Murder trial ties William Treworgy to Sarah Ware death in Maine
In Ellsworth on July 18 the trial of William Treworgy continued with testimonies linking him to the Sarah Ware case. Key witness Joseph Fogg Jr described loading a body into a jigger on a Bucksport lane and warned not to speak of the incident, while Dr. Hodgkins and Lincoln Spaulding offered details on wounds and events surrounding the mysterious disappearance.
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Ellsworth
William T. Treworgy
Sarah Ware
L. W. Hodgkins
Hillsworth
Hodgkins
Lincoln Spaulding
Pine
Oak Streets
Bucksport
Joseph Fogg, Jr
Fogg
Pond Street
Treworgy
Spaulding
Joe Fogg
Fellows
Mr. Fellows
Stubbs
Rockport
Thomaston
Swazey
Capt. Nichols
Mills Lane
Women Sufferers Urged to Try Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A promotional notice extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for uterine troubles, nervousness, and dizziness. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Gro McRae of Yonkers and Mrs M A McCartney of Canton praising relief and work return after treatment, urging readers to write for confidential advice.
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Mrs. McRae
Lydia E. Pinkham
Witness Detailing Body Handling Feud Under Cross Examination
The transcript shows intense cross examination of Fogg regarding a body moved and a planned Bangor Ware case. He denies conflicting statements from a Bucksport hearing and says only minimal conversations occurred during the drive with the body. The judge adjourned after nearly two hours of questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. Fellows
Fogg
Bucksport
Treworgy
Bangor
Accidents on the Farm Prompt Immediate Relief Claim
An era advert notes frequent farm accidents with cuts and bruises and promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as instant pain relief, urging use as a precaution.
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Thomas
Last Day Muster of Second Brigade Ends Get Ready
Lakeville reports the annual muster of the Second Brigade M V M closing after a long day. Fifth battalions return from a ten mile march, Eighth drill, signal corps practice at Sani Cove, and a provost guard to Middleboro. Brigades plan departure tomorrow morning as Col Pew and Major Graves preside at dress parade. A hospital guard is abolished and a band concert caps the night.
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Lakeville
Eighth Regiment
Graves
Signal Corps
Sani Cove
Middleboro
Whitney
Col. Pew
F. A. Graves
Old quarrel ends in possible murder at granite yard
In Quincy on July 18 Jacob Sashe a 19 year old apprentice at Thomas and Miller granite yards struck tool sharpener Tupper Miller with a hammer injuring him fatally or causing likely death. Miller 22, son of the yard owner, suffered a fractured skull. Police arrested Sashe soon after the attack following a long standing dispute.
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Quincy
Jacob Sashe
Thomas
Miller
Tupper Miller
Theose
Sashe
Farm Lands Tornado Ravages Ontario Town
A devastating cyclone near Chesterville Ontario spared few homes as it tore through Winchester Finch and Ostabruck townships. Four family members died at the John Kearns farm and a barn collapse trapped a mother and four children at Michael Grady’s, with one girl badly wounded. Damages exceed 200000 and many are injured or killed.
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Chesterville
Ont
John Kearns
Winchester
Michael Grady
John Clark
Clark
Finch
Ostabruck
Flood Threat Looms Across Central Iowa Farms
Keokuk reports heavy rains flooding central Iowa and pushing Missouri farmers toward ruin with conservative losses around 2.5 million dollars. Des Moines and Iowa rivers rise, with Ottumwa and Davenport seeing rapid increases. Alexandria Missouri braces for overflow. corn is laid by and wheat in shock, risking a multi million-dollar total. Weather warnings issued as crest expected weekend.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi River
Missouri Bluffs
Hannibal
Des Moines
Skunk
Ottumwa
Alexandria
Illinois
Quincey
Weather Bureau
National regatta set for Lake Quinsigamond in August
The thirtieth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen will be at Lake Quinsigamond Worcester on August 8 and 9. Events include intermediate senior and international single, double, pair oared shells, plus four and eight oared shells. Races are 1 1 2 miles except the international four and eight straightaway 1 1 2 miles. Entries close Friday July 25.
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New York
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester
Taft Hails Vatican Pact On Philippine Religious Steps
Taft reports a hopeful path for ongoing talks in Manila and Rome after the Vatican's note praising Secretary Root. The Holy See and United States aim to shape religious affairs in the Philippines, with Rome planning a delegate and Philippine authorities ready to continue negotiations for peaceful progress.
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Rome
Gov. Taft
Vatican
Root
Philippines
Holy See
United States
Secretary Root
Washington
Manila
Rampolla
Osservatore Romano
Lynn Lasters Union Drives Lockout at Walton & Logan
Fifty shoe lasters at Walton and Logan on Washington street were discharged after forming the Lynn Lasters union within the Boot and Shoe Workers' union. A lockout is declared, with weekly strike benefits to be paid as talks with firm proceed. Local agent William J. Jackman will seek reasons and, if unsatisfactory, further action and factory postings are expected.
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Lynn
Walton & Logan
Washington Street
Lynn Lasters Union
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Lasters
William J. Jackman
Ninety Blocks Burned in Guayaquill Fire
A Wednesday night fire in Guayaquill Ecuador destroyed ninety blocks on major streets and caused about five million dollars in losses. The customs house and railroad station were among the burned buildings and the city is without gas with only river water available.
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Guayaquill
Ecuador
Joint Manoeuvres Planned Between Army and Navy
Washington July 18 After Gen Brooke is relieved by Gen MacArthur as commander of the Department of the East the joint army and naval manoeuvres to occur late August and early September will be organized. Admiral Higginson and Gen MacArthur will decide contest rules and fix attack and defence limits. MacArthur will defend a coast stretch from Plum Island to Rodman’s Point in Buzzards Bay with eight fortification sets within.
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General MacArthur
Plum Island
Rodman’s Point
Buzzard's Bay
The Slater Will Appeal in Worcester Probate Court
Counsel for Mrs. Mabel H. Slater and a child of H. N. Slater filed in Worcester probate court an appeal from the second probate of the will and compromise. The appeal argues the September 26, 1889 will was improperly approved and that the supreme court directed the recent second allowance. The estate is valued at $12,000,000.
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Worcester
Mabel H. Slater
H. N. Slater
Western
Supreme Court
How to Avoid Trouble With Bowel Complaints
Urges readers to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family safety. Claims it is the most successful medicine for bowel issues for both children and adults and should be kept on hand for summer needs. Sold by all druggists.
Conference of Premiers in London Fails to Act
London July 18. A conference of colonial premiers at the colonial office opened with brief talks on general imperial trade relations. No concrete proposals were formulated as discussions on preferential tariffs remained informal and were postponed to a future meeting.
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London
Colonial Office
Tecumseh Yacht Sails from Bridgeport to Montreal for Cup Race
The natty racing yacht Tecumseh of Bridgeport Yacht club was shipped to Montreal to race the Sea Wanhaka cup challenge. Crew includes Capt J H Jones I F Gates Leroy Gates and Preston Sherwood. They expect to arrive in Montreal Monday of next week after trials at Black Rock July 1 2 and 3.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Montreal
Black Rock
J. H. Jones
I. F. Gates
Leroy Gates
Oshkosh
Wis
Preston Sherwood
Canada
Capt. Jones
Yosumncay
Real Estate Transactions Week Ending July 18 Lowell
Weekly registry shows transfers including Nora T Finnegan to Honora Finnegan on Swift street for $1, Bridget Mead to Minnie Bernstein on Common street for $1, and multiple deeds across Lewiston Lewellin Varnum Cross and other streets. Notable estates include Patrick Lynch and Annie F Harkins transfers, with varied sums.
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Local Registry of Deeds
Lowell
Nora T. Finnegan
Honora Finnegan
Swift Street
Bridget Mead
Minnie Bernstein
Common Street
Emeline Cheney
Alfred Parent
Lewiston Street
Edward W. Bruce
Llewellyn Street
A. Wilbert Starratt
Soreno Park
Eugene A. Clark
Avery F. Ayer
Varnum Avenue
Joseph Flynn
Fred A. Buttrick
Cross Street
James Calmin
Patrick Lynch
James Calnin
Willie Street
James J. Kerwin
Thomas Devine
Annie F. Harkins
Newhall Street
William H. Robinson
Catherine O'Neill
Land Avenue
Leroy S.sanborn
Margaret Madden
Cady Street
Albini J. Melancon
Mary F. Gannon
Stackpole Street
Arthur Genest
Antoine Novell
Phoebe Avenue
Stoddard Lectures Offer Quick Readable Education
A Miser of Minutes extols Stoddard's Lectures as compact books valuable for any spare moment. Readers can open anywhere and find engaging, travel like education that educates while entertaining, delivering condensed knowledge of the world.
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Stoddard
Extra Fine Madras Cheviot for Shirts at 10c Yard
A. Pollard & Co offers extra fine Madras cheviot used for men’s shirts and for ladies and children's dress waists. The fabric normally sells at 12c yard but is offered at 10c in the basement department.
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Madras
Pollard & CO
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Star Witness
Piné and Pond
Jeremiah Mink
Nationaty Bank
Mass
Blake
Adams, Taylor &Go
State St
Boston
Tiplord
Ontario
Stantly
Beecham
Quinsigamond
Taft
Dience
Lynn Lasters
Walton and Logan
Guayaquil
Adm. Higginson
Gen. MacArthur
the Slater
Courier
Yacht Tecumseh
John Johnston
Bridget C. Donnelly
Floyd Street
Harriet M. Spalding
Arthur Staples
Middlesex Street
Michael F. Gookin
Oblate Fathers
High Street
Helen F. Garner
Warren Griffin
Walker Street
Lewis D. Gumb
Noble M. Charlton
Highland Avenue
Charles A. Brennan
George W. Brennan
Sargent Street
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