Dust Explosion Kills About 90 at Stuart Mine
A blast at the Stuart mine near Fayetteville 500 feet underground killed about 90 workers, most Americans with families. Rescue attempts stalled by foul air and damaged ventilation as officials investigate cause and ownership by White Oak Fuel and New River Fuel companies.
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Charleston
W. Va
Fayetteville
Stuart
White Oak Fuel Company
New River Fuel Company
Samuel Dixon
J. W. Smiley
Smiley
Murder at West Hoboken Lace Factory Shocked City
Joseph Coury, proprietor of a West Hoboken lace factory, was killed in his shop. Three men were arrested in New York. Elias Orahya, a Syrian, is charged with the shooting. The murder arose from a quarrel over factory ownership after Coury foreclosed on the mortgage.
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New York
Joseph Coury
West Hoboken
Elias Orahya
Cour
Persian parliament moves to cancel royal land grants
The Persian parliament orders cancellation of land gifts made by the late shah and opens inquiry into how the grants occurred. The action targets princes and entourage members who leveraged the monarch’s illness to secure vast crown lands.
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Teheran
Shah
Italian Miners Die in Delayed Blast Near Moccasin Gap
Four Italians were killed and several injured in Bristol Virginia after a delayed blast at Moccasin Gap. Workers had prepared three charges in a rock cut and retired before detonation. one unlit charge later exploded as they returned to work.
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Bristol
Moccasin Gap
Nova Scotia Court Orders New Trial in Lovitt Case
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Senator John Lovitt, former Bank of Yarmouth president, convicted of signing false statements about the bank. The bank failed with insolvent condition revealed months before collapse.
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Yarmouth
N. Y
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
John Lovitt
Bank of Yarmouth
Lovitt
Manager Accepts KC Match for Gotch World Wrestling Title
Kansas City Jan 30 Hacken Schmidt’s manager accepts the Missouri Athletic Club offer for a Gotch match in Kansas City for a $10,000 purse. The winner will take 75 percent of the stake.
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Kansas City
Rail workers push for 10 percent wage increase
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on January 80 representatives of the Lehigh Valley railroad trackmen switch men and gatetenders resolved to demand a ten percent raise from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre, Pa
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Fancy dress party at Exchange Hall crowds Acton club event
The Merry Makers annual fancy dress ball at Exchange hall drew a large, diverse crowd from Maynard Concord Junction and beyond to raise funds for a Lake Boon clubhouse. The night featured a grand march, extensive dancing, and prizes for clever costumes with judges from Concord Junction South Acton and Maynard.
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Maynard
Concord Junction
Littleton
Groton
Fitchburg
Chelsea
Boston
Ballardvale
Harry WH. Brigham
Marlboro
Home Sweet Home
Exchange Hall
Frazelle
Acts and Appointments in South Acton Community
Residents travel for visits to Boston Manchester and Wakefield while local events continue. Notable items include society notes, lodge officer elections, a piano stool maker moving to Hartford, a drama planned Oak Farm, and a women’s group entertaining the community with a whist party upcoming.
Twenty Tons of Hay for Sale in Acton by Knowlton
Local notice from W Acton Massachusetts advertises twenty tons of good stock hay for sale cheap by F R Knowlton. The item implies a farmer’s sale of agricultural forage to local buyers.
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South Acton
F. R. Knowlton
W. Acton
Mass
Lincoln day preparations and local notices in Acton Centre
Mrs George Greenough visited friends in Haverhill last week. School children prepare exercises for Lincoln day. Advertised letters listed for local residents. Moses Taylor visiting Lowell spent a day in town. Edwin Phalen witnesses Ben Hur performance. Rehearsals begin for a future play. Schools closed Tuesday afternoon for Bertha Harris funeral.
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George Greenough
Haverhill
Moses Taylor
Lowell
Edwin Phalen
Bertha Harris
Forbush's Auction Sale in Gates Pond Berlin January 31 1907
Auction by order of Hudson water commissioners offers 15 acres with 175000 to 200000 feet pine chestnut oak lumber plus many buildings including cottages dwelling house barn ice house tool house hen houses boat house and long dance hall. Sale on Thursday January 31 1907 at 1.30 pm with cattle wagons harness hay and fodder also miscellaneous personal property in Concord February 18 1907. Send for posters.
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Forbush
Gates Pond
Berlin
Water Commissioners
Hudson
Mass
Hermon C. Tower
Edgar P. Larkin
Daniel W. Stratton
Otis H. Forbush
Acton
Joseph A
Rebecca B. Smith
Concord
Bank Gives Free Key Ring Tags At Marlboro Branch
The Peoples National Bank Marlboro Mass invites customers to apply at the Marlboro branch to receive valuable key ring tags as a promotional giveaway.
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Peoples National Bank
Marlborough
Mass
West 4cton Notes Local Happenings and Illnesses
Charlie Wood is again on the sick list and Harry Woodward is ill with tonsillitis. J P Watson outfits the post office and Mead's store for electric lights. Mr and Mrs Ernest Banks have moved to Littleton to keep horses. The Episcopal church plans a G A R hall service on Sunday February 3 at 3 30 pm. Ralph Laws, ill, killed himself recently. The Woman's club met at Mrs Elizabeth Barker home. papers on Forestry were read and a piano solo plus Current Events were shared.
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Helen Hall
Bradford Academy
Harry Woodward
Charles Woodward
J. P. Watson
Mead
Ernest Banks
Carrie Bezanson
Littleton
Episcopal Church
G. A. R. Hall
Ralph Laws
Old Taylor Homestead
Boxboro
Elizabeth Barker
Minnie R. Hoar
Emma J. Hart
Miriam Swift
Funeral of George W. Davis in Westboro Parish
George W. Davis died in Westboro last week and his remains were brought back for burial on Saturday January 26. Born in the village about 73 years ago he spent most of his life there. Health declined two years ago leading to hospitalization in Westboro where he died after two months there. A former Universalist choir tenor he sang with the church choir for years. He married Mary J. Burroughs about 42 years ago who died last September. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Edwin Harris of Somerville and two sisters Mrs. George C. Wright of the village and Mrs. Harriet Brown of Acton Center. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev. D. W. Lovett officiating and burial followed at Mt. Hope cemetery.
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George W. Davis
Westboro
Mr. Davis
Universalist Church
Mary J. Burroughs
Edwin Harris
Somerville
George C. Wright
Village
Harriet Brown
Acton’ Center
Baptist Church
D.W. Lovett
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Cod eyes change rapidly in aquarium light
London Spectator notes that cod kept in bright surface tanks become blind due to extraordinary eye hypertrophy. The change occurs across every fish in months, suggesting rapid adaptation to light and contrasting with deep sea species’ eye reduction.
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Amsterdam Aquarium
London Spectator
Animals Cry In Grief And Pain Says Slarpers Weekly
Travel accounts describe animals weeping or crying in distress from thirst injury or loss. From camels and horses to apes, elephants, and orangutans, the report notes tears in response to suffering and death among various species.
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Syrian Desert
Livingstone
Gordon Cumming
The One And The Other Talk About A Blind Eye In Racehorse
A Chicago News conversation notes the horse has no faults except a blind right eye. One insists the eye issue is misfortune, not fault, while the other calls it a notable condition affecting its racing.
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Chicago: News
His Literary Bent
Father and son spar over the son pursuing writing for money after school. The father bluntly notes the son has only pursued schooling, while the son vows to follow his literary bent for income.
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Schol
Strength of English War Horses in Henry VIII's Era
The English war horse reached maximum size in Henry VIII's reign. armor weight rose with gunpowder era defenses. Tower of London shows horses carrying about 404 pounds total including rider and armor. The era bred heavy chargers for burden use, capable of bearing four hundredweight.
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Henry VIII
London Spectator
Tower of London
Charles Branson
Duke of Suffolk
Hollinshead
Origins of Mother Goose Melodies and Print History
The popular Mother Goose melodies arose when Thomas Fleet wrote down his mother-in-law Mrs. Goose’s child songs after his first child’s birth. The oldest surviving copy is dated 1719 with a two copper price. Critics note Perrault’s 1697 Stories of Mother Goose, while others cite a longer folklore lineage.
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Mother Goose
Mrs. Goose
Thomas Fleet
Boston
Inlaw
Fleet
Perrault
Meteorite on Vermont Farm Sparks Lease Clash in 1856
A Vermont farmer dispute over a 1856 meteorite found on land led to competing claims. The landlord argued all minerals belonged to him under the lease while the tenant claimed the meteorite was not part of the land. A revenuer then arrived with a truck claiming the meteorite for the government as an untaxed import.
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Vermont
Ime
Historic Faneuil Hall meeting draws large attendance
A Boston gathering in Faneuil Hall showcased a strong turnout as the state grange discussed tax laws roads and pest issues. A 30-member cooperative committee was formed to pursue bulk buying and selling of agricultural supplies.
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Faneuil Hall
Boxton
Boston
Pomona
Richardson
Grange Fire Insurfance Company
Howat
Dracut Grange
State Grange
Pittsfield
Mass
King's Vines in Fon tamebreau Park Auctioned for Finance
The celebrated vines at Fon tamebreau, planted during Henry IV, grew against a will in the park near the castle. The grapes are highly esteemed by gourmets and since the republic was established have always been sold by auction with proceeds going to the minister of finance.
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Fontamebreau
Henry IV
Interaction Reveals Misplaced Grief and Missed Meeting
A conversation shows a man calling to see a woman who was away. The servant reports she was not in, and she expresses regret at missing him. He recounts overhearing her upstairs laughing in grief, nearly moving him to sympathy.
The Obstinate Cook and a Family Cake Dispute
A dialogue shows a daughter correcting a cook's method and the father questioning the outcome. The daughter explains she instructed the cook precisely, yet the cake turned out differently from expectation. The exchange highlights pride in cooking and miscommunication in recipe execution.
Probate Court Citation for Calvin S. Simonds Estate
In Middlesex Probate Court Acton guardianship of Calvin S. Simonds declared insane. Lucius H. Maynard as guardian presents account and is cited to show cause why allowance should be granted. Court in Cambridge on February 26 1907. Publication and service requirements noted. Witness W. H. Rogers Register.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Rachel Ellen, Kitchin
Maynard
S. Raymond Kitchin
Rachel Wentworth Kitchin
Cambridge
Iail
Midales
Maynard Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Jossiah
Concord
Concord Enterprise
Said
Charles—J._McIntire
Calvin S. Simonds
Acton
Lucius H. Maynard
Ward
Guardian
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. Mountingy
Esquire
W. H. Rogers
Register
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Ralph Piper
N. J. Cole
C. E. Merry
F. H. Willard
Milton Kimball
Waynie Lawrence
J. W. Piper
Jeremiah Bradley
H. B. Tolma
Emily Shanahan
Gertrude Mahoney
Jennie Crowley
Bessie Mahoney
May Ferns
Minnie Casey
W. Flint
D. H. Dolliver
Peebles
Stow
Smith Finney
Manchester
N. H. Herman Farrar
Nelson Cole
Dr Murray of
J. di Christie
Consumptives Sanitarium
Rutland
Harvey West and Son
Russell Quimby
BR. C. Brewer
Hartford
Henry Wotton
Medford
King’s Daughters
Mary Haley
Conant House
School St
Ed Googin
Daniel Hennessey
Christian Endeavorers
Congregational Church
Acton Lodge
Den
Florence Lawrence
Emmie Willard
Ethel Hastings
Emma. Reed
Max Griswold
Emma Hastings
BE. H. Banks
William Price
W. Price
Acton Centre
P. O
W. B Billings
Edson B. Robbins
A. F. Fleura
WEST
Charlie Wood
Geo. W. Davis
Puta
C. B. Moller
House Furnisher
Wavy
Sig
Armor Times
the Grange
J. W. Darrow
Chatham, N. Y
Massachusetts
W. E. Rogers
Maurice McWalter
Fire Insurance
Main St
Palatine Insurance Company of
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England
New Hampshire Insurance Company of
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