Mill Gas Explosion Wrecks North Adams
An explosion in the gas house at Arnold print works in North Adams injures two foremen, with one man fatally harmed, and dozens of blocks damaged by blown glass. Firemen halt flames, hospital reports say Charles Wicks in critical condition and Cr. W. Lewis survived with burns. management hopes to restart machinery tomorrow.
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North Adams
Arenold Print Works
Cr. W. Lewis
Charles Wicks
Wicks
Lewis
North Adams Gas Co
Ship Ea wreck off Cape Lookout rescued crew of 28
Capt W Garry of the Spanish steamer Ea and 27 crew were saved after the ship ran aground on a sand bar nine miles south of Cape Lookout in thick fog. The vessel broke up after days on the bar with boats lost and rations exhausted. the Algonquin cutter and tug Algonquin rescued the crew and took them to Wilmington, North Carolina.
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New York
W. Garry
Cape Lookout
Fernandina
Bilboa
Spain
Algonquin
Garry
Wilmington
N. C
Hanna for President nomination presented in Washington
Senator Hanna received a presidential nomination amid a Gridiron club dinner at the Arlington hotel. A photograph of Senator Nathan B. Scott was used as a mascot as Hanna hosted 50 guests, the largest number since his Senate term began. The event featured souvenir menu cards, jokes, gifts including a silver liquor cask and a bronze grid iron, and a parchment inscribing the nomination.
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Washington
Hanena
Nathan B Scott
West Virginia
Scott
Republican National Executive Committee
Hanna
Palm Garden
Arlington Hotel
Devoe Co Wins Cairo Paint Market Interest
A Lowell letter to George Bowers describes Cairo New York where Devoe paint dominates the market. James Ackley's historic Cairo house remains well preserved after 14 years with Devoe and is due for a repaint though unnecessary. Local painters, agents Gaston Wynkoop and Marian Van Hoesen report Devoe’s long local presence and customer loyalty.
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James Ackley
Cairo
Catskill Mountains
N. Y
Devoe
Gaston Wynkoop
Marian van Hoesen
F. W. Devoe & CO
Safety razor guarantees a clean shave at Carleton and Hovey
An impatient barbershop customer laments long waits and learns a safety razor sold by Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street offers a guaranteed shave with no cuts and money back in unsatisfactory cases.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack
Rhodes Wew Hair Store Ad Promises Ready Hair Pieces
Short stem and long human hair front pieces switch styles. Prices: $1.50 value at 50 cents, gray switches 22 inches long for $1. All goods made in the store under the supervision of Mr. Rhodes. Located at a street address with telephone listed.
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Rhodes
Landslide Wreck Kills Two Train Hands in Virginia
A northbound Southern railroad passenger train derailed at Covesville Virginia after a landslide. The engine was ditched and six cars burned while 10 crew members were injured. A Pullman porter and a tramp died, the fireman was fatally burned. no passengers were hurt. mail loss was the greatest in Southern railroading history.
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Charlottesville
Southern Railroad
Covesville
Here
Southern Railroading
New Legations Move as China Seeks Legations Abroad
Pekin reports little debate on the Franco Russian declaration which is seen as promoting peace. Chinese newspapers condemn the humiliation of China and compare it to Corea as ministers plan legations in Italy Austria and Spain. Dowager Empress names Wun Ma Lun to head the imperial university succeeding Rev. W A P Martin.
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Pekin
China
Corea
Italy
Austria
Spain
Great Britain
Russia
United States
Wun Ma Lun
Imperial University
W. A. P. Martin
Wun Mu Lun
Boston Brewery Workers Vote On Eight Hour Demand
Boston March 23 The Brewery Workers of Boston held a major meeting over demands for an eight hour day and other conditions. A six member committee was empowered to settle the dispute or call a strike. Demands expire April 1 and talks will continue next week to seek a settlement amid uncertainty of success.
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Boston
Brewery Workers
Mine Workers Seek Committee to Present Demands
Shamokin Pa March 23 An official source says tomorrow the joint convention will adjourn without a strike pledge. An especial committee led by President Mitchell and district officers prepared a resolution to appoint a committee to present miners demands to coal operators. If operators refuse, district presidents may strike with national sanction. The delegates must approve the plan.
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Shamokin
Mitchell
Nichols Fahey
Duffy
Dillon's Exit Sparks Irish Row in London Press
London reports the dramatic exit of John Dillon from the House of Commons after he called Mr. Chamberlain a damned liar. Irish Nationalist papers back Dillon's charge of Chamberlain's dishonesty, while the Dublin Evening Telegraph mocks Chamberlain’s impending downfall and critiques his attire and style as a symbol of conservatism.
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London
John Dillon
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Dillon
Dublin Evening Telegraph
Dillon
The Retvizan Joins The Czar's Navy In Philadelphia
The Russian battleship Retvizan, completed at Cramp's yard, was formally added to the czarist fleet in Philadelphia. A simple ceremony led by the ship's chaplain marked the start of its naval routine. 750 crew and officers stood on deck as Greek services were read, the blue cross of St Andrew hoisted, and the ship prepared to sail for Cronstadt around April 12.
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Philadelphia
Retvizan
Cramp
Cronstadt
Major Barrett Oil Steamer Fire Off North Carolina
Charleston reports unknown oil steamer Major Barrett on fire yesterday. Captain Johnson of the Navahoe states he saw the burning ship on March 22 between Hatteras and Bodie's Island, but no sign of life. It is believed the crew were rescued by a passing vessel though no confirmation has arrived.
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Charleston
S. C
Oregon Inlet
North Carolina
Major Barrett
Sabine Pass
Texas
New York
Johnson
Navahoe
Boston
Hatteras
Bodie’s Island
N. C
Captain Hobson Talks Patriotism to Brockton Audience
Captain R P Hobson of the U S N addressed about 2000 people in City theatre this afternoon under YMCA auspices. He was met by Battery I M V M at the station and escorted inside. Ex-Senator Chamberlain introduced him, and Hobson delivered a stirring address on national responsibilities.
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Brockton
R. P. Hobson
Author of Ben Bolt Seriously Ill in Newark
Dr Thomas Dann English author of Ben Bolt is critically ill at his Newark New Jersey home. The attending physician reports serious condition and the public details remain limited as the case unfolds in local reports.
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Ben Bolt
Dunn English
Thomas Dann English
Newark
N. J
Palm Frond Procession Reflection on Wheat Sermon Theme
The sermon focused on the altar and rood screen as palms were borne by all present. The text cited: If a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die it bringeth forth much fruit, guiding contemplation during the continuation of The Shepherd.
Evangelist Greenwood Preaches at Berean and Gorham Churches
Evangelist Greenwood conducted morning services at Berean Methodist to a large attentive audience. An afternoon men only meeting at Gorham Street Methodist drew a strong crowd with a powerful message on Be sure your sin will find you out. Evening crowds filled the churches as the union chorus sang and Greenwood delivered a forceful sermon on How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation.
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Evangelist Greenwood
Berean Methodist Church
Gorham Street Methodist Church
Greenwood
Union
Jesus
First Universalist Church to Host Holy Week Sermon
Rev. F. A. Warfield D. D. will speak at the First Universalist church during the first Holy Week service this evening.
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First Universalist Church
F. A. Warfield
D. D
Immaculate Conception Hosts Men Mission Communion
Palm Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Church highlighted a strong male presence as Holy Name Society and Young Men's Catholic Institute members received communion in a body during the 7:30 mass. The event featured choir performances, a breakfast, and remarks by P. J. O'Brien presenting the institute with remnants of six deceased Oblate Fathers.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Lawrence
Holy Name Society
Young Men's Catholic Institute
Jesus
John Dalton
Faure
Les Rameaux
Daniel J. McCaffrey
Paradise
Edward F Shea
James Gookin
Institute
P. J. O’brien
Michael A. Lee
Palm Sunday Observances Begin Holy Week
Palm Sunday marked by special Catholic services as Jesus entered Jerusalem with hosannas. Holy Week rituals begin with Tenebrae on Wednesday and continue through Holy Saturday when bells and organ return for the Gloria.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Easter Morning Triumph Service Recap
The text highlights a joyful Easter chant and describes Easter morning as the culmination of a triumphant service marking the resurrection celebration.
Were Under Six Little People Enjoy Popcorn Social
The kindergarden department at First Trinitarian Church held a Saturday afternoon party for children under six from 3 to 5 p m. Miss Elsie M Cragin directed the event with mothers present. Twenty five participants enjoyed popcorn games and Easter song rehearsals along with ice cream and cakes served by Mrs F W Cragin and Miss Mable Cragin, Miss Nina Wood, Miss Blanche Boardman, Miss Nettie Studley, and Mr and Mrs Kenngott.
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Kindergarden
Elsie M. Craghn
Miss Cragin
F. W
Mable Cragin
Nina Wood
Blanche Boardman
Nettie Studley
Mrs. Kenngott
Notre Dame pupils hear guidance from Fr Cowardin retreat
The pupils of Notre Dame academy benefited from a retreat by Rev W R Cowardin S J of St Marys Boston. His eloquent talks offered helpful direction to the young girls as they participated in benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday afternoon and sang hymns during the service, creating a notably elevating spiritual experience.
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Notre Dame Academy
W. R. Cowardin
S. J
St. Mary’s Church
Boston
Cyclist Knocks Down Miss Ploude in Ford Street
A cyclist knocked down Miss Ploude as she walked on Ford street yesterday morning. She suffered two leg fractures. The rider carried her to Dr. Schiller’s nearby office, had the bones set, and sent her home by carriage.
Prince Henry's Bicycle Bought During Visit to America
The German Emperor and family use American gadgets including an American yacht piano and motor launch. Prince Henry ordered a 24 inch Columbia bicycle with chainless coaster brake for himself and another for Lieut. Capt. Von Egidy. The bikes were paid for by a Wall Street banking firm while Prince Henry stayed in the United States.
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Europe
Prince Henry
von Egidy
Mhohenzollern
Wall Street
Miners Restive as Strike Looms in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports Secretary-Treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers signaling a likely strike by about 25 000 miners in West Virginia and Virginia. Operators and miners plan conferences, with organizers to be sent to New and Kanawha river fields. Wages and car supply discussed as a wage scale committee is formed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Virginia
Kanawha
New
Elk River
United Mine Workers
Kanawha River
United Mine Workers’ Organization
West Virginia Miners’ Association
Liberals And Socialists Parade In Brussels For Suffrage Reform
In Brussels on Sunday, Liberals and Socialists including many deputies paraded and delivered a petition for universal suffrage and proportional representation to the burgomaster, who pledged to place it before Parliament. There was no violence. Prince Albert faced protests from Socialist students after a theatre exit. Earlier, dynamite damaged a Tai Louviere post office without injuries, while a dynamite blast at Binche targeting a Catholic deputy also tied to suffrage agitation caused concern.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Albert
Leopold
Tai Louviere
Hainaut
Belgium
M. Dorbaise
Binche
Cholera Cases Rise In Manila Amid Plague Reports
Manila reports four new cholera cases and two more plague deaths. Health authorities credit strict precautions with averting an epidemic. General Chaffee moved the Third Infantry aboard the Grant to avoid city contact, delaying sailing by a week. Five cholera cases reported from provinces.
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Manila
Chaffee
Grant
San Francisco
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