Howard Goulds Magnificent Floating Palace Niagara in Boston
Niagara, Howard Goulds luxury steam yacht, lies in Boston Harbor bound for Newport then New York. Commissioned last June, 272 feet long with three decks and bilge keels, she features an African mahogany social hall with orchestral organ, East Indian mahogany owner’s suite, a unique glass observation end, and is said to be among the world’s most luxurious floating palaces.
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Howard Gould
Kcit
Niagara
Boston Harbor
Granuy
Beauty
Southerry
Bar Harbor
New York
Catherine Clemmons
Access
Harlan & Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Jifford McField
Joe Colby
Sylph
George Gould
Edith Kingdon
Theormer
Jay Gould
St. Paul and
Girl Burglar Nellie Huxford Charged in Newton Case
Nellie Huxford a 13 year old girl is charged by Inspector Fletcher with larceny of clothing and other items from Arthur H Tilney of 178 Sumner Street Newton Centre while his family vacationed. The girl claims a man named Joe recruited her and provided silk dresses and a sealskin sack as a gift from a deceased wife.
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Newton
Nellie Huxford
Fletcher
Arthur H. Tilney
Sumner Street
Newton Centre
Joe
Nellie
Centre Street
Tilney
W. R. Dupee
Beacon Street
Chestnut Hill
John Huxford
Bad Outlook for Troops to Cuba Guba
Washington dispatch notes Admiral Sampson seeks examination of Spanish naval properties in Cuban ports outside Havana. Troops face fever risk and a smaller force, about 25,000 men, may suffice to hold Cuba. Evacuation timelines push movement to late Oct through after New Year.
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Washington
Baton
Resolute
Amercan
Havana
Sampson
Santiago
Cuba
War Department
Arrest Looms in Guilford Case of Emma Gill Murder
Bridgeport police near arrest of Dr Nancy Guilford known as Old Nance in a sensational murder ring. Harry Oxley confesses he offered to marry Emma Gill. Guilford allegedly performed the operation, dismembered the body and dumped remains in Yellow Mill Pond. Case details include a livery plan, a severed head, and a powerful network of accomplices spanning multiple states.
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Harry Oxley
Emma Gill
Bridgeport, Conn
Bridgeport
Nance
Guerrsey
Oxley
Miss Gill
Nancy Guilford
Ama Gill
Rose Drayton
Sea View Bridge
Captain Clark Returns Home to East Boston
Captain Thomas F. Clark of the United States Signal Corps is welcomed by friends in East Boston after his return from duty in Huntsville. He hints at a possible Alderman bid if supporters push him, and a portrait gifts him honor from local clubs. Company mates remain in camp awaiting muster out.
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Thomas. F. Clark
United States Signal Corps
Park Square Station
Thomas J. Giblin
Thurman Club
East Boston
Clark
Maverick Square
Post
Boston
Huntsville
Ala
Carey
Holmes
McMasters
Jones
Shannon
Lyons
Blake
Irwin
Callahan
Fitzgerald
Captain Clark
General Coppinger
Boston Boys
Thomas F. Clark
War Department smell ing committee opens first session
Washington Sept 26 The War Department smelling committee began its first business session at 10 o clock with all nine members present. Chairman Dodge announced that little would be done at today's session except to perfect the organization.
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Washington
War Department
Dodge
Louis and the fast Atlantic liners and her engines
The Niagara yacht features triple expansion inverted engines at 160 psi with 18, 28, and 45 inch cylinders and a 30 inch stroke, guaranteed 14 knots. Powered by three Scotch boilers, 459 tons coal bunkers enable Southampton round trips at 12 knots, while a large canvas area aids coal savings. Electric plant includes two dynamos, 400 candle power lamps each, 89 lamp battery, and a bridge search light. Deck accommodations include a 110 by 26 foot steel mahogany clad spar deck house housing navigation and captain’s rooms. The mayor’s case follows as the woman is summoned to court Wednesday.
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Niagara
Muster-out Eases Forth With Weaver and Wolcott
Lieutenant-Colonel Weaver met Governor Wolcott and General Dalton at the State House urging a quicker muster-out for the First Heavy at Framingham to avoid reconvening the regiment. He favors armory musters for other units to cut red tape, with government authorities to be pressed in Washington. The governor backs the plan as Adjutant-General Dalton had from the start. The examination committee plans open sessions to ensure transparency and thorough probing, inviting public complaints for full inquiry.
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Weaver
State House
Wolcott
Dalton
Framingham
Colonel Weaver
Washington
Lemon Building
War Department
Best and Cheapest Rail Trip of the Year
An obscure antique ad notes Fitchburg railroad offering a popular New Tie trip on Oct 6 16 with emphasis on the best value ticket.Readable fragments highlight a promotional quote about the cheapest option for travel.
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Fitchburg
Supplies Enter Cuba Free Amid Relief Effort
Havana reports General Blanco authorizes free entry of the Camal and other vessels delivering relief supplies for Cuba’s coffers. The Captain-General remits a $500 fine on the Clinton for lacking a manifest, ordering the refund. President McKinley directed the protest payment.
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Havana
Blanco
Camal
Cuba
Clinton
McKinley
Assault with Knife Arrests in South Boston
Joseph Steba, 48 percent of 19 West Street South Boston, was arrested by Station 6 officers early this morning charged with cutting Hugh Veech in the neck with a knife at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and West Street.
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Joseph Steba
West Sth Street
Boston
Station 6
Hugh Veech
Dorchester Avenue
West &Th Street
Man in Biddeford dies after ingesting French carbolic acid
A man believed to be A E Winship of Biddeford Maine was found unconscious on the Common near the Soldiers Monument at 12 45 this morning. He clutched a bottle with carbolic acid in the dregs and died on the way to the hospital. Pockets contained a keys and a pawn ticket bearing the name Winship and the occupation barber.
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A. E. Winship
Biddeford
Soldiers’ Monument
Barber
Winship
Chelsea Priest Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Father McGlew
The Chelsea Catholic community marked the fiftieth anniversary of Father James McGlew’s ordination at St. Rose Church with an overflow crowd at Chelsea Academy. Alderman Dennis A. O’Brien presented a $3300 check, and a Yiddish stage performance, The Jewish King Lear, featured Jacob P. Adler and a star cast to warm applause.
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Chelsea
James McGlew
St. Rose Church
Chelsea Academy
Fitz
Rt. Rose Choir
James McCall
Mortimer EB. Twomey
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Malden
Father Twomey
Bartholomew F. Killilea
St. Stephen’s Church
Boston
George Vahey
Cleveland
Father MecGlew
David C. Finlay
Dennis A. O’brien
Father McGlew
Randolph
O’brien
Hebrew Opera Opens Permanent Palace Theatre in Boston
The Palace Theatre opened last night with the Hebrew dramatic company as its permanent playhouse. The debut drew full house and standing room, marking the first permanent Hebrew theatre in Boston and an event of especial interest to the city’s Hebrew community.
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Palace Theatre
Hebrew Dramatic Company
Palace
Boston
Captain Clark’s Signal Service Farewell And Furlough
General Greely approves the return voyage and thirty to sixty day furlough for Captain Clark and his seventy five man command. Clark funded beef for troops during a twenty one day transport without rations, earning his men’s thanks as a wrist watch now in Mrs. Clark’s possession. Many members remain on furlough or home sick as the unit winds down after Santiago and southern camps.
Sheehan Found Guilty and Reassigned by Boston Police
Sergeant Thomas A. Sheehan of Division 6 was found guilty of conducting money borrowings by threats from South Boston liquor dealers. He is reduced to patrolman and moved to Division 9. two charges upheld, two found not guilty. Patrolman James E. Hines rises to sergeant in Division 1, his record cited for notable arrests totaling 147 years in prison terms.
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Thomas A. Sheehan
Boston
Sheehan
James E. Hines
Theehan
Hines
North End
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N. Y
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Phaeton
Ma Gill
Nancy
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Cuba Free
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Jacob Gordin
Russia
Shakspere
Jacob P. Adler
Dubinsky
Lazarus Mitnick
Nodolsky
Kestin
Isenberg
Pearlmulter
J.A Smith
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Aera
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montress
Patro Man
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