Explosion injures thirty at Hot Springs Turf Exchange
A gas or gasoline explosion in the cellar of the Turf Exchange club house and pool room in Hot Springs Arkansas injures thirty people, many seriously. Proclaimed causes include ignition of escaped gas or gasoline during a race event and a fueling wagon incident. Notable victims include R C Chambers and William Helwig among others. the building suffered extensive damage as crowds gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Turf Exchange
Chambers
Walker
R. C. Chambers
William Helwig
J. S. Meeks
Joseph Kinney
Joseph Pace
A. Finnegan
James Cowen
Eugene Daly
Thomas Phelan
Mr. Donnelly
New Orleans
Central Avenue
Billy” Helwig
Lamar Bath House
Righteous riot as holiness crusade stirs Attleboro
North Attleboro December 24 A holiness convention in Park Street church and Merhankes hall Boston described as wild with Holy Ghost jumpers and shouts. Duke M Farson a Chicago banker warns Attleboro of coming upheaval while Harvey the hotel man erupts in threats and a chair whirls as he denounces labor unions and jewelry makers. He claims sanctified women shed jewelry and throws pieces into a collection box while denouncing factory workers and the hell fire they invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Attleboro
Arthur Green
Attleboros
White Horse Riders of
Holy Ghost
Park Street
Merhankcs’ Hall
Boston
Duke M. Farson
Chicago
Harvey
Farson
Attleboro
Nobody Is Exempt From Indigestion Cure Claim
Almost everybody suffers digestion issues and relies on so called blood purifiers, which are often just strong laxatives. The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the right remedy, claiming they aid digestion, stimulate digestive fluids, relieve gland and membrane congestion, and cure the disease and its cause. It cites testimonials and promises relief for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
E. M. Faith
Byrd's Creek
Wis
H. &. Willard
Onslow
White
Canton
Tama
Phil Brooks
Detroit
Mich
Former Lowell priest celebrates 25th ordination anniversary
Worcester December 24 Rev John F Lee a former Lowell priest and pastor of St Marys Catholic church of Jefferson celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priestly ordination. A solemn high mass was offered at 9 30 with Fr Lee of Hingham as celebrant, deacon Rev H I Mulligan and sub deacon Rev J Hackett, joined by master of ceremonies Rev Philip J Lee and attended by Very Rev John T Madden and Rev Eugene F Toher. The service included special choir music and a celebratory dinner at the parochial residence with clergy and Jefferson residents sending greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
John F. Lee
Lowell
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of
Jefferson
Lee
Hingham
H. I. Mulligan
J. Hackett
Winchendon
Philip J. Lee
John T. Madden
Webster
Springfield
Eugene F. Toher
Leominster
Warner Stricken With Sudden Illness At Noonday Club
Charles G. Warner vice president and general manager of the Missouri Pacific collapsed at the Noonday club in St. Louis. He regained consciousness after an hour and rests at home. Doctors attributed the episode to prolonged office confinement and lack of outdoor exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Charles G. Warner
The
Missouri Pacific
Warner
S. H. Smith
Missouri Pacific Road
Coal for Brooklyn's Poor Offer From Rail Road Chief
President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road offered to supply coal to Brooklyn's poor at cost if a reasonable quantity and delivery place reachable by boat were named. He said coal shipments rising have pushed hard coal to 7.50 while soft coal stood at 7.75 to 8 dollars per ton at New Jersey ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Swanstron
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Stratton-Larrabee Wedding Ties Oshkosh Family Names
Isaac Harry Stratton son of the late Colorado magnate W. S. Stratton wed Miss Josephine A. Larrabee at the bride’s mother Mrs. Josephine Larrabee home in Oshkosh Wisconsin a special from Milwaukee reports the December 24 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Oshkosh
Isaac Harry Stratton
Colorado
Stratton
Josephine A. Larabee
Josephine Larabee
Water Cure Probed in Philippine Cruelty Claims
Investigations across the Philippines into charges of cruelty by soldiers proceed. Gen Miles, Gov Taft, and Gen MacArthur are cited as authorities. The water cure is alleged in several cases, including Father Augustin’s death on Panay. Major Edwin F Glenn is not connected to the Augustin case, despite anti imperialist claims. The army confirms the water cure contributed to the priest’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Miles
Lipa
Batangas
Luzon
Davis
Morris C. Foote
28Th Infantry
Foote
Capt
Howse
Major Hunter
Laoag
China
J. Franklin Bell
Bell
Father Augustin
Washington
Augustin
Banate
Panay Island
Boston
Edwin F. Glenn
5Th Infantry
Glenn
Lake George
Philippines
War Department
Golden Wedding in Andover Honors Bailey Couple
Mr and Mrs Warren A Bailey observed their golden wedding at the Bailey homestead in West Andover with about 150 guests including kin from Boston Lowell Methuen Lawrence Andover and North Andover. A purse of gold was presented by William A Foye as they celebrate 48 years in Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Warren A. Bailey
Bailey Homestead
West Andover
Boston
Lowell
Methuen
Lawrence
North Andover
William A. Foye
Milan
N. H
Bailey
Timothy
Henrietta (Blood) Bailey
Lawrence Faces Worsening Coal Shortage
In Lawrence the fuel crisis deepens as anthracite runs out and local dealers refuse new orders. The Citizens' Fuel Supply Association has distributed over 600 bituminous coal orders but is nearly exhausted. Schools are almost without coal, the mayor cannot secure a supply, and the vacation may be extended while the poor department provides wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New England
Citizens’ Fuel Supply Association
Leonard
Blacksmith Charles Head Found Dead In Shop
New Bedford report of Dec 24 states Charles Head a prosperous blacksmith of South Dartmouth was found dead in his shop with his head blown off. A double barreled shotgun lay across his body. Authorities believe it was an accidental discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Charles Head
South Dartmouth
Poison candy sent to Mrs Beers sparks murder speculation
North Adams December 24 reports a powdery candy sent to Mrs C N Beers, sold by a local store to a stout woman who asked for a box. Police hold the package and doubt murder. Post Office has not been notified and Mrs Beers, possibly visiting a married daughter in Lowell, remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
C. N. Beers
Dineen
Post Office
Darby
Earthquake Hits Andijan City In Russian Central Asia
St. Petersburg reports a devastating earthquake in Andijan Russian Central Asia. Thousands homeless as a section of the city lies destroyed. Cotton centre Andijan exports 40 million pounds yearly with a 56 thousand population. Relief efforts underway and barracks to house survivors being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Andijan
Russian Central Asia
War Department
Associated Press
Death of Haverhill area matron Hannah Clough at 93
Mrs Hannah C Clough 93 former Lowell resident died at daughter Ella Fellows 211 Main St Haverhill after a fall that fractured a wrist. Native of East Kingston NH she spent most of her life in Lowell and lived with her daughter for 15 years. Survived by daughters Ella Fellows and Mrs Charles Fiske and son Monroe Clough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Hannah C. Clough
Lowell
Ira Clough
Ella M. Fellows
Main Street
Kingston
N. H
Methodist Church
Charles K. Fiske
Monroe S. Clough
Boston
Knives and Pistols Disrupt Dillsboro Manhunt
In Dillsboro North Carolina on December 24 Philip and George Morgan and George Cunningham, all intoxicated, confronted Town Marshal Dills and deputy T W Mason during arrest attempts. Knives and pistols drawn, a shooting occurred leaving Cunningham wounded in the shoulder, George Morgan shot in the head, and Philip Morgan wounded above the eye. George Morgan is believed to be in critical condition while the others are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
N. C
Philip
George Morgan
George Cunningham
Dills
T. W. Mason
Cunningham
Philip Morgan
Wages Raised at Bessemer Coke Plants
Pittsburg December 24 The Bessemer Coke company the second largest independent coke producer in the Connellsville field notified employees of an eight percent wage increase effective January 1. The raise covers five plants and about 5000 men across the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bessemer Coke Company
Connellsville Coking
Austrian Surgeon Lorenz Returns to New York
Dr. Adolf Lorenz the Austrian surgeon spent Christmas Eve with Harvard professor Dr Franz Pfannff's family, had breakfast at Hotel Somerset, and left for New York with his assistant Dr Mueller on the 10 am train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Adolf Lorenz
Franz Pfanff
Harvard College
Hotel Somerset
Mueller
New York
Tragic shotgun accident kills 11 year old in Wilmington
In Wilmington on December 24 Raymond Simonds aged 11, son of Elmer B. Simonds of Burlington avenue, was instantly killed by a gun discharge. While he and 12 year old Harry Taylor were nearby, a pigeon startled Taylor who raised his shotgun. Simonds grabbed the barrel and pulled it down as the hammer fell, tearing away the lower half of Simonds face. The elder Simonds, a conductor on the Haverhill and Lawrence electric line, was notified at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Raymond Simonds
Elmer BE. Simonds
Burlington Avenue
Simonds
Harry Taylor
Taylor
Talbot Seen Assured as Next Republican State Committee President
Boston dispatch notes upcoming Jan 8 organization will see Major Thomas Talbot of Billerica elected unanimously to replace Col. A. M. Goetting who retires after 14 years. Pinkerton resumes finance chair, Alfred E. Cox to executive, Peterson may stay as treasurer, Spalding likely to regain secretary post. several long-time members announced not returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Republican State Committee
Col
A. M. Goetting
Springfield
Thomas Talbot
Billerica
Col. Goetting
Chester Snow
Harwich
Thorndixe Spalding
Myers
Cambridge
Mr. Spalding
George H. Goff
Rehoboth
Edward W. Brown
Fall River
Edward G. Graves
Mark E. Smith
Charlestown
Samuel H. Silverman
Frank H. Haynes
Roxbury
John H. Means
G. Warren Hayward
Dorchester
William M
Elevated Loses Boston Jury Awards In Rail Case
In Boston on December 24, a superior court verdict awarded plaintiff Michael Fitzgerald 15500 against the Boston Elevated Railway Company for injuries from a January 22, 1906 collision on Dorchester Avenue near Sixth Street. Several co-plaintiffs in related suits, including Buckley Fay Kay, received varying sums in separate cases arising from a November 25, 1901 collision on Western Avenue Brighton. Patrick Lydon obtained nothing after a jury disagreement, with other BE line collision suits at Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue still unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Superior Court
Michael Fitzgerald
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Dorchester Avenue
Sixth Street
Thomas Buckley
M. F. Fay
R. H. Kay
Western Avenue
Brighton
Patrick Lydon
Margaret
D. H. Ryan
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Whiskers Caught Fire Disfigures Local Santa Helper
Lynn on December 24 reports Fred H. Weecen playing Santa at a Christmas tree party suffered severe facial burns when his cotton bat ten whiskers caught fire from a candle. Doctors say he will be disfigured for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Santa Claus
Fred H. Weecen
Annual stockholders meeting at bank in Lowell
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this bank for the choice of directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before such meeting will be held at the banking rooms of said bank on Tuesday January 20 1903 at half past 10 o'clock AM. Chas M Williams Cashier. Lowell Mass December 12 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
M. Williams
Lowell
Mass
Appleton National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Appleton National Bank of Lowell will be held at their banking rooms on Tuesday January 13 1903 at 11 oclock in the forenoon for the election of directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before them. Geo Fe King Acting Cashier Lowell Mass Dec 3 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton National Bank of Lowell
Geo. FE. King
Lowell
Mass
Prescott National Bank of Lowell Directors Election Notice
Holders of the Prescott National Bank of Lowell will meet at 40 Central street on Tuesday January 13 at 10 o clock A M to elect Directors and conduct any other business. FE E Sawyer cashier issues this notice dated December 12, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Mill Street
Rochester
N. Y
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Hot Springs Club
William Metseger
James Coughlin
Co. G. Parker
A. F. Hotchskiff
T. Ozier
H. George
F. Cranfield
Cincinnati
Walter Powers
Holi
Ness
Dervishes
Stratton-Larrabee
Water Cure
Mrs. W. A. Bailey
Advance
Dr. Lorenz
Harvard
Talbot
Elevated
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack Street
Linen Department
Lea
Palmer Street
Norfolk
Wamest National Bank
Wamesit National Bank
Co. E, Goulding
Harry Richardson
ELY Brothers
Warren
Lowell Steam
Lowell National Bank
Appleton National Bank
Prescott National Bank OF Lowell
Prescott National Bank of
Central Street
FE. E. Sawyer
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