First court martial death sentence in war era
Boston dispatch reports Lindsay Holt a private in the 10th U. S. Cavalry was sentenced to be shot for murder. Pending President McKinley’s approval, Holt faces execution by firing squad, a potential first wartime example and first peacetime court martial for a soldier. Holt, 21, Tennessee native and veteran of San Juan Hill, awaits final action.
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Mass Telephone Wins Boston Conduit Franchises
Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Company gains Boston aldermen approval to lay conduits and wires in city streets, enabling competition with the existing carrier. Amendments ensure monthly unlimited service stays at $6 and restrict franchise disposal, plus requirement for an operating exchange within a reasonable time.
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Ex-President Becomes Vice President of Anti Imperialists
Boston December 12 The Anti-Imperialist league adds Grover Cleveland as vice president and he accepts Also Governor Pigrie of Michigan joins The letter from Senator Hoar praises petitions but stresses enlistment and action to counteract the movement
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Public Duty Stated in Debate on Annexation and Expansion
In a bold speech the speaker denounces the plan to take subject states or annex oriental populations as part of the republic. He vows to act in the Commonwealth's interest and for the nation, regardless of constituency support, framing it as a matter of public duty.
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Marlboro Shoe Makers Refuse Reopening Before Spring
Marlboro factories may remain idle as strike contractors refuse to reopen until spring unless concessions are won. The stitching department shortages hit hardest, with women’s participation signaling a stronger holdout. Rice and Hutchins Cutting avenue factory may move to Worcester next week.
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Unidentified Body Found Near Chatham Identified as Fireman Pennell
Boston December 12 officer Letteney of the State police retrieved from the Cape the body of an unidentified man found Saturday near Chat ham. The corpse is believed to be Fireman Thomas H. Pennell of the Portland.
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Notable 19th Century Judges and Society Figures Pass Away
Judge John W. Showalter of the United States district court in Chicago died of pneumonia. Born in Kentucky in 1844, Yale graduate, he practiced law in Chicago until 1895 when appointed to the federal bench by President Cleveland. Unmarried. John L. Gardner of Boston, famed society figure and financier, died of apoplexy at age 62 after being stricken at the Exchange Club and transported to his Beacon Street home. He supported his wife Mrs. Jack Gardner’s social pursuits and was known for railroad interests and New England wealth. The piece also surveys U.S territorial growth, listing Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, the Philippines, and others with population and product notes. weathered by varied climates and disease risks, it ends with a real estate rental ad offering low-priced tenements.
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Knife Found Tied to Prisoner in North Saco Murder Case
The inquest into the North Saco murder took a dramatic turn as attorney George F. Haley sought access to suspect George R. Creslin. Creslin pleaded not guilty and was temporarily assigned counsel. Witnesses identified Creslin and a pearl-handled knife found among his effects was linked to the victim.
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Probate citation and town railway incorporation notice
Middlesex probate court issues citation for James Francis of Lowell to heirs regarding Mary Francis last will probate while publishing notice in Lowell Daily Courier. Also Massachusetts General Court forms Wal tham, Ayer and Pepperer Street Railway Co petition to build and operate through multiple towns with secretary directing publication in Boston Journal and Lowell Courier.
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Boston and Maine Trains from Lowell and Portland Rail Lines
Corrected timetable dated October 3, 1898 shows trains from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell to Boston and other destinations with multiple morning and afternoon departures including Sundays. Connections list lists Newburyport Amesbury Ports mouth Exeter Dover Rochester Somersworth Old Orchard Portland Augusta Berk Waterville Wentworth Rangor Belfast Skowhegan Rockland and St John N B with steamer routes to Eastport and St John via Portland.
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