Violinist Charms Fifty Rattlesnakes At Florida Rock
Ruth Brown, a wealthy Lake City girl, plays her violin at a Suwanee River rock drawing around fifty rattlers into a dreamlike trance. Her father, astonished, sees the spectacle as the snakes retreat on cue, with Ruth admitting she visits the rock nightly for months despite the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Fla
Ruth Brown
Brown
Suwanee
Ruth
Mr. Brown
Wilder
Lover Held at Bay by Mastiff in Kentucky Tree
James Calkins, engaged to Miss Mary Calder, was chased to an apple tree when a large mastiff attacked him outside the Calder home near Brooksville, forcing him to seek refuge. The incident ended with Calkins demanding $2500 damages after leaving without speaking to the girl who laughed at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
James Calkins
Brooksville
Mary Calder
Calkins
Miss Vanderbilt Saved In Coaching Accident
New York October 7 Colonel William J Jay and the Belmont Marlborough Vanderbilt party met with a coach accident en route to Canterbury from Lake Mohonk. The coach broke down near Marlborough and the party switched to rail. No injuries reported. Duke protected Miss Vanderbilt and Mrs Vanderbilt escaped unharmed. The Tailors, awaiting them, were notified and returned to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Jay
Belmont-Marlborough-Vanderbilt
Tuxedo
Lake Mohonk
Canterbury
Marlborough
Duke
Miss Vanderbilt
Suffern
Tailer
Hustler Snatches Baby From Cradle In Asbury Park
In Asbury Park New Jersey on October 7 a New York hosiery worker abducted his infant from its cradle where the child was under his wife's care. He arrived with his sister, checked into Hotel Vendome, then attempted to flee to New York with the child before being stopped at the railroad station. The couple had been separated for months over domestic disagreements.
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Asbury. Park
N. J
Hustler
John Palmateer
Asbury Avenue
New York
Broadway
Interlaken
Theodore Hulick
Dean's Kidney Pills touted as cure for Bright's disease
A Buffalo woman recounts severe kidney disease and swelling finally relieved after using Dean's Kidney Pills and Ointment. Ads promote Foster-Milburn agents and claim rapid itch relief. Separately, a kidnapping chase ends with the infant returned to Mrs. Hustler and the suspect overpowered at Interlaken depot.
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A. FE. Taylor
Buffalo
Herkimer Avenue
Bright
Dean
All Cere Rice
Foster-Milbo
N. Y
U. S
Found His Wife In Supreme Court Habeas Case
Elvira Scott, wife of Lloyd Mifflin Scott, was produced in the New York Supreme Court on a habeas corpus writ. The suit, brought by Mrs Scott against her father-in-law for 100000 dollars over alleged alienation of affection, ended when Judge Beach dismissed the writ with costs.
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New York
Helwig Elvira Scott
Supreme Court
Lloyd Mifflin Scott
G. A. Smythe
Boston
Europe
F. W. Vandeveer
Smythe
Scott
Beach
Jealousy and a Knife Among Italians Near Murder Action
A love triangle among Italians led to a knife attack on Antonio Cimpo in West End. Cimpo escaped with a back wound as Pallie Pallala, 90, and Petro Paccio were jailed at Station 3 for assault with a knife and revolver respectively. The three, all courting the North End girl, allegedly attacked Cimpo on Portland Street.
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West End
Antonio Cimpo
Pallie Pallala
North Square
Petro Paccio
Station 3
Cimpo
North End
Pallala
Paccio
Portland Street
Woman Takes Paris Green After Domestic Dispute
In Northampton on October 7 Mrs. Henry R. Jones swallowed Paris green during a domestic dispute with her husband who had been drinking. Prompt medical help limited the poisoning effects. doctors report she will likely recover in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Henry R. Jones
Paris Green
Siler kills man then himself after quarrel at Lowmoore
In Lyons Iowa this morning ex-saloonkeeper Siler shot and killed John Otte as he milked cows at Lowmoore, then killed himself. The trouble was traced to Siler's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons, Ia
Lowmoore
Siler
John Otte
Reliable Dr Bull Cough Syrup Ad Declares Trustworthy
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as reliable under all circumstances and as a friend to the people, framing the product as trustworthy and dependable in tough times.
Niles Will Case Opens in Supreme Judicial Court
The Niles will contest case began yesterday in the Supreme Judicial Court before Judge Allen, with a formidable array of legal talent. Witnesses testified on the will of Thomas Niles of Roberts Bros. and the grounds for contest include alleged lack of sound mind and possible influence by cousins.
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Niles
Supreme Judicial Court
Allen
Thomas Roberts
Roberts Bros
Italy
Lesan
Emily D. Anna HB
Sarah F. Niles
William J. Niles
Washington Allston Niles
Mary J. Niles
George E. Niles
Lewis Niles Roberts
Washington Alliston Niles
Anna Porter Niles
Sarah Niles Almy
Sarah Niles Rogers
Mr. Niles
Messrs
Hutchins
Wheeler
Long
Samuel J. Elder
George F. Haynes
Arthur E. Jones
Grant
Thomas Niles
Arlington
Beacon Street
Boston
Sawyers
Clerk Noble
H. D. Humphrey
Elder
Eugene Hardy
F. Alcott Pratt
John
P. Alcott
Bilder
Pratt
Almy
Roberts
Notable Boston Doctor Delivers Free Lectures On Health
A grand public talk by Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston last evening drew a large cultured audience to Music Hall. He extolled nervous and blood diseases, asserted unmatched expertise, and urged men to attend a private illustrated lecture tonight and women to join a ladies only session tomorrow afternoon to learn about health and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Loving Cup for Joe Jefferson
The Joseph Jefferson testimonial committee calls for subscriptions from dramatic professionals. A loving cup will be presented to the great comedian at the Garden Theatre on November 8 in the afternoon. Contributions go to Mrs. John Drew Sr., Lyceum Theatre, receipts act as admission tickets, and subscribers’ names will be engrossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jefferson
New York
Joseph Jefferson
Garden Theatre
John Drew
Lyceum Theatre
Jefferson
No Police Ball Ends Revenue for Relief Fund in Boston
The Boston Police Relief Association directors voted to skip this winter’s ball amid restrictions on ticket sales and looming loss of witness fee revenue. Commissioners allowed a scaled event, but officers cannot solicit tickets, threatening the ball’s fate. If legislatures fail to fund witness fees next year, dues may rise to cover a $50,000 reserve and a $15,000 yearly net loss.
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Boston Police Relief Association
Martin
Senate
House of Representatives
P. A. Mahoney
Association
Clark
Curtis
Demi Monde
Wfe
Along the Tracks Track News and Rail Notes
E P Brifegar is named New England passenger agent for the Rock Island route with headquarters in this city. The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Society of Railroad Presidents opens in New York next Monday, with the annual dinner at the Brunswick. A Chicago rate demoralization is noted as historically low rates prevail. General Manager C S Sergeant will attend the 14th annual convention of the American Street Railway Association in Montreal. Boston and Maine stockholders meet in Lawrence tomorrow. Special trains will serve security holders. A new Lackawanna record covers 199 miles in 175 minutes Buffalo to Binghamton. Central Traffic Association discusses clergy permits, considering strict limits, then defers. Boston and Maine winter table changes bring steadier train distribution. The Trackman notes several schedule shifts and convenience improvements.
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E. P. Brifegar
New England
Rock Island
The
Society of Railroad
New York
Brunswick
Chicago
West End
Montreal
American Street Railway Association
Boston & Maine
Lawrence
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Binghamton
Central Traffic Association
North Shore Boulevard Planned From Beachmont To Point Of Pines
Officials unveil a six mile boulevard plan clearing all buildings between track and water from Beachmont to the Point of Pines. A circular route near the railway, a straight riverfront stretch to Lynn, and eventual links to the Saugus River are outlined. Landowners and users along the waterfront seek fair compensation as demolition and construction begin early next spring.
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Orate Ae
Bouleve
Metropol T
Pines
Beachmont
Point of Pines
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lynn
Woodbury
Commission
Ice cream festival aids Home for Incurables in Somerville
In Somerville Union Hall on Oct 29 Forestéra Table sponsors an ice cream festival to raise funds for the Home for Incurables. Tickets are 50 cents. The hospital, six acres in the city center, will house over 200 patients with two rear wings, serving all incurable poor regardless of disease, sect, or class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Somerville
Home For
Forestéra
William Creed
Cambridge
Thomas Scilly
P. R
New England
Sisters of Charity
Gray Nuns
Collision near Brussels leaves two trains wrecked
A wreck near Wavre Ottignies eighteen miles from Brussels killed eighteen and injured about 100. Passengers included Bernaert, president of the Chamber of Deputies, his wife and sister Mme Moulon. Mme Bernaert among the injured. Freight engine struck passenger cars causing telescoping. rescue teams worked through the night.
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Brussels
Wavre
Ottingnies
Wighteen
Mr. Bernaert
Chamber of Deputies
Mme. Moulon
Mme. Bernaert
M. Bernaert
Shoplifters Arrested Across Stores by Inspector Knox
Inspector Knox arrested several shoplifters yesterday in multiple incidents. Mary Fray, 30, of South Boston, charged with stealing $20 worth of goods from Jordan Marsh & Co. Htta Smith, aged unknown, of Roxbury, charged with taking goods valued at $10. Norah Shea, 28, of South Boston, charged with theft of unspecified amount. Annie O’Brien, 4, of Tremont Row, arrested at J Henry Nevorgas’s store in Tremont Row. this marked her third Tombs-linked arrest.
New Woman in Statistics Shows Women’s Rising Occupations
A census bulletin reports 48 percent of over ten year olds in gainful work. Total workers 22,735,661 with 18,820,950 men and 3,914,711 women, up 1,267,554 since 1880. Notable gains span architects, lawyers, clergy, actresses, artists, dentists, designers, journalists, musicians, officials, physicians, teachers, and clerks, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bulletin
Private to Men Only Lecture by Dr Greene at Music Hall
A free private lecture for men only will be held Tuesday evening October 8 at 8 o clock in Music Hall. Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place BostonMass a renowned specialist in nervous diseases will discuss private matters men should know about including nervous debility Admission is free to all parts of the house and all men are urged to attend for practical advice and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Nature
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Music Hall
Santa Fe to inaugurate limited first class California service
On October 2 the Santa Fe route will start a limited first class California service. The California Limited departs Chicago at 6 p.m. daily, reaches Los Angeles and San Diego in three days and San Francisco in three and a half days, reducing time by half a day. Through from Chicago to Los Angeles with vestibuled Pullman sleepers and dining car, all illuminated by Pintsch gas. The present 10 p.m. train continues with through palace sleeper to San Francisco and tourist sleeper to Los Angeles. Full details available from S. W. Manning, general news agent, 822 Washington Street, Boston.
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Santa Fe
California
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Palace
Ss. W. Manning
Newsagent
Washington Street
Boston
Baker Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Backache and Strain
Railroad workers and travelers suffer kidney related weariness and back ache. Baker's Kidney Pills aid nature to withstand shock, cure backache, and act as a tonic. Free book from Baker Pill Co. Bangor, Maine. Pills 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Auction of Dorchester Mattapan lot in Taber mortgage sale
Foreclosure auction on Thursday October 17 1895 at 3 30 pm of a Mattapan Dorchester district lot in Oakland Heights plans lot 40 bounded by Wood Street Rosewood Street and adjacent lots containing 5000 square feet. Sale subject to restrictions and unpaid taxes. Mortgagee Fred J. Taber attorney Edgar G. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Silva
Frances D. Silva
Fred J. Taber
Suffolk
Sald Mor
Dorchester
Boston
Belot
Oakland Heights
Mattapan
F. J. Taber
C. BE. C. Breck
Wood Street
Edgar G. Fisher
Park Sq
Fr. J. Taber
C. E. C. Breck
Rosewood
D. Silva
Fred J, Taber
Mortgagee's Sale of Boston Property Under 1879 Mortgage
Public auction will occur Monday October 28 1895 at 2 PM on Pembroke Street Boston. Property described as lot 154 on a plan, 1476 square feet, with a 10 foot wide passageway and 72 foot frontage, subject to restrictions and unpaid taxes. Assignee John M. will receive $500 cash at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin A. Pingrey
Eliza J. Simmons
Boston
County of Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk
Pembroke Street
J. J. Fuller
APC
John M
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Florence
HODCE
Relief Association
North Shore Boulevard
Home For Incurables
NEW Woman IN Statistics
Miidenes
Gunn Son Pores Katee
Samuel HM. Hockaday
State Street
Samuel H. Hockaday
Washington St
Boylston
John H. Pray, Sons & CO
W. Ryder & Son
Ofice
Court Street
Columbus Avenue
Mrs. Bliss
Ferdinand Wilckes
Eveline M. Bliss
St. Nicholas Avenue
Alice E. Fleming
Bliss
Wilckes
BROS
Big Clock
Aeecas
Times
Moloney
St. Joseph 'S
Regent Street
Roxbury
Bichae J. Honey
St. Joseph’s Church
Brookdale Cemetery
Dedham
Conner
William N. Conner
Pembroke
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Smith
Will'am R. Smith
Augusta
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