Whitten Discharged as Walker Withdraws Charge
John H. Whitten, who threw vitriol at a Portsmouth woman believed by many to be his wife, was discharged yesterday after the woman Gertie Walker withdrew her charge. Neighbors recall their volatile relationship and the pair’s history of moving between Roxbury tenements while a child lived with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Whitten
Portsmouth
Heath Street
Roxbury
Gertie Walker
Whitten
Walker
Fred Bleiler
Bleiler
Brighton
Charles Bleiler
Winchester
Heath
Parker Streets
Gertie
Boston Young Men's Congress Debates Repeal Effort
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at 128 Tremont Street. Bills proposed local option by wards female municipal suffrage a revenue tariff and debtor credit conversion were discussed. A repeal of the Sherman antitrust clause was debated with Skinner Bancroft Stevens Fitzgore Putney Nevers Hazeltine Idridge in favor and Solis Campion Kansas in opposition. no vote reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men's Congress
Tremont Street
Congress
Journal and Post
Beacon
Skinner
Bancroft
Stevens
Fitzgore
Putney
Nevers
Hazeltine
Idridge
Messrs. Solis and Campion
Kansas
House
Massachusetts Real Estate and Commission Company Offers Investments
Wealthy investors can explore safe options from the Massachusetts Real Estate and Commission Company. The firm lists stores saloons hotels lodging houses and various business properties for sale including suburban elite properties and quiet country farms and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Real Estate and Commission Company
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It notes repair service for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Waterfront collisions and ship repairs headline Boston items
The coal schooner Charles E. Raymond sustained damage after a collision with an unknown vessel seven miles northeast of Highland Light. Repairs are expected to cost about 700 dollars. The Raymond was towed to Boston by the tug Mercury after distress signals were ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Raymond
Highland Light
Raymond
Mercury
Boston
Jack’’ Crabtree
Peerless
Sheldon
Edward 8. Clark
Clark
Atlantic Works
Charlie Bucks
Rondout
Fannie Lenox
Jennie E. Righter
Crossly
Port Johnson
Long Island Sound
Charles H. Watson
Righter
Watson
Man leaped from window after drunken dream in Roxbury
Thomas Carroll a 34 year old teamster at 27 Dacia street Roxbury woke in a dream of Italians vowing revenge and plunged from a top story window, landing on his feet and only injuring his ankle. He was treated at the scene and sent home, claiming someone was after him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carroll
Dacia Street
Roxbury
James Jams
Thomas
Mr. Carroll
Harry Nawn
Franklin Park
Seaver Street
Six Nations
John Higgins
Station 9
Man Survives Five-Story Fall In East Newton Street
Frederick Williams, of 3 Clintoncourt, slipped during a staging at building No. 53 East Newton Street and fell five stories to the sidewalk. He escaped death and is now in City Hospital with injuries to his arm and ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Williams
Clintoncourt
East
Newton Street
City Hospital
Will contest over Taft estate likely settled without trial
The Taft will contest over the Point Shirley hostelry estate may end without a trial. Died last March, O A Taft left more than 100000 dollars with half to wife and rest to trustees for life income to grandchildren and others. An appeal by the widow and two grandchildren led to a signed agreement to pay them a sum and submit papers to the Supreme Court for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Taft
Point Shirley
Taft
Lizzie L. Ulman
Lizzie T
Revolver Trouble Lands on Patrolman O Connor
The Board of Police probes Patrolman John O Connor of Station 12 over a seized revolver found with a resident. The man claims the weapon was given by O Connor, risking larceny if true. A second hearing occurred yesterday with O Connor denying involvement as the board reviews evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Police
John O'Connor
Station 12
O'Connor
Warren
Steam and Felt Bleachery for Sale in Albany NY
Advertisement offers a steam and felt bleachery in Albany New York for sale or lease. Claims the business is the most complete bleachery in the state with good transidiist and millinery trade and reasonable terms. Address given: N Susbaum 620 Broadway Albany NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Walcott Plans Bout After O'Brien Match Talks
The article reports Dick O'Brien and Joe Walcott in talks for a possible match. Walcott urges O'Brien to clear domestic bouts in New England, eyeing local prospects and a potential Cribb Club offer. Captain Cooke travels to New York to gauge Corbett-Mitchell plans and bring back official word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clipper
New England
Tom Brown
Malden
Kaveny
Billy Pierce
Cribb
Cooke
New York
Superintendent Byrnes
Metropolis
Coney Island
Coney Island Club
Walcott Stakes Fight Odds in New England Boxing Scene
A newspaper notice reports Walcott posting a $250 forfeiture as proof of seriousness in a potential 133 to 138 pound title bid in New England. It notes interest from O'Brien and Joe Lewis, plus rival calls for matches among Boston fighters as the Corbett-Mitchell prospect lingers unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
O’brien
O'Brien
Walcott
Boston
Captain Cooke
Cribb
Joe Lewis
Jimmy Kaveny
North End
Doings at Harvard Football and Freshman Trials
Harvard football practice on Jarvis field was slow as many new players were tried including Connor Teele Jedeaut Manahan and Russell. Collamore impressed as a first time substitute end while Acton briefly guarded. Beal is out with water on the knee. Freshman games set for Oct 30 and fall handicap Nov 4. Harvard Banjo Club posted second trial selections after 20 candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Field
Amherst
Connor
Teele
Jedeaut
Manahan
Russell
Collamore
Acton
Beal
Brookline Common
The
Athletic Association
Lathrop
Holmesfield
Harvard Banjo Club
Lewis Bremer
J. D. Bowersock
W. H. Jones
Kanjos
M. M. Armstrong
J. S. Holbrook
H. Turner
M. E. Stone
R. L. Barstow
B A A Cricket Averages Highlight Season Standouts
The B A A cricket season shows George Wright leading batting with 23.21 and Tom Pettitt close at 18.33. Chelsea remains unbeaten so far, with 21 wins and 4 losses across 26 matches, totaling 2596 runs and 237 wickets.
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George Wright
Tom Pettitt
Chambers
Lott Mansfield
Bixby
Cracknell
Chelsea
Tuna
Itunes
Geo, Wright
Manastiel Seeeeeed
Ean Chambers
O. L. Bixby
K Cracknell
L. Haughton
Hubbard
J A. Featabrooka
J. W Thom
Farley
I Sullivan
Wright
Seer
J. A. Davis
Bixby, Jri
Mbers
Seeely
Petthtt
Wesleyan Football Schedule Announced for Fall
Wesleyan University released its football slate with games against Amherst on October 13 in Middletown, Trinity on October 18 in Hartford, Tufts October 21 in Middletown, Princeton October 28 in New York, Yale November 4 in New Haven, Crescents November 1 in Brooklyn, Brown November 15 in Middletown, and the University of Pennsylvania November 22 in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Amherst
Aggies
Middleton
Trinity
Hartford
Tufts
Princeton
New York
Yale
New Haven
Crescents
Brooklyn
Brown
Universiy
Penn- Philadelphia
Sylvaenuia
Tyler Flying Again Breaks Sprint Record at Hampden Park
Tyler H. C. Tyler ran a quarter mile standing start on the second trial at Hampden Park in 291-5 breaking E A Nelson’s 301-5 mark set at Hartford in July. He benefited from favorable wind on the long stretch though the course included turns at both ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
H. C. Tyler
Hampden Park
E. A. Nelson
Hartford
Brennick Narrow Escape on Train Tracks Near Cambridge
Jack Brennick, Cambridge athlete, barely escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon after attempting to board a departing Lexington train. His trainer John Morrissey dragged him from the platform as Brennick fell onto the track, leaving him to hoof it home while club members mockingly recount the close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brennick
Cambridge
Jack
John Morrissey
Lexington
Morrissey
Brennick
Careless Bicycle Riders On Washington Street
An officer from Station 4 warns of reckless bicycle riding on public streets, especially Washington street. A recent incident on Bedford street left a pedestrian knocked senseless as a cyclist sped toward him. The officer calls to halt dangerous riding and urges cyclists to test speed away from dense areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Post
Washington Street
Bedford Street
Supreme Court in session in Washington October term
The Supreme Court of the United States met in October term with all justices present. Chief Justice Fuller announced the July death of Associate Justice Blatchford and said today’s orders would stand over until tomorrow. After admitting several applicants, the court adjourned and went to the Kite House to pay respects to President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Blatchford
Kite House
Cleveland
Sergeant Stevenson dies from indirect injuries in Brighton
Sergeant Lowell M. Stevenson of Police Division 14 died at his Brighton home yesterday morning from complications of injuries received when he fell from a horse during a South Boston strike years earlier. Born in Camden, Maine, February 19, 184, he joined the force in 18%. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell M. Stevenson
Police Division 14
Brighton
South Boston
Camden
Syndicate Claims Buy Lower California and Annexation Plan
The Evening Record reports a scheme by English and American capitalists led by William Wrendon to acquire Lower California from Mexico for 9 million pounds and push annexation to the United States. Wrendon says a bill is ready for Congress and a delegation will seek Washington. Baron Worms, Colonel North, the Earl of Percy among others are named as principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Evening Record
Lower California
Republic of Mexico
United States
William Wrendon
Peninsula
Mexico
Lower
California
Congress
Wrendon
Washington
Baron Worms
Colonel North
Earl of Percy
Off for Chicago Aelist of Travelers from New England
A long list details a party departing for Chicago under Benjamin Johnson, naming numerous travelers led by Mr. and Mrs. C A Johnson and including residents from Bristol and Fall River Massachusetts, Providence and Barrington Rhode Island, and New Hampshire locales. The roster features many couples and several single travelers across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin Johnson
C. A. Johnson
Bristol
R. I
H. B. Willis
Ashmont
Mass
George A. Brooks
Boston
James A. Quirley
B. H. Young
Amesbury
Bert Young
Nellie Abbe
Stoneham
M. B. Noyes
Newburyport
W. H. Noyes
H. E. Wilbur
Warren, R. I
Mattie Mason
Warren, R.S
Lizzie Mason
E. A. Mason
Brockton
E. W. Gardner
Thomas Boyd, Jr
Providence
W. C. Pratt
Ernest Arnold
Lincoln
Fred W. Arnold
C. H. Sargent
C. R.sargent
Henry Hudson
Roxbury
Emmon B. Towle
Hampden Falls
N. H
Joseph Armstrong
Woburn
A. B. Emery
Dorchester
J. 3S. Orne
Cambridgeport
Charles Brooks
Rachael Orne Brooks
Elizabeth Strong
Auburndale
H. S. Locke
Walter H. Keith
Watertown
N. W. Healey
Hampton Falls
Mary I. Church
Tiverton
Edna Dpd. T. Church
Calista Church
Lowell
C. W. Saunders
Elizabeth W. Gardner
Mattle E. Gardner
D. J. Levett
Granite
L. L. Farnham
C. W. Severance
George H. Shapley
Newtonville
W. E. Armstrong
Waban
L. H. Bateman
M. E. Worcester
Tauton
F. J. Hastings
South Acton
James Bruerton
Malden
G. G. Bailey
Susie I. J. Bailey
H. M. Varney
Rhoda Durfee
Fall River
M. E. Gammons
East Bridgewater
Samuel T
Dutton
Bertha H. Dutton
M. F. Hastings
Peabody
Everett Vose
Manville
R. L
C. A. Grant
Winthrop
Maud Elis
Belfast
Lena Ellis
H. B. Fisk
South Milford
H. R. Beecher
Southbridge
H. «. Aydelott
W. W. Fickett
Concord
Dward
Gallup
Rh. I
FE. A. Hersey
Westboro
T. A. Bresnahan
J. FP. Bresnahan
W. H. Pearse
Warrier A. M. Smith
F. C. Kelley
Alice Saunders
Wung Sing Granted Passage as Seaman on Emma T Crowell
Wung Sing, described as a Chinaman and steward of the bark Emma T Crowell, arrived in Boston from Singapore with a cargo. He, who shipped from New York about a year ago, is exempt from immigrant laborer rules as a seaman and left with his white wife after establishing his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wung Sing
Emma T. Crowell
Boston
Singapore
Celestial
Custom House
New York
Wang Sing
Union Bicycle Club Eyes Broader Amalgamation Plan
Secretary Frothingham says the union idea began with the club but requires near unanimous club support. He notes new interest from unattached riders and outlines a shared clubhouse plan in Boston and Savin Hill, plus a racing program and delegate meetings as progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bicycle Club
Frothingham
Mattapan Road Club
Mt. Pleasant Club
Boston
Savin Hill
Divison
Fred McCausland
Worcester
Peck
South Framingham
Medford Club
Hyde Park Club
Toby Dyer
William Scott
Jack Beals
P. G. Alexander
Otto Younger
Riley
Porter
George Kehew
Cambridgeports
Cambridge Manual Training School
Cambridge
Louisville
Father Higgins
Exeter Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Beacon Street Boulevard
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Newton Centre
Washington Street
Newton Lower Falls
Wellesley Hills
Wellesley
8. C. Evans
Wellesley Avenue
Brook Street
Beacon Street
Exeter
Dartmouth
Burglary wave alarms Dedham districts prompts patrol reward
Stone Haven Oakdale and Endicott residents report a spate of burglaries with homes hit on Saturday Sunday and Monday. Citizens fear lack of police protection and seek special officers while town officials prepare a six month reward for arrests. Albion W. Russell of Medford faces charges of obtaining 100 by false pretences from the Bay State Belt ing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Stone Haven
Oakdale
Endicott
C. Sanderson
FB. A. Chase
John Crowley
W. A. Fales
Isaac Colburn
Lucius Cummings, Jr
E. Moward
C. B. Trefey
John Eaton
Moulton
Albion W. Russell
Medford
Collins
Bay State Belting Company
Franklin Street
Russell
Vice Consul Grace Returns to Boston From London
Pierce J. Grace deputy consul general to London arrives in Boston on the steamer New York after a stay abroad with Consul General Patrick A. Collins. He cites his wife’s illness, plans a two to three month leave, and discusses consular duties, trade declines, and his enjoyment of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce J. Grace
United States
London
New York
Boston
England
Patrick A. Collins
John Shea
Chester Square
Langham
Grace
J. Helen's Place
Bishopsgate
Lyndon
Collins
Ireland
Mr. Grace
Post
Morphine On The Table Claims A Life In Boston
Walter Joy aged about 27 died in his room at 12 Boylston place Sunday morning and was found Sunday evening. Morphine grains were found on his dressing table suggesting suicide in a personal crisis. Joy recently rented the room for two weeks and left a letter from a West Portland Oregon contact. He had applied to the Boston Y M C A employment bureau and was seen entering his room last Saturday night. The body is at the City Hospital morgue awaiting Medical Examiner Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Joy
Boylston Place
Joy
Portland
Ore
Joy Hat
Boston Y. M. C. A
James Roy
J. W. Gibbins
City Hospital
Draper
Mystic Park Finale Sets Big Trotting Card
The Mystic Park closing meeting starts tomorrow and runs four days with a strong entry list. Horace Willis prepared a solid program as Merr Bird and other entries race in the 2:00 trot, 3:2 pace, and 2:32 trot, with Isaiah Pompilly set as starter and the 12:10 train from the Lowell depot noted for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
Horace Willis
Merry Bird
Dan Wilkes
Woodbrine
Valery Clanturp
Peerless Ben
Lady Hamilton
Little Wonder
Prince Alcyone
G. C. Taylor
Grace Wilkes
Critt
George K
Thad
Jed Davis
Hamlin
Lowell
Isaiah Pompilly
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Pure California
EA Oman A Re
Carroll
Dick O’brien
Dick O'Brien
Joe Walcott
West End
Tomance
Billy Smith
Dick Burge
Jack Dempsey
Austin Gibbons
Joe Walcoot
Co. H. N
Jamaica
Fred Richards
Jack Moore
Menzo Morse
Alfred R. Kehew
Aleck Greggains
Police Nevwauitice
Alden Street
Rob Roy
Harvard
B. A. A. Cricket Averages
Tyler
Supreme Court
Sergeant Stevenson
Syndicate
SA Isaacson &Co
Clothiers and Bicycle Outfitters
Washington ST
Cornhill
P. A
Mystic Medforl
F. Cing
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