Government witness Hanscom lauds Holmes as fearless killer
Deputy Superintendent Hanscom analyzed the Holmes case from Boston to Philadelphia, calling Holmes a murderer and a genius of crime. He described Holmes as calm and nervy, unmoved by the verdict, and predicted he would walk to the scaffold without a tremor.
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Hanscom
Philadelphia
Holmes
Mr. Hanscom
Post
Pemberton Square
Boston
Pietzel
New York
Nothing will cure nerves like Dr Greene Nervura remedy
A long complaint about weak nerves pervades every walk of life and a cure is promised by Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The ad cites Mrs Emma Blodgett of Dover and a Brockton patient who recovered after four doses, promising professional guidance from Dr Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston with free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Emma Blodgett
Sixth Street
Dover
N. H
Dr. Greene
Brockton
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Holmes Case Attracts Society Women In Philadelphia Trial
The long Holmes trial draws attention as Philadelphia society women attend court in large numbers. Journal reports note their refined presence and critique the spectacle while Holmes faces potential execution. The piece contrasts public curiosity with the condemned cell at Moyamensing Prison, where Holmes endures life behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Shoemak
Rotan
New Jersey
New
Pietzel
Little Howard Pietzel
Indianapolis
Nohien
Howard Pietzel
Philadelphia
Moyamensing
The Rev Mr Smith Denies Writing Scurrilous Cards
The Rev Frank Hyatt Smith faced a twenty four count indictment in U S District Court for sending defamatory postal cards. Defense argues demurrer while Smith pleads not guilty. Judge Nelson rules on demurrer as jury timing remains unresolved with court planning a later trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hyatt Smith
United States District Court
Nelson
Smith
Colonel Hopkins
George E. Howe
Hoar
John H. Casey
Mr. Smith
Lancaster Street
Putnam
Mr.Smith
Peter MacQueen
Shootout in West Virginia Street Dispute Ends in Wounding
In West Virginia on November 4 a street duel erupted between Hartley and Miss Shields over a rejected romance. Hartley fired injuring Miss Shields in the neck. Shields returned fire, wounding Hartley thrice. Hartley fled. Miss Shields, 18, is popular locally and had warned of possible violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Hartley
Miss Shields
Bartley
Nektar
Frankafi
Curious Window Exhibit At Staples & Co Boston
The display features artistic, unique objects with elaborate decor and handsome furniture. Spectators are drawn by large glasses and striking design, calling it a rare curiosity unseen in Boston. The store at Washington street and Dix place invites passersby to view the exhibit free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Staples & Co
Washington Street
Dix Place
Boston
Seamen's Fair Opens at Hanover Street Chapel
The seamen's fair begins today at the Hanover street chapel and runs through the week. The avent will be run by the ladies sewing circle of the Woman's Seaman's Friend Society. A hot dinner is served each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Street
Woman’s Seaman's Friend’ Society
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Boston Woman
Mrs. Mary McCarty of Albany Street Boston describes three years of back and kidney pain worsened over three months then relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought at Bradbury's Drug Store and reports wonderful improvement. Doan's is promoted as a universal kidney remedy sold for 50 cents, by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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B Somebod
Mary McCarty
Albany St
Boston
Mass
Doan
BRADBURY’S_DRUG STORE
Manatee
Unite States
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Fire on Again Barbados Venezuela row grows in West Indies
News from Barbados reports rising tension as Jamaica Press notes British leaders would not accept insult to the flag after Captain Garcia was shot. Trinidad's executive council sends a report to London detailing Venezuelan detentions of three men from a fishing voyage, with $200 in boat property seized and held to ransom.
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Barbados
Venezuela
West Indies
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Garcia
Executive Council
Trinidad
Colonial Office
London
Ftey Ashefen
Joseph Deher
Joconn ‘Spold
Goose Islands
Carupano
Warapare
Guiric
Mrs Welain Recovers After Suicide Attempt
Mrs Jennie McLain 74 Yeoman Street was admitted to Mercy Hospital with attempted suicide by ingesting poison. She is delirious at times and told a reporter she would rather die than live without her husband. She recently married just over a year ago, left her New York husband, and traveled to Quincy to stay with the Hill family before her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McLain
Dence
Yeoman Street
Ueity Hospital
Post
New York
Quincy
Hill
Boston University Fraternity Initations and Council Vote
At a Boston University Athletic Council meeting held yesterday at 3 pm in Liberal Arts, Edward A. P. Dean Talbot of the Medical School and Assistant Dean Ben t of the Law department were approved. Tpsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi inducted new members last Friday evening amid “barbarities” but returned to campus unharmed. The ceremony and initiation banquet followed at Quincy House with speakers including Senator Bates, Gordon, Drake, Crawford, and Lindsay. Initiates named include Robert J. Sprague and Lenox H. Lindsay among others. active chapter members listed by name and class year.
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Boston University Athletic Council
Liberal Arts
Edward A. P. Dean
Talbot
Medical
Bent
Law
Tpsilon Chapter
Beta Theta Pi
Nlent
Quincy House
Robert J. Sprague
Cates K. Delano
Mark B. Jones
Lénox H. Lindsay
W. H. Hodge
F. ©. Hosea
Charles C. Stroup
William E. Baird
The
Shall B. Evan
Jo Wesley
Whiskey Trust Cases Dismissed in Chicago Reorganization
Stipulations filed by Nelson M and J B Greenhut counsel dismiss all charges against Whisk Trust members including Samus Woolner Greenhut and Morris for alleged wrongdoing in a reorganization. The notes mention properties paid and recorded as settled on the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Navy
Nelson M
J. B. Greenhut
Counse
Whisk Trust
Samus Woolner
Greenhut
Morris
General Gordon speaks on unity from The Last Days of the Confederacy
General John B. Gordon of Atlanta addressed a crowded Star course lecture on The Last Days of the Confederacy. He praised American soldiers and women, noted Gettysburg and Appomattox, and urged unity under the American flag, while recalling Union leaders and wartime incidents.
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Custer
Lee
Grant
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Fit-Eer
Boston
Susquehanna
Gordon
Meade
Sherman
General Gordon
Asthma Cure Offered Free Samples In Boston Test
An advertisement promotes a London chemist Al Senier remedy for asthma. Free samples will be distributed in Boston on Wednesday Nov 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at F T Church Co Drug Store corner Court and Howard sts. Regular boxes sell for 50 cents. Mail order samples available to out of town residents.
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al- Senier
London
Ung
F.T. Church & Co
Corner Court
Howard Sts
General Gordon Echoes Confederacy and Veterans Welcome
General Gordon, in Cambridge, Somerville and Everett, spoke amid applause as he claimed to represent the last of the Confederacy and vouched for Southern veterans’ enduring love for the flag. He received a standing reception, veterans and their friends shaking hands and recalling battles of 1863.
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Gordon
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Greensboro
Lee
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Renee Ee
Maryland
George B. McClellan
Confederacy
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Indies
Ugin
Cambridge
Somerville
Everett
Along the Water Front. Gloucester ship activity and wreck reports
Gloucester harbor items describe Captain Costa bringing the Julia Costa to T wharf from Provincetown after fog delays. Fishermen Stewart and O'Brien of Emma W. Brown were saved by Fortuna at Provincetown, while the coal barge Tivoli damaged the Frank A. Magee wreck. Towboat Wil liam Woolley and Captain Smith prepare for service around Cape Cod as other vessels, crews, and wrecks are tracked, with multiple ships reported or expected ashore or en route.
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Captain Costa
Provincetown
Julia Costa
T Wharf
John T. Stewart
Robert O'Brien
Boston
Emma W. Brown
Gloucester
Fortuna
John Greenlough
Frank A. Magee
Pollock Rip
Colon
William Woolley
Provincetown Harbor
John Smith
Boston Towboat Company
Sprague
Smith
Cape Cod
Woolley
Askin
Tallahassee
Savannah
New York
City of
Doane
Chelsea
Engineer Graves
New Rochelle
Ord
John D. BreWék
Josselyn
Soula Taya
Delaware Breakwater
Amy Turner
Warland
Honolulu
W York
Mecosta
Stratton
Black River
Jam
Cape Verde
Jose
Samuel L.russell
Boston & Maine Railroad Corporation
Starling
Edith
Wilmington
N. C
Beach Haven
N. J
Frank W. Howe
Williams
Brunswick
Martin C. Ebel
McRitchie
Jacksonville
Philadelphia
East Boothbay
Joseph Stevens
A. B. Coleman
Metropolitan Line
H. F. Dimock
India Wharf
Vineyard Sound
Coleman
Magee
S. W
Elihu Thomson
Garlick
Imperial
Wellfleet
N. P. Doane
Sears
Atlantic Works
Nottingham
Tragic Electric Plant Death In Northampton Shafting
Lewis J. Hutchinson 29 the Electric Light Co superintendent was killed at the power station after likely being caught in a shafting and thrown to the brick floor. He died instantly with a blood pool beside the clutch. He had come to Northampton Sept 1 and previously worked at Hawkes Electric Dam in Boston.
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Northampton
Lewis J. Hutchinson
Electric Light Company
Hawkes Electric
Boston
Nort
William Hutchinson
Darimeute
St. John’s School
Strike On A R U Set For Great Northern Line
In Kalispell Montana the local branch of the American Railway Union passed a resolution to call out mountain division workers of the Great Northern railway under Roy Goodwin. Six or eight members seized the roundhouse damaged engines and cars. Goodwin and five others were arrested after clashing with police. a hearing is set for tomorrow while nonunion engineers continue to run trains.
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Kalispell
Mont
American Railway Union
Great Northern Railway
Roy Goodwin
Union
Goodwin
Mension
The
A. R
Strike Looms Among Great Northern Yard Workers
In Wisconsin at West Superior on November 4 the likelihood of a strike by Eastern Minnesota road employees rose after a meeting showing strong support for backing the conference committee. The walkout could disrupt the Lake Superior outlet and affect elevator systems and flour mills. the A R U stands ready if trouble sparks.
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West Superior
Wil
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Conference Committee
Hill
Great Northern
Suer
Steal
St. Paul
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Hanscom Taks
Musel Ers
Johnson's Fee
Johnsons
Sriead
Dostor
Solbarau
Indians
Michigan
the World
H. H. Holmes
Charles
Wiltsir
States-Attoney
Detroit
Allan H. Frazer
Badenoch
Trul
Defendant
Sweetheart
wysteRn
Zarme
Hood
Mrs. Welain
Boston University
Whiskey
Gleneral Gordon
Castle
Chapultepec
Grand Avenue de la Reform
Puritana
Dod Crosby
Camerea
Concord
Wisconsin
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Wilson Bros
Gilman
Wardwelsh
Franklin S. Rideout
Charles G. Gilman
Lill
Wardwell
O’neil
John
Page's Court
Nort Streesday
St. Stephen Church
George
Converse D. ’ de ‘Agea
Dagon
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