Union Ferry Terminal Ablaze in New York
Fire destroyed half the Union railroad ferry terminal buildings at West 23rd Street on the Hudson. Loss estimated at 550000. Explosions and smoke halted crowds as police kept order while ferryboats continued landing passengers. Several railroad employees burned and five missing. The Lackawanna and Jersey Central terminals suffered near-total losses. rescue of 200000 dollars in cash and tickets occurred as fires spread rapidly. One 140 foot tower collapsed into the river with a three ton clock. Three hours later several workers were reported missing. The Jersey Central ferry house was a total loss and freight operations moved to Liberty Street.
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New York
Union Railroad
West 23Rd Street
Hudson River
New Jersey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Central Railroad of
Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Erie Railroad
The
Pennsylvania
Erie
New Jersey Central
A. H. Jakin
W. G. Besler
Liberty Street Ferry
Street Superintendent Election In Lowell 1905
City hall race for street superintendent pits Charles Morse for re election against Thomas Braden as alderman. Rumors of a dark horse and possible pledges from aldermen swirl as officials seek jobs for ward men. Local notices list clerk Cadman and salary committee meeting set, with campaign costs disclosed for candidates including Fredrick W. Pornhem and Andrew Livinerion.
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City Hall
Charles J. Morse
Thomas H. Braden
Board of Aldermen
City Hall Ia
Edwin A. Simpson
Walter Smith
Cyrus Horton
Cadman
City of
Lowell
James BL Casey
Girard PF. Cadman
Aureus
Frederick W. Pornhem
Ma. Ceeey
Andrew Livinerion
Beaten to Death in Louisiana Robbery Case
In St Joseph Louisiana Asa Bee a young Negro used an iron pipe to kill two white men and fatally wound another while injuring a fourth. The victims include John Kelly of Memphis Tennessee and Chas W Helker of Chicago. A companion and a seriously wounded man named Callahan were also affected. Robbery of forty five dollars and clothing prompted the crimes. The third victim was taken to Waterproof for treatment.
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St. Joseph
Asa Bee
John Kelly
Memphis
Tenn
Chas
W. Helker
Chicago
Callahan
Two Ton Girder Hits Bridge Train Injuring Four on Brooklyn Bridge
A steel girder weighing two tons swung loose on the Brooklyn bridge and struck a train car, injuring four people. The incident occurred in New York on December 20 as the heavy girder struck three cars, causing severe injuries.
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New York
Brooklyn
Death of Brookline Superintendent George Conley
Brookline December 20 George H Conley superintendent of schools in Boston died suddenly at his home of heart disease He was born in Lowell October 11 1853 educated in Lowell Holy Cross Tufts and St Sulpice He held posts in Lowell and Boston and served on the state board of education since 1893 He was elected vice president of the Superintendents National Education Association in 1898 Survived by a widow and five children He was a master of languages and made several trips to Europe indicating a national reputation in education.
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Brookline
George H. Conley
Boston
Lowell
Conley
State Board of Education
National Education Association
New England
Holy Cross
Tufts
Europe
McMahon
Lakeview Avenue
Thieves Visit Kenwood House in York Street
Mrs. Nellie F Portier reported a burglary at her Kenwood York Street residence between December 7 and 17. Stolen items include loom tools, lamp, alarm clock, linens, skirts, a velvet trimmed waist, and a new axe. Portier, wife of Amedee Portier, previously gained notice when he escaped from Danvers asylum and was captured after a siege. Also, a 200 pound cast iron pot was reported stolen from outside the Casto on Market Street.
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Nellie F. Portier
York Street
Kenwood
Dracut
Portier
Lakeview Avenue
Boott Mills
Amedee Portier
Danvers Asylum
Thomas Doyle
The
Lowell Water Works
Casto
Market Street
Parole Granted for Paterson Murderess Libbie Garrabrandt
Trenton New Jersey December 20 Libbie Garrabrandt of Paterson New Jersey was granted parole by the board of pardons after four years in jail.
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Trenton
N. J
Libbie Garrabrandt
Paterson
Board of Pardons
Snowed In Auto Party Rescued Near Flagstaff
A search party found Percy Megaraci of New York and David F. Fassett of Lansing, Michigan, in a desperate condition 1.5 miles from Flagstaff after being snowbound for over six hours. They had no feed or gasoline and survived by using fire to keep warm, with a frozen companion later found.
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Flagstaff
Ari
Percy Megaraci
New York
David F. Fassett
Lansing
Mich
Thomas Smith
New Record Dee Charlie F ae Painter 2 Years Old
A tragic incident last night reports Dee Charlie F ae, a two year old painter, died by self harm while inhaling fumes from a rubber tube. Authorities indicate the death was an apparent accidental ingestion or inhalation during an art activity.
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Dee Charlie Fae
Hope for Ubero investors in reorganization plan
Reston December 20 A decree allows the Ubero Printetion Company reorganization committee to use assets for the plan and end receivership tested today by Lowell in the United States district court The court denies the receivers petition to call the assets After setting receivership compensation the decree leaves a balance in the receivers hands
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Reston
Ubero Printetion Company
Lowell
United States
Oi T
Ascete
Steamers Arrived From Javerpeet and Queenstown
Steamers arrived in New York bringing Dee and Mtheeame from Javerpeet and Queenstown, marking a maritime movement with at least two named vessels. The arrivals signal ongoing transatlantic or coastal trade and passenger activity between listed ports.
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New York
Dee
Javerpeet
Queenstown
General strike crisis in Russia threatens government
Moscow revolutionaries push for a noon general strike after a Moscow rail workers committee votes for action. The plan aims to paralyze railroads, factories, stores, and government offices empire wide, with bakeries potentially closed if bread prices rise. Army loyalty and funds are debated as authorities fear a long struggle and further unrest across the Baltic, Caucasus, and Tartare Armenian fronts. The move starts in Moscow and may escalate into a broader national crisis.
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St. Petersburg
Reds
Moscow
Workmen's Council of
Workmen's Council
Baltic
Caucasus
Tifils
Boy's Body Found in Concord River Tragedy
The body of Harry Hoare, a boy from Concord, was recovered this forenoon near the river. He had drowned Tuesday afternoon after slipping beneath the water. Undertaker J. At Weinteck attended the scene as authorities identified the victim.
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Boy
Harry Hoare
Mere
William Hoare
Concord
Weinteck
Bishop Appointed on the Canal Commission
President Roosevelt appointed Joseph Backlin Bishop to fill a vacancy on the Isthmian Canal Commission caused by Engineer Wallace's resignation. Bishop, formerly secretary and historian, is noted for his long service in related posts.
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Bishop
Canal Commission
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph Backlin
Wallace
Wiehop
Scrotula Remedies Promoted in Antique Ad Language
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for various ailments including eruptions in the neck sore ears catarrh and wasting diseases claiming notable benefits from the remedy.
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Hood
Gas Light Company Fined for Damaging 45 Trees
The Lowell Gas Light Company was fined 990 dollars by Judge Frederick A. Fisher in Lowell police court. The charge claimed gas damaged 45 ornamental trees on Middlesex Street in Middlesex Village, with Frank E. Dunbar for the company and city solicitor James Gilbert Hill for Lowell. The complaint cited gas applied to roots on September 1, 1904, and other days. The judge summarized and ordered the fine, paid in full.
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Lowell Gas Light Company
Frederick A. Fisher
Middlesex Village
Frank E. Dunbar
Gas Light Company
James Gilbert Hill
Lowell
Charles A. Whitter
Parks and Commons
Middlesex Street
Fisher
Settled Out Of Court In Lowell Civil Suits
Two suits by Lulu Maude Gourley and Robert Gourley against Paul Butler and others were settled without trial in the session of the superior civil court at Lowell. The actions sought damages for injuries from the shock of the U S Cartridge Company priming house explosion a year after the major blast.
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Paul Butler
Lulu Maude Gourley
Robert Gourley
Lowell
Gourley
U. S. Cartridge Company
Charles Cowley
Burke, Corbett & Harris
Wisdom Thought A Wise To Disappear
Boston reports George P Wisdom, jailed in New York on grand larceny charges, is sought on a complaint he stole 2000 dollars from the Vacuum Cleaning Company where he served as manager. He vanished from Boston about nine weeks ago after a book examination prompted a larceny warrant by Elias T Foote. Chief Watts arranged today to bring Wisdom to Boston.
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Boston
George P. Wisdom
New York
Wisdom
Elias T. Foote
Watts
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
White Store to Reward Sales Ladies This Week
Mr. Garrett of the White Store will award each sales girl two percent of the gross salon she makes this week as extra compensation for the busy season and added duties.
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Garrett
Convicts Rally to Fight Fire at Blackwell's Island
A fire at Blackwell's Island women’s workhouse trapped inmates as flames spread rapidly at 2 AM. Male and female prisoners fought the blaze and helped rescue hundreds of women, aided by new cell ventilation allowing simultaneous openings. Guards and staff coordinated, but the victorious rescuers were the convicts who risked their lives to save others.
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New York
Blackwell's Island
Bar rooms still open in Boston hotels despite licenses inoperative
Boston December 20 four hotels Young's Parker's the Essex and the Adams House had liquor licenses declared inoperative by District Attorney Moran for screen law violations yet their barrooms remained open today and had received no suspension orders from the police board. The board must issue the suspension under the law.
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Boston
Young's
Parker's
The
Essex
Adams House
Moran
Fire Devastates Bovard Block In Pittsburg Losses Rise
Fire in Pittsburg at Bovard block on Grant avenue early today caused about 50000 in damage with 35000 attributed to the M Weisberg department store. Six nearby buildings suffered smoke and water damage. authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Pittsburg
Bovard
Grant Avenue
du Queene
M. Weisberg
Two Disastrous Fires in Washington Reported
Washington and San Francisco dispatches describe two major fires in Washington with extensive damage to the H H Judy Phone Company and Muddiman Co fixture and lamp store, plus a blaze near Ninth Street and LeDroit Circle affecting Majestic Theatre. About 160000 dollars allegedly spent in property losses, four people rescued, and theatre workers aided. Boxing bout in San Francisco features Fitz Simmons and Philadelphia Jack O Brien drawing wide interest with betting at 10 to 5.
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San Francisco
Dob
Pitre Simmone
Philadelphia
Jack" O Brien
Mechanico Pavilion
Yosemite Athletic Club
Washington
H. H. Judy Phone Company
G Street
Northwest
Muddimen & Co
Ninth Street
Leaieiana Avenue
Commission House
Majestic Theatre
Aremen
Mt. Helckett, Jr
Two Deere
Ourtie & Co Ant Nh Ward Co
Orford Fire Destroys Property in Ground Collapse
Brief description of a substantial fire incident at Orford on December 16. The report notes extensive damage to buildings, with brothers involved in the scene and authorities assessing the cause. Firefighters worked to control the blaze, while onlookers watched from nearby streets.
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Orford
Warships at Shanghai calm riots and bolster police
Shanghai reports quiet after rioting. U S gunboat Villalobos arrives to reinforce Baltimore while British cruiser Andromeda expected. residents moved to settlements and consulate, missionaries recalled, deadlock over mixed court dispute continues.
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London
Shanghai
Morning Post
Daily Mail
Soochow
Huchow
Kankow
U. 8
Villalobos
Baltimore
Andromeda
Hummel case goes to jury in conspiracy charge
New York court action centers on Abraham H. Hummel a lawyer charged with conspiring to nullify Mrs. C W Morse marriage to Charles Ledge to wed Morse. The judge opened the charge to the jury in the supreme court today.
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New York
Abraham H. Hummel
Justice Rogers
Supreme Court
Hummel
Mre
C. W. Morse
Chas
Ledge
Mores
Judge Forsaith Struck by Sudden Illness in Courtroom
Associate Justice Va. J. Poreaith suffered a heart attack while presiding at a municipal court session. He was immediately removed to his home, where his condition was described as critical but improving.
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Heston
Dee
Va. J. Poreaith
Muniai Court
Wee
Cortows
Army and Navy Friction Polls Everyday Morning
An unclear report notes daily friction between armies and navies with polling in the morning. It mentions shared concerns and evolving tensions, highlighting debates over resources and strategy without detailing specific events or dates. The text reflects a general, unsettled defense posture.
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Union Ferry Terminal
Morse
Braden
Chairimen Alien
Ammites
Certs
Russia
Middlesex
Whittet
Riverside
Bernard Molloy
Charles Wheeler
James E. O'Donnell
Albina Lafrance
Blackwell’s Island
Young’s
Parker’s
Fitz
U. 5
Hummel Case
Army
Traders National Bank
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