Democratic McGill Named Governor On First Ballot In Trenton
The Democratic State convention in Trenton nominated Alexander T. McGill for Governor on the first ballot at Taylor's Opera House. The platform denounces Republican charges of state mismanagement while pledging reform, tax equality, and water control.
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Trenton
N. J
Alexander T. McGill
Taylor’s
Opera House
Samuel Kalisch
Howard Carrow
Camden
Resolutions Committee
New Jersey
Senate Committee
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New State Committee
Nashua Water Sale Moves Forward in Stockholder Meeting
Nashua and Jackson Manufacturing companies vote unanimously to authorize directors to contract with the Metropolitan Water Board for sale and release of Nashua River water. Charles P. Bowditch presided. attorney George Putnam attended as counsel. arbitration on price planned if needed.
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Nashua
N. H
Jackson
Nashua River
Metropolitan Board of Water Commissioners
Charles P. Bowditch
Boston
George Putnam
Metropolitan Water Board of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
General Court
Metropolitan Water Card
Death by Own Action Identified in Newport
The body identified as John Hammel a 63 year old German and former Conanicut ferry jumper four years ago. He worked as butler for Mrs. S A Pratt of Commonwealth Avenue Boston and accompanied her when she closed her summer cottage. Boose saw him on the street Monday.
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Newport
R. I
George Boose
John Hammel
Conanicut
S. A. Pratt
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Boose
Durrant alibi defense in Lamont murder case outlined in San Francisco
Theodore Durrant faces possible acquittal by alibi claims for the Lamont murder at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The defense outlines Durrant outside the church until 3 30 and at a medical lecture, then a gas incident and a witness, with attacks on pastor John Gibson and other witnesses. A Chicago detective says a Lamont letter may surface, and broader public interest follows as the accused fights the charges in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Emmanuel Baptist Church
John George Gibson
Eugene Deuprey
Dickinson
Deuprey
Durrant
George King
King
Emmanuel Church
John Gibson
Vogel
Longwood Protest Over Tramp Gang Along Riverdale Parkway
Residents of Longwood along Riverdale Parkway protest a gang of about fifteen to twenty tramps living in freight cars beside the Albany rail line. Police have raided the cars, but new recruits join, as neighbors demand removal of the cars or expulsion of the gang. The group frequents saloons on Brook line and harasses domestic staff at nearby homes.
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Riverdale Parkway
Longwood
Albany
Parkway
Brookline
Making Citizens At Circuit Court Influx Of New Americans
At yesterday's United States Circuit Court session Judge Colt naturalized thirty or more former subjects of monarchies. One applicant was rejected for witnesses not knowing him five years. Another's case was suspended due to doubt about birth year as 1863 vs 1864 caused a brief delay in his admission as a free American elector.
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United States Circuit Court
Justice Colt
Man claims murder confession and seeks arrest in New Hampshire
Martin Carter, detained in Portsmouth, says he killed Annie Jones in Baltimore on August 17. He wanders New England in distress and, after telling Brackett and Duntley his story, asks for custody as Baltimore police confirm the arrest warrant.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Martin Carter
Charles H. Brackett
George Duntley
Greenland
Carter
Baltimore
Laurel
Annie Jones
Coatesville
Penn
New England
Opening of Beth Israel by William Read in Portland street
William Read, who opened Mission Beth Israel at 13 Portland Street, declares through prophecy study that America is Ephraim and England Manassah. He plans a series of talks on the topic twice weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, exploring divine promises to the two sons of Joseph and their world influence.
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William Read
Mission Beth Israel
Portland Street
America
Ephraim
England
Manassah
Jacob
Joseph
Charlestown Sergeant Wins $2000 From Haywood Will
Sergeant Johnston of Station 15 Charlestown rejoices after the Supreme Judicial Court upheld a will granting him $2000 as heir to ship carpenter Justin G. Haywood. The will faced contest by his brother John Haywood and ex policeman T C Kelly, with probate court approval upheld on appeal.
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Sergeant Johnston
Charlestown
Supreme Judicial Court
Justin G. Haywood
John Haywood
T. C. Kelly
Supreme Court
Infant Dies in West Haven Inquest case
Coroner Mix opened an inquest into the death of George W. Adams Jr's infant in West Haven. Mrs Coleman of Boston and Mrs Hale of New Haven aided with absent treatment while Edward L. Perry attended. Medical Examiner Barnett cites inanition and marasmus as the cause.
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New Haven
Conn
Mix
George W. Adams
West Haven
Nathan Hale
Edward L. Perry
Coleman
Boston
Barnett
Assault and Oleomargarine Sentences In Superior Court
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sherman sentenced Thomas C. Costello to three months in the House of Industry for assault and battery and fined John F. Wharton $100 for violating the oleomargarine law yesterday.
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Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Thomas C. Costello
House of Industry
John F. Wharton
Puritana and the Crosby Medical Legacy
Dr Dixi Crosby a Dartmouth College leader is credited with the Puritana prize formula a plant based remedy from New England roots. The Crosby family tradition includes several pioneering physicians and surgeons with innovations in dislocation reduction and bone setting.
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Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth Medical College
Crosby
America
Asa Crosby
Dartmouth
State Medical Society
Josiah Crosby
Thos. R. Crosby
Columbian College Hospital
Dartmouth College
New England
Nature
Death of J. H. Maguire Shocks Boston Politicos
James H. Maguire a noted detective and longtime Republican figure in Boston was found dead in his Mansion House bed Ware. Heart failure believed cause. Maguire known for Ward 8 politics and Simmons collector ship fights. He attended the last Republican national convention and left a wide circle of political allies and friends. He lived in West Roxbury with a growing family and was described as medium build with light hair and mustache.
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James H. Maguire
Boston
Mansion House
Ware
State House
Maguire
Navy Yard
Jim’’ Maguire
Ward 8
Simmons
Jim
Mr. Maguire
West Roxbury
Liberal Church Conference Moves to Washington in 16th Meeting
The national conference of Unitarian and other Christian churches shifts its biennial meeting to Washington D C from October 21 to 24. Officials anticipate record attendance with wide representation from Italian churches and eminent national figures expected to participate in the sessions.
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National Conference of Unitarian
Saratoga
Washington
D. C
Henry Crine Exonerated by Municipal Court
Judge Ely acquitted Avon street furrier Henry Crine in a hearing on a complaint charging assault and battery on Mrs. Mary A. Dwyer dated August 24. The alleged incident occurred in Crine's store over a sealskin sack. Dwyer testified he pinched her arm and shook her, which Crine and three saleswomen denied.
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Ely
Municipal Criminal Court
Henry Crine
Avon Street
Crine
Mary A. Dwyer
Dwyer
Meriden Sewer Cave-In Report Blames Officials
Coroner Mix released findings on the Meriden sewer cave-in stating George Williams the city sewer superintendent and Andrew Birdsey the foreman are guilty of neglect and carelessness, following the deaths of three workers.
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New Haven
Conn
Mix
Meriden
George Williams
Andrew Birdsey
New York excursion set for October 8 via Albany and Hudson
The October 8 trip to New York is planned with a return by the Fall River Line along the Hudson River and via Albany. The schedule emphasizes a scenic river route and a confirmed departure date.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Fall River Line
Fire at Old Cambridge Gymnasium and Carriage Repository
A general alarm rang at 9 am for a fire in a three story wooden building on Church street Cambridge. Dr Sargent used part as a gymnasium for women and Irving Blake kept carriages, owned by Martin Fairbanks. Losses total about 9000 with 5000 insured on the building. Sargent and Blake bear remaining losses. Plumbers at work suspected as cause.
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Old Cambridge
Church Street
Dr. Sargent
Irving Blake
Martin Fairbanks
Sargent
Blake
American Wringer Co. Advertises Household and Industrial Devices
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers are available. Mail orders promptly attended to and telephone Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Obituary notices from Sept 2 listings at Boston area homes
Death notices show ages and family ties for Cox at Carney Hospital Wedderburn Australia 75 years funeral Sept 28 2 30 pm at 21 Tremont Street Boston Coveney infant 10 months Coleman child 8 months Dammers wife 53 Forbes daughter 19 Harris infant 11 months McDonald wife 36 at East Boston Chelsea Dorchester Somerville Cambridgeport South Boston with full names and dates No further detail beyond standard death notices in local papers Nova Scotia copy requested.
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Elizabeth Coleman
Cornelius
Hannah Coleman
Dammers
Chelsea
Asenath Eliza
James Dammers
Forbes
Dorchester
Bessie Parker
Alexander
Bessie Forbes
Harris
South Boston
John Charles
John C. C
Maude V. Harris
McDonald
Boston
Mary A
John McDonald
Holiday Ride to North Adams Through Hoosac Tunnel
Fitchburg railroad offers a popular excursion tomorrow to North Adams and the Hoosac Tunnel. Round trip rate set at $2. Manageable leisure trip with scenic Hoosac range and tunnel passage for travelers seeking a holiday outing.
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Hoosac Mountains
Fitchburg Railroad
North Adams
Hoosac Tunnel
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