Fire in Sleeping Car Imperils Passengers
Twenty passengers fled a burning sleeping car at New Haven Union Station after a gas line ignition caused an explosion and smoke. Passengers, many in night clothing, were aided by firemen. several reported lost or burned valuables, mostly money and securities. Hotel for women and overalls for men were arranged as travelers continued to Boston.
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Union Station
New Haven
New Haven, Conn
New York
Hartford
Boston
Springfield
Cal
B. D. Kaplan
East 68Th Street
Broadway
Herbert Langford
Plainfield
N. J
A. Frechl
Chicago
Shutdown a Dull Summer Mills May Decide to Wait
Providence Rhode Island May 14 The largest cotton mills in Rhode Island face possible shutdowns as cotton prices rise and supply tightens. Industry leaders warn sustained high prices will curb production and force mills to hold stock or idle plants until a new crop arrives. Interlaken Mills plans to run on existing stock for months. Manville and Lippitt firms predict production curtailment if prices stay high. The board of trade also flags summer shutdowns due to scarce raw material and expensive cotton.
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Providence
R. L
Rhode Island
Interlaken Mills
Lippitt
Manville and
Board of Trade
Casting Out Devils Beating Ends In Native Man's Death
A native Hawaiian man is beaten to death by a Kuhuna after rejecting a physician and accepting native medicine. The Kuhuna declared the patient possessed and used a Bible to drive out devils, with the wife aiding. The man died from the beating and the Kuhuna is held for manslaughter.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
San Francisco
Island of
Hawaii
Mrs. McCormick Arrested in Poison Package Case
Memphis report says Mrs. Lucy McCormick, accused by Mrs. Kate Nobbe of Cincinnati of sending a poisoned package, was arrested and taken to police headquarters. She was escorted by a saloon keeper named Pell. McCormick denied knowledge of the whiskey package and said she returned to Nobbe a doll containing candy.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lucy McCormick
Kate Nobbe
Cincinnati
Pell
McCormick
Nobbe
Put Scabs In Subway Work Force Grows Amid Strikes
New York May 14 subway contractors began employing every man who asked for work to replace yesterday's strikers. Police guarded the entire length of the subway as a large workforce quickly formed at the sites.
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New York
Italians on strike dynamite two houses in Williamsport
Italian railroad graders at Marshall Hill detonated dynamite against two houses of men who refused to stop work. One occupant is confirmed dead. reports say two may be killed. Sheriff and deputies intervened to avert arson at the construction company building. Thirteen strikers are under arrest.
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Williamsport
Marshall Hill
Knights of America keeps HQ in St Louis as dues cut
The supreme council of Catholic Knights of America in St Louis announced the national headquarters remains in the city. It lowered the minimum insurance certificate to 250 dollars, creating four coverage levels of 2000 1000 500 and 250 dollars. The representation rule was amended so a state must have at least 50 members to be represented.
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St. Louis
Supreme Council of Catholic Knights of America
Order
Michigan Central and Lake Shore plan Grand Rapids link
The Tribune reports the Michigan Central will connect with the Lake Shore at Grand Rapids Michigan by a three and one third mile line. The project secures the right of way and allows Lake Shore trains to use Michigan Central tracks into Union depot. The Vanderbilts gain an independent Grand Rapids to Chicago route.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Grand Rapids
Mich
Union Depot
Vanderbilts
Arkansas Monitor Stays At St Genevieve After Flood
St Genevieve Missouri May 14 reports the monitor Arkansas will stay long at the town as river levels fall slightly. Upstream soundings show just over nine feet while the vessel draws 11. Coal barges Jadey replenish her bunkers and supply.
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St. Genevieve
Monitor
Arkansas
St. Louis
Gans Dominates Tracy In Easy Victory In Portland
Portland May 14 Joe Gans the Baltimore light weight faced Tom Tracy of Portland at the Pas time club. The 20 round bout ended in the ninth when Tracy’s seconds threw in the sponge. Gans dominated from the start and there was never any doubt after the fourth round.
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Portland
Ore
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Tom Tracy
Tracy
French veteran Jos Bashaw dies at 114 in Salem
In Salem Oregon on May 14 Jos Bashaw a 114 year old French native and veteran of the Napoleonic wars died. He served in the 1806 15 campaign and drove an express team to Oregon in 1847, remaining a gray haired man in later years.
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Salem
Ore
Jos
Suspect in New York Was G Rosseau and Sailing Lists Found
Detective found sailing lists of six trans Atlantic steamship lines in the room of G Rosseau alleged to be the sender of the infernal machine found at Cunard docks. Rosseau believed to have sailed for Europe after leaving a warning letter for Police Commissioner Greene.
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New York
G. Rosseau
Cunard Company
Rosseau
Europe
Greene
Umbria
Harriman Train Speeds Through Ogden Without Stop
In Salt Lake City on May 14 the Harriman special, traveling 50 mph, passed Ogden non stop en route from San Francisco to New York at Harriman's request to avoid serving papers. The suit of the heirs of former Gov. Durkee against Central Pacific seeks about 27 million dollars. A sheriff in Evanston reportedly served legal papers on Harriman there, and he may appear in federal court in Salt Lake.
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Salt Lake
Utah
E. H. Harriman
Harriman Lines
Ogden
San Francisco
New York
Theiin
Harriman
U. S
Durkee
Central Pacific Railroad
Evanston
Wyc
Diamond Match Co Officials Arrive to Plan Chico Rail Route
A Diamond Match company party from the East and London arrives in San Francisco to discuss a 42 mile railroad from Chico to Pow | llton and connections with the Western Pacific and Oregon Short Line. G. W. Payden, William Chess, J. R. Robinson, C. F. Clough, and A. F. Jones lead the delegation. D. Barber to visit next week. President Harriman is absent.
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San Francisco
Diamond Match Company
London
G. W. Payden
Bryant & May
William Chess
J. R. Robinson
C. F. Clough
Pacific Coast
A. F. Jones
Chico
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Royal commission secretary inspects Louisiana Purchase exposition grounds
St Louis May 14 Charles Moore Watson secretary of the British royal commission for the Louisiana Purchase exposition is here inspecting the fair grounds and discussing the commission work with President Francis and exposition division heads. Hawaiian Legislature appropriates 50000 for fair exhibit.
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St. Louis
Charles Moore Watson
Royal Commission
Francis
Honolulu
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Featured by Grandmother's Doctor
An old remedy from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass is promoted as the trusted choice for family health. The advertisement echoes earlier claims of tested and proven efficacy across generations.
Cotton Market Surges to New Highs on Opening Quotes
New York May 14 wild excitement and new high prices marked the market opening. First quotes showed advances of 11 to 14 points on active months with May at 11.39 July 10.95 August 10.63. Liverpool futures were slightly under expectations but cables forecast continued rise while spot cotton at 6.10 sterling and 20,000 bales sold boosted prices. Realizing pulled some gains back but market remained firm and nervous.
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New York
Shorts
Liverpool
Jury to hear four Dracut rail line cases together
In High Court Judge Hardy opened the Welch v Hogan executor case as a jury was drawn for four consolidated suits arising from a Dragut accident on the Lowell and Pelham line. James ONeill and Michael Murphy died. their estates sue the railroad and the town for negligence over a missing guard at the highway exit to private land.
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Hardy
Welch
Hogan
Lowell
Pelham Street
Xailway
Dracut
Dragut
Lowell and
Pelham Road
Jamés O'Neil
Michael J. Murphy
O'Neil
Murphy
Street Railway
F. H. Pearson
Poor and Fuller
J. J. Hennessey
Children in Church at Worcester Central Conference
Rev George F Kenngott urged Worcester Central conference attendees to expand Junior Endeavor. He argued for more child involvement in services, a children’s choir, and extended training beyond Sundays to nurture faith, noting the church’s role in shaping youth and future membership. He contrasted Protestant and Catholic care for children.
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George F. Kenngott
Worcester
Eavor Society
Explosion wrecks Hartford club and damages interior
An explosion at the Hartford club last night wrecked part of the building and caused a panic. A water boiler exploded near the kitchen lifting the structure, blowing a brick wall across the lawn and throwing diners into debris with furniture and glass shattered. no serious injuries reported.
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Hartford, Conn
Hartford Club
Marine News: Steamers Arrived in Multiple Ports
Boston reports arrivals on May 14 including English King from Antwerp and Carpathia from Liverpool. La Savoie from New York in Havre. Sax onia from Boston in Queenstown. Deutschland from New York in Cherbourg. Boston ian from Havre in Liverpool. Austrian from Boston in Glasgow.
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Boston
Antwerp
London
Carpathia
Liverpool
Havre
la Savoie
New York
Queenstown
Saxonia
Cherbourg
Deutschland
Glasgow
Hipper Caught In Adams Street Rushing Whiskey Bust
Officers Walsh Atkinson and Corcoran raided the Michael McPartland residence at 13 Adams Street. They seized a small quantity of whiskey as part of a seizure squad operation. McPartland allegedly ran a rushing whiskey business, with many patrons exiting the premises intoxicated. A court complaint is to be filed against him.
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Michael McPartland
Adams Street
Inspector Walsh
Atkinson
Corcoran
McPartland
Moody Merrill to Face Tombs for Extradition Question
Moody Merrill, arrested in New York on a Boston complaint, fled the city 11 years ago and will be arraigned in the Tombs police court tomorrow for examination. Extradition papers are expected to arrive by then.
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Tombs Police Court
New York
Moody Merrill
Boston
Tombs
Death of Rev Moses G Knight on Monon train in Chicago
Chicago May 14 Rev Moses G Knight a leading Presbyterian minister died on a Monon railway train as it neared the Chicago depot. He suffered from Brights disease and was born in 1819 in Kentucky. He distributed tracts during the Civil War and preached to soldiers of both sides and was a zealous member of the American Tract Society.
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Chicago
Moses G. Knight
United States
Bright
Kentucky
American Tract Society
Shamrocks Hold Moorings Amid Rain Delay in Gourock
In Gourock Scotland on May 14 the Shamrocks remained at their moorings due to bad weather. Managers want to keep the cup challenger's new canvas sails dry and protected from rain as they prepare for upcoming trials.
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Gourock
Scotland
Physician links high car steps to appendicitis
A physician claims elevated car steps cause appendicitis while a grape seed’s innocence is noted for vindication in time. Head and Shaw advertise one thousand outing hats at 79 cents each.
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Head & Shaw
Pole injured by burn at Lowell Machine Shop foundry
Anton Cilvinski of 56 William Street suffered a left foot burn while at work in the Lowell Machine Shop foundry this morning. He was taken to the corporation hospital for treatment.
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Anton Cilvinski
William Street
Lowell Machine Shop
Corporation Hospital
Wanted and To Let Classified Notices
A collage of old notices seeking help with housework and sewing, mowing, horse care, and coachman work. Also rooms and tenements for rent, boats for hire, barbers needed, and items for sale including a day mare and hay. Various addresses in Bridge Street Coral Street Wilder Street Central Street Powell Chelmsford Pawtucketville Lowell North Billerica and surrounding areas.
Amos W Dows Dead In Lowell At 79
Amos Wright Dows longtime Lowell resident died this morning at his daughter Mrs F B Hill 127 Bellevue street aged 79 years 10 months He was born June 29 1823 in Billerica and suffered a childhood leg disease He ran a Lowell drug business from 1850 until 1883 leaving to sons Azro M and Charles Naylor He was active in the First Baptist church and Old Residents Historical association He leaves two sons Azro Milton and Justin Newell and a daughter Mrs F B Hill
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Amos Wright Dows
Lowell
F. B. Hill
Bellevue Street
Billerica
John Dowse
Azro M
Charles Naylor
Mr. Dows
First Baptist Church
Old Residents’ Historical Association
Azro Milton
Justin Newell
Merrimack
Central Streets
Limit sentence for receiving stolen goods
Edward Levecque 23 was sentenced to one year in the Cambridge house of correction for receiving stolen property in a police court session this morning. He had acted as a fence for a Manchester larceny and the case involved prior jail time and connections with Pelland.
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Edward Levecque
House of Correction
Cambridge
Levecque
William Pelland
Manchester
Rosie Ro
Nashua
Pelland
Pal
Rosie Roche
Rodie
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Lowell, Mass
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Town of
Mr. Kenngott
Marine News
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Liquor Squad
Bee
Bridge Street
Henry Mixer
Belvidere
Coral Street
Mi5
Grane
Joe Wa
Oelleville
Mass
S. D. Mete Calf
North Billerica
West Meadow Road
Mid &T
Wilder Street
D. J. Williams
Varnum Avenue
Pawtucketville
Central Street
Powell and
Chelmsford Streets
Amos W. Dows
Delia Loftus
Ceny
Hannah D. Mellen
City Hospital
Mellen
Lizzie White
Demetrius Coronus
Lizzie
Fenwick Street
Bumps
Market Street
John J. Driscoll
George H. Brown
Driscoll
Harvard
Middle Street
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