Tragedy at Pembroke ends all state action
North Pembroke farmhouse burned after seven members of Charles F. Ayer family die. Ayer fled to Chichester then shot himself. Eight lives tied to Lakeman and Ayer households. authorities conclude Ayer killed seven before fire. Five more bodies recovered, including Mrs Laura Lakeman and four grandchildren.
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Pembroke
N. H
Merrimack County
North Pembroke
Charles F. Ayer
Isaac Lakeman
Lakeman
Ayer
Bailey House
Concord
Chichester
Clifford
Suncook
Five Bodies Found After Ruin Fire Mystery
Searchers recovered all five remaining bodies in the ruins during dawn hours. The victims, including a mother and four children, were horribly burned making identification difficult beyond size. Death cause remains unconfirmed, with theories pointing to axe or knife, while a cellar confinement theory is disputed by location of the bodies and Mrs Ayer’s strength.
Anticipated City Expense Ordinance Named Trips For Officials
Alderman Dodge plans to introduce an ordinance to regulate travel and out of city expenses for department heads and officials. A list of alleged trip reimbursements includes police superintendent Moffatt, hospital chief Donian, school superintendent Whitcomb, fire chief Hosmer, inspector MeKiholm, water board members, and others across cities such as St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Atlanta Chattanooga Duluth Detroit Montreal and New York with varied amounts from 28 to 442.65 dollars across multiple months and years.
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Dodge
William B. Moffatt
St. Louis
C. E. Donian
City Hospital
Washington
Cincinnati
Portland
Oregon
A. K. Whitcomb
Schoole
Cinoy
Atlanta
Hosmer
Atlantic City
N. J
Chattanooga
Duluth
Minn
James MeKiholm
Buffalo
Detroit
Mich
Montreal
St. Louie
Holyoke
New York
BK Edmonds
County Solicitor Probes Sect Controversy in Concord
Concord New Hampshire January 18. County Solicitor Thomas F Clifford spent the night investigating the sects surrounding the case. Details remain undisclosed as investigations continue.
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Concord
N. H
Thomas F. Clifford
Aldermen propose early meeting on Chalifoux building walls
Alderman Walker asks Alderman Crosby to convene an early committee on ordinances to consider Walker’s amendment to relax wall thickness for the Chalifoux building from 16 to 12 inches. The measure aims to speed construction while awaiting broader ordinance action and specifications. Mrs. Hattie Bennett of Moston visited city hall promoting vaccination and aid for impoverished children through the National Sunshine, with plans announced for an afternoon meeting on public health and cost considerations for the year 1900.
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Walker
Alderman Crosby
Committee On Ordinances and
Alderman Walker
Chalifoux
Committee On
Mr. Chalifoux
Walla
Henry L. Rourke
Hattie Bennett
Moston
National
Sunshine
City
Bennett
Tillman’s Resolution Tabled by the Senate
The senate tabled Tillman's resolution as seven members sided with the senator. The vote totaled 54 to 108, indicating broad opposition and confirmation of the measure's defeat in the chamber.
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Tillman
Senate
Tragic Night Death On Hudson New Hampshire Track
Hudson farmer Blake, about 50, was killed when struck by an electric car of the New Hampshire Traction Co. at Valley Farm near Nashua. He had left Nashua at 6 pm, was found on the rails, and the car could not stop in time. Conductor Hadley and Motorman Morrill oversaw the scene and removal of the body to Blake’s Hudson home.
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Roswell Blake
Hudson
N. H
New Hampshire Traction Co
Valley Farm
Blake
Nashua
Pelham
Hadley
Morrill
Washington
Elizabeth M. Holmes
New York
Wm. W. Holmes
No. 20
Gold Street
Taft
Holmes
Elizabeth Grannis
National Puritan Congress
White House
Morris
Minor Morris
Chamberlain Wins With Flying Colors in Birmingham
London January 18 Birmingham delivers a stunning result with Joseph Chamberlain securing a 5000 vote majority as seven of his candidates and he himself sail to strong returns. Liberal strength remains, while protectionist leanings gain in isolated seats including Bow and Bromley. Overall totals to date show Liberals 189 Unionists 79 Irish Nationalists 56 Laborites 33.
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London
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Sunderland
Warwickshire
Wm. St. John Broderick
India
Guildford
Surrey
Henry Chaplain
Local Government Board
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
Ailwyne Fellowes
Board of Agriculture
Ramsey
Huntingdonshire
America
Stopford W. Brooke
Boston
Mass
Bow and Bromley
Tower Hamelets
Brackett Gets Cable From Hamilton
Albany report states Andrew Hamilton sent a cable in a far reaching insurance probe. Senator Brackett acknowledged receipt of each message but declined to disclose its contents despite hints it could implicate the senate.
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Albany
Andrew Hamilton
Emae
Ema
Brackett
Hamilton
Senate
Sireckett
Robbed and clubbed in subway assault during lodging search
John Doe of Buffalo, NY, was robbed of $80 and jewelry and beaten in the Bronx after a subway ride from Broadway and 42nd Street. He is hospitalized with a broken jaw and serious injuries, naming two men who had offered lodging advice. He gave his Buffalo address 563 Front Avenue.
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New York
John Doe
Buffalo
Broadway
42Nd Street
149Th Street
Bronx
Front Avenue
Meriwether's Case Still On Trial In Annapolis
The trial of Midshipman Miner Meriwether Jr. of Lafayette La. for hazing continued in Annapolis Md. He has submitted a naval resignation hoping for discharge. His counsel argues his offences were before a fatal fight with Branch. Next to be heard is Mishipman Chester A Bloebaum of St. Charles Mo. on similar charges with eight specifications from September.
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Annapolis
Meriwether, Jr
Lafayette
Meriwether
Navy
Branch
Mishipman
Chester A. A. Bloebaum
St. Charles
Bloebaum
Elected Supt of Charities by New Board at Courtne y
Continued on page nine the board of charities met at 3 pm and elected a General Superintendent. Bi near H Choquette urged competency fidelity and knowledge of settlement laws as the key qualifications. Martin J. received ballots as token and were final.
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Board of Charities
Binear H. Choquette
Martin J
Amalgamated declares dividend of 11 2 percent period
Amalgamated reports a quarterly dividend of 11 2 percent. The company plans to pay on a 6 percent basis. The move reflects a modest return to shareholders amid ongoing earnings.
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Amalgamated
le An
Baste
Schoolboy in Reston Killed by Falling Derrick Cable
Reston January 18 Ralph Norrie son of Frank A Norris well known singer of Neston was instantly killed when a steel derrick cable broke while he was walking across a field on the way to school. The accident occurred near the South End as heavy machinery caused a deadly incident.
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Reston
Ralph Norrie
Frank A. Norris
Neston
Stodey
Atheal
Train disaster at Newton Parade leaves deaths and injuries
A derailment near Newton Parade today killed a fireman and a chairman, with another person fatally injured and four others possibly wounded. Names Teo Baltimore and Obie freight treine mentioned among casualties.
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Warren
Teo
Baltimore
Obie
Newton Palle
Enaine
Hints to Correspondents Trial Prompts Libel Debate
New York January 18. Town Topics issued guidelines to correspondents cited in court during Norman Hapgood’s criminal libel trial. The letter praised ridicule over abuse and urged selecting interesting features with generous pay. Justice Deuel testified $150,000 was raised from subscribers to Pade and Fancies, a biography book.
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New York
Town Topics
Supreme Court Today
Norman Hapgood
Collier's Weekly
Jos. M. Deuel
Court of Special Sessions
James W. Osborne
Hapgood
Justice Devel
Pattee Signs With the Brooklyn Nationals Club
Providence New Jersey Jan 18 Harry F E Pattee the second baseman for Jersey City Eastern League club says he has signed to play with the Brooklyn National League team next season. Pattee a Nashua New Hampshire native and formerly with Brown University under coach Mike Lynch now of the Pittsburgh Nationals was a standout before the 1903 season.
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Providence
R. L
Harry FE. Pattee
Jersey City
Brooklyn National Gue
Pattee
Nashua
N. H
Brown University
Mike” Lynch
Pittsburg
Port Royal Threatened by Fire on Main Line
The town of Port Royal on the railroad between the city and Marriebora faces near destruction by fire. Five houses and one store have burned. money was stolen from the town’s only bank and the blaze outpaced local fire crews.
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Port Royal
Penneyivenda
Marriebora
Poultney Will Not Peach
Washington January 18 Boultney Bigelow magazine writer refused to disclose his information source to the senate canal committee. He said the committee can jail him or send him to Colon but cannot compel disclosure of confidences. The panel held an executive session for about an hour and adjourned without a decision on Higelow’s contumacy.
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Washington
Boultney Bigelow
Taft
Senate Canal Committee
Colon
Higelow
Aunt Lizzie Aiken Dies Noted Civil War Nurse at 118
Elizabeth Aiken aged 118 known as Aunt Lissie by Grand Army Veterans died at home after a three day illness. The famed Civil War nurse was widely celebrated for her service and long life.
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G. A. RA
Chica Jan
Elizabeth Aiken
Lissie
Powder Explosion Claims Three Lives in Jacksonville
A powder explosion in Jacksonville Oregon on January has killed three people. Police and fire officials investigated the blast at a local facility and cordoned off the area as investigators gathered evidence and secured the site.
Death notice for Barnett author in early January is reported
Fragmentary OCR from Weehington reports the death of Barnett, the author, with references to Dr Bean and a beauty department incident, leaving unclear details and several unreadable names and dates.
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Weehington
Jan
Ik Dr Bean M A R. Reoted
Barnett
Amateur thief pleads guilty in Manchester jewelry thefts
Andrew E. Noble, 23, held in $1500 for grand jury on three counts of larceny in Manchester police court. He admitted stealing watches and jewelry from three leading stores while pretending to shop. He claimed to be “an amateur” and boasted an expert could make a fortune. Police suspect further robberies. Committed to jail.
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Manchester
N. H
Andrew E. Noble
Malone appoints Curtis as second assistant
Boston January 18 Attorney General Malone announced the appointment of James F Curtis of Boston as his second assistant. Curtie, a Harvard Law School graduate, will likely take office February 1. The present staff includes Assistant Attorney De Geer and Deputy Kaper who remain until then.
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Boston
Malone
James F Curtie
Curtie
Storey, Thorndike, Palmer
Thayer Hele
Harvard
Harvard Law Schoot
Arthur W. de Geewk
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Frazier
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