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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1905

Page

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Recount Likely For Lowell Mayoral Race Winners Bet Heavy

A recount petition will be filed Friday after a ward 6 discrepancy in tally sheets. Bets on Mayor Casey’s margin ran into hundreds, with up to 40 a Republican tally and a 49 to 1 misprint prompting the move. Farnham and Nomand letters frame post election support as Ames and others comment. Arlington mill water pipes near completion with Atherton plant due to connect by Saturday.

E. T. Goward Republican City Committee Goward Casey A. W. David Farnham Edwards Cheney Ward 6 Arlington Mill Atherton

Miners in Convention Opens in Shamokin Pa

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on December 14 about 700 delegates led by John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America opened a miners convention. The meeting aims to press for conference with operators, seeking a eight hour day, wage boosts, and improved pay across classes, potentially affecting strikes.

Shamokin Anthracite Coal Miners’ Convention John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Ince Mitchell Pennsylvania Ieee Hatemerting Mitchells Frottent

Miners face potential talks as union eyes brokers’ help

Roosevelt’s rumored visit to Senator Knox and pressure on President Cassell to urge coal firms toward conciliation shapes a possible conference. Mr. Hammerling’s Philadelphia trip adds to the uneasy expectation. If operators agree to a conference, the miners will announce their plan to Mr. Mitchell and prepare a list of demands for short term terms.

Roosevelt Knox Cassell Pennsylvania Railroad Hammerling Philadelphia Cassel President Baer Reading Company Mitchell

Swiss councils elect Forrer as vice federal council head

In Berne on December 14 the national and state councils met in joint assembly and elected M. P Forrer as vice head of the federal council and a newly named railway official to the confederation post.

Berne Switserland National Council State Council M. P Forrer Federal Council Raaieal

Russian Sailors Revolt At Sea Near Ceylon Harbor

Columbo December 14 A hundred Russian sailors aboard the battleship Cesteviteh revolted in the harbor. Military authorities requested bloodless surrender and one hundred fifty mutineers were brought ashore for detention.

Colormba Ceylon

Donnelly Aids Stolen Property Identification Effort

Purchasing Agent James Ko Ponmeir assists in identifying stolen property alongside Donnelly in Heston. Authorities believe they have caught the thief and have sent for a key witness. The scene centers on an ongoing effort to recover items and confirm ownership.

James Ko Heston Ceeght Eee

Fatally Burned Doughnut Fryer Sparks Fatal Blaze

December 14 in Fatally Lynn a doughnut fry incident caused by blazing fat left one woman dead and three injured. Mrs Etta Silvers tried to extinguish flames and her clothing caught fire, leading to panicked escapes and aid from Alexander Burnett his wife and Mrs Ryan. Mrs Silvers died soon after at hospital with others burned but not in danger. The fire caused minor house damage.

Lynn Etta Silvers Burnett Ryan

Naval hazing case to be investigated at highest level

Washington reports a hazing incident at the naval academy will be thoroughly investigated. Admiral Sands’s report on Midshipman Jerome P. Kimball’s hazing has been sent to Washington for review. He proposes the summary dismissal of Midshipman Tremore Coffin Jr and Midshipman Warren A Vanderveer for hazing and failure to report.

Washington Naval Academy Navy Department Admiral Sands Sands Annapolis Jerome P. Kimball Tremore Coffin, Jr Warren A. Vanderveer Coffin Vanderveer

Seaman Apprentice Craddock Dies of Meningitis

Newport R I Dec 14 Seaman Apprentice Geo Henry Craddock of Brooklyn N Y died at the naval training station after a brief illness with cerebrospinal meningitis and was buried with military honors. There are four other cases at the station among recent arrivals. All new apprentices in the detention building have been moved to the Reina Mercedes and measures enacted to prevent further spread among the 1500 apprentices on base.

Newport R. L Geo Henry Craddock Brooklyn N. Y Naval Training Station

Carding Machine Wound Injures 19 Year Old Worker

Charles Gustafson aged 19 of 60 Bowden Street was injured at work when his left thumb was lacerated after catching it in a carding machine. The injury was treated at the Emergency Hospital.

Charles Gustafson Bowden Street

Fire destroys St Luke's Cathedral in Halifax believed incendiary

Halifax N B December 1 authorities suspect incendiaries caused a blaze that gutted St Luke's Cathedral a wooden structure dating from the 19th century. Fire started near a stove in a chapel and the building was rapidly consumed. total loss estimated around 15,000 dollars with insurance around 6,000 dollars. A suspicious man seen fleeing near the church is being sought.

Halifax N. B St. Luke's

Prison escape at Charles Street jail shocks Boston

Boston police search for Charles Howard and Fred H. Carr after they slipped from a jail cell by removing bars and using a window to reach Fruit street. Witnesses say a confederate outside aided the escape. a marriage at the jail may have aided their plan. Both men previously served sentences at Sing Sing and Trenton.

Boston Charles Howard Fred H. Carr Charles Street Roxbury Court Howard Carr Hey Fruit Street Father McCloud St. Joseph’s Church West End New England Sing Sing Trenton N. J

Lord Lieut of Ireland Sworn In for Second Term

In Dublin after a 20 year interval, the Earl of Aberdeen was sworn in as lord lieutenant of Ireland for the second time. James Bryce was also sworn in as chief secretary for Ireland. A 21 gun salute in Phoenix Park signalled the new lieutenant’s impending entry into Dublin.

Dublin Ire Dee Utg Earl of Aberdeen Ireland James Bryce Ieland Phoenix Path

Hazing Inquiry Proposed By Representative Laud

Washington December 14 a resolution calls for a thorough investigation into the hazing situation at the academy. Rep Laud of Michigan introduced the measure urging the committee to report findings and laws governing the hazing incident and the military contingent involved.

Washington Have Laud Michigan

Morris Sentenced 10 Prison for Life Team Morris

Brockton reports the E. E. Taylor Shoe Manufacturing lasters remain on strike after an executive board decision. They must return to work by noon or risk charter revocation for union violations. The union will keep its contract and may deploy pickets if the firm fills striking positions.

Brockton E. E. Taylor Shoe Manufacturing Company Boot and Shoe Workers Union Boot and Shoe Workers Twe State Board of Arbitration State Board

Pleads Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree

George F. Morris pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the August killing of Jennie Spaulding in the Middlesex Street Station waiting room. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at East Cambridge after psychologists found him mentally sound, though alcohol influenced his state at the time of the crime. Mrs. Morris visited him in jail and had legal counsel seek a possible defense, with testimony noting the couple’s strained past and alleged jealousy.

Jennie P. B. Spaulding Middlesex Street Station George F. Morris Middlesex Street East Cambridge Morris Ida L. Morris Laconia N. H Lowell James F. Owens Brendin Joan H. Morrison Owens Dr. Jelly Jelly Cambridge Jennie Spaulding

Cruisers Galveston and Chattanooga Chosen for Asiatic Service

Washington December 14 The protected cruisers Galveston and Chattanooga have been selected for service on the Asiatic station and will proceed there early next year. They are in the third division of the second squadron of the North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, with the Brooklyn and Tacoma under orders for sea. It is likely the entire squadron will head to the Mediterranean, then the Chattanooga and Galveston will depart there for the Asiatic station.

Washington Galveston Chattanooga Asiatic Station North Atlantic Fleet Charles D. Sigsbee Brooklyn Tacoma Mediterranean Asiatic

Almaden Quicksilver Mines to Be Closed

San Jose Cal Dec 14 It is reported that the new Almaden quicksilver mines are to be closed down in the near future The reason is that the property has been developed enough The new Almaden mines next to the Almaden mines in Spain were at one time the largest in the world The product up to March 4 1891 amounted to 15000000 dollars

San Jose Cal Spain

Mrs Morse Returns After Long Absence in New York

After a two year absence, the former Mrs Morse returns from Europe. Her divorce from Charles W Morse’s ex husband Charles F Dodge led to indictments of Dodge and A H Hummet and other lawyers. It is reported she may testify as needed. Boone Attorney procedure noted.

New York Chas. W. Morse Chas. F. Dodge A. H. Hummet Europe Boone Moree Moon

William Sharp Dead, Noted Author of Mice FinnA Macleod

Dec 14 reporting the death of William Sharp, noted as author of the work titled Mise Prone A. Maclacd. The obituary notes Sharp as New Gaeid te Ge author of that and mentions his death from illness in London.

Fiena A. Macleod” Wert London Sielig Wiliam

Guests at Hotel Touraine Go Dry

Reston reports that following District Attorney John Moran action demanding liquor sale curbs at the Hotel Touraine, guests at the hotel were restrained today. Police and Moran declined comment as commissioners refused to intervene.

Hotel Touraine Reston John Moran Touraine Cense Questa Reed Eestel Moran

Train Collision Near Watertoe Injures Several

A late night derailment on the Chicago Leeent and Pecifice line at Watertoe plunged a mall car and a passenger car into a wrecked state. Three trainmen and several passengers suffered injuries as local responders rushed to the scene.

Watertoe Chicago, Leeent and Pecifice

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale naming the action and the involved officials.

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Aioe of Kynch Lawrence James B, Casey Mass Cornelius F. Lynch Frederick W. Farnham James B. Casey Fred’k W. Farnham Marlborough Street R. Nomand Mr. Nomand City Hall Butler Ames Mr. Farnham Capital Colonel Ames Miners IN Convention Swiss Federal Assembly Donnelly Prue AG Any Halifax, N. S Cae Ue Brevent Lord Lieut Almaden Mrs. Morse A. H William Sharp Ei-Azhar Brevy Thener Soppetin Middlesex Sirwel, Cor P. C Are TEXAS Austin Tee
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