New York Man on Trial for Murder at Narragansett Park
James B. Mathes of New York faced a Rhode Island jury charged with murder in the June death of Monk Saunders a colored stable boy at Narragansett Driving Park Providence. Defense witnesses described the altercation over a bottle price and Mathes claimed self defense after Saunders attacked with a club. Mathes admitted obtaining a pistol and fired a fatal shot at Saunders then surrendered. The case went to the jury that afternoon.
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Providence
R. I
Wilber
James B. Mathes
New York
Monk Saunders
Narragansett Driving Park
General Brennan
Greene
George Kuhn
Philadelphia
Mathes
Fes
Saunders
West End parade boosts streetcar nickel haul and traffic strains
The West End parade drew heavy traffic and a surge of riders on the electric streetcars, especially in the suburbs. Officials debated track usage, proposed parks for the old Boston and Maine depot, and considered widening Warren street bridge and building a new Stoneham station as plans by the Boston & Maine railroad move forward.
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West End
South Boston
Washington and
Kneeland Streets
Washington Street
Eliot Street
Causeway Street
Union Station
Canal
Haverhill
Board of Aldermen
Boston & Maine
Haymarket Square
Park Commissioners
Boston
Maverick Square
Charlestown
Stoneham
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation
Sears Building
Unanimous Re-Election Likely for Torrey and Officials
The passage notes a unanimous re-election and predicts future votes for treasurer and clerk. It states incumbent B. B. Torrey will likely be re-elected, with the phrase The Trackman appearing as a byline or section name.
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B. B. Torrey
Presbyterian Society in Waltham Debates Pastor Bowie
In Waltham on October 10 the Presbyterian Society faces a leadership split over Pastor M. C. Bowie. Some members want him to stay, others to resign. The small, year old congregation referred the dispute to the Boston Presbytery. A committee including Rev. Dr. Hersey Rev. Dr. Kneeland and E. B. McPherson was named to resolve the issue amid claims Bowie has Baptist ties and governs by his own rule.
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Kneeland
E. B. McPherson
Boston
Bowie
Luther Colby
Exeter and
Newbury Streets
A. B. Storer
Eben Cobb
Lyman C. Howe
National Spiritualists’ Association of
Washington, D. C
Hattie Dodge
Bad Breath Tied to Constipation in Digestive Trouble
Medical note links foul breath to constipation caused by imperfect action of the stomach liver and bowels. When these organs fail to function properly wastes accumulate and gases are emitted from the mouth.
LAXOL Nature's Aid Promises Gentle Bowel Evacuation
LAXOL claims to soften bowels and promote a natural evacuation without griping or nausea. It promises gentle, pleasant operation like nectar to the bee, with no harsh after-effects. Sold by M. Calm & Bro., Druggists, for 25.
Court House dispute ends as building to be turned over
Longstanding friction between the city government and the Court House Commission peaks as the courthouse nears completion and transfer to the city. Disputes over unfinished grounds, funding, and a coal pocket have strained relations, with the mayor and commissioners trading blame over delays and costs totaling about 3 million dollars.
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Court House
Morse
City Hall
Matthews
New Court House
Solomon B. Steb
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Poole
Kear
Thos. W. Farnswc Yankee
James Walker & Co
Rochester, N. Y
Lowell Mail Garriers
Washington
Lowell
Jones
Metropolitan Rubber Co
Cleve & Krim
Summer Street
Waltham Church
Laxol
Godfrey Morse
Thomas J. Whidden
Whidden
Julius C. Grozeneger
Massachusetts Avenue
Rueter & Co
F. Nye
M. 8. Thayer
M. T. Dole
Charles MacArthur
Frederick G. Tuttle
David W. Craig
William C. Tallman
Banner of Light
Mr. Rich
Boston Lyceum
Forest Hills
Kelley
Province St
Bromfield St
Alexander Phemister
Dickinson Type Foundry
Chelsea
Edinburgh
Scotland
British Charitable Society
Phemister
Ober-Towne
Washington St
Baltimore
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Toledo
Cleveland
Syracuse
Columbus
Buffalo
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