Naval battle rages in Panama Harbor reported
In Panama Harbor a morning naval engagement unfolds as rebel steamers Padilla Darien and Gaitan clash with government ships Santaro Chicuito and Boyaca. Shots fly near Padilla. Las Bovedas guns fire on rebels. U S cruiser Philadelphia nearby.
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Panama Harbor
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Tex
Panama
Padilla
Darien
Gaitan
Sabana
Santaro
Boyaca
Chicuito
Las Bovedas
United States
Philadelphia
Desperate Convicts Escape From MacNeil Island Penitentiary
Eleven of the United States most dangerous prisoners escaped from MacNeil Island penitentiary between 1 and 2 PM Sunday. The tunnel ran from cell No 10 to an air chamber beneath the boiler room, then to the yard. Guards pursued with boats and guards on alert, fearing further raids as dawn broke.
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Tacoma
Washington
United States Penitentiary
MacNeil’s Island
Liberty
W. D. Snyder
Idaho
James Campbell
Nome
Thomas Morton
Frank Ainsworth
Mike Williams
Spokane
Harry Davis
Frank Moran
O'Neill
James Moriarty
J. P. Stewart
Bruce Kenwright
James Carroll
Alaska
No. 10
Snyder
Davis
Palmer
Traders National Bank Offers Foreign Exchange and Services
Traders National Bank announces foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. Provides safety deposit boxes private rooms and a savings department at 3 percent per annum compounded semi-annually with monthly interest. Banking hours 8 A M to 4 P M Saturday 8 A M to 1 P M 7 to 9 P M locations 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
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Middesex Street
Post Office Ave
Wall Falls at Pemberton Mill Trapping Workers in Belfast
A flax mill wall collapsed at Smithfield in Belfast this morning, burying operatives including many women. Ten bodies had been extricated from the ruins as the dispatch was sent.
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Belfast
Smithfield
Russian Crew on Rhynland Arrives for Retvizan at Cramp’s
Philadelphia residents report the Rhynland brought 270 Russian sailors, the crew of the battleship Retvizan, now under construction at Cramp's shipyards. The men will stay aboard while the ship is fitted and will sail to Kronstadt once completed in a few weeks.
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Philadelphia
Rhynland
Cramp
Kronstad
Lover Shoots Sweetheart and Dies by Poison
In Cleveland on January 20 Miss Sophie Zantini of 272 Dunham avenue was wounded on the street by her fiancé Alexander Moore who fired twice, one shot hitting the chin and another striking the back. Moore returned home on Arndale street, took poison, and died within an hour. The couple had been engaged to marry but recently split.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sophie Zantini
Dunham Avenue
Alexander Moore
Moore
Arndale Street
Shot by Father Ends Garwood Tragedy Near Van Wert
In Van Wert Ohio John Garwood was shot and killed by farmer John Bauman after seeking admission at Bauman's home. Bauman, who later surrendered to authorities, fired when Garwood drew a revolver amid a dispute over Bauman's 16-year-old daughter.
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van Wert
Ohio
John Garwood
John Bauman
Garwood
Bauman
Merrimack Woolen Mills Hiring Halt Sparks Crowd
Over 100 applicants gathered at Merrimack Woolen Mills as new owners failed to appear. An informant said hiring would not begin for at least a week, with only a few workers likely to be employed initially. No cloth production yet. raw stock not ready and preliminary mill repairs planned.
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Merrimack
Merrimack Mills
Hampden Meadows Fire Destroys Two Dwellings In Warren
A blaze in Hampden Meadows Warren Illinois early today destroyed two houses, causing about 12000 in damage. Miss Myra Davis Providence home occupied by Dr. S H Stevens burned first likely from a faulty furnace, with contents lost. Across the street Mrs Fales cottage burned to the ground. Firefighters saved nearby homes but could not stop the flames at the main property.
Revenue Cutter Bear Seeks Chinese Smuggling Links at Santa Barbara
The Bear arrived from San Diego to probe alleged smuggling of Chinese and opium at Santa Barbara. An officer reports evidence of past months’ activity found on Santa Cruz and another island in the group, prompting inquiry from Washington.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
United States Revenue
Bear
San Diego
Washington
Santa Cruz
Truly Lunqs
You forgot to buy a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral when your cold first came on and let it run along. Even now, with coughing, it will not disappoint you. 25c 50c 1.00 J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
Martial rigor in Batangas war zones ordered by Bell
General J Franklin Bell orders intensified war measures in Batangas and Laguna provinces near Manila. Martial law, reconcentration zones, and the death penalty for insur gents under General Order 100 are advocated. Priests and officials face no exemptions as spies and rebels are hunted.
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Washington
Batangas
Wich
Manila
J. Franklin Bell
United States
War Department
Gen. Bell
Malvar
Laguna
Bell
Farm hand charged in brutal Rutland murder
Leon Hapgood, a farm hand, killed 88 year old Samson Eavernus in his Rutland home. He was found wounded in Holden, admitted self inflicted injury, and captured by Worcester police with state and local officers. Hapgood claimed the wound was accidental and awaited in jail.
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Worcester
Leon Hapgood
Samson Eavernus
Rutland
Hapgood
Arthur F. Roach
Holden
Serious Revolt in Formosa Draws Japanese Response
Tacoma reports the Formosan insurgency grows bolder with 2500 natives in Southern Formosa taking up arms against Japanese rule. In a recent engagement Japanese casualties were 21 killed and 20 wounded, while 12 leaders and 156 followers were killed or captured. Both sides claim no clear advantage as 17 militia companies are dispatched.
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Tacoma
Wash
Formosa
Philippines
Stamp Out Unions Follows Chicago Clothing Lockout
Five hundred custom clothing workers, mostly women, have been locked out in Chicago with expected expansion as an organized drive to stamp out unionism grows. The Chicago Federation of Labor backs the workers and yesterday called for a boycott against the companies involved in the lockout.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Leonard Roeder to Celebrate 102nd Birthday
Quincy, Jan. 20 Leonard Roeder of this city will celebrate tomorrow his 102d birthday. He witnessed the battle of Waterloo and served in Blucher’s army. He came to the United States 58 years ago from Germany and now speaks only German. He is in good health with white hair and no other signs of age beyond his years.
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Quincy, IM
Leonard Roeder
Waterloo
Gen. Blucher
Germany
Mr. Roeder
London to be gay after royal mourning ends
London sources report the royal family will end mourning within days and resume a bright court life. The West End prepares for a cheerful London season while the Victoria memorial fund lags at under 200000 pounds toward a 500000 pound goal. Parliament is expected to be asked to provide the needed funds, following precedent set during the Prince Consort memorial.
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New York
Tribune
London
West End
Victoria Memorial Fund
Prince Consort
Birthday Party for Miss Annie Cumming
About 20 friends surprised Miss Annie Cumming at her home 6 Arthur Street Saturday evening for her 18th birthday. Charles W. Blay presented a ring on behalf of friends. Ice cream cake and coffee were served as the gathering enjoyed a late hour, leaving with well wishes.
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Annie Cumming
Arthur Street
Charles W. Blay
Burglars Escape With 4000 In Cash From Gill Home
Victor Col Jan 20 Burglars entered the house of Wm Gill and carried off 4000 in currency and a 1250 certificate. The money was in a trunk intended to pay workers at the Independence mine. No clues to the robbers.
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Victor
Wm. Gill
Gill
Independence Mine
Memorial Exercises by Lowell Council Knights on Washington Birthday
The Lowell council Knights of Columbus will honor deceased members with a morning procession to St. Patrick's church for mass celebrated by Rev. J. A. Walsh, followed by memorial exercises in the association building.
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Lowell
Knights of Columbus
Washington
St. Patrick’s Church
J. A. Walsh
Council
Miss Katherine Call Ill at St John’s Hospital
Miss Katherine Call of Perley’s Chaperons company fell ill while the troupe performed in Boston and was taken to St John’s Hospital for care. The incident interrupts the program as medical staff attend to her condition.
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Katherine Call
Perley
St. John’s Hospital
Boston
Many Interesting Cases In Police Court Today
A Lowell police court session extended for drunks as Judge Hadley presided. Defendants faced larceny and drunkenness charges, with sentences ranging from jail terms to suspended executions. Notable figures include Carrie Holt, Anne Flaherty, and Podge Murphy, amid multiple indecent exposure and fornication findings.
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Hadley
Martin Bradley
Donovan
South Common
Bradley
William Moran
Thomas McLaughlin
Middlesex Street
Moran
Ryan
McLaughlin
Randall Wyman
Carrie Holt
Haverhill
Lowell
Markham
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