Federal authorities unable to end coal strike, Roosevelt probes
Washington report details President Roosevelt leading talks with Cabinet members and Gov. Crane to find federal power to intervene in the coal strike. Officials conclude federal authority has no action to end the stoppage, while plans consider receivers and private settlement. Secretary Root travels to New York to consult business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yrvill
White House
Knox
Moody
Payne
Gov
Crane
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Guv
Anigus
Gov. Crane
Root
New York
Textile Finishing Machine company formed in Providence
Providence RI September 30 filing of articles of incorporation unites Granger Foundry and Machine company Thomas Phillips company and Ramsden Machinery of Warren into Textile Finishing Machine with 1950000 capital stock. New firm aims to economize production reduce costs and standardize output for textile machinery. Incorporators include Henry A Tillingham secretary treasurer Ethelbert A Ramsden and Frederick I Daniel.
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Providence
R. I
Textile Finishing Machine Company
Granger Foundry and Machine Company
Thomas Phillips Company
Ramsden Machinery Company
Warren
Nanned
Henry A. Tillinghast
Ethelbert A. Ramsden
Ramsden Machine Company
Frederick I. Daniel
Bliss Mfg to join Philadelphia toy and game combine
Pawtucket Rhode Island September 30 The R Bliss Manufacturing Company joins a national Philadelphia toy and game combine. Bliss, with 150000 capital, is among the largest in the country and the merger is said to involve seven to ten million dollars in capitalization. The move was approved at a special stockholders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Philadelphia
R. Bliss Manufacturing Company
Bliss Company
Company stockholders hear proposal on future of business
Dent, H. F. Willard presented the proposition before the stockholders for their consideration and action was explained by General Manager N. H. Colwell. It was stated after the meeting that the offer to present the shareholders was satisfactory and decidedly to their advantage both presently and for the future of the business the company was engaged in.
Unsuccessful Wreck Attempt on Express Train at Brooks Crossing
Reading Pennsylvania report details an attempted wreck of a Philadelphia and Reading express near Brooks crossing below Pottstown. A spiked fish plate on the rail was struck by the engine wheel but did not derail the train. Officials continue investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad
Brooks'crossing
Pottstown
Old Colony Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Old Colony Railroad company today the following directors were elected: Charles F. Choate of Southboro, Thomas J. Borden and John B. Brayton of Fall River, Thomas Dunn of Newport Rhode Island, George A. Gardner of Boston, John M. Hall of New Haven Connecticut, Charles L. Lovering of Taunton, Joshua M. Sears of Boston and Nathaniel Thayer of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old Colony Railroad Company
Charles F. Choate
Southboro
Thomas J. Borden
John B. Brayton
Fall River
Thomas Dunn
Newport
R. I
George A. Gardner
John M. Hall
New Haven
Nail Incident Prompts Pain Balm Endorsement
J. C. Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and afterward the pain and soreness disappeared, with the injured parts healing quickly. sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
Mill Men Plan American Name Change for Association
President Charles H. Fish of Dover New Hampshire opened the New England Cotton Manufacturers association semi annual convention in New York with 300 delegates. He proposed renaming the body from New England Cotton Manufacturers to American to reflect national scope while preserving policy. A fire test report by a two member committee on cotton bale damage was promised for the spring meeting. Short addresses followed from several committee members welcoming delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles H. Fish
Dover
N. H
New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Fish
America
New England
Board of Government
National Fire Protective Association
L. L. Fleming
Samuel T. Hubbard
James F. Naury
Walter T. Miller
New York Cotton Exchange
Ex Mayor Dodge Dead in Newburyport
Hon Elisha P Dodge died this afternoon after heat illness at golf then pneumonia and organ trouble. Born Ipswich 1847 he moved to Newburyport as a teen and served on common council school board and two mayoral terms. He was active in Republican party councils and led local business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Elisha ‘P. Dodge
Oldtown Country Club
Boston
Elisha P. Dodge
Ipswich
Dodge
Republican City Committee
Naval Officer Bronaugh Dies by Own Hand Aboard Kearsarge
New York report states Naval Lieut Commander William V. Bronaugh shot himself on the battleship Kearsarge at the navy yard. Friends say his duties as executive officer weighed heavily, with Bronaugh born in Kentucky and entering the naval academy in 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William V. Bronaugh
Kearsarge
Navy Yard
Bronaugh
Navy
Commander Bronaugh
Kentucky
Naval Academy
Golden Rule mayor calls mass meeting in Toledo
Sam M. Jones the Golden Rule mayor issues a proclamation urging Toledo citizens to attend a mass meeting on October 2. The gathering aims to back Boston residents seeking federal court action to appoint receivers for anthracite coal mines and coal carrying railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Sam M. Jones
Boston
Judge Holmes Accepts as Guest at Northwestern Inaugural
Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes, newly appointed to the United States Supreme Court, accepted today to be guest of honor at Northwestern University’s inaugural exercises on October 21. He will formally open the new law school building and the Chicago Bar Association will host a banquet in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Bench
James
Northwestern University
Holmes
Law School
Chicago Bar Association
Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Free Sample Drive
Free distribution campaign offers sample bottles of a kidney disease remedy from local drug stores. Ask your pharmacist for a free bottle to evaluate its value for kidney issues and female weakness, with outlets listed including A W Dows Co and Falls & Burkinshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dows & Co
F. P. Moody
A. E. Moore
F. H. Butler & Co
Ellingwood & Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
C. E Carter
F. C
McLean to Remain in Panama Command
Commander McLean of the United States cruiser Cincinnati did not sail to New York on the Finance and will stay in command in Panama. Commander Mason continues in command of American naval forces on shore.
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Colon
Colombia
McLean
United States
Cincinnati
New York
Finance
Mason
Stage Heist in Middletown Robbers Flee on Horseback
The Pioneer stage coach between Warwick and Goshen was held up by three masked horsemen. While two threatened the driver with revolvers, the third robbed passengers. After completing the theft the trio rode off and posses are in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Pioneer
Warwick
Goshen
Soderquest Sentenced for Assault in Boston Court
John C. L. Soderquest known as Jack the Slugger was sentenced to seven to eight years in state prison with solitary confinement after pleading guilty to assault with intent to kill Miss Eva Crockett. In court his wife testified to his character while their two year old child watched. The judge noted sympathy but upheld the heavy penalty amid prior alleged assaults in Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John C. L. Soderquest
Jack-the-Slugger
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Sederquest
Soderquest
Sughrue
Eva Crockett
Natural History Building
Berkeley
Boylston
Cambridge
Brookline
Miss Crockett
Middlesex County Moves and Local Visitors
Rev J A McKnight and family relocate from Sladen Street to Col Her estate on Pleasant Street while contractor John J Cutchinson and family move into Blackinton House on Sladen Street. Mrs O Dustin of Palmer visits son Orizi on Thineas Street. Bert Smithson, the tax collector, delivers bills as the rate stands at 15.40 per 1000. A Collier and daughter Katie sail today for Scotland.
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J. A. McKnight
Sladen Street
Pleasant Street
John J. Cutchinson
Blackinton
O. Dustin of
Palmer
Oriz i
Thineas Street
Bert Smithson
A. Collier
Katie
Scotland
Mrs Geo Day Plans Long Stay in Laconia New Hampshire
Unclaimed letters list adds several names including Carlos Benson Philorum Bibeau F R Brady Fred Cripps David Crockett Rose Connolly Miss Josephine Carl Jas Du Bois Wm Foster J C Gibbons Stephen Helin Miss Katie Harper Mrs M J Huntoon Miss N Loughlin Delor Longlois Mrs Charles A Plummer Mrs Winnie Rourke W T Reynolds A Sanborn and Mrs Q Stetson as of the extended visit in Laconia New Hampshire.
Peary Promoted to Commander in Navy
Washington on September 30 the navy department promoted Civil Engineer Robert E Peary the Arctic explorer to the rank of commander He now stands fourth from the head of the list of civil engineers While holding the rank of commander his title remains civil engineer with line officers bearing military designations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Littleton People and Local Notices Highlight Week
Littleton residents share visits and auctions as Bert Hartwell visits from Philadelphia and Joseph Whitney property sells to E N Robinson. Town groups plan meetings, lighting updates extend rural delivery, and local families travel. Back Leg club opens season and gatekeepers organize the Sunday school convention delegates to Worcester.
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Bert Hartwell
Philadelphia
Joseph Whitney
E. N. Robinson
King
Elizabeth Thasher
West Acton
Boxboro
Littleton
Porter
E. K. Adams
F. A. Patch
John Hayes
Gardner
Needham Place
Fitchburg Station
Foster Street
Somes
E. H. Chamberlin
Familly
Orange
N. J
Gardner Prouty
George Priest
Worcester
West Acton Women Hold Temperance Meeting
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs Levi Stevens in West Acton. Reports covered county conventions, Loyal Temperance Legion, and an upcoming Portland national convention. Delegates and alternates were named, with local officers re elected and floral decorations noted. Invitations for the Hendley wedding were issued for October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Levi Stevens
E. Hall
Nellie H. Hall
S. W. Armstrong
Hyde Park
F. C. Nash
Framingham Centre
den. Comer A. Belknap
Baptist State Convention
H. A. Littlefield
Fred Teele
Natick
Mr. Dwight
Fuller
Wellesley Hills
Rolfe
Concord
Helen G. Rice
Loyal Temperance Legion
Clark
C. H.washburn
Maynard
Feltcher
Cambridge
Norton
Auburndale
Clara H. Nash
West Acton
Portland
Rankin
Malden
Rich
Watertown
Brick Congregational Church
Natick Union
William Wallace Hendley
Littlton
Wisconsin Arrives at Panama Canal From San Francisco
The U S battle ship Wisconsin under Captain George C Reiter arrived at the Panama Canal this morning after departing San Francisco on September 17 as part of a underway voyage to the isthmus.
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Panama
U. S
Wisconsin
George C. Reiter
San Francisco
Isthmus
Crisis Looms as Leaders Confer at Strike HQ
Wilkesbarre Pa Sept 30 President Mitchell and advisers District Presidents Nichols Fahey and Duffy met at strike headquarters but gave no details of talks. They appeared buoyant and the belief grows that a crisis of some kind is near at hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Nichols
Fahey
Duffy
Chaffee Relinquishes Command to General Davis
Manila dispatch reports General Chaffee turning over command of the division to Brigadier General Davis today. The transfer formalizes a change in leadership as Davis assumes duties in the field in Manila.
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Chaffee
Gen. Davis
Manila
Davis
Grand Trunk Railroad Ticket Sale
On October 5 6 and 7 the Grand Trunk system offers round trip Lowell to Chicago for 19 dollars. Two fast trains daily. Reserve sleeping car accommodations now. For details contact Thos Wynne Trav Pass Agent 306 Washington Street Boston.
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Grand Trunk Railroad System
Lowell
Chicago
Thos. Wynne
Trav
Washington Street
Boston
No Cars Running in New Orleans Seeks Power
New Orleans Sept 30 No passenger cars have moved since Sunday as circuits from the car barn were cut off. The electric line men are on strike and repairs are impossible. Only one circuit remains usable. cars can move only in the business district by horse power if at all.
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New Orleans
Embezzler Coe Seeks Court Mercy At Sentencing
Boston September 30 Henry W Coe former treasurer of Bowker Fertilizer Company pleads guilty to a 90000 dollar embezzlement charge in the superior criminal court Judge Aiken considers delaying sentence for six months due to special circumstances and will rule the next day Melville Adams defense counsel requested postponement and the court reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry W. Coe
Bowker Fertilizer Company
Aiken
Suprior Criminal Court
Melville O. Adams
Coe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sales Note
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and grip with added claim it helps prevent pneumonia. Declares the medicine pleasant and safe to take and available for sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
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OLD Colony
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Judge Holmes
David Kennedy
U. S. Cincinnati
Commander McLean
Middlesex County
Dracut
Chelmsford
Ma’frs
Intervale Mills
Quinebaug
We&pay eXpress
Courier
W.H. LL Hayes
W. H
Middlesex Street
Sapolio
Parker
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Gander
F.w.a.bergeng Ken, M.D
Chathasm
Mass
Bpacini
A. W. Brown
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