Grim discovery in Rehoboth woods shocks town
In Rehoboth on December 23 a badly decomposed man’s body was found in the north woods near the Attleboro line. Medical Examiner Holden said the head was severed and the corpse lay for two months, with one forearm broken. Benjamin Munroe reported sheltering a well-dressed stranger last September who vanished after breaking a window.
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Rehoboth
Providence
Attleboro
Holden
Benjamin Munroe
Lakin's Hedake Kolone Aids Stomach Pains and Itch
An advertised external preparation claims to soothe stomach cramps swellings and insect bites. The product promises rapid relief by counter irritants and nerve calming action, with rare powerful ingredients and a fragrant blend marketed as a superior liniment.
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Lakin
WATER DEAL SCANDAL TRIALS IN GRAND RAPIDS
Ex City Clerk Isaac Lamoreaux arraigned in superior court on conspiracy charges linked to the water deal scandal. He pleads not guilty pro forma. case adjourned to January 11. In the Ellen bribery case in police court, prosecutor rests with no further witnesses. defense to present at once. Ellen bonds set at $2000.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Isaac Lamoreaux
Newnham
Salsbury
Ellen
Ward
Walker
Man At State Asylum Dies In Shock Accident
William S. Maynard, a patient at Binghamton State asylum, killed himself by placing his head under a pulley's belt in the electric light plant. He had been moved from Stamford two weeks earlier during a crisis mania and was allowed walks with an attendant before entering the station where the fatal accident occurred.
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Binghampton
N. Y
William S. Maynard
Binghampton State Asylum
Maynard
Stamford
San Francisco Water Plan From Yosemite Blocked
Washington December 23 the secretary of the interior refused San Francisco's request to start building a Yosemite park water system. The city planned about 39 million dollars for water works but the decision cites the park act requiring the government to keep the area in its natural condition.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
San Francisco
Yosemite National Park
Doctor Hartness Admits Forgery in Vermont Court
Prominent Montpelier physician Dr. W. R. Hartness, arrested over a year ago on forgery charges, appeared in Washington county court and pled guilty after retracting a prior not guilty plea. Judge granted delay of sentencing to Jan 1 to allow Christmas with his family.
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Montpelier
W. R. Hartness
Washington County
Hartness
Gillespie Murder Case Passes On To March
Rising Sun Indiana December 23 Judge Downey examined the habeas corpus case of James Gillespie Mrs Belle Seward and Mr and Mrs Barbour in the murder of Miss Elizabeth Gillespie Bonds of the women were renewed Myron Barbour was released on bond at 20000 James Gillespie was refused bail Case continued to March
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Rising Sun
Ind
Brig Gen Leonard Wood asks inquiry into Sun editorials
Washington dispatch reports Gen Leonard Wood forwarding a July letter to the Adjutant General requesting a War Department inquiry into New York Sun editorials accusing him of conduct unfit for an officer. He notes the source as statements by First Lieutenant James E. Runcie and includes copies of related letters and confidential files.
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Washington
War Department
Wood
Runcie
Manila
P. L
U. S. Army
D. C
New York Sun
James E. Runcie
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Inspector General of the Army
Proved by Experiment on Submarine Torpedo Boat
Newport R L December 23 It was demonstrated that a living being could leave a submerged submarine. On the Adder two large dogs were placed in the torpedo firing tube with a wood block behind them and compressed air released. The dogs surfaced immediately and were brought aboard in good condition.
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Newport
R. L
Adder
Dreyfus Commission Hears Mercier Report In Paris
Paris December 23 The Dreyfus commission discussed the Mercier report on the evidence from War Minister Andre. The panel, noting the voluminous documents, will study them thoroughly and not render a decision for several days. It is expected the commission will favor Mercier and Dreyfus.
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Mercier
Paris
Drefyus
Robbers Carry Off Safe On A Sled At Elkhorn
In Boulder Montana on December 23 the sheriff learned of a bold robbery at Harris and Anderson saloon in Elkhorn mining camp. Cracksmen dragged the iron safe a quarter mile to a sled then blew it open and took about 4000 in gold coin. The safe served as the bank for many miners.
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Boulder
Mont
Elkhorn
Harris and Anderson
President grants pardon for former bank president
The President today pardoned David V. Reiger, once president of the Missouri National Bank of Kansas City, who was convicted in 1899 for misapplying bank credits and sentenced to six years in the Missouri penitentiary. the pardon takes immediate effect in Washington.
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Washington
Dec
David V. Reiger
Kansas City
Missouri National Bank of
Missouri Penitentiary
Governor HIll Nominates Panel to Audit State Treasurer
Augusta Maine December 23 Among the nominations by Gov Hill was a committee to examine accounts of the state treasurer. The panel includes Edward E Chase of Bluehill George G Weeks of Fairfield Venanus L Coffin of Harrington Martin V B Chase of Augusta P F Mahoney of Ellsworth and Bion Wilson of Portland.
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Augusta
Gov. Hill
Edward E. Chase
Bluehill
George G. Weeks
Fairfield
Venanus L. Coffin
Harrington
Martin V. B. Chase
P. F. Mahoney
Ellsworth
Bion Wilson
Portland
Republicans Set Jan 6 Caucus for House Speaker Nominees
In Boston on December 23 a meeting of Republican leaders decided to hold the House caucus for nominating candidates for Speaker and sergeant at arms at 10 30 a m January 6 the hour before the new House assembles. Those present represented the interests of four candidates for Speaker.
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Boston
House of Representatives
House Caucus
Assembly of the New House
Jailbreak trio sentenced in Vermont escape case
Montpelier Vermont December 23 Eugene Davis and Neal Knapp, who with Fred Celley escaped from Washington county jail weeks ago and were tracked down after a long hunt, were today sentenced to three to three and a half years in prison for jail breaking.
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Montpelier
Eugene Davis
Neal Knapp
Fred Celley
Washington County
Goodwins Case Delayed By Pardon Committee
Boston officials end long session on Henry K. Goodwin petition for pardon in the 18 year old murder of Albert D. Swan of Lawrence. After three hours the executive council defer action to next Wednesday.
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Boston
Executive Council
Henry K. Goodwin
State
Albert D. Swan
Lawrence
New Lot of Birds and Cages Sold at City Shops
A fresh stock arrives including canaries mocking birds Virginia cardinals and parrots all guaranteed with many cages available M Lurie 317 Middlesex St offers delivery to all city areas Willis Hoses 37 West hird St E T Genest wood dealer sells slabs cut to salt 5 a card 10 baskets hardwood 1 softwood 31 card wood by the card 7 trunks moved and general teaming 73 Tremont St
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M. Lurie
Middlesex St
Willis Hoses
West Hird St
E. T. Genest
Tremont St
Frank Nadeau
Local trades and shops ad roundup in Lowell
Charles A. Morton advertises carpentry and building services at 209 Mt. Vernon Street with phone access. Lowell Cleansing and Repairing Co promotes professional laundry work by F. J. Lee at 52 Central Street room 10. J Steinberg lists clothing and footwear for men and boys with multiple Gorham and Middlesex Street locations and a Boots Special cigar shoutout from H. Boot at 9 Merrimack Street.
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Charles A. Morton
Mt. Vernon Street
Lowell Cleansing & Repairing CO
F. J. Lee
Central Street
J. Steinberg
Gorham St
Middlesex St
Fatal burns sniffed by kitchen stove spark
Milford December 28 Mrs William J Fitzpatrick aged 18 was fatally burned today when sparks from the kitchen stove set her dress on fire. She fled the house and neighbors extinguished the flames with a blanket. She was taken to Milford Hospital where doctors say she cannot live.
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Milford
William J. Fitzpatrick
Up-to-date clothing and furnishings sale notice
Clothing and furnishings offered at 232 Aiken street by Z A Normandin and J C Mansseau. Cleaning pressing and repairing services. Five dollars worth of blue trading stamps with a two dollar hat. Two for one with other goods. Christmas gift assortment this week only at Merrimack and Hanover corner.
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Marion
Merrimack
Central Streets
Z. A. Normandin
Aiken Street
J. C. Manseau
Cor
Hanover
Alanson Gray
Westford
D L Page Co Caterers and Pure Confectionery ad
D L Page Co Caterers and makers of choice pure confectionery and ice cream advertise at No Merrimack Street highlighting their products and location in a compact business notice.
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D. L. Page CD
Apa
Merrimack Street
Teutonic Carries Record Mail Shipment From New York
The White Star steamship Teutonic sailed with 2868 sacks of mail for Great Britain. The cargo included over 700,000 letters and is described as the largest mail shipment ever sent from New York to Britain on a single vessel.
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New York
White Star
Teutonic
Great Britain
Spanish Minister Ojeda Calls on Roosevelt in Washington
Senor Don Ojeda the Spanish minister called on President Roosevelt in Washington on December 23. The visit was formal as the President prepared to depart for Spain on a leave of absence.
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Washington
Senor Don Ojeda
Roosevelt
Saf Farega
Spain
Salem street market ad offers meats groceries and provisions
J. N. Tarte proprietor of Salem street market at 71 Salem street advertises a choice line of meats groceries and provisions for Sunday dinners.
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J. N. Tarte
Salem Street Market
Salem Street
Step Father of Opera Singer Arrested in Des Moines
Winnie Reader alias Mrs Walters Hallsbach, member of the Hobert Grau Opera company, filed an information within 24 hours of returning home charging her step-father C. W. Craves with murder. Coroner's jury said Mrs Graves was choked and body burned. Graves arrested this afternoon and jailed. Divorce proceedings had been begun between the couple.
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Des Moines
Winnie Reader
Walters Hallsbach
Hobert Grau Opera Company
C. W. Craves
Graves
Low Rates West via Nickel Plate Road on sale dates
Special one way Colonist tickets to the West and Southwest offered first and third Tuesdays of each month through April 1904. Travelers are advised to consult local agents or write P Burgess NEPA Boston Mass for details and purchase.
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P. Burgess
Boston
Mass
Lawyer partner of Lincoln dies at St Luke's hospital
Chicago December 28 Hiram A Beck a law partner of Abraham Lincoln from 1856 to 1866 died at St Luke's hospital aged 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hiram A. Beckwith
Abraham Lincoln
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cough Medicines Contain Opiates Citing Foley's Honey and Tar
Public notice warns that many cough syrups include opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. It asserts Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is safe. Mentions stores Goodale's 217 Central Street Ellingwood & Co. Merrimack corners Carter & Sherburne and Falls & Burkinshaw 418 Middlesex Street as sellers.
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Usley
Goodale
Central Street
Ellingwood Co
Merrimack
Aimee Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Foley
Goodale's May Store
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack Andentral
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack and
Christmas bargain list at Dickson's Tea Store
A historic notice lists items for sale before Christmas including a doll carriage a go cart a handsome doll with a pound of tea or two pounds of coffee from Dick son's Tea Store located at 68 Merrimack Street.
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Dickson’s Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Have You Seen the Zee N 1 Gas Heater
Heinz Grenier of Middlesex and Moody Street advertises the Zee N 1 Gas Heater. The unit claims compatibility with any gas jet and is marketed for heating water in pools.
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Grenier
Middlesex and
Moody St
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