Cabman Robber Captured After New York Assault
Miss Clay born Sheldon of Buffalo testified in New York that cabman Moffatt chloroformed her after routine pickup, then manipulated her near midtown until demanding 1500 dollars to avoid trouble. Police traced and arrested him, with the victim identifying him in court. She reported losses including 45 dollars in cash, a 105 dollar ring, a watch, and various small items.
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New York
Moffatt
Clayborn Sheldon
Buffalo
Barlow
Broadway
Miss Sheldon
Weehawken
Franklin Street
West Forty-second Street
Forty-ninth Street
Eighth Avenue
Ambulance Drivers Increased to Six in City Hall Vote
The overseers of the poor voted to raise ambulance drivers from four to six at a Thursday night meeting in city hall. Michael J. Gray of Kinsman street and Daniel Shea from ward 2 were selected, starting at $750 a year each with eight hour shifts.
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City Hall
Michael J. Gray
Kinsman Street
Daniel Shea
Ward 2
High Grade Shoes Offer To Lowell Ladies And Gents
The ladies of Lowell are invited to buy seasonable high grade footwear at discounts of $1.50 to $2 per pair. Gentlemen can purchase J. M. enamel bals and other styles at reduced prices including $6 shoes for $4.50 and $7 enamel bluchers for $4.50. Strand French Calf double sole bals and $5 shoes are $3.60. Sizes and widths are full.
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Lowell
Doubt Over Existence of City Board of Health
A dispute at City Hall questions if a board of health exists as terms for two members have expired and successors not yet confirmed. The mayor’s department contends holdovers may still draw salaries, while legal opinion suggests those terms ended and a majority is lacking without new appointees. The issue may trigger a test case as aldermen face appointment delays and potential payroll actions.
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City Hall
Board of Health
Courier-Citizen
H. H. Knapp
Health Department
Dr. Jackson
Howe
Hearing Wednesday on pardon petition for James Dowd
The pardon committee of the executive council will hear James Dowd petition at the State House council chamber on Wednesday Feb 10 at 930 am. J B Cover of Lowell is notified to appear with witnesses. Mrs Vaughan and counsel will attend for her sons. Hearing is open to the public.
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James Dowe
Lawrence
John B. Dover
Lowell
State House
Cover
Executive Department
Council Chamber
Boston
J. B. Cover
Committee On Pardons
Executive Council
James Dowd
Council
E. F. Hamlin
Vaughan Brothers
Fire halts Western Union at Boston office
A basement fire at 109 State Street, Western Union Telegraph, Boston, caused a temporary suspension of business across the city as smoke filled stairways and the elevator shaft. Operators fled to the roof but were guided to safety. power and wire lines were damaged, complicating service at main and branch offices. Rail terminals prepared to handle urgent messages, while the outage affected stock quotes and banking communications.
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Boston
Western Union Telegraph Office
State Street
Electric Light Company
Western Union
Nathan
Mill Shutdown Hits Athol Workers at Shoddy Plant
Eugene C. Gaynor, secretary treasurer of Miller's River Shoddy Co in Athol, reports a mill shutdown until cotton prices recover. About 125 workers are affected. He says production cannot profitably continue at current cotton quotations, noting all orders are covered but operations halt until the cotton market changes.
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Athol
Eugene C. Gaynor
Miller’s River Shoddy Company
Boston
Trenton Fire Kills Six Foreigner Residents
Six foreigners die in a blaze at Trenton near Mahanoy City Pennsylvania. The fire destroyed six double dwellings starting from an overheated stove. Victims include John Chencowski and his seven year old son. other victims unnamed. Local property loss reported as small.
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Mahanoy City
Trenton
John Chencowski
Abeel Indicted for Forgery Leaves Buffalo by Train
Buffalo, February 5 James N Abeel was indicted in New York yesterday for forgery in the third degree. He left Buffalo today for New York on the southwestern limited train, escorted by a detective.
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Buffalo
N. Y
James N. Abeel
New York
New York Central
Y. W. C. A. State Convention Opens in Holyoke
About 150 delegates gathered at the Second Congregational church in Holyoke on February 5 for the annual state convention of the Young Women's Christian Association. Mrs. O H Durrell of Cambridge opened the event, leading the opening session.
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Holyoke
Second Congregational Church
O. H. Durrell
Cambridge
Young Women's Christian Association
Senator Hanna Typhoid Bulletin Confirms Diagnosis
Typhoid fever officially announced for Senator Hanna. Doctors report blood tests confirm the diagnosis and note the patient rests well with a temperature of 100 and a pulse of 82. President Roosevelt visited and expressed sympathy as family members gather in Washington. The case is described as irregular typhoid with hopes for recovery. movement to Thomasville, Georgia, is planned when feasible.
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Hanna
Edward Behran
Roosevelt
White House
Behrend
Senator Hanna
Medill McCormick
Miss
J. Wyman Joney
J. C. Morse
Thomasville, Ga
Hargis Case at Kentucky College Spurs Action
Lexington Feb 5 The state college of Kentucky board of discipline meets to consider a sensational case. Miss Hargis 18 daughter of Judge J H Hargis Breathitt county student at the college accuses Luke Hilward Lexington student of insults taunting over her father's Breathitt politics. Judge Hargis demands action. Mountain students defend her and eject Hilward with revolver points. expulsion may follow.
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Lexington
Board of Discipline of
The
State College of Kentucky
Hargis
J. H. Hargis
Breathitt County
Luke Hilward
Hilward
Broderick Dead a Chicago Trainer and Showman
Tobias Broderick, 48, famed trainer and driver of trotting horses, clambake promoter, and political figure, died in Ottawa Illinois after a week of illness. A longtime Chicago character, he helped plan the first race meeting and was known across parties. Born in Cambridge Massachusetts, he once rode trotting horses on the grand circuit and toured with a Wild West show in 1892.
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Chicago
Tobias Broderick
Ottawa
Ill
Broderick
Cambridge
Mass
Hygienic Ice plant in Jamaica destroyed by fire
The Hygienic Ice company plant in Jamaica Long Island was wiped out by a February 5 fire. The mostly wooden buildings covered nearly a whole block and caused about 50000 dollars in losses. Firemen, some injured, battled the blaze as hydrants were frozen.
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New York
Hygienic Ice Company
Jamaica
L. T
Preparations for War Making at Port Arthur
A Russian AP correspondent reports Port Arthur holds ships in commission and garrison strength up with conscripts. Army and navy ready for emergency, awaiting negotiations. Russians tranquil, Japanese merchants leaving. mobilization rumors denied. Tokyo telegram says 20,000 Russian troops near Yalu Valley, peace hopes fading.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Port Arthur
Third East Siberian Rifle Brigade
London
Tokio
Yalu
North Korea
Man Charged With Carrying Loaded Revolver in Drunken Condition
Gustav S Steidel of Methuen and Herman Pfeiffer were arrested in High street by Lieut Webster and Officer Hogan after falling from a sleigh while intoxicated. Steidel found with a loaded six shooter. Judge Hadley fined Steidel $2 and bound him for six months. Pfeiffer fined $2. Additional cases included liquor possession and multiple drunks with various penalties.
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Methuen
Gustav
Herman Pfeiffer
High Street
Lieut
Webster
Hogan
Steidel
Lawrence Road
Hadley
Pfeiffer
Nicholas Medinas
Gorham Street
D. J. Donahue
Donahue
William Oatman
Jennie T. Mitchell
Ante-War History Revealed in Commons Debate
London February 5. Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman disclosed ante-war history in the House of Commons during debate on the opposition amendment to the address in reply to the throne. He cited war commission findings alleging mismanagement and negligence in the South African war and referenced Joseph Chamberlain’s recent criticisms of government toward the Transvaal.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
Robson
War Commission
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Transvaal
Sir Henry
Chamberlain
Local Bank Ad Promotes Full-Service Offerings
Traders National Bank advertises general banking on Middlesex Street at P. O. Avenue with services including savings, foreign deposit department and exchange boxes for customers.
Bank notices and help wanted blurbs in local paper
Multiple short classified items: bank section reserved for ladies hours. help wanted for a girl for general house work in Lawrence Street and Chelmsford Street. mortgage loan offer of $25,000 by Geo B Coburn. 163 LADIES TO SEW AT HOME by Art Needlework Co.. 16 acres near electrics offered by Coburn. lost fur bonnet between Princeton Street and Odd Fellows hall. solicitors wanted for hustler work at Sirk Building Bridge Street. various small ads and contact pointers.
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Geo. B. Coburn
Merrimack Street
Art Needlework Co
Worth Street
New York
Princeton Street
Odd Fellows Hall
Bennett
Webster Street
Bluffing over South Africa Crisis Sparks House Laughter
On June 20, 1899, prior to the war, Mr Chamberlain and Sir Henry discussed whether the opposition would back sending 10,000 troops to Cape Colony. Sir Henry expressed surprise and Chamberlain said there would be no fighting, calling it bluff. The opposition refused to relieve the government’s course, while Chamberlain denied using the word bluff. The exchange drew laughter from the opposition benches.
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Cape Colony
Sir Henry
Gas Leaks Force Lowell Gas Work Across Two Areas
The Lowell Gas Light Co. has thawed ground and dug up mains in two locations to locate gas leaks from extreme cold. One leak was found in Highlands, another in Merrimack near John Street. In Merrimack the gas entered electric conduits and spread to several buildings, drawing attention by its odor. Frost makes digging challenging.
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Lowell Gas Light Company
Highlands
Merrimack
John Street
Paige Street church sleighride party delightful night
Young people from the Paige Street Free Baptist church enjoyed a sleighride party Thursday night. The destination was Deacon Jesse Blake’s North Tewksbury residence, and the event was widely enjoyed by all attendees.
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Paige Street Free Baptist Church
Jesse Blake
North Tewksbury
Fire destroys Smith building in Rochester Pa fire loss 75000
Rochester Pa Feb 5 A blaze around midnight gutted the Smith building and several adjacent structures causing about 75000 in damage with partial insurance coverage. One man was arrested and charged with starting the fire.
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Rochester
Smith
Steamer Uncalena Breaks Rudder Chain at Woods Hole
In Woods Hole harbor today the steamer Uncalena broke its rudder chain while breaking ice. The vessel cannot proceed to New Bedford today and will be delayed for repairs.
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Woods Hole
Uncalena
New Bedford
Fire Kills Three In Montreal House Inmate Fire
Fire on the lower floor of 778 Cadieux street in Montreal trapped and burned four others. Three dead include Mrs. Edward Crawford 40 Willie Crawford 15 James Hogan 23. Injured include Mrs. Ethel Hogan 22 James E Hogan infant Edward Crawford 40 Thomas Hart 35. Inmates fled from the second floor while Edward Crawford was carried out. Fire began from an overheated kitchen stove and spread to sleeping rooms.
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Montreal
Cadieux Street
Edward Crawford
Willie Crawford
James Hogan
Ethel Hogan
James E. Hogan
Hogan
Thomas Hart
Philippine agitator Sixto Lopez arrives to refuse oath
Sixto Lopez, a noted Filipino agitator who has opposed American rule, has arrived in Manila and refused to take the oath of allegiance. He will be promptly deported.
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Manila
Sixto Lopez
Philippines
Chinese UC student named lieutenant in cadet regiment
Samuel Sung Young, a Chinese student at the University of California, has just been appointed a lieutenant in the university cadet regiment. If he advances to major or higher, he will be eligible for a second lieutenancy in the U Nited States army. Young is the only Chinese in the Army officer’s uniform. He is the son of Rev. W C Young, an Episcopal clergyman and former rector of a San Francisco mission.
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University of California
Samuel Sung Young
United States Army
Young
W. C. Young
Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Oyster Supper At Hadley Street Church Draws Crowd
An oyster supper hosted by the ladies of Hadley Street church drew a large crowd Thursday evening. The organizing committee featured Mrs. Joseph Bowers, Mrs. Alfred Dean, Mrs. Charles Richards, and Mrs. Andrew Mofiit. Readings by Mrs. Edith Coggeshall and Walter Shephard, solos by Miss Jennie Smith, and autoharp selections by Arthur Booth added pleasing entertainment.
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Hadley Street
Joseph Bowers
Alfred Dean
Charles Richards
Andrew Mofiit
Edith Coggeshall
Walter Shephard
Jennie Smith
Arthur Booth
Doctor and inventor Malcolm De La Fere commits suicide in San Francisco
Malcolm De La Fere, a doctor, ex-soldier and inventor sought by Minneapolis police for embezzlement, died by taking poison in San Francisco on February 5. The case links him to embezzlement charges and he had been a wanted man.
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San Francisco
Malcolm de la Fere
Minneapolis
Silk waists sale with half price final sizes listed
A sale offers twenty five black silk waists closing out at half price. Final sizes are available for those needing specific measurements. The catalog notes bust sizes mainly 32 and 34.
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Cabman
Woman's Adventure In
O'Sullivan Bros. Company
Blaze
BE. A. Reed
Thomas S. Gladding
Montclair
N. J
Rockwell H. Potter
Hartford
Abeel
Y. W. Cla
Washington Savings Institution
Central ST
Washington
Girl
County
ICE CO
Efazhar
State“Board of Health
Vladivostok
Japan
Nikolskoye
Ussuri
ANTE
Campbell-Bannerman
Traders National Bank
Middlesex St
P. O. Ave
Lawrence Street
Chelmsford Street
Sirk
Bridge Street
Sleighride
Women’s Dept
Hi Fferrimack Lothing
Ompany
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