Missing Roxbury Boy Walter Hennigan Feared Lost on Rail Line
Walter B Hennigan of Roxbury is missing after telling a station agent he would walk to Boston from Scituate where he spent the summer. A description and photo have been sent to police in Quincy Braintree Weymouth Hins ham and others. He is 15, about 5 feet tall with chestnut hair, last seen in a patched brown knickerbocker suit blue cap black stockings and russet leather boots.
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Walter
Scumiate
Boston
Scituate
Braintree
P. Frank Hennigan
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Hennigan
Post
Walster
Mr. Hennigan
Longtime Charlestown landlord faces suspected assault by rival
The police view the attack on Wall as probable in origin and lawmen consider a possible rival or enemy of the veteran Charlestown landlord, who for over forty years has hosted tenants and believes someone may have staged the scene. He would recognize the assailant if he met him again.
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Wall
Charlestown
Tour Around the Hub Celebrated by Veteran Wheelmen
A Boston cycling club marks the anniversary of the Tour Around the Hub with twenty five old time riders led by Frank W. Weston Joseph S. Dean and E. F. Tolman. The day included a luncheon game of baseball at Readville and a climb to Blue Hill summit before continuing to Cobb's Tavern and Massapoag for dinner. Kendall's nine won the ball game.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Rip van Winkle
Walnut Avenue
Warren Street
Roxbury
Frank W. Weston
Dorchester
Joseph S. Dean
South Boston
E. F. Tolman
Worcester
Will R. Pitman
Humboldt Avenue
Franklin Park
Jamaica Plain
Arnold Arboretum
West Roxbury
Dedham
Readville
Blue Hill
Ponkapoag
South Canton
Cobb
East Sharon
Kendall
Merely a Beginning at Granite Cutters Union Meeting
At a Granite Cutters Union No. 677 gathering last evening the theatre managers it city to deny employees the right to organize was sharply condemned. Delegates were chosen to the Building Trades Council to present grievances and support all fair minded men in their fight. IRON MOULDERS TAKE NOTICE. Iron Moulders Union No. 106 holds a special meeting tonight in Dexter Hall with a large attendance urged.
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Building Trades Council
Iron Moulders’ Union No. 106
Dexter Hall
Medford Lumber Manager Scores Burglary During Early Morning
J P Jackson, manager for J A Stewart & Co of Mapleton and Medford, reports a bold burglary at 25 George Street in the early hours. His daughter fired a revolver after a struggle, but the thief escaped with about $1000 in mostly bills. officer Haskell heard no shot and no clue exists. Jackson faced prior financial troubles after a mill fire and foreclosure.
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J. P. Jackson
J. A. Stewart & Co
Mapleton
Jackson
Pettingill
Father
Traders’ National Bank
Mother
Haskell
Miss Jackson
Maine
Ames Funeral Today at Unity Church North Easton
The funeral of Fred L. Ames will be at noon in Unity Church North Easton with Rev. W L Chaffin and Rev. Stop ford Brooke officiating. A special Old Colony train from Kneeland Street leaves at 11. The Ames family grave plot near the church holds many memorials including Oakes Ames and other relatives, with ivy covered crosses and multiple granite monuments.
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Unity
North Easton
Unitarian Church
Ames
Oakes Ames
Eveline O
Henry Gilmore
John Ames
Bridgewater
Thomas
Keziah Ames
Susannah
Easton
Oliver Ames
John
Susannah Ames
Oliver
Susan Ames
Horatio
Angier
Frederick Ames
Henry Sherre Ames
Frederick L
Rebecca C. Ames
Fred L. Ames
Navahoe Stakes Cape May Cup in Narrow Sailboat Finish
Navahoe and Britannia raced to Cape May cup with Britannia leading briefly before Navahoe crossed 2m 88s after, wind light from the south. The Brenton Reef cup was already claimed the day before.
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Cowes
Britannia
Potter's Peril Trial Objections Rise in Potent Day
United States District Attorney Hoar pressed a vigorous case against Asa P Potter with repeated objections from Colonel Hopkins as ex-Governor Robinson readied a broader assault. Witnesses Waite Kingman and Jordan testified on bank book entries and cash handling tied to July 11 1891, with links sought to Potter.
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United States
Hoar
Asa P. Potter
Colonel Hopkins
Potter
Robinson
John H. Waite
Hopkins
Clerk Waite
Charles E. Kelsey
Walter M. Kingman
Augustus Co. Jordan
Kingman
Redemption Bank
National Bank of Redemption
Jordan
Work
Dom
Cash on hand ledger details and objections in court
The testimony described a daily cash statement handed to Mr Work or Mr Dommett showing gold certificates treasury certificates silver certificates and legals with a slip kept overnight listing clearing house checks. The witness noted silver coins do not appear on the statement and Colonel Hopkins objected to the evidence linking it to Mr Potter before the court adjourned after Rich testified.
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Hopkins
Potter
Rich
Gold Heart on Page 17 Sunday Post
A feature titled Gold Heart appears on Page 17 of the Sunday Post. The item centers on a person and a local setting, presenting a blend of human-interest detail and community context in period newspaper tone.
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The
Sunday Post
Gold Heart
Amesbury Rail Crash Injures Several on Turnout
Two cars on the Haverhill Merrimac and Amesbury line collided near a turnout between Merrimac and Amesbury. No serious injuries, but several passengers were bruised. Albert Willey leg injury. Mrs. F E Hall Merrimac ankle sprain. James F Flannigan Amesbury ankle sprain. Elda Brunnell Nellie Hanley Maud Percival Little Amesbury shaken, bruised. Edwin Melvina Lord Silver Springs Rhode Island legs injured. Mamie Sharon Great Falls arm injury.
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Haverhill
Merrimac
Massachusetts Club
Albert Willey
F. E. Hall
James F. Flannigan
Elda Brunnell
Nellie Hanley
Maud Percival
Miss Little
Edwin and
Melvina Lord
Silver Springs
R. I
Mamie Sharon
Great Falls
Rebellion in Brazil delays U S naval protection
Washington reports a string of incidents hindering speedy U S action as ships delay. The cruiser Towns is delayed from Montevideo to Rio by steering gear damage, the Detroit halted to satisfy government conditions, and the Newark cannot depart Norfolk for Rio until Sunday or Monday. Montevideo notes a mail steamer delays sailing to Brazilian ports until Sunday. Messages to Rio de Janeiro via Galveston require full addresses.
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United States
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Montevideo
Rio
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Norfolk
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Galveston
Tex
Clergyman Killed in New York Runaway
A Ludlow special reports Rev Richard Morgan pastor of the Methodist Church in Rutland killed today at Cobleskill New York in a runaway. Mrs Morgan the preacher's wife was seriously injured in the accident.
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Rutland
Herald
Ludlow
Richard Morgan
Cobleskill
N. Y
Pocketbook with cash and railroad ticket found
A pocketbook containing a sum of money and a through ticket to Chicago via the New York and New England railroad has been found. The finder may keep the money but should return the ticket. the owner paid 27 dollars 20 cents for the round trip. Apply at 322 Washington Street.
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Chicago
New York & New England
Washington Street
Theaters Back Down in Wage Conflict in Boston
The Boston theater managers concede a non discrimination pledge to union members after a secret meeting at the Boston Theatre. They bar any discharge for union membership and promise reemployment where possible, while unemployment protections and reinstatement of stagehands are not accepted. Four Tremont workers are discharged and four Park workers depart. union leaders seek aid from Samuel Gompers amid rising discontent.
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Boston
Theatrical Mechanics’ Protective Union 6003
American Federation of Labor
Maloney
Union 6003
the Tremont
Park
Samuel Gompers
Union Meeting Denounces Managers Over Boston Theatre Lockout
The Theatrical Mechanics' Union met at 995 Washington Street to protest a lockout, declaring they did not strike and blaming managers. Speakers accused Austin & Stone and Harry M'Glenen of evasive actions while committees reported failed negotiations with Boston managers. measures to guard stage doors were discussed.
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Maloney
Theatrical Mechanics’ Union
Washington Street
Austin & Stone
Stone
Boston Museum
Emory
R. M. Field
Philadelphia
Field
Grand
Goodnow
Grand Opera House
Dexter
Lothrop
Grand Museum
M’glewen
M’glenen
Tompkins
Frank K. Foster
Manager Tompkins
New York
Chicago
Rich
Theatrical Mechanics’ Protective Union
World beating trotting at Washington Park fuels turf history
Chicago reports record breaking day as Directum lowers its mark to 2:06 1 2 for a four year old and 2:04 pacing, equaling Mascot’s world record. Flying Jib ties pacing mark 2:04 while eight heats race toward completion amid dramatic heats for Pixley Hamlin Nightingale and Lord Clinton. Hulda withdraws after being lame. Dickerson fined for unintentional foul in a heat won by Pixley’s mare.
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Washington Park
Directum
Flying Jib
Mascot
Pixley
Hamlin
Nightingale
Lord Clinton
Hulda
Alix
Dickerson
Fastest Gunboat Castine Sets Speed Record at New London
New London Sept 15 The speed trial of the gunboat Castine proved a triumph for builders with actual speed 16.42 knots and corrected speed likely above 15.34 knots. The trial, starting at 10 40 amid mist and rain, involved government tugs and Vesuvius and Dolphin. The board led by Commodore Walker reported no accidents and praised the Castine as the fastest in its class.
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Castine
Machias
Naval Board
Commodore Walker
General Hyde
Irvana
Nina
Fortune
Vesuvius
Dolphin
Ly Board of Naval
J. G. Walker
E. O. Mathews
T. J. Whittaker
J. N. Entwistle
P. H. Coper
Samuel Belden
J. N. Hemphill
R. G. Davenport
L. I. Reamey
Herschell Main
Naval
S. W. Armisted
Senate confirms postmaster nominations in Massachusetts
Washington dispatch reports the Senate confirmed postmaster nominations including E. E. Harwood Worcester Massachusetts J. W. Coveney Boston and K. W. Ellam Southbridge on September 15.
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Washington
The
Senate Today
Massachusetts
E. E. Harwood
Worcester
J. W. Coveney
Boston
K. W. Ellam
Southbridge
Patrick Sullivan Dies After Basements Sickness
Patrick Sullivan aged 45, homeless, was found sick in a North street basement yesterday afternoon. Dr. Elliott ordered removal to City Hospital after noting apoplexy. He died early in the evening at Station 1 hospital.
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Patrick Sullivan
North Street
Elliott
City Hospital
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