Lowell Man Arrested After Nashua Knife Attack
Thomas Chamberlain of Lowell Massachusetts is under arrest for stabbing Frank McCann of Nashua during an early evening street confrontation. McCann and a friend Murphy witnessed the attack. Chamberlain denies knowledge, claims Lowell residence, and says he awaits an electric car. Police have not recovered the weapon.
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Nashua
N. H
Thomas Chamberlain
Lowell
Mass
Frank McCann
McCann
Murphy
Chamberlain
Woodbury Contempt Case Resumed in Boston
In Boston on Wednesday November 29 the superior court resumed contempt proceedings against Mrs. Joseph Woodbury in her libel suit against Mary Baker Eddy. She testified she published nothing to sway public opinion and had only sent one Boston paper to church members while others sent to her from across the country. She discussed psychological effects of suggestions and had written earlier articles exposing Eddy’s alleged untruths.
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Boston
Braley
Joseph Woodbury
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Woodbury
New York
Witness
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Peabody
Secretary Long Denies Chicago Tribune Dewey Tale
Boston reports a formal denial by Secretary Long to a Chicago Tribune despatch claiming Dewey was sent to the Asiatic station over his objections. Long says the piece is false, adds the President and Roosevelt approved his Dewey choice, and notes no hostile meeting or conduct unbecoming occurred.
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Boston
Long
Chicago Tribune
Dewey
Tribune
Asiatic
Navy Department
Naval Cabal
Schley
Long Bald
Roosevelt
Deweey
Bates Leads Crane By 3200 Votes in Boston Balloting
Boston November 29 Gov Walcott received the executive council report showing Bates ahead of Crane by about 3200 votes in the November 4 election. The document confirms official tallies and party standings as the state prepares for certification.
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Boston
Walcott
Executive Council
Getate
Returns on Governor and Senate Vote in 1899
The official returns for 1899 show Lieutenant Governor elect John L Bates leading Governor elect Crane by 3003 votes statewide, with Bates ahead in many cities. Crane dominates the western counties, balancing Bates's gains elsewhere, while Socialist vote strength in the state remains a point of curiosity.
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Hef
Provernor
Democratic Social Party
John L. Bates
Boston
Crane
Bates
Mr. Crane
Mr. Bates
Heaviest bankruptcy filing in district under new law
Boston scenes the heaviest failure since the new US bankruptcy act. Dr William Brownell of New Bedford lists liabilities at 927313 dollars with no assets. Unsecured claims total 33813 dollars, including 16013 owed to Citizens National Bank.
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Boston
United States’ District Court
Federal Building
Wm. 2. Brownell
New Bedford
Brownell
Citizens National Bank of New Bedford
Mira
A. Albiston
First National Bank
Mechanics National Bank
Five Cent Savings Bank
Martha’s Vineyard National Bank
Edgartown
Bennett Manufacturing Company
New Bedford Institute For Savings
New Bedford Vive Cent Savings Bank
Merchants National Bank of New Bedford
Eliot National Bank
Pennsylvania Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank
National Rockland Bank
North National Bank
Second National Bank
National Revere
Canadian fleece wool breaks tariff barrier in Boston market
Boston shoppers note the Dingley tariff no longer blocks Canadian fleece wool as demand soars. New England mills, led by the American Woolen Company, bought 1,000,000 pounds of Canadian fleece wool this week at 18 to 20 cents. Dealers say supply is tight and mills seek specific grades despite tariff history.
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Boston
Canada
New England
American Woolen Company
New England Congressmen Split Over Roberts Seating
Boston reports interviews with Rhode Island lawmakers Melville Bull and Adin Ball Capron on seating Rep. Erect Roberts of Utah. Bull opposes seating on moral grounds and Capron favors swift action to prevent seating, including unseating if necessary.
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Boston
the Herald
New England
Erect Roberts
Utah
Melville Bull
Rhode Island
Roberts
Adin
Capron
Winslow's Greeting from Anti Imperialist Leader
Boston November 29 Mr Irving Winslow secretary of the Anti Imperialist league has sent a Thanksgiving greeting to the President. He says lovers of liberty prefer being hunted patriots to blood guilty usurpers and prays that He who gave America its first Thanksgiving of shame may be brought to repentance and a better mind.
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Boston
Irving. Winslow
The
Anti-Imperialistic League
America
Committee Goes Out Enacting Ends Board in Boston
Boston on November 29 reports that Mayor Quincy's administration loses a key feature as the board of estimate and apportionment ceases to exist by a legislative enactment. The board, created last year, handled city expenditures and funds distribution among departments.
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Boston
Quincy
Board of Estimate and
Janitor Wounds Two With Axe in Boston Block
Charles G. West, an on site janitor in Roxbury, attacked Emma R. Samaine and her employer John Barnard with an axe this forenoon. Barnard, 79, is in grave condition and likely to die. Police report West as the suspect and the incident centers on the Barnard block.
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Boston
Emma R. Samaine
John Barnard
Charles G. West
Barnard
Roxbury
Wage War Renewed In Fall River Mills Wage Fight
Fall River action by iron works owner M C D Borden raises wages 10 percent for 3000 workers starting December 4, surpassing a 5 percent industry plan. The move unsettles manufacturers and reshapes wage talks across New England. The King Philip mill stock deal to Barrows Wade Guthrie was disclosed with a 145 bid, 135 last sale, 6.77 percent average dividend, and 117000 debt last year. earnings 270000 in 12 months. A rally with Oliver Christian and James Tansey is planned at Loom Fixers hall within three weeks.
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Fall River
Matthew C. D. Borden
New York
Great Iron Works
Manufacturers’ Association
Iron Works Company
King Philip Mill
Simeon B. Chase
Barrows, Wade and Guthrie
B. M.C. Durfee Bank
Borden Mills
Southworth
Lowé
Connolly
Ely
Oliver Christian
New Bedford
James Tansey
Fall River Textile Council
Loom Fixers
Textile wage crisis looms in Fall River conflict
Fall River November 29 textile council members seek a conference with manufacturers on a new wage phase before Friday mass meetings. Operators demand 10 percent raises matching iron works, threatening a strike if not granted. Manufacturers await direct demand while previously agreeing to a five percent increase and a sliding scale. Print cloth prices rise to 8 1 2 cents for regulars and 4 1 2 cents for wide goods.
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Fall River
Textile Council
Mnill
Manufacturers’ Association
Borden
Iron Works
Matthew Borden
New England
Textile Council Debates 10 Percent Wage Raise
The Textile council met with presiding Mr. D J Mor row accepting replies from mill agents on a proposed 10 percent wage increase for operatives. Agents said they would consider the matter and reply after a decision is made. Thomas F Connolly reported his Fall River trip noting strong support for a full 10 percent raise.
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Textile Council
D. J. Morrow
Thomas F. Connolly
Fall River
Fall River Mills Raise Wages Gauged at 10 Percent
Providence dispatch reports Albion and Valley Falls mills in Rhode Island plan a wage increase following Fall River, Massachusetts, boosts by 10 percent effective December 11, matching the general rise with Borden leading the move. Mills at Goddard and Knight likely to follow as unions debate acceptance. New Bedford notes refer to a historical 1897 mill disaster sequence and ties to financier William E. Brownell.
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Providence
R. I
Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
M. C. D. Borden
Albion
Valley Falls
Textile
Borden
Noarm
Goddard and Knight Mills
Rhode Island
Blackstone
Pawtuxet
Knights and
Goddards
Chace
Albion and
Valley Alls Milig
Robert
Knight
Textile wage talks loom in Fall River mills
Fall River observers report the wage dispute tops talks among textile operatives as 30 000 workers await a clear stance. M C D Borden’s 10 percent rise is cited, with manufacturers urged to pursue a full advance amid strong print goods demand and rising prices. The textile council plans to explain the agreement and market conditions at tonight’s mass meetings and future actions remain undecided.
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Fall River
Fall River Mills
Textle
Tansey
Whitehead
Textile Council
Manufacturers’ Association
Mas
M. C. D. Borden
Matthew Borden
Borden
Matthew Bordem
Thanksgiving concert at New Hampshire state prison
Governor Rollins attended a special observance at the New Hampshire state prison on Thanksgiving Day. The Schubert male quartette of Concord and Boston sketch artists performed a musical vaudeville program for 175 inmates. Chaplain Wilkins read scripture and spoke briefly as prisoners sang hymns. No pardons were issued.
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Concord
N. Hay
New Hampshire State Prison
Rollins
Schubert
Boston
Wilkins
Snow Falls in Omaha as First Storm Starts
A driving snowstorm, the first of the season, began in Omaha at 10 o'clock today, with visibility reduced and traffic conditions likely affected. The report notes the onset of winter weather in Nebraska's capital.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Philadelphia Fire Devours Center City Stores
Two major blazes in Philadelphia's business district caused estimated losses near two million dollars. Partridge and Richardson's department store on Highth and Filbert housed the worst damage, with Lippincott Publishing and neighboring firms also scorched. Firefighters battled narrow streets amid strong winds for four hours. a second fire at 113 Market Street added about 110000 more in losses. Over two thousand workers were displaced, with many stores offering temporary employment to Partridge and Richardson staff. No serious casualties, minor injuries to several firefighters.
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Philadelphia
Partridge and Richardson
Highth and
Filbert Streets
J. B. Lippincott Publishing Company
Market Street
Eighth Street
Filbert
Partridge and Richardson’s
Partridge and
Richardson's
Filbert Street
Lit Brothers
Lippncott
Strawbridge and, Clothiers
Lippincot S
Partridge & Richardson's
Westcott & Thomson
Partridge & Richardson
Settlement reached in Depew Locomotive Works strike
Buffalo November 30 A settlement satisfactory to both parties ends the New York Central machinists strike at Depew Locomotive Works. The company recognizes the union and the shop committee to settle disputes, and allows the union business agent access to the shop. Workers return to work tomorrow, and iron workers on the Iroquois hotel project will resume at the bargained rate.
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Buffalo
New York Central
Depew Locomotive Works
Iroquois
Nine Hour Day Strikers Grow at Cramps Yard
In Philadelphia on November 29 75 reamers drillers and riveters joined strikers demanding a nine hour day. The workers claim only about 20 reamers remain on the job and over 1500 men are out across every department except pattern makers, seeking shorter hours and higher wages.
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Philadelphia
Investors' Trust Office Remains Closed in Philadelphia
Philadelphia November 29 The Investors' Trust office in the city remained closed and none of 162 officials could be located. There are no charges by investors or postal authorities, but the Franklin syndicate and Investors' Trust are thought to be identical or connected.
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Philadelphia
The
Investors’ Trust
Miller-Franklin Syndicate
Brooklyn
Franklin Syndicate
Colonial Zinc Cos Purchases Big Mineral Holdings
The Colonial Zinc Co of New York buys from C E Mayne of Omaha a 40 acre minegal lease and Mayne mill near Galena Kansas plus 110 acres of mineral land at the Free Coinage mine with two mills and zinc and lead mines including first leases on three tracts near Carterville Missouri. Total consideration $300000.
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Colonial Zinc Cos
Joplin
Colonial Zinc Co
New York
C. E. Mayne
Omaha
Mayne
Galena
Kas
Free Coinage
Blue Wing
Carterville
Vancouver Men Feared Lost in Pacific Storm
In stormy weather off the Pacific coast seven Vancouver men are feared dead after six sailed for Nelson Island in a scow last week. Captain Kelly searched by launch but has not returned, and it is feared all seven drowned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Pacific
Nelson Island
Kelly
Advance in coal prices in Philadelphia
Philadelphia coal companies announced a 25 to 50 cent per ton increase due to anthracite shortages, effective December 1. Most receipts will rise about 30 cents per ton, with buckwheat coal increasing by 25 cents.
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Philadelphia
For Sale 40 Acre Farm with Improvements Near Sowstre
40-acre farm offered for sale with 25 tons hay capacity and 3 barns. Property includes a 409x140 building footprint, 40x140 and 40x60 structures, a hen house for 2590 head, creamery with engine boiler and pump, blacksmith shop, silo, ice house, windmill, and a fine orchard of varieties including berries. Part payment accepted. 80 acres grass land by city with car line frontage near Aiken Street Bridge. Farm offered in tracts to suit buyers.
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City
Aiken St. Bridge
Multiple Tenements and Rooms for Rent on City Streets
Listing details show various rental offerings: a four room tenement on Third Street at 310, a six room tenement on Third Street at 310, an eight room cottage with pantry and bath on Stackpole Street, a two story nearly new house on Chelmsford Street at 310, a bakery and store at a central location, a twelve room boarding house on Church Street at 15, two six room flats on Church Street at 10 and 7, a three room unit in Pawtucketville at 5, and other spaces including a cottage with stable and blacksmith shop in Carisse at 8. Office references include Fire Insurance on Neal Mistate end Ww.ts and Room 6 at 26 Central Street.
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Troom
Fourth Street
Third Street
Stackpole Street
Carisse
Chelmsford Street
Church Street
Lincoln Street
Pawtucketville
Neal Mistate
Volour
Central St
To Let Listings for Rooms and Property
TO LET. Five good rooms available at 7 dollars 59 cents per month. A large two story house priced at 1300 dollars. House suitable for boarders at 1590 dollars. Tenement with stable and hennery for 100 hens at 1200 dollars. At house a blacksmith shop and half an acre of land priced 809 dollars.
For Sale Multiple Homes by Fish & Plummer Lowell
Several properties listed by Fish and Plummer at 137 and 157 Central Street Lowell. Two story tenement with land and trees priced at 4009, a new seven room cottage at 2300, a 10 acre Chelmsford farm at 3200, a nine mile farm near this office at 3200, and a Highland Club area residence with 11 250 feet of land priced at 8500. Easy terms offered. Notes mention ample buildings, water, heating, and stables.
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Shaw
Main Street
Fish & Plummer
Central Street
Highlands
Lowell
Chelmsford
Depot
Middlesex County
Highland Club
Central St
Farm for sale near Lowell with water frontage
A 16 acre farm two miles from Lowell features an electric line a 10 room house a stable and workshop along with abundant fruit. Water frontage makes it suitable for summer boarders. Price reduced to 2000 if sold at once. Contact W J Dodge Room 46 No 26 Central Street.
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Lowell
W. J. Dodge
Central Street
Boston and Maine Railways Timetable Corrections 1838
Trains from Merrimack street depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Station Lowell list varied departures for Boston and other destinations. The timetable includes numerous times, days, and routes with a dense array of figures, partial words, and letters indicating schedules for Sundays and weekdays across regions including Salem Newburyport Amesbury and Portland.
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Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
P. Me
Bor Lawrence
Wid
Ud Wo
Salem
Ci. Eis
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
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