Thomas Dunn English Dies in Newark
Newark N J April 1 Dr Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt died at his home here He was born in Philadelphia in 1819 and became a physician in Newark after medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania He practiced journalism in New York 1844 1859 was Newark physician legislator in 1864 65 and served two terms in Congress representing a New Jersey district
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Newark
N. J
Thomas )Unnik
Ben Bolt
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Railroad wreck near Barberton claims British casualties
In a March 30 rail accident near Barberton in Transvaal, 39 British soldiers were killed and 45 injured. The victims mainly belonged to the Hampshire regiment. The War Office in London described the event as an accident.
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Pretoria
Barberton
Transvaal Colony
London
War Office
Hampshire Regiment
Preliminary Victory for State Franchise Tax Law
Albany April 1 the state tax commission wins a preliminary decision upholding the constitutionality of chapter 712 of the laws of 1899 and amendments. Justice Chester rules the law does not violate the U S or New York constitutions. Hudson River Telephone company excepts. appellate division to review. Separate proceedings by Judge Robert Earl remain to test the law’s constitutionality.
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Albany
N. Y
State Tax Commission
Chester
United States
State of New York
Hudson River Telephone Company
Robert Earl
New York
Haines Case Trial in Mount Holly N J
Testimony in rebuttal was presented today in the trial of Mrs. Mabel Haines charged with murdering her two year old step daughter Gwendolin. The prosecution says rebuttal evidence will strengthen the case. Dr Hobart recalled for cross examination as the prosecution closes its case at 10 AM and arguments begin.
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Mount Holly
N. J
Mabel Haines
Gwendolin
Revolutionary movement in Santo Domingo prompts naval presence
Washington reports the state department learned of a revolutionary movement in Santo Domingo and asked the navy to station a warship there. The cruiser Machias, then at San Juan, Puerto Rico, is expected to sail across today as a precaution. Officials say the situation is not regarded as serious.
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Washington
State Department
Cable
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Machias
San Juan
P. R
Daughter kills mother in Barkhamsted tragedy
In Barkhamsted Connecticut on April 1 Miss Rigi Richards aged 52 of Winsted shot and killed her mother Mrs Emily Richards 74 then attempted suicide. The mother is seriously wounded and may recover the daughter is in a precarious condition and not expected to live. The mystery remains unsolved.
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Barkhamsted
Conn
Rigi
Richards
Forerly of
Winsted
Emily Richards
Eleven Drowned As Peruvians' Ship Sinks In Collision
In fog near Nab lightship early April 1, the channel passenger steamer Alma collided with the British ship Cambrian Princess from Peru, sinking Cambrian Princess in four minutes. Eleven crew died. eleven were rescued by the Alma, which returned to Southampton badly damaged.
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London
Alma
Roberts
Peru
Antwerp
Southampton
Alma _ by
Seventy-Eighth Birthday of James A. Gage
James A. Gage, aged 78, longtime Lowell businessman, received visitors at his Riverside street home as well wishers gathered to honor him. Born in New Boston New Hampshire in 1824, he moved to Lowell in 1881 and built a career in dry goods, later real estate, and is father to physician James Arthur Gage.
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James A. Gage
Gage
Riverside Street
D. L. Page Company
Mr. Gage
New Boston
N.H
Lowell
B. J. Gerrish
Merrimack Street
Joseph S. Brown
Julia Rice
James Arthur Gage
Tamson Burnham
Frances Burnham
Burnham
George Burnham
James Arthur Burnham
Winchester
Robson and Crane Unite for Charity Show
Robson and Crane plan a pair of benefit performances to raise funds for an indigent player home. One show may be in New York and the other in Chicago, with eight years of rule to be divided between the engagements. Information comes via a telegram from Robson's manager, Daniel V. Arthur.
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Chicago
Robson
Crane
New York
Daniel V. Arthur
Irving and Terry hailed on arrival in New York
London on April 1 Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry with their party arrived aboard the Atlantic transport line steamer Minneapolis from New York March 22. The ship docked here today where they were greeted by numerous theatrical friends.
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London
Sir Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Atlantic Transport Line
Minneapolis
New York
Mississippi Flood WIDENS Pearl River Causing City Disaster
Pearl River in Mississippi runs seven to nine miles wide from mouth to source, flooding low country. In Jackson the waterway washed away railroad track, tied up Gulf and Ship Island line, submerging water works and halting pumps. Oil mills and factories shut down. another pump expected to restore water supply today. traffic between Jackson and Meridian cut off for weeks.
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Jackson
Miss
Pearl River
Alabama and Vicksburg
Gulf and Ship Island
Water Works Company
Meridian
Trains Get Through to Nashville After Washouts
The Louisville and Nashville passenger train passed Decatur Alabama washouts and reached Nashville about midnight. This is the first through southbound train since Friday. Freight congestion eases as tied up cars move. through service on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis will resume tonight with transfers at Gardison Fork after a bridge destruction. Over a thousand carloads of freight awaited movement at Nashville Terminal yards.
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Nashville
Tenn
Louisville and Nashville
Decatur
Ala
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis
Gardison Fork
Here
Nashville Terminal Company
Louisville
Chattanooga
Down Goes Coal in April Price Cut by Railways
Philadelphia officials of the Philadelphia and Reading railway announce a fifty cent per ton reduction in anthracite coal for April only. A ten cent per ton rise is due on May 1 with equal increases through September, restoring the old price after September. Retail dealers will notify customers soon, and the move aims to align eastern coal prices with western rates.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Anthracite Association
Reading
Italians dig up ancient chest of coins near Peekskill
New York reports a gang near Anthony's Nose three miles north of Peekskill unearthed an ancient chest filled with small denomination silver coins. The find rekindles the Kidd treasure chase, with coins dated after 1701, boosting demand for picks and shovels around Peekskill.
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New York
New York Central
Anthony’s Nose
Peekskill
Captain Kidd
Long Island
Hudson
London
Mosco w police prefect narrowly escapes assassination
In St Petersburg on April 1 police prefect M Trepoff faced a gunman while receiving visitors. A governess named Allart drew a revolver and fired but the weapon misfired. She was captured as she tried to flee, and authorities link the attempt to ongoing student disturbances.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
M. Trepoff
Allart
Ask Him Ask Your Doctor About Ayer s Sarsaparilla
A concise ad urging readers to consult their physician about Ayer s Sarsaparilla the long trusted family remedy and tonic from the Ayer Company Lowell Massachusetts offered at druggists for one dollar with a brief company note included.
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Ayer
Seeking a Truce at Schalkburg amid Boer operations
Reports from Pretoria on Monday March 31 indicate President Steyn and General Delarey may meet Acting President Schalkburger with possible attendance by General Botha. Commandant Mears pledges Boer loyalty. De Villiers seeks terms. Meanwhile British forces push through Orange River Colony cordon as surrender talks ripple across Standerton district.
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Pretoria
Steyn
Delarey
Schalkburger
Botha
Mears
de Villiers
Kimberley
Orange River Colony
de Wet
Heidelberg
Transvaal
Alberts
Springs Station
Hans Botha
Amsterdam
Standerton
Destitute Natives Near Cape Nome Described in Letters
R T Chestnut notes severe destitution at a native village west of Cape Nome. Natives lack food and clothing, with miners and locals providing meals and provisions. Officials’ aid is urged. W H Francis confirms Cape Nome natives face fish supply issues. whites have helped but cannot meet the emergency.
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Nome
Seattle
Wash
R. T. Chestnut
Cape Nome
Mr. Chestnut
W. H. Francis
Flooded Rails Halt Montana Trade Across State
Butte April 1 floods disrupt rail service across the northwest. Freight tied up in North Dakota blockades raises merchant fears of losses. Great Northern between Havre and Williston is flooded causing near standstill. no eastbound trains into Butte for days. Northern Pacific traffic also at a standstill with slim relief prospects.
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Butte
Mont
North Dakota
Havre
Williston
Northern Pacific
Offer Refused for St. Pauls Site by European Syndicate
New York on April 1 a European syndicate offered 5 000 000 for the site of St. Pauls church parish house and cemetery at Broadway and Fulton streets. Trinity corporation refused the offer and the controller stated no offer for the property will be considered. Bidders planned a skyscraper on the site.
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New York
St. Paul’s
Broadway
Fulton Streets
Trinity Corporation
Tarpaulin Cove Work Begins On Stranded Steamer Cargo
At Tarpaulin Cove near Woods Hole on April 1 workers began lightering the cargo of the stranded steamer Indian off Cuttfhunk. Strong northwest winds and high seas hampered progress yet two lighters were set beside the vessel and cargo discharge started. A spring medicine is Dows Tonic Wine Cordial.
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Woods Hoe
Cuttfhunk
Athletes Guard Chicago Polls In April Ward Watch
Chicago voters enlist eighty muscular college athletes to patrol the first ward polls to deter illegal tactics. The watchmen, drawn from Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, its law school, Morgan Park academy and recent graduates, include Charles Gibbons Flanagan, John F. Webb, and former captain Edward Deitz as prominent guards.
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Chicago
Municipal Voters” League
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Northwestern University Law School
Morgan Park Academy
Charles Gibbons Flanagan
John F. Webb
Edward Deitz
Chicago voters cast ballots in off year alderman race
In Chicago on April 1 polls opened at six and closed at four for the off year aldermanic election. The fiercest contest centered in the first ward where Alderman Coughlin known as Bath House John seeks re election against reform ally David L Frank amid charges of illegal registration. Police were transferred to the ward to avoid camp ties as voters also decide on township government abolition and direct public vote on utilities ownership and party candidate nominations.
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Chicago
Coughlin
Bath House
John
David L. Frank
Frank
Blizzard Grips Nome Creates Frostbitten Casualties
Nome reports a severe blizzard after days of subzero cold. Watermen labored to break trails as sleds overturned and toboggan races occurred in deep drifting snow. Frostbite cases rise, including Morris Burns who suffered severely after exposure.
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Nome
Seattle
Morris Burns
City Hospital
J. D. Mitchell
Kenny River
Burns
Mitchell
National Woman's Relief Corps Home Transferred to Ohio
The National Women's Relief Corps home in Madison Ohio will be deeded to the state of Ohio. Mrs. Belle C Harris national senior vice president signs the deed in Emporia Kansas and forwards it to Mrs. Minnie M Kyle then to other national officers for transmission across the union.
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Emporia
Kan
National Women’s Relief Corps Home
Madison
Ohio
Belle C. Harris
Minnie M. Kyle
Chicago
Bishop Ingram Declines New York Mission Addresses
London reports Bishop Arthur Ingram of London has declined invitations from Bishop Potter of New York and other bishops to speak at Advent missionary gatherings in New York, due to engagements at home.
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London
Arthur Ingram
Potter
New York
Two Polish pugilists clash over beer in William Street tale
A tale from William Street recounts nine Poles buying a keg for a social night. A dispute between Peter Marsga and Albert Hornickbink led to blows as tumblers and a bottle were used as weapons. Marsga faced a 12 day delay in court with $200 bail. Other locals faced fines or jail for alcohol and assault related charges.
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William Street
Gallagher House
Ueter Marsga
Peter
Peter Marsga
Albert Hornickbink
Harsga
Hornickbink
Wornekbink
Marsga
Peter A. Fay
James Dane
Tilden Street
Thomas F. Daley
Mary Stuart
Growler
State Farm
William F. Regan
Billy” Regan
Regan
John Dionne
Charles Armstrong
Patrick W. Casey
Catherine
Joseph Severis
Frank
Patrick O'Connell
Dracut
Toppan Insanity Report Expected In Poisoner Case
Barnstable April 1. It is said experts may take time before their formal report on Jane Toppan the alleged Davis family poisoner. Judge Bixby meets her in jail. she maintains innocence and sanity while awaiting further expert opinion and possible murder trial. Government officials expect case to move at next session or in June.
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Barnstable
Jane Toppan
Davis
Cataumet
Miss Toppan
F. M. Bixby
Brocton
Gaskill
Bixby
Construction begins on Haverhill and Andover electric railway
Work starts on a new electric railway linking Elm square in Elm to Elm street North Andover and Wilson's corner. The line will run along Elm street to Wilson's corner then Salem turnpike to the old railroad, then north to Main street North Andover and a direct route to Haverhill. Heavy rails and the largest street cars are planned with a one hour run between Haverhill and Reading, down from two hours. The Wilson's corner junction will connect with Lawrence to Salem line under construction, with both routes expected to operate before summer.
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Haverhill & Andover Electric Railway
Andover
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Elm Square
North Andover
Elm Street
Wilson's Corner
Salem Turnpike
Main Street
Haverhill
Reading
Wilson’s Corner
Lawrence
Salem
Subcommittee Revises Cash Aid list for Poor Relief
The outdoor relief sub-committee held a meeting last night to review the cash aid list and curb department expenses. A follow up session is planned before a report is submitted, with consideration given to placing several cases in institutions.
Mayor Dimon’s Views On Lowell Labor Peace At Council Meetin
Mayor Dimon forwards a police board communication noting no local labor strike. He commends union restraint, urges appreciation of civic patriotism, and cites a March 25 meeting where mill agents and unions discussed wages. Dimon expects wage increases and honors Citizens committee for aiding a peaceful resolution.
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Dimon
Common Council
Iherewith
Board of Police
City of
Lowell
United States
Citzens’ Committee
Chas, A. R. Dimon
Smallpox Case Prompts City Health Response
Joseph Jolly a Tewksbury farmer's employee visited a city physician in the Ruels building with a sore throat and was diagnosed with smallpox. He was sent to the smallpox hospital and is related to a patient from Ford Street exposed two weeks earlier, suggesting a city exposure link.
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Joseph Jolly
Tewksbury
Ruels
Health Department
Smallpoxs Hospital
Ford Street
Young 14 year old in Lancaster for arson
Lynn April 1 Aenes Muliean fourteen year old was today committed to Lancaster on a charge of arson. The child has a habit of setting fires at home and recently set three in one day in the family residence on Commercial Street.
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Lynn
Aenes Muliean
Lancaster
Commercial Street
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Schalkburg
St. Paul's of
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Cago
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