Two Train Crews Jump in Fitchburg Collision Deaths
Two freight trains on the Fitchburg division collided near South Ashburnham causing two crewmembers to leap. Fireman B. C. Baker of Greenfield was killed while brakeman Cutler of Greenfield suffered a fractured skull and remained in danger at Fitchburg hospital.
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South Ashburnham
Fitchburg
Boston and Maine Railroad
B. C. Baker
Greenfield
Cutler
Fitchburg Hospital
Baker
Danvers Treasurer's Deficit Revealed in Million Credit Shock
Danvers exposes a deficiency of about $20,000 in Albion F. Welch's bank accounts after his death. Welch, longtime Danvers Savings treasurer and noted Mason, amassed funds over eight to ten years. Bank reports praised his conduct. estate and life insurance will cover much of the loss. Welch, 51, left a widow and two young daughters, with a $5000 life policy and an estate valued among Danvers' best.
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Danvers
Albion F. Welch
Welch
Essex County
Aleppo Temple
Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Knights Templars
Masons
Danvers Savings Bank
California
Orthopedic Shoes Debate Shapes Lowell Market
For years orthopedic surgeons have guided the trade as dealers and manufacturers offer eight so called orthopedic shoes. The Lowell shoe market claims priority, stating they sold the first orthopedic shoes in Lowell and still sell them, while asserting no genuine orthopedic shoes are sold there outside their store.
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Lowell
Women Jump From Mill Windows In Sutton Lane Panic
In Worcester 75 women employed at Hopeville Manufacturing mill on Sutton Lane were frightened when a burst pipe near a stairway caused a panic. A dozen women leaped from second story windows while the foreman jumped first. several were injured or fainted and one young woman sustained a facial cut.
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Worcester
Hopeville Manufacturing Company
Sutton Lane
Poison claim follows death in Tenneyville
Mrs. William Long died at her home in Tenneyville under circumstances that led to a report to the medical examiner. After an earlier sanity examination, she reportedly took Paris green in the barn on Wednesday, though initial symptoms were absent. She grew seriously ill by morning and died. autopsy will examine the stomach.
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Springfield
The
Republican Today
William Long
Tenneyville
Paris Green
Robbers Escape With About $1000 From Eagle Club
In Pocatello Idaho on December 5 three masked men raided the Eagle club rooms. Two flashed revolvers while at least 35 patrons watched. They cleaned the tables of cash totaling about $1000, fired a volley into the ceiling, then fled.
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Pocatemo
Idaho
Eagle Club
First Storm Paralyzes Telegraph Lines In New England
New England's first severe winter storm moves along the coast from the South, bringing rain winds and then heavy snow. Telegraph wires fail west of New Haven cutting NY state links. east of New Haven lines stay intact. Rail traffic faces ice and snow with slick stops, while sea conditions worsen the peril at harbor.
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Boston
New England
New York
New Haven
New York State
North Carolina
New Jersey
Weather Bureau
Cape Cod
First Snow Storm Hits New Haven Area
New Haven Conn December 5 The season's first snow storm began after 2 am and is expected to last the day. By 10 am three inches had fallen with a northeast wind up to 30 miles per hour. Wires south and west suffered damage as the storm spreads over a wide area reaching Northfield Vermont to Portland Maine and Lynchburg Virginia with snow also noted in the lake region toward St Paul Minnesota.
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New Haven
Conn
Weather Bureau
Here
Northfield
Portland
Lynchburg
Lake
St. Paul
Minn
Suburban Rail Delays Amid Worcester Sleet Storm
A sleet and snow storm began in Worcester early this morning causing many delays on suburban electric railways and city traffic. All steam train services report on time.
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Worcester
Fire Devastates Sutherland Building In St John NB
Fire swept the McLean building on Union Street in St John New Brunswick shortly after 7 am. It burned for about two and a half hours damaging J Cullinan and Sons clothiers A J Russell confectionery T Sutherland shoe factory Irish Literary and Benevolent Society band rooms and Fusiliers club areas. Loss pegged at 5000 with insurance. Much merchandise saved by salvage corps.
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St. John
N. B
McLean
Union Street
J. Cullinan & Son, Clothiers
A. J. Russell
T. Sutherland
Irish Literary and Benevolent Society
Second Regiment of Fusiliers
Bitter Cold Windsor Weather Hampers Baltic Shipping
London reports ongoing bitter cold across the United Kingdom with widespread snow storms. Minor shipping casualties are noted as vessels encounter hazardous conditions.
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London
United Kingdom
Directors decline regular quarterly dividend at United Shoe
The directors of the United Shoe Machinery company have declined the regular quarterly dividend of 2 percent on common stock and 1 percent on preferred stock. All our $2 soft hats, $1.98 HL Bailey & Co., 69 Merrimack street.
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United Shoe Machinery Company
HL. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Contagious Disease Ruling Impacts Immigrants
The Surgeon General rules tuberculosis a contagious disease debarring immigrants. Local and city boards list it as contagious and warn that neglect of colds invites pneumonia and consumption. Father John’s Medicine claimed to prevent consumption and strengthen the body without poisonous drugs.
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The
Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health
Boards of Health
John
Question of Identity In Blondin Wife-Murder Trial
Boston December 5 testimony focused on identity as the Blondin wife murder trial opened The government seeks to prove ownership of Mrs Blondin s upper teeth with a plate identified by Mrs Jane White of Providence Mrs White recognized the teeth after 17 years and denied communications with Emma Blondin during illness Judge Braley discussed witness propriety and officer witnesses while Mrs Casey identified clothing pieces tied to yesterday s testimony
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Boston
Blondin
Mayers
Lowell
Jane White
Providence
Judge Braley
Casey
White
Morrison
Braley
Peculiar Testimony On Butterine Gases Heard In Court
In police court today ten cases were put on file on payment of costs while four were continued to December 19. Goyette faced two complaints for oleomargarine violations and was found not guilty on one count. the wrapper marking case was placed on file. Lombard testified butter sold was butterine and customers heard Goyette admit it. Whittaker claimed expertise and faced questioning over office bribe allegations, which Goyette denied. The docket also noted fines for other small offenses and a printer's case ending in jail time on separate counts.
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Alva M. Glidden
Austin F. Kennedy
Thomas F. Head
Owen Nerney
George R. Myers
John J. Meagher
John J. Stack
James E. Freeman
John H. Beaulieu
Mary Donovan
Michael Murphy
Adolphe Lamontagne
Charles H. Goyette
Middlesex Street
William A
B. F. Davenport
Boston
Goyette
Lombard
Lizzie la
Rfer
Whittaker
Mr. Whittaker
Hogan
Whittakes
Reed Improved as Uraemic Symptoms Abate
Washington December 5 doctors bulletin reports former Speaker Thomas B Reed markedly improved this morning. Uraemic symptoms abating with notable drops in temperature to 99 and pulse to 84 while respiration improves. Mind remains clear and nourishment retained as doctors Gardner and MacDonald conclude their visit at hotel after 7 o clock.
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Washington
Thomas B. Reed
Gardner
MacDonald
Reed
Ayer's Hair Vigor Advertises Youthful Look
An old advertisement promises young appearance with Ayer's Hair Vigor. It asserts restored color, stopped hair loss, and dandruff cure, naming Ayer Co. in Lowell.
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Ayer
South Barre's Luck
Worcester December 5 Francis Willey and Co of Bradford plan a 200000 dollar woolen plant at Crossleyville South Barre The George Ho Cutting company of Worcester holds the contract and a ten man hire crew is at work preliminary excavations The project aims to employ about 300 workers and notes electric street railway service to Worcester may follow the new industry
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Worcester
Francis Willey & Co
Bradford
Crossley Ville
South Barre
George Ho
Woowell
Borre
Barre
Buck's Death shocks Yokohama during hunt
United States Minister Alfred K. Buck died suddenly in Yokohama from heart paralysis while at a duck hunt with the Emperor. He collapsed after attempting to reset a net, ending a long history of heart weakness. Mrs. Buck was absent.
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Yokohama
United States
Alfred K. Buck
Mr. Buck
Shinhama
Japan mourns as flags at half mast for funeral
Government buildings fly half mast in mourning as a funeral is planned for Monday. Secretary J M Ferguson oversees the legation to coordinate the national tribute and protocol arrangements.
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Japan
J. M. Ferguson
Legation
Burt Alvord Arrested on U S Warrant in Tucson
Retried outlaw Burt Alvord, previously acquitted in Tombstone on train robbery, is arrested in Tucson on a United States warrant alleging interference with federal officers. Officials say immunity promises to him by a Territorial ranger captain in exchange for aiding in the capture of Chacon, the Ripple murderer, who was hanged last week. U S officials deny knowledge of the matter. In housing and sale notices, tenements and real estate rentals are advertised with prices and locations in Tucson listings.
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Tucson
Ari
Burt Alvord
Tombstone
United States
Territorial Rangers
Chacon
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M.D
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