Boy Murderer Cross Hanged at Wethersfield Prison
Charles B. Cross, 18, was executed at Wethersfield after midnight for the murder of Sarah C. King in 1899. The case drew wide attention for the youth, brutal crime, and contested confession. Activism by lawyers, doctors, and Stamford residents sought reprieve or commutation before Governor Lounsbury declined.
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Hartford
Chas. B. Cross
Wethersfield
Weathersfield
Conn
Cross
Sarah C. King
Freeman King
New York
Stamford
King
Charles B. Cross
Brooklyn
Theodore Miller
Rogers
Pinkerton Agency
Msane
Bridgeport
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Fessenden
Charles B. Rowell
Amos Ivers
Lounsbury
General Assembly
Bjecal
Cummings
Andrews
Neighborhood Tragedy Leaves House Vacant After Murder
Neighbors recall a young, average-bright boy without signs of insanity in the days leading to the murder. The foreclosed, currently untenanted house where the crime occurred stands empty as authorities consider the next steps and possible action by the board.
Indictment Not Sufficient for Neely Extradition
Judge Lacombe ruled that an indictment alone cannot justify Neely's extradition for defrauding the U S postal service in Cuba and that additional testimony will be heard when the case resumes on July 23. He noted delays by counsel, cited the June 6 1900 act adding extradition provisions, and stated Cuban status, occupation by Spain, and allegiance considerations do not block retrial with competent witness evidence.
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New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court Today
Charles F. W. Neely
United States Postal Department
Cuba
Neely
United States
Spain
Tracing Jester in Murder Case Spans Midwest
New London Mississippi July 19 Prosecutors tracing Alexander Jester suspected in Gilbert Gates murder followed his travels through Kansas Missouri and Illinois after Gates vanished Senator Sylvester Allen of Scott County Illinois testified Jester stopped at his Naples home in 1871 driving one team and leading another He slept on a wagon and carried a buffalo calf Henry Hofferkamp a Springfield Illinois livery stable operator said Jester and his team stayed a week left a remarkably intelligent dog at departure which prosecutors identify as Gates dog
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New London
Miss
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Young Gates
Sylvester Allen
Scott County
Naples
Ills
Jacksonville
Jester
Senator Allen
Henry Hofferkamp
Springfield
Ill
Gates
Groton Man Robbed on Fitchburg Train
Groton resident C. H. Chapman was robbed on a Boston to Fitchburg train as two thieves and a female observer described a quick pocket pick. $70 cash and $2500 in notes were taken. Police, led by Chief Watts, seek the slick gang operating on crowded cars.
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Boston
C. H. Chapman
Groton
Fitchburg
Mr. Chapman
Watts
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Fr Murphy's Ordination
In Lawrence on July 19 Rev. Fr. Maurice J. Murphy marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Local and visiting clergy and Immaculate Conception parishioners attended a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock with Fr. Murphy as celebrant. The ceremony featured a large assembly, several deacons and sub-deacons, and a procession of celebrant clergy from nearby towns. A substantial parish presentation, including a chalice, was made to Fr. Murphy, and a thank offering from parishioners accompanied by a formal reception followed. He requested no sermon be delivered at Mass, and the gathering closed with congratulations and best wishes for his future.
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McManus
Brokline
Fitzpatrick
Clinton
Walsh
Roxbury
Burke
Lowell
Sexton
Boston
Whaley
Newton
Fielding
Lynn
Callahan
Ryan
Dorchester
Ronan
McKenna
Dunn
Derry
N. H
Curran
Waterford
Hennon
Laconia
Quigley
Wilmington
Del
Andover
Keefe
K. A. White
William Ivers
Richard McDonald
John A. Daly
Joseph Brogan
Ahearn
Drowned Boys in Mystic River Tragedy Near Chelsea
In Mystic River near the Chelsea bridge three youths sailed a boat that capsized early today. Robert Watts 17 remains missing while Walter Dennis 17 and Robert Woods 16 were rescued. Watts lived at 27 Ferrin street and the others at 11 Moulton street and 139 Bunker Hill street. Weathered by wind, the boys struggled to handle the sail before the accident.
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Boston
Robert Watts
Mystic River
Chelsea Bridge
Chelsea
Walter Dennis
Moulton Street
Robert Woods
Bunker Hill Street
Watts
Brockton
Ferrin Street
Dennis
Small Wares Price List From Local Store
A shopper’s list shows prices for small wares including steel scissors at 25 to 40 cents, pearl buttons 19 cents per dozen, machine thread four spools for 19 cents, silk 12 rolls at 19 cents, hooks and eyes 3 rolls at 19 cents, ta ffe ta silk and agate buttons at 19 cents, featherstitch kits, papers, pins, and collar foundations all priced around a few cents. The ad reflects a compact late 19th or early 20th century retail display.
Bargain Rubber Combs and Brushes Sale Listing
A fragment lists prices for assorted grooming items. Rubber combs at 5 for 19 cents, hair brushes 6 for 19 cents, tooth brushes 4 for 19 cents, bees wax 12 boxes at 19 cents, hand scrubs 2 for 19 cents, can't bend em pins 5 cents, gloves and mitts around 25 to 39 cents, plus 3 pair ladies gauntlet gloves at 19 cents.
Hosiery Prices in Local Retail Ad
A dated advertisement lists Shaw Knit Hose at 25c and 19c for men and Misses hose. Men 1-2 hose priced 12 1 2c and 15c per pair, ladies and misses hosiery shown in multiple pack offers including 2 and 3 pairs.
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Shaw
Vintage Clothing Prices Excerpt for Underwear and Shirts
A catalog-like list shows 25cc Men s Shirts at 19 cents, 25c Men s Gauze Shirts at 19 cents, 12 1 2c Ladies Vests two for 19 cents, 25c Children Jersey at 19 cents, 20c Child s Gauze Vest two for, plus 19 cents for various ladies vests and child garments, ending with a note on a large size.
Ladies' Linen Hadkis and Lace Obscure Items Debut
Catalog fragment lists items including Ladies' Linen Hadkis 19¢ and Venice and Oriental Lace 19¢, with entries for Embroidered Holkis 19¢, String Ties 19¢, Bat Wing Ties 19¢, Butterly Bows 19¢, P K Stocks 19¢, and scattered prices. Contains multiple small textile phrases and inconsistent numerals.
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Holkis
P. K. Stocks
Venice and Oriental Lace
Men s Furnishings Bargain List From Local Store
A scanned sale page lists men s accessories at low prices including suspenders ties collars shirts and negligee shirts. Offers feature 25c neckwear 19c collars 2 for 19c and 50c shirts with other items such as wing club ties and tee wash ties priced around 19c to 39c.
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Petelee
Florida
Boise Cs
Csoecevees I
Art Needlework Dept Prices Highlight Frugal Fabrics
Catalog page lists cheap arts and crafts supplies with items such as scarf panels linen floss tray cloths and Dennison crepe tape priced between 8 and 50 cents. It notes pillow tops and backs in modest amounts and emphasizes value for home sewing projects.
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Dennison
S.c2
Wies
AFL leaders to seek end of streetcar strike in St Louis
Denver July 19 The AFL executive committee sent President Gompers and Vice President OConnell to St Louis after the council adjourned to press for an adjustment of the street car employees dispute. The body discussed unification with the Western Federation and approved a $1000 appropriation plus a 2 cent per member assessment on all affiliated unions to aid New York cigarmakers. The levy targets about 750000 union members and aims to raise 15090 for the strike.
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Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Jompers
O'Connell
St. Louis
Western Federation of Labor
Council of the
American Federation
New York City
Narrow Escape At Mina Endangers Two U S Soldiers
Watertown correspondent reports Capt John Boardman Jr and Priv Carl A Savage of company G 26th United States infantry volunteers were ambushed near Mina. Boardman escaped while Savage was captured and believed slain. Savage, born in Vermont, enlisted at Plattsburg NY and lived at Monkton Ridge VT before enlistment.
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Watertown
N. Y
The
Standard
26Th
United States Infantry
Jaro
P. 1
John Boardman, Jr
Carl A. Savage
Mina
Apt. Boardman
Priv. Savage
Vermont
Plattsburg Barracks
New York
Monkton Ridge
Death by Own Action in Bethlehem Farmlot
The body of John W. Gray of Easton near Franconia was found hanging in the barn this afternoon by his son Alfred Gray. Ill health, after two weeks of sickness, is given as the probable cause. He leaves a widow, a daughter, and a son.
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Bethlehem
N. Y
John W. Gray
Easton
Franconia
Alfred Gray
Stabbing at Wind sor hotel leaves Crompton man critical
Robert O Grady of Crompton was stabbed in the abdomen by a waiter nicknamed Kentucky in the Wind sor hotel bar room this afternoon following a quarrel. He was taken to Rhode Island hospital and is reported in critical condition as Kentucky fled the scene and has not yet been captured.
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Providence
R. L
Robert O'Grady
Crompton
Kentucky
Windsor Hotel
Rhode Island
The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions The Kind You Have Always Bought and bears phrases like signature and signature lines in an unclear context. No clear persons organizations places or events are identifiable from the readable words.
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Itoria
Storta
Cooler in camp as brigades drill through the heat
South Framingham July 19 reports the Second Brigade drill complete periods for the first time in days. A 5 15 p m brigade review drew several hundred spectators. On Gen Bancroft's side Gen J P S Gobin observed as a court led by Maj Geo P H Murray of the 9th Infantry convened to try five enlisted men for neglect of duty. findings due tomorrow and names withheld.
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South Framingham
Bancroft
J. P.S. Gobin
Pennsylvania
Geo. P. H. Murray
9Th Infantry
Blaze at Charlestown Navy Yard Destroyed Mast House
A large fire consumed the Mast House at Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston tonight, wrecking the building and its contents including cruiser Olympia boats and Admiral Dewey's barge. Loss estimated at about 150000 dollars.
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Navy Yard
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Lass
Despondent Captain Ends Life in Williamstown
In Williamstown on July 19, Mrs. Fred A. Morey, a retired merchant and local leader who held the rank of captain in the service, hanged himself near his home in South Williamstown. Despondency from illness is believed to have caused the tragedy.
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Williamstown
Fred A. Morey
Reverend C A Tenney Freed In Lynn Court Case
Rev C A Tenney pastor of a Newport New Hampshire Baptist church was discharged by Judge Berry in Lynn on a charge of improprieties with a four year old girl. The judge cited reasonable doubt and noted the child was not injured and that Tenney has a good reputation. Tenney and supporters left the court room gratified at the outcome.
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Boston
C. A. Tenney
the Baptist Church
Newport
N. H
Lynn
Berry
Green
Six Fatal Cases From Heat and Cholera Infantum
Boston reports about 70 deaths from cholera infantum this period with 25 on July 17 and 11 last week. The list of deaths through this noon includes John Skinner of Arlington at Massachusetts General Hospital Eliza Foley 17 Albany Street MGH John B Kenney 43 Hudson Street died there William Wallace 1 year old 21 Downing Street Matthew I Germaine 16 Flagg Street Cambridge died in Parkway Jamaica Plain.
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Boston
Health Commissioner's Office
John Skinner
Arlington
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eliza Foley
Albany Street
John B. Kenney
Hudson Street
William Wallace
Boston Woman Stabbed to Death by Boarder
Mrs. Ellen Burt was killed in a quarrel with boarder Geo. H. Whidden at 646 Harrison Avenue Boston. Whidden is under arrest. The story notes a medical advertisement praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and cure for tiredness and loss of appetite.
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Boston
Ellen Burt
Geo. H. Whidden
Harrison Avenue
Whidden
Hood
Third Party Effort Aims To Elect Independent Ticket
New York July 19 a gathering formed to back a third party ticket opposing McKinley and Bryan. Thomas M Osborne Auburn named chairman Isaac Klein secretary. The platform calls for Declaration and Constitution principles Cuban Philippine Porto Rico Hawaii independence monetary reform civil service reform and end of special privileges. Speeches by Everett Ripley and others condemned McKinley Roosevelt and imperialism while praising Bryan and urging independent candidates.
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New York
Thomas M. Osborne
Auburn
Isaac Klein
Osborne
McKinley
Bryan
Roosevelt
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Ivil
Dr. Everett
Massachusetts
George C. Ripley
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Senate
Republican Party
United States Treasury
Eastward League Seeks Public Support for China Policy
A referred proposal urges forming an organization of citizens to influence Britain’s Far East policy. It aims to build public opinion through pamphlets and addresses while backing a parliamentary party to press a clear non aggressive policy that preserves existing treaty rights in China.
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China
Great Britain
Far East
League
British aims in East Asia and China policy in Times view
London Times outlines three goals for a British policy in the Far East. The plan seeks to preserve territorial integrity and expand British interests, back a cooperative reforming Chinese government, and prevent any imbalance that could threaten India or imperial security. The stance emphasizes gradual reform, international cooperation, and safeguarding imperial balance.
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China
Far East
London Times
Fourth of July speech at Ohio peniten tiary tale
An anecdote recounts Tom Cogan improvising a patriotic Fourth of July speech for Ohio State Penitentiary inmates in Columbus. Afterward a prisoner nicknamed Sheet Iron Mike asks whether Patrick Henry gained liberty or served his sentence, prompting a playful exchange about historical fate.
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Thomas Shay
Tom Cogan
Ohio Penitentiary
Cogan
Columbus
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Tom
Mike
Sheet Iron
Sheet Iron Mike
The
Cincinnati Inquirer
Burdock Blood Bitters Claims to Cure Indigestion
The ad asserts that half of human illness stems from indigestion and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic that strengthens the stomach and makes indigestion impossible. The claim rests on a broad health premise and urges immediate use.
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Nature
Allen
Lowell Daily Courier
Fr. Murphy
SALE
Willimantic
Evesteel
Seeeelge
Seeeel
H. S
Mina, P. I
Oas
Charlestown
Third Party Platform
Mr. Bryan
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