Bellevue Nurses Responsible for Hilliard's Death
Inquest into Louis H. Hilliard's death at Bellevue hospital pavilion for the insane resumed before Coroner Fitzpatrick. Jury finds death by asphyxiation and fractured ribs caused by Jesse R. Davis Edward O. Dean and Clinton I. Marshall, censors police laxity, Davis Dean and Marshall released on $5000 bail each. Witnesses recount bruises, nurses in charge, and a nurse’s restraining actions as the case unfolds with testimony from Moore Hogan Minnock and others.
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New York
Louis H. Hilliard
Bellevue Hospital
Fitzpatrick
Jesse R. Davis
Edward O. Dean
Clinton I. Marshall
McIntyre
Davis
Dean
Marshall
John W. Moore, Jr
Hilliard
Hillard
Mr. Marshall
Hogan
Minnock
Fitch
Medityre
Court Inquiry Over Examined Book After Death Incident
Witnesses recalled a borrowed book given to the court as a page fell out, raising tampering questions. Hilliard appeared violent when seen the day he died, according to Ma Gleason. Annie McDermott testified nurses did not strike Hilliard, Davis reportedly gave a light slap, and he collapsed shortly after.
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Hiblbiard
Davis
Hilliard
Four men shot in Harlem bar clash. one dies
A Harlem bar brawl at the Onawa hotel left four men shot, one dead and another dying. Miles McDonnell, 51, of City Island, is held. the dead man George Price, a printer and bartender, died after police tied him to the shooter. Kennedy and McGinness are missing.
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New York
Harlem
George Price
Edward Courtney
Slats
Thomas Kennedy
McDonnell
Kennedy
Courtney
Price
Harry Price
George
Wealthy Syracuse Doctor Found Dead in New York
Dr Ulysses Higgins Brown a 48 year old Syracuse eye and ear specialist was found dead in an areaway at 200 West Forty fifth street New York his head pinned between steps and iron gate. He traveled with his wife and friends after Christmas revelry and appeared to have strangled himself while drunk officials investigated but noted no robbery.
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New York
Ulysses Higgins Brown
Syracuse
West Forty-fifth Street
Richard King
Wall Street
Dr. Brown
Todd
Roosevelt Hospital
Capt. Titus
Brown
Imperial Hotel
Howard Irving Smith
Waldorf Astoria
Hotel Manhattan
Rector's
Smith
Conscience Money Paid by Ex-Congressman Paige
Ex-Congressman David R. Paige, after ten years in exile, paid a $270,000 debt tied to Paige Carey & Co, builders of part of the Croton aqueduct. Once active in mining in Uruguay and Brazil, he faced forged notes bearing the endorsement of his brother-in-law John Huntington. The North River Bank discounted many notes. Paige, a director, bore responsibility as the firm encountered trouble and the bank failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David R. Paige
Paige, Carey & Co
New Croton Aqueduct
Paige
South America
John Huntington
Cleveland
Uruguay
Brazil
North River Bank
Arew
Inventor Westlake Dead in Brooklyn
William Westlake an inventor of railroad car devices died at his Brooklyn home after a life born in Cornwall England in 1821 He came to the United States in 1887 and his inventions included the Westlake car water and other safety devices he leaves a widow and daughter. notices urged readers to tell advertisers they saw the item in the Courtier.
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New York
Willian Wostlake
Brooklyn
Cornwall
England
Westlake
Pallreed
Reports Hint at Gen De Wet Capture in War News
London reports circulate that General De Wet has been captured by the British, though the war office has no confirmation. In Cape Town De Wet’s breakout attempt failed and he may be at Senkal with a large command, while Gen Knox blocks between Ladybrand and Winburg. Boer invaders are harassed eastward toward the Orange River. Yeomanry captured near Brisitown have been released.
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London
Continent
de Wet
Cape Town
de Wei
Senkal
Fischburg
Winburg
Knox
Ladybrand
Orange River
Brisitown
Allies and Leaders Arrive as South African War Flares
Major Grover Botha arrives in Rome bearing despatches for Mr. Kruger and predicts a protracted war with years ahead while stating Steyn plans an invasion of Cape Colony and Afrikander revolt is certain. In London Lieut Col Sproges resigns along with several Yeomanry officers. In Gibraltar the steamer Canada with Lord Roberts aboard arrives, prompting a public ovation before resuming voyage.
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Tome
Grover Botha
Louis Botha
Rome
Hague
Kruger
South Africa
Steyn
Cape Colony
London
Sproges
Lindley
Ivornest
Lord Wimborne
Gibraltar
Canada
Lord Roberts
The Belgian Hare in California Price and Breeding Debates
The Belgian hare faces scrutiny over price trends and breeding in California. Advocates argue it remains valuable for meat and fur, while unlikely to be released into the wild. Success depends on proper care, climate suitability, and market education. The piece cites the Belgian Hare Advocate of Chicago praising its meat and economics.
Trial resumes in McCrillis case in Boston court
The McCrillis case moved forward yesterday before Judge Lowell as Dist. Atty. Jones continued cross examination. Witnesses described corrections to tax payments and partial collections, including sums from Carmonelli and Baudet, with defense witnesses challenging prior practice in tax collection. The jury was sent home for the weekend as disputes over points of law were discussed. The note about the Duke of Manchester’s debts appears as idle gossip among creditors and locals.
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Ransom F. McCrillis
Lowell
Boston
Dist
Atty. Jones
Jones
W. H. Vinal
Vinal
Gill
George F. Stone
Stone
McCrillis
Carmonelli
Baudet
Loosaren
Ste- Crillis
Frank E. Orcutt
Melrose
Corcoran
Sayler
Springfield
John H. Driscoll
Haverhill
Mary B. Lendry
James D. Gill
Merilils
Hobson Theatre
Gloucester
Lewassey
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Easy Use
An ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the only sure remedy for piles. It claims rapid relief from the first application with direct suppository use at night, avoiding stomach processing or surgery. The offer emphasizes affordability at 50 cents and broad U.S. distribution, asserting safety from opiates or cocaine.
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W. Sands
Leasuiarteas
Anpidirig
United States
Canada
Amusements Open Week With Waite Company At Opera House
The M V Phelan stock company closes this week with The Ensign and The Great Randolph Mystery. Waite Comedy Co headlines a week at Lowell Opera House led by Geo H Summers. A vaudeville interlude, premium band concerts, and a free daily concert accompany the matinees. Music hall bills include Cracker Jacks at Music Hall today with a strong cast and a Dartmouth Musical clubs concert in Colonial Hall this evening featuring a varied program ending with dancing to Hibbard’s phonograph.
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M. V. Phelan Stock Company
Ensign
Randolph
Waite
Waite Comedy Co
Ocean
Lowell Opera House
Lincoln J. Carter
Geo. H. Summers
Mammoth
Bob Manchester
Music Hall
Irene Young
Lillian Held
Leona Vickers
Mayo Sisters
I. W.mais
McDonald Brothers
Weston and Allen
McIntire
Rice
Dartmouth
Colonial Hall
Hibbard
Orphantun
Five Mile Bicycle Contest at Keith's Boston Theatre
A week long afternoon and evening bicycle event features Major Taylor, "the Black Demon," vs Charles Murphy, "Mile-a-Minute," racing on home trainers with large progress dials. Also on bill are Payne brothers in spray pictures, Williams and Tucker in Skinny's Finish, Paulin and Pleo on parallel bars, Littlefeld impersonator, O'Rourke and Burnett dancing, and Carroveton and Holland in a new operetta.
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Keith
Boston Theatre
Major Taylor
Black Demon
Charles Murphy
Murphy
Payne Brothers
Oa Williams
Jack Tucker
Carroveton and Holland
Worcester Referee Criticisms Sparks Call for Reform
Agnold accuses Worcester fans and Millbury backers of bias toward ref Connors of Lowell. He claims Connors worsened Millbury defeat at Webster and criticized officiating in Tradson, urging management to trim press coverage and staff. The note defends Miller team and targets misleading publicity surrounding local games.
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Millburys
Connors
Lowell
Worcester
Agnold
Millbury
Webster
Tradson
White
Davie
Whitcomb
Lowell gas heater promises endless hot water on demand
An ad touts Lowell devices delivering unlimited hot water at a faucet. The heater turns off gas when water stops, saving expense. The Kenwood unit requires no boiler but can connect to one. The latest Welsbach Light with the Usea Mantle is claimed to give 50 percent more light and triple strength, plus long life and brightness. First-class gas cooking ranges are sold.
New flaven and Hartford R R schedules from Lowell depot
New York New flaven and Hartford R R announces June 10 1900 train times from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot for Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations 745 1125 am 625 pm. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west and at Concord with the Itchburg R R. The 525 pm train connects with the Stonington line to New York City and the south and west Sunday service 715 am to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations. C Peter Clark Gen Supt and C Kendall Gen Paes Agent.
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Lowell
Middlesex Street
New York City
South Framingham
Mansfield
Pawtucket
Providence
Way
Peter Clark
C. Kendall
Paes
Boston and Maine Railway Schedules October 8 1900
Train times from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell Middlesex Street Station and other sources list frequent departures for Boston Lawrence Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Exeter Dover Rochester Somersworth and many New England towns. The timetable includes Sunday trains, multiple daily slots, and notes special routes via steamer connections and western divisions. Opaque OCR fragments are present with some misreads and semicolon-like punctuation.
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Merrimack Street Depot
Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
Ston
SUN- Af
Lawrence
Salem
Masa
A. m
Haverhill
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Lewiston
Bangor
Belfast
St. John
N. B
Halifax
N. S
Mon Wireal
Quebec
G17
Fastport
Castine
Weer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
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Blake
Ine
America
Ees Cl
Inventor Westlake
Thele
DE Wer
Botha
South Africa Company
War Office
Major Botha
Col. Sprogge
California
Ils
Chicago
Epring
China
Duke of Manchester
Papa Zimmerman
Opera House
W. B. Watson
Evans & Vidocq
Phil Mills
Howley & Leslie
Rice Brothers
Kitta Victoria
Ruth Beecher
OLD Dartmouth
Ward Glee
Devil's Patrol
Secces Weaver Mandolin Club
Eleazer Wheelock
Glee Club
Mareh «Ees
Seeee
Hell Mr. Thayer
Barnard Mandolin Club
Loraine
Mandolin Club
Chile
Geibel
Thayer
Hill, Howes
Boyle
Reading
Mr. Leavens
Hanover
Whitney Mandolin Club
Cassie
Segur
Eee Bullard
Keith's Theatre
William E. Fay
State St
Providence, R.I
Banigan Bldg
Mays
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Couvier-Cittizen
THE
Kenwood
A. F. Roach
Bridge Street
Cutter
Sherwood
Taylor
Hunter
Harvard
Aopol
Sertice
F. Roach
Gridce Street
Merrimack
Asa Ance
T. H Boyle & CO
Railroads
Boston & Maine
R. A
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
D. J. Flanders
Gen
Akt
Buston
New Flaven & Hartford
R. R
Woburn
Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Nashua
Amherst
Mitford
Franklin
Now
White River Junction
Warner
Bradford
Sunapee
Newart CN. H
Claremont
White Mt
Plymouth
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Wells River
Montpelier
Essex Junction
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Sherbrooke
wVia Western Division
Medford
Wilmington
D. J. Walanders
Gen. Pass
H.C. Taft
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