Tragedy in Fiskdale as Mother Kills Children and Sparks Fire
In Fiskdale a frenzied mother named Mrs Peter Burke killed her four children by beating their heads with an axe and setting the house ablaze before taking her own life by slashing her throat The victims were Lilla 6 William 6 Louise 11 months and Mae Rose 5 months The tragedy followed by hours the fire which destroyed the double house and left neighbors stunned Lowell meanwhile faces looming textile strike with Textile Council set to meet Thursday and Loomfixers Union fearing a strike action. authorities expect mediation efforts amid talks of a potential lockout and arbitration efforts.
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Sturbridge
Fiskdale
Peter Burke
Lilla
William
Louise
Mae Rose
Fishdale
Worcester
Burke
Sophie Bennett
Selena Lotto
Bergen
Newton
Brookfield
Ladrones Capture Mindanao Town Amid Unrest
A town in Surigiao Mindanao was seized by ladrones yesterday. A 30 man Tenth Infantry detachment under Lieutenants Patterson and Brown rushes to recapture by transport. Brigadier General Sumner orders two more companies to Surigiao. Taft and General Davis depart for Jolo to urge Moros toward calm.
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Manila
Surigiao
Mindanao
Ladrones
Constabulary
Clarke
Tenth Infantry
Atterson and Brown
Iligan
Sumner
Department of
Taft
General Davis
Jolo
Ingalls
Davis
San Domingo Falls to Rebel Forces Amid Siege
March 23 San Domingo Republic reports rebels in full control of the city. They seize the cable office and government lands, with Foreign Minister Sanchez seeking asylum at the US consulate. Reports say Assistant Governor Echenique and General Pena are dead, and General Wosgil leads the revolutionaries.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Snes
Sanchez
United States
Echenique
Pena
Wosgil
Revolution erupts in San Domingo amid heavy firing
United States Consul-General Maxwell in San Domingo cables the State Department that a revolution has broken out in the city and that heavy firing was under way at the time of his dispatch.
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Washington
United States
Maxwell
San Domingo
State Department
Morgan and Magnates Confer Over Lipton Cup Race
A Philadelphia conference at P. A. B. Widener’s Elkins summer home centered on the Lipton Shamrock II and the American cup defender Reliance. J. P. Morgan led the talks with other magnates including Clement Griscom and E. H. Gary. Attendees departed at 10:15 for New York.
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Morgan
Lipton
Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
Elkins
J. P. Morgan
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IL
Reliance
Mr. Morgan
Clement A. Griscom
Carmack
New York Yacht Club
Bourne
E. H. Gary
Nicholas Kane
Arbitration Board Arrives in Lowell for Wage Dispute
The State Board of Arbitration reaches Lowell at 10 this morning to privately assess the mill agents versus operatives over a 10 percent wage demand. Operatives threaten a strike if not granted. a Wednesday vote by room fixers is expected to favor it, while officials seek to avert action.
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Lowell
Textile Council
Howe
Charles Palmer
State Board of Arbitration
Loomfixers’' Union
Lowel
Room Fixers
Fall River
United Textile Workers of America
United Textile Workers’ Representatives
Bourke
Loomfixers’ Union
Carders
Nappers
Beamers
Common Council
Textile Workers Endorse Strikes and Set Defense Fund
The United Textile Workers executive council in Fall River endorsed strikes in Lowell and New Bedford area mills and Mule spinners in Manville and Woonsocket. An emergency fund of 20000 dollars was approved with about 1 per member assessments to support immediate needs and defend future actions. The union plans rapid organization of 3500 ring spinners in Fall River and will send representatives to the Toronto AFL meeting April 20.
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Fall River
United Textile Workers of America
Lowell
New England Cotton Yarn Company
New Bedford
Taunton
Manville
Woonsocket
R. L
Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Silk Workers’ Union
United Textile Workers’ Union
R. I
New Bedford Textile Workers Seek 10 Percent Rise
New Bedford March 23 The executive council of the United Textile Workers in Fall River promised financial help if a strike occurs at the New England Cotton Yarn Company unit. The move is expected to push New Bedford operatives to press for the 10 percent wage increase they have already had refused twice.
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New Bedford
United Textile Workers
Fall River
New England Cotton Yarn Company
Rain Forecast for Boston and Vicinity Outlook
The forecast calls for light rain Tuesday in Boston and surrounding areas with clearing weather Tuesday night. Wednesday should be fair with winds shifting from south to west and generally dry conditions.
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Boston
Vicinity
The Best Tonic in the Spring
Father John's Medicine promotes a tonic to build vitality as a spring remedy for general wellness and renewed energy.
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Father John
Mrs Burdick Reveals Pennell Love Letters In Inquest
In Buffalo on March 23 Mrs Alicea Hull Burdick widow of Edwin L Burdick testified under intense questioning about her relationship with Arthur R Pennell. She described lovers letters from 1898 to 1901 and said she planned divorce from Burdick to marry Pennell. The inquest adjourned with her cross examination to resume next morning as crowds gathered.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Alicea Hull Burdick
Edwin L. Burdick
Coatsworth
Hartzell
Pennell
FR. W. Burdick
Love Letter From Pennell To Mrs Burdick On Campus Gateway
The note recalls a two year old memory at the campus gateway where Pennell writes of deep love and longing to see Mrs Burdick again. He vows to meet her on Thursday for the pleasure of their reunion and speaks of the "paradise" of her arms. He warns he fears her husband’s manner may provoke violence.
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Pennell
Points of Mrs Burdick's Evidence
Testimony outlines marriage strain with Mr Pennell and contested divorce. Woman recalls first kiss with Pennell in 1898 in New Haven and a Jan 1 1901 awareness of intimacy. She says her husband forced access to Pennell's letters by throat grabbing.
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Pennell
Burdick
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Charles D. Palmer
Pepin
U.S
Co. K. Robinson
Charles F. Lanier
Willam Thorn
New York
George D. Widener
Joseph E.,widener
City
Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Pelham Boa
Tate
Executive Council of Textile Weavers
Indorse Lowell Unions
National Council
Mrs. Burdick
Whitney Place
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