Life of Leon Czolgosz Told by Cleveland Family
Cleveland residents describe Leon Czolgosz as quiet and withdrawn after leaving church three years earlier. The 26 year old, son of Polish family living at 306 Fleet Street in Newburg, worked briefly in Newburg mills and kept to himself in a locked room on the farm before July.
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Fleet Street
Cleveland
Leon Czolgosz
Newburg
Newburg Mills
Michigan
Czolgosz
Nieman
Leon
McKinley
John
Seon
Poland
Katrina
Waldeck
Frank
Cecilia
Jacob
Mike
Victoria
Golden Eagles
Bor
Unclear Diary Excerpt Hints at Farm Debt and Assassination
Fragmentary reminiscence discusses a farm debt, repayments, and an implied motive for an assassination. Mentions a person named Leon who planned to go to Indiana and reportedly stated he would never be seen again. Contains speculative reflection on how he could have shot the President.
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Ron Ig
Waldeck
Leon
Indiana
Boston College Opens 38th Year With Large Incoming Class
Boston College began its 38th scholastic year welcoming a large mix of old and new students. Enrollment covers 500 plus total, with Rev Father W G Mullan entering his fourth year as president and rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Faculty changes include Rev Father Quirk reassigned as prefect of studies, and Rev Fathers Quigley and Keelan replaced by Rev Fathers McDonough and Whitney as prefect of discipline and treasurer.
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Boston College
Port Ale
Father Rockwell
W. G. Read Mullan
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Quirk
Joseph Rockwell
Bank Case Trial Postponed to October 10
The South Danvers bank case trial is postponed to Oct. 10 by Judge Powell in U S District Court. George M. Foster, former cashier, and John W. Dickinson face joint indictment with Dickinson seeking a separate trial due to potential prejudice from Foster’s bank ties.
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South Danvers Bank
Powell
United States District Court
George M. Foster
Charles W. Bartlett
Europe
John W. Dickinson
Foster
Hts
Frank Paul
Dickingon
Gannon Sentenced to Two Years for Pickpocketing
Thomas J. Gannon, convicted of pickpocketing by Patrolman Burrill of Station 3, was yesterday sentenced to two years in the House of Correction. Burrill, on the force 20 years, is commended by Court Street merchants for his vigilance.
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Gannon
Thomas J. Gannon
Burrill
House of Correction
Court Street
California Sand Return Fare From Chicago to San Francisco
A railway ad offers a $50.00 California and return fare from Chicago to San Francisco with a return limit of November 15. Three fast trains daily and other low East rates are advertised. Contact Chicago and Northwestern Railway, 48 Washington Street.
Democratic Platform Weighs National Issues at Convention
Fall River ex mayor Dr John W Coughlin is urged to run for lieutenant governor as Democrats plan a strong campaign. Leaders in southeastern Massachusetts back him despite his denials and aim to shape a platform focusing on state economies and trusts while avoiding current national controversies.
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Suddard
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
Coughlin
McNary
State Committee
A. C. Drinkwater
Young's Hotel
Quincy
Benton Democracy
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Judge Corcoran
Russell
James B. Carroll
Springfield
John 8. Grinnell
Greenfield
John H. Mack
North Adams
Christopher T. Callahan
Holyoke
John B. O’donnell
Northampton
Edward J. Slattery
Framingham
Dr. Coughlin
Hayes
Springfould
Ash
Boston Theatre
Drinkwater
M. M. Cunniff
Olney
Matthews
O'Neil
Gargan
Collins
Gaston
Hamlin
Riley
Williams
Douglas
Buckley
Carroll
Stevens
Fitzgerald
Thayer
Houghton
Gloucester
Haggerty
Southbridge
Burnett
Southboro
Sweet
Attleboro
Sweeney
Lawrence
Crowley
Dimon
Lowell
Burke
Newburyport
Flaherty
Nichols
Lynn
Jenney
Medford
Storey
Brookline
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
United States
Canada
New England
Beacon Hill
Autumn excursions lift interest in Halifax and Charlottetown trips
The Plant line announces autumn excur sions to Halifax Hawkesbury in Charlottetown valid Sept 10 to Oct 10 with round trip rates $1 higher than fare. Excursions popular for fall visits to the Provinces. climate favorable and coastal scenery rewarding. Union Label magazine this issue features printers’ articles and a notable roster of writers in 76 pages for wage earners and unionists.
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Plant Line
Halifax
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Nante
Novatia
Coastera
Straits of Cine
Union Label
United States
J. Pickering Putnam
Walter Vrooman
George ©. McNeil
Eng
J. E. O'Reilly
Parker who saved McKinleys life tells detailed shooting tale
Buffalo and Syracuse reports recount Jim Parker giant Black man describing his quick action behind the assassin to prevent a third shot at President McKinley. He recalls crowd scenes at the Temple of Music and his struggle with Leon Czolgosz, then notes a public fund and Opera House donation in his honor.
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Buffalo
James Parker
Czolgosz
McKinley
Temple of Music
Secret Service
Mery
Leon Czolgosz
Czolgos
Iis
Syracube
N. Y
Jim Parker
Grand Opera House
James Parknor
Parker
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