Work Trains Crash Kills Dozen on Pennsylvania Line
Trenton, N J Oct 17 A railroad accident occurred at Washington crossing on the Belvidere division eight miles above Trenton in the early hour today. More than a dozen men were killed and many injured as two work trains collided while en route to repair flood damaged sections. The dead and injured are Italian laborers from Trenton. A special train with physicians returned with eight bodies and about 26 injured. None of the injured is believed fatally hurt. Further bodies were to be brought to Trenton later. E R Solliday said he had no information yet on cause or blame.
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Trenton
N. J
Washington Crossing
Belvidere
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Francis’s Hospital
E.R. Solliday
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rich Haul No Arrests Made Bank Burglary in Passamaquoddy
An unusual stir in Passamaquoddy district as burglars entered the Bank of Nova Scotia at St. Andrews New Brunswick damaged the safe and stole several thousand dollars. Authorities in New Brunswick and Maine towns have been alerted and special detectives hired. Suspects viewed as professionals from the States. Unidentified summer visitors to the area were noted.
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St. Andrew's
N. B
Passamaquoddy
Bank of Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Maine
St. Croix
Boston
Montreal
Court Report to Commission on Suspension of Sentences
Probation Officer E F Slattery presents the Massachusetts local police court annual report for Sept 30 1902 to Sept 30 1903. It includes a new supplementary probation report showing suspensions for minor offences and detailed counts of crimes and liquor seizures, with a 1902 1903 comparative section.
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E. F. Slattery
Prison Commission of
Massachusetts
Court to Review Parmenter Fund Appeal at Cambridge Term
A petition seeks court instructions on disposing of Harriet Parmenter’s 300 dollar fund to aid the worthy poor of three churches after John Street church dissolved. The case names First Congregational Merrimack street, First Trinitarian Congregational Dutton street, the deacons, High Street church, Old Ladies Home, and the commonwealth with leading counsel listed.
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John Street
Supreme Court
Cambridge
Parmenter
Harriet Parmenter
First Congregational Church
High Street
Old Ladies’ Home
Rogers Fund
Merrimack Street
First Trinitarian Congregational Church
Dutton Street
A. P. Sawyer
John Street Church
S. P. Hadley
J. F. Haskell
J. G. Hill
John Street Society
J. S. Murphy
G. M. Palmer
Thomas H. Russell
Richardsons, Tre & Wier
Herbert Parker
The
Commonwealth
Eggs and Produce Prices High in Lowell Market
Eggs remain scarce and costly in Lowell with fresh eggs at 39 to 41 cents. Tomatoes, late but fine and in strong demand, have fetched high prices. Pickles are short and pricier than last year, apples plentiful with wide quality variation and barrel prices from 1.50 to 3.50.
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Lowell
Harvard Brewing Co. v Pratt verdict awarded over eleven thousand
Judge Pierce in Cambridge finds for Harvard Brewing company against N D Pratt as administrator of John H Coffey estate. Coffey, former treasurer, is accused of selling company stock and property without authority. Verdict totals 11091.65 with exceptions noted. case headed to supreme court.
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Judge Pierce
Superior Court
Cambridge
Harvard Brewing Company
N. D. Pratt
Lowell
John H. Coffey
Coffey
Pierce
Mr. Pratt
Knox, Coulson & Currier
Lawrence
Pratt
Supreme Court
Farley Peaches Confession Ties Perjury to Leading Lawyer
Henry Farley a walking delegate awaiting trial for perjury in the Samuel Parks case reportedly confessed to District Attorney Jerome detailing a network of walking delegates extorting money from contractors to influence strikes. He described a $50,000 payment to stop building interference at the Ansonia hotel and named a prominent lawyer linked to the perjury claim. Disbarment actions loom as prosecutors hold names and facing further disclosures.
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New York
Henry Farley
Samuel Parks
Farley
W. E. D. Stokes
Ansonia
Seventy-third Street
Broadway
Jerome
Parks
Brooklyn
Kansas City
District Attorney's
Groton Rector Hopeful Faces Brooklyn Call
Rev Sherard Billings of the Groton school faculty says he will consider a call to become rector of Holy Trinity church in Brooklyn. He plans to travel to Brooklyn early next week to confer with church officers before deciding. Billings has been with Groton for 19 years and has never held a parish.
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Groton
Sherard Billings
Groton School
Holy Trinity Church of Brooklyn
Divinity School
Peabody
Brooklyn
Lincoln Club Wall Entrains Candidates
The Lincoln club held its regular meeting at Barristers' hall with large attendance and several membership applications. Arrangements were made for a reception to honor Senator McKinley and Republican candidates on Monday evening, Oct. 19, inviting all Republicans to attend. the club plans bowling and whist teams with challenges.
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Lincoln Club
Barristers’ Hall
Senator McKinley
Japanese Workmen Discharged at Port Arthur Docks
A Reuters dispatch from Tokyo reports Japanese workmen at Port Arthur docks have been discharged and that exodus from other Manchurian ports continues. It notes no excitement in Tokyo and that the public backs the government's policy.
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London
Reuter’s
Tokio
Port Arthur Docks
Manchuria
Crimson Team Beats Highland A A In 2 0 Victory
The Crimson football team defeated Highland A A 2 to 0 on Highland A A's field Saturday morning. Crimson now invites any opponent under 120 pounds to challenge them.
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Crimson
Highland A. A
Tar kettle fire on Chapel street alarm triggered
Fire alarm at box 51 in the forenoon was caused by burning a kettle of tar used in street repairs on Chapel street. No damage to property reported.
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Chapel Street
Cholera Breaks Out in Bethlehem Under Guard
Reports from Jerusalem on October 17 say cholera has erupted in Bethlehem with troops sealing off the town. The outbreak prompted authorities to cordon the area to prevent spread and safeguard residents.
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Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Treasure Disaster Turned Big Find Offshore Sea Wer (Note: This line would exceed 70 chars and needs correct, compact headline per rules)
In New York a sunken cargo of bullion valued at about $100,000 from a Mexican mine was recovered after a diving operation in Staten Island sound near Sea warrant. A barge named Harold carrying 7678 pigs of lead and silver wrecked when 400 tons of metal shifted during the night. Divers and a dredge recovered most of the treasure, with insurance officials noting the loss was greatly reduced.
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New York
Staten Island Sound
Seawaren
N. J
Galveston
Mallory Line
East River
American Smelting and Refining Company
Perth Amboy
Harold
Peter Moore
Kill von Kull
Moore
New Jersey
Insurance Company
Baxter
Practice Cruise Ships Sail From San Francisco
A naval squadron in port at San Francisco has been ordered to start a practice cruise to Acapulco with sailing set for Thursday. The ships affected are the Concord Marblehead Boston and Wyoming. The Marblehead will fly Admiral Glasss flag in command.
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San Francisco
Acapulco
Concord
Marblehead
Boston
Wyoming
Admiral Glass
Senator Childs Endorses Andrews Dyspepsia Cure in NY
Senator John Lewis Childs of New York praises The Andrews Only Dyspepsia Cure for its strong stomach relief. He plans to introduce the remedy to the public, recommending it to anyone with stomach trouble. Display of the cure shown in Carter Sherburne's window.
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John Lewis Childs
Millionaire Seedsman
New York
Arnhews
Andrews
Carter & Sherburne
Pelham Accident Official Report by NH Railroad Commissioners
The New Hampshire railroad commissioners report on the Pelham Canobie Lake electric railway wreck of September 6. The line runs Nashua to Salem via Pelham with a Y junction near Pelham Centre and a sub power station. A curve 1100 feet radius near private land restricts view to 476 feet, contributing to a collision risk as cars travel toward Nashua and Lowell.
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Railroad Commissioners of
New Hampshire
Pelham
Hudson
Nashua
Canobie Lake
Lowell
United States
Pelham Y
Japan and Russia Still Confer Amid Slow Progress
Yokohama reports say Japan and Russia remain in talks with little progress. Officials note Japan seeks a treaty delimiting spheres of influence and rejects a drift policy toward Korea. Berlin's view warns of possible hostilities if no settlement by December, with war material deliveries and German-placed orders cited.
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Russia
Pekin
Japan
Far East
Germany
Essen
Shifting Local Party HQs Confuse Voters Across Streets
An odd census of party offices shows Democrats displaced from their old Barristers' Hall base now at Palmer and Middle streets while Socialist Labor occupies the former site. Republicans linger near Shattuck building awaiting word as three alleged illegal registrations land with the city committee.
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Socialist Labor Party
Socialist Laborites
Democratic Party
Palmer and
Middle Streets
Shattuck Building
Central Street
Central
Market Streets
Horse Case Man Found Not Guilty in Glanders Dispute
Lester S. Franklin, colored, accused of selling a horse with glanders to Charles H. Beck, was discharged after a police court hearing. Beck of Methuen testified he bought the horse at auction from F. W. Champagne and noticed leg sores. testimony included J. S. Hanson and Dr. Peters of the Massachusetts cattle commission.
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Lester S. Franklin
Charles H. Beck
J. H. Guillet
Dunham
Methuen
F. W. Champagne
James S. Hanson
Dr. Peters
Massachusetts Cattle Commission
For Sale Cheap Jersey Cow At This Office
For sale an attractive Jersey cow advertised as inexpensive. Address given as 08, this office. No other details provided beyond location and brief descriptor.
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Jersey
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Than Ayer
Farley Peaches
Sam Parks
WALL
C. B. Cosurn & Co
Railroad Commissioners
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Marquis Ito
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Corea
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