Mrs Bates Alibi Hunted In Lottie Bates Case
East Weymouth reports show the third degree interrogation failed to prove an alibi for Mrs Amelia Bates in the death of her daughter Lottie. Constable Pratt and Sheriff Wentworth differ on kerosene evidence while witnesses place Bates away from the scene. court in Quincy set for today with likely continued hearing.
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East Weymouth
Lckup
Lottie Bates
Amelia ‘Bates
Lottie
Georgianna
Louis
Hawkshaw
Town Constabulary
Sheriff Wentworth
Asa B. Pratt
Cohasset
Constabe Pratt
Pratt
Post
Mrs. Bates
Constable Pratt
Mr. Pratt
W. B. Sinnote
Stone-M’Donald Wedding at Tremont Street Charlestown
A home wedding at 79 Tremont street Charlestown joined Miss Mary McDonald to Mr. Charles Stone of the Boston Post. Attendants included Celia Stone and best man William Eagan. The couple received many gifts, including a gold purse from Post mechanical department employees, then left for New York. They will live on Tremont street.
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John McDonald
Tremont Street
Charlestown
Mary
Charles Stone
Boston Post
Celia Stone
William Eagan
Stone
Mechanical Department of the Post
New York
Subway Car 1892 on Cross Town line snaps axle at Park Street
Suburban transit car 1892 on the Cross Town line at Grove Hall Shawmut avenue suffered a rear axle failure near Park Street terminal. Workers swiftly moved the disabled car to a reserve track and continued repairs while hundreds of passengers were delayed. An official noted subway service incurs less disruption than surface lines due to rapid access to tools and crews.
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Grove Hall
Shawmut Avenue
Cross Town
Park Street Terminal
Cog railway to switch from steam to electric power
In Colorado Springs the Cog railway up Pike’s Peak will convert from steam to electric motive power. The project is estimated to cost approximately the noted amount to complete the transformation.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Pike's Peak
Money to Loan at Low Rates on Real Estate
Advertises real estate backed loans with payments and interest terms implied. Mentions mortgage related options and favorable rates for borrowers in the area.
Spectacular Harbor Illumination Honors Labor Day Visit
Thousands watched battle ships in Boston harbor last night as searchlights lit the ships in a grand display. The massed crowd along the water front cheered from East Boston to Winthrop while flags waved and rockets arced over the harbor creating a festive, peaceful spectacle.
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Boston
Brookline
Winthrop
Highlands
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Jeffries’ Point
Machias
Castine
Wilmington
Helena
Marietta
Bancroft
Topeka
Thousands Visit the War Vessels at the Harbor Event
An estimated 15 000 people crowded the harbor yesterday to tour the Massachusetts and other battleships. Visitors rode tugs and small boats from Long wharf watching the ship’s turrets and 13 inch guns while vendors offered rides for a dime or two nickels.
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Massachusetts
Long Wharf
Spain
Jackie
Sampson
Old Cerv
the Fair Inquirer
Jack
Queen Wilhelmina Opens Historic Amsterdam Entry
Crowds fill streets as Queen Wilhelmina arrives at the Dam, greeted by booming crowds and floral tributes. Guards seal the route while 4000 veterans and unions line the procession. the kingly pageantry, 17th century garb, and a public address mark a solemn moment for the queen.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Royal Palace
Damplatz
Amstel
de Ruyter
The
Peace
Porter Farm Field Day Celebrates Labor Day in Danversport
A large Boston crowd joined Porter Farm Associates at Porter Farm in Danversport for Labor Day festivities. The event featured singing dancing and storytelling ending with a cake walk and a hearty New England dinner. Captain Joe contributed to the merriment.
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Porter Farm
Danversport
Boston
Porter Farm Associates
New England
Captain Joe
President McKinley Visits Paterson For Passaic Falls Drive
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with Vice President Hobart and Mrs Hobart toured toward Passaic Falls in Paterson New Jersey. They returned to the Vice President’s residence by 1030 AM and denied any illness to Mrs McKinley. A large Paterson reception followed. Dinner planned that evening before their Washington-bound special train at 11 PM. Porter and his wife left for Hartford.
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Paterson
McKinley
Washington
John Addison Porter
Hartford
Conn
Postal Clerks Meet At Ninth Annual Convention
About sixty postoffice clerks attended the ninth annual convention in Detroit Michigan. Welcoming addresses were delivered by Postmaster Dickerson and Mayor Maybury and E P Lincoln of Boston responded as president. Delegates then boarded a steamer for Belle Isle.
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Detroit
Mich
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Dickerson
Maybury
E. P. Lincoln
Boston
Belle Isle
Lieutenant Schoeffel Invites Warship Officers to Tremont Theatre
The invitation to officers of the ships in the harbor to attend the performance of Way Down East at Tremont Theatre tonight has been accepted by at most forty, who will take the boxes.
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Schoeffel
Tremont Theatre
Notable performers and guests fete at Porter Farm event
A crowd including Riley, Frank Ryland, George Mack, Dave Martin, William Marmond, Timothy Sheehan, Harry Cross, and others gathered at Porter Farm Associates hosted by Benjamin Porter and Swan. Colonel P J Haggerty led the Boston contingent. Porter received a silver umbrella as thanks. Photographer Frank Drayton spoiled several dozen plates.
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Porter Farm Associates
Mr. Swan
Jim. Perry
Joseph Riley
P. J. Haggerty
John Urann
Robert Campbell
William Marmond
Frederick Fitzgerald
Dennis Kane
Frank Drayton
Timothy Sheehan
George Mack
John Quinn
Frank Ryland
Dave Martin
Doctor Saunders
Henry DeWitt
John Alber
Charles Christian
John Hayes
Harry Cross
Steward
Boston
National Steam Engineers Hold Open House in City Rooms
The Association of America opened its rooms at 1031 Washington Street to a large crowd yesterday afternoon. President H. Young gave a half hour labor talk followed by William Dickinson and Bernard McCabe. Refreshments were served and a program of vocal and musical performances entertained attendees.
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National Steam Engineers’. Association of America
Washington Street
H. Young
William Dickinson
Bernard McCabe
Miss Minnie Davis in Narragansett Pier Condition Steady
There was no material change in the condition of Miss Minnie Davis during the afternoon and physicians said she was resting comfortably this evening at Narragansett Pier R 1.
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Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Minnie Davis
Dreyfus Guilty General Zurlinden Accepts War Portfolio
Paris reports General Zurlinden has joined the Cabinet as war minister and Dreyfus case actions are expected soon. Brisson unsure about a new trial amid public pressure. some fear launching a war with Germany. Parliament may convene a special session to ease tensions while Dreyfus appeal proceeds.
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Paris
Zurlinden
Dreyfus
Germany
M. Brisson
la Echo de Paris
Devil’s Island
M. Ferdinand Sarrien
Mme. Dreyfus
M. Sarrien
Gladstone Will Probate Details Estate and Funeral Wishes
The will of the late Right Hon. William E. Gladstone, probated in London, shows a personal estate valued at £59,606. He wrote the memorandum himself, detailing simple private funeral arrangements and burial alongside his wife, with executors named as his sons. He leaves heirlooms, books, letters, and crown offices to his grandson William, and notes servants’ gifts and family duties.
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London
William E. Gladstone
Hawarden
William
Forty-seventh Massachusetts Regiment Holds Annual Reunion
The 47th Massachusetts Regiment Association held its fourth annual reunion and dinner at the United States Hotel. Major Austin Cushman presided as the meeting discussed the regiment’s history since mustering out in 1863 and noted all living staff officers remain. New officers were elected for the coming year including Colonel Lucius B. Marsh as president and Emery Cleaves as secretary.
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Forty-seventh Regiment Massachusetts Association
United States
Austin
Saratoga Floral Fete Memorandum Invites Sept Ball
A memo promotes a September 6 floral fete ball in Saratoga with a promising, magnificent 1897 event atmosphere. It touts low excursion rates and fast Fitchburg railroad service and advises buying tickets via that route.
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Fitchburg
Colonel Bryan's Third Nebraska Regiment Muster Outs Blocked
Washington report says no wartime request has reached the War Department to immediately muster out Colonel Bryan's Third Nebraska. Officials note Nebraska's quota for demobilization is already filled and cannot be met.
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Washington
War Department
Bryan
Nebraska
Cushing Process Co Offers Bargain Alcohol Products
The advertisement proclaims the Cushing Pro Cess Co selling Dr Ira B Cushings Purifying Process for spirits, claiming superior whiskey at 2.00 per gallon, California brandy at 3.00, and California port and sherry at 1.00, with mail and express orders and free shipping to nearby areas from 580 Washington St Boston.
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Cushing
Ira B. Cushing
California
Pacific Coast
Cushing Process CV
Washington St
Boston
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Miss. Davis
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