Brutal attempt to abduct boy ends with escape near Charlestown
John Burns age 11 reports a man offered work then forced him to undress and lie on the ground near Bear's Den in Malden. The boy fled after the assailant produced a hatchet and waded through a pond to reach safety at a Highland avenue home. Police are investigating with local residents assisting.
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Charlestown
Johnny
Prison Point Station
Somerville
Malden
Highland Avenue
Clifton Street
Bear’s den
James Connors
Explosion wrecks Pope Glucose plant in Geneva Illinois
An explosion at the Charles Pope Glucose Company plant in Geneva Illinois destroyed a generator and injured many. More than eighty workers were present. six were killed and two badly injured with one later fatally. The blast, felt within a three mile radius, left scattered debris and an unknown cause.
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Geneva
Charles Pope Glucose Company
Boston Cricket Club Opens Crease in Poor Ground Clash
The Boston Cricket Club defeated Harvard 60 to 24 in a rain-affected match on a rough Blue Hill avenue Harvard street crease. Umpires Beal and Fairburn officiated. Fairburn recent arrival from England is noted as a heavy hitter. Players listed include J. W. Meiklejohn and H. Turner for Boston and Dinsmore, Shepherdson, and Simmonds for Harvard.
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B A Junior Games Held At Irvington Oval
The annual outdoor B A A junior games were held at Irvington Oval with six events. Winners include W T Stetson Jr in the 100 Yard, J C Rice in the 440 Yard, P S S Dalton in the 830 Yard Walk, R H Stevenson Jr in the 120 Yard Hurdle, W G Horton in the Vault, and C Paine Jr in the Running Broad Jump.
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Harry Cornish
W.T. Stetson, Jr
G. G. Hubbard
J. C. Rice
E. N. Fenno, Jr
P. S&s. Dalton
W. Page
R. H. Stevenson, Jr
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C. M. Weld
Ft. Sin
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Veteran Turtle of Salem Shows Century Of Marks
A turtle captured in North Andover in 1870 had its shell cut with the year then. Ten years passed before it reappeared, bearing 1880 1885 1886 and 1891 on a shell tag. Found in Salem today the tag added 1593 and the reptile, aged about 40, departed with agility.
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Salem
North Andover
Fatal fall during city stage work on Dean Avenue
John Sweeney fell from a building staging on Dean Avenue Roxbury yesterday afternoon sustaining a broken back. He was removed to City Hospital where he died at 3 oclock. His body lies in City Hospital morgue.
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Roxbury
John Sweeney
City Hospital
Sweeney
Eee
Widow elopes with New York bartender in Bridgeport
Mrs Richard Colgan a widow over sixty elopes with Thomas Snea a bartender. Shea about thirty five. Colgan left several grown children in Bridgeport. It is thought the couple now reside in New York.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Richard Colgan
Thomas Snea
Shea
Colgan
New York
Lizzie Borden Speaks in Jail Interview About Crimes
The article recounts Lizzie Borden’s remarks during a Taunton jail interview. She defends her innocence, questions the noonday crime theory, describes her calm demeanor, and recalls her discovery of her father’s body and her close, uneasy family ties with the Bordens.
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Lizzie Borden
Bordens
Mrs. Livermore
Boston
New Bed
Lizzie Borden Maintains Innocence Amid Toil and Isolation
Amy Robsart reports Lizzie Borden's quiet demeanor as she endures confinement after the murder case. Emma remains fragile and anxious, seeking distraction in books and travel memories, while Lizzie declines escape plans and asserts her innocence despite pervasive circumstantial evidence.
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Lizzie
Harper's and Scribner’s
Europe
Lizzie Borden
New Bedford
Amy Robsart
Jurors Drawn for Borden Case in New Bedford
The following Westport residents have been selected as jurors for the Borden trial in New Bedford: Daniel Whalen Augustus M. Mosher Thomas B. Earle and George Potter.
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New Bedford
Wesport
Daniel Whalen
Augustus M. Mosher
Thomas B. Earle
George Potter
Remains of Murderer Army Moved From State Prison
The body of Murderer Army was removed from the State Prison early today. Authorities refuse to disclose burial location or time. The undertaker confirms the body is in Concord but offers no further details.
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Concord
N. H
Boston Letter Describes Public Execution Scene
Miss Bean of Boston visiting Red Gulch Idaho writes of seeing an execution by cervical suspension. William Reynolds of the public safety committee calls the man a boss and thief. The extract captures a dramatic, sensational episode amid frontier reporting.
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Boston
Red Gulch
Idaho
William Reynolds
Committee of Public Safety
Mamma
Minneapolis Journal
Marriage A La Mode Dialogue from Harper's Bazar
A light exchange between She and He about visiting the Gladerbys and the club. She asks him to tell men he is at home, He agrees, and the scene ends with a courteous plan to visit the club.
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Gladerbys
Harper’s Bazar
Floods and Drownings Shock Northeastern Ohio
News from Conneaut Ashtabula Willoughby and Painesville details sweeping floods. Drowned include Chester Simons John Johnson Nicholas Servas Albert Currier Flannigan LeBlonde Arthur Wilson George O Rourke Joseph Fife Maggie White Peter Nelson John Erickson John Ecknight. Bridges washed away farms underwater and rail lines ruined across the region.
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Albert Currier
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LeBlonde
Conneaut
Walter Rinchardson
Arthur Wilson
George O'Rourke
Joseph Fife
Maggie White
Cook
Ashtabula
Pelican
Escanaba
Peter Nelson
John Erickson
John Ecknight
Pittsburg
Youngstown and
Lake Shore
Willoughby
Chagrin
J B. Boyce
Penfield
Shenango Railroad
Painesville
Grand River
Lake County
Ohio
Synchronism grand pageant by Young Ladies Aid Society
In Mechanics Hall a rehearsal of Synchronism showcased the civilization of America from aborigines to now. Over 800 participants will perform this evening, with Doogue decorating the immense interior into a bower of loveliness. H M Pitt leads the production in full dress and period costumes for a grand opening march.
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Mechanics’ Hall
America
Young Ladies’ Aid Society
Free Home For
Doogue
H. M. Pitt
Midnight shooting near Public Garden leaves man gravely hurt
At 12:35 AM officers heard two pistol shots near the Public Garden at Boylston and Charles streets. Barnett Miller, 20, was found with two bullet wounds and taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Miller claimed a co resident shot him but officers doubt his story. Inspector Knox leads the inquiry into whether murder attempt or self inflicted.
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Boylston and
Charles Streets
Barnett Miller
Miller
Knox
Police
Loyola Athletic Club Meeting Sets Constitution Amendment
Loyola Athletic Club schedules a very important meeting next Monday at 8 PM at Boston College. The agenda includes acting on a constitutional amendment and receiving the nominating committee’s list of candidates for the June election.
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Loyola Athletic Club
Boston College
Athletes in the Mazy Social at Institute Hall
The Institute Gymnasium Association hosts its second social tomorrow evening in Institute Hall East Cambridge Condit's Orchestra will provide music and entertainment for attendees.
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Institute Hall
East Cambridge
Condit
Matron Defends Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women
Matron Charpiot disputes Mr Rodocanachi’s claims about the Massachusetts Home for Intemperate Women. She cites finances showing laundry income of 13 472.50 and total expenses of 17 574.38 for the year ending March 31. She notes no liquor on site, open access for inspection, and that residents aged 15 to 88 are generally not vicious, with many treated successfully.
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Insila
Mr. Rodocanachi
Post
Brookline
Charpiot
Rodocanachi
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proven Worth in Back Pain Case
A man with back and kidney pain credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring health after a long illness thought to be Bright's disease. He stopped work, endured bed rest, and after starting the remedy he recovered fully, claiming to be as sound as any man and urging others to read his testimony.
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Hood
Bright
Downton Son Excels in Street Speculation
Upton notes Downton's son George has been speculating in stocks and is thriving. Downton boasts that the young man has survived three months on the street without going broke, describing him as mighty smart.
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Upton
Downton
George
Street & Smith's
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