Woman Named In Suicide Case Attracts International Notoriety
In New York on December 12, Montague Samuel, a wealthy exporter, said his brother Sidney Samuel killed himself in a Portland Maine hotel to escape persecution by a famed authoress. He claimed the woman, whose international reputation spans two continents, drove Sidney to debt and despair. Samuel intends to press legal action once he completes a full investigation with attorney William M. K. Olcott.
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New York
Sidney Samuel
West End
Portland
Samuel
London
Moody
Sidney
Montague Samuel
William M. K. Olcott
Port land hotel death mystery as brother heads north
A man found dead by self inflicted means at the West End hotel in Portland is identified by telegram from New York as Sidney Samuel, brother of Montague Samuel. Police delay further inquiry until the brother arrives. clothing bares London tailoring, with 82 dollars and a 600 pound letter of credit, 150 drawn.
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Portland
Montague Samuel
Broadstreet
New York
West End
Sidney Samuel
Samuel
London
Brown, Bhipley & Co
Another Reason Alleged for Sidney Samuel's Death
The World will report Sidney Samuel a wealthy New York exporter killed himself in a Portland hotel after breaking off his engagement to Anita Vivanti Charles. His father Rabbi Israel opposed the union due to religious differences. Anita is Catholic. Samuel grew despondent after the engagement ended and friends watched him for fear of suicide.
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New York
Sidney Samuel
Portland
Anita Vivanti Charles
Samuel
Israel
Great Britain
Charles
Mr. Samuels
Charlies
New York Expands Vaccination in Face of Smallpox
To stop smallpox in New York the health department increases vaccinators and will visit upscale apartment houses and private dwellings. By week’s end Manhattan is expected to vaccinate over a million people. Physicians urge universal vaccination, aiming for visible effects in three to four weeks.
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New York
Health Department
Borough of
Manhattan
Court Deliberates If Islands Fell Under U S Constitution
In New York on December 12 the case of Wm H Creaman and Brothers vs United States opened in the U S circuit court before Judge Townsend. The dispute asks whether the Hawaiian Islands came under U S law upon the July 7, 1898 annexation and before the April 9, 1899 act. Creaman and Brothers, who imported Honolulu goods into New York on April 25, 1899, faced a duty assessment contested under the then existing tariff act.
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New York
Wm. HV. Croseman and Brother
United States
Townsend
U. S. Circuit Court
Hawaiian Islands
Creaman and Brothers
Honolulu
Customs Duty Controversy Involving Hawaiian Islands
Discussion notes that during import, the Hawaiian islands were part of the United States but their goods were not, implying they faced no duty. The text references a dispute over taxation and mentions implications for trade status and duties on products from Hawaii.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Countess Von Overbeck Figures in a Sensational Case
In Cincinnati on December 12 the countess Ulrica Dahlgren Pierce filed a sensational answer to a long running petition in U S circuit court. The case involves trusts tied to the late Samuel Vinton and Madeline Vinton Dahlgren with property disputed since 1862. The countess alleges misstatements of uninvested balances and improper holdings, while Ulrica Dahlgren Pierce denies any wrong and argues the countess seeks to damage her mother’s name.
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Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court
Ulrica Dahlgren Pierce
Sarah Madeline Goddard
Romain Goddard
Vinton Goddard
George Goddard
Countess von Overbeck
Samuel Vinton
Orphans’ Court
Washington
Madeline Vinton Dahlgren
Admiral Dahlgren
Madeline V. Dahlgren
Reoccupation of Tumaco by government troops ends rebel stronghold
Official dispatches from Gov. Alban of Panama report Tumaco, long held by rebels, was recaptured after a three days battle on December 4. The rebel steamer Gailan is destroyed. Alban returns to Panama City and will restore the British steamer Taboga to its owners, following seizure for transporting an armed expedition to Buenaventura.
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Colon
Colombia
Gov. Alban
Panama
Tumaco
Gailan
Buenaventura
Bazana
Solado
Alvord Jr Indicted for Bank Embezzlement
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr., former note teller at First National Bank in New York, was indicted by the U S grand jury on 41 counts for falsifying accounts and unlawfully appropriating nearly $700,000. He faces trial at the criminal term of the U S circuit court beginning today.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
U. S. Grand Jury
Alvord
U.S. Circuit Court
Woman Ordered Home by Midnight by New York Judge
Justice Andrews in New York Supreme Court rules a woman must be home by midnight in a case brought by Florence Abel the dressmaker to stop landlord Jacob A. Omdrak from closing the front door and not admitting her when she rings the bell.
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New York
Justice Andrews
Supreme Court
Florence Abel
Jacob A. Omdrak
Open switch causes wreck near Olean kills fireman
Passenger train No 30 on the Western New York and Pennsylvania road collided with a car on an open switch at Olean New York. The engine was wrecked and fireman Patterson was killed while Engineer Kidd was seriously injured. No passengers hurt beyond shock.
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Olean
N. Y
Old City
New York and
Pennsylvania Road
Patterson
Kidd
Woman Struck by Train in Barre Vermont
Mia Fred Kemp, 90, was struck by a suburban train at 6:90 PM in Barre Vermont and likely to die from injuries. Police believe she deliberately attempted suicide by lying on the track at a crossing. A second item notes Bly's Liquid Cream Balm marketed for nasal use with a 13 cent price and details on administration.
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Barre
Fred Kemp
Bly
Blg Brothers
Warren Street
Six Day Race Faces Crash Scare at Madison Square Garden
In New York at Madison Square Garden the six day bicycle race nears its fourth day with 1490 miles logged. A mid-competition crash injures Turville and Aronson as Fisher and Frederick push to gain a lap with Kaiser and Ryser following closely. Elkes and McFarland lead, while Accoutrier and Muller retire after a exhausting incident.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
H. Accoutrier
Rudolf Muller
Accoutrier
Muller
Babcock
Aronson
Elkes
McFarland
Pierce
McEachern
Simar
Gougoltz
Turville
Gimm
Waller
Stinson
Fisher
Frederick
Kaser
Ryser
Kaiser
Limar
Bruses
Wilkes
MecEachern
Ball Players Grievances Hit National League Talks
The National League magnates met at the Fifth Avenue hotel after two days of talks. A memorandum outlined key demands on reserve rights, contracts, physician fees, suspensions, and arbitration. President Young said nothing would be released for publication. New York Base Ball added Pulsifer and Conroy. Brooklyn acquired Elderfield from Detroit.
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New York
National League
Fifth Avenue
Young
A. H. Soden
W. H. Conant
J. B. Billings
Boston
W. W. Kerr
Barney Dreyfus
P. L. Auten
Pittsburg
A. J. Reach
Col
John S. Rogers
Philadelphia
F. A. Abell
Edward Hanlon
Charles Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Fred Knowles
James Hart
Chicago
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
F. de Haas Robison
Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Taylor
Ume
Pulsifer
Conroy
Elderfield
Detroit
New cup defender under construction aims for May launch
Bristol reports progress on the new cup defender with materials collected and hull rigging planned to be afloat by early May. The 1899 champion will be refurbished before the new boat’s launch, with trials anticipated off Newport ahead of the New York Yacht Club cruise in August.
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Bristol
R. L
Newport
New York Yacht Club
Fiest
Breelton
Vanderbilt
Rainbow
Walter Coleman and
Sona
Providence
Columbia
Boston
Herreshoff
Convict Murderer Buckholte Dies at Hartford Prison
William Buckholte, a life convict born in Germany, died at the station prison in Hartford today after serving time for second degree murder. He was 62 and had a Bridgeport birth record dated June 1, 1880.
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Hartford
Conn
William Buckholte
Buockholte
Germany
Menenens
Bridgeport
Keeping It Up Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Card
Lowell citizen Mrs. R. H. Ayer praises Doan's Kidney Pills after a friend’s use with back pain relief. The pills were bought at Ellingwood & Co and sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Carter & Sherburne also offered them. The ad urges the slogan Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
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Lowell
Dean
R. H. Ayer
Royal Street
Doan
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Ayer
Dean’s
Amusements At the Opera House Yesterday and Today
Amusements note strong performances by Corse Payton Comedy Company with Drifted Apart and The Octoroon. Barry Gordon Hamilton Burke Montserat praised in roles. Afternoon Trumpets Woman's Revenge and My Kentucky Home on the bill. East Lynne promised top presentation Friday. Sacred concert for Robert Campbell planned Sunday. Ravel Pant o mime company praised on Maine and Maritime Provinces tour now touring New England with two shows in one at Music Hall. Charles Ravel leads a strong company with broad audience appeal.
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Opera House
Corse Payton
Mr. Barry
Master Gordon
Paul
Miss Hamilton
Zoe
Mr. Burke
Salem Scudder
George Montserat
Jacob McClosky
Kentucky
East Lynne
Robert Campbell
Ravel “Humpty Dumpty
Maine
Maritime Provinces
New England
Ravel Company
Music Hall
Charles Ravel
Uncrowned Croker Dominates New York City Power
The article portrays Richard Croker as an unofficial ruler over Manhattan and the Bronx, with officials and boards obeying him. It alleges he controls candidacies, appointments, and access to audiences, forming a quasi monarchy through a Democratic club that attracts senators and influential figures. It questions whether reputable Democrats can counter his influence.
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Croker
Manhattan
Bronx
Congress
New York City
Democratic Club
United States
Dick Croker
America
New York
Philadelphia
Yusea Mantle Promises 50 Percent More Grit Power
Advert says the Welsbach Light uses the Yusea mantle for 50 percent more grit and triple strength. Claims longer life and brighter flame. Also promotes first class gas cooking ranges at sale price.
Hartford R. R. Schedules From Lowell Stations Begin June
On and after June 10 1900 trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot run to Fort Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro Souca Framingham and way stations at 7 15 11 25 am and 6 25 pm Daily trains connect at South Framingham with the LDoston and Albany R R for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west and at Concord Junction with the Fitchburg R R The 6 25 pm train links with the Stonington line for New York City the south and west Sundays serve South Framingh Mansfield Pawtucket Providence way stations at 7 15 am C PETER CLARK Gen Supt 4 C KENDALL Pass Agent.
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Middlesex Street
Fort Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
Souca
Framingham
Way
South Framingham
Ldoston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
South Framingh
Mansfield
Providence Way
Peter Clark
C. Kendall
Boston and Maine Rail Timetable Fragments Describe Via Portland
Train listings show mixed routes to Castine Jonesport Machiasport Woburn and Nashua Portland connections. Schedules include daily and Sunday departures with multiple times and notes on divisions and via lines. Entry also references Montreal Quebec Boston Air Line Plymouth Sherbrooke and western division connections.
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Fastport
St. John
Portland
Castine
Veer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
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Kentucky Home
Law of the Land
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AH Ling Foo
CRAND
Harcout
Savo Theatre. Co
Dempsey
DHC
Richard Harlowe
Weil Littlefield
Egbert
Magcee
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Louie Deadre
Europe
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Rising Sun
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Leclair
SVOY
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Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass
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Gardner Bros
Mile Street
Weetfort Street
Yootel
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P.reurtt
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Promaglis
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Cutter
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Hunter
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Ouincy
T. Te Boyle & CO. Propriators
Snyder Bros
Boston & Maine
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TAFT
Fourier Itizen Company
Printing Department
Mercantila Printing
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