Fireat Foxboro Town Hall Kills Firefighter and Wounds Several
A morning blaze leveled the Foxboro town hall destroying town records and endangering residents. Firefighter George Josselyn died and his brother Arthur Josselyn was severely burned. Johnson and Watkins were injured, with Watkins later dying. The cupola collapse trapped four men. rescuers pulled them free. Arbitration suggests incendiary action amid recent fires. Massachusetts General Hospital treated Arthur Josselyn. Parts of town were damaged, 300 students displaced as surrounding schools absorb pupils. The state may investigate to find suspects.
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Foxboro
George H. Josselyn
Arthur A. Josselyn
Boston
Joseph B. Watkins
Samuel Johnson
Watkins
Johnson
George
Arthur Josselyn
George Josselyn
Massachusetts General Hospital
George Brown
Mansfield
Woman Kills Husband in Quarrel Over Domestic Dispute
Milton June 4 Lewis Buckner a colored janitor was fatally stabbed by his wife during a quarrel. Police say the couple had not lived happily together and the stabbing occurred this afternoon after he knocked her down.
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Buckner
Milton
Lewis Buckner
Expert medical advice ad from Dr Pierce
The text denounces unqualified medical advice and promotes Dr R V Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York. It urges sick women to write for free confidential letters to Dr Pierce claiming professional qualifications and eligibility to answer by mail.
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Andover Seminary Anniversary Week Announced
The Andover Theological Seminary will mark its anniversary week starting Sunday June 10 with a service at 10 30 a m and a sermon to the graduating class by President Tucker of Dartmouth. Throughout the week, classes will be examined, an alumni meeting held, and social events hosted by trustees donors and clergy.
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Andover
Andover Theological Seminary
Tucker
Dartmouth
Society of Inquiry
Arthur C. McGiffert
D. D
C. P. Osborne
C. C. Carpenter
William R. Campbell
Charles G. McKinley
G. Starley Hall
Board of Visitors
Board of Trustees
Phillips-Andover Academy
Green's Victim Dead After Dance Fight in Plaistow
Haverhill June 4 Harry Green arrested in Boston on aggravated assault charges following a Friday dance incident with Ralph B. Huntress in Plaistow. Green claims self defense after Huntress attacked him. Huntress died around 5 am after being knocked with a cuspidore. Huntress briefly regained consciousness before dying. A new charge by the New Hampshire attorney general is planned as the prior assault with a dangerous weapon is not to be pressed.
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Haverhill
Harry Green
Boston
Ralph B. Huntress
Plaistow
New Hampshire
Green
Huntress
Union House
Atty
Gen
Eastman
Flanders
Will of Jonas G. Clark Sets Clark University Bequests
Worcester, June 4. The will of Jonas G. Clark, founder of Clark University valued around 10 million dollars, is filed. His wife receives 100 thousand and life income from 400 thousand. numerous relatives receive large sums. The key gift to Clark University hinges on a pledge to match friends up to 250 thousand to 500 thousand dollars, totaling up to 1 million plus the residue of the estate if funded within three years, plus 150 thousand for a library and the transfer of his art collection after his wife’s death. The document includes four codicils and revokes a prior proviso blocking gifts to the university during G Stanley Hall’s presidency.
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Worcester
Jonas G. Clark
Clark University
Friends of the University
G. Stanley Hall
Death of Prof Edwards A Park at Andover Seminary
Prof Edwards A Park a leading theologian at Andover Theological Seminary died after a brief illness at 91. He served over 55 years at the seminary, retiring in 1861, and held posts from sacred rhetoric to Christian theology. He was born in Providence RI, Brown graduate 1826, seminary 1831, and leaves a son in New York and a daughter in Andover.
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Andover
Edwards A. Park
Andover Theological Seminary
Park
Providence
R. L
Brown
Congregational Church
Braintree
Amherst College
Wm. E. Park
New York
Mrs Sherman Dead In Mansfield At 72
Mrs John Sherman died at midnight in Mansfield aged 72. She was born Margaret Cecila Stewart, only child of the late Judge Stewart and widow of John Sherman whom she married December 31, 1848. No children. She will be buried in Mansfield.
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Mansfield
John Sherman
Margaret Cecila Stewart
Judge Stewart
Sherman
Boilermakers Still Out Over West Springfield Dispute
In Springfield on June 4 the striking boilermakers at the Boston and Albany shops in West Springfield remain out as a conference between their committee and road officials continues. If they are locked out the machinists in the shops threaten to strike in solidarity.
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Springfield
Boston & Albany
West Springfield
Ancient and Honorable. Drum-Head Election of Artillery Company
Boston marks 262nd anniversary with a parade to church a banquet in Faneuil Hall and a drum head election on Boston Common Governor Crane and other dignitaries attended and presented commissions The elected officers include Captain Alexander M Ferris First Lieut J Stearns Cushing Second Lieut Major James A Davis and Adjutant Edwin W M Bailey Ferris a Civil War officer becomes captain and is noted in Boston business circles
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Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Governor Crane
Faneuil Hall
Boston Common
Edwin W. M. Bailey
Ferris
Massachusetts
Seventh Militia
Alleged Policy Writer in Boston Policeman's Division
Captain Wescott targets policy writers in his division after a tip about a South End base on Albion Street. John Nichols, 28, was found writing plays near his home and charged with setting up a policy lottery. Police search for a printing operation and a distribution slips site continues as officials push to halt all lotteries.
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Boston
Wescott
Dedham Street
South End
Albion Street
John Nichols
Dept. Wescott
Fatal Accident in Nahant Claims Mrs Kennedy
Mrs Bridget Kennedy of Nahant road Nahant was killed when her horse shied onto Washington street during a near beach steam road roller scene. The 70 year old widow, mother of two, was thrown from the team and struck her head, dying instantly as onlookers, including a son nearby, watched. She had been in Malden and had lived in Nahant many years.
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Lynn
Bridget Kennedy
Nahant Road
Nahant
Washington Street
Six Little Tailors Co Partners Dissolved Receiver Appointed
Edward Jacobs of New York was appointed auxiliary receiver by Judge Colt in the U S circuit court for the Six Little Tailors co partnership of Henry Jacobs Charles Jacobs Moses Jacobs Abraham Jacobs and Nathan Jacobs. They operate in Chicago Washington Pittsburg Buffalo New York and Boston. The appointment follows the suit John Jacobs vs Henry Jacobs and others seeking dissolution and an accounting. The receiver’s bond is $3000 and he is authorized to run the business.
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Boston
Edward Jacobs
New York
Colt
United States Circuit Court
Henry Jacobs
Charles Jacobs
Moses Jacobs
Abraham Jacobs
Nathan Jacobs
Chicago
Washington
Pittsburg
Buffalo
John Jacobs
Fritz Taylor Dies After Sal Army Barracks Shooting
Fritz Taylor died at City hospital after being shot in the abdomen at the Harrison avenue Salvation Army barracks Thursday evening. Police obtained a warrant for Frank E. Thomas, a barracks resident, charging him with the shooting. Thomas says it was accidental and was arrested at noon after previously being discharged.
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Boston
Fritz Taylor
Harrison Avenue
Salvation Army
City Hospital
Division 5
Frank E. Thomas
Thomas
Taylor
Cotton mill building boom hits Alabama coast to north
Huntsville June 4 contracts made for erecting 44 cotton mills and ginneries in Alabama this season. Thirty five will be southern Alabama south of Montgomery. Northern Alabama adds new compresses and ginneries at New Hope Madison county Athens Limestone county Leighton Colbert county Oneonta Blount county Gunterville Marshall county Oxford Calhoun county Talladega Childersburg and Sylacauga in Talladega county.
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Ala
Alabama
Montgomery
New Hope
Madison County
Athens
Limestone County
Leighton
Colbert County
Oneonta
Blount County
Gunterville
Marshall County
Oxford
Calhoun County
Talladega
Childersburg
Sycacauga
Taladega County
George Gained Consent Over Papa’s Past
Dialogue from Cleveland Plain Dealer shows a character admitting to informing George about the father’s past. The exchange implies George possessed sensitive knowledge and secured the father’s consent through that awareness.
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George
Papa
Cleveland Plain Dealer
State House debate over foreign corporations bill ends in rejection
The Massachusetts House rejected by 56 to 103 a bill requiring complete returns from foreign corporations doing business in the state. Debate featured Strong lines over taxation, double tax concerns, and the impact on both Boston and Worcester interests.
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Commonwealth
Selfridge
Boston
Committee On Taxation
Dean of
Wakefield
Henderson
Rowley
Deat
Dean
Adams
Melrose
Hewitt
New York
Bell Telephone Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Adams
John D. Long
Richard Olney
New England
Tatman
Worcester
Crompton & Knowles Loom Works
Mellen
Massachusetts
Charles Francis Adams
Richard H. Dana
Esbeck
Holyoke
Engstrom
Newton
Everett
Davenport
Greenfield
Schofield
Malden
House
Harrington
Senate Approves Crossings Abolition and Boston Bills
In the Senate today a bill to abolish the Robeson grade crossing in East Longmeadow was amended to share costs 55 percent railroad and 20 percent town, then sent to a third reading. The Boston playground bill was amended to take effect upon acceptance by Boston City Council. Resolutions favoring Temple farm and Moore House purchase at Yorkton, Va were adopted 111 to 6. A care and maintenance bill for indigent children was postponed to Thursday at Senator Kelliher's request, as were legacy tax and blasting bills. The Senate stood firm on amendments to the Boston Police Officers Relief association bill before adjournment.
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Senate
Robeson
East Longmeadow
Boston
City Council of
Temple Farm
Moore House
Yorkton
Kelliher
Boston Police Officers’ Relief Association
Mann
Massachusetts Republican Club Names Philadelphia Convention Committee
The Massachusetts Republican club will send a committee to the national convention to promote John D. Long for vice president. E. B. Hayes of Lynn presides. members include W. D. Sohier Beverly Louis Howe Marlboro Weston Lewis Swampscott Charles Carter Lowell and Henry Turner Malden. The group plans active canvassing and will stay at the Hotel Stenton in Philadelphia from June 16.
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Boston
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
John D. Long
Philadelphia
E. B. Hayes
EF. B. Hayes
Lynn
Gol. W. D. Sokier
Beverly
Louis P. Howe
Marlboro
St. Louis
Hayes
Col
W. D. Sohier
Winthrop D. Marvin
Grafton Cushing
Stamford man arrested for assault on employer
John S. Cass was arrested in Stamford on a charge of assaulting Perry Barker of North Stamford. Barker, in critical condition at his home, told police Cass demanded $2 yesterday and threatened to kill him if not paid. Cass struck Barker with a heavy club, knocking him unconscious, before fleeing and later being captured.
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Stamford
Cass
Perry Barker
North
Barker
A Servant Girls Union Formed in Copenhagen
The expected has happened. A servant girl’s union has been organized in Copenhagen. Better be warned in time and learn to cook if you don’t know how already.
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Copenhagen
Ostrich jewel thieves spark sensational Paris voyage tale
A Chicago rumor claims an educated ostrich, valued at 45000 dollars in missing jewels, accompanied by two attendants, caused thefts aboard a French liner to Cherbourg. Paris detectives investigated. the ostrich’s body was found near Cherbourg and investigators suspect four passengers were expert thieves.
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Chicago
Paris
California
San Joaquin
Cal
New York City
Cherbourg
New York
Kansas City
James H. Davis
Texas
George F. Washburn
Boston
Mae Egers
Pack
Three Men Killed in Texan Courthouse Shootout
In San Augustine Texas on June 4 three men died in a courthouse shooting affray. Felix Roberts Galveston News correspondent Sid Roberts Sheriff Noel Roberts and others from feuding factions fired upon each other. Proximity to prior killings increases fears of broader violence as friends head toward the scene and militia may be called.
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San Augustine
Texas
Court House
Felix Roberts
Galveston News
Sid Roberts
Noel Roberts
George Wall
Wall
Eugene Wall
Benjamin Brooks
Nacogdoches
Sayers
Train Robbers Foiled Near Long View Texas
The northbound Inter national & Great Northern cannon ball train was held up by three masked men south of Long View Texas. They forced the crew to uncouple cars and pulled them two miles from the rest of the train. Fireman Love broke a hole in the express car while Messenger Rutherford defended the car. Rutherford threatened to kill first intruder. Love was forced in, then the robbers tried to shoot Rutherford. Engineer Rich restarted the engine and outran the raiders. Bloodhounds were brought to Jacksonville to track the culprits.
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Long View
Tex
International & Great Northern
Love
Rutherford
Rich
Jacksonville
Boer Envoys Arrive Cleveland for Mass Meeting
Boer envoys reached Cleveland from Buffalo to a large reception and parade. A citizen delegation greeted them at the train and escorted them to the hotel. A procession accompanied by a band moved through downtown as they prepared to address a mass meeting at Gray's Armory tonight.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Gray's Armory
Hartford flagship sails home after Horn voyage
The old wooden flagship Hartford, Farragut’s famed vessel, returns from a long voyage around Cape Horn following the Oregon’s record Spanish American War journey. The rebuilt ship uses auxiliary steam power while Farragut’s ship nears its final possible long sail, after departing San Francisco three months ago.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
England
Nelson
Congress
Navy
Ronecador Reef
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Mississippi
New Oleans
Dewey
New York Herald
Cape Horn
Oregon
San Francisco
John M. Hawley
Montevideo
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