Murder Plot and the Coolidge-Mellen Case Unfolds
In Baltimore the Coolidge Mellen case grows from rumor to formal charges as Mr Russ for Mellen and Mr Bennett for Mrs Coolidge solidify positions. Evidence centers on payments at the Revere House, a cipher envelope, and a poisoned dagger plan discussed with reporters noting a possible witness role for Mrs Coolidge and debates over admissibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfen
Ikea
Cobb
Buill
Bull
Revere House
Business indiscretion in extradition case sparks questions
The dialogue questions a businessman named Mellen over an alleged plan involving Rose Cobb and John Bull to hire murders. Critics wonder about Mellen's indiscretion and possible counsel in Baltimore as extradition precedent looms while Shattuck and Governor's actions remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Cobb
John Bull
Mellen
Mr. Shattuck
Serenaded Governor Hull Wins Albany Victory
Governor Hull was serenaded at the Albany executive mansion by the Jacksonian Club and citizens as the Democratic ticket won. President McCall delivered congratulations, and Hull pledged to aid the President’s reform of public service while stressing unity and peace across North and South. The crowd cheered as the governor spoke, and later officials and citizens extended their congratulations.
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Albany
Hull
Executive Mansion
Citizens of
Jacksonian Club
McCall
Jacksonians
New York
Jacksonian Sub
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Citizen’s Committee
Warned That the Crime of Murder at Her Door in Newport
The Burton inquiry resumed with about 64 witnesses, showing Burton’s gambling links. Mrs. Dorsey sobbed as she testified amid warnings from the coroner that murder was at her door. A tense scene followed as the daughter faced questioning and counsel urged, while other coverage notes commission changes and political maneuvering in Washington and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Navy
Burton
Stanhope
French woman in Nonantum thought to have smallpox
A French visitor from Canada, arriving two or three days ago to see her brother Frank White on Chapel Street, Nonantum, is suspected of smallpox. Dr Utley and Health Officer Mossman visited yesterday, were admitted, and plan a thorough investigation today. If confirmed, vaccination will be offered to mill workers. White works for Nonantum Worsted Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Frank White
Chapel Street
Nonantum
Ulley
Mossman
White
Utley
Nonantum Worsted
Mary Glanfert Found Dead in Newtown Village
Mary Glanfert a 50 year old woman found dead in bed at a Newtown village house. The report notes she once stood only forty inches tall as a P T Barnum museum curiosity and suggests possible foul play. Married eight years, she led an unhappy life. coroner to hold an inquest.
Methodist bishops approve aid for education in South
The Board of Bishops meeting in New York approves the Freedmen's Aid Society appeal for 250000 dollars annually to support Christian education in the Southern states for both white and colored students. It also votes to raise 1006000 dollars for missionary purposes next year, up from over 800000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Funeral of Councilman Eben W. Lothrop
The funeral for Councilman Eben W. Lothrop was held yesterday from his home with Rev. Mr. Semple of the Universalist church officiating. City officials and police and fire department members attended as flags over city buildings were lowered to half mast. Interment followed in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drum
Congress
Manning
Whitney
Crosby
John W. Crosby
Milford
N. H
Eben W. Lothrop
Mr. Semple
Universalist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Swope Wins Nineteenth District Seat After Duncan Death
Philadelphia reports official returns show Democrat Swope leading Republican Bair by 3630 votes to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman William A. Duncan in the nineteenth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William A. Duncan
Swope
Bair
Gammon couple celebrates golden wedding in Wakefield
Mr and Mrs Nelson Gammon marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Albion Street Wakefield with many friends from Boston Somerville and nearby towns attending. Gifts were described as valuable and numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Gammon
Albion Street
Wakefield
Boston
Somerville
Poem ends with a bold medical claim about treatment
A fragment asserts that a small boy with a stick can kill a tiger if found as a cub and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery can conquer consumption if used early, presenting a sensational homely remedy claim rather than a factual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
President Cleveland on civil service reorganization and appointees
President Cleveland discussed the civil service commission reorganization following resignations. He described selecting from diverse qualifications, including a southern appointee, and detailed plans to ensure effective enforcement of the law. He explained temporary retention of Eaton and future appointment of a Republican, and addressed concerns about Mr. Sterling and examination procedures for a weigher position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Friends of
Cleveland
Civil Service Commission
Dali
Civil Service
Gerton
Jvsthe Waite
Democratic Party
Eaton
Sherman
Commission
Mr. Sterling
Catholics Urge Ban on Sunday Liquor Traffic
New York reports that a pastoral letter from the Catholic hierarchy condemns selling beer or liquor on Sunday and urging Catholics to avoid the traffic. Decrees from the plenary council were sent to Rome for approval and may prompt a nationwide crusade against liquor shops once endorsed. Dr O Connell will return with the decrees to Baltimore in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
O’connell
Congregation of the Propaganda
Holy See
Baltimore
Love and duty. The strange disappearance of Edgar W Knights
The Brighton Independent proprietor Edgar W Knights 33 vanished after leaving his Myrtle Street apartment on Tuesday night. His wife accuses foul play but evidence is unclear. Knights had started the paper and faced financial struggles. He previously hunted by creditors, left unpaid bills, and once vanished for weeks years earlier, resurfacing in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Knights
Crighton Independent
Knights
Myrtle Street
Brighton
Amily
John P. Barnard
Allston
Ewes Knights
Maine
A.A. Miner
Board of Police
Boston
New York
Rifle practice report lists top marksmen in fifth regiment
The November rifle practice year end report by Lieutenant Edes shows Company F at Waltham with sixteen marksmen the most in the regiment. First class scores include 260 300 and 500 yards with many 20s. Edes leads the state militia, missing one point for a clean score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edes
M. V.M
Waltham
R. B. Edes
Sesconsend
W. T. Googwin
W. L. Richardson
J. F. Williams
J. E. N.vins
A. E. Dinsmore
George Holroyd
George F. Ballard
A. F. Goodwin
James Barton
T. J. Maguinnis
M. Negins
Ed M. Whitney
C. J. Malony
Owen F. O’rouke
Ed Fahay
Man in Insane Case Sent to Worcester Asylum
In the Superior Criminal Court at Lowell Judge Brown addressed the case of Edward Cull an inmate who escaped from the Lowell poor farm last July and went to town where he assaulted his wife with an axe causing her death He was charged with manslaughter and the court yesterday committed him to the Worcester insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Lowell
Brown
Edward Cull
Cull
Worcester
Leominster railroad damage estimated high
New England dispatch notes property loss from a railroad accident at Leominster estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. Other items include McFarland losing a hand at Briggs Allyn's Lawrence shop and a range of local incidents and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
John H. McFarland
Briggs & Allyn
Lawrence
Congregational Church
North Adams
Harry Hopkins
Kansas City
South Abington
Manchester
N. H
West Point
Grand Lodge
Northampton
Chatham
Twenty six candidates take civil service exam for penal institutions
Petitions circulate for resumption of work at Charlestown navy yard. Roof repairs underway at Old South Church. Rev Solomon Schindler to lecture on Bar Kochba Messiah at Temple Adath Israel. Prof Moses True Brown to lead U M Christian Union reading and speaking course. Unitarian Club to meet November at Hotel Vendome. Rev Theodore Williams of Church of All Souls to read a paper followed by clergy and laity discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard
Old South Church
Solomon Schindler
Temple Adath Israel
Bar Kochba
Moses True Brown
U.M. Christian Union
Unitarian Club
Hotel Vendome
Theodore C. Williams
Church of All Souls
New York
Dr. Bellows
Woman Sues Liquor Seller After Husband's Fall in Lee
Lips's husband, a resident of Lee, got drunk in a local saloon last winter and fell from a load of wood on his way home, injuring himself and rendering him unable to work. She sued Michael Mahone, the liquor seller, for $1000. After four hours of deliberation, the jury awarded $125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lips
Lee
Michael Mahone
Enterprising Portuguese Bay a Schooner in Ipswich Bay
The Essex built schooner Carrie D. Allen of Wellfleet, 144 tons, the only three masted schooner in New England mackerel fishery, returned with 270 barrels of mackerel and was sold to Lisbon parties to fish Grand Bank waters, signaling a budding Portuguese industry. Labrador gale disaster blamed on fisheries collapse. 39 seiners still out, mackerel season nearly over. Gill-net cod catch in Ipswich Bay begins with Eva May 14,009 barrels, Rising Star 8,000, Alabama 7,600, all at Rockport.
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Gloucester
Mass
Carrie D. Allen
Wellfleet
New England
Lisbon
Grand Bank
Labrador
Ipswich Bay
Eva May
Rising Star
Alabama
Rockport
Massive City Council meeting on street widening and loans
Large turnout as the council debated a 627,600 loan for street improvements on Boylston Stamford Beacon Brookline and more. Amendments proposed for Arnold Willard Humboldt and Massachusetts avenues were voted down or split, with final adoptions totaling multiple street packages and a controversial 3 percent loan rate option. Concurrent actions included grants, memorials, and notices, plus financials showing October balance and six month totals.
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Common Council
Boylston Street
Stamford Street
Beacon Street
Brookline Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Hanover Street
Humboldt Avenue
Webster Street
Ward Street
Fisk
Burke
Kneeland Stret
Rosnosky
Lucas Street
Cassidy
Arnold Street
Collison
Fulton Street
Cherrington
Taft
Strange
Brook Ine Avenue
West Roxbury
Taylor
Ward 8
Willard Street
Lee
Ward 25
Humbolt Avenue
Brighton District
Brighton Avenue
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Harding
George A. Wilson
Fisher Hill
Fraser
Blume
Hathorne
French
Henry Ward Beecher
George B. McClellan
Chester Square
East Chester Park
Putnam Square
Central Square
Dudley
Bartlett Street
Preble Street
Andrew
Regiment of the Fire Savers
Paris
France
Charlestown
Amusements Boston Theatre reviews La Cosaque at Mori street
Judie praised for Princess role in La Cosaque while other parts of the program received mixed notices. The musical comedy features a Russian princess who rebels then marries the drummer Primitif. Judie’s performances in the first act and as the saleswoman were strong with notable singing and dramatic intensity. Cooper as Primitif and Mezieres as Prince Gregoire were praised for portrayal and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judie
Moriis Street
Mme. Judie
Boston
Comedienne
Cmedy
MM. Meilhac
Millaud
M. Herve
Primitif
St. Petersburg
Paris
Primitis
Mon
M. Cooper
M. Mezieres
Prince Gregoire
Bettina
Hollis Street Theatre
Globe Theatre
S. R. Knights
Helen Lenoir
D’oyle Carte
Fall Mackerel Run Opens With Fair Catch in Province Town
PROVINCETOWN Mass Nov 5 The fall mackerel run has begun off Truro with netters reporting fair success and 300 to 400 barrels taken in the last two days. Some netters ha ve brought in as many as 600 mackerel in a day while herring remain plentiful and command good prices The seiners are not active at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Truro
Roach's shipyard to start up cruiser work Monday
Chester Pa Nov 5 Orders have been received to begin work at Roach's shipyard next Monday morning. Naval Constructor Steele, in charge of completing the cruisers, arrived today and about 300 men will be put to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Roach
Steele
Mayors and Aldermen Clash Over Fourth District Election
City Hall debate over the fourth district special election to fill Alderman Leighton’s death vacancy drew lines. Mayor O’Brien faced criticism for delaying a call and signing the election warrant as Aldermen voted for November 17. Legal ambiguities prompted a request to Corporation Counsel Nettleton, who is expected to rule soon, with opinions split on whether a lawful election can occur on the set date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
O’brien
Leighton
City Hall
O’ Brien
Board of Aldermen
O'Brien
Nettleton
Knights of Labor dynamite plot arrests at Lucas Avenue
Police last night arrested five street railway workers David Keenan W P Sears P S Burns N Weathers and Master Workman Pinkerton of the Knights of Labor for involvement in recent explosions on street car lines at 2119 Lucas avenue. A sixth man John Snaughnessy was later taken into custody. Authorities say the group, all strikers, bought dynamite in Louisville with funds from the Knights ostensibly for food but intended for explosives. They confessed to plotting to destroy railroad property and will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Koliock
Hyde Park
James Farrell
Danbury
Conn
Assabet Manufacturing Company
Maynard
John W. Piper
J. L. Perley, Jr
Post
Laconia
N. H
Lake View Hotel
Jacksonville
Fla
Rochester
New York City
Myron Lapman
Pownal
Knights of Labor
Woonsocket Rubber Works
Millville
Bannigan
Tyrone Mining Company of Pennsylvania
Cumberland
R. L
Woonsocket
Providence and Worcester
Providence
New York and New England
J. O. Peck
New Haven
Boston
St. Louis
David Keenan
W. P. Sears
P.S. Burns
N. Weathers
Pinkerton
John Snaughnessy
Lucas Avenue
Louisville
Schooner Almon Bacon Sinks Near Point Judith
The schooner Al mon Bacon, Captain Meehan, from New York to Providence with 150 tons of pig iron and 27 tons of logwood, sprang a leak near Point Judith and sank at 2 15 PM two miles east by south of the life saving station. The five crew were rescued by the Point Judith life saving crew and are at the station. A lantern will mark the wreck when reachable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Almon Bacon
Meehan
New York
New London
Point Judith
Heavy Attachments Against Original Syndicate in Erie Suit
In Lowell Massachusetts on November 5 heavy attachments of $150000 each were issued against the property of William A Ingham C J Glidden Loren N Downs Alonzo A Coburn and William H Bent the original telephone syndicate on a suit by the Erie Telephone company to recover 127000 alleging fraud in selling West properties to the Erie company for 57000 more than purchase price while serving as directors of the syndicate The attachments follow a September Albany stockholders meeting result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell, Mass
William A. Ingham
C. J. Glidden
Loren N. Downs
Alonzo A. Coburn
William H. Bent
General Butter
William H. Anderson
Erie Telephone Company
West
Erie Company
Albany
Exposé of aged widow abuse shocks Hollow towns
Reports from New Haven and Cheshire describe the inhuman treatment of Mrs. Brooks, with Southington officials admitting a damning case while avoiding blame. Peck is not arrested, and punishment steps are unclear as local pauper boarding by lowest bidder faces scrutiny and public anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Brooks
Cheshire
Southington
Peck
Farewell reception for Rev. A. T. Dunn at Stoughton Street Church
The Stoughton Street Baptist Church honored Rev. A. T. Dunn with a farewell last evening after six years as pastor before his move to Free Street Church in Portland Maine. Rev. A. H. Murray presented a silver eight‑piece service, a sugar spoon, butter knife, spoon holder, and a rug crafted by a 75‑year‑old church member. A gilt-edged contributor card bundle by F. Arthur Ruggles listed names. Miss Helen Sanborn read a poem by Mrs. Jennie Haskell and songs were sung by Miss Alie Bird and Miss Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Dunn
Stoughton-street Baptist Church
Dunn
Portland
A. H. Murray
F. Arthur Ruggles
Helen Sanborn
Jennie Haskell
Alie Bird
Workmen tearing down Somerset site for new court house
Workmen were engaged in tearing down a building on the Somerset site of the new court house yesterday. The work will be gradually carried on as vacancies are made through the winter. The last order to vacate will probably not be made until April or May.
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Boston Post
Washington
Damar B. Eaton
Thoman
Civil Service
Taton
Gregory
Edgerton
Commission
Congress
Pierce
White House
Trenholm
Exuton
New England
Middle States
Illinois
Townshend
Cleveland
City Point
Tharles River
West Fourth
Gold
E Streets
Emmons
Committee On Judiciary
Streets Morton
Somerset
New Court House
Captain Kent Report Denied In Dredge Disaster
A rumor claimed Captain Robert Kent of Providence was rescued after Dredge No. 4 sank in the sound race last Sunday. Atlantic Dredging Company official said there was no truth to the report and that all aboard were lost, if Kent had reached Brooklyn authorities would have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Kent
Providence
Atlantic Dredging Company
Brooklyn
Parker
Kent
Missing Grass Lake cashier defaulter in Texas speculation
Wesley Burchard, cashier of the Farmers' Bank of Grass Lake, is missing. It is learned he defrauded about 18000 by taking 200 to 300 at a time, then issuing falsified notes. He confessed when confronted, promised to repay, then disappeared that night. Authorities suspect Texas speculation losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
TEST OF A BOSTON PITCHER
Patrolman Hogan of the fifth division arrested Even Purcell last evening for assault and battery with an earthen pitcher on her husband, Richard T. Purcell. The couple had an amiable dispute and separation weeks ago. Ellen visited West Canton street, rang the bell, and the pitcher was smashed over his head, causing severe cuts and a badly injured eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan
Purcell
Richard T. Purcell
Sharon Street
West Canton Street
Ellen
Mob Burns Chinatown and Destroys NP Railroad Property
A private Tacoma despatch reports a mob burned Chinatown near the lower depot and wharf of the Northern Pacific railroad and destroyed the railroad tank, trestles, and other property in Portland Oregon on November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Chinatown
Northern Pacific Railroad
Expulsion of About 200 Chinese From Tacoma, Territory
The Governor of Washington Territory reports to Secretary Lamar that Tacoma residents expelled about 200 Chinese from the city. Officials say order was not perfectly preserved but no serious injuries occurred. Seattle fears trouble. a gubernatorial proclamation calls on cities to aid the effort to maintain peace and protect Chinese residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washington Territory
Washington
Navy
Lamar
Seattle
Yale Freshman John Arnot Palmer Dies After Illness
John Arnot Palmer, a 19 year old Yale freshman, died in New Haven after suddenly falling ill. He felt unwell after a noon recitation and was found unconscious with frothing at the mouth. Despite a physician's efforts, he died before restoratives could help. Palmer was athletic and not known to misuse substances, and was stepson of G G Haven of New York. Autopsy planned for tomorrow to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
John Arnot Palmer
Yale
G. G. Haven
Postmistress Arrested for Reading Letters in Allentown
Mrs Catharine Trump postmistress of Corning has been arrested in Allentown charged with opening letters out of curiosity to learn neighbors business secrets and young lovers affairs. She admitted guilt claiming she did not know it was an offence and was placed under bail to await the next term of the United States court in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowa
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Catharine Trump
Corning
United States Court
Philadelphia
Poultry Theft Ring Busted In Boston Suburbs
Police jailed a suspected itinerant poultry dealer, Charles Smith, after detectives traced his night raids to supply thieves. Shiels and Hanley surveilled him as he claimed to be a farmer a few miles out, but he lived in the city and traveled by team at night stealing fowl. He faces six counts and will be arraigned in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shiels
Hanley
Charles Smith
Wagon Collision Injures Hyde Park Man
John McCormick of Hyde Park was thrown from his wagon on Brighton avenue after colliding with a team owned and driven by Henry K. Adams. He struck his head and suffered a concussion of the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormick
Hyde Park
Brighton Avenue
Brighton
Henry K. Adams
McCormick
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Merlin
Mellen W
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Fiuss
Russ
Pemberton Square
Governor Hill
Comed
Benjamin Burton’s Daughter
Dorman B. Eaton
Charlotte A. Leavitt
Chichester
Newton
Mary Glanfert
Will Krrish
Duncan
Dr. Bull
Gough
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NEW England News
Jotlings
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Westminster Hotel
Paul Revere
Committee On Common
Copley Square
Mr. Copley
North End
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Committee On Ordinances
Board of Registrars of Voters
Roland Reed
Reed
Park
Sam
Posen
Boston Theatre
St. Louis Street Railway
E. T. Luce
Barbour
Leopold Morse
Virginia
Yeou
United States Senate
Mr. Barbour
Mr. Morse
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Supreme Court
Almira Phil
John Bell
Bethel
East Besten
Captain Hent
John
Young Palmer's
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Kersey
Oxford
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Aoatt
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