Goebel assassination case details and witness claims
Cincinnati report says Richard Coombs alias Tallow Dick seeks witness Mason Hookersmith to testify about a paid killing plot. Hookersmith allegedly offered $1200 to kill Goebel and discussed execution through a secretary of state window. Coombs claims Hookersmith was urged to flee and warned others to act. Georgetown testimony covers Goebel trial and related financial maneuvers.
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Cincinnati
Georgetown
The
Enquirer
Richard Coombs
Tallow Dick
Gov
Geobel
Mason Hookersmith
Coombs
Hookersmith
Goebel
Secretary of State
Riot victim misidentified in New Orleans shooting
New Orleans on August 3 reports claim that a mob shot a man said to be Burke Jackson last Friday after he was seized by officers near Erato and Crydes streets. Later disclosures show the killed man was not Jackson and he was captured in Magnolia today.
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New Orleans
Burke Jackson
Erato
Crydes
Jackson
Magnolia
Woman who buncoed Newport millionaires exposed
Newport society is buzzing over a two week spree by a reportedly wealthy but unnamed woman who introduced herself as Mrs Lillian RB Longworth. She charmed yacht wives and guests at a fashionable hotel, cashing checks for about ten thousand dollars and taking jewels before departing with her maid.
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Newport
R. L
Narragansett Pier
Lillian RB. Longworth
Charles Longworth
Cincinnati
Longworth
Electric Carriage Company
Boston Tueany
Lurandus Beach Dead at Hampton Beach
Lawrence Masa business man Lurandus Beach died here at 11.90 last night aged 68. Born in Dover in 1832 he came to Lawrence in 1840s and joined his father in business. He married Mise Miller in 1855 and later served as director of the State National Bank and in local government. He had been in poor health for four years and died after cerebro spinal meningitis.
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Hampton
N. M
Lurandus Beach
Lawrence
Masa
Dover
Mise Percusa Miller
Middleton
Haverhill Street
State National Bank
Devon
N. H
Haverhill
Alsc
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Beach
Boston
Jane
Notable death notice for Irving Beach family member details
A man fell unconscious and never recovered, dying after a period of illness. His wife and one son, Irving Everett Beach, who worked with him in business, survive him along with one brother, James Beach of Dubuque Iowa.
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Irving Everett Beach
James Beach
Dubuque
Charles Hoyts Guardian and Likely Guardian Nominee
Charlestown New Hampshire August 3 In likely action tomorrow playwright Charles H Hoyt will apply to Judge Tenney for a guardian and business agent. He may name Hon James O Lyford of Concord New Hampshire for the post which draws broad approval. Hoyts release prompted by George H Dickinson of Atlanta and others.
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Charlestown
N. H
Charles H. Hoyt
Hartford
Mr. Hoyt
Hoyt
New Hampshire
Mr. Lyford
Dickinson
Herbert Holt
Claremont
Kenney
Henry McManus
Despondent man slashes self at Nashua police station
Joseph Marquette of Morgan Street attempted self harm at the Nashua police station in a despondent act last night. He inflicted two deep throat wounds requiring fifteen stitches, found in a pool of blood this morning by Turnkey Cameron. City Physician S. B. Dearborn attended. Marquette will recover.
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Joseph Marquette
Nashua
N. H
Morgan Street
Marquette
Ed, Hanley
Carload lumber fatality suspected of theft
In Providence on August 3 a body believed to be Arthur McCleary of Atlantic City was found in a lumber car on a siding of the New York New Haven and Hartford lines. Workmen were unloading when the deathly accident occurred, the load pinning him against the car end. Estimated age about 26. death likely 48 hours earlier.
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Providence
R. I
Arthur McCleary
Atlantic City
N. Y
N. H
McCleary
Republicans clash over Delaware convention dates
The Union Republicans Addicks faction posted notices urging a primary to elect delegates for a state convention set for August 6 in Dover. The regular Dupont faction had scheduled its convention for August 23, a shift that surprised the late organizers.
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Dover
Del
Union Republicans
Addicks
Dupont
Tin Workers Meet in Cleveland on Wage Scale
In Cleveland Ohio on August 3 a conference between leaders of about 20 000 tin workers and manufacturers aimed to settle next year’s wage scale. The talks yielded several concessions agreed upon after lengthy discussion.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Woodenville farmer dies after hornet sting incident
In Woodsville, farmer Frank Burton, aged 70, was stung by a black hornet while mowing hay and died four hours later. No physician could be secured in time to treat him, and it is believed his life might have been saved with medical attendance.
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Westerley
Woodsville
Here
Frank Burton
Wage Scale Reduced at Joliet Steel Mills
Reports from Joliet Illinois say the American Steel and Wire company has ordered a straight 15 percent cut in wages affecting all employees. No official confirmation yet. About 20 000 workers are employed across four local mills.
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Joliet, IL
American Steel and Wire Company
Fire at O Gorman store losses reach eighty thousand
A blaze at O Gorman company department store in Providence caused an estimated eighty thousand dollars in damage early this morning. The fire confined to a storeroom with smoke and water damaging goods. the loss is fully covered by insurance.
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Providence
R. 1
O'Gorman Company
Edison Jr. says wife deserted him over money and clothes
Thomas A Edison Jr claims his chorus girl wife Marie Tuohy took all his money and his clothes after they wed on Broadway. He was left stranded at Yonkers, walked to New York, and now seeks divorce with damages around fifty thousand dollars.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison, Jr
Yonkers
Fairfax
Edison
Marie Tuohey
North Clark Street
Chicago
Broadway
Casino
63D Street
Central Park West
Lake George
West 64Th Street
Republican speakers list for Maine campaign tour
New York dispatch lists Warren G. Scott announces speakers for Maine including Postmaster General Charles Emery Smith at Skowhegan on Sept 5 and Senator Fairbank at Bangor Aug 25 Rockland Aug 27 and Portland Aug 29 Also named are Gov Atkinson of West Virginia Senator Cushman Davis Henry Clay Evans and multiple other Republican figures from various states Lodge will dedicate his post Sept 15 time to the national committee and Fairbanks to Indiana for the campaign.
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New York
Senator Scott
Republican Campaign
Maine
Charles Emery Smith
Skowhegan
Fairbank
Bangor
Rockland
Portland
BH. W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Cushman K. Davis
Henry Clay Evans
Charles F. Grosvenor
Ohio
Charles A. Russell
Connecticut
Jersey Anarchists Probe Expands To Bresci Accessories
Governor Vorhees disclosed steps to investigate allegations that a plot to kill King Humbert and other monarchs was hatched in New Jersey. He warned that any involved individuals still in the state will be prosecuted, as the probe remains incomplete pending information from Italy. He downplayed threats from Paterson and West Hoboken as unlikely to cause local actions.
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New York
Vorhees
Lisabeth
N. J
King Humbert
New Jersey
Italy
Paterson
West Hoboken
Inter-Ocean Canal Contract Readied by Crimmins Syndicate
New York Aug 3 John D Crimmins head of the syndicate that holds the Nicaragua inter ocean canal concession told today the company would move to carry out its contract. The project was granted by the Nicaragua government to Eyre and Cragin and was publicly announced yesterday by President Zeleaya.
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New York
John D. Crimmins
Nicaragua
Edward Eyre
Edward F. Cragin
Zeleaya
Paid death penalty in Baltimore jail yard
A. A. Smith, a Black man, was hanged in the Baltimore jail yard at 10 a m on August 2 for murdering his mistress Jadie James last Thanksgiving Day by cutting her throat with a razor. He faced his death with composure and reasoned calm.
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Baltimore
A. Smith
Smith
Jadie James
Ragor
Hammond Recommissioned to District Police
Haverhill man Daniel W. Hammond has been recommissioned by Gov. Crane as a member of the district police detective department. Hammond was formerly chief of police in Illinois and was first appointed to the district police in October 1888.
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D. W. Hammond
Hoston
Daniel W. Hammond
Haverhill
Crane
Maromond
Iil
Snow Blankets Adirondacks Towns This Morning
Snow covered Elisabethtown and Mount Mercy in the Adirondacks this morning as a cold front moved through, turning the region white. Residents reported light accumulations and slick roads in the early hours.
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Elisabethtown
Mount Mercy
Adirondacks
Canal Route Favoring Nicaragua Said Likely
The capital is secured and the canal could be built for about 130000000 dollars if the government estimate holds. The route has not been selected, but Nicaragua is favored and would be preferred if chosen, with the government backing likely ensuring preference. The Nicaragua option is considered the probable route.
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Nicaragua
First direct U S Portugal cable link opens
New line of the Commercial Cable company connects Fayal in the Azores with the United States marking the first direct communication between Portugal and the United States. Messages passed between President McKinley and the King of Portugal, American company officials, and Azores officials as the Azores system links Lisbon and Lisbon to spain Africa India Corea Japan Australia and the Philippines via European and Azores and Western Telegraph networks.
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New York
McKinley
Portugal
United States
Commercial Cable Company
Azores
Fayal
Looked Like Burning Ship Over Atlantic City Coast
Several hundred spectators on the boardwalk watched an apparent burning ship five miles offshore near Atlantic City. A two masted schooner seemed ablaze from stem to stern with masts aflame, while a tug sprayed water on the vessel for about an hour.
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New York
Atlantic City
Vanderbilt yacht Valiant voyage linked to London summons
New York reports William K. Vanderbilt sailed for Europe after a summons to London to meet George Gould and A J Cassatt. The Vanderbilts reportedly want to secure the Wabash system now owned by the Goulds while Cassatt seeks Vanderbilt counsel on closing large coal export contracts for the Pennsylvania, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Norfolk & Western. Cassatt is said to be nearing contracts worth several millions for coal shipments to Europe.
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New York
Europe
William K. Vanderbilt
Valiant
London
George Gould
A. J. Cassatt
Vanderbilts
Goulds
Mr. Cassatt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Cheapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Cassatt
Bubonic plague outbreak reported in London
Washington Aug 3 the marine hospital service received a telegram from Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas announcing four cases of plague and two deaths in London with diagnosis confirmed by bacteriological examination. There is no predicted further spread and quarantine officers will remain vigilant safeguarding ports while authorities express confidence the disease will not reach this country.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
London
Marine Hospital
Jonson
Marine Hospital Sevice
Forty Enlisted Men Promoted to Second Lieutenants
Washington Aug 38 The President promoted forty enlisted men in the regular army to second lieutenants in various arms. All held excellent service records and earned merit through high examination averages. These appointments follow this year's military academy graduates, leaving eleven vacancies to be filled from civilian life. civilian appointments will be announced soon.
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Washington
Military
Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahira Presents Credentials
The new Japanese minister, Kogoro Takahira, presented his credentials to the President in full diplomatic dress at the White House, accompanied by Nabeehima the chargé d affaires and the secretary of legation. Hay welcomed the party. speeches avoided China references.
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Washington
Kogoro Takahira
State Department
Nabeehima
Legation
Hay
White House
China
German Ambassador Seeks Audience Before Vacation Leave
German Ambassador Herr Von Heben called on the President in Washington today to pay respects before departing the country next week for vacation.
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Washington
Herr von Hebben
Burgeon Freder ick W Hubby Killed in Luzon
A Manila cable reports Burgeon Freder ick W Hubby of New Haven Connecticut was killed August one at Majajay Luzon. He arrived in Manila about six weeks ago. Information aims to inform advertisers that they can place ads in the Courier.
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Washington
Aug
Geo. Sternberg
Manila
Frederick W. Hubby
Majajay
Luzon
New Haven
British loan to United States eyed at fifty million
Boston reports that Britain plans to float a fifty million dollar war loan in the United States. J. P. Morgan & Co., Drexel, Morgan & Co., and Kidner, Peabody & Co. are to manage the issue, likely as exchequer notes at three years and 3 percent annual interest, sold at 98. The move follows earlier British financings and could presage further securitized aid if war spreads to China. Locally, officials declined comment while banking circles welcomed potential market activity.
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Boston
United States
Uncle Sam
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Philadelphia
Kidner, Peabody & Co
China
Maitter
Palmer Tragedy: W R Milligan Ends Life At Home
W R Milligan 42 killed himself with a large knife in the woodshed near his Palmer home yesterday afternoon after telling his wife he felt nervous and melancholy. A former boot and shoe merchant and longtime newspaper correspondent, he had sold his stock due to poor health and recently worked at Forest Lake. He had suffered nervous attacks and low mood for months. The death occurred about 8 30 o clock with instant fatality.
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Forest Lake
Milligan
Mr. Milligan
Man on dangerous list after Chelsea bicycle shop shooting
Boston August 3 John H. McCarthy of Chelsea pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a deadly weapon after shooting his partner Thomas L Hayde in a Chelsea bicycle shop. Hayde on the dangerous list at City hospital. McCarthy claims he fired to wake Hayde. three bullets pierced a partition and struck Hayde. Bond set at 1000 for August 13 appearance.
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Boston
John H. McCarthy
Chelsea
Thomas £. J. Huayce
Reyover
Hayde
McCathy
Woo
Sunday Closing Law Sparks City Shakeup in Boston
BostonAugust 3 The board of police ordered captains to close stores not licensed to do business on Sundays. Chinese laundries faced enforcement while orthodox Hebrew stores in the north end were told to close Sunday though Saturday is their seventh day. The move provoked indignation and potential test cases as some Jewish merchants vow to defy the order.
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Boston
Board of Police
North End
Smallpox Case Reported in Fall River Hospital
A fully developed smallpox case is reported from the Emergency hospital in Fall River. Napoleon Demour, from New Bedford, was admitted for a car operation and kept in the hospital since Monday. The board of health placed the hospital under quarantine and moved Demour to the pest house. Fifteen patients and nurses remain in the hospital as more staff and patients circulate nearby.
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Fall River
Napoleon Demour
New Bedford
Board of Health
Demour
Local institution near city hall and church sighted
A city center institution stands two minutes from city hall and post office, directly opposite Central Congregational church, anchoring the downtown area with its convenient location.
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Stitution
Central Congregational Church
Framingham School District Fight Over Opening No 7
In South Framingham a heated district dispute resumes as Bowditch and nine others urge the next town meeting to rescind the April vote reopening No 7 district schoolhouse and to stop funding pupil transport to Framingham center. The school committee previously opposed the reopening as a backward step.
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South Framingham
Framingham
Nathaniel I. Bowditch
Framingham Centre
Fatal Wagon Collision in Lawrence Mass
A wagon collided with an electric streetcar at Prospect and Perry streets in Lawrence. Curt Hoesler died from severe head and face injuries after the impact. Dick’s son, a contractor’s boy, escaped with minor injuries. The accident occurred around 8:20 PM.
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Lawrence
Mass
Prospect
Perry Streets
Curt Hoesler
Perry Street
Hoesler
Young Dick
Government moves to curb undesirable Canadian immigrants
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor plans a campaign to stop immigration of undesirable newcomers from Canada. He will travel to Boston with Commissioner General Powderly to inspect sources and address alleged violations of immigration laws.
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New York
First Heavy Artillery Camp Opens at Fort Clark Point
New Bedford Mass Aug 3 commissary stores and campaign equipage have arrived at Fort Clark's Point for the First Heavy artillery encampment next week. The eight days tour starts tomorrow afternoon with Lieut Col Woodman in charge. Gen Frye plans to keep the public out of the lines during morning and afternoon artillery work.
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New Bedford
Mass
Fort Clark's Point
Woodman
Frye
Fire destroys Mansfield home and barn. residents escape
The Mansfield fire department battled a blaze that swept the house and barn owned by Mrs. A. C. Fuller and inhabited by Ruddie Patten and Lina Lee families. Firemen faced delays from two simultaneous alarms, and the el connecting the structures fed the fire. Loss exceeds 2500 dollars, insured, with occupants escaping in night attire.
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Mansfield
Mass
Ruddie Patten
Lina Lee
A. C. Fuller
Herbin brothers held on arson charge in Amesbury
Fred L. and Ferdinand Herbin faced district court on August 3 charged with setting fire July 14 to a house owned by Mrs. Helen Leslie and leased to Fred Herbin. They pleaded not guilty. Judge Cate found probable cause and held them for the grand jury in $800 bonds. Deputy Fire Marshal J F Shaw testified for the government. defendants were unrepresented.
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Amesbury
Fred L
Ferdinand Herbin
District Court
Helen Leslie
Fred Herbin
J. F. Shaw
Lynn
Cate
Conference at Hanna HQ with key Republican leaders
In New York at Republican headquarters Senator Hanna met with Odell chairman, Cranston of Denver Lane of Massachusetts Norman Ream of Chicago Col Brown and William J Youngs Roosevelt’s private secretary. Hanna left for Elberon at noon and will not return until Monday.
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New York
Senator Hanna
Odell
RE. D. Cranston
Denver
John Lane
Massachusetts
Norman
Ream
Chicago
Col. W. CC. Brown
William J. Youngs
Roosevelt
Hanna
Elberon
Monlay
Height of the Blackberry Season Prices Reported
Market notes list fruit and produce prices with berries and currants at low to mid range. Georgia peaches plentiful at 15 cents each, apples and corn quoted, New potatoes scarce, spring chicken and fowl priced, one camp season shopping at the meat grocery and fish department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Doan's Kidney Pills Promises Relief for Back Pain
Mrs. Lizzie Nevins of 36 Alder street reports five years of backache and urinary troubles improve after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Ellingwood's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Lizzie Nevins
Alder Street
Dean
Ellingwood
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Frankfort
Butler
Weaver
Senator Goebel
Traysons Springs
C. W. Carter
Hampton Beach
Charles Hoyt
Guardian
James O. Lyford
Delaware
Lowell Daily Courier
T. A. Edison, Jr
Reed
Jersey
Bresci
J. D. Crimmins’ Syndicate
New England
Marl
Are
Commercial Cable Co
W. K. Vanderbilt
Hulsby
the Courier
Great Britain
W. R. Milligan
Palmer
Thomas Hayde
Thursday
Johnsons
Canada
Banner Market Grocery and Butter House
Prescott St
Lowell
Doan’s
Carter & Sherburne
Pionig Supplies
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Westford Street
Highlands
Charles Wheeler
Andrews & Wheeler
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Devine
Menmrimack ST
Emall
Derby & Morse’s
Middle Street
A.W. Brown
Midol Etek
R. Burtt
Merrimeck
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