Funeral of Late Gov Wolcott Held Today in Boston
Massachusetts pauses Christmas to bury Governor Roger Wolcott in Trinity church. Services led by Rev Howard N Brown with King's Chapel choir and private graveside rites. Eight classmates bear coffin, 12 honorary pallbearers present, floral tributes fill the church as mourners from state and nation attend.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Roger Wolcott
Trinity Church
Mount Auburn
Howard N. Brown
King’s Chapel
Gov. Wolcott
King's Chapel
Roderick Stebbins
Unitarian Church of
Milton
Clarendon Street
Brown
First Heavy Artillery
National Lancers
B. J. Lang
Whittler
Mr. Lang
Handel
Saul
Wolcott
Geert
John A. Andrew
Wallings
Death mask made of Governor Wolcott at Boston home
In Boston on December 23 at Governor Wolcott's Commonwealth avenue residence a death mask was taken by two local sculptors under Mrs. Wolcott's guidance and Linzee Prescott's supervision. The cast includes the head neck and shoulders, preserving the governor's features for posterity.
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Boston
Linzee Prescott
Wolcott
Cashier Jaquith III in Pacific Bank Critically Ill
Dec. 22 report says Cashier W. H. Jaquith of the Pacific National Bank remains critically ill and unchanged after apoplexy early Saturday. Friends hope for recovery as bank assets and reserve are described as sound despite the contemporaneous Robinson mill assignment.
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Lawrence
W. H. Jaquith
Pacific National Bank
Thrown From Horse Claims Parker’s Life in Lancaster County
Felton Parker, 40, a well known resident of South Lancaster, died at his home from injuries after being thrown from a horse on December 14 near E. C. Swift’s farm. Found unconscious hours later with a fractured skull, Parker was an Annapolis Naval Academy graduate.
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South Lancaster
Felton Parker
Parker
E. C. Swift
Weavers' Union Ends Strike in New Bedford Meeting
In New Bedford Massachusetts today union members at Union hall voted to ratify the decision of the strikers and the strike was officially declared off. The meeting concluded with the resolution to resume work and gather the workers back.
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New Bedford
Mass
Weavers’ Union
Union
One Touch of Nature Brings Greek Brazilian Families Together
In Manchester New Hampshire a depot meeting Saturday brought together three Greek families and a Brazilian pianist family. Eighteen people including seven children, all Catholics, share two rooms at 40 Cedar Street. Thom Smith, oldest Greek brother and US citizen, hosted Lizsie Mitchell Keever and her four children, while the group’s origins trace to Birmingham Buffalo Rio Janeiro and Philadelphia bound travel plans.
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Manchester
N. H
No. 40
Cedar Street
Lizsie Mitchell
Mme. Keever
Thom Smith
United States
Stepan Ang Iles
An An
Thom
Birmingham
Ala
Buffalo
N. Y
Greece
Philadelpha
Portland
Rio Janeiro
Funeral of Mrs Frye in Lewiston Maine
The funeral of Mrs W. P. Frye was held this afternoon in Lewiston Maine with simple, impressive services. Attendants and friends offered tributes in a solemn gathering as words of comfort were spoken and respected by those present.
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Lewiston
W. P. Frye
Fev
Christ
Quiet Tribute For Mrs Frye With Simple Arrangements
Messages of sympathy poured in from across the country as flowers arrived from Washington Portland Bath and friends in Lewiston and Auburn. Mrs Frye requested no names be published and pleas for a simple quiet service were honored. Though deeply honored by national leaders she remained unassuming. Her Christian life was full of kindness and her memory inspires a higher life to all who knew her. Bearers included Dr Bradford Seth Wakefield Dr Oakes and Frank L Dingley.
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Washington
Portland
Bath
Lewinton
Auburn
Frye
Bradford
Seth Wakefield
Dr. Oakes
Frank L. Dingley
British Army buys 50,000 horses for South Africa from U S
Capt Heygate of the British army aims to purchase 50,000 cavalry horses and mules in the United States to send to Cape Town and Durban. Many will be shipped via New Orleans, with ships already en route. The horses face a high death rate from climate change and voyage, but demand remains strong.
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Kansas City
Heygate
South Africa
New Orleans
Cape Town
Durban
New London
United States
David Maberley
Lieut
Maberley
Tropics
England
Baden-Powell
Fire under control in Sum mit Hill burning mine after forty years
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co officials in Tamaqua Pa report the Sum mit Hill burning mine fire, started 42 years ago, is now under control. Over thirty five acres of anthracite land have burned. the fire moves west toward Lansford as two drilling machines bore through the ground. Calm returns as drilling proceeds to seal the seam.
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Tamaqua, Pa
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co
Summit Hill
Lansford
Curran Advocates Common Ownership Over Strikes
In Chicago Peter Curran chairman of the General Federation of Trades Unions of Great Britain told Building Trades council workers that strikes cannot solve the social problem. He argued against laws removing the right to strike but supported common ownership to curb industrial disputes and hold machinery in private monopoly by the few.
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Chicago
Peter Curran
General Federation of Trades Unions of Great Britain
Murderer Pardoned in Chicago for 1900 Killing
Former policeman Patrick Furlong who shot and killed Edward Leach in 1900 has been pardoned by Gov. Tanner. Furlong, of Irish descent, killed Leach after an argument over the Boer War. both were armed. Furlong will spend Christmas with his family in Chicago.
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Chicago
Patrick Furlong
Edward Leach
Tanner
Furlong
Leach
England
Castle murder case sparks bond votes in El Dorado
El Dorado Kansas December 3 Hayward Morrison brother of Jessie Morrison reports that six wealthy men have volunteered to post a $50,000 bond in the Castle murder trial. Although not yet filed Morrison says he is not in hurry and that his sister may be at home for Christmas as sympathy letters arrive.
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el Dorado
Kas
Hayward Morrison
Jessie Morrison
Las Castle
Winter storm hits Minnesota with wind and snow
St Paul reports a Northwest winter wave beginning with a northwesterly wind shift turning rain to snow. Snowfall is light but winds drive it in sheets, creating difficult conditions statewide. Local rental notices list several to let properties in Centralville and Middlesex Street with affordable rents. For inquiries, contact T. KH. Bittots at Central.
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St. Paul. Minn
Paul
Pleasant House
Broadway
Philips Street
Middlesex Street
Centralville
T. KH. Bittots
Central At
D S Fills Cure Liver Tile Some Indigestion Meadahe
Unclear OCR text fragment mentions a cure for liver tile indigestion and meadache with vague operating instructions. No verifiable names places dates or organizations are readable to confirm facts.
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Eacy
Under The Dome Minihan Consent Sparks Strange Debate
Boston December 28 1900 The mis fortunes of Representative Minihan of Cambridge spark a peculiar discussion He resigned to avoid embarrassment but remains reelected and cannot resign until inducted Speaker Myers treats it as simple The plan hinges on a potential pardon and a new election Judge Lowell is praised for his action The political maneuvers over sergeant at arms and possible ticketing for governor and lieutenant governorship fill the rest of the column with party dynamics and expected sessions
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Boston
Minihan
Cambridge
Myers
House
Mr. Minihan
Lowell
Mr. Watson
State House
United States Court
Adams
Howland
Middlesex Club
Speaker Myers
Soule
Massachusetts
Broad Debate on Caucus Reforms and Governor Wolcott’s Legacy
The piece discusses proposed voter caucus reforms to curb repetition and cross party attendance, with Adams and Howland backing different systems. It notes Middlesex club discussions, committee appointment plans for Speaker Myers and President Soule, and reflects on Governor Wolcott’s death and his precise, helpful reporting style to the press.
Cup defender talk unsettled as work begins on yacht roof
Boston on December 22 reports no new roves in the packing drama but yacht plans stir chatter among sailors. Tomorrow Atlantic works East Boston to build a hull for the Lawrence yacht, with roofing to be completed in ten days.
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Boston
Atlantic Works
Lawaeoh
Nashua Man Drowns While Skating on Nashua River Ice
A Nashua man, aged nine years, died after drowning this afternoon while skating on Nashua River ice. The tragedy occurred during mild December conditions, with authorities investigating the incident and reporting the victim's identity and age.
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Nashua
N. W
Dee
Ties. D
Pres
Nashte River
Roosevelt Appoints Philbin New York District Attorney
Gov Roosevelt names Eugene A Philbin to succeed Asa Bird Gardiner as district attorney of New York City He plans to resign from the State board of charities and take charge as soon as official notification arrives He says he will run the office in a businesslike manner and remove only those not fit or failing to perform their duties He will handle excise violations and other matters by merit and law without pledges about patronage or removals.
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Gen. Curtis Guild
John L. Bates
Gen. Guild
Heutenacht
Ile
Crane
Bates
Prevent
Ore
Bostop
Guild
Rivala
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Jack Adams
Houe
Preas
Beacon Hi
Gov. Wolcott
Geralt
Che
New York
Eugene A. Philbin
Roosevelt
Asa Bird Gardiner
State Board of Charities
Justice Beekman
Committee of 15
Major Poole Dead Leader in New York Politics
Theodore L. Poole, United States marshal for the northern district of New York and former congressman from the Onondaga Madison district, died today of apoplexy in Syracuse. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted at 22, rose from private to brevet major, lost an arm at Cold Harbor, and afterward played a prominent role in politics.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore L. Poole
United States
New York State
Mth Congress
Onondaga-Madison
Poole
122D Regiment
New York Volunteers
Cold Harbor
Autopsy Finds Cause of Death During Riverside Race
New York officials report Oscar Aaron son, six days old, died of pneumonia rather than injuries from the Madison Square Garden event. The infant was removed to Brooklyn after the race, and funeral services are planned.
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New York
Oscar Aaronson
Fenla
Madison Baguare
Aaronton
Landlord row interrupts visitor in New York
Perriqn was visiting his friend Giuseppe La Forte when the landlord told him to give up his rooms after a heated exchange. The dispute began over tenancy and space as tensions rose between the two men.
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New York
Dee
Perriqn
Guteeppe Laforte
Violent confrontation ends with shooting of boy. landlord survives
During a quarrel, Perrinio drew a revolver and shot at the landlord. The bullet missed the landlord and struck 12 year old Melgo Coce hiara who was observing the fight. Physicians say the boy will die. Perrinio is in custody.
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Perrinio
Melgo Cocehiara
Strike in Scranton Halts City Street Cars
Scranton Street Railway workers all join a 5 am strike affecting 65 miles of tracks from Pittston to Forest City. Only two cars ran, manned by supervisors, with light passenger numbers amid rain. Wyoming Valley Traction workers threaten to strike next, risking a total halt in service during a busy period. Wages for new hires cited as 18 8 16 to 17 3 4 cents an hour, with demands for 10 or 12 hour work days.
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Scranton
Scranton Street Railway Company
Lackawanna Valley
Patterson
Pittston
Forest City
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Nanticoke
Wilkes
Weston
Carbondale
Two Bandits Believed Involved In Cudahy Kidnapping
Dec 23 Omaha report updates the Cudahy kidnapping case. Police say two bandits were involved, one dark complexioned man with a black moustache is ruled out by Eddie Cudahy, while a pale suspect with brown hair remains under scrutiny and at large.
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Omaha
Cudahy
Mins Mand Munshaw
Donahue
Eddie Cudahy
Johnson
Sohneen
Cabinet turmoil in Japan unsettles government
Fragmented OCR text hints at a cabinet crisis in Japan with mentions of ministers and political figures. The garbled lines reference communications, a minister to the United States, and questions about cabinet stability amid infighting. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
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