Elocution Versus Electrocution In High Court Actions
Pan-American ex position warns of Buffalo bugs precau tions while Storti’s lawyers push a writ of error in the supreme court. Cripple Creek hailed for gold value and William Waldorf Jackson reveals a 1904 presidential bid amid Bryan’s reticence. A New York Consumers’ League of women backs clothing concerns without beer suspicions.
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Storti
Supreme Court
New York City
Consumers’ League
City Stables to Get 10000 for Repairs and Hall Uses
The lands and buildings committee met to approve a $10,000 appropriation to remodel the city stables and add a new run way, providing 116 stalls. They also considered granting free use of Huntington hall for YMCA events and Memorial hall for Farragut camp activities, with conditions on open dates.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
Farragut Camp
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
Huntington Hall
Supt. Gillow
Lebrun
Gillow
Alderman Conlon
Board of Aldermen
Supt
Mayor O Hearne Orders Inquiry Into Commissioners
Taunton April 30 Mayor OHearne served notice on the license commissioners to appear at city hall Thursday May 2 and show cause why they should not be removed. Chief Hopkins found contraband liquor in two trunks in the Consolidated road baggage room and took them to the station. A man with the checks arrived as the trunks were carried out but remained silent. Hopkins vows to enforce prohibition to the last minute. Liquor dealers seek permission to move goods from the freight house to stores but Hopkins forbids until May 1. Freight Agent Hammett says uncertainty grows as liquor shipments continue. The freight house is blocked with 15 loaded cars.
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Taunton
O’hearne
City Hall
Hopkins
Consolidated Road
Providence
Hammett
Trial of Eastman Sees Brother Testimony of Threats
In Cambridge on April 30, the Eastman trial heard John Grogan, brother of the victim, describe a 1899 quarrel with Eastman after which the prisoner allegedly said he would "plug you for this if I have to wait five years." The testimony centers on menacing words used by Eastman during the dispute.
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Cambridge
Eastman
John Grogan
Duel feared between French consul and Austrian attache called off
In Chicago on April 39 Maurice Heilman the French vice consul and Dr Hals Schwegel Austrian consular attache arranged a duel after a personal dispute. The French consul intervened gathering all parties and proved under Illinois law a duel is a crime, leading to a peaceful termination of the affair.
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Chicago
Maurice Heilman
Hals Schwegel
Illinois
Insurance on Rio de Janeiro cargo paid in San Francisco
All the insurance on the cargo of the wrecked steamer Rio de Janeiro totaling 900000 dollars has been paid in San Francisco. The amount on the vessel remains unknown. The Honolulu collector sent 30000 dollars in treasure on the vessel, uninsured.
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Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Honolulu
Filipino Leader Tinio Surrenders in Abra Province
Manila report dated April 30 states General Tinio a Filipino leader in Abra Province has surrendered. The development shifts local control as authorities seek to consolidate security in the region.
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Manila
Tinio
Abra
City Hall Matters and Huntington Hall Use
Alderman Conlon and a Young Men’s Christian Association committee discussed the petition for Huntington hall’s free use, with the group seeking a hearing and clarification. The Y M C A wants a rebate for three nights’ engagement, not a free charge, and the issue was explained to the council. The Torrent Veteran Firemen also pressed for free use to cover losses from a prior dispute with the Odd Fellows, suggesting damages claims be filed with the committee on claims. The council and appropriations committee plan a night meeting, and bids are sought for 5,000,000 bricks for delivery as needed.
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Huntington Hall
Alderman Conlon
Dowling
Thompson
Association
Roche
Burkes
Mathews
Conlon
Desmarais
City Hall
Young Men’s Christian Association
Torrent
Board of Aldermen
Odd Fellows
Committee On Claims
Infant buried alive dies. Hastings case may be murder
New York April 30 The infant buried alive near Hastings upon Hudson on April 22 died yesterday in the county poor house. Officials withholds exact cause but if found to result from the mothers act, the grand jury will indict the couple for murder in the first degree. They remain held on a charge of attempted infanticide.
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New York
Hastings upon-Hudson
Hearing on Coburn appeal over Andover Street Damages
Special auditor Harvey N. Shepard held a court house hearing Monday afternoon for Horace B. Coburn challenging a $2200 damage award by county commissioners for Andover street widening. Coburn seeks $4000 for land taken and damages. Attorney Wm H. Anderson represented Coburn and F. W. Qua represented Lowell. A further hearing will be necessary.
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Harvey N. Shepard
Court House
Horace B. Coburn
Andover Street
Wm. H. Anderson
F. W. Qua
City of
Lowell
William Waldorf Jackson Announces 1904 Presidential Bid
Lowell native William Waldorf Jackson shocks New York by declaring himself a 1904 presidential candidate. He touts Lincolnian humility and Jacksonian sternness, claims 30,000 clubs, and muses on Roosevelts role as running mate. He references McKinley letters and mock plans for Bryan and Aguinaldo era critics.
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William Waldorf Jackson
Mr. Bryan
Lowell
Mr. Jackson
New York
Young Worker Falls From Staging at Harvard Brewery
Robert Rousseau, an employee of J. W. Bennett & Co., fell from a staging at the Harvard brewery, struck his head on iron, fracturing his skull. He was taken to St. John's Hospital in critical condition, with recovery considered very doubtful.
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Robert Rousseau
J. W. Bennett & Co
Harvard
St. John’s Hospital
Annual Dinner of the Lowell Board of Trade
The Towell board of trade held its annual dinner at the St. Charles hotel with 80 members, aided by music, good food, and speeches. Absences by Gov. Allen and President Pritchett disappointed attendees. Major topics included Lowell industry, textile schools, the Merrimack river navigation, and broader American trade leadership with remarks from Prof. Clifford and others.
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Towell Board of Trade
St. Charles
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
H.&. Pritch
Lowell
Lowell Board of Trade
Pilling Shoe Company
Waterhouse Co
Merrimack Croquet Co
Mohair Plush Co
Upton & Gilman Machine Co
Mason Safety Tread Co
Lowell Weaving Co
Lowell Textile School
United States
Gov. Allen
Tome
Globe
Ayer
Hood
Traders National Bank Foreign Exchange and Services Ad
Bank advertises foreign exchange letters of credit travelers cheques and deposit box services. Highlights include handling international transactions and secure storage options for valuables. Contact details or location not provided in readable text.
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Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit
The Traders National Bank Ad Notice
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business with foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. Offers safety deposit boxes private rooms savings 4 percent per annum compounded semi annually interest begins monthly ladies banking rooms. Depository for United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Banking hours 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. Banking rooms 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
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United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Drunkenness case at Merrimack street court in Lowell
Judge Hadley presided over a curious intoxication trial involving Robert Dobson and Officer M J Lennon. Key witnesses included J Horne and Miss Nickerman, with testimony about what constitutes drunk behavior and a controversial look in the eyes. Dobson was deemed technically guilty but the arrest deemed unnecessary. Horne blamed for the clash. Fine results followed for several others including Catharine Dever sent to the workhouse for three months.
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M. J. Lennon
D. J. Donahue
Law
Robert Dobson
East Merrimack Street
Jobson
J. ©. Horne
Dobson
Horne
Fast Merrimack Street
Lennon
Coburn
Donahue
Ken
Hadley
Daniel O'Connell
Eugene Sullivan
Philip Couture
Thomas Lindsay
Catharine Dever
James Sullivan
John Baldwin
State Farm
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Nota Bene
McKintey
Cripple Creek
Grogan and Astman
A LA Francaise
Affaire d'Honneur
Gen. Tinio
Uncle Sam
City Hall Matters
City Council
Committee On Appropriations
Mass
Tribune
Jackson
Lincoln
Jackson Clubs
John S. Wise
Henry Clay Evans
McKinley
England
Choate
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Bryan
Philippines
Edward Atkinson
Erving Winslow
Gamaliel Bradford
Aguinaldo
Unston
Eliers
Gen. Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Haman
American Commerce
A. B. Stevens
The
Board of Trade
Pritchett
Merrimack River
Boards of Trade
Merrimack Valley
Congress
Merrimack
Henry E. Clifford
Institute of Tech
Nology
Institute of Technology
Europe
Massachusetts
Francis W. Qua
Dimon
Mr. Qua
Qua
A. Stevens
Leominster Board of Trade
Boards’ of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
British Board of Trade Committee
Navy Department
France
Germany
British Board of Trade
Pacific
China
Siam
George H. Marston
the Traders National Bank
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