Eggs and fists amid Knights of Labor strike clashes
Lynn Massachusetts February 9. Egg shells and fists fly as B and S W U cutters are attacked on Washington Street during the 26th day of the Knights of Labor strike. McQuaid is maimed, Kester pursued and identified a witness. Police hailed charges against Patrolman Joyce for inaction. In Haverhill, strike breakers enter three stamp factories while police guard entrances to prevent demonstrations. officials threaten wholesale arrests if violence resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Knights of Labor Cutters
John McQuaid
North Adams
Samuel Kester
Cincinnati
Walton & Logan
Washington Street
McQuaid
Kester
Michael Joyce
Watson Shoe Company
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union
H. B. Goodrich & Co
Hilliard & Tabor
McLaughlin
Bark Olivier de Clisson runs aground off Point Lookout
A French bark named Olivier de Clisson, Captain Benard, ashore near Point Lookout Long Beach. The ship, en route from Plymouth to New York, lies in an easy position with a wrecking tug nearby. Crew remain aboard after refusing to abandon ship. the vessel is consigned to J F Whitney & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Point Lookout
Long Beach
L. L
Olivier de Clisson
Benard
Pymouth
J. F. Whitney & Co
Steamers Arrive From Various Ports
Boston and New York report multiple arrivals on February 9 with ships from Hull London Mediterranean ports Glasgow Havre and New York plus a U S Navy cruiser Raleigh from Portsmouth New Hampshire and liners Anchoria United States raid Kroonland La Bretagne La Champagne among the arrivals all reflecting active transatlantic traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Toronto
Hull
Cambrian
London
Commonwealth
New York
Anchoria
Glasgow
Raleigh
Portsmouth
N. H
la Bretagne
Havre
la Champagne
Southampton
Kroonland
Zieten Arrives in New York on First Bremen Service
The twin screw steamer Zieten of the North German Lloyd line reached New York today from Bremen on its inaugural voyage. Built as a large cargo carrier with limited cabin accommodation, she carried 103 cabin and 1008 steerage passengers on the trip. She was built at Dantzig by Zeichan, a torpedo-boat builder, and has tonnage of 8043 gross and 3052 register.
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New York
Zieten
Lloyd Line
Bremen
Dantzig
Zeichan
Cedric Maiden Voyage Passengers Include Governor Boyle
In Liverpool on February 9 the White Star steamer Cedric prepares to sail to New York on her maiden voyage. Among the passengers are R. McCreery and Sir Cavendish Boyle, the governor of Newfoundland.
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Liverpool
White Star Line
Cedric
New York
R. McCreery
Sir Cavendish Boyle
Newfoundland
Nebraska Leads in Reading and Writing for Ages Ten to Fourteen
Nebraska records show the highest share of individuals aged ten to fourteen able to read and write, reflecting strong early literacy levels. The finding highlights regional educational outcomes and may influence future curriculum emphasis across the state.
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Nebraska
Suits and Overcoats for Seven Fifty in Sale
Our front window shows a sale on suits and overcoats at 7 50. The final cut on many lines, bulk priced at 10 with good assortments, plus smaller lines and odd sizes. Overcoats include black and Oxford gray friezes, black and blue serge, cheviots, and Scotch mixtures. Cassidy lines of cassimeres and blue serge also available from higher prices.
Lost gold pin near church and street
Lost a gold pin between Highland Congregational church and 59 Hastings street and offers a reward if returned to 59 Hastings street. Also a wanted help for a girl to take care of children and a nurse at 109 Third street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Congregational Church
Hastings Street
Third Street
Among the Firemen Expires Hosmer Term Seeks Reelection
The three year term of Chief E S Hosmer may be interpreted as during good behavior though city solicitor opines the three year clause was not repealed. Hosmer expected to be reelected with rivals lacking support. Morrison replaces Hibbert as engine 2 engineer. Knight becomes call man. Two new horses planned. apparatus in good order. no hose needs before fall. Chief invited to London firemen convention next summer, likely decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Hosmer
Fire Department
City Hall
Hosmer
H. R. Morrison
C. S. Hibbert
Thomas Knight
London
Blacksmith Angus Rankin Found Dead In Woods Near Benton
Plymouth N H Feb 9 Angus Rankin 25 of McCoy Rankin blacksmiths was found dead in the woods near the International Paper camp at Benton. He left Plymouth Saturday afternoon and presumably walked until exhaustion then froze to death. His money and valuables were untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
N. H
Angus Rankin
McCoy & Rankin
International Paper Company
Benton
Changed His Plea. Young Sentenced to Life For Murder
New York bulletins report William Hooper Young pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and received a life prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hooper Young
New York
Clyde floods suburb of Glasgow and Rutherglen
Heavy rain swelled the River Clyde flooding the Glasgow suburb and the industrial town of Rutherglen where many works were submerged to depths of several feet. Main roads and residences were washed out in Glasgow districts. No fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Clyde
Rutherglen
Scotland
Mascagni Honored by Italy's King Title of Savoy Knight
London report says King Victor Emmanuel awarded Signor Mascagni the chevalier title of the Order of Savoy. The honor follows Mascagni's prominence as a noted composer and Italian cultural figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascagni
Italy
London
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Mascagni
Order of Savoy
Legare reception committees meet at L Association Catholique
Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock committees on the Legare reception assembled at L Association Catholique. Dr. J E Lamoureux chosen master of ceremonies for the reception and banquet set for February 24 Mardi Gras. Invitations limited to 400. Next meeting next Sunday at 2 o'clock at L Association Catholique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legare
L’association Catholique
J. E. Lamoureux
Messrs
L. P. Turcotte
J. W. Paradis
Maxime Lepine
Reform plan for Macedonia aims at status quo
Constantinople reports the proposed reforms in Macedonia will be presented to the Porte with no political diameters. Austrian and Russian embassies intend to maintain the existing order, offering only palliative administrative measures rather than broader political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Macedonia
Austria
Russia
Lowell Hosiery Stock Crisis Plan Backed by Committee
A second Lowell Hosiery company stockholders meeting approved a plan to reduce capital stock from 200000 to 150000 and issue 500 new shares to raise capital. Directors underwrite the issue to guarantee sale, with stockholders receiving one new share for every three held after reduction, at par. Objections centered on perceived loss of value, though supporters cited improved prospects and a capable treasurer. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Hosiery Company
Board of Trade
A. G. Pollard
W. H. Howe
Dunbar
Two Inmates in Altercation at Westford Farm
An altercation between two elderly inmates at Westford town farm last Monday night left Joseph Wilkinson aged 84 dead on Wednesday night. Var num Fletcher about 70 pushed Wilkinson causing a fall and fatal injuries. Medical examiners cite accidental death with possible meningitis as a secondary cause. Authorities say no concealment or public agitation, and burial remains pending town authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westford
Varnum T. Fletcher
Joseph Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Fletcher
Draper
Centre Village
Town Farm
Samuel Balch
Sherman H. Fletcher
Selectmen
B. H. Hartwell
Ayer
Sanderson
Hartwell
Father Becomes Romantic Rival at Richbaum Wedding
Pittsburg February 9 Harry E Bateman general manager of Richbaum company and Miss Elizabeth Jones were married Saturday. Jones had been engaged to Walter Bateman son of H Bateman but she changed her mind in the Bahamas and chose the father. Walter returned to learn his betrothed had become his stepmother and the groom’s son accepted the new arrangement calling his bride mother. Mr Bateman is 51 the son 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harry E. Bateman
Richbaum Company
Mi Elizabeth Jones
Miss Jones
Walter Bateman
Walter
Pater Familias
Mr. Bateman
Nominations for Hoffman successor named in New York
The board of trustees has proposed six candidates to succeed the late Rev. Dr. E. A. Hoffman at the General Theological Seminary. The nominees include Rev. Dr. Lawrence Cole of St. Stephen's college Annandale N Y Rev. Dr. Samuel Hart of Berkeley Divinity Middletown Conn Rev. Dr. A G Mortimer rector St. Mark's Philadelphia Rev. Dr. J Lewis Parks rector Calvary Church New York Rev. Dr. John Peters rector St. Michael's New York Rev. Dr. W L Robbins dean All Saints Albany Rev. Dr. G Williamson Smith president Trinity Hartford Conn The trustees will vote in April to choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. A. Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
Board of Trustees
Lawrence Cole
St. Stephen's College
Annandale
N. Y
Samuel Hart
Berkeley Divinity School
Middletown
Middletown, Conn.; Rev. Dr. A. G. Mortimer
St. Mark’s Church
Philadelphia
J. Lewis Parks
Calvary Church
John Peters
St. Michael's Church
W. L. Robbins
All Saints Cathedral
Albany
G. Williamson Smith
Trinity College
Hartford
Conn
Money Burned In Fire Kills Woman At Ballston
Ballston New York February 9. About 4000 in gold government and national bank bills were lost in a fire that burned to death Mrs Anne Gledi il Waits. The money had been kept at her home after a bank cashier’s defalcation two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston
N. Y
Anne Gledhi
Il Waits
Polish Weddings and Court Actions in Merrimack Street
Polish merrymakers faced fines for drunkenness and assault on officers after two Polish weddings in Merrimack and Central Streets. McCabe’s larceny case lingered with restitution possible. other cases included blankets theft, receiving stolen property, domestic assault, and vagrancy. Court kept McCabe in jail to await repayment. several cases continued to February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Edelfsky
Stanislaus Louf
Andrew Katara
Odaska Steimack
Wsycuck Korgtinke
Fenwick Street
Clements
Dooley
Merrimack
Central
Market Street
Johin H. McCabe
Lilly Ashton
McCabe
Merrimack Street
Ashton
Delia Pellenie
Mary Morin
D. J. Donahue
Isaac Wield
Albert W. Welch
Andrew J. Smith
Mary
Dennis J. Murphy
James J. Fox
New Britain
Conn
State Farm
City Farm
Boulevard
Miners Outcry Opens Before Coal Strike Commission
Daniel J. McCarthy of Hazleton speaks for miners as arguments begin before the commission on union recognition, wages, and contracts. Brumm and Lloyd follow, with Baer closing for operators and Darrow to summarize. Mitchell may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Daniel J. McCarthy
Hazelton
Brumm
Minersville
Henry Demarest L. Lloyd
Chicago
George F. Baer
Reading Company
Clarence S. Darrow
Baer
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
McCarthy
John Mitchell
Saint Clair
Manhattan Railway Employees Threaten General Strike
New York February 9 reports show widespread discontent among Manhattan Railroad workers. Motormen engineers firemen guards and choppers may strike to halt elevated traffic. porters and office workers with unions have not joined yet. Demands include ten hour day wage rebalancing and more coal for heating stations as the company plans to hire about 275 new workers to replace veterans deemed troublesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan Railroad Company
Clarke Honored For Thirty Years Of Service
New York World associates honored James W. Clarke with a complimentary banquet at the Astor House marking thirty years on American newspapers. Letters from leading editors and officials were read, praising his long service and friendship across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Clarke
New York World
Astor House
Clarke
Boston
Washington
E. E. Hale
Clement
The
Transcript
John H. Holmes
Herald
Chas. H. Taylor
Globe
Huntington Smith
Beacon
J. O. Hayden
Somerville Journal
George A. Marden
Lowell Courier
William H. van Benthuysen
World
Don C. Seitz
Mr. Clarke
West Paris Head-On Freight Collision Shuts Line
Two Grand Trunk through freight trains collided head on in a snowbound stretch near West Paris Maine during a storm. One engine derailed, about six freight cars were damaged, and several hundred bushels of wheat scattered in the snow along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Grand Trunk Railroad
Freight train collision blocks tracks after snowstorm
A heavy storm caused a freight train wreck that blocked a track until a Portland wrecking crew cleared the line. No injuries were reported. Several cars were smashed and one locomotive towed to Portland shops. The cause is under investigation, with drifting snow obscuring signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Storm warning altered as storm moves northwest today
Boston officials issued a morning storm warning at 9 30 a m noting warnings would be lowered at sunset as the center of the storm lay over Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weather Bureau
Nova Scotia
Edna Lyall Dies in Eastbourne Pneumonia Case
London author Edna Lyall died in Eastbourne from pneumonia following influenza. The noted novelist passed away today, marking the loss of a prominent figure in contemporary literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edna Lyall
Eastbourne
Iowa Horses Arrive in Fresh Consignment at Clapp Co Stable
Co H Clapp Co received a consignment of Iowa horses weighing 1000 to 1700 pounds each including matched pairs and singles. Call and see them at our stable located at 25-51 Cushing street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Clapp & Co
Iowa
Cushing Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haverhill
Marine News
Choice
Mer
Rimack ' Clothing Company
Chief Hosmer
Benton, N.H
F. E. Dunbar
Harry A. Brown
M. G. Perkins
Frederick P. Marble
Chas. T. Upton
Chas. C. Hutchinson
S. H. Thompson
Edward Salmon
J. P. Roberts
A. C. Russell
Major G. Perkins
Perkins
F. P. Marble
Ford Town Farm
DR. Hoffman
Ayers
MR. Dooley
John H. McCabe
Daniel J. McCarthy of
Hazleton
Star of the West
Miners’ Beneficial Association
Franklyn B. Gowen
Knights of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Manhattan
J. W. Clarke
Boston Traveller
Grand Trunk
Maine
Lowell
O’sullivan Bros. Co
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