Daniels Case Favors Town Over County In Land Taking
In Middlesex Superior Civil Court Daniel s case the jury found against the county of Middlesex and in favor of the town of Tewksbury and petitioner Joshua Daniels. Damages assessed at 1600 dollars for land taken for widening Andover street. County may seek retrial if Supreme Court ruling changes responsibility.
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Joshua Daniels
Andover Street
Tewksbury
County of
Middlesex
Mayberry
J. J. Hogan
Aiken
Pratt
Cooney
Gaskill
Fox
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Superior Civil Court
Joseph Ellis
Billerica
John L. Hunt
Soulis
Hunt
J. F. Manning
Brouillette
Muzzy
J. J. Hennessey
Charge of High Treason Against Col Lynch in England
London reports the grand jury returned a true bill against Col Arthur Lynch MP Galway for high treason tied to his role in the South African war. The Lord Chief Justice noted a 62 year gap since such a charge, with Lynch to be tried January 20.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
England
Baron Alverstone
Col. Lynch
Strike decision reserved in Taff Vale case
London December 19 The judge reserved his decision on damages in the Taff Vale Railroad company versus the Amalgamated Society of Proud Servants stemming from the August 1900 strike until the court’s next sitting.
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London
Taffvale Railroad Company
Amalgamated Society of Proud Servante
Lima officers pledge aid to Venezuelan president
In Lima on December 18 a group of army officers cable their names to the president of Venezuela offering their services if the situation worsens.
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Lima
Peru
Venezuela
More Cruel Husbands Arraigned in Court
The Friday police court largely handled adult cases with few juveniles, including Philip S. Riley who pleaded guilty to escaping the workhouse and was jailed six months with $200 bail on appeal. James Armour faced assault charges with prior misdeeds. Joseph Martin dealt with non-support and cruelty, receiving six months with suspended portions.
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Philip S. Riley
Bumps
Philip
North Billerica
Conway
Market Street
James Armour
Mary A. Armour
Armour
House of Correction
Joseph Martin
Exina
Martin
Timothy Curtin
Somers
Curtin
Massachusetts Reformatory
Thomas J. Sheehan
Michael Marks
Connecticut
Togus
Lawrence
James Brooks
Sarah S. Brooks
Leonard McCormick
Peter Garo
McCormick
Stover & Bean
Perkins Street
Dennis J. Murphy
Garo
Edward McDermott
James J. Barr
Colomine Murcotte
Jennie le Couture
Francis A. Bell
Joseph Forbes
Eugene Boucher
Thomas Ingham
Michael Hogan
Changes in Chicopee Manufacturing leadership reported
Springfield dispatch notes mass resignations and reassignments at Chicopee Manufacturing Company after Albert Green Duncan became treasurer. Harry A. Bailey vacates agent post, Geo W. Haselton becomes mill head, master mechanic P C Lane resigns, John Curtis leaves nap room, with rumors of further exits including M H Walsh Warren H Hamilton and Lansing W Lane. Haselton previously worked in Manchester New Hampshire.
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Springfield
the Republican Today
Chicopee Manufacturing Company
Chicopee
Albert Green Duncan
Boston
Harry A. Bailey
Geo. W. Haselton
P. C. Lane
John Curtis
M. H. Walsh
Warren H. Hamilton
Lansing W. Lane
Mr. Duncan
Geo
Silsbee
Supt
Haselton
Chicopee Company
Manchester
N. H
Vanderbilt Holds His Own After Rough Night
New York December 19 Cornelius Vanderbilt remains gravely ill with two doctors in attendance. By 9 15 a m Dr Austin Flint Jr reported a fair night and he has held his own though still very sick. A late consultation by Drs Flint Janeway Brown and Delafield offered guarded hope that he is not doomed to die today.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Austin Flint, Jr
Vanderbilt
Family narrowly escapes blaze at Mountain Terrace home
Whitehall New York December 19 The residence of J Sanford Potter on Mountain Terrace burned today with the family barely escaping. Loss estimated around $20000.
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Whitehall
N. Y
J. Sanford Potter
Mountain Terrace
To Let A Pleas Tenement At No 62 West Sixth Street
Classified row notes a convenient tenement at 62 West Sixth Street with modern improvements and good location with low rent. Also references a low rent tenement on Marshall Street and mentions an elderly gentleman's watch owner can save on property and Vicoter coats on Chance Street.
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West Sixth Street
Marshall Street
Kenny
Wentleman
Savingroperty
Vicoter Coats
saChance
Street
Bristol Youths In Accident Kill Brother At Target Practice
In Bristol R I on December 19 Harry Wenfield Huestis, 17, was fatally shot by his 14 year old brother Floyd with a .22 rifle during yard target practice. The trigger tangled in Floyds sweater causing the cartridge to discharge, striking Harry in the shoulder near the left breast. Death was instantaneous and no blame was assigned. An autopsy was planned to locate the bullet.
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Bristol
R. L
Harry Wenfield Huestis
Floyd
Harry
Williams
Gov Crane's Tribute to H M Knowlton
Pittsfield, December 19 Gov William M Crane expresses deep sorrow at the death of H M Knowlton saying the strong rugged man was intimate and cordial to him and that Knowlton served as attorney general during the first two years of his administration The Commonwealth loses one of its strongest and ablest men and Knowlton's family has the sympathy of the people of the state.
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Pittsfield
William M. Crane
H. M. Knowlton
Knowlton
Commonwealth
Taff Vale Case Verdict in Favor of Plaintiffs
London December 19 The King's Bench Division of the High Court ruled for the Taff Vale Railway Company in the suit against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants over malicious molestation and picketing during the 1900 strike. Damages decision postponed to next sitting.
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London
King’s Bench
High Court of Justice
Taffvale Railroad Company
Amalgamated Society of Railroad Servants
Emperor Tower Presents Credentials To German Emperor
Berlin December 19. Ambassador Tower submitted his credentials to Emperor William at the palace today with the full embassy staff present.
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William
Berlin
Ambasador
Kam
Lorenz visits Boston for Lowell patient operation
Acting Mayor Badger urged Dr. Lorenz to treat the Lowell boy at Huntington Avenue Hospital. The 10 year old son of Arthur Mills may be brought to Boston, but timing could prevent the operation. Public schools close today for a week, with no plans to extend the Christmas break.
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W. E. Badger
Bradford
Children’s Hospital
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Lowell
Lorenz
Arthur Mills
Marion Street
Presence of Mind After Kitchen Gas Explosion In Medford
Mrs. James D. Cox escaped serious injury when a gas buildup in a kitchen range blasted two covers skyward. A streak of flame enveloped her and her dress burned the hands and body, but she wrapped herself in a table cover to smother the blaze. Injuries are not serious.
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Medford
James D. Cox
Summer Avenue
Czar Grants Amnesty to Banished Students in Russia
The Czar pardons 58 students exiled to Siberia for rioting on his name day, as part of amnesty announced to the interior ministry. He orders return but restricts residence near high schools and demands safeguarding by their families to maintain order, following prior pardons of 62 students.
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St. Petersburg
Siberia
Fournier Coming to Attend New York Auto Show
Henry Fournier the French automobileist will arrive in America in January to attend the Madison Square Garden show and is said to plan opening a factory in the United States for his French racing car. Fournier reportedly holds the world kilometre record of 29 15 seconds, though the time is disputed since it was set in a mile trial.
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New York
Henry Fournier
America
Madison Square Garden
Automobile Club of France
Fournier
Augieres
Remodelling Crosbyside Hotel For New York Women Tellers
Glens Falls New York December 19 a force to remodel Crosbyside one of the oldest hotels on Lake George The property was bought by Spencer Trask of New York and George Foster Peabody of Brooklyn to establish a vacation home for New York City women tellers The project involves a large expenditure and the hotel will run on strictly business principles Mrs Trask is deeply involved in the venture The hotel sits near the lake head on the East Side offering wide lake and mountain views
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Crosbyside
Lake George
Spencer Trask
New York
George Foster Peabody
Brooklyn
You Women Tellers
New York City
Mail Service Doubled in Copper River Route
Seattle dispatch reports the United States government has doubled the Copper River and Yukon mail service. From now on mails will depart Valdez for Copper River the lower Yukon and Nome four times each month.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Copper River
Yukon
Valdes
Nome
Reclaim Dark Rich Color With Ayer’s Hair Vigor
Ad promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a simple solution to restore color and vitality to gray hair. Claims a splendid dressing and easy use, with price noted as 100. Includes marketing language typical of early patent medicine advertisements.
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Ayer
All Powers Ready to Accept Arbitration
Washington reports Secretary Hay has partial replies from Great Britain Germany and Italy on arbitring the Venezuelan dispute. Britain favors arbitration with safeguards Germany agrees in principle but seeks many small adjustments Italy favors arbitration but is likely bound by larger powers. Bowles asked about continuing joint action with Germany after two gunboats were destroyed. the premier affirmed continued joint action.
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Washington
Hay
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Bowles
Great Britain's reply on Venezuelan arbitration
London reports that Britain has replied to the United States regarding arbitration of the Venezuelan question. Britain aims to secure a satisfactory solution while protecting powers' interests. London questions Cas tro's claimed empowerment of Venezuela's Bowen and says Castro's government will not be consulted on arbitration terms.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Reuter
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
Venezuela
Quito parade shows sympathy for Venezuela in Ecuador
In Guayaquil on December 19 a large Quito street parade expressed sympathy with Venezuela. President Castro responded to President Plaza’s message with thanks for the Scuader government and people, saying national honor is saved though the right of force rules.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Quito
Venezuela
Castro
Plaza
Scuader
Mr Balfours Statement on Venezuelan Blockade
London December 19 Premier Balfour makes public a printed reply to Gibson Bowles Conservative MP. He says no intimation has been received from the United States government that it would object to American shipping being interfered with during a possible blockade of the Venezuelan coast. The reply outlines objections to the proposed blockade.
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London
Gibson Bowles
M. P
Balfour
United States
Ambassador Meyer delivers Hay’s note on Venezuela settlement
Rome reports Ambassador Meyer conveyed a cable from Secretary Hay to Foreign Minister Prinetti. Hay expressed willingness to grant Minister Bowen full powers to settle the Venezuelan controversy if Germany Britain and Italy agree.
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Rome
Meyer
Prinetti
Foreign Office
Hay
Bowen
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Germanys Answer on Venezuela Arbitration Nearing Dispatch
Berlin December 19 Germanys answer to Venezuelas proposition for arbitration is prepared and will be sent to the United States within a day or two. Officials maintain strict silence on its character. There is no information that President Castro has granted Minister Bowen full power to represent Venezuela in the settlement, though such a step would be welcomed.
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Berlin
Germany
Venezuela
United States
Foreign Office
Castro
Bowen
Ordination in Boston for Rev C Victor Choquette
The Christmas ordinations to the Boston archdiocese priesthood included Rev. C Victor Choquette of Lowell. Born February 15 1878 at 30 Common Street, he studied at Holy Angels College Buffalo and Montreal University earning AB before St John’s Seminary Brington where he led his class. He will celebrate his first mass next Sunday at St Jean Baptiste with Rev Leon Lamothe preaching.
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Archdiocese of
Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
C. Victor Choquette
Fr. Choquette
Lowell
Common Street
Holy Angels College
Buffalo
N. Y
O Nt
Montreal University
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Choquette
Elzear H. Choquette
Lowell One Price Clothing Company
Southbridge
Manchester
N. H
Groton
Montreal
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Leon Lamothe
Italian Youth Acquitted in Self Defense Case
Reading December 19 Antonio Taddat an Italian youth was acquitted on a murder charge for shooting John Trayor Edward Hartman and Samuel Stizel after they assaulted him during a street fight while he played a phonograph. He claimed self defense and was cleared in court today.
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Reading
Antonio Taddat
John Trayor
Edward Hartman
Samuel Stizel
Taddat
Collegiate Chess Men Chosen for Tourney
New York news reports the final selection of four players from Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton for the eleventh annual collegiate chess tournament to be held at the Columbia grammar school December 29 30 and 31. Listed are the College teams as well as substitutes. substitutions reflect changes due to Brasher’s inability to play.
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New York
Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia Grammar School
Frank H. Sewall
Howard Keeler
Geo. W. Tucker, Jr
Frederick B. Barshel
Claude T. Rice
Percy W Bridgman
William G. Clerk
Philip S. Estes
Lawrence P. Carr
Clayton French
James F. Swain
Edward RB. Adama
Edward B. Hull
Norman ©. Hull
Ditford H. Owen
Arthur Sandiford
Chas
Richardson
John H. Hankinson
Louie G. Riesell
Arthur J. Milgrim
P. H. Brasher
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W. A. Hogan
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John H. Beaulieu
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NEW Broom
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Gov. Crane
Mr. Knowlton
King’s Bench Division
DR. Lorenz
Boston Hospital
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Toilers
MR. Balfour
Chrismas
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