avenue and found a fan tan layout a single policy slip and two packs of playing cards. A quantity of paper burning in the stove showed that five Chinamen present had probably destroyed policy slips and were taken to the station on the charge of being present where gaming implements were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbut
Reardon
No. 11
Harrison Avenue
Senate panel backs bill to form labor agriculture capital commission
A bill favorably reported to the Senate proposes a fifteen member commission to study labor, agriculture, and capital. The panel would investigate these questions and recommend needed legislation. Labor seats would be chosen by the President via labor groups, agriculture by Farmers Alliance and National Grange, and capital from various manufacturing industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Education and Labor
Commission On
Labor, Agriculture and Capital
Congress
Labor
Agriculture
Farmers’ Alliance
National Grange
Medals for Ex President Harrison Approved by Senate
The Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing Benjamin Harrison to accept medals presented to him by Brazil and Spain during his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
Brazil
Spain
Senate
Society of Arts of Massachusetts Meeting and Parishes Event
The Society of Arts of Massachusetts at MIT meets Thursday March 26 at 8 p m for a talk by Mrs H W Clark on Lands properties and filtration. A St Stephen's parishioners meeting convenes at 8 pm in Moon Street to plan the fourth annual reunion next month at St John's Hall. A Channing Hall talk by Rev W Hanson Pulsford is set for Saturday March 28 at 2 30 pm on The Mob at Thessalonica. An entertainment at the Industrial Home for Discharged Prisoners Friday March 27 at 7 30 features readings by J L Harbour and performances by Blanche and Maud Sears and Bertram Lincoln Shapleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Arts of Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
Institute
H. W. Clark
State Experiment Station
Lawrence
St. Stephen's Church
St. John’s Building
Moon Street
St. John’s Hall
John F. Fitzgerald
Beacon Street
W. Hanson Pulsford
Thessalonica
Howard Street
J. L. Harbour
Blanche and
Maud Sears
Bertram Lincoln Shapleigh
Lincoln lecture draw crowds at Unity Church in Brooklyn
Rev M J Savage recently spoke on Abraham Lincoln before the Brooklyn Institute. The talk drew intense interest at the Church of the Unity on Wyenton street last night. Meanwhile on Tremont street John A E a Moore Leighton worker fell from a upper floor at about 7 am yesterday and was severely injured. He was taken to Emergency Hospital by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
M. J. Savage
Brooklyn Institute
Church of the Unity
Yenton Street
John AE
Moore & Leighton
Tremont Street
Iqmergency Hospital
Funeral of Mrs Chemin at Ss Peter and Paul
This morning at 9 o'clock the funeral of Mrs Alice Chemin wife of Frederick Chemin will be held from Ss Peter and Paul Church South Boston. High mass of requiem will be sung by Rev William B Whalen with interment at Old Cambridge Cemetery. Pallbearers are D O'Connor J Coleman J Kenney T Swan J Dowling and J Wade. Mrs Chemin lived at 198 West Broadway South Boston for over fifty years and was beloved by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Chemin
Frederick Chemin
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
South Boston
William B. Whalen
Old Cambridge Cemetery
D. O'Connor
J. Coleman
J. Kenney
T. Swan
J. Dowling
J. Wade
West Broadway
South
Boston
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Blackstone St
Sarsaparilla
Hood
Veteers
M'Kinley
West Virginia
Hayti
Mr. Vernon Place
Masia
Rebekah
Thomas Cale
Bellew, Cale
Puritana
Crosby, M.D
Nature’s Cure
Jean
Europe
Harrison
Carpenter
Busiel
Alonzo P. Carpenter
Supreme Court
Charles Doe
Cape Town
Inseza
Filabusti
Bulawayo
Banking Commission
Heatwole
Minn
Committee On Banking and Currency
Colonel Stump
Treasury Immigration
Puck
James
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Reed — Josselyn
Calvary P. E. Church
Germantown
James de Wolf Perry
William Miller Reed
Bessie Lyman Josselyn
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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Hill Medicine Co
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