Textile curtailment eyed by New England mills
Boston reports a broad push for production cuts across U S cotton mills amid high material costs and weak prices. Fall River and New England centers weigh curtailments to save machines and wages while southern mills may be drawn in. Industry observers cite limited on hand stock in Rhode Island towns and Maine, with 1300 mills nationwide and 14.5 million spindles in New England.
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Boston
United States
Digecon
England
Fall River
Wavun
New England
Manchester
N. I. Lowell
Maine
Rhode Island
McCarthy Sentenced for Extortion in New York
Timothy McCarthy, walking delegate of the House smiths and Bridgemen's union, convicted of extortion, received a one year sentence in the penitentary on Blackwell's Island. Recorder Goff noted McCarthy acted as a tool of Sam Parks and cited the $300 extortion from the Loebel Andrews company to settle a strike.
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New York
Timothy McCarthy
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Blackwell's Island
McCarthy
Loebel-Andrews
Goff
Sam Parks
Dowie Declared Not Insolvent by Creditors The article
Seven creditors representing over 10000 dollars filed an answer in federal court asking Judge Kahlsaar to review Dowie's solvency. They deny that John Alexander Dowie is insolvent or that bankruptcy should proceed against him.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
United States District Court
Kahlsaar
Dowie
Zion City
Providence Brokers Fail
Providence Rhode Island December 4. The suspension of EB W Bucklin and company stock brokers was announced today. Interest and surprise spread through the city though local offices provided no further details.
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Providence
R. I
EB. W. Bucklin and Company
Cripple Creek Put Under Martial Law Proclaimed
Gov Peabody at noon proclaims Cripple Creek under martial law suspends habeas corpus declaring the gold camp in insurrection and rebellion and civil authorities powerless in Denver Colorado on December 4.
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Denver
Col
Peabody
Cripple Creek
Actress Minnie Ashley Weds William Astor Chanler
In the rectory of St. George's church Minnie Ashley a well known actress married William Astor Chanler former congressman in New York City on December 4.
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New York
St. George's Church
Minnie Ashley
William Astor Chanler
Yale Wins Intercollegiate Debate Over Harvard
In Woolsey Hall Yale defeats Harvard in the annual intercollegiate debate. The motion centered on the phrase Whom the politicians fear, the people trust. Vote for James B. Casey appears in an advertisement.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Woolsey Hall
Harvard
James B. Casey
Chinese Drown When Wagon Jumps Canal in Buffalo
A wagon laden with Chinese smugglers overturned into the Erie canal in Buffalo on December 4. Seven jumped free while four drowned as the wagon rolled downhill after tongue failure. The item includes an ad urging support for William T. Patten as purchasing agent.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Erie Canal
Minister Cuts His Own Salary In Step With Workers
Fall River December 4 Rev. E J Bodman pastor of the Vogle Street Christian church has announced a voluntary reduction of 10 percent in his annual salary so his income aligns with mill operatives whose wages were recently cut.
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Fall River
E. J. Bodman
Vogle Street Christian Church
My Lady Molly Tops Boston Musical Offerings At Park
The Park theatre presents Sydney Jones's My Lady Molly with Andrew Mack as Mickey O Dowd in a comic role praised as the best since Gilbert and Sullivan. The cast features lavish costumes and a male masquerade plot, with a sharp 8 to 10:45 pm curtain and a limited engagement before a New York run. Tickets are mail-orderable via the Park theatre box office.
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Boston
Park Theatre
Sydney Jones
Mickey O'Dowd
Lady Molly
Mack
Molly Martingale
Charles Frohman
My Lady
Molly
New York
New England
Old Soldier Vote Tie Howe Support Strong Among Voters
A short note reports both an old soldier and a young soldier casting ballots for Howe. It notes Howe has military service, framing him as a candidate with proven soldier credentials.
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Howe
Aday
Judge holds union in contempt over picket interference
In Chicago on December 4 Judge Jesse Holdom found Franklin Union of Press Feeders guilty of contempt as a corporate body for appointing and allowing pickets to disrupt workers who replaced strikers. The union and its officers face a future court appearance and possible fines, marking a historic first in U S trades unionism. The notice also promotes William T. Patten as a businesslike Purchasing Agent candidate with twenty years of experience.
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A. Garfield Relief Corps
Louise Lood
Lestina E. Sr
Juliette Blood
Annie E. Tuttle
Catherine P. Robbins
Elmira Kilpartrick
Martha E. Fife
Fation
Martha A. Smiley
Sarah E. Fullerdford
Ir Corps
E. Florence Barker
Fuller
Cicago
Jesse Holdom
Circuit
Franklin Union of Press Feeders
Holdom
Washington Deadlock Drives Adjournment Talks Over Nominations
Washington affairs center on possible adjournment to allow recess appointments. If Congress does not adjourn before noon Monday, nominations fail and pending recess appointments end with the new session. Gen Wood’s fate and officer promotions hinge on adjournment outcomes amid war department anxiety. House leaders resist premature adjournment out of courtesy to the President. Both chambers sit idle and action remains uncertain.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Gen. Wood
Army
War Department
Wood
House
Bennett Moulton stock company opens next week at Opera House
Lowell theatre patrons bid farewell to the Bennett Moulton Stock company with The Actor Detective and The Working Girl. The E. V. Phelan Stock company arrives Monday for a week of popular priced repertoire praised for quality and splendor. Their acts feature the E. V. Phelan Ladies' Orchestra and vaudeville selections including the European novelty Dream World with animated photography in natural colors.
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Lowell Theatre
Bennett-Moulton Stock Company
E. V. Phelan
Opera House
Broadway
N. Y
E. V. Phelan Ladies’ Orchestra
Burlesque at Academy of Music Promises Top Cast
World Beaters burlesque at the Academy of Music offers two remaining performances this week. Fulton’s Jolly Grass Widows feature Nat Fields Alex Carr Guy Rawson Joseph Howard Marie Theresa Joe Hilliard and Ruth Everett with the opening show Monday afternoon and a second in the evening.
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Academy of Music
Fulton
Nat Fields
Alex Carr
Guy Rawson
Joseph Howard
Marie Theresa
Joe Hilliard
Ruth Everett
Reception planned for Rev. Joaquin V. Rosa at St. Anthony’s
Parishioners of St. Anthony's church prepare a reception and presentation for Rev. Joaquin V. Rosa after his homecoming on Dec 22 with the ship schedule uncertain. Led by Rev Fr Ferreira the Portuguese parish gathers a purse for Fr. Rosa who sailed to the Azores months ago. Peter A. Clune directs the choir as Christmas observance nears with a planned elaborate musical service featuring soloists Julia Kenney and Lura Ginty as organist.
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Joaquin V. Rosa
St. Anthony's Church
Fr. Ferreira
Fr. Rosa
Rosa
Pinto
Azores
Archbishop Williams
Peter A. Clune
Julia Kenney
Clune
Lura Ginty
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Targets Colds
At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar is the greatest threat and to remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Geodales drug store, Ellingwood Co., Carter Sherburne, Falls Burkinshaw, and Falls & Burkinshaw advertise locations on Central Street, Merrimack, Bridge streets, and Middlesex Street.
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Foley
Geodales Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Centvale
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex St
Casto Theatre Presents Officers Gogan Comedy and More
Next week at Casto theatre Manager Haynes presents Nelson and Milledge in Officer Gogan a top comedy. Also to appear Todd-Judge Family Little Ledni Lida Gardner Billy Arnold Broadway swells Mr Longfellow tall tickle talker Smith and Bowman Good Morning Carrie Barry and Woolford in The Polyscope. Green trading stamps free with every orchestra ticket at either performance.
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Casto
Haynes
Nelson and Milledge
Record-breaking American motor tour spans cities and miles
The London Daily Telegraph hails Charles J. Glidden for a unique 13 795 mile motor tour across 15 countries. In the same issue a note on William T. Patten, twenty-year business man, as Republican candidate for Purchasing Agent, urging votes on election day.
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Arctic Circle
London Daily Telegraph
Charles J. Glidden
St. Paul's M. E. Church
William T. Patten
Reform School Switches to Foley's Honey and Tar
J G Gluck superintendent Prunty town West Virginia writes after trying all other advertised cough medicines we have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively in the reform school I find it the most effective and absolutely harmless Goodale's drug store Elling wood Co Carter Sherburne Middlesex street firms noted as suppliers Also a note on how orators use ridicule in arguments and that Casey fights fair using facts
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Reform School
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Goodale's Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
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Frederick Fork
Io Studies
Southwick
City Hall
State House
Common Council
Lowell
Josiah Butler
Stevens Street
G. T. Knight
Herbert D. Burrage
Page Company
Donald W. MacKenzie
Harold Knowlton
J. F. Beuy
Mattapan
Denison
Mankby
Margaret Fay
H. E. Turner
Isabella G. Knight
Tufts College
E. N. Burke
Nesmith Street
Ruth N. Burke
C. S. Hood
Theodore Metcalf Company
Ellingwood
Tremont ] Street
Peter Faneuil
Nereativuuy
Lake Pemaquid
A. J. Phelps
Damariscotta
Casey
Ady
M’carthy
Sing Sing
Felt and Chamois
Elling Wood
Middlesex Lodge
K. of P
Highland Hall
Star Lodge
Nashua
Sloate
Lawrence
Alpo Quartette
Bssa
Charles A. Rugby
P. C
F. M. Speer
P. C. McRae
P. C. Byam
P. C. E. P. Sanborn
W. C. Smith
James A. Greig
H. C. Moore
Golden Harvest Circle
Companions of the Forest
Josephine Gunny
Nellie D'Avignon
Anna Shea
Katie Dwyer
William Dwyer
Katie Corcoran
Jennie Finnerty
Ladd & Whitney Circle
Josie F. Pierson
Abbie Ford
Georgia Burtt
Eva Sabine
Emma_ Gilman
Emma McMaster
Mary L. Hamblett
Adyvy
Chicago Union
Judge Holdom
Patten
Adv
First Congregational Church
Charles A. Crane
D. D
People’s Temple
Harvard Male Quartette
Unisss
Va K Bakins
THE
MR. Glidden
Pulmo
Nary
Affec
Canada
Wunnoe St
Edward Everett Adams
Odd Fellows Temple
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
Miss Nano
M. Gallagher
Lawrence Street
M. B. Raynes
Attratton & Handley’s School
Hildreth Building
William S. Griffin
Swan
Mass
Effie L. Palmer
Briglia Method Studio
Wan Brig
Lowell, Mass
Bhondayi
Porto Rico
Hodges
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
M Udlesex
Adelia E. Heywood
Watsonville
California
Julia FE. Richardson
Aid Watsonville
Cambridge
Middlesex
Lowell Daily Courier
Thompson Hardware
Merrimack St
J. J. O’conneall
J.J. Casnman
J.J. O’ Connell & CO
Davis Square
Central St
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Merrimac
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