Champion in Maine murders held awaiting hearing
Alfred Maine June 14 George Champion, the man accused of four West Newfield killings, is jailed after a Boston officer escort. He shows signs of collapse and may waive a hearing. detectives hinge on the bloody shirt as key evidence, with bloodstains matching those found at Farmington. Authorities prepare four warrants and continue investigation into his past and motives.
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Alfred, Me
George Champion
Goodwin Place
West Newfield
Alfred
Boston
Champion
Farmington
WN. H
Newfield
Lynch
George W. Goodwin
Scott G. Goodwin
Fred Bertsch
Elsie N. Horne
Goodwin
Maine
George Wood
Wood
Matthews
Fie
Union
N. H
Croker Postpones Sailing and Kansas City Plan
New York reports Richard Croker will delay his return from Europe and miss the National Democratic Convention in Kansas City on July 4. Politicians note his action may avert party discord, while still keeping his influence in Bryan’s camp intact despite any future shake-up.
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New York
Richard Croker
Ciity
Tammany
Kansas City
Croker
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hill
Democratic Club
Mr. Croker
Southern Chivalry Gets Man Fined Five Hundred Dollars
Kansas City Missouri June 14 Police Judge McAuley fined George McLaughlin $500 for attempting to court telephone girls with lewd remarks at street corners. The man had long practiced this form of humor, while defending himself as a southern gentleman. The court ruled the young women deserve protection and imposed the maximum penalty.
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Kansas City
McAuley
George
McLaughlin
Central
Society General Sons of the American Revolution meeting actions
The executive committee of the Society General Sons of the American Revolution in Wilmington Delaware met with the local society and adopted a resolution urging Congress to establish a Washington memorial for Revolutionary figures, a Flag Day observance law, and a law prohibiting misuse or desecration of the American flag.
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Wilmington
Del
Society
Sons of the American Revolution
J. Beckenridge
Congress
Washington
Notice to vacate by Bolles estate in naval station land suit
John L Branch, representing the Bolles estate, served notice on the naval station engineer to vacate the house he occupies. The action seeks to recover title to land condemned and given to the United States for a naval station, arguing the deed terms were never fulfilled. Branch contends the title reverted due to the government failing to establish a large naval base and meet other promises.
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New London, Ct
John L. Branch
John R. Bolles
Naval Station
United States
Branch
Towne Nominated for Vice President by Sioux Falls Committee
Minneapolis, June 14. P. M. Ringdal, temporary chairman of the Sioux Falls Populist convention, names a committee to notify Chas. A. Towne of his nomination for vice president. Members include E. Gerry Brown of Massachusetts. The committee will meet in Kansas City on July 4.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hepburn Renominated by Acclaim in Creston Iowa
In Creston Iowa on June 14 Congress man W Hepburn was renominated by acclamation at the Republican congressional convention for the eighth district Resolutions were adopted endorsing Congressman Dolliver for Vice President.
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Creston
Iowa
W. Hepburn
Eighth
Dolliver
Fatal Mine Explosion Report in Canmore Despatch
A Canmore dispatch reports eight men killed by a mine explosion in Canmore, Alberta, last night. The incident underscores deadly conditions in coal mining regions and prompts investigations by authorities. Emergency responders and officials are assessing the scene and related safety measures.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canmore
Debates and rows in House over Boston tax bill at Beacon Hill
Long debate and heated exchanges mark a morning session as Boston tax bill references face Senate amendments and time limits. Discussions cover Haverhill Gas Securities, Clinton mill funding, Mule Spinners and Weaver unions, and mill finance claims with figures and lines of authority clarified amid tense exchanges.
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Beacon Hill
House
Howland
Chelsea
Messrs. Fitzgerald and
Lomasney
Boston
Committee On Rules
Senate
Haverhill Gas Securities Company
Washburn
General Court
Attorney General's Department
Committee On Ways and Means of
Gen. Corcoran
Clinton
Boston House Backs Senate on Ref endum Vote
In a 97 to 72 vote the House concurred with the Senate in rejecting the referendum on the tax bill. Mr. Winsloe urged the referendum. Mr. Russell urged recede. Adjournment to Tuesday was approved amid slight opposition. A bill on sea-wall and lock construction for East Boston flats was sent to the next General Court. A separate measure to amend municipal lighting plant takings was substituted for its adverse report.
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Boston
Senate
House
Winsloe
Russell
McCarthy
Charlestown
Redcoats
Commonwealth Flats
East Boston
Dillon
Holyoke
Committee On Manufactures
Albert A. Day
Wattson
Senate Adopts Adjournment and Session Changes
Senator Joy of Middlesex moves adjournment to Tuesday after Friday, adopted. Senator Soule of Bristol backs morning sessions starting Tuesday. Committee on public charitable institutions references Kenne fick bill to control asylum expenditures to next General Court. Senator Sanderson and Mahoney with Representative Love dissent on the measure. House inquiry into Harvard Gas Securities delayed awaiting charter revocation bill action. Senator Ross notes amendment to the Boston & Albany lease.
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Joy
Middlesex
Senate
Snator Soule
Bristol
Committee On
Kennefick
Sanderson
Essex
Mahoney
Hampden
Love
Webster
Wash
Fitchburg lease favored by Ways and Means committee
The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee met in executive session and unanimously voted to report the Fitchburg lease bill the next day. An amendment to section 2 was adopted restricting distribution of common shares to be by public auction or private sale at a value approved by railroad commissioners. Representative Carlton will report the bill. Crosby and Reed may dissent but deny opposing the lease itself.
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Boston
Massachusetts House of ‘Representatives
Boston & Maine Railroad
Carlton of
Haverhill
Messrs
Crosby and
Reed
Massachusetts Central
Mule Spinners Reject Investment in New Mill Plan
In Fall River on June 14 the Mule Spinners union voted to not invest union funds in the new trades' union mill corporation. The nearly unanimous decision cited the need for liquidity and access to funds, with union rules restricting tying up money.
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O’donnell
Robert Howard
Carder’s
Weavers’ Union
Phillips
Fall River
Trades’ Union
Unio
Staff Officers In Camp at Framingham Massachusetts
Staff officers of the First Brigade arrive at South Framingham State Reservation for annual muster. Brigadier General Mathews and Commissary General Wellington organize provisions and rationing for next week. Light Artillery units and Worcester, Massachusetts, troops join camp while Naval Brigade seeks sea duty on Fort Rodman or Prairie alternatives.
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Boston
South Framingham
Thomas R. Mathews
Fred W. Wellington
Framingham
Light Artillery
Duchesney
Worcester
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Brigade
Fort Rodman
Massachusetts
Navy
Alumni meet at Andover Theological Seminary reception
The alumni association gathered in the seminary chapel for their annual meeting with Rev. C. P. Osborne as moderator. A necrology noted deaths of Edwards A. Park, Richard S. Storrs, and John W. Churchill. New officers include Rev. Arthur Kelley as secretary and necrologist and Prof. John Phelps Taylor as executive chair.
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Andover
Andover Theological Seminary
Seminary
C. P. Osborne
Boston
Edwards A. Park
Richard 8. Storrs
John W. Churchill
Arthur Kelley
Auburndale
Mr. Carpenter
John Phelps Taylor
Bartlett Chapel
Concord School Prize Day Honors General Improvement
Prize day at Concord school featured awards for excellence in algebra Latin French and conduct. William Garland and Arnold White were among honorees. George Moore Jr. won for greatest general improvement. Principal Garland noted he would have received a prize but for last year’s all studies award. The event ended with a dance.
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Concord
William W. Garland
Minneapolis
Edward “R. “Goulding
Worcester
Albert T. Henderson
Burlington
George C. Moore, Jr
North Chelmsford
Arnold White
N. H
Max Stone
Waltham
James §. Garland
Saturday Bicycle Races Offer Good Riding at Fair Grounds
There will be good riding in Saturday’s bicycle races at the fair grounds. Spectators can expect fast courses and lively competition as cyclists contest for prizes.
Long Men Active At National Convention Hustle
Philadelphia June 14 The city prepares for the Republican national convention with delegates arriving, decorations going up, and hospitality extending to visitors. Yarmouth delegates from Louisiana win seating over federal office holders, aiding sugar interests. Hanna and Fessenden lead committee dynamics, while vice presidential chatter centers on Woodruff Long and Dolliver with several others lingering as possible contenders.
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Philadelphia
National Committee
Yarmouth
Louisana
Louisiana
Wimberly
New Orleans
William Pitt Kellogg
United States
Congress
Hanna
Fessenden
Connecticut
Gov
Woodruff
New York
Long
John D. Long
Dolliver
Thim
Fairbanks
Indiana
Washburn
Minnesota
Schofield
Wisconsin
Bartlett Tripp
South Dakota
Pritchard
North Carolina
Irving Scott
California
Col
Jay L. Torey
Wyoming
New York Could Win Vice Presidential Nomination
A June 14 report from New York cites Gen Simon B Times stating New York could secure the vice presidency if it pushes for it. A national committee poll lists Bliss, Dolliver, Long, Fairbanks, Washburn, Elkins, Allison, Payne, Wolcott, and Bradley with various support, while other members show no preference.
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New York
Simon B. Times
Philadelphia
National Committee
Bliss
Dolliver
Town
Long
Massachusetts
Fairbanks
Indiana
Washburn
Minnesota
Elkins
West Virginia
Allison
Payne
Wisconsin
Wolcott
Payne Withdraws From Vice Presidential Consideration
Henry C. Payne, a member of the national Republican committee from Wisconsin, states he is not a candidate for vice president or any office. He urges the Wisconsin delegation to unanimously support Gov. Schofield after a prior letter suggested Payne’s name might be presented.
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Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
National Republican Committee
Wisconsin
Schofield
Trains Schedule Corrections for October 2 1899 Lowell
Corrected timetable shows trains from Merrimack Street Lowell to Boston Salem Haverhill Newburyport and many destinations with multiple daily departures including Sundays. Lists times for Lawrence Amesbury Portland Dover Rochester Montpelier and Montreal routes and notes special services via Frank Jones steamer and via Central Vermont line.
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Epot
Lowell
Boston
de Tn Oo
Esex Ir Powell
E Street
Sanda
Eae P. m
Lawrence
A. m
Waal
Salem
Haverhill
Newbaryport
Amesbury
Porta- Orth
Bor Hxeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
Beso
Orchure
Portland
Augusta
Batnanaterville
Lewiston
Skowhesaw
Bangor
Befast
Rockland
St. Johns
N. B
Halifax
Montreal
Qebec
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgewick
Car Harbor
Jonesport
Machiaspors
Frank Jones
Wopurn
Ds Herst
Dittord
Py Yi
Amners
Ana
Wilton
Greenfield
Bennington Hilllsboro
Keene
Hillsboro
Nashua
Rehans
JYS
A. Mm
Branklin
Jebanon
Montion
Franklin
Warner
Nfor
Unapee
Newport
N. Hi
Voleremont
Claremont
Nnsbury
Yndonvill Wels Jones
Fort Montpelier
Essex Junction
Mont Pans
Paris
Central Vermont
Uebec
Monraoe Boston
Urbec Express
Plymoutht Easuk
tDatty
Bedford
Wilmington Junction
O J. Flanders
H. Aostaft
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New England
Poole
Haavard Poole
J. S. Johnson & CO
Mass
Europe
George McLaughlin
A. R. Society General
Hepburn
Lowell Daily Courter
State House
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Ways and Means Committee
Fitchburg
Concord! Scfhiool
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Deer Jump
Varnum’s Landing
Geo. B. Coburn
Merrimack
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Vance
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Wigginville
W. H. Wiggin & CO
H. A. King
Billerica
Pawtucketville
Woodward Avenue
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Courier-Citizen Bldg
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Trinidad Pitch
C. F. Coburn
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Ahker
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Electro-Silicon Co
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J. J. McManmon
Prescott Street
Merrimack Ave
Dracut
L & H. Electrics
Conway
Northern Depot
Velephone
Taylor Roofing CO
Rapiter Roofing Co
Hemphrey St
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New Bedford
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Pawtucket
Marlboro
Way
Albany R. R
Springfield
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
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Mansfield
Peter Clark
Kendall
Boston & Maine
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Pacific Coast
Dd. J. Flanders
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