Mitchell Day Holiday for Miners in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 28 miners observe Mitchell day with general suspension of work as visitors arrive for a parade and mass meetings. Mitchell rides in carriages. anniversary marks end of 1900 strike with wage concessions. New York Oct 28 John Mitchell arrives, trains to coal regions planned, output forecast improving though repairs needed before full resumption.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Lehigh Valley
Reading Pa Shipments of Coal Light Last Night
Reading Pa Oct 28 shipments of coal during last night were light and the decrease followed a period of reduced production in the region. Officials attributed the lull to transportation delays and weather conditions impacting delivery schedules.
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Reading
Cuban Treaty Seen Settling Amicably Before Long
Washington reports officials expect a reciprocity treaty with Cuba to be ready for Congress by the next meeting. Cuba objects to duty concessions. talks will continue on the original draft. If terms cannot be granted, negotiations shift to extradition pacts and naval coaling stations issues with Cuba.
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Washington
Havana
Palma
Congress
Quesada
Hay
State Department
United States
Cuba
Admiral Bradford
Equipment Bureau
Naval
Havana Harbor
Nipe
Cienfuegos
Guanalamo
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Claim
A letter from Mrs. John B. Porter of 24 Broad street extols Dean's Kidney Pills for quick kidney relief and restful sleep. She cites family use, notes purchase from Ellingwood & Co. in Manchester and Hopkinston beneficiaries, and urges buying Doan's from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents at 50 cents.
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Our
Republic
John B. Porter
Broadway
Dean
Hopkinston
N. H
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Scranton Coal Firms Run at 90 Percent Output
Official figures from five large Scranton offices show that about 90 percent of their collieries are operating and daily output sits around 70 000 tons. The Delaware and Hudson has resumed operations along with Laflin and Boston & others, with 80 percent of former workers back at work and 20 percent still idle at twelve places yet to restart.
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Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Company
Laflin
Boston
Accidental Shooting Verdict in Vermont Brother Case
South Londonderry Vermont October 28 Justice L T Landman and Selectman William Shattuck declare the shooting accidental after an inquest. Melvin Johnson, 16, fired what he believed were blank cartridges at his brother Clifford, 14, who died from a temple shot. Melvin fled, later found in Manchester 75 miles away. The district attorney will present evidence to the grand jury if required.
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South Londonderry
L. T. Landman
William Shattuck
Melvin
Clifford
Manchester
Clifford Johnson
Danish Mission Seeks Rep for West Indies Commission
Copenhagen October 28 Finance Minister Hage asked Folketings to nominate a representative for a Danish commission to be sent to the West Indies. The panel will study re establishment of revenue expenditure balance and economic development of the islands.
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Copenhagen
Hage
The
Folkething
West Indies
Strike Hits Pittsburg Glass Factories Affected Workers
President Voltt of the American Flint Glass Workers union declares a strike at Hagle factories Nos 1 and 2 and Atlas factory in Washing ton Pa. Twenty four men are discharged for union involvement and about one thousand people are affected as the facilities are nearly shut down.
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Pittsburg
Voltt
American Flint Glass Workers
Hagle
Atlas
Washington
Diamond Jubilee observance ends with a banquet
At the First Universalist church Lowell marks 75 years with a Diamond Jubilee banquet. Clergy from Congregational Methodist Presbyterian churches join Rev. N W Matthews and Rev C E Fisher for songs prayers and addresses. Speakers praise unity across denominations and the churchs long service to the city.
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Universalist
N. W. Matthews
C. E. Fisher
Osmond Long
J. M. Greene
Jesus Christ
Twiss
Flanders
Bick
Universalist Church
Dr. Greene
Mr. Matthews
Universalists
Lowell
Matthews
R. A. Greene
Greene
First Universalist Church
Dr. Flanders
Bicknell
Hall
Fisher
J. M. Craig
Unitarian
Congregational
Boston
Tremont Temple
Geo. F. Kenngett
J. F. Allen
Worthen Street
Dr. Bicknell
Dr. Hall
Four Story Corner Building Collapses in Concord Andover Streets
A fire wall collapse during construction at the corner of Concord and Andover streets wrecked the building being erected by Whittet & McDonald for James J. Dolan. No injuries occurred due to cold, damp weather keeping workers away. The wall failed nine inches thick, sending timber and brick into the street. architect M F Davis narrowly escaped and the east side remains standing while the west side faces demolition.
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Concord
Andover
Whittet & McDonald
James J. Dolan
Taylor
Andover Street
M. F. Davis
The Great White Diamond and Other Opera House Attractions
The Opera house hosts The Great White Diamond with original effects a Nyctalops character and a love story spanning South Africa to the Sierra Nevada. Liebler & Co. presents The Honor of the Humble with James O Neill in Moscow era scenes Oct 31. May Buckley and Mrs Adelaide Whytal star in Sky Farm style drama Tyustle Revelation plays at Garrick and Lowell venues with impressive scenery and strong acting.
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Opera House
Walter Fessler
Nyctalops
Svengali
Jekyl Hyde
Diamond Fields
South Africa
Sierra Nevada
Far West
New York
James O'Neill
Tel
Buckley
Adelaide Whytal
Tyustle
Kidder
Garrick Theatre
Boston Museum
Lowell Opera House
Greenland
Berkshire
Darius Nixon
Belle of Richmond Plays Draw Big Audiences in Lowell
The Belle of Richmond featuring Sidney Toler and Henriette Brown drew large crowds at the Academy of Music with women and children predominating. The romance of the sunny South by Sidney Toler plays this afternoon and evening, with matinee prices at 10 and 20 cents. Tomorrow night the High Rollers, a well known national group of 35 performers, begin a five night engagement, promising standing room only crowds as Lowell maintains its refined entertainment standard.
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Richmond
Sidney Toler
Henriette Brown
Academy of Music
South
Lowell
High Rollers
Dempsey
Imposer Sketch Graces Casto Theatre This Week
Casto Theatre enters its fourth week with a strong vaudeville bill led by May Duryea and John T. Kearney. The Apparent Impostor skit features a love story where a nurse and a feigned illness lead to playful exchanges and a champagne moment. The company delivers polished performances and the show is hailed as one of Manager Haynes best Casto presentations.
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Casto
May Duryea
John T. Kearney
Philippines
Vaudevillians
Haynes
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old time drug advert promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a full refund if not effective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Lowell
Nothing Better For a Bad Cough Advertisement
An old fashioned claim touts F. and B. Syrup of White Pine and Tar With Codeine as a universal cough cure with a money back guarantee. The snippet emphasizes its effectiveness and refund policy.
Springfield Provision plant strike for shorter day and wage rise
One hundred thirty workers at the Springfield Provision company branch of Swift & Co quit today seeking a shorter shift and a 2 percent wage increase. About 40 non union men stay on. Strikers remain quiet and expect to win their demands soon.
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Springfield
Springfield Provision Company
Swift & Co
Duck hunt tragedy ends friend’s life in Lancaster
In Lancaster Ohio on October 28 Lafayette Hull was accidentally shot and killed by Clarence Loomis while duck hunting. Hull stepped into Loomis’s gun path and Loomis then attempted suicide. The two men were close friends.
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Lancaster, O
Lafayette Hull
Clarence Loomis
Hull
Loomis
Skirt Patterns Offered at Popular Price by Pollard Co
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises 300 dozens of fleece flannel skirt patterns with a handsome border and feather edge. The patterns are 212 yards in length with fast, beautiful colors in light, medium, and dark strips, sold at a budget Bloc price in the bargain department.
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Asement Bargain Department
To Rent: Chelmsford Street house with land and shop
Advertisement offers a good house and barn with 5 acres on Chelmsford Street, a poultry food place for $10 per month, a cottage in Centralville with elevation near mills for $6 per month, and a corner store for meat and groceries at £15 per month, contact T.K. Elliott at 61 Central Street Tel 908-2.
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Chelmsford Street
Centralville
T.K. Elliott
Central Street
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