Waiting in Bible To Be Examined in Foster Case
The Suffolk Probate Court resumed the Foster estate dispute as Oliver S. Foster's heirs challenge Mrs. Jennie Kimball's adminis tratrix appointment. An expert will compare handwriting in the family Bible to prove no marriage to Nellie Brown. Mrs Kimball, born 1862, is from Revere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver S. Foster
Revere
McKim
Suffolk
Fosters
Kimball
Oliver Foster
Jennie Kimball
William S. Kimball
Somerville
Ink and Pencil Names in Testimony
Witness testified that all words were written in ink except two Foster and Brown. The mother wrote with the ink while the father, reclining on a lounge, drew the pencil marks for Foster and Brown after rising and pulling a pencil from his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster and
Brown
Missing straw goods maker Smalley traced to Boston baggage
Tracing records show the trunk of Harry W. Smalley was checked to Boston rather than Worcester. Police chase baggaged from South Station as Smalley may be in Canada, where he reportedly had a Montreal factory superintendent offer. A letter from Lottie Imrick of Wayland cites sighting a woman matching Mrs. Ruel S. Harvey in Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Framingham
Eagan
Harry W. Smalley
Boston
Worcester
South Station
Smalley
Canada
Montreal
Poliece Eagan
Lottie Imrick
Wayland
Ruel S. Harvey
Upham Leads Middlesex Republican Nominees in Huntington Hall
The Middlesex Republican county convention in Huntington Hall nominated Samuel O. Upham of Waltham for county commissioner with 224 votes, over Frank Patch of Roxboro and George A. Roper. They also nominated Joseph P. Thompson of Lowell for registrar of deeds northern district and Kirdwinoo Childs of Newton for southern district, with John O. Hayden of Somerville named county treasurer.
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Lowell
Middlesex
Huntington Hall
Samuel O. Upham
Waltham
Frank Patch
Roxboro
George A. Roper
Joseph P. Thompson
Kirdwin Oo
Childs
Newton
John O. Hayden
Somerville
Pierce Chellenged to a joint debate at Milton Town Hall
A challenger to Dr. George B. Pierce, Republican candidate for Congress in the tenth district, proposes a public debate on imperialism or trusts at Milton Town Hall. The letter asks for a mutually agreed time and expresses a desire for voters to hear the candidate's political convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Pierce
George B. Pierce
Sear
Congress
Milton Town Hall
M. H. Browne
Chelsea Aldermen Name New Patrolman After Alston Resigns
Mayor Gould appointed Patrick J. Gaffney Jr a patrolman to fill the vacancy created by Isaac Alston’s resignation due to ill health. The board praised Alston for thirty years of service. A transfer of $10 was approved from the furnishing to the construction account of the new central fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Gould
Patrick J. Gaffney, Jr
Isaac Alston
Alston
Central Fire Station
Second Will With AFLD In Rice Estate Case
New York police have not received the second will of William Marsh Rice or the related assignment from Albert T. Patrick and Charles F. Jones amid forgery charges. Assistant DA Osborne questions why the documents have not been turned over. Jones is alleged to have plotted to control Rice's estate with Patrick, with a Swenson affidavit detailing a plan to make Jones residuary legatee and executor for a $500,090 share.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Charles F. Jones
Willam Marsh Rice
Patrick
Jones
McClusky
Rice
Texas
Osborne
William M. Rice
Mrr. Wetherbee
Mr. Wetherbee
Davis May Succeed Hay as Secretary of State
Washington dispatch says Hay will retire and return to London after March 4 with Cushman Davis of Minnesota named as his successor. The move is tied to Democratic gains in the Northwest and strategic aims for Irish American and pro Boer votes amid McKinley campaign shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Hay
Court of St. James
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
State Department
Northwest
Bryan
Michigan
Dakotas
McKinley
England
Remarkable KY court scene in Youtsey Goebel trial
In Georgetown Kentucky on October 9, the Henry KE Youtsey trial for involvement in Governor Goebel’s shooting produced a dramatic outburst. Arthur Goebel testified, Youtsey denied speaking, and spectators restrained him as his wife accused officials of speaking lies and demanded accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeorgetown
Kentucky
Henry KE. Youtsey
Goebel
Arthur Goebel
Ben Williams
Youtsey
Frankfort
Crawford
Kentucky Legislature Passes Minority Election Bill
Both houses held a night session and passed by a nearly unanimous vote an agreement to adopt the minority election bill. It substitutes the old Goebel era law in force when the Goebel law was enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Missing man Dawson faces multi‑check forgery warrant
J. Dawson alias Harry Dawson alias J. Harry Dawson is sought by Division 13 police with a warrant for his arrest on forgery charges involving at least seven checks drawn on the New England Trust Company of Boston in the name of Joseph P. Shaw. Shaw, a Jamaica Plain builder, employed Dawson as a bookkeeper on Brookside Avenue for about five weeks before Dawson disappeared after cashing his salary on Saturday September 8.
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J. Dawson
Harry Dawson
J. Harry Dawson
Division 13
Joseph P. Shaw
New England Trust Company of
Boston
Shaw
Jamaica Plain
Dawson
Brookside Avenue
Helson Held In 5900 Bond For Hotel Assault Murder Try
John I Riordan testified in Superior Criminal Court that Helson is the man who stabbed him, while Nelson pleaded not guilty to charges of assault with intent to murder at the United States Hotel and was held in 85000 for trial. Riordan identified the stand suspect, saying there has been no mistake in the identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Nelson
Superior Criminal Court
John Reardon
United States
John I. Riordan
Nelson
Post
Milk price dispute prompts consumer boycott call
Farmers raise milk by seven eighths of a cent per quart while the Milk Trust adds two cents to consumer prices, more than doubling the farmers’ rise. A fair price is six to seven cents. consumers are urged to refuse the extra cent as extortion and win the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Trust
Bryan Delivers Sixteen Speeches In Illinois Tour
William J. Bryan closed a long day in Joliet after eight a.m. with sixteen addresses across Illinois. He urged young men to form high peaceful ideals, warned against militarism, and contrasted Gladstone with a new heroic emphasis on war. He spoke in Peoria, Galesburg, Yates City, Elmwood and Chillicothe, predicting Democratic support in Illinois next election. He planned a Michigan leg starting Benton Harbor tomorrow.
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Joliet
Ill
William J. Bryan
Peoria
Quincy
Abington
Bryan
Lord Roberts
Gladstone
Galesburg
Yates City
Elmwood
Chillicothe
LaSalle
Flambeaux Club
Illinois
Court House Grounds
Chicago
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Nagle Held After Manslaughter Hearing in Jamaica Plain
In Municipal Court Judge Forsaith held William H. Nagle for the grand jury after a hearing on the June 30 assault that left John J. Hayes dead. Prosecution witnesses Cook and Brown testified Hayes argued with Nagle’s companions before Nagle struck Hayes in the jaw. Nagle pleaded not guilty claiming self defense. Bail set at $6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsaith
William H. Nagle
John J. Hayes
Jamaica Plain
Nagle
Washington Street
Essex
Hotel Savoy
Hayes
Michael J Creed
South Boston
Patrick M. Keating
Gargan & Keating
Edward Cook
New York
Savoy
Mrs Ellen O Keefe Funeral Held In Charlestown
The funeral of Mrs Ellen O Keefe wife of Jeremiah O Keefe of Charlestown occurred yesterday. A lifelong Charlestown resident she was active in church work and left two sons and four daughters. Services at St Catherine Church featured a solemn high mass with Rev Michael Owens and aides. Pallbearers included John Breslin Hon David B Shaw Daniel Breslin Patrick Barry John Casey and John Gline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen O’keefe
Jeremiah O'Keefe
Charlestown
Chelsea Street
O'Keefe
St. Catherine’s Church
Michael Owens
Daniel Chain
Died at Pravinge GW widow Eveline Soper dies at 96
Provincetown Oct 9 Eveline Soper widow of Samuel Soper dies at her residence aged 96 she was the oldest living resident here She was married in 1827 Surviving children Salome widow of James M Holmes and Migeline wife of Andrew T Williams of this town
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Provincetown
Eveline Soper
Samuel Soper
Salome
James M. Hiolmes
Migeline
Andrew T. Williams
First Whist Party of Season in South Boston
The Ingo mar Club hosts the season opening whist party for popular young men of the district tomorrow at Bernice Hall Broadway. After prize distribution, dancing will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ingomar Club
Bernice Hall
Broadway
Harvard Student Room Breaker Bound Over For Grand Jury
Cambridge police report a pattern of student room thefts near Harvard Square. John Corcoran, son of Patrolman Tim Corcoran, faced Cambridge Municipal Court on breaking and entering charges, bound over on a $300 bond after Eaton’s gun was traced to him via pawnshop witnesses. Inspector Murray led the probe with several items linked to Harvard students found in Boston pawnshops. The case cites a suspected gang preying on Harvard dorms, with ongoing police efforts yielding limited results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corcoran
Timothy Corcoran
Cambridge Police Force
Cambridge
Corcoran
Inspector Murray
Boston
Harvard
Almy
Lucien Eaton
Eaton
Thayer Hall
Harvard Square
Declines Again to Lead Boston Republicans
George N. Swallow, president of the Republican city committee, declines re election. Secretary Thomas Cotter also declines. Jesse Gove is tipped to succeed Swallow and lead the committee, as he is closely aligned with Mayor Hart and City Hall. Swallow previously spent much of his own money to help elect Mayor Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Swallow
Republican City Committee
Thomas Cotter
Swallow
Jesse Gove
Hart
City Hall
Empress Tich Reports Ill With Emperor Free Hand
Trustworthy Chinese reports say the Dowager Empress is seriously ill at Tai Yuan Fu and the Emperor acts with expanded power. A German demand reply was sent to Li Hung Chang. Officials including Kang Yi and Chao Shu Chiao face decapitation or imprisonment. Prince Tuan banished as punishment for aiding the Boxers.
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PFKIN
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Tai Yuan Fu
Shan Li
Li Hung Chang
Chan Ying Nien
Consorite
Kang Yi
Chao Shu Chiao
Board of Punishment
Prince Chwang
Duke Tsai Lan
Prince Yih
Lfe
Prince Tuan
Stoerlan
Seventeen Grand Banks Vessels Missing After Gale
Reports from St John s Newfoundland indicate seventeen fishing vessels on the Grand Banks, with crews over 200 missing after the September gale. Several ships arriving recently report losses of one to seven men each, with total fatalities likely above 300. Burin town alone reports thirty five dead.
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ST. John's
N. F
St. Pierre
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Burin
Placentia Bay
Blanche Littlefield and J Willard Hayden Jr Married
At Groveland on October 9 Miss Blanche Littlefield daughter of Mrs Annie Littlefield wed J Willard Hayden Jr of Boston. The ceremony began at noon with a spiral staircase procession led by Trinity Church Hav erhill choir singing Faithful and True from Lohengrin. Ushers C E Proctor A S Williams of Boston and bridesmaids Miss Marian Tallman Miss Bertha Robinson Miss Grace Robbins with maid of honor Miss Olive Hardy The Ent Mich attendee.
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Groveland
Blanche Littlefield
Annie Littlefield
J. Willard Hayden, Jr
Boston
Trinity Church
Haverhill
A.S. Williams
Marian Tallman
Hartford
Conn
Bertha Robinson
Lawrence
Grace Robbins
Plymouth
Olive Hardy
Ent, Mich
Katie G Robson wrecks on Peaked Hill bars in Cape Cod gale
The schooner Katie G Robinson ran aground on Peaked Hill bars under heavy seas off Highland Light. A northeast to east gale broke up the deck, dumping lumber along the shoreline. Coast patrol at Nauset Licht recovered debris. a lumber laden coaster is suspected lost with deck cargo. A fleet gathers in Provincetown Harbor as conditions hamper recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Light
Katie G. Robinson
Cape Cod
Robinson
Nauset Licht
Provincetown Harbor
South Boston Schoolboys imitate Harvard rushes
For nearly a week in South Boston daily rushes by Bigelow and Lawrence schoolboys have disrupted streets. Leaders from both schools face summons to juvenile court as ringleaders, with no animosity between schools. Captain Donovan demands action to quell the disturbances. Principals Bassett and Leonard tried to stop the behavior without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Boston
Bigelow
Lawrence
Donovan
Station 6
Bassett
Leonard
Colored National League hosts political symposium at church
A political symposium under the Colored National League was held last evening at the Charles Street A M E Church. The debate focused on The Attitude the Colored Citizens Should Assume in the Pending Campaign. W H Ferris spoke for the Republican side, N B Marshall for the Democratic, and Merrill of Malden for the Prohibitionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored National League
Charles Street
W. H. Ferris
N. B. Marshall
Merrill
Malden
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Bratile Streets
Oliver Sidney Foster
Ellen Jane Brown
Upham
Chelsea Eldeewen
Banker
Valet
Valet Jones
Millionaire Rice
Davis
Goshel
Helson
Lord Robarts
South Clothing
Mrs. O'Keefe
Pravinge
Nuomar
WHIST
Whlesale
Vlti
Uits
Fai
Pumlivese
Clicacla
Pall Wool
Old South Church
Uant
Harvard Arecn
Empress Tich
Ginase
Boyle Bros. Green
Wash. St.s South End
Hayder
Littlefield
Soriman Hall
Thomas R. Mathews
Bordman Hall
Katie G. Robson
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