Newton Club Fete Reaches Peak Attendance in Fete
The Newton Club Fete closes its third day with the largest attendance except opening night. Boston visitors flocked to the event and the Faerie Queene publication is a top seller. Profits from the issue are expected to net about $1300, with total fete income for furnishing the new club house estimated at $6,000 to $8,000. Arlington Boat Club Minstrels headlined the evening show, while this afternoon focuses on children.
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Self-inflicted shooting ends life in Allenstown tragedy
Irving A. Evans, son of Alonzo Evans of Boston, shot himself at Brice S. Evans summer residence in Allenstown. He lay wounded for hours before dying at 9:30 a.m. after letters to his wife and distress over business troubles, insomnia, and repeated travel worsened his condition. Mrs Evans, Miss Eva Jennett, and others witnessed the incident and assisted. A revolver lay near his body and the event drew wide attention.
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Allenstown
Sexcook
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Bryce Evans
Eva Jennett
Post
New York
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Brice
Evans Stock Leader Struggles as Downfall Sinks Fortune
State street buzzed as a telegram from Suncook arrived and Evans & Co. faced trouble. Irving A. Evans, once a leading, daring broker, lost his grip as his fortune of 500000 dwindled, leaving partners stunned and banks wary. The firm moved to solvency checks while observers debated causes and impact on the market.
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Hoey's Property Attacked in Adams Express Suit
In New York on October 16 Judge Patterson granted an attachment against John Hoey, former president of Adams Express, at the request of Henry Sawford. Hoey, alleged nonresidence, is named in a suit seeking over half a million dollars. If he fails to answer, a judgment of 712,950 dollars with interest and costs may be entered.
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Free delivery expansion eyed for Waterville and Mass towns
WashIndon Oct 16 The Postmaster General is reviewing a plan to establish free delivery within ninety days in Waterville Maine and several Massachusetts towns including Chicopee Natick Weymouth South Weymouth Wakefield Greenfield Newtonville and South Framingham.
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Wind River Reservation Cession Agreement Signed
The Interior Commission reaches a deal with Shoshone and Arapaho leaders on Wyoming Wind River lands. Indians cede 1,100,000 acres of about two million in exchange for 600,000 dollars, with 550,000 placed in funds for a cattle herd, irrigation, schools, and self-supporting programs. Coal and oil exist on ceded lands amid mineral indications.
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Colonel Allen Stricken by Tonsillitis Forcing Cancellations
North Adams October 16 Colonel Allen Republican gubernatorial candidate was to address Lee tonight and appear at Great Barrington this afternoon but has been forced to Cancellations after a new tonsillitis attack following his North Adams speech last evening He is staying with ex-Congressman William Whiting in Holyoke and plans to resume engagements in Pittsfield tomorrow and beyond.
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Steamers Arrived in Ports With Mixed Goods and Passengers
Steamers arrive in Boston London Montreal and New York with vessels from Liverpool Oranmore Tramburg Boston Baltimore and more. Merlin's Food promotes healthy babies strong bones and nourishment for the aged. Aver's Hygienic Coffee Substitute announced for sale at 20 cents at first-class grocers.
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Whalen Mutilated Body Inquest Held In Pittsfield
An inquest into John Whalen's death, whose mutilated body was found on Washington Mountain, was held by Judge Tucker. Witnesses included Mrs. Coy, wife of suspect William Coy, and George N. Kelly, the alleged accomplice. Kelly's demeanor and testimony drew attention, while other neighbors recalled movements around the murder scene and a craving for details. Judge Tucker to report findings Monday.
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Cremated in a Brewery Mystery Infant Body Found
The dead infant was found on Duncan Street in Baverhill on Thursday afternoon. Mr Tilton delivered the body to A Smith's brewers nearby. Smith allegedly said he would bury it but reportedly threw the body into the furnace and it was cremated. Police are investigating with further developments anticipated. Residents say they know nothing about the case.
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Hopkins aims to contest Will to honor Mark Hopkins
Timothy Hopkins, returning from Japan, declares his intent to challenge his mother’s will. He says Mark Hopkins was his benefactor and he plans to use any inheritance to execute what he believes were the benefactor’s plans, preferring a monument to Mark Hopkins over a compromise.
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Endowment Orders Move to Question Gubernatorial Candidates
Branch 34 of the Order of Iron Hail with Cambridge endowment orders plans to put the issue to gubernatorial candidates about their stance on long term orders and their views.
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Order of Iron Hail
Cambridge
Elite Kentucky Whiskey Prominent New England Merchants Offer
The Hethereton Importing Co. presents Elite Kentucky Whiskey in three sizes with wired sealed bottles. Available through S. A. D. Sheppard & Co., 1129 and 1381 Washington St.. Charles B. Rogers & Co., 701 Centre St.. Jamaica Plain, N. V. Shannon & Co., 27 Charles St.. J. A. Gove & Co., 108 Chauncy St.. and other merchants.
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Shooting Shock at Suncook Station House
In Suncook a man awaiting rail transport to Boston fired on his companion, Mrs. Evans, then lay dying after collapsing at the door. Residents heard shots as the driver guided the team away, and bystanders found the man unable to stand before paramedics arrived.
Will of Irving A Evans Filed in Probate Court
The will of Irving A. Evans of Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts filed in Probate Court declares all debts funeral expenses paid and estate distributed under Massachusetts law. He appoints Lydia F Evans his wife as guardian of his minor children and directs she be exempt from certain duties.
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