Collision between express and work train in Ontario
A Canadian Pacific express and a working train collided between Sault Ste. Marie and Webbwood, Ontario, killing four or more and wounding several. The dead include Engineer Christopher, Fireman Miller, Conductor Trould, and the baggage master. Engineer McDivitt is named among the injured. Crew of the work train hailed from the Michigan Sea.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
This Place
Webbwood
Michigan Sea
McDivitt
Christopher
Miller
Trould
Bethlehem Birthplace Crowds Celebrate Christmas Eve Day
From Bethlehem the World reports a broad gathering of visitors from Jerusalem Europe and America. The Nativity Church shone with illumination as Latin Greek and Armenian rites intertwined during the vigil and high mass. The French consul led an escort while Turkish guards watched over the sacred site.
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New York
Bethlehem
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Europe
America
Church of the Nativity
Christ
Traders National Bank Ad Features Services and Hours
Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes, a savings department with 3 percent interest compounded semi annually, monthly begins, and ladies banking rooms. It serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm Saturday. Locations: Middlesex Street and Post Office Ave.
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Traders National Bank
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wild Christmas celebration ends in tragedy in Texas
In Nacogdoches on December 26 a Christmas pistol salute wounded 13 year old Mitchell Bird who died. His father then fired into the crowd with a shotgun, seriously wounding Ed Lee Reuben Chandler and Edgar Moore, all African American. One of the wounded is dying.
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Nacogdoches
Tex
Mitchell Bird
Ed. Lee
Reuben Chandler
Edgar Moore
Cole Worries Health Of Former Globe Bank President
Greenfield December 26 Charles H Cole ex president of the Globe National Bank Boston is imprisoned for eight years on embezzlement and misapplication of 900000. Franklin county jail master Charles Richardson says Cole is not in danger but troubled by worry and irregular physician visits. Family visits occur about every fortnight and he received Christmas remembrances from friends.
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Greenfield
Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Boston
Chas. Richardson
Franklin’ County
Cole
Globe Bank
Spanish squatters on La Costa Island ordered to leave
In Jacksonville Florida on December 26 authorities demand that Spanish squatters on La Costa Island near Charlotte harbor quit within about 30 days. The treasury department ordered their removal after a revenue cutter found the inhabitants fishing while using the island as a smugglers’ rendezvous. If they stay the troops from Key West will move in to eject them.
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Jacksonville
Fla
la Costa
Charlotte Harbor
Florida
Treasury Department
Revenue
Hamilton
F.S. van Baskerick
McLean
Key West
Rescue of Seamen in Delaware Bay After Tug Tow Incident
Captain Morrix of the tug Ivanhoe reports signals of distress from the barge Josephine in Delaware Bay while towing from Norfolk to Philadelphia. He diverted to aid and rescued three crew members who had jumped overboard into icy water as Josephine’s deckload shifted. The Josephine is a total loss.
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Philadelphia
Morrix
Ivanhoe
Delaware Bay
Josephine
Norfolk
Senator Penrose
Billiard Tables Gain Popularity in Denmark
Danish markets see a surge of U S goods with billiard tables arriving in unusually large consignments. Dealers report rapid sales as these new items find favor.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Bank cashier killed by electric shock at vault door
Akron Ohio December 26 D P Wheeler cashier of the Citizens National bank was found dead in front of the vault last night. He was killed by an electric shock while handling an incandescent lamp socket and opening the vault door at the same time, creating a current that proved fatal.
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Akron
Ohio
D. P. Wheeler
Citizens’ National Bank
Deaths follow fire in West Philadelphia home
A fire at the West Philadelphia home of James H. Connelly last night caused three deaths. Mary Connelly aged four died from burns, Mrs. Ella Connelly 28 died after leaping from a second story window, and baby Harry Connelly two months old was fatally injured with death momentarily expected. Three other family members were badly burned but expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
James H. Connelly
Mary Connelly
Ella Connelly
James Connelly
Harry Connelly
Tenderloin gambling houses closed by Captain Sheehan
New York December 26 Captain Sheehan of the Tenderloin station house ordered the immediate closure of all gambling venues in his district. The proclamation sent many operators scrambling as elaborate banquets and preparations were abandoned at the last moment. The move created a major sensation among residents and workers in the Tenderloin.
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New York
Sheehan
Tenderloin Station
Pact to ease tensions between Chile and Argentina signed
Santiago de Chile reports a protocol establishing a modus vivendi between Chile and Argentina was signed yesterday and released for public view in both cities. Buenos Aires notes the accord is seen as a triumph of common sense, not diplomacy, with warned costs if peace had been delayed.
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Santiago de Chile
Galveston
Buenos Ayres
Texas
Nacion
Argentina
Chile
Pais
Mystery surrounds Arlington suicide musician Henry Danks
New York reports police investigate whether the man who recently died by hanging in Arlington, Mass., is Henry P. Danks a local musician and composer. Danks had many friends in the city and has not been seen for some time.
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New York
Arlington
Mass
Henry P. Danks
Danks
Couple wedding in San Francisco home ceremony
Miss Fannie Rowell and jockey Lester Reiff were married last night at the Golden Gate residence of Dr. and Mrs. H E Rowell. A small group of relatives attended the private ceremony.
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San Francisco
Cal
Fannie Rowell
Lester Reiff
H. E. Rowell
Golden Gate
Zeigler Knocks Out Hart In Third Round
In Jacksonville last night a ten round welterweight bout under the Jacksonville Athletic association saw Owen Zeigler of New York KO Fred Hart of Philadelphia in the third round amid a small crowd.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Athletic Association
Owen Zeigler
New York
Fred Hart
Philadelphia
Sewell weaker. doctors report Senator in decline
Camden December 26 physicians attending Senator Sewell say he is weaker than at any time since returning home from Asheville nearly a month ago.
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Camden
N. J
Sewell
Asheville
N. C
He Knows Consult Your Doctor For Cough Remedy
An old advertisement asserts trust in doctors for cough treatment and urges following medical advice. It promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral by J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts while emphasizing physician guidance.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Gen Alger Gains
Detroit December 26 reports say Gen Alger passed a very good night at his residence this morning and is resting comfortably following yesterday's events.
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Detroit
Mich
Gen. Alger
Boston & Maine clerks host Christmas party at Western Ave office
In the Western avenue office of the Boston & Maine railroad clerks held a Christmas party. A tree displayed presents for all the employees.
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Western Avenue
Boston & Maine Railroad
Somerville Girl Defends Sister and Fires at Father
Florence Dobson, 22, shot her father James P. Dobson as he attacked her sister and strangled another daughter in their Somerville home. He was wounded in the abdomen and taken to the hospital. Florence was arrested, arraigned on assault with a dangerous weapon, and remanded on $1000 bond for a hearing December 31.
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Somerville
Florence Dobson
James P. Dobson
Irvington Street
Dobson
Florence
Row Near Presidio Sparks Saloon Riot
In San Francisco on December 26, a clash in a saloon near the Presidio left Wm. Ross of the coast artillery stabbed by an unknown soldier. A riot ensued with stones and bricks, about 1000 soldiers gathered, and provost guards plus police were deployed. Fifty-nine soldiers jailed and fifteen arrested. Ross incurred only a minor injury. Policeman Brown received a scalp wound from a stone.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Wm. Ross
Coast Artillery
Ross
Brown
Robbers Surrender After Chicago Home Theft
Two men robbed Mrs. Lucy Becker on Indiana Street stealing $5000 in clothing and jewelry valued at 2500. Detectives pursued. most loot recovered from a cloak pocket. Horace McCarthy surrendered after shots were exchanged. accomplice fled.
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Chicago
Lucy Becker
Indiana Street
Horace McCarthy
Montague Warns on South Seas Tariff Effects
Victoria reports ex secretary of state W H Montague arrived on the Aorangi from Australia. He notes the new tariff will affect trade with Canada and the United States but machinery wheat and fabrics may find markets. Australians debate high tariff colored labor and labor reforms while awaiting the Pacific cable.
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Victoria
B. C
W. H. Montague
Canada
Aorangi
Australia
South Seas
United States
Queensland
Federation
Jeffries exhibition and draws at Convention hall
James J. Jeffries and his brother Jack staged a six round boxing exhibition in Kansas City. Jeffries plans no more exhibitions before sailing to New York. A 10 round bout between Jak Beaucoit of Chicago and Jack Graham of Indianapolis ended in a draw.
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Kansas City
James J. Jeffries
Jack Jeffries
Convention Hall
New York
Jak Beaucoit
Chicago
Jack Graham
Indianapolis
Mowbry Murder Case Delayed Until Tomorrow
In New Bedford the preliminary hearing for Mrs. Margaret Mowbry charged with her husband John Mowbry’s murder was postponed again. The judge who presided at the inquest is expected to be present tomorrow after missing today’s session, ending the current round of continuances.
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New Bedford
Margaret Mowbry
John Mowbry
Fatal Fall Leaves Teamster Dead From Skull Fracture
Thomas Todd, a teamster for Amasa Pratt, fell from a hay load in Pratt’s barn at Mt. Vernon and Varney streets. He struck his head on concrete, suffered a base of skull fracture, and was taken to St. John's hospital where doctors deemed death likely. He lived at 10 Walden Street with wife Mrs. Sarah Todd and daughter Jessie, about 50 years old.
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Thomas Todd
Amasa Pratt
Mr. Todd
Mr. Pratt
Mt. Vernon and
Varney
St. John’s Hospital
R. E. Bell
Walden Street
Sarah Todd
Jessie
Union National Bank to Open in Lowell After Consolidation
The Merchants National bank of Lowell goes into voluntary liquidation on Saturday January 4 1902 with balances transferred to the Union National bank of Lowell which opens January 6 1902 in the Merchants Bank rooms. Arthur G Pollard will be president and the new bank organizes from the consolidation of Merchants Railroad and First National banks with board representation from each.
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Union National Bank
Merchants Bank
First National
Railroad National Banks
Merchants National Bank of Lowell
Union National Bank of Lowell
Merchants National Bank
Union National Bank of
Lowell
Arthur G. Pollard
Merchants, Railroad
First National Banks of
Three Lives Lost In Memphis Steamer Fire
The stern wheel Sun burned to the water’s edge at the Memphis wharf at 5 o clock. The Fulton bound boat had 15 passengers asleep when the fire broke out. Three people are known to be lost N C Ranor and wife of Old River Tenn and Mrs G M Tims of Richardson Landing Ark. The 3 month old child of Mrs Tims is missing. The fire likely started from seed cotton on the boiler deck from a spark. The boat valued at 10000 dollars was half insured and the cargo was totally destroyed.
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Memphis
Sun
Fulton
Tenn
N. C. Ranor
Old River
G. M. Tims
Richardson Landing
Ark
Woman drowned near Moosehead Lake in sleigh mishap
Bangor Maine December 26 Mrs Annie Nichols wife of Game Warden C C Nichols drowned when sleigh crossing Moosehead Lake encountered a sudden ice rift and overturned. Two others escaped but rescue efforts failed to save her while Nichols himself suffered serious effects from exposure.
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Bangor
Annie Nichols
C. C. Nichols
Moosehead Lake
Husbands and Wives in Court Over Non Support
In a police court session, Mr and Mrs Desie Gervais described a troubled marriage ending in separation after eleven months. She accused him of non support since December. he claimed she drank heavily. Judge Hadley put the case on file promising future support. Additional rulings included probation, jail terms for intoxication, and fines for other defendants.
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Desiie Gervais
Michael Healey
Hadley
Peter Pelletier
Wfe
Samuel Bent
John F. Sullivan
Thomas Mullin
Philip Ouelette
John Michelin
State Farm
Joseph Martin
Antonie Gosselin
Moody Street
Gosselin
Martin
Cleveland Accepts Industrial Peace Role by Civic Federation
Former President Grover Cleveland accepts appointment to the industrial department of the national civic federation formed at the peace conference of labor and capitalistic leaders. He writes to Oscar Straus that illness kept him from writing sooner but he vows to aid industrial peace, praise the conference aims, and urges colleagues to persevere. Straus says all committee members have accepted the trust.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
National Civic Federation
Oscar Straus
Princeton
Mr. Straus
Oscar S. Straus
Fatal Fight at Pike County Church Leads to Wounding
Six men were fatally wounded in a church brawl at a Pike post office parish as Chas and Orin Day declared they came to clean out the Leggs. Panic spread among worshippers, women and children fled through windows, while Rev. Rowe and local physicians attended the injured.
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Piketon
Pike Post Office
Chas
Orin Day
Leggs
Mr. Rowe
Orin
Chas. Day
Leslie Legg
Jos. Williams
John Durrant
Lebanon Williams
Idaho
Cannon Explosion Hurts Five Near Galion Ohio
In Galion Ohio on December 26 a premature cannon blast during a charivari at residence of William Gotner southeast of the city seriously injures five young men including John Gotner who may lose his sight.
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Galion
Ohio
Wm. Gotner
John Gotner
McKinley Memorial cautions against profiteering ventures
The McKinley National Memorial association based in Cleveland warns the public to beware of commercial enterprises exploiting public affection for William McKinley. Judge William R Day urges that contributions be free will offerings and that no part of proceeds go to memorial funds. The association states it has no ties to any other group or commercial venture.
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Cleveland
McKinley National Memorial Association
Wm. McKinley
Wm. R. Day
Duke Ernest Tercentenary Observed in Gotha Palace
The birth of Duke Ernest the Pius born December 24, 1601 is marked with ceremonies as Emperor William visits Friedenstein palace in Gotha. The city decorates with flags and bunting for the commemoration.
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Gotha
Ernest the Pius
William
Friedenstein
Flaherty Held on Manslaughter Charge
Gloucester December 26 Edward J Flaherty was held for the grand jury in 2000 on manslaughter charges for the accidental shooting of Capt John A Mellows on December 17 at a coal office owned by Sylvanus Smith Jr Flaherty a clerk there was said to have acted without thought and no new facts were presented at the hearing
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Gloucester
John A. Mellows
Edward J. Flaherty
Sylvanus Smith, Jr
Young Flaherty
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Post Office Ave
Small Boy
Lad
U. S. Island
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Sewell Weaker
Gen
Alger Gains
James Dobson
Police
Jeffries
Union ‘National. Bank
Circular
Nichols
Maine
Labor Conference
Straus
Ohio Town
Cannon
M’kinley
Association
Duke Ernest
William the Sudden
Flaherty
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