Fire traps twenty three guests at Lincoln hotel disaster
Chicago December 4 twenty three persons died in a blaze at the Lincoln hotel 176 Madison street. Nineteen bodies recovered. Many leaped from fourth floor windows or climbed fire escapes but fell. Firemen condemned the building as a fire trap as smoke filled corridors and a single stairway hampered escape. Names and ages of victims identified from clothing and pockets.
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Chicago
Lincoln Hotel
Madison Street
Engine Company No
J. Sheppard
Frederick
E. C. Weber
Weber
Central Station
J. E. Herbert
Salineville
Ohio
Thomas
Allen Oldorf
Milwaukee
Oldorf
Middlesex County votes show split ticket trend in state race
In the recent state election Middlesex County favored Governor Bates slightly overall but county commissioner Levi S. Gould led Bates countywide by fifty six votes. Gould totaled 43081 in the county while Bates had 48025 votes. Democratic challenger Joe R. Duren had 26700 votes. Gaston the governor candidate had 34693. Arthur Staveley the Socialist had 6107. L. S. Wood the Prohibition candidate 1565. Total county commissioner votes including Revere and Winthrop cast in Suffolk brought the Middlesex tally to 77443.
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Middlesex County
Levi S. Gould
Bates
Gould
Joe R. Duren
Mr. Gaston
Arthur Staveley
L. 8. Wood
Revere
Winthrop
Suffolk County
Protracted Ejectment Suit Ends After Ten-Year Battle
New York report notes a decade long ejectment dispute in Jersey City stemming from John G. Smith vs Paul Haller over a few inches of property encroachment. The case finally concluded with the last judge allowing reading of witnesses’ testimony if others died before settlement while the plaintiff and defendant, along with two witnesses, testified.
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New York
Jersey City
John G. Smithgainst
Paul Haller
Mechanic Among Two Killed in Cran Mine Car Incident
In Hasleton Pennsylvania on December 4 Elmer Korecher a carpenter and Gustave track aged 18 were killed instantly while descending the Cran mine car. Several others escaped serious injury as the car carried them to the mine. The men were en route to inspect pumps removed earlier for farm work.
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Hasleton
Elmer Korecher
Gustave
Cranmine In & Man
Tragedy on Slope as Car Hit by Runaway Truck
A man and a companion were killed when a car on a slope was struck by a runaway truck near the bottom. Korschner and Strack were knocked from the vehicle and died in the incident.
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Korschner
Strack
Concha Denies Recall As Colombian Minister in New York
New York on December 4 Jose Vicente Concha the Colombian minister said he has not been recalled by his government and that he left on temporary leave of absence arranged long before the Panama canal treaty talks reached their current phase.
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New York
Jose Vicente Concha
Pension changes from the Nov. 17 issue
Washington reports the pension changes listing originals and increases. Names include Richard W. Gray East Everett Peter H. Brown Peabody Edward Southwick Salem Edward D Badger Plymouth Charles F Pearson Saugus Eliza J McKee Hanover Lizzie C Nolan Lynn with varied amounts up to twelve dollars.
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Washington
Richard W. Gray
East Everett
Peter H. Brown
Peabody
Edward Southwick
Salem
Edward D. Badger
Plymouth
Charles F. Pearson
Saugus
Eliza J. McKee
Hanover
Lizzie C. Nolan
Lynn
Jury verdict finds Nelson guilty of murder in Chicago
A jury convicts William J. Nelson in the murder of his wife. The verdict imposes life imprisonment after Nelson returned to Chicago last summer following a Joliet penitentiary term. He killed his wife upon discovering she had transferred her affections.
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Chicago
Wm. J. Nelson
Nelson
Joliet
Actor Harry Johnstone in critical condition after fatal shooting
Philadelphia authorities report actor Harry Johnstone weakening from the shooting death of Miss Kate Hassett and a suicide attempt. Doctors say his death could come within hours as the case unfolds in local hospitals.
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Philadelphia
Harry” Johnstone
Kate Hassett
Republican Rally Tonight at Jackson Hall
A Republican rally is announced for tonight at Jackson Hall at eight o'clock inviting all attendees. The ad also mentions a wanted help-wanted tone and notes a tenement listing on an Ave street with rooms available.
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Jackson Hall
GaCenwrel Dupet
Pole Street
Boston murder case suspends pastor over confession claim
In Boston a ruling bars Rev. Simon P. Drew from private interviews with Geo. L. O. Perry, the jailed suspect in two murders, after Perry’s counsel questioned a priestly written confession. Drew, a leading Black church figure, faced scrutiny amid plans to publicly read a purported confession. Sheriff Fairbairn ordered visits with permission and a third party present.
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Boston
Geo. L. O. Perry
Simon P. Drew
Perry
Drew
P. B. Kiernan
Agnes McPhee
Clara Morton
Suicide of Howard T. Goodwin in Cassatt & Co office
Howard T. Goodwin, treasurer of the Columbia Mining company and confidential clerk at J G Cassatt & Co bankers, shot himself in the head in the Cassatt office in the Arcade building in Philadelphia last night. He was found this morning by a watchman on a lounge with a revolver in his hand. No cause for the suicide was given by Cassatt & Co officials.
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Philadelphia
Howard T. Goodwin
Columbia Mining Company
J. G. Cassatt & Co
Arcade
Goodwin
Cassatt & Co
Argument Finished in Albany Franchise Tax Appeal
The argument in the franchise tax appeal closed today in Albany New York. It is not expected the court will reach a decision before the January term due to the mass of testimony to be examined.
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Albany
N. Y
Ex-Speaker Reed Reported Restful at Arlington Hotel
Washington dispatch says Ex-Speaker Reed passed a comfortable night at the Arlington hotel, with officials announcing the development in the morning. The brief bulletin notes Reed's condition as reassuring, detailing no new complications and indicating continued observation.
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Washington
Arlington Hotel
Reed
Water Board Meeting Transacts Routine Business
The water board held a regular meeting last night, transacting only routine business and no major actions were reported.
Molt tonic promoted as year round remedy
An advertisement touts a tonic claiming to nourish run down people and prevent pneumonia. It asserts broad health benefits, promising refunds if not effective and targeting those with poor appetites and pale complexions.
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Fa John
Sumner’s naval squadron prepares for secret Trinidad attack
Port of Spain reports Rear Admiral Sumner enforcing strict neutrality as his gunboat Eagle departs and the enemy squadron’s movements go covert. Officers expect the fleet to sail at 5 am tomorrow, with debris sunk at sea and new day night signaling to thwart Higginson’s scouts while Sumner compares his challenge to the Spaniards’ Cuba routes.
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Island of
Trinidad
Sumner
Eagle
Gulf of Paria
Boca Grande
Gulf
United States
Higginson
Cevera
Cuba
Porto Rico
Culebra
Cape Verde Islands
Trials Over Boston and Northern Street Railway Collision
In Superior Court Buckland and Barrett sue the Boston and Northern Street Railway. Evidence from Buckland, Barrett, and Harry H. J. Reed supports claims. Buckland suffered two broken ribs and knee blood, Barrett with facial injuries and possible kidney damage. Barrett’s long term prognosis appears poor. witnesses describe physical and mental decline post accident.
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Buckland and Barrett
Boston and Northern Street Railway Company
Superior Court
Buckland
Barrett
Harry H. J. Reed
J. B. Field
F. & McGregor
Woburn Tailor Arrested For Goat Larceny Charge
Peter Riley a tailor of Woburn was arrested early this morning by Officer Titon charged with larceny of a goat and vest from his employer. Riley formerly lived in Lowell and worked as a tailor, the coat and vest were recovered and he was returned to the Woburn police.
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Peter Riley
Woburn
Titon
Riley
Lowell
Bark Alice Reed Wrecks Off Napesque Beach
A bark named Alice Reed, sailing from Turks Island for Boston with cargo of salt, went ashore near Napesque beach. All crew were saved though the vessel is likely total loss. Backup weather and salvage prospects discussed by authorities.
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New York
Alice Reed
New
Turks Land
Boston
Napesque Beach
Commission Urges Fast Rules on Evidence at Mine Wage Talks
Scranton Pa December 4 There were no new developments toward settlement outside the commission of mine workers and employers differences. Rumors of peace persist but attorneys on both sides offer no information. Commission proceedings slow and rules may be adopted to speed up presenting statistics and wage data. Lawyers have held conferences and may soon reach understanding.
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Scranton
Jes
Elisha Converse III Seriously Ill After Shock
Malden December 4 Elisha S Converse head of a major rubber manufacturing concern remains seriously ill at his home after a week long shock. A physician consultation held yesterday included Boston specialists, while family reluctance keeps exact condition private and friends express anxiety about the outcome.
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Malden
Samuel Carson Found Dead in Santa Monica Canon
Samuel Carson, claimed son of Kit Carson, was found dead in his hut high in Santa Monica canon. He, about 83, died after a spider bite. The elderly wanderer had long lived at Rustic canon’s head with horses and dogs for company and led a storied frontier life as a pioneer gold hunter Indian fighter and adventurer.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Samuel Carson
Santa Monica Canon
Kit" Carson
Rustic Canon
Carson
Officers named for Every Day club dinner at Merrimack House
The Every Day club held its first dinner at the Merrimack house on Wednesday night. Ikey Hartie of Deoston is president, Henry Solomon of New York vice president, Joseph M. Kahn of Hoston treasurer, Marty Freed of Loston recording secretary.
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Every Day Club
Merrimack House
Ikey” Hartie
Deoston
Henry Solomon
New York
Joseph M. Kahn
Hoston
Marty Freed
Loston
National Alliance of Bill Posters Elects Officers
Chicago December 4 The National Alliance of Bill Posters and Hikers held a three day session electing officers President Charles Josephs Pittsburg Vice President Charles Pettit Minneapolis Secretary J J Motormick Chicago Treasurer R Mullen St Louis Fifteen cities were represented at the meeting.
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Chicago
National Alliance of Bill
Charles Josephs
Pittsburg
Charles Pettit
Minneapolis
J. J. Motormick
R. Mullen
Bt. Louie
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Coughs
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the principal medicine that can cure consumption in many cases. It advises readers to consult their doctor for guidance.
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Ayer
Jack Knife In Trial Advocates Clash In Blondin Case
In Boston on December 4 the Blondin wife murder trial opened with a legal clash over admitting a jackknife as evidence. Attorney Morrison sought expert testing for blood traces while Attorney General Parker protested. the judge ruled the knife now constitutes part of the evidence. The proceedings also covered autopsy findings and evolving medical testimony on wound causes and asphyxiation.
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Boston
Morrison
Parker
Blondin
Police Court Hears Tale of Broken Glass and Broken Leg
A morning of varied cases in police court featured James Connors a parole man from the State farm pleaded not guilty to larceny. Catherine McCabe drunk pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four months. George H. Cornell charged with breaking and entering faced $500 bonds. Patrick Bolan faced drunkenness and wanton glass-breaking charges with testimonies detailing a saloon rumpus and Bolan's exaggerated injuries.
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Doak-Wolcott
James Connors
State Farm
Maloney
Angles
Catherine McCabe
Jackson Street
T. J. Dwyer
Catherine
George H. Corneil
Billertea
John J. Pickman
Cornell
Patrick Bolan
William V. Meade
Bolan
Martin Murphy
Mr Meade
Union Street
Toth
Murphy
Waileh
Inspector Walsh
Jones
Patrick
Irish
McLaughlin
Ken
Philins Couture
Aneault
Marie Plateau
Couture
Hreault
Ameault
Marie
Parenta
Mooty Street
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Yocum
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N. K. Fardick
Janesville
Wis
George Morris
Richmond
Plaintiff
Concha
Johnstone
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Lee
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Kruger
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Mentone
France
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L. Q. Perry
Admiral Sumner
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Converse III
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Carrie Nation
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