Fortune for Riley Heir Seen in California Probate Tale
A Lowell Massachusetts police letter from San Francisco details a missing heir case tied to Mary Riley Matthews the sister of Riley. Her estate valued at 75000 reportedly passed under California probate rules and disputed by her second husband Redmond. James J. Kennedy of San Francisco seeks information via Roth and Co at 310 Market Street.
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Howard
San Francisco
Riley
California
Mary Riley
Mary Mathews
Patrick Riley
Lowell
Mass
Brady
Redmond
N. B
James J. Kennedy
Market street
Roth and Co
Tramps Invade Centralville Amid Growing Nuisance
Centralville residents report a rising group of long time tramps marching in nightly from Poor Farm road. They now demand cash after previously being fed, with several daily calls beyond Thirteenth Street. Rev Thomas Haworth, jail chaplain, was assaulted by two rough tramps who demanded ten cents and struck him when refused.
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Lowell
Centralville
Thirteenth street
Wormer
Thomas Haworth
Very Funny Indeed Opinion on price advertising loops
A reader notes the absurdity of clothing houses insisting they sell cheaper than others while rival ads claim the same. The writer mocks the cycle of competition and questions how such claims can be true across the market.
Hum bug afloat and clothing deception in garments
A discussion highlights widespread issues with clothing items where garb misleads on style, cloth quality, trimmings, and workmanship. It notes the value involved and how shoppers often overlook these factors when evaluating garments.
Stores Marked Low Prices Mislead Shoppers
In this city several stores advertise uniformly low prices but use baits by marking some lines of goods cheaply while the rest of their stock bears higher figures. The public learns to avoid such tricks, steering away from establishments that misrepresent value.
Result Ensures a Democratic Victory in Lowell Wards
Democratic gains in Lowell register 18,238 added names against 16,39 dropped as registration closes. Ward results show strong party hustling led by Peter J. Brady and Marcellus Fletcher. Greenhalge's statewide odds shift as voters anticipate Russell’s boost in Boston.
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Russell
Lowell
Farley
Meade
James A Sullivan
Peter J. Brady
Marcellus Pletcher
M. J. Garvey
James IT. Smith
Owen Callahan
John Crowley
Pan Murphy
Patrick Coleman
Fred Rourk
Michael Rielly
Mathew Mansfield
Ward Owe
W. F
Henry Courtney
Bisher Uk
Gardner W. Pearson
Joseph Clarke
John G. Gordon
Joseph McGrath
ohn Rogers
John Nolan
John F. Curtis
the
Union Democratic club
Michael F. Rogers
O’Connor
P. F. Brady
Marcellous Fletcher
James Barry
John F. Tully
Frank O'Neill
W. W. Murphy
John J.Burns
M. J Lynch
W. V. Meade
M. J. Dineen
W. F. Dunn
Charles White
Dennis W
Kelley
Marcellus Fletcher
John Clarke
Thomas Shannon
William F. Curtin
A. A. Conway
William Burns
Wm. T. Benson
Thomas Hoban
John E. Russell
William E. Russell
Greenhalge
Boston
Sun
democratic city committee
democratic party
Orchestral Society Gears Up For Parlor Concert
The Orchestral Society continues to meet in Board of Trade rooms under Prof Borjes. The group rehearses Haydn Sixth Symphony Woodland Whispers Midnight Bells of Rome Longing and a Chardas with other selections for a soon upcoming parlor concert. Yesterday’s rehearsal drew strong attendance this season.
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Board of Trade
Borjes
Haydn
Waldesflustern
Rome
Burgmueller
Leonard
Michaels
Fierce battle near Melilla ends in Spanish general's death
Madrid reports a brutal clash before Melilla where General Margilla was killed amid heavy fighting as General Ortega led re enforcements to push Moors from trenches. Moors captured two field pieces then retreated under Spanish bayonet charges. Spanish forces recovered the general's body and forwarded supplies to Cabrerizas, with limited pursuit due to forces.
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MADRID
Melilla
Margilla
Ortega
Margalla
Camelites
Cabrerizas
Venadito
Margalita
Fort Cabrerizas
Estramadura regiment
Estramadura
boas
Fort
Left a Fortune Estate Inheritance From Charity Moore
James W. Moore and the widow and a nephew of Robert Moore inherit a vast Nova Scotia estate once held by Charity Moore. Charity Moore, born 1810 in Belfast, left substantial wealth from a 400000 annual income bequest to her children. The article recounts Charity and James Moore’s journey from Belfast to America and their modest life before wealth.
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Nova Scotia
Lowell
James W. Moore
Robert Moore
Charity Moore
Frederickton
N.B
Middlesex Village
Moore
Dracut
Belfast
Irc
Carlisle
Brooklyn
Charity
James Moore
America
Sheffield
N. B
St. John
Fadicton Junction
Well Known Sporting Man Dies After In Naples Incident
Sam Scranton a famed trainer of field dogs and game cocks, died of heart disease at the Bennett tavern near Thornton. He was about years old and widely known in sporting circles. The Raymond & Whitcomb Grand hotel at Fifty ninth Street and Madison Avenue suffered fire and water damage estimated at $15,000, with guests present.
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Sam Scranton
Raymond & Whitcomb Grand
Fifty ninth street
Madison avenue
Fire near destruction at Cambridge carriage works
Cambridge October 30. The main building of Charles Waugh carriage factory at 442 to 450 Main Street was nearly destroyed with a loss around 20000 dollars. Firemen fought hard to stop the blaze from consuming nearby structures and saved adjacent properties from greater damage.
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CAMBRIDGE
Maass
Charles Waugh &c
Main street
Mulvey Affair Arrests and Autopsy Reveal Fractured Skull
Providence reports show police arrested Peter Mulvey for assault as part of ongoing actions. Medical Examiner Palmer ordered an autopsy confirming the elderly Mulvey’s skull was fractured, indicating fatal injuries.
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PROVIDENCE
Mulvey
Peter
Palmer
Multiple 19th Century Crimes Reported In New England
In Lywy and Riven Massachusetts and Meriden Connecticut on Oct 30, reports detail a cobbler Peter Fitzpatrick, 68, arrested for alleged assaults on six girls aged 5 to 8. Polycarpe Dione faces manslaughter charges after striking a boy in Flint Village, fracturing his skull. Liquor dealers in Meriden seek license cuts from 400 to 200 amid hard times. Amesbury reports N. E. Collins store in Merrimac robbed of pantaloons overcoats and goods, with a thousand dollars stolen from a money drawer.
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FAL Riven
Mass
Polycarpe Dione
Joseph C. Gautre
Flint Village
Dione
MERIDEN, Conn
AMESBURY
N. E. Collins
Merrimac
Striking Mill Operatives Firm In Quincyville Strife
Providence reports the third week of the Fallon Quineyville woolen mills strike ends with operatives firm. The executive committee plans two aid distribution days weekly. In Holyoke, Damien Mesaler, 89, of Chicopee Falls, found dead in a canal amid suspected foul play. He leaves a widow and five children.
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PROVIDENCE
Quineyville woolen
HoLly Yoke
Mass
Damien Mesaler
Chicopee Falls
Chicopee
Buffalo Bill Repeats Win In 12-Hour Race
Paris reports Colonel Cody known as Buffalo Bill won the 12 hours race against cyclist Meyer. Cody rode 849 kilometers while Meyer covered 882 kilometers, securing the victory for Cody in the event held in October.
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Buffalo Bill
Paris
Colonel Cody
Meyer
Bank Swindle Shocks Continental National Arc in New York
Benjamin E. Sanford of New York allegedly embezzled fifty three thousand dollars from the Continental National Bank as he conducted forged orders and checks through Harris Co and related firms. He altered statements at Hamilton National Boston and a Washington bank, then fled after discovery.
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Boston
Beston banks
Benjamin E. Sanford
New York
Continental National bank of New York
Continental
Bank of the Republic
Hamilton National bank of Boston
Continental National
Washington
Sanford
financia
Harris & Co
Maurice Mendham & Co
Harrises
Mechanics’ National bank
Mechanics National
Santoré
Mechanics’ National
Mechanics
Mr. Sanford
Hamilton National
Washington bank
Continental bank
Randolph
Continental Officials Face Clash Over Bank Document Leak
Continental officials oppose Mechanics acceptance of personal business from a clerk. Mechanics claim Sanford money explains behavior. Harris believed to be hid with detectives seeking him. Sanford captured, awaiting civil suit by Continental. Banks call the affair small, stirring financial concern.
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Continental
Mechanics
Sanford
Harria &‘ Co
Sanfod
Percy M. Slan
Harris
Continental bank
Boston
the
Discontent as Paris Welcomes Russian Guests Depart
A string of brief notices reports accidents, crimes, and social events across New England and nearby states. Names include William Wood of Andover killed by a train, John R. Meads named for consular duties at Santo Domingo, and Captain Philip Harrington dying on his wedding trip. Other items note burglaries in Stockbridge, a socialist meeting in Union Square with 5000 attendees, and various local incidents from Oxford to Haverhill and beyond.
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Paris
William Wood
Andover
Mass
John R. Meads
New London
Conn
consur
Santo Domingo
Michael Curry
South Boston
Frank Horton
Stockbridge
Union square
New York
Philip WHarrington
Fall River
Hannaford
Nashua
N. H
John Fahey
Lee
Advents
Littleton
George W. Brown
e state conference
J. H. Lovejoy
Oxford
John Hayes
Pittsfield
Maine Wesleyan seminary and Female college
Kent's Hill
Brunswick (Me
Veteran Fireman's association
Charles E. Townsend
L. D. Snow
H. M. Bowker
H. A. Snow
A. G Hall
David Burt
Parkhurst Guarded Amid New York Vice Crusade
Dr Charles H Parkhurst faces threats as he continues his battle against vice in New York City He plans to stay under guard and avoid going out alone while ensuring the ongoing crusade against crime, saying he will not be deterred by danger.
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William A. Reade
Luw
J. Henry Reed
Westford
Reade
Lowell
Stephen B. Puffer
Reed
Parkhurst
New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Mhurst
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Gorham St
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M. F. COURTNEY
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William V. Meade
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Edward M. Bowers
Lowell Reform Club
J.P. Mahoney
Court Wamesit
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Young Men’s Catholic Institute
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Clover Club
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Les Miserables
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U. i. Court
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Lakeview avenue
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Woodward Court
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Atlantic Social Club
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Merrimack Lodge
David Burns
J. S. Lapierre
St. Joseph
Goo
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Andrew F. Donohue
Donohue
The Orchestral Society
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Chargea
A. W. Derbyshire & Co
Props
Prescott Street
P. S. Grand demonstration
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Steve Polish
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Portland
Rogers Street
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Roan
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Traders’ National Bank
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