Trial resumes as clairvoyant tale unfolds in Trefethen case
Testimony continues regarding the December 1891 events linked to Trefethen. Witnesses include Miss Mary J. McNellis and Miss Paine, with police officers and clerks detailing sightings, letters, and a possible disguise. Clara M. Davis traveled from Halifax to testify about Dec 23, 1891, and handwriting comparison raises questions about authorship. The court adjourned to resume at 9:15 today as the government’s case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefethen
Mary J. McNellis
Wemy
Charlestown
Ralph A. Heustis
Gaston
J. A. Trefethen
Trefe
Davis
Tena
Bertha E. Smith
Smith
Franklin Fox
Everett
Miss Davis
Halifax
Advent Church
Broadway
Ferry Street
Belmont Street
Malden
John H. Brown
Coggan
Charles French
French
Commercial College
Wet rails cause freight collision at Dover depot
On September 22 in Dover New Hampshire freight No 611 from Boston collided with a P and D freight leaving the depot. Three cars were wrecked and the engine side was damaged. The crash was blamed on wet rails on a down grade and delays followed the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Boston
Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure and reliable stimulant for the sick room and wasting diseases. It promises guaranteed quality only when the bottle neck bears the firm signature, sold in full quart bottles by licensed druggists and grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Maryland
Signa
Oysters blamed for illness at Swampscott banquet
At a Swampscott lodge banquet in Odd Fellows Hall Mrs. Edward Marsh fell ill after eating escalloped oysters, with severe pains and vomiting. Dr. Cummings of Lynn linked poisoning to the oysters, though not definitively. several guests reported sickness but none others were seriously affected. Oysters likely came from Lynn or Boston as Swampscott vendors did not sell them locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cummings
Mrs. Marsh
An Attractive Autumn Trip to Europe Offer
Low winter rates advertise a fall European trip via the Red Star line to Antwerp. Travelers pass the Scheldt entrance and glimpse Holland, with rail access to Paris and other cities nearby. Fall details available from E. A. Adams & Co., 115 State Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Red Star
Antwerp
Scheldt
Holland
Paris
E. A. Adams & Co
State Street
Boston
Quebecs Chateau Frontenac Hotel Nears Completion
The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, a 175-room hotel on Dufferin Terrace, rises from a dilapidated schoolhouse site. Managed by H. S. Dunning with Frank A. Stanton, it costs about half a million dollars and fuses ancient charm with modern comforts, promising a grand Canadian landmark by October.
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Quebec
Canada
Chateau Frontenac
Dufferin Terrace
France
Canadian Pacific
Citadel
St. Lawrence
Port Levis
H. S. Dunning
Dominion
States
Windsor
Montreal
Frank A. Stanton
X. B
New Swampscott church nears completion with consecration planned
The Memorial Church of the Holy Name in Swampscott is rapidly nearing completion. The consecration is expected on the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, Friday September 29, with service at 11 o'clock. Bishop Huntington of central New York will consecrate the church, and Dean Lawrence, the bishop elect, will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Church of the Holy Name
Charles H. Joy
Swampscott
Bishop Huntington
New York
Dean Lawrence
Appraisers Dodge Dunham Defend Backlash Over Lonergan Charges
Dodge says he is not worrying and is gaining a pound a day as he awaits the investigation into Lonergan charges. Dunham supports the view, denying concern, citing duty and his long service, including time with General Grant. Both stress fairness and intention to rebut if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Lonergan
Mr. Dodge
Post
Special
Cross
Rice
Iada
Hamlin
Dunham
Castle
Mr. Dunham
Appomattox
Grant
Elsworth
A Jersey Mystery: Body Found in Baileytown Woods
Bridgeton New Jersey Sept 22 excitement rises over the discovery of Mrs Bailey dead in Baileytown woods. Her throat was cut from ear to ear. Police pursue whether suicide or foul play. Mrs Bailey a widow known in Baileytown, the area named after her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeton
N. J
Symphony Tickets Go On Sale For Boston Series
Boston Symphony Orchestra season demand matches past years as inquiries arrive at Music Hall. Conductor James Paur, successor to Mr. Nikisch, is expected in Boston next week. Ticket auctions start Monday at 10 o'clock with $12 rehearsals seats, followed by $7.50 seats on Tuesday and Thursday for concerts and rehearsals, ending Friday with $7.50 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Jimil Paur
Leipsic
Arthur Nikisch
Boston
Hollings & Co. lands lighting contracts for Backus Hospital
The firm of R Hollings Co a leading maker of electric and gas fixtures has secured the contract to furnish lighting fixtures for the Backus Hospital Norwich Conn and the Masonic Building Springfield Mass Their large Troy Street factory is running at full capacity to meet steady orders Contacted firm reports high demand and rapid output
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hollings & Co
Backus Hospital
Norwich
Conn
Springfield
Mass
Wessrs. Hollings & Co
Troy Street
Patrolman Claren ton W Gray Seriously Injured in Assault
Patrolman Claren ton W Gray remains in serious condition at his East Boston home after being assaulted Thursday evening by John Callahan whom he was arresting. The incident occurred near Brooks Street at 101.
Star Course season moved to Music Hall after Tremont fire
The Star Course begins October 16 at Music Hall for the fourteenth season. Top attractions include Mme Nordica Marie Decca Mme Scalchi Sousa's Military Band and Walter Damrosch's New York orchestra. Season tickets cost 5 dollars with lectures by Dr Talmage and Dr Storrs. Negotiations continue to secure Hellman the cellist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Music Hall
Mme
Nordica
Marie Decca
Mme. Scalchi
Sousa
Walter Damrosch
New York
Hellman
Talmage
Storrs
Missing Lynn Piano Dealer Returns Home
James E. Wing a Lynn piano dealer who vanished from town about two months ago has returned. He plans to arrange satisfactory settlements with his creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Wing
Lynn
Sunday Notices at Universalist and Peoples Church
Sunday notices list preaching and services at Second Universalist Church on Columbus Avenue with Stephen Herbert Roblin on The Buddhists Dhar mapala's Challenge and Joseph Cook's Amen, plus B Y M C union vesper at 48 Boylston Street featuring Rev A Mayo on Coming Back From Vacation and Good Citizenship. General Morgan at People’s Church on Columbus Avenue speaks in Patriotic Lecture Course at 2:30 pm on The Ideal Republic with song service by Woodward. seats free but early arrival advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Universalist Church
Columbus Avenue
Clarendon Street
Stephen Herbert Roblin
Dharmapala
Joseph Cook
G. W. Chadwick
B. Y. M. C. Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. Mayo
Boston
Lizzie R. Balcom
James T. Gray
M. E. Lischer
George Mendall Taylor
General Morgan
People's Church
T. J. Morgan
People’s Church
Ideal Republic
Mr. Woodward
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Clara M. Davis
Boston & Maine
Ture
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Edward Marsh
Jersey
Shawmut
Kingston St
Lehigh
Albany Street
EB. Gutterson
Shawmut Ave
Amy
Robsart
Fusely Illustrated
Oston
Coe
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