Nelson sinks with crew of twenty eight off Astoria
The British ship Nelson, capt Perriam, turned turtle and sank near the Columbia River after a gale. Tug Tatoosh had taken the vessel in tow but the hawser parted at 10 p.m. and the ship disappeared with all 28 hands. The cargo was lumber bound for Cape Town.
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Astoria
Ore
Nelson
Perriam
Bailey
Cape Town
S. A
Taylor Young & Co
W. A. Strachan
J. J. Tilsley
John Mealey
John
N. B
Portland
Merchants Exchange
Columbia River
Shoreham Tragedy Grand Jury Hears Nelson Jones Case
In Middlebury Vermont State Attorney James B. Donaway opened evidence against Nelson Jones of Shoreham for causing the death of Ida May Fosburgh in March. Jones, free on $8500 bond, is charged with procuring strychnine to abort Fosburgh’s pregnancy. He showed no uneasiness about the outcome.
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Middlebury
James B. Donaway
Nelson Jones
Shoreham
Ida May Fosburgh
Donaway
Jones
Miss Fosburgh
Republican mayoral hopefuls declare for next year
Lawrence December 4 Already Republican candidates for mayor announce plans for next year. Alexander L. Grant, the current nominee, aims again after a narrow loss to Mayor Leonard by 192 votes. Alderman William P. White, who had the largest Republican majority, intends to run next fall. Fred H. Eaton, ward 2 alderman and son of the late ex mayor, is also discussed as a possible candidate. The GOP victory signals a clean sweep at city hall, with Democrats holding all offices before, while Corcoran and Bailey are noted as capable officials.
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Lawrence
Alexander L. Grant
Leonard
William P. White
Fred H. Eaton
Eaton
City Hall
Corcoran
Bailey
Electric Railroad Deal Shifts to New Hampshire Traction
Wallace D Lovell of Newton Mass disposes of his electric railways in the Exeter Hampton and Amesbury system and its leased lines to a syndicate of New York and Boston capitalists. The transfer includes the Exeter Hampton and Amesbury railroad and the Dover Somersworth and Rochester Haverhill Plaistow and Newton Seabrook and Hampton beach Amesbury and Hampton Haverhill and Plaistow and the Portsmouth and Exeter railroads.
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Exeter
N. H
Wallace D., Lovell
Newton
Mass
Exeter, Hampton and Amesbury
New Hampshire Traction Company
New York
Boston
Dover
Somersworth
Rochester
Haverhill
Plaistow
Seabrook
Hampton Beach
Amesbury
Hampton
Portsmouth
National Live Stock Convention Notes McKinley Death
Chicago December 4 The National Live Stock convention adopted resolutions lamenting President McKinley’s death and expressing satisfaction that President Roosevelt is well acquainted with cattle interests.
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Chicago
McKinley
Roosevelt
Let Him Talk About Cafebria Headache Cure
A druggist touts Cafebria as a remedy for headache while urging customers to seek a genuine cure rather than a doppelganger. The admonition advises buyers to insist on authentic Cafebria products that actually relieve symptoms.
Democratic Platform Stand Minus Change Until 1904 Convention
National Democratic Committeeman Norman Mack of New York argued the 1900 Democratic platform would hold until a new one is crafted by all Democrats at the 1904 convention. He warned against changing it prematurely, saying Eastern states must support the existing platform to keep unity with Southern and Western blocs. He noted the 1904 campaign may address different issues than 1900.
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Lakewood
National Democratic
Democratic Party
Cuban Campaign Charge of Federal Interference
Secretary Root received a cable from Feuse Bio Fernandez, head of the Cuban Democratic party, accusing federal interference in the Cuban campaign. He briefed the cabinet and discussed the matter with General Leonard Wood, Cuba’s military governor, in Washington. No decision yet on replying, given Root’s prior response to Eligio Bonaches, Maso nomination chair, opposing Estrada Palma.
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Washington
Root
Feusebio Fernandz
Cuban Democratic Party
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Eligio Bonnaches
Gen. Maso
Estrada Palma
Secretaries Hay distributes Turkish indemnity fund
Washington on December 4 secretary Hay ordered final distribution of a twenty thousand dollar indemnity fund paid by Turkey to the United States for Harpoot mission property damage and related incidents including the killing of Pittsburgh bicyclist Lenz and other matters.
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Washington
Hay
Turkey
United States
Harpoot
Lenz
Pittsburg
Labor Leaders Gather for U A F of L Convention in Scranton
Delegates from across the United States and Canada converge on Scranton to debate upcoming AFL measures. Issues include Chinese exclusion, shipbuilding contracts, trades autonomy, and jurisdiction disputes among engineers, firemen, woodworkers, and machinists. The protest against seating Richmond delegate Wm E Seal is noted with 19 resolutions, including a defense fund, eight hour day for post office workers, and union label mandates. The Metal Trades Federation auxiliary meeting is postponed. convention opens tomorrow at St Thomas College hall.
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Scranton
Jermyn
United States
Canada
American Federation of Labor
Pacific Coast
Wm E. Seal
Central Trades and Labor Council
Richmond
Glass Bottle Workers
Illinois
Indiana
Stratton Handley Concert Delights Local Audience
The 15th annual Stratton Handley school concert at Odd Fellows hall drew a large attentive crowd. Notable guests included Vess L. Ossman of New York and George Channing Darling of Providence with Charles A. Prince assisting. The banjo, mandolin and guitar numbers pleased varied tastes, especially Ossman’s William Tell finale. The Yale Boola closed the program with the combined pupils. Prince’s accompaniment enhanced the soloists.
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Stratton-Handley School
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Stratton
Vess L. Ossman
New York
George Channing Darling
Providence
Charles A. Prince
Mandolin and Guitar Club
J. A. Handley
Gainsborough
Handley
Francis
Bendix
Rossini
Yale
Chas. A. Prince of
Literary Evening Features Essays and Recitations
A regular meeting last night showcased essays on James Fenimore Cooper by John Cooney and Causes of the Revolution by Edward Jennings, plus recitations of The Wreck of the Hesperus by David McCann and At the Railroad Crossing by Timothy J. Sullivan. Four new members were admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fennimore Cooper
John Cooney
Edward Jennings
David McCann
Timothy J. Sullivan
General Butler Veterans Fifth Annual Ball Draws 1500 Dancers
The General Butler Veteran Firemen’s association held its fifth annual ball at Huntington hall drawing about 1500 dancers. A program by Hibbard’s Orchestra featured marches, overtures, Florodora, and Zampa with a grand march closing. The concours yielded a coupling contest won by L C Panton and Joseph Panton in 6 55 seconds, with quick times for runners up. Officiating officers, reception committee, pianists, and singers were listed, highlighting a successful, well-attended event.
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General Butler Veteran Firemen’s Association
Huntington Hall
Hibbard
Ene Bleger
James J. Curry
James Walker
Joseph Panton
Cornelius O'Neil
Albert Reeves
Frank W. Reeves
William Reeves
Panton Brothers
James H. Walker
Edward A. Dixon
J. H. Curry
John J. Regan
Louis Reeves
Charles M. Usher
Louis Charron
J. J. Magee
Joseph A. Panton
John C. Cook
Martin Horan
Frank Mallory
Andrew Barnhill
Joseph F. Jordan
M. J. Regan
Adelard Bergeron
John Horan
Edward W. Fletcher
John Mellen
Ledger C. Panton
Thomas Magee
James Barry
William D. Preston
Harry Lee
Fred A. Pilling
J. W. Goulet
John Everson
W. H. Dane
John Harris
Edward Lavery
Michael Casserly
Samuel G. Cooper
W. T. Robinson
Samuel Leblanc
Augustus Shedd
E. BE. Smith
BE. L. Kimball
P. Guerin
Howard D. Wright
Murray Club Informal Gathering at Sherburne Home
The Murray club of the First Universalist church held an informal meeting at Marlborough street residence of Mr and Mrs J W Sherburne. The event featured a varied program of vocal and instrumental music followed by a collation. Mrs Jean L Sherburne a soprano and Mrs O A Gelino a contralto led the church quartet with several selections.
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J. W. Sherburne
Marlborough Street
Murray Club
First Universalist Church
Jean L. Sherburne
O. A. Gelino
Universalist Church
Fanchon and Nell Gwynn at the Opera House
May Fiske company presented Fanchon yesterday afternoon and Nell Gwynn at night with Miss Fiske delivering the lead. Strong crowds despite bad streets. Mrs Tom Thumb and the Count and Baron Magic headline each bill, with The Charity Girl repeated this afternoon and My Husband's Friend set for tonight.
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May Fiske
Fanchon
Miss Fiske
Manns Preview Refined Vaudeville At Savoy With Mandy Hawkins
Danny Mann and Dolly Mann discuss the rise of refined vaudeville and their success this week at the Savoy with Mandy Hawkins. They credit improved shows for pleasing the public and promise to stay in refined vaudeville, noting strong audience reception and high class performances.
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Danny Mann
Dolly Mann
Savoy
Mandy Hawkins
Miss New York Jr Presents New Burletta at Music Hall
Miss New York Jr brings her troupe for a three night stay with a Saturday matinee. The show features new lines and a fully selected, fit company. Sir Thomas' Reception is the new burletta, with a strong cast and up-to-date music.
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New York, Jr
Music Hall
Sir Thomas
Burlesque Show Features The Connell Sisters And More
The act showcases The Connell Sisters imported for novelty alongside Phil Mills Ruth Beecher and a pleasing comedy act. Lawrence Crane the Irish Magician Corbly and Burke the agitators, and Alice Vivian the songbird perform. Boop the Loop closes with a one act burletta led by Miss New York Jr.
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Connells
America
Phil Mills
Ruth Beecher
Lawrence Crane
Corbly and Burke
Alice Vivian
Songbird
Miss New York, Jr
Larry Crane
Old New Hampshire Banks Decline in Liquidation Progress
Concord New Hampshire December 4 progress in winding up numerous defunct banks is reported. Five banks settled in court with final dividends, more to come. two new banks opened in Berlin and Dover. State totals show 77 savings banks 11 banking and trust firms two state banks 18 building loan associations with $66.9 million in resources and $57.13 million due depositors.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Berlin
Dover
Banking and Trust
Suffrage Leader Lucy Boardman Smith Dies in Rochester
Rochester N Y December 4 Mrs Lucy Boardman Smith age 82 longtime associate of Susan B Anthony in the women s suffrage movement died here last evening her death closes a long era in the battle for votes for women
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Rochester
N. Y
Lucy Boardman Smith
Susan B. Anthony
Free sample offer at Dows two stores
A storefront advertisement invites customers to bring the ad to either of Dows stores to receive a complimentary sample of Dows Cough Curer. The quirky phrasing emphasizes free samples and dual locations.
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Dows
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Japan
F. M. Bill & Co
Simpson & Howell
Electric
W. D. Lovell
Livestock Convention
the Democratic Platform
Mack
COR
Merrimack A
Dutton Sts
D. J. Murphy, JR
LABOR
Grist
Mr. Ossman
Mr. Darling
Oeeman
William Tell
Mr. Handley
Boola
A. M. Hirsch
Ieee. Bendix
Franklin Debating Club
Overcoat
Central St
Warren
General Butler
C. D. Gilman
W. H. Putnam
Katrine Jeanette
Opera House
Savoy Theatre
Old New Hampshire
Lay
Ilediut
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