Terrible Railroad Wreck Leaves Fireman Dead
A freight train collision near Lr. O. injures thirty five to forty and claims the life of fireman J. Wulf who was crushed between the tender and boiler. The dining car chef Manuel was roasted alive while passengers and crew endured a long rescue wait after the wreck of the Columbian vestibule express.
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Lr. O
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne & Chicago
Arden
Delahos
Manuel
J. B. Curtis
J. Wulf
Widespread grip disease hits Lawrence and region
Reports show about 1000 people in Lawrence with grip and rising cases in Methuen Andover North Andover and surrounding towns. Mills and schools suffer. many households workplaces and professions affected. Notable deaths include Ex Alderman Henry J Iyer and Joseph J Reynolds in Ansonia Conn. Washington and other cities report society members stricken with the disease.
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Lawrence
Methuen
Andover
North Andover
Henry J. Iyer
D. E. Hall
A. R. Brewster
Doctor discusses lagrippe outlook and contagion risks
Dr Samuel H Durgin Boston health board chairman says influenza or lagrippe is contagious and can weaken patients for days to weeks. Weather does not prevent its spread though it affects those poorly clothed. Precautions are simply warmth, stable temperature, and diet. Recovered patients remain susceptible. Nearby Lawrence Mass reports a terrible epidemic.
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Samuel H. Durgin
Board of Health
Boston
Crisis in Canada: Mercier Cabinet dismissed by Lt Governor
Lieutenant-Governor Angers dismissed the Mercier cabinet this afternoon and called Deboucherville to form a new government. The move sparks expectations of imminent elections with Liberals alleging hasty action. Royal Commissioners Rabby and Davidson filed an interim report criticizing the Baie des Chaleurs railway deal as illegal and corrupt. third commissioner Jettes did not concur.
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Des
Angers
Deboucherville
Mercier
Rabby
Davidson
Jorge Jettes
Baie Des Chaleurs
Hoey Settlement Near Adams Express Case
The Evening Telegram says the Adams Express Company and former president John Hoey are near a settlement over alleged theft of more than $700,000. Terms are understood favorable to the company.
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Adams Express Company
New York
The
Evening Telegram
John Hoey
Stony Brook Improvements Discussed by Society
The Boston Society of Civil Engineers met at the Institute of Technology last evening and heard H. H. Carter present a paper on Stony Brook and Its Improvements. Thomas Doane submitted a report on the life of the late Samuel M. Felton, and a steel engraved portrait of Mr. Veltov was presented to the society.
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Institute of Technology
H. H. Carter
Stony Brook
Thomas Doane
Samuel M. Felton
Veltov
Kris Kringle doll gift for every child from New Home Sewing
A local charity or store promises to furnish each girl and boy with a stylishly dressed doll valued at five dollars. The project is connected to a purchase of a New Home Sewing Machine and is centered at 160 Tremont.
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Kris Kringle
Tremont
Snow blockade paralyzes Raton region in record storm
Ratrox New Mexico reports the heaviest snowstorm in years with over three feet fallen and fierce winds. Rail traffic halted for 24 hours, several engines ditched, Grossburg isolated, cattle at risk due to scarce feed. All Santa Fe trains tied up between Las Vegas and Raton tunnel for four days as two to four feet blankets the region.
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Ratrox
N. M
Grossburg
Canta Fr
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
Raton Tunnel
Hotel Keeper Brutally Murdered in Rindge Centre
Perricone N H Dec 16 John C Wheeler keeper of the hotel at Rindge Centre was murdered at about 5 pm by John Burnell a Frenchman from Fitzwilliam Burnell and an accomplice fled across a stream the accomplice was captured shortly after Burnell remained at large and was described as a hard character about forty 6 feet tall with a two moustache Wheeler aged about 65 leaves a wife and three children. The assault followed a demand for liquor and a scuffle broke out near the hotel. He had run the hotel in Rindge for three years.
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N. H
John C. Wheeler
Rindge Centre
John Burnell
Branell
Fitzwilliam
Burnell
Wheeler
Rindge
Frank
Federation of Labor Adopts Pro-Union Resolutions
At Birannenam Alabama December 16 the Federation of Labor congress condemned Pennsylvania injunctions in the Pittsburg printer strike case and authorized up to 600 to fund injunction prosecutions or tests in higher courts. It denounced the Treasury ruling on artists from abroad and the sweating system, urged unionMade clothing labels, and sought equal footing for trades union labels with trademarks.
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Ala
The
Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Allerhany Court
Pittsburg
Executive Council
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Trades Union
Chinese Laborers to Enter United States Reported
Washington December 16 Twelve hundred Chinese laborers discharged by the Tehannte pec Railroad Company are said to be on their way to the United States Acting Secretary Spaulding instructed customs officials along the Mexican frontier to use extra vigilance to prevent any of these Chinamen from crossing the border line.
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Washmineton
Tehanntepec Railroad Company
United States
Spaulding
Meican
Talked on the long distance phone trial in Mallon
A trial of the long distance telephone was given in Mallon yesterday. Electrician Farnum introduced Principal Guy and Assistant Principal Richards of the High School, plus many scholars, to the transmitter. Portland, Louisville and New York were communicated with from W P Shelton's drug store at 370 Main Street, offered for free use by Continental Clothing Company. It aims to benefit Malden residents and will likely be used often, with other cities to be accommodated.
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Farnum
Guy
Richards
Portland
Louston
New York
W.P. Shelton
Main Street
Continental
Contintal Clothing Company
Malden
Stoddard Lectures Mexico Tour At Music Hall
The second Stoddard lecture at Music Hall on Tuesday night explored Mexico with a pictorial journey from the Rio Grande to Mexico City. The vivid pictures and descriptions charmed the audience and the same subject will be shown Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon, with a further date listed for December 29.
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John L. Stoddard
Music Hall
Mexico
Salvation Oil Turpentine Mix Draws Praise
A concise note on Salvation Oil and its high priced turpentine mixtures, noted for their reliability and reach. The statement highlights strong buyer interest and perceived value despite higher cost.
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Salvation Oil
Loppys Execution Reported at Sing Sing in 1891
Official report by Warden Brown states Martin K Loppy was executed at 12 05 p m December 7 1891. Doctors MacDonald and Ward note current applied in brief contacts not exceeding fifteen seconds with wetting intervals. Four contacts totaled seconds with readings around 1716 volts and seven amperes. Death deemed instantaneous and painless. New York December 16.
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Warden Brown
Sing Sing
Martin K
Loppy
Brown
Carlos F. MacDonald
New York
Samuel B. Ward
Albany
West Texas Shootout Ends in Double Tragedy
In Wanton Texas last evening Frank Sparks killed I G Delone and Benton Duke near East Barnard after a confrontation that started with Delone firing on Sparks. Sparks shot Delone, who died. Duke returned fire and fell from his horse. Later Joe Duke killed Jim Doolan in a separate gunfight accusing him of complicity.
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Tex
Frank Sparks
I. G. Delone
Benton Duke
East Barnard
Sparks
Delone
Duke
Eagle Lake
Dolone
Joe Duke
Benton
Jim Doolan
Doolan
Poolka
Clara Barton Seeks Russia Grain Aid Progress
Clara Barton, president of the American National Association of the Red Cross, has been negotiating with U S and Russian officials over donating grain to Russia. She has visited the Department of State and the Russian legation and hopes to announce results within a day or two to aid Russian peasants.
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Washineton
Clara Barton
American National Association of the Red Cross
United States
Cyrus W Field Sinking Amid Family Grief
News from New York reports Cyrus W Field is sinking after the arrest of his son Edward M Field. Dr Fuller says Field has lost all hope of recovery though death is not expected imminently.
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New York
Edward M. Field
Cyrus W. Field
Fuller
Mr. Field
Colima Volcano Eruption Shakes Mexico and Nearby Areas
A fresh eruption of Colima volcano today caused violent ground shaking and the collapse of several houses. Minor earthquake shocks were also felt in Jalisco and Acapulco.
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City of
Mexico
Colima
Jalisco
Acapulco
Steamship City of Columbia Sold at Auction
The steamship City of Columbia was sold at auction today by the United States marshal at the Boston dry dock Brooklyn for $53,000.
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New York
Ayer’s Hygienic Coffee Substitute Claims Universal Benefit
The advertisement asserts every element in Ayer’s Hygienic Coffee Substitute is beneficial and promotes health. It presents a universal positive claim about the product’s components and their effects.
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Ayer
End of a Sensation: Maiden Boy Confesses
Charles Newton, the Maiden Boy who was shot, makes a confession after a sensational case. Local coverage details the sequence of events, the investigation, and the implications for the community.
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Charles Newton
He Meant Only to Shoot Through His Jacket Sleeve
A man drew a pistol during a confrontation but claimed the weapon discharged accidentally as he meant to test a sleeve. Police investigated the incident and found no evidence of intentional harm. No injuries were reported and the case is under review.
18 year old confesses to self inflicted shooting in attempt for notoriety
Charles Newton, an 18 year old from Maxpex, confessed that he shot himself last Friday to gain attention. He wore a thick leather jacket and attempted to shoot through it, claiming the jacket blocked the bullet. He also admitted planning the two prior shooting attempts himself.
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Maxpex
Charles Newton
The Morality of Politics Lecture by Dr William Everett
Dr William Everett of Quincy spoke on The Morality of Political Service in a Young Men's Catholic Association lecture at Boston College. He argued government should be by the people and for the people and that seeking office is honorable, criticizing the idea that offices must choose their candidates and urging better political training and integrity among voters and committees.
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William Everett
Quincy
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Boston College
Everett
New England
Jefferson Jackson
Custom House
Rev Burr to Lead Ruggles Street Baptist Boston
Rev. Everett D. Burr of Cuicano has accepted a call to the Ruggles Street Baptist Church in Boston. He came from New York four years ago and has earned a reputation as a bright orator and broad theologian, serving as acting pastor of Immanuel Church since Dr. Lorimer moved to Tremont Temple.
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E. D. Burr
Boston
Cuicano
Everett D. Burr
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Burr
New York
Immanuel Church
Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Salvation Oil Stands Firm Against Illusory Claims
Company declares no deceptive names or inconsistent assertions tied to Salvation Oil. It asserts integrity in branding and operations, urging stakeholders to rely on documented filings and transparent disclosures. No connected entities or disputed facts are presented.
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Salvation Oil
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