Rhode Island Backwoods Murder Case Wide for Grand Jury
Providence Oct 23 There is another murder case to be investigated by the county grand jury. Harvey Pelkier a 19 year old white youth died at the hospital from a gunshot wound. Frank Williams a negro and his white wife are under arrest for the murder. The shooting occurred in a cottage in Limerock where Williams lived and Pelkier resided nearby. Williams was alleged jealous and a row led to the shooting.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Harvey Pelkier
Frank Williams
Limerock
Williams
Pelkier
Neighburhood
Father pursues elopers in Keend New Hampshire
A young couple, Daniel Shea of Boston and Alice Hayden, obtained a marriage license in Keend and wed at a local minister. Hayden, father of the girl, claims she is 15 and pursued the couple to halt the match. Efforts to locate the elopers spread to towns north of Keend with no result.
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Keend
N. H
Fitchburg
Rindge
Daniel Shea
Boston
Alice Hayden
North
Daniel Hayden
Fitzwilliam
Shea
Here
Eeffect
Gate
Wagner Buffet
Ton
AlDaDy
Wagner
Chicago
Utica
Michigan Central
R. BR
Cincinnati
St.aoe
Cleveland
L. 8
M. C
RB. R
Detroit
Albany
Hartford
New Haven
New York
NEW York Limited
Springfield
Newton School Committee Discusses Building Needs and Expenditure
The Newton school committee met last evening and heard that the high school needs more accommodations. The wooden section is in improper sanitary shape and dangerous in fire. A brick addition has been necessary for years. Expenditures for the year reached 144,945 with 89.25 dollars per pupil, 1.95 for books and supplies, and 61.10 per pupil at the high school, an 87.10 percent increase. A debate over the Hamilton School master appointment ended with the motion defeated.
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Newton School Committee
Ard 4
Hamilton
Lower Falls
Beck
Boy arsonist in Athol faces state authorities
Georgie Cleveland, about 10, has terrorized neighbors by starting fires at Goddard and Manning's factory and a house on Wedgwood street. Sheriff R L Doane arrested him and he was brought before state authorities, who will report on the case.
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Athol
Georgie Cleveland
Goddard & Manning
Wedgewood Street
R. L. Doane
Funeral of Herbert A. Skinner Conductor on B & M
Reading Oct 23 funeral services for Herbert A. Skinner longtime Boston & Maine conductor were held at Christian Union Church Main Street. Rev Frank Adams officiated with large attendance including Masonic lodge Good Samaritan Wakefield post 12 G A R and Boston & Maine officials. Masonic services led by Daniel Bickford. Pallbearers Dudley Hunt David Kendall James Hamilton Albert Stott. Burial at Lynnfield Cemetery.
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Reading
Herbert A. Skinner
Boston & Maine Railroad
Christian Union Church
Main Street
Frank &. Adams
Congregational Church
Good Samaritan Lodge of Masons of
H. M. Warren
Wakefield
Daniel Bickford
Dudley I’. Hunt
David Kendall
James Hamilton
Albert Stott
Lynnfield Cemetery
Wales Man Disappears After Marriage This June
William P. Lloyd has vanished from Wales leaving his wife in town without money. No trace of him has been obtained despite efforts to locate him.
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Wales
William P. Lloyd
Dedham Rally Highlights Williams and Wage Debate
The Dedham Memorial Hall rally presided by Winslow Warren featured John E. Russell and Edward J. Flynn addressing voters. Russell defended tariff policy, attacked labor claims, and urged reform in Massachusetts Legislature while criticizing Wolcott and political opponents.
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Dedham
Memorial Hall
Winslow Warren
Edward J. Flynn
John.e. Russell
Hyde Park
James D. Grant
Readville
Russell
Grenor
Commonwealth
George Fred Williams
Williams
Concord
Mr. Russell
Somone
Republican Congress
Europe
Applafusse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Roger Wolcott
Democratic Party
Charles Allen
Wolcott
Hawai
Herald
Nincompoop
Massachusetts
London
Shiras
Pennsylvania
American Wringer Co. Wringer and Mangle Makers
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city, manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and car pet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 76A.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Prize Fighting Law Upheld by Arkansas Supreme Court
The Arkansas Supreme Court quashed the Corbett habeas corpus and ruled Chancellor Leatherman overstepped, sending the case back to a justice of the peace. It also affirmed the 1891 prize fighting law as valid, making prize fighting a misdemeanor with a $1000 to $2500 fine. Corbett faces rearrest and a peace bond. The Governor will await next moves by prize fighters before acting further.
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Little Rock. Ark
Supreme Court
Leatherman
Hot Springs
Corbett
Fatal fiberloid explosion devastates Newburyport plant
The Fiberloid Company at Water Street suffered a major blast destroying the drying and mixing rooms. Over 100 workers, including several women, faced injuries and death amid a costly catastrophe hit by a catastrophic fire. Insurance, hospital care, and rebuilding plans follow as investigators probe the cause.
Aborn Couple Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Wakefield
WAKEFIELD October 23 Mr and Mrs John G Aborn of Main street celebrated the silver anniversary of their marriage at the First Church with Rev Reuben Emerson presiding. The couple have made their home here for many years with Mr Aborn having retired from business and long serving as a deacon in the church.
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Wakefield
John G. Aborn
Main Street
Reuben Emerson
Aborn
Van Alen Trip Sparks Newport Scandal Rumors
Report details James J. Van Alen visiting Providence amid a widening scandal. He may be arrested under a $400,000 bond. allies plan sureties. Mrs. Colt denies her husband’s charges and previews evidence as court for Van Alen’s suit looms.
Colt divorce case a public mystery in Bristol mansion
The Colt household remains split within one Bristol mansion as Colonel Colt and Mrs. Colt refuse to speak on their separation suit. Col. Colt defends his stance, asserting innocence, while Mrs. Colt seeks privacy for their children. Newport society figures and lawyer Van Alen figure in the unfolding affair with rumors of bail and visits to leading counsel.
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Colt
van Alen
Samuel R. Honey
Newport
George F. Reeves
Colonel Colt
Mrs. Colt
Cret
Bristol
New York City
Colonel Honey
Honey
L. B. Becker
Becker
Barclay
New England
Orth
Ripley, Comstock and Gardner
Mesgers. Comstock
Ripley and Gardner Co Opin
Sixtieth anniversary shoot of Woburn Mechanic Phalanx
The Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Company G Fifth Regiment celebrated its 60th anniversary with a Brookside range target shoot and a banquet at the armory. Major M T Allen and other officials spoke. Prizes were awarded, including Simonds medal to Private Samuel G Smith and Hammond medal to Lieutenant McCarthy, with numerous member prizes across classes. Attendance at the banquet and range exceeded previous years.
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Woburn
Woburn Mechanic Phalanx
Fifth Regiment
Brookside Range
M. T. Allen
George E. Fowle
Mossman
Edwin F. Wyer
John M. Portal
Gibson
Wakfieid
Fa’k W.gaves
E. H. Lounsbury
Sons of Veteran
Edward F. Wyer
Company G
Simonds
Samuel G. Smith
Hammond
McCarthy
James Durward
Horace N. Conn
George R. Russell
George Durward
W. C. Parker
John McSweeney
Charles JB. Tripp
Winthrop Hammond
Frank C. Nichols
Bernard F. Curran
Robert Chalmers
Gilron
Sweetser
Runaway Accident In Malden Injures Reed And Hodgman
In Malden on Main street C D Reed and son in law W H Hodgman were thrown from a carriage when their horse balked at an electric car. Reed suffered a broken collarbone and possible internal injuries while Hodgman sustained a badly injured hip and head and body injuries. The buggy and horse were damaged.
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Malden
C. D. Reed
W. H. Hodgman
Main Street
Reed
Hodgman
Canton Postmaster Warren Cobb Dies at 74
Warren Cobb, the third oldest postmaster in the United States, died at his East Sharon home near Canton. Born and raised in the same house, he led a family post office tradition begun by his father Jonathan Cobb, the first postmaster, who served over twenty five years and died in 1845. Cobb was appointed by President Andrew Jackson and served continuously until his death at age 74 years, 2 months, and 24 days.
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Canton
Warren Cobb
United States
East Sharon
Canton and
Sharon
Mr. Cobb
Cobb
Jonathan Cobb
Andrew Jackson
Death of A A Mower in Lynn at 61
Alfred A. Mower longtime shoe manufacturer and public official in Lynn dies at his residence after a three month illness from rheumatism of the heart. He served on the Common Council Board of Aldermen and Water Board and was a leading Democrat and postoffice canvass candidate.
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Lynn
Alfred A. Mower
Water Board
Postoffice
Resolutions In Memory Of Ex Gov Ames
The Providence district Methodist church ministerial association met in North Easton on October 2 and passed touching resolutions mourning the death of ex Governor Ames. They note the loss to church and society by his passing and honor his service.
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Ames
North Easton
Providence
Methodist Church
Death of William D. Martin in South Boston
William D. Martin died at his home 181 H Street South Boston yesterday morning of consumption. He was a glass beveller and popular among the young men of the peninsula district.
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William D. Martin
H Street
Boston
Peninsular District
Citizens caucuses urged by Malden party group
The citizens committee of the Citizens party met in Malden in the Aldermen's room to decide on fall caucuses. Charles E. Dennett led the session as secretary and W. Bourne was chosen chairman. They voted to call citizens' caucuses with the next meeting to be announced.
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Malden
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Party
Aldermen’s
Charles E. Dennett
W. Bourne
Citizens’ Caucuses
Martins in South Boston Death Notice
William D. Martin aged 31 died October 23 in South Boston. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from 181 Street and Holy Trinity Church Shawmut Avenue.
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Keene
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Perkins & Son
Fiberloid Company
George W. Tapley
S. L. Kenyon
Edward F. Coffin
Newburyport
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James P. K. Reed
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Harry Reed
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Mr. McManus
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South End
Henry Chauncy
Charles M’manus
van Aion
College Hill
James J. van Alen
Worcestershire
John Duncan’s
N. Y
Shoot
Q. E. Reed
A. A. Mower
William D. Marth
Citizen Caucuses
Wilson Bros
Big Crock
Ement Row
Grondines Whiteley
Cambridge
Jules Grondines
Lacy White
Soc of
Puritana
Did Crosby, M.D
Nature’s Cure
Puritana Compound Co
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post
Tre Nes
Benj. F. Amente Dent
Foster
Joe O’neil
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
G1 Court ST
BOOM
Gagne’s
Columbia Theatre
Boston & Albany Railroad
Koe
Park Square Station
Shore Line
New London
Bay State Limited
Shvure Line
Liem —Air Line Limited
Fall River
Sound
Priscilla
Stonington
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Hampshire
Maine
Philadelphia
Galtimor
Washington
Pennsylvania R. B
Colonial Express
Teeere Express
Gorough
Old State House
GEO. L. Conno
A. C. Kendall
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