John Reed Bonded by Friends in Worcester Swindle Case
Worcester December 29. John Reed has been held for months as a swindler and is now under over $15,000 in cash bonds to answer charges of swindling from multiple parts of the state. His friends have posted the funds, keeping his identity largely secret, leading officials to suspect a major case and wonder if Reed will appear when demanded.
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Worcester
John Reed
Bunco
Commonwealth
Corbett Challenges Fitzsimmons for First Choice Bout
William A. Brady, manager of James J. Corbett, deposits 2500 to back a 10000 side match and demands Fitzsimmons grant Corbett first choice for a return fight in equal terms. Brady recalls their Carson City pledge and insists Corbett will prove he belongs in the champion’s class if given a chance.
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New York
William A. Brady
James J. Corbett
Fitzsim
Robert Fitzsimmons
Carson City
Corbett
Maher
Sharkey
William
A’ Brady
Eton Johnson Tries to Murder Family Then Kills Self in Camden
In Camden New Jersey on December 29 Eton Johnson aged 22 attacked Ernest Fellows his wife and their 18 year old son Frank at their home after being ordered from the house for back rent. He wounded Fellows and the boy and Mrs Fellows then shot himself dying instantly.
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Camden
N. J
Eton
Johnson
Ernest Fellows
Frank
Fellows
John
Stuart Aims for 1898 Ring Contests in West
Dan Stuart of Texas plans to travel west next week to secure signatures of Fitzsimmons and Corbett on articles for a ring contest proposed for next summer in Nevada. He refused to name the purse but will reveal the amount after presenting the agreements. He also seeks a meeting between Kid McCoy and Choynski and offers incentives for the winners to meet six months later to settle prowess in 1898.
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New York
Dan’’ Stuart
Texas
West
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Nevada
Stuart
Kid
Weather Ahead From The New England Snow Storm
A weather notice reports New England snow turning to rain with warmer southerly winds, while Eastern New York expects rain or snow with likely clearing Thursday night and warmer conditions, winds shifting from southerly to northwest.
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Washington
Des
New England
New York
Thieves Strike South End and South Boston Again
Police report a series of daytime thefts in the South End and South Boston. Items stolen include a 20 pound bag of sugar and a 20 pound box of salt from J P Bullard's wagon, a case of shoes from Chase and Co., a black cheviot coat and gloves from Edward J L Trager, a gold hunting case watch and cash from Charles Newhall, and a light overcoat and trousers from Thomas Smith. A meerschaum pipe found on a prisoner is sought by Station 5. A department store pocket theft victim, Miss L A Hankey, lost $2750 and private papers bearing her name.
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South End
South Boston
J. P. Bullard
West Broadway
Gold and
E Streets
Chase & Co
S Express
D. C. Horn
Edward JL. Trager
Columbus Avenue
Charles Newhall
Medford Court
Thomas Smith
Milford Street
Station 5
L. A. Hankey
Washington Street
Newtonville
Three Steamers Grounded at South Pass near New Orleans
The British Ramore Head lies ashore in South Pass near Grand Bayou with a 2 feet 1 inch forward draft and 25 feet 2 inches aft. Bernica, progressing from New Orleans to Bristol, was pushed ashore to avoid the Ramore Head. Carolina, from New Orleans to Havre, also aground one half mile below the pass head. Tugboats are en route to assist. The blocked channel restricts passage to light draft vessels.
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New Orleans
South Pass
Grand Bayou
Bernica
New Oreans
Bristol
Eng
Carolina
Havre
Ramore Head
Democrats to caucus for presidency nomination 1898
The 1898 Democratic Common Council caucus will meet tonight to nominate a president candidate. Timothy L. Connolly of Ward 17 appears set with votes from Wards 2 3 4 6 6 8 9 17 18 and 19, missing only wards 1 and 6. Twenty two votes are needed to nominate.
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Common Council
Timothy L. Connolly
Cure for a Cold in One Day Ad Parody Notice
An old advertisement fragment touts a one day cure for a cold with dubious claims. The snippet mentions a product or remedy sold for 25 cents and references names that appear garbled or misread.
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L. B
Cotton Mills in the South and New England Compared
Atlanta reports on the cotton factory sector with focus on wages, hours, and laws. Southern mill men claim advantages from nativity of labor, location, and favorable Georgia statutes, noting workers’ long day and 66 hour week while labor costs remain competitive with New England.
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Eng
Atlanta
New England
Georgia
Textile Unions and Mill Power Play in Georgia Legislature
Georgia cotton mill leaders argue against a broader restriction measure, calling it an opening wedge. They claim operatives work to support large families, with unions forming mainly around Atlanta mills. Southern mills are small, family-run country factories, many rural, contrasting with northern giants like Massachusetts mills.
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Cotton Mills
Georgia
Elias May & Co
Atlanta
Textile Union
New England
Massachusetts
Fall River
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Choynski
Boston
Boynton Bicycle Railway
Yeneas Hall
Neluding
Chamberlin
Ine
Tufts College
E. Moody Boynton
Copper King of Arizona Mine
Jos. W. Greene
School Street
POST
Great Cotton Centre
Atlanta, GA
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Arkwright Club
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Congress
South
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Washington &T
Jordan, Marsh & Co
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