West End Fray Ends in Fatal Brick Attack
Three Somerville men, John Campbell, Frank Campbell, and Owen Dugan, were arrested on homicide charges in Boston after Rotchford, 17 Prospect Street, West End, was beaten and struck with a brick during a midnight struggle July 21. John Campbell confessed to throwing the fatal brick, claiming self defense as Rotchford allegedly hurled bricks first. The trio will be arraigned in Municipal Court, then move to Superior Court after waivers.
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Somerville
Thomas M. Rotchford
Prospect Street
Boston
John BE
Frank J. Campbell
Owen E. Dugan
Campbells
Rotchford
West End
Frank Smith
Union Station
Charlestown
Monica Barry
John B. Campbell
John Campbell
Gilmore
Frank Campbell
Dugan
Hudson Defies A P A Members in Open Letter
David M. Hudson denounces A P A members in Chelsea letter demanding a reply to his withdrawal complaints. He accuses the order of slander and calls for defenders of truth while asserting his own independence and American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Hudson
Chelsea
Great American Protective Association
Katahdin ram docks at Charlestown Navy Yard for trials
The Ammon ram Katahdin, arriving from Bath Maine, lies at the Charlestown Navy Yard awaiting dry docking and official trials in a few weeks. Navy officials and Bath Iron Works engineers report improved propellers and engines surpassing contract power, with speed tests showing progress toward the seventeen knot goal.
Tunnel to Cost 2 400 000, Boston Submarine Plan
Last night the Boston Common Council discussed a city engineer report showing the Hast Boston tunnel would cost about 2 400 000 dollars. The meeting featured sharp remarks about the police commission and debated liquor license auctions, police protection on Beacon Hill, and alarm over crime in the West End with calls for more officers and criticism of police leadership.
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Boston Common Council
Police Commissioners of
Boston
Metropolitan Board of Police
General Martin
Lane
Board of Péliée Commissioners
Dunn
South
Conry
Beacon Hill
West End
McGuire
Ward
Board of Police
Wescott
Whelton
Councilman
Alberta Stewart
Joy
Cambridge
Hanover Street
Charies River
First in the Rush Line Children Suits Ad
Apropos of the approaching football season the illustration highlights a subject noted as first in the rush line. The feature promotes Five-Dollar Two-Piece Suits for Children in black and blue cheviots sizes 8 to 16 years. Also mentions our general range from $8.50 to $12 with a $6 option.
Starting point marker for Quebec expedition dedicated in Newburyport
A large gathering at Newburyport's Upper Green marked the dedication of a boulder designating the starting point of the 1776 Quebec expedition. Attendees included the Cadet Band, Hon. E. P. Dodge, City Improvement Society, and the Historical Society of Old Newbury, with prayers and historical addresses by Rev. Dr. Hovey and Rev. J. W. Dodge.
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Newburyport
Upper Green
Newbury
Old Town
E. P. Dodge
City Improvement Society
Historical Society of
Old Newbury
Dr. Hovey
Quebec
J. W. Dodge
William Little
The
Historical Society
Nathan Appleton
Boston
Lothrop Withington
Sons of
Representatives of all troops arrive in Rome colors from 1870 expedition
Representatives of all detachment units that participated in the 1870 march into Rome arrived in Rome today. They were received by several generals and officers and all the colors were laid down in the Quirinal.
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Rome
Quirinal
Observance in Boston by Italian societies parade and banquet
In Boston today Italians organize a Circolo Umanitario Educativo parade starting at Cross and Hanover at 9 a m. The procession goes through the Italian quarter to City Hall and State House then to the Public Garden for brief exercises. An afternoon parade from North Square features Stella d Italia and other societies. A 6:30 p m banquet at the Brunswick will be attended by a large distinguished company.
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Boston
Circolo Umanitario Educativo
Cross and
Hanover Streets
City Hall
State House
Stella d’Italia
Ainto
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Auxilium Cristianorum
St. Anthony
St. Michaels
North Square
the Brunswick
White Mountain excursion deal ends soon
The Boston and Maine railroad offers a popular White Mountain excursion with two remaining days at a low 3 round trip fare. Special Union Station trains run to Fabyans with return passes valid six days. Reduced excursion tickets may be bought for trips until Oct 12 and returns until Oct 14 at Boston city office and Union Station.
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White Mountain
Boston & Maine Railroad
Union Station
Fabyans
White Mountains
Boston City
Washington Street
The Saga of the Katahdin The First United States Defence Ram
Observers note two speed trials showing Katahdin likely to reach contract speed of seventeen knots on official trial at New London around Oct. 1. The vessel, an experimental first of its class, has undergone changes based on data from numerous test runs to inform builder calculations while retaining faith in its design.
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Washington
Ammen
Bath Iron Works
Mathias
Castine
Southport
Boothbay Harbor
Navy Department
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Thomas W. Hyde
John 8. Hyde
James Entwistle
United States Navy
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New London
United States Defence
Ram Katahdin
United States
Fire at Roxbury home damages unoccupied building
An alarm from Box 258 reported a blaze at a two and a half story brick house on the grounds of the Consumptives' Home at Grove Hall Roxbury. The fire began in the basement of the unoccupied building being torn down. A man ran from the premises before the fire. Owner Dr Cullis and finder Frank Richardson are named. Damage not exceed $100.
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Consumptives
Grove Hall
Roxbury
Cullis
Frank Richardson
Why the Naval Brigade Was Thinned
Captain Weeks comments on resignations in Lieut Selfridge’s company noting only one or two petty officers were asked to resign. Selfridge defends the purge citing drill attendance and right to dismiss. Teele of the Fourth Division is discharged for neglect of duty though described as a good fellow. Also mentions a New York excursion by Boston and Albany for October 8 as a good value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Brigade
John Weeks
Selfridge
Teele
Farewell to Elias R Hunnewell of Doe Hunnewell Co
The death of Elias R Hunnewell ends a long-standing career in the upholstery trade. T S Loveys, once a leading salesman for the firm, now joins John H Pray Sons & Co at 668 Washington street to continue serving customers with his expertise in upholstery.
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Elias R. Hunnewell
Doe, Hunnewell
John H. Pray
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John Campbel
Charlestown Navy Yard
Ammen Ram Katardin
Post
Bath
Navy Yard
Aea
Fast
Conroy
Police Commission
Reidy
Swampscott
Browning, King & Co
Volv Ee
Ren ‘Ae
Eeer
New England
C. H. Robinson & CO
Washington St
Dock Sq
Commercial College
M. Mz
Weinberg
Observance
Washington, D. C
Sant
John B. Martin
East Sixth Streets
East Cambridge
City Hospital
Martin
Bellevue Avenue
Boston & Eenee Owne
Albany
Harvard Graduates’ Magazine
GEO. P. Staples & CO
Boyle Bros.’ Credit House
New York
Boston & Albany
King's
Tongwood Avenue
Haverhill Street
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