Despondent boarder James Kelley shoots self in Charlestown
James Kelley 45, boarding at 60 Baldwin Street with Michael Barker, died by self infliction on Wednesday afternoon. He locked himself in his room, fired a single five chamber revolver shot under the right ear, then covered himself. Despondent over hard times after losing work at Williams Table Company. Relatives in Thorndike Street area.
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James Kelley
Baldwin Street
Charlestown
Kelley
Michael Barker
Barkers
Williams Table Company
Somerville
Thorndike Street
Subways Becomes Law After City Council Vote
The Common Council approved the subway bill by a 62 to 2 vote, sending it to Mayor Matthews for signing. Other actions include a $50,000 bond for street stone and a plan to pay laborers $210 a day for cleaning and leasing. Fire officials urge outside standpipes and ladders for business districts and a state act to support a comprehensive fire protection system.
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Common Council
Merrill
Barry
Houghton & Dutton
Matthews
Draper
Ward 23
W. J. Sullivan
Ward 13
Sullivan
Boston
Seanepannn
Frightful Hollis Crossing Sledding Party Tragedy
A Nashua NH railroad accident at Hollis crossing killed Marcus Lund age 30 his sister Alma Lund and Mrs Charles H Lund instantly. Miss Stevens injured as sleigh with two horses wrecked. inquest to follow.
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Nashua
N. H
Hollis
Worcester
Ayer Junction
Lunds
Stevens
Barr
Lund
Mies Stevens
Pepperell
Charles H. Lund
Down
Maine
Marcus Lund
Alma Lund
Breakfast for ex President Harrison Attended by Notables
In Philadelphia on December 21 ex President Harrison was feted at a breakfast hosted by ex Postmaster General Wanamaker. Attending were U S Senators Hoar and Morrill ex Senator Pimusne Mayor Stuart and Sohn Russell young.
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Philadelphia
Harrison
Wanamaker
United States
Hoar and
Morrill
Pimusne
Stuart
Sohn Russell Oung
Salem Women Seek Fortune Through English Claim
Mrs. Samuel Walcott Mrs. Ivory Quimby and Mrs. Austin G Quimby of Salem are among Americans pursuing a fortune claim in England. Kinship has been established and forwarded to London solicitors for review and filed papers.
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Salem
Samuel Walcott
Ivory Quimby
Austin G. Quimby
England
Deen
Peter Frye
London
Trouble at Olneyville Mills Sparks Potential Outbreak
In Providence the Olneyville Riverside Mill resumes work amid tensions. Spinners chairman Thornton claims boss Hirst assaulted him during overtime disputes. nine men faced disputes, leading to a work stoppage. Treasurer King found no discrimination and allowed Thornton to return when needed. Spinners vote to stay out until Saturday meeting.
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Providence
Olneyville Mills
Riverside Mill
Thornton
Spinners’ Association
Robert Hirst
Hirst
King
Weather forecast by region for New England and nearby states
Fore cast for Friday. For Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Eastern New York fair with slightly colder northern portions winds turning to northwest. For Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut fair with southwest winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Hopkins Declared Mayor in Chicago Election
John P. Hopkins was declared elected mayor after an official count showing a plurality of 1290. Final tallies: Hopkins 112,958. Swift 111,669. Brittzus 2,004. Wakely 540.
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Chicago
John P. Hopkins
Hopkins
Swift
Britztus
Wakely
Collision in Salem Harbor Reported By Local News
In Salem on December 21 the schooner Jonathan Cone from Hapoken collided with the schooner Charles Atwood near the harbor. The incident damaged the starboard side and main sail of the Atwood as crews assessed impact and safety measures.
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Salem
Jonathan Cone
Sherman
Hapoken
Charles Atwood
Boston
Post Relief Fund Helps Carpenters and Families in Need
Reporters at work deliver coal age groceries to poor households aided by the Post Relief Fund. The fund grew by 61 yesterday with $50 from Mr A Shuman and $10 from Mr William H Jackson and Charlotte Edwarpretty. A child contributed $1 from Christmas savings to spread a Merry Christmas to others.
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A. Shuman
Wiliam H. Jackson
Charlotte Edwa
Uttle
Subscriptions and Poverty Visible in Roxbury Family Plight
A report details subscriptions totaling 9638.85 from numerous donors including John R Alley and Colonel Albert A PODS. In Edgewood Roxbury a elderly couple with two children faces poverty as the husband is idle and unable to work. A Hampden Street family of five pleads for bread as the father left home after months of idleness. Another home on Wilfred Court shows a father not earning for over a year. Continues on page 6.
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Edgewood Street
Roxbury
Hampden Street
Wilfred Court
Over A
America
Manchester School
Homicide Allegation On Ellen Kane Death Certificate
The death certificate for Ellen Kane states she died from a poisonous Paris green dose in a suspected homicide. Medical Examiner Draper conducted the autopsy and filed the report with the Board of Health. burial is planned for tomorrow at the Moly Cross Cumann.
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Ellen Kane
City Hospital
Board of Health
Draper
Paris Green
Open Tonight Till 9 and Tomorrow Till 10 O'CIK
Boston shoppers are offered a wide range of men and boys clothing with prices highlighted. Overcoats start at one dollar, leather jackets at 2.60, reefers at 5.00, and a full selection of undergarments, hats, boots, and shoes.
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Boston
Custom Dept
New Bedford Pastor Dies in City After Wedding Visit
Rev. William J. Potter of New Bedford died suddenly of heart disease in Province Court near Station 2 after assisting in a Cambridge wedding. He was about 60, a Unitarian pastor, well known in New Bedford, and had just been at the Parker House with the wedding party. He collapsed while being aided by police and died before medical help could reach him.
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William J. Potter
New Bedford
Unitarian Church
Sation 2
Kimball
Station 2
Province Court
Johnson
Mr. Potter
Bartel
Alfred C. Potter
Cambridge
Edith van Duzee
Boston
Parker
Tremont Temple
Potter
County Street
Parker House
Tinkham
Reed Criticizes Tariff Bill In Minority Report
Ex-Speaker Thomas B Reed presents the Republican minority tariff critique in the House pre adjournment. He denounces the bill as a revenue illusion and calls it a protectionist, class-legislation plan that harms miners and farmers while pleasing manufacturers with free raw materials.
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Washington
Congress
House
Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Massachusetts
Maine
Bangor
Penobscot
Michigan
Strug
America
Beverly Votes Yes on City Charter Petition
Beverly voters supported petitioning the Legislature for a city charter. Turnout was 8% with 819 in favor and 76 against, as summer residents in Boston did not appear. Leading citizens say the vote could undermine the division bill and the charter effort.
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Beverly
Boston
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