Autopsy Report on Winthrop Victim Details Postmortem Dismemberment
Medical Examiner Harris reports the unidentified woman found in Winthrop Harbor died of septic peritonitis after an operation. The torso, aged 18 to 25, showed dismemberment with head and limbs removed, multiple surgical incisions, and signs of recent submersion. The note indicates an expert surgeon performed the acts, aiming to hinder identification, with further findings to follow.
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Harris
Winthrop
Suffolk
Winthrop Yacht Club
Howard Street
Boston
A. D
W. F. Whitney
E. W. Brown
Francis A. Harris
Ey. W. Brown
VET MEI FOUL PLAY VET MEI FOUL PLAY
Providence dispatch reports Civil War veteran Thomas J. Frawley missing since September 6 after wandering toward Boston with about $100 in his possession. At 62 years old, 6 foot 2, described as broad shouldered and weighing around 200 pounds, he has dark hair, gray mustache and blue eyes. His wife and daughter urge renewed search and have asked the Post to help.
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Providence
R. I
Thomas J. Frawley
Boston
Frawley
Five Killed as Trains Collide at Paoli Station
Five men died and several were injured at Paoli station on the Pennsylvania line when an express train crashed into a local passenger train. The deceased include Frank A. Brastow of Haverford, George M. Pennypacker, B. Walton of Altoona, Richard Garland of West Philadelphia, and Carl Dunhau. The Seashore express and a passenger train were involved. one car carried Mr. Atterbury’s private car.
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Philadelphia
Paoli
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank A. Brastow
Haverford
Safety Car Heating and Lighting Company
George M. Pennypacker
Walton
Altoona
Penn
Richard ¥. Garland
West Philadelphia
Carl Dunhau
Seashore
Gue
Broad Street
Mr. Atterbury
Paoli Station
Conductor killed as train collision hits Woodstock
At Woodstock Alabama this evening a north bound Alabama and Great Southern train collided with the Blockton accommodation of the Louisville and Nashville road. Conductor H. H. Marbury was killed and 27 people injured, 16 white and 11 colored.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama & Great Southern
Louisville & Nashville
Woodstock
Cross
H. H. Marbury
How Man Seen With Bag Compared With Police Suspect
Description contrasts two men linked to a ferry incident. The bag carrier is about 5 feet 8 inches, 135 pounds with a slender build, light beard, soft hat and dark brown coat. The suspect is about 6 feet 8 inches, 135 pounds with an emaciated form, brown suit, conspicuous necktie, high collar, and sandy beard and mustache.
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James T. Cook
Drift possibilities for suitcase in Winthrop case analyzed
Medical Examiner Harris suggests the suitcase could have floated 10 to 12 hours aided by tides and winds, making East Boston North End or the shore between those areas likely origins. The witness discounts a Lynn train throw and notes the finding location remains puzzling to police.
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Harris
Winthrop
East Boston
North End
South Boston
Point Shirley
Winthrop Yacht Club
Lynn
Dr James M Solomon Offers Free Consultation For Cancer Cure
An advertisement claims a 25 year record of curing cancers tumors and chronic blood diseases through a special absorption method. It invites free friendly talks at 2A Beacon Street with doctor James M Solomon offering diagnosis and payment based on ability, plus a book on symptoms by mail.
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James M. Solomon
Beacon Street
Two Arrests In Malpractice Case Over Missing Woman
Police arrested Margaret Norton known as Mrs Dr Bell and Dr Temple of 50 Appleton Street after an exclusive Post story about Anna Neilson of Marblehead. Forte Gonquist, Neilson's supposed sweetheart, claimed pay for services. Norton and Gonquist were held. both face court today as investigations continue.
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Post
Anna Neilson
Marblehead
Rooney, Wolf and McCauley
Margaret Norton
Dr. Bell
Dr. Temple
Appleton Street
Tremont Street
Miss Neilson
Forte Gonquist
Salem Hospital
Mrs. Norton
Folte
Captain Dugan
Norton
Forte
Emma Starnberg
Warrenton Street
Boston
Sea Casts Up Girls Bloody Garments
Police recover a bloodstained bundle near a dress suitcase site. Officers McNeil Douglas and Captain Dugan question Mrs Burnham at King Street after linking the clothing to the ongoing mystery, offering a new lead and cautious hope for solving the case.
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Chief McNeil
Rhoades
Smith
Grady
McNeil
Dugan
Douglas
Boston
Rowe’s Wharf
Search at Dorchester Point sewer station for missing body parts
Police and city officials conduct a thorough search of the Dorchester Point sewer pumping station and Moon Island reservoirs for more portions of a missing woman. Traps are raised and lowered multiple times with no significant finds as authorities doubt the body was disposed in the sewer.
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Winthrop
Dorchester Point
Moon Island
Narror
Providence Mayor Augustus Miller Dead at Hope Club
Augustus Miller, mayor of Providence, collapsed and died at 1:45 a.m. at the Hope Club. Officials believe heart disease caused the death. Miller, born August 13, 1847 in Plainfield, Connecticut, had been serving as mayor.
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Providence
R. I
Augustus
Miller
Hope Club
Plainfield
Conn
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer
We offer a no cost trial of Pyramid Pile Cure to relieve itching bleeding and burning from piles. The suppositories target the affected area with immediate action and cure often achieved with one box at 50 cents.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Somerville Board Reduces Some School Salaries
Somerville School Board adopted salary changes reducing the Burns school principal Miss Laura J Brooks and Lowe school principal Miss Mary E Small by 100 dollars each to 900. A Baxter school kindergarten teacher election failed and was postponed. Ada F Smith Lena F Shaw Minnie R Day were elected along with several night school teachers.
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Somerville School Board
Laura J. Brooks
Burns School
Mary E. Small
Lowe School
Baxter School
Ada F. Smith
Lena F. Shaw
Minnie R Day
Falls 15 Feet and Dies From Broken Neck
Everett Sept 26 Stephen Fahey 30 a contractor worker on the Washington street subway fell 15 feet through a scuttle hole in their stable on Ferry street and was killed instantly his neck broken in the fall.
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Everett
Stephen Fahey
Coleman Brothers
Washington Street
Ferry Street
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