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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1891

Page

3

Isaac B Law Sawtell Dies in State Prison Hospital

Isaac B Sawtell, convicted murderer of his brother Hiram in Rochester in 1890, died in the State prison hospital at Concorp New Hampshire at 10 15 this forenoon after a brief apoplexy episode. He was 55 and had been in a stupor since discovery ill in his cell. A postmortem confirmed apoplexy as cause. Burial wishes for Forest Hills cemetery Boston denied. inquest likely. Sawtell had been slated for hanging January 6.

Concorp N. B Isaac B. Lawsell Hiram Rochester James A. Eagerly Great Falls Clark Sawtell Forest Hills Cemetery Boston N. H

Christmas Murders and Fires Spark Boston Lowell Crimes

A string of Christmas tragedies reported in Massachusetts and New Hampshire includes the murder of Josie Brown in The Sudbury House Boston by a man linked to Roger Scannel of Lawrence. Lowell witnesses two killings Frank L. Moulton who beat Alma Moulton to death with a flat iron and a fatal house fire at 654 Essex Street. Police report alcohol fueled disputes, arrests, and ongoing investigations.

Sudbury House Boston Josie Brown Roger Scannel Lawrence Mass Aldrich Appleton St Lowell Frank L. Moulton Alma R. Moulton O'Connor John O’hare Essex St Fannie O’hare O'Hare Patrick Kline Canal St Hannah Crowley Gan Ohn Hammond New Bedford Charles Yo John Spooner Spooner Young Cers Aitouley

Capt Lyons Experience recalls one of the warmest winters

A Vermont rep recalls Capt Dan Lyon, oldest Lake Champlain steam captain, noting the 1827-28 winter with no ice, a swift launch of the Gen Greene, and a mild present season. He compares Shelburne Bay and Middlebury mud, reflects on iceless docks, and forecasts a season echoing that past warmth.

Burumncron Tar Gtone Dan Lyon Lake Champlain Gen. Greene Port Kent Plattsburg Lake Champlain Steamboat Company Phenix Congress Shelburne Bay Albany Shelburne Harbor Middlebury Addison County St. Johns

Blaine Remembered By Old Neighbor In Brownsville

Estep Adams recalls young James Blaine in Brownsville Penn describing their school days and pranks. Adams notes Blaine’s rise from local Whig circles to secretary of state and postmaster under the grandson of a former West figure, reflecting on changes over fifty years.

Brownsville Penn Mr. Blaine Gen. Harrison Washington Old Town Estep Adams Blaine Blaines Tippecanoe Tyler Jim Line Tom McBride Jim Tom Jim Blaine I. Donek McBride West Brownsville Squire Booth Longfellow James G. Blaine Eph Eph Blaine

Changes in fortunes of the Blane family told through hillside recollections

A speaker reflects on how the Blane and Gillespie families prospered as landowners in the region. He notes their great-grandfather served on Washington's revolutionary staff and settled acres that were once worthless but became rich in agriculture and minerals. The Blaines are praised as remarkable people across generations.

Washington Blaines Squire Blaine Eph Estep Jim Blaine Jim Blame Frank A. Burr

West Brownsville recalls James Blaine as a boy and future statesman

Capt. Cox’s memory of Blaine on a Monongahela River voyage links West Brownsville childhood scenes to the future House speaker. Eyewitness Estep Adams and local residents recount Blaine’s early days, schoolyard wit, river life, family, and village ties, noting how a boy from the hills grew into a national figure.

Cox Adam Jacobs Pittsburg Morantown W. Va Blaine Capt. Cox James G. Blaine House of Representatives Monongahela Ioften West Brownsville Bowman's Capt Mr. Blaine Tovern House of Comfort John Nancy Hezlip Sam Brownsville Washington Henry Clay

How to Skate Fast Training Begins in November

Training for speed skating is outlined with equipment specs and technique. It emphasizes ten mile walks starting mid November, blade design, balance, wind considerations, breathing, and progressive conditioning to strengthen thigh muscles and improve speed on rough ice and smooth surfaces.

Holland

Skating, Training, and Ice Safety by Justin F Dononar

In early December skating is possible before thaws, with long spins and top speed sessions. Training advice covers distance targets for racing, weekly five mile trials, daily 200 to 400 yard starts, and rest after skating. Dress warmly, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and note ice safety thresholds from one and a half to four inches, with precautions for weight and weather.

Justin F Dononar

Vast array of world curiosities from stamps to lighthouse signals

The article catalogs diverse marvels from the Tapling stamp collection valued at 250 000 to 300 000, to a 3 000 000 candlepower lighthouse, ship signaling with electric letters, and the world’s highest Alpine railway. It notes trumpet facts on optics, anatomy, geography, and historic figures, all framed in a rapid, miscellany tone.

British Museum Tapling Pike's Peak Tou Rosa Bonheur Europe Eea Cannes Yucatan Chicago Lake Michigan Uni Richter William Uhen Victoria Hanstholm Seow House of Lords England Senate Chamber of Deputies Algeria London Thames Abeikine Mt. Holly Pilatus French Guiana Mexico M. Dovaroff Moscow Stonewall Jackson Lincoln Mae Company St. Jaques Somataris Hodus Michael Wartz Goslar Brunswick Germany Tone Mest Cincinnati Suildige France Carte Asaree

Penalty to be Paid With His Life at Windsor

Sylvester H. Bell, Fairfax wife murderer, is scheduled for execution at the Vermont State Prison in Windsor on Friday January 1. Confined since 1890, he remains in solitary confinement with only the chaplain and prison officials nearby. He is in fair health at age 57 as the gallows awaits assembly and the sentence of September 16, 1890, stands.

Manchester N. H Bucksport Peabody Mass New York Brooklyn McGinty James Dunlap James Scott Northampton National Bank Scott Rowland Dunlap John Ingalls Handley Maine Army of the Potomac East Wilton 8Th Maine Infantry North Hanson A. F. Kingsman Couny Michael Dieboel New Britain Conn William Wilson Bridgeport Southport Stamford Stanhope Newport R. L John F. Kelley Boston Elisha S. Simmons Plymouth Simmons Provincetown Georges’ Bank South Channel Cape Shore Dwight Mills Chicopee West Randolph Albert R. Sherman Pawtucket Horace F. Carpenter Providence Sherman Henry P. Alden John Alden Duxbury William Wadsworth Mr. Alden Massachusetts Volunteers Munson Birmingham Hawley Peare Jordan Barnet William 8 Brock Vermont Mutual Mallett’s Bay House Mallett’s Bay Lake Champlain Vrt Poplier Carpenter Burlington F. F. Gokey Green Mountains Otter Creek Linehan New Hampshire Windsor Wropsor Sylvester H. Bell Bell

Connecticut Grocer Held Up in Derby

New Haven December 24 William Blakeman a Derby grocer was held up about 10 oclock tonight by highwaymen and relieved of 200 dollars in cash and a gold watch after closing his store on his way home there is no clue to the thief. Body of a Man Found in Lowell Woods

Albert D. Spalter Romney, N. H Congress Seut Moses Child Rumney Gallinger Brigham Grafton County N.H Almy Christie Aroostook Maine Samuel Bolier Skowhegan James Williams Spencer Church of the Sacred Heart South Worcester James Daly Jackman C. C. Shackford Cornelll University Walnut St Brookline James M. Drew East Huston Pheumonia Mr. Drew California Sweden Boston Society of California Pioneers of New England Henry H. Gilmore Cambride Pasadena Cal State Senate Cambridge Green Goods Langdon House Portsmouth N. H George L. Davis North Andover Mass Davis Davis & Furber Machine Shops Oxford Pittsfield Catamount St E. B. Ring Messrs. Knowles & Poole J. C. Ayer Lowell Frederick Fanning Ayer New York James 8 McCarthy Portland Montreal Kennebbec Kennebec Abner Holden Baptist Greenville Holden Charles F. Coffin Lynn Fairfield Nantucket Coffin Society of Friends Whittier Marlboro Maxis Michael Dee John Dalton Birmingham Conn Julia Munson Herbert Carpenter David Driggs Traverse Smith William B. Heally Lake Mahopac Eben Edwards Beardsley St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal Church New Haven O. B. Parks J. B. Atwater Westfield John J. Murphy New York, Providence & Boston Front St Worcester Universalist Club Providence Tillinghast Charles W. Biddle D. D North Sanford H Edward Cleary Jce Rockville Graham Manufacturing Company West Haven Madeline Burke Dalton Mill Dutfield Corner R. H. Neefus Dalton George Guild Seymour William Wallace Ansonia Ruth Beardsley Connecticut Central Prohibition Party Hartford Allen B. Lincoln Connecticut Home Willimantic Henry G. Smith Lucius W. Bartlett New London Hoffman Noank Mystic Ers Jim Blaine Henry Clay Samuel van Hook West Brownsville William Irpson United States Blaine Gen. Harrison Prowpeviie Oathington Eph Hlaine William Blakeman Derby Blakeman Lowell Woods Lowelt Carlisle South Acton George Labounty Edward Gagnon

Queen Victoria and nude art in 19th century reminiscences

In reminiscences, Victoria is shown tolerating a nude fresco at Osborne while palace servants raise eyebrows at its nudity. The scene contrasts Queenly approval with nursery maids and governesses scandal, plus a Mulready drawing incident. A Beaconsfield anecdote recalls Disraeli offended by a bedchamber nude.

Victoria Horsley Cope Dyce Osborne Mulready Mulreadys Eastlake Richard Redgrave Disraeli

Mrs J A Mackenzie Dies After Rail Wreck

Mrs J A Mackenzie, a severely burned survivor from the Flint and Pere Marquette train wreck on the Lake Shore line, died at the hospital last night. Her husband survives. she leaves two daughters and a son among the victims of the disaster.

Tovepo J. A. Mackenzie Flint Pere Marquette Lake Shore Enzie

Train derails on East Tennessee line near Williams station

A vestibule train ran off the track in a cut near Williams station in Atlanta today. Rails spreading caused the accident. Four coaches were smashed and several people were injured, with Charles Owens of Atlanta severely hurt with internal injuries.

Atlanta East Tennessee Railroad Williams’ Station Charles Owens

The Reason. Truth. Grigsby Debate on Proposals

Dialogue between Mrs Grigsby and Grigsby about proposing roles. She questions male proposing dominance while he argues it lets the woman have the last word in the exchange.

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