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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1879

Page

8

Was He Shot By Mistake In Newton Village

Newton officers Baker and Davis confronted a noisy team on Watertown street near Adams schoolhouse. Baker was shot in the eye, Davis was uninjured. the assailants claimed they mistook them for highwaymen and fled. Both suspects, Herbert S Davis and John Cornell, were arrested and later arraigned on assault with intent to murder. bonds set high, students held for six weeks’ further action.

Newton George E. F. Baker Charles FE. Davis Baker Davie Watertown Street Adams Newtonville North Village Tho City Davis Herbert Smith & Wesson Newtonvile Oucer Davie K. L. Hinds Kyap West Newton Oliver Ryan Cates Cornell Woody Tog Gib Samuel Davis Bri Hton Iba Brighton Natick John Cornell Cambridge Rebbers City Hall Hun Whitney Carruth Joan Cornell

Additional Detaill On the Cornell Davis Shooting Case

John Cornell of Cambridge, companion of Davis, remained in lockup after the Newton street shooting of Officer George E. F. Baker. Cornell later gave an account claiming they faced a robber on the road while transporting beer from Brighton to Natick. Davis fired after the suspect clung to the horse, and Baker confronted them as they fled toward West Newton. Bail efforts seek reduction. Baker praised as cool.

John Cornell Cambridge Lierbert Davis George E. F. Baker North Village Newton Austin Davis Brighton Herbert Davie Natick Sleepy Davis Corneil Cornell Uthcer Jeavis West Newton Mr. Wilson Lis Hyan Anstiemps K. L. Binds Oflicer Baker Otlicer Baker

Family Dies In Curious Accidental Vault Incident

Crxerin Natl August 1 reports a deadly accident at about 9 pm in Newport Kentucky where dry goods merchant Mr Howe and his wife perished. The couple fell twelve to fifteen feet into a vault after a servant, startled by their cries, tumbled beside them. Mrs Howe was near confinement and the tragedy occurred within a year of their marriage. Another item notes The White Mountain Echo will publish tomorrow the discovery by its exploring party of the deepest known waterfall among the Wille uiddu tius.

Eppel Keiler Third Avenue Fiieburg Nevada Colorado Crxerin Natl Howe Newport Mr. Howe Lirketoy White Mountain Echo Echo Nmong M.—White P.—Black Castles Takeayq Theo Mason Shawmut Avenue Boston Mass T. B. Sanborn Medica Waltham Street America George W. Rhodes Thomas B. Sanborn Courier Harris Moe Harrs Remedy CO. Mf A.cheemisits Market and Ath. Ste ST. Louis

Bride Veil Falls Discovered Near Mount Can nop

Explorers report a 150 foot cascade on Mine Brook four miles within primeval forest on the northern slope of Mount Can nop northeast of Mount Can nop. The falls feature an eighty foot perpendicular descent, enclosed in a vast natural amphitheatre resembling a lace bridal veil, inspiring the name Bridal Veil Falls.

Man Mountain Mount Cannop Glen Ellie

Disastrous Collapse of Consolidated Bank Shocks Widows and Clergy

The Consolidated bank failure dominates discourse in Montreal with bank bills traded at fractional values and owner losses rippling to widows children and clergy. Shareholders total around 1575 with 376 women and 41 clergymen holding substantial sums, while ministries and charities face heavy impact and a forthcoming directors statement is promised.

Consolidated Bank Montreal Can Regular Stock Exchange Dominion Church of Scotland Temporalities Board James Croil Presbyterian Church

Vienna Post Carriage Robbery A Wealthy Theft Unfolds

A Vienna crime story details a stormy night theft from a postal carriage en route to the railway station. A key, a hidden loot tallying 18,000 to 20,000 florins, and a couple’s capture reveal a calculated breach. A reward and later confessions close the case, with department refunds debated. In New York, Edouardo Zola and Adelina Olbetli clash in court over a threatened marriage, ending with counsel to proceed kindly. Zola seeks reconciliation as formal custody ends.

Vienna Chatis Ava Department Department Nord Nas New York Edouardo Zola Sommago Zola Nicola Zola Adelina Olbetli Turin Zola Ena Cusvody Zois Wien

The World's Checker Book and Readers Cards Feature

The column announces Charles F Barker's World’s Checker Book edition with 22 openings and 355 games, lists editor contacts at No. 8 Houghton Street Cambridgeport, Mass, and notes reader exchanges from Bowen, Maynard, Morse, and others. It reports on players like Labadie, Dykes, Wylie, and Bugbee, plus game notes and positions from 598 and 699.

Boston Charles F. Barker Houghton Street Cambridgeport Mass William R. Barker Price William R R. E. Bowen Millbury B. H. Studley Pawtucket R. I John McGregor Winooski Falls Leppy G. D. Bugbee Hk. W. McMurphy J. A. Maynard Azro D. Morse Barry Washington County E. P. Massey Kutland William Alexander Toronto Ont H. Fareham Marysyville Yuba County Cal Phil. Gigeinger Newark N.J

Game Nos 765 767 768 Chess Notes and Results

Notes by Mr Kimley report three games played in New England rooms with Bunby Murray Glasgow and Barker Kirkwood. Draws and wins noted with moves and corrections from Bowen. Work referencesChecker game outcomes and minor discrepancies in the fifteenth variation.

Theo. W. Kimley Ke Ae Ae Kimley New England Chess and Checker Rooms John Bunby J. T. Murray Murray A. Jeffeer Iaiah Backer Barker Bristol Charles F. Barker Mr. D. Kirkwood Kirkwood

Disappeared In Other Words You Lie at Centre Point

Centre Point Iowa August 1 The Western Associated Press report claiming cholera is raging there is false. No cholera has occurred in the area. The claim comes from someone with far superior information. J F Witson Co

Centre Point Lowa Associated Press Bis Place Sivaed J. EF. Witsox & Co J. H. Zeilin & CO Philadelphia All Deanenets

Chess column notes Curran retirement and congress vote

The chess column explains W W Curran will retire from active play until December due to business changes and travel. It notes readers should send exchanges and communications to him and acknowledges possible delays in coverage. The piece mentions no Mackenzie Hosmer update and previews a split over the fifth American chess congress location, with a vote favoring New York.

Curran Boston Mackenzie- Hosmer New York

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