Butte Swept by Amalgamated Copper Shutdown
In Butte on October 23 a general Amalgamated Copper shutdown directly throws 13 000 to 15 000 workers out of work with total impacts reaching 20 000. Mines and smelters including Boston and Montana Anaconda and Washoe groups forego operations while railways scale back freight crews. local garnishments surge as 7 000 miners join the jobless ranks and officials race to process papers.
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Butte
Mont
Amalgamated Copper Company
Great Northern
Boston and Montana
Great Falls
Boston
Montana
Anaconda
Syndicate Group
Butte and
Parrot Group
Colorado Mines
Colorado Smelter
Washoe Group
Butte and Boston Smelters
Amalgamated
Silicia
Diamondville
Wyo
Sunly
F. Augustus Heinze
Montana Ore Purchasing Company Today
Wall Street
Heinze
Northern Securities
Northern Securities Company
Clancey
Scallon
Rogers
Amalgamated Company
Seekers Hire Strike Breakers in Lowell Report
New York October 23 The Interborough Transit president sets up quarters at Lowell and other cities as strike fears mount recruiting outside motormen to rush to New York if a strike occurs Officials deny outside agencies but admit many motormen are ready to report Grand Vice Chief Ingraham and Grand Chief Hanrahan awaited to present an ultimatum Headley asserts ability to supply all needed motormen locally if a strike unfolds
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New York
Interborough Transit Company
Lowell
Headley
Dey Street
Amalgamated Association
Federation Labor and Locomotive Engineers
Interborough
Ingraham
Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood
J. J. Hanrahan
Chicago
Boston policeman held for grand jury in Brandt killing
Boston story reports patrolman Edward F. Lewey held for the grand jury without bail by Judge Bolster on the killing of Louis Brandt near Faneuil Hall on October 15. Lewey’s family was led from the courtroom in tears as the decision was announced amid his own emotional reaction.
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Boston
Edward F. Lewey
Bolster
Louis Brandt
Faneuil Hall
Lewey
Brandt
Lawyer seeks lesser charge in officer death case
An off duty officer was involved in a fatal assault after a fist fight that left him wounded. Lewey's attorney asked Judge Bolster to change the murder charge to manslaughter and the court planned to rule the next day.
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Lewey
Bolster
Divorces and Unlawful Marriages Hit Pan American Bishops Meeting
Washington urged closer church scrutiny of rising divorces and remarriages as a four day Pan American conference discussion heated. Bishop Doane pressed that divorce and remarriage should be allowed by the church only for the innocent party in adultery cases. Other bishops read papers including Toronto and Missouri leaders. Gov. Bates spoke at Huntington Hall Monday night.
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Washington
United States
pan-American Conference of Bishops
Doane
Toronto
Tuttle
Missouri
Huron
Duluth
New Lanne
Novacotia
Deserter James Grant Delivers Tale of Gloucester Wreck
Newport News October 20. James L. Grant alias Walter J. Harris, a Maine deserter, was handed to police by Rev. Robert Z. Steele, superintendent of the Sailors' Rest. Grant claimed a Gloucester schooner wreck named J. T. Williams off Cape Cod and the drowning of a man and Charles Keeler, a second Maine deserter. The survivor's story proved to be an invention to gain Sympathy from Sailors' Rest officers.
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Newport News
James L. Grant
Walter J. Harris
United States
Maine
Robert Z. Steele
Navy
Grant
Mr. Steele
Gloucester
J. T. Williams
Cape Cod
Air
Charles Keeler
Fraternal Red Men Tribe Holds Meeting And Plans Banquet
Fraternal Pastsconaway Tribe No 32 Improved Order of Red Men held a meeting last night with two applications received and two palefaces adopted. A banquet was planned for Dec 11 for the 17th anniversary. A sickness report noted 398 healthy members with two ill. Committees were named to promote Great Sanop and pursue junior Sagamore election, with Hunters and Warriors degrees to be shown next meeting. Whist party followed as politics remained calm.
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Charles N. Leach
Oliver A. Libby
Edward T. Goward
George W. Fraser
Arthur W. Garland
James H. Hickey
Frank Riney
Delmar
Junior Sagamore
Death by own action shocks spiritualist publishing circle
Frederick G. Tuttle, treasurer of the Banner of Light Publishing Co, publishers of the Spiritualist organ, was found dead in Lake Pentucket after writing to family about a planned self-inflicted death. He had recently become involved in a speculative financial venture, whose failure may have driven his breakdown.
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Mr. Tuttle
Frank D. Tuttle
Boston
Immigration figures show surge in steerage arrivals
Washington reports 1903 fiscal year total steerage immigration at 857,046, up 208,303 or 32 percent from 1902. Europe supplied 814,507. Asia 29,966. other sources 12,573. Alien cabin passengers numbered 66,264. Italy led with 230,622 arrivals, followed by Austria-Hungary 206,011, Russia 136,093, Germany 40,086, Sweden 46,028, Ireland 35,210, England 26,219. Japan led Oriental races with 19,968. China 2,209. Commissioner Sargent urges legislation to improve admitted migrants' quality and morality amid roughly one million arrivals yearly.
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Washington
Frank P. Sargent
Bureau of Immigration
Europe
Asia
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Germany
Sweden
Ireland
England
Japan
China
Sargent
London Weeklies React to Alaska Boundary Decision
London comments on the Alaska boundary tribunal ruling show fairly impartial views among most papers. The Saturday Review accuses Lord Chief Justice Alverstone of breach of faith, while other weeklies express sympathy for Canada and caution about imperial strain.
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London
Saturday Review
Alverstone
Lyr. Chamberlain
Canada
Hussey Will Command Abyssinia Mission Escort
Washington reports Lieut. Charles L. Hussey of the navy will command the naval detachment including the marine guard. He will lead the escort for Consul General Skinner on a special mission to the King of Abyssinia. The Machias sails from Port Said to Naples to transport Dr. Skinner and party to Jibutil.
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Washington
Charles L. Hussey
Navy
Marine Guard
Skinner
King of Abyssinia
Lieut
Hussey
Cotton
Machias
Port Said
Naples
Dr. Skinner
Jibutil
Dowie denies desertions at New York meeting
In New York on October 23 Elder Dowie addressed a crowd as about 1500 attendees departed in a mass exodus. He claimed only 112 had returned home to Zion for business while others would be replaced, and denied that the exodus reflected disapproval of Dowie methods. Mrs Dowie and her son prepared to depart for Europe.
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New York
Dowie
Zion
A. J. Gladstone Dowie
France to Exhibit at St Louis Fair
New York report from October 23 states France is preparing for its participation in the St Louis exposition. An American committee of the French section has been formed with James H. Hyde as president and members including BE Harriman George J Gould Melville E Stone and others. Gen Horace Porter will serve as honorary president.
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New York
France
St. Louis
James H. Hyde
BE. H. Harriman
George J. Gould
Melville E. Stone
James Deering
William R. Harper
Chicago
Henry Cachard
Paris
Pierre Chouteau du Mesnil
Daniel R. Nugent
Horace Porter
Chocolate King flavoring powder praised for quality
An advertisement extols Lowney's Always Ready Sweet Chocolate Powder as the best choice for quick chocolate drinks, making Chocolate King, or flavoring ice cream. It emphasizes full chocolate quality, unadulterated and unimpaired properties.
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Lowney’s
Free Food League elects Devonshire president in Westminster meeting
London October meeting of the Parliamentary committee of the Unionist Free Food league elected the Duke of Devonshire as president with Lord Goschen, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, and C. T. Ritchie as vice presidents. The group issued a manifesto opposing Joseph Chamberlain's tariff plan and criticizing imperial Zollverein while favoring a friendly approach to parliament. Lyttleton reelected MP for Warwick and Leamington with a reduced majority. Wyndham praised free trade but warned against abandoning retaliation armor. A rousing Republican rally followed in Huntington Hall.
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London
Westminster
Unionist Free Food League
Duke of Devonshire
League
Lord Goschen
Lord Salisbury
Michael Hicks-Beach
C. T. Ritchie
Joseph Chamberlain
Lyttleton
House of Commons
Warwick
Leamington
Berridge
Ace Wyndham
Doverton
Thor Ae
Balfour
France
Germany
Wyndham
Not Afraid of War Report Sets Calm on Russo Japanese Talks
Paris reports quote Japanese minister Motono and the French foreign office saying no imminent war between Russia and Japan. Negotiations continue in Tokio with a belief a peaceful settlement will be reached. there is no declaration of war and no mobilization or entry into Corea by Japanese forces.
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Paris
Russia
Japan
Tokio
Motono
Honolulu
Corea
Russia Fortifies Yongamoho and Mobilization Talks
London reports via Daily Mail Yokohama correspondent that Yongamoho is fortified and a heavy gun fort prepared. Japan coordinates with railroad reps for rapid army mobilization. Tien Tsin source warns China Japan may occupy Chinese territory if Russia does not evacuate Manchuria.
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London
Daily Mail
Yokohama
Yongamoho
Tien Tsin
Japan
China
Russia
Manchuria
Dismissed men to be reinstated at Philadelphia mint
Washington reports a White House conference among the President Civil Service Commissioner Cooley and Supt Landis of the Philadelphia mint leads to reinstatement of three watchmen dismissed allegedly for political reasons and other steps to place the office on a fully civil service basis.
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Washington
White House
Cooley
Supt
Landis
Philadelphia Mint
Run Over? Found Dying On Sidewalk In Pawtucket
Police investigate the death of James Fury 64 a Pawtucket resident and former Lowell native. Found near his home with skull fracture brain hemorrhage and rib fractures the police suspect he was run over by a team and dragged to the sidewalk where he was left. The incident occurred October 23 with Fury dying en route to hospital.
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Pawtucket
R. I
James Fury
Lowell
Mass
Fury
The Alaskan Decision Premier Laurier Urges Caution
Ottawa Oct 23 The debate over the treaty continues as Mr Borden argues Canada should have withdrawn after learning the tribunal's character. Laurier defends patience awaiting Lord Alverstone's opinion, notes Canada lacks treaty powers, and urges an all Canadian railway to the Yukon while warning against imperial bargains. Gourley accuses a secret understanding with Britain, which Laurier disputes.
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Ottawa
Borden
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Lord Alverstone
United States
Yukon
Gourley
Colchester
Great Britain
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Kratz's Surrender Arranged For Missouri Trial
Washington reports the state department will have Chas. Kratz, held in Guadalajara Mexico, returned to St. Louis for trial. Since Mexico cannot surrender fugitives for pre treaty bribery, officials seek comity surrender, awaiting Missouri Governor Dockery's final approval to authorize Missouri agents to take possession.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
St. Louis
Chas. Kratz
Kratz
U. S
Gov. Dockery
Missouri
Guadalajara
Mex
Bates and Guild Warmly Welcomed in Springfield
Gov Bates and Lieut Gov Guild received an enthusiastic reception at Holleys hotel in Springfield with hundreds of Republicans from nearby areas. A public reception and a luncheon for 140 followed, as they addressed charges by Col William Gaston about extravagance in auditor and adjutant general departments and legislative appropriations.
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Springfield
Gov
Bates
Guild
Holley
Wm. A. Gaston
Adjutant General
Shaw Opens Campaign in Muscatine Iowa Speech
Secretary of the treasury Leslie M. Shaw opened the Iowa campaign in Muscatine with a two hour speech on tariff trusts money and ship subsidy. He urged opening southern markets to U S products before the largest political gathering ever seen in the city.
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Muscatine
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury of the
United
Has for 45 years had one article in his supply
An enduring advertisement for Eagle Brand Condensed Milk highlights its 45 year presence in supply lines. The copy praises its daily comfort to soldiers sailors hunters campers and miners, likening it to home and noting its use in coffee tea and chocolate.
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Borden
Eagle
Auction sale for reserved seats at six recitals
The auction for first choice of six reserved seats will be Wednesday November 4 at 2 30 p m at Huntington hall under E B Conant Tickets for two seats cost 3 00 plus any premium Bidder can leave seat orders at Austins music store to be sure of seats without pre Incom funds from the recitals go to Lowell charities The list of soloists includes Ruby Cutter Savage Paul Savage Ruth Savage Maud McCaxtide Rosa Linde Reet Wright Rudolph Krasset Frederick Martin Temple Quartet Boston and more Desirable single seats will be 50 and 7 cents The first recital is Sunday November 15
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Huntington Hall
E. B. Conant
Austin
Lowell
Ruby Cutter Savage
Paul Savage
Ruth Savage
New York
Maud McCaAxtide
New York City
Mme
Rosa Linde
Reet Wright
Herr Rudolph Krasset
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Martin
Boston
Temple Quartette
Drunkenness Cured by White Ribbon Remedy Claim
An advertisement proclaims a universal cure for drunkenness called White Ribbon Remedy. It promises women can secretly administer it to husbands, sons, or brothers to permanently end alcohol craving. Sold in drug stores, with trials and agents listed in Boston and Lowell.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A. M. Townsend
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Lowell
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex St
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Denman Piam Pace
Uncle Josn
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Joseph Murphy
the Kerry Gow
James W. Hill
Middlesex
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Lowell Orchestral Society
Geo. G. Read
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Kimball
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Henry & Young
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Willette
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Academy of Music
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In Aid of Building Fund
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