War Inquiry Sparks Reform Drive at Massachusetts Reform Club
A dinner and speeches at the Massachusetts Reform Club endorse war scrutiny and army reform. Speakers call for a two-military-two-lawyer-two-doctor panel, a soldiers' rosters drive, and sworn camp reports to government investigators. Admiral Gherardi and Colonel Church blame civilian influence, urge larger standing forces and a disciplined militia system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Reform Club
Lab
New England
Warren
E. G. Haskins
Far East
Gherardi
Philippines
America
England
Church
Army and Navy Journal
William A. Bancroft
J Hazard Stevens
Boston
William Conant Church
New York
Loyal Legion
Richard Robins
Chicago
Michie
H. K. Cushing
Hio
Arnold A. Rand
Charles Hunt
Jeon
Charles S. Hamlin
D. F. Dolan
Lawrence
Albert Bushnell Hart
Hazard Stevens
Browne
Stevens
Regular Army
Congress
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Dolan
Massachusetts
Bogus Millionaire Spurned by San Francisco Society
Miss Genevieve Goad ends engagement with Charles A. Williams the bogus South Africa diamond mine owner. Williams admitted no mine ownership and faced hostile reaction from society as allegations from his ex wife Mrs Emma J Nagle described abuse and financial coercion. She warned other women and recalled his charm masking a fraud and a “demon” nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Genevieve Goad
Charles A. Williams
South Africa
Williams
Emma J. Nagle
Cheyenne
Wyo
Charles A. White
Mrs. Nagle
Goad
Pastor Quinn Ousted at St Thomas Church Somerville
A vestry meeting at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Somerville called for Rev. James C. Quinn to resign by November 14 amid disputes over his leadership. Quinn contends the move is illegal and plans appeals to Bishop Lawrence, with parish issues cited as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Somerville
James C. Quinn
Andrew J. Gray
Quinn
Gray
Guinn
Mr. Quinn
F. N. Slack
Charles F. Parsons
George Musgrove
Hugh A. Ferguson
R. T. Clark, Jr
Clark
Slack
Mr. Clark
Lawrence
J. Quinn
Washington
Dr. Quinn
Belfast
Irc
United States
Incorporated Society of Literature, Art and Science
London
Eng
Wanamaker's Charges Highlight Bank Writs Against Haywood
Thomas W. Barlow as receiver for the People's Bank files two civil writs in Philadelphia against ex State Treasurer Benjamin Haywood and Auditor General Amos H. Mylin. Writs stem from the bank's collapse. Wanamaker claims notes totaling 49,400 dollars were unpaid and used to buy stock with bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Prothonotary
Thomas W. Barlow
Theeople’s Bank
Benjamin Jaywood
Amos H.mylin
Haywood
Senator Quay
John Wanamaker
Mylin
Wanamaker
Hopkins
Mohegan Disaster Sets Sail Toward New York
Report details the Mohegan wreck off the coast amid heavy seas and a gale while en route to New York with fifty passengers and a crew of 150. Lifeboats ferried survivors to shore as rescuers battled mountainous waves, with one boat losing many aboard including a woman who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mohegan
Lizard
Falmouth
MothEgan disaster passengers saved count
A Falmouth despatch reports the Mohegan sailing crew and 200 aboard with only thirty one saved. The message, dated Oct 15, 3:30 am London time, notes the high fatality risk and ongoing search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
London
Mohegan Maiden Voyage to New York Under Cleo patra Name
The steamer Mohegan arrived in New York on Aug 12 on its maiden London voyage. Built at Hull, she is a single screw steel vessel of 60 tons register, 480 feet long, 52 feet beam, about 36 feet depth, with 125 passenger accommodations and freight capacity up to 8000 tons. Captain Griffiths commands, overseeing Atlantic Transport fleet. She is among five ships bought from Wilson and Purness Leyland to replace Mohawk, Mobile, Massachusetts, Michigan and Mississippi, now sold to the US government. The others are Antion, Marquette, Menomine and Meraba, formerly Victoria, Boucieris Alexandria and Vynnifreda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Eartes
Hull
Erdg
Griffiths
Atlantic Transport Fleet
Vess Sts
Wilson and Purness-Leyland Line
Atlantic ‘Transort Company
Mohawk
Mobile
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
United States
Antion
Marquette
Menomine
Meraba
Victoria
Boucieris Alexandria
Vynnifreda
Respectinmily
Rourke Nominated by Suffolk Republicans at Convention
At the third Suffolk Republican senatorial convention twenty two delegates elected Daniel D. Rourke as candidate. Delegate Wallace C. Flanders announced the nomination, noting the difficulty of electing a Republican from the district and expressing pride in presenting Democrat Daniel D. Rourke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Daniel D. Rourke
Wallace C. Flanders
Stroke of Paralysis Strikes Mrs. Sherman
Mrs. John Sherman wife of former Secretary of State was stricken with paralysis yesterday and is in serious condition tonight The stroke affects the entire right side of her body Tonight no opinion is ventured on outcome Mrs McCallum adopted daughter is with her parents Mrs Sherman has long been noted for charity and domestic tastes in Washington life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Sherman
McKinley at St Louis Exposition draws huge crowd
President McKinley arrives at the Coliseum before a cheering crowd of about 20 000 at the St Louis exposition. He speaks on national unity prosperity and the bond issue while praise rings from the audience. A 111 year old veteran is noted among attendees. He departs by the Vandalia road after first viewing the fair sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Jack Haynes
United States
Exposition Building
Clary H. Simpson
Sousa
Simpson
Francis
Spain
St. Louis Exposition
Vandalia Road
Governor Tanner Uses Militia to Seize Virden Mine
VIRDEN Ill Oct 14 Governor Tanner controls the situation with armed guards around the mine. The mine is occupied by militia to keep out colored workers. Union leaders allege murder over the arrest warrants for Lukins Loucks Yorke and others. Witnesses describe forced firing on a train carrying black passengers and civilians. Springfield officials say guards were ordered to prevent imported labor to avoid riot. Chicago Alton officials vow legal redress for the seizure while blaming the governor for disrupting railway operations under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Loucks
Coal Company
Mr. Loucks
Virgil Bishop
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Lukins
Loucks
Yorke
Roberts
J. W. Patton
Springfield
Ill
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Peterson
Thiel Detective Agency
J. A. Debarrow
East St. Louis
African Press
Tanner
National Guard
Reece
Young
Chicago
Altgeld
de Chicago & Alton
Virden
The
Alton
Atton
Worthless-Check Swindler Sought by Boston Police
Boston police warn of a 27 year old man described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 169 pounds. He uses checks signed Douglass C. Bates to buy goods on Washington and Tremont streets and the Lagrange Street district, often paying with checks that show no funds. The target items include jewelry and other valuables, with losses running into hundreds of dollars. He dresses in a dark cutaway coat with gray trousers tan shoes and black gaiters. Dealers fall for the checks claiming more money than the price, leading to theft of goods and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington and
Tremont Streets
Lagrange Street
Douglass C. Bates
Washington Street
Atwood Considers Congressional Run In Tenth District
Ex congressman Harrison H. Atwood may seek Congress in the tenth district but has not decided yet. He will wait for the Democrats to choose and says a split among Democrats could push him toward candidacy with an independent Democrat and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Colonel Church
Army and Navy Journal
Harrison H. Atwood
Congress
Atgood
Prince Engalitcheff Marries Evelyn Clayton in Chicago
Prince Nicholas Engalitcheff and Evelyn P Clayton wed in Chicago per Greek rites. They honeymoon at the Waldorf Astoria and plan a Mediterranean tour for a month, with witnesses Baron Schlippenbach and Consul Karl Barenz officiating. He, 29, a Cracraft Engalitcheff partner and former Royal Cuirrasseur Guards member, hails from St Petersburg nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nicholas Vladimirovitch Engalitcheff
Evelyn P. Clayton
Chicago
Waldorf-Astoria
Europe
Baron Schlippenbach
Karl Bare
Kleist
Russia
Russa
Royal Cuirrasseur Guards
Standard Oil Company
Deadlock in Seventh District Democratic Senate Nomination
Delegates from Charlestown and Cambridge held lengthy balloting at Monument Hall to choose a successor to Senator David B. Shaw. Peter BeTague of Charlestown led by one vote of twenty needed after fifty ballots, with Shea, Hogan, and Falvey also receiving votes. the convention adjourned after eighty ballots with ongoing suspense and plans to reconvene tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Ward 3
Cambridge
Monument Hall
David B. Shaw
Peter BE
Tague
John J. Hogan
Dennis J. Falvey
John T. Shea
Shea
Falvey
Hogan
Louisburg and Colonial Day Celebrations at Fair
Louisburg and Colonial Day events mark two days of patriotic programming at the fair. Miss Eliza Philbrick spoke, Miss Willianna Fosso played, and Mrs. Bond recited Grandma's Story. Guests included Gen. Horatio King and Newton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Masury Q Danvers
Eliza Philbrick
Willianna Fosso
Emilie Grant Wilkins
Isabelle B. Stimpson
Charles Henry Bond
Georges of
Danvers
Franklin Hudson
Joseph Parick
N. H
Horatio C. King
Henry King
Newton
Grace le Baron Upham
Paul Jones
Serapis
D. A
Navy
Jraul Re Paci
Tay
Navy Yard
Coar
Howisons
Rine Band
Rose Christine
Cumins
Robert Bon George Lee
John “M. Schell
Lee
W. Kendall Watkins
Watkins
Yies
S. Arthur
Sostonian Society
Loulsburg
Massachusetts
Vale Bay
Santiag
Herbert A. Trefet
cUaura A. Ciard
Ysa
Chelsea Dis
Edith M. L. Willi
Louise A. Chapin
Lucy P. Gray
M. Rounty
Laura Chard
F. A. Pierce, Jr
Moseley
Dorothy QQ
Emery
Fo. R
Sharyse
Emma F
Foster
Paul Revere Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Causten Browne
Moorfield Storey
Luzon
Iwizon Jis
General Hazard Stevens
W. A. Bancroft
Bancroft
el Caney
St. Thomas
Rev. MR. Gray
Ubiuen
Is Abeu
la Bourgogne
John J. Shea
Ninth Regiment
City Hosspital
Crigally IL
Dr. Bull
Mkinley
National Union
Governor Tanner
Atwood
Independent
Bell
Prince Engalitcheff
Louisburg Day
Patriotic Historical Department
Alice Pelo Norton
Norton
Marion A. McBride
Institute of Technol
Novyton
Brookline
Boston Retailers’ Association
Educati Club
John T. White
Mary H. H
Manila
General Electric Compa
George Dewey
Cusey
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Hall
Boston Cornet Band
David Hall
Army
Reg
Levi Leiter
Lady Kedlest
Congo
L Kedleston
Ameri Vicereinew
India
Lord and Kedleston
J.H. Choate
United States Senate
Brunswick Hotel
Joseph H. Choate
Brown Hur
Charles KE. Brown
Brighton
Aberd
Dr. Brown
Tremont Row
J. Ward Wilson
Wilson Brothers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!