President McKinley Visits Williams College Reception
President McKinley and accompanying officials visited Williams College in Williamstown on September 28. Attendees included Attorney General McKenna, Hon. W. B. Plunkett, Misses McKinley and McKenna, and President Franklin Carter. The event featured a formal reception, songs, and cheers as students and townspeople greeted the party before they headed toward Washington via Troy.
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Williamstown
Williams College
W. B. Plunkett
Adams
McKenna
Plunkett
McKinley
Franklin Carter
Carter
Main Street
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Caldwell Plunkett
P. . Brown
J. B. Pratt
H. W. Fifer
J. L. Lotz
N. B. Sherry
J. P. Rushmore
F. D. Edwards
C. H. Seaver
President Carter
Washington
Troy
Bogus Dance Tickets Scandal Alarmed Local Merchants
Several business leaders in the city allege they were duped into buying tickets for a Union Telegraphers dance dated Sept 22. Two well dressed men toured shops for a month, selling tickets then vanished. A clerk reported the issue, prompting Telegraphers Association officers to investigate and pursue the sale of fraudulent tickets.
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Union
Telegraphers’ Association
Shannon
E Association
Change of Time on the Old Colony System and NY NH Hartford
A new schedule goes into effect at 12 01 a m Sunday Oct 3 on the Old Colony system and the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Numerous changes in train service are planned and the public is directed to time table posters pocket folders and leaflets issued before the schedules start.
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Old Colony
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Parlor Furniture and Accessories Sale List
Parlor Suit in silk damask or silk brocatelle fringed to the floor 40.00. Odd Bureaus in oak with 24x30 inlaid mirror 11.85. Half Stands in oak with large French plate mirror 9.50. Box Seat Dining Chairs with cane seats 2.00. Oak Sideboards with large French plate mirror 16.50. Couches covered in corduroy 11.50. Iron Bedsteads brass trimmed 4.75.
Avon and Ledford Street parcels listed for sale
Property parcels at 43 to 51 Avon Street and 46 to 54 Ledford Street are described in the public notice. The notice outlines parcel boundaries, ownership, and method of sale under local property disposal rules with dates to respond. Participants include the city planning office and the attorney general’s land records division.
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Avon St
Ledford St
Defence Opens in McGuinness Assault Trial
The defence began in Superior Criminal Court with testimony from Martha Kane detailing Robert Campbell’s three month stay at her home and his late night in bed. Others testified about alibi attempts, prior records, and questions about識. Court adjourned until 2 p.m.
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McGuinness
Superior Criminal Court
Dewey
Martha Kane
Bunker Hill Street
Robert Campbell
Campbell
Robert Clark
Export Lumber Co
Lila Haley
Haley
James Quigley
Carmichael
Steele
James F. Uigley
John Manning
Recessichael
Mary A. Murphy
Oran
Wyman
Wealthy Providence jeweler sued for breach of promise
A Providence breach of promise case seeks 50 000 against B B Lederer, a leading Rhode Island jeweler. Miss Trase Mainz, a former employee in New York, alleges long courtship and promises of marriage, while Lederer denies substantial evidence and out-of-court discussion limits. The Mainz family, Germans in modest means, live at 23 Lockwood Street.
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Providence
B. B. Lederer
Rhode Island
Miss Trase
Mainz
Lecerers
New York City
Miss Mainz
Lockwood Street
New York
Lederers
Trase
Metropolis
Lockwood Street House
William A
Lederer
Boston
Attleboros
Ccen Nan
Water Front Notes and Maritime Briefs From Boston Harbor
Captain Edwin W P B Cates resigns from the George M Winslow to pursue shore office work. Johnny Murphy awaits parents on the Scythia under Miss Aggie Coleman. The Northern Empire sails to Halifax for orders due to weather. Pilot Ned McField returns from injury after his first crutch assisted appearance. The yachts and pilots’ community share scenes of harbor life, while the tug William Sprague and catboat Marguerite join a sailing plan. The Abbie B E Willard founders amid gale and leaks near Seguin. crew abandoned twelve miles southeast of Seguin.
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Edwin W. PB. Cates
George M. Winslow
Pen Ears
Johnny Murphy
Scythia
Missaggie Coleman
Ga Clerk Leahy
Ota
Long Wharf
Vesta
Billy Kemp
Sachem
Liverpool
Christiania
Tim Conners
Quinn Bros
Boston
Henry Balletn
Marguerite
Hangman’‘s Isle
Charley Delian
William Sprague
Charley Ballem
Commercial Street
Conners
Henry Ballem
Quirk
Fitzgibbons
Hangman
Asland
Robinson Crusoe
Abbie BE
Willard
Atwood
Perth Amboy
Bangor
Seguin
Kennebec River
Brewer
A LA
New York tenor Eugene McEnroe in New Haven
Eugene McEnroe, the New York tenor, withdraws from a local event in New Haven after a misprint in reports. The article notes Peck and Comore Peck of the city in connection with the rough early detection, causing withdrawal from appearance.
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New Haven
Conn
Eugene McEnroe
New York
Eleanora Peck
Comore Peck
Daring cyclist avoids collision with train after hill crash
Miss Edythe Pardée of New York rode with Pedro Ferrer toward Yonkers when a fast express chased them near Moshelu Park. The old signalman saved them by shouting and guiding her bike away from the tracks as the train bore down. Pardée plans to thank the brave official.
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New York
Edythe Pardée
No. 180
West Ninety-fourth Street
Yonkers
Pedro Ferrer
Broad Street
Morris
Fordham Heights
Moshelu Park
Moshelu Parkway
Moshelu Hotel
New York and Northern Railroad
Rescue Wedding After Fatal Wound At Owensboro
John D. Mercer of the Owensboro police, mortally wounded by a fence picket after a fall from a ladder while picking peaches, is married in the sickroom to widow Sallie Thompson. The injury, described as mortal, prompted an impromptu ceremony led by Rev. R. B. Grassfield as Mercer lay recovering from surgery.
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Owensboro
John D. Mercer
Sallie Thompson
Mercer
Mrs. Thompson
R. B. Grassfield
Man on Bike Scattered Trail After Suspect Husband
Louisville report details a bicycle rider Robe Davis who left home after learning of suspicions tied to his wife. The fragment hints at a pursuit and possible marital dispute with police or neighbors noting the dash for answers.
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Louisville
Robe Davis
Gilchrist & Co Fe Offers Six Jacket Styles At Five Prices
Gilchrist & Co advertises six jacket styles at prices of ten and fifteen dollars. Available fabrics include covert cloth with a corded front effect, silk faced black wool kersey also silk faced, and black boucle cloth lined throughout with silk. Jackets come in all sizes in plain and rough materials.
Chicago’s Woman Leads Downtown Street Cleaning Effort
Mayor Harrison entrusts downtown street cleaning to Mrs. A. E. Paul who will command a twenty five man force. She takes charge of all street cleaning and garbage operations in the business district aiming for clean streets and sanitary alleys.
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Chicago
Harrison
A. E. Paul
Paul
Ashington Street
Mrs Borden Sacrifice in New Haven Mortgage Details
In New Haven on September 28 Matthew S Borden and his bride registered a 1500 dollar mortgage with Silverthaugh Bros. on the Negbauer Park Street home. Mildred Negbauer bought the house with part of the money she received from Sawyer Sterling for leaving her husband after a secret Yale era marriage. Borden contemplates returning to study at the College of Physicians and Surgeons or finding work, with his wife having placed the mortgage to fund his education.
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Timacy
Fone
Davis
New Albany
Kentucky and
Indiana
Avis
Mr. Davis
New Haven
Conn
Matthew S. Borden
City Hall
Silverthaugh Bros
Negbauers
Park Street
Mildred Negbauer
Sawyer Sterling
New York
Milionaire
Hetty Green Plans Charity If Suit Wins
Hetty Green says she will send rent money claimed in a Chicago case to a trust for twenty five needy individuals who own homes sold for taxes. She will allocate only legal interest after winning her suit against Julius Jonas in Judge Gary's court, stating the plan is a matter of principle.
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Chicago
Hetty Green
Julius Jonas
Gary's
Michigan Street
Chain
Mr Olcott Denies Rumor Of Marriage In New York
Chauncey Olcott declares he has no plans to marry Mrs Rubino or any other person. He dismisses sensational reports from newspapers about his domestic life and notes his mother’s supposed involvement have no standing.
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Chauncey Olcott
New York
Andea
College opens to women as Miss Brayton enters
The college, for the first time, opens its doors to women. Miss Sally J. Brayton of Hast on is among the earnest students, came within twelve points of the required forty eight in regents' exams, and plans to join the new nens classes this morning. Her father is a known horse dealer. She is a normal college graduate. Several other young women will matriculate soon.
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Sally J. Brayton
Haston
Penn
Miss Brayton
Relic Presented to Miss Helen Gould at Kingston
Everett Fowler of Kingston presented to Miss Helen Gould the odometer her father Jay Gould used as a young man while surveying Ulster Delaware and other counties for map making. Fowler had learned its location and donated it to her, valuing relics from her father’s younger days highly.
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Kingston
N. Y
Everett Fowler
Helen Gould
Jay Gould
Ulster
Delaware
Old Colony Railroad Stockholders authorize bonds up to 1 million
At the annual meeting held at the United States Hotel directors are empowered to issue bonds not exceeding 1 million dollars. Proceeds will fund grade crossing eliminations and other improvements, plus settling debts. Bonds may be coupon or registered, up to 6 percent interest, payable semi annually, for up to fifty years. Austin W. Adams and Waldo F. Bates to approve issues. Old board re elected: Choate, Borden, Brayton, Clark, Dunn, Gardner, Lovering, Russell, Sears, Thayer. Officers named: Cheate president, Lovering vice president, Torrey treasurer, Litchfield clerk.
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Old Colony Railroad Company
United States
Austin W. Adams
Waldo F. Bates
Charles F
Choate
Southboro
Thomas J. Borden
John S. Brayton
Fall River
Charles P. Clark
New Haven
Charles L. Lovering
Benjamin B. Torrey
Alfred H. Litchfield
Portrait of Judge Bennett Arrives From Paris
J Eastman Chase of 428 Boylston street received a portrait of Judge Edmund H Bennett painted by Chartran. It has hung in Paris and will be displayed next Wednesday in the main lecture hall of Boston Law University on Ashburton place. Donated by undergraduates and alumni as a handsome accession to the hall.
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J. Eastman Chase
Boylston Street
Paris
Edmund H. Bennett
Chartran
Boston Law University
Ashburton Place
Snow Removed as Cashier of Cape Cod National Bank
In Harwich on Sept 28 George H Snow who served over twenty years as cashier at the Cape Cod National Bank was removed by a unanimous board vote. Officials cited lack of confidence in his ability to meet personal obligations, while stockholders praise the caution protecting their interests. Chatham investors with unsatisfactory dealings prompted the action. directors assure all bank accounts are correct.
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Harwich
George H. Snow
Cape Cod National Bank
Snow
Chatham
Fitchburg excursion limited tickets for Sept 30
The number of tickets for the Fitchburg railroad popular New York excursion on September 30 will be strictly limited. Secure your tickets at once.
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Fitchburg
New York
Republican rally approves unity before state convention
The annual Republican gathering at the American House opened with a calm tone as incumbents and delegates gathered. Leaders like Governor Wolcott and State Treasurer Shaw appeared, while a resolutions committee drafted a brief platform praising McKinley and protection, avoiding contentious labor or A P A topics.
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Lodge
Samuel O. Upham
J. Otis Wardwell
Shaw
Wolcott
Randolph C. Surbridge
Boston
Standish
Stoughton
Crane
Bhaw
Knowlon
Committee On Resolutions
Melvin O. Adams
McKinley
Union
Halle
John Bates
House
George P Lawrence
Senate
Charles Allen
Executive Council
Alfred Sanford
Curtis
Eben 8. Draper
W. W. Towle
Dallinger
William
Green
Faiver
Charles P. Bond
Waltham
Meade
Lexington
Upham
Bigelow
Middlesex County
Young
Springfield
Frothingham
Overhill
Post
Lenox
Avenue Gill
Springfels
Wellman
Malden
Udge Bates
Westboro
Frank D. Allen
Lynn
James A. Maskell
Cambridge
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Lawrence
Memorial tribute to Gen Francis A Walker at MIT event
A memorial meeting honors General Francis A Walker former MIT president. It will be held October 14 at 8 p m in Music Hall with Governor Wolcott presiding and Senator George F Hoar delivering the oration. Honored guests include MIT students alumni and delegates from societies linked to Walker.
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Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute Technology
Ecard
Roger Wolcott
George F. Hoar
Institute
Neral Welker
Spetween
National Academy
Internationa Statistical Institute
American Economic Association
Butters Murder Inquest Opens In Concord District Court
In Concord on September 28 an inquest into the murder of Mrs. George S. Butters convened in district court before Judge John B. Keyes. The hearing was private with thirty five to forty witnesses summoned. A crowd gathered outside hoping to glimpse the alleged murderer, who remained jailed. District Attorney Fred L. Weir led the government case with state detectives assisting. Sherman Hoar represented George S. Butters as private counsel.
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Concord
George S. Butters
John 8. Keyes
Arms
Fred L. Weir
State Deectivesthey
Hen
Sherman Hoar
George 8
Butters
Fitchburg Excursion Tickets On Sale In Boston
Tickets for the Fitchburg railroad popular New York excursion of September 30 will be on sale at 0 and 100 Washington Street and the Union Station in Boston. Round trip rate is a small sum, with the number of tickets limited by availability.
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New York
Washington
Jnion
Boston
Lass
Asset inventory filed for Massachusetts Benefit Life Association receivers
Receivers in Massachusetts report total assets of 506000 plus nominal assets of about 285000. Major holdings include 176000 in town city and government bonds, 66700 mortgage secured real estate in the United States, 112500 United States bonds in Ottawa, and 98150 in agents balances. Canada holds 100000 in US bonds and several real estate parcels totaling 19750.88, with additional cash and certificates of deposit.
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Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Supreme Judicial Court
United States
Ottawa
Dito
Canada
Margaret Blackwood
Caledon Township
Amelia EH. Watkins
Toronto
J. W. Phillips
A. McGregor
Toronto Junction
Coburg
Ont
License Revoked for Bay State Beneficiary Association
Insurance Commissioner Linnehan revoked the license of the Bay State Beneficiary Association of Westfield Mass citing unsatisfactory condition per examiner reports for Maine Thete Island Massachusetts and Mis sour states. At year end 1896, 333 certificates were in force totaling 537000 dollars. New Hampshire receipts in 1896 were 12999.61 dollars with twelve claims paid totaling 19600 dollars.
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Concord
N. H
Linnehan
Westfield
Mass
Maine
Thete Island
Massachusetts
Missour
New Hampshire
Kelley to be Tried Now in Somersworth Case
In Dover New Hampshire on September 28 lawyers announce Joseph E. Kelley the confessed Somersworth murderer and bank robber will be tried starting Monday November 8 A special juror panel will be drawn with Chief Justice Carpenter and Judge Lewis W Clark presiding Attorneys General Eastman and Solicitor Nason will prosecute while Edgerly of Somersworth and Ryan Jr of Dover defend Kelley Observers think the trial will last one week and some expect a plea of guilty in the second degree prior to trial
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Somersworth
James Ryan, Jr
Dover
Kelley
N H Twelfth Reunion Held in Pittsfield
Survivors of the Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers gathered in Pittsfield for their 32nd annual reunion with escort duty by E K Webster division of U R E of P. Altice M Carr welcomed by the town and W R C prepared a 1 pm dinner. Afternoon meetings featured remarks, a dress parade at sunset, and a campfire at 7 30 pm. About 400 public school children joined the open air exercises around the soldiers monument in Monument Park.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors
Monument Park
Fitchburg excursion offers day or night Hudson trip
The Fitchburg railroad promotes a New York excursion on September 30 with a round trip rate of five dollars. Passengers may choose daytime or evening departures for the trip down the Hudson River.
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Fitchburg Railroad
New York
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