Love Grew Cold as Bride Is Stood Up by Groom
Miss Kittle Smith, soon to wed Providence motorman Robert XY Scott, waited in bridal robes in Worth, Massachusetts, as the groom vanished. A note and a borrowed ring revealed his departure. She, heartbroken, recalls past heartbreaks and a attempted self harm amid a history of persistent, unfaithful affection.
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Worth Attleboro
Kittle Smith
Miss Smith
Scott
Providence
Bob
Post
Henry Manchester
Bob’ Scott
Population figures for several cities from census data
The census bureau released city populations with changes since prior years. Notable figures include Inghamton 89,647. Passaic 27,777. Jacksonville 28,4299. Lexington 26,300. Utica 56,388. Duluth 62,989. New Haven 1900 population 108,1027 and 1890 81,298, an increase of 32.88 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Inghamton
N. Y
Passaic
N. J
Jacksonville
Fla
Lexington
Utica
Duluth
Minn
New Haven
Conn
Man Named Crogan Hurt After Fall From Streetcar
A man giving the name Crogan fell from a Helt line car on Green Street near Stamford at 8 o clock last evening and sustained a head injury required removal by police ambulance from Station 3.
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Crogan
Green Street
Stamford
Bryan Wins in Littlefield County Boosts Democratic Margin
Means Bryan Sure. The Democratic vote is the smallest in fifty years yet Democrats rejoice as they carry Littlefield County. FitzGerald is congratulated on his work there as four-fifths of the returns are now in.
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Littlefield
Fitzgerald
Maine
McKinley
Vermont
Alleghantes
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pond's Dilemma: Two Wives Claim North Attleboro Man
North Attleboro man John A. Pond is at the center of a two wife dispute after disappearing with a pension record indicating he is alive and married to both women. One wife in Attleboro says he is hers alone while the Newton wife holds a living pension claim and asserts a prior marriage. Pond reportedly left to “settle this business” and may face inevitable social and legal trouble as the two households confront the revelation. His Attleboro home shows a rumored model life yet strain grows among the children and spouses. The case hinges on marriage records and pension records that contradict each other.
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Attleboro
John A. Pond
Newton
Boston
Pond
N. B
Pleasant Street
the Post
Watertown
Company E
New York Cavalry
Banks Plundered for Campaign Funds in Politics Ties
Democratic managers charge Republicans led by Senator Hanna are siphoning 1 percent of deposits from banks holding government funds to fund McKinley’s campaign. They warn it creates a corruption fund used to pressure banks and sway voters.
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lIt
McKinley
Washington
Bryan
Hanna
Globe Bank
Boston
Gage
New York
Standard Oil Trust
Sev
Bank of the “Oil Trust
Manley Replies On Maine Victory For McKinley
Augusta Maine September 1 Hon J H Manley telegram to President William McKinley reports a Maine Republican majority of about thirty seven thousand and calls the victory the greatest Maine Republicans ever won despite a united Democratic front. Manley as Republican State Committee chairman conveys congratulations and praise McKinley’s administration.
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Augusta
J. H. Manley
William McKinley
Washington, D. C
Maine
Republican State Committee
Maine and Knox county swing as Bryan gains ground
Early returns from Maine confirm a Democratic edge while Knox county flips, boosting Governor and senator votes for Democrats. In Lewiston and Portland critics accuse GOP machinery of corruption, bribery, and police protection for liquor interests as Bryan’s national tally climbs toward a decisive victory.
North Attleboro Man Faces Dilemma Over Two Wives
A man from North Attleboro finds himself in a legal and social dilemma as two women claim him as their husband. Authorities weigh bigamy implications while family and community observers watch developments.
O Donnell Heard From Missing East Boston Man
John O Donnell once reported missing has been heard from. He disappeared from 205 London Street several days ago and was feared to be harmed. A letter from New York says he has found work and will return home soon, with a small amount of money enclosed.
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John O'Donnell
East Boston
O'Donnell
London Street
New York
Clash in Cambridge Sparks Citywide Transit Debate
At a Cambridge meeting two resolves were introduced opposing a shift to private tearing of streets by the superintendent of streets plan. Aldermen Shea and Tehan backed disapproval while the council sent the matter to roads and primes committee for the chief engineer's view. Belmont citizens sought track location details on Concord avenue and were assured tracks will be granted.
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Cambridge
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Cambridge Street
Third Street
Shea
Tehan
Councilman Hall
Donovan
Fire Department
Belmont
Concord Avenue
Riot at Snapit cranberry bog ends in brawl
Kingston reports a riot at Snapit cranberry bog in North Carver after picker Michael Moses accused the dumper owner Benson of shorting him a measure. A quarrel escalated to a full melee with Benson supporters prevailing. Frenchman Lettano of Fall River played a key role as Middleboro authorities were called to restore order.
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Kingston
Snapit
North
Carver
Michael Moses
Snapiit
Benson
Lettano
Fall River
Middleboro
Delaware Democrats Nominate Ford Hoey Daly for State Posts
The Democratic State convention adjourned at 7 10 p m naming Governor candidate Peter J Ford of Wilmington Lieutenant Governor W E Hoey of Frederica Congressmen Alexander M Daly of Dover and Edward Fowler of Laurel for unexpired term.
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Dover
Del
Peter J. Ford
Wilmington
W. E. Hoey
Frederica
Alexander M. Daly
Edward Fowler
Laurel
Harvard Man Complains of False Arrest After Dinner
Ezra Baker Barstow a Harvard 99 graduate attended a class dinner on June 2 and spent the night in a cell at Lagrange street station not sleeping at home. He appeared before Police Commissioner Curtis yesterday morning to complain of arresting officer Patrolman Fred Heath. Curtis took the matter under advisement.
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Ezra Baker Barstow
Harvard ’99
Lagrange Street
Barstow
Curtis
Fred Heath
Wife seeks confirmation of missing husband John A. Pond
Mrs. Kate A. Pond of North Attleboro claims John A. Pond, her 26 years missing husband, is alive and points to marriage records and witnesses including Father Stack as proof. She plans to file a police complaint for bigamy, while son Albert considers legal steps to secure his father’s recognition. Territorial dispute over alleged bigamy and family impacts dominates the report.
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West Newton
Kate A. Pond
John A. Pond
North Attleboro
Father Stack
Waltham
William Graham
Togus
Tarbox
Attleboro
Albert A. Pond
Thayer and Mellen Clash in Worcester Meeting
In Worcester on Sept 11 Congressmen John R Thayer and James H Mellen Democratic congressional candidates met in the Walker building at 9 30 am. The clash drew interest though not dramatic and both avoided dodging the issue as they discussed Thayer’s candidacy and related talk about running for Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Mr. Mellen
Mr. Thayer
Mellen
Worghster
John R. Thayer
James H. Mellen
Walker Building
Thayer
Worcester
Roosevelt at Flandreau Meets Welcoming Crowd of Indians
Governor Roosevelt arrived by train at Flandreau in the early morning. A large crowd welcomed him, including several Indians. He urged duty to the nation and flag, contrasted hard work with easy life, and recalled 1890 Ogallala outbreak when regulars were stationed here. He drew a parallel to the Philippine duty and imperialist labels then and now.
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Flandreau
Roosevelt
United States
Here
Black Hills
Philippines
Caffery May Decline National Nomination
Ex Senator Denalson Caffery of Louisiana is likely to decline the National party nomination for president. An anti imperialist told a Post reporter he would not run if McKinley is defeated by any method other than nominating another ticket.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Post
Indiana
Ohio
Maryland
Kentucky
Bryan
United States
Portland
Lewiston
Maine
Democratic State Committee
Republican Party
Denalson Caffery
Louisiana
National Party
Indianapolis
McKinley
Lodge Going 10 Denver Aligns Senators in Party Play
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Senator Wolcott of Colorado are close political friends. Wolcott chaired the Philadelphia Republican convention while Lodge acted as permanent chair. Colorado likely returns to the Democrats like in 1896, signaling the possible end of Wolcott’s Senate career as a Democrat may soon replace him. Massachusetts’s junior senator travels west to aid the effort.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Wolcott
Philadelphia
Senator Lodge
United States
Senate
Teller
Massachusetts
Leon R Egges Indorsed by Roxbury Democrats
A large Roxbury Democratic Club meeting at 124 Dudley street elected committees to canvass the district and pressed naturalization and registration efforts. Leon R Egges spoke on national and state campaign issues amid strong party unity.
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Roxbury Democratic Club
Dudley Street
John L. Kelly
Leon R. Egges
Democratic Party
Eyges Endorsed for Legislature in Ward 21 Contention
The article notes Mr Eyges, a Roxbury attorney and longtime political figure, endorsed unanimously for the General Court from Ward 21. It describes Republican party shifts, local machine influence, and Eyges’s experience as a speaker since 1893, with strong district support mentioned amid tax bill concerns.
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Ple
Fyges
Great and General Court
Eyges
Pyges
Roxbury
Electric car jumps switch injuring passengers in Woburn
Woburn authorities report an electric streetcar on Washington street derailed after skipping a turnout at Button End. Eight or nine riders were thrown, with Mrs. Fred A. Parker of Reading and C. A. Norton of West Derry seriously hurt. Parker suffered head and possible internal injuries. Norton strained both knees. The driver of a passing carriage assisted injured riders before rail connections were restored.
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Woburn
Woburn & Reading Street Railway
Washington Street
Fred A. Parker
Reading
C. A. Norton
West Derry
N. H
Endicott Fast Steamer John Endicott Wreck Recovery Efforts
Efforts to salvage the John Endicott resumed yesterday after owners abandoned the ship wrecked near Minot's Light. Betts Bros. Co. and a crew from East Boston pumped and used chains but could not move the hull. Despite planned attempts at high tide, Cohasset reports little hope of saving the vessel.
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John Endicott
Minot’s Light
Betts Bros. Co
Boston
Cohasset
Public Parks Funding Report Determines City Payments
The metropolitan park commissioners report their determination and award under Chapter 419 of the Acts of 18%, detailing how cities and towns in the metropolitan park district will annualize payments into the Commonwealth treasury. The panel affirms jurisdiction to assess Westwood, over the town’s objection.
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Charles Francis Adams
Thomas M. Stetson
John C. Hammond
Supreme Court
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Metropolitan Park District
Commonwealth
Prohibition Party Meeting In Cambridge Rally Cited
The Prohibition party held a Cambridge meeting and rally at Hope Church last night with under a dozen attendees. Rev. M W Borthwick of Boston presided and Rev. C M Carpenter of Cambridge served as secretary, joined by Deacon Edward Kendall of Cambridge, a known prohibition worker.
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Prohibition Party
Cambridge
Hope Church
M W.borthwick
Boston
C. M. Carpenter
Clambridg@ge
Edward Kendall
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Halifax
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O'Grady-Haley
Thos. Kelly
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M’kinley
Tleiwiston
Knox County
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LI Attlefield
Ulmer
L. M. Staples
Mr. Williams
George Fred Williams
Illinois
Iowa
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Congressman Fitzgerald
the Hoon
Chicago
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M. A. Hanna
Kate Pond
Imrs Pond
Joanna
John F. Mitzgerald
Mass
James H. M’namara
Snapit Bog
Delaware
Democrats
Harvard
the Newton Mrs. Pond
Mellen and Thayer
The
Lodge
Denver
Leon A. Eyges
Leon R. Eyges
Ward
Tered
Ghrey’s
Eliot Or
Kneeland
Woburn Ling
Endicott
Westwood
Moscon
Ingham
Sambridge
Ontol Filtonyde Park
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Senee Obs
Winchester
Canton
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Boyle Bros. Green
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