One of New York's Famous Rounders Dying
J Eimer Ellis eldest son of Ellis Locomotive Works founder is dying of typhoid at Mrs. Webb's Richfield flats 235 West Forty third street. Friends report his lavish life fueled by a vast estate and a celebrated Philadelphia marriage that ended in separation. He is 33 and cared for by Mrs Webb as doctors warn against excitement.
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New York
J. Eimer Ellis
Ellis Locomotive Works
Bud
Ellis
O O. K
Broadway
Eilis
Philadelphia
Adelia
Aldermen Debate Boynton Rail Right to Postoffice Square
Objections from Alderman Lee and Alderman Dean delay suspending rules on Boynton railroad. They question the act’s reach into Boston and request outside legal opinion before proceeding. The board later sends the matter over to the next meeting and approves various claims and appointments.
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Te Moody Boynton Bicycle Railroad
Board of Alcer
Committee On Railroads
Boston
Alderman Berwin
Long Island
Boynton
Massachusetts
Lee
Mr. Lee
Here
Fall River
Dean
Boynton Railroad
Postoffice Square
Barry
Berwin
Alderman Lee
Six Killed In Vanloo Sea Disaster off Bermuda
A Bermuda despatch reports the Vanloo shipyard accident near Bermuda where six men died when the fore yards parted and collapsed onto the deck. Nine aboard were struck or carried overboard with three killed instantly and others drowning after attempting to escape into the sea. The Vanloo, sailing from Bermuda, is owned by Yarmouth.
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Halifax
Bermuda
Vanloo
Yarmouth
Cotton Crop Estimate Reported by The Daily Dry Goods Record
Liege New York December 28 The Daily Dry Goods Record will tomorrow print an estimate for the cotton crop showing about 10 287 080 bales. The figure represents a preliminary projection based on current market reports.
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New York
Europe
United States
Congress
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
New South
Greece
Treasury
Greater
Newark
Sailors' Haven speaker recalls twelve years before the mast
Stanton Hy of Charlestown described his voyage with the Sailors' Haven mission as he addressed a large Y M C A gathering in Orville last evening. The talk offered a participant’s perspective on life at sea and its lessons. stray lines mention healing wounds and salvation.
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Stanton Hy
King
Haven
Charlestown
Orville
One union plan to unite world wage workers
J Havilock Wilson, head of the International Sailors and Firemen's Union, advocates merging all seamen and firemen into a single national body, then federating with the international group based in London, to prevent strikes and spread benefits globally. He cites 25,000 members in England and envisions American sailors joining with universal recognition. Wilson plans to visit Boston and other cities.
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J. Havilock Wilson
International Sailors and Firemen’s Union
House of Parliament
International Union
Seamen’s and Firemen
Evening Journal
London
Germany
Holland
Sweden
Australia
Belgium
Brickmasons
England
Wilson
Boston
J. Havelock Wilson
M. P
House of Commons
Sailors, Firemen’s and Dock Workers’ Union
International Federation of Sailors and Dock Laborers
Orpheus Club Opens New Clubhouse With Gala Concert
The Orpheus Musical Society unveiled its new 552 Massachusetts Ave clubhouse with a concert by Symphony Orchestra members led by Daniel Kuntz and Emil Golde. German consul Arthur Donner and notable guests attended as a socialist reception on the eve of the club's 45th anniversary. The building features a prominent library, billiard rooms, private offices, and a German-stewed supper, with officers led by President L Schlegelmach and a 350-member limit.
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Emil Paur
Orpheus Musical Society
Massachusetts Avenue
Musical Club
Carl Zerrahn
Leo Schlegmilch
H Edward Ruhl
Carl Heinzen
Ottomar Wallburg
Henry W. Daniell
Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra, Consisting of Messrs
Daniel Kuntz
Gustave Strube
Rudolph Nagel
Emil Golde
Pierre Muller
Arthur Brooks
James J. McLaughlin
Kuntz Orchestral Club
Orpheus Society
Louis Kelterborn
Clarence K. Hay
New England
Grant
Samuel Quincy
Charles Dudley
Boston
Humphreys
Louiss Prang
Fritz Giese
Julius Eichberg
George H. Chickering
Nee Prang
Louis Baer
Louis Schlegelmilch
L. Speidel
A. W. Draper
Stadtmiller
Edward Ruhl
G. F. Allen
Carl Pflueger
F. A. Harris
BE. S. Wood
Harvard
J. B. Claus
H. P. Chelius
Louis Elson
Professor Vogl
Professor Franke
Phineas Pierce
Franz Pfaff
J. M. Rodochanachi
Now a strike in Luetgert case stuns Chicago court
Stenographers employed by the defense in the Luetgert murder case walked out as the trial opened. Without defense notes the team may rely on State stenographers if the case goes to the Supreme Court. Attorney Harmon seeks daily testimony copies for the defense due to Luetgert’s lack of funds and risk to the prisoner's life.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Supreme Court
Harmon
Young Child Dies of Delirium Tremens in Buffalo
A 15 month old child died from acute alcoholism in Buffalo on December 28 and another child is critically ill. Both parents are Polish. Coroner’s inquiry shows Christmas day feeding with smeercase and clove wine. The attending doctor cites delirium tremens symptoms in the deceased child.
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Buffalo
Department of Health
P. J. Daly Denies Negotiating With Republicans for Council Presidency
P. J. Daly, chair of Ward 7 Democratic committee, disputes a Post report claiming he negotiated with some Republican councilmen to defeat the Democratic candidate for Common Council president. He states no talks with any party occurred and his only aim is electing Michael T. Callahan by working with Democratic councilors.
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P. J. Daly
Ward 7
Democratic Committee
Common Council
Daly
Michael T. Callahan
Schooner Fairwind Crew Rescued After Hurried Icebound Voyage
Halifax reports the American schooner Fairwind from Plymouth to Boston hit by a northwest gale off Cape Cod, flooded and iced, crew frostbitten and exhausted. Hattie May rescued them on Dec 23 near Chatham. Fairwind later to be towed to Boston with crew hospitalized.
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Halifax
Hattie May
Vance
New York
Fairwind
Boston
Cape Cod
George Anderson
Charles B. Bowden
Chatham
Mass
Plymouth
Den's Ointment Claims Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement asserts Den's Ointment instantly relieves and permanently cures all itchiness of the skin across the body, presenting it as the sovereign remedy.
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Rudolph Evans Arrives as Dispute Over Dr Evans Will Arises
Rudolph Evans arrives with wife and son in Paris amid questions over Dr Thomas W. Evans will. The two wills drawn for the United States and France are reportedly poorly copied and codicils added. The translator demands money and both wills await probate while the US consul seeks verification. Rudolph Evans plans to contest the will claiming a potential half fortune worth about ten million dollars.
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Paris
Rudolph Evans
Thomas W. Evans
Evans
Arthur N. Valois
New York
United States
France
Webber votes No on Aldermen’s thanks to Mayor Hoag
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen’s last 1897 meeting featured Alderman James G. Webber’s strong opposition to resolutions thanking President Edwin R. Hoag for his chairing. Keefe urged unanimous passage but Webber again voted no, amid past clashes. A letter from Mayor Herman W. Pratt seeking well wishes was read and Webber moved a reply conveying best wishes and speedy recovery.
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Chelsea Board of Aldermen
James G. Webber
Edwin R. Hoag
Webber
Hoag
Keefe
Herman W. Pratt
Los Angeles
Cal
Pratt
Turkish government convicts in absentia murderers of American cyclist
Washington reports a cable from Minister Angell stating the murderers of American bicyclist Lenz have been convicted and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. The culprits fled months ago to the Russian Caucasus, but Ankara has prosecuted them in absentia to satisfy U S demand.
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Washington
United States
Constantinople
Lenz
Angell
State Department
Russian Caucasus
Boston Woman Cleared in Rally Obstruction Case
Martha Moore Avery was found not guilty by a jury after a rally on October 8 at Ashland and South streets, where she claimed her constitutional right to speak. The trial highlighted a clash with police over words and conduct at the sidewalk meeting.
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Martha M. Avery
Superior Court
David Goldstein
Boston
John B. Moran
Avery
Goldstein
Ashland
South Streets
Martha Moore Avery
McCausland
Postmaster Installed After Overnight Vigil in Mobile
Postmaster P. D. Barker was sworn in at daylight after inspectors overhauled records found correct. Two staffers refused oath and were suspended. Col Rapier, claiming office, filed a U S circuit writ. Judge Toulmin denied injunction.
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Mobile
Ala
P. D. Barker
Barker
Rapier
United States Circuit Court
Toulmin
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