Fire destroys old Lowell tannery and adjacent shop
The three story tannery on Tanner and Lincoln streets burned to the ground, contents of carloads of paper, oils, and painting tools destroyed. The basement box shop occupied by Irvine Lamson was the fire origin. Haworth & Watson own the ruined complex and will face heavy losses not fully insured.
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Lowell
Tanner and
Lincoln Streets
Haworth & Watson
Irvine Lamson
Piper & McDonald
Armenian refugees report Kurdish raids and mass outrages
Refugees arriving in Athens recount brutal Kurdish actions in Van province on November 14. Bakri Pasha, governor of Van, razed Erjeki district including sixteen villages Bohaz Kesen and Hezare, with hundreds killed or tortured. One hundred twenty six Armenian peasants were captured and imprisoned as insurgents.
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Athens
Armenia
Europe
Bakri Pasha
Van
Erjeki
Bohaz Kesen
Hezare
Moosh Turkey Massacre Reports Reach Armenian Bishop Arrest
In Moosh eastern Turkey 83 miles southeast of Erzroom a Kurdish Armenian population endures oppression. Moussa Beg, a fierce Kurdish chief, attacked two American missionaries and Armenians, prompting exile. An American Board missionary outstation operates there from Bitlis.
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London
Moosh
Turkey
Erzroom
Moussa Beg
Constantinople
American Board
Bitlis
Bald headed gentlemen find quick hair growth with Dr Lang
A historical ad promotes a treatment for bald headed men claiming rapid hair growth at a nominal expense. It cites Dr Lang as the reliable and only alopecist in existence and locates him at 28 Temple Place.
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DR. Lang
Temple Pl
Kinchow Falls: Japanese Capture Manchuria Stronghold
World's correspondent James Creelman describes the Japanese seizure of Kinchow, Manchuria, after a 40 minute artillery duel. Chinese defenses collapsed as dynamite opened gates and Japanese forces advanced, with Fos on the coastal forts and complex mine defenses around Port Arthur. The report notes heavy Chinese losses and praise for Japanese rapid movement despite Chinese fortifications and mandarins allegedly diverting funds.
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New York
James Creelman
Oyama
Kinchow
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Taken Bay
Grant
Yellow Sea
Manchurian
Kyenko
Kinchow Bay
Talien Bay
von Henneken
Japanese war hopes loom over Pekin before Christmas
The text notes that Japanese forces claim victory path on Pekin with the aim of bringing the Chinese Emperor or his representative to Hiro shima in chains to seek pardon. It mentions winter hardships for invaders and the expectation of a pre Christmas action.
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Pekin
China
Hiroshima
Pekin’s Key City Tien Tsin as Missionary Hub
London dispatch notes Tien Tsin as a major North China city at the Grand Canal and Pei Ho junction, key to Pekin and a 1860 American Missionary Board station base. It cites a 600,000 population of diverse faiths and outlines efforts to educate women through sewing and knitting amid transport hindrances.
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London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
North China
Pei-Ho
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
End
American Board
Japanese Armies Advance Toward New Chwang and Pekin
The Japanese, led by General Oyama, move north along the Gulf of Liao T ong toward New Chwang. A skirmish with 4000 Chinese occurred as the advance nears a crucial road. General Yamagata’s forces push from Manchuria, eyeing Pekin while Moukden is likely spared this winter.
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Shanghai
Oyama
Port Arthur
Gulf of Liao-Tong
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Gulf of
Pe-Chiu
Liao-Tong
New Chwang
Tse-Mat-Sie
Yamagata
Manchuria
Moukden
Imperial family quits Pekin for western palace
The Empress and the imperial harem departed Pekin and moved to a palace twenty miles west of the capital. The Emperor is believed to have left Pekin secretly and is reported to be in bad health.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Italian Bank Scandal Documents Spark Chamber Debate
In Rome on December 15 reports say Giolitti submitted papers to the Chamber of Deputies that reveal press and election payments from the Banca Romana totaling 275,000 lire and notes linked to Premier Crispi. Tanlongo's letters claim ministerial spending caused a bank deficit and accuse Giolitti. Crispi calls the documents a mass of lies.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Giolitti
Banca Romana
Crispi
Signor Crispi
Signor Tanlongo
Signor
Giolitti
Tanlongo
Reichstag rejects prosecution of Liebknecht for lese majeste
Berlin December 15 The Reichstag voted 168 to 58 against Chancellor Hohenlohe’s bid to prosecute Deputy Liebknecht for lese majeste. Critics warned it would show the body cannot defend its dignity while the anti Socialist bill debate was set to begin Monday.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Hohenlohe
Liebknecht
Herr Roeren
Herr Singer
Baron Koeller
Leibknecht
Burial of Count de Lesseps in Paris
The body of Count Ferdinand de Lesseps was buried at Pere La Chapelle cemetery in Paris today. Funeral services were attended by many distinguished figures and relatives, with no military honors and an almost endless display of wreaths and bouquets.
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Paris
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Pere la Chaise
M. de Lesseps
Newfoundland Legislature Opens Amid Bank Crisis Remarks
The governor told the Newfoundland Legislature the crisis stems from mercantile greed and credit trading. He said the new government will cover interest due in London on Jan 1 and will form a joint committee to review banks and study a possible local currency system.
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ST. John’s, N. F
London
No License Refused for Stand ard Oil Sale in Malden
Malden Board of Health refused Richard Dreyer a license to sell Standard Oil products after a hearing. Remonstrants from Co. D. Webster and W. H. Hanscom argued against the encroachment of the Standard Oil Trust, alleging predatory pricing and giveaways to crush independents. Dreyer’s representative said the board acts with favoritism and that Dreyer will sell oil in Malden despite the decision.
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Co. D. Webster
Boston
W. H. Hanscom
Independent Oil Company
Malden
R. Dreyer
Standard Oil Trust
Dreyer
Standard Trust
New York
Richard Dreyer
Frank Neil
William Bamberwyk
Neil
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Dreyer
Board of Health
Flushing
N. J
Superior Court
Oyster Industry Jeopardized by Diphtheria Fears
New Haven reports diphtheria outbreaks linked to raw oysters from multiple Long Island Sound sources. Officials warn consumption may spread illness as several fatal cases are alleged.
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New Haven
Long Island Sound
Debs Union Directors Plan Appeal and Move Headquarters
Chicago December report says S B Gregory and C B Darrow urged immediate appeal after a legal study found the American Railway Union directors' case appealable. HQ to relocate to Terre Haute, home of Debs, for friendlier treatment and greater union focus. Vice president George W. Howard resigns amid criticism over railroad passes.
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Chicago
Dec
Gregory
Darrow
American Railway Union
Terre Haute
Debs
Woods
Sargent
Arnold
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Republican Field Sees Reed as Potential Presidential Contender
President Harrison will not run again leaving a fragmented GOP. Reed faces opposition from McKinley, Allison, and New England bloc while Boss Quay pushes Maine backed candidacy. Reed must balance influence and risk as he builds support across border and northern states.
Alexander Island Race Card and Yesterday Results
Racing notes list Monday entries for four and a half furlongs to six and a half, detailing horses and weights in races at Alexander Island. Results include Lakeview Vestibule Ontario Gallatin Paragon Forest Grand Prix Gorman and Jack Wynne among winners with times noted.
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Alexander Island
Jack Lovell
Bon Voyage
My Girl Colt
Watch Charm
Pr. Klamath
the Joker
Come Home
Son Malheur
Belle of Fermon
Alva
Maud Ellice
May D
Gertie
Pella
Tube Rose
Woodchopper
Hay Day
Suirrocea
Explorer
Jack Wynce
Lura
Levina
Westchester
Foxglove
Cheddar
Blizzard
Saunterer
Mirage
Stringfellow
Uncle Jim
Thurston
Brightwood
Roland Reed
Galloping King
Grampian
Hazel
Northford
Amsterdam
John Rudden
Castanet
Jolly Boy
Ren
Farragut
Rufus
Jewel
Fencer
Wheeloski
Nina
Perplexity
Mamie Stark
Glimpse
Indra
Kentucky Lad
Frank R. Harp
Fenacious
Blue Bird
Forest Bird
Great Scott
Thiers L
Belle Blackburn
Lakeview
Vestibule
Ontario
His Grace
Mask
Gallatin
Pirate Chief
Bright Eyes
Forest
Gorman
Jack Wynne
Beuregard
New Orleans Race Results From Yesterday's Handicaps
Five races reported with winners and times. Metrople’s Black Satin won the first in 1 28 4. Frank Gale led the selling race in 1 15. Longbrook’s Panway won in 1 22. Clementine captured the handicap in 1 48. Bankrupt won the one mile selling event with Uncle Frank second.
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New Orleans
Metrople
Black Satin
Black Jack
Frank Gale
Bessie Nichols
Kingcraft
Longbrook
Panway
Ole Holman
Clementine
Melody
Wahatchee
Uncle Frank
Footrunner
Frank Hayward's Narrow Escape From River Drowning
In Salem on December 15 12 year old Frank Hayward son of Walter Hayward fell into the icy North River near the rail road sluice. He floated on his back until carpenters at the new car shops reached him using an overturned bench as a boat. He was chilled through and unconscious for over an hour but later recovered and seemed to be improving by evening.
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Salem
Frank
Walter Hayward
North River
Ownership of Boston Public Docks Scrutiny at Club Dinner
Boston Commercial Club members debated dock ownership at a January dinner at Parker's. Gov. Greenhalge and Lt. Gov. Wolcott attended with Hon. Charles H. Allen presiding. Most members supported the system as a necessity, with a minority opposing the plan.
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Boston
Boston Commercial Club
Parker’s
Charles H.alien
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Gloucester's Trouble in Highway Department Hearing
Gloucester officials hold a hearing as Alderman Ireland explains accusations against highway head Henry S Spates. Ireland concedes asking for political support before the election. Witnesses say city funds paid for uncompleted road work and inflated labor charges by contractors.
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Gloucester
Ireland
Highway Department
Henry
Spates
Board of Aldermen
Samuel James
West Gloucester
Arthur Pinkham
Walter Cressey
Cressey
Cornelius Crowley
Perkins to Continue Senator
A San Francisco report states Republican legislators favor George Co. Perkins for re election to the United States Senate for the unexpired Stanford term and a full six year term beginning March 4. If decided by caucus as usual there is little doubt of the result.
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San Francisco
George Co. Perkins
United States
Leland Stanford
Misses Niles contested will tied to Arlington estate dispute
The Misses Niles defend a will revealing Arlington residence at 159 Mystic Street as a summer house. Ex-Governor Long cites an upcoming Superior Court term where undue influence is the contest ground. Washington A. Niles and William J. Niles show slight support and hesitation respectively.
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Niles
Post
Arlington
Mystic Street
Massachusetts
Misses Niles
Thomas Niles
Long
Superior Court
Washington A. Niles
Pinckney Street
William J
Symphony in Memoriam Rubinstein Captivates Boston
The Music Hall concert honored Anton Rubinstein with Beethoven and Rubinstein selections. Mrs. Ernest Lent, a Washington pianist, impressed though the demanding concerto taxed her. Gertrude Franklin to solo at upcoming events. A bust of Rubinstein and palm-leaf halo framed the tribute.
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Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Anton Rubinstein
Beethoven
Wrotca
Rubinstein
Ernest Lent
Paul
Boston
Lent
Washington
Gertrude Franklin
What Mr Curtis Missed at Dilkhush East Armory
Mayor-elect Curtis skipped a planned visit to the Dilkhush at the East Armory drawing a large crowd of girls who would have escorted him. His absence drew regret and a substantial donation, while crowds later shifted to the smaller exhibitors as week proceeds with net proceeds estimated between 10 000 and 12 900 dollars.
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Curtis
East Armory
Stern
Boston
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