Quincy Runaways Planned Ivory-Themed Escape to Africa
Three Quincy boys William Clare Ernest Baker and Walter Smith fled with 500 dollars from Clare's father after planning to hijack the yacht Beatrice seek the National Sailors' Home and steal a cannon then sail to Halifax provision there and voyage to Africa to buy ivory huts tear them down and ship them home detectives say the original group numbered about twenty five but most backed out leaving the three still at large authorities believe other boys know more about the plot.
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Quincy
William Clare
Ernest Baker
Walter Smith
Clare
Boston
Furnald
Hough’s Neck
Beatrice
National Sailors
Halifax
Africa
America
Ocean Speeders The Best Yet Eastward and Westward
The Campania arrived New York harbor after a five days thirteen hours and twenty three minutes eastward passage from Liverpool beating the Lucania’s westward record by one hour and twenty five minutes. The Lucania meanwhile reached Queenstown from New York with a five days thirteen hours and thirty minutes crossing.
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New York
Campania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Lucania
President’s Dual Messages Spark Cabinet Discord
Conflicting accounts circulate among cabinet members as the president weighs statements that appear contradictory. aides say policy aims remain steady, while others report shifting emphasis on key issues and timetable.
Cabinet divided over Sherman act repeal timing
Washington Oct 2 A cabinet meeting on the silver question produced two rival accounts. One says the President favors a compromise delaying repeal until July and would approve. The other says he opposes any bill not for immediate unconditional repeal. Cabinet members refused comment. Vice-President Stevenson loyal to pushing repeal to a vote if a Senate majority requests it. So far, no majority exists, with at most about forty senators in favor.
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Washington
Stevenson
Senate
Senate debates gold and silver coinage under 1837 act
In Washington the Senate, after executive session, took up the silver purchase repeal and Peffer proposed a free coinage amendment under the 1837 act, speaking two hours before adjourning until tomorrow. In the House, Sayers pushed urgent deficiencies funding of 335,000 dollars, Mallory moved derelict removal in the North Atlantic, and Bynum’s measure to remit half the World’s Fair duties passed after debate. The day closed with the House in committee on public printing reform.
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Washington
Senate
Peffer
HOUSE
Sayers
Texas
Mallory
Fla
North Atlantic Ocean
State of the Union
Bynum
Ind
Senate confirms J J Van Alen in executive vote
Washington reports the Senate in executive session confirmed the nomination of J J Van Alen by a 39 to 32 vote. The record notes the partisan split and the final tally as the action.
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Washington
Senate
J. J. van Alen
Weather Indications for Saturday in New England and New York
Forecast for Saturday shows Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with scattered showers and cooler interiors, Western Massachusetts and Western Connecticut expect showers with increasing clouds, eastern New York with showers and strong southwest winds easing to variable, wind directions shifting by day end.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Furniture Sale of Seven Factories Set for Bedford Avon Sts
The combined stocks of seven large furniture factories will be offered for sale Monday morning at the furniture warehouses on Bedford and Avon Streets. The sale begins at 7 30 a.m. on Oct 23 and promises unprecedented bargains. Prices range from 20 to 50 cents on the dollar.
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Bedford and Avon Sts
New England Inter ests Dining and Chamber Furniture Factories
A brief notice urges readers to inspect a range of furniture factories including extension dining tables, fancy cabinets, chamber suites, oak sideboards, parlor tables, and parlor suites. The advisory requests careful perusal of Sunday papers and an early calling Monday.
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New England
Robbery and Assault on Chelsea Bridge Aided Rescue
Nicholas C Paquett of Providence aged 53 was attacked near the second draw on Chelsea bridge about 11 last night by three unseen men who robbed his pocketbook and memorandum book then tossed him into the water. He clung to a trolley wire and was pulled to safety by Charlies F Bradbury C F Cox Edward M Barry George Spear and others after cries drew attention. Police believe assailants fled toward Boston. Paquett recovered at Chelsea Square station and could not identify his attackers. investigation ongoing by Chelsea and Charlestown police.
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Providence
Chelsea Bridge
Boston
Charlies F. Bradbury
Chelsea
C. F. Cox
Revere
Edward M. Barry
Park Theatre
George Spear
Rev
Paquett
Broadway
Webster
Dobbyn
Charlestown
Chelgea Square
Grover
Post
Leutenant
Chelees
Benj Greenleaf Statement From Vinal Dealer Report
Benj Greenleaf asserts a claim regarding a 166 Vinal purchase. The note references a consumer dispute about a measurement issue and a potential remedy sought from a partner firm in the Wael region.
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Benj. Greenleaf
Cmamp
Chants to Meet in Worcester Debates Governors Race
Worcester prepares for a joint public debate between Republican Governor hopeful Frederick T. Greenhalge and Democrat John B. Russell on November 4 discussing the causes of the financial stringency and current business mood. The event, set in Worcester, will feature a broader exchange including Lieutenant Governor contenders James B. Carroll and Roger Walcott if accepted.
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Frederick T. Ige
John B. Russell
Worcester
Ubed
Tie Committee
Boston
John E. Russell
Greenhalge
Mhalge
Russell
James B. Carroll
Roger Walcott
Republican City Committee
Mass
Andrew Athy
Maas
Democratic City Committee
Frank E. Haywood
Frank K. Heywood
John E. Fussell
Battle Creek Disaster Rakes In 26 Charred Victims
Battle Creek Michigan October 20 two dozen burned bodies lie in a furniture store basement morgue while injured survivors fill city hospital. An engineer jailed and a conductor suspects frame a railroad horror described as one of the era’s worst.
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Battle Creck
Mich
Multiple Injuries Reported Across North American Locations
A list of individuals from Canada and the United States shows numerous injuries from an incident or incident-related events. Names include Mrs Henry Bushnell Brockport N Y and Harvey Smith Fort Plain N Y with various injuries such as broken limbs bruises and amputations. Others include Frank Rogers Woodstock Ont Albert Bradley Toronto Ont and additional unnamed residents with injuries ranging from ankle fractures to back injuries and head trauma.
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Beesey
Paviorg
Fairport Village
N. Missee
Harvey Smith
Fort Plain
N. Y
N Y
Smith
Nellie E. Smith
Albert Bradley
Toronto
Ont
Frank Turner
Middle Smithville
Penn
John Co. Stewart
Dalton
Jennie
Ra. Vance
Simcoe
George Vance
Joseph H. Archbell
Evanston
Ill
George Shackleton
Auburn
Thomas J
Munroe
Moire
Bhardsler
Springfield
Art H. R. Williams
Bronner
The Fated Thirteen Cars Wrecked and Burned at Battle Creek
A disobedient order by a Chicago and Grand Trunk engineer and conductor led to a catastrophic collision between a Whitcomb nine section and the Pacific express near Battle Creek Michigan. The crash and ensuing fire killed and injured many Eastern travelers en route to the World's Fair. Rescue efforts drained the town as fire crews fought flames and authorities retrieved bodies and cared for the wounded.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Raymond & Whitcomb
Burt N. Scott
Harry Woolley
Whitcomb
Scott
Main Street
Pacific Express
John Bird
Gil Cranshaw
Lansing
Recoeay Creek
Woolley
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Remington Typewriter
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Charles van Dusen
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Oswego
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