Drunks in police court reveal city scenes
In a brief session, several drunks faced charges for assault and battery, drunkenness, and related mischief. Michael George faced an assault charge with an interpreter aiding his plea of not guilty while bail was set. Other cases covered Elias Fuller, John Bulmer, Daniel Murphy, Timothy McDermott, Fred Narreau, John McQuade, Peter Bembie, Mary Wall, Hugh Curran with varying fines and bonds.
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Michael George
Sadie Matrie
George
Elias A. Fuller
Fuller
John BK. Bulmer
Old Concord
James Gray
Gray
Concord
Lowell
Daniel Murphy
Timothy J. McDermott
Ing
J. J. Crowley
Tower's Corner
Fred Narreau
Boott Corporation
Narreau
No. 35
John McQuade
Epping
N. H
Peter Bembie
Fall River
Sowell
Mary Wall
Charlestown
Hugh Curran
Church Club backs plan to clean stage of immoral plays
In New York on Oct 30 church club members joined the Actors' Church Alliance of America. Rev Dr Walter E Bentley explained the alliance will knock out immoral plays, with a clerical committee visiting shows to decide fit viewing for congregations and children. He urged pastors to influence patrons to avoid unsuitable performances.
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New York
Church Club
Actors’ Church ‘Alliance of America
Alliance
Walter E. Bentley
America
Bently
British commissioner reaches Berbera as Mullah threat lingers
British commissioner Swayne reaches Berbera safely in Somaliland. Wounded locals recover well. No new advance against Mad Mullah is planned until a large force, about two months away, can be assembled. Somali levies shown as fearful in recent clashes. Col Combe commands Bohodle garrison where guns have arrived and remains unthreatened.
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Aden
Arafia
Swayne
Somaliland
Berbera
Col. Combe
Bohodle
Black resigns in 57 moves in Petroff defense match
New York Oct 30 The consultation chess game at the Manhattan Chess Club ended with black resigning after 57 moves. Finn Hymes and Lip seneutz white versus Lasker Delmar and Redding black. The Petroff defense decided the outcome as black chased a win rather than force a draw.
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New York
Manhattan
Finn
Hymes
Lipseneutz
Wtte
Lasker
Delmar
Redding
Petroff
Strikers Win Demands in Morgan Wright Arbitration
Chicago October 30 arbitration board rules in favor of rubber workers striking against Morgan and Wright. The decision covers seven hundred employees and grants all requested demands, ending the labor dispute with a full victory for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arbitration Board
Morgan & Wright
Fire department aids chimney blaze on Bartlett Street
A telephone alarm early today called the fire department to Bartlett Street where a chimney fire was fought with prompt assistance. The flames were contained without further damage reported, and no injuries were noted.
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Bartlett Street
Strange Tale of Hidden Goods by Old Turnpike
Constable Martin Conway and Harold Bullard traced a cache on the Old Turnpike edge of the Concord River in Billerica where 30 pounds of 12 gauge shells a shotgun and fishing gear were buried under turf. Canned goods linked to prior thefts were found at Jug Island camp. A young couple involved, Locke and his wife, are noted as elopers now staying with friends in South Billerica. Three breaking and entering charges await trial on November 8.
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Martin Conway
Harold Bullard
Concord
Billerica
Locke
Bullard
Jug Island
Wolfroff
Constabie Conway
Manchester
South Billerica
Public investigation into Mrs Golden death set Friday
A board of five engineers will conduct a thorough inquiry into the death of Mrs Golden in Pawtucketville. Both sides will be heard and all evidence will be considered. The hearing is scheduled for Friday at 8 oclock at the Pawtucketville engine house.
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Board of Engineers
Board of Five Engineers
Evening concert at Gorham Street Church by Miss Mountford and pupils
Under the Young People's Society, Miss Maud Mountford and pupils presented recitations and songs with Miss Nellie Rawnsley as pianist. Performers Ella Hayes, Veda Crawford, Mildred Locke, Margaret Dow, and Rosella Northrup impressed a large audience. Proceeds after expenses benefit the church funds. The item ends with a political remark about President Roosevelt and Butler Ames.
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Young People’s Society
Maud Mountford
Nellie Rawnsley
Ella Hayes
Veda Crawford
Mildred Locke
Margaret Dow
Rosella Northrup
Miss Mountford
Danny and
the Major
Quo Vadis
For Sale Two Story House Store and Stable on Merrimack Street
Describes desirable business property at 647 and 649 Merrimack Street Lowell consisting of two story house store and stable. Ideal location for owner to live run business keep a team and earn money. Contact Wm French 14 Hun Avenue Boston 030-61.
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Merrimack Street
Lowell
French
Hun Avenue
Boston
Murder May Have Been Committed in Boston Reading Body Found
Reading police and state officers resumed the murder inquiry after a woman's body was found in a brush pile near the Wakefield line. The victim, likely a stranger, shows bullet and cut wounds. identification remains difficult as officials consider the act intentional and possibly tied to Boston, with a hurried burial indicating dawn or night work.
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Boston
Reading
Merrill
Whitney
Wakefield
The McNeil will contested over Boston bequest
Lowell Sun report on the McNeil will misstates facts. Solomon McNeil died soon after his sister Mrs Wentworth and left 8000 to Miss Hatch of Boston, a long ago sweetheart. Mrs Stark of Dunbarton and Mrs Corse of Boston contest, claiming Solomon lacked full faculties. trial expected to be lengthy.
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Lowell Sun
McNeil
John McNeil
Boston
Coursey
Winchester
Stork
Dunbarton, N. H
Solomon McNeil
Tappan Wentworth
Hatch
Wentworth
Stark
Corse
Solomon
Miss Hatch
Rail wage increase likely to be granted by week’s end
Chicago reports a local Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen committee stating railroads will answer wage demands before week’s end and plans to settle before the month’s end. The expected raise is about 12 percent, with broad acceptance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhoods
Union
Farmer Henry Sweet commits suicide after 15 years
In Chicago on October 30, Henry Sweet, a farmer near East Glenwood, ended the 15-year brooding over an accidental shooting of a friend by using a shotgun. The tragedy from a hunting trip left Sweet's widow and five children.
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Chicago
Henry Sweet
East Glenwood
Sweet
Pension Changes From October 13 Issuance
Washington October 30 announces pension changes from the October 13 issue. Originals include Jas L Prouty Scituate $8 and Wm Brocklehurst Fall River $8. Widows Mary J Thayer Lowell $8 Hannah W Hoagland Lowell $12 Margaret A Murphy Georgetown $12.
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Washington
Jas. L. Prouty
Scituate
Iincrease
Wm. Brocklehurst
Fall River
Mary J. Thayer
Lowell
Hannah W. Hoagland
Margaret A. Murphy
Georgetown
Train Wreck Near Oxford Kills Three On Cincinnati Line
Three lives were lost in a rear end collision on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton road near Oxford. Engineer Conn and two unknown men died. Mail Clerk John Conner of Hamilton and others were injured as the entire passenger train derailed and wreckage caught fire. Telegraphed wires were destroyed and full details remain unavailable.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Conn
John Conner
Hamillton
Hamilton
Oxford
Butler Ames Speaks in Lawrence and Lowell Campaign Tour
Colonel Butler Ames spoke in Lawrence and hurried to Lowell for two speeches. One address was at a French rally beside Hon. John T. Sparks drug store, the Democratic candidate, where he received a strong reception. The room held many voters and several speakers spoke in French. Edmund J. Cheney is a Republican candidate for common council nomination in ward 3.
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Butler Ames
Lawrence
Lowell
John T. Sparks
Edmund J. Cheney
Common Council
Judge Clancy and Editor Arrested for Libel in Butte
In Butte Montana on October 30 Judge William Clancy of the state district court was arrested on criminal libel charges brought by D J Hennessy. P A O Farrell editor of the Review was also arrested and held on $1000 bond. Clancy was released on his own recognizance.
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Butte
Mont
William Clancy
State District Court
D. J. Hennessey
P. A. O'Farrell
The
Review
Clancy
Hennessey
Marcus Daly
Heinze
O'Farrell
Club Debates Presidential Interference in Coal Strike
The regular meeting at Vincent building quarters welcomed a new membership proposal. A debate addressed the resolution that the President was justified in interfering in the recent coal strike with John M. O'Donoghue and David J. B. McCann for the affirmative and M. O'Donoghue and John H. Murphy for the negative. judges ruled in favor of the affirmative. Mr. Avery served as critic and was well received.
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Vincent
John M. O'Donoghue
David J. B. McCann
M. O'Donoghue
John H. Murphy
Avery
Dracut Worker Injured in Bicycle Spill
Harry Moseley of Dracut, a proof reader in the Courier-Citizen company, had a minor bicycle accident while riding into the city yesterday. He was thrown from his bike at a decent speed, suffering a few bruises and the loss of two teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moseley
Dracut
Courier-Citizen Company
Man Dies After Elevator Fall Injuries at Lynn Factory
Lynn report states 38 year old RKagar L Estes died at Lynn hospital from injuries from a fall into an elevator well at a local shoe factory Monday forenoon. The incident occurred at the factory premises and authorities are reviewing the accident details.
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Lynn
Rkagar L. Estes
Lynn Hospital
Boer Generals Plea for Help Draws World Critique
Gen Botha cites mis perception of their mission as Boer leaders plead in Europe for immediate relief. They stress sincerity, say surrender saved Britain money, and criticize lack of timely support while stressing their people face urgent need and humiliation in seeking funds.
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New York
Botha
Europe
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Globe Slams Tube Debate as American Capitalism Threat
London inspectors critique in Globe calling House of Commons discussion a foretaste of rule under American capitalism. It blames British investor apathy for tubes crisis and urges government to curb transatlantic railway jobbers, noting other papers echo the wary stance.
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London
the Globe
House of Commons
London Citizen
Globe
Redmond Returning Home After Irish League Talk
New York Oct 30 John Redmond M P who with Michael Davitt and John Dillon has toured several cities in support of the Irish league addressed a large Newark meeting last night. Several thousand dollars were contributed. Redmond will sail tomorrow on the Celtic while his companions continue their tour of the country.
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New York
John FE. Redmond
M. P
Michael Davitt
John Dillon
Irish League
Newark
Reamond
Celtic
Immigrant Agencies Planned by Southwest Railroads
New York October 30 joint agencies will be created by southwestern railroads in New York, Boston and other eastern cities and major European capitals to steer immigration toward the southwest. The Times says the move will intensify competition with northern roads that have carried most west bound immigrants for years.
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New York
Southwestern
Boston
the Times
Cambridge defendants facing 5 year to 4 year terms
Judge Bond sentenced multiple offenders in East Cambridge Superior Court for breaking and entering larceny and assault with a dangerous weapon. Names include Nelson Bourdreau from Ashland five years, John Gallagher Cambridge reformatory, John Johnson Cambridge four months, Michael Leary Cambridge reformatory, James McKenna Cambridge six months, John Harfst Framingham two years, August Swenson Somerville four years, William O'Brien Cambridge one year.
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Bond
East Cambridge
Nelson Bourdreau
Ashland
House of Correction
John M. Gallagher
Cambridge
Reformatory
John Johnson
Michael Leary
James McKenna
John H. Harfst
Framingham
August Swenson
Somerville
William O'Brien
Capt. Bonge Dead, Last Cherokee Treaty Signer
Vinita Indian Territory October 30 reports Samuel Houston Bonge age 70 dead at Fort Gibson. Native of Georgia, Civil War captain in an Indian regiment, long time Cherokee nation official and last surviving signer of the 1866 treaty with the United States.
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Vinita
I. T
Samuel Houston Bonge
United States
Fort Gibson
Georgia
Arbitration Commission views coal fields in Scranton area
The Roosevelt appointed arbitration commission began a preliminary tour to inspect mines and workers homes in the coal region. It will cover north to Forest City and south to Wilkes-Barre over the next two days, with seven members and several newspaper correspondents aboard a special train.
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Scranton
Arbitration Commission
Roosevelt
Forest City
Delaware and Hudson
Stone Huts Mark Boundary Line Legend in Canada
Victoria B C Oct 30 Archibald Cameron road superintendent reports boundary markers are ruins of stone huts built by interior Indians and coast Indians for a truce site about 68 miles from tidewater ten miles beyond timber line He explains intertribal feud and a later trading relation with Russians via a coastal fair and stone huts used by traders The piece also notes coal mine outputs and plans to expand railway line and coal trade with 1000 men building 18 miles toward Newcastle
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Victoria
B. C
Archibald Cameron
Porcupine
Interior
Tidewater
Pacific
Alaska
Big coal lands deal in Pittsburg by Guffey and Queen
Guffey and Queen, linked with Carnegie Steel, form the Great Lakes Coal Co with 5 million capital. They acquire 25 000 acres of coal near Brady and begin opening operations following the Oct 30 report from Pittsburg.
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Guffey & Queen
Great Lakes
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Great Lakes Coal Company
Brady
Ben
Basketry classes at People's club women’s branch
Basketry, in splint reed and coil forms from Native American and Western tribes, will be taught this season at the women's branch of the People's club on Monday evenings by an experienced teacher. Early registration is desirable as spots are limited. Miss Alice H. Smith will lead the basketry department with exclusive designs and materials. Inquiries welcome 7 to 9 evenings at Swan's block rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Club
Alice H. Smith
Swan's Block
Chicago man arrested on suspicion of diamond theft
Chicago on October 30 Philip Lambele also known as Phil Bailey was arrested on suspicion of stealing unset diamonds valued at 8000 from Weichter and Weinman last Saturday. He was seen about the firm shortly before the robbery.
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Chicago
Philip Lambele
Phil Bailey
Weichter & Weinman
Lambele
McHugh Sentence Upheld Except Hard Labor Feature
Sligo Ireland October 20 The two month hard labor portion of Mr McHugh M P editor of the Sligo Champion convicted of conspiracy and intimidation was affirmed on appeal though the hard labor part was not. McHugh refused to pledge not to publish boycott material. Butler Ames aided passage of a half fare requirement for street railway carriage of school children under 20.
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Sligo
Ire
McHugh
M. P
Sligo Champion
Butler Ames
Adv
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Col. Swayne
Safety
Constable
Public Investigation
Gorham Street
Congress
Police
M’neil
Hamilton & Dayton
Ries Nay
Daly-Heinze
Montana
Benj. Franklin Club
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Cee
Lovel
Redmond
Bonge
Croker
Sturgis
International Association
Edward Croker
International Association of Fire Chiefs
New York Fire Department
Wilkesbarre
Alaskan
Monu
Cameron
Great Lake
Red Bank
Newcastle
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