Tragedy From Elopement Ends in Narrow Escape
Danbury Connecticut October 4 A farmer Thomas Gurno plotted against his wife and her companion Frank Gillett in a menacing confrontation. Gurno fired missing his aim and the two men fought over the revolver and knife until police intervened. Both men were injured but not seriously. The incident followed an earlier elopement five months prior in Pennsylvania. Miss Van Tassell seeks guardian removal and access to an inherited fortune held by guardian Mr Kelly.
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Danbury
Conn
Pennsylvania
Thomas Gurno
Frank Gillett
Maine
Connecticut
Gillett
Gurno
Gillott
Giltott
Burno
Miss van Tassell
A. T. van Tassell
Miss Cora
Mr. Kelly
Louis van Tassell
Depew Engaged To Miss Edith Collins In New York
Chauncey M. Depew is engaged to Edith Collins as confirmed by close friends. The anticipated November wedding is planned as a grand event. Miss Collins, heir to a Vanderbilt fortune of about £3,006,000, is a Vanderbilt descendant and related to Horace F. Clark. Depew has long served as her guardian, and a Paris trousseau is being organized under Mrs. Collings.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Edith Collins
Collins
Vanderbilt
House of Vanderbilts
Horace F. Clark
Union Pacific Railway
Clarence Lyman Collins
Faith Collins
Mr. Depew
Miss Collins
Paris
Collings
Miss Cora Van Tassell Sues Guardian for Alleged Abuse
In New York on October 4 Miss Cora Van Tassell files a lawsuit against guardian Norman Kelly alleging abuse and harsh treatment. Her complaint cites tactics to block her marriage to William Stewart, her chosen suitor, with the narrative ending as she escapes and flees to an unspecified location.
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New York
Cora van Tassell
Norman Kelly
William Stewart
Actol
Wife Loses Divorce Suit. Husband Sues First
New York Oct 4 Dr Charles L Browne of Maine sued his wife for absolute divorce in 1895 cruelty claims. He says she called him beast liar thief devil fiend and threatened his life forcing him to hide revolver and razors. He previously failed in a divorce suit. She admits abuse but says provocation.
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New York
Charles L. Browne
West Thirtysixth Street
Browne
Maine
Portland
Supreme Court
Bath
Walton
Widow Caroline Hagan Arrested for Contempt of Court
Caroline A. Hagan widow of Senator Edward P. Hagan was arrested in New York on contempt of court for failing to appear for examination about a $30,000 trust fund raised by Tam many district leaders after her husband’s 1893 death. The case stemmed from an April 15 judgment of $1711.67 by Louise Borges & Co. for dresses and apparel from 1893 to 1894. She was paroled to her lawyers.
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New York
Caroline A. Hagan
Edward P. Hagan
Tammany District
West Twenty-fifth Street
Wealthy but Drunk Woman Detained in New York
Mrs. Josephine Hennessy was found on Third avenue in a drunken state. Wealthy and richly dressed, she attracted a crowd while her maid tried to take her home. She was arrested but discharged in court after the maid promised to ensure her safe return.
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New York
Josephine Hennessy
Third Avenue
Ex-Congressman Denies Knowledge of Jennie Miller
Pittsfield Oct 4 Ex Congresssman J C Crosby denies any knowledge of a woman calling herself Jennie Miller confined at Bellevue Hospital as published in a New York paper The story said the girl was the daughter of a Kentucky ex Governor and suffering from opium poisoning Crosby makes a general denial of all knowledge of any such person.
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Pittsfield
J. C. Crosby
Jennie Miller
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Kentucky
Crosby
Alberta Garber named associate organizer for Boston charity
Miss Alberta D. Garber has been elected associate organizer for the Every Day Church in Boston. A Ohio State University graduate with B P h and A M degrees, she will devote mornings to church work from 9 to 12 and plans to organize a labor exchange. She envisions continued study but a career focused on organization and direction.
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Boston
Alberta D. Garber
Miss Garber
Ohio State University
Columbus
Pastor leaves parish to lead Newport church
The Rev. Louis J. Deady ends his eleven year pastoral work at St. Louis parish in Fall River and becomes pastor of St. Joseph's parish in Newport succeeding the Rev. James Coyle.
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Fall River
Louis J. Deady
St. Louis Parish
James Coyle
St. Joseph's Parish
Newport
Biggest Steamship Rivalry Highlights Great Eastern Record
New York reports compare the Great Eastern with the Hamburg America Pennsylvanian, noting dimensions tonnage and cost. The Pennsylvanian, launched at Belfast, features quadruple expansion engines and a 230 foot propeller shaft while the Great Eastern, famed for laying the Atlantic cable, once measured larger overall.
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New York
Great Eastern
Hamburg-American Company
New Pennsylvania
St. James
Messrs. Harland & Wolff
Pennsylvania
Labor Preacher Casson Sees United Labor Front in Lynn
In Lynn Boston Oct 4 labor preacher Herbert N Casson denounces wealth monopoly and urges youth to defend democracy. He recalls Puritan independence and warns against European influence while urging workers to stand with Casson in the struggle for liberty and justice.
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Casson
Boston
Samuel Dunlop
Young Men as Citizens Vesper Services Address Youth
President Baldwin led a public vesper at the Christian Union last evening. He spoke to young people and attendees in a practical, civic minded talk.
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William H. Baldwin
The
Young Men's Christian Union
Baldwin
Christian Union
Millionaire Babies and Heirs to Riches in New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 4 Some are born rich, some acquire riches and some have riches thrust upon them. This winter eight babies will become heirs to millions as mothers include Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, and other prominent families. The piece notes Harold McCormick's marriage to Edith Rockefeller and outlines vast fortunes in the Rockefeller circle.
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New York
New War Gun and Wealthy Baby Bait Headlines
The Brown Segment Wire Gun Company wins a War Department contract to build a 10 inch caliber rifle 45 feet long weighing thirty tons capable of a twelve mile shot. It details muzzle velocity and armor penetration claims and contrasts a parade of wealthy baby heirs from Rockefeller Vanderbilt and Harrison families with vast fortunes.
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New York
Brown Segment
Board of Ordnance and Fortification of
The
War Department
Retreat Begins For Women Of St Francis De Sales Charlestown
The first retreat for the women of St Francis de Sales parish in Charlestown opened last evening and will run through the week. Evening sequence includes rosary at 7 45, a sermon and benediction. Rev Francis W Maley spoke on Idea of Retreat. Week program lists sermons on Mary as ideal in Christian life motherhood womanhood devotion and helpers by several priests with topics spanning October 5 to October 11.
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St. Francis de Sales
Charlestown
Francis W. Maley
Garrett J. Barry
Thomas F. McCarthy
M. F. Crowley
J. J. Driscoll
Joseph S. Sheerin
J. J. Ryan
Cunard Servia Arrives East Boston From Liverpool
The Cunard steamer Servia, Captain H. W. Pierce, docked in East Boston at noon yesterday after sailing from Liverpool on Sept 26 via Queenstown the 27th. She brought 106 saloon passengers, 172 in second cabin, and 240 steerage passengers.
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Cunard
Servia
H. W. Pierce
Boston
Liverpool
Queenstown
Local wringer and sweeper firm advertises repairs
The American Wringer Company at 15 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 381 Corn Hill Boston offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Heir Mattresses Deal Promises Limited Supply
Stevens, Freeze & Co announces a sale of about 100 Pure 40-Lb Heir mattresses at $8.25, claiming no duplicates can be found elsewhere for $12 or $15. The offer is from 98 Court St., cor Hanover.
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Stevens, Freeze & CO
Court St
Cor. Hanover
Os Court St
Upstatrs
Cor
Hanover St
Boston
The Aristocratic Infant Wardrobe of Chicago Mothers
The piece describes wealthy Chicago families led by Mrs. Rockefeller and Mrs. McCormick grandsoned by Gyrus McCormick. It details an ostentatious christening gown and extensive white undergarments and gowns, with emphasis on pure white fabrics, minimal socks, and lavish trimmings.
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Rockefeller
McCormick
Mr. McCormick
Gyrus McCormick
Chicago
McCormicks
Harrison
Cleveland
Turkey Free With Every Range Window Display At Dock Square
A Boston firm, C. H. Robinson & Co., continues a promotion offering a free turkey with every range purchased. Last season they gave customers over 6000 pounds of turkeys, with buyers receiving a poultry dealer order for a turkey. A new live turkey display in a Washington street window showcases the birds until Thanksgiving Day when the free turkeys go to customers.
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C. H. Robinson & Co
Dock Square
Quincy Market
Washington Street
Labeled Manchester Merchant Endorses Puritana Cure
F P Kimball of Manchester New Hampshire a longtime clothing merchant shares a testimonial detailing chronic indigestion heartburn and inability to eat certain foods before using Puritana He reports relief after taking Puritana and now claims improved health and appetite.
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F. P. Kimball
Manchester
N. H
Eames Bros
John Eaton
P. Kimball
Secretary of the Navy Praises U S War Craft Foundries
Secretary Herbert, returning from Europe, reports visits to England’s armor plants and Manchester Sheffield small arms works. He says France builds fine vessels but U S ships exceed in speed and effectiveness, and vows to present findings to Congress. He notes British boat builders and torpedo craft at Yarrow and similar U S capabilities.
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New York
Herbert
Europe
England
France
Congress
Manchester
Sheffield
Maxim- Nordenfeldt
Thames
Yarrow
Thomas Dignon Buried In Charlestown Rites
The funeral of Thomas Dignon a prominent Charlestown resident was held yesterday from St Francis de Sales Church on Bunker Hill street Rev Father Maley officiated. The large procession followed with floral tributes from McShane’s and other employees. Attending were Representatives McCarthy and Presho Aldermen Presho and Connorton Councillors Mahoney McCarthy and pallbearers John Dignon William Conway William Dooner William C Moore Frank Mahan James H Conley Frank OBrien Interment was at Malden.
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Thomas Dignon
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales
Bunker Hill Street
Father Maley
McShane’s
Representative McCarthy
Representative Presho
Alderman Presho
Connorton
Mahoney
McCarthy
John Dignon
William Conway
William Dooner
William C. Moore
Frank Mahan
James H. Conley
Frank O’brien
Malden
Obituary of William Fisher Former Cambridge Resident Dies at 58
William Fisher died Saturday afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital. He lived in Waltham and later Cambridge, and belonged to Post 30 G A R of Cambridge. He served in Company G Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment during the late war. He was 58.
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William Fisher
Massachusetts General Hospital
Waltham
Cambridge
G. Aies
Massachusetts Regiment
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