Hamilton and Burr duel leaves Hamilton mortally wounded
New York July 11 1804 Col Burr and Gen Hamilton dueled at Weehawken Heights. Hamilton fired first and may have aimed in the air. Burr’s shot struck Hamilton fatally. Witnesses were Hamilton’s and Burr’s seconds Judge Pendleton and Judge Van Ness. Report recounts the event and lingering uncertainty over aims. A Boston note from Nov 7 1901 adds Blennerhassett as the romantic novel inspired by this duel.
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Hamilton
Judge van Ness
Pendleton
Col. Burr
Gen. Hamilton
Ward 18 Opens With Two Rallies And A Row
A Ward 18 rally for Alderman James H. Doyle sparked a rough house brawl with Gaddis and Timilty supporters after questioning focused on the Hart loan bill. The fight caused the crowd to flee Tremont Street as two rallies continued in opposition across Cynard Street. Doyle and Gaddis sides clashed amid shouting, dog and crowd antics, while speakers defended records and attacked opponents.
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James H. Doyle
Board of Aldermen
Gaddis
Timilty
Doyle
Gaddis-Timilty
Tremont Street
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Cynard
Gaddis and
Engine House
Josh A. Dennison
John F. White
John H. Donovan
Alderman Doyle
Donovan
Mike” Gaddis
James H. Casey
Jimmy
Hayes guilty in second degree murder case
Litchfield Conn November John T Hayes found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing his former sweetheart Miss Winnifred Cooke. He was sentenced to life imprisonment immediately.
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John T. Hayes
Winnifred Cooke
Forger Hale Herbert I. Jones Arrested in Boston Area
Herbert I. Jones, 39, of Walpole, was arrested by Inspectors McGarr and Armstrong on charges of forging Henry Hogan's name to a $10 Puritan Trust Company check and uttering a series of checks to Me c hanics National Bank, United States Trust Company, and others. Authorities say Jones is also sought by Newton police for similar crimes.
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Walpbdle
McGarr
Armstrong
Henry Hogan
South Framingham
Puritan Trust Company
Jarvis Lamson
Mechanics’ National Bank
Joseph O'Kane
Canton Street
Seven Americans Drown Crossing Samar River
First Lieutenant Robert T. Crawford of the First Infantry a sergeant and five men were drowned while attempting to cross the Baboan River in Catbalogan Samar on November 7.
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Samar
Robert T. Crawford
Baboan River
Gaddis Rally Draws Packed Crowd at Tremont Street Meeting
The Wimitty O Toole Democracy held a rally in Ward 18 headquarters at 10442 Tremont Street. Michael E B Gaddis appears favored by the crowd while Timilty warned of sharp remarks and promised a strong response at a future rally. Raftery and Busnily criticized Doyle for Bath House funding and the loan bill linking Ward 18 and Ward 12 to power. O Toole urged home rule and backed Gaddis’s candidacy.
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Wimitty-O'Toole Democracy
Tremont Street
Michael EB. Gaddis
James P. Timitty
Timilty
Thomas EK
Raftery
Doyle
Busnily
Hart
Frank J. O’toole
O'Toole
Michael E. Gaddis
Victor Abrahamson Burned to Death in West Chelmsford Barn
Lowell Nov 7. Victor Abrahamson aged 12 or 14, 212 years old appears garbled but indicates a tragic barn fire in his father's West Chelmsford property. Fire likely started by children at play. Also contains unrelated ad copy urging Morse-made overcoats with guarantees and price range from $10 to $40.
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Lowell
Victor, Abrahamson
West Chelmsford
Keith's Konqueror Shoewear Promotion
For comfort wear and style in a man's shoe you can't beat Keith's Konqueror at 3.50 dollars. This bargain highlights the value of this model in a local sale.
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Keith
Rebellion at Federal Prison Sparks Gunfight and Escape
Four hundred convicts attacked guards at a federal prison site, seizing two revolvers hidden in the walls and forcing guards toward a stockade opening. Guards fired, wounding three men, while many prisoners fled into a forest toward the Kansas line. Forty federal guards pursued. several fugitives injured, including Waldrupe and Burrows, with the escape reportedly organized into small groups.
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Gus Parker
Ardmore
I. T
Frank Thompson
South McAlester
T. E. Hinds
C. E. Burrows
Arthur Treelford
W. F. Peaslees
Hinds
Fourth Cavalry
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Burrows
Treelford
Otter
Try Browns for a quick reasonable lunch at Arch Street
Readable fragment advertises a lunch option at 27 Arch Street offering a good reasonable quick meal. It mentions the Eatery name Try Browns and a street address as the key details for patrons seeking a fast bite.
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Brown's
Arch St
Pyreoxia Sparked Harvard Memorial Hall Rampage
Last night at Memorial Hall Harvard students drank Pureoxia and caused a 30 minute riot of chaos. Over 1000 students cheered and hurled items as tables toppled and bread, napkins, and menu cards flew. Directors debated suspending about 30 leaders but did not impose penalties.
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Memorial Hall
Harvard
Cambridge
Harvard Dining Association
Pureoxia
Yale
E Dining Association
Five smallpox cases found in East Boston
Police report five additional smallpox cases in East Boston on Lexington street. Daniel Parker McLeary, 33, a conductor for the Elevated road, his wife and three children were isolated and sent to the pesthouse on Swett street. Nearby tenants and residents face inspection and quarantine as health authorities prepare a broader survey.
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Boston
Daniel Parker McLeary
Swett Street
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