Fire destroys Whitcomb block photo gallery in Waltham
A fire at 9 30 p m in L B Browns photo gallery on the second floor of the Whitcomb block Main street caused extensive damage estimated between 25000 and 29000 dollars. The three story wooden structure houses Isaac Warren Son C D Stratton George Finnegan and the Waltham Daily News on the ground floor and H G Kittredge L C Brown and George Leyton on the second floor with a large vacant third floor hall. Ground floor damage mainly from water and the property is fully insured. The building is owned by G H Whitcomb.
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Whitcomb
Waltham
L. B. Brown
Main Street
Isaac Warren
Isaac Warren & Son, C. D. Stratton
George Finnegah
The
Waltham Daily News
H. G. Kittredge
L. C. Brown
George Leyton
G. H. Whitcomb
Ancient and Honorable Artillery trip to Richmond
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston visited Richmond to tour the James River and were hosted by Governor O Ferrall and Mrs O Ferrall at the executive mansion. They returned to the city about eight this evening and depart tomorrow morning for home.
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James
O'Ferrall
Richmond
Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Boston
Military Club
Executive Mansion
All-wool Underwear And Hats From Browning King Co
From clothing the man to underwear and hats Browning King & Co advertises men’s wear at notable prices. Specials include camel’s hair wool garments from 1.00 to 1.50 each, hats at three dollars, and a money back guarantee. The retailer bills itself as the largest clothiers in the city.
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Browning, King & Co
Beverly Pastor Denounces Temperance Lecturer Doutney
In Beverly on Sunday evening Rev W A Thurston denounced Thomas N Doutney from the pulpit over alleged improper conduct with women. The pastor warned Doutney to leave the city within 24 hours, citing moral grounds. Doutney denied the accusations and said he would stay for a full investigation, pledging to meet any charge and seek legal redress if needed.
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Beverly
W. A. Thurston
Thomas N. Doutrey
Mr. Thurston
Mr. Doutney
Doutney
Avenue House
Possible Murder Charge in Knockout Drops Case
Police probe death of Corporal Sullivan on September 13 may tie Georgie Belyea and Nellie Woods to dosing victims in swindling schemes. They face court Friday, with multiple new complaints from men treated with knockout drops. Bail may keep them from appearing. Woods’ record described as shady.
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Sullivan
Georgie Belyea
Nellie Woods
Woods
Lawrence City Charter Defeated In Special Election
In Lawrence Massachusetts a special election resulted in defeat of the proposed city charter. Voters approved the charter by Yes 1386 to No 2660 on the acceptance question. On the council structure question the Yes 1253 and No 2639 counts favored a single board only if the charter is adopted.
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Lawrence
Mass
Fusionists Cannot Win in New York Election
Dr Parkhurst declared the fusion ticket could not win against Tammany. Tammany leaders are elated as the bombshell reshapes the crowded political contest in New York on Oct 8.
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New York
Dr. Parkhurst
Tammany
Express wagon collision endangers driver on Cross Street
Malden, Oct 8 An electric car and an express wagon collided at Cross and Main this evening. Arthur J. Hobbs the wagon driver was thrown to the ground and knocked unconscious. He had not regained consciousness by late hour and his condition was feared to be critical.
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Malden
West End
Cross
Main Streets
Arthur J. Hobbs
Roanoke Banker John Ott Dies At End Of War Era
John Ott longtime Roanoke financier held office under Buchanan and served as secretary of the Iron Belt Building and Loan Association. He died this morning of paralysis. Ott acted as comptroller of the currency during Buchanan’s administration and later was chief clerk of the Treasury Department of the Confederate States. He joined the Confederate army late in the war and rose to colonel.
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Roanoke
John Ott
Iron Belt Building & Loan Association
Printer in Scranton shoots wife then kills himself
D Fr Roche, a Scranton printer, shot his wife twice and then killed himself. Mrs Roche was left in precarious condition. The couple had a prior assault case, Roche had been jailed but released a week ago. They met in a saloon, Roche took her outside and fired.
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Scranton
Penn
Bay State Gas Company In Delaware Raises 10 Million Bond Issue
The Bay State Gas Company in Wilmington Delaware completed a 10 million dollar stock issue after directors ordered it. Subscription books opened yesterday and the full amount was subscribed within a few hours. Subscriptions were chiefly from Mr Addits and non resident capitalists. The capitalization now totals 15 million 008 thousand dollars.
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Wilmington
Del
Bay State Gas Company
English Heavyweights Corbett Fitzsimmons Offered in England
Englishmen propose Corbett and Fitzsimmons settle their dispute in England with no interference. A $15,000 purse and a diamond belt symbolizing the world championship are offered to attract cross‑ocean fight. A referee acceptable to both sides is to be agreed, and $5000 would be placed with Al Smith as a good faith guarantee.
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New York
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
England
Mirror of Life of
London
Mirror
al Smith
Possible Indictments Loom Over Corbett Train Men in Texas
A Travis county grand jury may indict Jim Daly Billy Delany Joe Corbett John Donaldson and John McVey from Corbett's camp for conspiracy related to a planned boxing match with Fitzsimmons. Attachments to compel witnesses were served in San Antonio with Corbett and O'Donnell not subpoenaed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sheriff Campbell
Travis County
Jim Daly
Billy Delany
Joe Corbett
John Donaldson
John McVey
Corbett
District Court
Austin
Jim Corbett
Steve O'Donnell
Champion
O'Donnell
Austin Court
Grand
Fitzsimmons
Brady
Hot Springs
Ark
New Mexico
Arkansas
Chicago
Travis County District Court
Stuart
United States
Brady and others served in Travis county grand jury case
W A Brady and Martin Julian were served papers and will appear before the Travis county grand jury in Austin. Wheelock and Vendig also faced papers as witnesses in a conspiracy to compound a felony case against Stuart. Stu art has no papers yet.
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D. Tex
W. A. Brady
Martin Julian
Brady
Julian
Wheelock
Travis County Grand Jury
Austin
Vendig
Cabell
Stuart
Sneak Thief Arrested in City Court Case
Thomas Madison, known to police as Matthewson Matthews and Peterson, was arrested yesterday on multiple charges of sneaking theft. He has appeared in court several times and served several sentences. His case will be tried today.
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Thomas Madison
Matthewson
Matthews
Peterson
Largest when hatched says Hoar in Plymouth Club talk
Worcester October speech by Senator George F. Hoar defends American political institutions and government forms. He quashes criticisms of legislative inefficiency and cites a Boston era parable about a leader never inside a schoolhouse, reminding listeners that bees are largest when hatched.
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Worcester
George F. Hoar
Plymouth Church Club
Massachusetts
England
Canada
Little Red School
Strike at New York World Affects Printing Staff
At midnight on October 9 the entire mechanical crew of the New York World walked out in a strike, followed by 12:45 a.m. standstill. The action, in solidarity with Read’s Pulitzer building workers, targeted non union hires. engineers and electricians joined, prompting mass walkout and work stoppage.
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New York
Mechanical Department
The
New York World
George R. Read
Pulitzer
Hawaiian republic will fall Kaiulani named queen in Hawaii
Julian D. Hyne, editor of the Hawaiian, in Chicago predicts the Hawaiian republic will be overthrown within eight months. He says Princess Kaiulani will be made queen with a British and U S protectorate, as both sides desire restoration of the monarchy.
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Kaiulani
Chicago
Julian D. Hyne
the Hawaiian
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Great Britain
United States
Rose Challenge Received From Royal Victoria Yacht Club
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club sent a written challenge on behalf of C. D. Rose to the New York Yacht Club. A special meeting to consider the challenge has been called for the 14th inst.
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New York
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
C. D. Rose
New York Yacht Club
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
SAAR ch Washington reports the forecast for Wednesday calling for fair skies in New England and eastern New York with continued cold conditions and northerly winds. Temperatures remain colder in eastern New England.
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Washington
New England
New York
Milk Law Offenders Fined by Municipal Court
Judge Forsaith fined several milk law violators as Inspector Harrington reported. John Jones and Ossian B. Wiley, each 50 dollars, Good H. Clark 100, James Morrissey 160, George H. Morse 150, Charles Hadly 60, and Harry C. Temple 100 paid or appealed. All appealed.
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Forsaith
Municipal Cour
Harrington
John Jones
Ossian B. Wiley
Good H. Clark
James Morrissey
George H. Morse
Charles Hadly
Harry C. Temple
Local farmer near Dover critical after gas inhalation
James F. Twombly of Mabbury, New Hampshire, a well known farmer, was found in a room at Kimball House in Dover in a semiconscious state from inhaling gas. He has since regained consciousness and is expected to recover, with investigators treating the incident as a possible self harm attempt.
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Dover
N. H
Jameses F. Twombly
Madbury
Kimball House
North Adams Welcomes Governor Greenhalge in Berkshire
North Adams Berkshire Oct 8 crowds fill Wilson Hall and streets to greet Governor Greenhalge arriving by train. He via balcony remarks emphasizes record over rhetoric, urges unity across parties, praises Massachusetts education and road programs, and defends Republican governance while noting city charter and upcoming municipal status. Senator Lawrence and Colonel Bracewell introduce him. reception follows with a parade and fireworks.
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North Adams
Berkshire
Greenhalge
John Bracewell
G. P. Lawrence
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
North Adama
Wilson Halls
Bracewell
Lawrence
Berkshire County
North Adams Ie
Deadly water scare hits East Boston district
Apparent contamination in East Boston third and fourth sections sparks alarms as doctors and chemists report stomach and typhoid like illness among children and adults. William McVey analyzes Cochituate water finding organic life and sediment. Water Commission vows immediate investigation into pipes and sources.
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East
Boston
Third Section
Ward 1
William McVey
McVey
Mr. McVey
The
Water Commission
Smith
Boston Wheelman Fractures Skull in Newton Accident
John R. French of Boston rode along Chestnut street in Newton Upper Falls when his bicycle wheel broke causing a heavy fall. A physician diagnosed a slight skull fracture and he received medical attention this evening.
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Newton
John R. French
Boston
Newton Upper Falls
Chestnut Street
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