Tragic chain ends with Rice hanged for constable murder
Fred Lee Rice was hanged in Toronto for killing Constable William Boyd during a post office robbery attempt with Frank Rutledge and Thomas Jones. The trio’s actions led to a deadly sequence culminating in Rutledge’s suicide in Kingston jail and Rice’s murder conviction.
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Toronto
Ont
Fred Lee Rice
William Boyd
Rice
Frank Rutledge
Thomas Jones
Aurora
Court House
Boyd
Walter Stewart
Stewart
Jones
Rutledge
Kingston Penitentiary
Champaign
Joel's Fine Raised in Basutoland Treason Trial
In Maseru on July 18 Chief Joel was tried for high treason and contempt of court for fighting his brother Hiesens. He received one year in prison and a fine of 500 head of cattle. The town buzzed with witnesses including Perothoai the paramount chief who accompanied Joel to the prison.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Joel
Hiesens
Perothoai
Larson Arrest Ends Milwaukee Casualty Scam
Elwyn F. Larson former president of Universal Casualty of Milwaukee, who fled after the insurer’s $100,000 of securities with the Wisconsin insurance department proved to be worthless forgeries, has been arrested at Wetaskiwin in the Northwest Territory.
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Durand, Wis
Elwyn F. Larson
Universal Casualty Company of
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Insurance Commissioner
Wetaskiwin
Northwest Territory
Coronation set for August 9 in London
Rehearsals for the royal procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey proceeded as officials prepare for the coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra on August 9. A Buckingham Palace notification confirms the date and ongoing ceremonial arrangements.
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Buckingham Palace
the Abbey
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Westminster Abbey
Run to Earth as Postal Swindle Adviser Seized
New York July 18 postal authorities arrest George G. Corey in Patterson Putnam county charging use of the mails for fraudulent purposes. They believe he is identical with Charles Corey who duped Coreys across the country to invest 40000 with promises of an English estate worth 8000000, threatening to enforce claims on land in Putnam and Westchester counties. Satchel of deeds found. Corey says estates exist and worth 10000000. He is jailed at Ludlow Street.
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New York
George G. Corey
Patterson
Putnam County
England
France
Corey
Post Office
M. H. Boyle
United States
Shields
Charles Corey
John Drake
Putnam
Westchester
Inspector Boyle
Drake
Ludlow Street
State Law Covers US Ships Registered and Sailed From
In Brooklyn admiralty court Judge Thomas ruled American steamship lines fall under the law of their registration state and port of sailing. The jury awarded $5000 to a plaintiff whose daughter was washed overboard, a decision viewed as significant by admiralty lawyers.
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New York
Thomas
United States Admiralty Court
Brooklyn
A Bad Man Shatters Family in Double Tragedy
In New York on July 18 Hyman Hoffman a Russian tailor shot his wife Sophia through the mouth then killed himself by swallowing carbolic acid. Mrs. Hoffman lies dying in hospital. Hoffman recently released from a 60 day sentence after a disorderly conduct arrest. The couple boat four children.
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New York
Hyman Hoffman
Sophia
Plattsmouth Devastated by Four Foot Flood Cluster
A cloudburst in Plattsmouth Nebraska drenched Main Street with four feet of water sweeping away movable property. Half a dozen frame buildings collapsed and the electric plant failed. Every cellar filled as damage nears 200000 dollars. Burlington tracks diverted. a landslide north of town blocked lines.
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Omaha
Neb
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Tennis Tournament Set for Kenwood Club Championship
Chicago July 18 Preparations completed for the annual tennis tournament in singles and doubles for the West championship under Kenwood Country club auspices. More than 75 players from East and West listed. singles qualifying start tomorrow. doubles opening Monday. Western doubles champions meet Eastern winners at Newport August 19 for the US title. East entrants include Little and Alexander, two-time Western doubles champions.
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Chicago
Kenwood Country Club
Newport
United States
Little and
Alexander
Stoppped the Horse in Boston City Streets
Patrolman Spillane of division 1 stopped a runaway horse at Endicott and Cross streets by throwing it down. The horse, attached to a buggy and owned by Wm Horwitz, died from a broken neck after crashing into the pavement. Spillane himself was unhurt in the maneuver.
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Boston
Spillane
Division 1
Endicott and
Cross Streets
Wm. Horwitz
Endicott Street
Cross Street
Sultan Said of Zanzibar Dies After Relapse
Zanzibar July 18 HaMad Bin Mahomed Said sultan of Zanzibar dies at 2 am after a paralysis relapse. He had ruled since 1896 when placed on the throne by Great Britain. The capital is quiet as news spreads of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultan of
Zanzibar
East Africa
Great Britain
Countess De La Warr Wins Divorce Battle
London July 18 Countess De La Warr was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion and misconduct by the Earl. The court awarded costs and custody of the couple’s children to the Countess.
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Countess DE LA Warr
London
Canadians Shine With High Scores At Bisley Prize
London July 18 at Bisley the Prince of Wales prize shooting opened with record level accuracy. Capt Mitchell and Capt Davidson both scored 49 out of 50, achieving several highest possible marks in the first stage.
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London
Bisley
Capt
Mitchell
Captain Davidson
Phaneuf Fated and Lowell Court Actions
Leander Leahey failed to appear as witness in a Lowell larceny case, a capias issued, and he was arrested when he appeared. Andrew Phaneuf and Joseph Proulx faced charges over stolen copper. Phaneuf, who swam the Merrimack River to evade pursuit, was sentenced to the reformatory and Proulx placed on probation. The docket also lists multiple drunkenness sentences and fines for various defendants.
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Michael Leahey
Littleton
Lowell
Tilton
Max Smith
Smith
Leahey
Andrew Phaneuf
Joseph Proulx
Moore’s Mills
Chelmsford
Phaneuf
Merrimack River
Reformatory
Proulx
Earthquake Rocks Bunder Abbas Persia July 9
Severe quake at Bunder Abbas Persia struck at 7 30 in the morning causing partial collapse of the governor's house and destruction of the customs house. The panic- stricken population fled to the sea but only one death was reported. Shocks traced to Kishm Island with loud detonations heard at Bander Abbas. Population estimated 5000 to 12000.
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Bombay
Bunder Abbas
Persia
Kishm Island
Bander-Abbas
Bander-Abbassee
Gombroon
Kerman
Persian Gulf
Ormuz
Bunder-Abbas
Died Aboard Ship Philadelphia Returns From Panama
The U S cruiser Philadelphia arrived in San Francisco from Panama with Lieut Commander Charles Laird in command. Captain William Wagner Reisinger, who commanded the ship from Panama, died July 10 of Panama fever. Fears of a sea clash between the gunboat Boyaca and the Padilla were noted as of June 28. The cruiser likely to go to Mare Island for overhauling.
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San Francisco
United States
Philadelphia
Panama
Charles Laird
William Wagner Reisinger
Boyaca
Padilla
Mare Island
Earthquake Felt in Malone New York
A distinct quake was felt in Malone at 6:25 this morning, lasting about ten seconds. Many residents were awakened by rumbling and rattling windows as the tremor shook the area.
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Malone, N
Malone
Pilot of Fireboat Endorses Father John’s Medicine
Pilot P. K. Roche of the fireboat New Yorker recommends Father John’s Medicine to those suffering from colds or seeking a tonic, promoting its use as a remedy.
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P. K. Roche
New Yorker
Father John
Reward for Merrim body sparks pay dispute at prison
Salem July 18. The remains of escaped convict David Merrim were delivered to the Oregon penitentiary after being found near Chehalis by Mrs. Mary Waggoner. She demanded the $1500 reward. Superintendent Lee declined, offering $300 for expenses, stating rewards cover capture, not finding a dead body. Mrs. Waggoner refused and prepared a written demand for the full reward to present to Governor Geer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
David Merrim
Oregon Penitentiary
Mary Waggoner
Chehalis
Major St Louis Terminal Rail Plans Involve $30 Million
Negotiations are pending for absorption of the Terminal Railroad association of the St Louis Belt and Terminal Railway and the Inter-State Cab and Transfer company. An agreement to take over the Wiggins ferry property is nearly closed. The total money involved exceeds $20 million with plans for over $10 million in improvements, signaling the city’s most extensive terminal expansion yet.
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St. Louis
Terminal Railroad Association
Trust makes answer for Am. Smelting in suit to dissolve
Denver July 18 Counsel for the American Smelting and Refining company filed its answer to the Attorney General Post's application for leave to file suit in the supreme court seeking dissolution on the grounds of trust status. The reply denies original jurisdiction and any emergency justifying such legislation. It denies the company is a trust or that public interests are harmed by its methods.
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Denver
Col
American Smelting and Refining Company
Attorney General Post
Supreme Court
American Capital for Chinese Railroads Planning Bonds
New York reports tentative arrangements to issue 40 million dollars in bonds by the American China Development Company to build railways from Hankow to Canton. The issue may have international subscriptions. foreign directors are involved and funds were previously deposited with J P Morgan & Co.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
american-China Development Company
Hankow
Canton
American- China Development Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Inherited rights to plays awarded by court ruling
Milwaukee judge Hal sey rules Melbourne McDowell owns the rights to the plays La Tosca and Cleopatra inherited from his late wife Fanny Davenport. The decision clarifies ownership of the dramatic works amid a probate theme and marks a notable property ruling in the circuit court.
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Melbourne McDowell
Fanny Davenport
Milwaukee
Wis
Halsey
Circuit Court
Five Missing After Isles of Shoals Yacht Disaster
Grim search along the shoals yields nine bodies recovered with five still missing after a whaleboat capsized in a squall near Portsmouth. Fishermen probe the wreckage for victims as Appledore and Star island guests mourn the loss and hotel staff face a shattered season. Fred Miles, the boatman who conveyed the ill fated party, prepares to depart for Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Isles of Shoals
Appledore
Star Islands
Fred Miles
Smallpox Among Lebrecque Family at Contagious Hospital
The Lebrecque family of twelve at the contagious hospital saw four year old Absalom diagnosed with small pox late yesterday. Five members already ill and seven kept for precaution. Archie, aged five, becomes the latest victim as doctors note mild cases and vaccination yielding good results.
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Absalom Lebrecque
Contagious Hospital
Board of Health
Runaway on Wyoming Avenue Kills Two Horses
In Melrose on Wyoming Avenue a runaway accident killed one horse instantly after striking Alderman Daniel Gibson's horse and carriage. Samuel F. Dix of Middlesex Ice Co was riding when his horse bolted at a hurdy gurdy, ran a huge block, and injured his horse before both animals were killed. Dix was thrown from the carriage with minor injuries.
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Melrose
Wyoming Avenue
Samuel F. Dix
Middlesex Ice Co
Daniel Gibson
Dix
First Presbyterian Holds Annual Picnic at Parker's Grove
The First Presbyterian church held its annual picnic on Thursday at Parker's Grove in Billerica with luncheon, sports, and games. Committee members were Miss Edna Craig Mrs H W Derby and F H Hodges while Maynard Ryan and John Chalmers led the sports.
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The
First Presbyterian Church
Parker’s Grove
Billerica
Edna Craig
H. W. Derby
F. H. Hodges
Maynard, Ryan
John Chalmers
Lowell Baseball Suspends Wolfe and Casidy for Season
Pitcher Wolfe and left fielder Casidy of the Lowell team have been suspended for the season due to undisclosed violations. The announcement lists no further disciplinary steps or appeals details.
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Wolfe
Cassidy
Lowell
Hotels Burned in Newport Rhode Island Fire
A massive blaze in Newport last night destroyed the National and Narragansett hotels, Macomber's cafe, Mitchell's store, the weather bureau and Telegraph office, plus several homes. Firemen were injured when a second story railing collapsed on Lycurgus Negus. The Surf house narrowly escaped major damage as winds drove flames along the harbor front. The town was cut off from telegraph service until morning.
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Newport
New Shoreham
East Harbor
Chapel Street
Ocean Avenue
National
Narragansett
Macomber’s Cafe
Mitchell's Store
Weather Bureau
Hamilton A. Mott
Harbor Front
Surf Hotel
National House
Ray G. Lewis
Narragansett House
Lorenzo Littlefield
John Macomber
Mr. Macomber
Danielson
Lycurgus Negus
Boy Edward Early Injured In Fall On Bridge Street
A five year old, Edward Early, fell from a wall at Bridge and First this morning around 10 o'clock and broke his left arm above the elbow. He was taken by ambulance to St Johns hospital. He lives at 1 Guthrie court off Front street.
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Edward
Bridge
First Streets
St. John’s Hospital
Guthrie Court
Front Street
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