Italian Democrat Leader Shot on Driggs Avenue
Frank Di Conza a Brooklyn naturalized citizen political leader in Williamsburg was shot and killed on Driggs avenue by two unknown men. Police suspect Mafia involvement as motives and identities remain unclear. Di Conza 40 lived at 540 Driggs avenue with wife and three children and was known for his Democratic influence among Italian voters.
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New York
Frank di Conza
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Driggs Avenue
di Conza
Dominican Capital Surrender Report Confirmed
Messengers with a flag of truce reached Puerto Plata confirming the capitulation of Santo Domingo. President Jimenez reportedly sought refuge in the French consulate. Negotiations for Puerto Plata’s surrender reportedly failed as the governor demands orders from the Dominican government.
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Monte Christi
Santo Domingo
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Jimenez
Deschamps
Rockefeller Jr to Study at University of Chicago
Chicago May 5 John D Rockefeller Jr son of John D Rockefeller will spend four days at the University of Chicago this week as his father's representative in educational affairs. He will investigate the condition of buildings and grounds and examine the work of various instructional departments.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
University of Chicago
Pension changes announced for April 15 issue
Washington May 5 The following pension changes announced Massachusetts Original Ralph Plumstead Lowell $6 increase restoration re issue Chas Beaudoin Lowell $12 original widows Lucretia A Bowman Billerica $8
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Washington
Massachusetts
Ralph Plumstead
Lowell
Chas. Beaudoin
Lucretia A. Bowman
Billerica
Fire at Eureka Bedding mill kills two in New York
A three story Eureka Bedding Co building at 304 Pearl Street in New York caught fire. A man and a woman died and several others were injured from burns and jumping to safety as workers fled the blaze started by smoking near cotton and stair pads. Emma Boutcher and John Lynch died, Ethel McGrath and Katie Wadsworth among the injured. Annie Gilroy survived with injuries.
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New York
Pearl Street
Eureka Bedding Company
Emma _ b Boutcher
John Lynch
Ethel McGrath
Katie Wadsworth
Annie Gilroy
Gilroy
Wadsworth
Beltcher
Lynch
Verdict for defendant in street railway case reported
In Lowell superior court this morning the jury returned a verdict for the Boston and Northern Street Railway in the case of Wm. O. Brown versus the railway company. The Keefe versus City of Lowell trial continued with testimony detailing the February 10 1900 explosion at Humphrey and Willard street sewer works. Witnesses described wires found post blast and injuries to John Keefe including facial gravel wounds and multiple stitches. doctors warned of possible vision impairment and uncertain prognosis even after proposed operation.
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Superior Court
Wm. O. Brown
Boston and Northern Street Railway
John Keefe
City of
Lowell
Keefe
Humphrey and
Willard Street
Maurice Millane
Mr. Balcom
Mr. Keefe
Maurice
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Balcom
J. C. O'Donnell
Robert E. Bell
Rioting Italians Riot in Corliss Wisconsin
A mob of about 50 Italians drunk on liquor seized Corliss near Racine. Two women suffered minor bullet wounds and two men were stabbed in the hands as deputies, led by Sheriff Baufmann, dispersed the mob and restored order. Two attackers were arrested.
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Racine
Wis
Corliss
Baufmann
Grocers Association to Hold Massachusetts Convention
The Massachusetts Retail Grocers and Provision Dealers association plans its annual convention in this city next Thursday. Sessions at Jackson hall include welcome addresses by the acting mayor and David Gerow, with talks by J. W. Callaghan and A. A. Fales. Afternoon discussions cover price cutting and trading stamps, followed by a banquet at Prescott hall with notable speakers and music.
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Massachusetts Retail Grocers and Provision Dealers Association
Jackson Hall
Prescott Hall
David Gerow
J. W. Callaghan
New York State Association
A. A. Fales
Boston
George H. Carter
Exmayor
Chelsea
E. J. Johnston
Lynn
Frederick Humphrey
Maingnam
Lowell Association
George H. Bond
The
State Association
E. A. Stevens
J. H. Carmichael
Lowell
Robert M. Floy
Oscar F. Frost
Melrose
D. P. Martin
James E. Donnelly
John J. Payne
Edward F. Shea
D. J. McCaffrey
Fred D. Haywood
Newton
Richard J. McCluskey
John R. Howe
Worcester
Alanson Grey
Gerow
W. W. Richardson
H. N. J. Read
James H. McKinley
S. P. Hebert
John H. Beaulieu
Hugh F. Duggan
David H. Sullivan
James
Drunkenness and Disorder Highlight Police Court Monday
A Monday police court session disposed of 17 drunks and related cases in about 35 minutes. Those fined for drunkenness on Sunday included Drapeau Devlin Sullivan Gideon Shanley la France Gardner McGovern McEwan Trainor Joyce McNamara Gilbride Paradis Ward Perry Lawler Cooper Gardner Pearson. Sentences ranged from fines of 4 to 6 dollars, with several jailed or placed on bonds. Paradis was sent to the reform school, and others faced two months or six months in jail or probation terms.
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Joseph Drapeau
George A. Devlin
John D. Sullivan
John Gideon
Edward Shanley
Jean la France
Shedd
South Lowell
Frank Clifford
Dracut
Vinal
Patrick O'Connell
Wilfred Couture
Octave Ducharme
Charles McGovern
McGovern
Robert McEwan
Annie Trainor
Officer Swan
Annie
Annie Joyce
Middle Street
Richardson
Manchester
Hamilton Mills
John McNamara
Patrick Gilbride
Victor Paradis
Massachusetts Reformatory
John F. Ward
John Perry
John G. Lawler
James W. Cooper
Patrick M. Gardner
Albert W. Pearson
Crowley
Provencher, Marshall and Whelan
Gorham Street
Labor Unions Endorsed by Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago officials report the Chicago Federation of Labor has endorsed labor unions for conductors and motormen on the street-car lines. The federation vows full financial and moral support from Cook county’s 300,000 organized workers for the traction unions. International President William D. Mahen condemns non union streetcar labor as inhuman and intolerable to American workers.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
The
Chronicle
Cook County
Wm. D. Mahen
Struck Child in Howard Street Incident Report
Max Goldstein a 3 year old boy was struck on the head by an unknown man near his home on Howard street around 8 this morning. He received a 3/4 inch cut and was taken to the Emergency hospital where two stitches closed the wound.
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Max Goldstein
Howard Street
Fatal Boston Street Collisions Claim Two Lives
Charles J Lavis of 4 K street South Boston died after falling from his wagon and being run over on Federal street Boston Saturday. Patrick Nolan elevated road worker died Sunday at the Emergency hospital from a fractured skull after a collision on Atlantic avenue Boston Saturday.
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Charles J. Lavis
K Street
Boston
Federal Street
Patrick Nolan
Atlantic Avenue
Riches a Crime at Grinnell Theological Sermon
Chicago May 5 The Rev D F Bradley Grinnell College president urged the Chicago Theological Seminary graduates that wealth is not the measure of worth. He said if they die leaving a large estate earned in gospel ministry they have betrayed their trust. The chief task is saving souls and keeping them from loss.
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Chicago
D. F. Bradley
Grinnell College
Chicago Theological Seminary
Birthday letters to Miss Pearson due Tuesday noon
All those who wish to send birthday notes to Miss Pearson should have them at the rooms by Tuesday noon.
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Miss Pearson
Cherry Pectoral Ad by J C Ayer Co
Advertisement quotes a testimonial claiming recovery from consumption after using Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. The copy lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and provides company name J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
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J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Queen Wilhelmina Alive But Grave Turn Reported
May 5 bulletin from Castle Loo says Queen Wilhelmina is alive though her illness triggered a long, difficult confinement with artificial support. Officials warn the condition is serious while public anxiety rises as streets fill with despondent groups and diplomats seek further details.
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the Hague
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
The
Hague
Leper Case Stirs New Bedford Health Officials
In New Bedford a suspected leprosy case involving Augusto Leco from the Cape Verde islands prompted authorities to isolate and investigate. A Boston dermatologist diagnosed tubercular leprosy, and Leco is to be sent back to the Cape Verde islands while under surveillance. Authorities note contagion risk is low but monitor the patient closely.
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New Bedford
Augusto Leco
Cape Verde Islands
Leco
Caimpello
St. Luke's Hospital
Board of Health
Boston
M. V. Sylvia
German People's Party Congress Breaks Up in Vienna
In Vienna on May 5 the German People's Party congress fractured after Herr Schoonerer’s followers disrupted the gathering. Lumps of sugar and paper balls rained on the platform as Herr Wolf spoke, triggering a free fight. Police cleared the hall amid factional clashes.
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Vienna
Congress of the
German People's Party
Herr Schoonerer
Herr Wolf
El Paso Saloons Observe Sunday Gambling Ban
Obedience to the mayoral proclamation banning gambling and closing saloons on Sunday led to all front doors being kept shut in El Paso Texas on May 5 marking the first sustained Sunday enforcement in many years across the city.
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el Paso
Tex
FE Paso
Train Derailment Kills Reichstag Member in Leipsic
An express train near Leipsic derailed after an axle broke on May 5 injuring six others. Herr Friedel, a Reichstag member, and two additional people were killed in the mishap shortly after departure for Berlin.
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Leipsic
Saxony
Berlin
Herr Friedel
Reichstag
Body of Congressman Amos J. Cummings Brought to New York
The body of Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York City died last Friday in Baltimore. It arrived in Jersey City at 6.10 this morning, then was taken to his state home in New York where it will lie until tomorrow when a funeral service will be held.
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New York
Amos J. Cummings
Baltimore
Jersey City
Mr. Cummings
Collinsville Factories Reopen Amid Weavers Return Effort
Collinsville and Bay State mills resume operation as 27 weavers report for duty at Beaver Brook mills, up from Saturday. Mill officials say discharged workers will be reinstated and double looms are not planned, while tenants may be removed to ensure continued production if labor does not return.
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Beaver Brook
Collinsville
American Woolen Company
Dracut
Bay State Mills
Courier-Citizen
Allen
Beaver Brook Mills
Lowell
Thomas Powers
Olneyville
Bay State
Thomas J. Powers
Powers
Illness Ends Acting Mayor Period in Lowell
Mayor Dimon returns to office as illness subsides in Lowell. While sick at home, Alderman W. E. Badger served as acting mayor and signed documents and called a special aldermen meeting to draw jurors. Dimon declares restored capacity to perform official duties.
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Dimon
The
Oaklands
W. E. Badger
Dmon
Badger
William E. Badger
Lowell
Mass
City of
Co. A. R. Dimon
Mrs Soffel pleads guilty in Biddle escape case
Pittsburg May 5 Mrs Kate Soffel wife of Allegheny county jail warden pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in the Biddle brothers escape. She will be sentenced next Saturday.
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Pittsburg
Kate Soffel
Soffel
Allegheny County
Biddle Brothers
Wall Fell in Buffalo Elevator Disaster Rumor Fatalities
Firemen battled Wells elevator blaze on Ohio street when the front of the building collapsed into the street. Lieut. John Hoeble walked to the hospital after rescue, while Pipeman John Kennel lay unconscious with likely fatal injuries.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio Street
John Hoeble
John Kennel
Kennel
Banquet planned by Knights of Columbus for Garrigan visit
Miss Nellie O'Brien at Pollara's store recovers from illness. A Knights of Columbus banquet at Associate Hall in May will host Garrigan. Mr J Wilfred Parent is hired by Dr Jacques Medical Co as advertising agent traveling New England states.
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Nellie O’brien
A. G. Pollara
Knights of Columbus
Garrigan
J. Wilfred Parent
Dr. Jacques Medical Company
New England States
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