Barker Convicted of Intent to Kill in Keller Case
New Jersey jurors found Thomas G. Barker of Arlington guilty of assault with intent to kill Reverend John Keller after deliberating 14 minutes. The verdict follows a defense centered on insanity, with Barker facing up to seven years’ imprisonment and a $2000 fine. bail set at $10,000.
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New York
Thomas G. Barker
Arlington
N. J
John Keller
Jersey City
Barker
Keller
Blair
U.e
van Wickle
Parker
Rise and fall of New York tea expert Al Claggett
Albert Claggett once rose from a Water Street tea taster to a Beau Brummel of Broadway earning over ten thousand dollars yearly. Now a pauper, he was found intoxicated and sent to Bellevue’s alcoholic ward after being picked up near Madison Avenue and 27th Street, a man said to have slept in the park.
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New York
Charities Department
Blackwell's Island
Albert Claggett
Claggett
Metropolis
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
al'” Claggett
Water Street
Saratoga
al” Claggett
Broadway
Victoria
Hoffman House
Delmonico’s
Madison Avenue
27Th Street
Mob fatality event near Trinity Texas described
In Houston on June 21 a special train carrying the Houston Cavalry and part of the Light Guard departed for Trinity where the rest of the Light Guard guard a Black man named Spencer. He was identified as the person who last week attempted an outrage. The mob surrounded him as soldiers stood nearby and the train did not stop at Trinity. No updates from Trinity tonight.
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Houston
Tex
Houston Cavalry Company
Light Guard
Trinity
Spencer
Convict and murderers moved to state prison in Portland
Edward Graffam and William Hands, labeled the Gor ham murderers, and Joseph Kelley the convict who testified for the state, were taken to the state prison this afternoon in Portland. The report notes the convoy and the ongoing transfer after the June 21 event.
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Edward Graffam
William Hands
Joe Kelley
Convict
Portland
Gorham
Joseph Kelley
Men at depot share cigars after favorable testimony
Graffam and Kelley met at the depot and conversed amicably as the train prepared to depart. Kelley smoked Graffam's cigars and appeared to be in good standing following the damaging testimony he gave last week against the man.
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Graffam
Kelley
Battleship Massachusetts Passes Hell Gate Narrow Channel
The Massachusetts bound for Newburyport safely navigates Hell Gate in New York, the first first class battleship to do so. Captains discuss risks and tide conditions, noting a 27 foot draft and a six minute passage past Blackwell's Island and City Island. The New Hampshire follows, while the Maine’s tragic past warns of treacherous currents.
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New York
Massachusetts
Newburyport
Hell Gate
Barker
Navy Yard
Bell
Priscilla
Manney
Governor's Island
Cob Dock
Powhattan
Blackwell’s Island
City Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Navy Orders Halt Battleship Pass Through Hell Gate
Washington June 21 The Navy Department denounced the Massachusetts voyage through Hell Gate on the way from New York to Newburyport as extremely dangerous for a battleship. Secretary Long issued an order forbidding any battleship to pass Hell Gate except in exceptional emergency situations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Massachusetts
Hell Gate
New York
Newburyport
Long
Not a Call Down Brings Calm Navy Prohibition
Secretary Long defended the navy order banning commanding officers of large warships from passing through Hell Gate as not a reflection on Captain Manny of the Massachusetts. He praised Manny’s nerve but said risking ships costing millions to a serious accident was inexpedient. A special order defined the ban for first class warships and letters were sent to Admirals Higginson and Barker.
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Washington
Long
Mavy Department
Hell Gate
Manney
Massachusetts
Naval Service
Admiral Higginson
North Atlantic
Admiral Barker
New York Navy Yard
Messages of Condolence for Gov Cheney
Dover June 21 services were held for former Gov Person C Cheney at his daughter's Dover residence with Rev George E Hall leading prayer. Attendees included former Gov Charles H Sawyer Col Daniel Hall Mayor A G Whittemore and O H Moulton of Lowell. Remains moved to Manchester for a funeral at the Unitarian Church led by Rev W J Tucker with telegrams of sympathy arriving from across the country including Senator Colfairbanks of Illinois.
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Dover
N. H
Person C. Cheney
Charles H. Fish
George E. Hall
D. D
First Congregational Church
Charles H. Sawyer
Daniel Hall
A. G. Whittemore
O. H. Moulton
Lowell
Washington
United States
Senator Fairbanks
Illinois
Help For Women Who Are Always Tired
An illustrated note from Mrs. Ella Rice of Chelsea Wisconsin describes two years of bearing down pains headaches and backaches from a fallen uterus and inflammation cured by Lydia E Pinkham vegetable compound The ad touts Pinkham and advises women to write for advice at Lynn Mass and claims unmatched cures and expertise.
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Ella Rice
Chelsea
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Rice
Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Explosion at Edison building alarms New York workers
In New York on June 21, a high tension converter on the ground floor of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company’s building at Elm Duane and Pearl streets exploded. Henry Kramer, an engineer, was severely injured while fifteen workers fled as an electric flame and debris spread, with police and bystanders aiding. Buckley & Woods’ nearby plant panicked but no injuries were reported. The blast temporarily dimmed district lights, and authorities said the accident may have been inevitable.
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New York
Edison Electric Aluminating Company
Elm
Duane
Pearl Streets
Henry Kramer
Duane Street
Finn
Kramer
Hudson Street Hospital
1St Avenue
Edison
Buckley & Woods
Madison Street
Eighth Street
Trial in Morrison case adjourned as juror cites Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath
In Eldorado Kansas on June 21 the second trial of Jessie Morrison for the killing of Mrs. Olin Castle paused as juror J W Sprout asked to be excused for Sabbath observance. Judge Aikman granted the request and court adjourned until Monday for closing arguments. Evidence included blood stained clothing reportedly worn by Morrison.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
J. W. Sprout
Aikman
Seventh Day Adventists
Dozen Killed in Explosion at Paterson Fireworks Store
A blast at Abraham M. Rittenburg's fireworks shop in Paterson New Jersey today killed and injured many. The blast damaged a four story tenement, a school nearby, and multiple flats. At least a dozen dead, ten missing, and seven or more seriously hurt are reported as rescuers pull survivors from the wreckage.
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New York
Abraham M. Rittenburg
Paterson
N. J
Lucinda Adamson
Charles Williams
Harold Rittenburg
Henry Elsasse
Rittenburg
Daniel Dooley
Dooley
John McGione
McGlone
Allen
Delaney
Edward Singland
Slingland
Thut
Like Blondin. Mexican killer trail nearly lost at Dallas
A telephone message from Sam Antonio states that the trail of the Mexican who killed Sheriffs Morris and Glover has been practically lost. Sheriff Vann wired that he and his posse are worn out, their horses broken down, and the pursuit abandoned. A fresh posse will start out tomorrow.
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Dallas
Tex
Sam Antonio
Morris
Glover
Vann
Tornado Strikes Near Omaha Wipes Family. Fatalities Reported
A frightening tornado hit near Omaha Nebraska last night. Special from paper at Na per Neb reports seven people in one family wiped out, two members of another family killed, and several others fatally injured as details continue to come in.
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Omaha
Naper
Neb
Unexplained Tragedy in Frankton Shooting
Frankton Indiana on June 21 reports Abert Towne fatally wounded Mrs William Granger before shooting himself in the Granger home. The motive remains unknown.
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Frankton
Ind
Abert Towne
William Granger
Granger
Concord Grants Location for Electric Branch to Manchester
At a June 21 special meeting Concord city government and the Concord and Montreal Railroad Co. renewed its petition for the electric branch route. Conditions satisfactory to both parties were agreed upon and location granted, paving the way for an electric road from Manchester to Concord this season. The piece also notes Italian population estimates in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, projecting growth to 15 million by mid-century.
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Concord
N. H
Concord and Montreal Railroad Co
Manchester
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