Dynamiter Confesses to Plan to Blow Up Statue
Washington detective force and three city officers confronted Rosseau, who admitted constructing an infernal machine of candle fuse and dynamite aimed at the statue. He planned a midnight explosion from the Arsenal after nightfall and claimed a second attempt with a time clock. He blamed melted tallow for fuse failure and confirmed prior movements around the Umbria incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred Carter
George E. Hazel
Arthur Carey
New York
Curry
Rosseau
Donaghy
Hazel
Potomac River
Seventh Street Wharf
Arsenal
Umbria
Gessler Rosseau in custody over Umbria plot note
The man calling himself Gessler Rosseau claims he helped build part of the Umbria infernal machine in Chicago and finished it in New York. He admits writing a warning note to Police Commissioner Green and says his true name is different. Authorities weigh charges and possible jurisdictions in New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
England
America
Gessler Rosshau
Philadelphia
Cunard Pier
Umbria
Peace in Philippines Report Claims Quiet, Loyal Filipinos
Washington dispatch details the Philippine commission’s annual report to the Secretary of War asserting peace in the islands. It notes leaders of public opinion align with Americans, a decisive campaign showed American resolve, and it endorses a conciliatory church policy while urging tariff cuts, bonds for improvements, tax exemptions, and shipping control policies.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Holy See
United States
Wright
Taft
Boy Hunters Find Babe's Frozen Body in Woods
In Ipswich on January 15 three boy hunters found a two week old infant’s frozen body wedged in a woodchuck hole. Police suspect murder by exposure with a woman likely responsible. Italian youths are aiding in the inquiry as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Agawam Heights
Charles’ Undertaking Rooms
Bailey
Brooks
Angelus Bona
Brockton
Girl Escapes Sultan's Palace In Underground Passage
Esther Blumgarten, a Hebrew girl raised in the palace of Sultan Abdul Hamid, escapes through an underground passage after her mother is killed. She reaches Worcester via a banking firm agent, with her freedom secured by her Harlem real estate‑wealthy father. Rescue took six months of planning and execution amid fear of Ottoman vengeance.
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Worcester
Abdul Hamid
Bosphorus
Esther Blumgarten
Banking and Foreign Exchange
Herman Cassel & Co
Millbury Street
Constantinople
Esther
Union Station
New York
Changes Coming in the Force
The Board of Police has selected nine patrolmen for potential promotion to four new sergeants after examinations by physicians. The ensuing general order will detail transfers of nearly 100 patrolmen, four sergeant promotions, and shifts among lieutenants and captains, signaling a wide reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Diamond Ring Presentation To Cambridge Alderman
Alderman Manuel Andrew of Cambridge received a diamond ring last evening. President J Edward Barry of the Board of Aldermen gave the presentation speech praising his support for Democracy in the last campaign. A musical program followed with notable attendees including Senator James J Mellen and several aldermen and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Andrew
Cambridge
J. Edward Barry
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Andrew
Andrew
James J. Mellen
Quinn, Hart, Lynch and Fahey
Joseph A. Sullivan
James T. Barrett
Prevent the Grip Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
A vintage remedy ad claims the Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause. It urges readers to call for the full name and to look for the signature of B. W. Grove on the label, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Grove
Depew's Re-Election Seen as Certainty in Legislature
Albany reports Chauncey M. Depew of New York is viewed as the guaranteed choice for U S Senator as the Legislature opens its third week of the 128th session. Party caucuses will nominate candidates, with separate house votes Tuesday and a joint session Wednesday for ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
United States
Former Congressman Stephen Harry Dies in Bucyrus
Stephen Harry, former congressman from Ohio's 13th district, died suddenly at his Bucyrus home today at age 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus, O
Stephen Harry
Brooklyn Bishop Nell as Likely Coadjutor to Boston Archbishop
Talked of as coadjutor Nell D D bishop of Brooklyn New York is the latest name mentioned as a potential successor to Archbishop Williams of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
D. D
Brooklyn
N. Y
Williams
Boston
Central Labor Union presses inquiry into prisons
Boston Central Labor Union directed Secretary Abrahams to write to Governor Douglas demanding remedial action over alleged prisoner and insane inmate mistreatment. Delegates heard reports on union agreements and welfare of miners in Colorado while officers were installed and plans made for future meetings and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Henry Abrahams
Douglas
Commonwealth
Wiegel
Boston Bottlers and Drivers’ Union
Boston
Herbert Nichols
Abrahams
Fall River
Barbers’Union
Machinists’ Union
Goldbeaters’ Union
Brass Workers’ Union
Atlantic Coast Seamen’s Union
Colorado
John C. Sullivan
Colorado State Federation
Cod Liver Oil Advice Promotes Scott's Emulsion Sample
A doctor recommends cod liver oil and suggests Scott's Emulsion as the easily digested option for sensitive stomachs. The advertisement notes its emulsified form and wide acceptance and offers a free sample from SCOT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scot. & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Eastern Mass Painters Trade Council Organized for 1905
Painters' District Council of eastern Massachusetts formed with 18 affiliated unions. John R. Morgan of Hyde Park Painters' Union elected president. Other officers include John J. McGrath Boston Gilders' Union as vice president, J. W. Mullaly Cambridge Painters' Union recording secretary, N. Frank Potter Medford Painters' Union financial secretary, and W. D. Estabrook Boston Painters' Union treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John R. Morgan
Hyde Park Painters’ Union
John J. McGrath
Boston Gilders’ Union
J. W. Mullaly
Cambridge Painters’ Union
N. Frank Potter
Medford Painters’ Union
W. D. Estabrook
Boston Painters’ Union 11
Iron Workers Reject Employers' Compromise
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union rejects the compromise offer and maintains a 50 cents an hour minimum wage. Thomas McGovern of Troy, a member of the international executive board, arrives in Boston to direct the strike and interview employers open to settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Thomas McGovern
Troy
International Executive Board
Boston
Labor notes from unions report active committees and meetings
Boilermakers appoint Flanagan Irwin Shelmer Cowan Knowles to organize Patriots Day ball. Blacksmiths District Council reports harmonious relations on the NYNH&H railroad. Next district meeting set for Boston March 8. Newsboys Protective Union nominates officers for January 25 ball. Grocers and Provision Clerks levy five cent weekly assessment to aid Fall River strikers. Massachusetts engineers state executives to meet February 5 to discuss license law changes. Boston Roofers Protective Association holds anniversary tonight at Bethesda Hall. Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 employers sign a 1905 working agreement. Gilders Union calls a special meeting for trade questions tomorrow. Cement and Asphalt Laborers Union 1 elects Timothy Egan president fourth term. officers named. Egan Buckley Foy join committee with finishers on 1905 agreement. Local 20 Cement Workers elect Moache president with officers listed.
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Union 9
Thomas Flanagan
William I. Irwin
Peter Shelmer
J. J. Cowan
Peter Knowles
Blacksmiths’ District Council
New Haven
Union 209
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
Newsboys’ Protective Union
Paul Revere Hall
David Gurin
Richard O’donnell
Nathan
Soderson
Fall River
The
Engineers' Unions of
Massachusetts
Boston Roofers’ Protective Association
Bethesda Hall
South Boston
Pocteny
Gilders’ Union
Tremont Street
Cement and Asphalt Laborers’ Union
Timothy Egan
Bernard Curtis
Cimeey Coffey
John Mahoney
Timothy Coffey
Daniel Shea
0. Hbuglon
John Buckley
James Foy
American Brotherhood of Cement Workers, Local 20
Felix Moache
Bereid An
Bolt Against Niedringhaus in Missouri GOP Fight
Jefferson City dispatch says enough Republicans bolted to block the election of T. K. Niedringhaus as state chairman, aiming to succeed U S Senator Francis X. Cockrell. The vote schedule was set for next Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Kansas City
the Times
Jefferson City
T. K. Niedringhaus
United States
Francis X. Cockrell
Mrs Cassie Chadwick Named in Diamonds Smuggling Case
Cleveland January 15 investigation shows Mrs Cassie L Chadwick dealt in precious stones on a vast scale. Customs Collector Leach says over 250000 dollars worth of jewelry and stones have been traced and located. Government seeks unpaid duties and creditors may gain from receivership actions.
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Cleveland, O
Cassie L. Chadwick
Chadwick
Europe
Nathan Loeser
Penobscot Bay Ice Slows Steamer Run
Buckport Maine January 15 The steamer Penobscot arriving from Boston reports Penobscot and Belfast Bays and Fort Point Cove skimmed with one to three inches of ice. The harbor is jammed with floating ice and the Penobscot could not reach Winterport, returning to its wharf. The thermometer marked 32 degrees below zero the lowest on record.
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Bucksport
Penobscot
Boston
Belfast
Fort Point Cove
Winterport
Douglas to Hold Reception on Washington's Birthday
Governor Douglas plans a February 22 reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It marks the first public appearance of his new staff and General Miles. A large turnout of ladies and workingmen is expected as part of the traditional event.
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Douglas
Washington
Miles
Installation of Douglas Club Officers in South Boston
At the Douglas Club meeting in Ward 138, 202 Broadway, South Boston, new officers were installed. President J. J. McNamara. vice president James Curran. recording secretary David M. Baldwin. financial secretary B. Fitzpatrick. treasurer James Sheridan. directors M. W. Norris, James Powers, Patrick Donovan, William J. Sullivan, Edward G. Morris, John E. Maliff, Michael H. Dugan, Jeremiah J. McNamara, James Sheridan, Edward J. Leary. A smoke talk followed with performances by Thomas Kelley, A. L. O Toole, John Thornton, P. Conley, J. J. McNamara, L. J. Kelley, George Collins, Fred Dougherty, and the Pontuso brothers. Next meeting set for Sunday Jan 29. meeting closed with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Club
Broadway
South
Boston
J. J. McNamara
James Curran
David M. Baldwin
B. Fitzpatrick
James Sheridan
M. W. Norris
James F. Powers
Patrick Donovan
William J. Sullivan
Edward G. Morris
John E. Maliff
Michael H. Dugan
Fire at Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Beef Storage
A warehouse blaze at Schwarzchild & Sulzberger in the stock yards burned for four hours sending thick smoke and causing up to 5000 in damage. Sawdust packed between walls to keep a frigid atmosphere is suspected to have ignited, likely by spontaneous combustion, with water from many engines failing to halt the fire.
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Chicago
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Company
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Dynamiter Rosseau
His
Dynamiter
Carter
Mrs. Curry
Gessler Rosseau
Albrecht Gessler
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Patrick Kelly
Atorney Bell
Naronic
Babe
Sultan
Spectre
Ibr
W. H. Curtis
Jeremiah F. Gallivan
Francis J. Hird
Thomas Keane
Arthur B. McConnell
Philip E. O'Neil
John J. Rooney
Albert J. Sargent
Frederick Schlehuber
Depew
Charles BE. M’don
Central Labor Union
Brodbine Hall
John J. Buckley
James Dorkins
Charles Smith
Simon Condon
Ludwig Merkle
Dover Hall
Dover Street
John Regan
D. A
John R. Dalton
Soully
Regan
Patrick Smyth
Boston & Maine
Assembly
Patrick Canty
International Union
Boston Iron and Brass Chippers’ Union
A. F. of L
International Union of Foundry Employees
St. Louis
Eliot Street
Expressmen’s Union 3807
Expressmen
State Branch
Frank T. A. Moynihan
P. J. Gorman
al Reiser
Wage and Scale Committee of Teamsters’ Union 25
HE Means
Eastern Mass
Painters’ Trade Council
LABOR
Harvard
Iceland
Notman
T. A. Jaggar
Mrs. Chadwick
Penobscot Bay
JOH Hayne & Coo
Oliver Ditson Co
Tremont St
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