Mayor weighs pump contract amid city debate
The water department eyeing a $19 700 pump from The Holly Company of Buffalo after Wood Company bid 12000 was rejected for noncompliance. Registration closes Wednesday and debate over lighting costs continues as Mayor Casey defends a $22 75 lamp contract and two land purchases face council votes.
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Casey
Water Department
Holly Company
Buffalo
N. Y
The
Water Board
Wood Company of
Philadelphia
Cleveland bank closed in Ohio filing for creditors
The Indemnity Savings and Loan Company in Cleveland failed to open and posted that it has assigned assets to H. R. Sanborn for creditor claims. Attorney General Ellis began proceedings to halt operations for alleged banking law violations while the bank asserts solvency and plans a full inventory and response to the summons.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Indemnity Savings and Loan Company
H. R. Sanborn
Ellis
H. R. Banborn
de Page
Ninety Plumbers Strike in Hartford
Hartford Conn Oct 16 Ninety plumbers struck for a wage increase with a minimum rate of $1.40 per day. Since Saturday four firms signed agreements and kept workers on the job. Several master plumbers requested a conference with striker representatives to discuss the situation. The original hiring clause was waived and the dispute now centers on pay.
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Hartford
Conn
Carriage Upset Injures Mrs. Kate Wells in Ireland Drive
Keene New Hampshire reports from Dublin say Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells of Boston author and lecturer was thrown from a carriage when the horse went wild and overturned the vehicle. She suffered two broken arms and contusions but is resting comfortably. her son Dr W G Wells was only slightly hurt.
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Keene, N. H
Dublin
Kate Gannett Wells
Boston
W. Gannett Wells
Keene
Wells
Still A Mystery Involving Double Tragedy At Hack
Sioux City Iowa Oct 16 The double tragedy remains unresolved as police pursue theories that E H Darrow of Lead South Dakota shot and killed his son's wife Mrs W E Darrow of Belle Fourche and then killed himself. A letter signed C C T from Lead may have spurred the woman to kill her life and the murderer to end his.
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Sioux City
E. H. Darrow
Lead
W. E. Darrow
Bellefourche
Democratic County and Councillor Conventions Held
In Dougine hall known as Democratic headquarters, two conventions the county and the sixth councillor were held in the Woman's Exchange. Both nominations were not vigorously pursued, reflecting weak interest as Republican strength was acknowledged. The first convention did not convene until nearly 8 o'clock.
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Dougine
Woman's Exchange
Halifax Garrison Regiment Disbanded In Nova Scotia
Halifax N S Oct 16 officers and men accepted discharge with most remaining in the province while the majority turnkey the barracks to the Royal Canadian forces. The event marks the formal end of the Halifax Garrison Regiment though key personnel stay locally.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Opn
Kearney Case Settlements in Boston & Northern Rail Suit
In four Grant and Kelleher against Boston & Northern Street Railway, juries awarded plaintiffs 985 dollars for injuries from an electric car striking a team on Bridge street. Separate Kearney v Joyce case settled, jury discharged. Miss Mary Kearney, once a Green school teacher, injured by a January 1904 snowslide, testified to ongoing nervous disorders. Court adjourned to Tuesday due to a breakdown and no ready cases.
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Grant
Kelleher
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Superior
Bridge Street
John Grant
Patrick Kelleher
Young Grant
Young Kelleher
Kearney
Joyce
Mary Kearney
Green School
Schooner Veteran Lost On Trundy's Reef
Biddeford Maine October 16 word arrives of the total loss by sinking of the two masted schooner Veteran of Gloucester Massachusetts. The vessel grounded on Trundy's reef off Cape Elizabeth while dragging for mackerel after leaving Portland and went down at 430 Sunday morning. The crew pumped all night and abandoned ship near Wood Island. Captain Marcus Conrad and his men reached Biddeford Pool after a hard row against head winds with only a small amount of clothing saved. The Veteran, built at Bath Maine 11 years ago, was 35.6 feet long 14.1 feet beam and 13 tons gross with home port Boston.
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Biddeford
Gloucester
Mass
Portland
Trundy’s Reef
Cape Elizabeth
Wood Island
Marcus Conrad
Biddeford Pool
Vet
Bath
Boston
End of Yellow Fever Visit Toward New Orleans
New Orleans La Oct 16 federal authorities conclude the yellow fever visitation with a week of activity marking a reduction of health working forces and hoped for improvement in state conditions as the effort winds down.
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New Orleans
A Grade Crossing Fatality Near Dunkirk NY
Dunkirk New York October 16 Mr and Mrs Clinton Dye of Sheridan Centre five miles from Dunkirk were killed today at a grade crossing by a Lake Shore train. Their horse was killed and the buggy smashed. Dye a prosperous farmer about sixty.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Sara
Clinton Dye
Sheridan Centre
Lake Shore
Dye
Governor Folk to address City Club luncheon near Union League
Philadelphia October 16 Governor Joseph W Folk of Missouri will speak at a City Club luncheon under the auspices of the Union League, a leading Republican organization, to discuss good government and related reforms.
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Philadelphia
Joseph W
Folk of
Missouri
City Club
Union League
Kimball May Recover From Shooting Wounds
Brideton Maine October reports say physician notes Benjamin Kimball, the shooting victim, shows condition improving with even chance of recovery.
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Kimball
Brideton
Cian
Begjamin Kimball
Girl Dies of Lockjaw in Pawtucketville
Alma L. Ladue, 12, daughter of Damase and Hilda Ladue, of 77 Gershom Avenue, died early this morning from lockjaw. The injury came when a piece of iron dust struck her forehead near her home, lodging beneath the skin and later leading to tetanus despite initial treatment and a hospital visit.
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Alma L. Ladue
Damase
Hilda Ladue
Gershom Avenue
Pawtucketville
Lowell Hospital
Simpson
Union Dissolved Between Norway and Sweden Ends Long Union
Stockholm reports the union between Norway and Sweden, in existence since 1814, has been dissolved by both houses of the riksdag. The act recognizes Norway as a state separate from the union with Sweden.
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Stockholm
Norway
Sweden
Riksdag
Unusual Case in Chelmsford Courts Stinged by Break and Enter
In a Chelmsford police court before Judge Hadley, Charles McEnnis was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to stealing 35 pounds of patent lead castings from Chelmsford Foundry Company, while companion John T. Sweeney faced a different fate for larceny. Other Greeks fined for cards on Sunday. a 12 year old girl named Alberta Vezina charged with breaking and entering and larceny, continued to October 21. two men charged with larceny from Sophia Rutina held over for next session.
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Hadley
Charles McEnnis
Chelmsford Foundry Company
John T. Sweeney
Hubert Bearce
John Fox
McEnnis
Sweeney
Foundry
North Acton
Welch
Bumps
Costas Sperakos
Nicholas Pappas
John Marison
Kyriakos Orianos
James Kilakos
Elias Dourgatis
Peter Pappas
Alberta L. Vezina
John Gurion
Peter Kallage
Sophia Rutina
Sxerigxer
Iian Peachlow
Kallago
Sophia
Matthew Stein
Middlesex Street
Judeen Hadley
Herr
Suit for separation in Gotha divorce case begins
The exit brought by Prince Philip of Baxe-Cobure for a reparation from his wife Princess Louise and an adjustment of their joint property interests began at the wealth court for divorce trials. The couple, both Catholic, did not request royal privilege and a separate bed and board were noted along with financial relations.
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Gotha
Duchy of Lake-Coburg and
Philip of
Baxe-Cobure
Louise
Wellth Court
Philip
Tribunal Ae
A. Financial Relations Lm
Train wreckers blamed for Fatal Southern Pacific disaster
A northbound Southern Pacific train derailed at Freano yard in Bakersfield causing the deaths of engineer Cole and fireman Butts and an unknown tramp. Passengers escaped serious injury. The wreck occurred due to a replaced switch set by train wreckers with a rock found nearby.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Southern Pacific Railway
Freano
Cole
Butts
Waa
Peace Treaty Put In Operation From Portsmouth Agreement
London reports the text of the peace treaty between Russia and Japan, signed October 14, after the Portsmouth settlement. Articles outline immediate peace, Russia acknowledging Japan's control in Korea, evacuation of Manchuria, and restoration of Chinese administration, with continued coverage to follow.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
N. H
Nicholas
Russias
Baron Komura Jutaro Jusami
Imperial Order of the Rising Sun
Takahiro Kogoro
Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure
United States
Sergius Witte
Empire of Russia
Baron Roman Rosen
Imperial Court of
Korea
Manchuria
Liao Tang
China
Chicago Union Labor Bank debated by Chicago unions
The Chicago Federation of Labor rejected a report urging a Union Labor Bank. Delegates condemned the financial scheme as graft and outside labor’s sphere, while hearing that Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank already formed with 2 million dollars capital aims to place organized labor in control, via a majority on the board.
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Chicago
Union Labor Bank
Chicago Federation of Labor
Commonwealth Trust and Savings Bank
Waas
Trades Unions of
Athol Silk Mills Damaged by Fire
Athol silk mills were damaged by fire totaling 25000 dollars today. The blaze started in the engine room and spread to the dye house, destroying it. the main building suffered heavy smoke and water damage. About a hundred employees will be without work while repairs are made.
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Athol
Motion to Advance Howard Case Dismissed
The motion to advance the hearing in the State of Kentucky v James Howard, tied to the Goebel murder case, was denied by the United States court today. The case remains pending with December dates noted in the record.
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Kentucky
James Howard
Gen. Goebel
Ee Court
United States
Woman charged in death case in Washington
Washington October 16 warrant issued for Amanda Mackall, charged with complicity in the death of Emma Bmallwood, a domestic whose death followed an illegal operation. Amanda Mackall's brother Winfield Beat Mackock is already under arrest for murder.
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Washington
Amanda Mackall
Hole
Emma Bmallwood
Cavaiger Squadron Bails in North Atlantic Sreetuit Event
Newport A on a Strulet equation North Atlant feet called today for Key Weet Pia. Sy Ree Pescetsero Cotorafe.
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Newport
Unseasonably warm October Feels Like Summer Days
The past several days show unusually high temperatures for October with 7 am 44, 1 pm 74, 5 pm 70. A sunlit thermometer hit 84 in the afternoon while the lowest yesterday reached 40 and today’s low rose to 53. Morning mercury stood at 56, up 12 points from yesterday. If such weather had come in October a month ago, it would be surprising, yet the cool nights persist. Streetcar service enjoyed a prosperous day with open cars on many lines enjoyed by riders.
Barge Deckhand Jumps After Fight at Sea
In Providence on October 16 Robert M. Lanier captain of the Marmilton Fish faces district court for assault on Cape Verde deckhand John Rowe. Lanier bonds set at 4000 for November hearing after reportedly jumping overboard following a threat filled altercation. search for Rowe’s body or survival status continues in the river.
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Providence
Robert M. Laniers
Lackenbeach
Marmilton Fish
John Rowe
Cape de Verde
Lanier
Laniers
Rowe
Rose
Savings Notice for Monthly Interest Deposits
A brief notice advertising monthly interest on deposits. Interest begins on the third day of each month. Require a deposit of 1.00 or more to participate..Publications encourage potential savers to open accounts and earn monthly interest.
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A. G. Walsh
William H. Dodge
Common Council
Maine
Committee of Investigation
Mr. Dodge
Dodge
Alderman Braden
Alderman Walker
Lowell Gas Light Company
Highlands
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Laws
Middlesex Trust CO
Merrimack Street
Veteran
Folk the Orator
Ei-Azhar Sr
Eo. St. Lowe
Girl
Little Alma Ladue
UNION
John
Lagrange Street
Hanover Street
Hart
North Chelmsford
Prince Philip of
Saxe- Coburg
Baron Komura
Tokio
Chicago Union Labor Bank
Federation of Labor
Howard
Walter Farrell
North Chelmeford
Traders National Bank
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