One More Body Washed Ashore at Orleans
Heavy surf washed ashore the body of Gren Hooper of Portland, the latest victim in the Portland disaster. Hooper’s sons spent days at the Cape hoping to bring home their father. The body lies at Mayo’s undertaking rooms and may be shipped to Boston by state police.
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Orleans
Mass
Portland
Gren Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Cape
Boston
Agent Williams
Steamboat Company
Provincetown
Race Point
Highland Light
Williams
W. Lewis
Beckwith May Go Ren. Somerville Report
L V Niles of Niles Bros says Beckwith claimed to Chicago police he took about 315,000 to 315,999 dollars but he has no idea Beckwith stole so much or even 2000 dollars. Niles disputes the figure and questions Beckwiths claim. Dec 4 Somerville report notes lack of concrete evidence or admission.
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Somerville
L. V. Niles
Niles Bros
Thomas Beckwith
Chicago
Eckwith
Frugal Beckwith Accused of Unexplained Spending
A firm hedge over pursuing legal action in the matter described the figure Beckwith as frugal yet questioned how he spent so much money he claimed. Mr Niles suggested the shortage emerged after a key departure and speculated that if Beckwith had begun his business with him nothing would have been said.
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Matcr
Beckwith
Another Northeaster Sweeps Coast With Heavy Rain
Boston reports a powerful north east gale along the New England coast with heavy rain. Weather signals were up, bulletins warned of the storm, and ships delayed departures and sought quarantine anchors. In Ohio, Toledo endures the season’s worst Lake Erie storm with snow, downed wires, and many boats at risk.
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Boston
New England
Federal
Weather Bureau
Warren Luer Bay
Liverpool
Essex
Baltimore
Prince Edward
Yarmouth
N. S
Orion
Knickerbocker
Toledo
Lake Erie
Severe northeast gale brings heavy snow to New England
Boston reports a weather bulletin warning of a severe northeast gale with heavy snow over New England and eastern New York. Hurricanes signals are hoisted from Cape May to Eastport as winds reach hurricane velocity.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
New York
Cape May
Ekastport
Lightships Safe After Adrift Rescue and Tow
Woods Hole December 3 The Hen and Chickens lightship capt. Alfred Matthews was sighted off Nantucket and to station under sail with relief lightship No. 9 and a bell buoy on Pollock Rip. The Handkerchief lightship was towed into Hyannis harbor after anchor chain failure left no anchor. Azalea lent an anchor and later towed the Handkerchief to safety. Mayflower tows Pollock Rip ship to port.
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Woods Hole
Alfred Matthews
Nantucket
Sankaty Head
Gibbs
Azalea
Pollock Rip
Hyannis Harbor
New Bedford
Mayflower
Philadelphia
Thompsonville
N. Y
Marlboro Strikers Meet In Mass Rally Over Unity
A December 4 mass meeting in Marlboro drew about 3000 people. Speakers included Joan H. Murray local agent, Joan F. Tobin president of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union, H. Eaton secretary, and William Thorne head of the Glass Workers and Laborers of Great Britain and Ireland. Thorne urged a united fund and cross union support while Murray said strikers would concede most points except keeping their organization, and he offered to resign if it hinders settlement. Enthusiasm ran high with no agreement to end the strike.
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Murray
Shaw Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Government Funds
Boston December 4 Robert F Shaw former Weymouth Centre postmaster pleaded guilty in U S circuit Court to an indictment charging embezzlement of 2400 in government funds The case was postponed for sentencing Bondsmen covered the shortage and government will lose nothing The method of embezzlement had been previously disclosed
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Shaw
Boston
Robert F. Shaw
Weymouth
United States
Dawrench Man Lobt. Lawrence Reported Lost En Route to Ireland
Michael Sloane of the city was reported lost aboard a vessel heading to Ireland. The note appears in the Londonian. Includes an advertisement for Dr Thomas Belectric and Mood's Pills claiming relief for burns sprains and various ailments with a 25 cent price.
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Lawrence
Michael, Sloane
Beard
Londonian
Ireland
Dr. Thomas
Boston Letter Reflects Storm's Impact on State Legislation
Special political column from Boston discusses how the great storm may shape winter legislation. It highlights Cape Cod canal advocates gaining momentum, coastal changes near Sandwich affecting road work, and Governor Wolcott’s upcoming cabinet shifts. It also notes possible moves for Speaker Bates to lieutenant governor and jockeying for state offices in the 1900 cycle.
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Boston
Cape Cod
Sandwich
Cape
Old Ocean
Old Colony
Wolcott
Senate
Smith
Bates
J. J. Myers
F. P. Bennett
Willard Howland
Henry E. Turner
Albert Poor
Andover
Butler Ames
William Schofield
Malden
Mann
Lowell Y M C A Defeats Everett Easily in Basketball
Lowell M C A beat Everett Y M C A 14 to 3 at the gym on Hurd Street, extending Lowell’s season record to five wins. MacFarland starred with four first half goals and overall stellar floor play, supported by Muzzey Harris Kierstead and Wilson, while Everett’s Knox and Rogers had limited scoring. The game, officiated by Shaw and Dixon, lasted two twenty minute halves before a fair crowd including Burke and Pawtucketville A C members.
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Lowell Y, M. C. A
Everett
Hurd Street
Burke
Pawtucketville A. C
Lowell Boys
Lowell
Mace Farlang
Wilson
Muzzey
Harris
Kierstead
Guards
Rogers
Everetts
Knox
Temple
MacFarland
Everett's
Lowell Everett Muzzey
Monte MacFarland
Rogers Wilson
Knox Harris
Temple Kierstead
Card Snow
Donovan
Shaw
Dixon
Banquet Souvenir Book Offered For Soldiers Aid
Souvenir copies of the Soldiers banquet are promised at 30 cents each via telephone or mail requests to Mr Halil in city hall. A minimum of 300 copies must be subscribed in advance to warrant a second edition. Proceeds go to the Loswell Volunteer Aid association.
Concerts of extraordinary interest announce week
Music notes report two major concerts this week. T and J Adamowski violin and cello with Mime Szumowska piano perform this afternoon at 4 in Colonia hall, testing acoustics. Tuesday Miss Mary W Edwardes soprano and Mr Max Zach pianist join in a varied program.
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Colonia
Middlesex Women’s Club
Messrs. T. and
J. Adamowski
Szumowska
Hell
Mary W. Edwardes
Kirk Street Church
Miss Edwardes
Schumann
Tschaikowsky
Chadwick
Miss Deck
Niehheim
Max Zach
Ma Zach
Bostch Symphony Orchestra
Adamowski
Lowell
Mummy Scarfs Offered In Linen With Knotted Fringe
A dealer advertises mummy scarfs in plain and Mexican worked styles. Ranging from 11 inches 4 to 2 yards long, all linen and priced at 25 cents each. Locations Palmer Street left Risle and Merrimack Street left Aiste.
Opera reception and concert review at the Metropolitan
Mme Nordica dazzled as Venus in Cann Hauser with a grand reception and broadening dramatic style. Kneisel conducts Boston Symphony. Gericke expected to baton next concert featuring Tschaikowsky Fifth, violin concerto, Beethoven overture, and Die Meistersinger. A mix of vocal solos by Lidström Boynton Gagley Kerr Berri and songs by Redman Coverly Geibel published by Steinert and White-Smith.
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Metropolitan
Cannhauser
Mme
Nordica
Venus
Kneise
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gericke
Tschsikowsky
Violin
Beethoven
Die Meistersinger
Wasner
Willy Burmeister
Angelo Bang
Robert Coverly
Adam Geibel
M. Steinert & Sons Company
White-Smith Music Publishing Company
Boston
New York
Chicago
To Let Rooms and Tenements in Various Neighborhoods
Multiple rental options listed on Broadway Belvidere Centralville and other areas. Boarders and room counts range from 3 to 9 rooms with prices from $6.50 to $16. Apply to T H Elliott, 34 Central Street.
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Broadway
Marshall Street
Belvidere
Centralville
Queen Street
Hildreth Street
18Th Street
Central Street
T. H. Elliott
Dr Wood's Norway Pine and rap promotes vigor in old age
A short ad-style claim from a historical newspaper fragment touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine and rap as aids for men and women to achieve a happy, vigorous later life, implying health benefits against neglect of colds.
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Dr. Wood
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