San Francisco Endures Terrific Gale and Blackout
Severe storm hits San Francisco with wind near 66 miles per hour toppling houses and knocking down fences. A gas tank fire caused by lightning destroyed the tank while telegraph and telephone service collapsed across the city. Reno and Sacramento report heavy snow and rain, hail, and widespread communication outages as the Pacific coast braces for continuing storm.
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San Francisco
Durang
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Telephone
Reno
Nev
Pacific Coast
Sierras
Wicks Station
Trucker
Saccramento
Cal
California
Textile unions urged to skip Washington convention
The International Union of Textile Workers asks Southern affiliate locals to refrain from attending the December 27 national convention in Washington. The circular cites Augusta convention guidance and urges sending funds to Ashleyville, North Carolina, to aid efforts for organizing and joining the broader labor movement.
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Pali River
International Union of Textile Workers
Washington
Augusta
International Union of Texas
American Federation of Labor
Tolkas
Federation of Labor
I Vslington
North Caroina
Fireworks Explode Injuring Five Weymouth Workers
Five men at Hunt & Sons fireworks factory Weymouth were severely burned when an explosion occurred during noon hour while charging tirecrackers. George Cavanaugh Richard Cavanaugh Michael Delory John Durant and Arthur Bowman escaped through windows as flames licked faces and hands. Fire brigade arrived and damage to the plant was slight though injuries not considered dangerous.
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Boston
Weymouth
Hunt & Sons
George and
Richard Cavanaugh
Michael Delory
John Durant
Arthur Bowman
Tunch
New Bedford Plans A 600 Spindle Cotton Mill
New Bedford and New Bedford whaling area plan a fine goods cotton mill with 600 spindles. Capital stock set, Hon Rufus A Soule named potential president of the Massachusetts Senate to head the company. Frederick B Macy to serve as treasurer, previously tied to Wameutta mill finances.
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New Hedford
Rufus A. Soule
Massachusetts Senate
Corporathen
Frederick B. Macy
Soule
Macy
Wameutta Mille
Peet
Man Charged in Teeran Death Sparks Town Turmoil
A Teeran man was charged in the death of Willem Harry after a confrontation in Charlestown. Dew James F Towle and Heston, arrested after the incident, await a thorough investigation as locals recount a long standing dispute that erupted into violence leaving the street scene chaotic.
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Willem Harry
Heston
Dew
James F. Towle
Willem Ie
Charlestown
Howe
Tragic Wagon Accident Leaves Barry Dead at 24
Barry, 24, of 8 Pine Street Charlestown, was killed when a wagon rear wheel passed over his head. He died in hospital a few hours after the incident. Towle, about 24, may be charged with manslaughter in district court tomorrow.
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Barry
Pine Street
Charlestown
Towle
Dartmouth Club Banquet Honors Three Elected to Congress
Boston December 14 at a Dartmouth club banquet Congressman-elect Charles Q Tirrell of Naevick Judge J B Richardson of Boston a Dartmouth trustee and Rev Howard F Hill of Concord NH spoke on recent honors to three members Tirrell McCall and Powers elected to Congress Judge Richardson wore a Daniel Webster hat to test the present statesman against past standards Officers elected with Geo W Estabrook as president
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Boston
Charles Q. Tirrell
Naevick
J. B. Richardson
Dartmouth College
Howard F. Hill
Concord
N. H
Dartmouth Club
Messrs
Famous Boston Chicago teacher John Dore dies at Vendome
Hon. John Dore, once Chicago school superintendent and Illinois senator, died at the Hotel Vendome in Boston aged about 80. Born in Ossipee New Hampshire he helped introduce the Boston school system to Chicago and led in its early development. His wife Annie Moulton survives him. there were no children.
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Boston
John (. Dore
Chicago
Illinois
Hotel Vendome
Dore
Ossipee
N. H
Annie B. Moulton
Alvah Moulton
Crowell Fails To Bring England Fortune Proofs Home
Boston dispatch reports E W Crowell of Somerville returning from England aboard the Ivernia with no proofs of an immense fortune said to be held in the Bank of England. He was sent Sept 17 to arrange proving heirship and claim the 150 million dollars, but arrived without necessary papers, which he says will arrive by mail in a few weeks.
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Boston
England
E. W. Crowell
Somerville
Ivernia
Crowell
Bank of England
Sorosis
Boston Recounts Loom as Petitions Pile Up
Boston, Dec. 14. Filing petitions for recounts of city election ballots ends this afternoon. The board of election commissioners faces a busy week as street commissioner, defeated school committee candidates, and several aldermanic districts seek recounts to improve their showing.
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Boston
Board of Election Commissioners
McCrillis Case Opens in Federal Court Watch
Boston audience awaits a major federal case as Ransom F. McCrillis former deputy collector of internal revenue faces embezzlement charges. Assistant District Attorney Casey said the trial begins Tuesday morning at the Federal Building and will likely run the entire week with many witnesses expected.
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Boston
United States District Court
Yuilding
Casey
Ransom F. McCrillis
Internal Revenue
United States
Mrs Jack Gardiner Denies Palace or Museum Residence
Moston Dec 14 Mrs John L Gardiner today denied reports that the structure being erected in Rack Bay district is an Italian palace or a museum. She stated it is a residence for herself and that she does not intend to give it to Boston, addressing long circulating tales.
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Moston
John L. Gardiner
Rack Bay
Boston
Missing Wayland boy Henry Ladoo sought by constables
Wayland constables hunt Henry Ladoo, a ward of Roston who had been boarding with farmer Speer. He disappeared soon after $109 in paper money, in ten dollar bills, was stolen from the house. The case links his disappearance to the burglary, prompting a wide search.
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Hoston
Wayland
Henry Ladoo
Roston
Speer
Wolcott in a very sick condition dec 14 at noon
Wort reports from the state house that former Gov. Wolcott remains very ill with no change in his condition since yesterday. Doctors had previously announced no improvement, keeping the ex governor in a critical state.
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Hosten
Tufte College Holds First Annual Public Honors Ceremony
Medford December 1 A new and impressive ceremony was held at Tufte College marking the first annual public presentation of academic honors for the current college year. Previously students received awards privately.
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Medford
Tufte College
Cusrent College
Tufte
Kennebec River Reported Capture by Lee Company
In Gardiner Maine on December 14 locals report the American Lee Company has secured Centre near the Kennebec region. The message urges local advertisers to settle their accounts.
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Ardiner
Kennebec River
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
A strong promotional appeal praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for women's illnesses. The ad argues that no other medicine matches its cures and urges readers to buy it, promising widespread success and free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinxham
Lydia É. Pinkham
Literary Notes on Pages and Publications
Walter H. Page takes editing roles at The World's Work and Frank Leslie's Monthly with ties to Every body's Magazine. Doubleday, Page & Company to publish The Monthly Review at six cents and seven dollars yearly. Speculation of Hearst entering magazine field with The New Magazine to be published by Kt. H. Russell. Eben Holden cited as top selling book. Bookman lists strong sales. Henry James writes on Thackeray link to Rye. Fazill ard previews Chinese war criticisms. Mabie revises Shakespeare edition. Crawford novels surge in sales. Rhodes publishes The History of the United States from 1850 to 1864. Bly's Liquid Cream Balm advertised with nasal benefits from Ely Brothers.
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Walter H. Page
The
Atlantic
Forum
Frank Leslie
Monthly
Everybody's Magazine
Doubleday, Page & Cumpany
Monthly Review
Eben Holden
Lathropa
Bookman
United States
James Ford Rhodes
Macmillan Company
Gerald Stanley Lee's Sur Geation and Christmas Gift Caution
A fragment warns against overdoing generosity during Christmas to avoid spoiling a friend's joy. It notes that being too strenuous in giving may backfire if one becomes ill and unable to share in the holiday. The piece nudges restraint in holiday goodwill.
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Gerald Stanley Lee
Chrismas
Hugh
Review notes varied Christmas guides and World’s Work issues
The Christmas Guide is praised as the most beautiful issue of the magazine with artful cover and strong articles on papal elections and Egypt. It highlights Vr. Rev. John Barry’s life portrait and a rich Christmas reading section. The December Profitable Advertising is lauded for 140 pages of up-to-date material with prize announcements and designs. Little Folks December issue lists prominent articles and illustrations. The World’s Work December number is praised for its extensive illustrations, notable articles on libraries, Arctic discoveries, working life, and American sculpture, with strong editorial content and global coverage. The review foresees continued quality under Mr Page’s editorship and notes a rising local sale.
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Christmas Guiden
Egypt
Land of the Sphinx
John E. Barry
W. G
Boston
W. A. McCullough
A. G. Plympton
Hobbin
Daisy D. Plympton
Mrs. Sama Claus
Julia Ward Howe
George Hes
Arctic
R. F E. Philips
Henry Harrison Lewis
Mr. Root
Wu Ting Fang
Philippines
J. C. Wasen
Katharine de Forest
Capiital
Mr. Sanders
Reston
Joel Chandler Harria
J. K. Upton
Paul
Sneeze Etiquette and Court Manners in Regency Echoes
From a Siray Btortes account the piece recalls scenes in William IV’s era where sneezing at court caused alarm or scorn. It notes a Norfolk figure’s sneer at a banquet, Lord Dundas mocking, and Lord Halifax alarm at a doctor as etiquette shaped responses. It adds remarks on Russian and French courts and Napoleon III’s more relaxed approach to sneezing.
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William IV
Duke of Norfolk
F. Hestingr Doyle
Lord Halifax
Lord Dundas
Cear
Ruasta
Riet
Fen
Napoleon HS
Women lunch counter protest noted in courter ad plea
A fragment describes claims that grocery department women receive smaller portions than men from a demonstrator. It urges readers to tell advertisers they saw their ad in the Courter.
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Bia
A G Pollard Co Christmas Attractions and Goods List
A G Pollard and Company advertises Christmas attractions and a wide array of merchandise including standerchiefs, dress patterns, silks, woolens, books, Bibles, devotionals, men's and women's furnishings, neckwear, petticoats, hosiery, jewelry, lamps, clocks, stationery, toys, upholsteries, ready made sheets, underwear, china, leather goods, art and fancy goods, lingerie, rugs, linens, frames, and calendars.
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North Carolina Strikers
Willie
New Bedford
Daniel Webster
Tirrell
John Dore
Mr. Crowell
McCrillis
Mrs
Jack Gardiner
Roy
Wolcotts
Academis
Lydia EF. Pinkhamn
W. BR. Hearst
Kt. H. Russell
Henry James
Rye
Ribner
Thackeray
Denia Duval
Windelsea
Thomas Fazillard
Beribner's
la Few
China
Will
Ute
Hamilton W. Mabie
Shakespeare
Dramatist
Macmillian Company
F. Marion Crawford
South
Sicily
Calabria
Malta
Henry Brokman
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
N.Y
Assia
Stickney & Poor Spice Co
Fense
Ssorosisk
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Winter Street
Lowell
A. G. Pollard & CO
A. G. Pollard
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Bowler Bros. (Limited
Bowler Bros. Cester
Mass
Linter
St. Vincent's Hospital
Worcester
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