Crimes Act for Ireland Put in Force in Several Counties
Dublin April 16 Three sections of the Crimes Act are in force in many Irish districts by proclamation of Earl Cadogan. The measures empower summary jurisdiction in conspiracy intimidation and unlawful assembly, allow trial by special jury and change of venue at the crown’s option. Counties Cavan Clare Cork Leitrim Mayo Roscommon Sligo Waterford and Cork and Waterford boroughs are listed. United Irish League activity noted and its proclamation anticipated. A leading figure explains conspiracy intimidation and unlawful assembly in broad terms. The act targets organizations like the Land League and United Irish League.
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Dublin
Ireland
Earl Cadogan
Lord Meutenant
Cavan
Clare
Cork
Leitrim
Mayo
Roscommon
Sligo
Beering
Waterford
United Irish League
Ulster
The
Land League
Cuba's Friend Wins a Victory in House Vote
Washington April 16 The Cuban reciprocity bill supporters win a substantial victory by closing general debate Friday at 3 pm. The roll shows 158 to 123 with 33 Republicans against and 82 Democrats joining the majority. Compared with 167 to 80 on the committee motion, GOP opposition appears weaker. Speakers included Roberts Patterson Cochran for the bill and Bartlett Corliss Broussard Bell and H C Smith against.
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Washington
Friends of the
House
Messrs. Roberts
Mass
Patterson
Tenn
Cochran
Messrs. Bartlett
Corliss
Mich
Broussard
Bell
Colo
H. C. Smith
Coal strike threatens Allegheny Valley in Pennsylvania
Tarentum April 16 reports a likely large miners strike may occur in the Allegheny Valley before the week ends. Everett Pedagogue will move to Montana as Randall J. Condon resigns Everett superintendent post to accept Helena schools leadership.
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Tarentum
Penn
Allegheny Valley
Randall J. Condon
Everett
Helena, Mont
Witness in Bennett case arrested in Boston court
Ormsby B. Ross a Philadelphia dyer and chemist was arrested for perjury after testifying in the Bennett Donohoe Lynn libel case. Ross claimed he could write on the dye stuffs trade and said Bennet protected him if suits arose. later he recanted much of his testimony and bail was set at 1000 dollars.
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Bennett-Donohoe-Lynn
Ormsby B. Ross
Ross
Philadelphia
Bennett
F. B. Atteaux
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Storey
Atteaux
Mr. Ross
Boston
Bishop
Samuel Canney
William Whitman
Hartford
Conn
I. E. Atteaux
Clark
W. M. Clark
Pearl Street
Mr. Bennett
Ormsby
Bennettt-Donohoe-Lynn
Brewers Admit Union Labor Rule Amid Labor Debates
A Boston brewery statement addresses union labor and dispels claims of intent to break unions. It cites Article 1 of a master brewers contract, noting that only union labor will be used in production and delivery, with the right to hire and discharge held by employers. Named firms include Roessle Brewery, Rueter & Company, and several Boston-area brewers.
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Boston
New England
United Brewery Workmen of
United States
New England Forecast Shows Increasing Clouds and Showers
Washington dispatch dated April 16 reports Thursday and Friday will be cloudy, with showers in the northern portion and fair weather in the south. Southeast winds along the coast will be fresh, with variable winds elsewhere.
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Washington
Woman Found Dazed in Street Near Haymarket
An unknown 26 year old woman, evidently under the influence, wandered Haymarket square and fell into a stupor after telling Patrolman Gibson she was deathly sick. He carried her to the City Hospital Relief Station, where her condition is under observation.
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Haymarket Square
Gibson
Division 1
City Hospital
McDonald Trapped Then Saved by Car Fender Amid Forest Hills Crash
East Boston teamster Hugh McDonald fell from a loaded furniture van near Forest Hills on Washington Street as the front axle failed. He landed on the fender of an approaching electric car, clung on as the vehicle slowed, and saved from being crushed. His knee was fractured and he was taken to City Hospital.
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Forest Hills
Hugh McDonald
Gypsy Bride Purchase Sparks Police Confrontation
Police faced a group of Russian gypsies seeking help after a girl accused their chief of stealing 250 dollars in gold entrusted for safekeeping. The chief claimed the girl already belonged to him as his wife after paying her father 200 dollars. The situation included threats, a scuffle, and the group being escorted from the headquarters. Inspector Patterson noted past trouble and removal from town two years earlier.
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Providence
Patterson
Runaway Horse Brought Under Control by Officer
Patrolman Gallagher of Division 2 halted a frenzied runaway horse on Tremont street near Scollay square. The animal, suffering from staggers, was lanced by the officer after he threw it to the pavement, stabilizing the dangerous incident at 8 o'clock.
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Gallagher
Division 2
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Horge
Fell From Her Horse In Brookline Accident
Mrs Gegese B Hayes formerly of Brooklyn New York now of 34 Berwick Road Brookline suffered a severe accident on the boulevard while riding a spirited saddle horse. She fainted and fell into the street and was picked up by friends and taken home. She is reported in a critical condition.
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Gegese B. Hayes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Berwick Rk
Brookline
Miss Taylor Assault Case Raises Police Doubts
Division 5 detectives scrutinize a Monday night alleged robbery on Clarendon street amid memories of a similar past incident at the same house. The case, once tied to a doctor’s account, now centers on Miss Taylor and real estate man Jenness and how two men could enter the office, gag the victim, rob her, and depart without waking Jenness whose rooms lie nearby.
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Clarendon Street
Division 5
Miss Taylor
Jenness
Mr. Jenness
Treworgy Trial Set for May 6 at Ellsworth Me
In Ellsworth Maine on April 16 the murder trial of William T. Treworgy for the Bucksport death of Mrs. Sarah Ware was scheduled to begin in the Supreme Court Tuesday May 6 if preparations permit. If not the case would be postponed to July. Also Astor Endows London College with 100000 for professorships at University College London.
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Ellsworth
William T. Treworgy
Sarah Ware
Bucksport
Supreme Court
Astor
London College London
W. W. Astor
University College of London
Weithaas Blames 3 Men After Wife Murder
SPRINGFIELD April 16 Bernhardt Weithaas murderer of his wife attempted to drown himself when mobbed near Palmer. He was resuscitated and confessed in police HQ. He charged a Holyoke man and two Springfield men as direct causes, admitted forfeiting his life, and said he shot his wife after warning her to leave work and live with him in New York. He will be arraigned for murder in the morning.
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Springfield
Bernhardt Weithaas
Palmer
Weithaas
Holyoke
Ed Highland Hotel
Wilbraham
New York Central Railroad
North
Palmer and
Quaboag
New York
Loom Fixers Withdraw From Lowell Textile Council
Lowell April 16 Loom Fixers Union votes to withdraw from the Textile Council signaling willingness to act independently over wage gains. Mills face closures as strikes loom, with skilled workers leaving town and negotiations stalled while unions prepare for possible actions.
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Kerr
Roott Mills
Lowell
Strike Vote At Washington Mills Weavers Meeting
Weavers at Washington mills in Music Hall voted to strike against the two loom system at a meeting held tonight in Lawrence April 16.
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Washington Mills
Lawren
Music Hall
Protest over hemp duties shocks Germans and Britons
Washington April 16 German government and British merchants challenge the Philippines tariff act rebate on hemp exports to the United States. They say the three-eighths of a cent per pound rebate to American importers hurts their trade, and protests have been sent to the War Department. courts may be asked to decide.
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Washington
State Department
Philippines
United States
Germany
War Department
Ward 10 Republicans dodge conflict with harmony meeting
A Ward 10 unity gathering at 126 Falmouth Street aimed at harmony erupted when Cambridge Representative Lewis openly endorsed Myers for lieutenant governor and Curtis for Congress, breaking the pledge of no booms. Ex-Senator Innes presided, warning against endorsements as Bates of Boston loomed for governor amid a staged party show.
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Falmouth Street
Lewis
Cambridge
Myers
Edwin A. Curtis
Congress
Innes
John L. Bates
Boston
Curtis
Curtis Guild, Jr
Soule
Senate
Guild
Massachusetts
New Bedford
John L. Bates Republican Club
Ward 10
Republican Club
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Cuba
Montana
C. E. Ross
MR. Storey
Organized Labor
Boston Beer CO
Burkhardt Brewing CO
Haffenreffer & CO
A. J. Houghton CO
Frank Jones Brewing CO
Massachusetts Breweries CO
McCormick Brewery
Puritan Brewing CO
Park Brewery
the Roessle Brewery
Rueter & Company
Souther Brewing CO
Star Brewing CO
Suffolk Brewing CO
Union Brewing CO
A. G. van Nostrand
Waldberg Brewing CO
Dazedin Street
Gypsy
Officer Gallagher
George B. Hayes
Treworgy
Lawrence
Lewis Mars
Boom
Ward
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