Man From Chicago Faces Lowell Court With Missing Name
In a Lowell police court session, Edward Sullivan claimed Chicago origins but later admitted the name Conway as his. The docket showed a third drunkenness conviction and a three month jail term. An interpreter aided Amadis Plase who spoke little English, and a separate case saw Blanche Brunette jailed six months for larceny and drunkenness. Other juveniles faced continued cases and fines.
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Edward Sullivan
Chicago
Windy City
Sullivan
Lawrence
Lowell
Gorham Street
Donaldson
Conway
Conney
Amadis ‘Plase
James Donahoe
James
Blanche Brunette
Blanche
Hadley
Patrick McGrath
Michael Calnan
John Kehoe
Anthony A. Conway
Aize Leblanc
Lawrence Dulligan
Leon Evans
Chelmsford
Big sale of children's waists at reduced prices
Hundreds of waists in various styles are offered including Fauntleroy Blouse and Shirt Waists that once sold for 50c 75c and 1 00. Sailor Blouse Waists in Madras and fine percales are priced at 75c and 1.00 each.
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Fauntleroy
Schooners in Collision Off New Jersey Coast
The schooner Henry P. Havens, Capt. Walton, returning to port for repairs after a collision with the Wm. F. Collins off Squam New Jersey. Havens suffered wrecked masts and rigging while Collins lost jibboom end and bow woodwork. Both crews worked through the night to clear wreckage.
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New York
Henry P. Havens
Walton
Little Egg Harbor
Squam
N. J
Wm. F. Collins
Dutton
Virginia
Collins
Belfast Shipping Agreement Hinted by Premier
London August 8 The Belfast notice that an accord between the Admiralty and the Morgan shipping combine was reached proved premature negotiations on details to continue with promise of success. Prime Minister Balfour said the government has been negotiating and will address the public when the House reconvenes after the colonial secretary Chamberlain’s accident caused delay.
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London
Associated Press
Belfast
Admiralty
Morgan Shipping Combine
House of Commons
A. J.balfour
Shipping Combine
Balfour
Chamberlain
Powers interrupted by injunction at Fitchburg weavers meet
Thomas J Powers of Providence, on behalf of the Weavers union, addressed an open air gathering of striking American Woolen company workers in Fitchburg when Deputy Sheriff Gove served an injunction. Powers noted it was the fifth such injunction and continued with the weavers view on the two room system, amid an audience of over 1000.
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Fitchburg
Thomas J. Powers
Providence
Weavers’ Union
American Woolen Company
Gove
Powers
Express firms resist drivers pay rise and shorter hours
Chicago August 8 report says express companies will not concede to drivers demands for higher pay and shorter hours and have begun steps to shield business if a strike occurs. Rumors also link department store managers to potential trouble as stablemen and drivers threaten action. A secret joint conference with store reps and seven big carriers finalized the stance.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Teamsters’ Union
Chicago Mystery Woman Found Dead Near Cable Line
A naked woman lay dead in long grass beside a vacant lot near the State street cable line in Chicago. Police suspect murder, as no clothing or apparent wounds were found, and the body’s placement suggests foul play.
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Chicago
Savings banks report shows deposits exceed sixty million
Concord New Hampshire August 8 The annual statement to June 30 1902 lists deposits totaling 60 249 862 29 a rise of 3 171 429 14 from last year with 147 928 depositors up 5 468 and total dividends 1 785 321 47 averaging 3 410 percent.
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Concord
N. H
Board of Bank Commissioners
Post Season Ball Challenge Pits Local Clubs in St Louis
St Louis August 8 R L Hedges secretary treasurer of the local American League club challenged Frank De Haas Robison resident of the St Louis National club to a post season series of five or more games in St Louis for a 2500 cap Hedges would back his team to 50000.
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St. Louis
R. L. Hedges
Frank de Haas Robison
King Alfonso Alarmed During Train Journey
King Alfonso felt considerable alarm today while traveling from Oviedo to Leon. In a tunnel near Livares the saloon door opened and broke off, but the King himself concluded the incident was accidental.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Oviedo
Leon
Livares
Decorated London Coronation Route Draws Crowds
New York dispatch describes final stage preparations along London coronation route with banners red blue and green dominates streets from Constitution Hill to Whitehall. Demand for Westminster Abbey seats soars while officials guard access. notable attendees include Justice Brown and ex-Attorney General Griggs. J P Morgan secured entries amid visa-like restrictions for Americans.
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New York
Cables
London
The
Tribune
Constitution Hill
Green Park
Piccadilly
Hyde Park Corner
St. James Street
Club
Whitehall
Abbey
Pall Mall
War Office
Waterloo Place
Trafalgar Square
Horse Guards
Duke of Buccleugh
Earl Marshal
Justice Brown
United States Supreme Court
Griggs
J. P.morgan
Life a Failure Prominent Chicago Promoter Commits Suicide
Lucius Clark once a leading Chicago promoter linked with Charles T. Yerkes in road building drank carbolic acid at his residence 2472 Kenmore Avenue. His wife and five children were present. After years in mining and protection ventures his lack of success led to the self destruction.
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Chicago
Lucius Clark
Charles T. Yerkes
Kenmore Avenue
Clark
Cherokee treaty ratified by large majority vote
Vinita Indian Territory August 8. Returns show the Cherokee treaty ratified by 1500 or more majority. The defeat of the non bloods is decisive. The Cherokee Council will meet at Tahlequah next Monday to canvass the vote.
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Vinita
I. T
Tahlequah
Beav er Brook mill worker struck by shuttle injury
Patrick Coburn, employed at Beaver Brook mills, received a one and a half inch forehead cut this forenoon when hit by a flying shuttle. He was taken to Emergency hospital where three stitches were required to close the wound.
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Patrick Coburn
Beaver Brook
Yachts of the New York Yacht Club set sail for Provincetown
The New York Yacht Club fleet left Vineyard Haven in a fine morning breeze for the Cape race to Provincetown. Commodore Ledyard ordered the start at 5 30 a m with smaller craft already down toward Cross Rip lightship. The 79 mile run began off East Chop and aimed for Wood End light with calm seas.
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Vineyard Haven
New York Yacht Club
Provincetown
Ledyard
Cross Rip
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Royal Phelps Carroll
C. H. Thompson
Lady Torfrida
Navigator
Cape Cod
East Chop
Wood End Light
Pollock Rip Llue
Rainbow
Chanticleer
Constellation
Corona
Emerald
Katrina
Elmina
Muriel
Edward D. Ropes Dies at 64 in Salem
Edward D. Ropes prominent Salem banker and charity figure died at his home after a brief illness at age 64. He served as president of the Salem Savings Bank and was a director in other savings institutions. Born in 1838 he lived in Salem, spent years in Zanzibar as consul, and held local political and hospital trustee roles. He is survived by three children.
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Salem
Edward D. Ropes
Mr. Ropes
Salem Savings Bank
Zanzibar
Africa
United States
Salem Hospital
Expedition Returns Empty Hand After Treasure Quest
The elaborately outfitted brigantine Blakely expedition left Victoria in January to seek the mythical Cocos island treasure. After 101 days at sea, the crew returned with no sign of treasure as instruments failed to locate any buried riches, marking the venture an utter failure.
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Victoria
B. C
Blakely
Cocos Island
Convict Escapee Tied to Illinois Train Robbery Leader
Chicago reports Gus Hyatt, fugitive from Nashville penitentiary with fifteen others, is suspected to lead the Burlington express heist at Savannah Illinois. Five men in St Paul are under arrest on similar suspicions after alighting from a Great Western train.
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Chicago
Gus Hyatt
Nashville, Tenn
Savannah
Ill
St. Paul
Minn
Great Western
Hope for Settlement in New Haven Strike
New Haven in Connecticut faces a third day of trolley service disruption as conductors and motormen strike against Fairhaven and Westville Railroad. A citizens' committee pressed for a compromise on reinstatement of discharged workers and a three-person labor panel to hear company reasons, but the plan faced misgivings and accessibility issues as arrival of 11 o clock passed with no formal action. The city remained quiet with no cars running and workers hoping for a quick resolution.
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New Haven
Conn
Fairhaven and
Westville Railroad Company
Citizens’ Committee
Cavalry Demonstration Near Shenandoah Mines
Brigadier General Gobin sent a cavalry platoon to Turkey, Shenandoah Pa., to demonstrate to foreigners the presence of guards. The section saw pistol and rifle fire at night but the guardsmen remained in their area. Gobin suspects mischievous individuals rather than a real strike drive. No visible move to resume mine work despite reports.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Turkey
Mystery body found in Mamaroneck Bay with tools
A badly decomposed young man in Long Island sound near Mamaroneck Bay was found wearing fine clothing. A small valise with machinist tools and a July 31 Fall River liner ticket were found. identification failed. Coroner suspects drowning but murder theory lingers due to mysterious tools.
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New York
Mamaroneck Bay
Long Island Sound
Fall River
Vatican disapproves friars sales of Philippine lands
Rome criticizes the action of the Philippines friars in selling church lands to a lay syndicate. Lands are deemed church property and inalienable without Rome's consent. Investigation suggests Dominicans sold the lands. Once sales are confirmed, friars must disclose proceeds and reimburse the church.
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Rome
Vatican
Olympia Supreme Court rules on court size and governor vacancy
The Washington state supreme court, in a test case, decides that McBride fills the governor vacancy until term end after Governor Rogers’ death. It also holds that the court will gain only one additional seat at the next general election, keeping the total membership at six rather than seven.
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Olympia
Wash
State Supreme Court
Austin Chamberlain Named Postmaster General in Britain
London announces Austin Chamberlain son of the colonial secretary was appointed postmaster general succeeding the Marquis of Londonderry who resigned. Sir William Hood Walrond also named chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster replacing Lord James of Hereford who stepped down due to ill health.
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London
Austin Chamberlain
Marquis of Londonderry
William Hood Walrond
Duchy of Lancaster
Lord James of Hereford
Pension Changes Announced From July 21 Issuance
Washington August 8 pension changes list includes George H Freeman of New Bedford with a $6 increase and Darius Capron of Bradford with a $12 rise. Widows receive amounts including Fannie C Annis of East Saugus at $8.
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Washington
George H. Freeman
New Bedford
Darius Capron
Bradford
Fannie C. Annis
East Saugus
Burglars Break Into Samuel Scott’s Pool Room
Burglars entered the pool room of Samuel Scott on Middlesex Street last night and stole about $12 in cash. Entry was gained through a rear window. Police inspectors are at work on the case.
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Samuel Scott
Middlesex Street
George Cote Falls To Death In Rhode Island
Woonsocket residents report 24 year old George Cote, married, seated on a third story railing last night when he accidentally fell backward to the street. He sustained a fractured skull and died within minutes. Local authorities note no foul play suspected in the fatal accident.
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Woonsocket
R. I
George Cote
Fire devastates 60 homes in Port au Prince
A midnight blaze in Port au Prince, Haiti, destroyed 60 houses and caused damage estimated at 200000 dollars. Local authorities and residents report extensive destruction across the area with emergency services swiftly responding to the fire.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Money for Labor Day Celebration Sparks City Debate
City hall weighs how to spend $1000 set aside for Labor Day observances as unions withdraw from the parade. With the Textile council pulling out and Leather Workers potentially following, a mayoral committee and city council trades group must decide the celebration plan and how laborers will be entertained, with urgency as the holiday nears.
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City Hall
Textile Council
Trades and Labor Council
Miss Queerita Vincent Dies in San Francisco
Vaudeville actress Miss Queerita Vincent dies in San Francisco from consumption. Her career spanned stage and screen, earning acclaim in the vaudeville circuit and leading roles in early entertainment tours. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Queerita Vincent
San Francisco
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