Lover Tells Of Shooting Hartwell Stafford Trial
The government produced its evidence at the trial of Hartwell Stafford charged with shooting Stillman Bishop on April 27 at the Edison Electric Illuminating Company office on Head Place. Stafford and Bishop were rivals for Miss Etta McLean of Roxbury. the shooting followed a series of meetings and a falling out for the affections of Miss McLean. Bishop testified he met Stafford on April 7 and a later confrontation led to the attack. Bishop survived after a hospital stay. Witnesses for the defense, led by Thomas W. Proctor, said Stafford claimed he saw a man matching the description at the office. Stafford admitted an ongoing relationship with Miss McLean and said he had not been asked to stay away from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell Stafford
Stillman M. Bishop
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Etta McLean
Roxbury
Stafford
Bishop
McLean
Savin Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Thomas W. Proctor
McLaughlin
Edison Company
Mr. Proctor
Worcester Square
Rexall Mucu Tone Promises Catarrh Cure From Experts
An advertisement extols Rexall Mucu Tone as a permanent cure for catarrh, backed by famous scientists and the United Drug Co. It explains catarrh’s spread through mucous membranes and touts the remedy as the only targeted treatment, claiming free trial bottles via a coupon offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Muca-Tone
United Drug Co
Roxbury
Mass
Rexall
Mucu-Tone
Quinona Restores Health Says Boston Man
L Horne of 73 Warren Avenue Boston credits Quinona with restoring his health after a year of overwork. He describes lingering fatigue headaches stomach trouble nervousness sleeplessness and loss of appetite. After two bottles his nerves are calm his stomach is fine and he feels strong again. He urges others who suffer as he did to try Quinona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Horne
Warren Avenue
Boston
Quinona
L. Horn
Mass
QUINONA Cure Claims Fresh Energy and Stomach Relief
Charles Smith of 60 State St Boston reports chronic stomach trouble improved after taking QUINONA a teaspoonful before meals. He notes immediate relief and renewed energy, saying the ailment has completely disappeared with increased vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
State St
Boston
Mass
Quinona remedy praised by Boston resident
Boston resident Mattie Hendricks touts Quinona for quick relief from nervousness fatigue and headaches. She claims it healed her and urges Quinona should be in every home. The ad notes testimonials from local people offering details upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hendricks
Westland Ave
Boston
Mass
Quinona tonic promises quick nerve strength and digestion
An advertising product claim touts Quinona as a fast acting nerve tonic that cures stomach troubles, boosts appetite, relieves headaches, aids sleep, and helps recovery from long illnesses. It is sold nationwide in $1 bottles by The Quinona Company, with a stated ten year track record and direct-to-consumer availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weeks & Potter Co
Boston
Long Island Committee Plans Meeting to Report Findings
Alderman Hugh W Bresnahan announced a Wednesday noon committee meeting. A sub committee will be appointed to report findings. The $7900 stenographer bill for Miss Elizabeth McDonough will be reviewed, with the panel leaning toward the stenographer’s justification as legitimate and verifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Long Island
Elizabeth McDonough
No Trace Yet of Mrs McPherson Attleboro
No trace found of Mrs. Herbert McPherson as of September 28 in Attleboro. Her mother clings to the murder theory while police doubt it. Mr. McPherson says Bert likely knows more about her whereabouts and that finding him would locate her. The Sharon Mansfield swamps theory has been dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’pherson
Attleboro
Herbert McPherson
Herbert Willis
McPherson
Bert
Sharon-Mansfield
Letter Reveals Engagement Break for Miss McLean
Bishop recalls receiving a letter from Miss McLean stating she was engaged to another man. He had known her three years and sometimes gave jewelry. They were once engaged to marry, according to his testimony to Mr. Proctor and Mr. McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Mr. Proctor
President Lynch defends typographic union oath
Chicago dated report states International Typographical Union leader President Lynch defends the oath as not opposing church or state. He says the union will conduct trade union business free from politics or religion while members may follow personal beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Lynch
International Typographical Union
Typographical Union
Typographical Journal
Grover Cleveland Favored By Ex Governor Brown
In New York on September 2 ex Governor Frank Brown of Maryland, backed by Senator Gorman, expressed strong support for Grover Cleveland as the Democratic presidential candidate. He predicted a nationwide wave of enthusiasm if nominated and said many independent Republicans dissatisfied with Roosevelt would back Cleveland for a safe, uncontroversial choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Brown
Maryland
Democratic
Gorman
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Cattle Shipments Begin After European Embargo Lift
The first two ships to depart for Europe since the beef on hoof embargo due to foot and mouth disease will sail next Saturday. The Sachem of Warren Line carries 755 cattle and 1120 sheep, and the Georgian of Leyland Line carries 450 cattle. On Sunday the Buenos Ayres of the Allan Line sails to Glasgow with 250 cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Sachem
Warren Line
Leyland Line
Buenos Ayres
Allan Line
Glasgow
Laborer James Donnelly Found Dead in Fenway
James Donnelly aged 45 and living at 10 Brookline Avenue Brookline was found dying on a path in the Fenway behind the Women’s Hospital Brookline. He died moments after being found. Devers Higgs and Josep Don two passing boys discovered him. Medical Examiner Cutts ruled death due to natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donnelly
Brookline Avenue
Brookline
Fenway
Women's Hospital
Donnelly
Devers Higgs
Josep Don
Cutts
Fourteen Prisoners Whipped at Posi
Wilmington Del Sept 28 The severe whippings ever seen in Delaware were carried out at the New Castle county work house as Wardens Meserve administered 14 lashes for various crimes. About 300 to 400 spectators watched including a dozen women. Some prisoners cried or protested while others endured the punishment with little murmur as blood trailed down their backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
New Castle County
Meserve
Frank Ward
Ward
Carney Hospital Festival Planned at Mechanics Hall
Boston parish festival to aid Carney Hospital with a gold chalice contest for the pastor garnering votes. Daniel L. Prendergast presided as Charles P. Mooney served as secretary. Bands and varied entertainments are planned for an afternoon and evening program. Tickets and tables will be run by parish ladies drawing representational attendance from Boston and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Carney Hospital
Daniel L. Prendergast
Charles P. Mooney
Congressman McNary
Boston
Barry funeral services at Trinity Church Melrose
Royal Pierce Barry age 64 funeral services at Trinity Church Melrose September 30 at 3 o clock. Train to Rose, Wednesday, leaves North Union platform at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Melrose
Royal Pierce Barry
Trinity
Melay
North Union Tion
Wireless for Ocean Tugs
Consolidation Coal Companys ocean tug Savage with Captain Hand arrived in Baltimore after a voyage from this port. Riggers set to install wireless telegraph equipment atop two new masts with spreaders to link mastheads and receive currents from the air. If successful, the system will be extended to Cumberland Peidmont and steamers Charles F Mayer and Frostburg, aiding communication with the shore on coal laden barge to this port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidation Coal Company
Savage
Captain Hand
Baltimore
Cumberland and
Peidmont
Charles F. Mayer and
Frostburg
Harry Read's Birthday Musical at Somerville Home
A Sunday evening musicale at Arthur Chambers' Somerville residence 268 Beacon street honored tenor Harry Read of the Cathedral choir for his 27th birthday. After Cathedral services the soloist and organist performed a repeat of the morning program featuring Gounod's Sanctus amidst fresh flowers and palms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chambers
Beacon Street
Somerville
Harry Read
Cathedral
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Cures L. Horne
Druccists
Quinona Company
Hartford St
Oo Dhle
Chemic-Electro Institute
H. B. McConnell
Boylston Street
Hotel Pelham
Reformatory For Lombardi
Tomasso Lombardi
America
Mrs. Hartwell Stafford
King Dental Parlors
Washington St
Cor
Avon
Boston Post
Jaynes & CO
Corner Hanover
Summer St
Corner South
Posi
Theodore Walcott
Mullin
Hood
Park Square
C. E. Davis Optical CO
Bowdoin Square
Ste
Cascarets
Einne
Prese Phos. Gillard
Elgin, Ill
Andy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
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