Savage knife attack on Mme Laperruque by servant in New York
Marie Bihler, a 49 year old Alsatian servant, attacked her mistress Emilie Rominger Laperruque with a knife in their West Thirty-fourth Street dress shop. Laperruque fought back, wounds were treated, and Bihler fled. Authorities searched for the assailant as details emerged of a decade-long, troubled servant-maid relationship.
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New York
Marie Bihler
Mme. Laperruque
West Thirty-fourth Street
Bihler
Laperruques
Marie
Emilie
Duenna
Lichtenstein’s
Thirtyfourth Street
Ethler
Emil Rominger
West Thirty-second Street
Bichler
Edward Laperruque
Savarin
Mlle
Mr. Laperruque
Laperruque
Chicago
Edward
Waperruque
Tillie Kipp
Annie Ziegler
Mme. la Perruque
Daniel H. Smith
Mr. Laperru
Sanford's Ginger Warmth for Stomach Nerves and Nerves
A sudden chill with cold extremities and cramps urges the speedy use of Sanford's Ginger. The ad promises pure warming stomach remedies and urges asking for Sanford's Saupees with the owl trademark on the wrap. Sold everywhere by Porter Drug and Cus Co. Boston proprietors.
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Sanford
Owl
Porter Drugand
rOone
Ilole Proprietors
Boston
Poisoned Rich New Yorker Evelina Bliss Dies After Alleged Poisoning
Mrs Evelina Bliss a wealthy New York woman dies after declaring on her deathbed that she had been poisoned by a relative for money. The 50 year old separated wife of H H Bliss fell ill after a morning of clams and pie, lapsed into a coma and died. An autopsy suggested poisoning though the exact agent remained undetermined. The case centers on alleged family motives and a pending stomach analysis.
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New York
Evelina Bliss
St. Nicholas Avenue
William F. Bullman
West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street
Bliss
Bullman
H. H. Bliss
Zella Nicolaus Ends Lyceum Engagement After Disputes
Philadelphia report states Zella Nicolaus quit her Lyceum Theatre engagement abruptly September 1, returning to New York. She disrupted the show with demands, then made a hasty undignified exit.
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Philadelphia
Zella Nicolaus
Lyceum Theatre
Lastight
New York
Stage door aftermath sparks chorus clash over dress
After knocking the assistant manager down and tossing her dress from a window, a sudden departure occurred as Zella opposed dressing with the company. Chorus members resented the slight and defended the arrangement, saying she should feel honored.
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Zella
Judge Robertson Defends Miss Haswell Innocence
Rochester report quotes Judge G Robertson Jr of Troy on the Amelia P Haswell case linked to Train Robber Perry. He says Haswell’s missionary work and reputation in Troy were strong, believes she intended no wrong and that no discreditable act occurred, noting Perry’s notoriety and public pity.
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Rochester
N. Y
G. Robertson, Jr
Troy
State Board of Arbitration
Amelia P. Haswell
Perry
Matteawan
Haswell
Saint Dallan Miracle Seeks to Help Destitute Mother in New York
Mrs. Mary Quinn of East Twelfth Street recounted a miraculous event at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in East Third Street. She prayed to Saint Dallan for aid for her ailing son and was approached by a man bearing two new six dollar gold coins, who vanished as suddenly as he appeared, leading to belief that Saint Dallan granted aid.
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New York
Mary Quinn
East Twelfth Street
Catholic Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
East Third Street
St. Catain
St. Dallan
St. Datian
Diocletian
Rome
Redemptorist Fathers
Corrigan
A Mexican Widow Learns to Operate a Steam Launch
Senora Juanite Tomsoni of Monterey Mexico travels to Boston to learn steam launch operation. A widowed ranch owner, she controls her late husband’s property and has owned and used a launch for about a year. She plans to helm the craft despite limited female experience among natives and notes two prior women, Quaker sisters in Maine, who learned the engine. Her daughter Augustine is betrothed to the cousin of President Diaz.
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Senora
Juanite Tomsoni
Monterey
Mex
Boston
Maine
Augustine
Diaz
Susie Chase Attacked While Riding Bike on Lenox Avenue
Miss Susie Chase a school teacher from West One Hundred and Thirtieth Street was followed on Lenox Avenue near One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street yesterday afternoon before a storm. An unknown man restrained her, she fainted, was laid on the pavement, and the assailant fled.
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New York
Susie Chase
West One Hundred
LORD MARCUS BERESFORD'S BRIDE
Mrs Buller, married last week by special license to Lord Marcus Beresford, runs an ivy clad cat retreat at Englefield Green near Windsor Park. She is noted for her orange Persian cats and operates a distinctive establishment for felines.
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London
Buller
Marcus Beresford
Englefield Green
Windsor Park
Beecham's Pills Promoted For Constipation Ranges
Beecham's pills advertised for constipation at 10 percent and 25 percent strengths. A book is available at druggists with instructions. The note claims Anneal sold over 6,000,000 boxes.
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Beecham
Boston Theatre Hosts Ormonde In Mascot Ventures
Eugene Ormonde headlines tonight at the Boston Theatre in The Mascot with a long career in comed opera and drama. Other acts include Lillian Russell in Tzigane, Beatrice Roderigo with a giant python cage, and a program of vaudeville and burlesque across Boston venues through Labor Day weekend.
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Boston
Lillian Russell
Beatrice Roderigo
Austin & Stone
Hollis Rarutre
Isaac B. Rich
E. E. Rice
William Hoey
Eve
Camille D
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Lillian Russell Opera Company
Tzicane
Ry Reginald DeKoven
Harry B. Smith
Labor Day
Barbney Fagan
Knights Templars
Pretty Girl
Valkyrie
Defender
Q. Seabrooke
Labor Union Decries Alien Labor on City Boulevards
Central Labor Union meeting denounces use of cheap Italian and non citizen labor on city boulevards and shanties at city expense. Secretaries to notify mayor for investigation. Henry Wiseman of New York Bakers’ Union urges Massachusetts to pass a 60 hour law protecting workers. Keir Hardie invited to address Boston labor groups.
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Central Labor Union
Henry Wiseman
Bakers’ Organization of New York
New York State
Bakers’ Union
Massachusetts
Boston
Robert Ash
International Machinists
State House
Commonwealth
Trades and Labor Congress
London
Keir Hardie
Labor Organizations
Wells Memorial Institute Year Report Details Growth and Cuts
The sixteenth Wells Memorial Institute for Workingmen annual report highlights higher membership including women on equal terms with men, a reduced $1 fee, and 1302 total registrations. It covers the labor course by Robert A. Woods, a popular entertainment series, coal and flour sales saving members $511.50, closure of the Dorchester branch for economy, and a call for increased funding to expand future work.
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Wells Memorial Institute For Workingmen
Organization of Labor
Robert A. Woods
Andover House
Dorchester
Justin McCarthy to resign leadership at next session
London Sept 1 The withdrawal of Mr Justin McCarthy from the leadership of his party after the parliamentary recess is definitely decided upon He will meet his party at the opening of the next session determined to resign During the recess the struggle over the election of his successor will be keen.
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London
Justin McCarthy
Pastor Smith to Leave North Avenue Congregational Church
The Rev. Frank Hyatt Smith, pastor at North Avenue Congregational Church in North Cambridge, announced from the pulpit yesterday morning that this would be his last year of service. He gave no explanation but said he would publish the reason soon.
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Frank Hyatt Smith
North Avenue Congregational Church
North Cambridge
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Boston Area
Death notices for Frederick Allen Alice Abercrombie William Alexander Jay Alden John Bailey Timothy Morris list ages addresses service times and burial plans in Boston and nearby towns with details on residences relatives and funeral dates. Please send no flowers.
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Allen
Frederick Allen
Concord Street
Polnc
Abnesrombie
Alice M. E
J. H. Abercrombie
Alexander
Boston
William B
Christie A. Alexander
Alden
Columbus Avenue
Jay E. Alden
Bailey
John L
Ann E
John B. Bailey
Rutland Street
Morris
Waltham
Timothy Morris
Gorham Street
Calvary Cemetery
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USW
Gugland Piano
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Ther
Dallan
Lord Marcus Beresford's
Jennie Leighton
Myers
Eighth Avenue
Thirty-sixth Street
West Thirtieth Street
Louise Leighton
Brooklyn
Cep
Gerry Society
Tabor Day
Eugene Ormonde
New York Lyceum Company
Mr. Ormonde
Shaksperian Repertory
John Norton
Europe
Old Gaiety Theatre
Augustin Daly
Theatre of Arts and Letters
W. H. Crane
John
Desmond O’brien
Ormande
Jason Wentworth
Harry Brown
Lillie West
Chicago Press
Seth Crane
Helen Carter
Rose
Castle Square Theatre
Bill’’ Hoey
The
Globe Trotter
Springfield
James O’neil
Lewiston
Tremont
Barney Fagan
the Park
Knights Templar
Columbia Theatre
Columbia
Grand Opera House
Adah Richmond
the Howard
Howard
Madeline
Hollis
Lottie Gilson
Keith’s
Jack Harkaway
Bowdoin Square
Katie Emmett
Maude Harvey
Aliccates
Palace
White
New England
Lyceum
Grand Museum
Harry Leighton
Maud Miller
Marie Arkwright
May Frances
Hanover Theatre
Henry A. Horgan
Nickle-Odeon
the Tremont
Miss Russell
Mr. Ross
Teddy” Peiper
Mr. Peiper
Sutton Vane
William Calder
St. Pauls
Olympic Grounds
Venice
Castle SQ. Theatre
Tremont St
Audran
Mascot
Eugene Tompkins
America
Burmah
Entertainments
Old Saugus
Union Station
Franklin Elk
Wells Memorial Report
Justin M’garthy
Nationalist Party
Gambridge
Huntington Creme Grounds
Nate Salsbury
Prrea
Human Hearts
Hal Reid
Boston Museum
Widow Jones
John J. McNally
Park Theatre
Bowdoin SQ
Charles F. Atkinson
Harkaway
Baseball
Cincinnati
Connelly
Adams House
Appleton & Bassett’s
Washington Street
Crand Museum
Cor
Washington
Dover Sts
Opera House
J. W. Kelly
Boston and Gloucester Steamboat
Gloucester
Cape
North Side Central
State St
Santare
Plymouth
E. W. Davidson
Putnam
Commercial Wharf
Portland Steamers
Bay State
Portland
India Wharf
Popham Beach Airrei Island
Boothbay Arbor
Salacia
C. F. Williams
C. E. Lewis
Atlantic Avenue
P. D. Gallupe
Salem Willows
Atlantic
Willows
Salem
Pearson's Wharf
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
St. Andrews
Campobello
St. John
Washington ST
Geo. O. Fogg
Masonic
Teamer L. Mather
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