Boot and Shoe Workers Making Good in Lynn
In Lynn on January 20, police escorted strike breakers to four factories of D A Donovan W H Tuttle Walton & Logan and Harney Bros while 30 unionists from Maine shoetowns replaced men. Seemingly peaceful with jeers, 60 cutters later placed at five factories including a kidnapped man who rejoined the union.
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Lynn
Jan
Knights of Labor Cutters
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Walton & Logan
Bangor
Maine
K. of L. Cutters
Lasters’ Hall
Lieut
Jordan
D. A. Donovan & Co
Willow Street
Boston
Tobin
Knights of Labor
Knights
Tabim
Injunction Sought Against Lynn Strikers in Essex Court
Lawyer John H. Sisk filed an injunction request in Essex County Superior Court to restrain Knights of Labor shoe cutters from interfering with Lynn shoe manufacturers using the union stamp. Papers were taken to Boston to file. The exact contents were not disclosed.
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Knights of Labor
Boston
Lynn
Waitt
Salem
Salém
Superior Court
John H. Sisk
Essex County
Sisk
Municipal ownership measure passes in Chicago council
The Jackson bill granting city ownership of street railways won 51 to 16 after a long fight. It allows each city to own and operate lines and to acquire existing lines by purchase or condemnation, with a reservation clause for city purchase, and gives councils power to license cars or lease tracks for up to 20 years.
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Chicago
Bomb explodes at Hackensack Water boiler house
A bomb charged with giant powder exploded in the boiler house at West Hoboken. The blast blew down two heavy doors and shifted boilers. Fireman and assistant were stunned. About seventy five tons of coal stored in bins, suspected diversion to hide coal thefts by workers.
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New York
Hackensack Water Company
West Hoboken
Shade Tree Insects Lecture At People's Club
Entomologist A H Kirkland of the Society for the Promotion of Agriculture will present a free lecture on shade trees at the men's branch of the People's club Friday. The talk titled Shade Tree Insects will cover results of ten years of study.
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A. H. Kirkland
M. S
Society For the Promotion of Agriculture
People’s Club
Elm tree beetle pests to be tackled in shade tree talk
The speaker will discuss shade tree insects, faulty planting, horse damage, wires and gas issues, presenting nearly a hundred slides including colored samples. Lowell is urged to attend as elm beetle ravages loom. Mr. Kirkland will demonstrate control methods for beetles and other pests. Audience welcome at Nesmith building, John Street entrance.
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Lowell
Kirkland
Nesmith
John Street
Five Per Cent Increase for Louisville Engineers and Firemen
Louisville officials report an agreement with the Louisville and Nashville engineers grievance committee granting a five percent raise for 700 engineers, 1000 firemen, and 300 switching engineers. Overtime rules also adjusted with yard duty counting as overtime, and ratification is expected today.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Nashville Engineers
Three-time wife charged in infant death in Indiana
Louisville report states Anna L. Pennington of near Marysville Indiana has been charged with killing her six month old child while in a demented condition. An application has been made for her recommitment to the Indianapolis insane hospital.
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Louisville
Insane Asylum
Anna L. Pennington
Marysville
Ind
Hospital For the
Indianapolis
Explosion at Sanderson Nitro Works Blows Owner Up
Boulder Col Jan 20 Frank H Sanderson president of the Sanderson Nitro Glycerine Works and expert well shooter has been blown to pieces. A tool dresser named Fred Krebs is seriously injured by an explosion of nitro glycerine believed caused by warming with steam. Sanderson leaves a widow.
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Boulder, Col
Frank H. Sanderson
Sanderson Nitro-Glycerine Works
Fred Krebs
Sanderson
Vein of coal found near Louisville Nebraska
A three foot vein of high quality anthracite near Louisville Nebraska was located. Prof Nicholson of the University of Nebraska pronounces the find valuable.
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Louisville
Neb
Nicholson
University of Nebraska
Judge Lane Found Dead Near Railroad Tracks
Harrisonville Missouri January 20 Judge E T Lane was found dead near the railroad tracks with the cause not yet known He served two terms as county judge and was elected to the Legislature while in jail in Kansas City where he was confined for refusing to levy funds for railroad bonds.
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Harrisonville
E. T. Lane
Lane
Kansas City
Mexican Veteran Dead
Rich Hill Missouri January 20 Colonel Samuel Sims a veteran of the Mexican war Indian wars and the Confederate army died at his home aged 87 He served in a relief party bound for the Alamo and took part in the San Jacinto battle
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Rich Hill
Samuel Sims
Zachary Taylor
Mexico
Alamo
San Jacinto
Mitchell Addresses Miners at Indianapolis Union Convention
At the United Mine Workers 14th annual convention in Indianapolis on January 20, President John Mitchell delivered a formal address stressing the anthracite coal strike as central to miners’ welfare. He praised strike commission impartiality, noted wage gains in Fairmont and for the Norfolk & Western railroad, and condemned government injunctions as a threat to labor and constitutional liberty.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Civic Federation
Roosevelt
White House
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Virginia
West Virginia
Fairmont
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
Coal Testimony in Delaware Lackawanna Strike Probe
Philadelphia witnesses testifying before the coal strike commission include John J. McAndrew of Scranton a hoisting engineer at the Diamond mines. He says engineers firemen and pumpmen of District No 1 oppose a strike unanimously.
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Philadelphia
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Coal Strike Commission
John J. McAndrew
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western District No. 1
Dyspepsia Ad by Ayers Liver Pill
An old advertisement claims dyspepsia is caused by the liver and urges readers to take Ayers liver and vegetable pills at bedtime for relief. The copy uses brisk tone and domestic concerns to promote a patent medicine with a simple nightly dose.
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Ayers
Death of Universalist minister Rev William W Lovejoy in Chicago
Chicago January 20 Rev Dr William Wallace Lovejoy longtime Universalist minister dies at 71 His voice failed two decades ago ending his ministry after pastorships in Calais Me Bristol NY Waterville Dexter and Orono Maine He was a Maine native and served as a lieutenant in the Seventh Colored Infantry during the Civil War.
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Chicago
William Wallace Lovejoy
Universalist
Calais
Bristol
New York
Waterville
Dexter
Orono
Maine
Seventh Colored Infantry
Wireless hope for Canada messages after Marconi arrival
New York telegraph firm anticipates sending commercial messages to Canada once Marconi arrives in London by end of January, according to Tribune London correspondent.
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New York
Wireless Telegraph Company
Canada
Marconi
the Tribune
London
Shipbuilder George Ward arrives from London
New York reports George Ward of Denpy Bros shipbuilders Dumbarton reaching by the Bohémians from London. Ward's visit signals continued engagement with British shipyards and potential business discussions.
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New York
Geo. Ward
Dénpy Bros
Dumbarton
Bohémian
London
Chimney Blaze on Hall Street Causes No Damage
An alarm from box 28 at 6 o clock this morning reported a chimney fire in a Hall Street house owned by George Harris. No damage or injuries were recorded.
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Hall Street
George Harris
Will Contest Over Rowell Property Heard In Court
In an ongoing probate hearing Judge MelIntire presides over the Rowell will dispute. Herman C Rowell who died November 5 1902 in the city left his house and lot valued around 3000 to Miss Sadie Munson. Sister Bernice Rowell contests the will alleging lack of sound mind and undue influence by the Munson family. Testimony from Geo Batchelder the will writer describes the signing at the bedside and a copy made by Miss Munson. The defense argues the will was properly executed. Continued in next page.
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Court House
Herman C. Rowell
MelIntire
Sadie Munson
Daniel A. Munson
Rowell
Bernice Rowell
Julia Williams
Munson
F. W. Qua
McIntire
Wilson
Perales
Geo. W. Batchelder
Qua
Herman
Patchelder
Sarah Jane Munson
Batchelder
Herman Rowell
Mr. Wilson
Hessa M. Munson
Sarah J. Munson
Die Munson
Beacon Street
Bernice
Mr. Bartlett
Bottle of ketchup figures in a Paige street assault
In the police court this morning Thomas Cahill was charged with assault and battery on Adelaide Fournier at 128 Paige street boarding house. Cahill pleaded not guilty. Fournier testified of a Monday night fight involving a ketchup bottle and assorted bottles. Cahill was found guilty and fined twenty dollars, with a six dollar fine for intoxication, plus $300 bond for superior court. Other cases included Henry Richter sentenced to five months in the work house for intoxication and Sarah Merrick jailed five months for larceny at Pattee’s boarding house.
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Thomas Cahill
Adelaide Fournier
Fournier
Cahill
Protective Brigade
Ladue
Pinault
Welch
Nastua
Mary Sampson
Henry Richter
Wilson
Sarah Merrick
Flora Judd
Pattee
Merrimack Corporation
Sarah
Thomas Coppinger
Edward F. Maguire
J. H. Donnelly
Maguire
Philip Kananpen
Edward Boyle
Peter Fortier
Emery Ouimette
William F. Curry
Thomas Linehan
Alvin Niles
Steamer Lahn Floated After Sand Bank Grounding
The North German Lloyd steamer Lahn bound for New York from the Mediterranean grounded on a Tamara sand bank near Gibraltar. Passengers described no panic, though night fog and seas hampered lights, as U S cruiser Hartford and British tug Energetic assisted before the ship anchored and planned to sail tomorrow.
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Gibraltar
Lahn
Mediterranean
New York
Tamara
Rock of Gibraltar
Poultney Bigelow
Associated Press
Bigelow
Malchow
Hartford
Energetic
Boxer Frank McConnell in critical condition after knockout
San Francisco reports Frank McConnell, pugilist, remains critically ill following a knockout by Joseph Heggerty known as Spider Welch last Thursday. Initial signs suggested possible recovery, but a relapse has greatly diminished hopes for his recovery.
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San Francisco
Frank McConnell
Joseph Heggerty
Spider” Welch
Rear Admiral Cooper Arrives in San Francisco for Manila Mission
Rear Admiral Philip H. Cooper and flag lieutenant Victor Blue arrived in San Francisco en route to the Orient. They will sail on the Korea for Manila where Cooper will succeed Admiral Wilder as second in command of the Asiatic squadron, Wilder having been detached due to illness.
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San Francisco
Philip H. Cooper
Victor Blue
Orient
Korea
Manila
Admiral Cooper
Admiral Wilder
Wilder
Coughlin's case delayed for ill key witness at Dracut
Thomas Coughlin charged with breaking and entering at Fox farm Dracut and with larceny of a horse wagon and four sets of harness. His cause continued nine days pending recovery of Mrs Whitney of Waltham the chief witness. He has been in jail 30 days and seeks an immediate trial. Prosecution counsel will visit the ill witness and may subpoena if her health permits.
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Thomas Coughlin
Fox Farm
Dracut
Whitney
Waltham
Coughlin
J. Joseph Hepgéessy
Castro Offers Venezuela Fulfillment of Obligations
London reports President Castro authorized to offer Venezuela for fulfillment of its obligations. Offer not yet accepted but may allow withdrawal of the blockade. European representatives will consider the matter in Washington upon Mr Bowen’s arrival.
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London
Ee Ae
Castro
Washington
Bowen
Child wonder dies after singing arias in Bronx home
Five year old Oscar Muller entertained 30 children at his Bronx home by singing the intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana when he suddenly collapsed and died. An autopsy found a ruptured blood vessel caused by the attempt to sustain a high note.
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New York
Bronx
Cavalleria Rusticana
Oscar Muller
Ruling awards 5300 for loss of leg in accident
In Fall River a superior court verdict of 5300 was paid to Esther Mellen and her pro amico against Old Colony Street Railway. The three year old plaintiff was struck by a car in December 1901, resulting in the loss of a leg.
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Fall River
Esther Mellen
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Lost Glove Near Merrimick Square Reward Offered
Monday a fleece lined glove disappeared in the Merrimick Square vicinity. Return to 15 Middle Street for a reward. H. Knox & Co. advertises for salesgirls and invites applications.
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Merrimick Square
Middle Street
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Chicago City Council
Mr. Kirkland
Louisville & Nashville
Nebraska
Anthracite Strike Board
DR. Lovejoy
Wireless
Claims Property
H. ¢. Rowell
Sweetheart
Paige Street
Morrow
Child Wonder
H. Knox & Co
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