Prediction of a Massive War in China
A Chinese empire readying to expel foreign influence could trigger a world changing conflict within five to ten years. The Dowager Empress orders army recruitment and concentration, arsenals expand, and China buys weapons as it reorganizes its forces for a colossal, potentially dismembering war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chas. F. Gaimman
American Bible Society
China
Society
Shanghai
Great Empire
Yang-Tse-Kiang
South Carolina Sues Virginia-Carolina Chemical for Trust Claim
Columbia South Carolina December 30 The state through Attorney General Bellinger sues the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company charging it with being a trust and monopoly. Six phosphate companies bought by the Virginia Carolina firm are joined in the same action under the antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, D. C
South Carolina
Bellinger
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Granite City Declares Quarantine Over Smallpox Spread
In Madison Illinois the Gran ite City city council declared a quarantine due to alleged smallpox prevalence. Guards will be employed to enforce it and the council has appealed to state authorities with militia expected to assist in securing the quarantine.
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St. Louis
Madison
Ill
Granite City
Wreck Reported on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg West Virginia December 30 wreck reported forty miles east on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad twelve or more reported killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Traders National Bank Ad Expands Services
The Traders National Bank advertises foreign exchange and letters of credit, travelers checks, and deposit boxes priced at five dollars per year. It offers savings at 3 percent compounded monthly, ladies banking rooms, and acts as a depository for U S and Massachusetts. Banking hours run 8 to 4 weekdays, 8 to 1 Saturday, with evening hours 7 to 9. Locations: Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
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Traders National Bank
Sitel
Middesex Street
Post Office Ave
Governors Gather in Helena for Northwestern Rail Plan
Governors from Minnesota North and South Dakota Idaho Washington Oregon and other states convene in Helena Montana to discuss blocking the proposed consolidation of Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads Attendees include Gov Van Sant Herreid White and Gov Took with attorneys general expected The first session will be at 2 PM in the state house private office of Gov Took
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Helena
Mont
Toole
Northwestern
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
United Action
van Sant
Minnesota
Gov. Hunt
Idaho
Gov. Toole
Stratton
Washington
Gov. Rogers
Gov. Geer
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Nebraska
Gov
State House
Reported Attempt On Life Of The Mikado In Tokyo
Vancouver dispatches describe an alleged assassination attempt on the Japanese Emperor by a foreigner named Thorsen who rushed the imperial carriage alongside Tanake Sjoseo after the Diet ceremony. Thorsen was disarmed and jailed. the Japanese presenter was temporarily pardoned.
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Vancouver
B. C
Thorsen
Tanake Sjoseo
Fight over Lake Felicidad sparks guard deployment
New York December 30 reports that the New York and Bermudese Asphalt company plans to ship 100 men on the steamship Grenada to protect the asphalt consortium near Lake Felicidad in Venezuela. The area was awarded to Warner Quinlan by the Cumano court. Capt Malcolm Rafferty, formerly of the 71st New York, already commands 100 guards there.
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New York
Iit
The
Times
New York & Bermudese Asphalt Company
Asphalt Combination
Grenada
Lake Felicidad
Venezuela
Warner-Quinlan Company
Cumano
New York & Bermudese Company
Malcolm Rafferty
71St New York Regiment
Knights of Columbus in Connecticut rebel over new assessments
In New Haven on December 30, Knights of Columbus in Connecticut protest a grading order raising assessments set to take effect Wednesday. Members say the countrywide move pains older members most and some seek a receiver’s remedy if reconsideration of the board of governors’ action fails. Hartford councils form a committee to seek relief from the insurance commissioner, who said he lacks jurisdiction over the order.
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New Haven
Knights of Columbus of
Connecticut
Board of Governors
The
Knights
Hartford
Insurance Commissioner
State
National Council
Insurance
Bloody battle reported in Formosa clashes
A party of 105 camphor coolies in Formosa was attacked by insurgents in late November. Twenty were killed and nineteen decapitated. Japanese troops and police pursued the rebels, resulting in a pitched battle with over 100 rebels killed.
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Tacoma
Wash
Orient
Dover Weavers Strike Over Pay at Cotton Mills
Dover New Hampshire faces a large mill strike as 200 weavers from Cocheco cotton mills Nos. 1 and 5 walk out over pay rates for flannelette. With 3500 to 3800 city mill workers potentially affected, the move follows their joining the United Textile Workers of America and involves Secretary Hibbard, who is en route to manage the dispute. A meeting is planned to decide next steps.
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Dover
N. H
Caiming
Cocheco Coroyasion
Thy
Fish
United Textile, Workers of America
Hibbard
May Drop Case and Salary to Be Paid
The city faces possible delays in actions against Supt. R V Saunders and overseers of the poor as his death may halt proceedings. Saunders last received pay August seventh, with $778.16 likely to be paid to his widow. The Cook wells reopens supplying water to Lowell residents, though no water has entered city mains. Critics claim health concerns persist while ward three supporters hail the move as vindication. The water department maintains wells are ready for use and have not abandoned the Cook supply.
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R. V. Saunders
City Farm
State Civil Service Board
Saunders
City Hall
Water Board
Cook
Lowell
Ward Three Club
Water Department
Hale's Brook
Boulevard
Will of Charles H Walker Creates Memorial Window Bequest
The will leaves 300 dollars for a memorial window at St. John's church with alternate bequest to Lowell General hospital if not accepted. Middlesex probate court inventories list Artemas St. Tyler at 90970.80, William Holmes 15768.18, Bridget Matthews 7227.56, and Rev. Daniel W. Hardy Bil lerica 9808.14.
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Charles H. Walker
St. John’s Church
Lowell General Hospital
Middlesex Probate Court
Artemas St. Tyler
William Holmes
Bridget Matthews
Daniel W. Hardy
Billerica
Hair Vigor Endorsed By Kansas Woman
One year ago hair fell out quickly and Mrs. A Boydston of Atchison Kansas used Ayer's Hair Vigor. The product stopped the shedding and promoted growth resulting in hair reaching 45 inches. The testimonial notes its availability for $1 at all druggists from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
High Water Hits Schuylkill Mills and City
Floods from heavy rain flood Manayunk Norris town and river suburbs. Water rises 15% feet above normal with the Schuylkill flooding basements and roads. Port Kennedy bridge wrecked and rail tracks submerged at Spring Mill. Philadelphia sees river overbanks near the B&O station while Reading reports a 13-foot rise and receding.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Schuylkill
Manayunk
Norristown
Base
County
Port Kennedy
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Spring Mill
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
24Th Street
Wissahickon Drive
Fairmount Park
Reading
River Rising as Susquehanna Flood Threat Grows
Harrisburg reports the Susquehanna River already rising with forecasts of another flood if the heavy rainfall persists. At midnight the river stood 4 1/2 feet above low water mark and was inching higher by morning. Local creeks are bank full and rising.
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Harrisburg
Susquehanna
Stormy Passage Aboard Paul Revere From Kobe To New York
The Paul Revere arrives from Japan via Cape Horn after a 137 day voyage with two crew deaths. Skipper Captain Wilson led the voyage starting August 14 from Kobe to New York. Gales from the northeast followed the Horn, with one sailor, Mielstrom of Providence, killed by a fall from the foretop sail yard on Oct 27 and steward Salvador of Brooklyn dying Sept 26 of consumption.
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New York
Paul Revere
Japan
Cape Horn
Revere
Wilson
Kobe
Pacific
Providence
R. L
Mielstrom
F. F. Salvadora
Brooklyn
Astronomical figures in corporate capitalization
New York reported by the Journal of Commerce shows U S industrial consolidations totaling about 6 5 billion in capitalization, excluding railways, street railways, lighting and banks. For 1901 alone industrial firms with 1 million plus authorized capital have 862 45 million in preferred stock and 1 153 45 million in common stock.
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New York
United States
The
Journal of Commerce
Prisoners Released After Zeefontein Action
London reports the War Office issued a list of Zeefontein casualties noting 50 wounded and 246 taken prisoner. The released prisoners include the latter group, confirming their freedom after the engagement.
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London
War Office
Zeefontein
Smallpox Spreads in Grand Isle Cases Reported
North Hero Vermont December 30 five cases of smallpox confirmed at Grand Isle with health officials monitoring the outbreak and urging precautionary measures for residents.
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North Hero
Grand Isle
No Switch In Nashua Fog Crash On Main Line
Concord New Hampshire December 30 A Nashua railroad wreck investigation shows no switch near the scene. A slow moving export beef freight was followed by a slower special freight bound for Boston. A brakeman sent to flag the Cannon Ball express failed due to fog, the rear collision occurring on the main line.
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Concord
N. H
Nashua
Boston
Storm slim damage reported in city as rivers hold
Up to noon today the storm caused little damage in the city with the river nearly steady at the flash boards. The Locks and Canals warned of a possible rise, but no serious impact was seen. Street work crews filled cave-ins while the street railway ran on time and no delays occurred. A shifting embankment at the turn prompted quick action as men, horses, and crews safeguarded the area.
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Street Railway Company
Lawrence
Special car tour to review Lowell Boston road
A state inspecting board party led by Mr. O C Blais dell selectman of Tewksbury and Boston and Northern street railway officials will ride this afternoon to inspect the new road extending from Lowell to Boston.
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State Inspecting Board
O. C. Blaisdell
Tewksbury
Boston and Northern Street Railway
New Road
Lowell
Boston
Murphy declares candidacy for city Democratic secretary
Jeremiah F. Murphy of ward 7 announces his bid for secretary of the Democratic city committee. Robert J. Crowley, the current secretary, plans to join the State central committee. President James F. McDonald will seek re election.
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Jeremiah F. Murphy
Ward 7
Democratic City Committee
Robert J. Crowley
State Central Committee
James F. McDonald
Enamel Shoes and Blucher Cut Boots Fashion Tip
Readers are advised that enamel shoes with thick soles are very dressy this season. Blucher cut ladies tops are made on men’s lasts with heavy stitch work, offering a smart, sturdy look. Eyamnoil oil protects leather and prevents cracking similar to kip. Apply oil before shining to renew leather life.
Married in Haste Leads Offenders Before Judge Hadley
Romeo Vezina pleaded guilty to non support after a hasty marriage to a woman two years his junior. He was placed on probation pending work and family support. Several other offenders faced Judge Hadley for larceny, snowball throwing, drunkenness, and minor assaults, with fines and brief jail terms varying by case.
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Romeo Vezina
Vezina
Nashua
Romeo
Fall River
Hadley
James W. Sullivan
Charlotte Secord
James
Donadson
Sullivan
Argeus T. Tabor
Market Street
Charron
Richard Condon
Lowell
State Farm
George H. Whitney
Thomas Donahue
Michael F. Logan
Peter Bouches
Margaret Lyden
Peter Nelson
Ozard Heroux
Lowell High 1901 Class Reunion At School Hall
The 1901 class of Lowell High School held a reunion Saturday evening in the high school hall with about 50 members attending a banquet at 8. Carl D. Burtt led the gathering as president Carl Staples spoke. Toasts included Frank Jantzen on The College Boys, Bertha Abbott on Those Who Did Not Go to College, and Miss Ethel Osgood on The Future, followed by other speakers and toasts. A business meeting formed plans for an alumni association and dancing continued until 11. Music was by Richard Noonan with matrons Helen Lambert and Susie L. D. Watson guiding. The organizing committee featured Bertha Abbott, Grace Pearson, Frank Jantzen, Herford Elliott, Willard Parker and Arnold Halstead.
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Lowell High School
Carl D. Burtt
Carl Staples
Frank Jantzen
Bertha M. Abbott
Burnette Sweatt
the Athletic Association
Maurice Perkins
Ethel Osgood
Richard Noonan
Helen Lambert
Susie L. D. Watson
Bertha Abbott
Grace Pearson
Frank Jantzem
Herford Elliott
Willard Parker
Arnold Halstead
England and United States May Unite in War Theory
London commentary cites the Times and St James Gazette arguing that war between the United States and Germany could occur over Venezuela debts. British papers warn against Monroeism and say British sympathy would favor America if conflict arises, while urging the US to deter Venezuelan reliance on Europe. A Berlin despatch says an ultimatum to Venezuela is expected within days with ships ordered to La Guaira and Germany-US talks on course of action continuing.
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London
London Times
Washington
United States
Germany
St. James Gazette
Venezuela
America
St. James
Europe
Berlin
Vineta
Falke
Geier
la Guaira
Caracas
Pourparlers
Christmas at Sea Communicates With Transatlantic Liners
The Cunard steamer Umbria, delayed by a stormy voyage from Liverpool and Queenstown, spoke by wireless on Christmas day with the Etruria eastward bound for Liverpool for over two hours. Distances ranged from 41 to 87 miles, with many greetings exchanged. Umbria also exchanged wireless messages with the Campania on December 28, about 60 miles east of Nantucket.
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New York
Cunard Line
Umbria
Liverpool
Queenstown
Etruria
Campania
Nantucket
Russia’s reply to U S note on Behring Sea dispute
The Hague December 30 M Komaroff Russian chamberlain hands to Prof Asser the first Russia reply to the latest American note on Behring Sea seal fishery differences. The Dutch arbitrator delivers the document as part of the long running dispute over seized sealers’ vessels.
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The
Hague
M. Komaroff
Asser
Permanent Arbitration Court
Russia
United States
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Martial Outlook
Sues Chemical Company
Illinois
Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Helena, Mont
Asphalt Company
Knights OF A Columbus
Agent Fish
Mr. Fish
Probate Matters
Susquehanna Rising
First Street Embankment
Fashion
Sullivan Bros. Co
Husband
England
Venezuela Row
Christmas AT
Cunard
U. S
Shuman
Smerrimack Clothing Company
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