Arbitration Board May Meet In Lowell To Avert Mill Strike
The state board of arbitration may visit Lowell this afternoon to convene mill agents and union delegates for discussion. A conference would not bind either side and would likely be neutral. City leaders and merchants fear a two month shutdown could cost Lowell about a million dollars, pressuring a peaceful resolution.
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State Board of Arbitration
Lowell
Trades and Labor Council
Courier-Citizen
Cecil Rhodes Dead in Cape Town
Cape Town report says Cecil Rhodes died here on March 26 after an illness. The Empire Builder was a prominent figure associated with colonial enterprises and is now noted as deceased.
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Empire Builder
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
First Edition Under Bonds in Police Court
Augustus Waldron testified against John Parker in a larceny case after losing over 50 dollars the prior Sunday night. Parker claimed innocence while officers testified to recovered cash. Judge Pickman ordered Parker held on 300 dollar bonds for the grand jury. Other cases included a non support charge against Peter Brunelle and several one dollar fines for first offenders.
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Augustus Waldron
John Parker
Waldron
Parker
Pickman
Hadley
Colburn Street
Merrimack Street
Merrimack Mill
McCann
Middlesex Street
Cloeck
Masters
Providence
Lowell
Hickson
Joe Gill
Gill
Patrick Cusick
Welch
Peter Brunelle
Brunelle
Daniel Reynolds
John Downey
Edward H. Gallagher
Jennie St. Lawrence
Kate Clune
Dover man David Morris reported missing since Sept last year
A letter to Sept. of Police William B. Moffatt states David Morris has been missing from Dover since Sept 10 of last year and was last heard from in December in Lowell. The message is from his daughter Mrs. T L Dudley.
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William B. Moffatt
David Morris
Dover
Lowell
T. L. Dudley
Tired and Impure Blood Promises Quick Cure
Advertisement claims fatigue from impure blood signals nerve exhaustion and urges taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla for a quick cure. Mentions price of $1 and lists Ayer & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayerco
Lowell
Mass
British Columns Make Quick Raid Against Delarey
London reports incomplete results from a night march by British columns toward Delarey. Kitchener says March 23 to 24 movements captured 135 prisoners, 3 field guns, 2 pom-poms, and stock, wagons, and cattle, with 80 miles covered in 24 hours.
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London
Delarey
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Gort
Vaa
Lichtenburg
Kekewich
W.kifchener
Rochfert
Rawlinson
Robbery at Newport Post Office Blows Safe Open
Newport Maine reports burglars blew open the post office safe last night and escaped with $100 in cash and $100 in stamps. The safe was shattered, suggesting heavy explosives. Authorities say the burglars likely knew the office routine as money was left in the cash box. the postmaster was away.
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Newport
Burslars
World’s Fair progress and hospital plan at St Louis
Progress on the world’s fair site allows casual visits and rough viewing of features to be painted. Plans and specifications for the machinery building will be ready next Saturday with an estimated cost of 660000 dollars. Changes to convert the St Louis Athletic Clubhouse into a temporary hospital are prepared to address the surge of workers and provide emergency aid to the injured.
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St. Louis
Department of Works
St. Louis Athletic Club
One Cent Meals Opens in New York
A one-cent restaurant opens in New York offering limited one-cent dishes such as soup, steamed hominy, oats and barley. Meats range from 5 to 10 cents. The meals are claimed to supply full nourishment with each serving.
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New York
Veteran sailor dies in accident aboard Oregon battleship
Seattle March 26 Frank Huntley crew member aboard the battleship Oregon was escorting two women below decks when he mis stepped on a narrow ladder and fell breaking his neck. He died almost instantly, a Santiago veteran.
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Seattle
Wash
Frank Huntley
Santiago
Oregon
Huntley
Miners Plea Heard by Civic Federation Leaders Present
New York march 26 the industrial department of the national civic federation heard the united mine workers plea for aid in adjusting differences with mine operators. John Mitchell led miners with 140 900 seeking a yearly contract and recognition as organized labor while some federation members doubted intervention at this time. Senator Hanna hoped for peace.
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New York
Industrial Department
National Civic Federation
United Mine Workers
M. A. Hanna
Oscar S. Strauss
Henry C. Potter
Franklin MacVeagh
Lewis Nixon
Chas. A. Moore
Marcus M. Marks
Wm. H. Pfhaler
Ralph M. Eusley
Frank P. Sargent
James Duncan
Civic Federation
Industrial Committee
John Mitchell
United Mine
Hanna
Dale granted divorce from Mrs Elizabeth Howe Dale
Harvey S. Dale wins a divorce on statutory grounds from Elizabeth Howe Dale. Mrs Dale, once involved in a Hoboken infant poisoning case, faced murder charges over her infant Emeline but was cleared by a coroner’s jury. She chose not to defend the later civil case.
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Chicago
Harvey S. Dale
Elizabeth Howe Dale
Dale
Hoboken
N. J
Emeline
Eady
Ellen M. Stone Heads for London Missionary Return
Miss Ellen M. Stone the American missionary has left Salonica for London and will sail from there to America, marking the end of her long mission in the city and her return home.
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America
London
England
Salonica
Ellen M. Stone
Special juvenile styles in Sailors and Norfolks suits
Special novelties for juveniles appear in Sailors Norfolks Middies and Russians. For larger boys the Norfolk and 3 piece suits divide honors. All these styles in special designs youll find in no other store and priced reasonably.
Miss Toppan May Be Committed as Criminally Insane
Boston March 26 Jane Toppan probably will be adjudged insane after three alienists examine her in Barnstable jail. Authorities including Attorney General Parker District Attorney Holmes and Judge Bixby believe she is not morally responsible for the alleged murders. The commission will report whether to commit her as criminally insane pending further interviews and a final court decision.
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Boston
Jane Toppan
Herbert Parker
L. Lee. Holmes
Juidge Fred M. Bixby
Barnstable
Cataumet
Cambridge
Lowell
Miss Toppan
Mary P. Gibbs
Annie D. Gordon
Alden P. Davis
Mrs. Davis
O. A. Brigham
Mrs. Toppan
Commission
Ginner
Bixby
Holmes
Parker
Quimby
Worcester Insane Asylum
Henry R. Stedman
Brookline
Stedman
Brnstible
Cash
Miss Topran
Dr. Jelly
Toppan
Miss Toppan Faces Commission In Strong Defense
Miss Toppan appeared defiant yet composed as she urged the commission to depart with a favorable view of her mental condition. Her stance suggested determination that she was mentally sound despite scrutiny.
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Joseph F.ashton
The
Lowell Textile Council
Arbitration Board
Weavers
Beamers
Print Workers
Carders
Knitters
Nappers
Oxford
Sullivan Bros. Co
City Hall
Blow
Dawr
Maine
Mrs. Dale
Miss Stone
Mothers of
Werrimack Clothing CO
Miss Jane Toppan
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