Taxation figures and court brief fill Boston notices
The 1952 tax levy is set at 3 378 335 with a 96.7 rate per hundred dollars. Real valuation stands at 951 196 753 and personal estate at 98 520 5 total 651 706 790. A common court damages case involves Simeon ert vs Boston Worcester Railroad over extra fare. A police report recounts W D Briggs being robbed of his watch in what was described as a joke. the watch was later found at home.
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Tn Court of Common
Uate Simeon
Boston & Worcester Railroad
Cas
Durant and Butler
Bemis and Haile
Boston Traveller
Joume Canuizproo
W. D. Briggs
Yester
Two Philadelphia Men Die After Drinking For a Wager
William Gallagher and Anthony McCall of Moyamensing Philadelphia drank more than a pint each for a wager on Saturday night. Gallagher died Monday morning from the effects.
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Moyamensing
Philadelphia
William Gallagher
Anthony McCall
Gallagher
Riot in Baltimore Fire Company clash leaves several wounded
Sunday morning a violent riot erupted between the United and New Market Fire Companies in Baltimore street. The three hour battle saw over a hundred shots fired with several men shot. Didier a table merchant Sparks of the New Market Company and Hinton sustained injuries with uncertain recoveries.
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Batrmtons
Severn
United
New Market Fire
Baltimore Street
Didier
Sparks
New Market Company
Hinton
Death in New York Street Altercation At 44 Elizabeth
A man named Beasley, intoxicated, forced entry at 44 Elizabeth street, New York. Dennis Horan allegedly pushed him out and fought, Beasley died from a fractured skull in the ensuing melee. Horan fled and was not yet arrested. Also reports from Fort Smith Arkansas claim 2,000 Comanche killed Capt. Marcy and 80 men in a two day battle as Indians gather.
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Munover
Elizabeth Street
New York
Beasley
Dennis Horan
Bensly
Horan
Bensley
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Marcy
Bear fight in Maine ends with boy saving himself
In Andover Maine a 20 year old man named Erastus Bean was attacked by a large black bear after a 12 year old boy watched. Bean wriggled free grabbed a jackknife from his pocket and cut the bear's throat, killing it while on top of him. The bear weighed about 400 pounds with a two pound ten ounce paw. Bean survived with severe lacerations and his wounds were treated.
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Portland Argus
Andover
North Surplus
Oxford County
Maine
Erastus Bean
Dunn
Ving
Bean
Gosport Navy Yard Preparations for Mediterranean Service
Norfolk Argus reports Gosport yard activity as several ships near readiness for sea. Powhatan to be commission early next month for the Mediterranean, St Louis and Cyane await commissioning for Mediterranean service, and Potomac receives repairs and new equipment. Yard employs about twelve hundred men across twenty occupations.
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Norfolk Argus
Gosport Navy Yard
Washington
Cyane
Potomac
Aeneane
Thorou Irs
Prisoner Attempts Escape From Town House
An inmate on Thursday night unlocked his cell door using a concealed tool and reached the outer door before alarms from the watchman stopped his escape. Two pistols rested in the watch-house unseen. He was later moved Friday to Taunton county jail. A separate scene showed a 300-strong Boys parade with banners and candy, chanting about buying their own candy and Scott.
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Clough
Taunton
Scott
Mackerel Fishing and Notable Local Happenings
The Portland Advertiser notes mackerel have surged along the coast with locals catching two barrels in an hour between Bangs and Long Island. Fall River residents donate 10000 for Mr Manchester's family after a fatal shooting in the line of duty. Jane Williams confesses to murdering the Winston family of Virginia claiming spousal abuse and lack of awareness during the act.
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Portland
Bangs
Long Island
Fall River
Manchester
Outbreaks in Cuba Spark Secrecy and Arms Spread
Reports reveal a deep conspiracy among Creoles in Cuba with Creole officials involved. Havana hosts a revolutionary journal printed secretly, risking lives. Spanish authorities post a $20,000 reward for the printing office. Women surrender ornaments to fund arms and information networks. The Albany and Saranac move to fishing grounds amid tensions. The late Professor Webster family arrived aboard the bark Ino on the 23rd.
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Cusa
Cuba
Havana
Professor Webster
Fayal
Brighton Cattle Market Report From Tuunapar July 29
At market 1000 beef cattle with no stores and 4 pairs of oxen. Sheep and lambs count 2400 with prices noted for beef cattle, working oxen, and cattle for calves. Prices show beef cattle extra at $6 50 and other values around $6 20 to $3 60 with specific figures for sheep, swine, and cattle categories.
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Tuunapar
Eal
Remarkable Cure of Influenza Advertisement
An 1851 testimonial claims a severe influenza attack was cured by a medicine sold by A. L. Scovill & Co at Gothic Hall Broadway New York and in Bristol by Dr L W Briggs. The note warns genuine bottles are signed and priced $1.00 each or six for $5.00.
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Vercenars
Roger
Joerbert Tor
Colla
A. L. Scovill & CO
Gothic Hall
Broadway
New York
Panacea claims and testimonials for a patent medicine
The article questions the credibility of universal cure claims and proposes examining testimonials. It cites Noonen and Stepaen and references Acid Mtotough and other preparations as claimed remedies for stomach, weight gain, and nervous issues. It notes Purported endorsements by physicians and lists price and local Bristol agent details.
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Stepaen
A. A. Baye
Reed, Hates
Austin
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