Paper Trade Hit By Low Water Drought
Boston progress reports describe widespread shutdowns of New England and New York paper mills due to unusually low stream flows. About 15 000 workers remain idle as the International Paper company and others halt production to reduce finished stock. Independent mills also shut or cut back, threatening fall trade in mill towns.
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Boston
New England
New York State
Maine
International Paper Company
The
Combine
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Berlin
Franklin Falls
N. H
Rumford Falls
Livermore Falls
Bellows Falls
Bowdoin Mill
Topsham
Pejepscot
Lisbon Falls Fibre Company
Lisbon Falls
Great Northern Paper Company
Madison
Millinocket
Neva Floodwaters Do Great Damage At Saint Petersburg
Nov 25 Saint Petersburg reports a sudden Neva rise nine feet above normal flooding streets and canals. Wheeled traffic halted, residents use boats and rafts. Islands and port suffer heavy damage, with knee deep water in low lying areas and ground floors flooded.
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St. Petersburg
Neva
Silk Linen Overcoats Promoted at $25 Quality
Silk linen overcoats priced at $25 from Shuman claim honest materials and four tailors ensuring good linings and perfect fit. Available today in all sizes up to 44 with options in frieze or kerseys from $10 to $32, long belt coats from $15 to $25, form fitting styles $15 and $29. Store hours note Wednesday evening and Thursday until noon.
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Shuman
Cal led Out Buchanan s Action Against Iron Workers in Boston
Sixty Iron workers in Boston walked out in response to Frank Buchanan of New York president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. The strike targets the Builders association of New York and the Iron league of that city after employers failed to meet workers demands. Seven buildings in Boston are affected by the action.
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Boston
Frank Buchanan
New York
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Builders Association of
Iron League
Hecla Iron Works Company
New York Association
Housesmiths and Architectural Iron Workers Union
No. 59
Bad Boy Lad Hurt In Fall Near School
Carl Anderson an 11 year old boy of 11 Lawson street was taken to the Emergency hospital this morning after a trip on Branch street near the school left him with head cuts a bruised left arm and a compound fracture of the left ankle. He said an older boy tripped him and he cannot name the assailant yet police may search for him.
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Carl Anderson
Lawson Street
Branch Street
Andersen
Out at Last in Maine Prison Break Attempts
Charles Moore a 42 year old who had served 15 years of a 23 year sentence in state prison for breaking and entering and two assaults with intent to kill on a Portland officer was pardoned by the Governor and council. He twice attempted escapes during his imprisonment including a near exit by rope and a failed bid using a female attire dress made from harness material. Moore plans to go to New York with coroner Jacob A Bash and may leave for New York once pardon papers arrive. He has become skilled as a harness maker and fears possible loss of sight from eye trouble.
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Thomaston
Charles Moore
Willard A. Frith
Portland
Rot
Benea
Moore
New York
Jacob A
Two L trains crash at 129th Street station
Two Third Avenue L trains collide at midnight at the 129th Street station in New York. The rear-end crash injures many as passengers are hurled about and panic spreads. Ambulances and police respond, with several treated for injuries in nearby drugstores.
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New York
Third Avenues L
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Harlem Hospital
Harlem
Emperor William Changes His Voice for Longer Speaking
Berlin reports Emperor William has altered his voice to a lower pitch, reducing strain on the vocal cords. Doctors anticipate full recovery of voice within weeks with voice culture and therapy, aided by a New York physician’s theory and local German throat specialists.
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Berlin
William
H. Holbrook Curtis
New York
H. Krause
Frederick
Krause
New Palace
Potsdam
von Leuthold, Schmidt, Ilberg
Lawyer Desmond Dead in New Bedford
Thomas F. Desmond, a prominent Bristol County lawyer, died at his New Bedford home this forenoon, ending a notable legal career in the region.
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Desmond
New Bedford
Thomas F. Desmond
Bristol County
Death of Peter F Garrity in Lowell
Peter F Garrity of Lowell died suddenly at his home 159 Broadway Street from heart disease. Born February 1862 in Lowell, he served on the common council in 1891 and was janitor of Worthen street school at his passing. Survived by a wife three children, a father Michael a sister Mrs Patrick Quinn and a brother James of the Xavierian Order Louisville.
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Peter F. Garrity
Lowell
Broadway Street
Garrity
Mr. Garrity
Worthen Street
Michael
Patrick Quinn
James
Xavierian Order of
Louisville
Kentucky
Brazil to Represent at International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago officials report Brazil will be represented at the International Live Stock exposition opening at the stock yards on Saturday. A cable message from the Brazilian government says five representatives will arrive by week’s end. The first international shipment for the show has arrived, including 20 horses from the Belgian government.
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Chicago
Brazil
Overseers of the Poor Vote Wages for Female Nurses
The poor overseers held their monthly meeting at the city hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Routine business was completed and a vote approved wages of six dollars fifty cents weekly for inexperienced female nurses and seven dollars fifty cents weekly for experienced nurses.
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City Hospital
Lip Injury Of Massachusetts Mills Worker
Charles Howe aged 16 of 12 Merrill Street suffered a deep cut to his lower lip after falling on an iron step at Massachusetts mills. He received five stitches at the Emergency Hospital where he was treated this morning.
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Charles Howe
Merrill Street
Massachusetts Mills
Ayer's 1903 Ad Claims Universal Demand for Family Medicines
On November 5, 1903, Lowell assistants were urged to supply Family Medicines without exception as reports indicated increases. J. C. Ayer promotes the line, signaling rising demand for medicine bottles and remedies from Ayer.
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Lowell & Aggists
J.C. Ayer
Cause of Diphtheria Tied to Burning Leaves in Ramapo Mountains
Physicians from Suffern New York and Ramsey New Jersey report four new discoveries on diphtheria. They conclude the epidemic is linked to burning leaves in the Ramapo mountains whose smoke brings poisonous irritants into the villages.
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Ramapo
New York
Suffern
Ramsey
N. J
Ramapo Mountains
Charlestown arson suspect arraigned in municipal court
Michael Horrigan, held by state police as a prime suspect in seven Charlestown fires over two months, was arraigned in Charlestown Municipal Court and held to $3000 until December 1. The latest charge alleges he burned a stable on Dunstable Street on November 19, with bondsmen unavailable. total losses from the seven fires amount to $76,000.
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Boston
Michael Horrigan
Charlestown
Dunstable
Horrigan
Hunts victim again injured at Meadow Brook event
Hempstead report says W Scott Cameron, who broke a collar bone six weeks earlier while following the Meadow Brook hunts, was thrown at the fourth fence yesterday. He landed on his head and sustained severe injuries while in a harness and with the hounds.
Turkeys Rushed into New York for Thanksgiving Demand
New York on November 25 reports tens of thousands of turkeys arriving to meet an unprecedented demand. One dealer estimates at least one million turkeys would be sold in the city by Thursday, nearly double the normal consumption.
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New York
Gauss Arrives at Kiel On Polar Expedition Talk
The German Antarctic exploring steamer Gauss arrived at Kiel on November 25. Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia attended the welcoming ceremony. Commander Peary U.S. Navy may purchase the vessel for his North Pole expedition. Under secretary of the interior and Prof. Drogalski spoke on progress.
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Kiel
Prussia
Gauss
Peary
U. SS. N
Prince Henry of
Drogalski
Not guilty verdict in Holbrook bribery trial
A twelve hour jury deliberation in Lansing Michigan returned a not guilty verdict for ex Senator John Holbrook on charges of attempted bribery of a salesman linked to E R Sutton. The acquittal ends the high profile case.
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Lansing, Mich
John Holbrook
E. R. Sutton
Unidentified Man Dying in Lowell Hospital
An elderly man, believed to be named Young, was admitted after being found unconscious on a Boston car and transported to the city hospital in Chelmsford street. He carries $26 in cash and $2 in silver, with a card for Mrs. F. M. Brackett at 33 Canada street, sparking questions about kinship to Mr. Brackett. Doctors report no hope for recovery as heart stimulants fail and consciousness remains absent. If related to Mr. Brackett, he may be a nephew from Concord, New Hampshire, living in Lowell briefly.
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Boston
Lowell
McKay
Chelmsford Street
F. M. Brackett
Canada Street
Martin J. Courtney
Overseers’ Department
Mr. Brackett
Young
Brackett
City Hospital
Concord
N. H
Tremont & Suffolk mill promotions follow retirement
Col Chadwick remains paymaster and adds Rawlinson’s duties while John Dunn rises to general manufacturing superintendent. William Thayer becomes assistant paymaster as Tremont & Suffolk reshapes its executive team. Rawlinson plans a long rest after years of mill work.
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Tremont & Suffolk Mills
M. A. Rawlinson
Corporation
John H. Dunn
Col
A. M. Chadwick
Rawlinson
Wm. H. Thayer
Utica
N. Y
Taunton Mills
Connell
Tremont & Suffolk Corporation
Lowell
Dunn
Col. Chadwick
Tremont & Suffolk
William H. Thayer
Macedonia Scheme Note Drawn Up for Sultan Approval
Constantinople reports a ministerial note endorsing the Austro Russian plan for Macedonia with reservations. The measure was prepared after a long night council and will be sent to the Sultan for approval. Diplomats doubt a favorable reply from the powers.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Luncheon Held For Bryan Attended by Notables
London November 25 Ambassador Choate hosted a luncheon for William Jennings Bryan. Distinguished attendees included Premier Balfour, the Earl of Onslow, Chase Ritchie, Sir Robert Giffen, Sir Gilbert Parker, Moreton Frewen, Lord Denbigh, Lord Mount Stephen, and W. L. Courtney.
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London
Ambassador Choate
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Premier Balfour
the Earl of Onslow
Chase Ritchie
Robert Giffen
Gilbert Parker
Moreton Frewen
Lord Denbigh
Lord Mount Stephen
W. L. Courtney
Firees ravage rag warehouse and homes in Cleveland
Fire tore through a rag warehouse and about a dozen houses on Greenwood street near Scovil avenue in Cleveland. Police woke residents just in time to save lives. Financial loss estimated under 15,000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Greenwood Street
Scovil Avenue
Odell Returns to Albany After Washington Trip
Governor Odell arrived in Albany from Washington and went to the Republican club for breakfast before planning to continue his trip to the state capital.
Brutal Assault at Boston Milk Street Office
Miss Lillian B. Gross stenographer at Boston Note Brokerage was struck with a cold chisel at her Milk Street office. She suffered scalp wounds and facial lacerations and was taken to Relief Hospital in serious condition. A male suspect fled via a rear stair. police describe him and anticipate an arrest.
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Boston
Lillian B. Gross
Boston Note Brokerage
Milk Street
Relief Hospital
Miss Gross
Yale Debating Trials Pick Team for Harvard Match
New Haven Conn Navy reports Yale has selected M L Burton 1906 divinity Montevideo Minn Robert C Bink ered 1904 Sheffield Brooklyn Co L Beede 1906 law Water ville Me for the Harvard debate Beede is ill but likely to recover in time for final prep for the death
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New Haven
Conn
Navy
Yale
Harvard
M. L. Burton
Divinity School
Montevideo
Minn
Robert C. Binkered
Sheffield
Brooklyn
N. Y
Co. L. Beede
Law School
Waterville
Beede
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Rockefeller
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Iron League of
New York City
Bad Boy
Lad
Maine State Prison
Emperor William
Found Read
GEO. A. Willson & CO
Branch St
Ayer
Ei-Azhar
C. B. Coburn & Co
Middlesex St
G. Coburn
Mammoth Road
Hardy & Co
E. Merr
Keeke
Bridge St
Ranlett Grocery Co
Dutton Street
Broadway
G. G. Road
Central and
Church Sts
Russell & Coynton
K St
TEL
MR. Rawlinson
Turkey
Bryan
Albany
Odell
Washington
Republican Club
Milk Street Business Place
Yale Debaters
O'Sullivan Bros
Copeland
Graham
O’ Sullivan Bros. Company
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