Man Takes Poison Then Informs Children Before Death
John J. Jenkins died after taking poison and telling his children he had given his daughter all he possessed. He was scheduled to appear in court yesterday on charges of assaulting his wife.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1898
Page
2
Man End Their Life Amid Domestic Dispute in Somerville
John J. Jenkins killed himself at his Poplar court home amid a dispute over an alleged assault by his wife on Jan 24. He purchased poison after learning the charges were dropped. his daughter witnessed events as neighbors recalled a morning collapse. The wife remained hospitalized with a broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jenkins
Poplar Court
Somerville
Iti
Jenkins
Catherine
Miss Jenkins
Dr. Holmes
Mr. Jenkins
Flo
Mrs. Jenkins
Drunkenness Cure Promises Free Trial Package
A sensational ad touts a home remedy seen as a cure for drunkenness. It claims the solution can be hidden in tea or coffee and will secretly cure the drinker in a short time. The advertiser offers a free sample by mail to readers who request it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bulls
Uae
Vulcan and Potomac Sent to Find Maria Teresa
Navy orders Vulcan to search Cat Island area for the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa now near Norfolk. Potomac wrecking tug, commanded by Craven, sails from Guantanamo to assist, with expectation of reaching Cat Island within 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
Potomac
Washington
Navy Department
Crowninshield
Navigation Bureau
New York
Cat Island
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
McCalla
Teresa
Converse
Guantanamo
J. E. Craven
Department
Santiago
Waer
Ex-Lt Gov Byron Weston Dies at Dalton Home
Ex-Lieutenant-Governor Byron Weston died of apoplexy at his Dalton residence. A Pittsfield area paper manufacturer famed for Weston’s ledger papers, he built a prominent Berkshire business, won a Paris Exposition prize, and served as state senator after notable Civil War service. He married Julia Mitchell in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Byron Weston
Dalton
Bartlett
Pittsfield
State Senate
Berkshire
John D. Long
Weston
Julia Mitchell
Sixteenth Annual Meeting of Boston Fire Underwriters
Full attendance as Edward D Blake elected President Osborne Howes becomes secretary treasurer Executive Committee named George P Field J J Rothery E C Brush George Russell G C Holt and James Bruerton Retiring president Robert A Belt delivers valedictory praising conservatism and compromise that averted New York style turmoil He notes sixteen years of continuous existence and stresses fairness prudence and improvements in property protections and rates to benefit all members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Board Rooms
Kilby Street
Edward D.blake
Osborne Howes
George P. Field
J. J
Rothery
E. C. Brush
George. Russell
G. C. Holt
James Bruerton
Robert A. Belt
New York
Board of Fire Underwriters
Inter
Ines
Denver and Rio Grande to be renamed Central railway system
The Denver and Rio Grande is to be re christened as the Central railway when the merger is completed. Receiver Frank will lead the new company as president. The line will run from Wyoming through Colorado to Fort Worth Texas with potential expansion to the tidewater in the future. The South Park line becomes a branch, completing the summit to the sea route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Simple Digestive Cure
The tablets digest food in the stomach even if it’s weak, giving rest to digestive organs for natural restoration. Read real customer letters from J O Wendly, Mrs Kepple, and Mrs Bowen praising relief from dyspepsia and related symptoms. Sold by druggists 50 cents a package. free stomach diseases book available from Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
J. O. Wendly
Peoria
Sils
Samuel Kepple
Girty
A. E. Bowen
Barnard, Vt
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Watchman Survives Oysters Thieves Overboard Attack
Walter Munroe, a Warren, Rhode Island watchman for Robert C. Greene, fought off two oyster thieves near Rumstick Point. After a brutal struggle that left him beaten and afloat, he swam a quarter mile to shore for help. The attackers escaped. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Walter Munroe
Robert C. Greene
Warren River
Rumstick Point
Munroe
Warren
North Grafton Robbery Suspect Arraigned in Worcester
Fred Norris arrested late last night in East Worcester for possible involvement in the North Grafton post office robbery. He was arraigned in the Central District Court and bound over for examination on November 14. Norris, found at Casey's lodging house with McGrath Day and the slain burglar, claimed no direct participation and gave mixed personal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Fred Norris
North Grafton
Central District Court
Norris
Casey
Larkin Street
East Worcester
McGrath
Day
Stamford Street
Boston
Raid at Nantasket Beach Seizes Liquor from Nine Homes
Plymouth county district attorney information led deputies from Brockton and Bridgewater to raid nine Nantasket Beach houses. Liquor was illegally sold at seven locations with a large quantity seized and stored at Hull lockup for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
Plymouth County
Brockton and
Bridgewater
Hull
Royal Blue Line Tours Expand Eight Day Washington Trips
The Royal Blue Line launches new eight day personally guided tours to Washington D C with Riggs House accommodations. Priced at twenty seven dollars covering most expenses, with optional stopovers and side trips to Luray Gettysburg Richmond and Old Point Comfort. Departures from Boston November 15 December 27 and monthly through June 1299. For illustrated itinerary contact A J Simmons New England Agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Blue Line
Washington, D. C
Riggs House
Luray
Gettysburg
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Boston
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
McKinley Visits Canton Voters and Exchanges Warm Greetings
President McKinley arrived in Canton at 9 2 a m with Mrs. McKinley General Hastings Cortelyou and Rudolph Foster. He voted in precinct one ward one and returned to the Barber home for luncheon before the 2 15 p m departure. He greeted friends along the way and personally endorsed a Dayton sender’s letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
Hastings
Cortelyou
Rudolph Foster
M. C. Barber
Miss Bickingham
Dayton
McKinley Returns to Pittsburg amid Cheerful Election Tidings
President McKinley and his party arrive in Pittsburg from Canton at 6 45 pm to cheering crowds. An Associated Press man reports meagre returns at that hour and the President predicts strong Republican gains as he continues to Washington, reaching the capital tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
McKinley
Canton
Associated Press
East
Washington
Nationwide election results loom over White House in tense night
Intense interest marks election returns as Washington monitors state and congressional results. Cabinet members follow by telephone while President travels to Ohio to cast a ballot. Roosevelt’s ties to the capital heighten focus on the next House composition and administration support.
Officials Vote While Campaign Trail Stays Active
Postmaster General Smith voted early in Philadelphia then returned to Washington to gauge the day. Heath Shallenberger Merritt and Briscoe each voted at home. Bliss stayed indoors with a cold while Ryan cast ballots in Kansas and Davis returned from Seattle after two months on the road. Brewer and Harlow voted in Michigan and Missouri. Wilson campaigned but could not leave Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Philadelphia
Heath
Shallenberger
Merritt
Brisoe
Bliss
Ryan
Kansas
Davis
Seattle
Wash
Civil Service
Brewer
Harlow
Michigan
Missouri
Wilson
Secretaries Vote and Monitor Election Returns Across Departments
The article notes officials from the State, War and Navy Departments voting in Ohio and others duties during the election day. Assistant Secretary Brig ham voted in Ohio while Secretary Hay avoided voting, and Alger and Long faced no concern over outcomes. Meiklejohn was absent due to the Nebraska campaign. Gage remained at his Treasury desk and Griggs was in New Jersey. Interior officials gathered at the pension bureau to view canvassed returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham
Ohio
State
War
Navy Departments
Hay
Alger
Long
Meiklejohn
Nebraska
Gage
Treasury Department
Griggs
New Jersey
Pension Bureau
Evans
Interior Department
Great Court
Capitol Fire in Washington Could Cost $1500 to Restore
Librarian Thomas H. Clarke says losses in the Library of Congress law collection from the Sunday night fire are repairable for about 1500 dollars. He notes the valuable material remained untouched and praises the fire department for carefully protecting books. No precious manuscripts were reachable. the Jefferson collection had already been moved to the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Library of Congress
Thomas H. Clarke
Law Library
Cambridge man pleads guilty to forging checks in district court
Edward Farrell arrested in Cambridge port on charges of passing forged checks pleaded guilty before Judge Almy and was held on 2500 bond. He is wanted in Boston and nearby towns. Farrell claimed hardship and said he came from Chicago after losing his Wabash railroad job. Police found numerous blank and circulated checks at the tailor shop and in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Farrell
Cambridgeport
Almy
Farrell
Boston
Charlestown
Chelsea
Somerville
Slasman
Central Square
Howard National Bank
Fred C. Clark
H. P. Hood & Sons
Stamford Street
Cambridge
Howard National
Fourth National
Blackstone National
Charles W. Emery
Coleman Bros
Green Street
George Emery
Fourth National Bank
Chicago
Wabash
Waterfront Freight Moves and Vessels at Cape Cod Docks
A strong southwest wind drives a fleet of sailing ships and steamers past Cape Cod carrying coal lumber cement and more. Bermuda reports whaling schooner Charles H Hodgdon seeking medical aid before continuing its cruise. Towboats Mer cury and others assist in harbor operations while Cunard freighter Altonia faces delays due to stormy seas and new engines. Four fishing vessels land 125000 pounds of haddock and cod. The stranded Cora Dunn is being stripped at Gardenas Harbor after October. Towboat help shifts heavy coal cargoes from Norfolk to the harbor. Several four-masted schooners and lumber schooners reach port with cargoes. Captain Wilson of J W Balano arrives ahead of Ann Louise Lockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Bermuda
Charles H. Hodgdon
New Bedford
Costasick
Isaiah Kelley
Mercury
New York Harbor
New Cunard
Altonia
Potter
Cora Dunn
Cardenas Harbor
George Hollywood
Fred B. Dalzell
Vineyard Haven
Henry W.cramp
Norfolk
Ariel
N. P. Doane
Vesta
Juno
Peter W. French
Wesley A. Gove
George P. Davenrt
Elvira J. French
Ma Manning
Iliam K. Park
Alice Colburn
Wilson
Thomaston
J. W. Balano
New York
Ann Louise Lockwood
Clark
Jacksonville
Ward 8 War in Boston as Lomasney Allies Rally Voters
The article describes Ward 8 polling day with Martin Lomasney directing efforts from Precinct 1 to 6 and Spellman Hall. It notes heavy campaigning, fistfights in Precinct 6, badge protests about campaign pins, and overall calm voting with Gallivan and Fitzgerald factions aiming to carry the ward and surrounding precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 18
Fitzgerald
Fitzgeral
Gallivan
Senator Gallivan
Spellman Hall
Galivan
Bay State Hospital Ship Sale Cleared Pending Payment
Negotiations to sell the hospital ship Bay State to the federal government advance as a third inquiry asks if the title is clear. The volunteer Aid Association must pay the State 50 000 to cover the vessel purchase, with Higginson authorized to act as trustee. Title remains in the auditor’s vault until payment is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Washington
Theolunteer Aid Association
Higginson
Executive Committee
Bark Herbert Fuller in Port
The bark Herbert Fuller under Captain Nash sailed from New York August 25 for Pernambuco Brazil and arrived there October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Fuller
Nash
New York
Pernambuco
Brazil
Gloucester Vessel Reports Loss Of Two Crew Members
Intelligence from Baulls N F reports the schooner A. E. Whysend from this port arrived there last week. Two elderly crew members, John Armstrong and Anthony Stone, were drowned when their dory capsized on the banks while hauling trawls. They were about 90 years old and natives of Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Baulls
N. F
A. E. Whysend
Peeples
John Armstrong
Anthony Stone
Newfoundland
O. F. C. Whiskey Endorsed as Pure and Best in America
The article argues against aging shortcuts in whiskey making and praises O. F. C. whiskey as 100 percent proof and free from harmful matter. It notes adulteration risks from impatient distillers and credits U. S. government stamp for purity, urging buyers to prefer O. F. C. as the best and most progressive choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Burglars Loot Enfield Stores After Explosive Breakin
A forceful explosion at RH H Howe shop in Enfield wrecked the safe and stole watches and cash totaling about 200 dollars. The family upstairs was awakened by the blast but no one confronted the burglars who then hit Jared Gould’s store for additional cash. Tools were taken from the Boston and Albany railroad tool house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warb
RH. H. Howe
Enfield
Jared Gould
Boston & Albany
Janitor Elisha Goodwin Fatally Falls From Building
Elisha Goodwin a janitor at 375 Washington street in the high jewellers' building fell while cleaning windows at 2 45 yesterday afternoon. He was on the fifth floor washing when he toppled backward striking the fourth floor fire escape and then the roof of the ell at 377 Washington street. He died at Emergency Hospital about 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Goodwin
Washington Street
High Jewellers
Bromfield
Washington Streets
Jewellers
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