Stetson will case hinges on Adah Richmond marriage proof
Judge Holmes ruled in Suffolk Supreme Court that Adah Richmond must prove the exact time place and manner of her alleged marriage to John Stetson within six days. The decision came on a motion by Executor Charles H. Pattee through counsel F E Snow.
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Stetson
Adah Richmond
Mr. Stetson
Boston
Holmes
Suffolk Supreme Court
F. E. Snow
Charles H. Pattee
Miss Richmond
John
Adam Richmond
John Stetson, Jr
Stetson Will Case Involving Adah Richmond Marriage Question
The court ruled that Adah Richmond’s standing to contest John Stetson Jr.'s will be decided by the court without a jury. It ordered she specify the time and place of any alleged marriage within a week, and noted executors need not answer vague inquiries about past marriages. Charles H. Pattee commented that the outcome was as expected and that the upcoming preliminary hearing will test Richmond’s claims.
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Mr. Stetson
Charles H. Pattee
Adah Richmond
John Stetson, Jr
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Stetson
Miss Stokes
Archbishop Ireland Denies Rome Summons Amid Rumors
In St Paul, Archbishop Ireland rejects claims he was summoned to Rome or to explain his writings. He says such reports come from a hostile Vatican paper and notes no inquiry or discipline involving Cardinal Gibbons is planned. He dismisses the rumors as false and baseless.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican circle doubts Satolli Ireland reports publication
In Vatican circles it is considered improbable that Cardinal Satolli will publish his reports on Archbishop Ireland. Cardinal Satolli is still resting at Perugia.
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Rome
Vatican
Satolli
Ireland
Perugia
Fires claim life as crowd learns of blaze and rumors
A fatal house fire left McLear dead and Rollins injured while a crowd gathered to watch firefighters. Fire damaged the home of Mrs. Catherine Kane of Roxbury, with $800 in losses and insured property.
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McLear
Rollins
Catherine Kane
Roxbury
Dozen Women Rescued From High Street Fire by Ladder 8
Firefighters from Ladder 8 at Fort Hill Square rescued about twelve women from a five story High street building owned by D. W. King after a basement start. The blaze began around 6 20 pm and quickly filled exits with smoke, forcing many to rely on a faulty third story fire escape. Firemen placed ladders to safety and saved the group amid a crowded scene, with damage estimated between 700 and 10000 dollars.
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Fort Hill Square
High Street
D. W. King
Fort Hill
Wendell Street
Ladder 8
Fred Battis
James H. Stout
Frank W. Robinson
W. A. Carrie
Oliver Street
J. H. Long & Co
C. Callahan & Co
N. L. Perkins
Boston Boxwood Company
F. N. Gregory
E. B. Russell
Hingham Electric Company
F. W. Spear
C. W. Hadgen
Standard Baking Company
Fire Devastates Hotel Greenleaf Block in Quincy
Quincy fire crews battled a major fire in the Hotel Greenleaf Block on Hancock Street. Loss is estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, fully insured, with Granits Shoe Company and barber Frank Silva basement tenants sustaining the heaviest losses.
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Quincy
Greenleaf Block
Hancock
Granits Shoe Company
Frank Silva
Failures in Business Hit Several Cities
New York reports Philip Schaefer & Son facing a receivership after a major mortgage foreclosure, with liabilities at 178000 and assets around 100000. Baltimore notes Nelson Perin appointed receiver for Claremont Abattoir Company amid 99000 in debts and 535000 plant value. Detroit reports Peninsular Car Works closing, 1590 workers laid off after a six week restart.
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New York
Philip Schaefer & Son
West Fifty-seventh Street
Lawrence
Philip Schaefer
Louis
Thhe
Washington Life Insurance Company
Baltimore
Nelson Perin
Claremont Abattoir Company
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
Detroit
Peninsular Car Works
Bryan speech draws thousands to St Louis station
After dining, William Jennings Bryan spoke to a growing crowd at the St Louis station where 4000 to 7000 people pressed in for a address. He affirmed the Democratic stance on silver and urged continued work while thanking Missouri for its reception.
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ST. Louis
Bryan
Democratic Party
Missouri
Mr. Bryan
Bryan speech in Springfield calls for free silver
William J. Bryan accompanied by Governor Stone and others arrived at 5 AM and was serenaded at the Metropolitan Hotel. A crowd of about three thousand blocked the streets as Bryan spoke from a balcony for ten minutes urging continued work for free silver before the party departed for Chadwick.
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Springfield
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Stone
Missouri
Cook
State Democratic Committee
M. C. Wetmore
St. Louis
Metropolitan Hotel
Bryan
Chadwick
Bryan Plans Book On Silver Question And Bi metalism
William J. Bryan will publish a book early next year that exhaustively treats the silver question and bimetallism. Half of all royalties will be used over four years to advance bimetallism. The work includes his campaign views, a biography by Mrs. Bryan, contributions from political leaders, and a description of his campaign tours.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hotel Men Dine at Fourth Annual Parker House Banquet
The Massachusetts Hotel Association held its fourth annual banquet at the Parker House with nearly 150 guests. William H. La Pointe presided. Attorney-General Knowlton and Mayor Bancroft sat at the head table, along with Colonel Thomas and others. Speakers included Colonel C. H. Greenleaf and Rev. W. H. Reader. Mayor Quincy urged broader hotel licensing and supported future industry unity amid oppression, while La Pointe and Knowlton praised prospects and shared stories from past legislation.
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Massachusetts Hotel Association
Parker House
William H. la Pointe
Knowlton
Bancroft
Thomas
Quincy
James H. Breslin
E. L. Merrifield
Albion T. Brownell
C. H. Greenleaf
W. H. Reader
John R. Whipple
la Point
Somerville Caucuses Show A P A Dominance In City Delegates
Somerville A P A caucuses last night produced uncontested or dual tickets across wards with anti A P A Republicans joining the Municipal League. In Ward 2 two tickets faced off. the state endorsed slate won by an average margin over its rival. Delegates to aldermen and mayoral nominees were chosen with pledges to Huntley Pratt Whitaker Maynard Berry Ball and Mayor Perry.
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Somerville
Municipal League
Friends of the Secret Order
Council 86
H. E. Merrill
G.ernest Griffin
Warren J. Robinson
George A. Pratt
Frank FE. Hodggins
Charles Pritchard
Charles F. Bertwell
Charles 8. Philbrick
L. Herbert Huntley
Josiah N. Pratt
George E. Whitaker
George A. Maynard
James M. Andrews
Andrew A. Lamont
William H. Berry
John N. Ball
Perry
Insurgent Movements Near Puerto Principe and Gascon
Rumors say Maceo moved from Candelaria toward the mountains of Guane and may push a force through swamps south of the trocha. insurgents reportedly seized Gascon and Guaimara in Puerto Principe, with a 10 000 strong army advancing on the city. Spanish captain-general expected to reach Candelaria. officials fear a front shift.
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Maceo
Candelaria
Artemisa
Guane
Trocha
Gascorro
Guaimara
Puerto Principe
Lee Meets President as Cuba Crisis Grows
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee visits the President in Washington after returning from the Caribbean. He plans a visit to Fredericksburg then back to the capital, while Maceo retreats toward Bahia Honda. Weyler’s stance on Havana remains uncertain as insurgent crossings are not seen.
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Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Cleveland
Fredericksburg
Havana
Mariel
Bahia Honda
Calendaria
Maceo
Dupuy de Lome
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Trocha
Filibuster Indicted in Philadelphia Grand Jury Case
The United States District Court in Philadelphia reports a grand jury indictment. Details remain limited as officials announce the filing and pursue further proceedings in the ongoing case.
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Philadelphia
United States District Court
General Weyler and Lee weigh Cuba campaign implications
The article analyzes how General Weyler may return to Havana and whether his presence signals campaign progress or failure. It notes General Lee's cautious stance, possible strategic shifts, and how Maceo’s tactics could affect Spanish control, with officials remaining noncommittal. Also reports three indictments of John D. Hart for filibustering Cuba expeditions.
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Lee
Havana
Weyler
Olney
Martinez Campos
Maceo
Spain
John D. Hart
Hart
Cuba
De Lome Denies World Interview Fabrication
Senor de Lome dismisses a New York World interview as a fabrication claiming he never spoke to a World correspondent and has not made such statements. He says Spain and the United States remain on amicable terms and stresses no war talk.
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Washington
Senor Depuy de Lome
New York World Today
United States
Spain
Weyler Advancing as Spanish War News Cables In
The Duke of Tetuan cabled the Spanish minister that General Weyler continues his advance. This dispatch comes amid another wave of reports from Washington on the Cuban crisis and Spain's military movements.
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Washington
Duke of
Was Not His Skeleton and Thomas McDonald Alive
Thomas McDonald is alive and the Georgia swamp bones believed to be his skeleton belong to someone else. McDonald had traveled to Georgia with Melvin Timberlake of West Quincy to inspect land Timberlake planned to buy. McDonald later left to mail letters. Timberlake searched for him, while McDonald stayed hidden at home. Timberlake returned months later and found McDonald alive and well.
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Quincy
Thomas McDonald
Georgia
McDonald
Melvin Timberlake
West Quincy
Timberlake
Cambridge Charities Annual Meeting Highlights Community Involvement
The Associated Charities of Cambridge reported strong results at their annual gathering attended by President Eliot and Bishop Lawrence. Eliot praised student involvement from Harvard and cited Rumford’s early principles, while Lawrence urged a broader, inclusive effort that invites all community members to participate in noble service.
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Associated Charities of Cambridge
Eliot
Bishop Lawrence
Count Rumford
Harvard College
Cambridge
Lawrence
Anna Wilkens Returns Home Aided By Salem Girl
Anna Wilkens a 15 year old missing from Beverly returned with a Salem girl Merritt. She says she only came home to change clothes and will not stay. She claims a good time in Boston Lynn and Salem and will be brought before the court as a disobedient child. Her father cites trauma from William Flynn death. Also news: Rep elect R P Giles dies in Shelbina Missouri.
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Beverly
Navy
Anna Wilkens
Merritt
Salem
Boston
Lynn
William Flynn
American Wringer Company Offers Repairs and Deliveries
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston advertises wringers and Biesell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Tremont 7/64.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Biesell
Tremont
Great Men All Do Not Join the Victory Banquet
A speech collection quotes Grover Cleveland and Governor Morton urging vigilance for sound money reforms after electoral victories. Postmaster-General Wilson praises universal suffrage tests and national integrity. Other officials including Governor Griggs and General Miles address the crowd on political finance and education for voters.
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Morton
Herbert
Olney
Wilson
William L. Wilson
Orr
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
W. Bourke Cochran
Nelson A. Miles
Joseph R. Hawley
Major Strong
Commodore Sicard
Horace Porter
Wool Manufacturers debate tariff policy at national meeting
The executive committee of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers met yesterday. They discussed sending a special committee to Washington to press their interests. William Whitman of Arlington opposed hasty action, noting the Dingley bill arose as an emergency during a panic and revival would not negate tariff revision needs.
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National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Washington
William Whitman
Arlington
Drowning of New England Seaman Prompts Local Observances
William Munroe of White Haven Nova Scotia, a crew member on the schooner Lewis H. Giles, drowned when a dory capsized while trawling off New Discovery Bank. The incident follows the vessel’s return to Gloucester with its flag at half mast. Munroe, from White Head, leaves a family. Groton held a political gathering with Representative-elect James Lawrence speaking after a Groton Republicans and sound money event, with a parade led by the Groton Band and houses lit in celebration or tribute.
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William Munroe
White Haven
N. S
Lewis H. Giles
Sound Money
Groton
James Lawrence
Gloucester
William H. Monroe
New Discovery Bank
White Head
Edward Field to wed Anne Burgess in Boston ceremony
Edward Russell Field of Haverhill and Anne Prince daughter of Mrs. Thomas H Burgess of Boston announced their upcoming marriage at the Church of the Disciples on November 15 conducted by the Rev. Charles G Ames.
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Field—Burgess
Church of the Disciples
Charles G Ames
Edward Russell Field
Haverhill
Anne Prince
Thomas H Burgess
Boston
Boyle and Coughlin Obituaries Notice in Charlestown
Obituary notices state John Henry Boyle aged 23 son of the late Jeremiah J and Bridget Boyle died November 16 in the city. Martin J Coughlin aged 41 years 4 months son of the late John and Hannah Coughlin died November 16 in Charlestown. Funeral from 1 Stone Street Thursday at 8 30 high mass at St Catherine's Church at 9 then to Malden for interment. friends and neighbors invited.
Home Team Breaks Bowling Records In Nonleague Match
The Brockton Commercial Club faced the home team at B A A alleys in a nonleague Massachusetts Amateur League game. Legate rolled 246 pins as the home team posted 980 for first string and 2707 for team three string totals, setting season records.
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Brockton
Massachusetts
Legate
Smith
Eee
Fuller See
Legate Ene Wee
Commerch, AL Club
St Sp M Power Eeeeseres
Crocker Eee Eee
Switt
A Caldwell
Perkins
Mercantile League: Brown Durrell & Co win by 154 pins
On the Casino alleys last evening two Mercantile League games were played Brown Durrell and Co defeated North Fiske and Co by 154 pins Dennison Manufacturing Company also defeated Clapp and Tilton Scores listed for the two matches show Brown Durrell and Co ahead by a large margin with Dennison Manufacturing Co beating Clapp and Tilton.
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Mercantile League
Brown, Durrell & Co
North, Fiske & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Clapp & Tilton
Rexfords Defeat South Boston in City League Pin Showdown
At Rexford alleys the Rexfords topped South Boston 288 pins in spare. Simonds impressed scoring 208 in the second string and 200 in the third, aiding the Rexfords’ victory.
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Rexford
South Boston
Rexfords
Simonds
Carruth’s alleys matchup ends tight win for Care Ruth
Care Ruth beat Enterprise in a close last night alley game at Carruth’s, with a hard fought score line not fully shown. The match featured multiple lead changes and clutch plays late in the fourth.
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Carruth’s Alleys
Careruth
Enterprise
Mercans Tiles Beat Scotias by Over 100 Pins at Back Bay Alleys
In Back Bay alleys the Mercans tiles defeated the Scotias by more than 100 pins, the exact score not disclosed. The match highlighted Mercans’ strong play and led to a decisive victory for the home team.
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Back Bay
Brockton and Lowell Area Street Listings Fragment
Fragmentary street code list shows mappings in Brockton Keswick 2624 and Brockton Campello 2509 with nearby towns Stoughton Brockton Montello numbers 24582 2459 2230 218 and Lowell Les Miserables 2228 Old Bel fry 2074. The text appears as fragmented address tallies without a clear narrative.
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Brockton
Whitman
Keswick
Campello
Stoughton
Montello
Lowell
Old Belfry
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Gable
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Cambridge Charities
Shelbina
R. P. Giles
Brine
Grover Cleveland
Wool Manufacturers
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Marry ME
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Wilson Bros
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Flowers, J. Newman & Sons
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Charles Street
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridgeport
Brow Durrell & CO
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Setae O
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Wade
Tochis Ariaieisale
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Clapp & A ‘Ton
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Wee
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Newtowne Club
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Carruth Beat Enterprise
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