Swettenham Apology Over Jamaica Letter Withdrawn
Jamaica governor Swettenham apologizes for his letter to Rear Admiral Davis and withdraws it after telegraphic pressure from the colonial office. The incident is deemed not to affect diplomatic relations, with emphasis on the personal aspect being closed. The Advance arrives at Kingston with earthquake relief supplies but is poorly received. General Booth begins a transcontinental tour ending in Japan with a London return planned.
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Swettenham
Davis
London
Jamaica
Colonial Office
American State Department
Foreign Office
Howard
Heir Discovers Hidden Towels in Late Scientist’s Estate
In New York on January 30, Charles Tripler of Manhasset, famed liquid air discoverer, left a trunk unopened until his son L. B. Tripler broke it open to inventory the estate and found towels valued at 3500 dollars hidden inside. The son inherits the elder Tripler’s assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles ‘Tripler
Manhasset
L. 1
Tripler
L. B. Tripler
Burglars Assault Woman in New Cumberland
Nellie Campbell was found unconscious bound and gagged in her home in New Cumberland West Virginia. Police believe burglars attacked her then tied her to a chair and ransacked the house taking valuables. Her condition remains uncertain as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
W. Va
Nellie Campbell
Miss Campbell
California Senate Backs Resolution on Japanese School Issue
The Sacramento senate adopted the majority resolution without debate protesting unwarranted interference with state constitutional rights. It calls on the governor and attorney general to take necessary actions to protect and preserve California's rights.
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Sacramento
Cal
Senate
California
Desperate New Rockford Faces Fuel Shortage
Telegram from New Rockford to the Interstate Commerce Commission reports extreme distress as residents plan to burn railroad ties fences and timber for fuel within 48 hours. No freight has moved this year and mail has been lacking for 12 days.
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Washington
Jan
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Rockford
N. C
Powder mill explosion destroys Fontana Indiana mill
The Taitlin Rand Powder Company mill in Fontana Indiana was wiped out by a blast. Jake Garner and Max Kurndt, the only workers present, were killed in the explosion and blown to pieces.
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Fontana
Ind
Taitlin & Rand Powder Company
Jake Garner
Max Kurndt
Wheeler-Simon bill abolishing capital punishment passes senate
Topeka January 80 The Wheeler Simon bill to abolish capital punishment has passed the senate and now goes to the governor for his signature. No governor of Kansas has ever signed a death sentence.
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Topeka
Senate
Kansas
Anniversary of Will iam Melkinley observed at Metropolitan church
An audience attended a service in Washington marking the birth anniversary of William Melkinley. The event recalled his congressional service and later rise to the presidency.
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William Melkinley
Metropolitan Methodist
Eopal Church
Washington
Lyinley
Congress
Chace Cotton Mills
Fall River
Mass
Burtington
John. A. Britton
Harley Merry” Britton
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Tyler
Southern
New England Teleplone Company
Marlboro Notes and Visitors Trade Tales
Marlboro reports visitors including Connors of Clinton and Labossiere with Ian Lynn. Local factory activity resumes at L. B. Hall Co. while the Union orchestra played in Jewetl City. J. Fred McDonough of Milford visits Marlboro. Mrs. Lilly remains home ill with grip. Many residents announce jobs, moves, and travels with numerous small towns and shops named.
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T. P. Connors
Clinton
Theodore Labossiere
Ian Lynn
Cutters
L. B. Hall Co
Union Orchestra
Jewetl City
J. Fred McDonough
Milford
LD. Lilly
Lincoln St
Mary Kelley
Essex St
Hudson
J. H. Warner
Victor
Joseph Blanchette
Spencer
Patrick Carney
Pittsfield
Charles Connors
Devens St
Alfred Bergeron
Springfield
Cheaper Things Then Modern Ways in a Quip Poem
A satirical verse notes cheaper alternatives to modern conveniences like walking instead of riding and tents over houses. The speaker jests that candlelight, fig leaves, and tents prevail over electric light and urban comfort, urging readers to favor electricity as the better choice despite humor about old ways.
Probate Court Notice of Admin Petition in Acton
Massachusetts probate court cites heirs creditors and others in Acton to show cause why Emma E Barker should be granted administration of Arthur Senior late of Acton Massachusetts. Hearing set February 12 1907 at 9 am in Cambridge with public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise.
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Arthur
Aeton
Emma E. Barker
Acton
Middlesex
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIintire
Esquire
Emily A. B. Thompson
Concord
Elizabeth W. Keeler
Lowell
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Doris Ethel Kitchin seeks legal name change to Doris Richards Kitchin
Doris Ethel Kitchin of Maynard requests a court order changing her name to Doris Richards Kitchin. A probate court in Cambridge Middlesex County will hear the case February 12, 1907 at 9:00 am. The petitioner must publish the citation weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise. Witness: Charles J. McIntire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ethel Kitchin
Maynard
Raymond Kitchin
Doris Richards Kitchin
Cambridge
Middlesex
Maynard Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
Guardian’s Account in Walter Ross Estate Due
Commonwealth Probate Court in Middlesex invites all interested in Walter Ross of Maynard to show cause why guardian Lucius H. Maynard’s account may be allowed. A hearing is set for February 26, 1907 at Cambridge at 9 am. Notice requires service or publication in the Maynard Enterprise and mailing to known parties at least seven days before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ross
Maynard
Lucius H
Ward
Cambridge
Guardian
Maynard Enterprise
Charles. J. MeIntire
Esquire
W. E. Rogers
Probate Court to hear admin petition for Emily A. B. Thompson estate
Middlesex Probate Court at Lowell will hear Elizabeth W. Keeler's petition for letters of administration for the estate of Emily A. B. Thompson of Concord. The hearing is set for February 19, 1907 at 9 a.m. in the forenoon.
Painted buggy debuts after failed ride request
A man drives to a woman’s door and is refused a ride. He then goes downtown to buy paint and shows off a newly painted buggy, implying a sour mood after the rejection.
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Main St
Finney & Host
South Acton
Frank
Ferns
C.D, Holmes
N.B
Craig Main St
Kingston
Advance
Colon
Svere
General Booth
William Booth
Salvation Army
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Canada
Japan
Booth
Pekin
British Isles
Atlantic
United States
Marlboro
John H. King
Emmet St
George Parker
Isaiah
Dort
Mechanic St
Providence
R. L
Hart and
Foss
Rochester
N. H
E. F. Gogain
W. L. Lewis
Pleasant St
Clifford Estabrook
Harvard St
Mary_Dufault
Noel & Lapierre
Ware
Emelia Tessier
Worcester
Magloire Charron
Belmont. St
Albert Sweeney
Edward Tighe
Jaynes
Boston
Alice ‘Smith
Brookfield
Charles Morse
Lambert St
Joseph Costello
Southbridge
Patrick Costello
Bert Ledoux
Leominster
Nettie F. Penney
Foxboro
S.H. Smith
Ames Place
Frank Wheeler
City Hospital
William Madden
Eastern Forge Co
Nashua
Portsmouth
N.H
Alfred A. Wales
R. I
Wales
Richard Cornwell
Park St
Charles Favreau
Florida Favreau
Coteau, Landing
P. Q
Frank Favreau
W. H. Downey
Gilesy Newton
Charlestown High ‘School
Joj. McCarthy
Port of
Emma Freeman
Tuynn
Tessie’ D. Freeman
Washington St School
Lynn
John Prussia
Yokohama
Ruth Bennett
Mildred Wiles
Helci Hutt
Carrie Armour
Joseph Monette
Lawrence
Republican Club
Washington, D.C
Messrs
Monetté
Dufault
Philadelphia
Penn
Baltimore
S. R. Kitchin, Mor
Sa Arthur J. Sulliva
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex
Ss. Probate Court
Register
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of ‘Massachusetts
W. Bi. Rogers
Aarker’s ‘Oetic
Pretty Girl
T. F. Parker
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