Dickinson versus Underwood case ends without verdict
The jury in Anna F. Dickinson versus Dr. Underwood and others was discharged after seventeen hours without reaching a verdict. Judge Acheson cited the death of juror Mrs. John Green as the reason. Dickinson sought 50000 for five weeks confinement in Danville asylum in 1891. eight jurors who favored Dickinson left a note of friendship. Dickinson planned a lecture and a Hamlet production despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Anna F. Dickinson
Underwood
Hileman
John M. Bryden
George B. Thompson
Acheson
John Green
Miss Dickinson
Danville Asylum
Wyoming House
Fire tears through Monson blocks and home
A blaze in Monson at 11 tonight destroyed two business blocks Day's and Green's and spread to F. E. Howe's house. Wind fans the flames as authorities fear further destruction of nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monson
Day’s
Green’s
F. E. Howe
Corner fashion and bargains in a sunlit store
The store touts many corners for shoppers from Boys' Clothing to Spring Hat and Furnishing Goods. It promises low prices, quality goods, and a money back refund if not satisfactory, inviting readers to get acquainted with the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManus
Fitzpatrick
Storm Rips Athol. Lightning Damages Homes and Roads
Last night a fierce storm struck Athol causing widespread damage. Lightning hit Edmund Gage's house eight people inside uninjured. A teacher's room was destroyed. School Street washed out and traffic stopped as electric car gear was damaged. The river rose high, flooding several areas between Athol and Orange.
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Athol
Edmund Gage
School Street
Athol & Orange
Orange
Connecticut River Flood Delays Rail Lines in Vermont
The Connecticut River rose rapidly reaching high water, causing washouts on the Hoogac Tunnel and Wilmington line disrupting traffic. A forty foot road bed washout three miles south of Brattleboro delays trains on the New London northern branch. Sugar makers face discouraging weather but hold hope for a fair yield as little sugar has been produced so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Connecticut
Hoogac Tunnel
Tonic Promises Natural Strength and Vitality
Advertises a tonic that works with Nature to strengthen the body and uses an alterative to aid the liver and kidneys in cleansing the system. Claims proof from local townspeople supporting the remedy.
Springfield Hearing Targets Bloomington Building and Loan
The Interstate Building and Loan Association of Bloomington faces sharp charges before a House committee. Accusations include mismanagement, illegal salaries, extortion, and pay to Vice-President Stevenson and partner Mr Ewing.
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Springfield
Ill
Interstate Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Stevenson
House Committee On Building and Loan Association
Lowenthal
Cook
Ewing
Belgium
Chicago
H. C. Bunn
Bunn
Association
Mr. Lowenthal
Young Woman Jermine Bernstein Arrested for Shoplifting
A about 20 year old woman named Jermine Bernstein was arrested by Inspector Yoe Knox after being found with ribbons and other items valued at 14 dollars from Jordan Marsh & Co. She allegedly intended to appropriate the goods for her own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Tierney
Massachusetts Avenue
Tierney
Frank R. Marshall
Palace Hotel
Marshall
Lynch
Gaddis
Jermine Bernstein
Yoe Knox
Sto of Jordan, Marsh & Co
Widow of Rev. Dr. Stowas Dies in New Jersey Home
Widow of the Rev. Dr. Storra and mother of the assemblyman dies in Orange after a lingering illness. Born to Press Hitchcock of Amherst College, she was noted for literary attainments and was about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor. Stowas
Newark
N. J
Henry? M. Storrs
Dr. Storra
Orange
Fall River Iron Works lifts wages to former levels April
In Fall River Mills the Iron Works posted notices restoring wages to pre August last year with effect April 22 affecting about 1800 workers who now earn 12 000 dollars weekly. The move follows a prior strike and is feared to push prices up while other mills may follow. Local leaders call the action philanthropic and expect further restorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Iron Works Corporation
Iron Works
Manufacturers’ Association
American Printing Company
America
American Print Works
Iron Works Mills
M. C
Borden
Whitehead
Howard
Spinners’ Union
New Bedford
Eve
Greene
Fall Iron Works Company
Providence Textile Strike Looms With Call to Action
The Atlantic toe tonight workers including weavers and dye house hands in Olneyville voted to strike at 7 o clock Thursday morning. Enthusiasm ran high as strikers demand a partial restoration of the old wage schedule and fault the mill owners for not offering any advance despite future orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association
Providence
Atlantic
Olneyville
Judge vacates order in McDonnell vs Bay State Gas case
In Wilmington April 10 Judge Wales vacated the March order for testimony by U S Commissioner Smith in the McDonnell versus Bay State Gas Co Delaware receivership matter. Counsel for J Edward Addicks won the motion to vacate. Security for possible damages was argued and held under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Wales
United States Court Today
United States
Smith
Thomas H. McDonnell
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
McDonnell
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Hanover
Portland Streets
Portland
Hanover and
Boston
Massachusetts Clothing CO
Clothing World
E.C. Almy & CO
Washington, Cor
Essex
Gerges
Deviote
Anna Dickinson
Ral
Washington
New England
New York
Elas
I. Shaw
J. G.small & CO
CRAND
J. G. Small & 60
Washington Street
Keith
New Theatre
Tas
McManus Corner
Vermont Railroad
Joseph Buck
Boarder
Tessie Williams
Magazine
Komora
Sinont
Calofisy
Dana
Sarsaparna
Illinois House
C. H. Robinson & CO
Washington St
Fall River Iron Works
Omce
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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