Bold youths charged in larceny from Pierce store
Harry Fine and William F. Lafferty, teens from East Boston, arrested for stealing goods from William G. Pierce at 77 Bedford Street. Police recovered clothing and fabric worth thousands, with ties to a wider scheme and at least nine months of thefts. Pierce valued losses near $2000.
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Harry Fine
William F. Lafferty
William G. Pierce
Bedford Street
Fine
Lafferty
Eutaw Street
Boston
Blazer
Murphy and Levitt
Lagrange Street
Whitmore Street
New York
Finé
Pleasant Street
buSkmess
New Haven
New London
Pierce
Philadelphia Veterans Parade Honors Quaker City Firemen in Boston
The Philadelphia Veteran Firemen's Association visited Boston for a reception and parade. Rain did not dampen crowds as Philadelphia firemen, led by Stott 15 and Chief Marshal McCarthy, marched from Park Square to Faneuil Hall. Speeches by McCarthy, Riter, Baxter, Holden, and Gill celebrated ties between Boston and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Veteran Firemen’s Association
Boston
Can
Washington and
Cobb Streets
Park Square
Jerémiah J. McCarthy
Charlestown
John S. Camrell
Philadelphia
Nuf
Faneuil Hell
Salem
Barnicoats
Marshal McCarthy
Samuel G. Parsons
William H. Hillyer
William H. Johnson
Everett c. Benton
Joshua B. Holden
John 5. Logan
William M. Olin
James C Baxter
Franklin Riter
Williiam M. McDévott
Philadelphia Veterans
Robert T. Gell
Philadelphia, Veterans’ Association
Samuel A. Keneil
James C. Baxter
Fire Department of
F. M. Riter
Public Safety of
Riter
Mr. Baxter
Massachusetts
Potomac
William McDevott
J. B. Holden
McCarthy
Quincy Smilled
Samuel Abbott
The
Protective Department
Robert B. Gill
Philadelphia Vetéran <Association
Jonni S. Daritill
Sherman Replies to Salisbury on Behring Sea Conference
Secretary Sherman sent a cable reply to Lord Salisbury noting Britain will not join a Behring Sea conference with Russia and Japan. The note says the U S expected Britain to participate and urges a conference among Britain United States and Canada. Britain is studying the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
United States
Dosretdeyaimee
Canada
Colored Lawyer Defends Woman in Superior Court
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sheldon presides. Sarah Brown, a white woman, faces charge of being ide and disorderly after officers report she was found with colored men. A colored attorney defends Ree and key witness is a colored man. Trial to resume this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Sheldon
Sarah Brown
Nelly
Ree
Parade of Veteran Firemen Dignitaries in Boston Visit
The parade features H Ripley guiding chief marshal and McCarthy with a large staff followed by Boston Vets led by Hussey. Philadelphia and Roxbury units, bands, and fire department contingents march past cheering crowds with displays, toasts, and greetings from Mayor Quitney and veteran associations. The day ends with a banquet, drives, and a reception at Veteran Firemen's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Fire Department
Norton
Gottwald
Hoar
Watertown
Boston Protective Department
Credit Sale Notice Amid Weekend Events
The fragment notes a sale on credit with mentions of sixes and items, scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. in an area near AP ape or similar venue, indicating a local sale or auction event this BA week.
Clothiers honor Philadelphia firemen with display tribute
A. Shuman & Co. celebrated the Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia by decorating their store front with bunting and a large colored fireman poster. The display shows a fireman on a ladder saving a child amid flames and carries a tribute to brave firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co., Clothiers
Veteran Firemen’s Association of Philadelphia
Washington and
Summer Streets
Boston Franklin Fire Company
Camden double tragedy shocks city as two women die
In Camden New Jersey Mrs Vane 65 widow of Captain Eli Vane and her daughter Mrs Sarah Shaw 40 were fatally wounded early today. Police found Mrs Vane dead with a head wound and Mrs Shaw dying after a bullet hit. Son Eli Shaw recently ill with typhoid fever stood at a third floor window shouting for help. Investigators found a forced rear shutter and a ransacked second floor bureau drawer. Police say a kitchen window pane shattered from inside. no other clues disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Shaw
Philadelphia
Fursay
Detective's Wife Charged In Disorderly Conduct Case
John A Williams a private detective and ex policeman and his wife Cora were arraigned in Harlem Police Court on a disorderly conduct charge. The man was discharged while the wife was fined five dollars for carrying her husband's revolver in a police holster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Williama
Cora
Harlam
Sullivan
Williams
Kissing tragedy at wedding ends in fatal shooting
In Port Chester New York Stefano Murrillo a shoe store owner and uncle to Joseph Barnello tried to kiss Barnello’s bride at her wedding in Greenwich. Barnello who had long courted the bride fatally shot Murrillo after repeated advances and drunken tension.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Stefano Murrillo
Joseph Barnello
Murrillo
Barnello
Greenwich
Mar- Ynmo
Aged Woman Prophet Prays as Rain Ends Drought
In Decatur Alabama on October 12 a drought of eighty one days ended with a heavy rain across North Alabama. A 99 year old woman in the city had been praying for rain and went into a trance a week earlier, reportedly signaling the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
North Alabama
Violin Gift From Harper's Ferry Man Rejected by Queen
John L. Highbarger of Harper's Ferry Va made a cedar violin from the old John Brown tree and offered it to Queen Victoria. A letter from the Queen declined the gift stating such offerings are not received by her Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
John L. Highbarger
Harper’s Ferry
John Brown
Queen Victoria
Eloping Husband and Wife Vanish From New Jersey Town
Michael Bullock of Kearby New Jersey and his wife ran away after Bullock learned from John Workis that his wife preferred Workis. Workis agreed to take the wife for a quart of whiskey, and they departed together a month ago. The trio have since vanished under suspicious circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Bullock
Bullock
Kearby
N. J
John Workis
Workis
Divorce decrees issued in county court session
Georgia A. Warren was granted a decree nisi against husband William H. Warren for continual drunkenness. Jennie Anderson secured a decree nisi against Charles E. Anderson for desertion. Henrietta Alexander’s case against S. Alexander was not resumed as settlement talks proceed. Alexander may pay $250 and the divorce would be granted for desertion and non support if approved by Judge Fessenden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia A. Warren
Fessenden
Nisi
Willian H. Warren
Jennie Anderson
Nist
Charles E. Anderson
Henrietta Alexander
S. Alexander
Cohen
Alexander
Five Thousand See Troop F Cavalry Drill Fail
Crowds gathered at Franklin field to watch Troop F perform maneuvers under rain. Officials from City Hall, including Mayor Quincy, failed to appear, delaying the drill from 3 to 4 pm and forcing postponement until this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Field
Uncle Sam
Quincy
City Hall
First Brigade Signal Corps completes fall tour under heavy weather
The First Brigade Signal Corps conducted a wet fall tour from 8 15 am to 10 am, serving stations at Hart's Hill Wakefield Bear Hill Stoneham Malden water tower and Horn Pond Mountain Woburn. Lieutenant Lovett Colonel Fred Wellington and ex Brigadier Engineer Pepperell inspected the stations praising the efforts despite wind and rain. Bear Hill tower in Middlesex Fells noted for its strategic view and accessibility. Lieutenant Colonel Woodward of the Sixth Regiment staged a welcome surprise for Wakefield crews as they prepared to return to Boston.
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Signal Corps
Union Station
Hart’s Hill
Wakefield
Bear Hill
Stoneham
Malden Water Tower
Horn Pond Mountain
Woburn
Lovett
Fred Wellington
Pepperell
Middlesex Fells
Park Commissioners
Corps
Woodward
Boston
Old Hancock House Renovated by Lexington Society
The Lexington Historical Society held its first meeting of the season at the Hancock Clarke house. Funds were raised to pay for renovation and removal costs, with about 300 dollars still needed to cover debts. A sermon by Rev Jonas Clark from 1761 was received, and the society voted to charge admission to nonmembers and consider moving relics to the house along with heating and lighting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Historical Society
Hancock-Clark
C. A. Staples
John Hancock
Robert Collier
New York
Jonas Clark
Accused Larceny Suspect Arrested in Providence Case
Ansimo Girronda of 826 North Street was arrested by Inspectors Gaddis and Kelly on larceny charges involving property valued at 383 dollars from Munziata Peasento of Providence. The alleged theft occurred in multiple incidents since January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansimo Girronda
North Street
Gaddis and Kelly
Munziata Peasento
Providence
Miss Cisneros Arrives In Free America To Receive Friends
It was said at the Cuban junta today that Senorita Evangélina v. Cisneros Cosio, the Cuban girl rescued from prison in Havana, will hold a reception in this city tomorrow. The time and place have not yet been selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senorita Evangélina v. Cisneros Cosio
Havana
McKinley Aims to End Cuban Aggitation If Autonomy Refused
From Madrid Oct 12 United States Secretary Woodford was received by the Queen Regent. A Washington cable states President McKinley will urge Cuban autonomy and, if rejected, will press to end agitation and halt filibustering, counting on Weyler's recall to gain congressional backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
United St +e
Woodford
Washington
McKinley
Weyler
Congress
Spain drafts response on Cuba war end date
The Imparcial reports a government draft replying to United States Minister Woodford. It says Spain cannot fix a date to end the Cuban war and weighs autonomy for Cuba, troop activity, and Cuban fatigue. It notes U S aid delayed termination of the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Oét
Imparcial
Duke of Tétuan
United States
Woodford
Spain
Cuba
Naval Wonders Bring North Atlantic Squadron to Boston Harbor
The North Atlantic squadron of the American navy, including ships from Massachusetts New York Brooklyn Iowa Indiana Maine and Texas plus the Puritan and the despatch boat Delphin, anchors in Boston for the Constitution centennial. About 1400 sailors and marines 400 naval brigade and 150 Kearsarge Naval Veterans will form a parade escorted by Chief Marshal Carter with Governor Wolcott Secretary Long and Mayor Quincy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Boston Harbor
Massachusetts
New York
Brooklyn
Iowe
Indiana
Maine
Texas
Delphin
Constitution
Naval Brigade
Kearsarge Naval Veterans
Marshal Carter
Old South Meeting House
Atlantic Avénué
State Street
State
Congress
Ashington
Eliot
Tremont
Washington
Old Booth Meeting House
Bond plan accepted by Vermont Consolidated railroad bondholders
At Union Hall a second meeting of the first mortgage bondholders approved a new bond plan. Holders will retain 8 percent of their 5 percent bonds, with interest guaranteed by Grand Trunk Railway. The reorganization committee urged a new receivership. some members urged further investigation but the plan passed by a two thirds vote, with figures showing a total of 2,298,808 and 2,771,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Railroad of Vermont
Union Hall
Grand Trunk Railway Corony
Moorfield
Grand Trunk
Storey
Lewis G. Dabney
Z. Bowman
Somerville
Eastern Capitalists Purchase J I Case Threshing Plant
Racine Wisconsin October 12 a syndicate of Eastern capitalists completed a purchase of the J I Case Threshing Machine Company for about two million dollars the deal being described as a major transfer of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine, Wis
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Roxbury youths hold surprise party at Frost home
A group of Roxbury youths gathered last evening at 19 Rothland Street to celebrate at the home of Mr. William Frost. Pianist J Warren Tufts performed several pieces while Miss Alice M Dobbins played banjo with Tufts on piano. Mr Frost received a diamond ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
William Frost
Rothland Street
J. Warren Tufts
Alice M. Dobbins
Mr. Tufts
Frost
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Jordan, Marsh and Company
Jordan Marsh & CO
Wm. G. Pierce
Quaker Fire
Olin
Mr. McCarthy
William M
Philadelphia Vets
ER Cowling
Jere
Marspa
Emery
Canquet
Faneul
J.C. Baxter
VET Fireman's Association
Fyames
Britain
Walcott
New Bedford
Veteran Firemen's Association of
Worcester
Ariel
Purdondere
Quittey
Pennsylvania
John Oxton
Quincy House
Keith's
Washington Street
Shuman & CO
Bashful Venus
Mrs. Shady
Georgiana Shrady
Shrady
Lil- Me
Mr. Hummel
Lilian Dora Landau
Mr. Shrady
New Jersey
Boyle Bros
Ron
Washington ST
South End
First Brigade
OLD Hancock House
Free America
Miss Cisneros
Cuan
Tetuan
M’kinley
Central Vermont
First Mortgage
Threshing Machine Trust
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