Stafford Mills Fined for 58-Hour Overtime Violation
Fall River news reports Timothy Sullivan of the Stafford mills faced court for violating the 58 hour law as inspectors Tierney and Burfiet testified the weave room operated at 6 22 am though work began at 6 30 am. A $50 fine was imposed, the first conviction against the corporation.
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Fall River
Timothy Sullivan
Stafford Mills
Tierney
Burfiet
David F. Slade
John F. Tierney
State Inspection Department
John Foulds
Ellis
East Boston
Beethovens death chamber project abandoned in Vienna
The effort to preserve Beethoven's death chamber and adjacent rooms by converting them into a museum has been abandoned due to insurmountable structural problems. The Beethoven committee and patrons like the Duchess of Marlborough and Lord Napier promoted a museum on the site, following a Nov. 15 ceremony at the residence with a recital and speeches about presenting relics to the municipality.
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Vienna
Beethoven
Duchess of Marlborough
Lord Napier
Obituary notes from Nashua and city deaths cited
The Nashua Press obituary notices report Andrew Eliot Johnson aged 88 died at 13 Otterson street after a long steady work life and leaves two daughters. Edward Riley dies at Soldiers Home Chelsea, survived by daughter Mrs Thomas Dean. David Place, brother of Isaac Place, buried in Lowell cemetery. James Eagan, 49, dies at 113 High street. member of Immaculate Conception church and Court General Butler F. of A. survived by wife three sons William John James and daughter Mary Eagan.
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Andrew Eliot Johnson
Otterson Street
J. M. Fletcher
Fletcher & Webster Furniture Co
J. C. Lincoln
Abington
Mass
Edward Riley
Soldiers’ Home
Chelsea
Thomas Dean
David Place
Isaac Place
Rochester
N. H
Lowell Cemetery
James Eagan
High Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Butler
Death of James Eagan at 113 High Street
In Eagan, on December 19 at his home at 113 High Street, James Eagan aged 49 years died.
Desperate Holdups in Knoxville Kill One Man
Three young white men committed three hold ups in Knoxville Tennessee last night. In the first two robberies they rifled victims pockets and escaped. During the third hold up Corbin Rowe was shot and killed while Charles Rogers was shot in the leg. Police pursuing suspects.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Corbin Rowe
Charles Rogers
Wanted in Washington Two Men Sought by Police
Washington police distribution from Chief Sylvester asks local forces to watch for Andrew P. J. Higdon age 40 5 ft 3 in 135 lb slender light brown hair with gray streaks small light moustache good features stooped and long swinging gait. Armsted M. Purcell age 16 large for age medium complexion brown hair blue eyes long eyelashes.
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Sylvester
Washington
D. C
Washington Department
Andrew P. J. Higdon
Armsted M. Purcell
M. Purcell
New York Stock Market Opens Irregular Amid Far Eastern Tension
New York stocks opened irregular as Far Eastern tensions weighed on sentiment. Amalgamated Copper and other leaders showed fractional moves while U S Steel and United States Steel preferred faced heavy selling. Lackawanna rose four points and Westinghouse Electric gained one. Sales of U S Steel preferred totaled about a hundred shares at 55 and 4000 more at 55 down to 55.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Erie
Erie First
Louisville
Manhattan
Missouri Pacific
Ontario & Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
Rock Island
Sugar
St. Paul
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
London
Lackawanna
Westinghouse Electric
U. 5S. Steel
Futures Opened Steady On Grain Contracts In New York
In New York on December 21 futures opened steady with December at 12.80, January 12.82, February 12.93, March 13.05, April 13.18, May 13.25, June 18.28, July 13.384, and August 12.96 as traders awaited early demand signals from the market.
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New York
Bearish Talk on Telephone Stock Signals Market Interest
The piece notes undisclosed motives behind selling American Tel and Tel stock and a possible bearish sentiment. It discusses labor troubles and high yarn prices affecting hosiery imports, suggesting foreign goods may not undercut domestic grades. The December Manual of Statistics Supplement offers extensive data on 60 plus major rail and industrial firms’ finances and operations.
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American Tel. & Tel
Manual of Statistics
Friars to Leave Philippines Over Land Transport Question
Rome reports a likely complete withdrawal of Franciscans from the Philippines due to lack of funds for land purchases. Recollets may stay with some property, Dominicans supported by their university, and Augustinians to reoccupy a building in Iloilo for schooling with government indemnity sought. About 150 friars may remain, with no new sendings anticipated.
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Rome
Philippines
Loilo
Spain
Edyth and George's proposal cited as hero praise in Chicago Daily News
The Chicago Daily News quotes Edyth saying George is no handsome or wealthy man but a real hero. Maybe adds that his proposal proves she is convinced by his character.
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Edyth
George
Chicago Daily News
Desperate East Boston burglars linked to Lexington raids
Boston police pursue East Boston gang suspects after an East Boston officer was assaulted and a burglar shot. Inspectors captured two men near Charlestown freight yards amid a string of thefts including milk and chickens in Lexington and nearby towns. Authorities hold ringleaders as connections to recent farmhouse robberies are investigated.
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Boston
John Donovan
Metropolitan Coal Company
Ipswich
Burke
Pierce
Chapman
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charlestown
East Boston
Charles
Lexington
Saugus
Melrose
Arlington
Lowell
East Boston safe robbers held by Springfield police
Investigating the matter and would probably know within a few days. Inspectors Boyle and Quilty with a police squad rounded up five men this afternoon held on suspicion of the East Boston safe robbers. The men were caught in a tramp lodging house in Taylor court and gave the names James Hart Edward Burke John Trainor James Davis and James Ryan.
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Springfield
Boyle and
Quilty
East Boston
Taylor Court
James Hart
Edward Burke
John Trainor
James Davis
James Ryan
New Williamsburg Bridge Opened With Dedicatory Ceremonies
New York officials joined by Mayor Low and Brooklyn and Manhattan borough leaders dedicated the Williamsburg Bridge, linking Manhattan and Brooklyn. Military parades, speeches, a water display, and fireworks followed the ceremony, with construction begun in 1896 and total costs around 21 million dollars.
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New York
New
Williamsburg
East River
Manhattan
Brooklyn
New Bridge
Mayor Low
Swanstrom
Hanover Club
Brooklyn Bridge
Low
Richmond
Bronx
71St New York Infantry
New York City Hall
Queens
47Th New York Infantry
Brooklyn City Hall
Bridge Plaza
Lindenthal
Cantor
P. H. McCarren
Sandbag daylight hold up in Boston Fort Hill square
George H. Yeames a Golding Manufacturing clerk carrying 1400 dollars was struck on the head with a sandbag in Fort Hill square as hundreds passed by. He grappled with the attacker, who escaped with the money and vanished down Oliver street. Police hunted the robber.
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Boston
George H. Yeames
Fort Hill Square
Yeames
Golding Manufacturing Company
Oliver Street
Clerks in Rome Ministry Stir Near Riot Over Bill
In Rome, December 19 clerks in the ministry of public works staged a demonstration that nearly erupted into a riot or strike. The unrest arose when a bill affecting clerical interests was not debated in the Chamber of Deputies. The disturbance spread to other ministries until the minister and under secretary intervened to pacify the crowd as deputies pressed for Christmas holidays.
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Rome
Ministry of Public Works
Chamber of Deputies
Eastman Case Moves Forward as Witness Testimony Proceeds
Concord New Hampshire December 19 the United States district court grand jury sessions continue with more testimony from District Attorney Charles J Hamblett regarding Albert H Eastman the Berlin banker An important witness who was intoxicated was confined in the U S marshal s office until sober This is the notable incident public progress of the case
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Concord
N. H
United States District Court Grand Jury
Charles J. Hamblett
Albert H. Eastman
Berlin
Two Suspects in East Boston Safe Blowing Held for Exam
Ipswich Dec 19 Frank Brown and James Wilson, arrested as suspects in the East Boston safe blowing, remained in custody after a second hearing before Judge Sayward. John Donovan and Inspector Burke testified. Brown denied he is the leader, while Wilson was not identified. The judge adjourned until 4 pm with possible vagrancy charges and house of correction.
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Ipswich
Frank Brown
James Wilson
East Boston
Sayward
John Donovan
Metropolitan Coal Office
Burke
Boston
Donovan
Brown
Lowell Police
Wilson
Lowell
William White
House of Correction
Ipswich Visit Shifts Focus From Essex County Robbery Pair
Superintendent Moffatt toured Ipswich this morning to view Frank Brown and James Wilson, prisoners taken Friday and linked to the Essex county robberies. Police showed pictures of the wanted men, but Brown and Wilson matched none of the descriptions. Ipswich officers are questioning them as possible tramps while Moffatt cautions against drawing conclusions about their presence or involvement.
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Moffatt
Ipswich
Frank Brown
James Wilson
Essex County
Kennison memory honored with Lincoln Park monument
Chicago, Dec 19 The memory of David Kennison last survivor of the Boston tea party was honored with a large boulder monument in Lincoln Park near his 1852 Chicago burial site. Ceremonies were led by Sons of the Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Chicago
David Kennison
Boston
Lincoln Park
Kennison
City Cemetery
Sons of the Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wisconsin
Henryy Dudley
Terrible Fate at Unionport Mud Hole Claims Becker
William Becker an 80 year old inmate of the Odd Fellows home in Unionport died while walking near Westchester Creek. He sank in mud like quicksand as tides rose, cried for help, and was found dead when the water receded.
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New York
William Becker
Odd Fellows Home
Unionport
Becker
Westchester Creek
Christmas Gifts Sent Overseas By Money Orders
Statistics from the New York post office show Christmas gifts of American coin totaling 4,408,960 carried to Europe on ships St Louis Kaiser Wilhelm and Oceanic. England received 635,399. Domestic money orders to U S and Canada on Thursday totaled 2,381,706.
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New York
New York Post Office
Europe
St. Louis
England
United States
Canada
Old landmark destroyed by fire in Goffstown New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Central house at Shattuck and Wycoff proprietors owned by Fred H. Condon burned at 3 this morning. Mrs. Shattuck raised the alarm as eighteen people escaped with three horses perishing. Manchester help arrived after the blaze was checked. Loss about 6000 dollars, partly insured. The hotel had stood as a landmark for nearly a century.
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Goffstown
N. H
New Hampshire Central House
Fred H. Condon
Shattuck & Wycoff Proprietors
Fire destroys Brook home. wife and baby perished
Brownsville, Pa. Dec 19 The home of Henry Brook in Arensburg Pa was consumed by a blaze last night killing his wife and infant child. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Brownsville
Henry Brook
Arensburg
Severe Cold Threatens Vermont Water Supply
Barre Vermont reports record subzero temperatures as the town endures 28 to 30 degrees below zero. Residents fear a water famine due to months with little rain, though Barre currently has an abundant water supply. Montpelier is listed at 26 below zero.
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Barre
Vermont
Montpelier
Seven Die In Walden University Dormitory Fire
A deadly dormitory fire at Walden University in Nashville last night left seven women dead and seventeen seriously injured. Names of the deceased include Stella Addison and Adele Christian, with several others reported missing or critically harmed as inmates leaped from windows to escape the blaze.
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Walden College
Nashville
Tenn
Walden University
Stella Addison
Port Gibson
Adele Christian
Greensboro
Ala
Sallie Dade
Pattiesburg
Mattie Lee Moore
Huntsville
Lulu A. Terry
MacMinnsville
Nannie C. Johnson
Cora Bryant
Cleveland
Eleanor Moore
Chicago
Bertha Morford
Pretoria Miller
Anchorage
Janie Douglass
Mamie Hannis
Maysville
Hamilton
Understanding Electric Car Fuses and Circuit Breakers
A detailed explainer clarifies how fuses and circuit breakers protect electric cars. It contrasts overload behavior in motors with steam engines, explains fuse function, and notes safety isolation and sparking differences during blows and breaks.
Creed of the Future Promises Relentless Life Creed
Excerpt argues a future creed will be definite and severe in penalties and as urgent as life itself. It stresses strict limits and bold possibilities, urging remembrance of inspirations that arise when life’s full meaning is understood.
Hofman the Pianist and a Night of Light Music
A tale recalls Hofmann at a salon hosted by a Russian embassy secretary. He notes that Chopin Liszt and Tschaikowsky may be beautiful yet “all Greek” to him. He then plays light music by Sullivan German Offenbach and Strauss to the crowd’s delight, asserting great composers are not pedantic. Rosini’s remark about good music from Bach to Offenbach echoes.
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Hofman
Chopin
Liszt
Tschaikowsky
Hofmann
Sullivan
Edward German
Offenbach
Strauss
Reputation of William the Conqueror Licking a Janitor
A New York Herald quip records William the Conqueror answering how he earned his title. He says he once licked a janitor, a remark met with serious consideration that the feat conferred worthiness of the name and prompted reverent treatment.
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William the Conqueror
New York Herald
Our Children: Fall in Family Size Over 19th Century US
The article traces a century of decline in average children per white native family in the United States. It notes over six children in earlier years, dropping to under five in 1830, under four in 1860, under three in 1872, and under two among Boston’s upper classes by 1900.
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United States
Boston
Inexpensive Perfume Presents From Howard The Druggist
In the perfume line this season the goods excel prior offerings with glass stoppered bottles in fancy boxes priced at 26c 50c and 1.00. Boxes feature natural colored flowers and burnt wood effects. New this season are Jap Narcissus and Vassar Idyl seen as favorites, sold at 50c per ounce in bulk and in fancy packages. Imported violet water 29c for a 50c bottle. Woodworths Colgates Lazell Roger and Gallets and several other makes are in stock at 197 Central Street.
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Lazell's
Roger and Gallet’s
Howard
Central Street
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Middlesex St
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Winneford L. Lawson
Ghorgh L. Lawson
Lowell Mass
F.S, Colton & Co
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Brock
Telephone
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Philadelphia
Albert S. Guild
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R. L. Day & Co
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Prescott National Bank
Manchester & la RR
Wor
Nash & Roch RR. Co
Boston & Lowell RR
Boston Athenaeum
Lawrence Gas Co
Central Union Telephone & Telegraph Co
Francis Henshaw & CO
Newport National Bank
Newrt
National Bank Republic
Amery Mfg
American Express Co
Edison Elec
The
Boroughs
Eastman
Chief Moffatt
New Hampshire
Courier
T. T. Munger
Atlantic
Nicholas & Norcross
Central St
Nap
D. Lafleur
East Merrimack St
S.A. Garson
Newendheater
Rowell
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