Copper wire case not made out in police court
In Boston Massachusetts Patrick J Knight faced larceny charges for 25 pounds of copper wire valued at 15 cents a pound, but prosecutors failed to connect him to the copper. Knight discharged as another man tied to the crime could not be produced. The case earned the nickname peek a boo as Knight was spotted peering through fence pickets.
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Patrick J. Knight
Boston & Northern Street Railway Corporation
Donahue
Dennett
Knightwell
First Street
Peek-A-Boo
Knight
Inspector Donaldson
Will Ride After Secret Meeting Sets Anti Boycott Move
Waterbury merchants and professionals held a secret meeting and voted to ride the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company cars to counter boycott threats. The plan awaits a broad canvass for signatures before taking effect. Police investigate the Forest Park trolley attack that killed Officer Paul Mendelssohn, with a $4,600 reward pool. The officer’s funeral is set for Wednesday at his Beacon Street home, with Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum services.
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Waterbury
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Forest Park
Paul Mendelssohn
Pond
Beacon Street
Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows
Royal Arcanum
Worker injured at cotton waste house on Congress Street
William Brown of 312 Thorndike street suffered a deep laceration to his right hand when caught in a cotton hook at Walter Coburn's cotton waste house on Congress street. Three stitches were placed at the Emergency hospital where he received treatment.
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Walter Coburn
Congress Street
William Brown
Thorndike Street
British Post Office links Poldu wireless station to telegraph
London march 10 the British post office authorities decide to remove the grievance of the Marconi company by connecting the wireless telegraph station at Poldu Cornwall to the nearest regular telegraph station
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London
Marconi Company
Poldu
Cornwall
Motorman Injured In Fitchburg Train Collision
In Waltham a Newton street railway car was struck by an express train at Moody street crossing. Motorman Emerson Storer of Newton Street Railway was seriously injured and taken to Waltham hospital. Conductor Carl Coorath escaped unharmed. Investigators seek fault over gate signals and conductor’s alertness.
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Waltham
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
Newton Street Railway
Moody Street
Emerson Storer
Storer
Waltham Hospital
Carl Coorath
Newton
Insurance Paid to Burbank Builder After Fire
H. B. Shattuck owner of the Burbank building destroyed by fire ten days ago has received insurance money through local agents. He is understood to have received about $15,500 though a contract clause that the owner bears 20 percent of the risk reduced his payout. Shattuck valued his loss at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Shattuck
Burbank
Mr. Shattuck
Militia Guards Three Mills as Sentries Exchange Fire
In Colorado Springs March 10 guards protected three mills amid a smeltermen strike. Sentries, deputy sheriffs, and militia faced gunfire from hills above the plants with two close calls but no injuries. Cavalry patrolled the area while searches for the shooters continued.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Benton
Telluride
Portland
Prosecution Ordered for Whitaker Wright in London Case
Justice Buckley orders the official receiver to prosecute Whitaker Wright, promoter of several companies, using London and Globe assets to cover costs. The move follows years of pressure after the London and Globe Finance Corporation failed in 1901, with funds raised earlier this year to back the case.
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London
Buckley
Chancery
High Court of Justice
London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited
Whitaker Wright
London and Globe
Wright
Robert Leman
British American Corporation
London and Globe Corporation
London’ and Globe
London Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Arnold White
Favors Chief Hosmer Re-election Letter From Local Industry Leader
A March 9 1903 letter from Charles H Stowell treasurer and general manager of J C Ayer Co endorses Edward S Hosmer for re election as fire department chief. The letter praises his handling of large fires and his success in prevention, expressing confidence in his victory and wishing congratulations.
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Hosmer
Edward S. Hosmer
Mr. Hosmer
Charles H. Stowell
J. C. Ayer Co
DRESSES DAUBED AND ARBITRATION PROPOSAL IN STAMP STRIKE
In Lynn on March 10 Mrs George Hoyt and a young woman companion, both stitchers at a stamp factory, were pelted with eggs on their porch. One attacker fled, the other beat back Mr Hoyt who cried police. An egg broke a glass pane and drapery. Arbitration talks with Cutters and Lady Stitchers, K L of, linger. Eight weeks into the stamp strike. Factory output and union actions described. Additional violence reported as Benjamin Monarch alleges a barroom attack. Stoning cases against Taylor and McGraw dismissed.
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Lynn
George Hoyt
Washington Street
Cutters Assembly
Lady Stitchers Assembly
K. of L
Armstrong
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Wm. Porter & Son
Boot and Shoe Workers
Cross & Tucker
A. E. Little
Benjamin Monarch
Francis J. Taylor
Thomas McGraw
Tremont Street
Disastrous voyage aboard Karamania leaves six dead at sea
The Anchor Line steamer Karamania, arriving from Marseille Palermo and Naples, is held at quarantine after six deaths from identical symptoms cramps nausea and collapse. Four passengers and two crew died in No 1 steerage aboard adjoining bunks. Authorities investigate and disinfectship.
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New York
Marseilles
Palermo
Naples
Stuport
Oil Train Wreck Loses Dozens and Burns Many
In Olean New York a massive oil train explosion after a wreck on the Erie line near the city killed 18 to 20 people and wounded many more. Bodies were incinerated or blown into Olean Creek, with 15 recovered and identified at the scene and the rest unaccounted for. A large crowd gathered as fire ripped through tank cars, and rescue crews hauled the injured to hospitals while authorities pursued missing persons amid a massive, tragic recovery effort.
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Olean
N. Y
Erie
Woodward
Olean Creek
General Hospital
James McDonald
Richard McDonald
James McCready
Walter Jackson
Sullivan
Glen Cole
East Olean
Blackwell Boys
Bordenville
Bert Miller
Iron Bridge
North Olean
Osterhout
Bankruptcy filing for R Hollings & Co in Boston
R Hollings & Co, gas and electric lamp suppliers at 93 95 Summer street with factory at 51 Troy street, filed for bankruptcy in U S district court. Total liabilities about 134 172, assets around 103 791. secured claim 8 850. Among liabilities 7 0 clerks and workers have preferred claims about 1 803. Firm partners include Wm Hollings, Richard Hollings and Harry James Hollings.
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Boston
R. Hollings & Co
Summer Street
Troy Street
U.S. District Court
Wm. Hollings
Richard Hollings
Harry James Hollings
Apathy Suppresses Early Vote on Ten Constitutional Amendments
In Concord and other New Hampshire cities polls opened at 10 am for a special election on ten amendments proposed by the convention of revision. By noon turnout was light with fewer than 50 votes in some wards. Voters split their tickets, and predictions about outcome were not possible.
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Concord
N. H
Convention of Revision
Fire Breaks Out Again at Northern Pacific Coal Mine
In Chestnut Mont on March 10 the Northern Pacific coal mine flared up with renewed vigor threatening total destruction. Flames and smoke fill the mine and firemen cannot approach within 1009 feet. State coal mine inspector Howard F. Welch is on site. A plan to force steam into the workings to smother the blaze is under consideration.
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Chestnut
Mont
Northern Pacific
Howard F. Welch
Major Hematite Ore Find Near Wrightsville
York Pa March 10 A major hematite ore discovery in the river hills near Wrightsville is hailed by the state geologist as the most important Pennsylvania has found. The ore contains a high iron content with little dross and promises significant mining impact.
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York
River Hills
Wrightsville
Pennsylvania
Pope Receives Duke of Norfolk in Rome Audience
In Rome on March 10 the Pope welcomed the Duke of Norfolk and a British Catholic delegation. The group presented greetings and offerings as the Duke read a loyal address. The Pontiff thanked him, appeared well after recent illness, and said he felt himself again.
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Rome
Duke of Norfolk
Fatal coal gas tragedy claims Paterson couple
Paterson New Jersey, March 10. John Van Dree and his wife were found dead in their home today, the victims of gas from a stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
John van Dree
Murder Held Man Fatally Shot at Newcastle Junction
John B. Ferguson a traveling salesman from Pittsburg was shot and killed at Newcastle Junction. Robert Mengin an iron moulder of this city is held for the murder on suspicions he shot after an alleged insult to Mengin’s wife waiting for a train.
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Newcastle
John B. Ferguson
Pittsburg
Newcastle Junction
Robert Mengin
Ferguson
Mengin
Sarsaparilla Advice From Ayer’s Promotes Health
The ad suggests using Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to learn all about the remedy and to support thin people as prescribed by doctors.
Receiver Granted in Kinloch Racing Case Halts Meeting
Judge Mc Elhenny in St. Louis county grants Joseph Sippy a receiver for Kinloch Racing association. The April 15 meeting under Florissant Jockey club is not held. The receiver may conduct a meeting, but auction of the track is more likely next Saturday.
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St. Louis
McElhenny
St. Louis County
Clayton
Joseph Sippy
Kinloch Racing Association
Florissant Jockey Club
Cuban planter Henry Rose confined in Bloomingdale asylum
New York report states Henry Rose a wealthy Cuban planter once instrumental in aiding Cuban revolutionists is now confined in Bloomingdale asylum for the insane. His estate, once worth millions, is said to have dwindled to about $50,000.
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New York
Henry Rose
Bloomingdale Asylum
Rose
Schism in Philippines grows as independent church gains hope
Rome reports Archbishop Guidi notes a graver division in the Philippines over the Aglipay led church. A strong Filipino faction claims independence hinges on expelling friars. Apostolic delegates count 14 apostate priests amid rising tensions.
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Rome
Guidi
Philippines
Vatican
Aglipay
Archbishop Guidi Keeps Dissident Movement In Check
Archbishops Guidi receives praise for energetic leadership as he suppresses the dissident movement within the church. The article notes his success in maintaining order and unity among clergy and followers amid factional pressures.
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Guidi
Wanted help and notices at local firms and unions
A single man with horse and carriage skills seeks work at a gentleman’s place near the shore in summer apply at 109 Fairmount street mill 31 Mutual Reserve policy holders or lapsed members will hear from their benefit state policy amount Address Councillor 28 Third avenue New York mill 61 Fround a sum of money owner can claim by proving property and paying ad Ed ward S Wheeler 483 Varney street mill 3t Wanted machinists and metal mechanics to keep away from Claremont N H Trouble at Sullivan Machinery Co Walter Hatton Sec Local Union mill t
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Fairmount Street
Mill
Mutual Reserve
Third Avenue
New York
Edward S. Wheeler
Varney Street
Claremont
N. H
Sullivan Machinery Co
Walter Hatton
Mill T
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