Hired assassin case shocks Concord society
Carrie Sinclair Huntoon 26, once a social beauty, is arrested in Concord on conspiracy to murder her divorced husband Walter C. Huntoon. Police say she sought a hit via a man to be lured to the State House area with a decoy letter and a loaded revolver, while Dutton and officers watched.
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Concord
N. H
Carrie Sinclair Huntoon
Walter C. Hunttoon
William H
Gary Dutton
Linden Street
Dorchester
Mass
Young Dutton
Boston
Locke
Dutton
Huntoon
Della Fox Weds John Levy in Baltimore Clerk Office
Della Fox the actress married John Levy of New York today in the clerk of the court of common pleas office with Rev William W Way officiating. The couple plan to retire from vaudeville after this week and return to comic opera. The license lists Fox as 25 and single, Levy as 35 with no relatives.
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Baltimore
Della Fox
John Levy
New York
Court of Common Pleas
William W. Way
Immanuel Reformed Church
Fox
Levy
Rubber price cuts spark new rubber firm ties
In Providence Rhode Island on December 26 an US Rubber Co. announces a 25 percent price reduction to begin the first week of January. The Standard Oil group appears central to the formation of the International Crude Rubber company with Henry H. Rogers as president and Standard Oil affiliates holding substantial stock and board positions.
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Providence
R. L
United States Rubber Company
Standard of! Company
International Crude Rubber Company
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
United States Rubber
Standard Oil
That Ottoman cruiser contract revelation from Cramp
In Philadelphia Charles H. H. Cramp said a cablegram from General Williams announced a contract with the Turkish minister of marine for a first class cruiser. Details on provisions start date and completion are unknown. Williams travels home and is due in about 15 days for clearer information.
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Philadelphia
Charles HH. Cramp
Willams
Williams
McCrillis Testifies On Tax Collections At Gloucester Trial
In Boston on December 26 Ransom F McCrillis testified in the United States district court before Judge Lowell regarding tax collections from Charles Legasse of Haverhill and other Gotham cases. He described keeping collected bills in a bag, visits by Deputy Collector Swett, and disputes over taxes with Carmanella Daley and others. He explained overcharges, refunds, and his accounting, noting population figures and prior settlements as the trial continues.
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Boston
Ransom F. McCrillis
United States District Court
Lowell
McCrillis
Charles Legasse
Haverhill
Legasse
Swett
Daley
Gloucester
Carmanella & Daley
Carmanella
Austin & Stone’s
Neil J. McEachern
McEachern
Edward Krook
Krook
Newburyport
Brook
Lewis
North Chelms
George F. Stone
Haverhill Room
Gill
Essex County
Textile mills buildup shows shift to finer cotton goods
Boston December 26 The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes a slowdown in mill construction in the latter half of the year after a record first half. Total new mills 531 for the year with 299 in 1899 and 262 in 1898, led by Georgia with 43, North Carolina 41, South Carolina 33 and Alabama 16 as the South strengthens cotton hosiery and underwear production amid market changes.
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Boston
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
United States
New England
Georgia
North Carolina
South
South Carolina
Alabama
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Mississippi
Texas
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Louisiana
California
Maine
New Hampshire
Arkansas
Florida
Maryland
Missouri
Ohio
Oregon
Will of Mrs. Julia A. Harding Filed in Cambridge Estate
The Middlesex probate court at East Cambridge placed on file the will of Julia A. Harding of Cambridge. It includes private bequests and charitable gifts totaling 50000 with public bequests to Cambridge Hospital Avon Place Home for Children and others. Several large gifts were altered or revoked by codicils dated from 1891 onward.
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Boston
Julia A. Harding
Cambridge
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Cambridge Hospital
Avon Place Home
Cambridge Associated Charities
Congregational Church
Winooski Falls
Cambridge Home For
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty of Children
Marco Pleads Guilty In Lynn Police Court
Frank De Marco faced assault on Clausen Andersen with intent to kill and was held for the superior court on $600 bail. Andersen was discharged for assault on Carmine De Marco with a bottle. Carmine De Marco and Frank Erato, held as participants, were discharged. Young De Marco pleaded guilty to default during Christmas Jefferson Street celebration.
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Boston
Frank de Marco
Clausen Andersen
Lynn
Andersen
Carmine de Marco
Frank Erato
Young de Marco
Jefferson Street
Resignation of Worcester Tech President Mendenhall
Thomas C. Mendenhall, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute for seven years, resigns effective July 1, 1901. Trustees accept the resignation citing poor health. He joined Worcester after a Washington meeting with C. B. Goode, later serving as a member and chairman of the Massachusetts Highway Commission.
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Worcester
Mass
Thomas C. Mendenhall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mendenhalle
C. B. Goedoeth Surney
Washington
Massachusette Highway
Coffin Valve Co Reduces Work Day for All Employees
Reston December notice: Coffin Valve Company voluntarily reduces the length of the workday from ten hours to nine hours for all employees, with wages remaining unchanged. The change takes effect January 1.
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Coffin Valve Company
Reston
Coffin Valve Co
Neponse
Moon's Pills Buyer's Guide Ad Copy
An old ad style listing pressed with phrases about core liver aids and indigestion remedies. It mentions ease of intake and a price cue, reflecting a period medical patent tone and compact, promotional language.
Kidnapped Child Stirs Indianapolis Police Hunt
A sensational kidnapping connected to ex Senator W H H Miller's family led police on a statewide chase to find Mrs Helen Karcher and her seven year old son. The wife sought possession after a Friday visit to demand the boy and nurse, but at Union Station the pair vanished. No trace by nightfall as officers from all city departments joined the search.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. H. Miller
Samuel D. Miller
New York
West
Washington
Harrison
WANTS HIS CHILD
James F. Morgan seeks his daughter Margaret Morgan in a habeas corpus case against her grandparents Cornelius and Margaret Cooper in Somerville. The court postponed to January 15 to decide guardianship while the child remains under Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children custody through agent Frank B. Fay.
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Boston
James F. Morgan
Margaret Morgan
Margaret Cooper
Cornelius Cooper
Somerville
Morton
Supreme Court
Lathrop
Middlesex
Samuel W. Tucker
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Frank B. Fay
Austin Street
Cambridge
Suffolk Probain Court
Probate
Coopers
Messrs. Campbell and
Sheehan
Messrs. J. R. Murphy
D. W. Murray
W. F. Nagle
Mr. Fay
Judge Dewey Backs Away From Spotter Tactics in Boston Nuisance Case
Boston December 26 Judge Dewey rebuked police spotters in the Margaret West trial at 49 Providence street. West was found guilty only of selling liquor without a license and fined $50, while eight girls cited for idle and disorderly conduct were discharged. The judge criticized the spotter system and warned officers against coercing inmates to commit crimes, saying it undermined police honor. The ruling followed December 14 arrests and generated noticeable dismay at police headquarters.
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Boston
Dewey
Margaret West
Providence Street
Nellie Dalton
Mary Brown
Josephine Trundy
Mabel Kimball
Mary Carter
Juliette LaBerge
Ray le Roy
Catherine Gwane
Reid
Boston Subway Suits Reach Judge for Unified Docket
In equity court Judge Sheldon ordered a fixed procedure for the 113 subway explosion actions from March 4 1897. The court chose to treat the cases collectively and set January 4 at 9 29 a m on the motion list to hear whether to refer them to a subitor or auditors and to consider trial date assignment or any defendant motion requiring plaintiffs to elect.
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Boston
Sheldon
Equity
Superior Court
L. Whippie
Equity Seasion
Court to hear defendants on January 4 in Supreme Court
All counsels are to be held to answer in court on January 4, notwithstanding any other engagement, except before the full bench of the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Child Run Down by Electric Car in Boston
Rosina Luzzo a five year old girl living at 19 Snow Hill street North End was killed when an electric car at Canal and Travers streets ran over her. Motorman Andrew G Riley 28 was arrested on a manslaughter charge and jailed at Hanover Street police station. He said a fuse burned out and he could not stop the car. The body was removed to the station by ambulance. The accident occurred about 1 30 PM.
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Boston
Rosina Luzzo
Snow Hill Street
North End
Canal
Travers Streets
Andrew G. Riley
Hanover Street
Odd Clearance Sale of Defunct Insurance Assets
Manchester New Hampshire December 26 Judge N P Hunt conducted a clearance sale of the remaining assets of the defunct People's Fire Insurance Company in receivership. Assets valued around 230000 expected to bring 4000 to 5000, mostly securities of failed firms. Liabilities about 400000 plus 500000 due stockholders. Shareholders receive nothing. creditors likely paid 50 to 60 percent. Dr J C Moore had interests in the company. Manchester residents suffered losses. Sale closed with 12095 proceeds. valueless securities lumped with desirable stocks and bonds. building sales brisk.
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Manchester
N. H
N. P. Hunt
People's Fire Insurance Company
J. C. Moore
Bullet in His Heart Demonstrated by X Ray
Chicago December 2 The Chronicle says proof a man may live with a bullet in his heart was shown when Charles B Nelson of Cadillac Michigan using the fluroscope displayed the ball in his heart. The bullet has been there since July 1 1896 and moves with each pulse in the X ray image.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Charles B. Nelson
Cadillac
Mich
Capsized schooner Marcus Edwarda towed into New London
The schooner Marcus Edwarda, once reported capsized, was towed to New London by Wrecker Scott and will be righted and pumped out on owner arrival. The barge Fairy Belle, previously reported sunk, was raised, pumped out, and towed to lower harbor by the same wrecker.
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New London
Conn
Marcus Edwarda
Washington Killer in Critical Condition Improving
Samuel Mc Donald who killed Auditor Morris last Saturday is steadily improving. Though his condition remains precarious, physicians say he has fair chances of recovery.
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Washington
Samuel McDonald
Morris
Kirkland Canning Plant Storehouse Burns Near Utica
Fire destroyed the Kirkland Canning factory storehouse about nine miles from Utica. Between 18 090 and 25 000 bushels of canned vegetables and grains were ruined in the blaze.
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Utica
Kirkland Canning Factory
New Engine Plant Planned in Milwaukee
A new corporation with a capital of 1.9 million dollars is forming in Milwaukee to manufacture engines. The plant is to erect 200,000 square feet, with Phillie of Providence, Fla said to be president. Also notes an unrelated medical ad for Big's Cream Balm claiming cure for nasal issues.
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Milwaukee
Wic
Dec
Phillie
Providence
Big
Bly Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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