Mercier faces fines and jail for gaming nuisance
In Lowell police court Joseph A. Mercier, hotel proprietor near Lakeview, was fined $100 on two gaming charges, ordered to post $300 bond for three years, and given two months in jail on an appeal. The case followed a county raid led by Channing Whitaker, with prosecutions by B. B. Johnson.
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Joseph A. Mercier
Lakeview
Hadley
Yan
Judgeadley
Mercier
Fisher
Channing Whitaker
Tyngshero
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
Ames Drives Republican Campaign In Lowell District
The article notes Republican efforts intensifying for senator James H. McKinley and congressman Butler Ames. It highlights Ames's disciplined, modest campaign style, with strong backing from local leaders like Albert G. Thompson Frank L. Weaver James W. Bennett William Hounsell and George E. Putnam. It contrasts Sun support for Ames against Sparks and stresses the party’s push to mobilize voters ahead of election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McKinley
Lowell
Butler Ames
Albert G. Thompson
Frank L. Weaver
Congressional Committee
Knox
James W. Bennett
William Hounsell
Republican City Committee
Mr. Ames
George E. Putnam
Ames
Lawrence
the Sun
John T. Sparks
Colonel Ames
Ames campaign gains ground in fifth district races
Reports from Lawrence and surrounding towns cite Colonel Butler Ames gaining support in the fifth district. Voters respond to his legislative experience and energetic campaign, with predictions of a strong showing in Methuen Andovers and Lawrence as the Democratic and Socialist activities stir local politics.
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Lawrence American
Butler Ames
Washington
Fifth District
Lawrence
Ames
Methuen
Andovers
More
Butler Veteran Firemen and Torrents Muster at Haverhill
The Butler Veteran Firemen and the Torrents will participate in the muster at Haverhill today. Both teams with engines left on a noon train. The Butlers have scored at nearly every muster this season and aim to win a large share of the prize money.
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Haverhill
Not Guilty in Justifiable Homicide Case
In Chicago Judge Brentano's court after a week trial and fifteen minutes of deliberation, Edward Coughlin the cabman was found not guilty by justifiable homicide in the death of Caesar O Hart a wealthy liveryman reputed to have left an estate over 400000 Coughlin claimed back pay due and armed himself returning to Hart after Hart refused payment and shot him citing self defense
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Chicago
Vet
Brentano
Guity
Edward Coughlin
Caesar O. Hart
Coughlin
Hart
Swayne's Force Reaches Bohodle Safely in Somaliland
London reports from General Manning state Col. Swayne's force, threatened by the Mad Mullah, reached Bohodle safely and was not attacked during retirement. Wounded officers are stable. Aden detachment expected today and to proceed tomorrow. Simla notes Bombay troops and a native field hospital sailing for Somaliland.
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London
Foreign Office
Manning
Berbera
Somaliland
British East Africa
Swayne
Mullah
Bohodle
Aden
Edward
Simla
Bombay Grenadier
Freight Scarcity Persists As Coal Strikes End
New York reports no quick relief in steamship activity after the coal strike end. About 100 coal laden steamers were chartered for loading, but only 20 have arrived, demoralizing eastward transatlantic routes. Grain moves at record low rates. cotton steamers see demand rise, yet grain prices stay high and railroad transport remains tight for wheat.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
United Kingdom
Stranger Shot in Saginaw Mine Theft Probe
Saginaw Michigan patrolman Herman Schmidt shot and likely fatally wounded a stranger suspected in a Pere Marquette coal mine safe breaking. Three suspects were detained in a lumber yard near the Case hotel. two fled as the officer fired after a weapon was drawn. The wounded man was hit in the left breast.
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Saginaw
Mich
Herman Schmidt
Pere Marquette
Case Hotel
Philadelphia Man Praises Father John’s Medicine
James Maskell of 1832 Poplar Street Philadelphia testifies after four bottles of Father John’s Medicine eased asthma bronchitis and related ailments from winter 1901 to last winter. He credits improved breathing weight gain and overall health. The ad cites a guarantee and money back offer for cough cold bronchial throat and lung problems.
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James Maskell
Poplar Street
Philadelphia
Father John
John O'Brien
Lowell
Mass
Infatuated Japanese Kills Three Countrymen in Sacramento
In Sacramento on October 23 Hidaka, a Japanese man, entered a boarding house and shot Mr Yoshimoto, Mrs Yoshimoto, and R Tokutsomi, killing all three. He fled and has not been captured. Report says Hidaka followed Mrs Yoshimoto and husband from Seattle and killed them in the presence of Tokutsomi.
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Sacramento
Cal
Hidaka
Yoshimoto
R. Tokutsomi
Seattle
Coujile
Tokutsomi
Pension changes from Oct 4 issue released Oct 23
Washington reports pension adjustments including increases for Charles H. Neubert Lawrence and Reuben Smith South Weymouth, plus Samuel R. Hodges and others in Lowell Holbrook and Halifax. Widows and minors like Ebenezer C. Vickery’s widow Eliza Luscomb and Ellen Getchell listed with smaller amounts.
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Washington
Charles H. Neubert
Lawrence
Reuben Smith
South Weymouth
Wm.s. Stanley
Lowell
Samuel R. Hodges
Holbrook
Ebenezer C. Vickery
Halifax
Eliza B. Luscomb
Salem
Ellen B. Getchell
Lynn
Wanted and For Rent Classified Snippets
A jumble of 20th century Brooklyn, Lowell, and Pelham Centre ads lists wanted agents, office staff, and a housemaid, plus a sunny seven room flat for rent. Notices seek a double-entry bookkeeper, a typist, a journalist or cashier, a dog WANTED, and farm fowl for sale with contacts and locations across Massachusetts and New York.
Lawrence Court Allows City to Intervene in Post Office Take
Boston October 23. Judge Lowell ruled Lawrence may intervene in U S condemnation for a post office on land that has served as a public park for more than 20 years. The case tests whether park use outweighs post office needs with registry title in Essex Company, awaiting further hearing.
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Boston
Lawrence
Lowell
United States District Court
United States
Essex Company
Eleven Drowned After Launch Capsize Near Siberian Coast
Victoria reports the steamer Kinsku Maru brought news of eleven drownings from a capsized launch on the Siberian coast. Nine Americans and Europeans were aboard as the Sungarl passengers landed at Kanchalka. Among the dead were Megs Steele and Monaud, the latter founder of the Monaud hospital in Seattle.
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Victoria
B. C
Siberian
Kanchalka
Megs Steele
Monaud
Monaud Hospital
Seattle
Smith Brothers suit against Stoughton trial continues
The Smith Brothers case against the town of Stoughton occupied the full day and remained unfinished at the afternoon close. Much expert testimony was heard and the morning session continued with evidence still being presented as jurors not involved in that case were excused until Friday morning.
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Smith Brothers
Stoughton
Coal Mining Resumes in Multiple Pennsylvania Districts
Across Hazleton Reading Shamokin Wilkesbarre Pottsville regions on October 23 28 collieries began to reopen after stoppages. Gas explosions injuries and varied readiness to resume work marked the day as unions and non union crews returned with about 67 percent of mines operating and early reports of strong activity but limited output.
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Hazelton
Hazleton
G. B. Markle & Co
Coxe Bros. & Co
Shamokin
Alaska
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Robert Mowney
Aaron Drehr
Wilkesbarre
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Wyoming Valley
Mitchell
Pottsville
Brookside
Goodspring
Eagle Hill
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tron Company
St. Clair
Izalco Volcano Erupts With Violent Activity
New Orleans travelers report Izalco in Salvador in violent eruption since Sept, with five crater openings on the north side. Lava and burning stones erupt, townspeople flee as lava pours three miles, Lake Coatepeque flooded with boiling sulphur, water hot enough to cook eggs. Fears of more disaster persist as eruption continued.
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New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Izalco
Salvador
Coatepeque
Guatemala
Central Bridge seeks urgent repairs and pipe inspection
The Central bridge board walk was torn up not for repairs but to expose pipes beneath for examination by the water board. The mayor will sign the streets transfer to fund the work and orders for materials are to proceed immediately. Also noted is the purchase of coal and its initial handling issues by janitors eased by engineer guidance.
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Water Board
Yerkes and Morgans Tube Scheme Upheld in Commons
London Oct 23 The House of Commons railroad committee upheld counsel for Chas T Yerkes that the bill for Piccadilly and city road must be withdrawn as the Morgans tube scheme had no legal status within the London united plan which vanished the same day after its bill was withdrawn. Sir Lewis McIver presided.
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London
Chas. T. Yerkes
House of Commons Railroad Commission
City Road
Lewis McIver
Morgans Plan Underground Project Still To Be Introduced
The committee could not proceed with the bill but the Morgans do not intend to abandon underground projects. Despite the committee’s decision a bill will be introduced in 1908 offering facilities akin to the defeated London united scheme. Parliament may yet deny the requested concessions.
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Associated Press
Morgans
London United
Freeman seeks removal of executors over $30000 jewelry bequest
Oakland, Oct 23. After ten years of waiting to possess diamonds and jewelry valued at 30000 bequeathed by her daughter Jennie Elizabeth Phillips known as Kate Castleton, Mrs Eliza Freeman files to remove administrators Joseph H Hoadley of New York and Arthur H Hoadley of Providence. Judge Ellsworth issues a citation for Feb 2, 1993 to show cause.
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Oakland
Cal
Jennie Elizabeth Phillips
Kate Castleton
Eliza Freeman
Joseph H. Hoadley
West 23Rd Street
New York
Arthur H. Hoadley
Providence
R. I
Freight trolley wreck at Lynn delays Rockport run
A flat freight trolley car carrying sleepers collided with the Rockport express locomotive at a Lynn crossing on the Boston and Maine line. Three men on the car narrowly escaped serious injury. Frank Bellman suffered a head cut and crushed hand and was hospitalized. The express locomotive was disabled by flying sleepers and hauled away by a shifter, with travel delayed about two hours. None of the passenger cars were damaged.
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Lynn
Rockport Express
Boston & Maine Railroad
Frank Bellman
Defective chimney causes small blaze on French street
A stir alarm was sent from the central station at 8 30 this morning for a fire on the roof of a house in French street caused by a defective chimney. Damage was slight.
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French Street
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James Doyle
James Daly
Woonsocket
Lizzie O'Neil
Thomas P. Neeland
Westford
William J. Conley
Dracut
State Farm
John T. Emmett
State Institution
John Foley
Foley
Edward Morris
P. J. Hoar
A. C. Wheelock
Delia O'Heir
West Point
Sparks
John Timothy Sparks
Mr. Sparks
Ward Three
Socialist Party
Huntington Hall
Democratic
State Committee
Lawrence End
Gen. Manning
Bohote
Help Shipping
Mrs. Yoshimoto
Sargent & Son Grande
C.G
Jonal Leather Suspender Co
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Chelmsford Street
P.O
Burtt Street
Dracut Rifle Range
Richardson Street
J. Cogger
Pelham Centre
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Reading
Reading Railway
Schuylkill
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Yerkes VS. Morgan
J. P
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