Countercharges in Earl Russell libel trial at London court
The trial of Lady Scott, John Cockerton, Frederick East and William Ayiott for criminally libelling Earl Russell continued in London. Earl Russell testified about leaving Oxford in 188 and visiting Professor Jewett in 1889, denying misconduct with a Chinese boy and disputing claims from a letter by Lady Cardigan. The proceedings adjourned with further cross examination set for tomorrow.
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London
Lady Scott
John Cockerton
Frederick East
William Ayiott
Earl Russell
Scott
Oxford
Professor Jewett
Jewett
Russell
University of Oxford
Hall
Ian Thynne
East
South America
Thynne
Aylott
Barl Russell
Lord Russell
Frank Lockwood
Q. c
Lumber Shed Fire Destroys Parker & Page Mill Yard
Parker and Page's lumber shed on First Street East Cambridge burned last night in a blaze likely set by incendiaries. The one story structure measuring about 200 by 40 feet housed nearly 1,000,000 feet of hardwoods and was completely destroyed despite efforts to save nearby mills and yards. Insurance fully covers the loss with Hastings and Co. handling the policy.
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Parker & Page
First Street
Thorndike
Cambridge
Cambridge Street
Keenan Planing Mills
Sawyer’s Lumber Yards
Connecticut Freestone Works
Page
Fitzatrick
Page &Arker
Boston
Canal Street
W.W. B. Hastings & Co
East Cambridge
Fire at Shaw's furniture factory in Cambridge
An incendiary fire is believed to have struck Shaw's furniture factory on Otis Street Cambridge last evening. Lighted waste was thrown through a broken window but the blaze was extinguished with little loss by the engineer of Quinn's woodworking establishment.
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Shaw’s Furniture
Otis Street
Cambridge
Quinn
Fire in Subway Section 4 Damages Machinery
A subway fire occurred just after 2 PM yesterday in Section 4 near the TreMont and Shawmut corner caused by electric wires. The equipment suffered damage though exact losses are unclear. an alarm from Box 61 sounded at 2 04 PM.
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Tremont Street
Shawmut Avenue
Sawmill Fire Hits Gorham Mills In New Hampshire
A fire last night destroyed the sawmill and dry house of E. Libby and Son at Peabodyville Gorham New Hampshire causing about 12000 dollars in losses with insurance.
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Berlin
N. H
E. Libby & Son
Peabodyville
Gorham
Tuberculosis Found in Franklin Cattle Prompted Shipments
In Franklin several cattle cases of tuberculosis were recently detected. A carload of infected animals from Franklin, Tond of infected animals from Franklin elingham and Wrentham was shipped from here to Brighton.
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Franklin
Vista
Franklin Elingham
Wrentham
Brighton
Edison claims eye X rays restore sight in Newark girl
A Newark girl blinded three years due to head injury temporarily regained sight when Edison applied X rays directly to her eyes. She could distinguish shapes and colors, including identifying a brass disc as yellow, while Edison disputes other reports of temporary restoration via fluoroscopy.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Edison
Mr. Edison
San Francisco
St. Louis
Express Struck Freight in Dense Morning Mist
At South Framingham on November 2, the Albany total express led by Engineer Lewis Gaskin crashed into a westbound freight near Tower 20. The impact occurred as the freight backed to a siding to let a passenger train pass. mist obscured signals, destroying several cars including an oil tank and oil barrels, but no injuries were reported and damages were estimated around $25,000.
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South Framingham
Albany Total Express
Lewis Gaskin
Boston
Tower 20
Boston & Albany
Gaskin
Uruguay in Terror Rumors of Imminent Revolution
Reports from Montevideo indicate rising alarm among young nationalists as Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul reels in influence. Federalist leaders Cabeda Salgado and others travel toward Montevideo to challenge Governor De Castillo amid planned uprisings along the border.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Tex
Uruguay
Montevideo
Republc
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Grande Do Sul
de Castillo
Cabeda
Salgado
Old hack burned in Charlestown vacant lot fire
Firefighters responded to Box 451 at 5 34 yesterday afternoon for a blaze describing the burning of an old hack on a vacant lot off Medfore street Charlestown. Fire officials said is was unnecessary.
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Medfore Street
Charlestown
Hungarian Diet Opened In Budapest Speech Urges Quick Settlement
Emperor Francis Joseph in opening the Hungarian Diet stressed that critical political interests affecting Austro Hungary require immediate settlement of the economic and financial relations between the two halves of the monarchy. He indicated the urgency of aligning Austria and Hungary on fiscal matters to safeguard Europe’s balance.
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Budapest
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Austro-Hungary
Europe
National Council of Women Plans Boston Executive Session
The executive board of the National Council of Women will meet in Boston on December 2 3 and 4 at the M C A Hall. Public meetings related to the session are scheduled for December 8 and 9 with Friday evening events also noted.
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National Council OF Women
Boston
M. C. A. Hell
Bacchanté Temperance Rally At Faneuil Hall
About 150 people gathered at Faneuil Hall for a patriotic temperance event led by John James Moore with Hon. Elijah A. Morse presiding. Moore spoke on temperance and patriotism, followed by Macurdy’s solo and Rev. Fulton remarks, plus calls to library trustees to remove the Bacchante from the yard.
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Faneuil Hall
John James Moore
Elijah A. Morse
A. J. Plumb
Alexander Blackburn
Morse
Mr. Moore
Brenton A. Maccurdy
Bunker Hill
Justin D. Fulton
Moore
Boston Public Library
Boston
Massachusetts
Hva Baker
E. Giametto Russo
Geraldine Fontaine
Dora Harmon
L. A. Ross
Kathryn J. Friend
Would Be Benctict West Seeks Marriage in New York
In New York two young lovers West and Miss Annie McNaughton try to wed while in the city. They are aided by a second couple and plan a fresh attempt tomorrow. McNaughton, an orphan with a guardian opposing the match, hails from Saratoga and West from Ballston Spa. They travel under the guise of visiting jeweler S Harris at No 14 St Mark's Place. West works as a commercial traveler for a New York firm.
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New York
Benedict
West
Annie McNaughton
Saratoga
Ballston Spa
Five-robbers hold up motorist in Roxbury
Robert Carey of 1109 Columbus Avenue reports a bold highway robbery in Roxbury near Cot tage Place and Tremont Street. Five men stopped him, took a gold watch and chain valued at 50 dollars and 16 dollars in cash, and threatened to harm him if he cried out before escaping. He notified Division 10 police.
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Roxbury
Robert Carey
Columbus Avenue
Cottage Place
Tremont Street
Division 10
Maria Barberi On Stand In Murder Trial
In New York on November 26 Maria Barberi testified most of the day about her life and the killing of Cataldo. She showed fatigue yet agreed to continue if cross examination resumed tomorrow. she then offered to rest, but pressed Prosecutor McIntyre’s hand when he paused to consider.
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New York
Maria Barberi
Cataldo
McIntyre
Mr.McIntyre
Thieves Loot Chelsea Building in Peculiar Robbery
A building material theft occurred in Chelsea between sundown Wednesday and 7 am yesterday. A wagonload of goods including sixteen windows and eighteen pairs of blinds was taken from an unfinished house on arfield avenue. Police have only tracks as clues. Henry E. Vincent of Mountain avenue, Revere, reported the loss.
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Chelsea
Henry E. Vincent
Mountain Avenue
Revere
Arfield Avenue
Vincent
THAT BOY SHOOTING CASE
A friend of the accused 14 year old William Anderson and his 10 year old brother Ralph claims the brothers were assaulted by about thirty boys in South Boston over a box Ralph possessed. William defended his brother and the mob chased them home, a citizen intervening to stop the attack. The two Anderson boys were badly hurt.
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Boston
William Anderson
Ralph
William
Anderson
Prison drama unfolds as Maria pleads with prosecutor
In a tense scene at Sing Sing Maria clutches the prosecutor’s shoulder and begs mercy. She fears severe punishment for her crime while Mrs. Foster offers reassurance as the Tombs angel supports her, hoping the verdict mirrors the first jury.
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Mr. McIntyre
Maria
Mrs. Foster
Tombs
Sleeping-Potion Robbery Strikes Long Island Homes
Clever burglars robbed three homes in College Point between midnight and 2 am, taking about $700 in cash and valuables. Victims woke dizzy after sleeping potions were used, doors and windows left ajar, and a chalk note reading Don’t kick was found at the Reimer residence.
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College Point
L. I
Frederick Froebe
Froebe
Charles Bunge
Bunge
George
Populist Conference Targets Foreign Firms in Kansas
A Topeka despatch says the Populist gathering of over 100 leaders discussed measures to curb foreign corporations this winter. Plans include life insurers must invest at least 10 percent of Kansas premiums in Kansas securities and deposit with the state treasurer. Loan firms would fall under the state bank commissioner’s oversight. The movement accuses wildcat lenders of wrecking the state’s credit.
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Chicago
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Italian Cruiser Reception Delights Boston Guests
Thanksgiving aboard the Cristoforo Colombo featured a reception for Boston’s 400 attendees who helped entertain Prince Louis of Savoy. The prince was absent, traveling to Philadelphia, while Lieutenant Rambi served as host and Lieutenant Feust assisted. The cruiser orchestra gave a concert and guests enjoyed a pleasant time.
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Cristoforo Colombo
Boston
Prince Louis of Savoy
Prince
Philadelphia
Rambi
Feust
Laurier Likely to Be Knighted by Imperial Authority
Ottawa reports Lord Aberdeen has recommended Premier Laurier for knighthood. Laurier reportedly consents and may travel with Mrs Laurier to England to receive the honor from Queen Victoria.
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Ottawa
Ont
Lord Aberdeen
W.W. Laurier
Canada
Artful linen borders brighten afternoon tea sets
BVA Marie Niles describes new uses for colored linens in tea table covers. She details borders in white linen with color-matching embroidery, heliotrope grounds with purple silk flowers, and gold thread couching. Also suggested are Honiton lace braids, lace edging, appliqued designs, and pale gold lattice work for decorative table linens.
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Marie Niles
WHY THANKFUL Politicians Had Many Things Over Which to Rejoice
A Boston chronicle notes Governor Wolcott, Mayor Josiah Quincy, Aldermen Lee and Barry, ex-mayors Curtis, Matthews, Prince, and others celebrating Thanksgiving with praise for recent election outcomes, party gains, and political fortunes in a vivid portrait of 1890s civic life.
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Wolcott
Josiah Quincy
Turkey
Willam Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Beppe
John H. Lee
David F. Barry
Edwin Upton Curtis
Jesse x. Gove
Nathan Matthews
Frederick O. Prince
Martin M. Lomasney
Joseph H. O’neil
Sam
Isaac B. Allen
Republican Party
Ward 6
Fitzgerald
New England
William McKinley Osborne
Bill
Perlie A. Dyar
Board of Aldermen
Vermont
America
South Boston
William Sarsfield McNary
Ward 15
City Hall
Gallivan
Ward 13
Senate
Dean
Robert Cox
Norton
Flood
Cronin
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Charlestown
John H. Sullivan
Braintree
Hobart
Jamaica
George Fred Williams
Republican State Committee
Samuel Winslow
State Committee
Boston
Pearson
Election Board
Deacon Smith
Weather Bureau
Federal
Thanksgiving Dinner Marks 28th Young Men's Christian Union
The Young Men's Christian Union held its 28th annual Thanksgiving dinner with members, guests, and international delegates from many countries. Speakers included Thomas J. Calloway of Tuskegee School and Tom Walter of Worcester, with performances by Tuskegee’s quartet and the Damon Sisters' Orchestra. Donations came from multiple hotels and merchants, and President Baldwin reflected on the group’s past and future.
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Young Men’s Christian Union
Baldwin
Thomas J. Calloway
Tuskegee School
Alabama
Tom Walter
Worcester
London
Eng
George N. Fought
H. C. Bronsdon
Frank L. Locke
Board of Government of the Union
Charles L. Burrill
Union
England
Turkey
Scotland
Ireland
Nova Scotia
Isle of Man
Russia
Barbadoes
Cuba
Australia
Denmark
Holland
Germany
New Brunswick
Canada
West India Islands
Sweden
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Georgia
South Carolina
Tuskegee
Ala
Damon Sisters
J. Reed Whipple & Co
Parker House
Young’s Hotel
George G. Hall
Adams House
R. B. Brigham & Co
Pierce & Co
James Dooling
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton
CE Twombly
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
David Whiting & Sons
Oriental Tea Company
Oa Aine
Mt. Major
Crystal Spring
John F. Neill
George H. Kaus
Horse Dealers Sell Flawed Mounts Excerpt
A exchange from Texas Siftings features two strangers complaining about horse dealers who fix up horses to hide flaws. One man boasts of buying a problematic horse while the other reveals he just sold it, casting doubt on the animal’s value.
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Texas Siftings
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Plans $1.5 Million Improvements
President Ripley announced in Topeka that between now and next July the railroad will invest about $1.5 million in upgrades. He noted ongoing modernization including replacing wooden bridges with iron structures and installing new steel, with roughly $403,000 of steel contracted for spring work across the Chicago division and portions in Kansas and Colorado.
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Chicago
Ripley
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Topeka
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