Archbishop Corrigan Dies After Long Illness
New York May 5 Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan died at 11 05 tonight after a period of improved condition earlier in the day His death followed a sinking spell noted by nurses and the timely arrival of Father Curley and other priests Born in Newark New Jersey in 1840 Corrigan pursued studies at St Marys College Emmitsburg and the American College in Rome He was ordained in 1863 and later led Seton Hall College Newark Diocese and finally the Archdiocese of New York succeeding Cardinal McCloskey He oversaw the construction of the Newark cathedral and founded reformatories and homes for erring women as part of his lengthy administration
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New York
Corrigan
Father Curley
Keyes
Delafield
George Corrigan
Newark
N. J
Joseph Corrigan
Gate City
Fla
Joseph Corrigan, Jr
Curley
Michael Augustine Corrigan
D. D
Leinster
Ireland
St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
St. Mary's
Europe
Rome
American College
Cardinal Patrizi
Lateran Basilica
Seton Hall College
Cardinal McCloskey
Petra
Cardinal McC ‘Loskey
Anti colored women win compromise amendment in New York
In Los Angeles on May 5 the federation convention adopted a compromise amendment on admission of colored women, after two hours of debate. The charter section 2 was approved, stating state federation club membership can lead to general federation eligibility if endorsed by the state executive board. The color issue dominated the day while an education session featured Presiley Davi Starr Jordan of Stanford University speaking on the education of women.
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Los Angeles
Cal
New York
Presiley Davi Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Casualties at the Battle of Bayan Mindanao May 2
Gen Chaffee cabled the War Department a list of casualties from the Bayan Mindanao battle on May 2. First Lieut Thomas A Vickers and Privates James J McGrath William Lorens Charles Reynolds John Langdon Alfred J Callahan Frederick Cornell Corporal Michael Golden are named among 42 wounded.
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Washington
Chaffee
War Department
Bayan
Mindanao
Thomas A. Vickers
27Th
U. S. Infantry
James J. McGrath
William Lorens
Charles Reynolds
John Langdon
Alfred J. Callahan
Frederick Cornell
Michael Golden
Tragic death at Northampton asylum inquest near May
John Moore a 20 year old colored man committed from Holyoke to the State insane asylum on Saturday hanged himself with a roller towel tonight He leaves a widow and two children Local officials reported the incident from Northampton dated May 5 19th century style report
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Northampton
John Moore
Holyoke
State Insane Asylum
Hope for Best After Queen Wilhelmina's Narrow Survival
The Hague May 5 Queen Wilhelmina lies near death after a dangerous last night operation. Doctors Roessingh and Pat report fever not increased and a quiet night awaits a rest. Hemorrhage must be averted for recovery. Bulletins have misled public. Kuyper not summoned. public distrust grows.
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the Hague
Loo Palace
Roessingh
Pat
Baron Clifford
Wilhelmina
Dr. Kuyper
Bay State Leads in Manufacturing Across the Union
H. H. Atherton Jr reports Massachusetts ranked fourth in value of manufactured products in 1900, due to water power, transportation, and a strong textile and iron industry. The piece notes Lowell, Lawrence, Brockton, Lynn, and Haverhill as growth centers, with notable gains in worsted goods, boot and shoe making, and iron works, and recounts early loom invention by Lowell and Moody.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
New Jersey
United States
Holyoke
Turners Falls
Montague
Deerfield
Millers
Chicopee
Westfield
Lowell
Lawrence
Merrimack
Boston
New York
Seaboard
Patent Office
Francis C. Lowell
Paul Moody
Amesbury
Great Britain
Mr. Lowell
Edinburgh
Manchester
Waltham
Beverly
Byfield
Lynn
Saugus
Raynham
James
Henry Leonard
Jason Perkins
Newburyport
Brockton
Haverhill
Salem
H. H. Atherton, JR
Gas Explosion Destroys Five-Store Building in Marion
A building housing five stores in Marion Indiana collapsed after a natural gas blast just before noon. The explosion injured at least twenty people, with several seriously hurt. Rescue crews searched the debris as firefighters worked to secure the area.
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Marion
Ind
Miners Strike Hits Blairsville District Work Stoppage
Blairsville Pa May 5 miners in the district walked out demanding 43 cents a ton for mining an increase of six cents all mines shut with about 1000 workers idle reflecting a regional labor dispute placeholder
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Blairsville
Cassels Dies in the Electric Chair for Murder
John D. Cassels was executed at 12:40 AM in Charlestown State Prison for the murder of Mrs. Mary J. Lane in Longmeadow. The crime stemmed from an attempted elopement. Cassels's final moments included a prayer, repeated electric shocks, and confirmation of death by physicians.
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Lane
Longmeadow
Boston
John D. Cassels
Mary J. Lane
Charlestown
Cassels
John W.S. Barnes
Scotland
Mary
Haskett Derby
Joseph ST. McLaughlin
Harris
Fraternal groups report progress and events in local lodges
Several lodges held sessions last night with initiations and memberships. Merrimack Lodge IC OF held a third degree, while Court Garin 180 FOA initiated six and received ten propositions and preparations were set for the North Adams grand court convention.
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Merrimack Lodge, I.,c. O. F
Court Garin
Foresters’ Hall
North Adams
Golden Harvest Circe
Companions of the Forest
Wamesit Lodge
K. of P
Clara Smith
Wiiow Rocker
Robert Cole
Winners listed from final party of series
The results show Miss Book 61 jardiniere, Miss Simpson 47 fancy plates, Miss Burtt 53 large picture, Mrs. Huntoon 53 large picture, Mr. O Hara 63 silver napkin ring, M D Burns 55 easel mirror, Mr. Donohue 50 Mr. Carroll 50.
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Miss Book
Jardiniere
Miss Simpson
Miss Burtt
Mrs. Huntoon
Mr. O'Hara
M. D. Burns
Mr. Donohue
Mr. Carroll
Memorial Day speakers listed by Greenville posts
Greenville New Hampshire May 5 engagement of speakers for Memorial Day includes Hon George E Bales of Wilton Greenville and New Boston Rev Josiah Seward Keene Dublin Rev Adam J Culp Winchendon Mass East Jaffrey Rev E Victor Bigelow Lowell Wilton Rev A E Tracey Wilton South Lyndeboro Hon Charles H Burns Wilton Peterboro Rev Benjamin H Lane Rockland Mass Milford and Rev C W Tilton Manchester Greenfield.
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Greenville
N. H
George E. Bales
Wilton
New Boston
Josiah Seward
Keene
Dublin
Adam J. Culp
Winchendon
Mass
East Jaffrey
Peterboro
Benjamin H. Lane
Rockland
Milford
C. WN. Tilton
Manchester
Greenfield
Sealing Steamer Kite Returns After White Bay Escape
ESCAPED FROM ICE. St. Johns May 5 The sealing steamer Kite escaped from their fleet in White Bay last Wednesday and reached here this morning. The seal fishery is now over and the total catch amounts to 275000 seals. No vessel of the fleet sustained serious injury and only three men perished. The value of the catch approximates 450000 dollars.
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St. Johns
N. F
Kite
White Bay
Escape Attempt by Moro Prisoners in Manila
Eighty four Moro prisoners under guard tried to break free in Manila on May 5. A preconcerted signal split the guard and a company dining with them. The soldiers fired, killing thirty five Moros and capturing nine, while the rest escaped.
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Manila
Perry's Assailant Caught In Boston Riot Arrest
After a three day search for the assailant who stabbed brewery driver James Perry during a small riot in South Boston last Friday, police arrest Hubert H. Waldron of New York. Waldron is identified by several witnesses as the man who stabbed Perry.
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Boston
James Perry
Hubert H. Waldron
New York
Waldron
Perry
Minister to Cuba Named for Pekin and Havana Posts
Washington on May 5 reports the President has chosen H. G. Squiers secretary of the legation at Pekin as minister to Cuba and General Fr. 8 S. Kaye of Wisconsin as consul general at Havana.
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Washington
H. G. Squiers
Legation
Pekin
Cuba
S. Kaye
Wisconsin
Havana
Cure for leg sore praised by Bowling Green reader
A Bowling Green reader, C. W. Lenhart, reports a running itching leg sore caused tortures. He credits Dean's Ointment with removing burning and itching pains and achieving a permanent cure.
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Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Health Insurance for Women with Johann Hoff's Extract
A 19th century advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Extract as a vital health tonic for women facing overwork and household duties. It promises improved digestion, red blood, strengthened nerves, and relief from catarrhal secretions, claiming physicians widely recommend it. A case study of Mrs. S. L. O. notes appetite, sleep, and weight gains after three months, with sole agents cited as Hisner & Mendelson Co of New York.
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Chann Hoff
Johann Hoff
Rupert C. Kenner, A.M
Hisner & Mendelson CO
New York
A Trip to Mudlavia and Cascaret Craze
The author recounts a visit to Mudlavia Indiana describing the mud bath resort experience the Cascaret liver remedy enterprise led by H L Kramer and the Sterling Remedy Co. He details Attica and Williamsport towns surrounding Mudlavia notes on cascaret production marketing extensive advertising and a bustling postal trade highlighting local economy and social scenes during a spring trip.
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Lithia
Mudlavia
Darky
Attiky
Williamsport
Indiana
H. L. Kramer
Kramer
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Montreal
London
Sydney
Australia
South America
Manila
Sterling Company
Liberty
Warren
Wabash
Attica
Illinois
New England
Williams-Port
SPERO
Fifty Cents on the Dollar Sale at Meer Corner
We offer framed pictures at half price to run ten days. 59 and 75 cent pictures sell for 25 and 50 cents, $2 pictures for $1. Come early for best selection. Geo. F. Meer, corner John and Merrimack streets.
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Geo
Meer
John and
Merrimack Streets
Devoe Paint Claims Longer Wear With Fewer Gallons
The advertisement asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint covers more than mixed lead and oil, using fewer gallons and lasting twice as long as the traditional hand mixed coating. It promotes efficiency and durability for building painting projects with the Devoe product line.
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Middle Street
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No. 37
Memorial Hall
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Lillie Boyle
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