English cotton manufacturers visit to study American methods
A committee of English cotton manufacturers arrived on the Cunard liner Saxonia to investigate American practices in raising packing and transporting cotton. The party includes George Moores of Manchester W J Orr of Rochdale and Henry P Greg with Thomas D Barbour and G Lennard Bolden of Manchester and Stanley MacQuestin of Glasgow. They will stay at the Parker House until Saturday then proceed to Washington.
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Saxonia
George Moores
Manchester
W. J. Orr
Rochdale
Henry P. Greg
Thomas D. Barbour
G. Lennard Bolden
Stanley MacQuestin
Glasgow
Parker House
Washington
Chickering Company
T. D. Barlow
H. W. McAlister
Gloucester Fisherman’s Left Leg Is Petrified
Gloucester March 29 Antonio Rodrigues a fisherman has an entirely ossified left leg. He noticed numbness in his foot years ago with pins and needles spreading to his hip. The flesh hardened and became as solid as rock. Rodrigues arrived from Trinidad ten years ago.
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Gloucester
Antonio Rodrigues
Rodrigues
Trinidad
Commissioners study American cotton methods in Southern tour
After meeting the President, the commission will travel through the Southern States to view this year’s crop, inspect machinery used to haul and handle cotton, and assess why improvements have lagged. Mr. MacAlister notes he came to study American methods twenty years ago and finds little change since then.
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MacAlister
Mirth At The Knowlton Home Returns Husband
Great rejoicing at 740 Harrison Avenue as Fred Knowlton, missing since Sunday, returns home from Worcester. His wife explains he was called away unexpectedly. children Helen and Adeline celebrate as authorities note the absence prompted a police alert.
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Harrison Avenue
Fred Knowlton
Knowlton
Worcester
Mrs. Knowlton
Visitors tour Boston area en route to New England Cotton meeting
A visiting party toured Boston and surrounding areas in cars yesterday afternoon as guests of Frank B. Comins. They were hosted at the Brookline Country Club by William A. Firth and planned to meet Governor Guild at the State House. They aim to return for the 80th New England Cotton Manufacturers meeting on April 25 and 26.
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Boston
Frank B. Comins
Brookline Country Club
William A. Firth
Governor Guild
State House
New England
Insurance on Dover Masonic Building Fire
In Dover New Hampshire on March 29 insurance coverage on the burned Masonic building reached $80,000. Store owners held substantial policies while office occupants faced near total loss. Wreckers from Boston were hired to demolish the remaining 80 foot walls after part of the block collapsed. A new Masonic Temple is expected, likely smaller than the former structure.
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Dover
N. H
Boston
Dam Break Threatens Dalton Town Damaged by Jericho Leak
A dangerous leak at Jericho dam in Dalton on March 29 forced a large labor force to stop the breach with a makeshift structure. The action protected a section of the town as crews worked to control the spread.
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Dalton
Jericho
New Management at Houghton and Dutton Restaurant
Boston restaurant Houghton and Dutton announces new management offering fine orchestral music and street-floor dining. The venue promotes the best food and service at low prices, inviting patrons to experience the refreshed establishment.
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Boston
Houghton & Dutton
Trial Opens in Mrs Howard Smuggling Case
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Stevens hears the prosecution on Mrs May Howard accused of supplying saws used in the December jail escape of Charles Howard and Edward Carr. Witnesses Annie M Young and Beatrice F Cooney testified about the plan and the saws, with cross examination detailing admission of offenses. The trial continues with further testimony and courthouse observers noting the ongoing proceedings.
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May Howard
Charles Howard
Edward Carr
Charles Street
Superior Criminal Court
Stevens
Annie M. Young
Beatrice F. Cooney
E. P. Barry
Howard
Allengren
Carr
Mr. Barry
New York
Husband Gone Tie to Mystery Mourning Bride
March 29 report of Mrs. Almon O Hughes mourning her husband who disappeared on Monday morning after leaving for work with a dinner box. He is presumed missing and no trace has been found. The couple married a year ago and lived with Hughes' parents before moving to a flat on Essex street.
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Lynn
Almon O. Hughes
Hughes
Essex Street
Five Shots Fired At Navy Thief Near Prison
Sentinel Charles Colemorgan spotted a man stealing a boat loaded with metal from near the naval prison. He fired five shots to stop the thief who fled in a fast rowing craft. A three mile chase by shore guards failed as the robber proved an expert oarsman. Efforts by Fort Constitution and Jeffrey's Point life-saving crews also failed to halt him.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Sentinel
Charles Colemorgan
Naval Prison
Fort Constitution
Jeffrey’s Point
Vogell Named For Castine Customs Collector Post
Washington news reports Representative Burleigh recommended John H. Vogell to the President for the Castine Maine customs collector vacancy. Vacancy arises as George M. Warren’s term ends April 20.
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Washington
John H. Vogell
Representative Burleigh
Castine
George M. Warren
Rockefeller Vanishes From Public View Amid Ill Health
John D Rockefeller has again disappeared from public gaze in Lakewood amid illness. He has not been seen since last Thursday, retreating to his veranda and wrapping himself in a shawl. Curtains have darkened the section of his residence, fueling concern that his mental and physical condition may be more serious than his household wishes disclosed.
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Lakewood
John D. Rockefeller
Jail lad for penny theft
In New York on March 29, 14 year old Michael Petite was sentenced to three years in the reformatory after stealing a penny from 10 year old Priscilla Summers. He grabbed her neck and forced her fingers open when she refused to surrender the coin.
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New York
Michael Petite
Reformatory
Priscilla Summers
Petite
Priscilla
Judge Sets September Trial For Packing Firms
Chicago March 29 Judge Humphrey orders the trial of the packing corporations denied immunity at last week's hearing to begin on the second Monday in September.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Pink Pills Purify Blood Said To Cure Rheumatism
Mrs. Frederick Brown of Sandy Hill New York recounts a long battle with inflammatory rheumatism. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with purifying her blood and curing her after three months of treatment. The advertisement urges obtaining the genuine pills from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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Frederick Brown
Sumpter Street
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Mrs. Brown
Catarrlets Featured as Cheap Local Remedy and Mouth Wash
An advertisement touts Catarrlets as the best cheap local remedy for nasal catarrh and a universal product for sore throat, tonsillitis prevention, and general antiseptic care. It claims quick relief, complete cure, and daily use benefits, with a testimonial and prices 50c per box and $1 for hospital size. Hood’s Nasal Douche also advertised.
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Hood
Price Et Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
U.S.A
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NAVY
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Celero Drug
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C. C. Shoemaker
Freeport
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R. H. White
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