Rothschilds Buy Anaconda and Homestake Mines in Major Deal
London Exploration Company plans to acquire full control of the Anaconda Copper Mining and Homestake Mining properties in Dakota and Montana for about 34.5 million dollars. Hamilton Smith travels to New York to finalize the purchase, with Marcus Daly and J B Haggin directing, and Mrs Smith accompanying him.
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New York
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
Homestake Mining Company
Black Hills
Dakota
Exploration Company of
London
Rothschilds
Anaconda
Hamilton Smith
J. B. Haggin
Marcus Daly
Smith
Anaconda Copper Company
Mr. Smith
Homestake
Anaconda Company
Hot Springs
Mr. Daly
Mrs. Smith
Thell
Doctor Williams Moves as Reformatory Chief Is Changed
The Governor and council removed Dr. Sara J. Williams from the Sherburn Reformatory for Women after long strain with Superintendent Johnson. The dispute began over diet decisions for prisoners and milk orders, with Williams asserting physician supremacy. No charges were filed. she was discharged "for the good of the service."
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Sherburn Reformatory
Sara J. Williams
Johnson
Miss Williams
Alhambra Club in East Boston to Stage Benefit Play
The newly formed Alhambra Club of East Boston will present Too Much Jerkins and Secret Service at Fitton Hall on Tuesday evening Oct 18 to aid Fitton School. Featured players include John J Douglass William J Hasson Frederick F Andrews Maurice F Flynn John Agnew Philip M McArdle Joseph M Hickey John F Deignan William J Coopers and Misses Mabelle Brennan Emma Delehanty Annie Kennedy.
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Alhambra Club
East Boston
Fitton School
Fitton Hall
Secret Service
Messrs
John J. Douglass
William J. Hasson
Frederick F. Andrews
Maurice F. Flynn
John Agnew
Philip M. McArdle
Joseph M. Hickey
John F. Deignan
William J. Coopers
Mabelle Brennan
Emma Delehanty
Annie Kennedy
Boston
Winslow Wins in Handshaking Contest Amid State Campaign
In the Wolcott and Cra NE edition Winslow defeats his opponent in a handshaking contest. The balance of the state ticket mirrors last year with a platform against stock watering and in favor of caucus reform. Rosy opinions on the campaign result circulate locally.
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Winslow
Republican State Ticket Competes at Boston Convention
The article outlines the Republican slate for governor and other offices led by Roger Wolcott and W. Murray Crane with Crane facing Samuel Winslow for lieutenant governor. It details handshaking woes, convention logistics, notable attendees, platform debates on caucus reform anti stock watering and biennial elections, and early campaign dynamics at Music Hall and the American House.
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W. Murray Crane
Music Hall
Samuel Winslow
Crane
Winslow
Dalton
Commonwealth
Lawrence
Joseph H. Walker
Senator Lodge
Senator Hoar
McCall
Crapo
Randall
Candler
Draper
Wright
Gillette
Morse
Simpkins
Barrett
Greene
Fall River
Jesse M. Gove
Pillsbury
Kent
Butler
M. J. Murray
Henry E. Turner
Jerry McCarthy
Peter Morrison
Joshua Holden
Walter L. Sears
Hutchinson
Irwin
Franz Hugo Krebs
Olin
Shaw
Kimball
Knowlton
Krebs
State Committee
Boston
Ward 9
Moody
McKinley
St. Louis
Post
Walcott
James Mahoney
Williams
Hibbard
Edward Upton Curtis
Wolcott
McKinsey
Samuel E. Winslow
Tom Baldwin
General Draper
C. B. Williams
Willard D. Howland
Chelsea
H. L. Baker
Robert O. Harris
Plymouth County
Sanford
John L. Bates
Walter Lincoln Sears
Republican City Committee
Jacob Otis Wardwell
Haverhill
Co. H. Kemp Sturgeon
Canton
J. J. McCarthy
Bex
Henry BH. Turner
Partisans of Crane and Winslow Meet at American House
Delegates for W. Murray Crane and Colonel Samuel Winslow gathered in separate rooms at the American House last night. They wore campaign badges and enjoyed cigars and ice water in a pleasant, sociable atmosphere. The event contrasted with earlier expectations and moods.
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W. Murray Crane
Samuel Winslow
Republican prophets forecast McKinley landslide in state
A Post survey of Republican delegates at the American House yields predictions of McKinley winning by ranges from 7,000 to 150,000 votes across Massachusetts. Notable forecasts include 125,000 to 150,000 majorities for McKinley and varying Wolcott totals, with several speakers asserting double‑digit margins.
Chamberlain’s Danvers visit spurred dynamite plot rumors
The Endicott mansion in Danvers hosted two United States detectives guarding Joseph Chamberlain amid fears of an English dynamite plot. Chamberlain and wife reportedly sailed from New York to England after a three week security presence. Judge Corcoran dismisses the scare as politically motivated and says no one would shoot Chamberlain.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Ingland
Danvers
England
Endicott Homestead
New York
United States
Endicott Mansion
Endicott Family
Ple
Post
Endicott
Mr. Endicott
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Boston
Endicott House
Salem
John W. Corcoran
Europe
Ireland
Dublin
Joe Chamberlain
America
Commercial Wonder Sparks Hilton Hughes Fall Sale
Hilton Hughes & Co showcases a bank rupt sale of fine worsted and wool suits with strong prices. The event features extra salesmen, deep discounts, and a wide range of men’s and boys’ garments advertised as ready to wear with money back guarantee. Open evenings for workers.
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Boston
Hilton & Hughes
Hilton, Hughes & Co
A. T. Stewart
Yankee's
Hilton, Hughe & Co
A. T. Stewart , Co
New York
Severe storm strikes New York area with heavy damage
The worst storm in years hits New York and surrounding districts. Ships report severest weather offshore. In Jersey City trees toppled and electric wires prostrated. Bath Beach roofs blown away. Westchester Yonkers Brooklyn LIC Staten Island Hoboken and nearby towns report damage to houses barns fences trees and more.
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Jersey City
Bath Beach
Westchester
Yonkers
Brooklyn
Long Island City
Staten Island Hoboken
Two Die and Several Injured in Reading Roof Collapse
High winds caused the temple furnace casting house roof to collapse in Reading. Edward Riss miller and Samuel Trout were killed. William C Collar Joseph Rothenburger Harry Becker William Shadler and William Wertz were injured. The Frittown station and area barns were unroofed.
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Reading
Penn
Edward Rissmiller
Samuel Trout
William C. Collar
Joseph Rothenburger
Harry Becker
William Shadler
William Wertz
Philadelphia & Reading
Frittown
Columbia & Reading
Colliery Heavily Damaged In Shamokin Fire
A major blaze destroyed buildings and extensive property in Shamokin Penn on September 30. The Pater son Coal Company colliery at Natalie suffered the heaviest loss with the breaker and fourteen houses burned, stables blown down and thirty mules killed. John Chalmers died from injuries and Mrs Savineski suffered a severe leg fracture while rescuing her baby who later died.
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Shamokin
Penn
Paterson Coal Company
Natalie
John Chalmers
Dramatic Entrance by John L Sullivan in Roxbury Court
In Roxbury Municipal Court John L Sullivan appears with dramatic flair after a delay. The case involving conductor Humphrey proceeds with Sullivan’s attorney staging a theatrical entrance. Humphrey testifies about the incident, speaking earnestly as the court watches.
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Roxbury Municipal Court
John L. Sullivan
Will
Roxbury Court
John L
Jesse Gove
Ex champion fined after odd courtroom melee
In a Cambridge court a boxing figure Sullivan faced a colorful cross examination over alleged punches pushes and choking. The exchange featured a dog named Will and weight guesses, ending with a $25 fine after Sullivan paid. Separately a Mt. Auburn Street collision injured three men, with two Chelsea residents admitted to Cambridge Hospital and the furniture wagon driver fleeing.
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Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge
William J. Steele
Broadway
Chelsea
J. J. Norton
Market Street
Cambridge Hospital
Norton
Steele
Mt. Auburn
Boston
Maynard Place
G. L. Merritt
Judge Fines John 235 in Unclear Case
An unclear report states a judge fined an individual named John 235. The snippet provides limited context, with no further details about the case, charges, or court.
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John
Ex-champion appears in court as drunk case resumes
The judge excused a recess as the ex-champion returned in vivid attire to observe the proceedings. He had warned his client might wander briefly but would be back by one o'clock. The courtroom regained focus as the case resumed.
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John L
Gove
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Noyes
Fire Department Promotes and Transfers Ordered by Commissioner
Fire Commissioner Russell announces promotions and transfers effective today. Captain Daniel W. Stevens from Engine 3 is retired on a pension of 800 dollars yearly after long sick leave. Hosemen Thomas Roach E B Jenkins promoted to assistant engineman Engine 4. J F Curley to acting assistant engineman Engine 26. Several transfers among engines 2 4 8 26 38 42 and Ladder 8. More promotions likely in a few days.
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Russell
Fire Department
Daniel W. Stevens
Engine 3
Thomas Roach
E. B. Jenkins
J. F. Curley
F. O. Wheeler
J. B. Harvey
Wesley C. Newdick
Francis H. Boudreau
J. S. Enos
J. M. Holland
D. C. Callahan
J. E. Redman
C. ¥. McFarland
C. W. Frasier
E. J. McKendrew
W. H. McCorkle
Lineman Wallace Campbell Killed After Pole Fall
Wallace M. Campbell a 36 year old lineman for the Boston Electric Light Co. fell from a pole at Hancock street and Cushing avenue Dorchester while inserting carbons. He grasped a live wire and suffered a fatal shock and burn to the right hand. His wife and two children are ill with typhoid at City Hospital.
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Wallace M. Campbell
Boston Electric Light Company
Hancock Street
Cushing Avenue
Dorchester
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