Fire devastates half of Colon city in Colombia
A major blaze destroyed half of Colon, Colombia, on Monday. The report hints at broader political tensions in Gloucester as Mayor and License Commissioners consider resignations. It notes limited impact of leap year on woman suffrage votes and jokes about shifting interests from the North Pole to fishing. It recalls harsher times when ministers faced burning at the stake versus more modern club roasting.
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Colon
Colombia
Heiress Rejects Suit in Fortune Telling Sketch
In a dramatic sketch from the Eastern Argus, a heiress dismisses a groom with a bold claim she has consulted fortune tellers and clairvoyants who urged her to marry. She asserts she will not marry a reckless suitor and cites having had twenty better men at her feet, while he quips about chiropodists.
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Jennie
Eastern
Argus
Destructive Chestnut Street Fire Destroys Thackera Works
Philadelphia March 28 A major blaze on Chestnut Street west of Sixth destroyed the six story Thackera Manufacturing building and threatened Hazeltine and Baptist publication properties in 1880. Fire began in front cellar and spread before engines arrived. About 12 workers were rescued from windows. Loss to the building about 150000 with stock and machinery valued 250000, all insured. Adjoining Sharpless Watts tiles mosaics makers lost about 20000. The Thackera building valued 300000 and insured.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Hazeltine
Baptist Publication Society
Thackera Manufacturing Company
Thackera
Sawson Street
Thackera Company
Sharpless & Watts
Baker
Northeasterly storm signal moves northeast toward New England
A special weather bulletin from the Delaware breakwater warns of a northeasterly storm moving northeast. High northeast winds are seen along New England and North Atlantic coasts. Southwest winds build along the South Atlantic coast, shifting to northwest by Tuesday with heavy snow possible in southern New England, southeastern New York, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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Boston
New England
Delaware
Alabama
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Lewiston Doctors Narrowly Escape Ferry Water Rescue
John A. Leader, a leading Lewiston physician, and his wife Alice, also a physician, escaped death when their carriage tipped into the Androscoggin River on a ferryboat. Dr Leader carried his wife on his shoulder and swam to shore despite a heavy fur coat.
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John A. Leader
Lewiston
Alice
Androscoggin
Dr. Leader
Worcester City Council Opposes Liquor License Bill
Worcester's city council voted unanimously in both branches to oppose a bill in the Legislature that would send liquor license fees to the state treasury. The resolution argues the measure would unjustly deprive the city of substantial annual revenue when citizens approve licenses.
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Worcester
Manchester ministers vote to skip Fast Day observance
The Manchester ministerial association voted for the first time to ignore Fast Day. They deem the observance a useless formality and a burlesque. Good Friday will be observed instead of Fast Day.
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Manchester Ministerial Association
Savings Bank Deposit Terms at Traders National
Money deposited in the savings department of the Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue before 4 p.m. Friday April 3 will earn four percent interest per year from April 1. Interest can be withdrawn or added to principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. William F. Hills, Cashier.
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Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William F. Hills
Two Spanish Columns Mistaken Fire In Cuba Battle
Meagre Havana dispatch reports a midday clash at the Santa Rosa plantation where two Spanish columns under Gen Godoy and Col Holguin fired on each other by mistake. Seventeen soldiers and five officers were killed, eighty four wounded, with six mortally and twenty two seriously. A court martial is expected to investigate the blunder.
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Havana
Santa Rosa
Godoy
Holguin
Sueymajor
Milo Gray Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
In Woodsville N H Milo Gray the farmer who killed his wife by throwing her from a team in 1891 was found guilty of murder in the second degree. Associate Justices Carpenter and Blodgett sentenced him to 18 years in the state prison and he departed for Concord at noon to begin his sentence.
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Woodsville
N. H
Milo Gray
Carpenter
Blodgett
Concord
Gray
Julia Gray
East Haverhill
Lowell
Marion
Elmer
Bath
Ludger Belaire
Belaire
Perkins’s
Perkins
Lima Kiln
Centre Haverhill
Benton Road
Whitcherville
Genger
Gonger Place
Alice Bedell
Montreal
Adams
Lil Martin
Laconia
New Hampshire
Vermont
Alderman Arrests Raise Disturbing Peace Concerns in Chicago
Chicago reports since six weeks two aldermen were arrested for disturbing the peace and the third was taken into custody last night. Morris M OConnell faces a warrant served during a council session for allegedly beating Bertha McMullen, wife of a saloon keeper.
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Chicago
Morris
M. O'Connell
Bertha McMullen
Congressmen burned in effigy at Fort Gibson protest
Little Rock dispatch reports a crowd in Fort Gibson burned Congressman Little in effigy Sunday night over his bill to move the court house from Fort Gibson. The incident reflects local opposition to the proposed courthouse relocation and showcases tense public sentiment in the area.
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Little
Fort Gibson
Little Rock
Ark
Congressman Little
Riot at Mexican lumber camp leaves three dead
In a riot near Guadalajara on Sunday three Mexican workers were killed and an American foreman was seriously injured after a wage increase demand was refused. The disturbance erupted at a lumber camp just west of the city.
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Guadalajara
Mex
Here
Adams Named Receiver for Granite State Provident in Pa
Attorney J. R. Adams appointed receiver for the Granite State Provident Association in Pennsylvania to protect state creditors. The action aims to safeguard the association’s liabilities and ensure orderly liquidation or settlement of claims.
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Philadelphia
J. R. Adams
Pennsylvania
Granite State
Provident Association
Youth Shot by Brother in Michigan Quarrel
Detroit reports Frank Yough aged 15 was shot by his 12 year old brother over a quarrel about a loaded gun while parents were away. The incident occurred in Waterville Michigan.
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Detroit
Waterville
Mich
Frank Yough
Fire destroys Washburn Halligan coffee building in Davenport
A blaze last night in Davenport destroyed the Washburn Halligan Coffee company building and damaged the Daily Leader plant. Loss estimated at 85000 dollars, partly insured.
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Davenport
Iowa
Washburn-Halligan Coffee Company
Daily Leader
Rebels Attack Japanese At Fusan In March Skirmish
In Yokohama on March 24 reports say rebels near the port attacked Japanese forces at Fusan. Heavy casualties reported on both sides as warships are dispatched to the scene to intervene and observe the clash.
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Yokohama
Here
Fusan
Republican delegates convention called to order in New York
In New York on March 24 the Republican convention to select delegates to the national convention was called to order at 12.25 noon. The session established the meeting start time and began proceedings to organize the delegation.
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New York
Trial resumes for Dr Jameson and officers at Bow Street
London on March 24 the Bow Street court resumed the trial of Dr Jameson and his officers. Proceedings focus on the charges against the group and the legal proceedings continue this morning.
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London
Germ Theory in Modern Life Presented by Dr Gage
Dr J Arthur Gage lectured to Middlesex Women s Club science class yesterday on the Germ Theory in Modern Life. He traced the theory s history and its disease applications, gave details on typhoid fever treatment, and finished by noting its influence on modern surgery.
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J. Arthur Gage
Middlesex Women’s Club
Gage
New applicants for licenses told to attend premises inspection
New applicants have been notified to report to their proposed places of business on Wednesday for inspection by the license commissioners. They are advised to incur no expenses in fitting up their premises until licenses are granted.
Nat Goodwin Opera Sale Opens With A Gilded Fool
The Opera House opened this morning for Nat Goodwin's Thursday performance with strong sales. A Gilded Fool is billed as a genuine treat of the season and good seats may still be available.
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Nat Goodwin
Opera
Butler Ames Wins Unanimous First Lieutenant Vote
Butler Ames elected first lieutenant of Battery A Boston in a secret ballot amid questions of signatures and italics. Sergt Ames, grandson of Gen. Butler and son of Gen. Ames, welcomed the honor after a publicized election. Captain Ewing noted ballot quirks as the unit prepared to swear in their new officer.
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Butler Ames
Boston
R. F. Parker
Brig
Ames
Ewing
Sergt. Ames
Sergt
Parker
Military Academy
Army
Militia
Battery
B. F. Butler
Herald
McKinley Mass Meeting Draws Big New York Crowd
A McKinley mass meeting at Cooper Union in New York featured a life sized McKinley portrait and a silk banner for anti machine Republicans. Gen Wager Swane chaired, praising McKinley as second choice and denouncing boss rule. Resolutions formed the McKinley League of New York to push his nomination at St Louis and election in November.
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New York
Cooper Union
McKinley
Campaign Club
Lovell H. Jerome
Gen. Wager Swane
United States
William McKinley
Gov. Morton
Republican Party
Platt
Gen. Swane
Republican Machine
White House
Frank D. Pavey
McKinley League
League
St. Louis
Sale of Manufacturers Samples Fine Shoes
Consisting of tans and blacks mostly low shoes with some high cut styles. Manufacturers sell their season's samples after trade. We bought them and warrant every pair to the tune of new pair for any unsatisfactory. Not every size but best sizes available. call early if interested.
Verdict for Defendant In Israel Goldis Case
The Superior court read the sealed jury verdict finding for defendant Bernard F Gateley in the case of Israel Goldis vs Gateley. The jury retired yesterday and took 15 minutes to decide. The plaintiff’s counsel W H Bent will appeal to the Supreme Court. The morning also covered Howe vs McManus over a $5 painting bill on Lakeview avenue. Dr Bartlett vs Hanson and Walker vs Cowley were among later cases.
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Israel Goldis
Bernard F. Gateley
W. H. Bent
Supreme Court
Howe
The Crime of the Town in Police Court
In a March 24 session the police court heard many cases with 15 continued. Seven suspects for drunkenness were released, seven fined. Mary Robinson was sent to the Sherborn reform school for women. John E. Bean paid 425 for stealing a watch. Baxter Thompson fined for overdriving a horse. Ella Brackett and Arthur Bassett fined for fornication with Brackett also paying for mischief. Rose Cassidy's liquor sale case continued. Martin Cashman fined for drunkenness and assault. Michael J. Hoar placed on probation to support his family.
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Rose Cassidy
Martin Cashman
Merrimack Street
Mary Robinson
Sherborn Reformatory
Baxter Thompson
John E. Bean
Margaret A. McGattigan
Ella M. Brackett
Arthur Bassett
Paige Street
Michael J. Hoar
Fencing Vote Aims at Accepting 1889 Act for Landing
Joint Special Committee on Locks and Canals recommended the city accept the 1889 legislative act allowing 30 feet of the police station rear landing. Present were City Solicitor Quo Col Francis and Lawyer Richardson. The act requires both city branches to concur, which the government once refused. The fence, built last summer, remains.
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Quo
Col. Francis
Richardson
Crowley
McAlvin
Huntoon
Penn
Miskella
Goods Accumulating Amid Mill Shutdowns in New York Reach
Report notes Merrimack mill shutdowns led to stockpiling. agents flock to New York with no other mills following suit. Despite no fire damage from a 1:35 P.M. cellar blaze near box 225 at Lewis and Little, a trend emerges with ministers, lawyers, and business people buying new typewriters at Dutton's bargain office, 26 Central Street, Room 21.
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Merrimack
New York
Lewis and
Little Streets
Dutton
Central Street
Speaking Still Echoes of Lowell Unitarian Club Meeting
A detailed report on last evening's Lowell Unitarian Club dinner and talks at the church vestry. Rev. Leslie Sprague of Boston spoke on Practical Religion while Rev. James de Normandie of Roxbury delivered The Church-goer. The event included a business portion, with Coburn presiding and a committee forming to report officers.
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Unitarian Club
D. L. Page Company
Charlies H. Coburn
Walter Coburn
Fred A. Fisher
Coburn
Leslie W. Sprague
New South Church
Boston
Jesus
James de Normandie
Roxbury
Church
Memorial words honor Governor Greenhalge and politcs circle
Putnam and Son report notes George F Richardson delivering memorial praise for Governor Greenhalge. Including lines about a true statesman and the lasting value of his public service. Election results show reappointment of C H Coburn as president and officers Richardson Hooper Coburn Thurlow among others.
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George F. Richardson
Greenhalge
Walter Coburn
C. H. Coburn
G. F. Richardson
G. L. Hooper
C. F. Coburn
S. W. Thurlow
R. F. Brazer
T. H. Elliott
E. S. Hylan
George Bowers
J. T. Stevens
J. F. Prescott
H. R. Fletcher
Boston Paper Denies Impending Mill Short Time Plan
Boston reports claimed an imminent industrial depression and a Lawrence meeting of mill agents about shortening hours. Agents Redford Parker and Milliken deny any such meeting occurred and say no decision to reduce time has been made, though they cannot predict the future.
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Boston
Lawrence
Messrs. Redford
Parker
Milliken
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Walker
Cowley
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