Chamberlain Wins His Point In Sugar Convention Debate
In London the House of Commons passed a resolution backing the British government’s signing of the Brussels sugar convention by 213 votes to 256. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain delivered the keynote speech as the debate weighed US and Russian impact on the West Indies market and Britain’s fiscal path.
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London
House’ of Commons
Chamberlain
United States
Thomas Shaw
Great Britain
Russia
West Indies
Mr. Chamberlain
Canal Barges Plan Proposed for 1000-Ton Canal
Albany governor Odell said he conferred with Major Thomas W. Symons of Buffalo and Abel E. Blackmer of the New York Produce Exchange on a proposal to submit to the Legislature for building a 1000 ton barge canal at an estimated cost of eighty million dollars.
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Albany
N. Y
Odell
Thomas W. Symons
Buffalo
Abel E. Blackmer
New York Produce Exchange
Two Views on Family Size by Northwestern Professor
Professor J. S. Clark of Northwestern University urged that no man should have more children than he can support and that wealthy parents should avoid training children to depend on others. He argued an unskilled American workman can support a family on 800 a year in comfort and save, calling it a duty for workers to do so.
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Chicago
J. S. Clark
Northwestern University
Evanston
Cannot Prosecute Union Over Potter Case
Albany reports Attorney General Davies states the state cannot prosecute the Schenectady Paint Makers Union for expelling Potter over his National Guard membership. No conspiracy charge. union merely notified employers Potter was a nonunion worker. A bill may be introduced making discrimination against National Guard members a misdemeanor.
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Albany
N. Y
Davies
Qdell
Potter
Schenectady Painters’ Union
National Guard
Rman
Portland man shot by woman may miss coroner case
Portland reports say Elmer A. Smith, who says he was shot by Miss Gertrude F. Welsh who then killed herself, is too ill for a coroner's jury. County Attorney Whitehouse was notified that Smith cannot appear at the coroner's inquiry, though a visit to the hospital might be possible if doctors approve. Coroner Perry awaits further word.
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Portland
Elmer A. Smith
Gertrude F. Welsh
Whitehouse
Smith
Perry
Engineer suspects train victim Albert Taylor died by own action
Hudson reports Albert Taylor was killed by a train. The engineer said he believed Mr. Taylor committed death by own action, noting Taylor lay across the track as the wheels passed over his chest. Taylor, in poor health and despondent for a week, left a wife and six children and was active in Grand Army circles.
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Hudson
Albert Taylor
Taylor
Grand Army
Carl W. Ernst Recovers From Serious Operation
Carl W. Ernst son in law of ex Mayor Thomas N Hart has emerged from a dangerous operation and is out of danger. His condition improved at once and he remains under medical care in the hospital with family at his side.
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Carl W. Ernst
Thomas N. Hart
Mine Conferees Propose Peace Move In Coal Dispute
President Mitchell and Clarence Darrow with Henry Lloyd head to Washington for talks with coal company leaders and strike commission on a private settlement plan. Independent operators argue wage gains must be offset by lower freight rates, asserting their costs and standard living wages differ from large rail owned firms.
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Scranton
Penn
Mitchell
Clarence
Darrow
Henry D. Lloyd
Washington
New York
Metropolis
Commission
Wright Sees President Washington Conference on Coal Strike
Colonel Carroll D. Wright, recorder of the anthracite coal strike commission, met with the President. Commission members believe operators and miners will settle all differences and aim to establish a permanent form for the agreement.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Port Receives 20000 Tons of Coal Amid Strong Throughput
Over 20,000 tons of coal reached this port yesterday with more in sight as ships from Swansea and Baltimore, including the British steamer Matteawan and the five masted schooner Prescott Palmer, discharge across the piers near Congress Street Bridge. The cargoes involve 6000 tons to Metropolitan Coal and 5000 tons from the Telesfora, with additional tonnage aboard Musconetcong, Tunkhannock, and other vessels en route or anchored for discharge.
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Swansea
Matteawan
Hogans of New York
England
Metropolitan Coal Company
Telesfora
Congress Street Bridge
Prescott Palmer
Charles A. Campbell
Katherine D. Perry
Baltimore
R. D. Bibber
Robert Graham Dun
Philadelphia
Toocken
Boston
New York
Cochrane Chemical Works
Lawson
Atlantic City
Mystic
Sydney
C. B
Shawnese
Provincetown
Marine
Drifton
Brait
Babys Miraculous Escape From Death At Allston
Little Howard Ingalls fell headfirst from a third story window at 28 Empire Street Allston, plunging 500 feet before landing in the yard. He sustained five head gashes and a compound arm fracture requiring eight stitches, narrowly avoiding impalement on a fence.
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Howard Ingalls
Nelson J. Ingalls
Bostons
Empire Street
Allston
Death of Unknown Woman Stirs Police
The unidentified young woman died at 37 Elmer Street Cambridge in front of Mrs. Mary Church. A purse tag reading P Leahy Ladder1 Boston linked to a Boston fireman’s family. Police and medical examiner seek autopsy results and possible relatives as investigators trace a potential sister and background.
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Elmer Street
Cambridge
Boston
P. Leahy
Ladder 1
Friend Street
Swan
Ladderman
Leahy
Litchfield
Hungry horse climbs barn stairs in Lowell
A hungry horse in a Lowell barn walked up stairs to the hay mow, breaking steps. Planks with cleats were laid from the second story door to the ground but the horse refused to come down. After a tackle and fall were used, the horse was lowered to the ground, ending the half hour search by its owner.
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Lowell
Brockton Officer Spared Jail Delivery Plot
In Brockton on Saturday Officer Robert W. Smith narrowly avoided injury after John Hudson refused to join a jail delivery plot. Hudson recounted that another prisoner had damaged a bunk to fashion a club and attempted to pick the cell door lock to attack the office, breach the gate, reach the stable, and escape.
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Brockton
Robert W. Smith
John Hudson
Hudson
Thayer Skins Fox Unaware Host Watches
Worcester dispatch recalls Congressman Thayer on a fox chase with a Fur Club host guiding the hunt. Thayer, trusting his own judgment, went to a well known runway and shot a fox at a bend near an oak, then skinned it while the surprised host arrived.
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Worcester
Thayer
Fur Club
Reynard
Mr. Thayer
Brockton Man Found Living in Calvary Cemetery
In Brockton on November 24 Officer Stevens removed Andrew P. Kelliher a 36 year old who had been sleeping in Calvary Cemetery for five weeks. He lived on carpet scraps and a horse blanket and ate crackers while seeking work. Judge Reed ordered placement at the State farm as winter nears.
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Brockton
Calvary Cemetery
Stevens
Andrew P. Kelliher
Acting Mayor Badger Sidelined By Illness At Unknown Retreat
Lowell reports Acting Mayor Badger may not return to City Hall this year. He has battled insomnia and is recuperating at an undisclosed location. A recent message said he awakened from a 20 hour sleep and showed improved condition.
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Lowell
Badger
City Hall
man charged after allegedly knocking debtor in Brockton
Thomas Roberts confronted Peter Frieteik over an $8 debt on a Saturday night. Frieteik offered 60 cents and later claimed he was knocked down and robbed. He reported $1.90 in cash and a quarter worth of cigarettes taken. Roberts, aged 19, faced a court today with the case continued to Saturday.
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Brockton
Thomas Roberts
Peter Frieteik
Roberts
Frieteik
Peter
Plans Worcester Boston tramp to walk to Boston
Worcester press report says H. B. Newcombe recruiting officer for the marine service will begin a Sunday walk from Worcester to Boston. He plans a direct trek to reach the coast and deliver recruiting messages along the route.
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Worcester
Boston
H. B. Newcombe
Marine Service
Aged Fall River Woman Wanders From Home
An elderly Fall River resident Jiannah Guiney left 1179 South Main Street yesterday. Assonet reports she was located there and taken to the almshouse in serious illness.
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Fall River
Jiannah Guiney
South Main Street
Assonet
Missing New Bedford treasurer tied to club funds
Treasurer Calix Beliveau of the Bell Cycle Club is missing along with $250 in the club’s money. Reports say he has been out of work for some time and has been playing heavy stakes in pool. He recently bought several bicycles paid for in cash.
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New Bedford
Calix Beliveau
The
Bell Cycle Club
Beliveau
Overland Limited Lays On Luxuries For Boston Passengers
The four night New England to California train departs Chicago daily at eight p.m. via Chicago Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific. It offers electric lighted Pullman cars, drawing room, compartment observation, sleeping, dining and buffet library service with round trip tickets at reduced rates. For reservations and tickets contact J. E. Brittain General Agent Chicago Northwestern 368 Washington Street Boston.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Union
Southern Pacific Railways
J. E. Brittain
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Washington Street
Boston
Boston Man Buys Trolley Line in Court Sale
The Buffalo Hamburg and Aurora trolley line was sold by court order to A. E. Leon of Boston for 31500 dollars. Leon owns bonds used to finance the road and the sale proceeds will nearly cover the floating indebtedness.
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N. Y
Hamburg & Aurora
A. E. Leon
Boston
Leon
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