Bargains at My Clothier’s Corner Hanover and Port Streets
An illustrated advertisement touts My Clothier’s in Boston offering all wool pants at 2.00 per pair and various suits and overcoats at low prices. It emphasizes a twelve year history, large crowds, electric windmill lights, and promises of big bargains to draw customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothier
Hanover
Porand
Jack Clay
Ines
Oxford
Boston
Portstreets
Man Confesses to Killing Nephew Over Money
In Waterbury Connecticut John P. Byrnes, 26, was fatally stabbed by his uncle William T. Byrnes, 36, near 1277 Main Street. William Byrnes later confessed after an inquest and said he acted in self defense in a dispute over a debt. accomplices involved were George H. Penney and H Hackett.
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Waterbury
Conn
John P. Es
William T. Byrnes
Main Street
Oner Mix
Byrnes
George H. Penney
P H. Hackett
1St Main Street
Ney
John Byrnes
William
John
Wil
Ace
Jolene
Mohair
Penney
Fire Claims Todd Couple's Two Children In Bed
Charles Clarke and his wife were out shopping when a blaze swept their home. The smoke smothered their two children, aged 4 and 6, as they slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Charles Clarke
Treasure Island sparks Stevenson craze among readers
The article notes a growing Stevenson craze as readers eagerly seek first editions and prize copies of his works. It highlights Treasure Island as a wonderfully fascinating story that captivates nineteenth century audiences and elevates the author's popularity and standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Treasure Island
Reading Tomorrow’s First Chapter Sparks Holiday Curiosity
A holiday feature urges readers not to miss the first chapter of a forthcoming work tomorrow. The prompt promises strong early intrigue that will leave fans eager to continue the story.
Nebraska drought hunger crisis worsens across five counties
In Niobrara and Grant Nebraska drought stricken communities face severe shortages with three fourths of residents in five counties affected. Families lack food water and clothing while shelter and credit fail. Relief measures are urged as destitution grows and lawmakers consider aid.
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Niobrara
Neb
Nebraska
Perkins County
Grant
Nason
Nebraska State Relief Commission
Weather forecast summary for New England states
Fore cast for Monday lists Maine New Hampshire and Vermont as fair and warmer with north winds becoming south. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut are expected to be fair with northeast winds. Eastern New York should be fair and warmer with south winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Mournful double murder in Millmocket woods linked to Oldtown Indians
Two men Camella Nashua and Charles Langley were slain in a Millmocket camp while hunting. Authorities suspect Joseph and Newall Gabriel of Oldtown as killers for robbery. A cousin of the Indians faced the assailant with revolvers as the camp burned. The Gabriel brothers were captured and held. sheriffs plan an inquest after investigators reach the scene.
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Bangor
Camella Nashua
Charles Langley
Brownville
Gabriels
Millinecket
Reed
Lancaster
Waterville Fire Destroys Clinton Shoe Factory Complex
Fire started by an overturned kerosene stove in a Clinton shoe shop, destroying major mills including the Clinton Village Manufacturing Association shoe factory. Losses total thousands with insurance battles, one worker injured, and about one hundred men unemployed after the blaze.
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Waterville
Clinton
Clinton Village Manufacturing Association
Manley Morrison
Walter H. Page
J. E. Lamb
Hodgdon & Smith
E. A. Spaulding
H. J. Crummett
Counterfeit Money Gang Active in Bridgeport Area
Sharp ers in Bridgeport pass counterfeit Confederate bills for cash. A man named Turay Harmsey used a $50 Confederate note in a crowded east side store and was arrested after admitting he changed it for a stranger. Police report similar incidents in Fairfield and Southport involving foreigners. two suspects from New York were jailed for a film-slam scheme swapping a dropped pocketbook for legitimate money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Turay Harmsey
Lynn Man Injured In Bicycle Fall
Charles Clark of 57 Carnes Street Lynn fell from a bicycle yesterday and sustained serious head injuries. He was taken to the hospital and later returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Carnes Street
Lynn
Orders left in our Custom Room today
Orders left in our Custom Room today will be delivered on December 29th.
Effects of the Storm Along the British Coast
Reports from December detail a great storm causing numerous drownings and extensive damage across the British coast. Drowned crews, wrecked vessels, collapsed buildings, and flooded streets are reported from Scotland, Wales, and England with widespread disruption and casualties.
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London
Stornaway
Scotch
Holyhead
Donegal
Teeling
Stranorlar
Aberdeen
MacDonald Art Gallery
Loven
Firth of Clyde
Androssan
Lochwinnoch
Paisley
Tirber
Brook
Berwick
Scotland
Yarmouth
Norfolkshire
Yare
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Hamburg
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
Luebeck
Colberg
Paris
Europe
Belgium
Termondd
One-Name License Sparks Palace Theatre Controversy
General Martin and the Board of Police Commissioners face questions after the Palace Theatre held Sunday concerts despite a reportedly single-signed license. Aldermen debated revoking Sunday entertainments as officials observed crowd turnout and license legality lingered into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Palace Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Grand Dime Museum
Palace
Pilling
Witt
Hallstrom
Dever
Hallstram
Martin
Police
Post
Pope Opens Christmas Fetes In Vatican Reception
At the Vatican in Rome on December 23 the Pope presided over a throne room reception for the Christmas festivities. Cardinal Rafaeli of Monaco led a group presenting holiday wishes, while the Pontiff urged religious influence in families and schools and spoke of unity between Roman and eastern churches. He later met with Mer. O Connell of the American College and arranged a reception for Detroit cruiser officers.
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Rome
Hrch
Rafaeli Monaco la
Mer. O'Connell
American College
Detroit
Train Ditching Near Bolles Junction Injures Crew
A double header passenger train on the Oregon Railway & Navigation line struck a soft spot near Bolles Junction Spokane Washington yesterday. The engines and baggage and mail cars slid into the ditch while the passenger coaches stayed on track. Engineer Walker was badly burned and died shortly after. The other engineer and the fireman suffered leg fractures and internal injuries.
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Spokane
Wash
Oregon Railway & Navigation
Bolles Junction
Walker
Cambridge Man Killed Testing Pony at Pride's Crossing
Frank G. Smith of Cambridge died after a pony dash toward a railroad track at Pride's Crossing collided with a Gloucester freight caboose. The pony was fatally injured and had to be shot. Undertaker Gentlee planned to transport the body to Cambridge the next day.
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Beverly
Frank G. Smith
Cambridge
Holmes
Pride’s Crossing
Gloucester
Smith
Gentlee
New York Cashier Charged With Embezzling 16000 Dollars
Harold G. Butt, cashier at Hammerstough Bros. clothing, was jailed in Tombs on a $6000 bail after pleading not guilty to embezzling $16,000 from the firm. Prosecutors say he systematically altered the books and will be examined next Wednesday.
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New York
Harold G. Butt
Hammerstough Bros
Drowned at Fresh Pond Skating Accident
James Delaney, 17, fell through thin ice at Fresh Pond while skating with friends. Bernard Carey, 17, and William Twohey aided each other but Delaney did not survive. his body was recovered at 6:20 p.m. Delaney lived with his widowed mother and worked as a spinner’s apprentice on Pitts Street in Boston.
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Fresh Pond
James Delaney
Delaney
Bernard Carey
Yore Street
William Twohey
Gore Street
Carey
E. B. Badger’s
Pitts Street
Boston
Maurice McDonald
Death in train collision kills horse and driver at crossing
James Westgate of Lakeville died when struck by a Middleton train engine at White's Crossing while driving home. The horse also died in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
James Westgate
Lakeville
White’s Crossing
Middleboro
Diphtheria Claim First Watertown Death in Years
The first death from diphtheria in Watertown in several years occurred last evening. The victim was 10 year old Mamie Gleason, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gleason of Main Street.
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Watertown
Little Mamie Gleason
John Gleason
Main Street
Fierce fighting as Japanese force advances in Manchuria
Report from London describes Japanese troops under General Katsura pressing toward Moukden after routing a Hai Chen garrison. At least 10 000 attackers clash with Chinese defenses amid heavy fire and bayonet charges. Colonel PuRoShima named chief civil administrator of Antone as Corea agrees to open new ports Moupo Chimnampo on the Tatung River.
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London
Yamagi
Kai Ping
Katsura
Yang
Hai
Sul
Moukden
Hai Chen
PuRoShima
Berlin
Corea
Cleveland Returns From South Carolina Duck Hunt
President Cleveland and party arrived in Washington at 9 o clock after a duck shooting expedition in South Carolina. The group appeared in good spirits and refreshed. Large hampers of game were distributed among cabinet families and other favored friends, and the President enjoyed a long drive in the afternoon.
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Washington
Cleveland
South Carolina
Secretary Cabinets Offer A Wealth Of Reading And Writing
Franklin praised knowledge and this ad promotes Secretary Cabinets as foundations for reading and writing. January prices highlight interior features including 5 iron holes 3 slides 2 drawers a wide shelf edger rack and square compartment. Desk lid sliders depth 25 feet with lid down three locked book closets 13 inside shelves five outside shelves two mirrors full width outside drawer double closet. New General Catalogue 288 pages 400 engravements on receipt of five 2 cent stamps.
Eminent chemist Charles Toppan dies in Salem
Salem notices the death of Charles Toppan on Lafayette street. Born in 1825 in Newburyport, he moved to Wakefield and early on invented myro petroleum known as vaseline. He developed processes for hydrocarbon oils and other materials and earned royalties. left a wife and four children, including a son who is a chief engineer on the Rio Grande and Santa Fe railroad.
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Salem
Charles Toppan
Lafayette Street
Newburyport
Wakefield
Myro Petroleum
Vaseline
South America
Toppan
Rio Grande & Santa Fe
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WIT & Bond
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John Yons
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Sunday Post
Mt. Vaea
South Pacific
Samoa
Mr. Stevenson
the Post
Paine's Furniture Co
Canal ST
Oak Hall
G. W. Simmons & CO
North St
General Martin
Will
Barry, Witt and Fottler
Galvin
Eighth Regiment
Mitty Proctor
Eines
Cesmobell
Wilbur Bria
Belle and
Er Dolan Sogge
Sindiss
s-De Wolf Sisters
Dixon and Lang
Pepsedeneg
Bryant and
Cleaver
Basen Eeawees
the Andersons
Varnie Sisters
Palace Orchestra
Roger Dolan
Lowell
Emma Dunn
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Washington St., Cor
Brattle
Vatican
Naples
Pride's Crossing
Cheng
White House
Franklin
Paine
Iture CO
Mngwood Avenue
Grocer
Telephone
Roxbury
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