Case of Marcelle Bean Continued to Friday
In the Boston police court Judge Pickman heard a long list of cases with drunks predominating. Marcelle Bean alias Mercer Lefebvre pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on a girl of about 16, with a possible upgrading to assault with intent to commit felony at a later date. Mary Dudevoir was absent ill. Bean retained D. J. Donahue. The trial was set for Saturday. Maynard admitted theft and drunkenness, with a four month jail term added for larceny. Several defendants faced sentences, with suspensions and farm sentences noted, including a two month suspended jail term for William McGuinness and a State farm ticket for Thomas McLaughlin.
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Bean
D. J. Donahue
Donahue
Pickman
Mary Dudevoir
Boott
Thomas F. Barrett
Welch
Barrett
O'Malley
Fenwick Street
State Farm
McGuinness
John Toomey
Sheriff
Lost on Merrimack street in Grant Jewelry box
An Eastern Star pin lost on Merrimack street was placed in Grant Jewelry Co. ’s box with a reward for the finder. A separate ad lists Madam Curtiss, a clairvoyant, at 42 Waugh street near Wilder and Broadway, and notices furniture and dresser positions at Assabet Mills in Maynard, Massachusetts with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Street
Grant Jewelry Co
Cree Madam Curtiss
Waugh Street
Wilder Street
Broadway
Sparks Nomination Faces Lawrence Rumors in District
In Lawrence sentiment favors defeating Hon. John T. Sparks if nominated at Friday’s congressional convention. Rumors run that delegates will vote decisively, while Republicans are confident of victory. Lowell delegates will travel in a special car. return plans hinge on circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
John T. Sparks
Dracut
Sparks
Lowell
Report on Dennis Murphy Health Status Clarified
The morning report of Dennis Murphy’s death is incorrect. Murphy, a prominent Lowell steam ship agent and property owner, is dangerously ill at home with bronchitis. Doctors held little hope yesterday, but he showed slight improvement early today though remains in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Murphy
Lowell
Murphy
Assessors Edge City Hall as Health Budget Climb Spurs Debate
Health department seeks full extra revenue earned as charter rules divert funds to the general treasury. Swill price rise from 1.00 to 1.25 per load boosts income, while aging furnace and coal use continue amid push for a new garbage plant. Assessors answer a rare petition claiming underpayment due to assessed value changes. Mayoral signoff on sewer work in Carter and Bleachery streets arrives but tar macadam contract remains unsigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Committee On Appropriations
General Treasury Fund
Burlington Mail Train Wrecks at Galva Illinois
A fast mail train No. 8 eastbound on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy was wrecked at Galva Illinois. Fireman Mahlon Sands was killed instantly while Engineer Johnson was thrown through the cab window with minor injuries. One mail clerk was bruised. The locomotive and four cars derailed after a coal gate dropped from a westbound train struck the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galva, Ill
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Mahlon Sands
Johnson
Denmark moves to ratify sale of West Indies to US
Foreign Minister Denitzer submitted a bill ratifying the cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States. He urged a speedy settlement. First reading set for October 15 and second reading for October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denitzer
Danish West Indies
United States
Hubbard vs Flint opens in Aiken court over $800 real estate commission
Superior Court in Aiken opens with Geo L Hubbard, a real estate broker, suing Geo W Flint to recover 800 dollars claimed as his commission on the sale of a house on School street. Burke Corbett and J J Harvey represent the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Vs. Flint
Geo. L. Hubbard
Geo. W. Flint
School Street
Burke & Corbett
Ana J. J. Harvey
Colombian Gunboat Bogota Sails With All American Crew
San Francisco dispatch reports the gunboat Bogota leaving for Panama to confront the insurgent Padilla. Its about 40 crew include many US Navy veterans and Annapolis graduates. Officers trained in modern warfare, several among the crew were present with Manila Dewey veterans. The ship carries a 14-pounder bow gun and several rapid-fire guns and faced minor mechanical trouble before setting sail.
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San Francisco
Bogota
Panama
Padilla
United States Navy
H. H. Marmaduke
Arthur H. Dutton
Annapolis
Gloucester
Lieuts. Mitchell and
Mantgis
W. G. Graham
Jas. H. Gregory
Dewey
Manila
Oregon
United States School of Gunnery
B. C. Clark
Winslow
Cardenas Bay
John Carrick
H. Lind
W. S. Hinton
Dutton
Edward Cramp
Peck seeks court to place McCarthy on Scott county ballot
Senator H J Peck of Shakopoo will seek a supreme court order directing auditor John H Moore of Scott County to show cause why McCarthy cannot be listed as an independent candidate for superintendent of schools The suit argues the primary law amendment barring defeated candidates from filing as independents violates constitutional rights and could invalidate the September 16 nominations and the primary election law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
H. J. Peck
Shakopoo
Supreme Court
Peck
John H. Moore
Scott County
E. F. McCarthy
McCarthy
Unknown man found dead in Hudson River likely suicide
New York reports say ropes found around the feet of an unidentified man in the Hudson River near Jersey City were placed by tugboat workers trying to recover the body, not by a murderer. The man’s identity remains unknown, but authorities lean toward death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Jersey City
Run Sheep Run Incident Causes Boy to Fall
William Houston a 15 year old boy while driving sheep down a run from cars into Swift's meat house in Dutton Street fell about seven feet striking his head on a rail. He was taken to Emergency hospital where three stitches closed the wound.
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William Houston
Swift
Dutton Street
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Endures as Family Remedy
Over fifty years ago doctors promoted the tonic value of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The advertisement asserts the medicine remains trusted, recommended for the whole family, and continues its legacy as the oldest and best in its category.
Young German Steals Canoe Then Nearly Drowns
Frank Spiegel of Lawrence admitted taking a canoe near Middlesex Village to raise funds for the trip home. He failed to swim after the craft overturned near the North Chelmsford depot and was rescued by a section hand. No complaint was filed as the owner did not press charges.
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Frank Spiegel
Lawrence
North Chelmsford
Merrimack
Young Spiegel
Lowell
Middlesex Village
Chelmsford
Speigel
Pwning
Sealing Fleet Returns with Modest Catch off Bering Sea
Victoria B C October report from the sealing fleet Oscar and Hattie brought 280 skins after a nine month season off Cowper Island and the Bering sea. Tempestuous conditions limited activity with boats lowered only four times in the final fifteen days. Only three vessels were sighted: Victoria Zillah May and Favorite.
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Victoria
B. C
Bering Sea
Oscar
Hattie
Cowper Island
Mitchell Silent on Proposition Drives Coal Strike News
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 8 National President Mitchell of the Miners union and three anthracite district presidents returned from Buffalo. He refused to discuss Roosevelt's proposal to end the strike and will await local union returns before answering. Locals vote to stay on strike nearly unanimously. reports say no return to work until demands are met or strike called off. Wyoming Valley remains quiet as troops stay ready and a coal train is moved from Potts colliery.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Miners Union
Buffalo
Roosevelt
National Guard
Associated Press
United States
Wyoming Valley
Soldiers arrive as Tamaqua coal region quiets down
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on October 8 the Second regiment encamped after arrival and Sixth regiment due this afternoon. Apathy prevails with little trouble expected as region reports show operators gaining slightly in their workforce. Two trolley cars filled with troops ferried men to collieries while many walked to work. No demonstrations occurred and more coal was reportedly taken from Lehigh Coal and Navigation’s No 4 mine yesterday.
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Tamaqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Yester
Imperial edict honors Liu Kun Yi as first rank Earl
An imperial edict issued in Pekin on October 8 proclaims Liu Kun Yi, famed viceroy of Nanking, as an Earl of the first rank. It commends his role in maintaining peace on the Yangtze in 1900 and orders a memory tablet placed in the Pekin temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Liu Kun Yi
Nanking
Yang Tse Varely
Pekin Temple
First U S Mail Car Runs Amid Canal Street Tension
New Orleans crowds gathered on Canal Street as the car company attempted a second run with U S mail on board. Police and detectives stood by along a mile of street while a mail car left the barn without incident as strikers eyed the operation.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
United States
St. Louis
Murder Found Floating in River near Jersey City
Body of a man with legs tied together found in the river at Jersey City. Police believe the man was murdered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Soldiers Guard Shamokin Coal Mines Amid Strikes
Shamokin Pa October 8 two companies of the fourth regiment guard Royal Oak colliery to deter strikers. Llewellyn Coal Co planned to restart but workers refused under armed protection. Six companies of the 1st regiment arrived to reinforce.
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Shamokin
Royal Oak
Llewellyn Coal Company
1Éth Regiment
Demonstration in Williamsport as coal cars attacked
In Williams town an organized attempt to move 82 coal cars from Lykens Valley Coal failed after coupling pins were drawn five times. A mob gathered in Wiconisco, shouting at workers’ homes, but no damage occurred.
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Harrisburg
Williamstown
Lykens Valley Coal Company
Wiconisco
On to the Coal Fields Mobilizes Philadelphia Troops
Philadelphia dispatch reports nearly 3000 soldiers from the first brigade under Brig. Gen. John W. Schall prepared for camp in anthracite regions by sundown. The first city troop led by Col. Bowman and second regiment under Col. Docherty left by nine this morning for Panther Creek valley and coal fields, with additional units following at midnight and early this morning.
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Philadelphia
John W. Schall
Panther Creek
Bowman
Dochert
First City
Philadelphia Regiment Arrives in Hazleton After Bethlehem Stoning
Hazleton Pa Oct 8 The first regiment of Philadelphia under Col Bowman arrived from Philadelphia this morning The only incident was the stoning of the second section near Bethlehem with several car windows shattered.
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Hazleton
Philadelphia
Col
Bowman
Bethlehem
Chinese murder case in Hu Nan ends with executions
Victoria B C Oct 8 The Lye Maru brings word that a Chinese commission reinvestigating the Chen Chow murder of missionaries has returned to Chang Sha. Eight ringleaders were executed, five officials dismissed, the church repaired, and the governor general orders Chen Chow to Hankow for consult with the British consul. The missionaries praise the actions and urge lenient handling by the British consul.
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Taotai
Man Falls From Tree Injures Head Near 213 Tenth Street
Henry Mead, while picking apples at A. J. Beane’s place, fell from a tree this morning and suffered a possible concussion. An ambulance took him to the Emergency hospital after 11:30. He is about 30, believed married, condition still under observation.
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Henry Mead
A. J. Beane
Tenth Street
Meads
Jis
After Alphonse A theft report at Talbot Mills
A colored man at the Talbot mills reported to Lowell police the theft of $20. He hired a boy named Alphonse Dalatre as a chore hand to pay a note, gave him the money Tuesday morning, and has not seen him since. The boy’s parents live at 46 Lilley Avenue. A warrant for his arrest has been sworn out and police are seeking him.
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Talbot Mills
Lowell
Alphonse Dalatre
Lilley Avenue
Sage’s Health Improves After Severe Cold Threat
New York October 8 reports the condition of Russell Sage as favorable after a severe cold and risk of pneumonia. The item notes Sage’s illness and a performance note from Wallack’s theatre listing Colorado at the New York Opera House.
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New York
Russell Sage
Colorado
Wallack’s Theatre
Opera House
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Maynard
Mass
Q'Sullivan Bros
City Hall
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Mr. Dennis Murphy
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Carter
Bleachery
Burlington
Aiken, J
Minnesota
Potts
U. S
Merrimack Clothing Company
Alphonse
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