Drunkenness cases lead to state farm orders in Lowell
In police court this morning Mr and Mrs James P McGillian were ordered to the state farm at Bridgewater for drunkenness. James, released on parole, was later booked again after a chase to the station. Mary McGillian and Catherine Smith were also sentenced, with Mary’s tale of ginger ale provocation and Smith given four months in Lowell workhouse.
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James P. McGillian
State Farm
Bridgewater
James
Lowell
Middlesex Street
John B. Crowley
Dooley
Mary
Hadley
Catherine Smith
Catherine
Savage
Defense of Navy Equipment Bureau in Annual Report
Rear Admiral Bradford defends the Navy Bureau of Equipment in his annual report to Secretary Moody. He cites coal depot inefficiencies abroad, slow progress in new stations, and urges vigorous hydrographic surveys in the Pacific. He warns against transferring hydrographic offices to civilian control and proposes an admiralty staff for senior seagoing officers.
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Washington
R. B. Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Moody
United States
Great Britain
Bradford
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Bureau
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hydrographic Office
Naval Observatory
Nautical Almanac Office
Secretary of the Navy
Admiralty Staff
Administration needs focus over organization says Admiral Bradford
Admiral Bradford argues after six years in the department that the issue lies with administration not structure. He calls for tighter control of expenditures and insists subordinates stay within their legitimate duties.
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Bradford
Panama Canal Crisis Sidesteps Colombia Debate
Philippe Buna varilla, once Panama Canal chief engineer, says Panama’s revolt is spontaneous from colonial era grievances and Bogota’s neglect. He notes Oct 31 congressional adjournment without treaty clarity and argues Panama may gain sovereignty to negotiate with the United States, citing Spooner Act implications.
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New York
Philippe Bunavarilla
Panama Canal
Bogota
Panama
United States
Colombia
Separated Children Debate At Massachusetts Charity Conference
At Boston on November 5 the Massachusetts State Conference of Charities discussed the relation of children to parents and vice versa. Speakers urged solutions by voluntary agreement, temporary or permanent, and by the neglect law. David F. Tilley and Sherman P. Kingsley presented their approaches, with Charles K. Morton outlining statutory enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts State Conference of Charities
Young Men's Christian Association
David F. Tilley
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sherman P. Kingsley
Boston Children’s Friend Society
Charles K. Morton
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Supreme Sec Robson Visits Industry Council
W O Robson supreme secretary of the Royal Arcanum was guest of Industry council on Wednesday night at its semi monthly meeting in Odd Fellows temple He addressed members and complimented Industry council for its work in Lowell Forty applications for membership were received.
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W. O. Robson
Royal Arcanum
Industry Council
Odd Fellows Temple
Robson
Return of penniless Americans from failed African cotton venture
On the White Star steamer Majestic arriving from Liverpool and Queenstown, 12 African American men from southern states report they went to Liberia to try cotton farming for colonization. The experiment failed and they reboarded Majestic penniless.
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New York
White Star Line
Majestic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Liberia
Africa
Lord Balcarres Re-elected in Lancashire District Vote
Lord Balcarres a Conservative and eldest son of the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres has been re elected to represent the Chorley division of Lancashire in the House of Commons by a majority of 1428 over Liberal candidate Jaynes Lawrence following his appointment as lord of the treasury in the government.
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London
Lord Balcarres
Earlh of
Crawford
Balcarres
Chorley
Lancashire
House of Commons
Treasury
Jaynes Lawrence
Nine Bucks Indians Clash Over Sheriff Handing
Cheyenne Wyoming on November 5 reports a potential clash with the government over the Indian trouble near Edgemont. U S Indian Agent Brennan asks Gov Chatterton to release nine Indians and families arrested in Converse County and allow return to the agency. Chatterton replies that Wyoming will conduct its own investigation and insists the Indians be turned over to its sheriff. No reply from South Dakota Gov. with regard to sending them to Justice.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Chatterton
Edgemont
S. D
Converse County
Dakota
J. R. Brennan
U.S
U. S
Supreme Court of the United States
F. Chatterton
South Dakota
U. S. Supreme Court
Prohibition Party Faces Uneasy Governor Race in Rhode Island
Providence RI November 5 Prohibitionists question whether their governor candidate willrun on nomination papers after votes fell below the two percent threshold. Other party nominees preserved the temperance ticket with the lieutenant governor candidate 1300 votes ahead of the head, while the governor candidate polled 1100. Governor Garvin's broad appeal may have harmed the head candidate’s totals.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Garvin
Verdict in Duquette v Gaudette awards 300 dollars
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in Duquette versus Gaudette, granting damages of 300 dollars for a Moody street accident last March that injured Adelia Duquette, nine, daughter of Napoleon Duquette seven. The Boutwell et al. versus Rugg et al. case went to trial over a stock and fixtures bill dispute with McIntire and Wilson for plaintiffs and Geo W Poore for defendants.
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Duquette
Comb theft crackdown by Leominster manufacturers
Leominster factory chiefs formed a pact to stop petty theft during production. They say losses equal normal profits on goods. Fred M. Kenyon, 238 years old, fined $30 for stealing comics from two shops where he worked, with further precautions anticipated.
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Leominster
Fred M. Kenyon
Outrageful Kidnapping by Ladrones in Cavite
In Buena Vista near Malabon Cavite a municipal officer the tenente was seized by a party of Ladrones. They cut his tendons and left him on the road in vengeance for having informed authorities about Ladrones movements.
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Manila
Buena Vista
Malabon
Cavite
Hig Lege
Teniente
Light Cargo of Oil Brings Whaling Bark Alleoo Knowies In
The whaling bark Alleoo Knowies arrived with 1879 barrels of oil after seven big whales were lost and two boats smashed during the cru el e. The German trading company agent will permit no private trade, insisting all dealings go through him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fian Francisco
Ney
Alleoo Knowies
Democratic caucuses loom in mayoral race amid splits
The Democratic caucuses set for Thursday the 19th ignite a two week contest for the mayoralty nomination between Peter J. Brady and James B. Casey with rumors of Conroy entering. Republicans expect a clear outcome on election day though several candidates and internal disputes are noted in wards 3 and 6.
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Robert I. Conroy
Peter J. Brad
James B. Casey
Brady
Mr. Casey
Carmichael
Casey
Terrible Accident in New York Rope Factory
A 14 year old lad named Thomas Walsh was fatally injured at a New York rope factory on November 5. He was watching the hemp separating machine when he fell in and was pierced by a thousand steel needles. Rescue workers stopped the machine and disassembled it to free him.
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New York
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
Mission Work Convention Opens Second Day in New Haven
In New Haven on November 5 the second day of the Woman’s Board of Missions convention opened despite rain with a devotional by Mrs. Charles M. Lamson of Boston and a full session. Delegates heard Mrs. Francis E. Clark of Auburndale discuss “the use of tools” and Miss Laura H. Mellen of Ifula describe missionary results among Zulu women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Marsovan
Turkey
Laura H. Mellen
Ifula
South Africa
Jane G. Evans
Tung Cho
China
Ellen M. Blakeley
Marash
Turkey College
Ahmednagar
Emily R. Bissell
India
Meal packers offer wage rise to avert strike
Chicago dispatch reports meat packing interests proposed a wage increase to a minimum of 1.75 dollars a day for sausage makers and similar, excluding workers already earning above that. Can-makers would see the same standard, about a six percent overall rise, with union leaders urging acceptance at today’s meeting.
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Chicago
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Union
Canning Department
General Strike Looms Among District 15 Miners
Gov Peabody and Labor Commissioner Montgomery warn a district 15 coal strike may occur if no conference is arranged by November 9. Major employers Colorado Fuel and Iron and Victor Fuel refuse talks with outsiders. Notices posted at mines order quitting on November 9, signed by John Mitchell, national president.
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Denver
Col
Peabody
Montgomery
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Victor Fuel Company
John Mitchell
Ladies night talk by Probation Officer Slattery in Lawrence
Probation Officer Slattery will speak at the ladies night of Fr Mathew C T A B in Lawrence Monday night. Miss Helen Simpson of Dorchester street Lawrence is staying a month with her sister Mrs Campbell in this city. Mr William Griffin of Boston, a guest of his brother Orrin Griffin, contemplates Lowell as his home after returning from Italy where he studied vocal music with a leading Italian teacher.
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Slattery
Mathew C. T. A. B
Lawrence
Helen Simpson
Dorchester Street
Campbell
William Griffin
Boston
Orrin Griffin
Lowell
Italy
Whale seen near Sandy Hook reported by tug crew
Capt Henry Denise of the ocean tug Unique reported sighting a humpback whale about 75 feet long west of the ship channel in the tower bay. The creature appeared like a wreck at first, then rose mud and a water column, marking the first whale sighting at Sandy Hook in a long time.
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New York
Henry Denise
Unique
Henry B. Hyde
Tower Bay
Sandy Hook
Injury Report From Mills Highlights Accident
Michael Connolly of 94 Street lost the thumb of his right hand while working in the Middlese mills this morning. The thumb was caught in a piédker and torn. He was transported to Lowis Hospital where he received treatment.
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Michael Connolly
94 Street
Lowis Hospital
Mr. Connolly
Philippine commission confirms enslaver law for Moro territory
NO SLAVERY EIN MORO Manila November 5 The Philippine commission has confirmed the enslaving law passed by the restorative council of the Moro province prohibiting slave hunting within Moro territory and providing for the confiscation of all vessels engaged in slave traffic.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Sorrento Postmaster Appointed in Washington Move
Washington reports Percy L. Aiken was appointed postmaster at Sorrento, Maine, today as part of the latest federal appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Percy L. Aiken
Sorrento
Peace pledge from Wiesbaden meeting noted by St Petersburg papers
The St. Petersburg press lauds the Czars meeting with Emperor William at Wiesbaden as a fresh pledge for general peace. Novosta highlights a potential Anglo-Russian rapprochement, arguing Britain’s peaceful policy and mediation with Japan show rivals can coexist. It urges closer exchanges to mirror Britain and France entente.
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St. Petersburg
William
Wiesbaden
Prussia
Novosta
Russia
Great Britain
Britain
Japan
Fulton and Smiley breach of promise suit settled
Elizabeth R. Fulton and Sylvanus C. Smiley have amicably settled their breach of promise case out of court with counsel Peter A. Fay for the plaintiff and Judge Pickman for the defense. The settlement avoids trial. the payment amount is not disclosed.
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Elizabeth R. Fulton
Sylvanus C. Smiley
Peter A. Fay
Pickman
Maine Sets Sail To Resume Target Practice
Newport R I Nov 5 The battleship Maine left the harbor again this morning to continue its target practice halted by the fatal accident to Lieut Beecher on Tuesday afternoon.
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Newport
R. L
Maine
Beecher
Milit ia guards recalled as strike ends at power plants
Niagara Falls Ont Nov 5 The militia at power plants have been ordered home. The striking workers have returned to work accepting a dollar and a half per day.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Merrimack River Savings Declares 4 Percent Dividend
Trustees of the Merrimack River Savings Bank announce a dividend of 4 percent per annum at their morning meeting. The payout applies to depositors.
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Merrimack River Savings Bank
Disturbed District Map Sparks United States Interest
Berlin reports Germany will stay neutral in the Panama revolution era, protecting German subjects and property. A German naval move may target Colon, with possible joint action with the United States and Great Britain if needed, while avoiding political sides.
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United States
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Panama
Colon
Great Britain
Poison investigators develop theory at Tewksbury hospital
A state hospital poisoning probe at Tewksbury continues with a committee reviewing all evidence. All ward patients from the Oct 27 night, the night of the poisoning, have been questioned along with night nurse Chemas Smith while medicines and water are tested. The panel aims to protect against a repeat incident and plans to present a formal report to trustees.
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Tewksbury
Chemas Smith
Nichols
Drake
Hermon J. Smith
Lowell
Funeral of Mommsen Attended by Royalty in Berlin
Berlin November 5. The funeral of Prof. Mommsen the historian who died Sunday at Charlottenburg drew a large crowd of scholars ambassadors cabinet ministers and foreign delegates. Crown Prince Frederick William represented the Emperor and placed flowers on the bier. Mommsen's children and grandchildren attended the service as Frau Mommsen lay ill. Various ministers burgomasters professors and delegations from Vienna and Leipzig were present including the octogenarian artist Menzel.
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Berlin
Mommeen
Charlottenburg
Frederick William
Emperor William Memorial Church
Mommsen
Frau Mommsen
Interior
von Pasodwsky-Wehner
Commerce
Moeller
Instruction
Stadt
Agriculture
von Podbielski
Vienna
Leipsic
Menzel
Mommson
Volcano Erupts Violently on Negros Island
Manila reports Malaspina volcano on Negros in violent eruption. The peak stands high in the central Negros mountain chain and has long been not fully quiescent. Local authorities warn of ash clouds and possible tremors as eruption continues.
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Manila
Malaspina
Negros
Germany and US on the isthmus influence described
The passage states Germany shows general aloofness, while the United States holds the dominant interest on the isthmus. It asserts Germany would not interfere or act without knowing it would be agreeable to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Marines Landed to Protect Americans in Colon
Washington reports a cablegram from Commander John M. Hubbart of the Nashville dated Colon yesterday stating he landed marines to safeguard the lives and property of American residents. The action reflects naval measures taken to protect citizens amid unrest.
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Washington
Navy Department
John M. Hubbart
Nashville
Colon
Arson and Burglary Against Society Leader Arrest
New York reports Holmer Duncan secretary of a Flushing nurserymen firm has been arrested on arson and burglary charges after a fire in company offices. A watchman extinguished the flames, ligatures and storied ledgers soaked with kerosene, the safe opened and valuables stolen. Duncan aided in the police search and was taken into custody.
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New York
Holmer Duncan
Flushing
L. L
Duncan
Best Society
Ars
Appeal Halts Swampscott Roman Catholic Church Plan
Salem nov 5 after arguments the supreme court chief justice said no further argument was needed for the case seeking to lift an injunction against building a Roman Catholic church on land in Swampscott. The dispute centers on land purchased by william j barry from mrs van horne via fred o thompson, with thompson revealed as the real owner. thompson had obtained a temporary injunction which was made permanent, the court finding barry's deed void for fraud and ordering the land returned to van horne. the archbishopric of boston appealed on legal points.
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Salem
Superior Court
Swampscott
Knowlton
Supreme Court
Wm. J. Barry
Lynn
van Horne
Fred O. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Barry
Thompson
Archbishop Williams
Jack O Brien Says English Cant Fight
New York November 5 Jack O'Brien the Philadelphia middleweight champion arrived from England on the Majestic and said he found English fighters poor in speed and ability He said he was matched with Tom Ryan and noted San Francisco clubs were bidding for the fight The M C A netted about 350 dollars from a recent production of Egypta in Huntington hall
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New York
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
England
Majestic
O’brien
Tom Ryan
San Francisco
Huntington Hall
Assignee shoe sale at Pearson & Co stock listing
A brief item notes a shoe sale or stock-related event tied to F. Hi. Pearson & Co. The readable text mentions an assignee sale context and stock aspects, with no clear dates or further details available.
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F. Hi. Pearson & Co
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