Anonymous Letters Surface in Latimer Trial Assault
Report from Latimer Pennsylvania details public release of anonymous letters to Judge Woodward during the Latimer trial. Read sample threats from a variety of senders including a man signing Ezra the King and a woman from Pasadena urging fairness and warning of danger. Some letters are withheld while investigators pursue authors.
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Searre
Penn
Woodward
Latimer
Elmira
Martin
Pasadena
Cal
Mahanoy City
Molly Maguires
Rome
N. Y
Ezra the King
United States
Heaven
Service in memory of Frances Willard held at Chelsea church
A memorial service for Frances E Willard was held at Cary Avenue Baptist Church Chelsea with WCTU and Prohibition Club delegations in attendance. Rev Charles C Pierce preached praising Willard and urging a war on the whiskey traffic as a defense of American homes and liberties. He sketched Willard's life and temperance work.
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Frances E. Willard
Cary, Avenue Baptist Church
Chelsea
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Miss Willard
Chelsea Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Chelsea Prohibition Club
United States
Spain
Frances ‘Willard
Mr. Pierce
Lfe
Klondike Bonanza Creek Aims For Big Gold Haul
Veteran prospector Frank Cobb of Lowell Massachusetts returns from the Yukon with reports of 300 pounds of gold ready for shipment to San Francisco and hints at $50 000 to $60 000 more to come before August. He notes 4000 men have been there since last August with potential total gold output ranging near 15 to 20 million as navigation ends next fall.
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Bonanza Creek
Kiondike
Frank Cobb
Lowell
Mass
Harvard
Yukon
San Francisco
Klondike
Dawson City
Chilkoot Pass
Canada
Copper
Alaska
Tug No 6 Likely Named Daniel Wallingford at Navy Yard
In New York on March 13 it was noted at the navy yard there is a chance tug No 6 under construction will be named Daniel Wallingford to honor the Western boy who sent 48 cents of his savings to strengthen the navy. The tug, about the size of Narkeeta, will go to Port Royal Navy Yard. steel sheathing is beginning and launch is estimated in two weeks.
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New York
Navy Yard
Daniel Wallingford
Port Royal Navy Yard
Washington Excursion by Parker and Morse from Boston
Parker and Morse announce a select personally conducted excursion departing Boston April 1 via the Norwich line returning April 8 via Fall River line. Four days in the National Capital and five hours of sight seeing in Philadelphia with Mt Vernon visit. Stopovers in New York City optional. Contact 15 School street Boston.
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Messrs. Parker and Morse
Boston
Norwich
Fall River
National Capital
Philadelphia
Mt. Vernon
New York City
Stin
School Street
Cochonery Co
Dawson City real estate boom compares to Klondike
The article notes confidence in a future Dawson City like the Klondike and explains Dawson is distant from new mining camps. It recalls prices in September 18% for Dawson acres at $200-$300, now parts with 30-foot frontages trade for $8000 to $4000, with some parcels valued at $10000 to $15000.
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Dawson City
Klondike
Dawson
Quartz Teeming With Gold Breaks Wide in Klondike Finds
A Dawson City letter reports large quartz finds on the Klondike using Eldorado Bonanza and Fox Gulch sites. An assay values some pieces at 280 000 dollars per ton and sparks a stampede of prospectors to stake ledges on Eldorado Bonanza and Fox Gulch deposits.
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San Francisco
Dawson City
Virgil Moore
Klondike
Moore
Eldorado
Bonanza
Fox Gulch
Philo Celtic Society Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Philo Celtic Society held a well attended meeting at St James Parochial School 6 Whitmore Street. President Lane led the session as Mara announced plans to fund a memorable twenty fifth anniversary program with a Sunday and Thursday schedule and free instruction. Performances included Miss M J Donovan singing Fain geal an lae, Mrs Lane singing O Creid Me, Mr Joseph ODonnell singing The Holy City with piano, and Miss Lizzie Dillon performing Caoch O Laoghaire in dramatic form.
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Philo-Celtic Society
St. James Parochial
Whitmore Street
Lane
Mara
M. J. Donovan
Treasures in Heaven Sermon at Y M C U Vesper
The Sunday evening vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union featured responsive readings and congregational singing. A special music program from Rev. Bolles’s Melrose church included Annie Hooper Almy, Mae Pillsbury, Laban Beale Jr, Joseph Soliday, W T Capers, with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Edwin G C Bolles on treasures in Heaven.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Bolles
Melrose
Mass
Annie Hooper Almy
Mae K. Pillsbury
Laban Beale, Jr
Joseph Soliday
W. T. Capers
Edwin GC. Bolles
Melrose, Mass
Seven Day Pennsylvania Tour by Special Wagner Palace Cars
Special seven day railroad tour by Wagner palace cars from New York to Philadelphia and Washington with April dates 1 7 8 9 and optional extensions without extra fares. Itineraries coordinated by N Bell tourist agent at 206 Washington Street Boston.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
N. Bell
Ington Street
Boston
Bowery Fire Claims Eleven Lodgers at Bowery Mission
New York reports a fatal blaze at 10 Bowery Bowery Mission Lodging House. Eleven lodgers burned to death as flames trapped upper floors and fire escapes turned red hot. Police and fire crews evacuated, searched debris and transported victims to the morgue.
Bodies Found In Fire Ruined Lodging House
Police identified one body as No 10 among seven or more victims discovered in fourth and fifth floor rooms halls and stairs. The unrecognizable naked victims were burned and charred. Coroner Zucca sought removal permits before burial by Manager Sardison of the Christian Herald lodging house. Losses reach 7000 in building and 5000 in contents, insured.
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Aame
Zucca
Sardison
The
Christian Herald
Eldridge Street
Bowery Mission Superintendent Describes Fire Scene Control
John N. Wyburn, superintendent of the Bowery Mission, said upon arriving at the lodging house fire that the firemen had it under control at the scene. He noted no further details about casualties or cause in his brief remarks.
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John N. Wyburn
Bowery Mission
Tonic for stomach and bowels by Druggists
A brief note states a tonic will help the stomach and bowels even as its cathartic qualities work. It adds that they are to operate, and is attributed to druggists with a 25 cent price.
Fire Origin Traced to Lavatory in Hotel
Police report the blaze started in the third floor lavatory likely from a lighted cigarette among paving. The hotel posted 16 guests last night with most on higher floors. nine bodies found in beds, others missing wakefulness.
Astor Plans Long Honduras Stay To Inspect Domain
John Jacob Astor, the leading investor in the Valentine syndicate, will spend weeks examining possessions in Puerto Cortes Honduras where the syndicate runs customs, controls land grants, bonds, and bank rights. The party toured dock facilities, loaded a private car and mules, and ordered gauge widening to standardize the railroad across 250 miles.
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Puerto Corthz
Honduras
John Jacob Astor
Valentine Syndicate
Customs Service of
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Astor
Baracoa
Pimiento
W. G. Penney
Ulna River
Central America
Yajoa
Lake
Santa Cruz
Weavers Oppose Fining Plans From Union Leader
NEW BEDFORD March 18 President Cunnane of the Weavers Union rejects mill proposals on fines and disciplinary rules. He argues weavers understand their own needs better than outsiders and contrasts his six point plan with manufacturers aims. He says the union seeks to end fines after one year and limits on damages, while manufacturers push broader control.
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New Bedford
Cunnane
The
Weavers’ Union
Poverty-Stricken J M Pullman in Niles
In Niles Michigan Joseph M Pullman uncle of late car magnate George M Pullman lives alone in a frame cottage in poverty awaiting the end. Once a carpenter by trade he has been a familiar figure in Niles for years. A few weeks ago he buried his wife who for fifty seven years shared his joys and sorrows.
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Niles, Mich
Joseph M. Pullman
Peace Car
George M. Pullman
Lves
Mr. Pullman
Iles
William Mitchell Died in Melrose Cell
The medical examiner ruled William Mitchell died of apoplexy after being found dead in a Melrose cell. Authorities released the cause as natural.
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William Mitchell
Melrose
Musicians' Union Elects Officers at Blatchford Hall
At the Mu sicians' Union L A 313 K of L meeting in Wells Memorial Blatchford Hall, officers were elected: M Hobbs master workman M E Hobbs W F W F Stickney R J F Johnson financial secretary J F Baker treasurer I Becker almoner. Trustees named J Gil man J E S Stearns O E. Membership shows a remarkable rise over the past year.
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L. A
K. OF L
Musicians’ Union
Ll. A
Blatchford Hall
Wells Memorial Building
M. Hobbs
M. E. Hobbs
W. F
W. F. Stickney
J. F. Johnson
J. F. Baker
I. Becker
J. Gilman
J. E
S. Stearns
O. E
Libby
President Cunnane Attacks Gompers in Strike Row
President Cunnane blasted Samuel Gompers over strike funds noting weekly totals 2345.67 versus 2614.88 previously. He accuses Gompers and H. S. Mills of meddling, soliciting aid for New Bedford strikers, and using Mills to block union support in the city.
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Cunnane
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
New Bedford
H. S. Mills
Mills
Gompers
A. F. of L
Unions Clash Over Public Works Contract System Moves
Sanitary and Street Cleaning workers' union 606 voted to oppose any extension of the contract system on public works and to fight it if needed to break party ties. Freight Handlers Assembly 6572 backed limiting railroad workers to ten hours daily, with many new members. Building Laborers Union 15 reported wage gains and new locals. Building Trades Council prepared to elect officers. Cigar Makers Union 97 pledged aid to textile workers and unemployed cigar makers in Boston.
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A. F. of L
Dorchester
Roxbury
Central Labor Union
O’shea
Atwood
Partridge Hall
Jeremiah. Coveney
Building Laborers’ Union 15
Greystone Hall
John Keohane
International Building Laborers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Building Trades Council
Pattern Makers’ Union
Wire Workers’ Union
Stone Cutters’ Union
Building Laborers’ Union 20
Cigar Makers’ Union 97
Ells Memorial Hall
H. Z. Mills
New England
Oston
Sportsmen's Show Opens with Fowl Fish Canoe Contests
Mechanics building hosts the Sportsmen's Show with 10 000 attendees including Governor Wolcott and staff. Aquatic events headline daily exhibitions such as canoe upset log rolling and high diving led by W T Lawless. Other acts feature Peter S McNally Harvard swimming and various club matches through the week culminating in a 440 yard race and a Micmacs versus local team on Saturday.
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Wolcott
W. T. Lawless
Ottawa
Monte Cristo
Boyton
Peter S. MccNally
Lionel A. B. Sweet
Harvard
Brookline Grammar Schools
Puritan
Taunton Boat
Lawrence
Inaitons of
Woburn
Wawbewawas
Newton
Micmac Indians
Meddlesome Women Delay Miss Gillette Bar Admission
Fitchburg March 13 Judge Hayden explained delays in Miss Addie F Gillette becoming a barred attorney stem from a shift in petition laws. The Board certified her passing on Dec 31 and a new law took effect Jan 1 to place appointments with the State board. Objections by Fitchburg women are anticipated but unlikely per Hayden. Gillette, 26, studied law in Hayden's office and ranked first among 26 in exams. She plans to practice in Boston and declined comment tonight.
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Fitchburg
Hayden
Addie F. Gillette
Post
Miss Gillette
Worcester
Boston
Judge Hayden
American Wringer Co Details and Repair Services
The American Wringer Company lists its addresses at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street, manufacturer of clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
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The
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Nominating Rally Set for Charlestown Tuesday Evening
The second Suffolk district Democratic senatorial convention meets at Roughan Hall Charlestown at 8 pm with 45 delegates. Ward 3 and 4 Charlestown pledge to ex-Representative David B Shaw, likely giving him a majority. Ward 5 may back ex-Senator John H Dee and Cambridge delegates back Rep John H Pence. Charlestown Republicans have not held caucuses or chosen a candidate.
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Roughan Hall
City Square
Charlestown
East Cambridge
David B. Shaw
John H. Dee
Cambridge
John H. Pence
Aims of socialism rally in Wells Memorial Hall
President James F. Carey of the Haver hill Common Council addressed more than 200 in Wells Memorial Hall on trade unionism and independent action. He urged that the laboring class would soon dictate to bosses, praised unions as the best tool against oppression, and argued organization is essential for progress.
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James F. Carey
Haverhill
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Commonwealth Coffee
John F. Nickerson CO
Reindeer
Wash
Robinson
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Seattle
Noya
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Skaguay
FE. Robinson
Fort Wrangel
Treasures
Bowery Mission House
Bowery
Everett Street
Hood
Astor
Syndicate
J. M. Pullman
Danvers
John A. Roberts
Roberts
State House
Government
M. C. D. Borden
M. D. Borden
Key West
Havana
Barbie
Ivorine
J. B. Williams Co
Glastonbury
Williams
Ned
Lou
Washington St
Columbia Theatre
Maine
Jenks
Arren At
Rosbury
Carey
Haverhill Council
M'Donald
Mary Mc Donald
Fort Hill
Curve Street
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
Burke
William H. Burke
Richard Burke
Michael H. Burke
Sagamore Street
St. Peter's Church
Gracie
Wilson Bros
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