Heavy Snowfall Delays Eastern Rail Traffic
Heavy snow blanketed the East with trains running late and power lines strained. In New York snow was followed by rain as Pennsylvania coal mines paused operations. Boston and Northern lines used rotary plows and sanders to maintain service, while officials warned of continuing disruption and a noon shutdown for Centralville.
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Boston Northern
Jinnin
Theompany
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill
Boston & Northern
Supt
Taft
Boston & Maine
Theorthern Station
Centralville
Morse
Half Price Fine Fur Scarfs and Muffs Sale
Entire stock of Women's Fine Fur Scarfs and Muffs offered at half price. Includes marten, mink, weasel, lynx and opossum pieces. Prices range from $2.50 to $22.50, with many items tagged as half price. Bold display of various fur scarfs and collars now discounted.
Root to reorganize state department for efficiency
Washington report says Secretary Root plans a business like overhaul of the state department and consular service. He will dismiss inefficient clerks and replace them with a capable corps, cut red tape, and modernize methods. Two top aides will study procedures while an old $40,000 annual emergency appropriation for clerks is exposed.
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Root
State Department
House
New England League Contracts Approved
Boston February 9 Secretary J C Morse of the New England Baseball League today approved contracts to date for River Hendenberg F ee Lynn McDonald Burke Leavitt Harmon Lawrence Hirst Briggs Swander Jr Roberts Nolan Gorman Brennan Hurley Riplockh Cole Spratt Lee Nashua Riehl McLatchie Britton New Bedford Chedhoeras Browne Bushey Lord all listed players from multiple teams including Nashua and New Bedford with various signings.
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Boston
J. C. Morse
New England Baseball League
A River
E. Hendenberg
C. Fee
Lynn
J. McDonald
T. B. Burke
H. Leavitt
J. L. Harmon
Lawrence
J. Hirst
J. H. Briggs
J. Swander, Jr
F. Roberts
T. H. Nolan
J. L. Gorman
W. J. Brennan
T. A. Hurley
Spice Grinders Warehouse in Ruins Fire
New York February 9 Harrington and Whitney spice grinders occupy a five story brick building at Greenwich and North Moore streets. A fire early today left the building and contents practically ruined with an estimated loss of 135000 dollars. The blaze started on the third floor where spices were stored and the cause was not determined.
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New York
Harrington and Whitney
Greenwich and
North Moore Streets
Robbed dormitories at Penn State university
Philadelphia Feb 9 Louis Werner identified by police as the noted thief who robbed the dormitories of the University of Pennsylvania. He is wanted by Cleveland authorities and held to await Ohio requisition papers. He claimed to be a student at the university.
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Philadelphia
Louis Werner
University of Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Ohio
Miners Trapped In West Virginia Coal Mine
In Hinton West Virginia February 9 26 miners remained entombed after an explosion at the Parrel mine near Oakhill. Ten men have been rescued, leaving sixteen unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue amid hopes some may still be alive.
Solemn Requiem Mass for Late Fr Joyce Held
A large congregation attended a solemn high requiem at Immaculate Conception Church for the late Rev. Win. Joyce, O M. with Rev. John P. Reynolds celebrant. Rev Eugene A. OML absent. Rev Law M. Sullivan assisted. Clergy including Rev Joe Pope M. L. and others, choir led by Mrs. Hugh Walker, with Margaret Smith captaining the choir at the church service.
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Immaculate Conception
Win. Joyes
O. M
John P. Reynolds
Eugene A. A
Falce
Law
M. It
Ie A. Sullivan
Joe Pope
Schowmeny
Hugh Walker
Mise Margaret Smith
Mra. Com
Joseph McCaffrey
Trial notes on Weres case in Wasthasten Feb
Fragmentary report from Wasthasten in February details the trial of George Weres, a former state general store official, with Winghemten, N. C. and W. a a om talet- Situs ting. The article mentions March action and a lawyer A. & Worthington assisting counsel in this case.
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Wasthasten
George Weres
Stor
George KE Om
Winghemten
Ana W
A. &. Worthington
Young burglars in court in Boston police proceedings
Henry Landry William H Hanahan and Edward E Morgan appeared in the police court charged with feloniously breaking and entering the store of Arthur Rhodes at 73 Merrimack Street Rhods valuation listed his stolen hair goods at 89179 Inspector Morris Wolff testified he aided in the arrest and that Landry had planned a wholesale robbery Landry waived examination and the three suspects were held in 1000 each for the superior court Evans and Katedian arraigned on indecent assault counts with Bonds set for February 15.
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Henry Landry
William H. Hanahan
Edward E. Morgan
Arthur Albert Edward Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Landry
Hanahan
Morgan
Rhodes
Morris Wolff
Boston Police Department
Superior Court
Wolff
Boston
Andrew B. Evans
Whn
John Katedian
Evans
James E. O'Donnell
Katedian
Dennis J. Murphy
Prison Terms and Fine From Local Court Ruling
Philip Nevin had a former sentence suspended revoked and was ordered to the state farm. Patrick Fitzgerald received a five month term at the house of correction. Charles Cahill, with a badly battered face, was fined two dollars.
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Philip Nevin
State Farm
Patrick Fitzgerald
House of Correction
Charles Cahill
Outcasts Lose Good Friend Samuel Hadley
Reverend Samuel Hopkins Hadley longtime superintendent of the Jerry McAuley mission in Water Street died after an appendicitis operation. Born in Kentucky 63 years ago he described himself as a friend of the down and outs and claimed descent from Jonathan Edwards.
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New York
Samuel Hopkins Hadley
Jerry McAuley
Water Street
Hadley
Kentucky
New England
Jonathan Edwards
Hood's Lotion claims and skin benefits
Advertises Hood's Lotion as a cure for chapped lips and hands, rough dry skin and weather effects. Promises a smooth soft complexion, soothing healing for irritated inflamed eruptive conditions, and suitability for gentlemen after shaving.
Smurthwaite Describes Salt Business Ruin by Church Leaders
Ogden entrepreneur C A Smurthwaite testified before the Senate privileges and elections committee on February 9 describing how rival Salt interests and church influence damaged his salt business. He claimed church leaders discouraged him from continuing and tithing may be invested in corporations, potentially yielding up to two million dollars annually.
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Washington
C. A. Smurthwaite
Ogden
A. S. Worthington
Smoot
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Worthington
Mr. Smurthwaite
Smith
Knox
Smurthwaite
Mormon Church
Gen Eaton Dies Aged 77 Noted Educator Veteran
Washington Feb 9 Gen John Eaton Civil War veteran and educator died at 77. Dartmouth 1854 Andover Theological Seminary graduate entered service as captain Twenty-ninth Ohio infantry rose to brigadier general. Former editor of the Memphis Post U S commissioner of education 16 years president of Marietta and Sheldon Jackson colleges. He helped establish Porto Rico education system under U S military rule. Native of New Hampshire leaves widow and three children.
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Washington
John Eaton
Dartmouth College
Andover Theological Seminary
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Memphis Post
U. S
Marietta College
Ohio
Sheldon Jackson College
Salt Lake City
Porto Rico
United States
Gen. Eaton
New Hampshire
Destruction of Missions at Changpu Near Amoy
Despatch from Amoy confirms destruction of English Presbyterian and Roman Catholic missions at Changpu, 30 miles from Amoy. Damage estimated at 50,000 dollars. American missions reported uninjured while foreign sentiment rises amid a boycott against American goods.
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Pekin
Amoy
Changpu
Accident May Cost Him An Eye
John Smith of 28 Dutton street was struck near the left eye by a missing filling while working a lathe at the Lowell machine shop. He was taken to Lowell hospital with a four laceration and possible eye damage. Michael Collins, 10, injured falling from Fletcher street lodge embankment, remained unconscious at Lowell hospital overnight with fractures and uncertain recovery.
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John Smith
Dutton Street
Lowell
Lowell Hospital
Michael Collins
Fletcher Street Lodge
Lowel Hospital
Everal
Not enough readable facts for a proper headline
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lord John D. Reeler and traveling in the south with references to Key West and a hotel. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent summary or identify persons and organizations with confidence.
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John DD
Key
Haneen
Coe
TL Haneon
Mr. Rockefeller
Key Weer
Plan Startles With Highest Boers Sale Price Ever
A garbled note reports an extraordinary sale with the highest price paid for a bores at a wet event. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text but the core fact is record price achieved.
Anticipated clash over frozen water policing in Lowell
Lowell officials report a mayoral veto on a council order seeking state permission to let police ban people from dangerous frozen rivers and lakes. The mayor argues common sense suffices and warns the legislature is unlikely to act, while police will still warn children.
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Casey
Carr
Lowell
Mass
Tam
James B. Casey
Alleged Grafters Held for Grand Jury in Rhode Island
Central Falls February 9 Joseph Vadnais the states first anti graft arrest is tried in 11th district court before Judge Choquet on charges he offered 70 to a city alderman and other money to influence a hotel license at the Crown hotel where he is employed He is found guilty and held in 800 for the March grand jury term Ball was furnished Deputy Sheriff Arthur Sherman testified Vadnais said he paid 20 to Alderman Wright and Marvin Sherman corroborated The hotel proprietor Anthony Rytel denied knowledge of any payment Defense asked for dismissal claiming a defective warrant Judge Choquet refused to dismiss
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Central Falls
Joseph Vadnais
11Th District Court
Choquet Pare
Crown
Ball
Arthur Sherman
Vadnals
Alderman Wright
Marvin Sherman
Anthony Rytel
Vadnais
Choquet
Helen Keller Advised to Rest After Health Collapse
Helen Keller, the deaf and blind advocate, overtaxed by her Radcliffe education efforts and later public work, has collapsed and begun a period of rest. Her physician expects months before she resumes her life work, though her condition is not considered serious. The strain followed a recent visit to Portland, Maine.
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Wrentham
Radcliffe College
Micelen Keller
Trn
Mise Kelers
Portland
King Edward to Launch Dreadnought Battleship
The article notes King Edward's planned launch of a new battleship named Dreadnought with events tied to Ermouth and Chicago dates. It references a report by Commissioner Garfield and mentions possible court site actions ahead of adjournment.
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Edward
Ermouth
Chicago
Garfield
New York Extradition Case Involves Regional Allegations
A fragmented New York report shows a regional extradition matter involving individuals named Howard and Raeton. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but imply legal action across jurisdictions with a focus on the extradition request and related charges. Further readable specifics are not present in the available fragment.
Fifty-Five Drowned at Johanneebure Mine Disaster
Fifty five people are drowned in Transvaal at the Bouth Rees deep poll mine after a footing collapse. Rescue teams search the flooded workings as authorities begin investigations into the disaster and its causes.
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Johanneebure
Transvaal
Pativeeere
Bouth Rees
Mitchell Questioning On Strike Likely After Arbitration
New York February 9 clerical staff in anthracite coal offices worked overtime for a conference with President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. Coal presidents plan to meet him February 15. Delaware & Hudson chief David Willcox says eight hour day cannot be granted and prices would rise if demands met. Civic Federation says a strike is unlikely before April 1 and arbitration remains possible. Willcox releases letter detailing arbitration history and current conditions.
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New York
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
David Willcox
Delaware & Hudson Company
Anthracite Strike Commission
Jetter
Civic’ Federation
Civic Federation
Ralph M. Easley
The
F. D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
Francis L. Robbins
Pittsburg
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Aie Wre
Eee
Iscuse
Willcox
Lasue
Anthracite Commission
Delaware & Madeon Company
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