Mysteries of East Coast Murder Cases
A historical survey recounts a string of Boston and New York area murders across the late 19th century. It cites Mary Stannard in Guilford, Jennie Cramer near New Haven, Rose Clark Ambler in Stratford, and Mary Anderson near Perth Amboy as cases unsolved or unresolved, with suspects including a minister and the Douglass woman. The piece emphasizes the era’s appeal to sensational crime and the persistence of mystery in small towns near major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack-the-Ripper
London
Eyraud
the Strangler
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Connecticut
New Jersey
Jersey
Mary Stannard
Rockland
Conn
Jennie Cramer
New Haven
Rose Clark Ambler
Stratford
Phoebe Paulin
Orange
Tillie Smith
Hacketstown
Mary Anderson
Perth Amboy
Mamie Sullivan
Paterson
N. J
Guilford
Mary
Blanche Douglass
Walter
James Malley, Jr
Malley
Douglass
Jennie
Malley Boys
Moody
Rosa Clark Ambier
Norman Ambler
William Lewis
Rose
Lewis
Harry Scherpf
Griffiths Career Highlights and Louisville Managerial Hope
Chicago pitcher Clark Griffith, born 1869 in Nevada Missouri, built a major league and minor league record with Milwaukee, St Louis, Boston, Tacoma and Oakland before joining Chicago in 1893 94. The piece also notes Willie McGunnigle arriving in Louisville to revitalize the team and details Nick Young aiding Washington area murder victim Elsie Kregle's family with burial funds and housing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Griffith
Chicago
Nevada
Bloomington
Ill
Milwaukee
National League
American Association
Griffith
Milwaukees
St. Louis
Boston
Pacific Slope
Tacoma
Oakland
Clark Griffith
Chicagos
Washngton
Elsie Kregle
Nick Young
Mt. Pleasant
M. R. Fishburn
Nick
Robert
Fourteenth Street
N. E. Young
Young
Washington, D. C
The Jokers' Corner and a Funeral Conversation
A satirical piece mocks political bosses and press influence while a somber exchange recounts a woman plagued by a bed burglar fear. The tale ends with a macabre twist about a folding bed collapsing and suffocating her, as recounted by an Exchange reader.
Bavaria to require emergency bicycle certificates for women
In Bavaria the police will not permit women to cycle in public without an emergency certificate. To obtain the permit, a woman must first ride before police officials and a crowd of candidates, proving balance and caution without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
Cain Evades Warrant On Esdraelon Desert Path
A tired murderer named Cain encounters Nod constable who delivers a warrant. Cain asserts noble lineage and escapes in a cloud of sand, disappearing over the desert edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esdraelon
Nod
Cain
The Christening Portrait Hangs Outside the House
Mrs O Hoolihan complains of the crayon portrait hung on the house by a reluctant Father O Hoolihan fearing damage at the christening party. St Peter offers comic banter as the shade refuses entry noting past theatrical work and preference to stay away from the angelic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen
Baseball notes on player moves and club disputes
Diamond Duat star Gray deserts Loftus to return home in Baltimore after loan from Baltimore to Columbus. Pitcher Rusi receives a $1200 offer from a Naugatuck Valley league club for the rest of the season. W J Coyle released by New England league amid a dispute between Brockton and Augusta over his status. St Joseph manager Haller loses a back pay claim against Peoria club. National board rules in favor of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Duat
Gray
Baltimore
Columbus
Loftus
Rusi
Naugatuck Valley League
New England League
W. J. Coyle
Brockton
Augusta
Hartford
Haller
St. Joseph
Peoria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Hayden
Baseball
Fitcher Griffith
McGunnigle
Louisville
Willie McGunnigle
Despond
Brooklyns
Brooklyn
McCloskey
Louisville Press
Clarke
Dexter
M’'Gunnigle
Boyle
Senators
Earl Wagner
Anson
Colts
Jimmy Ryan
Jokers
Daily Press
St. Peter
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