Strikers Burn Home as Union Coal Tie Disputes Told
Scranton coal strike session recalls violence and intimidation aimed at non union workers. Witnesses describe boycotts, threats, and a house fire blamed on strikers. Rhoda Snyder testified her home and possessions were destroyed and her family abused. Reverend Sprague noted coal supply difficulties for Wyoming Seminary due to union actions.
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Scranton
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Everett Warren
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
John H. Otto
Archbald
Wm. Allen
Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
Rhoda Snyder
Wilkesbarre
L. L. Sprague
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Polo Schedule in American Polo League Next Week
Boston reports the American Polo league sets games for December 22 to 28 with Worcester facing Law rence Portland Providence Clinton Chelsea Lowell and other matchups. A league meeting is planned in Boston on Sunday, December 28.
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Boston
Worcester
Lawrence
Portland
Providence
Lowell
Clinton
Chelsea
Chels
League N
Citizens Meet Over Coal Shipments Price Allegations
In Glens Falls New York a mass meeting organized by the Citizens Alliance condemned the selling agent of the Delaware and Hudson company for delaying coal shipments to sustain higher prices. The agent faced anger from the crowd and offered to submit his books to the alliance's executive committee while denying any wrongdoing.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Citizens’ Alliance
Delaware & Hudson Company
The
Alliance
Fell From Staging At Lowell Machine Shop
Mr Fred Floy of the Lowell Machine shop fell from the staging while working on a large shaft in the polishing room this morning. The fall caused a head impact and possible brain concussion. He was transported by ambulance to Lowell hospital for treatment.
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Fred Floy
Lowell
Floy
Lowell Hospital
Missing girl and lost dog notices from old ad page
Wanted girl for general needs apply 11 Belmont Street. Lost Scotch collie marked brown black and white answers to Bruce. return to 31 Milworth Street for reward. For sale fine seven acre birch wood lot within three miles of Lowell post office half mile of Wamestt depot. Apply G. W. Trull North Tewhapery.
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Nemeack
Belmont Street Street
Bruce
Milworth Street
Lowell
G. W. Trull
North
Blockade of Venezuelan Ports Declared by Britain
London announces the blockade of Venezuelan ports La Guaira Carenero Guanta Cumana and Carupano and mouths of the Orinoco effective December 20 with grace periods for vessels sailing from various ports and penalties for violations under international law.
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London
Foreign Office
United States of Venezuela
la Guaira
Carenero
Guanta
Cumana
Carupano
Orinoco
Continent of
America
Revolt Against Castro Gains Strength at Venezuelan Frontier
From Panama, December 206 reports say Gen. Matos leads a strong force and enjoys good relations with foreign powers. Venezuelan revolutionists believe the movement against President Castro is now more powerful and likely to succeed.
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Panama
Castro
Matos
Mixed Commission Feasibility in Venezuelas Crisis
Fort de France reports the Troude will stay outside Venezuelan waters after tensions ease, with later despatches noting its arrival at La Guaira. Caracas confirms President Castro gave Minister Bowen full powers to arrange arbitration terms, while Rome London and Paris signal openness to a mixed commission to settle the dispute.
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Paris
Fort de France
Martinique
Troude
Venezuela
la Guaira
Foreign Office
Hove
Charge D'Affaires
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
United States
Rome
London
Warships converge on La Guaira as convoy arrives
At La Guaira Venezuela on December 20 at 9 a m the United States cruiser Albany the French cruiser Troude and the British cruiser Retribution arrived together signaling a coordinated naval movement in the region with all three warships now present in the harbor.
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la Guaira
Venezuela
United States
Albany
Troude
Retribution
Tremont Temple Votes to Extend Call to Dr George C Lorimer
Boston December meeting at Tremont Temple extended a call to Dr George C Lorimer of New York after a strict vote. Six hundred fifty four ballots were cast with 402 in favor and 223 against. Deacons were split seven for and seven against. executive committee 18 for and 21 against. Mrs Lorimer hopes to return to Boston influencing the decision. Dr Lorimer’s New York church has opposed the move and opposed public voting.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
New York
Oliver M. Wentworth
N. F. Hesseltine
Jameson
Lorimer
Supply Committee
German turret ship Wittelebach refloated near Korsor
Korsor Denmark Dec 20 The German turret ship Wittelebach that grounded near here on December 16 was refloated this morning.
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Korsor
Denmark
Here
Car Upset In Weehawken Wreck Injures Sixty
In New York on December 20 a trolley car collided with three loose freight cars near the Hoboken Weehawken boundary after stopping for a passing train. Sixty people were hurt, including three women in critical condition. ambulances and physicians treated victims, some taken home by relatives. Mrs Lambert Schmidt, Mrs H L Newkirk, and Mrs A Rohner identified among the gravest cases.
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New York
Weehawken
Erie Railroad
Hoboken
Lambert Schmidt
H. L. Newkirk
A. Rohner
Boiler blast injures three on Boston and Maine engine
In Worcester on December 20 the boiler of engine 502 exploded, throwing engineer Weeks and fireman Tilley plus brakeman Matteson from the cab. Weeks and Matteson escaped with minor bruises, while Tilley suffered a severe scalp wound. The crew, all Northampton residents, were moved to a caboose and taken to a siding at Jefferson station for care.
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Worcester
Holden
Massachusetts Central Division
Boston & Maine Road
Weeks
H. W. Tilley
W. C. Matteson
Northampton
Jefferson Station
Explosion Tears Through Northampton Bound Train
An extra train under Conductor J. Hines bound for Northampton wrecked when an explosion blew the front off the engine. Drs. C. W Stickney and Jr. B. Washburn attended. Engineer Weeks could offer no cause, noting the water gauge appeared normal and no prior signs of trouble. Coal and ashes filled the cab as wreckage damaged the boiler area.
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C. W Stickney
Jr. B. Washburn
J. Hines
Northampton
Weeks
Freezing Salmon Arrives in Pacific Steamer Elihu Thomson
Portland dispatch notes the Alaska steamer Elihu Thomson with new freezing gear sails to Marshfield to buy salmon from local fishermen and freeze fish on board. The operation aims to build a frozen supply chain from Coos Bay area to Tacoma, with a full cargo expected after collection.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Tacoma
Pacific Cold Storage Company
Alaska
Elihu Thomson
Coos Bay
Thomson
Marshfield
Chinese and Japanese reps arrive for World’s Fair
Kee On gang, emissary of the imperial Chinese court, and Wai Chi Araki, Japan’s fair commissioner, have landed in St. Louis with credentials. Kee will select the Chinese pavilion site and arrange space in the main palaces. Wai Chi will relay fair conditions to Tokyo for the Japanese exhibit.
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St. Louis
Dee
Saiman Sirk Hurt In Falling Board Incident
Saiman Sirk, overseeing work on a French street building, was struck on the head by a falling board morning. He received a severe scalp wound, had three stitches, and rested in Dr. Lamson's Runels building office, noting the board was not heavy enough to fracture his skull.
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Saiman Sirk
French Street
Shreveport Known Figure Linked to St Louis Killing
Thompson Morton, the Shreveport native noted as principal in the sensational killing of John W. Barriger Jr. in St. Louis yesterday, is identified as a civil engineer and former athlete. He left Shreveport around the Spanish American War era and is about 33, unmarried, and a college graduate.
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Shreveport
Thompson Morton
John W. Barriger, Jr
St. Louis
Morton
Philippines
Cuba
Reforming Coney Island to create a seaside park
At a Brooklyn meeting, officials unanimously approved acquiring 132 acres at Coney Island for park purposes. The city would pay about 14.79 to take the land including Bowery areas, to wipe out the Bowery and convert the island into a respectable seaside resort. The land eyed lies along Surf Avenue and Gates of Surf area.
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New York
Dee
Coney Island
Bowery
Brooklyn
Pension changes listed for multiple individuals in Massachusetts
The document lists pension changes tied to specific people including Washington, Dee aged 20. John Gay of North Abington. Richard Hinbk of Haverhill aged 88. and Mare tha A. Day of Brockton with amounts of 10, 12 dollars. It notes increases and widow pensions as part of Det 4 adjustments.
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Washington
Dee
Det
John
Gay
North Abington
Richard Hinbk
Haverhill
Maretha A. Day
Brockton
Anarchist Teacher Shot in Philadelphia Tragedy
Voltairine Lecleyre, famed anarchist and music teacher, was fatally shot by Herman Helcher in Philadelphia as she awaited a streetcar. Despite three bullets striking her, she survives with slight chance of recovery. Helcher, a Russian-born cigar maker, was arrested and questioned as Lecleyre’s notoriety and writings were noted worldwide.
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Philadelphia
Voltairine Lecleyre
Herman Helcher
Hahnemann Hospital
Miss Lecluyre
Russia
Boston
Vanderbilt Improving Amid Typhoid Fever Reports
New York December bulletin says Cornelius Van derbilt remains ill with typhoid fever and peritonitis but shows signs of improvement. Attending physicians report a quieter night, better tempers and a more favorable condition though no major overall change.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Flint
Janeway
Police Relief Association Names Directors for New Year
The Lowell Police Relief Association held its annual meeting at police headquarters on Friday. New board directors include Supt Moffatt Deputy Supt Welch Lieut Downey Inspector Laflamme Warrant Officer Tumpe and officers Hickson Pyder Heit Burnett Thos McCloughrey Fort Hill Wilson Heestan Jo Wo Pox and Perkins. The group will organize soon and elect officers. A committee will arrange the annual concert and ball at Huntington Hall next month and meet to appoint officers.
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Lowell
Moffatt
Welch
Downey
Laflamme
Cmeer Tumpe
Hickson
Pyder Heit
Burnett
Thos
McCloughrey
Fort
Huntington Hall
Accidents at Local Shops Injure Two Youths
Emma Woodbury aged 18 at Howarth and Watson's cap tube shop suffered a severe left hand laceration from a shell machine clamp and needed two stitches after treatment at the Emergency hospital. Herbert Heap aged 16 in the Hamilton mill printing department also injured his left elbow, requiring eight stitches, with residence at 1102 Lawrence street.
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Emma Woodbury
Howarth & Watson
Tanner and
Brook Streets
Hamilton Mille
Herbert Heap
Heap
Lawrence Street
Three Musketeers in Police Court Held for Sentence
Paroled men from the State farm appeared in police court this morn ing and were held over until Monday in 200 dollars each for sentence. Buckley O'Toole and Lessard pleaded not guilty. Fannie Barnes sought probation after rescue from the canal. James Brooks faced neglect charges and received six months probation. John Cunningham and Edward Freeman were jailed, with suspensions and releases noted.
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State Farm
Cornelius IF. Buckley
Thomas O'Toole
Thomas Lessard
Buckley
Hurley
Con
Shattuck
Market Streets
Tom
Fannie Barnes
Dutton Street Canal
Melvin Master
James Reagan
City Farm
Fannie
James Brooks
Sarah S
Solde
Slattery
Russell
Worcester
Stevens
Edward M. Freeman
John HH. Murphy
Marlboro
Edward McDonald
Arrests in Madrid Tied to Paris Safe Fraud Tale
Madame Humbert and relatives, linked to a famed Paris safe fraud, were arrested in a Madrid hotel where they had sheltered since May. Police seized jewels, lottery tickets, and cash from a Calle Ferray residence as officers moved to place the family in French custody.
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Madrid
Madame Humbert
Humbert Faamily
Madame D'Aurignac
Paris
Poelice
Eva Humbert
Othe
Roman
Emile
Marie
Calle Ferray
Romain d Aurigna
France
Masdrid
Milo
Eva
Madame Mumbert
Marie Waurignac
Inaugural Plans and Loan Talk Circulate in City
Appropriations committee seeks to avoid a loan by fixing department deficiencies if possible while Mayor-elect Howe drafts a concise inaugural address. Numerous witnesses will be called next week in the Hamilton and Appleton land and building values case. Dr. William B. Jackson joins the board of health and may bring extra chair if Mr. OConnor attends. In New York the La Savele arrived after rough seas and gales with damage to braces and port lights and a hand severed among steerage passengers. McNicoll denies knowledge of a White Pass Yukon deal joining Canadian Pacific.
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Hamilton and
Appleton
William B. Jackson
Board of Health
O'Connor
New York
Havre
Mr Pascud, Dineter
Soleil
Quebec
Power of Christ sermon at First Unitarian church
Rev Charles T Bille foge will preach tomorrow morning on the Power of Christ at the First Unitarian church. The day’s services include a printed miscaptioned notice and a furniture and hardware ad promoting Hath robes and fireplace items from H L Talley Co and Thompson Hardware Co as gift ideas.
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Charles T. Bille Foge
First Unitarian Church
Christ
Father John’s Medicine Promises Lung Cure Claims
The ad asserts Father John’s Medicine cures throat and lung troubles and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It promises refunds if the cough or cold is not cured, urging readers to decide that chronic bronchitis and recurring illnesses point to this remedy.
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Father John
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Venezuelan
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Thomas
Arthur Leslie Telegraph
Weehawken, N. J
Boston & Maine
Ayers
Lowell, Mase
ST. Louis Fair
J. W. Barriger, Jr
Miss Lecleyre
Low Anarchist
Helcher
World
MR. Vanderbilt
Association
Avenue de la Grand Armee
Robert Henry Crawford
Madame Therese Humbert
Belgium
Humberts
Bocks
M Cochefort
Mire Ad Aurignac
Appropriations Committee
Howe
Committee On Appropriations
Montreal
McNicoll
Canmadban Pacific Railway
Pasa
Yukon
Canalian Pacific
Seattle
First Unitarian
H. L. Talley & Co
Merrimack Street
Thompson Hardware Co
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