Harvard Senior Whitwell Missing From College Since Feb
Camridge May 5 William Whitwell a Harvard senior and substitute guard on last year's Varsity eleven has been missing from college since February 27 and friends fear he is dead. He left hurriedly due to word of his ill father in New York. His father has since died. A report says a note was left stating he was tired of life.
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Camtridge
William Whitwell
Harvard
Dr. Whitwell
New York
Young Whitwell
Whitwell
Fleet Reduced on Lake Winnipesaukee After Two Sinking
The Weirs New Hampshire May 5 The lake’s small steamer fleet shrank by two after the Eagle burned at Long Island wharf and the Ella F. struck a Birch Island rock and sank. Ten Rhode Island fishermen had hired one boat. passengers were rescued. The Ella F. belonged to R. N. Dana.
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Lake Winnipesaukee
Eagle
Long Island Wharf
Ella F
Birch Island
Rhode Island
Reezy Island
R. N. Dana
Had a Shock. Fall River Man Receives 25 Year Board Bill
Andrew J. Sweet of 193 Hafford street Fall River received payment for a board bill of 25 years. The debtor who vanished 25 years ago left the money at the police station for Sweet to collect. The former boarder had last been seen in the city earlier today and had been living in Cohoes New York during his absence.
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Fall River
Andrew J. Sweet
Hafford Street
Mr. Sweet
Sweet
Cohoes
N. Y
Moratto Held for Kate Keenan Murder in Boston
John Moratto was held for the grand jury without bail by Judge Forsyth on a murder charge in Boston. Katie Keenan died from deep throat wounds after a quarrel with Moratto at a Leverett Street lodging house. Moratto fled but was captured two hours later in Roxbury.
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Boston
John Moratto
Forsyth
Katie Keenan
Moratto
Keenan
Leverett Street
Roxbury
Extradition in Wright Case Delayed to May 19
New York May 5 The extradition proceedings in Whitaker Wright the London promoter were adjourned today until May 19 by which time it is expected the United States supreme court will have passed on Wrights appeal.
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New York
Whitaker Wright
London
United States Supreme Court
Wright
Bank Robbery in Farmers Bank Ohio City
A gang of about six masked men forced entry last night in Ohio City at the Farmers Bank drilling and blowing open the safe. They seized a large sum of money and valuable papers and bound a citizen who arrived during the robbery.
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Ohio City
Farmers’ Bank
Buffalo mine owner shot by wife survives night
John B. Costello, wealthy Buffalo mine owner, was reported at General Hospital to have passed a satisfactory night after a daytime shooting by his wife. Doctors say the bullet likely missed his right lung, though its location remains unfixed and danger is not immediate.
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Buffalo
N. Y
General Hospital
John B. Costello
Royal Oak colliery shut after 600 workers strike in Shamokin
Shamokin Pa May 5 The Royal Oak colliery operated by the Sellyan company was shut down today as 600 employees went on strike demanding a 20 percent raise on contract work. They say the increase granted by the strike commission was not received.
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Shamokin
Royal Oak
Sellyan Company
Steamers Saginaw and Hamilton Disaster From Dense Fog
In a fogbound wreck, the Saginaw capsized with many trapped aboard as lifeboats failed. The Hamilton, racing to aid, rescued survivors while crews battled flames and shifting cargo. Captain Tunnell survived with injuries after coordinating evacuations. casualties include several passengers, a dozen crew and two drowned women in nightgowns. The Clyde Line tally differed from passenger lists, and officials weigh precise loss counts.
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Morris
Hamilton
J. S. Tunnell
Old Point
Norfolk
Ling
Clydeline
Clyde Company
J. B. Cole
Philadelphia
J. Trevor
R. B. Younghead
Chester
George R. Hood
Winters Cameen
N. J
Mary Anderson
Windsor
N. C
Morris Payne
Florence Newby
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E. M. Jones
Mary Robertson
Edward Goslee
William Bottes
M. Morris
Peter Swanson
Richmond
I. S. Tunnel
Beltzer
Murrey
W. L. Morris
B. B. Cole
B. B. Younghead
Cheseter
Geo, B. Hood
Harry F. Winters
Camden
Morris Payner, Jr
New Northwest
John Reese
Miller Pennel
Judson Seville
Berkley
David Rowland
Newport News
Tunnell
Cldge Company
Virginia Capes
Portsmouth
Clyde Line
Inquest Clears Priest in Reichlin Murder
Elyria and Lorain Ohio May 5 Coroner finds Agatha Reichlin died from a wound by a stone killed by an unknown person Fr Walser is freed after witnesses support innocence and bloodhounds offer no special focus The city mayor explains detention was for public safety and vows to continue the inquiry while Father Walser thanks officials and Catholics for support.
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Agatha Reichlin
French
Fr. Walser
Ketchum
Nodice
Lorain
Ferdinand Walser
Elyria
Stroupe
Father Walser
King
Mayor King
Sheriff Salisbury
St. Mary’s
St. Joseph's
Reichlin
Gale Strands Southbound Schooner Off Bearses Shoal
A northeast gale off Mono moy grounds a southbound schooner near Bearse shoal after a near collision in Pollock Rip Slue. Lifesavers reach the scene but the vessel drifts off. tugs Swatara and Valley Forge with barges and the Frostburg anchor safely northwest of the Handkerchief as night approaches.
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Chatham
Bearses Shoal
Monomoy
Ason
Bearse
Swatara
Valley Forge
Frostburg
Providence Labor Strike Shrinks as Independents Align
In Providence Rhode Island on May 5 less than 600 of 1000 carpenters who struck May 1 remained on strike as independent contractors signed agreements with the union. The Master Carpenters association refused to meet pay demands while independent master plumbers also signed with the strikers bringing total involved to about 140 from an initial 180 yesterday.
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Providence
R. I
Master Carpenters Association
Irish Immigration on the Increase in New York
New York reports a sharp rise in Irish immigration for the first four months of this year. 8206 Irish arrivals through April 30 compared with 2002 in the same period last year, with about 70 percent of newcomers female and many teen girls among the entrants.
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New York
Ireland
Strike at New London by local builders unions
New London Connecticut May 6 strike by all local bricklayers and plasterers over boss refusal to sign an agreement ending the reference card system used by the Interstate Builders and Dealers association. Other building trades unions may join in the action.
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New London
Conn
Brecklayers
Interstate Builders’ and Dealers’ Association
Kingston Coal strike ends. workers refer grievance to committee
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania May 5 Kingston Coal strike action closes with workers back after four days. They refer their grievance to the general committee following a refusal to work and blocking the company boss.
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Wilkesbarre
Kingston
Textile school order reconsidered and adopted
The Lowell city council reconsidered the textile school grant and approved an $8000 appropriation after debate. Supporters argued the school aids local textile jobs and graduates, while opponents questioned funding and local benefit. The measure passed 20 to 7, with adjournment at 11:25.
Aldermen balk at Boisvert land loan for Centralville school
City finances move ahead with several loan approvals for sidewalks and tax fund, while the Boisvert land purchase in Centralville to host a school site is delayed. A special Dracut water supply committee is set, and a $700 band concert appropriation is proposed. The council outlines bills and names Mc Cluskey Hill Casey for various roles. A mid season sale ad fragment ends the item.
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Boisvert
Centralville
Dracut
Messrs. McCluskey and Hill
Denial of Union Blacklist for Local Wine Clerks
A rumor of a citywide blacklist for union wine clerks was denied by a prominent member. The local union has been under ban for failing to pay per capita tax to the National Association of Bartenders, causing ex members to return home rather than work for delinquents. Back fees and tax payment reportedly restore work rights, and the national body suspended the local union two months ago.
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National Association of Bartenders
Plate Throwing Feud Ends With Arrests At Walters Home
Charles Walters and his stepson Frank Donohue fought with plates at Walters residence near 22 Boots corporation. Walters suffered a head wound and was hospitalized. Donohue and Walters’ mother were jailed after police found the scene, with Donohue claiming the head wound was a result of Walters’ actions during a drunken dispute. Medical reports showed Walters had a minor head cut and a hand wound. police planned to present the case in court.
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Frank Donohue
Boots Corporation
Walters
St. John's Hospital
Donohoe
Watters
William MccCloughry
Clements
J. N. Welch
Walters House
Carpenters Union Grants Increase and Initiates Members
Labor notes report the carpenters union voting to allot $25 extra to the Textile council with three new members admitted and one application. Industrial Insurance Agents union met at Building Laborers hall 22 Middle Street and conducted substantial business with three initiates and 19 applications.
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Carpenters’ Union
Textile Council
Industrial Insurance Agents’ Union
Laborers’ Hall
Middle Street
Party at Quimby Home Delights Dutton Street
A pleasant gathering occurred at Henry Quimby's Dut ton street home last evening. Fred Hay wood from Brooklyn and May Quim by performed piano solos while Mr Quimby sang. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments.
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Henry Quimby
Dutton Street
Fred Haywood
Brooklyn
Miss May Quimby
Mr. Quimby
Ada Rehan to Return to Stage for 25-Week Tour
Liebler and Co announce Ada Rehan will return to the stage next season under their management with Otis Skinner, appearing in repertoire for a 25 week tour across major East West and South cities. The note also mentions a Dix-Shure French clock.
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New York
Liebler & Co
Ada Rehan
Miss Rehan
Otis Skinner
Return of St. Josephs director Chryseuil from France
Rev. Brother Chryseuil director of St. Josephs college and of the Marist Order in Lowell returns from a six month trip in France. He sailed November 4 1902 aboard La Savoie arriving New York last Saturday and was welcomed by the Lowell group including Brothers Herminigilde Heribert and the local staff. The visit coincides with the Marist community’s broader concerns over changes in France.
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St. Joseph’s College
France
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la Savoie
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Paris
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Herminigilde
Lowell House
Waterloo
Canada
Lowell
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Lawrence House
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Abel
Middlesex Street
Merrimack Street
Samuel de Champlain
Foresters of America
Foresters Hall
Hibbard
Henry Chaput
Hubert Gregoire
Laurier Tremblay
Oscar Rivet
Onesime Grondine
Verdinant Rivet
Joseph Tremblay
Stanislas Bonbardier
Alfred Fournier
Paul Vigeant
Narcisse Foucher
Reception at The Battles Home For Aged Men
The matron and trustees of The Battles Home at 15 Belmont Street invite friends and the public to a reception on Thursday May 7 from 2 to 5 pm.
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Belmont Street
Murray Club Meets at Rev Fisher Residence
The Murray club will assemble at Rev. C. E. Fisher's residence on Thursday evening for a musical program and a large attendance is desired.
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Murray Club
C. E. Fisher
Edson cemetery lot owners meeting announced
A meeting of Edson cemetery lot owners is scheduled for this evening at 7.80 o'clock in Jackson hall. The notice invites attendance and discussion of lot ownership matters. A sale promotion by Shanley & Co. is also referenced.
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Edson Cemetery
Jackson Hall
Rose Insane Court Order For State Hospital
New York May 5 a supreme court order directs Harry Rose stage manager charged with killing his wife last September to be removed from the Tombs to Matteawan state hospital for the insane. He is to be detained until fully recovered.
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Rose
New York
Supreme Court
Harry Rose
Tombs
Matteawan State Hospital
Abuses in Congo Report From Missionary Viewpoint
Reverend William Morrison of Lexington Virginia, returned from six years along the Kassali river in the Congo, confirms Congo administration abuses tied to rubber monopoly labor. He notes villages dwindled from 800 miles of river to under a dozen as natives flee tyranny. Morrison will report further to Washington and sails May for New York aboard the Etruria.
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London
William Morrison
Lexington
American Presbyterian Mission
Kassali
Congo
Brussels
Lansdowne
Morrison
Kussia
Mr. Morrison
New York
Cunard Line
Etruria
Liverpool
State Department
Washington
Soothing a Suffering Horse on Fifth Avenue
Mrs. John G. Carlisle wife of the former secretary of the treasury, rode along Fifth Avenue when a horse slipped and burst a blood vessel. While a veterinarian was summoned she sat on the asphalt with the animal head in her lap soothing it as a crowd watched. The horse died as it was lifted into an ambulance.
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New York
John G. Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Fifts Avenue
Maize Duty Retained by Swedish Parliament
In Stockholm on May 5 a joint session of the Riksdag voted 192 to 181 to retain the maize duty, rejecting the government plan to abolish it. The decision sustains the current tariff while political factions argue over agricultural policy and price impacts.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Riksdag
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