British Cabinet to be announced after King’s approval
London reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman completes his cabinet and will meet the king at Buckingham Palace Sunday evening for formal approval. Privy Council will transfer seals Monday as the new ministry, largely Campbell Bannerman’s, is detailed. Arthur Balfour, in Manchester, defends Unionist patience on policy and predicts Liberal failure to alter core programs while urging unity.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Buckingham Palace
Privy Council
Associated Press
the Treasury
Foreign Affairs
Edward Grey
Robert Threshie Reid
K. C
Herbert Henry Asquith
India
John Morley
the Earl of Elgin
Richard Burdon Haldane
Herbert John Gladstone
Ireland
Earl of Aberdeen
James Bryce
Arthur J. Balfour
Manchester
Idaho Launched at Cramp Yard by Idaho Governor’s Daughter
The U S battleship Idaho was launched at 12 20 today at the William Cramp yard. Miss Louise May Gooding, 13 year old daughter of Governor Frank R Gooding of Idaho, christened the vessel.
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Philadelphia
Idaho
Wm. Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
Louise May Gooding
Frank R. Gooding
The Man and the Platform Farnham for Lowell Mayor
A Lowell campaign piece pledges Frederick W. Farnham to efficiency in public service, prudent expenditure of funds, progress for city interests, and honesty in administration. It asserts he will appoint officials aligned with community sentiment and act independently of political debt, urging voters to support an honest, capable administration.
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Frederick W. Farnham
Farnham
Lowell
Boonen
Mr. Parnham
Transatlantic Cargo Ship Reported Near Sable Island
New York reports the Carmania from Liverpool and Queenstown bound for New York was sighted by wireless near Sable Island, 54 miles south of the port, at 3 a.m. today.
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New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sable Island
Destructive Fire Hits Nanticoke Business District
A destructive fire in Nanticoke Pennsylvania today damaged multiple stores in the business section. Loss is reported at about 45000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze and coordinated firefighting efforts with city crews.
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Nanticoke
Idaho Launch Details Reveal Electric Auxiliaries
Gov and Mrs Gooding head Idaho delegation alongside naval officers from League Island navy yard and city officials. The Idaho sister ship to the Mississippi features electric operated auxiliary machinery and two military masts for wireless telegraphy, keel laid May last year, displacement 13000 tons, speed 17 knots, main battery with four 12 inch eight 8 inch and eight 7 inch breech rifles plus two submerged torpedoes, crew of 750.
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Idaho
Attempt to Shoot Maine Peddler Ends in Missed Killings
In Ellsworth Maine a deliberate but unsuccessful shooting targeted John Freeman a Stonington peddler near Little Deer Isle. After a social night Freeman rode home with two young women before an unoccupied house as a large object approached and fired. A first bullet whistled past his head a second grazed his skull and a third hit the wagon but Freeman escaped with minor injuries.
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Ellsworth
Little Deerle
John Freeman
Stonington
Freeman
Kennebec Spinning Mills Sold At Auction
Richmond Maine December The Kennebec Spinning Mills were sold at auction for 23000 under a foreclosure judgment to F J Chaplin of Heeten, chairman of the first mortgage bondholders committee. There were five bids, second highest 26000 by T J Southard's son. The Mercantile Trust Company of Portland acted as trustee for first mortgage bonds issued January 1 1992 for 60000 and second mortgage bonds issued October 14 1864 for 75000.
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Richmond
Kenheber Cemilla
F. J. Chaplin
Heeten
First Mortgage Bondholders’ Committee
T. J. Bouthard
T. J. Southard
Mercantile Trust Company of Portland
Bangor Ship Brokers Fail in Bangor Assignment
Bangor ship brokers and commission merchants of the city sign an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. Ryder of Bangor announces liabilities near the neighborhood of a specified sum. The firm has long been active in the local trade and now faces formal action.
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Hanger
Dee
Jenry Lord & Co
Thie City
EBC
Ryder
Bangor
Eee
Saeed
Boston honors late Mayor Collins with bar tribute
In Boston on December 9 the Boston Bar Association held a memorial in Suffolk County Superior Court for Patrick A. Collins. Alfred Hemenway chaired as speakers, with remarks by Corporation Counsel Babson, former Governor John D. Long, and Judge James B. Richardson. Long praised Collins's rise from humble beginnings through education and public service, noting his roles in the General Court, Congress, London consul general, and prominent civic leader.
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Boston
Patrick A. Collins
Boston Bar Association
Suffolk County Superior Court
Alfred Hemenway
Babson
Gen. Collins
John D. Long
James B. Richardson
Long
Collins
Lincoln
General Court of
Massachusetts
Congress
London
New England
United States
Robber Shot at in Brooklyn Street Battle
In Brooklyn a highway robber James Murphy was caught in the act of holding up a 17 year old boy. He fled Carlton avenue firing at pursuing officers, wounding Patrolman Edward Quinn and Mounted Officer Edward J. O Connor before his revolver failed. He was arrested as the officers were hospitalized and expected to recover.
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New York
Brooklyn
James Murphy
Carlton Avenue
Murphy
Edward Quinn
Edward J
YMCA Boys Trip to Nashua for Sports Day
About 30 members of the local YMCA gymnasium journeyed to Nashua today for an afternoon of fun with Nashua youths. They enjoyed various sports and several friendly athletic contests, traveling by special electric car under the supervision of Physical Instructor Maxwell and Assistant Secretary McKay.
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Nashua
Up-River City
Special Electric
Maxwell
McKay
American travelers land safely after tender collision
Forty seven passengers aboard the American line steamer New York from New York arrived at Plymouth England after a tender collided with the freight steamer Maggie Hough during landing. The tender’s bulwarks were damaged and stanchions carried away but no injuries were reported and all passengers were landed safely.
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Plymouth
Eng
Dee
American Line
New York
Maggie Hough
Murder at West Side Court as Parker Is Slain
Elsie Parker aged 24, a New York woman, was stabbed to death at the doorway of the West Side police court in midtown Manhattan. William Williams, a Black man she had accused of beating her, killed her after a heated quarrel and attempted to withdraw the complaint. The court session was suspended as Williams was arrested.
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New York
Elsie Parker
William Williams
Parker
Williams
West Side
West 54Th Street
Mayo
Miss Parker
Pueblo typist breaks world record in 30 minute and one hour tests
Ray T Vanettisch of the Pueblo Chieftain set a world record for typewriting by dictating 2600 words in the first 30 minutes and 4917 words in the hour. The test was conducted via long distance telephone from Denver, 120 miles away. The previous hour record of 3830 words was set by Paul Munter at Madison Square Garden on November 4, 1905.
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Pueblo
Col
Ray T. Vanettisch
State Service
Pueblo Chieftain
Denver
Paul Munter
Madison Square Garden
New York
Steamers Arrived From Havre to New York
New York reports the steamer La Savoie has arrived from Havre today December 9 bringing latest transatlantic traffic.
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New York
Dr Rix Succeeds Damrosch In New York Schools
Dr Frank Rix, a familiar figure in local musical circles, has been appointed by the New York City Board of Education as supervisor of music in the public schools in Queens and Richmond. He replaces Frank Damrosch, who recently resigned, while Rix will also keep his role as supervisor of music in Manhattan and Bronx schools. The new post covers nearly all New York City schools except Brooklyn.
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Frank R
Board of Education
City of
New York
Queens
Richmond
Frank Damrosch
Rix
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Upholding Faithful Servant Mayor Casey Seeks Reelection
A town defense of Mayor Casey argues he has been faithful honest and competent and urges voters to support him for reelection, warning that opposing him would reject a proven public servant.
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Casey
Why Turn Him Down Mayor Casey Earns Re Election
Campaign piece arguing Casey deserves reelection. It asserts voting against him harms good public service and honesty in office, claiming supporters should weigh integrity and performance when choosing leadership.
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Casey
Endorsement for Mayor Casey's Re election Campaign
A community note urges support for Mayor Casey's administration and calls for voting in favor of his re election. The message emphasizes good public servants and governance as the path to better government.
Lawson Not Indicted In Libel Case In Boston
The Suffolk county grand jury did not indict Thomas W. Lawson or Clarence W. Barron in criminal libel cases. District At torney Moran abstained from presenting evidence, citing oath secrecy concerns. The panel did indict Aubrey L. Rice for larceny of 8000 dollars from Puritan Trust Company and Timothy W. Crowley for assault with intent to kill at a municipal primary precinct. Additional indictments covered Mrs. Sarah E. Stone for unlawful operation leading to a death, and William J. Campbell for manslaughter in a Dorchester club-room death.
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Boston
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Thomas W. Lawson
Clarence W. Barron
Boston News Bureau
Grand
Mr. Barron
Lawson
Grand Jury
Messrs. Lawson
Barron
John B. Moran
Timothy W. Crowley
Ward 8
Joseph Lomasney
Martin M. Lomasney
Crowley
John F. Fitzgerald
Lomasney
Edward J. Donovan
Sarah E. Stone
Elsie EF. Allan
Winthrop
William J. Campbell
James A. Burke
Dorchester
No Honors For Mitchell In Senate
Washington reports that Vice President Fairbanks will not appoint a Senate committee to attend the funeral of Senator Mitchell of Oregon nor seek resolutions of respect. An official announcement of Mitchell's death is expected from Senator Patton in the Senate on Monday. This marks the first time in Senate history that no such honor will be observed.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Friends of the Mate
Mitchell
Oregon
Patton
Senate
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited as Vital Force Restorer
An advertisement claims loss of appetite signals weakness and prostration, urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great alterative and tonic that has cured thousands and restores vitality and vigor.
Robbers Dynamite Mechanics Bank in Reading Bank Heist
A gang of eight to nine men seized Reading police, dynamited a small safe at Mechanics Bank on Main Street, securing about 400 dollars. A. P. Brooks exchanged shots with robbers, but no one was hurt. The crew fled toward Boston after looting the bank and a hand car was later seized at Willow Street. Officers Orr and Manning were released and warned regional towns.
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Reading
Mechanics Bank
A. P. Brooks
First National
Reading Co-operative
Main Street
Municipal Water Commission
Louis M. Bancroft
J. H. Orr
Wm. H. Manning
F. L. Edgerly
Edward P. Eames
Boston
Brooks
Orr
Manning
Lowell Street
Willow Street
Lowell Junction
Breaks Reported on Grand Street Tenement Burglaries
A series of daylight break ins occurred Wednesday in the Parthenais Terrace four story tenement block owned by Wm. Parthenais in Lowell. Homes of the Duke Lariviere Arthur Gagnon and Joseph Boucy families were entered while empty. valuables including a sola watch a gold bracelet a gold watch rings and small items were taken. Neat execution leads investigators to suspect a gang with one thief inside and accomplices on the stairs. Police have been notified.
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Grand Street
Lowell
Parthenais Terrace
Wm. A. Parthenais
Parthenais
Arthur Gagnon
Joseph Boucy
Dube
Lariviere
Reverend Gerald Fagan of East Boston Dies
Boston priest Rev Gerald Fagan of Our Lady the Assumption parish in East Boston died at the parish rectory. He would have completed 25 years of priesthood in the city.
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Gerald Fagan
E. Boston
Boston
Gerald Fasepester
The
Aan of Our Lady the Assumption
East Peston
Ted A
Parieh
Interest in the echo committee rises in ward nine
Local notices show candidates Andree Beapp and James Pinhaven contesting in ward nine while sentiment splits toward Mr Johnson in ward one. The debate over a school committee post continues as officials push rapid work and cost discussions amid a lively, uncertain campaign.
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Echo Committee
Alert Johnsen
Dr. Wather
Johnson
Andree Beapp
James Pinhaven
Thuefer
Fwer
Chick the Murderer Identified in Varney Barn Slaying
In Kesar Falls Maine the coroner's inquest ruled David Varney's death a gunshot wound to the head. The jury implicated Wesley Chick, 23, as the killer after hearing ten witnesses, with Chick arrested and jailed to await the March supreme court term in South Paris.
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Kesar Falls
David Varney
Poreter
Wesley Chick
Chick
Supreme Court
South Parta
South Paris
Portland
Richard Platt Recital Set at Colonial Hall Next Week
Richard Platt, the young pianist, returns for a recital next Wednesday evening at Colonial Hall under the management of Louie Grunewald. The program promises an unusually interesting selection, pleasing those who recall last season’s performance.
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Richard Platt
Eeat Colonial Hall
Louie Grunewald
Open Leiter Endorses Farnham For City Mayor
Lowell Mace reports that after a strenuous campaign the caveuses of December 1905 produced a Republican majority favoring Frederick W. Farnham for mayor of Lower City. A reception is planned at Republican headquarters this evening to celebrate the victory and unite supporters behind Farnham and other candidates.
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Orefel
Frederick W. Farnham
Mr. Farshem
White
Meyer
Cty
Lower
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DR. Rix
Damrosch
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