Noted Witnesses File Affidavits in Taber Downs Case
A Boston audience hears witnesses recount affidavits and statements linked to Rev. W. W. Downs and Mrs. Annie Taber. Hat tricks and a string of sworn documents show alleged schemes around the Cowles House affair and the Dillenback matter.
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Boston
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Cowes House
North Manchester
Edward A. Parshey
Lena G. Parstiley
Putnam
New Haven
W.W. Downs
Hartford County
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H. L. Duillenback
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Cowies Hotel
L. P Winters
Annie J. Taber
Fred J. Taber
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Powder Mill Explosion Kills One in Portland
In Gambo near South Windom two Oriental Powder Company mills exploded injuring Harry Hooper and killing Clarence Clay. Fifty kegs of powder valued at 4000 dollars burned. mills demolished. Hooper, 20, severely burned but may recover. Clay, 33, left a widow and two children.
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South Windom
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Slashing Row In Plymouth Ends With Wounds
Jealousy sparked a female altercation in Bridgewater, Plymouth, as Mrs Rivers Mitchell slashed Mrs Frank Pillsbury with a razor. Two follow up attacks left three wounds on Pillsbury, but none deemed fatal. Mrs Mitchell was pacified by blood before an attempted dressing and escape. no arrests yet.
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Lamp Wagon Struck by Engine at North River Crossing
John Sullivan and George Wentworth were driving a lamp department wagon when a shifting engine struck the forward part at the North river Boston and Maine crossing. The horse detached and fled up North street. the wagon twisted, lamps and seat flew, wheels smashed. Both men escaped with only bruises.
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George Wentworth
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North Street
Acushnet Street Railway to Run Electric Cars
At a March meeting in New Bedford the Acushnet Street Railway Company won permission from the board of aldermen to operate electric street cars on a segment of its route.
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Acushnet Street Railway Company
Local Druggist Ad Promotes Pure Safe Stimulants
Brief advertisement touts safe stimulants sourced from reputable druggists and grocers. It claims purity and reliability, urging readers to buy from trusted retailers. The note emphasizes consumer caution and product accessibility.
Senate Eyed Civil Service Reform Clash Over Papers
In Washington March 11 the Senate debated the Judiciary committee resolutions on executive papers. Senator Wilson condemned the administration for suspending officers and withholding information, urging Congress to demand access to papers and challenge alleged abuses tied to civil service reform and the Union Pacific inquiry.
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Iowa
Press Attacks on Union Pacific Stir Washington Debate
Special to The Post reports a coordinated campaign against the Union Pacific Railroad in Washington. The article notes growing local press interest and amplification of Interior Department criticisms, with Representative Henley of California introducing resolutions and committee discussions on Pacific railroads outlining specific charges.
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California
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Views of Philadelphia Textile Association on tariff cut
A March hearing before the Ways and Means Committee heard from Philadelphia textile leaders on proposed tariff reductions. They argued English yarn could be shipped cheaper than American yarn due to wages, noting American workers earned far more. Delegates warned lower duties would hurt domestic yarn, warp, and cloth makers and claimed European labor would price American goods out of the market.
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Search
Bradford
America
Ferguson
New York
Sanford
Fall River
Mass
Europesan
Morrison
Resolutions Express Regret for Death of Senator Miller
In Washington on March 11 the Senate accepted resolutions mourning the death of Hon. John F Miller of California. A five member committee was authorized to oversee Miller’s remains and arrange transport from Washington to California under sergeant at arms. The House adopted a seven member delegation to accompany the remains.
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John F. Miller
California
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House of Representatives
House
Morrow
Letters From Manning to Morrill On Suspensions
Secretary Manning sent to Senator Morrill identical letters outlining administration views on suspensions of officials whose successors' nominations await finance committee review. Both sides prefer public release but mutual courtesy prevents dissemination at present. John B Roach Claims Disallowed In Washington Maynard disallowed two Roach claims for the Puritan and Roanoke monitor work and watch duties.
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Morrill
Finance Committee
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Maynard
John Reech
Roanoke
Tax rise debated after Smith expose in Newport
Newport officials discuss the Alfred Smith tax bill in City Hall as personal property taxes rise from 200000 to at least 600000 or 800000. The Smith estate inquiry sparks a broader review of inadequate taxation.
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Becketts Found Liable After Train Ejection
In Worcester Superior Court Lara L. Beck and her mother L H Beckwith were awarded 250 and 225 dollars respectively for being forcibly removed from a Cheshire Railroad train. The mother claimed the child was too young to pay.
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Indications for New England and Middle Atlantic States
Indications from Wasmineton forecast light southwest winds and warmer fair weather with light rain later. The outlook covers New England and the Middle Atlantic States with a brief change to light showers.
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New England
Middle Atlantic States
Weather report for Boston and surrounding areas
The data lists March 11 observations from Boston and nearby stations including temperature readings, dew point, wind, humidity and precipitation. Readings show clear conditions with maximum temperatures around 29 to 37 degrees and low precipitation.
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Hearing on New York and New England bonds indemnity
The Massachusetts House committee on claims held a morning session at the State House to hear Cyrua W. Field and others seek indemnity over the sale of second mortgage bonds of the New York and New England railroad. Lawyers for the New York syndicate argued the Governor and council erred in sale grounds, while opponents urged limits on the inquiry. The hearing adjourned with no decision. executive session to follow.
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Trades Assembly Backs Railroad Strike For Workers Rights
In St Louis on March 11 the trades assembly of the city approved resolutions praising the railroad strike as a fight for workers to organize. They condemned railroad managers stance as harmful to labor and the public good and urged merchants and mechanics exchanges to meet and seek settlement to restore business.
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Strike Ends With Factory Walkout At Frank Clark & Co
In Randolph on March 14 about seventy five workers left the Frank Clark & Co factory by order of the Knights of Labor. The stoppage followed the discharge of operative Michael Harty three weeks earlier and a demand for reinstatement. The union seeks a price increase on freeing goods while Clark cites poor workmanship as the cause of Harty’s dismissal.
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Malden to Get Electric Light Plant, City Seeks Power
An agent from a Boston electric company spent three days in Malden arranging an electric light plant. He secured enough subscribers to guarantee the project and plans a building behind Yerxa's store on Pleasant street for the power plant. The city has long needed such a facility.
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