Blaze on whaling bark led to arrests and jail
First Officer Charles A. Sparks of the whaling bark John and Winthrop reports a August fire off Pribyloff islands. Sparks found two incendiary fires and, after investigation, three sailors were arrested including Harry Jones and Deignan. The crew later caught six more whales yielding 900 barrels of oil and 10,300 pounds of bone before the ship reached San Francisco. The three firebugs were turned over to authorities for long terms.
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Provincetown
Charles A. Sparks
John
Winthrop
San Francisco
Sparks
Pribyloff Islands
Post
Deignan
Harry Jones
Discovery
Jones
Krueger
Wanted to Go to Klondike and Alaskan Gold Fields
A whaling crew member confessed with two accomplices to trying to destroy their vessel to hasten landfall and reach the Klondike gold fields. They attempted to pry open the forepeak with a crowbar after news of gold discoveries reached them, then sought others to wreck the ship. The plan was abandoned, but the conspirators discussed further wreck schemes.
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Klondike
Gayhead
J. Albert Krueger
Krueger
Whalers Not in Danger From Point Barrow Ice
Mr. Sparks discusses whaler crews in the Arctic chase for safety. Four steamers lie near Point Barrow with provisions to last into the month and a stored supply there. A government relief effort is planned, likely reaching Norton Sound by water and Herschel Island overland, with hope ships may reach a lagoon to be saved.
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Mr. Sparks
Point Barrow
San Francisco
Norton Sound
Herschel Island
Herschel
Widow of Arthur Forbes Located in Fort Worth as Ada Taylor
The widow, once married to Arthur Forbes alias Blanther, charged in San Francisco murder of Mrs. Philipena Langfeldt, is found in Fort Worth using the name Ada Taylor. She says Forbes shot her in Bosque county in 1896, and she believes him innocent, sending him a telegram urging courage and offering help.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Arthur Forbes
Blanther
Merdian
Philipena
Langfeldt
San Francisco
Bosque County
Ada Taylor
Little Rock
Ark
Forbes
Minnie Williams
Blanche Lamont
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
The Chrysanthemum Cronies Honor John R. Stanley
The Chrysanthemum Cronies surprised John R. Stanley Thanksgiving evening with a handsome oak shaving stand. Charles Settle Ward gave the presentation speech and Stanley responded. The event featured readings, vocal and instrumental music with Mrs. Stanley, Miss Burgess, and several gentlemen. Three new members were initiated by S. H. Chrys. Marchant and W. S. Chrys. Sommers.
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Chrysanthemum Cronies
John R. Stanley
Charles Settle Ward
Stanley
Miss Burgess
C. A. Noble
J. A. Grant
J. E. Morris
Fr Byford
Charles Fitzpatrick
Master Jan
S. H. Chrys. Marchant
W. 8. H. Chrys. Sommers
Pension changes announced from November issue
Massachusetts names pension adjustments for several veterans and a widow. Silas C. Wilson and Joseph T. Chase receive increases alongside Herbert Kingsley, John H. Taylor and Thedac Sawyer Jr. Carrie Churchill of Taunton is listed as original widow.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Silas C. Wilson
Roxbury
Joseph
T. Chase
Newburyport
Herbert Kingsley
Fall River
John H. Taylor
Haverhill
Thedac Sawyer, Jr
Boston
Carrie Churchill
Taunton
Wreck Sparks Love Tale Bridegroom Tells All After Rescue
Edwin W. Pierson of Jersey City saved his fiancée Bertie L. Mills from a wreck in 1894 after freeing her from debris. He confessed his love only after she lay injured and she later asked if the wreck prompted his feelings. They wed plans and family reunion followed in New Jersey.
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New York
Edwin W. Pierson
Jersey City
Pierson
Bertie L. Mills
Miss Mills
God of Love
Mike Mills
Pottersville
Ladies' All-Wool Ker Coats Offered at Cut Price
A line of ladies coats described as superb quality all wool Ker Coats with silk lining is advertised at a sale price of 10200 in place of 915.50, signaling a significant discount on premium outerwear.
Clergyman Hargreaves in Divorce Case Faces Strain
The Rev John R Hargreaves pastor of the First Baptist Irving Park was named co respondent in Ella P Kelly v G W Kelly divorce suit. A cross bill verdict favored Kelly but awarded Mrs Kelly 600 alimony. Hargreaves, 27, faced mounting pressure from the turmoil and his congregation.
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Chicago
John R. Hargreaves
First Baptist Church
Irving Park
Creston
Ella P. Kelly
G. W. Kelly
Hargreaves
Tedford
Hargreavee
Afton
G. P. Kelly
Kelly
Williamsburg groom robbed before wedding ceremony at Metropolitan Ave
Law rence Roth of Williamsburg was assaulted and bound by two masked burglars at No 662 Metropolitan Avenue two hours before his wedding to Josephine Dem ling. He arrived late, the ceremony occurred, and the couple moved to the bride’s mother’s home after she learned of the danger.
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Lawrence Roth
Williamsburg
Josephine Demling
Metropolitan Avenue
Roth
George Kaupert
Casey Little
Settlement rumors swirl in Van Schaack suit
Chicago dates indicate Mrs. John Van Schaack may settle with her father in law Peter Van Schaack a wholesale druggist. Rumors cite offers of 10000 or 40000 with the plaintiff demanding immediate payment and firm stance on terms.
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Chicago
John van Schaack
Peter van Schaack
Captain Cruikshanks Sentenced in London Court
Captain James Henry Irvine Cruikshanks pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court in London to obtaining about 50000 dollars from Lady Randolph Churchill and others by false pretences. He was sentenced to eight years penal servitude.
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Cruikshanks
London
Central Criminal Court
James Henry Irvine Cruikshanks
Albanians Revolt in Servia Sparks Clash Near Diakova
A Belgrade despatch reports 5000 Albanians from Ipek and Diakova revolting against Turkey in Serbia. Ottoman troops sent from Salonika to Uskub clashed with Albanian forces near Diakova, with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Servia
Ipek
Diakova
Turkey
Uskub
Salonica
Monastir
Heavy Snow Falls in Lancaster New Hampshire
Six inches of snow covered Lancaster New Hampshire today with forecasts of rain later as winter weather sets in.
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New Hampshire
Lancaster
N. H
Henry Maloney Smothered by Barn Door Accident
Henry Maloney aged 38 was killed in Bennington Vermont when a 700 pound barn door fell on him as he drank, the collapse causing fatal smothering. Witnesses report the incident occurred today in a rural barn with authorities investigating the accident.
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Bennington
Henry Maloney
Hypnotized by Gypsy Woman Suspects in East Orange Case
East Range New Jersey police seek a red and yellow dressed fortune teller accused of hypnotizing Lena Brown, a colored servant at O. E. Condit & W. Condit, to hand over her $11 wages after a trance like display. The incident occurred at No 36 South Clinton Street.
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New York
East @range
N. J
O. E. Condit
O. E. & W. Condit
East Orange
Lena Brown
South Clinton Street
Lena
Governess Wins $20 Judgment Over Chic Seating Incident
In New York Justice Stiner awarded Miss Louise Migre a $20 judgment after she was dismissed by Mrs. Flint for the way she sat. Migre said she sat properly as a well bred young woman, while Mrs. Flint claimed jealousy over her presence with Professor George E. Flint.
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New York
Stiner
Louise Migre
George E. Flint
Migre
Miss Migre
Countess Festetics de Tolna Visits With Husband After Pacific Trip
New York reports Countess Rodolpho Festetics de Tolna and her husband the Austrian army lieutenant return to Fifth Avenue after five year honeymoon. They recount encounters with diverse people aboard the yacht Tolna, visiting ports of sun and ice, with scenes of distant lands and towns, animals and artifacts.
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New York
Rodolphe Festetics de
Fifth Avenue
Leutenant
Seventh Hussars
San Francisco
Tolna
Bride to be and fiancé die in sudden loss
Miss Bessie Fraser of 152 Carlisle street was to wed Edward Dumond a New York lawyer tonight at her home. Dumond died suddenly yesterday of heart failure after she traveled to New York to arrange their future. They planned to leave for New Haven this morning.
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New Haven
Bessie Fraser
Carlisle Street
Edward Dumond
New York
Paris Sifts Through Latest Dreyfus Affair Incident
A search at Colonel Picquard’s Paris residence uncovers papers after an anonymous note to the War Ministry. The War Office denies knowledge of the raid while Count Esterhazy’s ally Mme de Beaumont is tied to the case. Col Picquard, in Tunis, is expected back, with Mathieu Dreyfus and Picquard to be confronted.
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Paris
Picquard
War Department
Dreyfus
Legion of Honor
Colonel Picquard
Deyfus
War Office
Esterhazy
Mme. de Beaumont
Count Esterhazy
Tunis
Mathieu Dreyfus
Piecquard
South End Independent Club Backs Josiah Quincy for Mayor
The South End Independent Club with 30 members led by I. D. Barnett and Louis B. Jeter endorsed Josiah Quincy for a second mayoral run. They plan a 8 PM gathering at the Corner Columbus Ave and Northampton St before voting at the Ward 12 Concord St School House caucus, and may join forces with the Independent Citizens' Club to boost nonpartisan voter independence.
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South End
Old Hub
Mr Gladstone Improves as He Heads to Cannes
Mr and Mrs William E Gladstone left London for Cannes today with the great statesman in good health and neuralgia diminishing. The couple were loudly cheered at the London railroad station and again as the train departed.
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London
William E. Gladstone
Cannes
Fire in closet at 48 Falmouth Street
Alarm reported Box 92 at 7 55 yesterday for a fire in a closet of Suite 3 at 48 Falmouth Street occupied by Florence R Snow. Cause unknown. Damage listed at 50. William H Holmes 41 was arrested yesterday by Division 3 officers for breaking and entering the residence of William J Fallon 179 Cambridge Street last Wednesday and for larceny of an overcoat and a lady's bag.
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Falmouth Street
Florence R. Snow
William H. Holmes
Division 3
William J. Fallon
Cambridge Street
Ward 7 Caucus Results Recounted in Papers
Ward 7 Republican caucus vote totals were misprinted. Correct order shows Michael J. Maloney 153, John Wilfert 143, and Francis McLaughlin 91.
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Michael J. Maloney
John Wilfert
Francis McLaughlin
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Ljordan, Marsh and Company
Klondike Fields
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Sweetheart
Clergyman
Gilchrist
Mr. Hargreaves
Countess Festetics DE
Springer Bros
Washington Street
Quincy
MR. Gladstone
Ward
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