Double death by own action in New York hotel
Charles Koch of Hartford and a 22 year old companion registered as Duran and wife from Los Angeles at the Van Twilter Hotel. In their room they shot themselves, both dying. Notes found suggest a prepared double suicide to avoid murder charges, with letters naming relatives. Hotel staff noted quiet conduct and irregular visits from a older woman.
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New York
van Twilter
Twenty-fourth Street
Lexington Avenue
Charles Duran
Los Angeles
Cal
Well known Hartford man Koch deserts family then dies in New York
Hartford June 29 Charles Koch once proprietor of Kochs restaurant and cafe but left Hartford about two months ago with his wife and children left behind. He and Mary Duran of Windsor Locks died by their own actions at the Hotel Van Twiller in New York today.
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Mary Duran
Windsor Locks
Meriden
Charles Koch
Hartford
Jewels Stolen From Goulds Recovered In New York
In London, jewels valued around 5000 pounds were stolen from Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould at the Carleton hotel. They were recovered in New York where a man named Charles W Blair claiming Australian birth and working as a valet is under arrest. Blair denies theft, says jewels were given to him by a woman at Coney Island to dispose of. He was remanded awaiting further action.
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New York
Edwin Gould
Carleton Hotel
London
Chas. W. Blair
Australia
Blair
Coney Island
Clark of Montana Willing to Open His Purse
A report circulating claims W A Clark of Montana copper fame intends a 1 million dollar gift to the Democratic national campaign fund. The tip originated with a well known clubman and Croker ally who said he met Croker in Europe before his return home. The source alleged Croker would receive Clark's check and place it in the national treasury. Clark, who has been in town, has left for Butte.
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New York
Tdemocrates
W. A. Clark
Montana
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Croker
Europe
Bryan
Clark
Democratic National Treasury
Butte
Stephen Crane Laid at Rest in New Jersey
The funeral for Stephen Crane the author, who died in Badenweiler Germany and lay in state in New York, was held at 10:30 am at the Metropolitan Temple. Rev James M Buckley editor of the Christian Advocate led the service, assisted by Rev Parke Cadman and Dr F J Boleher. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery New Jersey with pallbearers including C Church and J Hamblin Sears.
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New York
Stephen Crane
Badenweiler
Ger
Komen
Metropolitan Temple
James M. Buckley
The
Christian Advocate
Crane
Parke
F. J. Boleher
Evergreen
C. Church
Itdiey Voouh
3. D. Chaplin
John K Neanene
Arthur DB. Hawkins
J. Hamblin Sears
Rewspayer Man Dies After Stabbing Incident
New York report of a man aged about 50 who was stabbed multiple times by an assailant described as a colored individual named Julim Cala. The victim died at the scene or shortly after, with police investigating the Saturday night incident.
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Rewspayer
New York
Ridbert Leonard
Julim Cala
Porter Dies From Injuries In Delavan House Attack
Porter in the Delavan house died at a New York hospital today from effects of his injuries. Four wounds penetrated the intestines and peritonitis set in, the immediate cause of death. Cain has been arrested and held pending result of Bell's injuries.
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Porter
Delavan
New York Hospital
Cain
Bell
Snell Hanged for Murder of Lizzie Wiesenberger
Benjamin Hill Snell, 44, formerly a pension office clerk, was hanged at the district jail for the murder of 13-year-old Lizzie Wiesenberger. He weighed 296 pounds at reception and 237 pounds at execution, with authorities noting he likely insane but doctors ruling him sane. Witnesses included the murdered girl’s father. Snell had traveled from Georgia with his parents listed as aged.
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Washington
Benjamin Hill Snell
Pension Office
Lizzie Wiesenberger
Snell
Lizzie Weisenberger
Lizzie
Georgia
Neely Extradition Hearing Delayed To July 23
Chas F W Neely remains in custody in New York after failing to post 50000 bail as the circuit court adjourns the extradition hearing on charges he embezzled funds from Cuba's postal department. The adjournment follows the new special extradition act measures.
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New York
Chas
F. W. Neely
Postal Department of
Cuba
Congress
Neely
Train robber on Burlington steals from Pullman riders near Bradshaw
A lone bandit boarded a Lincoln to Bradshaw Burlington train and held up Pullman car passengers and two conductors near Bradshaw. He escaped into the night after forcing guards to wake travelers and collect about $200.
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Lincoln
Neb
St. Louis Pacific Coast Express
Burlington
Bradshaw
York
Woman Struck by Express at Lakeside Park VT Killed
At Lakeside Park Burlington Vermont a woman crossing the railroad with two girls was struck by an express train and killed. Her companions escaped. The victim Miss Mary Balirwee resided in Canada. The incident occurred this evening near RuLlend railroad crossing.
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Lakeside Park
Burlington
Mary Balirwee
Mise Nasir
Guten Eats
Queen City Company
Canada
Fitchburg Lease Bill Passed by State House in Halted Quorum
Boston June 29 The Fitchburg lease bill faced a partial House quorum on Deer Island as the Senate discussed it for half an hour before it was engrossed under suspension and sent to the governor for signing before July 1. With 88 members unable to muster, 38 returned by phone, and the bill enacted despite earlier adjournment.
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Boston
Deer Island
Fitchburg
Senate
House
Gas price regulation in New Bedford bill no action needed
The committee on manufactures reported no legislation required as New Bedford Gas Company already met recommendations of the last electric light commissioner. The House suspended the report and accepted it. A rising vote of 43 to 21 postponed the mill tax bill until Tuesday. The Ways and Means Committee proposed passage on bills to amend the grade crossing act, consider water-course change costs, regulate support of the State poor, and investigate street railway costs for abolishing grade crossings. The House concurred with the Senate on appointing court officers in Suffolk County municipal courts. The Fitchburg lease bill passed to be enacted amid questions by Mr. Davis. The session saw adjournment moves, quorum concerns, a recess, and a final enacted lease bill with 128 present amid applause.
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New Bedford
Parker
Boston
Committee On Ways and Means
Board of Railroad Commissioners
House
Senate
Suffolk County
Fitchburg
Davis
Cambridge
Turtle
Pittsfield
Langford
Newton
Mellen
Worcester
Saunders
Smith
Waltham
Sergeant At Arms
Messrs. Howland and
Bennett
Clark
Dedham
Deer Island
Pittfield
Senate Absence of Agreement on Watering Streets Bill
In the Senate this morning a conference committee on watering streets reported no agreement. report accepted. Senate insists on amendments to Weymouth Fore River bridge bill with committees named for New England cotton yarn and Weymouth bridge. Lott moves reconsideration of gypsy moth suppression House bill. motion passes 18 to 12, bill postponed to Monday. Northampton charter revision passes. blasting bill status unclear. Dill tax bill on Sunday sale debated. ref restricted by amendment to include newspaper sales. Fitchburg line left for third reading. other measures move toward enactment and recap of pending bills.
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Senate
Weymouth Fore River
Soule
Tague
Maxwell
New England
Joy
Fales
Harrington
Weymouth Bridge
Lott
Suffolk
Northampton
Fitchburg
Seiderton
Gardner
Thaes
Recorder of Tin Service
Boston & Maine
Adoe
Revere
Everett *Ae
Manufacte
Boston Drummer Robbed and Beaten in Lynn Area
William H Bullard a Boston traveling salesman living in Melrose Highlands was found unconscious on a Saugus road early yesterday with fractured collarbone head wounds and torn pockets. Police believe robbery by highwaymen occurred after Bullard sold goods in Lynn and disappeared from consciousness until afternoon.
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Boston
William H. Bullard
Melrose Highlands
Saugus
Bullard
Lynn & Boston
Marks
James H. Skinner
G. Clarence Parcher
Thompson
Lynn
Howard W. Spurr & Co
Parcher
Melrose
Paul H. Provandle
Curfew Law in Framingham Halted by Supreme Court
Justice Hardy blocks Framingham curfew bylaw after ruling notice of action in the town warrant was insufficient for adoption. He cites lack of authority to enact section 2 and ambiguity over “public places” intervals. The proposed rule would prohibit any person under 16 from being in streets after 9 p m without a reasonable necessity.
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South Framingham
Framingham
Hardy
Supreme Court
Clark will contested by daughter of Simpson Clark
Adelphia E. Clark, daughter of Simpson Clark, filed in Worcester probate a challenge to the Jonas G. Clark will citing mental incapacity and undue influence. She, a $20 legatee, seeks to overturn this provision while other kin received far larger sums. The outcome could affect Clark University’s bequest of more than a million dollars as other beneficiaries may join the contest.
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Worcester
Jonas G. Clark
Clark University
Adelphia E. Clark
Simpson Clark
Boston pair held on murder conspiracy in Neponset river case
John Linehan and Hannah OConnell were arrested at Walpole on a conspiracy to murder a newborn infant. Their hearing occurred this morning but was continued pending an inquest. They are jailed in Dedham in default of 2599 bail.
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Boston
John Linehan
Hannah O'Connell
Walpole
Hewly Born
Neponset River
Siven
Dedham
One Story Hospital Planned For Lawrence
A new one story hospital is to be erected in Lawrence at an estimated cost of $50,000. Projectors of the plan are seeking a site and have the backing of about 39 local physicians. The effort began with a recently formed society for member protection, and substantial funds have already been raised.
Hood's Pills Offer Liver Relief and Digestion Aid
Hood's Pills are advertised as a cure for liver ills indigestion and biliousness with claims of easy intake and simple operation. The copy emphasizes quick relief and convenience for users seeking a tonic style remedy.
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Hood
Peruna Promises Relief for Nervous Women with Catarrhal Weakness
Letters from Mrs. Mary Cook of Pittsford New York Miss Annie Zlott of Newark New Jersey and Mrs. Anna Rees of Philadelphia praise Peruna claiming cures for long lasting weakness nervous depression and severe colds with improved health after using the remedy The Perrns Medicine Co Columbus Ohio offers a free book on summer catarrh and promotes Peruna as a tonic for debility and catarrh in women.
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Mary Cook
Pittsford
N. Y
Cook
Hartman
Anna Rees
North Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Peruna
Perrns Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Alaska gold rush aids Alki voyage to Port Townsend
Port Townsend Washington June 29 gold shipments from Alaska have surged by a quarter of a million. The Steamer Alki carried 60 passengers and $250000 in dust from Dawson, including Lieut. J S Herron of the 8th Cavalry who led a small party from Cook Inlet to the Tanana river valleys amid rugged terrain. Land Commissioner Col E D Wiggin of Rampart is aboard and reports a stronger winter camp and a $2000000 clean-up estimation. Rampart’s population fell to 400-500 last winter as Nome drew away wealthier diggers.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Skaguay
Dawson
J. S. Herron
8Th
United States Cavalry
Cook Inlet
Tanana
Alaska
Yukon River
Col
E. D. Wiggin
Rampart
Nome
Worcester Picnic Train Disaster Claims Fireman Stone
In Worcester on June 2 a head on collision near the city killed Jos Stone of Fitchburg, 23, a fireman on the Fitchburg railroad. Engineer Arthur Plummer of Fitchburg was injured and his leg broken. The church picnic excursion train carried 500 people from Gardner. Nine excursionists were severely shaken and twenty bruised as the stalled engine blocked the main track.
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Worcester
Jos. Stone
Fitchburg
Arthur
Plummer
Gardner
George H. Partridge
Winchendon
George H. Reynolds
Stone
Died of Exhaustion: Cyclist Found Dead Near Boston Wheel
The body of James H. Thompson of 72 Eleanor Street Boston was found beside his bicycle on Curve street after a long ride in extreme heat and a heavy shower. Police confirm his identity. his wife Mrs. Thompson is deeply affected. Thompson planned to ride to Worcester and did not return.
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Boston
Chelsea
James H. Thompson
Eleanor Street
Curve Street
Thompson
Detachment of Captain Fareholdt Posted to Asiatic Station
CAPT FAREHOLDT DETATCHED FROM WASHINGTON NAVY YARD IN JUNE. HE HAD BEEN DETACHED FROM THE FEET ON NAVY YARD AND WAR DEPARTMENT AT NEWPORT, AND ORDERED TO THE ASIATIC STATION. HE WAS FLAGGED FOR DUTY AS A COMMANDER OF THE NAVAL STATION AT CAVITE, P. I.
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Koch
Edward Gould
Eilnabeth
N. J
Dr. Williams
Ind State House
Scituate
Newburyport
Attwill
Committee On the Judiciary
Sanderson
Mann
R . Mes
Annie Zlott
Livingston Street
Newark
Jad
Annie Zlot
Newark, Neds
Dawson’s
Fareholdt Detactind
St Vincent’s Hospital
Mass
Lowell
I Limited
S.c. Pease & Sons
Miswrimacek, Siass
Mearimack
America’s Health Beverage
Harvard
Harvard Arew, CO
Lowell, Mass
Palms
Merrimack and
Better Streets
Thlaphon Reeveet
Pactat Mieratathesa Wemiowendt
Missa W. Brown
Pelton
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