Multiple Fire Alarms Echo Through Somerville Night
Three quick alarms rang through Somerville from 10:22 to 10:45 PM. A hay and grain store blaze at Fulton O’Brien on Somerville Avenue caused $160 damage after an incendiary reportedly dropped a lit match inside. A second alarm for a Charlestown kitchen fire at 17 Parker Street led to a $2000 loss. suspected incendiary activity noted. Additional alarms from boxes 224 and 431 produced no fire.
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Somerville
Ime
Fulton O’brien
Somerville Avenue
Union Square
Davidson
Charlestown
Boston Signal Service
Parker Street
Charles A. Bateman
Hopkins
Somerville Department
High Degree Mason Brigham Found Dead in Palmer Home
L H Brigham longtime Ludlow mills agent and resident of Springfield and Chicopee was found dead in bed at his daughter Mrs E B Ball's Palmer home early this morning He was a thirty third degree Mason and had been associated with local lodges for many years in Springfield and surrounding towns
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Leonard Arnold
Massachusetts
The
Society of the Cincinnati
Somerville
Framingham
Boston
Final Avenue
Springfield
L. H. Brigham
Ludlow, Magss
Mills
Chicopee
E. B. Ball
Palmer
Brigham
Venezuelan matter blue book to be ready May 13
London reports a second blue book on the Venezuelan matter will be issued on May 13 but will not be published until a copy is delivered to the authorities in Washington.
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London
Washington
Suits Offered in Black and Blue Cheviots
A dealer advertises ready to wear suits in black and blue cheviots trimmed and well made. Priced in the ordinary range from 12.00 to 15.00 dollars, appealing to buyers seeking quality fabrics and neat mixtures.
Handsome spring suits advertised with guaranteed satisfaction
A local retailer promotes spring suits in tweeds and casimeres, stressing first class workmanship and standard prices of 15. 00 18. 00 and 25. 00. They claim honest advertising with no misrepresentation and a money back guarantee.
Fire Rages Through Nelson Morris Packing Plant in East St Louis
A terrific blaze sweeps the Nelson Morris Packing Company's vast East St Louis facility. The fire threatens total destruction with heavy anticipated losses. Nelson Morris & Co. maintains a Boston branch and a large operation at No 48 Commercial Wharf.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
Nelson-Morris’ Packing Company
Nelson, Morris & Co
Boston
Commercial Wharf
Cubans Win Battle of Cacarapiara in Havana Fight
May 6 report: Cuban insurgents numbering about 2000 under Delgado and Socarras held a fortified position at Cacarapiara. Spanish forces under General Inclan attacked and were repulsed, then driven from the field after a charge. Spanish losses about 20 killed and 300 wounded. insurgent losses slight due to hillside cover.
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Havana
Maceo
Delgado
Socarras
Inclan
Bahia Honda
White Bros. Dry Goods Dissolve Partnership in Greenfield
White Bros. dry goods dealers in Greenfield have dissolved part nership and applied for a receiver in the Superior Court. The action stems from a lack of harmony between Thomas and Alexander White, not financial trouble. The firm, organized about 1833, formerly billed about 70000 annually and ran the towns largest store. After a receiver is appointed creditors paid, the business will be sold to the highest bidder. The White brothers, well known Scotch merchants, are prominent in their trade.
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Greenfield
White Bros
Thomas
Alexander White
White Brothers
California Republicans Back McKinley and Silver Coinage
At the California Republican State convention held today a platform endorsed free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, supported McKinley for the national nomination, and urged Pacific railroad companies to settle their debts. Delegates at large to the St Louis convention were U. S. Grant of San Diego J D Spreckels George Knight of San Francisco and Lionel A Sheldon of Los Angeles.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
William McKinley
Pacific Railroad Companies
U. S. Grant
San Diego
President Grant
J. D. Spreckels
George Knight
San Francisco
Lionel A. Sheldon
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Holmes Hangs Tonight Honors 10 The Heroes
Philadelphia May 6 1886 Holmes prepares for execution at the county prison for the Sept 2 18% murder of Benjamin F Pitezel. He receives last rites from Father Dailey and speaks with Chamberlain Rotan and Moon about his affairs. Despite calm demeanor guards note nervousness and a possible denial of charges may occur. The sacrament is set for 8 am with a small clerical entourage and a single death watch in attendance.
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Philadelphia
Herman W. Mudgett
H. H. Holmes
Holmes
Benjamin F. Pitezel
Father Dailey
George Chamberlain
Chicago
Rotan
Moon
Mr. Chamberlain
Connor
Emily Cigrande
Father McPake
Abbott Leoni
Dominican Order of
New York
Clement
Mr. Rotan
Boston Athletes Return From Athens Triumphs
The Boston Athletic Association team arrives in Hoboken after seven weeks abroad, greeted by cheers and a royal reception in New York. Athletes like Thomas Burke and Curtis recount Greek hospitality, noting Americans’ speed, grit, and top finishes in fencing out Olympians.
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New York
Boston Post
New Manhattan Club
Boston
H. S. Cornish
Princeton
Athens
Hoboken
Lahn
Frederick Blake
William C. Cuntz
Boston Athletic Association
Nelse Innis
Suffolk Club
H. S
E. H. Clark
W. W. Hoyt
Thomas E. Burke
T. P. Curtis
T. E. Burke
Arthur Blake
John Graham
F. J. Barry
Gardiner Williams
J. B. Connelly
Suffolk Athletic Association
Paris
Day of justice nears for man of many confessions
Philadelphia reports the dawn of a day of justice as a man of many confessions faces his fate. The piece notes a life of destruction to homes and hints at a forthcoming dramatic turn as authorities move toward a fatal conclusion.
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Philadelphia
H. H
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Elliston
Farrell
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Walnut Street
William Ljleath
Drach
Leonard Arnold Deas
Wm, Smith & Sons
Vis
Columbia
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Bexbury
Tair
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Rueter & Copipany
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High Degree
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Baby
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C. H. Robinson
Adams Square
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REE, CO
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Mark
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Fie
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M’kinley
Cornelius S. Bushnell
San Remo
Madison
Conn
Union Pacific Road
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Ives
Europe
B. F. Pitezel
Boston Athletic Asociation
George
P. P Curtis
Ingus
Prince George
America
Ellery H. Clark
Harvard
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