Fire destroys kiln filled lumber shed in Salem
Salem, Aug. 22 A fire at 8 0 o clock tonight destroyed James Fairfield's lumber shed on Central Street. Dry kilned lumber fed the flames, threatening nearby coal sheds and other buildings. Chief Arnold ordered alarms, fire under control in 30 minutes, all out at 9 55. Estimated loss 4000, insured. suspected arson by tramps.
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Salem
James Fairfield
Central Street
Fairfield
Box 21
Arnold
Newsdealer Increases Daily Post Order In Fall River
A Fall River newsdealer, H. W. Smith, requests raising his Daily Post order from 40 to 70 copies due to rising sales. He notes daily increases and cites a shortage this morning. Dated Fall River Mass August 22.
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Daily Post
H. W. Smith
Fall River
Mass
Newsdealer
Whiskey in Bond Clarifies New Tax on Withdrawals
Washington August 22 official statement on applying the new tariff law to whiskey tax withdrawals. Distillers who notified withdrawal on original gauge or regauge and paid tax may withdraw at the premium rate even if tax-paid stamps and brands are not yet applied, so long as stamps and brands are affixed as rapidly as possible.
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Washington
Josh Billings
Paine
New England
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal ST
Weather forecast for New England states and New York
Forecast for Thursday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont to be fair and slightly warmer with southerly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut to be fair and warmer with westerly winds. Eastern New York to be fair and warmer with southerly winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Locked Out in Fall River Mills Closure Tonight
Rumors that all Fall River mills will close tomorrow night at 6 o'clock, except those under Fall River Iron Works, spark a citywide labor dispute. The Manufacturers' Association ordered the lockout, risking 23 000 workers and 40 to 50 million dollars in plant value, as spinners and weavers react with strikes and wage-cut debates.
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Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
Globe Village
Shore Mills
American Linen
Mason
Sanford Spinning Company
O’donnell
New York
Philadelphia
Sanford
Globe Yarn and
Sanford Spinning Mills
Globe Yarn Mill
Prices Equal Reduction in Cloth Market Change
Fall River reports a mixed manufacturing scene with cloth prices rising from 26 8 to 23 4 cents per yard for 64x64s since yesterday. The gain matches the potential savings from a 10 percent wage cut, leaving little demand and treasurers avoiding new contracts as they sell only on hand stock amid future uncertainty.
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Weavers’ Union
Globe Yarn
Sanford Mills
Arnold B. Sanford
Sanford
Fall River
Juul's End Danvers Contractor Shot in Lexington
Conrad Juul a 61 year old Danvers contractor was found dead near a Lexington water works site. Authorities deem the death accidental though questions remain about motive and sequence after a morning gunshot wound to the head. Neil Juul the son witnessed the scene and a preliminary medical examiner ruling cites accidental shooting. The case notes Juul’s habit of inspecting his revolver before signaling workers and suggests the weapon discharged as he faced away from its muzzle.
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Conrad Juul
Danvers
Lexington
Neil
Marsh
William Davis
Lexington Water Works Company
Boston
Walter
Michael Galvin
Thomas Stanton
W. J. Aborn
Wakefield
Lewis Hawes
Valentine and
Tilton
Winchester
Franks
Juul
New England
Mike Rosetta
Mike
General Martin and Governor at Poland Springs visit
General Augustus P. Martin and Governor Greenhalge visited the Poland Springs House in Maine in a social trip. The interview covered reform in the Boston police department, with Martin saying the visit was personal and not a policy discussion, though acknowledging a desire for a stronger, more vigorous commission.
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Poland Springs House
Martin
Board of Police
Commission
Greenhalge
Sheehan
Boston
Augustus P. Martin
Poland Springs
Poland
Massachusetts
Police
Commonwealth
General Martin
Post
New Gloucester
Thhe Police Department
Mr. Lee
Police Department
Highland Spring Ale Competes On Quality Not Price
Ale brand Highland Spring vies on quality alongside price, with consumers paying the same per glass. Rueter & Co. Boston markets the product.
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Rueter & CO
Boston
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Sherman
Colorado
Washington Street
Boston, Mass
Bond
Waitt & Bond Blackstones
Havana
Waitt & Bond
Atlantic Ave
Stor” Bucs
Barxago & Co
Uus
J.T
Phelps
State Agt
Fall River Mills
New Bedford
MR. Kerr
King Philip Mills
Kerr Thread Company
Chase
Mr. Sanford
Mr. Chase
Globe and Sanford Mills
South End Park
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