Possible repeal of tax on state bank notes
A Washington dispatch reported that Carlisle may recommend repealing the 10 percent tax on circulating notes of state banks if banks meet Treasury safeguards for note holders. The piece also suggests cancellation of legal tenders and Treasury notes when redeemed in gold and an endorsement of the Baltimore plan in Carlisle’s report.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Ledger
Carlisle
Treasury Department
Treasury
Baltimore
Money for mileage but no work in Congress
Washington November 26. Over twenty five members of Congress reportedly asked the sergeant at arms to forward their mileage for this session as they prefer not to come to Washington this winter. Replies stated mileage only for those who attend the session. Most requests came from defeated members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Shinner arraigned on assault with intent to kill
In Portsmouth Police Court Richard Shinner was arraigned on charges of assaulting his wife Mary with intent to kill. Based on the wife's testimony he was held for the April term of the Supreme Court in a $500 bond or jailed in default.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Richard Shinner
Mary
Supreme Court
Bomb left at Bourne home shocks Auburndale neighborhood
A dynamite bomb was found on the sill of a back window at George W. Bourne’s Woodbine street residence in Auburndale. Mrs. Bourne noticed the device Tuesday night as she opened the shade and alerted authorities, prompting an investigation into the anonymous attack.
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Auburndale
George W. Bourne
Woodbine Street
Bourne
Bomb Found in Bourne Residence Window
A suspected dynamite device was found in a cross window at the Bourne residence and exploded after careful inspection. Captain Davis confirmed nitro glycerine and dynamite inside a three quarter inch pipe eight inches long with a wooden plug and copper wires. The blast was powerful, enough to demolish a building, and the incident is believed to be a boys’ prank with the owner, Mr. Bourne, puzzled by the motive.
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Mr. Bourne
Woodbine Street
Captain Davis
West Newton
Davis
Bourne
Lowell
Boston & Maine Road
Boston
Central Street Methodist Church
Kossuth Takes Oath of Allegiance in Budapest
Francis Kossuth has taken the oath of allegiance to the King in Budapest on November 2. This confirms his formal pledge amid official ceremonies marking the royal loyalty.
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Budapesth
Francis Kossuth
Man Falls Fifty Feet From Roof In Midnight Accident
James E. Flynn, 20, is at City Hospital with a severe scalp wound likely skull fracture and general shock after falling from the roof at 104 Warrenton Street at midnight. He lived with his sister and, believing he was pursued by police, he attempted a leap to the next roof and plunged fifty feet. He was rescued semi conscious and taken to hospital.
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James E. Flynn
City Hospital
Warrenton Street
Flynn
Irish History Lecture by John Finerty in Lynn
John F. Finerty editor of the Chicago Citizen spoke at Odd Fellows Hall Lynn under Emmet Associates of Lynn auspices. He lectured over an hour on Ireland history and the role of Irish people in world events.
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Lynn
John F. Finerty
Chicago Citizen
Ireland
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Emmet Associates
Finnerty
Connecticut Clothing Co Assigns Assets and Liabilities
New Haven article reports the Connecticut Clothing Company of New Haven made an assignment. Assets are stated to be between 40 000 and 60 000 with liabilities around 30 000. Poor collections are given as the cause. E L Ripley of Boston is named as trustee and principal creditor.
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Boston
Washburn Credit CO
Washington St
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Geo. F. Washburn
M’e’r
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Clothing Company
Thiefty
E. L. Ripley
Prominent Concord Doctor Dr Charles P Gage Dies
Concord New Hampshire November 26 Dr Charles P Gage aged , Concords oldest physician, died today. Born in 1811 he began practice in 1838 and continued until 1880. He helped form the American Medical Society in Baltimore 1846 and held Knights Templars degrees.
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Concord
N. H
Charles P. Gage
American Medical Society
Baltimore
Gage
Knights Templars
Mrs Ober-Towne Lady Photographer Opens Studio
Mrs Ober-Towne, a photographer based at 425 Washington Street, is establishing a studio near Inter Street in Bsion. The note lists her as a local artist seeking clients and commissions.
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Ober-Towne
Washington St
Bsion, Near
Inter St
Dedham Deliberates Annexation Stance at Meeting
Dedham leaders debated annexation to Boston with mixed views. Opponents favored a metro federation for sewerage and roads, while a few supported full annexation or specific regional systems. Key figures included F F Favor Neal Smith Bullard Warren Robertson Chase Laforme Keough Worthington and Joseph A Laforme.
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Dedham
Metropolitan District Commissioners
Memorial Hall
Boston
Selectman
F. F. Favor
Neal
Smith
John R. Bullard
H. W. Chaplin
Winslow Warren
Warren
Dedham Water Company
Thomas T. Robertson
John W. Chase
Joseph A. Laforme
Robert B. Keough
Erastus Worthington
No Quincy Epidemic Yet Says Medical Men
Nov 26 Quincy reports diphtheria present but not a general epidemic. Three deaths today occur in distant locations with no large outbreak in any quarter. School closures at Coddington and Adams aim to prevent spread rather than reflect many cases.
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Quincy
Coddington
Adams
French Chamber Approves Madagascar Credits Vote
The Chamber of Deputies in Paris cast a final vote on Madagascar credits, approving the measure 377 to 143. The decision moves forward amid ongoing debates over colonial finance and foreign aid.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Madagascar
Mystery death at Cortlandt Street L station explained
Eye witness Walter Southwick describes how George H Basley and Dr Whittemore fell into the path of an approaching train after Basley stepped back from the edge while replying to the doctor. The rapid onset of the train prevented any rescue and both men died. Southwick urged companions Pollock and Traverse not to share the details to protect his ill wife.
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New York
George H. Basley
Dr. Whittemore
Cortland Street
L”’ Station
Walter Southwick
Basley
United States Cordage Company Bond Interest Payment Hinted
New York November 26 Directors of the United States Cordage Company held a long meeting. It was stated unofficially that interest on the bonds due January 1 would be paid.
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New York
United States Cordage Company
Phenomenal Bargains in Our Boys Department
In Our Boys' Department we cut stock to boost space and profits vanish. Many lines priced below manufacturing cost, offering extraordinary value. Pay a small deposit to secure items for future use. buy now for future needs.
E C Almy Co Bargains on Boys Short Pant Suits
Catalog note listing multiple styles of boys short pant suits with bold price cuts. Items include 800 suits at 1.75, 400 suits at 4, 875 suits at 5, and 500 suits at 7 to 9, highlighting quality fabrics and full assortments.
Bargain Boys Ulsters in Mixed Wool Now Reduced
Several lots of boys Ulsters sizes 6 to 15 featured in dark lights and mixed wool blends. Regularly five to eight dollars, now reduced to three seventy five and two fifty for selected styles. Limited quantities in wool linings wide collars and varied fabrics.
Comely Kensington Woman Found Dead with Slashed Throat
A 30 year old woman in Holland Villas road Kensington was found dead at midnight with her throat cut from ear to ear. Some newspapers here intimate the tragedy may be another crime attributed to Jack the Ripper.
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London
Holland Villas Road
Kensington
Jack the Ripper
Horses Runaway Shatters Pawn Shop Window in Grand Rapids
A team of horses ran away in Grand Rapids washing through the Herman Idemas pawn shop window. Diamonds worth 5000 on display were scattered onto the sidewalk and street. It is believed at least 32000 in gems were stolen, as onlookers collected the stones from the sidewalk.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Herman Idemas
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