Husband's Philanthropy Triggers Courtroom Scuffle
In a bustling Saturday police court, Rose Morin faced assault charges after striking Mary Dumas in a dispute over the Morin household. Dumas testified about finding her husband Alphonse Dumas in the Morin home, sparking a sequence of accusations and a later appearance as a witness. The session also covered larceny, escapes from city institutions, and several drunkenness cases, with fines and continuances cited.
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Rose Morin
Mary Dumas
Alphonse
Tilden Street Court
Mr. Dumas
Chief Tarbox Tarbox Hearing Sparks Big City Hall Crowd
The December 27 hearing at city hall on charges against Chief of Police Tarbox drew a packed aldermanic chamber with many standing. District Attorney George A. Sanderson testified on county court procedure, noting two 1900 cases reportedly disposed without prosecuting officer knowledge but records show proper action.
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Sanderson
Seven Pennsylvanians Freeze to Death in 24 Hours
A Philadelphia World despatch reports seven men frozen or found dead in snow within 24 hours in Pennsylvania. Names include Matthew Sevinet Sharpsburg James H Coates Pittsburg Philip Sohn Harmarsville Richard McCann Lygan Station Lucas Fuller Allentown James H Hannigan York and Thomas Monaghan Lancaster.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Matthew Sevinet
Sharpsburg
James H. Coates
Pittsburg
Philip Sohn
Harmarsville
Richard McCann
Lygan Station
Lucas Fuller
Allentown
Lehigh River
James H. Hannigan
York
Cantor Rises as Hill Foe in New York Democratic Ranks
Jake A. Cantor, president of the Borough of Manhattan and former state senator, is a top rival to David B. Hill within New York Democratic circles. He is active in politics and believed to push for control of the Democratic State machine.
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Jake A. Cantor
New York
David B
David B. Hill
Borough of
Manhattan
Cantor
First Baptist Church to distribute coke for the poor in Revere
A church relief program in Revere plans coke distribution from Beach Street church, with 18 tons bought and stored in the basement. Delivery starts today at 5 to 6 pm for six days, with a 100 pound per customer limit and 50 cents per 100 pounds. Dr. Burbank and Dr. W. G. Bond lead the committee handling sales and funds.
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Revere
First Baptist Church
Dr. Burbank
Willis G. Bond
A. FE. Ives
Beach Street
Beach and
Harrington Streets
W. G. Bond
Public Regulation of Railroads Debated at AEA Session
Philadelphia hosts the American Economic association meeting with a session on Public Regulation of Railroads. Charles A. Proution presents National Regulation while Walter D. Hines argues Legislative Regulation of Railroad Rates. Panelists include Emory R. Johnson, Balthasar H. Meyer, and J. Shorley Eaton.
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Philadelphia
American Economic Association
Chas. A. Proution
Walter D. Hines
Vice Press
National Regution
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Emory R. Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Balthasar H. Meyer
University of Wisconsin
J. Shorley Eaton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Minnetonka Reaches Bermuda After Distress At Sea
New York reports the American steamer Minnetonka Capt. Fowler arriving at Bermuda in distress. Left Newport, Eng., Nov. 30 bound for Boston, she was seen 900 miles off Halifax by the British steamer Colonians on Dec. 20. The Colonians towed Minnetonka 12 hours before hawser failure and worsening weather forced departure.
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New York
Minnetonka
Fowler
Newport
Eng
Boston
Bermuda
Colonians
Portland
Halifax
Colonian
Noted geologist Vandiest dies in San Luis
Denver reported the death of Prof. V. H. Vandiest one of the world’s leading geologists. He collapsed at the feet of his son in San Luis, Colo, apparently in good health prior to the sudden end.
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Denver
V. H. Vandiest
San Luis
Col
Ayer's Pills Remembered As Standard Family Remedy
For over fifty years Ayer's Pills have served as the standard family pill acting on the liver with a gentle laxative effect. They claim to cure constipation and promote regularity.
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Ayer
i.cArsess
Deer In New Hampshire Deer Disease Debate Ends With Kill
The Manchester Union reports Deer near Tyngsboro Mass showed foot and mouth disease allegations. Nathaniel Wentworth of Hudson Centre cites actions by New Hampshire fish and game commission confirming a gunshot wound deer killed on December 25 and ruled not diseased after examination by Dr Eaton.
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Tyngsboro
Mass
New Hampshire
Manchester Union
Fish and Game Commissioners
Massachusetts
Cattle Commission
Nathaniel Wentworth
Hudson Centre
Union
New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission
Wentworth
Lowell
Dr. Raton
Captain Collins
Massachusetts Commission
Dr. Eaton
Law case LaPerche Seeks Supreme Court Review
The suit against New England Telephone heard in superior civil court ended with a nominal $21 verdict for the plaintiff. The appeal contends for prospective damages from a missed Fourth of July opportunity due to a messenger failure, with profits argued as more certain than theatrical ventures.
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LaPerche
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Lowell
New Hampshire
Lowell South Common
Aiken
Chilean cabinet crisis ends with ministers staying
New York wire reports that the Chilean cabinet crisis is settled as all ministers will remain at their posts, according to the Herald's Valparaiso correspondent.
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New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Independent cigars plan national convention in Chicago
Independent cigar dealers from many states will meet in Chicago on January 13 to discuss forming a national association to oppose the tobacco trust. The convention aims for a close link with trade unions, especially the cigar makers and tobacco workers unions, with headquarters proposed in Chicago.
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Chicago
Tobacco Trust
Cigar Makers
Tobacco Workers
Abandoned British Steamer Mombassa C on Fire
London reports say the British steamer Mombassa C owned by Glasgow Navigation was abandoned on fire December 23 at 15N 86E. Crew saved and landed at Colombo. Built 1899 at Port Glasgow, 2639 tons net register.
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London
Mombassa
Fair
The
Glasgow Navigation Company Limited
McClay & MacIntyre
Glasgow
Port Glasgow
Ruckstuhl resigns as St Louis world fair sculptor
Frederick W. Ruckstuhl of New York says he resigned as chief sculptor for the St Louis exposition after disputes over his decoration plan and privileges. He sought freedom to appeal to the executive committee and warned the dispute could derail the sculpture scheme though he blamed Isaac S. Taylor, director of works, rather than the exposition company. He asserts the architects and he could have made the project a magnificent success.
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New York
Frederick W. Ruckstuhl
St. Louis
Ruckstuhl
Isaac S. Taylor
Exposition Company
Breaker Island Plant Sold to United States Steel
William F. Donovan, president of Troy Steel Production, says Breaker Island plant sold at auction to United States Steel for 525,000 to satisfy a court judgment. Plant to be operated by new owners amid readiness for resumption of operations under the supreme court sale.
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New York
William F. Donovan
Troy Steel Production Company
Breaker Island
United States Steel Corporation
Troy
The
Times
Donovan
Supreme Court
Narrow escape from gas fumes at Everett home
Samuel Gothard of 155 Market Street narrowly escaped asphyxiation while visiting his father in Everett. Four people including Gothard were rendered unconscious by furnace fumes from soft coal. a friend entering the residence opened doors and windows to rescue them.
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Samuel Gothard
155
Market Street
Michael O'Michavean
Everett
Mr. Gothard
Imp Topgallant Dies at Willimetta Farm Kennel?
The noted Thoroughbred stallion Imp Topgallant ten years old by Sterling out of Seamark by Adventure died at Willimetta farm from inflammation of the bowels. He sired many stakes winners and the dams of several horses including McChesney Olifant and Imp Baluaw.
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Chicago
Imp Topgallant
Sterling
Seamark
Adventure
Willimetta Farm
The
Tribune
Lexington
Anizette
Curacoa
Galliton
Algol
Typhoon
Sidney Lucas
Onatus
Janeway
Topsoil
McChesney
Olifant
Blizzard in Turkey collapses roofs sinks ships
Constantinople reports heavy snow damaged the city and surroundings. Roofs collapsed and boats in the harbor and Bosphorus were sunk or dashed ashore with fatalities. The Black Sea fleet suffered similar damage in the recent blizzard.
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Constantinople
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Terrible Collision on the Grand Trunk
A head on crash at Wanstead Ontario between Pacific Express No 5 and a freight train killed about 25 or 24 people and injured around 30. Rescue teams from London and Montreal rushed to the scene as the wreckage caught fire and passengers aided one another through a bitter snowstorm.
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London
Ont
Wanstead
Sarnia
Grand Trunk Railroad
Strathroy
Stratford
Pacific Express
Eastern
New York Central
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Suspension Bridge
West Switch
Gillies
Sarnik Tunnel
Edward Debeau
McKenzie
H. P. Lawrence
Waterford
Montreal
McGuigin
Grand Trunk Railway
Great Western Railway
Jesus
Culbertson
Port Huron
Mich
New York Hails Dr Adolph Lorenz With City Freedom
The board of aldermen will tender the freedom of the city to Dr Adolph Lorenz on Tuesday. A parchment document in a silver box will express the city’s cordial welcome, citing his services to science and charitable work for the poor. The presentation occurs in City Hall Governor’s room with the mayor and department heads present.
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New York
Adolph Lorenz
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Jury's View Stands In Sirk Versus Emery Case
In Lowell the superior court heard motions for a new trial in Sirk v Emery. The judge noted the debt and deed terms tied to Conant auction, but left verdicts to the jury. He credited the jury on factual questions and declined to overturn the verdict, citing scant proof of funds.
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Lowell
Sirk
Conant
Death of Former U S Consul General Jones in Rome
Ex United States Consul General W. S. Jones died suddenly in Rome this morning from heart disease. The brief dispatch notes his death as unexpected. A local ad follows noting fancy hosiery for men priced from 25c to $1.50 at W. O. T. Boley & Co., 69 Merrimack Street.
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Rome
United States
W. S. Jones
W. OT. Boley & Co
Merrimack
Help Wanted Boy To Look After Horse And Furnace
Wanted a boy to tend a horse and furnace at 47 Seventh Avenue Peabody chelmsford area. Also seeking White Plymouth Rock cockerels from A. E. Barter Box 115 Chelmsford Centre. Date appears as d29 3t.
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Horse and Furnace No
Seventh Avenue
Peawtucketville
A. E. Barter
Chelmsford Centre
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Wingham
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