Bridge swept away at Hooksett. three drowned
Flood surge on the Suncook branch of the Concord railroad at Hooksett collapses a temporary bridge at 11 this morning. Eleven men worked the span. nine fell over the falls, three drowned, two survived on ice. Foreman Eugene Terrien and another worker drowned. Bodies not recovered. high water, ice hinder search.
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Concorn
N. H
Hookset
Suncook
Concord
Eugene Terrien
Charles W. Stevens
Nashua
Terrien
Pittsfield
Sunevok
Merrimac
Large Sales Force Adds to Holiday Business
The company notes it has the largest sales team in the region, with over 500 extra salespeople and staff borrowed from wholesale and manufacturing, but still cannot meet customer needs between 10 am and 6 pm. It urges customers to shop in the early hours from 8 to 10 am for comfort.
Schooner Ella J. Wrecked Near Quaco After Run Ashore
Late ship news reports the Ella J. schooner from Sackville for St John ran ashore at Quaco on Monday night and was total loss. The crew were saved but all cargo and gear were lost. vessel not insured.
James Mackin Joins Jordan Marsh Co from Poole of London
Mr James Mackin a long time Poole of London tailor moves to Jordan Marsh and Co now serving as a ladies tailor.
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James Mackin
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Poole of
London
St Paul's Church not for sale yet may be soon
A note on page 2 reports St Pauls Church is not for sale at present but could be in the near future. The item appears among various city notices and briefs on the page.
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St. Paul’s Church
New Stock Exchange
Aldrich
Whipple
Young’s Hotel
Hanor
Fitchburg road completes bridge side, trains resume
North Adams December 19 trains ran over the new iron bridge after the washout. Chief Engineer E B Purner said the trestle would be ready for trains tomorrow and business would resume as usual.
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North Adams
Fitchburg
EB. K.purner
Forefathers Day at Salem Observed by Essex Congregational Club
The Essex Congregational Club marked the tenth anniversary of the Pilgrims landing with a special evening at Salem on December 19. Supper followed at 6 o'clock and guests included Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale of South Church and Rev. David Gregg, D.D., of Park Street Church, Boston.
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Salem
Essex Congregational Club
Edward Everett Hale
South Church
David Gregg
Park Pbueet
Boston
Army Orders From Washington Dec 19 188? Summary
First Lieutenant John F. Guilfoyle appointed inspector of public animals in St. Louis. Assistant Quartermaster F H Hathaway accountable. Colonel George L. Mendell ordered from San Francisco to Ballast Point San Diego Harbor. Captain William H. Nash to Fort Monroe VA as depot and post subsistence. Brig Gen Jolson A Miles and Capt W E Hopkins join army recruiting board in San Francisco, relieving Major General O O Howard and Surgeon Major H R Tilton. Captain William J. Reed ordered for board exam. A board of survey headed by Lt Col M L Ludington meets in Philadelphia on Dec 21.
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Wasnixaton
Srrcran
John F. Guilfoyle
Ninth Cavalry
St. Louis
F. H. Hathaway
Georgel. Mendell
Engineer Corps
San Francisco
Ballast Point
San Diego Harbor
William H. Nash
Fort Monroe
Jolson A. Miles
W. E. Hopkins
Army Recruiting Board
O. O. Howard
H.R. Tilton
William J. Reed
Seventh Infantry
M. L Ludington
Theo, F. Forbes
Fifth Infantry
George A. Dodd
Third Cavalry
Philadelphia
Senator Edmunds Proposes Monroe Doctrine Resolution
Washington reports that Senator Edmunds introduced a resolution urging the President to inform European governments the United States remains committed to the Monroe doctrine. The measure ties to the Panama Canal Company collapse and possible French intervention, prompting debate over its timing and potential impact on Franco-American relations. The Senate committee on foreign affairs will not rush the matter, with a regular meeting day Wednesday and possible recess delaying action.
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Congress
Senate
Voorhees
Hawley
United States
John F. Swift
Harrison
Leon O. Bailey
District of Indiana
Quay
Hookset
Calumet
Gloucester Knights of Labor
Fitz J. Babson
Hommopathic Medical Society of Western Massachusetts
Electric Light Trust
American Turf Congress
Newfoundland
Rockland
Essex Congregational Club of
Salem
Democrats of
Danvers
William E. Russell
John W. Corcoran
Washington
Edmunds
Panama Canal Company
State Department
Evarts
Hayes
Hitt
Garfield
de Lesseps
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Frye
Not Effectively Blockaded By Haytien Port Entry
State Department received a consular report from Cape Haytien stating the Toussaint d'Ouverture bombarded the city for two hours on December 3. Foreigners were given 36 hours to leave, while multiple consuls insist Port au Prince has not been effectively blockaded since October 28.
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United States
Cape Haytien
State Department
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Germany
Spain
Dominican Republic
Port Haytien
Fort Liberty
Axworthy to pay 20000 and surrender property in settlement
London dec 19 three actions against ex City Treasurer Axworthy of Cleveland Ohio were settled in the Court of Queen s Bench. With court sanction Axworthy agreed to pay 20000 pounds and surrender his property in America to settle the banking dispute actions.
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Great Britain
Prince of Wales
Honourable Artillery Company
Axworthy
Court of Queen’s Bench
London
America
Canada
Boston
Senate
Esate
M. Challemol-Lacour
Cleveland
Quay Visits Indianapolis Largely Social Not Political
Senator Quay made a hasty social visit to Indianapolis returning to Washington with his party. He avoided interviews and was not subpoenaed by the U S district attorney. A Quay aide said the trip was mainly to become acquainted, not to press state secrets or influence Har rison's Cabinet.
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IndianaApolis
Ind
Senator Quay
Indianapolis
Washington
United States District Attorney
Colonel Goodlee
Quay
Colonel Quay
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Disbandment of Honourable Artillery Company Considered Temporary
London December 20 The Times reports war office may view the H A Company disbandment as temporary with likely reorganization. The move causes sensation and criticism of the Prince of Wales action drawing unfavorable press and public reaction.
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The
Honourable Artillery Company
London
the Times
War Office
Prince of Wales
Movement to curb money in national elections a bill
Representative Holman introduces a bill to curb corrupt use of money in national elections. Provisions ban soliciting or receiving money or things of value to influence elections, with penalties up to three years in prison and fines up to $5000. Immunity may be granted for testimony against bribers.
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Washineton
Holman
Congress
House
French Senate in uproar over Challemel Lacour attack on policy
In Paris the Senate clashed during budget debate as M. Challemel Lacour denounced school policy and radicalism, urging Right-Left unity to rescue France. Floquet defended the cabinet while leaving the tribune in astonishment. Say praised the speech as repentance and good faith. M. Tolain backed the ministry, Boulangist threat cited.
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Paris
Senate
M. Challemel- Lacour
France
Richt
M. Leon Lay
M. Say
Floquet
M. Challemel-Laconis
Charlemel-Lacour
M. Floquet
Tribune
M. Chiullemel- Laconr
M. ‘Tolain
Danvers Democrats Honor Russell and Corcoran with Dinner
In Danvers a complimentary dinner at the Danvers Hotel honored William E. Russell and J. W. Corcoran, late governor and lieutenant governor candidates. About fifty attendees included George D. Hart, Samuel Roads Jr., Alan T. Newhall, Jonas H. Frenche, with Daniel N. Crowley presiding. A reception followed and a Democratic Club was formed.
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Danvers
Democrats
William E. Russell
J. W. Corcoran
George D. Hart
Lynn
Samuel Roads, Jr
Marblehead
Alan T. Newhall
Jonas H. Frenche
Daniel N. Crowley
White House
Deep Sea Assembly Rejects Babson Bill Proposals
The Deep Sea Assembly Knights of Labor meeting in Guoucrster condemns Fitz J. Babson's bill for higher fishing duties and related acts approved by the National Fishing Association. They denounce employing provincial masters and crews over Americans and call aliens worse than Chinamen, arguing locals depart and return seasonally to reclaim work.
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Guoucrster
Deep Sea Assembly
Knights of Labor
Fitz J. Babson
National Fishing Association
Congress
Special CP poultry train shipped from Smith's Falls to Boston
Ottawa reports Canadian Pacific dispatched a special train with 20 refrigerator cars carrying poultry weighing 200 tons. The shipment valued at 45000 dollars entered customs in Boston. The local price per pound for the fowl exceeded the city market price.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dee
Someran
Canadian Pacific Railway
Boston
Smith's Falls
Calumet Fire Shaft Reaches Final Stage
Calumet Michigan reports the fire is out the shaft has closed and a wooden chimney is erected to vent steam and vapor as the situation stabilizes. Evidence of containment follows days of effort by local crews and observers noting reduced smoke and heat.
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Calumett, Mich
Calumet
Christmas Orning Presents a Luxurious Work Chair
Here are two presents combined forming a top Christmas surprise. A novel easy chair adapted for work, comfortable for reading or writing, built with quartered oak frame and full leather upholstery. Choose wine, library green, olive or russet leather. Christmas price is 25 dollars with 359 extra for the Adjustable Book and Writing Best.
Nonpartisan Treasury Changes Hinted in Dec 19 Dispatch
Washington reports Secretary Fairchild’s successor will inherit a nonpartisan Treasury. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing now under civil service rules, plus life saving and lighthouse services, are highlighted as shielded from politics. Proposals to consolidate internal revenue and customs may reduce staff and shift postings to skilled permanent officers. No tariff shifts anticipated for worsted and woollen schedules this session.
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Washineron
Sprcran
Fairchild
Treasury Department
Sccretary
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Iileervice
Graves
Bureau
Civil Service System
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Lifesaving Service
Revenue Marine
Marine Hospital Service
Lighthouse Service
Revenues Marine Service
Army
Navy
New Bedford
Larrison
Customs and Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Customs
New York
Boston
Mr. Fairchild
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Adams House
Leonard & CO
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Turkey
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John
P.lovell
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M. Steinert & Sond Steinert Tall
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
J. T. Phelps, Agt
Dev
Lyn
Spreeran
Messrs. Wilson
Cross
Messrs. Goldthwait and
Fong
Jordan Warend
Avon Street
G. W. Simmons & CO
North Street
Black Martin
Alaska
Kakas & Sons
Washington ST
Your
Jordan, Marsh and Company
South Boston
Rufus Ellis
Princess Winnemucca
Paper Trade Association
Young's
Margaret Mullen
North End
Thomas
Common Council
Grant
Sheridan
City Hall
Peebie
Lowery and
Tate
Bradile Square
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Nathaniel J. Bradlee
Englisemen
Henry Clays
Sefer Alvarez
Henry Clay
Panama Canal
Vermont
Wis Hiand
Maximilian
Vort Haytiens
Efe
Barrison
Dudley
M. Chailemel-Lacour
Russell and
Corcoran
Babson
Pavia
Canal St.s
Siamebepon
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Breckinridge
Arkansas
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