Peddler Accused in Possible Fatal Street Attack
Daniel McGlinchey, 88, lies unconscious at St John’s hospital after a peddler Benjamin Bernstein allegedly struck him on the jaw during a dispute over peaches on Central and Charles streets. Bernstein, licensed peddler, was arrested by Sgt. Connors. McGlinchey remains in critical but stable condition with no fracture and a slight brain concussion.
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Daniel McGlinchey
St. John’s Hospital
Benjamin Bernstein
Bernstein
Central Street
McGlinchey
Charles_ street
Patrick McManus
Griffin Street
Courier-Citizen
McManus
Teacup Tempest Over Hastings Abbey Access
London reports a rumor that M P Grace plans restricted public access to Battle Abbey with weekday hours and a 12 cent fee, funds to aid Hastings charities. Grace denies changes, affirming daily viewing remains with minor enhancements like electric lights and baths, while preserving all ancient features.
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London
Hastings
M. P. Grace
Grace
New York
Battle Abbey
Associated Press
Duchess of Cleveland
Publc
Fall River Man Hinted At Suicide Before Attempt
Alfred Belanger a Manville harness maker claimed he was held up near the New Bedford road but police evidence shows he attempted to kill himself. A companion testified Belanger spoke of ending his life due to discouragement and warned the papers would report it. Doctors say the chest wound was self inflicted. The pistol was recovered near the Narrows and recovery chances remain hopeful.
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Fall River
Alfred Belanger
Manville, R. L
New Bedford Road
Belanger
Two Firemen Hurt In Brewery Fire
Early today a fire destroyed the Independ ent Brewery plant at Canal and Walnut streets in Cincinnati. Firemen Chas Jennings and Chas Hollis were trapped beneath a falling wall and severely injured, Jennings probably fatally. Loss estimated at $100,000, fully insured.
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Cincinnati
Independent Brewery Company
Canal and
Walnut Streets
Chas
Jennings
Hollis
British government seeks Boer cooperation after conference
London reports a quiet follow up to Chamberlain meeting with Boers Botha De Wet and Delarey. concessions to landowners loom but broad aims favor maintaining imperial dignity while resisting bold changes. loyalists fear rewards for disloyalty while Cape Colony Natal and Rhodesia divisions loom over any rapid concessions.
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London
Colonial Office
Joseph Chamberlain
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Mr. Chamberlain
England
South Africa
Lord Milner
Cape Colony
Natal
Associated Press
Topeka Rammed By Tug Near Newport News
A Post dispatch from Newport News reports a tug from the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk fleet struck the U S gun boat Topeka tearing a large hole in her port bow above the water line. The tug reportedly had steering gear problems and the Topeka left yesterday afternoon under her own steam for the Norfolk navy yard.
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Washington
Newport News
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
U. S
Topeka
Norfolk Navy Yard
Reports of Lynchings Shadow Keffer Case in Wyoming
A Kammerer Wyoming special says John W. Keffer the condemned murderer who had a staged execution was reportedly taken from Lander jail and lynched last night but no confirmation could be obtained due to distance between locations, Omaha dispatch reports Sept 6.
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Omaha
Neb
Kammerer
Wyo
John W. Keffer
Lander
Coal Strikers Gain National Support From German Turner Societies
A Chicago proposal for German Turner societies to aid striking coal miners has sparked a nationwide movement. Bohemian Polish and Norwegian Turner groups and German labor organizations join the effort across cities.
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Chicago
Turner Societies
Massachusetts Troops Leave Fort Rodman in Quiet Homecoming
The First Heavy Artillery of Massachusetts completes a well managed camp at Fort Rodman New Bedford Sept 6 with orderly packing and transport to Boston. Observers Lieut Tschappet and Lieut Clark praise militiamen for efficiency and cordial relations with regulars and navy at the post.
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New Bedford
Massachusetts
Fort Rodman
Kanawha
Henry H. Rogers
Mishaym Point
Lieut
Spencely
Battery
Holmes
Keenan
Boston
Luke R. Landy
Framingham Arsenal
Heaves
Tschappet
Army
Clark
Navy
Parks land leases eyed for city along canal banks
A special parks committee and Locks and Canals chief engineer reviewed acquiring land for park use. Mills proposed lease options at $1 yearly for 20 years with tax exemption, seeking land along the canal at Insane Street, between Colonial Avenue and the river, and Indian Orchard. The sub committee will consider buying outright versus leasing, amid sentiment against improvements if lands revert after 20 years.
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Special Committee On Parks
Locks and Canals Company
Mills
Canal Insane Street
Colonial Avenue
Anne Street
President Roosevelt Rail Tour Reaches West Virginia Cities
President Roosevelt movement noted in Grafton and Wheeling West Virginia as his train passes through early morning. In Grafton at 4 a.m. and Wheeling at 8:30 a.m. the journey continues toward Chattanooga with Senator Scott of West Virginia boarding at Benwood Junction.
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Grafton
W. Va
Roosevelt
Chattanooga
Wheeling
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Benwood Junction
House Burns in North Billerica Fire Destroys Home
Thomas Latham's house on Bil lerica avenue North Billerica was damaged beyond repair in a fire just before 2 am. His family escaped to a relative's nearby home with neighbors aiding in removing furniture. The blaze gutted the structure though most contents were saved. loss estimated at 2200 dollars, fully insured. Firemen arrived quickly but could not prevent extensive damage. A pet cat and three kittens survived after search through water and a barrel.
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Thomas Latham
Billerica Avenue
Billerica
Latham
John Latham
Roger Barrington
Mr. Latham
George Latham
Talbot Mills
D. J. Devine
Boy Drowned at Old Orchard Pier Dredges Hope
Charles M. Traynor ten, son of John Traynor a Haverhill shoe cutter, drowned while bathing near the long steel pier at Old Orchard on Sept 6. A Lewiston drug clerk aiding the rescue exhausted himself and released the boy to save himself. Despite boats and rescuers, the body was not found. fourth drowning this season, former alderman George Forde of Quebec still missing. Traynor lived with grandparents in Biddeford and was an altar boy at St. Margaret's church.
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Old Orchard
Wfc
Charles M. Traynor
John Traynor
Haverhill
Mass
John J. Traynor
Biddeford
Lewiston
George Forde
Quebec
Traynor
St. Margaret's Church
Coal strike in Kanawha and New River ends in partial settlements
Charleston September 6 The coal miners strike involving 15000 across Kanawha and New River fields ends with locals ordered to return to work on best terms. Several large operators have agreed terms and will resume Monday. No concessions granted. from miners view the strike is a complete failure as returns match pre strike levels. Evictions cease and old workers to be rehired where possible. Most strikers express relief it ends despite protests at outset.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
New River
New River Field
Frost Causes Heavy Damage in County Highlands
Utica New York September 6 a hard frost gripped the county with light valley damage and heavy losses on the highlands. The report notes scattered effects across northern and southern sections helping local farmers assess the impact and potential losses.
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Utica
N. Y
Frost Damages Gardens in Ballston Farm Area
Ballston New York September 6 report of a severe frost this morning damaged tomatoes and other garden vegetables and buckwheat, with crops left harmed by the cold.
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Ballston
N. Y
Drunken Complainant Disrupts Hadley Court Session
A drunken Joseph Valley testified in the Peter Carden larceny case as Judge Hadley postponed the sentence to Monday. Other docket items include J M McEwen’s plea of not guilty for allegedly obtaining food at St Charles hotel, and multiple defendants given fines, continuances, or sentences related to drunkenness, assault, or housekeeping misdeeds.
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Joseph Valley
Joseph
Peter Carden
Carden
Hadley
Clerk Savage
Market Street
Savage
Deputy Welch
Valley
Welch
Hadler
J. M. McEwen
St. Charles Hotel
Albert Howard
Quiet Tensions in Hudson and Panther Creek Strike Areas
In Hudson and Tamaqua Pennsylvania, non union workers faced threats as strikers gathered near Franklin mine and Panther Creek Valley. Deputy sheriffs dispersed crowds while United Mine Workers official Lewis met with Mitchell. Major Gearheart deployed Company F to patrol, and the Philadelphia and Reading company ordered winter depots, blankets, and heavy clothing for deputies at collieries.
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Wilkesbarre
Hudson
Lawrence Faranski
Franklin
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Virginia
Mitchell
South
Tamaqua
Panther Creek Valley
Gearheart
Twelfth Regiment
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Quakers Open Biennial Conference In Silence
In Asbury Park New Jersey 2090 delegates attend the Society of Friends United States biennial conference. Dr O Edward Janney opens the first session and T Frank Appleby delivers a welcome. A solemn silence replaces applause as Allen Flitcraft urges restraint. John William Graham of Dalton college reads a paper while Elizabeth Powell Bond speaks.
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New York
Society of Friends of the United States
Asbury Park
N. J
O. Edward Janney
General Conference
T. Frank Appleby
Common Council
Allen Flitcraft
United States
John William Graham
Dalton College of
Manchester
Eng
Elizabeth Powell Bond
Swarthmore College
Lewis and Clark Expo picks Gilmer's Lake site
Portland directors choose a northern Willamette place location at Gilmer's Lake for the Lewis and Clark exposition, comprising 270 acres with 155 acres water and 115 acres land.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette Place
Gilmer's Lake
Cook County Real Estate Valuation Rises by 93 Million
Chicago reports Cook county total real estate valuation at 1.488 billion dollars, with an increase of about 93 million over 1901 figures. The board of review released the figures last night, highlighting the growth in full valuation.
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Chicago
Cook County
Board of Review
Young People's Rally at First Baptist Lowell
A large Lowell youth rally is planned for Wednesday Sept 10 at the First Baptist Church. Activities start at 7 30 with an organ recital by Albert F French, followed at 7 45 by a praise service led by Frederick F Packard with a chorus from local Baptist churches. Addresses by Walter Calley and F L Wilkins, noted national leaders in youth work, will close the program. A committee of local Baptist Young People's presidents organized the event, with invitations extended to Lawrence and Haverhill and nearby areas.
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First Baptist Church
Albert F. French
Frederick F. Packard
Lowell
J. Avison Gaker
Walter Calley
Boston
F. L. Wilkins
Chicago
Baptist Young People's Societies
Lawrence
Haverhill
Music Hall Set For September 15 Grand Opening
Patrons will find a freshly painted interior with gold accents and bright lighting at the new Music Hall opening September 15 under manager Dempsey. Thomas J. Allen oversaw the work with John J. Doherty & Co. handling upholstery while new curtains, scenery, and carpeting refresh the theater. The opening attraction is the musical farce Looping the Loop, already a season hit.
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Dempsey
Thomas J. Allen
Conductor Hurt On Billerica Streetcar Crossing
Conductor Daniel J. Flannagan sustained a slight injury when a timber piece fell from a crossarm as his streetcar passed a railroad crossing near Bennett Hall in Billerica. He walked to his home after bringing the car to the square. doctors deem his injury not serious. The Hampton Beach band will give a grand concert at Canoble Lake park Sunday Sept 7.
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Daniel J. Flannazan
Billerica Street
Bennett Hall
Billerica
Flannagan
South Whipple Street
Hampton Beach
Canoble Lake Park
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the Cause
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St. Charles
Automobile Transportation Company of
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Kate Trainor
James Edwards
George A. McNulty
East Chelmsford
Frank E
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State Farm
Henry Richter
John McMahon
Patrick Morrison
Charles Donnelly
Frank Stone
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Robert Grady
Joseph F. Fontaine
Mary Green
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Thomas Lennon
Frederick Scott
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