Disappearance of Reine Victoria Excites Riviera
A Nice despatch reports the pleasure yacht Reine Victoria missing with M. and Mme. d Esmenard, her sister, Mme Marguerite Gourie de Refuge, and two sailors after leaving Cannes for Nice on April 7. They carried jewels and 30 000 to 40 000 francs. Police and maritime authorities search the coast.
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New York
Riviera
Herald
Mme
d’Esmenard
Mmle
Marguerite Gourie de Refuge
Lafont
Bertin
d’Esmenards
Cannes
Nice
Mme. d'Esmenard Car
Mme. d’Esmenard
Explosion at Dominion Coal Reserve Mine Causes Missing Men
A Sydney Nova Scotia dispatch reports an explosion at the Dominion Coal Reserve mine two miles from pit No 1. Four miners are missing and presumed dead after a fire damp blast that followed weeks of burning flames. One escapee was severely burned as rescuers entered the slope. Dominion Coal stock dropped in Boston trading from 110% to 107% and then 104%.
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Halifax
N. S
Sydney
C. B
Dominion Coal Reserve
Pit No. 1
Boston
Boston Stock Exchange
Dominion Coal
American author Thayer receives Italian knighthood
William Roscoe Thayer of Boston was received in private audience by King Victor Emmanuel in Rome. The king conferred the Knight of the Crown of Italy on Thayer, praising his American writings and knowledge of U S affairs.
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Rome
William Roscoe Thayer
Boston
Mass
Victor Emmanuel
Thayer
Italy
Mr. Thayer
America
United States
Mer Rimack Clothing Co Maps Boy Top Coat Trends
In the Boys’ Department there is strong demand for Top Coats and Russian Overcoats. Options include all wool covert cloth coats from $3 to $7, with $5 and $6 coats offering better cloths and pleated Russian coats at $7. The new boys department rear of the women’s section is a cozy, improved trading space.
Junk Dealer P. J. Riley Seeks Court Recovery
In Lowell, P. J. Riley, a junk dealer, sues B. F. K. Jennings on five negotiable notes to recover debt alleged from damaged metal sold by Lamson works. Jennings defends noting accommodation paper and prior settlements, while a separate McKinnon case against Riter-Conley Manufacturing awarded $400 for a gasometer accident.
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B. F. K. Jennings
Hardy
William McKinnon
Riter-Conley Manufacturing Company
McKinnon
Lowell Gaslight Company
Riley Vs. Jennings
P. J. Riley
Benjamin F. K. Jennings
Lamson Company
Riley
Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Appleton Bank
Expulsions Ordered in Finland Under April Decree
Helsinki dispatches report new expulsions under the April 16 order to maintain order in Finland. Ex Senator Mechelin two editors a former British consul Eugene Wolff and several leaders of the young Finnish party are ordered to depart within a week or face deportation.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Helsingfors
Finland
Mechelin
Eugene Wolff
Young Finnish Party
General Booth to Speak at Lowell Volunteers Address
General Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America visits Lowell on Saturday evening April 25. He has spoken here before at the First Trinitarian Congregational church. Booth, known for a commanding voice and magnetic delivery, will address the Lowell branch at the First Congregational church.
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General Ballington Booth
Volunteers of America
Lowell
Salvation Army
The
Volunteers
First Congregational Church
Lowell and Clinton Play Three Straight Fast Game
Muncie April 24 Lowell in Muncie colors defeated Clinton in Racine Wis in a fast, three straight game. Pierce and Lewis formed a strong passing duo while Tibbitts and Holderness shone on defense. Players head back East soon seeking ocean breezes over Indiana humidity with several securing summer posts in New England.
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Muncie
Lowell
Clinton
Racine
Wis
Pierce
Hart
Lewis
Jean
Tibbitts
Holderness
Indiana
Fox
Fall River
Meriden
Conn
Lawrence
New England
Dealing With Moros Involved Some Trouble
Maj. Gen. Adena R. Chaffee spoke on The Physical Aspect of the Philippines at a Bible class in Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. He cited force after Moros killed soldiers, recounting the May 2 fort seizure of a datto and the sultan's defiance. The general described Moros as suspicious and self-isolating, noting clashes over religion and customs while supporting recovery of murderers.
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New York
Adena R. Chaffee
Philippines
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Baldwin
Capt
Pershing
Jimmie Michael Improving After Bicycle Crash Near Berlin
Berlin April 24 physicians treating Jimmie Michael say the bicycle racer is progressing toward recovery after a severe fall at Friendenau during training for international races next month. He was thrown 30 feet, rendered senseless, with blood from the ears, the tire bursting caused the accident.
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Berlin
Jimmie
Michael
Friendenau
Hague approves arbitration treaty with Venezuela
The first chamber of the States General adopted the arbitration treaty between Holland and Venezuela today in The Hague.
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the Hague
States General
Holland
Venezuela
Minister James O Putnam Dies at 84 in Buffalo
James O Putnam former minister to Belgium died in Buffalo New York at age 84. He served as a diplomat and clergyman in earlier years. The death occurred April 24 in Buffalo and his passing is reported by local officials.
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Buffalo
N. Y
James O. Putnam
Belgium
Sarsaparilla Advice Promotes Ayer's Remedy
A short, period voice promotes sarsaparilla and Ayer's as a doctor endorsed tonic for pale thin people, suggesting medical approval and routine use.
Paper Makers Seek Higher Wages in Holyoke Mills
Holyoke April 24 Workers in Holyoke demand wage increases by May 1 with no firm replies from manufacturers. Expectation leans toward partial gains if any, with potential cost impacts on consumers and mills. Union plans and regional effects noted, eight hour movement discussed, but strike deemed unlikely for May. Bond declines despite wage dispute.
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Holyoke
Boston
American Writing Paper Company
Combine
Mittineague
North Wilbraham
National Paper Makers’ Union
Erie
Wall Street
Little Willie's Tumble Sparks Westchester Moonshine Raid
In Mount Vernon New York on April 24 Willie Brown fell into a brook near the Hollor estate. His odor on clothes led his mother to suspect whiskey and report to police. Detectives unearthed the largest illicit still seen in Westchester county along with 40 barrels of mash whiskey and other gear, though the moonshiners were absent during the raid.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Willie Brown
Hollor
Claremont Terrace
Westchester County
Willie
Brown
Macedonians kill Bashibazouks and gendarmes near Patritch
Despatch from Sofia reports a band of Macedonians slaughtered 40 Bashibazouks and 15 gendarmes near Patritch in revenge for the murder of their leader Captain Saeff in Melnik district. They captured the Petritch district chief and 25 soldiers, stripping and releasing them.
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Vienna
Sofia
Bulgaria
Patritch
Macedonia
Saeff
Melnik
Petritch
Shamrocks Towed From Southampton to Clyde
Southampton April 24 two Shamrocks departed in tow for the Clyde. Weymouth town council at a meeting decided to present Sir Thomas Lipton with an illuminated address in recognition of his sportsmanlike efforts to recapture the America's Cup.
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Southampton
Clyde
Weymouth
Sir Thomas Lipton
Powder can explosion injures two boys near cartridge works
John Regan and Eddie McGaughey found a can once holding powder near the United States Cartridge works. They lit a match, causing an explosion that left Regan bruised and McGaughey badly shaken. Spectators called the outcome remarkable given the blast.
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John Regan
Eddie McGaughey
United States Cartridge Works
Regan
McGauchey
Rembrandt Stolen in Russian Gallery Theft
The New York Herald reports a Rembrandt stolen after being sent from The Hague to Russia. The director of the Hague Gallery sent it to M. P. de Laros in St. Petersburg, but German railway officials say the painting never reached the German frontier.
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New York
Russia
Hague- Cture Gallery
Herald
the Hague
M. P. de Laros
St. Petersburg
Meeting to Arrange Systematic Fund Collection for Lowell Strikers
New Bedford reports a plan to implement a systematic fund collection for Lowell strikers. The Central Labor union will discuss the method this evening, with Textile unions executives meeting Sunday to consider support. Weavers have already sent $160, bringing the local total to $380. Lowell delegates Jos. Ashton and James McCann left for Fall River today and will return.
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New Bedford
Lowell
Central Labor Union
Jos. Ashton
James McCann
Fall River
Textile council mass meeting on Lawrence mill review
A mass meeting of textile unions in Lowell gathered at Huntington hall this morning to press the State board to reconsider its decision on the Lawrence Manufacturing company and to call for a fresh look at the profits of six other mills. Speakers from out of town urged reexamination, arguing the board may have erred in judging overall profitability.
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Textile Council
State Board
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Lowell
Huntington Hall
Leather Workers Union Votes Extra Strike Aid
A special Leather Workers union meeting Thursday night voted to give strikers another 100 to aid the strike. About 10 days earlier the union approved 100 and a weekly assessment for all members. Workers earning over 1.75 a day pay 50 cents weekly, those under that amount pay 25 cents. The assessment likely continues until the strike ends.
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Leather Workers’ Union
Slater's Millions in Worcester Estate Appeal
Worcester April 24 The Slater estate dispute remains unsettled as Mrs Slater seeks to appeal a probate decree from last November granting executors permission to transfer Webster cotton mill assets to a new company with capital at least 5 500 000. She argues for a plan she deems more suitable to operate the mill business.
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Worcester
Horatio Nelson Slater
Webster
Slater
Mass return to work in Mahanoy district
Ten thousand miners in Mahanoy City return to work after a mass meeting waives the Saturday short day while awaiting a conciliation board settlement. Shenandoah Valley workers have not yet moved to accept terms and remain idle.
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Mahanoy City
Mahanoy
Shenandoah Valley
Bay State Gas Case Seeks Receiver For Securities
In Boston on April 24 the supreme judicial court heard Bay State Gas company versus Lawson Weidenfeld and Co. Counsel stated the securities claimed are not in the Commonwealth or under Lawson's control. Lawson would accept a court appointed receiver to seize Buffalo Gas bonds debentures and Bay State Gas stock and hold them for the litigation. The court, with counsel consent, appointed James E. Leach as receiver to pursue the securities in New York or elsewhere.
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Boston
Bay State Gas Company
Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co
Braley
Supreme Judicial Court
Lawson
Commonwealth
Buffalo Gas
Bay State
New York
James E. Leach
Missing Little Girl Found In Newton
Ida Cummings eleven, daughter of Frank G. Cummings of 187 Varnum Ave, disappeared Wednesday afternoon. She was found in West Newton this morning, employed for light housework by a local family after reading a book about a girl named Florence Blake. The tale inspired Ida to seek the world, but she is now returning home with her father.
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Ida Cummings
Frank G. Cummings
Varnum Avenue
West Newton
Mr. Cummings
Miss Cummings
Florence Blake
America
Florence
Boston
Ida
Lowell
Judge Hadley Hands Severe Punishment to Lantern Thief
In a police court session with no juvenile attendees, John C White received a three month jail term for stealing a lantern and a pick from a building at Bridge and Second streets. The judge warned such theft endangers public safety near active constructions. Sarah Mone, with a bandaged head, was sent to the workhouse for four months. Celia Plympton, drunk, drew four months in jail. Two other drunks received sentences of two dollars each.
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John C. White
Bridge and Second Streets
White
Hadley
Sarah Mone
Celia Plympton
Wedding Gifts From Greenwood Bros at Central Street
New stock arrives featuring Haviland china and Hawks cut glass praised as best in the world. Greenwood Bros., 241 Central Street, presents a refined selection for brides andgrooms.
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Haviland
China
Hawks
Greenwood Bros
Central Street
For Sale Pelham New Jersey 18 acres with buildings
For sale in Pelham New Jersey three miles from electric road an 18 acre parcel with buildings and fruit trees. Includes wood for personal use and proximity to store and post office. Price 100 dollars with 300 down and balance on mortgage at 5 percent. Gagnon and Bennett 1783 Merrimack Street telephone 668-6.
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Pelham
N. J
Gagnon & Bennett
Merrimack Street
City Hall Notes on health, dog licenses, and liquor notices
Agent Knapp reports 17 diphtheria cases in the city the water board sends quarterly bills likely higher than before yellow posters announce dog license deadline May 1 with about 1600 dogs to be licensed ClerK Smith of police says liquor must be removed from licensed premises by Monday May 4 notices served by Inspector Frank Goodwin
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Knapp
Board of Health
Water Board
City Hall
Clerk Smith
Board of Police
Frank Goodwin
Explosion at Glace Bay Mine Leaves Four Missing
An explosion occurred in the French slope of the Glace Bay mine this morning. One man was badly burned and four others are missing. The blast happened two miles from the pit, 300 feet from the blaze. Damp gas and lanterns are blamed. The mine is not believed to be on fire, and a rescue party has begun operations.
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Glace Bay
C. B
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