Lawyer Julius J. Stevens shoots self after contract dispute
Julius J. Stevens a 30 year old Boston lawyer attempted suicide by a left side chest wound. The ball glanced off a rib and failed to reach the heart after a harsh confrontation with a Maine visitor about a contract with his father. Stevens was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and was reported out of danger. The elder Stevens was expected from Maine as news reached Bowdoin Square.
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Boston
Ireland's Condition At Boston Club Meeting
A Sligo Social and Literary Club meeting in Boston heard a member who just returned from Ireland report that the 1898 Local Government Act is improving life for small farmers. Landlords are often forced to sell to tenants due to heavy mortgages.
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Sligo Social and Literary Club
Boston
Grand Army Hall
Washington Street
Ireland
Four feudists reported killed in Kentucky clash
A Manchester, Kentucky report cited by the Louisville Evening Post claims four feudists were killed in a battle on Red Bird Creek in Clay County yesterday. No confirmation yet from authorities.
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The
Evening Post
Manchester
Red Bird Creek
Clay County
St Augustine Pop Concert A Grand Summer Farewell
The final pop concert of the season will be staged next Monday evening at Seaside Pavilion City Point South Boston under the St Augustine Catholic Total Abstinence Society. Music comic and classic song and dancing will headline this outdoor seaside event, touted as the era’s most elaborate South Boston entertainment.
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Seaside Pavilion
City Point
South Boston
St. Augustine Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Boston
Boston Home Journal Moves to New Quarters
The Boston Home Journal relocates to 147 Summer Street at Dewey Square corner near the new terminal station. The move adds space and light, expanding circulation and enhancing illustrated features, society news, and departments alongside the connected international tourist bureau.
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Boston Home Journal
Summer Street
South Street
Dewey Square
International Tourist Bureau
Campaign spotlight on Fitzgerald home in Little Italy district
A Post reporter canvasses Ward 6 to verify reports about Congressman Fitzgerald residence. Neighbors, Italian residents, and local assessors describe a modest four story brick flat at 6 Garden Court Street with blinds drawn and a garden cluttered by clothes lines.
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Young Statesman
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Bradley
Pemberton Square
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Chicago
Concord Junction
Red City
Congress
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Dreyfus
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Paul Revere
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Augusto Duri
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Annie Repetto
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Hannon
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Chairman Sanford resigns from Railroad Commissioners
At the State House yesterday the Hon. John E. Sanford chairman of the Board of Railroad Commissioners was sent to the Governor his resignation. Sanford has been in poor health for over a year and has often excused himself from hearings.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
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Railroad Commissioners
Crocker
Russell
George W. Bishop
Hersey B. Goodwin
Taunton
Beacon Street
Merchants Seek Tax on Department Stores in Melrose
A petition circulated by Melrose merchants calls for a General Court passed tax on department stores. Canvassers report similar petitions statewide aiming to pledge Representatives to back anti department store legislation.
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Melrose
Gunning Season Opens Early Along South Shore Coasts
Fall weather has sped the start of the gunning season on the South shores. The coast draws an increasing number of sportsmen each year with Cohas to the south Cape shores promising busy daylight hours for bird shooters.
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Cohasset
South Cape
Sanford Silent on Railroad Board Resignation Rumor
Taunton Sept 11 The Hon John E Sanford declined to comment when asked at his home about a rumor of resignation from the Railroad Commissioners board. He said he was very sorry and did not wish to say more.
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Taunton
John E. Sanford
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Excursion to New York via Hoosac Tunnel Oct 5
The trip heads to New York via the Hoosac Tunnel and Albany on Thursday October 5, returning by the Fall River line.
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Hoosac Tunnel
Albany
Fall River Line
Bates Wins Rousing Lynn Reception for Republican Candidacy
In Lynn on September 11 Speaker Bates addressed about 500 leading Republicans at Odd Fellows Hall. Bates touted bipartisan support, contrasted past hard times with current prosperity under McKinley, and urged unity to keep the Republican program in Commonwealth politics. He quipped that rumors of his opponent’s capture of the city have not materialized.
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Engstrom Seeks Ward 22 Seat in 1899 Republican Caucus
Charles O Engstrom of Boston declares his candidacy for Representative in Ward 22, urging anti corporate influence and commitment to Republican principles. He supports John L Bates for lieutenant governor and vows to secure Ward 22 representation in state and municipal government.
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Boston & Albany
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Boston
Ramapo Water Deal Probed by Mazere Investigation
Edward Lauterbach former Republican county chair is subpoenaed to testify on Ramapo Water Company dealings. Richard Croker is served a subpoena with possible appearance tomorrow or Wednesday. Subpoenas issued to top Ramapo project officials and agency heads as the probe widens.
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Frank Moss
Mazes
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Richard Croker
Mazer
Ramapo
Croker
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Porto Rican relief ships hailed by governor general
Porto Rican relief committee of the Merchants' Association reports General George W. Davis governor general of Porto Rico acknowledges goods sent on the transport McClellan which sailed Aug 23. Davis says the pressing issue is food and calls for full effort to provide sustenance.
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New York
The
Merchants’ Association
George W. Davis
Porto Rico
McClellan
Davis
Heirs Receive 7 Million From Williamson Estate
In Trenton and nearby hamlets, thirty seven grandnephews and grandnieces of Isaiah V. Williamson receive nearly 200000 each from the estate valued at about 27000000. This distribution follows 17000000 paid in the last decade to nephews and nieces of Williamson’s siblings.
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Philadelephia
Delaware River
Williamson
Excursion Planned by Boston and Albany Railroad
A seasonal wind up offers a trip announced for Tuesday in October. The itinerary includes Springfield Pittsfiel Albany a Hudson River boat ride to New York and return via Fall River Line. Cost is $5.00. A. B. Hanson G. P. A. Boston will mail circulars on request.
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Hudson River
New York
Fall River
Hanson
G. P
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