The Hull Horror Appalling New York Murder Scene
Notes from New York describe the murder of Mrs. Jane De Forest Hall at No 140 West Party second street. The crime appears meticulously planned with strangling bandages and candles used to test death, a robbed room, missing jewelry and a dog possibly poisoned, while police probe entrance methods and suspect accomplices. Funeral held in Plainfield, N J, with hundreds of onlookers.
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Jane Lawrence de Forest Hall
West Party Second Street
New York City
Hull
Ava
Stould
West Thirtieth Street
Pegro
Ore Production Strategy Amid Strike At Biodouss Mines
Production plans extend ore grades to sustain output while Biodouss lowers levels and caps monthly dividends at 100 000. The mill begins crusting as the strike stirs excitement. Machinery is installed in numerous mines to resume operations.
Concorp NH Narrows Senate Race Sparks Political Fallout
The New Hampshire senatorial contest ends in stalwart victory amid claims of treachery and influence. Wadleigh supporters blame Rollins and portsmouth officials, while Chandler’s backing and the weak nominee shape post primary fallout. Stevens led by widening breach, with Blair and Greenbackers pivotal in caucus vote. Legislature adjourns. Blair election looms Tuesday signaling full session to follow.
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Chandler
Itis
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Senate
United States
New Hampshire
Bill Chandler
A Vermont Mystery of a Disappearance from Essex Centre
More than 500 people search for Emma Sands, a 24 year old Essex Centre resident who vanished after leaving with Alicia Cilley on May 29. Emma was last seen crossing a trestle over railroad tracks near Putnam's farm while accompanied by a French worker James La Roch. Authorities fear foul play as witnesses report she did not return.
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Mary Sands
Emma
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Lome
Joel Putnam
Alicia Cilley
Eli Hubart
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Hobart
Sands
Mary
la Roch
Putnam's
Alida
Putnam’s
J. Illingworth
Bradford
Eng
Davis
Venturesome voyage of Uncle Sam sailer and family
The Unc le Sam owned by Goldsmith and his wife Annie left Boston June 1 for a long Atlantic voyage but returned to Great Brewster after a squall. The captain and Annie left behind four children and rumors swirled about custody, finances, and the couple’s plans. Neighbors recall Goldsmith’s vow to support his children, while Annie’s past and marriage dynamics spark debate among Boston residents.
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Uncle Sam
Boston Light
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Cape Cod
Great Brewster
Thomas H. Barber
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Cape Sable
Halifax
Atlantic
Wachusett
McCormick
Gloucester
Mystery Solved Insane Man Held in Jersey City Depot
A telegram from Providence reports an insane Providence resident was found at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot in Jersey City on Thursday night and taken into custody since he could not state his name. A note for 200 dollars signed Charles R Page Providence was found, and local research linked him to land on Clinton Street held in trust for Jonathan W Pearce, a 70 year old plane maker. Pearce’s demented condition and recent land sale to Martin Tiernan tie into the tale as Page likely suffered a mental collapse while en route to Providence.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles R. Page
Charles F
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Ljatter
Page
Clinton Street
Jonathan W. Pearce
No. 287
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Pearce
Martin Tiernan
Angell
Tiernan
Washington
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Thomas H. Kelley
Salem
Spayth
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U. K
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Stockton
Anderson
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Freeman
Natick
C. Freeman
G. W. Murek
Clay Lick
H. D. Lyman
Washington, D. C
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Hamilton
Ont
O. &. Barker
Cambridgeport
A. H. Reynolds
Sidney
I. A. Fitzpatrick
Leavenworth
Kan
Boston Daily Globe
M. A. Andrews
Tremont Street
Seth Rich
Brattle Square
Globe Counting-Room
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Stevensville
Berrien County
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Leo XIII
Jos. E. Neller
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Broadway
New York
Mass
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Metropolitan
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Star Printing Co
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Cromo
Geo
I. Reed & Co
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A. P. Griffith
Smyrna
Del
Chrome
Dime Co
Clintonville
P.O. Vickery
Augusta
Maine
True & Co
F.H. Parsons
Westborn
Hampton Tightens South Conservatism In Polls Talk
General Wade Hampton of South Carolina said the south is eminently conservative and desires peace in regard to troops at the polls. He credited the region with preventing war in 1876 and urged the northern Democrats to place two good men on the presidential ticket, pledging support for the party’s national success.
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New York
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Washington National Review
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Illinois
Solon Chase
Maine
National Party
General Johnston saves army and honors ex confederate in congress
New York reports General Joe Johnston rescued the army from discouragement caused by stalled promotions. The piece lauds an ex Confederate in congress for not hating the army. In Toronto a cable says England’s cabinet will not remove Lieutenant-Governor Letellier despite pressure.
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the Herald
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Letellier
Canada
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Ont
Pen Picture of Two Famous but Widely Differing Brothers
London Truth discusses John Henry Newman and his brother Francis, contrasting their lives and beliefs. It describes Newman as devout and logical, with strong Anglican and Catholic ties, while Francis is portrayed as a deist who crafted his own creed and Bible. The piece highlights their mutual blameless lives and sharp, idiosyncratic arguments.
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Cardinal Wiseman
Church of England
John Henry Newman
Thomas More
Newman
Francis
Henry
Phristine
John Henry
Safe Arrival of Clarke and Bacon in the Darien
Washington reports Joseph T. Clarke and Francis H. Bacon reached Constantinople aboard the two ton skiff Darien from Boston after a Black Sea gale. The voyage survived a storm with gear lost. Heap of the U.S. legation supplied papers to secure their passage in Turkish and Greek dominions.
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Francs I. Bacon
Constantinople
Washington, D. C
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United States Legation
Department of State
Francis H. Bacon
Darien
Boston
Black Sea
Heap
Another Challenge to Labadie in Checkers Match
In Boston on June 16 1879 William H Kelley on behalf of Charles F Barker challenges J Labadie of Chatham Ontario to a fifty game checkers contest with draws and wins counted. Stake $500 or $1000 per side to be held by the New York Clipper draught editor referee. Match to be played in Boston in September with Labadie’s $75 expenses covered.
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Washington Street
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C. F. Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
New England
ToLepo
Chicago Tribune
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G. W. Halford
Tribune
Frank Greenlee
Lafayette
Ind
R. D. Yates
Scotsman
Coakley
Irwin
Massachusetts
Salem
Peabody
Lynn
Haverhill
South Weymouth
Lowell
Brockton
Rockland
United States
William H. Kelley
Draught Player Notes and Local Correspondence
Mr A H Reynolds discusses game moves and positions from various draught matches and positions. Letters from readers cover subscriptions, sales, and requests for new positions, with notes on the World’s Checker Book and Barker’s score history.
Young Rose Ellam Elopes to New York From Lee Mass
A wealthy Lee paper mill owner’s daughter Rose Ellam, age seventeen, disappeared with Walter Griffin on May 28 from Lee and arrived in New York with only fifty dollars. They stayed in hotels, later separated, and Rose was found ill in the Bowery awaiting Griffin. Griffin, nineteen, promised to return. Police will notify families.
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Bowery
Walter Griffin
Compton House
Griffin
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