Drug Store Keepers Fined by Police Court
The police court heard liquor cases with Jeremiah Murphy and Sumner Williams charged with illegally keeping and exposing liquors in a storefront resembling a drug store. Witnesses described bottles and alcohol in storage, while defense argued lack of evidence on required quantities. Both defendants were fined 50 dollars each and held for the superior court on appeal. Other cases included larceny and a drunkenness sentence for Bernard Donohoe.
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Jeremiah #. Murphy
Sumner W. Williams
Nathan D. Pratt
Duncan
Corcoran
Sumner Williams
Mr. Williams
Peter T. Corcoran
Pratt
Elie Breault
Welch
Murphy
Williams
Philip Dwyer
Mr. Pratt
John Tilton
Hadley
Commonwealth
Creamer
Tilton
Simon B. Harris
State Board of Pharmacy
Jeremiah F. Murphy
Harris
Internal Revenue
John Ryan
Becket Teenager Given Suspended Sentence For Smoking
James Beck a 15 year old thief received a suspended sentence to the Massachusetts reformatory with six months probation and a prohibition on cigarettes. His mother blamed habitual smoking for his conduct and said she chastised him after catching him smoking. Judge Hadley urged Beck to quit smoking.
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James Beck
Massachusetts Reformatory
Morning session of Methodist Endeavor convention in Washington
The eleventh annual convention of the Methodist Episcopal Christian Endeavor union opened in Washington with devotional exercises and talks by clergy. The afternoon was allotted to sight-seeing as the session continues through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Methodist Episcopal Christian Endeavor Union
Worcester Tragedy At Plymouth Street Crossing
A Worcester carriage with two young men and a woman was struck by a Providence train at the Plymouth street crossing at midnight. Hapgood was severely injured with a fractured skull and may die. McPhail sustained head injuries and a broken rib. Mrs Emma Champagne leapt to safety and was uninjured after the party they attended at Father Mathew hall.
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Worcester
Providence
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Plymouth Street
Harry A. McPhail
Clarence N. Hapgood
Emma Champagne
Peter D. Champagne
Boston & Albany
Hapgood
McPhail
Adolph Adenture
Stratton Sees Boxer Threat Overstated In Orient Visit
Frederick 8S Stratton, collector of the port, returned from the Orient and said the Boxer movement in China has been exaggerated though disaffection exists. He endorsed Chinese exclusion, noted increases in trade both ways, and argued missionaries support American commerce. He warned Philippine conditions are hard with drought and rinderpest, yet favored Chinese entry there.
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San Francisco
Frederick
Stratton
Orient
China
United States
America
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Harvard Football Player Whitwell Reported Missing Since February
New York May 8 There is still no trace of William Scollay Whitwell Harvard football player who disappeared on February 26 His family believes he may have gone to California where he once lived Arthur Whitwell brother of the missing man says a large reward will be offered for information if he is not heard from soon He suspects possible temporary aberration or foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Scollay Whitwell
Harvard
California
Arthur Whitwell
King Oscar Knighthood for Kohlsaat in Sweden
In Stockholm on May King Oscar conferred Knighthood of the Royal Order of Vasa on Commissioner C. W. Kohlsaat for his work with the St. Louis exposition. A congratulatory letter from Foreign Minister Lagerheim accompanied the decoration praising his deserved honor.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
C. W. Kohlsaat
Lagerheim
Kohlsaar
Western character dead in Yellowstone park
Fort Yellowstone Mont May 8 Uncle John Yancy famed Western character dies at Pleasant Valley Yellowstone park where he lived 30 years He ran a small hotel and hosted prominent guests including President Roosevelt Baron Rothschild President Arthur Senator West and General Sherman
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Fort Yellowstone
Mont
John Yancy
Pleasant Valley
Yellowstone Park
Yancy
Roosevelt
Baron Rothschild
President Arthur
Senator West
General Sherman
Clyde strikers told no strike pay by engineers council
Glasgow May 8 The council of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers notified Clyde strikers that strike pay will not be allowed since the strike was declared contrary to council instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
The
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Clyde
Ayers Sarsaparilla Pills Sold With Claims
Medical ad style note claims Ayers Sarsaparilla cures pale weak and nervous conditions. Doctor orders druggist sells product and user takes it, promising rapid relief and satisfaction. The fragment hints at testimonial tone and towel tests mentioned in the copy.
East Looking for Trouble War Clouds Over Manchuria
News from Tokio and Pekin reports escalating Japanese concern over Russia and Manchuria. Arsenals are active, stores built, and preparations for possible conflict noted. Russians reinforce New Chwang and Tien Chwang Tai while planning maneuvers near Tsushima.
Oil Tanker S V Luckenbach Missing Hope Dims
New York on May 8 reports Edgar F Luckenbach one of the owners of the oil tank steamer S V Luckenbach says he has given up hope of hearing from the vessel. The ship left Sabine Pass Texas March 22 headed for Philadelphia with 1 100 000 gallons of oil and a crew of 32 under Captain George T Thompson of Brooklyn. It was due April 15. Luckenbach suspects derelict collision or drift but possible disabled drifting southward remains.
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New York
Edgar F. Luckenbach
S. V
Brooklyn
Luckenbach
Freight wreck buries brakeman near Middletown
A Erie Railroad freight wreck at Whitebridge five miles west of Middletown claims one life. Brakeman Flyny of Port Jervis was buried in wreckage as 30 cars and their contents piled in a heap. Tracks blocked for hours.
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Middletown
N. Y
Erie Road
Whitebridge
Here
Flyny
Port Jervis
Wells Denies Charges In South Kootenay Grants Inquiry
Victoria B C May 8 W C Wells commissioner of lands and works testified to deny W W Taylor's accusation that he sought personal gain in the South Kootenay land grants scandal during last night’s commission inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
W. C. Wells
Ring Spinning Frames Planned to End Mule Labor Strike
The Rhode Island Mule Spinners association reports $1000 received from New Bedford headquarters to aid the 11 week strike against Manville company mills in Manville and Woonsocket. A second $1000 is expected from United Textile Workers. Spinners seek higher pay as mills push ring spinning frames to replace mules.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Rhode Island Mule Spinners’ Association
National Association
New Bedford
Mass
Manville Company
Manville
Woonsocket
United Textile Workers’ Association
Globe and Nourse
Lynn Buildings Faced With Apprentice Strike Action
Gynn May 8. Bricklayers and plasterers union ordered all apprentices withdrawn from contractors not signed to the new wage schedule. Building trades council to meet Sunday to decide on broader strike action and a potential tie-up in all building lines unless master builders grant the wage increase sought by hod carriers and mortar mixers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gynn
Bricklayers and Plasterers’ Union
Building Trades Union
Building Trades Council
Unions Form Electrical Trades Council at General Electric
Workers at General Electric factories have organized an electrical trades council to handle all grievances and negotiations with company officials. The move aims to unify interests across plant branches, with employees organizing rapidly and covertly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
General Electric Company
Electrical Trades Council
Banquet in Rome Honours Duke of Aosta and Brother
Ambassador and Mrs Meyer hosted a Rome banquet in honor of the Duke of Aosta the heir apparent and his brother the Count of Turin Prin cess Ruspoli di Poggio Suasa nee Curtis of Boston Massachusetts attended among the guests.
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Rome
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
Multiple compact notices list for sale two Boston terriers a three year old female and a prize male boxer with markings, also a furnished room to let at 85 West ford street. Other entries seek a housekeeper for a widower family in Lowell Massachusetts a table girl at 159 Fletcher street and copying letters jobs by Eagle Wholesale Co. Chicago Illinois. Also a hotel site with 10 room house near trotting park at 30 Gillis street Nashua New Hampshire and suites of rooms for rent at 148 First street suitable for a couple.
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Hurd Street
Sitton
Katie Smith
Woodward Avenue
Lowell
Mass
Fletcher Street
S. A
Merrimack Print Works Won't Open Monday
Reports deny a morning claim that Merrimack print works will resume Monday. An official stated no current plan to open, while other departments may remain idle. Hamilton works also delayed. Spinners unions receive funds totaling 242?0, with commitments to strike until demands met. Textile workers plan to travel to Boston to explain Lowell situation. Appleton ships cotton to New York and other buyers amid high prices. A Southbridge worker seeks 200 hires locally. various crafts needed and applications flow to the Textile council.
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Merrimack
Pead
Hamilton
Spinners’ Union
Whitehead
Pawtucket
R. I
National
Mule Spinners’ Union
New Bedford Mule Spinners’ Union
United Textile Workers’ Union
Textile Council
Lowell
John P. McDonald
Annie McMullen
Clineton
Conroy
Michael Duggan
Lawrence
Boston
Mary Monroe
Alice Corcoran
Mamie Sheehan
Maggie Gormley
John Burtt
Southbridge
Disputed Silk quarrel ends in civil suit
In Boston superior court Blaisdell versus Luce centers on seven to twenty yards of silk once owned by Miss H. Adelaide Blaisdell. Guardian Mrs Bumps claims ward property rights and that the silk was entrusted for safekeeping. Luce contends the silk was a gift. Lawyers are J F Haskell and John J Hogan.
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Blaisdell
Luce
H. Adelaide Blaisdell
City Farm
Bumps
Miss Blaisdell
New York Politician Meets Pope in Rome
May 8 Rome Hon W Bourke Cockran of New York was received in private audience by the Pope this day in the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
W. Bourke Cockran
New York
Merrimack Shows Best Ever Boys Wash Suits Line
The Merrimack presents a premier season wash suit display for boys noting January sales, early selection, and health benefits versus wool. Prices range from $1 to $3 with 30 styles including Sailor and Russian Blouse suits for ages 1-10, from leading makers. The new Boys Department sits in a cozy rear corner near the Women’s Department for easy shopping.
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The
Merrimack
Lowell
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Elizabeth M. Campbell
John J. Pickman
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Boott Corporation
House of Correction
Charles Walters
Donohoe
Reformatory
Taylor
Goodyear
O'Sullivan Bros. Co
City Hall
the Biz Shoe House of
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Charles Blanchard
Wm. H. Walker
Frank R. Dias
Sprague’s Eddy
North Billerica
Evans
Blanchard
Joseph Guerin
Kohlsaat
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Gulf of Pechil
Tokio
Pekin
Port Arthur
New Chiang
Tsushima Straits
Viadivestock
St. Petersburg
Russia-China
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Liao River
Kirin
New Chwang
Tien Chwang Tai
Liao- Yung
Yalu River
London
Major Pretorius
South Africa
Bermudas
Bermuda
Lynn Buildings
Eagle Wholesale U Co
Chicago
Westford Street
First Street
Appleton Company
Appleton
Northern Company
Superior Civil Court
Hilda L. Beede
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Shea
Tompkins
Pope
Cockran
Wool
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