Inquest Opens Into Edwin Burdick Murder Case in Buffalo
Buffalo March 14. The inquest into Edwin L. Burdick's murder began in the police court at headquarters with Judge Murphy presiding. Witnesses included Dr. Howland who said the death could not be death by own action. the case remains uncharged and exploratory as investigators seek the crime's doorway.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edwin L. Burdick
Paines
Supt. Bull
Chief Cusack
Coatsworth
Judge Murphy
Burdick
Howland
W. H. Marey
Dr. Marcy
Electric rail line charter approved for Hudson to Manchester route
The Nashua Telegraph notes the charter for an electric railway connecting Hudson with the Manchester line at Goffs Falls passed both legislative branches without opposition. Judge George W. Clyde and 23 others are key backers. construction is expected soon and may lease power rights from nearby lines to avoid a large power plant. The plan anticipates benefiting Hudson, Litchfield, and surrounding towns with modest costs and strong payback.
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Hudson
Litchfield
George W. Clyde
I. N. Center
George McQuesten
Manchester
Goffs Falls
Nashua
Batchelder
Merrimack
Wheeler's Corner
Derry Road
Hudson, Pelham & Salem
Hudson Catholic
Clyde
Boston & Northern Road
Collector Quinn Faces Probe Over 90 Missing Voters
Salem March 14 Collector of Taxes Quinn announced 90 voters listed last fall cannot be found by letter carriers or police amid an inquiry into alleged illegal registration and voting. He will broaden the probe and present evidence to authorities. The report notes a bitter fight for the Republican nomination in the sixth district between A P Gardner and E P Shaw.
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Salem
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Quinn
A. P. Gardner
E. P. Shaw
Congress
Land for Settlers Opens 1,000,000 Acres in California
Los Angeles March 14 The federal land office will open about 1,000,000 acres in California to settlers within 60 days. The tract lies between Needles and Mojave along the Colorado river and is largely valuable for farming. The move follows a US Supreme Court decision regarding the Atlantic and Pacific railroad grant of 1866. Southern Pacific holds election privileges in the territory.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Federal Land Office
California
Needles
Mojave
Colorado River
United States Supreme Court
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific
Lowell Textile School Open House Notice
The Lowell Textile School will open its buildings to the public for inspection on Saturday March 21 from noon to 9 PM. No admission cards required. Anyone who wishes to visit is welcome.
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Lowell Textile School
Bushee and Dail Held For Assault Robbery Case
Lynn March 14 Jasper M Bushee and George Dail were arrested for assaulting and robbing George Gingras last evening. They were held in 1000 each in the police court for hearing Monday.
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Lynn
Jasper M. Bushee
George Dail
George Gingras
Old Timers Face Judge in Police Court Showdown
A crowd of overdue offenders appeared before Judge Hadley this morning. Sentences ranged from four months in jail for ex-officer Moran to five months for Theresa Curran and fines for other defendants. James Young avoided eviction by a forward plea while cases of baggage removal and leased property were settled with fines.
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Hadley
William Moran
Lawrence
Theresa Curran
Thomas F. Scully
Superior Court
Jeremiah F. Sullivan
Michael D. Dolan
State Farm
Jeremiah Rigney
William J. Clifford
Frank Wilson
Lowell 1903 tax rate may not exceed 1902 level
The city faces a likely flat or slightly lower tax rate for 1903 as revenue drops from license money loss and a $175,000 revenue decrease. If any rise occurs, it would stem from non-department items, not appropriations. Fixed charges fall by over $17,000 aiding the budget, with appropriation and lands committee actions looming.
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Lowell
Committee On Appropriations
Freshet risk lingers as Merrimack river falls slow
Readers reported the Merrimack river in flood through the week with the dam at 6 feet 2 inches on Friday evening and 6.13 feet by morning. While temperatures eased the rise, officials warned a fresh Gale could return if more snow melts and heavy rain arrive, threatening renewed flood levels.
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Merrimack River
Merrimack
Canal
Pawtucket Street
New
Moody Street Bridge
Moody Street
Old Masters Cheap at New York Sale
In New York on March 14 the second night sale of oil paintings from Arthur Farber and Misses De Peyster failed to excite buyers for many old masters. A Rembrandt sold for 30 dollars and Rubens Madonna and Child brought 360 dollars while Rosa Bonheur’s minor work fetched 800 after spirited bidding. A total of 82 paintings sold for 22 244 dollars with Schreyer’s Arabian Camp topping at 4550 dollars and two more works over 1000 dollars.
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New York
Arthur Farber
Misses de Peyster
Rembrandt
Rubens
Rosa Bonheur
Adolphe Schreyer
Commission forms plan to carry out czar decree reforms
A commission led by Interior Minister Von Plehwe began outlining methods to implement the czar's recent decree reforming provincial conditions. Several department heads participate in the effort in St Petersburg.
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Czar
St. Petersburg
Interior
von Plehwe
Oil Found in Southeast Kootenay Lands
Despatches from Vancouver report discovery of oil and coal in Southeast Kootenay with large areas staked. It is learned the land is held in reserve by the government and no licenses will be granted.
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Victoria
B. C
Vancouver
Kootenay
Arizona Bonds Swap Over Unbuilt Railroad
Arizona exchanges three percent fifty year funding bonds to satisfy twenty year old Pima county railroad bonds never built. Old bonds bore seven percent and were held by W N Coler & Co New York. Supreme Court deemed worthless, later validated by Congress. Arizona will seek reimbursement from Congress and the issue spurred Senate Hood debate.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Pima County
W. N. Coler & Co
New York
Supreme Court
Congress
Fire engines to pass Empress without stopping in Berlin
Emperor William ordered that fire engines need not stop for the Empress or other royal guards and troops in Berlin. The rule follows a dispute where a fire engine driver refused to halt for infantry, prompting officials to issue the exemption.
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Berlin
Eperor William
Beriah Wilkins Improves After Illness at Waldorf
Beriah Wilkins owner of the Washington Post has shown notable improvement after several days of paralysis and kidney trouble at the Waldorf Astoria. A family member said he passed a comfortable night and the family hopes for full recovery. The report comes from New York on March rab. The condition remains cautious but hopeful.
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Beriah Wilkins
The
Washington Post
Waldorf-Astoria
Crisis Near on New Haven Strike Vote
Providence March 14 leaders among New York New Haven Hartford railroad train workers favoring a possible strike report the vote as nearly complete with two thirds of system employees backing the general committee. Directors may authorize an understanding with workers in New York. Boston activity aims to gauge strike feasibility. no date set, hope for satisfactory adjustment persists.
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Providence
R. I
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Hall
New York
Ftoston
Connecticut
Boston
Thompson Hardware Co Seed Catalogue Ready for Asking
The Thompson Hardware Co announces its seed catalogue is prepared and available upon request. The offer invites customers to inquire to obtain a copy, detailing seed varieties and planting guidance in the forthcoming season.
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Thompson Hardware Co
Finances of the Police Department Explained By Chairman Dow
Chairman Dow of the police board explains last year’s spending and why reserves and routes were adjusted. He cites illness among officers, unpredicted extra deployments for Old Home Week and presidential visit, and a $5000 saving by using reserves. He argues the force ran as economically as possible.
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Police Department
Frank B. Dow
Police Board
Courier-Citizen
General Treasury Fund
Committee On Appropriations
Lowell
Longtime Illinois Central Treasurer Richard S Charles Dies
In New Orleans on March 14 Richard S Charles died after nearly fifty years with the Illinois Central railroad. He started as a clerk in 1853 in the New Orleans Jackson and Great Northern line, became secretary and treasurer in 1855, and served as treasurer in New Orleans until June 1901 when he joined the pension system.
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New Orleans
Richard S. Charles
Illinois Central Railroad
New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern
Ilinois Central
Road
Illinois Central
Bodies of Pennells Reach Boston En Route to Brunswick
The bodies of Arthur Pennell and his wife, killed in Buffalo this week, arrived in Boston at 7 45 a m and were transferred to North station by an express company. They departed at 9 o'clock for Brunswick Maine. A confidential talk to men was held at First Congregational church by Gale.
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Boston
Arthur Pennell
Buffalo
Brunswick
First Congregational Church
Gale
Women thanks fire crew for handling Willow Street blaze
Ellen R. Smith of Lowell publicly thanks Chief E. B. Hosmer and Capt. J. E. Sullivan of High Street engine for their able handling of a fire at her Willow Street building on Thursday afternoon last. Also notices: Pure White Wyandotte eggs offered at 75 cents per 13, 50 per hundred by R. G. Spalding Carlisle Mass. WANTED experienced wire hat frame megers, best pay, mid-summer and mid-winter vacation. E. H. Severy & Co Shattuck Street.
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E. 8
Hosmer
J. E. Sullivan
High Street
Willow Street
Ellen R. Smith
Lowell
R. G. Spalding
Carlisle
Mass
E. H. Severy & Co
Shattuck Street
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Dr. Morey
New Road
Tered
S. W. Smith
James Young
Stephen W. Smith
Thomas Finnick
Market Street
Caesar Misch
Smith
Welch
William W. Morse
North Street
Young
Connelly
Young In the Meantime Stayed In the House They Had Rented From Mr. Morse
Morse
City Farm
Grinnell
D. J. Ring
Gerow and Gallagher
Committee On
Board of Aldermen
Ring
Merrimack Street
Robbins
City Hall
Conlon
Carl W. Stocks
Rubens and Rembrandt
Arizona Bonds
Beriah
Aversa
Dow
Pennells
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