Bunco Boy Harhan Appears In Court
Thirteen year old James P Harhan arraigned in police court and continued to Friday juvenile session. He was arrested on a truancy warrant after ordering groceries for delivery to his Pawtucketville home. He is described as a precocious, nomadic boy with a baseball obsession and a past of runaway behavior and suspected theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Harhan
Wm. O’brien
East Merrimack Street
Munn
Bridge Street
Pawtucketville
Harhan
Jim
O’brien
Welch
Merrimack River
Hardan
Court Docket From Local Pub Row Ends With Jail and Fine
Two drunken women described as ladies appeared in court on the brown settee. Catherine C Halpine was jailed for six months while Kate Clune was fined two dollars. A single male drunk was released after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Halpine
Kate Clune
Yachts Prepare For Lipton Cup Challenge In Calm Sound
Glen Cove N Y May 21 Early prep on Columbia and Reliance for America's Cup test against Shamrock III. Two other cup defenders near New York hold potential challenge as windless morning gives way to light airs and sailing plan shapes.
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Glen Cove
N. Y
Columbia
Reliance
Thomas _ Lipton
Brooklyn
New York
New Rochelle
Connecticut
New York Yacht Club
Matinicock Point
Eaton's Neck
Rye
Sirus
Long Island
Cove
Regatta Committee
Nicholson Kane
Newberry D. Lawton
E. H. Wales
A. Smith
Club
Danish ex-officer nets income from begging letters
Olgar Beckwith Neilson, a Danish ex-army officer, allegedly cashiered, earned about 300 dollars monthly for two years by sending three forms of begging letters to prominent New Yorkers. Special Agent James Ford says Neilson’s letters targeted figures such as George J. Gould, Andrew Carnegie, J. Pierpont Morgan, John W. Gates, Hetty Green and Russell Sage. He was arrested after funds were raised from his schemes and a court appearance followed his marriage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olgar Beckwith Neilson
James Ford
Neilson
Agent Ford
George J. Gould
Andrew Carnegie
J. Pierpont Morgan
John W. Gates
Hetty Green
Russell Sage
Youth Arrested for Obscene Calls Plague on City Officials
Fall River reports 19 year old John Pierce arrested after months of obscene telephone calls harassing physicians lawyers and undertakers. Police, aided by Sisters of Mercy and the telephone company, caught Pierce in an unoccupied office after a call led them to the culprit. The nuisance began last fall and disrupted numerous professional calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
John Pierce
Sisters of Mercy
Pierce
Connecticut Railway expands service with non-union drivers
Bridgeport, Conn May 21 The Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co increased cars run by non union men in the city and suburbs most lines except East Main street are open for business Cars began at 8 am earlier than during the strike that began a week ago Conditions remained quiet so deputies were not deemed necessary on all cars though armed guards remain on some lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
East Main Street
Bankers mull asset currency reform in Chicago
After Lyman K. Gage urged asset currency for banks to issue unsecured notes, the Chicago Bankers' club formed a committee to push currency law changes. Gage, president of United States Trust Co. of New York, spoke to nearly all city bankers, placing currency reform second only to labor questions and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gage
Killing of Schley County Boy by Two Black Boys
In Ellaville Georgia on May 21 details emerge of the killing of Albert Wall's five year old son by two black boys aged 10 and 42. They lured the child into a shuck pen with a heel pin wrapped in a shuck and beat him breaking three ribs. Spinal meningitis developed and the boy died after prolonged agony. The youths are in custody as a grand jury reviews the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Albert Wall
Schley County
Rosebery Denies Support for Imperial Tariff Plan
Lord Rosebery, speaking at Burnley on May 19, expressed surprise that his comments were taken as endorsing Chamberlain’s tariff policy. He says his remarks were non political for a non political audience and that the Liberal party remains committed to free trade and rejects an imperial commercial league as weakening the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rosebery
Burnley
Lancashire
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Liberal Party
Bullet in head ends Ohio farmer mystery
The body of George Lewis a wealthy farmer from Great Bend Ohio was found in the Ohio river near Middleport Ohio with a gunshot wound to the head. He disappeared from Ravenswood West Virginia on November 30 after an all night spree. Fifty dollars in his possession are missing and investigators believe robbery murder and disposal in the river by his companions occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Lewis
Great Bend
Ohio
Ohio River
Middleport
Lewis
Mravenswood
Fierce Bulldog Attacks Woman in Port Chester Laundry
Mrs John Clancy a laundress employed by Gen James Dumont was badly bitten when stepping on a bulldog's tail in a Port Chester laundry The dog lunged and tore her arms and body Gen Dumont killed the animal after trying to subdue it leaving the woman in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Chester
N. Y
John Clancy
James Dumont
Cuban Republic Anniversary Dinner in Barcelona
In Barcelona on May 21 a dinner marked the first anniversary of Cuba's republic proclamation. About 50 Cubans attended along with the consuls of Cuba the United States and Brazil. The consuls in toasts spoke warmly of Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Cuba
United States
Brazil
Train wreck injures eight near Tifton, Georgia
In Tifton, Georgia, on May 21, a combination freight and passenger train derailed at a defective switch, overturning two passenger coaches in the yards of the Tifton, Thomasville & Gulf road. Eight passengers were slightly injured, including H. Kohn of New York. most victims were Georgia residents. Most could continue their journey after medical care.
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Tifton
Tifton, Thomasville
Gulf Road
H. Kohn
New York
Georgia
Foot and mouth disease toll in New England cattle
Washington May reports from the agriculture department reveal Dr. D E Salmon’s epidemic findings. Of 4175 cattle affected, 3548 were slaughtered to halt spread, with total owner compensation reaching $120000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
D. E. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
New England States
Fire destroys Wainwrights hotel and multiple buildings at Rennsalaer Falls
A May 21 blaze at Rennsalaer Falls wiped out Wainwrights hotel two dwellings two stores several barns and outbuildings. Loss quoted at 20000 with Ogdensburg firemen aiding the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburg
Wainwright
Rennsalaer Falls
Cleveland and Lamberton Leave Middelbass After Fishing
Toledo May 21 Grover Cleveland and Admiral Lamberton departed Middelbass following a week of good fishing. Cleveland declined to discuss politics further with an AP correspondent and said he would return to Princeton at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Grover Cleveland
Admiral Lamberton
Middlebass
Associated Press
Cleveland
Princeton
Ayers Hair Vigor Promises Youthful Color Solution
A captured dialog-like ad fragment touts Ayers Hair Vigor claiming to restore gray hair color and reduce aging appearance with a youthful look. It appeals to readers seeking reversal of aging signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
f.wAt Ice
Lord Hamilton Denies Repeal of Indian Cotton Duties
In London on May 21 Lord George Hamilton Indian secretary told a Lancashire deputation and MPs that the government cannot abandon the Indian excise and cotton duties. He argued the excise maintains tax equality between Lancashire and India and pledged to keep the duties while the cotton burden remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Hamilton
London
Lord George Hamilton
Lancashire
House of Commons
India
Narrow mountain crack forces evacuation near Turtle Peak
A four feet wide and 3000 feet long fissure opened near the western face of Turtle mountain summit. The Lieutenant Governor ordered mounted police to warn residents and urge immediate evacuation from the affected area in Victoria, B C, on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Frank
Turtle Mountain
Shaughnessy Suggests CP Might Seek Dominion Bill on Land Grant
In Victoria on May 21 Sir Thomas Shaughnessy intimated that the Canadian Pacific Railway could seek a Dominion government bill to overturn a British Columbian decision cancelling the Southern Kootenay lands grant tied to its subsidiary. He described Land Commissioner Wells's Montreal visit and the borrowing of grants as political expediency during cross exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Thos
Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Death of Peninsular Railroad Chief Ramsey in Mexico
S G Ramsey general manager of the Peninsula Consolidated railroad died of yellow fever at Merida Mexico May 21 He leaves two sons who reside in the United States He was a brother of the chief clerk to the general manager of the Pennsylvania railroad based in Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mex
S. G. Ramsey
Peninsula Consolidated Railroad
Merida
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Arkansas Warship Anchors Near Benton As River Rises
The U S warship Arkansas anchored at Commerce eight miles east of Benton. A sounding boat went below to measure depth but pass of Atherton is doubtful until river rises further. If she reaches Cairo, no additional trouble is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Mo
United States
Arkansas
Commerce
Here
Atherton
Cairo
Original Package Law Test Nearing a Court Challenge
Traffic in original packages of ale began at Leo Blackfin's store at Central and Middle streets. Officers confiscated three bottles. a warrant for illegal sale is sought. The case centers on whether malted beverages meet original package rules, with legal debate over proper interpretation and potential hearing before Judge Pickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Blackfin
Charles H. Joyce
Middle Streets
Atkinson
Duncan
Corcoran
Internal Revenue
United States
Dawes Brewery
Montreal
Blackfin
Fisher H. Pearson
Hadley
Atlantic City
Horse Runs Wild Through Merrimack Street Mayhem
A horse owned by A. Lamon tagne, a Pawtucketville grocer, bolted Wednesday afternoon in a fit, racing toward city hall from Teague’s store along the canal bridge. Bystanders fled as a brave individual halted the animal near Cabot street. the wagon was damaged but the horse escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lamontagne
Pawtucketville
Merrimack Street
City Hall
Teague
Canal Bridge
Cabot Street
Brush fire threatens Connor Bros piggery at Pawtucketville
Shortly after noon a brush fire was reported on Old Meadow road Pawtucketville. Fire apparatus from the Pawtucketville house responded. The latest word said the blaze still raged and threatened Connor Bros piggery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Station
Old Meadow Road
Pawtucketville
Connors Bros
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A. O. Hamel
Massachusetts
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Frank Wright
Ward Street
Wright
Olgar Beckwith
Clinehinst
Chentung Liang Cheng
Clinedinst
Rosebery
New England
Ayers
Colton
Canada
Highland House
Middlesex Street
First Street
W. G. Stewart
Camden
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Walker &Ompson's
Belvidere
Boston
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Bath
Smail
Hildreth
West Street
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