Umilian Dies Quietly in Electric Chair After Trial
Boston Dec 24 Francesco Umilian was executed in the electric chair at 12 20 this morning. He faced death with calm dignity saying he would rather die than life in prison and that no one saw him kill Jack. He had saved about 1400 dollars and his past remains unknown. Jedrusek’s remains were found in a well after a farm dispute and a disputed murder conviction stood on circumstantial evidence. The case marked Hampshire county’s first murder trial.
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Boston
Franceszek Umilian
Father Anderson
Robert A. Blood
George Stedman
Suffolk County
Joseph I. McLaughlin
Albert C. Aldrich
Jairruse Clark
Hampshire County
Amilian
Commonwealth
Jack
Jedrusesk
Monroe Keith
Granby
Hampshire
Umilian
Jedrusek
Keith
Rosa
Chicopee
Old Country
Connecticut Valley
Umillan
Church
Sherman and
Stevens
Northampton
Storti
John B. O'Donnell
Murderers’ Row
Sherman
Judge rules against union in Kentucky mining dispute
In Louisville on December 23 Judge Walter Evans made permanent a temporary injunction awarded to Reinecke Coal Company of Hopkins County against the United Mine Workers. The ruling bars union interference with non union workers and prohibits a union camp near the mines. The injunction follows recent mining troubles in western Kentucky.
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Louisville
Walter Evans
Reinecke Coal Company
Hopkins County
United Mine Workers
Evans
Kentucky
Nippon Yusen plans sixteen new steamers to 1907
Japanese advices report Nippon Yusen Kaisha has decided to build sixteen steamers in Japanese shipyards between now and 1907. The ships will expand the fleet serving America Australia London and the Asiatic coast to meet rising competition from new Oriental lines.
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Tacoma
Wash
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Japan-Mila 8. S. Co
America
Australia
London
Asiatic
Indictments Quashed Against Knights of Pythias Official
Chicago judge Dunne quashed two indictments against John A Hinsey former secretary of the endowment rank supreme lodge Knights of Pythias. The charge claimed false affidavits in managing the order funds but the court ruled affidavits could not be perjury.
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Chicago
Chilean officers sailors arrive to man warship for Chile
A party of Chilean officers and sailors have reached Newcastle on Tyne to crew the warship recently purchased for Chile and to sail her to Chilean waters, marking a step in arming Chile for future operations.
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Newcastle
London
Newcastle-on-the- Tyne
Chile
Costly ride ends in serious injuries to Batchelder
Exeter New Hampshire December 23 23 year old J T Batchelder of Raymond attempted to jump a moving train in Exeter aiming for Boston. He was thrown from the cowcatcher as the wheels severed his left arm and mangled his left foot.
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Exeter
N. H
J. T. Batchelder
Raymond
Batchelder
Boston
Quarantine After Rats Die of Bubonic Plague Aboard Steamer
Hamburg reports a Levant line steamer was quarantined after the discovery of multiple rat corpses aboard the vessel. The deaths indicate bubonic plague exposure, prompting health authorities to isolate the ship and prevent spread.
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Levant Line
Hamburg
Prize money for Schley draw backs of 1898 action
Treasury Department draws a warrant for 3354 dollars in favor of Rear Admiral Schley as his share of prize money from the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago on July 3, 1898.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Schley
Santiago
Philippine Islands Declared U S Territory for Naval Offenses
The secretary of the navy approved an opinion by the judge advocate general holding that the Philippine islands are United States territory for purposes of the statute of limitations in naval offenses.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Judge Advocate General
Philippine Islands
United States
Bargains in Jewelry and Bric-a-Brac at Wood's
Wood's offers special bargains in jewelry and bric-a-brac with items priced as low as 98 cents. Early buyers are urged to come in, as the sale window emphasizes limited quantities and a first come, first served approach.
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Wood's
Maclay Demands Trial Over Roosevelt Resignation Request
New York December 23 Edgar Stanton Maclay, linked to the Schley case, seeks formal naval trial under civil service law after a resignation demand from Rear Admiral Barker. He asserts protection by civil service rules, plans no immediate action, and notes ongoing duties. Gen Miles returns to Washington, supporters push for inquiry. a forced retirement at 62 is discussed but unlikely. Miles will attend the New England Society banquet tonight.
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New York
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Schley
Roosevelt
Barker
Comandant
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Maclay
Congress
Civil Service
Russia
Washington
Miles
Jast
The
New England Society
Miles to challenge reprimand from War Secretary Root
New York dispatch reports Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles will fight the severe rebuke from Secretary of War Root under President Roosevelt. Miles says the incident is not closed and he has no plan to resign. He was seen at the Waldorf Astoria with Mrs Miles, appearing in good spirits.
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New York
Nelson A. Miles
Root
Roosevelt
Waldorf-Astoria
Supreme court voids injunction on Comanche mine case
Helena Mont Dec 23 The state supreme court reversed Judge Clancy of Butte district court and allowed the Boston and Montana company to resume work at the Comanche mine after Adolph Witzstein claiming a one fourth interest, representing Fr Heinze, secured an injunction. The mine had been closed and the Boston 21 Montana appealed. it is believed the property will be re worked.
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Helena
Mont
State Supreme Court
Clancy
District Court of
Butte
Boston and Montana Company
Adolph Witzstein
Heinze
Boston 21
Montant
Mayor elect announces more New York appointments
Mayor elect tonight revealed additional picks for city posts. Richard Young, Republican, appointed Park commissioner for Brooklyn and Queens. Samuel Strasbourger and William S. Cogswell, Republicans, join the board of taxes and assessments alongside George J. Gillespie and Rufus L. Scott, Democrats. James L. Wells, a Republican, serves as board president. Elgin R. L. Gould, Citizens' Union, becomes City Chamberlain. William Hepburn Russell, Greater New York Democracy, is named commissioner of accounts. Bronx park post goes to John E. Eustis, Citizens' Union.
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New York
Brooklyn
Queens
Richard Young
Board of Taxes and Assessments
Samuel Strasbourger
William S. Cogswell
Geo. J. Gillespie
Rufus L. Scott
James L. Wells
Elgin R. L. Gould
Citizens’ Union
William Hepburn Russell
Greater New York Democracy
The
Bronx
John E. Eustis
Christmas Presents for Him at Carleton & Hovey
A local Merrimack Street shop highlights useful holiday gifts for men. Military brushes, clothing and hair brushes range from 23 cents to two dollars. Leather cuff and collar boxes, satin lined, priced $1.29 to $1.50. See hundreds of other presents at 236 Merrimack Street.
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Merrimack Street
Carleton & Hovey
A DAINTY GIFT FOR HER Perfume Holiday Packages
A dainty gift for her perfume offered in holiday packages from Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street. Full lines of the best in the world available, priced from 26 cents to $2, promising enduring fragrance and delicacy as desirable attributes.
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Carleton & Hovey’s
Merrimack Street
Electric Car Crash Kills Six Near Allentown
Six people die and several injured when an electric car derails on a curve at Lehigh mountain near Allentown Pennsylvania due to wet rails and snow. Victims include Rev Tobias Kessler age 60 and Mrs Dr Jacob Fetzer age 35. The Coopersburg line had opened just days earlier.
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Allentown
Lehigh Mountain
Here
Coopersburg
Tobias Kessler
Mece Yeager
Jacob Fetzer
Ambrose Reinhard
Freedensville
Frank Wesley
Irwin Renner
Zion Hill
Stocker
Attorney General Opines State May Sue Northern Securities
Olympia December 23 Attorney General Staunton issued an opinion on Northern Securities detailing that the state may bring proceedings to curb trusts and monopolies under constitutional or common law, though he notes facts are sparse and he cannot affirm a suit is warranted at this time. A stray line about a girl in a blue silk dress and tan shoes ends the item.
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Olympia
Wash
Staunton
Northern Securities Company
For Sale Two Houses Near Lowell Post Office
For Sale an 6 room modern cottage with bath pantry hot and cold water on a fine lot near electrics. Built by an unknown man to aid a poor house. Price 1450 with flexible terms. Also 5 acres of nearly new buildings with fruit and woods, poultry potential one acre heavy wood. Price 1200. Apply J. H. Elliott 64 Central Street.
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Lowell Post Office
J. H. Elliott
Central Street
Heart disease linked to digestion and Stuart's tablets
A discussion on heart trouble rising among Americans due to weak digestion. The piece explains nerves linking heart and stomach, notes gas from partial digestion strains heart, and advocates Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy. Includes testimonials from multiple readers praising the product and mentions a 50 cent price and mail offer from F A Stuart Co.
Do Fish Sleep Indulge in Slumber Question Puzzles Experts
A Washington Letter to the New York Sun reports that the United States fish commission and its scientists debated whether fish sleep. After discussions and examples from aquarium observations, one expert argued fish rest at times, lying at tank bottoms or on moss, with winter bottom-siting in mud, suggesting sleep-like rest across species.
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United States Fish Commission
Fish Commission
George M. Bowers
United States
Fish Commissioner
Potomac
West Virginia
Commission
Stat
Washington
New York Sun
Moonlight Excursion Car Tours St Louis Streets
The St. Louis Transit company built a roofless summer car named Moonlight for hot weather service to Creve Coeur lake. It seats 96, spans 46 feet 5 inches by 8 feet 2 inches, and offers unobstructed sky views with lights under the car body. The car runs two daily trips covering about 20 miles.
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Fairmount Park
St. Louis Transit Company
Creve Coeur Lake
Scientific American
Zine and Grinding Lead Devoe Paint Wear Test
Zine and grinding techniques yield longer wear for Devoe lead and paint compare to manual lead and oil mix. The study notes improved durability and slower wear under test conditions, highlighting material performance differences.
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Devoe
Watchful warning on colds and consumption dangers
It notes that small colds can worsen into serious illness and even death. The message urges vigilance and promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. The tone resembles a period health advisory from a local newspaper.
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Dr. Wood
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Northern Securities CO
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Ring
Merrimack ST
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Mich
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