Brutal husband jailed four months for assault on wife
In the Keene street case, John J. Howe was found guilty of assault and battery against his sick wife Jennie Howe. She testified he struck her with a chair while drunk on May 24. Howe denied it, but the court ordered four months in jail. Other defendants faced lighter penalties or continued cases as eight drunks appeared in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Howe
Jennie Howe
Mrs. Howe
Dr. McAdams
Sergeant Connors
Howe
Alice Fenton
Mary Carr
Henry Archibald
Boston & Maine Railroad
William H. Decker
L. W. Hall
Thomas H. Kennedy
Henry F. Timney
Catherine Conners
Wage Increases for 8000 Jones & Laughlin Workers
Jones & Laughlin and Carnegie Steel announce 10 percent pay hikes for their workforces in Pittsburgh. About 8000 employees gain higher daily wages with laborers rising from 1.35 to 1.50 dollars. Carnegie furnace and day laborers to follow, linked to steel trade prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin
Carnegie Steel Company
Penn Provost announces Wharton endowment increase
During the 146th annual commencement at the University of Pennsylvania Provost Harrison announced a larger endowment by Joseph Wharton, founder of the Wharton School, boosting funds for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton School of
U. of P
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Harrison
Joseph Wharton
New National Highway Plan From New York To Chicago
Prominent motorists and road advocates form the New York and Chicago Road association to build a shortcut linking New York to Chicago, trimming distance from 987 to 850 miles. Col. Albert A. Pope chairs. John B. Uhle is vice president. W. L. Dickinson secretary. A. H. Battey treasurer. About 400 miles of good roads exist, with plans to connect existing routes through New York, Ohio, Indiana to Chicago. An Atlantic City convention is set for July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Highway Alliance
W. L. Dickinson
Springfield
Mass
A. H. Battey
Winthrop E. Scarritt
American Automobile Association
W. A. Howell
Rockville
Conn
H. L. Perkins
Providence
R. I
L.A. IW
National Association
Fort Lee
New York State
Newburg
Binghamton
Elmira
Corning, Orlean
Jamestown
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Ohio
Cleveland
Elmria
Sandusky
Indiana
South Bend
Hammond
Atlantic City
Salvadoreans Hot After Arbitration Ruling
Report from New Orleans dated June 18 says Salvadorean leaders vow to denounce the Washington court of arbitration in the Burrell case as a scandal and crime. They accuse judges of bribery and accuse Zaldivar of treachery while he is said to be in Europe to escape consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lay
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
Washington Court of Arbitration
Burrell
Little Republic
National Assembly
Zaldivar
Europe
Fourth of July Committee Meeting Postponed to Friday Night
The Fourth of July committee meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed to Friday night at 8 o clock. It is expected all city bancasters will attend and present charges for concerts and parades for the day.
Million Men May Be Called Out to Force Coal Terms
Cleveland dispatch reports advices from Columbus that coal mine unions presidents will meet in Wilkesbarre to decide if a general strike of all miners should be called to aid the anthracite strike. Pressure aims to force settlement or trigger a nationwide strike of one million miners.
Sentiment Not Growing in Newfoundland Confederation Debate
Halifax June 18. Hon A B Morine former Newfoundland opposition leader says sentiment for joining Canada is not rising rapidly. Ex Judge Morrison claims support grows yearly. Morine adds many know little about the merits and feel union is inevitable but not urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
A. B. Morine
Newfoundland
Canada
Morrison
Morine
Mob Threatens Jail Over Edison Assault Case
Vincennes Ind June 18 A mob of about 75 men and boys gathered at the jail seeking William Edison held on a charge of assaulting 38 year old Irma Pfohl on June 1 An alarm of fire was used to swell the crowd before police dispersed them Edison has spent part of his life in reform school amid bitter public sentiment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
William Edison
Irma Pfohl
Edison
Reform School
Dr Wing Arrives in San Francisco From Gaelic
The Chinese bureau fights over the landing of Dr Yeang Wing aged 74 from the Gaelic last Friday. Yale graduate, 74, dressed in European clothing, passed inspection and declared baggage with $15 duty paid. Believed to be naturalized American citizen, he went ashore unrecognized for his Asiatic origin and proceeds to New Haven, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Yeang Wing
Yale
Gang Plank
New Haven, Conn
Nightingale declines Boston school supervisor post
Chicago June 18 Dr A F Nightingale Republican candidate for county superintendent of schools declines tentative offer to become a Boston school supervisor. He was in correspondence with Boston authorities during his nomination process. Nightingale came from Massachusetts and held many prominent positions in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. F. Nightingale
Boston
Dr. Nightingale
Massachusetts
Richmond Republicans vow legal test of new constitution
In Richmond on June 18 the executive committee of the state Republican party adopted a resolution condemning the proclamation of the new constitution and outlining steps to pursue a legal challenge in federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Republican Party of
New Light on Naval Officers In Venice Confinement
London reports the court of inquiry findings on U S naval officers imprisoned in Venice. It says the consul and defense lawyer urged pleading intoxication, which the officers rejected. Admiral Crowninshield criticizes Captain Dayton for defense failures and condemns the treatment as revolting indignities, noting no court martial likely.
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London
United States
Venice
Henry A. Johnson
Crowninshield
James H. Dayton
The
Chicago
Doddridge
Robert E. Ledbetter
Robert E. Wynne
Marine Guard of the
Ledbetter
Florian's
Wynne
Lieut
Onessks
Fine Lient
James C. Kress
Langley
Danish West Indies sale opposition wanes in Denmark
Danish opponents of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States report weak funds and secret meetings. Only a few politicians attend, while business leaders tied to a new St Thomas steamship line show interest. The government opposes the anti sale movement as landsting elections begin and premier Denitzer plans a speech tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Dr. Denitzer
Mammoth Pennsylva nia tunnel plan near Park Avenue
New York plans filed with the Rapid Transit commission reveal a large tunnel project by the Pennsylvania Railroad. A mammoth subordinate shaft will be built under Thirty third Street from Fifth Avenue toward Lexington Avenue with entrances at the Park Avenue hotel and behind the Waldorf Astoria. The station will be a major hub, occupying four blocks west of Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rapid Transit Commission
Thirty-third Street
Fifth Avenue
Lexington Avenue
Park Avenue Hotel
Seventh Avenue
Tired of Life At Durango Wife of Jockey Commits Suicide
Durango Colorado June 18 Mrs Margaret Feeney wife of a horse jockey has killed herself with morphine. Separated from her husband she was widow of Bob Ford the slayer of James and lived with him at Creed during the camp’s wild days. She bore a bullet scar from Ford’s shootout and her second husband died in a mine accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Col
Margaret Feeney
Bob Ford
Se ‘Ames
Creed @uring
Ford
Condition of Ira A. Shaler Paralyzed in Tunnel Accident
New York on June 18 Ira A. Shaler rapid transit tunnel contractor remained in serious condition after a rock fragment strike during an inspection. The lower part of his body is completely paralyzed, with no change reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ira A. Shaler
Silent stance as three district presidents seek word from national leader
Wilkesbarre Pa June 18 It is believed President Mitchell will soon release a statement on the strike. Three district presidents and several field men have consulted the national president in the last day while he remains silent and cautions advisers not to speak. The lace mill tied up yesterday because managers refused to discharge several girls whose relatives are at work in the mines did not resume today. General Manager Doran said the firm faces pressure from strikers over dismissals and will now contend the issue publicly. the girls slated for discharge will not be fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Lace Makers’ Union
Bloom in Texas rains aid northwest crops
Dallas reports limited rainfall in Northwest Texas where corn and cotton fare best in the state. Outside that area the drought and prolonged heat threaten to ruin corn this year. Cotton shows fair condition in North Texas and may be saved by upcoming rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Pullman Car Cleaners Strike For Higher Wages
Three hundred Pullman car cleaners in Chicago have struck for higher pay and overtime compensation. They formed the United Order of Car Cleaners union No. 1 and seek an AFL charter. Current wages are 45 dollars a month, demanded 50 dollars, with no extra pay for off hour delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Car Cleaners
United Order of Car Cleaners
Union No. 1
American Federation of Labor
Royal family misses Ascot day as crowds remain large
London June 18 Sunny weather and good sport drew big crowds at Ascot heath today though King Edward and Queen Alexandra were absent. The King has practically recovered and Their Majesties are expected to attend tomorrow in state. The Prince of Wales represented the royal family. The crowd of fashionably dressed spectators was similar to yesterday’s turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ascot Heath
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Ascot
Bombay Weather Warning Signals Severe Famine Risk
The meteorological department in Bombay on June 18 predicts rainfall deficiency almost everywhere, with Gujarat especially affected, and warns the government to prepare for a severe famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Meteorological Department
Gujarat
Master Car Builders Open Annual Session in Saratoga
Saratoga New York June 18 the Master Car Builders association begins its annual session with President John J Hennessey of West Milwaukee Wisconsin presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
The
Master Car Builders Association
John J. Hennessey
West Milwaukee
Wis
Delicate Women and School Children Seek Pepticon Remedy
A newspaper ad touts Pepticon as a specific and agreeable remedy for weakness paleness nervousness and exhaustion. It claims benefits for delicate women school boys and girls, attributing health gains to the tonic amid duties cares and heavy study or confinement.
Peptiron offers vigor and color in tonic form
Peptiron touted as a vital iron tonic in liquid cordial elixir at $1 per bottle and chocolate coated pills at 50c or $1 per box. Produced by C. I. Hood Co. of Lowell Mass US, claimed to boost vitality and health with an aromatic formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Hood CO
Hoon’s Sarsaparilla
Lowell
Mass
U.S. A
Tragic death of Lowell engineer Charles H Holmes
The body of Middlesex Village resident and Lamson store service engineer Charles H Holmes was found on car tracks near his home in Lowell. Identified by clothing and shoes, Holmes may have fallen from a moving freight train while returning home after visiting Charlestown. Survived by wife Margaret two children Bertha Mildred and siblings, funeral set for 2.30 pm at 1733 Middlesex Street.
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Charles H. Holmes
Middlesex Village
Molloy
Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company
Torrent
Holmes
Charlestown
Boston
Lavery
Liberty Square
Richardson
Katherine A
Pilling Shoe Company
Middlesex Street
Venezuelan revolutions seize La Vela de Coro
News from Curacao reports a five hour battle on June 11 as 1000 revolutionists led by Generals Riera Penaloza and Sierralta captured La Vela de Coro, a key seaport near Coro. Government losses include 27 killed and 128 captured. Coro and Ciudad Bolivar faced renewed uprisings and siege efforts.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Riera
Penaloza
Sierralta
la Vela de Coro
Gulf of Coro
Coro
Falcon
Ayala
Ciudad Bolivar
Bolivar
Gov
Sarria
Port Tablas
Orinoco
Castro
Suchet
Carupano
Venezuela
Alert
Koningin Regentes
la Guaira
Fire attempt at Trinity M. E. Church on Tower Hill
At night an attempted arson occurred at Trinity Methodist Church on Tower Hill. Intruders gained entry by breaking a window, removed ten gas fixture ends, and set fire to a pew cushion. A passerby reported smoke to the Tower Hill chemical company, averting a likely explosion. police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Trinity M. E
Tower Hill
Wm. Full
Injuries From Street Accidents Reported
Henry Butler of 85 Summer Street injured his right hand index finger in a manhole this morning. Three stitches were applied at the Emergency hospital. Robert W. Cullam of Auburn Street was struck behind the right ear by a horse hoof at the circus grounds yesterday afternoon. he received stitches at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Butler
Summer Street
Robert w.cCullam
Auburn Street
Dr. Charles S. Little Elected Superintendent
Concord New Hampshire June 18 The board of trustees of the state school for feeble minded children have elected as superintendent Dr Charles S Little of the McLean hospital Waverley Massachusetts Dr Little is a native of Webster New Hampshire and a Dartmouth graduate class of 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
State School For
Charles S. Little
McLean Hospital
Waverley
Mass
Little
Webster
Dartmouth
Street Railway Workers Aim to Avert Strike in Toronto
In Toronto on June 15 the street railway workers grievance committee met company officials. The talks may last all day and workers reportedly will waive union recognition, a crucial concession that makes a strike unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Street Railway
Denver man begins estate cash plan halted by wife
Henry Cole of Denver tried to convert his $400,000 estate into cash for the poor but was stopped by his wife. The testimony noted that half of it was Rs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cole
Denver
Savage Norton wedding unites Peter H Savage and Mabel Norton
Peter H Savage and Mabel Norton united in marriage at St. Peter's church at 9 30 this morning. Rev W George Mullin performed the nuptial mass. Attendees included bride’s sister Miss Louise Norton maid of honor and Miss Etta Burns bridemaid. Best man was Charles Donohoe. The bride wore white satin with lace and carried roses. Bridegroom’s party and guests included Chief BE S Hosmer of the fire department. A wedding breakfast followed at No 22 Ames Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Savage
Mabel Norton
James F. Norton
Fire Department
St. Peter's Church
W. George Mullin
Louise Norton
Etta Burns
Charles Donohoe
James E. Donnelly
McKennedy
Mozart Quartette
Attila
Verdi
Millard
Molly Ivers
Ames Street
Light wool suits for hot weather styles list
A selection of cool suits for warm conditions highlights a dozen styles of coats and trousers in wool crash or homespun cheviot fabrics. The garments are described as light, comfortable, and stylish for hot weather.
Summer Comfort Sale Notices Warm Weather Gear
The advertisement offers items priced from 7.50 to 15.00 including negligee shirts balbriggan underwear and straw hats. It promises comfort as the thermometer rises.
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Delaware and Hudson
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
Hanna
DR. Wing
New Haven
Ayers
Danish West Indies
Pennsy
Mitchell
King
Drouth
India
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DR. Little
Savage—Norton
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