Assault Mystery Stuns Lisbon as Brummer Is Called
Ida Lathrop testifies before Judge Westgate in Lisbon New Hampshire about a spring assault linked to Karl Brummer, a Brummer employment associate. She recalls being bound and unconscious after accepting Brummer’s advances and later learning he tried to threaten another young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
N. H
Ida Lathrop
Karl Brummer
Miss Lathrop
Adams
W. F. Westgate
Haverhill
Brummers
Karl
Mary Carleton
Woodsville
Brummer
Carleton
Lathrop Testimony Focuses on Promised Marriage and Assault
Afternoon session places Miss Lathrop on the stand where she admits intimacy with Brummer based on a alleged marriage promise. Cross examination clarifies the timing, and her account of the night of the assault ends with her memory failing after leaving the shop light off. The defense may hinge on alibi and medical testimony about poisoning symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Brummer
Miss Lathrop
Brummer
Miss Woodbury
Conrad Brummer
Ninth Convention of the American Battlers Association Opens
The ninth annual convention begins in Knights of Honor Hall with Thomas W Dekehart as chair. Delegates discuss national property registration laws as they tour Boston landmarks and plan next year’s host city Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Battlers’ Association of the United States
Knights of Honor Hall
Thomas W Dekehart
National Association
Congress
Baltimore
Association
Bunker Hill
Old North Church
State House
Public Garden
Patriarch Militant
Turn Hall
Middlesex Street
Clark
Massachusetts Association
E. M. Jackson
New York Association
Dekehart
D. A. Quick
William T. Hollwedel
Keith's
Franklin Park
Cambridge
Harvard
Free Transfers Favored by Chelsea Board of Aldermen
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen met last night and, after considerable discussion, passed over Mayor Pratt's veto to allow the Lynn & Boston railroad to lay a double track on Nichols street. A hearing was held on Pear street for a double track by the West End Street railroad. Alderman Rowe reported progress on securing free transfers within city limits, noting a favorable conference with the Lynn & Boston railroad general manager who will bring the matter to the directors at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
West End declines Medford streetcar grant terms
Medford officials report West End Street Railway Co will not accept grant conditions for a double track. The company objects to a five cent fare from any Medford point to any stop on the West Medford and Everett line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
West End Street Railway Company
Lovering
Collapse at Lindsay Park Hotel Buries Forty Workers
A hotel at Lindsay Park in Charlevoix Michigan collapsed this afternoon during construction. Two workers were killed and about twenty were injured as a score or more people remained trapped or unaccounted for.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Lindsay Park
Michigan
Haynes Murder Trial Eyed for Shot Distance Test
In Watertown New York on October 5 the Haynes murder trial heard defence cross examination of Expert Chemist Hamilton. Attorney Peck questioned where mud on Allen’s shoes came from detailing coal cinders sand and dried grass as possible sources.
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Watertown
N. Y
Haynes
Peck
Hamilton
Allen
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Peck
Lustgert Defence Was Examined Is Last Witness
Chicago October 6 The Lustgert murder trial ended its defence today with Luetgert not testifying. His lawyers advised silence as Judge Vincent warned of damaging cross examination. Mrs Charles testified to Luetgert’s wife’s threats and rings found in the vat were discussed as the state closes its case.
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Chicago
Lustgert
Luetgert
Vincent
Deenen
Kerstein
Agricultural distress tied to falling prices across Europe
The speaker warns that farmers face ruin as prices for agricultural products fall. He notes Britain Europe and New England share the same problem and cites England's commission into low agricultural mood. He highlights widespread loss in Germany France Austria Australia and England and urges study of the issue.
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New England
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
England
France
Austria
Australia
Old England
Hoar
Failure of Agriculture and Falling Prices Across Europe
A speech recounts the International Agricultural Congress in Budapest and a British royal commission report, both blaming the global monetary system for persistent price declines harming European and English farmers. The speaker urges New England farmers to unite and study the world reports to seek policy remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Agricultural Congress
Buda Pesth
Europe
Great Commission
England
Royal Commission
Continent
New England
World Commission
Massachusetts Farmer Rally Thundered For Balanced Trade
Speakers at the Athol Agricultural Fair urge full public consideration of bimetallism and currency reform, arguing that falling prices and debt burdens threaten farmers. George Fred Williams lauds farming as the nation’s backbone and calls for policies to revive agriculture and national prosperity.
King Solomon's Lodge Holds 114th Annual Communication
The 114th annual communication of King Solomon's Lodge A F and A M met at the Masonic apartments in Charlestown. Officers elected included Worshipful Master Charles O Shute and Senior Warden William J Cogswell. The Oriental chair used for over a century was employed for installing the master, with Past Master Crowell officiating. The lodge, one of the oldest, bears Paul Revere signed charter and jewels crafted by him.
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King Solomon’s Lodge
A. F. of
A. M
Masonic Apartments
Thompson Square
Charlestown
Charles O. Shute
William J. Cogswell
Clifford M. Bean
Ernest C. Marshall
Gerad D. Bean
Francis Stowell
George J. Cann
H. E. Arnold
W. W. White
Alexander Miller
Charles W. Furlong
Inside Sentinel
Charles Hayden
F. O. Nickerson
Tyler
A E. Dudley
Crowell
Paul Revere
Bowen Murder Inquest Adjourns In Rockland Maine
The coroner's inquest into Charles W. Bowen’s death adjourned after a two day session. Verdict: Bowen was killed on Lu cinda C Ross's premises. Five witnesses said Bowen was sober. others contradicted this. Bowen and Curtis argued last Saturday. Green girl intervention may have prevented blows. Arrests expected tomorrow.
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Rockland
Charles W. Bowen
Lucinda C. Ross
Bowen
Green Girl
Three Miners Die In Plymouth Coal Mine Explosion
An October 6 gas explosion in Par rish Coal Company No 2 slope at Plymouth, near Wilkes Barre, killed three miners. Rescue teams retrieved the bodies the same night as officials vow a full investigation into the mystery surrounding the accident.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Parrish Coal Company
Plymouth
Casselman Fire Strikes Village Near Ottawa
Isolated Casselman 30 miles from Ottawa on the Canadian Atlantic railway where a bush fire halted all trains and cut telegraph and telephone lines. The blaze traps the village and blocks communications.
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Ottawa
Ont
Casselman
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour From Boston This Fall
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a guided tour to Gettysburg Luray and Washington leaving Boston in October for 35 dollars including all expenses. Tour guided by D. N. Bell and George W. To assistant general passenger agent. It highlights Gettysburg as a pivotal Civil War site and a chance to see the enduring Union.
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American Union
America
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gettysburg
Luray
Washington
Boston
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
George W
Philadelphia
Unknown man in hospital after gas jet attempt at Hotel Delta
An unidentified man registered as W. Green at Hotel Delta on Pitts Street Monday evening then attempted suicide by removing gas jet tips. He is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital with no consciousness since yesterday morning. His identity is not yet established.
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W. Green
Delta
Pitts Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Strike Ordered On Jamaica Plain Residence Construction
The Building Trades Council ordered a strike on the new residence for Andrew Tomfortt in Jamaica Plain. Messia, Pierce & Cox oversee the project and employ five non union plumbers on site.
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The
Building Trades Council
Andrew Tomfortt
Jamaica Plain
Messia, Pierce & Cox
East Boston Mass Meeting Backs Marion Street Site
In Central Hall East Boston last night a mass meeting on the High School question held an informal vote that showed a majority favoring the Marion street site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hall
East Boston
Marion Street
Massachusetts Farmer Speech Warns of Global Agriculture Trends
A public figure argues English agriculture mirrors New England, tariffs and local laws failing to affect it. He urges farmers to seek education beyond newspapers, notes Norfolk county fairs fade and Worcester County Agricultural Association suspends, and pledges earnest sympathy to solve agricultural depression with fair, honest effort.
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Athol
Norfolk Agricultural Hall
Norfolk County
New England
Massachusetts
Worcester County Agricultural Association
Leading Shoemakers Hire Nonunion Workers Amid Strike
In Brockton on October 6, nine Auburn Missouri skilled workers began at George G Snow’s factory as several more arrived, marking the first importation of Maine Goodyear edge setters and finishers. The move tests union solidarity as Goodyear operators and others shift to nonunion work.
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Brockton
Auburn
George G Snow
Goodyear
Maine
Williams
Lasters
George Snow
McSherry
Turner recounts Alaskan gold rush fortunes and hardship
Ellis Turner arrives in Plattsburg after leaving Dawson City on August 22. He notes the town held about 7000 people when he left and may have risen to 10000, confirms rich stories but highlights extreme hardships of the Klondike venture with Joseph Ladue earlier in 18 percent.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Ellis Turner
Alaska
Joseph Ladue
Dawson City
Dawson
Obituary for Benjamin P. Clark Cambridge Manufacturer
Benjamin P. Clark a well known Cambridge resident and manufacturer for nearly fifty years died at his home 81 Franklin Street yesterday afternoon. He was a prominent local figure and his death ends a long era in the city’s industrial life.
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Benjamin P. Clark
Cambridge
Franklin Street
Ward by Ward Nomination Battles Stir City Politics Tonight
Democratic caucuses across wards 2 6 9 13 14 15 and 16 spark heated races as incumbents like Shaw Kelly Gallagher Norton and Norton vie for renomination. Notable entrants include Lane Desmond Bresnahan Whalen Mahoney Kells Hurley McNamara and Drohan with Norton and Toomey also seeking seats amid anti machine sentiment.
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David B. Shaw
Hayes
John L. Kelly
John H. Lane
James Connors
Lane
Boston
Connors
James H. Shannon
Hanover Street
J. M. Sullivan
Thomas Clark
James O’neil
James B. Desmond
John Doherty
Shannon
Mahoney and Gartland
James B. Clancy
James T. Mahoney, Jr
Jerry McNamara
Mahoney
Hugh Bresnahan
Bresnahan
James Whalen
John J. Gallagher
McManus
Kells
William T. Kells
Bay View
Alfred T. Hurley
McNary
Hurley
John J. Mahoney
Donald A. McDonald
Dominion
Norton Flood
Cox-Dean
Cox and Dean
John E. Baldwin
John J. Toomey
John P. Casey
David Gleason
Baldwin
Toomey
Patrick Raferty
John Drohan
George Norton
John H. Sullivan
Leadership in Battle of the World and Nervura Remedy Claim
The piece extols leadership as nervous strength and pure blood health, praising Dr. Greene's Nervura as a health renewer. It links exhaustion and ailments to nerve and blood derangements and advertises free consultations at 34 Temple Place Boston Massachusetts.
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Dr. Greene
Fitzgerald Rallies Ward 7 Democrats Amid Hall Closure Fight
Councilman W T A Fitzgerald held a Ward 7 rally in a ward room despite alleged closure attempts. Police ensured Mayor Quincys order for free speech was followed as he thanked supporters, reviewed his council record, and attacked the so called machine. Speakers included John Buckley William A Mc Devitt George J Twiss and Arthur Watson.
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W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Ward
Quincy
Daniel M. Driscoll
Fitzgerald
Council
John Buckley
Boston Young Men’s Congress
William A. Mc Devitt
George J. Twiss
Arthur Watson
Gartland Indorsed by Ward 9 Citizens Group
The Ward 9 Improvement Association endorsed John J. Gartland Jr for Representative in Ward 9 after praising his Council tenure. The resolution lauded him as a true Democrat and pledged support amid enthusiastic applause.
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John J. Gartland, Jr
Ward 9
Ward 9 Citizens’ Improvement Association
Ward $9 Improvement Association
Rally in East Boston Voices Backing James O’Connor
At a rally in Everett Hall East Boston James O Connor backers heard Hugh McKay of the National Carpenters Union rail against opponents. He vigorously criticised the conduct of the campaign and urged strong support for O Connor.
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Everett Hall
East
Boston
James O’connor
Hugh McKay
National Carpenters’ Union
Ward 2 political rally targets School Board innovator
The local machine of Ward 2 denounces School Board President Henry D. Huggan and urges workers to oppose his reelection. The crowd backs legislator candidate Mr. O'Connor with speakers including Joseph Hickey Marshall Brown Michael F. Lynch and others.
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Ward
Henry D. Huggan
McKay
O’connor
Joseph Hickey
Marshall Brown
Michael F. Lynch
Political party conventions fill October slate in Suffolk and Middlesex
Delegates in wards 7 9 17 of the fourth Suffolk district convene at 406 Washington street on Oct 12. The same day wards 1 2 3 in the first and second districts meet in Brockton Cutler Hall. Democratic gatherings include the fifth Middlesex district in Waltham Oct 1 and the Pierpont Schoolhouse to nominate a successor to Senator John Quinn next Monday. représentants from various districts address caucuses and county meetings as parties outline nominations and electors.
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Suffolk
Washington Street
Pemberton Square
Suffolk County Republican Committee
Wesleyan Hall
McCabe
Republican City Committee
Democratic County Committee
Bumstead Hall
Senate
John Quinn
Pierpont School House
James E. Hayes
C. Hall
Waltham
Democratic State Organization
Massachusetts Democratic Club
American House
Philip J. Doherty
Prohibition
George C. Lorimer
Neal Dow
Tremont Temple
Brenner Denies Signing Ward 15 Caucus Notice
James C. Brenner says he did not sign the notification for Ward 15 Democratic Representative caucus at the Old Court House on Dorchester Street tonight. He claims the letter bearing his name was added without his authority and concerns William Kells Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Brenner
Old Court House
Dorchester Street
William Kells, Jr
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Ia Lathrop
Laon
Agertes
Sancho Pansa
H. B. Kirke & CO
John Miller & Co., Distribuators
Park Square
Ameri
Can
West End
Score
Postum
Agricultural Hall
George Fred Williams
A. T. Batchelder
Hugh Mack
B. T. Gillies
John W
A. M. Swiney
Billy Douglass
J. E. Whitcomb
Lady Wonder
H. Bruste
Battlefield OF
Brockton Shoe Manufacturers
Ladue
Legis
Shaw
J. H. Shannon
John Crohan
Nervura
Reine
Hue
Man Army
Gartland Indorsed
Fels & Co, Philadelphi
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