Bailey murder case advances with new evidence and witness tests
State officers collected new testimony from the Mitchells and Mrs. Young as part of the Bailey case. Analysis of stains by Professor Wood and blood testing of tomahawk hair may determine if human blood links to the victim, with an inquest date yet to be set. Local reports note a found buckle and unrecovered Elgin watch while photo series publish fresh views from Lynn studio.
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Jdeary’s
Johnny
Best
Mitchell
Bailey
J.H. Mitchell
John H. Mitchell
Young Mitchell
Edmonds
Susie Young
Mitchells
Wood
Worcester
Neal
Fbakley
Thomas Fitzgerald
Lynn
Thomas Thomas
Kent Ag
Cambridge
Professor Wood
Dionne and Hill
Electric
Headtide
Elgin
Pinkham
W. 3. Peters
Haverhill
Almy & Co. Reopens With New Boston Store
R T Almy and Co. announce new premises at 602 Washington Street Boston offering latest styles in clothing. A warm spell allowed bulk purchase of goods with heavy reductions, featuring suits from 10 to 15 dollars, trousers 3 to 5 dollars, and winter overcoats at 10 12 and 15 dollars. Store located next to Hotel Savoy.
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Boston
R. T. Almy & Co
Washington St
Hotel Savoy
Wheeler Seen in City Hall Scandal Rumor Denied
Superintendent Wheeler is on a two week vacation and to inspect public works in Philadelphia. Deputy Payson leads paving division in his absence. A warning politician claimed Wheeler was seen near City Hall at a hotel, but Mayor Hart received a letter from Wheeler denying the sighting and suggesting the report was mistaken.
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Wheeler
City Hall
Philadelphia
Payson
Fen Command
Hart
Bryan Club Demonstration in Massachusetts Meeting Saturday
The Bryan Club of Massachusetts met at the American House to finalize plans for a public meeting at the hotel on Saturday evening October 27. Speakers listed include Francis P. Curran John A. Ryan Philip J. Doherty J W Cummings Joseph A. Dennison Harry Lloyd Henry T Schaef fer Harvey N Collison George K McNeill and others.
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Bryan Club
Massachusetts
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Washburn
Francis P. Curran
John A. Ryan
Philip J. Doherty
Joseph A. Dennison
Harry Lloyd
Henry T. Schaeffer
Harvey N. Collison
George Kk. McNeill
Baker Enters Acceptances for 11th District Bid
William H. Baker, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the eleventh district, has forwarded his letter of acceptance to the officers of the district.
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William H. Baker
Post 80 G A R Dedicates New Quarters in Cambridge
One of the foremost events in Post 80 G A R history was the dedication of new quarters in Central square Cambridge. The ceremony also marked the post’s thirty third anniversary with remarks from Mayor Champlin stating a firm stance against pulling down the American flag in the Philippines.
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Post 80
Central Square
Cambridge
Champlin
Philippines
Paine Speaks at Pepperell Rally On McKinley Prosperity
Robert Treat Paine Jr spoke at a Democratic rally in Pepperell urging support for Governor candidates. He argued prosperity rose under recent money supply growth, accused Republicans of ignorance over bimetallism, and criticized English policy in Africa. The speech included financial figures and price trends since 1896.
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Transvaal
England
Richard Harding Davis
Germany
McKinley
Joe Chamberlain
Cleveland
Olney
Everything that Men and Boys Wear Designers and Makers
A compact note highlights a shop offering ready to wear clothing branded Superior. It lists Washington and Brattle Streets as the location and markets men and boys apparel crafted by local designers and makers.
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Washington and Brattle Streets
Rallies For Naphen In Tenth District Race
Four enthusiastic rallies in Ward 1 11 18 and 19 backed Henry F Naphen for Congress. Meetings at Minot Hall Vine Street Church Cabot Street Bath House and Elm Wood Street ward room drew crowded audiences. Speakers stressed national issues trusts imperialism and Bryan’s election with a Democratic Congress. Naphen’s reception was flattering as a bipartisan speaker lineup urged voters to choose Democracy over imperialism and questioned expansionist claims about the Philippines.
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Henry F. Naphen
Congress
Tenth
Minot Hall
Vine Street
Cabot Street Bath House
Elmwood Street
Bryan
Naphen
Charles T. Steck
Pennsylvania
Congressman Fitzgerald
John A. Kelcher
James A. MccGeough
W. L. Ramsdell
Lynn
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
John A. Sullivan
James A. Watson
William Jennings Bryan
William McKinley
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Philippine Islands
McKinley
Spain
Bay
Philippines Policy Debate and Costs Cited by Opponents
The speaker attacks the administration and Congress for delaying action on the Philippines. He claims possession was planned before ratification and criticizes continued military presence. He argues the islands cost over 208 million dollars yearly and deliver no profit, urging opposition to retention. He names Senator Lodge as supporting business motives over conscience.
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Manila
General Otis
Home Market Club
Boston
Congress
Wei
Senator Lodge
Philippines
Storey Campaign Opens in Brookline with Attacks
Moorfield Storey candidate for Congress in the eleventh district opens his campaign at Brookline Town Hall and attacks President McKinley’s letter of acceptance. Henry W. Lamb and others speak. Rallies follow at Warren Hall Brighton Newtonville Jamaica Plain Curtis Hall Dudley Street Opera House. Robert M. Morse to speak in Jamaica Plain for Bryan and Storey. Reverend C F Dole to support Storey.
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Moorfield Storey
Congress
Eleventh
Brookline Town Hall
McKinley
Henry W. Lamb
Warren Hall
Brighton
Newtonville
Jamaica Plain
Curtis Hall
Dudley Street Opera House
Robert M. Morse
Omaica Plain
Bryan
Storey
C. F. Dole
Mr. Storey
Paton’s ballot fate hinged on late mail delivery
Andrew H. Paton Democratic candidate for Senator in Essex second district nearly lost his spot on the State ticket after a late mailed nomination certificate arrived past filing. Ballot law commissioners ruled if mail had arrived in reasonable time he would have a clear right to a ballot. The decision marks their first ruling of this kind.
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Andrew H. Paton
Essex
Paton
State House
Olin
Ballot Law
Messrs
Lincoln
Albers and Cunningham
McNamara Named For Fourth Councillor Ballot
The ballot law commission filed a decree with Secretary Olin confirming J J McNamara Democrat will appear on the official ballot as candidate for councillor in the fourth district, contesting Richard Sulli van.
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Richard Sullivan
J. J. McNamara
Ballot Law Commission
Olin
Pastor Sues Rev Wilmarth Over Slander Claims in Amesbury
In Amesbury a Baptist pastor, Mrs. Grundy notes, faces a slander case with four accusers: a widow, a choir singer, a young married woman, and a man. The Rev I J Wilmarth of the Christian Baptist Church at Salisbury is named in the suit as seeking to clear his name while others defend themselves and point to others as originators of rumors.
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Amesbury
Defamation Suit Hangs Over Salisbury Point Pastor
The Rev I J Wilmarth sues four local residents Mrs Elizabeth Dow Miss Hattie Davis Mrs Frank Carter and John Carter for three thousand dollars each over rumors about his conduct The case centers on slander claims from stories circulating since June and pitting church members against one another in this quiet Merrimac River village.
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Bury Point
Elizabeth Dow
Salisbury Point
Merrimac River
I. J. Wilmarth
Wilmarth
Mr. Wilmarth
Merrimac
Frank Carter
Hattie Davis
Recital by Wallace Goodrich at new Symphony Hall
J Wallace Goodrich given a recital in Symphony Hall last evening. He performed Bach works including Toccata and Fugue in D minor and chorales, Widor Symphonie Romaine, Franck chorale in B minor, Saint-Saens In Paradisum, Dubois Flat Tax, and Th. Dubois fantasie in D flat. The audience applauded warmly and presented a floral tribute to the organist.
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New Symphony Hall
J. Wallace Goodrich
Th. Dubois
Goodrich
Ward candidate withdraws. Manning endorsed for council
John H. Jordan of Ward withdraws from the Common Council race and backs Jeremiah Manning. He asks supporters to vote for Manning in the upcoming election.
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John H. Jordan
Ward
Common Council
Jeremiah Manning
Wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Fittner and Warry Fuller Gould
Miss Mary Elizabeth Fittner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Henry Fittner of West Somerville wed Warry Fuller Gould of Brookline at North Avenue Congregational Church North Cambridge. The bride wore silk crepe with chiffon. bridesmaids wore pink muslin lace trimmed. flower girl was Dorothy Blake. Best man William Winthrop Churchill. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside at 22 Kent Square Brookline.
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Mary Elizabeth Fittner
Joseph Henry Filtner
Day Street
West Somerville
Warry Fuller Gould
Carlton Street
Brookline
North Avenue Congregational Church
North Cambridge
Florence Barnes
Boston
Lena EK
Don
Arlington
Dorothy T. Blake
Pbrookline
Wiiliam Winthrop Churchill
Milton
Mass
Mrs. Gould
Kent Square
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Aly. Aly & GO
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Baker
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Oxford
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Pastor Sues
C. W. Dow
Parson Wilmarth
Cailed
Salisbury
Mrs. Carter
Maine
New Hampshire
Post
Bailey Homestead
Breakheart Farm
Bailey House
Winter Street
Nick From
Black Beauty
Cilchrist & CO
Gilchrist & CO
Wallace Goodrich
Jordan
Newport
Garrettson
F. P. Garrettson
Garrettson Club
William C. Goode
Cabot Street
Roxbury
Democratic City Committee
William B. Good
Good
William B. Goode
Democratic Ecity Committee
Gould—Flitner
Canton
War Root
Sherman
Mansfield
Massillon
McKnley
Root
Arvine C. Wales
Edna Elizabeth MecClymonts
McKinleys
Great Clothiers
Summer St
Bedford St
Oxfords
Minnau
Iu Willeigy
Jordan, Marsh & Co
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