Governor Odell presses for coal strike end amid operator refusals
New York October reports that Governor Odell told Reading president Baer and U S Senators that he would use every power to end the strike. Operators refuse five cent raise for miners in exchange for union recognition, halting any settlement. John Mitchell plans to depart Wilkesbarre as talks stall and Odell ponders an extraordinary session to push a law ending the dispute.
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New York
Gov
Odell
Baer
Reading Road
United States
Platt
Quay
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Guv. Odell
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania Senators
City
Harrisburg
John Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Political turmoil at Lawrence convention splits Lowell Democrats
Reports from Lawrence describe a bitter Democratic congressional convention dispute in Lowell with Sparks and Bruce factions challenging the legality of the nomination. Observers note voter pressure, credential disputes, and police involvement as party leaders claim majority control while others accuse illegitimate ballots and improper roll calls. The Lawrence papers say Bruce was nominated 65 votes to none, with Sparks delegates abstaining.
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Lawrence
Lowell
Sparks
Bruce
Bruce Democrats
Mr. Bruce
Sparksmen
Carlisle
Sparkes
A. B. Bruce
John T. Sparks
Webster Woman Hangs Herself in Dudley Garret
Webster October 10. Mrs Ella Uthan wife of Frank A Uthan prominent in church circles committed suicide by hanging in the garret of her Dudley home after a year of illness. She was 48 years old.
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Webster
Ella Uthan
Frank A. Uthan
Dudley
Praises for Chamberlains Remedy From Georgia Reader
A Prattsburg Georgia reader Mr T W Greathouse says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life curing chronic diarrhoea after seven years of suffering. The note adds praise from diverse callers nationwide and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Union
T. W. Greathouse
Prattsburg
Tour of Duty to Visit Pottsville Troops
Major General Miller and Colonels Elliott and Penney of the division staff departed Harrisburg for Pottsville to tour the troops on duty in the hard coal regions.
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Harrisburg
Miller
Cols. Elliott
Penney
Pottsville
Kilroy Convicted of Second Degree Murder
In Boston on October 10 Michael J Kilroy was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the January 26 death of his wife Bridget at their home. Judge Hardy sentenced him to life in the State prison with the first day in solitary confinement. Kilroy proclaimed his innocence as the verdict was read and the sentence imposed.
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Boston
Michael J. Kilroy
Bridget
Hardy
Kilroy
Guardian Murphy Named For Jane Toppan
In Cambridge on October 10 a Middlesex Probate court petition seeks James Stuart Murphy of Lowell as guardian of Jane Toppan, recently declared insane and committed to a state asylum. Signers include Lorin W. Ferdinand and Francis W. Qua of Lowell. returnable October 21. C. Fred Hurd of Lowell named as appraiser.
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Cambridge
Probate Court
Middlesex County
East
James Stuart Murphy
Lowell
Jane Toppan
Lorin’ W. Ferdinand
Francis W. Qua
C. Fred Hurd
Forestry in the Hawaiians Press Bulletin Urges Island Foresters
A press bulletin from the bureau of forestry urges rapid deployment of expert foresters to Hawaii. Gov. Dole seeks help to protect mountain forests grazed by cattle and deer, whose trampling destroys ground cover, dries soils, and harms irrigation for sugar crops. Molokai faces extreme deer overpopulation posing a novel forest protection challenge.
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Bureau of Forestry
Hawaiian Islands
Dole
Moountains
Island of
Hawaii
Molokai
England
Pleasant social event honors pastor and wife Craig
The First Presbyterian church hosted a reception for Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Craig, recently married, with lace draperies, palms, and a musical program by local clergy. Ushers, refreshment volunteers, and guests from neighboring churches attended. speeches praised the church’s growth and the couple’s union. The gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. M. Craig
Cora Burrows
Ella McComb
Annie Wylie
Margaret Jemison
Tina McKennon
Katie McIntosh
Jennie Walker
Daisy Farrell
Alice Ramsey
Mary Sutherland
Grace Barrows
Isabel Craig
Jennie Ray
Agnes McComb
Lillian McAllister
Bessie Chalmers
Elizabeth Ray
Margaret Bowen
J. S. Hastings
M. Louise Colburn
Douglas Gordon
Loch Lomond
P. Waldron Edmunds
Lassie
Milo Hale
Bedouin
Jessie
John McClellan
Edith Craig
J. M. Greene
D. D
Dr. Court
8. T. Ford
First Baptist Church
George F. Kenngett
Mr. Craig
Highlands
Scotland
Uncle Sam Bear Mascot At Northern Post In Indian Country
In a remote northern state famed for lakes a small army post sits by a lake with a bear mascot. A private recalls trapping the bear as a juvenile and raising him as a pet who now toys with a soldier’s boot lace and drinks from a bottle while the camp crowd looks on.
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Uncle Sam
Jack
Hester
Mother
Bear training and bath by the barracks at Rue camp
Edith V. Corse recounts a vivid encounter with Bugamegeshig the bear at Rue camp. A soldier trains the bear with a mock drill, leading to playful mishaps as the bear bolts toward the barracks then returns to drink from the lake and fish for oil cards. The scene ends with the crowd admiring the bear and the Indian host, and a final look at Rue before departure.
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Bug
Uncle Sam
Bugamegeshig
Mother
Jack
Rue
Edith V. Corse
St. Nicholas
Farm Accidents Prompt Call for Fast Relief
On farms accidents occur frequently with distressing frequency. Dr Thomas Electric Oil promises instant relief for stings bruises and cuts and is marketed as essential for safety against pain.
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Thomas
Auxiliary Members May Ride Engine for Coffee Service
Report asks whether auxiliary members will be permitted to ride the engine and serve coffee and beans to the Brother Hood engineers and firemen, outlining anticipated access and ceremonial duties aboard the locomotive.
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Auxiliary
Brotherhood” Engineers and Firemen
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Chase &Sanborns
Formosa Oolong
Formosa
True
J. F. True & CO
Auburn, Me
Corporation of the Old Ladies’ Home
Fletcher Street
Sarah T. Young
Venus
Pink
Shamrock Shoe
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Market Street
Derby & Morse
Middle Street
W. T. S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Arthur A, Harmon
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