Treachery Feared as War Path Looms in Minnesota
Report from Walker and Bear Island describe heavy fighting with 7 dead soldiers sighted near Bear Island and massing Indian forces heading toward the agency. Warnings of mass exodus and calls for orders to pursue the tribes reflect tense conditions as public officials seek troops and peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Steamboat Landing
Cass Lake
Walker
Bear Island
Minneapolis
Gus. Beaulieu
Leech Lake
Beaulieu
Agency
Gay-Gwa
Narrows
Tinker
Bliss
Hanged in Salem Alfred C Williams Pays the Death Penalty
Alfred C Williams was executed by hanging in Salem jail for the murder of John Gallo of Lynnfield. The 22 year old native of Summerside P E I faced the law after a 1897 farm labor dispute led to the blaze and death of Italian immigrant Gallo. Williams maintained innocence to the end as officials noted the legal steps, appeals, and new law shift to electrocution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Alfred C. Williams
John Gallo
Lynnfield
Wiliams
Williams
Summerside
Gallo’s
Gallo
Klondike
Massachusetts
Willams
Chaplain Puffer
Boston
W. W. Phillips
Alfred
Prince Edward Island
Lynnfield Center
Wakefield Village
Antonio
Swampscott
Essex County
Phillips
Italy
George C. Neal
Wakefield
Wakefeld
Neal
Highwaymen Hold Up Doctor in Boston Robbery
In Boston at 1:30 am three men seized Dr. William Whitehead on Boylston street near Washington and Oak. While two restrained him, the other searched him and got $7 and solid gold sleevelinks. One assailant, David Williams, 22, of 213 Harrison avenue, was captured. two others escaped. Williams waived examinations and was held for the grand jury in $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Whitehead
Boylston Street
Washington and
Oak Streets
David Williams
Harrison Avenue
Williams
Smith for Senator Nominated by Fourth Middlesex GOP
Everett Mass Oct 7 Hon Geo E Smith nominated for a third term by the Fourth Middlesex Republican senatorial convention today.
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Piles
A testimonial driven ad explains the Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast safe fix for piles, offering permanent relief by cleansing and healing inflamed parts. Letters from Collins, Roberts, McHale praise its quick effect and urge asking a local druggist to supply the remedy with a free book of causes and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collins
Garnett
Josiah Roberts
Port Oram
N. J
Wm. McHale
Rockport
Mass
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Supreme Lodge Admits Grandsons In Sons Of St. George
Boston October 7 The Supreme Lodge session led by Supreme President George Kingston considered constitutional amendments. A key proposal to require British birth for membership failed, but a measure extending membership to great grandsons of Englishmen passed. A three member committee to revise the constitution was approved and will report before the next session. The day included a possible further evening meeting to complete business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Lodge of the Sons of St. George
George Kingston
England
Supreme Lodge
Two Holyoke Men Die in Freight Car Fire
Northampton October 7 John Burns 28 and Michael Brennan 28 both of Holyoke died in a burning Boston and Maine freight car on the tracks. Burns died after being moved to a hospital. Brennan’s remains were identifiable by his brother. The two unknown men left only bones. Both Holyoke residents were believed to have come for a cattle show and died after entering the car under the influence of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
John Burns
Holyoke
Michael Brenan
Boston & Maine
Burns
Brennan
John
Tufts Faculty Probes Hazing Punishes Sophomores
Tufts College faculty met to review the hazing incident involving freshmen. Seven sophomores were placed on probation for a year and will lose any college aid. The case centered on forcing entry to a freshman’s room. several punished students, including class leaders, consider transferring.
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Boston
Tufts College
Tufts
Mysterious Billy Smith Retains Welterweight Title
New York reports Billy Smith defeated Charles McKeever of Philadelphia in a 25 round bout at 142 pounds. McKeever could not threaten Smith, who knocked him down in rounds 23 and 25. Earlier, Kid McCoy and Peter Maher were slated for a 25 round title bout on December 5 for a $10,000 purse.
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Billy Champion
New York
Billy Smith
Chas. McKeever
Philadelphia
Lenox A. C
McKeever
Smith
Kid McCoy
Peter Maher
Greater New York A. C
Demand to remove Col Gardiner as New York district attorney
Albany Oct 7 Gov Black was asked to remove Col Asa Bird Gardiner from the New York city district attorney post. Col Lovell H Jerome filed the request citing appellate division ruling that Gardiner acted illegally and committed a misdemeanor by removing James J Flood, a veteran, from an attache position without charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Gardiner
Albany
N. Y
Gov
Black
Asa Bird Gardiner
New York City
Lovell H. Jerome
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
James J. Flood
Sherman Hoar Dead Aged Leader Dies After Illness
Concord mourns as Hon Sherman Hoar born July 30 1860 in Concord dies at home after typhoid fever contracted during a southern camp tour with the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association. He served in Congress 1890 and later as district attorney, was active in Unitarian work and Phillips Exeter trustees. The illness proved fatal after a rapid decline following a sudden relapse. His wife Miss Mary Buttrick survives, with other family members and associates mourning. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. In later local note a testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm from J T Bays is included with local druggists advertising the product.
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Concord
Sherman Hoar
Main Street
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Mary Buttrick
Stedman Buttrick
George Tarbell
Boston
Hoar
Hon
Mass
Ebenezer Hoar
Caroline Brooks
Phillips-Exeter
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Middlesex
Waltham
Story, Thorndike and Hoar
Washington
Cleveland
Bram
American Unitarian Society
Phillips-Exeter Academy
Caroline Prescott Wood
South
Massachusetts
Montauk
Bears the Lizeature of CASTORIA
The ad touts Castoria as the trusted remedy for children, promoting its familiar formula and longtime accessibility. It emphasizes gentle, natural relief for common infant ailments and positions the product as a reliable, established choice.
Pe-ru-na Promises Cure for Chronic Diarrhea and Catarrh
A historical testimonial advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as a remedy for chronic diarrhea and catarrhal affections. Letters from John Harting, John Edgarton, and T. E. Miller cite long battles with dysentery, and claim complete relief after using Pe-ru-na. The piece urges readers to seek Dr Hartman’s guidance and notes widespread appeal across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harting
Main Street
Cincinnati
John Edgarton
Third Ave
Altoona
Amaia
T. E. Miller
Grand Prairie
Texas
New York
Pe-ru-na
Peruna
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
West
New England
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Zella
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Col. Harbach
Godfrey Zigler
Sutherland
Colby
Bacon
Bu-Du-Nay-Ka-Shig
Bug-Ah-Mah-Go-Shig
Duluth
Adjutant General
Brainerd
Gen. Bacon
Flora
Chicago
Tribune
Mellville Wilkinson
William Butler
Edward Lowe
John Olmstead
John Swallenstocker
Alfred Zebell
Eddie Bald
Johann Hoff
Eddie McDuffie
Nat Butler
EISNER & MENDELSON @G
Sherman
Gov. Walcott
E. P. Farnham
First Baptist Church of
Sons OF ST. George
The
Courier
Chamberlain
J. T. Bays
Christian Church
Neodesha
Kan
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Central Streets
Castoria
Harvard Brewing CO
Mowe
U. S. Arse
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