Peculiar Ophthalmo Telegraphy Case in Police Court
Ada B. Wright charged with larceny faced continued examination and a five month jail sentence. The court marked her behavior as a rare medical oddity, labeling it ophthalmo telegraphy as a male observer watched intently. Witnesses described her calm, monotone responses while a stranger watched, with references to her globe-trotting past and recent thefts from Mr. Brickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Wright
Ada
Globe
Brickett
W. N. York
Mellin’s Court
Ada B. Rice
Constable Gately
Slattery
Jorgery
Northeast railway to test experimental auto car system
New York reports the Northeastern railway plans an experimental auto car system similar to a Paris despatch. The test route will run between Hartlepool and West Hartlepool, both near each other, to gauge feasibility on a busy section.
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New York
Paris
The
Times
London
Hartlepool
West Hartlepool
Blondin case witnesses and the chain of evidence
About 80 witnesses testified in the Blondin case. The value lies in each witness proving a distinct point, making the chain of evidence consist of 80 separate links. The old axiom that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link applies to this testimony.
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Blondin
Boston Advertiser
Bridge Contract For Wellington Bridge Between Somerville Medford
The metropolitan park commission awarded contract to Jones and Meehan for building the Wellington bridge linking Somerville and Medford at a price of 86000 dollars. The span will exceed 800 feet and the project requires about one million feet of hard pine lumber and about 1500 oak piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Park Commission
Jones & Meehan
Wellington
Somerville
Medford
Reading Railroad Faces Unmet Anthracite Demand This Winter
Reading Railroad officials warn relief is unlikely for the winter coal shortage as output from its collieries runs near 60,000 tons daily. Carriers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey hold coal cars vital to shipments west of Harrisburg. An 50 cent per ton rate rise is expected to persist into 1903, with Reading planning $3 million in new mines and breakers to reach full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Railroad Company
Reading
New England
Reading Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Baer
New York
Peacedale Woolen Mills Forced To Close
South Kingstown December 19 The Peacedale Manufacturing Co with over 700 workers was forced to suspend operations today due to fuel shortages. It is hoped the idle period will be short as coal is sought to keep machinery moving day by day. The mill makes high grade woolens and had many orders on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kingstown
R. L
Peacedale Manufacturing Co
Pretender Seizes Fez Region and Sets Up Court
A Times despatch from Fez reports the claimant to the throne has taken Tesa and adjacent districts, appointed viziers and officials, and established a royal court. Tribes east of Fez largely acknowledge him as Sultan. Heavy rains hinder imperial troop advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Times
Fez
London
Tesa
Fire Fatality Claims 70-Year-Old Housekeeper
In Wells Maine on December 18 a fire tore through the buildings of Thomas J D Stewart. The blaze, driven by age and infirmity, prevented aid for Hannah Ann Williams a 70 year old housekeeper employed by Stewart who perished in the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Hannah Ann Williams
Thomas JD. Stewart
Stewart
Jury Deliberations Begin in Tewksbury Land Damage Case
In the Joshua W. Daniels land damage dispute the arguments were heard this forenoon with Mayberry for the town of Tewksbury and Hogan for the petitioner. Daniela spoke for the other side. The case went to the jury after the noon recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua W. Daniels
Mr. Mayberry
Tewksbury
John J. Hogan
Daniela
Witnesses and Property Values in Lowell Street Case
Cyrue W Parsons estimated the wall relaying cost at 403.46 dollars. Jason Fuller, resident of Lowell, farms in Tewksbury, not a Lowell selectman but aligned with the city’s common council. He valued the street and electric line improvements raising Mr. ilela's value from 1000 to 2000, and Joelle a selectman put land value at 3 12 cents per foot, noting further value shifts due to the improvener. Frank A Fitzgerald, former selectman, was testifying when adjournment occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrue W. Parsons
Jason Fuller
Lowell
Tewksbury
Board of Selectmen
Mr. Pratt
Common Council of
Lela
Joelle
Frank A. Fitegerald
Electman
Edward Speaks on Venezuela and British Rights
London dispatch reports Parliament prorogued as the King’s speech condemns Venezuela for unjust acts against British subjects and property. It notes cooperation with Germany, prospects of prosperity in the Transvaal regions, postponed coronation, colonial conference, Chamberlain’s tour, and other imperial topics. Parliament adjourned until February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Black Red
House of Lords
Venezuela
Transvaal
Orange River
Colonial Conference
Chamberlain
Mullah
Italy
Chile
Argentina
Great Britain
Cattlin tract leased for St Louis fair amusements
A long tract along the northern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase exposition site, 4300 feet by 600 feet, was leased for 430000 dollars to M Xavier Pene of Marseilles and associates. Pene plans amusements for the exposition. John H. McGibbons was named eastern representative for the world's fair exhibits division with New York headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cattlin
M. Xavier Pene
Marseilles
France
M. Pene
Buffalo
California
Africa
John H. McGibbons
Department of Textiles
New York
New Turf Congress Forms to Rival Western Jockey Club
Cincinnati report says a new turf congress will be formed to oppose the Western Jockey Club. John B E Ryan, who will open Newport Kentucky for winter racing next Saturday, says a meeting of non Western Jockey Club tracks will convene in Cincinnati Friday to revive the old American turf congress. Represented tracks include Kansas City St Louis Baltimore Savannah New Orleans and Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Turf Congress
Western Jockey Club
John BE
Ryan
Newport
American Turf Congress
Kansas City
St. Louis
Baltimore
Savannah
New Orleans
A Bad Remedy Prompts Urgent Action on Widespread Die Off
A telegram from Palatka reports United States authorities spraying in the Rt. John's River and tributaries to kill hyacinth. The daily poisoning has caused hundreds of cattle to lose range and drink the contaminated water. Governor Jennings urges prompt steps to end the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Jennings
Father John's Medicine Promises Strength and Colorful Health
A vintage advertisement extols Father John's Medicine as a cure for coughs colds and consumption claiming it strengthens the blood nourishes flesh and returns color. It promotes the product as a food medicine with decades of use and suitability for pale thin children and the sick fighting illness.
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Father John
Quiet push to raise city registrars salaries noted
Reading Company's sales agent informs acting mayor of Lowell with a telegram to President Baer. Officials discuss a committee on salaries recommending an increase for registrars from 550 to 750 yearly. The move would make registrars among the city’s highest paid, though workload varies. The meeting was kept quiet to avoid pressure while petitions moved quickly. Other departments face diphtheria cases, fuel shortages, and wood supply issues as winter bites. Alderman Barton approves precinct payrolls. Christmas overseers meeting may be delayed. a fireworks finale is hinted at. The acting mayor receives a New York letter from Edward Sherwin about coal shortages and distribution plans for Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Committee On
Health Department
New York
Wm. E. Badger
Lowell
Baer
Edward Sherwin
Local youths suffer facial and scalp injuries after wall push and falling decor
Stephen Reynolds an 18 year old basketball player was pushed against a wall and cut the side of his mouth while playing Wednesday night. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital and lives on Chandler street. John W. Duckworth 32 employed by the Boston and Maine railroad suffered a seven inch scalp laceration when a large decor broke from two hinges at the round house Wednesday around 9 o'clock. He was taken to the Emergency hospital where ten stitches were required. Duckworth resides at 48 Canada street.
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Stephen Reynolds
Reynolds
Chandler Street
John W. Duckworth
Boston and Maine Railroad
Round House
Duckworth
Canada Street
Tully Woman Injuries Examined After Death
Medical Examiner Irish announced an autopsy on Mrs. Lizzie Tully found pneumonia in the right lung. He said no injuries from the Saturday altercation caused the death, though there was a slight hernia and signs someone kicked her in the stomach. Her husband, John H. Tully, had been arrested for manslaughter but was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish
Lizzie Tully
John H. Tully
Marston
Tully
Postponed whist and dancing party at Odd Fellows temple
The whist and dancing party planned at the Odd Fellows temple on Friday night for the Austrian table at St John’s hospital fair has been postponed until after the holidays. At present attendees are busy wrapping presents and thinking about card duties.
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Odd Fellows Temple
St. John's Hospital
Germany Calls for Apology in Venezuela Dispute
Berlin reports stress on diplomatic apologies beyond financial claims as Germany and Britain debate Venezuela tensions. Officials cite limited naval strength and ongoing arbitration talks, with Venezuela blockade details and mixed commission questions under consideration.
Loomis Links Venezuela Turmoil to Foreign Railways
Francis B. Loomis, U S minister to Portugal, sailing from New York to Portugal, says Venezuelan trouble stems from foreign built railroad systems. He cites government insolvency with German and English capital, and revolutionary damage that worsened traffic and sparked the crisis culminating in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Chronicle
Springfield
Ohio
Francis B. Loomis
United States
Portugal
New York City
Loomis
Venezuela
Europe
El Mochos Son Enlists With Venezuelan Army
New York dispatch reports Nicolas Hernandez, 22, son of Gen Jose Maria Hernandez known as El Mocho, will sail aboard the Maracaibo to Caracas to enlist in his father’s command. The 22-year-old compositor currently works in Danbury Connecticut and telegraphed a friend of his intent. The Venezuelan consulate notes additional U S citizens have offered to join Castro’s forces.
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New York
Venezuela
Maraceibo
Nicolas Hernandez
Jose Maria Hernandes
el Mocho
Hernandez
Danbury
Conn
Caracas
United States
Castro
Hickey vows no ball at inaugural in Methodist stance
Gov elect Hickey in Lincoln proclaims no dancing at inauguration citing his Wesleyan University trusteeship. Nebraska society mourns, but Commercial club plans a public hall festivity that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Hickey
David B. Hill
Wesleyan University
Petition filed for American congress on tuberculosis charter
In Atlanta on December 18 a superior court petition seeks incorporation of the American congress on tuberculosis led by Dr. George Brown of Atlanta. Others on the filing list include Dr. Henry D. Holton of Vermont and doctors from New York New Hampshire Canada to promote TB care and help organize a world congress on tuberculosis.
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Atlanta
Superior Court
The
American Congress
George Brown
Congress Incorporated
Henry D. Holton
Vermont
Daniele Lewis
New York
Irving A. Watson
New Hampshire
E. J. Barrack
Canada
H. Bryce
Cape Cod Fire Destroys Town Landmark Post Office
Fire in Yarmouth today destroyed a key business building housing the post office, grocery, and Cape Cod Central club rooms. Estimated loss 4000 to 5000 dollars with 82500 insurance. building, once the Congregational church, stood as a landmark and had been remodeled for business in 1870 after a 75 year rebuild. Fire likely started from a defective flue. occupants had used wood for heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Cape Cod Central Club
Congregations Church
Ladies Ald Society officers elected at Blossom Street Baptist
The annual meeting of the Ladies Ald Society of the Blossom Street Baptist church was held Wednesday. Officers elected include president Mrs Curtis McEwan vicepresident Mrs Edward Jones secretary Miss Etta Fatabrook and treasurer Mrs W J Beavin.
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Ladies Ald Society
Blossom Street Bapthet Church
Curtis McEwan
Edward Jones
Etta Fatabrook
W. J. Beavin
Duelists Vega Le Rignac Kirchoffer Fight Here Today
On December 18 fencing champions Vega and Le Rignac faced Kirchoffer in duels here. Reports say both Mtallane and Le Rignac were wounded but injuries are not serious.
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Nice
Vega
le Rignac
Kirchoffer
Mtallane
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John A Wat
Michael Stanopulos
Market Street
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A la Francaise
Peacedale Mills
Morocco
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ST. Louis Fair
NEW Turf Congress
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Committee On Accounts
Germany
la Guaira
Berlin
Foreign Office
Balfour
la Gwaira
Cologne Gazette
America
Venezuelan
Rome
Signor de Riva
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Giovanni Bausan
Elba
Agordat
Eral
Senor V. Mestre Anmabile
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