Free shops to open as strike battle begins in Marlboro
Marlboro factory districts prepare for a clash as Rice Hutchins and Frye plants start free shop operations. Applicants swarm Frye shop as Curtis visits Worcester to scout relocation if needed. Labor leaders Inskip Thorne Gompers Tobin set for tomorrow mass meeting amid ongoing strike.
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C. W. Curtis
Cotting Avenue
Worcester
Messrs. Inskip and Thorne
Englsh
Samuel Gompers
John F. Tobin
Assaults on Cambridge Police Reach High Levels
A Cambridge Division 3 report shows over ten assaults on officers in two years. Incidents occur between East Cambridge railroad crossing and Columbia street where crowds form nightly and on Sundays. Officers Rice Hall Mullen Corinihan and Aberle were attacked. Rice survived a brutal mob incident, Corinihan received injuries to fingers, and Aberle was struck with a beer bottle by Sallinger.
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Division
Cambridge
East
Columbia Street
Rice
Hall
Mullen
Corinihan
Charles Aberle
Charles ,Aberle
Orderet
Sallinger
Hood's War Game draws thousands for charity event in Lowell
In Lowell Massachusetts on December 24 1898 Hood Co promoted Hood's Parlor Games with a coupon exchange for Hood's War Game. About four thousand games were handed out in two hours attracting long lines and festive decorations at the freight department. The game teaches about the Spanish American War using sections like American Warships and Spanish Commanders and is paired with samples of Hood medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
C. I. Hood & Co
Hood’s
Sarsaparilla
Hood
Spain
Klondike News Returns as Steamer Farrason Reaches Port
Seattle reports end of sixty day Arctic silence. Steamer Farrason brings first news from Klondike, noting open river sections, rough ice on upper Lewis and Thirty Mile rivers, and 16000 residents with many in tents. Details include Sanderson's Yukon ordeal, murder attempt, and declining Dawson population with no food shortage anticipated.
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Seattle
Wash
Klondike
Farrason
Lewis River
E. D. Sanderson
Los Angeles
Otto Frank
Yukon
Frank
Sanderson
Tagish Post
Krondikers
Mounted Police
Galvin Thebo
Jack Carr
Dawson
Dawson City
Thistle Creek
Ed Henderson
Dawson Jim
Joe Nantuck
White
Alaska
Brady
Washington
J. P. Candenhead
Dominion Land
Klondike River
Empress Dowager's Terror in Pekin Reports Bloodshed
Shanghai dispatches describe the Empress Dowager's executions of palace officials and ladies in waiting after the emperor's dethronement. Reports state fourteen officials and four ladies were killed, with one open public execution to deter loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Shanghai
Pekin
Claude MacDonald
China
Reform Party
Kwang
Tsung-li-Yamen
Claude Mac-Donald
Claude
Legation
Bright
President McKinley Hosts Quiet Christmas Day at White House
At the White House on Christmas Day President McKinley received visitors including Senators Davis Frye and Caffery who sought pardons. The day featured a long ride with Mrs McKinley and dinner with three nephews. A mocking bird gift arrived from a Southern admirer. The bird sang as it was brought in and was deemed a perfect specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Davis
Frye
State Department
Caffery
Louisiana
McKinley
Griggs
Tie
Quincy Burglar Pal Identified as Possible Accomplice
Police weigh a theory that the burglar and his partner, likely both inexperienced, killed the homeowner and then the accomplice may have shot himself in a panic. Officers plan renewed viewings to confirm identity as theories of insanity and flight circulate amid scarce funds and a prior open window gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savin Hill
Quincy Bay
Dead burglar identified as Charles Hanson in Gloucester ties
Charles Matson of Gloucester, who knew Hanson, told Quincy officers that the dead man in Undertaker Hall's stable loft is Hanson. Matson’s identification hinges on a distinctive cast in Hanson’s right eye. authorities plan to place the body in Mt Wollaston Cemetery and await the schooner George E Lane Jr. return amid ongoing uncertainty about Hanson's fate.
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Quincy
Larkin
Hanson
Boston
Pal
Post
Charles Matson
Gloucester
Charles Hanson
Undertaker
George E. Lane, Jr
Matson
Mt. Wollaston
Lane
House of Correction
South Boston
Frazier
Salem
Ireland to Represent U. S at Czar Peace Congress
Washington dispatch reports Archbishop Ireland to represent the United States at the Czar’s peace congress. The President sought such an honor to honor his ally and reward Ireland’s Republican stance and services, including mediation with Rome before the war and efforts on Cuba. It remains unclear if he will head a delegation or serve as sole envoy.
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Washington
Ireland
United States
Spain
Holy See
Leo
Chappelle
Cuba
Rome
Philippines
McKinley
Postal and Telegraphic Service
Custom House
Army of the
Western Express on Boston & Albany Clocked Earlier
Beginning January 1 the western express on the Boston and Albany railroad will depart at 6 PM instead of 6:30 PM. The train connects at Albany with the fast express to Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Detroit and Chicago.
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Western Express
Boston & Albany
Albany
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Barry
Charlestown
Daniel & Barry
Mary A. F. Barry
Verria Street
St. Catherine Church
Ferris
Dorchester
Annete N
Joseph W
Catherine E. Ferris
East Cottage Street
Palmer
Waltham
William Z. Palmer
New Jerusalem
Boston
Union Station
Mostonrs Maine
Purcell
Beachmont
Pees
Faith
George WD. Purcell
St. Paul's Episcopal Area
Winthrop Avenue
U S and Spain Agree on Cuba Evacuation and Transfer
United States and Spanish commissioners signed a detailed plan for Cuba and adjacent islands to complete Spanish troop evacuation by January 1, 1899. The accord covers troop housing, duties, indemnities, hospital care, and ceremonial handover at Havana with flag lowered and US flag raised.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Cabanas
Morro Castle
Havana
James F. Wade
U. Ss. V
Matthew C. Butler
John W. Clouse
U.S. V
Armies Guard Spanish Troops in Matanzas and Santa Clara
The text explains Spanish troops will remain in quarters in Matanzas and Santa Clara with U.S. army protection until they can be embarked home. It notes continued immunity and extraterritorial rights for troops, and joint U.S. responsibility for maintaining order.
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United States
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Spain
Bloodshed in Havana fuels unrest and armistice questions
Spanish guerrilla Francisco Quintero was shot at from a roof on Genies street and seriously wounded as Havana faced a day of violence. In the past 24 hours one man was killed and twelve wounded across the city while eleven burglaries occurred. three Havana wards were evacuated.
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Havana
Francisco Quintero
Cuba
Spain
Jiminez Castellanos
Matanzas
Remai
Cienfuego¢s
San Jose Street
Polo Tie Reports Between Boston Latin Dorchester High
Ice polo season opener at Franklin Field ends 2 to 2 between Boston Latin and Dorchester High. Fisher and Zotto key for Dorchester. Moulton and Smith shine for Latin. Canon score shows Boston Latin 2 Dorchester High 2 with goals by F Woods A Woods Zotto Fox. Time halves twenty and fifteen minutes.
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Boston Latin
Dorchester High
Franklin Field
Dorchester
Fisher
Zotto
Moulton
Smith
A. Woods
F. Woods
Stabatey
Gina Spankaie
Canon
Fox
Newtowne A C C Hockey Defeats Picked Team On Jamaica Pond
Lively morning hockey on Jamaica Pond saw Newtowne A C C defeat a picked team 7 to 2 in a rare local game. Lyman and Clarkson are noted as top players, with both sides displaying skilled puck handling and fast skating in a fine exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Pond
Newtowne A. C.C
Ewtowne
Lyman
New England
Clarkson
Newtowne
Newton and Dorchester Ice Polo Clash Ends 2 1
Newton Athletic Association edge Dorchester 2 to 1 on Jamaica Pond in the season opener. goals by Walworth Wadsworth and McDonald for Newton. Dorchester answers from Walworth. Referee Boyesen oversees twenty and fifteen minute halves.
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Newton
Dorchester
New England Ice Polo Association
Jamaica Pond
Newton Athletic Association
Eliot Wadsworth
Harvard
Walworth and
Clark
Brick
McDonald
Conness
Boston Latin School
Oxford Beats Roxbury in Fast Franklin Field Game
Oxford, composed of Harvard men, defeated Roxbury 5 to 1 on Franklin Field. Sherman and Reid starred for Oxford while George and Warresa led Roxbury in a rough, fast contest played in two twenty minute halves. Referee Whitney.
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New England Association
Franklin Field
Oxford
Harvard
Roxbury
Sherman
Reid
George
Warresa
Ronbury
Smith
Lewis
Themes Warren
Are You an Ale Drinker
A short ad-like fragment promotes LVANS ale with promises of rich flavor mellow body and creamy head.
Bissels Carpet Sweeper and Wringer Samples Displayed
The Bissels carpet sweeper and wringer samples were shown at the Mechanics' Fair. They were moved to the American Wringer at U S Store, 77 7 Franklin St., corner Arch, for disposal at factory prices. Contact by calling or writing Bb 2690.
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U.S
Franklin St
Cor, Arch
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CG. I. Hood & Co
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Joe Choynski
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Joe’ Choynski
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Mechanicville
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Ind
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Tivansville
Terre Haute
S& Hurt
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Dodge Director OF Agriculture
Peck
Charles Richard Dodge
Directo’ of Agricuture
Johnson
Derers
Circle City
Arnold
John C. Barr
Monarch
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Sovereign
Victoria
Pexin
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Father Larrabee
U. S
Czar
Wheeler &O
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R. F. Balke & CO
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Louieville
ES S. Wade
M. C
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Treasury
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el Vedado
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Savannah
Adna R. Chaffee
Whitney
Port Tampa
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Santander
Carolina
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Cadiz
J,w
Connor
California
Garry Bates
Charleston
Tranport Minnewaska
Gibbins
General Bates
Ohio Infantry
Ige Polo
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Warnock
Ticknor Birns
Goodnow
Driscoll
Goodmicn
Mtduy
Uae
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