Lynn officer Neal accused of assault at Walpole home
In Dedham Centre a Lynn state police officer George C. Neal faced a charge of assault and battery by Mrs. Alva L. Chapin at her Walpole home on October 29, 1894. The defense and witnesses disputed events while the judge urged caution and noted a technical assault. Neal appealed, posting $20 bonds for a December trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Dedham Centre
George C. Neal
Lynn
Alva L. Chapin
Walpole
Neal
Thomas E. Grover
Canton
Melvin ©. Adams
Boston
Mr. Chapin
Plymouth
Wareham
Stoughton
Cora Shedd
Clinton
Chapin
Hawley, Folsom & Rommus
Whitten & Burdett
Mr. Ryan
Remington Typewriter Company
Norfolk
A Russian black hole tale from the Emma voyage
Captain Johnson of the Emma and hunter F. Riley report being mistreated in Russian prisons after the sealing schooner was seized near Saghalien. They describe overcrowded cells, a wrecked vessel, a suicide among owners’ relatives, and a long voyage ending with passage home via Nagasaki Yokohama and the Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Johnson
Emma
Juneau
Alaska
F. Riley
Orient
Peru
United States
Ochetsk Sea
Saghalien
Robert Ohman
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Riley
Pottery Undervaluation Ties to Herman Rich & Co
New York officials report undervaluation of German pottery imports in 1892 3 totaling 100000 dollars. Herman Rich & Co of the city is implicated though not currently active in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Custom House
Germany
Herman Rich & Co
Whiteway victory completes rout of Goodridge government
In St John s Newfoundland on November 14 the Goodridge government suffered a total defeat as all ten contested seats on Saturday were won by the Whiteway party. The result abandons the incumbent slate and confirms a sweeping win for Whiteway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
N. F
Goodridge
Whitewayites
Public Institutions Committee Probes Abuses at South Boston Prison
In session at the House of Correction, inmates testified about alleged abuses by officers. Stories included beatings, solitary confinement for days, threats with revolvers, intoxication among staff, and poor food. Witnesses referenced multiple incidents and a deputy’s beating, with tension over punishment and conditions. Master Whiton and other officials were present during testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Institutions Committee
House of Correction
Boston
Hallstram
Lomasney
Fottler
Whiton
Witham
Jenks
Pilsbury
Devlin
Sullivan
McKinnon
Young
Hopkins
Brett
No. 3
Flaherty
Curley
Riley
Deer Island
King
Coombs
Hallstrom
Concord Reformatory
Jeremiah Griffin
Griffin
Concord
Texas
Denver Strangulation Murders Linked to Suspect Boss
Coroner reports a prominent Denver businessman under strong suspicion in a series of strangulation killings of three women, including Kiku Oyama. Police release Japanese suspects. other victims include Lena Taffer and Marie Contassou, with police surgeon likening the case to Jack the Ripper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Martin
Kiku Oyama
Market Street
Japan
Chicago
Imi Oyama
Lena Taffer
Demady
France
Twenty-Third Street
New York
Taffer
Marie Contassou
Challoup
Kiku
Wheeler
Jack the Ripper
London
Kiku Omaga
Lena ‘Taffer
Minnie Weldt
East Sixty-First Street
Weldt
Satisfied Prisoner Gives Mixed Food Report at Hearing
A prisoner testifying for about an hour praised the food at the House of Correction as wholesome and well prepared overall. He noted occasional tough meat but clean portions, while tea and coffee fell short of desires. The witness emphasized he judged only from meals received during his stay, and the hearing adjourned until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Correction
Death by accidental suffocation in office on State Street
Mary S. Fairbanks 45, head of Fairbanks & Co real estate, was found dead on the third floor of a State Street office. Gas from an unlit stove filled the room. windows were closed and door locked from inside. Medical Examiner ruled accidental suffocation. She lodged at 9 Park Square and had slept in her office often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Mary S. Fairbanks
Fairbanks & Co
Mather
Park Square
Fairbanks
Harris
Tinkham
Senators Split Over United States Nicaragua Canal Aid
The Manufacturers' Record lists sixty letters from U.S. Senators and Congressmen arguing on whether the government should fund early Nicaragua Canal construction. Most favor U.S. government control. positions range from outright government building to government loans for private enterprise with potential federal ownership and profit. William F Draper supports government-built or aided private build. J. H. Walker urges a 75 percent government loan with possible eventual government ownership. Senator Lodge calls for U.S. control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Nicaragua Canal
William F Draper
Massachusetts
J. H. Walker
Senator Lodge
Ouillette Trial Opens in Farmington for Thibadeau Killing
Judge Strout conducts an adjourned term of the Supreme Judicial Court in Farmington for the trial of John B. Ouillette indicted for killing Damase Thibadeau at Jay Bridge in September. Testimony cites heavy drinking and a violent state. defense may seek provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Strout
Supreme Judicial Court
John B. Ouillette
Damase Thibadeau
Jay Bridge
Ouillette
Regulations Set for Bonded Manufacturing Warehouses
Assistant Secretary Hamlin completed regulations under the new tariff law governing bonded manufacturing warehouses. Under the rules any dutiable article may be made in bonded warehouses rather than only a few under the old tariff. The regulations are voluminous and highly technical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hamlin
Recount in Quincy Shifts Congressional Votes
A Quincy vote recount in the City Council chamber reallocated Precinct 1 Ward 4 results. The tally shows 26 votes credited to Peabody should have gone to McNary, with Atwood down 1, McStrick down 3, and Peabody down 2 percent, giving McNary a net gain of 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Congress
Peabody
McNary
Atwood
Mc Sttrick
Subpena Issued for Colonel Coit Over Riot
Cincinnati reports a subpena seeks Colonel Coit for arrest as a witness in the Washington Court House riot trial. Friends warn he could face murder charges and danger to life. Governor McKinley urged him to report, with protection likely if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Coit
Washington Court House
McKinley
Zatti
Severe Storm Ravages Britain With Wrecks Reported
Severe storms sweep England and the Channel and North Sea since Monday. Dover wreck claims three crewmen from the bark Leif of Drammen, Norway. Additional drownings are reported across western and southern England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Channel
North Sea
Leif
Drammen
Norway
Dover
Will of Robert Stanton Avery Leaves Most to Smithsonian
The Probate Court disclosed the will of Robert Stanton Avery who died with an estate of 120000. Virtually all of it, except $400, goes to the Smithsonian Institution. Avery, a Harvard graduate, rose to a chief position in the coast survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Stanton Avery
Smithsonian Institution
Harvard
Coast Survey
Captain Curtis and Mate Ellis face assault charge at sea
Captain Alvan M. Curtis and Second Mate B. V. Ellis of the James Drummond were summoned before United States Commissioner Fiske after a voyage from China. They deny assaulting Frank Schroeder who was manacled in irons. Schroeder testified of blows with a belaying pin and fists. the case was continued for counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan M. Curtis
B. V. Ellis
James Drummond
China
United States
Fiske
Frank Schroeder
Cape of Good Hope
High Seas
Schroeder
Ellis
Curtis
Auctioneer Sells Harrison Ave Estate to Gaston for 11800
John B. Fitzpatrick sold yesterday the estate at No L990 Harrison avenue to William A Gaston for 11800 The property includes a brick building and 1476 feet of land The assessed valuation is 9800 The purchaser bought for investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Fitzpatrick
Harrison Avenue
William A. Gaston
Ex-convict Louise Kaufman in court on pocket picking charges
Louise Kaufman alias Finks Rose Miller and Myers was arrested by Inspector Knox and identified by Chief Inspector Watts as a thief. Arraigned in Municipal Court she faced five counts of pocket picking and larceny and was bound over to the Superior Court in a $500 bond. She previously served a three year sentence for diamond stealing in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Kaufman
Finks
Rose Miller
Myers
Knox
Watts
Dorchester Clerk Arrested for Illegal Liquor Sale
Thomas A. Bishop a clerk at A. M. Baker a drug store on 68 Dudley Street Dorchester was arrested by a Division 9 officer last night on a charge of illegally selling intoxicating liquor. He allegedly sold liquor without the officer signing the prescription book at the time of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Bishop
A. M. Baker
Dudley Street
Dorchester
Division 9
Bishop
Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dr Dewey
A Boston physician Dr Dewey advertises free medical services including examination and treatment for all diseases. He claims 2000 Boston residents testify to permanent cures and lists offices at 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street with hours daily and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Boston
Hotel Pelham
Boylston Street
Debut Speech by D B McInnes on Youth in Politics
At Lyceum Hall on Friday evening, D B McInnes, a well known young man, will be honored with a complimentary concert by many friends. He will deliver his first speech with the theme Youth in Politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Hall
D. B. McInnes
Honduras Adopts U S Gold Dollar Standard Coin
Washington November 14 Secretary Carlisle official notice Honduras has adopted the gold dollar of the United States as its standard coin reflecting a monetary alignment with the U S. The move signals a shift in Honduras currency policy and ties to American coinage standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Republic of Honduras
United States
THAT HOT MIDNIGHT DINNER
A brief item notes late night dining at The Imperial or Boston Globes venue with hours from ten to three, featuring Cate as an opponent in the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Boston Globes
Cate
Consumption Can Be Cured Doctor Wesley Visits Boston
Dr. J. L. Wesley of 845 Boylston Street Boston Mass after eighteen years in practice claims a sure cure for all Threat and safe troubles and will visit patients within the city limits. He treats chronic and acute diseases scientifically with office hours 10 to 12 a m 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 pm Telephone 480 Tremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wesley
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Tremont
Eastern Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Patten
London
Paris
Dublin
America
American Wringer Co. Advertises Home Goods and Repairs
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension markets wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders. Telephone call Tremont Té.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont Té
Woman Discharged After Officer Accused in Liquor Case
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Burke discharged Mrs. Annie Waite of 282 Shawmut Avenue after testimony suggested she acted as an agent for a police officer who arranged beer for him. The officer, a young woman accomplice, and a Stephenson’s store bartender testified about the night in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Municipal Criminal Court
Annie Waite
Shawmut Avenue
William S. McKinley
Division 5
Daisy Hersey
Stephenson’s
Ballot Law Commission Seeks Election Reform Input
The Ballot Law Commission issued a circular asking election officials to identify needed legislation to prevent fraudulent registration and voting, ballot manipulation, counting errors, evasion of election laws, and to report recommendations on voter qualification and registration. Signed by Olin Knowlton Partridge Cunningham and Jones, the five commissioners. If no complaints or abuses are found, the board will report no legislation is necessary. Hearings, if held, will be limited to parties and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ballot Law Commission
Messrs. Olin
Knowlton
Partridge
Cunningham
Jones
Everett Grocery Clerks Elect Officers and Plan Ball
Newly elected Everett Grocery Clerks officers met at Crawford House last night to arrange the annual ball set for Everett Wall on January 8. They also voted for a banquet on December 21 with many retail grocers invited. Officers named: President J. T. Dodge, Vice-President J. J. Talbot, Secretary E. W. Williams, Treasurer J. J. O Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Crawford House
Everett Wall
J. T. Dodge
J. J. Talbot
E. W. Williams
J. J. O’ Malley
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Edward Everett Hale
Millard
Includin
Williams, Lincoln & CO
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Court ST
C. J. Hol
Portland ST
Robton
R. Karl Ludwig Barnay
Dental
Royal University
Berlin
State Board of Registration
Tremont Street
Frederic de Belleville
Emmet Corrigan
Frederic Bond
Glendenning
E. S. Willard
Odette Tyler
William Morris
Charlotte Behrens
Robert Mantell
A. R. Specht
Winter St
Ark
Park Rennedy Co
Mas
Boston Storage Cor
Westchester Park
Westland Avenue
MENA
Webster
Boyiston Street
Public Garden
W. Jepson
Union St
Justice of the Peace
South St
Wil
Wrorney
OSTER
Ypeee Mercantile
New England
Libbieshow
Beach St
F. A. Searle
Green
Providence Depot
Wild Flowers OF America
P. O. Box
the Post
Post
Irving
Sherman
Grant
Dickens
Cook Book
United States Canal
Nicaragua
Ouilette
Mnary
Colonel Coit
Hood
Ures
Britain
Smithsonian
U. S
American Dental Parlors
Tremont ST
Opp
Boston Museum
O’brien Furniture Go
Hanover St
Bosto
Mrs. Waite
State Commission
Everett Grocery Clerks
United
Waltham
All Jewelers
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