Pinkerton agents guard primaries as heavy turnout looms
News notes a noon rush in city primaries with a record vote and widespread sticker-ballet suspense. Pinkerton men reportedly check repeaters while candidates campaign. tallies may not be ready before tomorrow afternoon.
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Pinkerton
Casey
James F. Miskella
Tyro
Hill
Farnham
Fairweather
Highlands
Times
Wesley Sawyer
Board of Aldermen
Democratic City Committee
Spanish Steamer Narrowly Survives Storm at Sea
Vigo Spain Nev 21 a Spanish steamer endured a perilous voyage as heavy seas swamped the vessel. The ship’s deck was submerged, leaving the crew of 26 men adrift for days until the Octubre was spotted by a British steamer A and rescued with difficulty. Wreckage littered the nearby coast.
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Vigo
Spain
Nev
Ore
Hope
Wedding of Miss Hitchcock in St Johns Church
Washington reports Miss Anne Hitchcock daughter of Secretary Hitchcock married Lieutenant Commander William S Sims U S N in St Johns church with the president and Mrs Roosevelt the vice president and Mrs Fairbanks ambassadors and cabinet members as witnesses. The cabinet meeting was omitted to attend.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Anne Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Wm. 8. Sims
St. John’s Church
Polish Crisis Eases as Government Gains Breathing Room
St Petersburg reports a lull after a strike fiasco and the Polish crisis. martial law likely to end by week’s close. The cabinet now faces urgent work on electoral law with Premier Wittee and colleagues leaning toward elections based on universal suffrage.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Wittee
Platt testifies on insurance company campaign gifts
New York November reports Senator Thomas C. Platt testifying before the insurance investigating committee about annual cash contributions of $10,000 from the Equitable Society to the Republican state campaign fund. He says the gifts were unsolicited and intended to influence legislation, with the New York Life also contributing less. Nichols testifies on letters to Depew and his long retainer with Equitable, noting Manning’s role in charges against the society.
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New York
U. S
Thomas C. Platt
Insurance Investigating Committee
Platt
Equitable Society
Republican
State Committee
New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew C. Fields
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Albany
R. A. McCurdy
John A. Nichols
Port of
Chauncey M. Depew
Rambum
Insurance
Nichols
Senator Depew
Mr. Nichols
Hughes
Geo. H. Squires
the Equitable Society
W. 8. Manning
Manning
Albany Contractor Dyer and Architect Daggett Indicted in Store Collapse
Albany county grand jury indicts contractor John Dyer Jr and supervising architect Clark L Daggett for manslaughter in the second degree over the Aug 8 department store collapse of John G Myers Co. Thirteen were killed or fatally injured. both men are out of town on bail and likely to be arraigned tomorrow.
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Albany, N
Albany County Grand Jury
John Dyer, Jr
Clark L. Daggett
John G. Myers Company
Turkey Likely to Yield in Principle on Macedonia Reforms
Constantinople reports that ministers at Yildiz Palace hold long talks seen as prep to accept in principle the financial reforms for Macedonia. Turkey may seek changes before final acceptance. Arrival of international fleet at Piraeus could speed decision. Russian fleet returns to Sevastopol after brief Black Sea cruise.
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Constantinople
Council of Ministers
Yildiz Palace
Macedonia
Piraeus
Sevastopol
Black Sea
President Harper Gains Ground At Chicago Campus
Chicago November 21 reports say President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago is steadily improving. He appeared outdoors in an invalid chair for over half an hour, the first time outside since September. Despite weakness and lingering illness he is described as much improved.
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Chicago
William R. Harper
University of Chcago
Harper
Roosevelt congratulates Haakon VII on Norwegian throne
President Roosevelt telegraphed King Haakon VII of Norway praising his election to the throne. The message lauds Haakon as successor to Haakon and Olaf and cites his new role as king chosen by the Norwegian people.
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Co A
Denmark
Roosevelt
Haakon VII
Norway
Haakon
Olaf
Harold
Sigurd
Interchurch federation conference closes final session
In New York on November 21 the inter church conference on federation held its last session at Carnegie Hall. The business committee presented resolutions outlining the conference’s stance on religious and business problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interchurch Conference On Federation
Carnegie Hall
Blaze at Charlie Street House Sparks Alarm
An alarm from fire box 35 at 11 26 this forenoon reported an email fire in a house on Charlie Street. Children started the blaze in a closet but firefighters prevented serious damage. The building is owned by Thomas Boulger.
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Charlie Street
Thomas Boulger
Cotton plan to hold 3 million bales for higher prices
Atlanta on November 1 President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association said in an interview that preparations to tie up three million bales of cotton and hold for higher prices are well under way and promising successful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Fairweather Predicted as City Leader Trust Backed
The piece argues that William Pellweather, famed as a strong party figure, is trusted by the public for mayoral duty and even in his private life. Citizens display confidence in his leadership and integrity across political and civic roles.
Election Frauds Probe Subpoenas Murphy and Gaffney
New York grand jury investigating election frauds subpoenas John J. Murphy brother of Tammany leader Charles Murphy and Alderman James Gaffney of the 18th district. Both excused for the day. The panel also planned to question about the disappearance of John Krup who forfeited $5000 bail for alleged illegal voting as attorney Dillon was ordered to answer.
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New York
John J. Murphy
Chas. F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
James Bb. Gaffney
New York Contracting Co
James E. Gaffney
Mr. Murphy
Alderman Gaffney
John Krup
Chas. P. Dillon
Krup
Goff
Roosevelt Jr Nose to Undergo Operation in Cambridge
Cambridge, Nov. 21. Theodore Roosevelt Jr will undergo an operation within a day or two to correct an old nasal injury not from football. The nose fracture from a boxing match was set earlier, but healed misshapen and a specialist will repair the defect.
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Cambridge
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard
Yale
Young Roosevelt
Manslaughter Case Before Adams Court
Adams November 21 Charles Demarais, charged with manslaughter in the death of Jos. he, waived examination and will face trial at the next junior court term in Pittsfield in January. Frank Bozioski was charged with conspiracy to murder Frank Cresnal, hiring Mais Bigda who betrayed the plot. Bozioski held on $1000 bond for upcoming hearing. motive linked to Cresnal courting Mrs Boziocki.
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Bozioski
Mais Bigda
Cresnal
Bigda
Bosioski
Boziocki
Naval arrival at Cavite by Ohio and Oregon crew
Rear Admiral Train aboard the battleship Ohio with the battleship Oregon arrived at Cavite this morning from ports along the China coast.
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Manila
Train
Ohio
Oregon
Cavite
China Coast
Kaiser thampton a Chatenars ter on York eat Nantucket van at 74 m
New York reports Kaiser thampton a Chatenars ter on York eat Nantucket van at 74 minutes past the hour. The vessel is expected to dock about 7.20 this evening for Weather.
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New York
Kaiser Thampton
York
Candidacy and Courtroom Dramatics in Local Police Court
Adelard Champagne faced a drunkenness fine and bonds after threats against his wife and liquor abuse. Charles Richter, James Scanlon, Jaimes Haley, Annie Dyke, Patrick Fels, George Whitney, James Ray, and Patrick Casey appear for drunkenness or assault related issues with sentences ranging from probation to months in the house of correction.
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Charles H. Richter
James H. Scanlon
Lawrence
Jaimes Haley
Annie Dyke
Patrick Fels
Patrick
George H. Whitney
House of Correction
James Ray
Patrick Casey
Mayors Talk Police Board Picks in Alphabetical Round
The five mayoral candidates in Lawell promise to appoint a police board member of high character and public-spiritedness if elected. Each vows to name a chosen commissioner before election day, denying influence from any interests. The discussions emphasize integrity, public protection, and accountability as the central issue.
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Courier-Citizen
Police Board
Hennessy
James B. Casey
Frederick W. Farnham
James G. Hill
Casey
Camburgh
Lowe Ell
Common Council
Law
Death by Own Action at Birthday Festival
New York report states John A. Fichtelman, a 50 year old unemployed barber, killed himself at his birthday party. He had been barred from his trade and, after stepping into the yard, fatally ended his life in front of friends gathered at his home.
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New York
John A. Fichtelman
Pichtelman
Fichtelman
Traffic resumed after wrecks and transfer to Lewiston
Vague OCR text notes traffic resuming after two incidents and mentions Lewiston and early voting for Peirwbather. No clear names or events.
Woman Struck and Trampled by Hack in Merrimack Square
Mrs. Charles Flanders of Billerica, about 60, was knocked down and run over by a four-horse hack in Merrimack Square at 11:15 this forenoon. She suffered a severe laceration above the left eye and a scalp wound. internal injuries were not confirmed. The hack, driven by Thomas Doherty, struck her as she dodged behind a car. She was moved to St. John’s Hospital after initial care at the station and ambulance arrival.
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Charles Flanders
Billerica
Merrimack Square
St. John’s Hospital
Thomas Doherty
Masked burglars raid Newburyport home at night
In Newburyport on November 21, two masked burglars entered Capt. William Holker’s house through a window. Mrs. Holker awoke to a man at the bedside with a pistol while another ransacked the room. Capt. Holker pursued downstairs. three shots were fired, but no one was hit. The burglars fled. their identities are unknown.
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Newburyport
Wm. Holker
Holker
Socialism Debated at Labor Federation Meeting in Pittsburg
The American Federation of Labor heard Frank K. Foster of Boston defend the Gompers report and support the eight hour day for printers. An assessment to aid printers was set at four cents per member, expected to raise about $90,000, while the fifty cent assessment by the International Guomeriee Union was endorsed. Delegates attacked the IWW, denouncing it as hostile to free speech and government, with rebukes of accusations against the AFL and fiery remarks from Goldstein of Hastings and Victor L. terger of Milwaukee defending AFL actions.
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
Frank K. Foster
Boston
Gompers
Executive Council
Ers
Canada
International Guomeriee Union
Johannsen
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
American Federation of “Grafters
Federation
Goldstein
Heston
Laebor
Victor L. Terger
Milwaukee
Uneasy Restless Head Aboard The Vessel
Fragmentary OCR reads as a weathered note about health and operations aboard a vessel. It mentions exhaustion and discomfort and hints at trouble during a rest period with unknown outcomes. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
Protests Innocence in Murder Trial
A woman previously arrested and arraigned before Trial Justice Nicholas Fessenden protests her innocence. She faces a murder charge linked to the poisoning death of her daughter at a home in Port Paletiele. Custody issues and early proceedings were noted, with Pairweather mentioned in the context.
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Port Paletiele
Nicholas Fessenden
Etry Hoine
Depate
Mt mm
Lowell mayoral race ends as candidates thank supporters
A Lowell candidate thanks supporters and vows to work for party success regardless of nomination. He praises Mosre Farnham and Fairweather for their courtesy, emphasizes a clean campaign, and notes no specific police commissioner candidate is pledged. The speaker asserts commitment to citizens if elected.
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Mosre, Farnham
Fairweather
Fareham
Pairweather
Hill
Lowell
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Adams Court
Naval Bulletin
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Adelard Champagne
Adelard
Hadley
Mumm
Great Western
Himes
Hon. . E. Howe
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J. Joseph Hennessy
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Peirwbather
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Federation OF Labor
Babbitt
Uneasy
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