Unmasked robbers loot car on Los Angeles Pasadena line
Two armed bandits halted the Los Angeles Pasadena electric line car at Arroyo crossing forcing 32 passengers, including many women, to surrender cash and jewelry totaling 500 to 700 dollars. Conductor Bayhoff and Motorman Corwin were ordered to raise their hands as the robbers searched others and fled after a ten minute hold up, narrowly missing Gay when a shot deflected to the car roof.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pasadena
Arroyo
Bayhoff
Corwin
John W. Gay
Raymond- Whitcomb
Gay
Russia Wins Unanimous Support for Turkish Reforms Note
Paris dispatch reports Russian foreign minister Lamsdorff announcing all European powers have joined in a joint note to the Sultan urging reforms in Turkish lands. The plan calls for Christian protection, consular oversight, and swift follow up to ensure implementation, with the United States noted as indirectly benefiting.
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Paris
Count Lamsdorff
Russia
Turkey
M. Zinovief
Constantinople
Baron von Calice
Germany
Macedonia
United States
National Cycle Trade association meeting in Chicago
A banquet and two meetings by the National Cycle Trade association were held in Chicago on February 19. Speakers urged harmony between jobbers and manufacturers. Elected officers were President Charles W. Leng New York Vice President George T. Robie Chicago Secretary-Treasurer William Spaulding Syracuse assistant secretary A M Scheley New York. The banquet was hosted by local manufacturers.
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Chicago
National Cycle Trade Association
Charles W. Leng
New York
George T. Robie
William Spaulding
Syracuse
N. Y
A. M. Scheley
Pension changes announced from February 4 issue
Washington February 19 The following pension changes announced originals Thomas F Coombs Peabody six dollars increase Edmund S Tappan Haverhill eight Charles E Loomis Haverhill ten James P Greely Newburyport ten Joseph Winning Rockland ten widows Rebecca G Clarke Lynn twelve Margaret Rogers North Abington amount not specified Estella C Adams Lowell twelve
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Washington
Thomas F. Coombs
Peabody
Edmund S. Tappan
Haverhill
Chas. E. Loomis
James P. Greely
Newburyport
Joseph Winning
Rockland
Rebecca G. Clarke
Lynn
Margaret Rogers
North Abington
Estella C. Adams
Lowell
Almost A Riot In Montana Senate Chamber
Helena Feb 19 There was an exciting scene in the Senate chamber as electric wires into the Capitol were cut to halt debate on a venue change bill. Senator Kennedy alleged janitor Curtis acted under orders from Heinze supporters to stop the vote. Leadership Kennedy Towey talked all night from 4 pm until 2 am. the Senate adjourned at 2.
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Helena
Mont
Senate
Capitol
Kennedy
Curtis
Heinze
Towey
Centenarian Senator David Wark Heads Onto 100th Year
Fredericton, N B February 19 Hon David Wark LL D of Fredericton today enters his hundredth year and claims the distinction of oldest living legislator in the world. He has spent over 61 years in public life since entering the New Brunswick Legislature in 1842 and later serving in the legislative council before joining the Canadian Senate at confederation. Born in Londonderry Ireland to Scottish parents, he was a teacher and lumber merchant before politics and still boasts the ability to saw wood as he prepares to attend next month's Senate meeting in Ottawa.
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Fredericton
N. B
David Wark
Wark
New Brunswick
Kent County
Legislative Council
Canadian Senate
Confederation of All Canada
Londonderry
Ireland
Canada
Senate
Ottawa
Insurance Frauds Reported in Montreal Courts
Montreal February 19 Canadian life insurance companies are probing many recently taken risks. Six claimants seek through the courts to obtain 29000 dollars as misrepresentations are alleged in every case. Doctors are said to have been deceived by patients with incurable diseases. Agents report many frauds discovered.
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Montreal
New York Hit By Coldest Weather In Four Years
The February cold wave reached New York City with 2 degrees above zero at 8am, the coldest since February 1899, following a heavy snowstorm earlier in the week.
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New York
New York City
Weather Bureau
County Commissioners Grant a Hearing on Highway Widening
Chelmsford county commissioners held a forenoon hearing at town hall on A H Davis and others petition to widen and straighten the main highway to Lowell from near W A Cheney house to the railroad crossing near the village. Petitioners cite future rail and state highway plans to justify wider road. several officials and residents spoke, with little opposition and a ten minute session.
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A. H. Davis
Lowell
W. A. Cheney
Heston and Northern Electric Railway Company
Gould
E. T. Adams
Chelmsford
Warren
Highway Commission
Gilbert F. Wright
Chelmsford Line
Upham Street
Sweetser
Adams
Currency System Heads Committee Appointed
The American Bankers Association president Caldwell Hardy of Norfolk Va. appointed a committee to study changes to the currency system. Members include H C Fahnestock C S Fairchild Myron T Herrick Homer S King B Kountze J J Mitchell and George C Whitney. The panel will elect its own chairman and aims to enact elasticity in the currency to meet business needs.
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New York
American Bankers Association
Caldwell Hardy
Norfolk
H. C. Fahnestock
First National Bank
New York City
C. S. Fairchild
New York Security and Trust Company
Myron T. Herrick
Society For Savings
Prosperous California Savings Banks Reach Record Totals
California savings banks hold nearly 198 million dollars for 284,952 depositors. San Francisco reports 144.3 million in the city with 173,576 depositors averaging 831 dollars, plus 53.7 million in interior banks. The state totals show a remarkable average of about 695 dollars per depositor.
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San Francisco
Bank Commission
California
Rail firms unable to meet 25000 ton Intercolonial need
Montreal February 19 reports neither of Canada's two steel rail makers can produce 25000 tons of rails for the Intercolonial by June 1. Canadian manufacturers suggest placing the contract in England rather than Germany to satisfy the requirement.
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Montreal
Canada
England
Germany
Coldest Weather in Years Hits Woodbury
Woodbury Connecticut records the coldest weather in years with a 15 degree below zero reading overnight. By 8 am the temperature had risen to eight below zero as a morning update noted extreme cold across the area.
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Woodbury
Conn
Oscar Huber Elected Engineer for Lewis and Clark Grounds
Portland Oregon February nineteenth Oscar Huber was chosen engineer and superintendent of the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds. The appointment places Huber in charge of design and maintenance tasks ahead of the exposition opening date.
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Portland
Ore
Oscar Huber
Fire at Sydney coal plant causes heavy loss
February 19 report from Sydney states the coal washing plant at the steel works is burning with losses exceeding 100000 dollars. The blaze jeopardizes operation and safety, as officials investigate cause and scope of damage.
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Sydney
C. B
Steel Works
Taken to Worcester for Auburn railway station fire
Edgar Sanborn, wanted for burning the Auburn railway station, was taken to Worcester on the 8.57 train this morning by R H Chamberlin, Worcester county high sheriff. Sanborn offered no resistance and remained silent since his arrest, likely to be committed to the Worcester asylum for insane.
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Edgar Sanborn
Auburn
Worcester
R. H. Chamberlin
Worcester County
Sanborn
Worcester Asylum
Ask your doctor about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds
A fragmented old ad line urges readers to consult a physician about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds coughs croup asthma bronchitis and consumption. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or date.
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Ayer
Lost Lives In Fire On Boston Fishing Schooner Gertrude
Fire aboard the schooner Gertrude at the Boston wharf killed two crewmen, Nova Scotian Theodore Doucet among the dead, while eighteen escaped. Gust Hubbard jumped overboard in a panic but was rescued. Captain Herbert Publico led the ship’s crew to safety as cold and flames ended. Patrolman Welch alerted and helped evacuate.
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Boston
Gertrude
Theodore Doucet
Gus Hubbard
Welch
Herbert Publico
Blanchard Siblings Challenge Will In Supreme Court
Clarence A Blanchard and his sisters Nellie B Hoyt and Hattie B Fuller sue Mrs Delia A Blanchard widow and executors Charles D Ingersoll and Ada B Skinner in New York Supreme Court to have George R Blanchard s will declared invalid claiming hypnosis led him to disinherit them. The estate included real property in Vermont New Jersey Baltimore and New York plus 160000 in personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clarence A. Blanchard
Nellie B. Hoyt
Hattie B. Fuller
George R. Blanchard
Vermont
New Jersey
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Delia A. Blanchard
Charles D. Ingersoll
Ada B. Skinner
Superior Court Records Highlight Plea and Sentences
William F Winn pleaded guilty in Cambridge Superior Court to robbery and received a new year term to start after his six month house of correction sentence for assault and battery. Annie McArdle was granted probation after officer Ramsay recommended it,being mother of four and husband willing to take her back. Marine Thomas J Lynch linked to a burglary case was not sentenced pending further investigation. his marine service record is disputed.
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William F. Winn
Superior Criminal Court
Cambridge
House of Correction
Annie McArdle
Ramsay
Thomas J. Lynch
U. S
Dr. Sullivan
Frederick T. Kirk
Victor H. J. Belle- Isle
Kirk
Griffin
Samuel Martel
Strike Possible In Chicago City Railway Case
The Chicago City Railway Co. faces an ultimatum delivered to Manager McCulloch with a list of grievances. Union members, after two days of voting, appear strongly in favor of a strike though final results were not released. The company offered arbitration and asked the Chicago arbitration board to resolve the dispute. The workers seek an end to alleged union discrimination. the company denies these charges.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Co
McCulloch
Chicago Arbitration Board
Not Too Old to Fight in Hungarian Sword Duel
In Budapest on February 19 Baron Fejervary minister of national defence and Deputy Lengyal dueled after Fejervary called Lengyal a liar in the chamber. Fejervary, over 70, was slightly wounded three times in the right hand, preventing further fighting. The Baron's age led him to decline further participation.
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Buda Pest
Baron Fejervary
National Defence
Lengyal
Fejervary
Kentucky Court Rules Access For Out�of�State Corp
The court of appeals holds that without specific legislation a Kentucky court cannot deny a foreign corporation the right to sue for protection of valuable municipal rights. The ruling underscores that a nonresident entity may seek relief if authorized by state law and municipal rights.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Germany and Russia Open Trade Negotiations
Berlin February 19 reports negotiations between Germany and Russia for a new commercial treaty have begun with the standard exchange of preliminary notes signaling formal talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Appalling Calamity At Newark Crossing Blamed On Collision
Newark N J Feb 19 a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train ran into a trolley car carrying high school pupils at Clifton Avenue crossing. Eight or nine children were killed and at least 15 injured many fatally. The motorman suffered a fractured skull and may die. Ambulances and police reserves rushed to the chaotic scene as officers tried to manage a crowded, grieving crowd.
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Newark
N. J
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Clifton Avenue
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Summit
Prisoner in the Dock Volunteers as Counsel
Walter Williams alias Donahue faced polygamy charges and pleaded through counsel. Gardner W. Pearson was found not guilty in police court with case continued to Feb 28 and $600 bail set. Mrs Donahue No 1 testified as Williams’s witness. Maidig the Syrian fugitive’s case was rescheduled to Feb 21 awaiting Brunswick officers. Griffin urged probation for drunkenness defendants. multiple names listed as local drinkers and offenders.
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Walter Williams
Donahue
Gardner W. Pearson
Donahue No. 1
Williams
W. A. Hogan
Hobbeb S. Maidig
Brunswick
Glynn County
Georgia
Dennis J. Murphy
Maidig
Hadley
Hallie Schibe
Brunswick County
Survivor of the Mexican dies in Salem at not sure
John Battis, last but one survivor of the crew of the Salem brig Mexican faced capture by pirates in 1832, died at his Salem home. Born in 1816, he went to sea at sixteen and was aboard the Mexican when pirates boarded and burned her, later quelling the blaze and restoring the brig.
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Massachusetts
Lowell
Fall River
City Hall
Salem
John Battis
Mr. Battis
Rio Janeiro
Thomas
Fuller of Salem Survived by Widow and Son Edward C
Fuller of Salem formerly in the sea trade turned to cooperage and settled in town. He is survived by a widow and a son, Edward C., a well known member of the Essex county bar.
Pierrepont Ferry Drifts Ashore at Governors Island
The Hamilton avenue line vessel Pierrepont ran aground on Governors Island while en route to New York with about 800 passengers. Soldiers evacuated the ship, and passengers were transferred to another boat amid cold, panic, and a stranded return to New ark.
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New York
Pierrepont
Hamilton Avenue
Governor's Island
Brooklyn
Strand
Newark
Missing fur returned to rightful owner appeal at Unity
WANTED Will the lady who took a black fur by mistake at Unity Twelve Club dance on Wednesday evening kindly return it and receive her own instead Edmond McNamara 472 Gorham Street. WANTED Lady or gent house solicitors on our new premium proposition salary and commission steady Calls to 12 or 1 to 4 Room No. 7 Central Block.
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Unity Twelve Clu
Edmond McNamara
Gorham Street
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Water Board
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Dracut
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G. R. Blanchard
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Chicago Street Railway
Fred Griffin
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Sullivan
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