Messenger Boy Ignites Fatal Train Collision
Cumberland Md Jan 16 an east bound express struck two freight engines killing four railroad workers including engineers Sims Butler and two firemen Moran Sneeringer The disaster traced to a messenger boy signaling the track without operator consent causing a clear track for a fast passenger run The crash damaged caboose and engines but passengers escaped harm with no injuries reported
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Cumberland
Sims
Moran
Bueljr
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
W. T. Simms
W. J. Mora
H. D. Sneeringer
John Butler
Criminal assailant of young girl held for grand jury
Damase Raymond charged with felonious assault on Eva Marie Liscord appeared in police court with J H Guillet for the defense. The girl’s mother testified Eva disappeared December 30 after leaving home. Raymond held in 1290 for grand jury. two other youths, Mymphodia Otis and Clara May Liscord, aged 14 and 13, were sent to Lancaster Industrial School.
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Damase Raymond
Eva Marie Liscord
J. H. Guillet
Emma Lougier
Liscord
Eva
Carlton A. Richardson
Dutton Street
Raymond
Richardson
Defendant
Prince Street
Otis
Mymphodia Otis
Clara May Liscord
Industrial School
Lancaster
Poker night sting at Cofey’s block nets fines
Peter G Apostolapos Peter Peole Louis Dargatacos Augustus Daolos John Kalino and John Stratos faced charges for presence where gaming implements were found. They were fined 20 dollars each after a January 15 poker game in Suffolk street when authorities acted. Liquor annexationists Joseph Ouilette Victoria Cripps and John Sullivan faced 2 dollar implications. James H Brisco to recuperate at State farm. Patrick McCluskey, a parole man there, will return to the same institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Apostolapos
Peter Peole
Louis Dargatacos
Augustus Daolos
John Kalino
John Stratos
Coffey
Suffolk Street
Joseph Ouilette
Victoria Cripps
John Sullivan
James H. Brisco
State Farm
Patrick McCluskey
Unknown steamship ashore near False Cape shoal
Washington reports that Sept Kimball of the life saving service received a despatch from Currituck Inlet North Carolina noting an unknown steamship ashore at Peb F Shoal near False Cape with few details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kimball
The
Life Saving Service
Marine Reporter
Currituck Inlet
N. C
False Cape
Scranton Coal Firms Urge Amicable Wage Adjustment
Scranton Coal company and Elk Hill Coal and Iron company defend current wage and payment practices before the coal strike commission. They argue wages and hours reflect fair compensation, note past strikes and property protection costs, and oppose changing from direct payment to weight-based wages as impractical and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Erie Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Coal Strike Commission
Scranton Coal Company
Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
Jas. E. Burr
Scranton
Gonzales Shot. Condition Listed as Against Recovery
Columbia physicians report N G Gonzales shot yesterday by Lieut Gov Tillman with pulse 110 respiration 28 temperature 99. He rests quietly but doctors say chances for recovery are practically against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
N. G. Gonzales
Gov. Tillman
Waterbury Line Sees Car Service Resume in Strike
Waterbury Connecticut Jan 16 cars operated by non union motormen and conductors were again running on the Waterville line of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company system in the city carrying a few passengers. There was little change from yesterday in the strike situation.
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Waterbury
Conn
Waterville
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Overdue Steamer St Louis Still Lacking News
New York January 16 no word had been received on the overdue American line steamer St Louis at 9 am. Vice President Wright said the company had nothing to add to last evening’s statement and remained absolutely without word on the St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Line
St. Louis
Wright
Cheeny Free After Fire Attempt Charge Cleared
Lynn January 16 William Cheeny arraigned for attempting to burn his dwelling on December 27 after driving his family from the house was discharged for lack of evidence. Judge Berry ruled the act was a careless act of a drunken man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
William
Cheeny
Berry
Hewitt’s Condition Remains Unchanged in New Report
New York January 16 Dr Keyes reported Abram S Hewitt remained unchanged after a comfortable night He is conscious and continues to take nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Keyes
Abram S. Hewitt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Humors
The advertisement claims humors take possession of the body and bring pimples boils itching rash and debility. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla expels these ailments and builds up health strength and peace, backed by thousands of testimonials.
Longtime Lowell Resident Mr S N Wood Reaches 82nd Birthday
Samuel Newell Wood born in 1821 in Dracut celebrates his 82nd birthday at his Lowell home in Hosford square. A lifelong Republican, he helped run Wood & Hemmingway, then managed wholesale grain before focusing on real estate and a Billerica farm. He has two children, Annie and Edward, and remains active in civic life.
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S. N. Wood
Hosford Square
Mr. Wood
Lowell
Samuel Newell Wood
Dracut
Samuel Wood
Tewksbury
Patience (Kendall) Wood
Wood
Phillips Academy
Andover
Marshall Hemmingway
Wood & Hemmingway
Hemmingway
Market Street
Common Council
Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows
Wannalandt Encampment
Central Savings Bank
Col. Bancroft
High Street
Edward N
Billerica
Senator Dryden Warns Against Hasty Trust Legislation
New Jersey Senator Dryden, president of Prudential Insurance, urges colleagues to go slow on anti trust measures. He warns rapid action could injure leading industries and harm investors and workers dependent on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Congress
Dryden
Prudential Insurance Company
Senate
Fire in Amasa Pratt Sash and Blind Works Quenched
A blaze broke out at Amasa Pratt & Co. Toor sash and blind manufactory in Upper Dutton Street when shavings ignited from a lighted gas jet. The fire alarm at frontbox 4 rang at 11 35 this forenoon and the fire department arrived quickly, preventing a major incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amasa Pratt & Co
Upper
Dutton Street
Blaze Controlled Quickly at Pentucket and Andover Corner
A telephone alarm summoned the High Street fire house early today for a blaze at the corner of Pentucket avenue and Andover street caused by an overheated chimney. The department arrived promptly and extinguished the fire with minor damage reported.
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High Street
Pentucket Avenue
Andover Street
British Coal Trade Sees No U.S. Demand Boost
London reports that US coal duty remission has little effect on the British market. Britain foresees America not a permanent customer and shipments to the US will end once supply overtakes demand. Only two American orders exist on the Cardiff market, versus a dozen every fortnight earlier, and inquiries for cargoes have slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Congress
America
Cardiff
Cuba Treaty Sparks UK Chamber Debate In London
Liverpool chamber of commerce votes to back a delegation for Lansdowne on January 22 to discuss the United States Cuba reciprocity pact. Critics warn the treaty effectively excludes other nations from Cuba trade. In Paris, aging hospitals with centuries old buildings face demolition to fund new facilities in cheaper suburban sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
United States
Cuba
Lansdowne
United Kingdom
Paris
Lynn Shoemakers Strike Seen as Bitter Labor Clash
Lynn January 16. At 8 am striking cutters from nine union stamp factories walk out under Boot and Shoe Workers' union banner. About 200 men join the action while stitchers 200 strong join later in a sympathic walkout. Pickets patrol depots and city streets as arbitration bodies move to intervene.
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Lynn
Cutters’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Boot and Shoe Workers
K. of L. Assembly Hall
Central Avenue
K. of L
Harney Brothers
Arthur FE. Lloyd
Watson Shoe Company
Morse & Logan, Walton & Logan Co
George FE. Nicholson Co
Thomas Corcoran & Sons
D. A. Donovan & Co
G. W. Herrick & Co
K. of L. Cutters
Odd Fellows Hall
Haverhill Boot and Shoe Workers
Lynn Craftsmen
Boston
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Albany Street
Ilyan Board of Trade
State Board of Arbitration
Richard Barry
Three Brooklyn Officials Found Guilty of Malfeasance
In Belleville dispatch the St Clair county jury convicted Brookyn Illinois mayor Fred D. Vanderburg city clerk William D West and streets commissioner John Strucklin of malfeasance and conspiracy to defraud the city The verdicts include Vanderburg two years in Chester prison and a $500 fine Strucklin one year and a $250 fine West sentence postponed The trio allegedly used straw men on payroll forged warrants and schemes to drain city funds totaling several thousands of dollars
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Chicago
Fred D. Vanderburg
Wm. D. West
John Strucklin
Brooklyn
Ill
St. Clair County
Tribune
Belleville
Vanderburg
Chester
Strycklin
West
Treasury
Finger mailed to Carratunk farmer shocks Maine
In Skowhegan on January 16 a letter to County Attorney Gower reports Charles A. Spaulding, a Carratunk farmer, received a human finger through the mail. The sender is unidentified and the item came in a velvet box with a note denying contagious disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
Gower
Charles A. Spaulding
Carratunk
Mr. Spaulding
Vannutelli Named Vice Chancellor In Papal Appointments
Rome January 16 Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli has been appointed vice chancellor of the Roman Catholic Church succeeding Cardinal Parocchi who died yesterday. The rapid filling of the vacancy drew comment and Vannutelli is seen as a likely successor to Pope Leo as vice chancellor and a high papal official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Serafino Vannutelli
Cardinal Parocchi
Cardinal Vannutelli
Leo
M Connell May Die In Prize Fight
San Francisco January 16 The condition of Frank McConnell the pugilist knocked out and fatally injured by Spider Welch last night is extremely critical He has not regained consciousness McConnell a sailmaker is said to be the sole support of his mother and five children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frank McConnell
Fire Destroys Canal and Madison Block in Chicago Panic at Hotel
Fire at Canal and Madison streets destroys a large manufacturing block with losses around 100000 and sparks panic among Grand Central hotel guests. Inmates fled in scant attire as fears rose over the hotel’s destruction. Major losers include Simonds Manufacturing Co., P. F. Gump & Co., Eureka Manufacturing Co., and Western Brass Works. Most tenants operated machinery businesses.
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Chicago
Canal and
Madison Streets
Grand Central Hotel
Simonds Manufacturing Co
P. F. Gump & Co
Eureka Manufacturing Co
Western Brass Works
Help wanted and services offered in old notices
WANTED At 4 Oak street a girl to do general housework in family of two Must be first class in every way iced in morning FOUND A sum of money owner can have by proving property and paying for this ad A W Dows Co not W A OWEN piano tuner and repairer 82 Westford street Order book at Slingwood s JIT or WANTED The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company desires the services of a man capable of conducting the business of the company for Lowell and vicinity An extensive local acquaintance and an experience in meeting business men are more indispensible than a resent knowledge of the life insurance business A desirable arrangement will be made with the right man References required Address H C 31 Milk St Room 207 Boston Mass 7 St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
A. W. Dows & Co
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lowell and Vicinity
H. C
Milk St
Boston
Mass
January Sale Slashes Men Hats to Half Price
The store cuts prices on derbys and Alpine hats for men, offering special hats at 1.00 dollars from 1.50 and 2.00 dollars during the January sale.
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Hadley
Arthur Moreau
Charles Pelland
Rivet
Arthur
Moreau
O’ Sullivan
John Foster & Co
City Hall
Apears
Gonzales
Amasa Pratt
Ayers
Maine
Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli
M’connell
W. A. Owen
Westford Street
Slingwood's
Century
Gotham
Paletot
Merrimac
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