Syrians in Collinsville Assault Case Start Trial
Five Syrians Shady Bathest Brakat Harani Abdul Ishfil Wardin Asba and Assid Zelpha face assault and battery charges in Collinsville police court. Witness Abraham Joseph recounts a woodlands attack with iron pipes and threats over wool theft amid tense cross examination and interpreter disputes. The session also handles larceny and drunkenness cases with fines and probation.
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Abraham Joseph
Collinsville
Shady Bathest
Brakat Harani
Abdul Ishfil
Wardein Asba
Assid Zelpha
D. J. Murphy
D. J. Donahue
F. W
Stanley E. Qua
Messrs
Qua
Messrs. Murphy
Donahue
Mitchel K. Maykel
Worcester
Joseph
Abraham
Dracut
Brakat Horani
Wardin Asba
Complainant
Joseph Farar
Abra Imam
Bathest
Mr. Donahue
Mr. Murphy
F. W. Qua
Unprecedented Court Moves to Seize Salary for Alimony
New York March 16 Justice Clarke issued an order restraining Wm V Young from drawing 116 monthly salary and enjoining 115 monthly alimony to Mrs Anna Young pending a separation trial. A receiver is appointed for Young's real property. The action targets contempt avoidance and questions the validity of his Maine divorce decree. The case follows Young's remarriage and appeals over qualification to pay alimony.
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New York
Justice Clarke
Supreme Court
Wm. V
Young
Maine
Not tried Ayer's Sarsaparilla Then you haven't tried Sarsaparilla
An old timey promotional line extolling Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the must try tonic for renewed health and vitality. The jingle-like prompt references the product as essential for those who have not yet sampled it.
Ferry crash at Barclay slip injures several
New York March 16 a large Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad ferry collided with its slip at Barclay street around noon. The accident occurred while the vessel appeared not under pilot control and several people were reported injured.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Barclay Street
Jury Deliberations Continue In Cambridge Larceny Cases
In the superior criminal court in Cambridge this morning arguments were presented in the larceny cases against Desmond and others known as the F. M. Bill & Co. cases. At 3 p.m. the jury still had the cases under consideration.
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Superior Criminal Court
Cambridge
Desmond
F. M. Bill & Co
Hitchcock Takes Oath as First Assistant Postmaster General
Washington March 16 First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock took the oath of office and began his duties.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Dogs fear police plan to collar and shoot unowned hounds
A Lowell scene reports a secret order to seize unowned dogs on streets and shoot them. Dogs convene a street meeting to outwit authorities, debating tactics and planning actions as police prepare to enforce the order.
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Lowell
Order
Kent Refloated After North Sea Storm
London date March 16 report says the British armoured cruiser Kent driven ashore in a recent storm was refloated today with no damage. The vessel now returns to service following the incident near the firth of North.
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London
Kent
Firth of North
Testimony on Bank Loans to Jacob Berry & Co
In a bankruptcy hearing Referee S W Dexter hears Hanover National Bank claim loans to Jacob Berry & Co were secured mainly by the firm's good credit. Henry R Carse says loans of 100000 were common and sometimes tied to steel stocks, with no daily loan figure known. The bank notes four other October loans and no interest charged. The next hearing will require the original loan agreement.
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New York
S. W. Dexter
Jacob Berry & Co
Henry R. Carse
Hanover National Bank
Carsey
Hanover Bank
Berry & Co
Bank
Gas Leak Overcomes Nine in Malden Family
Nine persons in Malden were overcome by gas from a leaking pipe in their home. The Crockford and Niedner families were affected. Mrs. Crockford regained consciousness and alerted others, saving them from probable death. All recovered.
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Malden
Edward S. Crockford
Adolph Niedner
Mayor's Course Not Decided In Beer Adulteration Probe
In city hall reports say salicylic acid found in some beer samples. Mayor Casey declines to comment until chemists’ official report is released. Major Allen cites a government statement noting acute delirium as a possible effect.
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Casey
Honor
Naomes
Major Allen
City Hall
Courier-Citizen
Allen
John B Swift Loses By Fire In Providence Music Hall
A blaze in the Music Hall block in central Providence caused an estimated 100000 in damage. The four story building housed a public market on the lower floors, a pool room and bowling alley on the second floor, and the large hall on the third floor. Five bakery workers escaped with minimal clothing as explosions from chemicals and gas tore through the upper floors. Fire crews faced collapsing walls and flying glass as flames and water wrecked the structure and contents.
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Providence
R. I
Music Hall
Providence Public Market
J. B. Swift
Barslow
Reed Dies of Natural Causes in Grand Union Hotel
Henry R. Reed a wealthy Boston businessman was found dead in a New York Grand Union hotel suite. The coroner and Dr. Joseph C. Stedman concluded rheumatic pains and a cardiac stimulant near the body indicate natural heart disease as the cause. The body will be sent to Boston after a transfer certificate is issued.
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New York
Henry R. Reed
Boston
Grand Union Hotel
Joseph C. Stedman
Mr. Reed
Stedman
Weavers Strike Spreads Through Stafford Mills
Fall River March 16 weavers at Nos 1 and 3 Stafford mills walk out after a mass meeting. Weavers at No 2 mill striked earlier this week leaving roughly 12 of 350 workers at work. Mill office says 400 of 2618 looms were operating this afternoon.
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Fall River
Stafford
Petersburg Bank Vault Opened in Cash Heist
Petersburg Tennessee, March 16. The bank vault in Petersburg was blown open today and all the cash was taken. The amount stolen is reported to be four thousand dollars.
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Petersburg
Tenn
Bank of
Best Vermont Creamery 5 Ib Box and More Produce
A compact listing notes Best Vermont Creamery five pound box and assorted grocery items including Smoked Shoulder large California Lemons Fancy Tomatoes three cans Lifted Peas three cans Choice Corn three cans and a dozen of ae units.
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Best
Vermont Creamery
California
Japanese Control Tie Pass As Russian Army Retreats
Japanese forces now hold Tie pass marking a turning point in the Russian retreat under Kuropatkin. The Russian commander abandoned Fan river positions and burned stores to prevent capture. With Japanese behind his lines, Kuropatkin faces a critical situation as he withdraws toward Kaiyuan, while details of combat remain sparse.
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Kuropatkin
Kaiyuan
Tie Pass
Imperial Army
Associated Press
Santoupu
St. Petersburg
Fan River
Tiepass
Japanese commander renews heavy push toward Mukden
From St. Petersburg on March 16 the front news remains grave as Field Marshal Oyama drives a fresh turning movement against the Russians. Despite 12 days of hard fighting at Mukden, his exhausted forces regroup and press the attack on the Russians' advance line at the Fan river, aiming to seal the victory obtained near Mukden.
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St. Petersburg
Oyama
Mukden
Fan River
Avas
French correspondent reports capture by Japanese at Mukden
Ludovic Nadeau of the Journal says he was prisoner at Mukden after the Russians retreated and will be sent to Japan seeking liberty. Chicago Daily News’ Mr Little also reports capture at Yinkow and transport to Kobe.
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Paris
Ludovic Nadeau
Santoupu
Trepass
Mukden
Little
Chicago Daily News
The
Journal
Japan
Yinkow
Kobe
Insurance on Huntington Hall Destruction Settled
Insurance referees from Lowell Lynn and Boston completed their report on Huntington hall loss. City to receive 58718.41 plus salvage 14580 bringing total near 73000. Hall under 90 percent clause but policy paid less than 90 percent. Mayor Casey satisfied with settlement and plans to begin debris removal.
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Lowell
Huntington Hall
Casey
Richard Bray
John Fernald
Lynn
Thomas R. Hughes
Boston
Hughes
Huntington
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