City Solicitor Defends Position Amid Budget Clash
The city solicitor Hogan defends his stance in the appropriations fight with the committee and treasurer Stiles. He says opinions from his office are law until courts filter them and stresses his duty to stand by legal findings for future disputes. He notes prior opinions and confirms ongoing talks with James G. Hill about office affairs.
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Appropriations Committee
City Hall
Stiles
Hogan
Big Stick
Courier-Citizen
Lowell
James G. Hill
Wiliam A. Hogan
Dodge
Fire damages Harvard Signet Club building in Cambridge
Cambridge February 17 The Signet club a Harvard student society suffered heavy damage from a fire started by coal in an open grate. Firemen rescued the steward Walter Stevens his wife and children from the second floor as smoke blocked the stairway. Furniture and artworks were saved including a portrait of James H Hyde of New York. Estimated loss 1500 dollars.
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Signet Club
Cambridge
Harvard University
Steward
Walter Stevens
James H. Hyde
New York
Peace plan under consideration at Tsarskoe-Selo
The Associated Press reports Emperor Nicholas and ministers debated peace terms at Tsarskoe-Selo. Details are scarce as attendees were sworn to secrecy. It is believed some terms may have circulated to officials, though not via normal diplomatic channels.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Nicholas
Tsarskoe-Selo
Japan
Enemy artillery bombardment and scout action near Shakopao
An official Tokio report states that on Thursday enemy guns shelled our lines before Shakopao Hanchenpao Mengtapao. At 5 am scouts repelled a roughly 100 strong enemy infantry detachment near Pinnilupao, with the attackers retreating north to Liukanfang, ten miles northwest of Chitaitse. A moralizing ad for Salvaecea follows.
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Tokio
Shakopao
Hanchenpao
Mengtapao
Pinniulupao
Liukanfang
Chitaitse
Greatly Reduced Eyeglasses Sale At Lowell Optical
Greatly reduced prices for eye glasses today and tomorrow at Lowell’s Optical. Lowell’s largest, leading and most reliable optical par ers open day and evening with telephone connections.
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Lowell
Caswell Optical Co. Opens on Bridge Street
Caswell Optical Co at 27 Bridge Street near Merrimack Square occupies the ground floor, offering eye care services and eyewear fittings to local residents.
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Caswell Optical Co
Bridge St
Merrimack Sq
Emperor William to Receive Doctor of Laws from Penn
Berlin reports Emperor William will accept the degree in absentia on February 22 at the University of Pennsylvania along with President Roosevelt. Bar on von Speck Sternburg to represent Germany. University notes it previously awarded the same degree to George Washington in 1783.
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Berlin
William
University of Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Baron von Speck Sternburg
Charles Curtis Harrison
Ambassador Tower
Tower
George Washington
Six Republicans break away from Addicks in Delaware
Dover February 17. In a joint session the general assembly saw six Republicans split from J Edward Addicks. Votes divided among T Coleman Dupont Henry A Dupont and Caleb R Layton Union Republican with Addicks 15 Saulsbury 20 Dupont 9 Richardson 1 Layton 1. Adjournment forced until tomorrow. This marked the first break from Addicks since 1895.
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Dover
Del
General Assembly
J. Edward Addicks
T. Coleman Dupont
Henry A. Richardson
Caleb R. Layton
Addicks
Saulsbury
H. A. Dupont
Richardson
Layton
U. & Senator
City faces loss from new license tax shift in legislature
Lowell would lose about 132000 yearly under a bill proposed by Byron W. Johnson aligning state and county shares of license revenue. Mayor Casey plans opposition at a state house hearing, while city officials push for solicitor duties and tax collection reforms amid other Lowell matters.
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Lowell
Byron W. Johnson
Waltham
Casey
Hogan
State House
Mr. Johnson
City Hall
Cheney
Representative Westall
Shortage Alleged In Logan Transport Funds Investigated
War department forms a board to probe an alleged shortage in Capt Jacques De Lafitte accounts, stating he requested the inquiry while claiming funds were beyond his control. Lafitte says he bore responsibility for a $5000 to $6000 cash shortage on each voyage, money moved in specie and handled by subordinates during illness en route from Manila.
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San Francisco
War Department
Jacques de Lafitte
Logan
Manila
Lafitte
Gripenberg Arrives in St. Petersburg to Confront Kuropatkin
Gen Gripenberg, former commander of the second Manchurian army, reaches St Petersburg and accuses Gen Kuropatkin of refusing aid during the battle. Gripenberg says he faced limited reinforcements and should have achieved complete victory if allowed to press the attack. He will report to Emperor Nicholas as Kuropatkin’s allies counter the claims.
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St. Petersburg
Gripenberg
Oyama
Kuropatkin
Nicholas
Heikoutai
Sandepas
Russia
Gmnaine
Constant Coughing and Rock Breaking Described
The text touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as curing constant coughing after much strain, noting doctors understand why. It claims sixty years of sales and usage with repeated jar imagery and dramatic coughing descriptions.
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Ayer
Grand Duke Sergius Condemned by Revolutionaries
Reports indicate Grand Duke Sergius, uncle of the Russian emperor and former Moscow governor general, was condemned to death by the revolutionary party in December. Moscow dispatches say he remained commander in the Moscow military district before seeking refuge in a Kremlin palace in January.
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Sergius
Moscow
Revolutionary Party
Diskoutchny
Kremlin
Arsenic Proven in Welcker-Hoch Case by Doctors
Chicago reports Drs. W S Haines and O W Lewke conclude Marie Welcker-Hoch died from arsenical poisoning. Lewke, coroner’s physician, says arsenic in the stomach proves intent to murder. They cite four analyses showing large quantities capable of killing. Haines is chemistry professor at Rush Medical College.
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Chicago
W. S. Haines
O. W. Lewke
Marie Welcker-Hoch
Johann Hoch
Lewke
Dr. Lewke
Welcker
Haines
Rush Medical College
University of Chicago
New Trial Set for Nan Patterson in Murder Case
New York February 17 District Attorney notified counsel that Nan Patterson accused of murdering Caesar Young will face a new trial starting March 6 in the criminal branch of the supreme court. The notification confirms a fresh trial date and ongoing proceedings in the high court.
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New York
Jerome
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Supreme Court
Grand Duke Sergius Assassinated in Moscow Bomb Blast
A Moscow dispatch reports Grand Duke Sergius was killed when a bomb destroyed his carriage near the Kremlin. Assassins were arrested, one wounded, several nearby students detained. A later message confirms the assassination and arrests with the same details.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Moscow
Sergius
Kremlin
London
Reuter
Court of Justice
Grand Duke's Murder Shocked Moscow Crowd
Grand Duke Sergius was killed when a bomb exploded beneath his carriage near the Nicholas palace as two cabs and a sleigh pushed ahead. The blast shattered law courts windows. the grand duke and coachman died, with the coachman fatally burned en route to a hospital. Grand Duchess Elizabeth rushed to the scene. The Kremlin gates closed as remains were moved to the Nicholas palace.
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Moscow
Sergius
Nicholas Palace
Senate Quarter
Law Courts
Elizabeth
Kremlin
Tragedy in St Petersburg Guts Grand Duke Sergius
Intense excitement in St Petersburg as news from Moscow confirms the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius. The heavily influential but harsh governor general faced ongoing threats and past expulsions of Jews. his death follows a long history of political strife and student unrest in Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Sergius
Moscow
Siberia
Trepoff
Diskoutchny
Kremlin
Alexander II
Paul
Assassination rumor tracks four targets in Russia
Berlin reports an embassy received early news of Grand Duke Sergei’s assassination via a newspaper correspondent. From St. Petersburg travelers, four names were cited as potential victims: the emperor, Grand Duke Sergei, Governor General Trepoff, and Interior Minister Bouligan, with terrorists said to have marked them for execution.
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Berlin
Grand Duke
Sergius
St. Petersburg
Trepoff
Bouligan
San drock Sentence for Home Robberies in New York
Christopher Smyth alias Sandrock, jailed for 25 years in state prison for a string of daring holdups in wealthy New York homes. He robbed at revolver point, earning only small sums, and said he acted for fun and mocked victims as police sought him.
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New York
Christopher Smyth
Sandrock
Smyth
Foxboro Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate
Washington February 17 The president sent to the senate the nomination of Charles W Bemis to be post master at Foxboro Massachusetts.
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Washington
Senate
Charles W. Bemis
Foxboro
Mass
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