Tragic Milan Plot Ends With Suspect's Suicide on Pincio
In Rome on December 10, Chevalier Angelo Vecchio faced exposure in a bizarre crime saga. Beretta, Milan millionaire and sportsman, was lured to Vecchio’s villa to sign a will leaving his fortune to Vecchio then penned a death note. An accomplice planned to drown Beretta and move the body, but released him. Vecchio, after learning of the plot’s exposure, shot himself while driving near Monte Pincio in Rome.
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Rome
Beretta
Milan
Angelo Vecchio
Vecchio
America
Monte Pincio
Piazza del Popolo
Stock Market Opens Firm In New York Trade
The New York stock market opened firm with gains as London war scare subsided boosting sentiment. Amalgamated Copper and U S Steel fluctuated, U S Steel preferred traded around 54% to 54 1 2, and Consolidated Gas rose about 1 percent as utilities led early strength.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Erie
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Wabash
London
S. Steel
Woolen stocks and rail earnings move markets in brief
Futures opened firm with December at 11.95 and January 12.10 while February stands at 12.25 and March at 12.32. The Amory Manufacturing dividend is 3 percent payable Dec 15 to stock of record Dec 6. Massachusetts Electric reports rapid growth in stockholders, with 4000 preferred and as many common holders, many owning a single share. New Haven seeks to claim a small New England railroad block offered at 50 per share, near 250 New Haven value as of 1898 exchanges.
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New York
Amory Manufacturing Company
The
Massachusetts Electric Companies
New Haven Road
New England
New Haven
Grand Vizier Coming
Gen Isaac Kahn Persian minister to Washington is due in a few days with a party to await the grand vizier of the Shah of Persia who travels from the Orient and is expected in San Francisco on December 21. Authorities have informed local secret service to ensure safety here and en route to Washington.
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San Francisco
Isaac Kahn
Washington
Persia
Orient
Secret Service
Lowell Firm Publicizing International Paper Letter
A Lowell firm announces a Daily Market Letter and a Special letter devoted exclusively to International Paper. It notes private wires linking Lowell with New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago markets. Securities on margin follow sound banking standards and commissions orders are executed in all markets. Free upon application.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chiseum Commission
Obituary notes multiple Lowell deaths including McNair
Daniel McNair age ninety died at 31 Nineteenth street after a career as a carpet designer in Lowell and Roxbury. He was born in Paisley Scotland and came to America with links to the Astor fur trade. He left a widow and belonged to Dracut Congregational church. Also noted are deaths of Mrs Catherine McDonald, Amadee Smith, Mrs Hannah Mahoney, and John Henry Brosnan. Brosnan was formerly Leather Workers' secretary.
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Daniel McNair
Nineteenth Street
Lowell
Mr. McNair
Paisley
Scotland
America
John Jacob Astor
Astor Fur Trade Company
McNair
Bigelow
Roxbury
Dracut
John Henry Brosnan
James
Mary A. Brosnan
High Street
Katie
Mary
Michael
August
The
Leather Workers’ Union
Funeral Notices From Lowell Town Homes and Cemeteries
Funeral services for Mary T. Killey Catherine Mulraine Frederick Richards Patrick H. Duggan Etienne Chamberlain John W. Tilton and others were held yesterday. Burials occurred at St Patricks St Josephs and Edson cemeteries with undertakers Molloy ODonnell Currier and Bilodeau in charge.
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Mary T. Killey
Molloy
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Catherine F. Mulraine
Worthen Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Frederick Richards
Merrimack Mills
O'Donnell & Sons
St. Joseph's Church
Fournier
Adelard Couture
Alfred Robideau
Leo Morin
B. C. Borut
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Etienne Chamberlain
Fe. Viaud
Louis Chamberlain
Alfred Delage
Alfred Jacques
Pierre Bilodeau
J. B. Lanctot
Fr. Diss
Bilodeau
John W. W. Tilton
Whipple Street
Smith T. Ford
W. H. Pepin
Harry Stocks
Charles E. Tilton
Robert W. Mountford
Edwin Mason
Fred N. Tilton
Edson Cemetery
Currier
Obituary notices for Dr Arthur H McCann and Thomas E Ross
Dr Arthur H McCann died in the city on December 9 at age 40. Thomas E Ross, formerly of Lowell, died in Dorchester on December 10. He was a member of Company H old Sixth nine months' men. Funeral services will be held at C M Young & Co Prescott Street Saturday December 12 at 8 p m. Friends and comrades invited.
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McCann
Arthur H. McCann
Ross
Dorchester
Mass
Thomas E. Ross
Lowell
Company H
Old Sixth
C. M. Young & Co
Prescott Street
Choice line of Leather Goods at Law ler's
A compact leather goods selection is showcased at Law ler's store featuring belts wallets and small leather items. Shoppers are invited to browse the range and find sturdy pieces at modest prices.
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Lawler’s
Boston Tenement Inquiry Seeks Citywide Redevelopment
The Boston tenement house commission reports wholesale depreciation of property across the city and says reconstruction of entire districts may be the only practical solution. It finds New York remedies unsuitable and shows London plans impractical for Boston due to differing housing needs and populations.
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Boston
The
Evening Transcript
Boston Tenement House Commission
Collins
New York
London
Samuel L. Child
Bellairs Retained and Dismissed AP Havana Correspondent
Senate military affairs committee recalled Col. Charles S. Diehl who testified Bellairs went to China in 1901 and that reports prompted his return to America. Gen. Wood initially found the reports unfounded and Bellairs remained until later information led to his dismissal.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Chas. S. Diehl
Associated Press
Office
The
Bellairs
Southbridge factory strike fallout ends in staffing revival
Southbridge optical manufacturers report no worker shortage now and full staffing in all factories. Union organizer J T Shea says 120 union men left town seeking work, but no settlement reached. vacancies appear filled by outsiders.
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Southbridge
J. T. Shea
Gale at Newport disrupts harbor shipping and tows
A severe gale at Newport Illinois caused a heavy sea and harbor chaos with 65 mph winds accompanied by thunder and lightning. Barges Anthracite and Baboon dragged anchors and struck the sloop Meteor, ripping bowsprit and damaging rigging while other tows drifted. no further damage reported.
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Newport
R. IL
Pisguet
Marines Land as Formal Occupation Begins at Guantanamo
Four hundred United States marines and 300 blue jackets landed at Guantanamo Cuba today to mark the formal occupation of the area as a U S naval station and to install the station ship. The Cuban and American flags were saluted with 21 guns in the ceremony.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
U. S
Death of Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi in Stratford
Stratford Conn Dec 10 Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi retired died at his residence at 2 30 pm after a week of nephritis following a long diabetes illness. He had lived in Stratford since his retirement in 1894. His son Lieut Walter Gherardi USN was at his bedside in Washington during the illness.
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Stratford, Conn
Bancroft Gherardi
Navy
Lieut
Walter Gherards
Washington
Weekly Pay Demand Nears Potential Strikes at Mills
Suncook New Hampshire December 10 1500 operatives at China Webster and Pembroke companies may strike unless mills adopt weekly payments. Managers see little trouble as wage reductions of 10 percent already in place. Weavers seek weekly pay instead of fortnightly with a potential issue Friday when one week’s pay is due.
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Suncook
N. H
China, Webster and Pembroke
Four Children Die in Connecticut Farmhouse Fire
In South Coventry Connecticut the four Olds children aged three to ten perished in a farmhouse blaze that destroyed the home. The two oldest bodies were recovered today by Medical Examiner Higgins and neighbors. the fire, started by a lamp, left $1800 in property loss. Mr and Mrs Olds were visiting a neighbor when the fire broke out.
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Coventry
Conn
Fred Olds
Higgins
Tragedy at Salt Lake Theatre Causes Panic
James Mc Gregor aged 29 a master flyman at the Salt Lake theatre hanged himself from the fly gallery 30 feet above the stage as the J H Stoddart company prepared to start a performance. The leading lady went into hysterics and panic spread among cast and crew.
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Salt Lake
Utah
James McGregor
Salt Lake Theatre
Himsele
J. H. Stoddart
McGregor
Barnett Resigns as Third VP of NYNH&H Railroad
New Haven Conn December 2 1903 William E Barnett resigns the office of third vice president due to ill health and will retire January 1 1904 from active service H M Rochersperger comptroller elected to succeed him Barnetts long service spans 34 years Kochersperger age 47 with 30 years in railroad work
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New Haven, Conn
Wm. E. Barnett
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
H. M. Rochersperger
Barnett
Kochersperger
Accidental Asphyxiation in Providence Home
Providence December 10. An accidental gas asphyxiation occurred in this city today. John Rennick, a widower about 60, was found dead on a couch in his kitchen where he slept. Two gas burners were on. no reason for suicide is known.
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Providence
R. L
John Rennick
Ohio priest Hartley slated as Columbus bishop
Steubenville Ohio December 10 Rev James J Hartley longtime head of Holy Name church in Steubenville aged about 55 and native of Ohio has been named by Rome as bishop of Columbus after long consideration his appointment anticipated by friends and supporters.
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Steubenville
James J. Hartley
Rome
Columbus
Holy Name Church
Ohio
Czar Approves Russo Japanese Peace Overtures
Paris reports the Czar has signified approval of the general conditions for a Russo Japanese agreement. Information indicates negotiations follow lines outlined in earlier AP despatches after conferences with Admiral Alexieff. Delays linked to the Czarina’s illness, with Japan expected to receive official word soon.
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Paris
Associated Press
Alexieff
Far East
St. Petersburg
Japan
Tokio
Russia
Pacific
Murder and suicide attempt in Olneyville raid
Patrick Fitzgerald a 55 year old laborer of 21 Hannah street and his wife Annie were involved in a violent incident in Providence. The wife was critically injured with her throat cut from ear to ear while Fitzgerald had a deep chin wound. Police forced entry after cries of murder and arrested Fitzgerald who offered no resistance.
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Providence
R. I
Patrick Fitzgerald
Hannah Street
Olneyville
Annie
Rhode Island
Fitzgerald
Fitzgeralds
McLaughlin
H‘en
Teutonic Takes Kroonland Passengers at Queenstown
The White Star steamer Teutonic, which sailed from Queenstown today, took the first and second cabin passengers from the Red Star line steamer Kroonland. The Kroonland will proceed to Belfast for repairs.
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Kroonland
Queenstown
White Star Line
Teutonic
Red Star Line
Belfast
Springfield Man Hangs Self in Jail Cell
Ferdinand Mather aged 65 committed suicide at police headquarters by hanging from cell bars with a blue handkerchief after a drunkenness arrest last night.
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Springfield
Ferdinand Mather
Banjo Mandolin Glee Club Variety Night at Huntington Hall
M. L. T. Banjo Mandolin and Glee club perform with fancy dancing by Misa Perrin's pupils then general dancing. The event is part of the Soldiers' Monument Fair at Huntington hall tonight.
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Misa Perrin
Huntington Hall
Middlesex County Notes of Illness Births and Events
Middlesex County notices report William B. Stearns ill at his Andover Street home with some improvement. Dr. Tyler notes Rome letters from Italy praising improved health. J Nelson Parker presents a Shakespeare tomb inscription rubbing from Stratford upon Avon for the Bennett diary. Mrs Farquhar brings Billericay views for library visitors. A son is born to Arthur Gowan on Thursday December 3. Roscoe Baker in Denver reports improved health. Edna Bruce spends winter in Florida. Mrs. Nellie Ordway visits old friends in Billerica. Rev Frank E. Rogers to be ordained December 18 in Boston. Henry Baldwin heads to Los Angeles. Talbot lodge plans another dance. Unitarian Women’s Alliance to meet December 16 with Rev Frederick Gill speaking on Unitarian Literature. Tea served. all welcome.
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William B. Stearns
Andover Street
Tyler
Rome
Italy
J. Nelson Parker
Bennett
Shakespeare
Stratford-upon-Avon
Parker
Stratford
Roscoe C. Baker
University Park
Denver
Col
Edna Bruce
Florida
Nellie Ordway
Boston
Frank E. Rogers
Cathedral
Billerica
Henry Baldwin
Los Angeles
Cal
Talbot Lodge
Women’s Alliance of the
Unitarian Church
Frederick Gill
Arlington
Westford C E union meeting strengthens ties
At the Congregational church, a joint midweek service for Littleton and Westford C E societies drew a solid delegation from both sides. Rev. Waldo Conant led a helpful program, with Rev. Fulton and Rev. Hiller contributing. a social hour followed with sandwiches, cake, and coffee, and thanks were given to Miss Bunce and the executive committee.
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Congregational Church
Littleton
Westford C. E
Littleton Society
Westford Society
Waldo Conant
Fulton
Hiller
Miss Bunce
Arlington Unitarian Diamond Anniversary Observed
The First Congregational Unitarian parish in Arlington marked its diamond anniversary with a Wednesday evening sociable. A 6 o'clock church supper preceded a public meeting led by Hon. J. Q. A. Brackett. Speakers included Rev. Frederic Gill, Rev. George W. Cutter, Rev. John P. Forbes, and Rev. Augustus M. Lord. Music by the choir.
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First Congregational
J. Q. A. Brackett
Massachusetts
Frederic Gill
George W. Cutter
Arlington
John P. Forbes
Brooklyn
Augustus M. Lord
Providence
Thomas E. Holway
Edward D. Hooker
John L. Taylor
Social Alliance
James A. Bailey
Samuel G. Daman
Annie M Stevens
Death of Mrs Elvira Buck in Wilmington
Mrs Elvira Buck 69 widow of Nathan Edwin Buck died Wednesday evening in Wilmington after a sudden heart problem while visiting her son George. Known for steadfast convictions and practical counsel, she aided the sick and comforted the weary, and will be missed by her church community who valued her charitable deeds.
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Elvira Buck
Nathan Edwin Buck
George
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement from Mrs O’Brien
A testimonial from Mrs Isabella O’Brien of 36 Davidson Street asserts Doan’s Kidney Pills restored her energy and relieved back pain after kidney trouble. She reports exhaustion eased with the product purchased at Ellingwood & Co. drugstore, priced 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes as the sole U.S. agents, under the Doan’s name.
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Isabella O’brien
Davidson
Learing
Ellingwood & Co
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United
Memorial Service for Beloved Matriarch Recalls Long Life
A widow honored after a long marriage and 50 years of wedded life, mourned by ten children at a home funeral conducted by Rev. Walter Rollins. Family provided three songs by Miss Davis of Wakefield and Mrs. Perkins with Arthur Buck and Frank Kidder assisting, as the four eldest sons bore the casket. Flowers included a tribute from the children, a gates ajar piece.
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Walter Rollins
Miss Davis
Wakefield
Perkins
Arthur Buck
Frank Kidder
South Chelmsfold Social Notes Include Visits and Illness
Reverend C. W. Williams was in Maine last week. Mr. Burt Davis of Cummaquid visited Mr. Williams in the latter part of the week. Mr. C. L. Adams is ill at home but improving. The Farther Lights society will meet with Mrs L. A. Byam Saturday evening. E.
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C. W. Williams
Maine
Burt Davis
Cummaquid
Williams
C. L. Adams
Farther Lights Society
L. A. Byam
Orient baseball club social at town hall in Chelmsford
The Orient baseball club held a second pleasant social at the town hall with good attendance including many Lowell friends. Griffith & Pease orchestra provided music. Alfred Howard directed, aided by Minot A. Bean, Ralph Adams, Harry OBrien, Ford La Vigne, Harlan Knowlton, John McDonald, Arthur Adams, Joseph Burndrette, Burton Robbins. Dancing ran from 8 to 12. The Literary union will meet next Tuesday with Mr and Mrs H S Perham to discuss the Panama question.
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Orient Baseball Club
Town Hall
Lowell
Griffith & Pease
Alfred Howard
Minot A. Bean
Ralph Adams
Harry O'Brien
Ford la Vigne
Harlan Knowlton
John McDonald
Arthur Adams
Joseph Burndrette
Burton Robbins
Literary Union
H. S. Perham
Panama
Sing Sing Condemned as Fire Trap and Obsolete Prison
Albany reports condemn Sing Sing prison as crumbling and unsafe as President Jaeckel labels it an inhuman receptacle. He also condemns New York city workhouse as a fire trap and criticizes sending short term intoxication cases to penitentiaries, urging housing reforms.
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Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing
State Prison Commission
John H. Jaeckel
New York City
McLaughlin
Monroe County
Jaeckel
New York
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Shah of Persia
F.S. Colton & Co
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Lowell, Mass
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Wall Street
Brats Street
Catherine McDonald
Jas. McDonald
Lowell Hospital
J. L. McDonald
Geo. Leriche
Neeley
Leriche
Amadee Smith
Orford Street
Hannah Mahoney
Jeremiah
Patrick H. Duggan
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Lawrence
P. P. Haggerty
Schmidt
Davey
Hugh Owens
Cornelius Calnan
James Murtagh
Joseph Morrow
J. C. Ayer Co
Charles Connors
Holy Name Society
William T
John
Mary Duggan
Rose Duggan
John Carnan
Patrick McGilley
A. P. Correspondent
Meteor
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Lawler's
Suncook Mills
Czar
Cambridge
Brookline Street
Hung Himself
Gookin
Middlesex County
North Billerica
Royal Arcanum
Gormley
Industry Council
Frank Fox
North Billerica Council
Columbian Orchestra
William Gilmore
James H. Gannon
Joseph Whelan
Charles Rogers
Richard Porter
James Campbell
J. A. Ruth
Edmund Costello
Joseph Brown
John Meehan
Edward R. Costello
John Hughes
Thomas Fay
James Adams
Fay
Adams
Martin Conway
Buckley
Westford
Wilmington
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Doan
South Chelmsfold
Chelmsford
John and
Merrimack Streets
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House OF Representatives
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Lowell & Fitchburg Street Railway
Compan
Commonwealth
Lowell & Fitchburg Street Railway Co
Loring I
Farnum
Howard O. Weaver
Edil
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