Shock to the Community and a Heart Failure Verdict
A man collapses on a sidewalk shortly after a casual parting with friends. The coroner reports death due to heart failure, as public notices reflect on heart health and the risks of stress. The piece discusses heart disease, its causes, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a treatment, with testimonials and offers of private medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Merchant
Tylersburg
Clarion Co
Penn
Pete Golden
Wallace
Golden Medical
Pierce
Himer Lawler
En 'Co
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Baron Liebich Composes Music in His Cell
Felix Liebich styled Baron von Liebich, jailed here, amuses himself by composing music. He came from England eight years ago, lived in Montreal, married Inga Laerum of Christiania Sweden three years before leaving. He later lodged with Mrs Fiona Hale, called wife No 2, and two marriages caused a clash with wife No 1 who alleges a past union in 1890 at St Pauls Islington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Liebich
Baron von Liebich
Liebich
England
Montreal
Inga, Laerum
Christiania
Sweden
Fiona Hale
Mackey
St. Paul's Church
Islington
Autumn foliage trip on Rutland railroad to Pan-American Expo
Beautiful autumnal foliage described from the Rutland railroad route through Green and Adirondack mountains and Champlain Islands en route to the Pan-American Exposition. Tickets at lowest rates with return via Hudson River and Fall River line. Simmons & ters, agents, 29 Washington street. Fatigue blues nervousness are dispelled by time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Green and Adirondack Mountains
Islands of
Champlain
Hudson ‘River
Fall River Line
Simmons & Ters
Washinton Street
East Boston Rejects Involvement in Spectacle Island Garbage Plant
East Boston Citizens Association met with nine members and two reporters and decided not to take a stand against Spectacle Island garbage plant plans. Members concluded the odor would not affect East Boston, though debate centered on removal to Spectacle Island and its impact on Jeffries Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
G. A. R. Hall
Spectacle Island
Jeffries Point
Thomas F. Rice
Gernsberg
Barnes
Rice
Preparations for Molineux retrial move forward
New York reports that Roland B. Molineux will face a new murder trial with ex governor Frank 8 Black named senior counsel, joining Weeks Battle and Marshall. The Court of Appeals grants a new trial, citing improper admission of Barnet evidence and clarifying handwriting standard rules in criminal cases. The warden at Ossining will not disclose results until Albany authorizes release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Frank 8
Black
Molineux
Weeks
Battle
Marshall
Ossining
Court of Appeals
Albany
Werner
Rochester
H. C. Barnet
Parker
Haight
Gray
Barnet
Bartlett
Vann
O’brien
Phillips
Douglass
Boxes of Gold Sent to Grape-Nuts Letter Writers
A call for letters about Grape-Nuts prompts a contest with 380 boxes of gold and greenbacks for the most persuasive, truthful letters detailing health gains from the food. Ten top writers receive $10 gold pieces, twenty next receive $5 gold pieces, and 800 receive $1 greenbacks. a three‑member non Postum committee will judge between December 1 and 10, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Dee
Court of Appeals Reopens Famous Murder Case
The New York Court of Appeals reopens the famed case of Molineux, who was convicted of first degree murder in 1900 over the Bromoseltzer cyanide poisoning of Mrs. Katherine Adams. The long legal battle includes multiple indictments, appeals, and trials with handwriting expert testimony central to the government case. David B. Hill led the government’s appeal while John G. Milburn represented the defense. Molineux remains imprisoned at Sing Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court of Appeals
Katherin J. Adams
Harry 8. Cornish
Cornish
Roland B. Molineux
Molineux
Barnet
Aed
David B. Hill
John G. Milburn
Messrs. Weeks
Battle
Sing Sing
Representative Lydons Anniversary Celebration in Dorchester
A reception honored Representative M. J. Lydon and Mrs. Lydon on their fifth wedding anniversary at 2 Mather Street Dorchester. Guests included Mrs. Martin and Misses Rose and Mary Martin, with musical entertainment by the Pontasonjo Mandolin and Guitar Club and vocal numbers by several young performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative-Lydons
Representative
M. J. Lydon
Mather Street
Dorchester
Pontasonjo
Miss Camppel
Hodgkins
Sta’ Lydon
Is. Nei
Richard J. Foley
Williambell
James L. Campbell
T. Peter F. Martin
Roxbury Fight Over 5 Cent Fares Continues at City Hall
Roxbury activists held another session at City Hall where chants of Five-Cent Fares rang from dome to vault. A county committee discussed transit costs and public approval as protesters pressed for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
City Hall
E Slogen
Mayors Gain Power Called Key to Clean Municipal Govt
At a Portland Congregationalist meeting Rev Dr Smith urged abolishing city franchises and patronage, placing appointments with the Mayor, and applying the merit system to all departments. Mayor Hurley of Salem backed the plan, while Mayor Glines of Somerville said he had no opinion on reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Dr. Smith
Hurley
Salem
St. Paul
Glines
Somerville
Post
Smith
Big Dock for Boston Heads Steamship Plan
Boston will become the hub of Boston Maine and New Brunswick steamship traffic under the Eastern Steamship Company led by Charles W. Morse. Four lines will gain new vessels, faster trips, and a possible single Boston dock as property along the harbor front is secured. The Kennebec line gets a new steamer from Bath and the International line receives two boats with a possible addition to the Portland line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maine
New Brunswick
Eastern Steamship Company
Charles W. Morse
Ice King
Kennebec
Bath
International
Portland
Rosebery Urges Britain to Emulate US Enterprise
Lord Rosebery, in Birmingham, argues Britain must improve political and commercial education and warns against complacency. He hails American restless pursuit of better machinery and methods while noting the danger of excessive leisure from immense fortunes. He contrasts American restlessness with British caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rosebery
Birmingham
Great Britain
United States
America
Great All American Exposition to Close November First
Readers are reminded the greatest All American Exposition will close on November 1. Thousands are learning this as evidenced by the crowded trains on the Boston and Albany railroad. The route is the safest direct double track from New England to Buffalo and Niagara Falls offering three ticket classes at three prices and eight daily expresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
New England
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
William Foss Physical Medium Promises Private Seances
William Foss, billed as the greatest physical medium, announces séances this afternoon 2 to 6 and tonight 7 to 9 at Hotel Beacon No 11 Beacon Street. He claims not to use a cabinet or trance and will converse with attendees through spirits, offering private business consultations by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foss
Hotel Beacon
Beacon
Aged bookseller injured after fall at Cambridge Street
Thomas Tivlin, an elderly Brigh ton bookseller living at 16 Upton Street, slipped on stairs at 488 Cambridge Street yesterday. He suffered facial contusion and possible brain concussion, was taken to City Hospital, and may not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tivlin
Cambridge Street
Brighton
City Hospital
Tivlin
Upton Street
Signal details of Santiago battle in Schley inquiry
The Schley court of inquiry heard Lieutenant-Commander James H. Sears describe the Cuban campaign and Santiago action. He detailed the blockade of Santiago, the May 31 bombardment, and the July 3 battle, and testified that Commodore Schley remained cool and brave under fire. He also explained signals and maneuvers guiding the fleet and noted the coal run to Key West to refuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
James H. Sears
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Cristobal Col
Cervera
Viscaya
Brooklyn
Sears
Lemly
Rayner
Smily 3
Secretary of the Navy
Santiago Harbor
Bilis
Cristobal Colon
Oregon
Victory
Cook
Nunez
Teresa
Tower Bridge
Ellis
Mr. Rayner
Department
Admiral Bewey
Commodore Schley
Beara
Commodore Sculey
Key West
Hanina
Hanna
Yucatan Channel
New York
Texas
Massachusetts
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Baron Liebich
Iona Liebich
Frona Hall
Burlington, Vt
Rudolph
Oure
I. Ft
As Dental
Ontua
Tim Ae
Washington Street
National Spiritualists’ Association of the
Canada
Harrison D. Barrett
New Line
Rosebery
THE
PAXA
King
Ronnie
Dental
Avon
Jordan Marsh Co
Oxford
A. Rae
Ino
Aia
Chemig-Elegtro Institute
Seaomeu
Featie
Rosie
Gotabse
Chester Fr. Graves & Sons
Boriston St
Draths
Badger
Manson
Ton
Ore
Fancie
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