Weeks Calls Aguinaldo Dead Issue In Philippines
San Francisco December 5 Congressman Edgar Weeks of Michigan said after meeting Aguinaldo that the Filipino leader is not clever but cunning and that Aguinaldo is a dead issue. Weeks favors letting him escape to avoid further conflict and criticizes current native education methods using white female instructors. He proposes replacing them with acclimated discharged soldiers and deems the Sultan of Sulu a minor concern.
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San Francisco
Edgar Weeks
Michigan
Manila
Hancock
Philippines
Aguinaldo
United States
Cof
Luna
Vassar
Sulu
General Chaffee closes Laguna Batangas ports in effort to curb insurgent gains
Manila report states Gen. Chaffee orders ports in Laguna and Batangas shut and halts rent payments by quartermasters for military buildings to cut insurgent funding. He vows full support to Gen. Bell in Batangas province and notes Gov Taft's rapid recovery and planned return on the Grant before Christmas.
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Manila
Chaffee
Laguna
Batangas
Bell
Taft
United States
Minahan Found Dead From Freezing Near Hudson
Hudson December 5. Michael Minahan, 53, a farm hand, lay down in the road and was unable to reach home. His body was found this morning. death attributed to freezing, likely caused by intoxication.
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Michael Minahan
Hudson Road
Hudson
Minahan
The Traders National Bank Ad Notice
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business. It issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in multiple currencies. It offers safety deposit boxes with private rooms and a ladies banking room. Savings Dept earns 3 percent per annum sem I monthly compounded. Depository for United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours 8 am to 4 pm Saturday 8 am to 1 pm 7 to 9 pm. Banking rooms at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
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Teres
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middesex Street
Post Office Ave
Boiler Explosion Devastates Main Street Block in Woburn
A boiler used for heating L Waldo Thompson’s hardware store exploded at 10 am causing a three story wooden block fire in Woburn. Fire spread to adjacent buildings, Buckman’s grocery and Grinsberg’s furnishings were affected. No injuries reported despite heavy smoke and cold hindering firefighters.
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Mr. Thompson
J. Grinsberg
Grand jury to review deaths at Cataumet in one day
Boston reports the Barnstable county grand jury will hear all evidence in the deaths of Mrs. Gibbs Mrs. Gordon and Alden Davis at Cataumet in a single session possibly indicting Jane Toppan who is jailed on murder charges If confirmed tartar emetic is the poison found in the viscera and Gov officials discuss its role in the case The Wharton Ketcham episode is cited as a past medical legal example with cautions on testing limits.
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Mary E. Gibbs
Annie G. Gordon
Alden P. Davis
Cataumet
Jane Toppan
Barnstable
Gibbs
Wood
Gordon
Miss Toppan
England
Wharton
Gen. Ketcham
Annapolis
Gen
Ketcham
Help for Boers urged by Illinois governor
Governor Yates issued a proclamation urging Illinois citizens to aid destitute non combatants in British camps in South Africa. The call asks for money medicine food and clothing for the sick and needy prisoners. A committee including Judge Edward F Dunne Mayor Carter Harrison and Peter Van Viissengen will receive funds.
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Springfield
Yates
South Africa
Illinois
Edward F. Dunne
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Peter van Viissengen
Estelle Phinney Ashore Near Rehoboth Del Coast
A four masted schooner Estelle Phinney from Boston for Newport News ran ashore at Indian River three miles south of Rehoboth Del. The vessel lies high on the beach, leaking badly, and is in ballast. Efforts will be made to float her.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Lewes
Del
Estelle Phinney
Boston
Newport News
Indian River
Rehoboth
British Bark Bristol in Distress Off Penfield Reef
The Bristol of Windsor Nova Scotia from New York lies off Penfield Reef in severe distress with sails and sheets frozen. Seven crewmen are badly frozen while the remaining sailors are worn from a brutal night and day ordeal. A tug and physician are expected. Bristol towed to New York.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bristol
Windsor
N. S
York
Penfield Reef
B. E B. Sanford
W. R. Grace & Company
New York
Barely Saved in Nightclothes from Minot Fire
In Minot Maine during a severe storm T E Hersey’s buildings burned quicky. Children fled a quarter mile barefoot in their nightclothes to a neighbor’s home nearly freezing before reaching safety. The family is destitute with losses of money food and clothing. Father in precarious health while mother froze her feet carrying a baby.
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Lewiston
North Auburn
T. E. Hersey
Minot
Murder and arson at Copeland ranch store in Lincoln county
Santa Fe reports two killed when a Copeland ranch store owner Mr. Davis and a guest were murdered, the shop robbed and set ablaze on Monday night. The two bodies were burned. authorities say there is no clue yet.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Davis
Copeland Ranch
Lincoln County
Markarian's Case to the Grand Jury
Charles Markarian was found probably guilty of assault with intent to kill John Mallaney also called Patterson in a police court. Bail set at 2500 dollars. defense sought reduction. Grand jury witnesses include Mallaney, Capt. Kew, Lieut. Brosnan, Sergt. Connors and Officer Burnett. Mary Stuart pleads guilty to drunkenness and is sent to the State farm. Additional cases continued or decided for Hugh Lee, Patrick McLaughlin, James Mone, George Fournier, and Charles Guay.
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Charles Markarian
John Mullaney
John .M. Patterson
Hadley
James F. Corbett
Corbett
D. J. Donahue
Mr. Donahue
Markarian
Mallaney
John M. Patterson
Kew
Lieut. Brosnan
Sergt. Connors
Patterson
Donahue
Mary Stuart
Tremont House
State Farm
Hugh Lee
Patrick McLaughlin
James Mone
George Fournier
Charles Guay
Asadore Jacknoyorian
He Knows Consult Your Doctor About Ayer Pectoral
An advertisement urges consulting a physician for cough treatment with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It notes the doctor’s advice should guide use, listing price options of 25c, 50c, and $1.00 and credits J. C. AyER Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J.C, Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Military Heroes Dinner in New York Honors Generals
Four hundred members of the New York commandery of the Loyal Legion held a quarterly dinner in New York City. Notable moments included Rev Dr Robert S MacArthur referencing McKinley and Roosevelt as veterans of Spanish and Civil Wars stood to shout. Gen Burnett chaired the event and Dr Rockwell of the Sixth Ohio Cavalry read a paper on Sheridan's Cavalry.
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New York
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Robert S. MacArthur
McKinley
Roosevelt
San Juan
Burnett
Dr. Rockwell
Sixth
Ohio Cavalry
Sheridan
Episcopal diocese to elect bishop January 22
Springfield December 6 The standing committee of the new Episcopal diocese of western Massachusetts set January 22 for a special convention to elect a bishop after Rev David N Greer of St Bartholomew s church New York declined the honor tendered at the recent primary convention. The committee members present were Rev J C Tbetts Rev John Cotton Brooks Rev Dr Arthur Lawrence Rev Dr Alexander H Vinton W A Gallup and Alvah Crocker all of whom represented North Adams Springfield Stockbridge Worcester and Fitchburg.
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Springfield
Episcopal Diocese
Western Massachusetts
David N. Greer
St. Bartholomew's Church
New York
J. C. Tebbetts
North Adams
John Cotton Brooks
Arthur Lawrence
Stockbridge
Alexander H. Vinton
Worcester
W. A. Gallup
Alvah Crocker
Fitchburg
Judge urges grand jury to act after burning and riot scene
New Orleans December five judge James M. Thompson opened district court in Washington Parish where a negro was burned at the stake and a Ball Town riot occurred with several deaths. He urged the grand jury to act to restore the community's good name, but the jury reported the participants as among the county’s best citizens, saying only a desire to protect loved ones moved them to such acts.
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New Orleans
James M. Thompson
Washington Parish
Ball Town
Grand Jury
Democrats Fight Back in Campaign Tussle Amid Fright
The piece depicts a jittery Democratic campaign reacting to internal defections and public doubt. Ex mayors’ endorsements fail to restore confidence as workers are mobilized across wards to sway independents. Wilson supporters push for turnout while warnings of Democratic tricks circulate. Local races see clerks’ terms on ballots and mayoral futures debated.
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Democratic Press Bureau
John Wilson
Bureau
Wilson
Dimon
Winter Weather Clears to Clear Sky After Snowy Day
The sky cleared after noon yesterday and the rest of the day and night were fine. The temperature fell overnight and was well below freezing at dawn this morning. A perfect winter day followed with a cloudless sky. Barometer readings 29.72 yesterday 29.92 this morning 29.95 at noon. Temperature 26 yesterday 20 today.
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Esterday
Forecast for New England Weather Tonight and Friday
Boston reports fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. Light northerly winds will become variable as the period progresses.
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Boston
New England
Free cooking lesson invites women at People's club
Women intending to attend the free cooking lesson in the women's branch of the People's club Swan building tomorrow evening are urged to bring a fork and spoon. The event promises a good meal after Miss Daggett of the Winthrop School of Boston finishes the lesson. The talk will be free and all women are invited.
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People’s Club
Swan Building
Daggett
Winthrop School of
Boston
Dresden Savings and Loan Bank Makes Assignment
Dresden bank, with share capital of 1,000,000 marks and 7,000 depositors totaling 7,000,000 marks, has made an assignment.
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Dresden, Dg
Dresden Savings and Loan Bank
Labor Convention Opens in Scranton With 275 Delegates
The 21st annual American Federation of Labor session began in Scranton on December 5 led by President Samuel Gompers. About 275 delegates representing 1,503,000 workers from the United States and Europe attended as the credentials committee handles complaints against delegates and various union disputes.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Europe
Executive Council
United Hatters of
North America
Gabriel Joseph
United Labor League of Philadelphia
United Labor League
Philadelphia Hat Makers’ Union
National
Richmond Central Labor Union
International Association of Machinists
Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Amalgamated Wood Workers’ Union
International Tile Layers’ Union
Mosaic Workers’ Union
Electrical
Polish Church Versus Lowell Savings in $1550 Possession Case
Judge Braley ruled for the respondent in a dispute over $1550 deposited at Lowell Institution for Savings by Rev Fr Chiemelinsky and the Independent Polish Roman Catholic church of St Cosmos. The case, heard about 10 days ago, will go to the supreme court. Peter A. Fay will appeal.
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Archdiocese of
Boston
St. Cosmos
Leell
Fr. Chiemelinsky
Lowell
Williams
Peter A. Fay
Supreme Court
Bad Brothertson Arrested for Neglected Child in Chelmsford
James Brothertson, recently released from the North Chelmsford truant school, was arrested by Agent Richardson for neglect. He had been given work after leaving the school but ran away. Judge Hadley sent him to the State board after hearings in police court. He is believed to be an orphan with both parents deceased.
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James Brothertson
North Chelmsford
Richardson
Brothertson
Watson Street
Agent Richardson
Hadley
State Board
Veteran shoots self at home in despondency
Lafayette Richardson a 61 year old Civil War veteran at 15 Grand Street Lowell attempted self harm with a .32 revolver. The bullet pierced his left lung near the heart, doctors say recovery is unlikely. Despondency from long illness and months off work cited. wife says he showed nervous trouble recent months.
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Lafayette Richardson
Grand Street
Richardson
Chadbourne
Lowell
Sweetsh
Lie
Rochester
Henry Eaton
Mayor Orders Flooding of Commons for Skating
The mayor directs Supt Brady and Supt of Commons Marshall to flood the basins of Fletcher street lodge and the North and South commons so boys and girls can skate. Work to be done at night by fire department for several days amid cold weather. Dimon previously did this over 20 years ago. The accounts committee holds an all day session on bills with only a $7 lighting bill questioned at noon.
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Brady
Commons Marshall
Fletcher Street
Dimon
Fire Department
Committee On Accounts
Major Bond House Burned In Phillipsburg Tragedy
The summer residence of Major E B I Bond, son of the Montreal Anglican archbishop and a prominent insurance man, burned last night at Phillipsburg Quebec. Remains of Major Bond were found among the ruins.
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Phillipsburg
Que
Major EB. I. Bond
Montreal
Major Bond
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