Butterick Pattern's Rise to Global Printing Giant
A small Sterling Massachusetts start up grew into a colossal New York printing house. Butterick, now capitalized at twelve million dollars with five thousand workers, dominates pattern publishing in English, French, German and Spanish. Its products reach Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond via extensive international distribution and stock market presence. The firm plans a new building costing 1.25 million dollars, financed by a year’s profits, while shares trade around fifty dollars with ongoing dividend.
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New York City
Sterling
Mass
New York Stock
Massachusetts
Europe
Ted States
Canada
Great Brit
Ain
France
Germany
Spain
New York Stock Exchange
Roosevelt Hosts Huge Handshake Day At Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt greeted six to seven thousand Nassau County residents at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay. Communities on Long Island sent crowds early as bands played and a curtain of security surrounded the event. Handshakes flowed steadily with old acquaintances, souvenirs were handed to guests, and a Hungarian water bottle gift capped the gathering.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Nassau County
Sagamore Hill
Long Island
Johnson
New York
Commandant Lynman
President Roosevelt
Glenwood
S. I
Garry Owen
America
Picksville
Theodore
Jackie
Hub er A Rascal New York Tragedy Inquiries Sparked
In Brooklyn a candy store owner A R Bental described his late daughter Mrs George Huber's husband as a violent man who earlier killed a man in Myrtle Avenue and served a prison term. He claimed Huber later fled with the daughter to Chicago, forged papers, and forced her into hardship before her death at Great Barrington.
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New York
George Huber
Great Barrington
Decatur Street
Brooklyn
A. R. Bental
Huber
Myrtle Avenue
Gov. Hill
Rogues’ Gallery
Mary Levine
Chicago
Jersey City
Lenox
Disastrous Kidnapping Extorts Ransom in Liras
A distressed group sent 50 liras and later 100 liras in ransom for a child. Nicko returned the money both times and gave three days to pay the full sum. After the period expired he sent back the child cut into four pieces. The report notes natives ransom for 70 to 80 dollars versus foreigners paying a much higher amount.
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Nicko
British Steel Rail Makers Form Price Control Association
The Daily Mail reports that after months of secret talks a group of leading British steel rail manufacturers formed an association to control prices and regulate output. The claim, though detailed, is treated with caution amid rumors and repeated denials.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Fnd
Judge fixes tax limit restrains 1901 taxes in Chicago
Judge Dunn issued an injunction to stop collection of more than $20 000 in taxes for 1901 on the Masonic Temple. The ruling halts the sale of the old office building for taxes for the time being.
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Chicago
Dunn _ today
Masonic Temple
Bis
Cincinnati Crank Held Over Threat to Roosevelt
Cincinnati police hold 40 year old Joseph Schmitz on a loitering charge while they investigate a claim that he threatened to kill President Roosevelt. They also seek the individuals to whom the alleged threat was made.
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Cincinnati
Joseph Schmitz
Roosevelt
Testimony on Pyramid Pile Cure Prompts Reader Endorsement
A letter from Paris Texas recounts a three year struggle with bleeding piles. After trying four local doctors with little relief the writer credits Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills with stopping the bleed and restoring health in three weeks. The firm promotes the remedy at fifty cents per package and offers mail order.
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Paris
Texas
Memphis
Sallie A. Haerndon
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Mich
Johann Hoff's Extract Endorsed by Notables and Doctors
Empress Victoria Auguste and European statesmen praised Johann Hoff's Extract as a powerful tonic for lasting strength and vigor. A British physician reports rapid digestion and heat production after regular doses, claiming the extract builds flesh and blood. Fisner & Mendelson Co. are sole New York agents.
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Victoria Auguste
Germany
Prussia
Johann Hoff
Dr. Schleep
Europe
J. J. Coleman
F. I. Om S
Philosophical Society
Glasgow
Fisner & Mendelson CO
New York
Essex Republicans Dine at Hawthorne Inn in Gloucester
Boston reporters note an Essex club dinner at the Hawthorne Inn Gloucester with 300 attendees including many prominent Republicans. Speakers Charles E Littlefield of Maine and Michael J Murray of Boston discuss the trust issue and Roosevelt presidency. Several state and local officials attend, with plans for future events and Roosevelt support.
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Boston
Essex Club
Hawthorne Inn
Gloucester
Essex County
Congress
Capt. Gardner
Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
Michael J. Murray
Congressman Littlefield
Roosevelt
Murray
Samuel L. Sawyer
E. P. Shaw
John M. Raymond
Salem
Charles E. Walker
Lynn
L. H. Bartlett
Atty
Scott Peters
Haverhill
C. F. Howe
Bates
Jenkins
Smith
Brown
Philip FE. Clark
Ipswich
Baker
Hoyt
N. M. Quincy
Peabody
Col
C. L. Dodge
Beverly
Rufus Tapley
Newton P. Frye
North Andover
FE. B. George
Alfred H. Wittum
Tribute to McKinley Memorial Declared by Ohio Assembly
The Ohio General Assembly adopted a memorial on September 15 1902 marking the first anniversary of President McKinley s death. It lauds his patriotism public service and integrity and pledges anew to emulate his character in the Commonwealth.
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Columbus
General Assembly
McKinley
Commonwealth
Chicago Plans Roosevelt Reception on October Visit
Chicago reports final arrangements for President Roosevelt’s October visit. On October 3 he will attend receptions at the Hamilton Club Press Club and Northwestern University in the morning and be escorted to the University of Chicago for further events.
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Lakeside
Coliseum
League of Republican Clubs
Cortelyou
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hamilton Club
Press Club
Northwestern University
University of Chica
Seacoast Packing Wins Temporary Injunction
Chief Justice Wishwell grants decisions in equity cases brought by Seacoast Packing against Bion F. Pike and others of Lubec. The firm seeks to restrain sardine activity within 200 miles of Eastport per a May 14, 1899 agreement. Respondents argue Seacoast Packing is an unlawful monopoly violating anti trust laws. Decrees favor the complainant on motion for a preliminary injunction. a temporary injunction is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Wishwell
Seacoast Packing Company
Bion F. Pike Et Als
Lubre
Eastport
Trainside Slaying as Mobs Clash in Delaware Town
A chaotic free-for-all on a Queen Anne railroad excursion train traveling from Rehoboth to Queenstown led to one man dying and several seriously hurt. About 30 or more black passengers reportedly fought as the train departed Rehoboth, with multiple arrests made upon arrival at Queenstown.
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Dover
Del
Queen Ann
Rehoboth
Queenstown
Forest fires slow rescue work on Lewis River
A Kalama dispatch reports heavy loss of life from recent forest fires on the Lewis River. Fallen timber blocks the only road, delaying rescue efforts as Saturday and Sunday losses are confirmed and rising. Local details indicate extensive damage and ongoing search operations.
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Seattle
Wash
Kalama
Lewis River
U S Cruiser Cincinnati Arrives Colon From Haiti
The U S cruiser Cincinnati has arrived in Colon from Haitian waters. The isthmian situation remains unchanged with no definite indications of General Herrera planning an immediate attack on the Isthmus.
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Colon
Colombia
U. S
Cincinnati
Herrera
Man arraigned in murder of wife after farm attack
Springfield Sept 15 Andrew Genevich attacked wife Anna with stones and cut her throat in a Southwick farm pasture. Anna died about 5 AM from head injuries. Genevich refused plea. court entered not guilty. Two witnesses heard. hearing continued to tomorrow. If probable cause is found, case may go to Westfield grand jury meeting next Monday.
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Springfield
Andrew Genevich
Anna
Southwick
District Court of
Westfield
T Court
Grand
Writ Refused in Habeas Corpus Case Over Child
Judge Kirkpatrick in the United States district court refused a writ of habeas corpus for George F. B. Lederer a New York theatrical manager seeking possession of his six year old son held by Mrs Lederer the counsel for Mrs Lederer contended the court lacked jurisdiction.
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Trenton
N. J
Kirkpatrick
United States District Court
George FB. Lederer
New York
Mra
Lederer
Oregon and Washington forest fires claim twenty lives
In Portland on September 15, reports say forest fires across Oregon and Washington have killed twenty people and destroyed about 1.5 million dollars in property over the past week. Many residents remain missing and official death tolls will rise as reports from distant districts arrive. The fires have largely burned out, with clear skies returning by afternoon.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Jealousy Provokes Double Shooting in Gloucester Case
In Gloucester, Providence, Sept 15, William H Adams shot Albert and Henry Bennett and a woman Ida Allem after jealousy over a former housekeeper. Adams surrendered to deputies, pleads not guilty to assault charges, and faces trial. Victims treated near Putnam Conn, with Albert fearing death. Adams to be held for trial.
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Providence
R. I
William H. Adams
Albert
Henry Bennett
Ida Allem
Gloucester
Farrell
Bennetts
Adams
Putnam
Conn
Coroner Rules Westlake's Death Murder Case
Providence Sept 15 Coroner Eugene H Lincoln files inquest findings naming William Lacey as the shooter that fatally wounded Narragansett Pier Officer Joseph Westlake at Rhode Island Hospital after an Aug 16 confrontation. Lacey, a Fort Preble soldier, pleads not guilty and is held for the grand jury.
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Providence
Eugene H. Lincoln
Clerk
the Common Pleas Division
Joseph Westlake
Narragansett Pier
Rhode Island Hospital
Westlake
William Lacey
Lacey
Fort Preble
Housekeeper Killed in Goelet Villa Elevator
Newport scene as Mrs Margaret Blake, housekeeper for Mrs Ogden Goelet, died when crushed between elevator car and shaft at the Goelet villa on September 15. Grand Duke Paris and his party, plus Mrs Goelet and Miss Goelet, were exiting the building and were recalled by the scream but could not help.
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Ogden Goelet
Newport
R. I
Margaret Blake
Goelet Villa
Grand Duke Paris
M'GOVERN CORBETT PRIZE FIGHT CHALLENGE IN KENTUCKY
Louisville officials and JUDGE BAKER discuss the M goven Corbett contest planned for Sept 22. He defines a prize fight and warns that championship or money stakes constitute a prize fight. Attorney General Pratt to file an injunction to decide the contest status.
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Louisville
Baker
M¢Govern-Corbett
Pratt
Frankfort
Will
Theodore Roosevelt saved Miss Stone's life claim
Charles M Dickinson consul general to Turkey stated at a dinner that President Roosevelt’s telegram to Bulgaria fixed responsibility for the capture of Miss Eben M Stone and warned of American satisfaction with full accountability for any harm. He credited the telegram with saving Stone's life.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Charles M. Dickinson
Turkey
Constantinople
Eben M. Stone
Theodore Roosevelt
Miss Stone
Roosevelt
United States
Thirteen-year-old Elsie Manchester near death after love disappointment
Fall River dispatch reports a thirteen year old girl attempted suicide this afternoon over a broken romance. Police took the young woman in charge as an inquiry began into claims she was deserted by Amiges Mercier a bartender who she said married another girl. Her life was saved by prompt medical aid.
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Fall River
Elsie Manchester
Amiges Mercier
Fitchburg Weavers End Strike See Full Time Mills
Fitchburg September 15 union meeting formally declares the strike of weavers at the American Woolen mills off. Reaffirmed Providence resolutions promise efforts to regain lost jobs while mills have run full time for weeks, and many strikers may not find work soon.
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Fitchburg
American Woolen Company
Providence
Senators Arrive in New York for Roosevelt Oyster Bay Meeting
Five influential U S senators Hanna Ohio Allison Town Aldrich Rhode Island Spooner Wisconsin and Platt Connecticut are in New York en route to meet President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay tomorrow. They refuse to discuss possible topics or any specific reason for the invitation, signaling no disclosed agenda.
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New York
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Hanna
Ohio
Allison
Town
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Spooner
Wisconsin
Platt
Connecticut
Recovered Speech and Hearing Balm Endorsed by Teacher
Messia Ely Broa states two years using Cream Balm for catarrh improved voice and fully restored hearing and clearer speech. He, a town teacher, notes no irritation or sneezing. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers New York.
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Messia
Ely Broa
L. G. Brown
Granger
Eta
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Peary Reports Safe Return Home From Labrador
Lieut. R E B Peary informs Herbert L Bridgman secretary of the Peary Arctic club that he is aboard the relief ship Windward en route to home from Chateau Bay Labrador all aboard are well. The Windward sailed from New York in July to locate the Peary expedition started July 4 1898 and Captain Dedrich led the Windward.
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New York
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
R. EB. Peary
Chateau Bay
Labrador
Peary
Bridgman
North Pole
Dedrich
Windward
Washington Woman Receives Despatch From Husband
A Washington New Jersey woman today received a despatch from her husband containing the same information as the important message sent to Peary itself to Mr. Bridgman.
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Washington, N. J
Peary
McKinley Widows Salary Warrant Sent to Ida McKinley
Washington on September 15 a treasury warrant for 39809 dollars was sent to Ida S McKinley widow of the late President for salary due July 1 1902 the funds were provided by the last Congress session.
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Washington
Treasury
Ida S. McKinley
Astor Dinner Leads Newport Season Social Night
Newport Rhode Island September 15 Mrs William Astor hosted a notable summer colony dinner featuring Bogea Ourioff the Bohemian baritone and Heathe Gregory baritone. Guests included Pembroke Jones Mrs Stuyvesant Fish James J Van Alen Richard Gambrill Egerton L Winthrop Henry Walters Juan Ryane of the Swedish legation Mrs Nathaniel Thayer Mrs W Watts Sherman and others.
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Newport
R. I
William Astor
Bogea Ourioff
Heathe Gregory
Pembroke Jones
Stuyvesant Fish
James J. van Alen
Richard Gambrill
Egerton L. Winthrop
Henry Walters
Juan Ryane
Legation
Nathaniel Thayer
Fog and smoke haze sweeps San Francisco coast
San Francisco reports enveloping smoke and fog with sources traced to forest fires in Oregon and Washington. Weather chief Alexander McDee notes the coastal fog carries the smoke south and north along the California coast, with sightings from stations across Oregon and Washington.
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San Francisco
Cal
Alexander McDee
Weather Bureau
Oregon
Washington
California
Corner Store with Meat Groceries and 3-Room Tenements
A corner store offers meat and groceries with a refrigerator for meat. Located just off Westford street near the Northern Depot, it includes a nicely repaired three-room tenement at $7 per month. A choice tenement with large sunny rooms is $11 per month. Contact T. H. Elliott at 34 Central St, Tel 908-2.
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Westford Street
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Wedding and Card Engraving Services Ad
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING. We take a specialty of fine engraved work of every description. Calling cards, wedding invitations and announcements, at home cards, etc., engraved in any style desired, and printed on newest and best stock obtainable. Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier- Citizen Co., Merrimack street.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
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Usbub
Larissa
Johnny Bull
Victoria
Auguste
Shaw and
Raymond
M’kinley
Ohio General Assembly
Delaware
M’govern-Corbett
Dickinson
Lieut. Peary
Watterson
JF. True & CO
Auburn, Mo
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