Bram’s Murder Trial Delayed With Supreme Court Beside
Thomas Mead Bram, convicted in the Captain Nash high seas murder, awaits a Supreme Court ruling on trial exceptions. A Nov 29 recess delays the decision as Bram remains nervous yet calm, visited mainly by counsel and a missionary. Sailors as witnesses enjoy yard freedom, while others in related cases stay confined at Charles Street Jail.
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Thomas Mead Bram
Nash
High Seas
Supreme Court
Washington
Bram
Clark
Cotter
Court of Appeals
Leavitt
Charles Street
Colbeth
United States
Swift
National Academy of Sciences Convention Opens in Boston
The annual NAS meeting begins at 11 oclock in the Institute of Technology with sessions in the Rogers building lasting Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. William Barton Rogers hosts academicians after a business meeting, and receptions are planned at the homes of Professor Charles Sargent and Harvard Observatory’s Professor E B C Pickering.
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National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Technology
Boston
Rogers
William Barton Rogers
Charles Sargent
Brookline
Harvard Observatory
E B. C. Pickering
Foreclosure Intervene Ordered in Worcester Cycle Case
In New Haven a U S court granted Hartford trustee Charles C Goodrich authority to seek an intervention to prevent foreclosure of Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Company assets in Middletown. Bondholders claim 320000 dollars. total liabilities quoted near half a million. Hearing set for December 22.
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New Haven Conn
United States
Townsend
Charles C. Goodrich
Hartford
Connecticut
Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Company
Middletown
Fire damages Newton residence on Fountain street
Fire at the home of C. A. Estabrook in West Newton caused about 1000 dollars in damage. A servant girl with a lit candle started the blaze by igniting attic clothes.
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Newton
C. A. Estabrook
Fountain Street
West
The Price We Pay for Pure Food Integrity
A public plea for honest groceries urges grocers to end food frauds in cereal coffees. It warns that imitation Postum samples disguise coffee flavors and emphasizes selling only pure products to protect families and maintain trust.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement proclaims catarrh a constitutional blood disease and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only true blood purifier. It claims to cure catarrh by purifying the blood and notes the medicine is sold by druggists at $1 or six bottles for $5.
Two Patrick J OToole Tickets Spark Ward 13 Row
The opening of nomination papers at Democratic HQ triggered an anti Quincy uprising in Ward 13 with a disputed signer alleging fraud. Two aldermanic delegations both back a Patrick J OToole, one councilman and ward leaders back the other, amid resemblance among signers. George A Sanderson switched from OCallaghan to Mahoney. Ward 15 sees McManus oppose McNary as canvassing intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Patrick J. O'Toole
James A. Gallivan
Jeremiah J. McNamara
O'Toole
O’toole
Patrick J. O’toole
James R. Gallivan
John J. McNamara
Charlestown
George A. Sanderson
John J. O’callaghan
Sanderson
Corbett
Hayes
John J. Mahoney
William S. McNary
John A. McManus
McCoy Stops Smith Under Police Intervention in Six-Round Duel
In Chicago on November 15 Kid McCoy dominated Billy Smith from the start, knocking him down multiple times. The police halted the match in the second round with Smith reeling and bleeding, after McCoy held a clear edge throughout. Billy Ratchford defeated Tom Cooney in a 119-pound sixround bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kid McCoy
Billy Smith
George Siler
McCoy
Smith
Billy Ratchford
Tom Cooney
Boston
Cooney
Fitzsimmons Resigns From Marion Lodge BPOE
Robert Fitzsimmons, active in a Kansas City theatre, resigns from the Marion Indiana Lodge BPOE after admission sparked criticism. He cites risking the lodge’s standing and hopes friendly relations with the order can be fully restored following the suspension over his acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Robert Fitzsimmons
Marion
Ind
Marion Order
Barry Croot Fight Delayed After Club Member’s Death
The Barry Croot bout at the National Sporting Club in London was postponed from November 15 to November 16 after a club member died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barry-Croot
National Sporting Club
Y M A Bazaar Opens To Aid Hyde Park Building
The Hyde Park Y M A Bazaar drew over 300 society attendees at the Y M C A Hall on Riverside Avenue. It aims to raise funds to purchase land for a new building and runs through Saturday evening with Mrs Wolcott sending regrets due to rain. The event was led by President George B Dowley and Charles I Light with others including J A Carlisle Willard D Ward and F B Wight serving as organizers and patronesses from several area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Riverside Avenue
George B. Dowley
Charles I. Light
J. A. Carlisle
Willard D. Ward
F. B. Wight
Roger Wolcott
James H. Flint
Weymouth
Benjamin 8. Lovell
East Weymouth
Henry P. Quinn
Winslow Warren
Dedham
Lewis Day
Norwood
James E. Cotter
S. G. Babcock
Francis N. Darling
Wolcott
Attempted wrecking near North Royalston Vermont
A bold attempt to wreck the north bound mail and passenger train on the Vermont Central railroad occurred near North Royalston Vermont on Saturday afternoon. A tie was placed across the track but was thrown between the rails and no one was injured. Officials have strong proof against a local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Royalston
North Royalston
Vermont Central Railroad
Walbrede quits in final round of Janowski match in Berlin
In the last round of the six game chess match between Janowski and Walbrede, Walbrede resigned after 38 moves. The final score reads Walbrede two wins Janowski two wins and two draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Janowski
Walbredt
John Purcell Dead World Champion Hammer Thrower
John Purcell died at his Florence home on Sunday. He was the world heavyweight hammer throw champion, winning the title at the World's Fair contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingfield
John Purcell
Florence
American Wringer Company Ad At 77 79 Franklin Street
The American Wringer Company manufactures clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80th Street. Wringers and sweepers are repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
80Th Street
Cunningham Seeks Aldermen Seat From Ward 10
Joseph T. Cunningham Democratic candidate at large from Ward 10 aims to secure delegates in caucuses to win the convention. As ward committee chairman for two years and a longtime city and business leader, he argues his progressive record and ties to Hotel Oxford and Exeter Chambers strengthen his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Cunningham
Board of Aldermen
Cunningham
Hotel
Oxford
Exeter Chambers
Democrats organize Jefferson Club in Nonantum Hall
In Newton on November 15 the city Democrats formed the Jefferson Club at Nonantum Hall. E. E. Harrington was elected president with vice presidents BE. J. Linehan Ek. G Kneeland J. E. Mahoney and P. J. Galvin as officers and J. A. Hannon as secretary. Philip J. Doherty of the Massachusetts Democratic Club spoke to the gathering.
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Newton
Jefferson Club
Nonantum Hall
E. E. Harrington
BE. J. Linehan
Ek. G Kneeland
J. E. Mahoney
P. J. Galvin
J. A. Hannon
Philip J. Doherty
Massachusetts Democratic Club
Ward 8 Hebrew Democratic Club Elects Officers
The Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 elected Juling Freedman as president M Gelman as vice president L P D Frank as recording secretary Charles Bernstein as financial secretary and H J Weinberg as treasurer They endorsed the Democratic party for the upcoming municipal election The withdrawal deadline for mayoralty and aldermanic delegates was set for 3 o clock this afternoon Peter A Johnson of Ward 5 seeks Common Council seat with Magnolia Club endorsement Samuel B Cohen of Ward 6 also earned support from Hub Social and Athletic and Jefferson Clubs plus Councilman Shannon A Socialist Labor rally in Gray s Hall Ward 14 backed David Goldstein for Mayor with others speaking
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Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward 8
Juling Freedman
M. Gelman
L. PD. Frank
Charles Bernstein
H. J. Weinberg
Democratic Party
Peter A. Johnson
Johnson
Magnolia Club
Samuel B. Cohen
Jefferson
Cohen
Shannon
Socialist Labor Party
Gray’s Hall
David Goldstein
Mr. Goldstein
Florentine Theobaulty
Squire E. Putney
Martha Moore Avery
Birthday Party for Fannie Losonsky at 69 Brighton Street
Mr. and Mrs. Losonsky hosted a birthday gathering for their eldest daughter Fannie at 69 Brighton Street. Attendees included Miss K. 8. Losonsky, A. Levine, J. Freedman, I. Woldman, J. Shaks, E. Mikeson, E. Reinwood, R. Goldman, I. Losonsky, R. Williams, E. Silverstein and S. Goldstein.
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Mrs. Losonsky
Brighton Street
Fannie
K. 8
Losonsky
A. Levine
J. Freedman
I. Woldman
J. Shaks
E. Mikeson
E. Reinwood
R. Goldman
I. Losonsky
R. Williams
E. Silverstein
S. Goldstein
Johnsons Anodyne Liniment Endorsed By Bangor Family
For decades the Johnsons Anodyne Liniment is praised as the best safe family medicine for internal and external use. Endorsed by O. H. Ingalls of Dec. 2nd Bapt. Church Bangor Maine. Send for new treatment book. Druggists carry it price 35 cents single bottle six for 2.08 dollars. Johnson & Co Boston Massachusetts.
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A. Johnson
Johnson
O. H. Ingalls
Bangor
Eepy
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Boston
Mass
Mrs Edward Parker Deacon Returns To New York In Retreat
The Deacon family saga continues as Mrs. Edward Parker Deacon arrives in America and plans a permanent home in a Tuxedo cottage. Her estranged husband Edward Parker Deacon, now in McLean Hospital, suffered the Nice tragedy with Abeille. The children remain under guardianship, with relatives aiding the family during unsettled custody.
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New York
Deacon-Abeille
Nice
Edward Parker Deacon
Tuxedo
Charles H. Baldwin
Charles A. Baldwin
San Francisco
America
McLean Hospital
Waverly
Mass
Admiral Baldwin
Fifth Avenue
Deacon
Abeille
Baldwin
H. Mortimer Brooks
Eugene Higgins
Jules Reynal
Ella Virginia Hobart
San Mateo
Cal
Ohio Situation Decides Senate and House Party Balance
Columbus reports the official vote shows the Senate with seventeen Republican members eighteen Democrats and one fusion Republican. the House with fifty eight Republicans forty seven Democrats and four fusion Republicans, totaling 36 and 109 respectively. On joint ballot Republicans hold a five seat majority, rising to eleven with fusion Republicans. Three known Republicans stay silent on U S Senator votes. Hanna faction claims the rest, potentially giving Hanna a two vote joint-ballot majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
House
Cincinnati
United States
Hanna
Bold Daylight Brigands In Chelsea Clothing Store Heist
Shortly after 4 PM two men robbed a clothing store at 122 Winnisimmet Street Chelsea in the presence of Mrs. Silverman. One man distracted her while the other grabbed pants and fled. Sergeant Smith and Patrolman Morrison pursued and arrested the suspect after a knife attack. the man gave the name John Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer Silverman
Winnisimmet Street
Chelsea
John Rogers
Cubans Reject Bianco Offerings Carrying Ammunition
The report notes Cubans do not favor Bianco products and will keep large stocks of ammunition and hazardous materials, indicating strategic prep and strong local sentiment shaping supply choices.
Cuban officer vows new Cuban expedition from Florida
A Palm Beach letter dated November 8 reports a Cuban officer announcing plans for a large expedition launching from the Gulf of Mexico. He claims no Cuban officer pays Spain's offers and that an upcoming voyage will land when Congress meets, carrying ammunition explosives artillery and nearly half a million dollars in supplies.
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New York
Palm Beach
Fla
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Spain
Lee Visits Blanco and Cuban Officials in Havana
Consul-General Lee met Marshal Blanco governor-general General Pando and Senor Jose Congosoto the new secretary general of Cuba. He was courteously received and said he was well satisfied with the interview results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Lee
Marshal Blanco
Pando
Senor Jose Congosoto
Cuba
Weyler Accused of Stealing Cuban Maps and Documents
Madrid reports the Correspondencia cites a Havana dispatch claiming General Weyler seized maps and other Cuba related documents. The source says the gravely serious charge cannot be commented on and demands full elucidation to determine if the government must take an inexorable stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Correspondencia
Havana
New York Herald
Weyler
Cuba
Mayor Botkine Dined by Boston Leader at Somerset Club
Pierre Botkine imperial commissioner from Russia to the Behring Sea seal conference in Washington was hosted by Mayor Quincy at the Somerset Club. Ten prominent Boston citizens joined the event after Botkine toured the Public Library and Harvard University and had luncheon with the mayor at the Union Club.
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Pierre Botkine
Russia
Washington
Somerset Club
Quincy
Boston
Mr. Botkine
Botkine
Putnam
Colonel Wheelwright
Harvard University
Union Club
Woman Shot by Ex Paramour in Worcester Street Attack
Mrs Rosalind White, about 40, was fired on by John Bell alias John Labelle, 30, a former lover, in Worcester. She was shot through the right shoulder and lung, then collapsed in a house. The wounded woman, in critical condition, is at City Hospital. Bellalle remains at large.
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Worcester
Rosalind White
John Bell
John Labelle
Mary Laborda
Labelle
Obituary of Albert Oliver Wilcox Abolitionist Leader
Word arrives from Saratoga New York that Albert Oliver Wilcox a noted abolitionist and temperance advocate died aged 87 He helped spark the political anti slavery movement over six decades ago aiding the formation of the Republican party and the push for woman's suffrage.
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New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Albert Oliver Wilcox
Republican Party
Local Names List From 1894 Act Records
Names including Joseph Silva George A Kendrick Edward H Kendrick Ionena Abbott Kate M Thompson Mary H Hanson Mary Beedle appear with last known residences such as Boston Worcester Lynn Evanston Winchester Lawrence and cities listed. The fragment references 317 of the Acts of 1894 and documents tied to public records.
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Joseph Silva
George A. Kendrick
Edward H. Kendrick
Ionena Abbott
Kate M. Thompso
Mary H. Hanson
Mary Beedle
Boston
Worcester
Rescue Plan for Imprisoned Whalers Faces Harsh Arctic Odds
The article outlines a government rescue plan for stranded whalers, with Lt. commander and Captain Bell endorsing a long trek using reindeer and native drivers. It notes limited game supplies, the need to stock Cape Prince of Wales and Point Barrow, and recalls prior arrivals and dangers faced by Arctic crews.
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Bell
Teller
Port Clarence
Cape Prince of Wales
Point Hope
Point Barrow
Arctic Relief Feasibility Discussed For Whaling Fleet
Speeches by R M Lindsay and Senator Perkins urge a relief expedition to Point Barrow. They highlight the Bear as a suitable relief vessel and note reindeer transport capacity, while cautioning that several ships may be lost to ice unless aid arrives promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie H. Freeman
Orca
Belvedere
Rosario
Leon Blum
Roth, Blum & Co
Jeanette
Karluk
Cape Smythe
San Francisco
Point Barrow
Perkins
Port Clarence
Point Hope
Dld
AL Davis Commits Suicide at the Bixby House
A. L. Davis shot himself with a 32 calibre revolver in a third floor room at the Hotel Bixby on Tremont street yesterday afternoon. He faced a mirror to ensure accuracy and died instantly from a brain wound. His body, revolver in his right hand, lay near the door after breaking in. He spoke of money troubles and failed efforts to obtain funds. Letters addressed to Mrs. William Marsh of Philadelphia were found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Davis
Bixby
Tremont Street
Davis
William Marsh
Philadelphia
Captain H P Ray at Point Barrow United States Army Expedition
The article recalls Captain H P Ray of the U S Army who led the government meteorological survey at Point Barrow in 1881 82 and 83 near Cape Smythe. His sited building was one of the few near the extreme point, later abandoned as a commercial station arose. Ray notes richer game then and shifting Indian provisioning from hunting to stores.
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Orca
Ray
Point Barrow
North Star
Little Government
H. P. Ray
United States Army
Yukon
Cape Smythe
Sister of dead Boston man alerts inquest findings
Mrs William Marsh of Philadelphia, sister of A L Davis, 34, who died by own action in Boston, reports his death and notes his recent Boston residence and prior work with Mutual Life Insurance. She cites his interest in psychology and believes mental strain led to insanity.
Smuggler fire threatens Aspen mining district
The Smuggler fire in Aspen Colorado burns with greater force, driving about 150 miners from the Della S and Old Johnson workings. Gas fumes advance north toward Park Regent, Bushwhacker and Alta Argent, risking shutdown of mines and district flooding within roughly 36 hours.
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Aspen
Col
Della S
Old Johnson
Park Regent
Young Men's Catholic Association Sets Special Meeting
The Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College announces a special meeting this evening to approve constitutional amendments. One amendment changes officers to a reverend president, president, treasurer and eight directors forming the board of trustees with four elected by the association and four appointed by the reverend president. The Boston College president would serve as reverend president. The second amendment covers trustee elections.
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Young Men's Catholic Association of
Boston College
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