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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1894

Page

5

Wife Held in Steamboat Mate Death at Norwalk

Hiram Adams first mate on the Eagle was shot and killed just after midnight in South Norwalk. Sheriff Toner arrested his wife, who claimed he killed himself after a troubled Labor Day. Coroner Burke ruled death by self-inflicted wound. Adams, 30, had been intoxicated and complained of work pressures.

South Norwalk Conn Hiram Lt. Adams Eagle New York Burke

Vanderbilt Scandal Rolls from Ambition to Ruinous Wealth

In a sweeping portrait of Willie K. Vanderbilt and Alva Smith, the tale recounts how a bright, simple heir and Mobile belle rose through lavish social climber schemes. The couple built a grand Fifth Avenue home and Oakdale estate, but extravagance, infighting, and a dramatic yacht voyage tore apart their marriage and fortunes.

Oakdale Willie K Fifth Avenue Fifty-second Street Vanderbilt

Winthrop's Great Day Parade Set for State's Best This Summer

Winthrop eyes a major coaching parade with rail transport arranged for a large crowd. Decorators ready banners and awards across classes C D and saddle horses, with a judges panel including Col. Rockwell and Capt. Hedges. Procession forms at 2 pm on the Crest, route shown, weather hoped to be fair.

Winthrop Coral Avenue Tewksbury Street Nevada

Holiday Theatre Season Brightens Boston Harbors

Labor Day brings extra matinee concerts and a varied lineup across Boston venues. Denman Thompson performs The Old Homestead with electric scenery at the Boston. Chauncey Olcott debuts The Irish Artist at the Museum. My Partner stars Louis Aldrich at Grand Opera. The Span of Life heads to Bowdoin Square. Also notable are Tremont and Hollis engagements plus strong vaudeville and living pictures.

Chauncey Olcott Museum Grand Opera Bowdoin Square Boston Denman Thompson Thompson Louis Aldrich Grand Opera House Salem Willows Ola Fort Juniper Point Marblehead Harbor Great Yachting Centre Baker’s Island U. S&s Pulpit Rock Whale's Gulch Winneegan Snow's Arch Wharf Atlantic Ave Willows Casino Smithsonian Alley Beverly Harbor Juniper Cove C. H. Colgy U. S. Aeronautic Corps Comedia Augustus Pitou George H. Jessop Drim-Na-Car County Wexford Ireland Prince Pro Bowdoinsq Chas F. Atkinson Wm. Calder Sutton Vane Tremont

Unknown man found in Revere may have died by own action

The unidentified man, found in the undertaker’s rooms in Revere near Beachmont on Saturday, remains unnamed as police and neighbors fail to identify him. An autopsy is planned, with officials leaning toward death by own action. Clothing burn marks and a self-inflicted heart wound are cited by the district medical examiner. No missing man matches the description, and the body will be buried at the town’s expense.

John H. Sullivan Congress O'Neil Senator Fitzgerald Sullivan O’neil Fitzgerald Matthews Plumbers’ Union Revere Beachmont Boylston Boston Boyston Hunt Bury Jamaica Plain D. D. Dows

Wal tham bicycle races draw crowds. eat at Silver Grills safe

Residents plan to attend Wal tham bicycle races today and stop at the nearby Silver Grills for a meal first. Local guidance emphasizes safe dining before the event.

the Charles Silver Grill Cafe Waltham Silver Grills

Tenth District Election Sparring Draws Local Attention

Public focus grows as campaigns intensify before November races. In Ward 24 Alderman Bordman Hall and Lamps Superintendent O Shea clash over a McEttrick bid. Hall denies sole candidacy while inviting a mutual agreement. Bliss leads in Ward 24 for a possible GOP shift. Murrays influence spans South Boston.

Tenth Congressional District Bordman Hall Lamps O’shea Congress O’shea City Hall McEttrick Alderman Hall O'Shea Messrs. McEttrick McNary Fred Bliss Mr. Atwood Bliss Merrill Quincy Dorchester Michael J. Murray Greenhalge Boston

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