New Haven Eyes Boston and Maine Stock Sale Rumor
Report says New Haven interests consider selling 109 948 Boston & Maine shares to Canadian Pacific while New Haven directors may veto the merger. Speculation ties New York Central finances and New Haven strategy to a possible sale, with officials denying knowledge and opponents calling the chatter a bluff to influence lawmakers and law enforcement.
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United States
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Forecast for New England and Boston Area
Fair and colder conditions expected in Boston and vicinity on Thursday with a continued fair outlook into Friday. Snow possible in northern Maine and northern New York with fresh west winds.
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Vicinity
Washington
New England
Maine
New York
Cronin as a potential chairman roils Fitzgerald rivalries
Word of Cronin from Ward 23 as a possible Democratic city committee chairman signals a rift in the Fitzgerald Lomasney McNary alliance. The Mayor privately plans to organize, but insiders doubt Fitzgerald will back Cronin despite Cronin’s prior Suffolk convention support for Lomasney. Dolan’s election as register of probate shows Fitzgerald allies prevailing in another contest.
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John F. Cronin
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Democratic City Committee
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Fitzgerald
Lomasney
Coalition of Fitzgerald McNary and Lomasney reshapes mayoral race
The trio formed a surprising bloc in the campaign. McNary and Lomasney previously backed Donovan for mayor and later backed Frothingham. Ward 8 switched to Fitzgerald and Ward 15 hints McNary supported Fitzgerald. The mayoral defeat alters the political balance and strengthens their position as strategic operators.
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McNary
Lomasney
Edward J. Donovan
Frothingham
Jomasney
Leprosy Doctor and Wife to Lead Penikese Island Colony
Dr Frank H Parker and his wife of 18 Bryant street plan to move to Penikese Island leper colony where he will serve as superintendent. The couple will live on site with Parker treating nine patients and Mrs Parker assisting mainly female patients.
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Malden
Frank H. Parker
Bryant Street
Penikese Island
Buzazard’s Bay
Gooseberry Neck
Cuttyhunk
Parker
Lord Kelvin Stricken With Serious Illness
London Dec. 11 The condition of Lord Kelvin, renowned for practical science, has become serious after two weeks of confinement to bed. He has long been praised as one of the hardest working Englishmen, a comparison drawn with Edison, the American wizard.
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Lord Kelvin
Earth
Edison
Argo Wreck off Nova Scotia in December Gale
Gloucester schooner Argo struck rocks off Tor Bay near Whitehead Nova Scotia during a southeast gale. The total loss left the crew clinging to dories and reaching shore safely in one of the area’s most spectacular sea rescues.
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Whitehead
N. S
Dread Tor Bay
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Argo
Carbonear
N. F
Bay of Islands
Halifax
Minard’s Liniment Ad Ends with Sports Hint
After Bowling or Sport Use Minard's Liniment to prevent sore muscles and enjoy quicker relief. Ad copy promotes the liniment as a post activity remedy for athletes and everyday players alike.
Abrupt End to Girls Escape at Lancaster School
Two 15 year old inmates Louise Ray and May Grove escaped last night from the Lancaster State Industrial School for Girls by leaping from a second story window. They were found by Leominster police at 4 15 am and returned to the institution by 10 am. The matron linked renewed escape attempts to a prior incident involving Levina Coolidge and a chloroform suicide attempt.
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Sousa Taken to New York
John Philip Sousa the band master was too ill to perform in Buffalo today and was taken to New York under orders of his physicians.
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New York
Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line Ad
Cars leave Park square every 15 minutes and subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill. Low fares advertised for service along the line.
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Chestnut Hill
No Third President No Third President Surprise in Washington
Washington dispatch reports the Republican national committee issues a convention call. President Theodore Roosevelt repeats his pre election statement that he will not seek a second nomination after serving his first term. He notes his three and a half years as president and adheres to the two term interpretation.
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Republican National Committee
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Quits 2008 Presidential Run
Washington notices report President Roosevelt announced he will not seek the 2008 nomination. Reynolds and Senators react, with Knox praising him and others saying he may still be nominated or influence the field. Tom Johnson hints Roosevelt could be chosen despite the declaration.
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Roosevelt to seek no third term boosts New York GOP
The White House announced Roosevelt would not seek renomination, a move welcomed by New York party leaders who see it as strengthening Governor's prospects and aiding the party's chances in state-wide contests.
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White House
Roosevelt
Orchard Again Put on Stand in Pettibone Murder Trial
In Boise Idaho on December 4 1907 Harry Orchard testified for four years in the Pettibone murder case. Under prosecutor James Hawley he detailed mine explosions in Coeur d’Alenes Cripple Creek killings Denver and the failed plot to kill Governor Peabody. He said Haywood taught him to make Pettibone dope and arranged meetings with Moyer and Adams in Cripple Creek.
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Idaho
George A. Pettibone
Sieuenburg
Harry Orchard
James H. Hawley
Orcharda
Bunker Hill and
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Coeur d’Alenes
Charles McCormack
Mel Beck
Vinnicator
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Lyte Gregory
Denver
Independence Depot
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Pettibone
Orchard
Moyer
Mover
Malden Mayor Race May Be Recount Triggered
Malden on December 11 reports Republicans alleging 91 votes from Ward 1 were miscredited from George L Richard to George H Fall. Chairman Frank L Woodside says a recount is sought. if verified, Richard could overtake Fall by about 122 votes.
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Frank L. Woodside
Republican City Committee
George L. Richard
George H. Fall
Citizens
Woodside
Richard
Fall
Marconi Wireless Messages Picked Up Across Atlantic
St Petersburg reports the Nier wireless station has received Marconi trans Atlantic messages including American press dispatches. The Glace Bay origin point for Ireland lies about 3750 miles from Wiey.
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Nier
Glace Bay
Marconi
Ireland
Wiey
Mrs Longworth to undergo appendicitis operation at White House
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth wife of Representative Nicholas Longworth will be operated on tomorrow for appendicitis in the White House. Conditions are described as most favorable with Surgeon General Rixey to be present.
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Washington, D. C
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
White House
Longworth
Rixey
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