Percy Branch Shoots Himself in Lodging House
Percy Branch, 22, fatally shoots himself in the parlor at 4 Bulfinch Place after declaring he will shoot himself. A revolver misfired in the other chambers, and authorities suspect accidental or deliberate self-harm amid his recent unemployment. His brother Philip fears the act was not intentional. no funeral arrangements yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Branch
Bulfinch Place
Percy
Branch
Dealth
Captain Watts
Theoung
Philip
Hamilton Fish Dies at 88 in New York Country Home
Ex secretary of state Hamilton Fish died at Glenn Cliffe, N Y, this morning at age 88 from heart failure. He leaves wife, six children, and sons Hamilton Fish Jr and Stuyvesant, with daughter Mrs A J Benjamin. Funeral at Glenn Cliffe on Sunday. Born 1808 in New York, he was Columbia educated, served as governor, senator and secretary of state under Grant. He led the Society of Cincinnati for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison’s
N. Y
Hamilton Fish
Fish
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Stuyvesant Fish
A. J. Benjamin
City
Fast Seventeenth Street
Glenn Cliffe
Benjamin
New York
J. Fish
Mr. Fish
New York City
Columbia
Congress
United States Senate
Grant
The
Society of Cincinnati
Policemen Duel Ended in Tragedy in Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville Kentucky a feud between Police Officers Robert West and W B Davis culminated at the Louisville and Nashville depot when Davis fired first. West dodged into a doorway and fired back, then confronted Davis at close range. Both men fired again. Davis collapsed, West died minutes later, and Davis lay dying.
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Hopkinsvill BE
Robert West
W. B. Davis
Louisville & Nashville
Davis
West
Frien
Anxiety in New Bedford Prompts Labor Uncertainty
In New Bedford September 7, fear grows that spinners and operatives will strike if wage cuts by textile firms proceed. Workers had helped Fall River mills during idle times but oppose a local strike. Committees from labor groups await their manufacturers' report and will decide next steps, though guesses abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Fall River
Italian Shot by Police in New York Street Standoff
Italian man shot and killed by Policeman Bauer on West Sixty eighth street after lunging at Officer McCormick with a dagger. A hammer misfired as the Italian advanced, Bauer arrived and fired, killing the assailant instantly during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bauer
West Sixty-eighth Street
McCormick
Afflicted with a strange disease in Danvers
Walter Crosby eight year old son of Frank H Crosby suddenly lost speech while at home in Danvers on Sept 7 and fell into convulsions. Four doctors failed to determine the cause, conjecturing it may be something he had eaten as his condition remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Walter Crosby
Frank H. Crosby
Shortest Hoosac Route to Chicago From Boston
If you travel to the World's Fair the Hoosac Tunnel Route with West Shore and Nicksl Plate is the shortest line from Boston to Chicago. Three train routes offer departures morning afternoon or evening with overnight arrival. Tickets via Niagara Falls or Montreal with same low fare. sleeping cars available without change. inquire at 80 Washington street Boston Mass.
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Hoosac Tunnel
West Shore
Boston
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Washngton
New York
Montreal
Ceango
Washington Street
Mass
Caucus Law Revision Hearing Plan Expanded
A state House committee on caucus law revision met with Representatives Wellman McCarthy Kneil and Charles and clerk Captain W W Stover. They voted to start public hearings in Marlboro Lynn and Lawrence with notice arranged. About 300 replies have been received while cities raise the most concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Wellman
McCarthy
Kneil
Charles
W. W. Stover
Marlboro
Lynn
Lawrence
John J. Quinn
Boston
Charles and
Knéil
Westfield
Costa Detained by Police After Feud Shooting Claim
Costa was placed in custody by a patrolman and taken to Station 1. Captain Cain kept him awaiting communication with Brooklyn officers. The cousin links the feud in the old country to a shooting last winter when Cosca fired three times at Vanale. Vanale survived hospital care and remains in the city. Cosca denies the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Cain
Brooklyn
Vanale
Cosca
Officers Elected at Eighth Annual Heavy Artillery Meeting
The eighth annual meeting of Company A First Battalion of Heavy Artillery elected officers: George S. Tibbetts SBurlingham president, Thomas H. Risk Hyde Park first vice president, Henry J. Bailey Milford second vice president, George W. Langden Salem third vice president, Benjamin F. Loring Braintree secretary and treasurer. Resolutions were adopted on the deaths of Edward F. Bragg and Horace M. Packard, with a resolutions committee named for Alden Bass. A banquet followed with musical and literary entertainment by Mrs. Whitney, Miss Flint, Miss Flossie Butler, and Mrs. C. F. Loring. Next meeting set for Ipswich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Hall
George S. Tibbetts
Sburlingham
Thomas H. Risk
Hyde Park
Henry J. Bailey
Milford
George W. Langden
Salem
Benjamin F. Loring
Braintree
Edward F. Bragg
Horace M. Packard
Alden Bass
Bridgewater
Whitney
Miss Flint
East
Weymouth
Flossie Butler
Charlestown
C. F. Loring
Ipswich
Boston Printers Club Names Delegates for Typothete Convention
The Boston Master Printers' Club selected delegates to the United Typothete of America gathering in Chicago in September 1922. J Stearns Cushing presides, with Thomas Todd as vice president and T A Wyman as secretary. Delegates and their wives will travel Sept 16 aboard a luxurious train, with planned stopovers and entertainments. The convention will feature a push for a nine hour workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Master Printers’ Club
United Typothete of America
Chicago
J. Stearns Cushing
Thomas Todd
T. A. Wyman
Horace T. Rockwell
W. E B. Murdock
H. C. Whitcomb
Louis Barta
Clarence H. Knight
Henry N. Sawyer
James Berwick
Thomas P
Remains of Frank Glass Recovered in Marblehead Pond
Marblehead September 7. The drowned body of Frank Glass, who disappeared yesterday in Porter's pond, Marblehead, was recovered today. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roly
Frank Glass
Marblehead
Porter's Pond
Nightingale Wins Ninth Railway Mail Clerks Presidency
At Faneuil Hall the nineteenth convention of Railway Mail Clerks elected John H. Nightingale of Faribault Minn president after balloting with 81 votes against Harry E. Furst 58 and T. T. Taylor 2. C. E. La Grave was re elected secretary. Divisional vice presidents named from 1 to 11. Governor Russell greeted delegates and wives at the State House. The group later enjoyed theatre outings and plans to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
State House
Russell
Taylor
Board of
W. H. Hansel
Galesburg
Ill
Mr. Davis
Harry E. Furst
Cincinnati
John H. Nightingale
Faribault
C. E. la Grave
M. A. Buttrick
New Haven
I. M. Rooms
Harrisburg
Penn
J. W. Hollyday
Washington
J. J. Prowell
New Orleans
W. O. Bangs
John M. Butler
Lincoln
Neb
W. A. Carr
Wichita
Kan
A. H. Merrill
San Francisco
C. W. C. Howe
Syracuse
W. D. Madigan
St. Paul
George E. Chamberlain
San Antonio
Tex
Strike Support Advise Aid For Fall River Weavers
A special general meeting of spinners will convene Friday evening to consider granting funds to distressed workers idle due to mill stoppages. The National Textile Workers of America executive committee met, with Hart of New Bedford and Cahill of Lawrence attending. Resolutions protested wage cuts and pledged aid if a strike begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
National Textile Workers of America
Hart
New Bedford
Cahill
Lawrence
World Beating US Cruiser Columbia Prepares for Sea Trial
The US cruiser Columbia left Cramps' ship yard at seven this morning for a preliminary sea trial. A speed test is set for Saturday off the Delaware Capes to surpass the world record with a target of twenty one knots for four hours. Builders receive fifty thousand dollars for each quarter knot over the time. Captain R W Sargent commands the vessel as spectators along the river salute its sleek hull and four smokestacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Columbia
Cramps
Delaware Capes
R. W. Sargent
Candee Rubber opens parts of factory after idleness
New Haven news reports part of the Candee Rubber Company plant resumed operations this morning after three weeks idle. More rooms will begin tomorrow and the rest Saturday, restoring full capacity for over 2000 workers. The Mathushek Piano Company, with 300 workers, closed indefinitely for lack of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Candee Rubber Company
United States Rubber Trust
Mathushek Piano Company
Bank cashier dies by suicide in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Sept 7 Cashier M J Bofferding of the Bank of Minneapolis shot himself at 5 this morning. The bank president says Bofferding's accounts are straight and no fraud is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
M. J. Bofferding
Bank of Minneapolis
Bofferding
Tenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Reunion Held in Meriden
The twenty sixth annual reunion of the Tenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers assembled in Meriden on Sept. 7 with about 150 members present. Officers elected include President General J. L. Otis, first vice president B. E. Chaffee, second vice president J. Linsley, secretary treasurer D. L. Durand, and executive board E. S. Greeley, Virgil Hitchcock, Durand, W. Hovey, and W. E. Whittlesey. The group plans the next reunion for Sept. 8, 1894 in Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden Conn
Tenth Regiment
Connecticut Volunteers
J. L. Otis
Northampton
BE. M. Chaffee
Moodus
Conn
J. Linsley
Northford
D. L. Durand
Birmingham
Greeley
New Haven
Virgil Hitchcock
Meriden
Captain W. Hovey
W. E. Whittlesey
Police Officer Smith Suspended Amid Inquiry in Lynn
Lynn police officer John E. Smith suspended pending investigation of drunken disturbance alleged after a Tuesday night incident. Longtime on force and well regarded, Smith faces a police committee hearing to determine his dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
John E. Smith
Smith
Committee On Police
New Meat Market Opens on Sudbury and Friend Streets
A new market has opened at 21 Sudbury and 122 Friend streets selling meats at cash prices. It advertises generous pay for inquiries and promises choice cuts for customers in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Friend Streets
Appraiser Dodge faces secret probe over political role
An undisclosed investigation in Room 84 of the Postoffice building targets appraiser Dodge over using his federal bureau to aid Republican candidates in the last State election. Special Agents Cross and Rice lead the inquiry by order of Secretary Carlisle. Lonergan pressed charges with substantial evidence as the witnesses include importers, a senator, a House member, a State Representative, a State committee member, and the Secretary of State. Documentary records and government employees are expected to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Custom House
Department of the Federal Service
Postoffice
Cross and Rice
New York
Uncle Sam
Lonergan
Carlisle
National House
Secretary of State
Evernment
Portrait Valued at Thousands By Copley Revealed in Court House
A Copley portrait possibly of Robert Auchmuty the younger emerges from grime in the Court House. Restorer D D Sinclair uncovered Copley’s signature and 1767 date while cleaning. Auchmuty’s Roxbury house was confiscated and bought by Governor Increase Sumner. the painting likely came to Boston’s Supreme Court, now hung in the Mahogany room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Auchmuty the Younger
Roxbury
Court House
D. D. Sinclair
Copley
Auchmuty
Cuff and
Washington Streets
Increase Sumner
Supreme Court
Boston
New Court House
Miracle Rock Flies Through Roof in Worcester
Sept 7 in Worcester B J Blanchard of North Uxbridge was blasting rock for a well when a 250 pound stone flew into the air and crashed through James Creighton house roof. It descended through two floors pinning Mrs Creighton and scraping her body. Property damage set at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
B. J. Blanchard
North Uxbridge
James Creighton
Rhode Island minister faces murder ruling and insanity review
Providence Judge Tillinghast orders Police Surgeon, Medical Examiner Palmer and Dr Morgan to examine Rev. Charles H Sheffield of Westerly, who killed his 5 year old daughter at Rocky Point. Sheffield was likely guilty of murder and held for the grand jury. Report may find him insane and dangerous to be at large. he will be sent to the State insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Tillinghast
Palmer
Morgan
Charles H. Sheffield
Westerly
Rocky Point
Sheffield
Freight Derailment Reported Near Leominster
A New York New Haven and Hartford freight train left Leominster bound south at 12 45. One mile below town a wheel broke causing three box cars and one platform car to derail and badly turf the track for several days. Conductor Moffett was thrown from the train and suffered a dislocated hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Town
Moffett
Missing 6 year old Mamie Hartnett in Providence
Providence police hunt for Mamie Hartnett a six year old girl who vanished after leaving convent school on State street Tuesday. No trace found two days later and investigators seek clues from a puzzled force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Mamie Hartnett
State Street
Paine Stricken On Train Becomes Unconscious In Milwaukee
Henry C. Paine, a receiver for the Northern Pacific, suffered apoplexy aboard a train at Western Union Junction. He was brought to Milwaukee and remains unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Henry C. Paine
Northern Pacific
Western Union Junction
Watch Company appoints new superintendents at Waltham
In Waltham on September 7 Mechanical Superintendent Marsh was named assistant superintendent at the American Watch Company after G H Shirley resigned. Master Watchmaker Church was promoted to the vacancy left by Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Marsh
American Watch Company
Whcen
G. H. Shirley
Church
Boston loan apportionment shines in new bill
Alderman Lee reports from Jefferson with Mayor Matthews the apportionment of the new loan bill. Key items include hospital loan 1892 of 136500, Lunatic Hospital loan 1892 of 155000, Congress and L streets bridge 23000, laying out and construction of highways 100000, parks and parkways 200000. City treasurer will receive proposals at noon September 13. Some of Aug 2 loans remain unsold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jefferson
N. H
Matthews
Congress
L_ streets
Funeral Rites Held for Brookline Librarian Mary A. Bean
The funeral for Mary A. Bean longtime Brookline Public Library librarian was at her home 101 Davis Street at noon. Rev. Dr. A. A. Miner of Boston and Rev. H. N. Brown officiated. burial followed at Newton Cemetery. Miss Susie G. Hurley’s funeral occurred at Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev. Alexander Klander officiating. burial at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Bean
Brookline
Astronomical Writer Emma Converse Dies in Whitefield
Miss Emma M Converse of Providence died yesterday in Whitefield New Hampshire. She was an astronomical writer and translator who contributed to Atlantic Monthly Scientific American and the Youths Companion. She will be buried at Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Converse
Providence
Whitefield
N. H
Atlantic Monthly
The
Scientific American
Youth’s Companion
Norwich
Civil Service Exams for Patent Office Posts Held
At the post office yesterday five applicants took the civil service examination for the fourth assistant ex aminers in the patent office. The salary is $1200, with chances for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Patent Office
United States Steamer Enterprise Arrives in Palmas
PALMAS Canary Islands September 7 The United States Steamer Enterprise arrived here today and will sail on Saturday for Boston.
McKinley Denounces Pension Critics at G A R Encampment
Indianapolis dispatch reports a heated G A R encampment focus on pensions. McKinley defends veterans, urges presumption of loyalty, calls for accuser confrontations, and supports continued veteran benefits while policing fraud. Resolutions favor equalized gold payments, veteran employment preferences, Oklahoma soldiers home, and commemorative services. New leadership pledges to uphold G A R standards amid debates.
Pawtucket Firm May Resume After Creditors Meet
Providence September 7 A meeting of creditors of David Harley & Co dry goods dealers Pawtucket was held. Assignee says firm owes 92334 55 with assets 94544 24. Principal creditors Callender McAuslan Troup at 60406 66. Remainder largely in Boston and New York. Committee named to aid assignee to resume business if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
David Harley & Co
Pawtucket
Callender, McAuslan & Troup
Boston
New York
Connecticut Butchers Association Holds Fifth Annual Meeting
NEW HAVEN Sept 7 The Connecticut Butchers Association held its fifth annual meeting with forty members present from Hartford Danbury Waterbury South Norwalk Bridgeport Bethel and New Haven. Reports show 198 members and a sound financial condition. A drive over East Rock Park followed by a banquet at Hill's homestead in West Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut Butchers’ Association
Hartford
Danbury
Waterbury
South Norwalk
Bridgeport
Bethel
East Rock Park
Hill
West Haven
Creditors Accept 20 Cents on the Dollar in Haverhill
An adjourned meeting of Sears and Webster shoe creditors in Haverhill approved 20 cents cash on the dollar as full settlement. The committee reported the firm’s affairs were in order and creditors unanimously voted to accept the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Sears & Webster
West End Street Railway Names Possible New President
At the West End Street Railway Company office the election of a new president was not set for a special meeting. Vice-President Cummings to serve as acting president until the stockholders meet on the first Thursday in November. Potential candidates include Mayor Matthews and Colonel Albert A Pope amid transit and paving debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
West End
West End Street Railway Company
Cummings
Matthews
Albert A. Pope
Pope
Ward Arrested in Lamp Burner Theft at Mellen & Norcross
Police say John J Ward, age 2, of 177 Norfolk Street Cambridge, is charged with larceny of 800 dozen lamp burners valued at 150 and 2% dozen tumblers valued at 10 from Mellen and Norcross at 20 Merchants Row. Officers recovered all tumblers and 100 dozen lamp burners at 15 Sullamn Street. Ward to have Municipal Court hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellen & Norcross
Merchants Row
Division 2
John J. Ward
Norfolk Street
Cambridge
Ward
Sullamn Street
Moses Gordon
Malden Opens Faulkner Grammar School After $75,000 Build
Malden September 7. The new Faulkner Grammar School, built at a cost of 75 000, was dedicated with a large crowd including city officials, School Board members, and prominent citizens. Mayor Wiggin and James Pierce spoke, ex Alderman Andrew J Freeman chaired the Faulkner school committee. Keys were presented to Samuel Tilden, sub committee chair, and the building will be occupied Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner Grammar School
Wiggin
James Pierce
Andrew J. Freeman
Faulkner
Faulkner School
Samuel Tilden
Blanchard Named Waterville Public Schools Superintendent
J H Blanchard is elected public schools superintendent in Waterville Maine. A Bates College graduate class of 1889 he has served as high school principal in Fairfield and the previous year at Oakland High School, guiding district education ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
J. H. Blanchard
Heavy Artillery Dinner Marks Annual Reunion
Company A First Battalion Heavy Artillery held its annual reunion and banquet at Garfield Hall yesterday. Officers elected include President H. G. Putnam of Townsend, vice presidents George L. Tebbetts of Burlington and Thomas H. Risk of Hyde Park, and secretary treasurer B. J. Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Batalion Heavy Artillery
Garfield Hall
H. G. Putnam
Townsend
George L. Tebbetts
Burlington
Thomas H. Risk
Hyde Park
B. J. Loring
Auction of Returned Leased Goods Offers Low Prices
During hard times, individuals surrender leased furniture to be sold at auction prices for a week. Most items are new and priced better than typical auction rooms. The seller notes they take an interest in buyers post-sale. Shawmut 44 to 545 involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania
Railways suspend dozens of trains amid fuel scarcity
London reports that the Manchester and Sheffield Railway Company has suspended fifty five trains due to fuel shortages caused by the miners strike. The Midland Railway Company has also withdrawn fourteen trains for the same reason, affecting service levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manchester & Sheffield Railway Company
Midland Railway Company
Fire in Marblehead house sparks from furnace box
An early morning fire on Chatham Street in Marblehead damaged no property but caused an alarm from Box 34 at 4 25. The blaze originated from a spark in the furnace cold air box in the residence of Jane D Devereaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Jane D. Devereaux
Chatham Street
Pall Overcoats Offer Spectacular Seasonal Sale
Retailers announce enormous lines of pall overcoats at 25 to 33 percent below usual prices. Strangers visiting the city are invited to inspect a wide variety of styles from low and mid priced to the finest tailor made garments.
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Bedford
Giovanni Cosca
North End
Yes
J. H. Nightingale
Lerks
Thea
Tre
Columbia Theatre
Peter Dailey
C. V
Reunion
Eow Market
Tory
Puzzles Providence Police
Sage Cinerin
Gov. McKinley
Capt. Adams
Indianapolis
McKinley
Treasury
Union
Harrison
Committee On Pensions
Hoke Smith
Committee On Resolutions
Committee On
Oklahoma
Hurlburt
Chickamauga
United States Park Commission
Graham
J. B. Hendricks
Iowa
Adams
Grand Army
Department of Ohio
Samuel H. Hurst
Devens
Burnside
Logan
Fairchild
Warner
Merrill
Alger
Veasey
Weissert
Connecticut
Butchers
Jane
STOGE
Malden's New Grammar School
Shawmut
Provincetown
Londfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Cape
Atwood & Rith, Agts
Astport, Lubec, Calai
Autu
John, T Andrews
Annapolis
Waldron
Gen’l
Allen Hotel Cares
Ransfer
W.H. Church
Mgr
Washington St
Chauncy-Hall School
Institute of Technology
Busines
Boyston Street
Copley Square
Beacon Street, Cor
Tremont St
Middlesex Meat Co
Willo Friend
Sudbury Sts
Friend Sts
Salvator Beer
Burkhardt Brewing Co
Bottling Dept
Hanock St. el
Rox
J. F. Wakefield
School St
Michael A. Parsons
County of
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alvah A. Burrage
Newcomb Street
Walter Bryant
Leopold Herman
City of
Salt Washington Street
Saisons
Adelaide E. French
Michael A Parsons
Bryant and
Herman
David Hamblin
Parsons
Adelaide
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