Mystery in the Reng case near Piney Woods unfolds
In a near Mason Dixon regional tale, August Reng is killed after an evening confrontation. Lawyer Hicks learns of a web of deceit around Mabel Duval and her brother Reuben as detectives close in on possible suspects including Jim Basil, with hints of alibis and family ties in Anne Arundel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Duval
Mabel Duval
New York
Anny Rann
Sis
Mabel
Reng
Hicks
Fred Duval
Jim Basil
Magothy
Jim
Tate
Mary
Piney Woods
Evenin
Mr. Basil
Miss Duval
Arkansaw
Pop
Lusby
Basil
Miss Mabel
Mr. James Basil
Lawyer Hicks Encounters Mabel Duval in Rural Walk
Reuben, recovering after a murder, walks from Fremont Avenue toward the countryside. He passes tenement gear, county tax labor, and a rustic bridge before reaching a cottage with vines and sunflowers. A sixteen year old maiden tends a wicker cage as a bird is housed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Fremont Avenue
Kathleen Mavourneen
Beheutsen Park
New England
England
York
Will of Ex Mayor Jabez L Peck Probed in Pittsfield
The will of the late ex mayor Jabez L Peck was offered for probate at the Pittsfield Probate Court. Elizabeth D Davis receives 10000 dollars and Mrs J L Peck 500 dollars yearly plus life insurance. The remainder goes to his children Thomas D and Mary C. Thomas D Peck is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Jabez L. Peck
Elizabeth D. Davis
J. L. Peck
Thomas D
Mary C
Thomas D. Peck
Merrill's Pay Sparks Tax Protest in State House
The Massachusetts House debated raising Insurance Commissioner Merrill's salary, but the measure failed 60 to 69 amid calls for retrenchment. A Senate probe into Brookline Gas Light Company was shelved as unfounded charges weakened by executive opposition. The caucus act of 1894 saw amendments for recounts, late caucus hours, and pension revisions, while Cape Cod Ship Canal petitions moved toward consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Finance Committee
Brookline Gas Light Company
Brookline Company
Senate
Senate Committee On Rules
Boston
M’carthy
George
Haverhill
Mc Garthy
McCarthy
Grover
Canton
Tolman
Pittsfield
Insurance Department
House
George of
Wich
Cape Cod Ship Canal Companies
Oliver Ames
The
Massachusetts Ship Canal Company
Stocker
Beverly
Plymouth Ship Canal Company
Cape Cod Canal Transportation Company
Cape Cod Canal Company
Committee On Taxation
Durant
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Burns
Wheelman Fends Off Tramps Near Maplewood New Jersey
Harry Winters of Long Island City reports a nighttime confrontation with a gang of tramps near Maplewood, New Jersey. He fired four times after a man who demanded tobacco and money blocked his path, then rode away with a head wound and bloodstains found at the Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Harry Winters
Long Island City
Maplewood
Winters
Hilton Hotel
Plainfield
Milburn
Springfield
Irvington
Michael Gavan
Near Drowning Incident on the Charles River
Joseph Fiske and Charles McCarty aged 19 and 22 set out in an overloaded boat toward Riverside. The craft capsized near the Arsenal bridge as they repeatedly bailed water. McCarty clung to the boat while Fiske sank and was rescued by two railroad workers who arrived 250 feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiske
McCarty
Back Bay Roadway Reopened Between Beacon Street and Cottage Farm
The southerly portion of Commonwealth Avenue between Beacon Street and Cottage Farm bridge reopened for public travel after winter closure for surface preservation. Two heavy Telford macadam roadways are now open to Cottage Farm bridge with future Cottage Farm bridge construction planned once a new loan is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Beacon Street
Cottage Farm Bridge
Brighton Avenue
Warren Street
Contributions Acknowledged by Kidder Peabody Co
A list of supplemental contributions from Kidder Peabody Co includes varied donors such as Pines Club Charley Haynes and the Master Builders Association of Boston. Members of the New England Iron and Hardware Association are named with specific gifts from Dana Hardware, Burditt Williams Concord Axle and Sargent. The total contributions amount to 12 545.84 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Enenew Et Ees
Mine Pines Co. Club
Charley Haynes
The
Master Builders’ “Association of Boston
Sceesseereeeeseesees
New England Iron and Hardware Association
Dana Hardware Company
Sea Moss Farine Receipts Highlight Economical Dessert Mix
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Sea Moss Farine as a nutritious, economical dessert mix sold in 16 quart portions. Mentions of receipts and grocers are legible but details are incomplete.
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Asc
Dwelling Store and Saloon Burned in North Providence
A large dwelling house, store and saloon owned by J. Peter Sérrecal in North Providence across the line burned this afternoon. Building and stock valued at about 600 dollars, partly insured. Fire started in a cupboard on the second story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
J. Peter Sérrecal
Providence
Uprising in Ecuador May Endanger Americans in Coast Provinces
Washington reports widespread organized revolt across Ecuador near the coast. The Ranger is ordered to Guayaquil to protect American citizens and property as General Aloy Alfaro heads a growing opposition in Quito and Esmeraldas. Heavily staffed by Radical followers, 5000 to 10000 strong, with Ibarta and Esmeraldas captured.
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Washington
Ecuador
United States
Ranger
Buenaventura
Guayaquil
Cordéro
Louis Salvador
Dr. Nunez
General Sarasti
Espinoza
Esmeralda
Chile
Japan
Aloy Alfaro
Radical Party
Nicaragua
Ibarta
Quito
Esmeraldas
St James Elected State Secretary of A O H Massachusetts
J J St James of Berkshire county elected State secretary at a meeting of State and county officers of the A O H of Massachusetts held at the United States Hotel Maurice P Clare presided McKeever resigned due to ill health Officers pledged support for McKeever and discussed Celtic chair Washington A O H insurance branch speakers Hayes O Hearn Taunton Mahoney Lowell St James born Pittsfield 1866 educated at Chickering Commercial College now in bakery business Berkshire county president for four years and led last year’s Pittsfield state convention plans
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Massachusetts
J. J. St. James
Berkshire County
John L. McKeever
Brother McKeever
Washington
Abe
A. O. H. Insurance
Messrs. Hayes
Abington
O’hearn Taunton and
Mahoney
Lowell
Hibernian
Joseph J. St. James
Pittsfield
Chickering Commercial College
Gilbert in Court on Murder Charge in Dorchester
Angus D Gilbert appeared before Judge Fessenden in the Superior Criminal Court with W W Doherty and James E Leach appointed as counsel. The trial date is not fixed but expected to begin the fourth Monday in June. Gilbert showed improved condition since his arraignment at Charles Street Jail.
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Angus D.gilbert
Alice Sterling
Dorchester
Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
W. W. Doherty
James E. Leach
Gilbert
Stevens
Messrs. Doherty
Leach
Charles Street Jail
Gas Fatality in Boston Hotel Room
Medric Lamoris a Frenchman living in Montague Massachusetts was found dead in bed at a Boston hotel on Friend street with the gas turned on full blast. Police believe he did not commit suicide and that the gas was blown out when he retired after a day of business. An employee smelled escaping gas around 7 30 p m and discovered the body.
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United States
Mason and Dixon
August Reng
Gus
Medric Lamoris
Montague
Mass
Friend Street
G&e
Lamoris
Boston
Danvers Holds Ward of D A R Chapter In Formal Welcome
A Boston delegation visited Danvers with members of the General Israel Putnam Chapter D A R to tour historic sites linked to Israel Putnam and Whittier. The event featured charter presentation, speeches, music, and an afternoon tea at Essex Hall honoring Mrs. Masury and local regents.
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Danvers
Evesleen F. Masury
Danvers Woman's Association
Boston
General
Israel Putnam
Masury
Fioma
John Greenleaf Whittier
Jacobs
Ann Putnam
Prince
Rebecca Nourse
Judge Putnam
Endicott
War Endicott
Clark
Peabody Institute
Edith M. Clifford
Marion A. Eaton
Sallie Perley
Margaret Putnam
Martha Porter
Lydia Richards
Carrie Lord
C. M. Green
Israel Putnam House
Oak Knoll
Whittier
Woodman
Misses Johnson
Alice Ives Breed
Massachusetts
National Federation
Breed
Edna Dpd. Cheney
New England Woman's Club
Micah Dyer, Jr
E. M. H. Merrill
Elizabeth M. Gosse
Charles M. Green
Grace le Baron Upham
Washington
Upham
Paul Revere
Whiton Stone
Edna D. Cheney
B. M. H. Merrill
George Fisk
Alice G. Richards
Spofford
Bonner
James W. t=wright
Eben Howes
FE. C. Graves
Edward H. Crosby
Samuel Eliot
Warren and Prescott
Benjamin E. Cole
Wednesday Morning Club
I. A. Follett
Dorchester
William Lee
State Society D. Rs
Daniel Lathrop
Old Concord
A. J. McCutcheon
Norumbega Club
Ida Farr Miller
Melrose Woman’s Club
Otis Eddy
W. HB. Budlam
John Bell Bowton
Cambridge
W. F. Bradbury
Hannah Winthrop
Annie Simpson Grouar
Channing Rust
May Alden Ward
Joseph H. Barnes
Virginia V. Newhall
Henry 8. Pratt
Isabel Loughlin
N. E. W. Pba
R. W. Davenport
Mary BE. Sawyer
Peabody
Charles H. Andrews
Samuel 8. Rich
Lizzie F. Creesy
Mabel L. Kilham
E. M Pratt
Fanny B. George
A. M. Silsbee
Frank B. Sanborn
Page
Davis
Abigail Adams
Abbie G. Cousins
Gill Will Contest at Dedham Continues in Supreme Court
The Howard Gill will contest in Dedham is continued before Judge Morton. A large witness turnout supports the will, portraying Gill as a man of strong will and fixed purposes. The trial resumes tomorrow.
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Dedham
Howard Gill
Supreme Court
Morton
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Albert P. Southwick
Brown
Fetc
Boston Post
the Post
Anne Arundel
Lawyer Hicks
Tramort GT
Peck
Talatr
Merrill’s
Brookline Gas Company
Cape Cod
Metcalf
Theodo
Hicalf CO. Co
Cheetate
Tremont St
Copley &Q. Boldby
Pierce Co
Cobb, Bates & Yerga
Milburn Road
Charles
Back Bay
Newfoundland Relief Fund
Nervease
R.D. Bibber
Bath Megre
Chas
L. Farwell
M. D
Allston
Masa
Gays
McKeever
Old Danvers
A. R
Gill
Broadway
39Th St
Grand Contra Bienne
City Hall
Board of Assessors
Frank A. Drew
City OF Boston
Rd of Aldermen
Ees Coase
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