Ford tied to Collinsville era and escape poor man
George Ford once lived in Collinsville where he boarded with the Quinns after being left by relatives. Neighbors describe him as a bright youth but later claimed to wield supernatural power. He fled in Albany and was captured in Keene, New Hampshire after a sensational escape, now deemed insane by locals.
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George Ford
Keene
N. H
Dracut
Courier- Citizen
Ford
Collinsville
Thomas Quinn
Kenny's Corner
John Briscoe
Quinns
Mr. Quinn
George
Pord
Alstead
Hathaway Buys Caste Theatre for Lowell Vaudeville Revival
Andrew E. Hathaway of New Bedford buys the Caste theatre from Lowell Institution for Savings after a last moment banking hurdle. Remodeling starts tomorrow under James Walker with E W Maynard directing architecture. The venue will feature three Market street exits and an enlarged stage, orchestra, dressing rooms, and a ladies parlor, aiming to open Christmas week with first class vaudeville.
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Andrew E. Hathaway
New Bedford
Caste
Lowell
Lowell Institution For Savings
Hammerstein
Percy Williams
Market Street
Manchester Mill changes plan for Amory and Mills lease
Boston October 27 directors of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company of Manchester New Hampshire voted to call a stockholders meeting for November 15 and to recommend leasing the Amory Manufacturing Company at ten percent annual rent and the Manchester mills at six percent. Dividends totaling 15 per share on Manchester mills preferred stock and equal per share amounts on common stock will be paid to record holders today. The Amory Manufacturing Company and Manchester Mills Company are New Hampshire corporations.
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Boston
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
Amory Manufacturing Company
Manchester Mills
Record
Manchester Mills of Record
Ad Manufacturing Company
Reco Od
Manchester Mills Company
New Hampshire
Progress in Bank Investigation at Allegheny Bank
Pittsburg October 27 special government officers probing the Enter National Bank of Allegheny report excellent progress. An inquest into cashier Clark's death set for Monday may reveal facts about his operations and loan practices. Coroner Armstrong plans subpoenas to compel attendance of prominent state politicians.
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Pittsburg
Enter- National Bank of Allegheny
Cashler
Clark
Armstrong
Census Inquiry Into Reported Census Inaccuracies
Two representatives of the state bureau of statistics arrived in compliance with an order from Chief Pigeon to conduct a thorough investigation into complaints about census inaccuracies. They will focus on complaints from the William Street and Howard and Cheimefori Street districts.
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State Bureau of Stasistice
Pidgin
William Street
Oward and
Cheimefori Street
Trepoff's Stern Order Triggers Panic in St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg on October 27 describe Tsarist troops patrolling city streets to quell unrest after a general strike. Soldiers warn civilians they may fire ball cartridges. Provisional government rumors spread, shops reopen, and workers join protests seeking a constituent assembly. News from Minsk Kiev and Saratoff signals wider pressure.
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St. Petersburg
Trepoff
Preobrajensy, Seminosvaky
Horse Guards
Minsk
Kieff
Saratoff
Bureau of Ways and Communications
Jack Lorimer Proves Fair Play For Team
Jack Lorimer demonstrates leadership on the field by playing hard, managing the squad effectively, and demanding fair play, earning respect from teammates and coaches alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lorimer
Mr Cleveland to Rest in Nebraska City
Lincoln Neb Oct 21 A departure to the Star is announced as Mr Cleveland will be laid to rest in Nebraska City tomorrow. A monument will be erected and the remains will be at Alter Wien with his wife for several weeks awaiting complete rest there after an illness.
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MR. Cleveland
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Neb
Alter Wien
Wey Boy
New Complaint Against Talbot Read In Police Court
A new complaint against Wilbur B. Talbot a Pine street baker was read in police court. The charge stems from alleged threats to accuse Harry G. Whittle of North Scituate of soliciting and inciting a burn to defraud an insurance company. A week long continuance was granted and bail set at 500. A separate case involved Ferdina Cote nine charged with breaking and entering and larceny at a West Sixth street bowling alley. Witnesses reluctant to speak English hinder proceedings. judge criticizes use of French interpreters. The Talbot matter delayed to November 1 with surety posted.
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Wilbur B. Talbot
Pine Street
Harry G. Whittle
North Scituate
Talbot
Whittle
Hadley
Gertrude Olson
C. F. Rice
Boston
J. J. Kerwin
J. J. Harvey
Louis Weiler
Ferdina Cote
Jacques Boisvert
West Sixth Street
Welch
Cote
A. O. Hamel
Ernest Cote
Ferdina
President Roosevelt Escapes Collision On New Orleans River
The President and party aboard the Magnolia were transferred to the Ivy after a collision with the Esparza near Chalmette. The Esparza and Magnolia grounded, no injuries reported, and the West Virginia awaited transfer of the party. The Ivy carried Roosevelt to safety and departed for Nairn, while the Magnolia was beached but undamaged beyond hull breaches.
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President
Ivy
U. S
West Virginia
New Orleans
Esparza
Magnolia
Loeb
Rixey
Craighill
Pilot Station
Roosevelt
Pilottown
West
Nairn
Chalmette
Behrman
Blanchard
Gulf
Rose
United Fruit Company
Esparta
R. W. Wilmot
B . Wood
Verdict for the Plaintiff in Lowell Suit
Judge Fox instructed jurors in the case of Margaret Lynch administratrix against the city of Lowell. Edward Quinn, decedent, was injured in August 1903 while at work on Court street sewer and died 15 months later. A second suit, against Worcester Street Railway Co, arose from a car derailment near Sewell. The city suit sought 5000 dollars, with 3000 in one count.
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P. Tucker
Guy Murchie
Counser
Mise Glynn
Sewell
M Ret
Wreck of Spanish Steamer Zurita Near Heligoland
The Spanish steamer Zurita from Rio de Janeiro to Hamburg ashore at the South Rocks near Heligoland in Prussia. Nine of her crew were drowned, and the vessel is a total wreck. Local authorities and rescuers are reportedly involved as a salvage operation continues.
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Island
Heligoland
Prussia
Zurita
Rocarto
Hamberg
South Rocks
Accused by Little Girls Ends Career of Service
Maj. Jonas C Capelle once honored Cambridge resident and veteran of 27 battles was arrested at his home on charges involving young girls. Police report 10 counts with more anticipated asInspectors Deehan Neilson and Cox compiled evidence. Capelle, born 1845, served in the 16th Massachusetts and earned a brevet major.
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Boston
Jonas C. Capelle
Cambridge
Deehan
Neilson
Cox
Thorndike Street
East Cambridge
Capelle
Maj
Hurley
Lexington
Comee K
16Th
Massachusetts Volunteers
Chelmaford Foundry Company
Third Grand Army Corps
Army of the Potomac Association
Grant Family Reunion Held in Windsor Connecticut
Windsor Conn Oct 27 Members of the Grant family gathered for their annual reunion near the old home of Matthew Grant one of the town s first settlers Morning exercises were in the First Congregational church where Walter S Logan of New York delivered the main address Gen Frederick D Grant United States Army commanding the department of the East was a guest.
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Windsor
Conn
Grant
Matthew Grant
First Congregational Church
Walter 8. Logan
New York
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
Tailoring Facilities Attract Keen Female Clients
A remark on ready facilities and equipment to satisfy discerning female patrons. The era notes how tailoring houses have refined their offerings to please women, highlighting the season’s growing demand and craft.
First News Of The Accident Near New Orleans Roosevelt
New Orleans dispatch says the tender toy carrying President Roosevelt reached Port Eada at the mouth of the Mississippi at 7 o clock with the initial word on the accident.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
Port Eada
Mississippi
Shinglers Fall From Staging Injure Two Men
William Roper aged about 60 and his brother Charlee Roper about 45 fell from a staging on Bwann street while at work. They dropped about 14 feet and suffered serious injuries. William sustained a compound fracture of the right arm and fracture of the right hip. Charles had a dislocated shoulder. They were on the roof of Spoor on Bwann street when rescued by ambulance.
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William Roper
Charlee Roper
Bwann Street
William
Charles
Spoor
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Shortcleeve
Army & Navy
I. Brown & CO
Bowtes
Traders National Bank
Letert
Ecod Ware
Caswell Optical Co
Bridge
Andrew Hathaway
Theatre
Manchester Mill
Amoskeag Co
Amory
Jack
New England
The
Boston Sunday Herald
May Roxton
Winn
Andion
Jock Postal Carde
Boys and Girls of
Boston Herald
Mars
Lyndonville, Vt
W. J. Hubbard
For
Chelms
Ford Foundry
James F. Capelle
Reas
M. Marks CO
Oliver
St Louis
Our Ser
M. Marks C
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