Reliance Crew Races for First Trial Spin off Narragansett Bay
Bristol Rhode Island April 25 The Reliance crew worked from sunrise to prepare for the first trial spin with sails set and mainsail off. Commodore Bourne aboard Corona and Nat Herreshoff at the wheel observed as the yacht left harbor amid light to light breeze and overcast skies building to a four mile per hour wind by Prudence Island.
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Bristol
R. I
Reliance
Narragansett Bay
Park City
Columbia
Capt. Barr
Commodore Bourne
New York
Corona
Mr. Iselin
Sunbeam
Iselin
Woodbury Kane
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Newberry Thorne
Nat Herreshoff
Hog Island
Prudence Island
Compromise Rejected by Union Carpenters in Philadelphia
Local unions of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Philadelphia reject the master carpenters wage offer set for May 1. If no agreement is reached by next Friday a general strike may occur affecting about 15,000 workers. the union seeks 50 cents an hour after May 1, while the masters offered 45 cents after July 1. The Amalgamated Association backs the Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters
Council of Allied Building Trades
Brotherhood
Jews Suffered in Kishineff Riots, Report Says
The Novosti report from St. Petersburg on April 25 indicates that during the Kishineff anti Jewish riots of April 20 Jews suffered more severely than official figures admit. Scores were shot or beaten to death and hundreds wounded. Homes were wrecked and shops looted leaving thousands homeless and destitute.
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St. Petersburg
Novosti
Kishineff
Bessarabia
Aged couple killed at grade crossing in Olean area
In Olean New York on April 25 an elderly couple named Prentiss from the Cuba road near the Erie railroad crossing were struck and killed by a train while crossing the tracks. Their horse freed from danger and escaped unharmed.
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Olean
N. Y
Prentiss
Cuba Road
Erie Railroad
Hinsdale
Navy board inspects Maine at League Island
Commander J. H. Perry Lieutenant Commander A. B. Canaga and Lieutenant F. H. Bailey head the naval board of examiners to inspect alleged defects on the battleship Maine at League Island. The probe will last several days with Commander Moore from Cramps shipyard joining the inspection.
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Philadelphia
J. H. Perry
A. B. Canaga
F. H. Bailey
Naval Board of Examiners
Maine
League Island
Moore
Cramps
Petto Arrested in Barrel Murder Case in New York
Inspector Mc Clusky announced plan to arrest Tomaso Petto on murder charges. A pawn ticket found on Petto tied to a watch owned by the deceased, described by relatives in Buffalo. Salvatore Saglebemi identified the watch as his father’s property. Petto denies knowing Madonna and was found with a dagger.
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New York
McClusky
Tomaso Petto
Petto
McCluskey
Buffalo
Saglebemi
Madonna
Morello
Brooklyn
Indian Assassin Slaying Shakes Cherokee Nation
Vinita Indian Territory April 25 Peter Snake Wolf a full blood Cherokee was assassinated in the Shawinaw hills on his way home from the Cherokee land office. He was shot several times by individuals opposed to allotment of Cherokee lands. Another full blood was killed earlier in the week, allegedly by the same faction.
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Vinita
I. T
Peter Snakewolf
Shawinaw Hills
Cherokee Land Office
Snakewolf
Allott
Colorado named for a state cruiser to be launched
Philadelphia April 25 The cruiser Colorado a new first class armored ship to join the American navy is named for a state and features immense battery power and speed. The 502 by 59 foot vessel carries 22 knots for four hours with twin screws and engines producing 23 000 indicated horsepower. Armor and armament include eight inch guns and six inch armor with Kruppized protection. contract price is 3 780 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Colorado
Melrose Methodist Church Burned In Spectacular Fire
In Melrose on April 25 the historic Methodist church, built in 1857, was destroyed by a fast moving fire that began in the roof and ran to the cupola. Despite efforts, the structure and contents burned, with only church records saved. Insurance was $12,000 on a $20,000 loss. plans for a brick church on the site proceed as debris is cleared.
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Melrose
Edwards
C. H. Stackpole
Methodist Society
Mitten Case Verdict Under Motion To Set Aside
Wm H Bent counsel for Anthony D Mitten has filed a motion to set aside the verdict in the Laing versus Mitten case tried in the superior civil court. Jury awarded damages on three counts assault and battery malicious prosecution and slander. Arguments on the motion will be heard at term end.
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Wm. H. Bent
Anthony D. Mitten
John O. Laing
Mitten
Laing
NO CHANGE LAWRENCE PAYS OFF IN WAGES TO AID STRIKE RELIEF
The Lawrence strike shows no material change as unions distribute cash to members and aid nonmembers. Officials report ongoing efforts to relieve distress, with daily contributions and a projected quick reduction in hardship, while overseers may seek extra funds if the strike lasts longer.
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Textie Council
British Relieve Cobbe in Somaliland Battle Near Gumburru
In Aden on April 25 Brig. Gen. Manning relieved Col. Cobbe near Gumburru thirty miles west of Galadi after an engagement with the Mad Mullah's forces. About 2,000 Mullah cavalry were killed and Somalis reported to number 3,000 to 4,000 horsemen and 80,000 spearmen. The British loss is unspecified. Col. Plunkett's detachment suffered heavy casualties with 170 officers and men killed. The Mafulla forces reportedly overwhelmed the British after exhausting ammunition and bayonet charges.
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Aden
Arabia
Manning
Col
Cobbe
Gumburru
Somaliland
Galadi
Plunkett
Plunket
Vanderbilt and Rutherford wed in London church ceremony
London April 25. William K Vanderbilt and Mrs Anna Rutherford married at St Mark's North Audley Street with Rev R H Madden officiating. Best man Winfield Hoyt New York. Henry White gave away bride. Duke and Duchess of Marlborough attended. Couple left for abroad after brief ceremony and without breakfast. License reveals Vanderbilt divorce details. license issued after New York Supreme Court lifted re marriage prohibition.
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London
K. Vanderbilt
Anna Rutherford
St. Mark’s Church
North Audley Street
R. H. Madden
Winfield Hoyt
New York
Henry White
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Mr. White
Duke of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
Archbishop of Canterbury
Tristram
Supreme Court
Canadian mill seeks textile operatives in Lowell visit
Mr EB Fournier of the Dominion Cotton Mill Magog visits the St Charles hotel to hire workers to return to Canada. He notes few have been engaged as distance and removal costs deter. Clerks say employers from Canada and New England have been in Lowell seeking help, with some demand for Greek or other nationalities.
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EB. Fournier
Dominion Cotton Mill Company
Magog
St. Charles Hotel
Canada
St. Charles
New England
Lowell
Strike at the quarry feud over union labor actions
West Chelmsford quarry strife may extend to Clinton work on a Nashua river water supply contract. Clinton quarry laborers, union members, may refuse non union stone. Union seeks eight hour day and time and a half overtime, while Supt Blades rejects talks. About 30 workers currently on site, with 300 needed. Italians and non union labor among payroll.
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West Chelmsford
Clinton
Nashua
Boston
Fletcher Quarry
Fletcher
Clinton Dam
Blades
Quincy
Milford
North Jay
Concord
N.H
Head Shaw Hat Sale Promises 100 Trimmed Hats Friday Saturday
Head and Shaw announce a sale offering one hundred trimmed hats at £1.98 each on Friday and Saturday. The event highlights a limited stock run with fixed pricing and customers urged to arrive early for best selection.
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Head & Shaw
Governess Sues Hartshorne Heir for 50000 Damages
In New York on April 25 the second trial opened in supreme court for Miss Marie Bentz seeking 50000 against Harold Hartshorne 12 son of banker James M Hartshorne. She recalls October 25 1909 when he jumped on her back kicked and maltreated her causing anesthesia and partial paralysis. Her clothes tore she complained to the mother who cited other governesses had not objected. Bentz says she cannot earn a dollar and has paid doctors nurses and hospital fees while remaining unable to work due to her nervous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Bentz
Harold Hartshorne
James M. Hartshorne
Supreme Court
Miss Bentz
Woman Becomes Younger Look With Ayer Hair Vigor
A widow with thinning gray hair reportedly gains a youthful appearance after using Ayer's Hair Vigor. The ad-like note urges telling her about the product to form a firm friendship and suggests the transformation is noticeable.
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Ayer
Orator Shea's 53rd Court Appearance Shocks City
Longtime urban criminal known as Ora tor Shea makes his fifty third court appearance. Since 1881 he has 53 arrests, totaling 114 months behind bars. Other docket items include Isaac Wield charged with larceny of a wash boiler and various drunkenness cases with fines and jail sentences.
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John J. Shea
Shea
Elzear Noel
Exina Jandreau
A. O. Hamel
Alfred P. Sawyer
Isaac Wield
Bridget Harrison
Collinsville
New Boston
Wield
St. Patrick's Church
Dracut
Richardson
Bids Placed for Government Building Repairs in Lowell
Custodian Julian A Richardson of the Lowell post office has collected bids and samples over the past two to three weeks for repairs in the government building. Proposals cover the hot water apparatus exhaust heat saving project. They have been sent to Washington, with no final replies yet received by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian A. Richardson
Lowell
Government
Washington
Department
Meteor Seen Over Portland Near City Lights
A large meteor was seen last night shooting north of Portland Oregon. It appeared as a huge mass of red hot iron and no more than a short distance above the earth. Hundreds of people observed the event.
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Portland
Ore
Notice to avoid wife Bertrand Wing in Lowell
Notice warns all parties against harboring or trusting Mrs. Bertrand A. Wing on Bertrand Wing's account. He disclaims responsibility for any bills contracted on or after April 25 1903. Signed Bertrand A. Wing. Also includes rental offer for 12 Wachusett street Centralville and employment bureau meeting details for Harder Manufacturing Co. and a sale inquiry for Braun Harp and A clarinette.
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Bertrand A. Wing
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Union Carpenters
Russia
Melrose Blaze
Old Methodist
Lawrence
Baker
Nourse
State Board
Lawrence Company
Huntington Hall
Vanderbilt-Rutherford
St. Mark's Church
Czarina Well
Czarina
Harrison
Walsh
Isaac
Bumps
Charles H. Riley
Lizzie Dannigan
Joseph Souza
Middlesex Street
T. J. Dwyer
Souza
Joseph
Anduto Marchand
John Carroll
Wachusett Street
Centralville
G. H. Taylor
Twelfth Street
Harder Manufacturing Co
Fox
Braun Harp
H. F. McElroy
Lawrence Street
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