Streets Riot Turns Deadly In East Side Gunfight
In New York on September 16 a fierce clash between police and the Paul Kelly and Monk Eastman gangs left one man dead, Michael Donovan, and several others wounded. An East Side saloonkeeper Dave Bernstein had been shot months earlier, fueling vendetta rumors as authorities arrested several suspects, including Onk Eastman.
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New York
East Side
Michael Donovan
Second Street
Bowery
Bellevue Hospital
Donovan
Onk Eastman
Paul Kelly
Monk
Dave Bernstein
Opening of Evening Schools Announces Teacher Examinations
The evening schools open October 12. Examinations for teacher candidates will be held at the high school Saturday at 8:30 AM. Graduates and students from local colleges and schools are exempt from testing and receive certificates. A list of temporary and substitute teachers appointed at opening includes Anna T Coburn Mary G Courtney Annie V Donoghue Esther M Downing Katherine G Egan Margaret Jamieson Eva G Magoon Margaret G McDonald Jennie E Rogers Helen D Swain Alice Duckworth Alice Richardson Elizabeth Murphy Gertrude E Dane Martina F McMahon Helen A Dow Loretta L Ward Eva M Goss.
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Anna T. Coburn
Central Street
Mary G. Courtney
Lakeview Avenue
Annie V. Donoghue
Varnum
Esther M. Downing
Lincoln
Katherine G. Egan
Margaret
Jamieson
Howard Street
Eva G. Magoon
Agawam Street
Margaret G. McDonald
Jennie E. Rogers
Highland
Helen D. Swain
Pine Street
Alice Duckworth
Alice Richardson
Elizabeth Murphy
Weed Street
Gertrude E. Dane
Grand Street
Martina F. McMahon
Bartlett
Helen A. Dow
Loretta L. Ward
Middlesex Village
Eva M. Goss
Cottage Street
Mills to Restart After Cotton Shortage
Lawrence on September 16 reports that Pemberton cotton mills will resume full operation on Monday after a three week shutdown caused by cotton shortages. Methuen mills, closed for a similar period, will also resume on Monday.
An Interesting Story Highlighted by Courier on Page Three
A note praises a feature titled An Interesting Story as one of the Courier’s best, inviting readers to view the item on page three for full details and context.
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The
Courier
Fall Shoe Styles and Prices from Our Own Make
Catalog highlights a Boston area boot and shoe line with an iron clad satisfaction guarantee. Goods include Box Calf at 3.50, Patent Calf 3.50, Vici Kid double sale 3.50, Patent Colt double sole 4.00, Horsehide enamel 4.50, French Calf double sole 5.09, and French Calf Cork Sole 6.00, promising more to come.
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Boston
Burnside Leaves Seattle for Alaska Cable Run
The United States cable ship Burnside sailed from Seattle for Lynn Canal toward Sitka Alaska to lay 600 miles of cable transferred from the Texan. On board are Gen. A W Greely Col James Allen Capt Edgar Russell Capt Geo Burnett Henry Winter Lieut Chas Chandler and Capt A H Laffin in command. The ship will reach Juneau then Sitka paying out about 250 miles and is expected to complete the whole run by October 15.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Burnside
Lynn Canal
Sitka
Alaska
Texan
Horn
New York
A. W. Greely
U. S. Army
Burglars Shoot Mrs Pierce in Norwood Ave Home
Two burglars broke into G. E. Pierce home on Norwood avenue Providence early today and fired at Mrs. Pierce. A 32 caliber bullet struck the oak door casing and tore flesh along her ribs, leaving a six inch wound. Police could not locate the assailants. doctors say infection is the main risk.
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Providence
R. I
G. E. Pierce
Norwood Avenue
Lakeview Falls Quiet as Winter Closes In
Lakeview is nearly deserted as the theatre bowling alleys restaurant and cafe close for the season. The steamer is hauled ashore for winter while crowds at a recent band concert went hungry for lack of food or drinks. The public complains the management should provide light refreshments during events.
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Lakeview
Redwood Lumber Merchants Form California Organization
A San Francisco group of redwood lumber merchants and California manufacturers has formed to serve the eastern market. The new organization, capitalized at 1 million dollars, includes ten of the state's largest redwood lumber producers and aims to handle the rising demand for redwood lumber.
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San Francisco
Redwood Lumber Merchants and Manufacturers of
California
Filipinos Seek Expanded Civil Service Representation
Manila reports that Filipinos plan to petition Congress for increased representation on the civil service commission as of September 16. The move aims to strengthen local governance and ensure broader participation in civil service oversight.
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Manila
Congresa
Civil Service Commission
The Continent Feature on Page Three
A brief note directs readers to page 3 for a story of interest to folk, under the heading ACRO88 THE CONTINENT. The item signals location rather than content.
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Folka
Huge stone fall injures several near Flatiron Building
A massive block of stone broke from the upper 20 story Flatiron Building on Sept 16. It crashed onto Fifth Avenue injuring John Rupple, damaging a Broadway streetcar and frightening horses as pedestrians fled. No cause given for the loosened stone.
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New York
Twenty-third Street
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
John Rupple
Finlay resumes Canada argument at boundary tribunal
London September 16 Attorney General Finlay resumed his argument for Canada before the Alaska boundary tribunal in session at the foreign office. Few speculators were present as he read long documents on the Russian British treaty of 1825, which bore little interest to non experts.
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London
Finlay
Canada
Foreign Office
Fanatic Attack at Philippine Constabulary HQ
Fanatic attackers stormed the San Jose headquarters in Nueva Ecija island Luzon. After a lively clash the assault was repulsed with eight attackers dead and five constabulary men killed.
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San Jose
Manila
Constabulary
Nueva Ecija
Luzon
Moroccan engagement costs six hundred killed
Private despatches from Morocco report that Benjussi commanding a detachment of the imperial troops and 600 of his men were recently killed in a clash with the insurgents. The Sultan is said to have narrowly escaped capture.
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Madrid
Morocco
Benjussi
Across the Continent story captures Lowell to Frisco
A brief note directs readers from Lowell to Frisco to page 3 for a compelling feature. The item promises a true, first person journey told in full, inviting trust in the reportage. The call emphasizes the story’s breadth and factual grounding for all readers.
To Let Rooms and Board and For Sale Notices
Fragmented classifieds list room and board requests, as well as several real estate offers. Entries mention private families in Hygemoggin Maine, and rentals or sales near Central Street, Lakeview Avenue, Robbing Street, and Mt Hope Street with inquiries at local stores or specific addresses. The text shows multiple brief notices with locations and contact points but lacks complete details.
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Thattuck Block
Central Street
Shattuck’s
Severe Gulf Storm: Atlantic City Hotels Unroofed
A hurricane force gale struck Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Fifty hotels and cottages near Atlantic City were unroofed as telegraph and telephone service failed. Reports say the storm’s fury was unprecedented with extensive damage to a bank, a rail bridge, and several cottages.
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Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Gulf Region
A. G. McCusland
Atlantic City Railway
Cape May
British Trade Details From New Government Blue Book
London reports advance sheets of a nearly 500 page government blue book on British and foreign trade. It outlines imports exports and tariffs with emphasis on the United States France and Germany and notes Chamberlain will adjust plans to align with Bal four. The document questions traditional views on food taxes and wage levels.
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London
Balfour
Board of Trade
France
Germany
United States
Pall Mall Gazette
Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
War Commission
United Kingdom
United Hinddon
Ea Iker
Russia
Austria
Great Britain
Greece
Coal Price Cutting In Anthracite Sector
Reading and Pennsylvania railroads officials say no curtailment planned yet though some reduction is likely soon. An official hints miners may face four days work weekly. Independent operators cut domestic coal prices up to 40 cents per ton, offering $3.35 at mines vs $3.75 circular price.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Pennsylvania
Across the Continent draws reader interest on page three
Aging readers are invited to follow Across the Continent on page three where local readers are urged to engage with ongoing features and broad interest topics. The note emphasizes the column's appeal to a wide audience and its place in the paper's page three lineup.
Merrimack waist department showcases new fall cotton waists
The Lowell window displays at Merrimack Clothing Co highlight fall cotton waists in linens, cheviots, vestings and plaids. The display emphasizes design variety, affordable basics from $1 to exclusive pieces at $10, and invites all women to visit to see the new styles and what’s trending.
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Lowell
Merrimack Clothing Co
Merrimack
Boston agitator Carroll cleared of obstruction charge
In police court William H. Carroll of the Socialist Labor party faced a charge of obstructing a street during an September 12 address at Central and Jackson streets. Doctor witnesses testified of a 200-person crowd blocking the way. Carroll denied the claim and refused to move, claiming his rights. Judge Hadley discharged Carroll, noting no proof of obstruction.
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William H. Carroll
Boston
Socialist Labor Party
Central
Jackson Streets
Carroll
Fiske
Supt
Moffatt
Welch
John B. Moran
Supt. Moffatt
Green Street
Moran
Jackson Street
Hadley
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East Side Gang
Eastman
John Carroll
Anton Bernhauser
Bernhauser
Pemberton and
Methuen Mills
O'Sullivan Bros. CO
Shoemakers
City Hall
Redwood Lumber
Flatiron Building
Frisco
COAL
John P
Quinn, Cor. Gorham
Dix Sts
Gorham
P. S
Massachusetts
State Board of Health
Belvidere
H. M
Hygemoggin
Maine
Aiken Priest
Robbing Street
Alken Avenue
Pilioriea
Anne of Sane
Mt. Hepe Street
Ae, Ali
Jersey Coast
British Trade
Bellamy Storer
Austria-Hungary
Socialist Labor
James Calnin
James Cainin
Jaquor
Atkinson
Corcoran
Duncan
Chas. J. Wier
Calnin
Mr. Calnin
Mr. Cainin
Wier
Ayer
C. Ayer
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