Sapphire combine controls vast Montana land holdings
The piece notes the new sapphire combine buying up sapphire land in Montana amid various market and political asides. It references the beef race toward Swift, Edith Thomas's autumn poem line about frost, strawberries priced high, a Kentucky judge’s weapons search in court, Ward Three club discussing water, and a Boston political moment. It also mentions Admiral Schies in coal troubles and questions if Hudson New Hampshire’s distillery will be taxed as rum-age sales.
New York Woman Ends Life in Haverhill Tragedy
Estelle Smith of New York City died at Hale hospital after two self harm attempts on Monday. Her mother Mary Emerson wrestled away a bread knife while a first attempt was underway, and a neck wound from a jackknife followed. Poisoning preceded the fatal decline, details undisclosed. husband Walter Smith was informed. Medical Examiner Croston arrived after the death.
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Haverhill
Estelle Smith
New York City
Hale Hospital
Mary Emerson
Croston
Walter Smith
Old Man Despondent Ends Life Over Home Decision
Daniel O'Connor, 75, in New Haven, chose to die rather than leave his lifelong home. He bought carbolic acid after a dispute over moving to New York with his son John, attended St. John's church, then secluded himself and ingested the poison. He died despite efforts to save him.
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New Haven
Daniel O’connor
Traders National Bank Offers Global Services and Ladies Access
Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange, safety deposit boxes with private rooms, and savings accounts with 3 percent per year payable semi annually. It maintains segregated banking rooms for women and serves as a depository for the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hours are 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays, 8 AM to 1 PM Saturday, with extended hours 7 to 9 PM. Locations at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
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Ays
Rannum
Haspangriep
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Famine Riots Reported in Saratoff District
Vienna October 16 reports famine riots in Saratoff government with clashes between Russian peasants and troops. Many injured as fighting erupts across several conflicts.
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Saratoff District
Vienna
The
Nomen Frei Presse
Saratoff
Schley Witnesses and Despatch Details at Court
Washington October 16 The Schley court resumed sessions focusing on witnesses tied to the Brooklyn and Oregon during the battle. Capt Cook testified on the dispatch of the flying squadron from Cienfuegos to Santiago noting haste given coaling, weather, and the need for larger ships to slow for smaller ones.
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Washington
Schley Court
Schley
Brooklyn
Oregon
Cook
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Explosion Spoils About 4000 Stamp Shipment
Night scene reports $4000 worth of stamps seized in an explosion with $120 in money found. No mail was disturbed and residents were not aroused by the blast.
Yanz Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Goering Slaying
New Haven ct Oct 16 George Yanz slayer of George H Goering pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received five years in prison. A prior trial had Yanz convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
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New Haven
George Yanz
George H. Goering
Plummer Named Assignee for Belknap Savings Bank
Laconia New Hampshire October 16 1900 William H Plummer has been appointed assignee of Belknap Savings Bank of Laconia which halted business in 1897 due to temporary resource tied up conditions.
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Belknap Savings Bank of Laconia
Laconia, N. H
Wm. H. Plummer
Belknap Savings Bank
Democrats Nominate Bergin After 22 Ballots in Waltham
In Waltham the 5th Middlesex senatorial district Democrats held a convention to select a State committee member and Senate nominee. After 22 ballots Michael Bergin of Waltham narrowly beat William T. Jenney of Medford and others, with Daley initially top but declining. Bergin’s nomination was made unanimous. district committee members were named from Medford Lexington Winchester Marlboro and Waltham.
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Waltham
5Th Middlesex
State Central Committee
Marlboro
J. Joseph Foley
Winchester
C. F. Handrahan
State Committee
Medford
William T. Jenney
William J. Daley
Michael Bergin
Bergin
Senate
Foley
Patrick S. Broderick
Mr. Bergin
W. B. Mellen
Charles S. Ryan
Lexington
John F. Holland
John Shaughnessy
Michael J. Connolly
United States envoy arrives with China protocol
Victoria, B C October 16 W W Rowk hill the US commissioner in talks with China arrived en route to Washington with a copy of the protocol. He says China’s affairs are normal and no further outbreak is anticipated though uncertainty remains. He notes the insurrection in Kan Su and Man churia as local uprisings. Commercial interests are taking charge as a commission forms to revise treaties and open more ports.
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Victoria
B. C
W. W. Rowkhill
United States
China
Washington
Kan Su
Manchuria
Republicans Nominate State Ticket in Rhode Island
Providence October 16 The Rhode Island Republican convention nominated William Gregory of Wickford for Governor Chas Dean Kimball of Providence for Lieutenant Governor Chas P Bennett of Providence for Secretary of State Walter A Read of Gloucester for Treasurer and Chas F Stearns of Pawtucket for Attorney General The platform praises McKinley and pledges support to Roosevelt stating we repose entire confidence in his wisdom and discretion.
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Providence
R. I
Wm. Gregory
Wickford
Chas. Dean Kimball
Chas. P. Bennett
Walter A. Read
Gloucester
Chas. F. Stearns
Pawtucket
McKinley
Roosevelt
Asphyxiated in Brooklyn Home Mystery
William Joyce and his wife died from gas asphyxiation at Mrs Joyce's parents residence in Brooklyn. Jos Duff, 19, their brother, fears responsibility after misfiring the gas switch. He had returned home to find them asleep in his room and may have reactivated the gas in confusion. No self-inflicted death is suspected.
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New York
Wm. Joyce
Pitched Battle Fights in China Reports Rebel Losses
News from Victoria via Empress of Japan cites a Sept. 30 engagement near Hsinho in Chi Li between imperial Chinese troops under Gen. Tsen and about 7000 insurgents, leaving 30 rebels dead and many wounded. Chouchon saw a rebellion with missionaries driven out.
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Victoria
Empress of Japan
China
Tsen
Hsinho
Chi Li
Chouchon
Wood Memorial Chapel Dedication in Lawrence
The Wood Memorial chapel in Lawrence was dedicated Tuesday night. E. A. Thissell presented the keys, Rev. C. S. Frost handed them to the pastor, Rev. A. E. Wilson spoke on the value of the church to the community. Other Free Baptist ministers, Rev. H. Lockhart and Rev. W. J. Twort, also participated.
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Wood Memorial
Lawrence
E. A. Thissell
Frost
A. E. Wilson
H. Lockhart
Chelsea
W. J. Twort
Immorality Probe Leader Sails for Manila Mission
Rev Dr A B Hizlett of Colorado Springs sails for Manila with war department sanction as commissioner to investigate immorality charges in military camps, departing from San Francisco.
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San Freincisco
Cal
A Bk. Hizlett
Colorado Springs
Manila
War Department
Small fire at George Rooks paint shop in Whipple Street
Alarm from box 87 at 1 13 this afternoon for a slight fire in the paint shop of George Rooks on Whipple Street. Damage described as trifling.
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George Rooks
Whipple Street
Burglars Crack Connecticut Post Office Safe
Moodus Connecticut residents report burglars cracked the post office safe on October 16, stealing about 4000 dollars in stamps and 120 dollars in cash. Investigators recount the night-time break and ongoing inquiry.
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Moodus, Conn
Lost Hair Regains Color with Ayer’s Vigor
Mrs M D Gray of No Salem Massachusetts says her hair fell out and grayed quickly but after using Ayer’s Hair Vigor it stopped shedding and regained color. The testimonial notes the product costs one dollar and is sold at all druggists. Ayer Co. Lowell Massachusetts endorses the remedy.
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Ayer
Man Fined for Resisting Officer in Liquor Case
Alfred Germaine pleaded guilty to drunkenness in police court. Interpreter James Donahoe conveyed testimony about his large family, leading to a probation sentence of one year and three months in jail. Other defendants faced fines and brief jail terms, with various charges including illegal liquor keeping and assault. A suspicious person was released on bond for hall damage protection, and venue revenue details for the hall were discussed.
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Alfred Germaine
James Donahoe
James
Donahoe
Breault
Germaine
Hadley
John Myers
Freeman
Bumps
Myers
Charles E. Tyce
John J. Gallagher
Harold Hanson
Lincoln Street
Hanson
Gallagher
Sparks
John E. Welch
Gregory O'Connor
Patrick St. John
George Haddock
Thomas Lindsay
John F. Sheehy
State Farm
Joseph Champagne
Polo Versus Basketball Over Huntington Hall Dates
A dispute arises between polo and basketball factions over booking dates in Huntington hall for upcoming weeks. Polo supporters claim 40 prime dates are reserved while basketball backers say polo teams have not prepaid, challenging their claim to the slots. W A Parsons offered to cover the $400 deposit, but Supt. Gillow indicated a decision is pending.
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Parsons
Gillow
Huntington Hall
W. A. Parsons
Towell
Supt. Gillow
Republican smoke talk rally for Hanson in Lowell
The Club Artisans hosted a three hour smoke talk in Loomfixers hall with 300 French American supporters for Republican candidates in the upcoming state election. W H S Hayes praised Hanson, urged an eight hour workday, and speakers including Arthur Beaucage, F K Stearns, Charles Hanson, and others urged unity for the party’s French American vote. The event ended with music, a Solon Stevens address, and plans for a Lexington outing on the 19th.
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Club Artisans
W. H. S. Hayes
Edwards Cheney
E. T. Goward
F. K. Stearns
Caleb L. Smith
Charles W. Bell
Chas. H. Hanson
Alonzo G. Walsh
Republica
Louis Lanois
Hanson
Republican Party
Hayes
Arthur Beaucage
Charles H. Hanson
Joseph Berthiaume
Lowell
New England
George Crepaud
A. G. Walsh
Annual Basket Meeting of Merrimack Valley Women
The annual basket meeting of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society of the Merrimack Valley is in session at Branch Street Tabernacle. Mrs. Brackett of Lawrence presides, Miss M. H. Baron of Lawrence serves as secretary, with devo tions by Mrs. Francis Carll and a welcome address by Mrs. A. R. Dilts. Speakers include Mrs. Evans of Billerica on Mormon ism and Mrs. E. B. Earle of Boston on The Work.
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Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society
Merrimack Valley
Branch Street Tabernacle
Brackett
Lawrence
M. H. Baron
Francis Carll
A. R. Dilts
Evans
Billerica
E. B. Earle
Boston
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Earle
A. M. Farr
Edith Freeman
Amanda M. Coleman
Hartshorn Memorial College
Richmond, Va
Locating the Cremator in City for New Plant
Mayor Dimon will sign a 25900 loan for a new cremator after years of consideration. The old cremator sits on leased land at 75 dollars yearly. a new site is to be chosen with possible continued rental. Supporters say the plant will emit less odor and not be a nuisance, though some odor from swill carts remains inevitable.
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Dimon
Board of Health
Aid For Students Opens Transport Fund For Lawrence Pupils
Lawrence manufacturers donate 400 to aid Lawrence students attending Lowell textile school. Funds provide transportation through the school year. A G Cumnock secures special rates with steam and electric roads. Applicants must be endorsed, pass exams, and are then admitted with transport. 40 to 60 students expected.
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Lawrence
Lowell Textile School
A. G. Cumnock
Lowell
Arrest of Fred Tighe on assault charge in Salem Street home
Capt Ken and Sergt Connors arrested 20 year old Fred Tighe at his Salem Street home at 3 this morning on a warrant charging assault with intent to commit rape on Albina Reliveau of Lowell Street Lawrence. Tighe posted bail and will appear before Lawrence police court Thursday morning. He is described as a collector for a Lowell business house. The alleged assault occurred Tuesday afternoon.
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Ken
Sergt. Connors
Fred Tighe
Salem Street
Albina Reliveau
Lowell Street
Lawrence
Tighe
Lowell
Word of Mouth Praise for Father John's Medicine
A leading Dover druggist writes that Father John's Medicine drives store interest and advertises itself. He requests three dozen large bottles with express or freight paid to stock windows this week, noting six bottles sold Saturday and a refused sale today due to stockout.
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Father John
MecGrail’s Pharmacy
Central Ave
Dover
N. H
Messrs
Carleton & Hovey
Burgoyne's Surrender Commemoration By Old Middlesex Chapter
Old Middlesex chapter Sons of the American Revolution held its regular quarterly meeting at Marston hall. The program commemorated Burgoyne's surrender with speeches by George H. Marston, John C. Burke, and Russell Fox of Dracut. Brock shared notes on Burgoyne’s exploits and the French and Indian War. Saarge discussed the Baronne Riesdel diary and related orders.
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Old Middlesex
Sons of the American Revolution
Marston Hall
Gen. Burgoyne
George H. Marston
John C. Burke
Russell Fox
Dracut
Stephen Russell
Stillwater
Brock
Burgoyne
James F. Saarge
Exonerated Superintendent Cleared by City Committee
The special committee investigating charges against City Streets Superintendent Brady met in executive session at city hall last night and voted unanimously to report that Brady answered all questions satisfactorily. The panel, chaired by Councilman Baker, recommended discharge from further service as no charges were sustained.
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Pinder
City Hall
Baker
Brady
Ward Three Club Opens Debate on Water Topic
Ex-Councilman Saunders will open the debate at 7 30 this evening before Ward Three club members and friends under President Puffer. Dr Sawyer and Mr Brown are expected to speak on water. Hang Kittredge Co. sells wallpapers at 208 Central Street with lowest prices.
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Saunders
Puffer
Ward Three Club
Dr. Sawyer
Mr. Brown
Hang Kittredge & Co
Central Street
Rain Coats From Priestly Makers Attract Attention
New York makers supply rain coats praised for Priestly waterproof fabrics and hand finished collars. Coats mirror overcoat lines with rough fabrics in grey and black and shed rain effectively. Additional advantages highlighted, with emphasis on fit and durability.
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New York
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New Sapphire Combine
Montana
Swift
Edith Thomas
Edith
Kentucky
Admiral Schiez
Hudson, N. H
Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit
the Traders National Bank
Post Office Ave
Everal Conflicts
Yanz
Plummer
Africa
Madrid
Rio Muni
Middlesex
Stewewes
Commissioner Rockhill
Rhode Island
Gregory
Clergyman
Connecticut
J. G. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Gayne
Solon W. Stevens
America
Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society of
Asault
Old Middlesex Chapter
Copeland
O’sullivan Bros. Co
Special Council
Merrimack
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