Bridgeport Woman Homicide Sparks Call for Aid
A Bridgeport murder shocks residents as authorities investigate a beheadings case. The crime prompts renewed calls for improved victim support and police resources.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1898
Page
1
Gruesome dismembered body parts found near Yellow Mill Pond
Police probe grisly discovery at Yellow Mill Pond mud flats after two wrapped bundles containing a woman's detached head and severed limbs are retrieved by a local carpenter. Coroner and medical examiner assess age, height, features, and possible killer. No clear motive or missing person yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Doten
Downes
Cronin
Cit
Maine Republicans Sweep Ballot With Wide Victory
Maine GOP retains power as voters back the entire ticket by about twenty thousand in a landslide turnout. McKinney leads a broader fight against the trend shaping state politics.
Republican victory narrows in Maine state election
Reed reports Maine biennial election yields a Republican win with reduced margins. Governor Powers leads with about 20 000, Republicans lose 21 percent, Democrats 6 percent. Legislature tilts 133 Republicans to 18 Democrats in the lower house. Senate remains solidly Republican. all four Republican Congressmen elected but Reed's margin shrinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lord
Cleaves
Johnson
Secretary Alger and General Duffield Attend Detroit Opera Night
Secretary of War Alger and Brigadier General Duffield attended the opening night at the Detroit Opera House. The Broadway Theatre Opera Company performed DeKoven and Smiths The Highway Man. Alger, to cheers from Mrs Alger and son, said he had never retired under fire and thanked friends. Duffield received calls prompting a brief speech from the general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Eneva
Alger
Santiago
Duffield
Weather forecast for New England and Boston
The forecast notes fair weather in New England and eastern New York on Tuesday with warmer interior temperatures and variable winds. For Boston and vicinity the outlook is fair with a slow rise in temperature and southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Boston
Vicinity
Daly Plan Sparks Tenth District Candidacy Shakeup
Boston political insiders report a secret Daly Quinn pact reshaping the State committee. The plan would enlarge the party body to sixty one, adding district based seats while aligning with Murphy’s mayoral ambitions and William s gubernatorial renomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
Tenth Congressional District
Henry F. Naphen
Naphen
P. J. Daly
Quinn
Quincy
John R. Murphy
Ward 7
Daly
Senator Quinn
Gallivan
Congressman Fitzgerald
Major Grady
Paly
New York
George Fred Williams
Boston
Williams
Assault with a Bottle Arrested Suspect in Clinton
Cemri Legati, 31, of Clinton, was arrested by Station 1 officers for assault and battery with a bottle on Luigi Bertocini at 5 Mechanic Street on Aug 31. Bertocini suffered a skull fracture but is recovering. Legati was to be arraigned in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemri Legati
Clinton
Luigi Bertocini
Mechanic Street
Bertocini
Prize adjudged in court against British steamship Newfoundland
In Charleston South Carolina United States District Court Judge Brawley ruled the British steamship Newfoundland and its cargo condemned as a lawful prize of war. The vessel was captured by the Mayflower while attempting to run the Havana blockade on the evening of July 19 and sent to this port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
S. C
United States District Court
Brawley
Newfoundland
Havana
Renewal of war with Spain urged by Wheeler and Dewey
Montgomery dispatch reports General Wheeler warning that renewed conflict may follow if Spain delays peace talks. Manila correspondent notes Rear Admiral Dewey requests an extra cruiser and a battleship as insurgents control Luzon except Manila and Cavite. Aguinaldo cites 67 000 armed insurgents and 9000 prisoners while delaying answers on independence and Filipino policy.
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Montgomery
Ala
Spain
Wheeler
Philippines
McKinley
United States
Manila
Dewey
Germany
Ilocos
la Guna
Luzon
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Associated Press
Philippine Islands
America
Window Shades by John H Pray Sons & Co
John H Pray, Sons & Co offer window shades described as both a necessity and great comfort. They specialize in shades that stay in order and advertise very low prices with a guarantee of perfection in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pray, Sons & CO
Fourth Maine district shows weak returns in Boutelle race
In Boutelle's Bangor district results through midnight show a Republican deficit. Powers leads in Aroostook Washington and Penobscot, with Boutelle far ahead of governor Myote in most towns. overall Republican loss about 30 to 35 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Boutelle
Aroostook
Washington
Penobscot
Lord
Piscataquis County
Myote
Houston
Lincoln
Penobscot County
Reed Leads In Portland District With Big Margin
Portland Missouri dispatch reports returns from 34 of 54 towns show T B Reed Republican leading with 1149 and L F McKinney Democrat trailing 7004 in the same towns four years ago Reed's district wide majority is expected around 6000. Gubernatorial tally likely trails Congress by a small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
T. B. Reed
Ll. F. McKinney
Reed
Deering
Dingley Wins Big In Second District Returns
At midnight the returns show a Republican majority in Maine's second district of about 7000. Congressman Dingley runs slightly ahead of the Governor ticket as Populist votes shift to Democrats. Androscoggin county GOP votes drop 900. Democratic fall mirrors it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Dingley
Androscoggin County
Maine Republicans celebrate nationwide support in 1898 poll
Despatch from J H Manley of Augusta reports Maine Republicans fully back the national and state administrations. The letter lauds the president and military heroes, notes absence of literature and speeches, and claims Maine elected a governor by a large majority with all counties carried and every State Senator chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
J. H. Maneley
State Committee
M. A. Hanna
National Republican Committee
Cleveland
Maine
United States
Army
Republican Party
Congress
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General Duffield
Democratic State Committee
Ralph H. Hosmer
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
James T.mctiernan
William J. Montgomery
City Hospital
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Fla
Ralph Seymour Johnson
Salem
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Rosenbaum Bros
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Macallar Parker'co
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