Trial Drama Ends in Murder Verdict at East Cambridge
In East Cambridge Superior Court James Albert Trefethen was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Deltina J. Davis. His companion William H. Smith was acquitted. The courtroom saw a dramatic, charged scene as the verdict was read and Trefethen’s fate was sealed.
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Cambridge
Trefethen
Smith
James Albert Trefethen
William H. Smith
Deltina J. Davis
East Cambridge Superior Court
Census Bulletin Counts Dwellings and Persons Per Home
The census bureau reports 11,488,315 dwellings in 1890 and 8,955,812 in 1880. The national average persons per dwelling falls from 6.60 in 1880 to 5.25 in 1890. Massachusetts Rhode Island and New York lead with more than six persons per dwelling across the last three censuses.
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Census Bureau
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Duke of Newcastle and Smith aboard Teutonic in New York
The Duke of Newcastle and Charles Emory Smith United States minister to Russia were aboard the steamer Teutonic which arrived in New York today on May 4.
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New York
the Duke of Newcastle
Charles Emory Smith
United States
Russia
Charles A Barry Dies. Longtime Deputy Collector at Boston
Charles Alfred Barry died of heart disease at his Roxbury home yesterday morning. Born in Boston in 1830 he studied architectural drawing and became a crayon artist. He served as supervisor of drawing in public schools eight years and led the Rhode Island School of Design for two years. He was deputy collector until last year and helped found the Boston Art Club in 1855.
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Charles Alfred Barry
Roxbury
Boston
Rhode Island School of Design
Barry
Boston Art Club
Springfield
Lil
Abraham Lincoln
Whittier
Weather indications cooler and fair for New England coast
Washington May 4 8 p m Forecast for Thursday: Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair slightly warmer on the coast cooler inland northwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York fair slightly cooler except warmer at Block Island and Nantucket northwest winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Block Island
Nantucket
Department report cites 15 percent adulterated food
Wassington May 4 The Department of Agriculture issued a report on adulteration of tools and drugs and food products finding at least 15 percent of all food is adulterated. The loss to consumers is estimated at 700 million dollars. The report urges food inspection and unanimous support for Congress to require proper branding of all products.
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Wassington
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Manley Discusses Blaine and the Republican Run
Maine politician Joseph H. Manley speaks with The Post about James G Blaine and the possibility of his candidacy. Manley stresses Blaine’s own statements and cautions against assuming a fixed path amid ongoing political speculation.
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Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Young’s
Post
Augusta
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Republian
Washington
Blaine
Maine Machine
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Mr. Blaine
Minneapolis
Joe
César
Mr. Maniey
The
Messrs. Gavett
Grace
Smoke Talk of the First Cadets at Hotel Thorndike
The Hotel Thorndike hosted a pretty gathering of 250 members of the First Corps of Cadets for their monthly meeting and smoke talk last evening. Among the guests was Lieutenant A. Lawthorne of the United States Army.
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Thorndike
First Corps of Cadets
A. Lawthorne
United States Army
No family in this climate should be without Cutter whiskey
Cutter whiskey is promoted as essential for families facing harsh weather, highlighting its availability and claimed reliability for tough conditions. The message frames the product as a practical, comforting choice during challenging climates.
Starving Families on Newfoundland Coast Testify to Widespread Famine
Reports from Flower Cove detail extreme hunger as fishermen and their kin face a harsh winter cut off by ice. After a poor prior season, only sixty barrels of flour arrived to stave off starvation, yet by March 26 conditions remained dire with entire families lacking bread and some perishing.
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Halifax
N. S
Newfoundland
Flower Cove
Bonne Lay
St Anthony
Twice Hanged in Roadside Tomb on Robbery Charge
Washington reports Hower Robinson was seized by two masked men between Alexandria and Fairfax county jail, swung from a limb after assaulting two ladies on the Little River turnpike. He pleaded for life as he endured a double hanging before dying, then was driven to the jail. Robinson says he is a tramp from Hagerstown Maryland.
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Washington
Hower Robinson
Alexandria
Fairfax County
Robinson
Little River
Hagerstown
Vilna murder trial convicts six for babys own deaths
In Vilna on May 4 six Jews and Jewish women were convicted of murdering babies entrusted to their care. They received sentences ranging from six to twenty years penal servitude. In several cases the mothers aided the killings.
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Petersspera
Vilna
Satilla Schooner Still Stranded Off Fire Island
The three masted Satilla, a 310 ton Bahth Bath built schooner from Bridgeport owned by E. Trubee, ashore on the west Fire Island bar with three feet of water in her hold. Captain Jayne believes the vessel can be saved. she is insured.
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N. Y
Satilla
Fernandina
Fire Island Bar
Jayne
Bath
Bridgeport
Tramp Fatally Injured Trying to Board Freight Train
Morris Bennett aged 50 a transient from Worcester attempted to board a Boston and Albany freight near the Second Street bridge this afternoon and was fatally struck by the wheels. Bennett’s death marks another tragedy among the wandering.
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Morris Bennett
Boston & Albany
Second Street Bridge
Bennett
Worcester
Pittsfield Meat Market Fire Smokes Flour Stock
A third fire in Pittsfield this week hit Rowe's meat market on Railroad Street, severely smoking Griffin & Son's flour stock next door. Loss reported around $1200 with insurance.
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Pittsfield
Rowe
Railroad Street
Griffin & Son
Chi Phi Reception Celebrates Style at Chester Square
Chi Phi held an open house at 58 Chester square on Tuesday evening the last of the season. The hall overflowed with carriages and guests entering from 8 to 12, while interiors dazzled with ornate flower arrangements and graceful greenery. Guests included Mrs. Homer Sr. and Mrs. Watson along with numerous Misses and Messrs. Homer Gibbs Dowse White Ware Bas Chaleur Batchelder Maud Keiler Mabel Keller Hamilton Thompson Kimball Mathews Bean Brown Rice Houston Homer Gilbert Arnold Martin Olney Turner and Wason.
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Bas
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Mabel Keller
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Thompson
Kimball
Mathews
Bean
Brown
Rice
Houston
Messrs
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Gilbert
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Martin
Olney
Turner
Wason
Bonavista Wins Newmarket 2000 Guineas Race
London May 4 Bonavista owned by Mr Rose won the Newmarket 2000 guineas stakes. St Angelis the runner up owned by Mr Henry Milner finished second, with Curio belonging to Prince Soltikoff placing third.
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Newmarket
Mr. Rose
Bonavista
Henry Milner
St. Angelis
Prince Soltikoff
Curio
Courage in Court Meets Accusers in Face of Verdict
James Albert Trefethen, a second Army man, stands in the dock facing the law and twelve jurors with remarkable calm. He faces a future in prison, a stigma of crime, and separation from family, yet shows outward nerve and self-possession that earns admiration from both supporters and critics.
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Institution of Law
James Albert Trefethen
Linen slip covers with new cretonne patterns
Slip covers made of durable linen designed to last many seasons. They fit like tailored gowns, cut by an artist. Send a postal card to arrange showing twenty new patterns in broad stripes and fine lines. Also features art cretonnes with dainty French flower patterns for summer draperies, cool and comfortable.
Chauncy Hall School Visit Hours Prompt Open House
Selecting a school now invites visits before warm weather and full attendance. Chauncy Hall School at 593 Boylston Street runs sessions from 9 to 2 with the house open until 4.
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Chauncy Hall School
Boylston Street
Fast Day Knells and Easter Monday Debate
Essex Congregational Club asks Governor to declare Good Friday a religious day and Easter Monday a holiday for recreation, abolishing Fast Day. Editorial in Congregationalist supports change but warns union services on Fast Day may lose value, hopes harmonizing with Christian sentiment. Proposes Arbor Day as spring holiday instead of Easter Monday.
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Essex Congregational Club
Congregationalist
Steamers Arrived in Transatlantic Ports May 4 1900s
The steamship list shows Prussian arriving Boston from Glasgow and Bostonian from Liverpool, Teutonic from Liverpool to New York, Dubbeldam from Amsterdam to New York, Corean from Glasgow to New York, Majestic from New York to Liverpool via Liverpool, Trave from New York to Bremen at Southampton, Scythia from Boston to Liverpool, and Nevada at Queenstown from New York to Liverpool, all on May 4.
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Prussian
Glasgow
Bostonian
Liverpool
New York
Teutonic
Dubbledam
Amsterdam
Corean
Majestic
Newark
Southampton
Trave
Bremen
Scythia
Queenstown
Nevada
Export Beer Offer Delivers Free in Boston
An advertisement touts a first class beer with a large malt extract content, claimed as superior to the best beers in the market. Brewed and prepared for export, it is shipped packed and delivered free to any Boston address or depot. Prices available by writing or telephoning.
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