Blondin Arraigned in Suffolk Murder Case in Boston
Boston December 1 J Wilfrid Blondin is on trial for the alleged murder of his wife whose headless body was found in a Chelmsford brush heap in June 1901 The state theory places the crime in Boston The case includes indictments in Suffolk and Middlesex counties Prosecutors include Attorney General Parker and Assistant DA McLaughlin Blondin an engineer and French Canadian was seized in New York last February His defense contends Mrs Blondin left him for another man and his actions on the murder day can be explained The courtroom drew a packed crowd and 160 jurors were to be polled with voir dire under way The juror selection began as Blondin appeared in court with counsel Morriston Owens and Jacques
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Boston
Chelmsford
J. Wilfrid Blondin
Blondin
Green Street
New England
Canada
New York City
Stevens and Braley
Parker
John D. McLaughlin
John H. Morrison
James F. Owens
Lowell
J. B. D. Jacques
Salem
McDonald
Morrison
Braley
Talesman
Nicholas Terry
Liner St Lowie Arrives After Stormy North Atlantic Voyage
New York reports the American liner St Lowie arrived one day late amid violent gales. On board was General Ben Voljoen formerly of the South African republic. Norwegian sailor Charles Johnson drowned Wednesday while helping secure lifeboats as the ship swayed and lifeboats threatened to break away.
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New York
St. Lowie
Ben Voljoen
South African Republic
Charles Johnson
Hanes
Coal Shortage Strikes Lowell As Prices Soar And Supply Wanes
Lowell residents face severe coal scarcity as prices soar from eight to twelve dollars a ton for various grades. Dealers report little to no stock, with some selling only small quantities like No 1 nut at ten dollars per ton and furnace coal at eight fifty. Demand from the wider region drives shortages, and many shops refuse orders or limit sales as winter nears.
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Pennsylvania
Stanley & Co
Boston
Lowell
Howe charges protect ballots as treacherous rumors swirl
The Democratic and Republican camps trade claims amid alleged tactics in the Brady race. Charles E. Howe’s team tightens ballot security while disputes over ward four recounts and check lists are debated by Carmichael supporters and Sun editors. Practical Politics signals Maj. Talbot’s likely Republican chairmanship as party odds firm.
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Peter J. Brady
Charles E. Howe
Howe
Ward
Lowell Sun
James H. Carmichael
the Sun
Carmichael
Brady
Doctors conclude postmortem in Mrs. Gore case in Paris
Consul General Gowdy reports four American doctors joined by a French expert to verify Ellen Gore's death on November 19 in Jean de Rydzewski's Paris apartment. The independent postmortem aligns with Dr Socquet's findings, but Gowdy delays his final briefing to the state department due to abundant papers in both residences and French custody.
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Paris
Gowdy
Ellen Gore
Jean de Rydzewski
Socquet
State Department
Gore
Pickpockets held for hearing on robbery charge
Nashua New Hampshire December 1 George Phillips of New York Frank Wilson and Arthur Lee of Boston were held for the superior court at their continued hearing on the charge of robbery and assault Bonds fixed at 1500 dollars in each case.
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Nashua
N. H
George Phillips
New York
Frank Wilson
Arthur Lee
Boston
Superior Court
Freight Blockade Cleared Returns to Normal Traffic at Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on December 1 officials report freight yards cleared after a long blockade. Traffic on eastern and western lines resumes near normal. Baltimore and Ohio lines claim full clearance and capacity to handle more freight than before.
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Pittsburg
Pennsysvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Woman Fatally Shot at Colwell Street Resort
Pittsburg December 1 Mrs Ligsie Wilson was killed and Ruth Stein fatally wounded when a man fired shots at a Colwell Street resort early today and fled the residence. Details on the assailant remain unknown.
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Pittsburg
Ligsie Wilson
Ruth Stein
Colwell Street
Hair Vigor Promises Nourished Hair Through Nutrition
An advertisement claims hair loss can be halted by addressing starvation with a hair food. Ayer's Hair Vigor is pitched as the solution, promising nourishment and feeding of the hair to prevent further falling.
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Ayer
Nationalist MPs Ordered to Return After Education Bill Passes Lords
London reports protest by Irish hierarchy led by Archbishop Walsh against abstention by Nationalist MPs on the education bill. John Redmond has urged Nationalist members to be ready to return to the House of Commons immediately if summoned after the bill clears the Lords.
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London
Archtiestop Walsh
John Redmond
House of It
House of Lords
Elevator fall of car raises suit at Doherty Bros
Thos Briggs and James Droney sue Wm C and John F Doherty alleging a defective elevator at the Doherty Brothers iron foundry caused a fall from a platform. Plaintiffs claim excess play in car sides and faulty safety appliances led to the accident on June 26, 1902. Proceedings before Judge Aiken mark the ninth week of a 12 week term.
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Aiken
Thos. Briggs
James Droney
Wm. C
John F. Doherty
Doherty Brothers
F. W. Qua
Burke and Corbett
Doherty Bros
Northwestern University Replaces Unvaccinated Students
Chicago reports a board of health and university ban on 60 liberal arts and academy students who refused vaccination. They will no longer be excluded from classes, but officials will urge compliance. About 25 quarantine cases persist in Evanston. In Worcester coal prices rose by 1 dollar a ton with cash discounts, soft coal at 8.50 and hard coal at 9.50, while orders for coal halted until further notice.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
College of Liberal Arts
The
Academy
Board of Health
University
Evanston
Worcester
E. A Sumner
Pension changes and donations to Knights of Columbus chair fund
Washington reports pension changes with several named recipients including John Scannell Lawrence and Samuel Johnson Mansfield, amounts from $10 to $86. A $1000 check from Lowell council Knights of Columbus to Charles A Webber Brooklyn NY funds the chair fund.
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Washington
John Scannell
Lawrence
Samuel Johnson
Mansfield
Charles F. Bowman
South Hanson
John B. Parker
Brockton
Byron J. Merrill
Georgetown
John M. Murphy
Lowell Council
Knights of Columbus
Charles A. Webber
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bridge hearing adjourned in Boston for two weeks delay
The adjourned hearing in Boston on the North Chelmsford bridge over the Stony Brook railroad was postponed for two weeks. A definite proposition will be submitted at that time.
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Boston
North Chelmsford
Stony Brook
Epidemic of Colds Prompts Pneumonia Risk Rise
Medical circles study widespread cold and throat irritations blamed on weather swings after winter. In one city 67 pneumonia cases and 66 deaths were reported, with calls to avoid patent medicines that claim quick cures and instead seek safer remedies.
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John
Fair Promises and Diplomatic Talks Blur in Berlin
Fragmentary OCR reports Berlin talks with President Castro of Venezuela and Great Britain. Germany’s element and ultimatum considerations surface as Britain’s demands appear eased. Read as a brief treaty followed by a Caracas ministry visit planned for Thursday.
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Berlin
Dee
Tee
Castro
Venes
Caracas
Germany
Great Britain
Fifty eight drunk cases handled in sixty minutes in court
Judge Hadley presided as 11 women faced drunkenness charges with two also charged for assault. Several defendants received jail or suspended sentences while many cases were continued or dismissed. In 66 minutes the session disposed of 58 cases, a remarkable pace.
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Mary McDermott
Rose Crawford
Beng
Annie Platt
Ramsay
Superior Court
Cambridge
Sarah J. McCann
State Furm
Sarah
Thorndike Street
Lizzie Latour
Mary A. Igo
Susie Collins
John Martin
William H. Riley
Joseph Finnerty
George de Hanscom
Charles Stewart
Albert M. Morse
Aich Street
Crowley
O'Keefe
Phil Dwyer
Fred Landry
Rivet
Landry
Iy Turnerun
Robert Bwallow
Charlee Goodeon
Ceorrie Guefa
George Smith
Joseph Mclones
Daniel McMahon
Thomas Welch
John Rourke
Petix Campbell
Dracut
William MctCarthy
Joseph J. Shea
Matthew Me Orden
Samuel Harrison
Thomas Loitit
Achille Octil
Michael Gieren
Patrick Buckley
Daniel B. Cleary
Dracul Satunteoy
Kortkia
Herout
John Wae Leive
Cate
Anthony Clements
Jennie Clem
Thomas Kane
Curran
Creamer
Welch
Kane
Concha Relieved as Colombia Minister in Washington
Washington December 1 Senor Concha has been relieved as minister for Colombia by orders from Bogota. Dr Thomas Herran present secretary of the legation here is expected to be accredited as minister to succeed Concha within a few days. Herran has full authority to prosecute negotiations for a canal treaty with enlarged powers.
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Washington
Senor Concha
Colombia
Bogota
Thomas Herran
Legation
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Arnold's Co.-Operative Sewing Co
Fnd
Middlesex County
Custom
Merrimack Clothing
SP Wine Company
St. Louis
Maj
Thomas Talbot
Republican State Committee
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Lodge
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