Riots and Troops Question Luzerne County Strike Region
A dangerous riot situation overwhelmed Luzerne county with outbreaks in Nanticoke, Plymouth and Exeter. Sheriff Jacobs sought governor Stone’s aid as mobs beat non union workers, derailed coal cars, and fired on mill workers while soldiers patrolled and made arrests in Lebanon and Wilkesbarre reports.
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Wilkesbarre
Jacobs
Nanticoke
Wanamie
Plymouth
No. 2
Luzerne
Guv. Stone
Wyoming
Exeter
Burke
American Iron and Steel Company
Hess
Harrisburg
Luzerne County
Stone
Adjt
Stewart
Lebanon
H. M. Richards
American Tron and Steel Co
Frightened Big Four Act Ends Packinghouse Consolidation
Chicago reports that the great four packing houses have abandoned a planned combination due to Roosevelt administration stance on trusts and potential tariff shifts. A final meeting halted negotiations and Swift & Co ordered an immediate halt to inventory plans used to gauge asset division in the proposed merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gays
Tribune
Roosevelt
Congress
Big Four
Swift & Co
Negroes Released in Shiloh Church Panic Case
Birmingham Sept 24 B H Ballou and Will Hicks two Black men charged with sparking a fatal church panic at Shiloh have been released from custody. Several Black ministers told Judge Feagin that pursuing charges would disrupt the church and asked for leniency.
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Birmingham
Ala
B. H. Ballou
Will Hicks
Shiloh
Feagin
Auto collision victim dies in Wallingford
John Morse of North Haven died today after a collision last night in Wallingford. Two New Haven men, Hubert Marvel and H. H. Tuttle, who were in the car, are under arrest and claim Morse was driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Wallingford
Conn
John Morse
North Haven
Hubert Marvel
H. H. Tuttle
New Haven
Morse
First fatal gun accident of season in Hibernia
In St John New Brunswick on September 24 14 year old Edward Garnett son of Daniel Garnett Garnett settlement postmaster was killed when a companion William Rowley tripped a fence rail triggering a gun blast that disintegrated Garnett's head.
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St. John
N. B
Hibernia
Edward Garnett
Daniel Garnett
Garnett Settlement
William Rowley
Rowley
Garnett
Paving Worker Suffers Hand Cut At Westford Street
Michael McQuade of Smooth Paving sustained a hand cut from glass at work on Westford Street this forenoon. He was taken to Emergency hospital where the wound required three stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McQuade
Smooth Paving Company
Westford Street
Minor Tenement Fire Quenched by Chemical Engine
A small blaze at a tenement on the corner of Fletcher and Adams streets triggered box 5 at 11 this forenoon. The chemical engine arrived quickly and extinguished the fire with little damage or danger.
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Fletcher and
Adams Street
Mrs Roosevelt Leaves Oyster Bay for Washington
Mrs Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay at 8 08 this morning bound for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Odell Leads New York Republicans After Conventions
Saratoga, Sept 24. Delegates assemble to name Gov. Odell for the ticket with Platt and Sheldon shaping support. Odell’s nomination follows five hours of deliberation and a party platform praising Roosevelt, Cuban independence, Philippine governance, and tax relief under Odell’s administration. The document endorses broader self-government for new possessions and continued education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Odell
Albany
Mr. Sheldon
Senator Platt
Sheldon
Clarence E. Lexow
Gov
Job Hedges
Vreeland
Frank Higgins
Cattaraugus County
Depew
John FF. O'Brien
Clinton
Cuba
Congress
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
United States
Legislative Assembly
Republican Party
New York
Senator Clark sues over granite quarry sale in Maine
Ex U S Senator William A Clark of Montana files suit in the Maine supreme judicial court seeking 7000 from Fred L Badger of Badger Bros granite quarry owners. Clark alleges Badger acted as his agent in purchasing a quarry at North Jay for his New York residence, paying 12000 and securing 19000, plus 500 for services and daily wages. Badger denies agency but acknowledges later employment. Counsel for Clark include Bird, Bradley, Atwater, and Cruikshank. defendant represented by Foster.
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Farmington
U. S
Wm. A. Clark
Montana
Supreme Judicial Court
Whitehouse
Fred L. Badger
Badger Bros
North Jay
Badger
Clark
New York
Bird and Bradley
Portland
H. G. Atwater
Atwater and
Advertising proves value of Courier and Citizen
The three line ad in the Citizen calling for 35 local men to work for Merrimack Paving Co. drew about 45 applicants, all of whom were given work. The note argues small ads in strong papers outperform larger ads in low circulation publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Citizen
Merrimack Paving Co
Garfield colony elects officers. Ex-Gov Demack visits
Garfield colony of U O P F held its weekly meeting Tuesday with a visit from former Governor Edwin Demack of Lewiston Maine. He is an esteemed member and his annual seasonal visit is welcomed. Officers will be elected next week.
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Garfield Colony
U. O
P. F
Edwin Demack
Lewiston
Maine
Northwestern seeks alumni gift for gymnasium drive
President Edmund J. James asks Northwestern alumni to raise 100000 dollars toward a new gymnasium with a matching 100000 dollar pledge reportedly promised. The letter omits donor details while Merrimack Clothing Co advertises its ninth anniversary sale opening Friday September 26 with after hours viewing opposite City Hatch.
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Chicago
Edmund J. James
Northwestern University
Eet
Merrimack Clothing Co
City Hatch
Journey Eastward With Roosevelt Train to Washington
President Roosevelt travels by special train from Pittsburgh toward Washington. He was asleep when the train left, with his leg pain eased and temperature normal. Reports from Johnstown and Altoona note a peaceful night and secret city stops.
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Johnstown
Roosevelt
Altoona
Washington
Republican Caucuses Tonight Forecast By Local Paper
The piece notes a tight Republican caucus with Cheney-McKinley and Fletcher-Grimes races likely close. It mentions heavy rallying and big ward voting, the 25th and 1eth district battles, and a November 4 election on parks powers. It cites pastward shifts in Grimes and Fletcher camps and recalls A B Bruce’s 1898 governor bid with Lowell results.
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Fletcher
Grimes
Brakeman Fatally Hurt In Jersey City Train Accident
Harold Wood aged two from Danielson Connecticut a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman was run over by a freight train in Jersey City this morning. His legs were amputated near the thighs and he is believed fatally hurt. He lies in St Franciss hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold Wood
Danielson
Conn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
St. Franciss Hospital
Durand Withdraws as Democratic Governor Candidate
Flint Michigan September 24 Judge Geo H Durand who has been recovering from paralysis at home has withdrawn as the Democratic candidate for governor. The move relieves his family as he remains seriously ill and unable to continue political duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint, Mich
Geo. H. Durand
Coury Found Guilty on Two Counts in Lowell Cases
Asad Coury, a Syrian resident, is convicted on two counts for stealing from the Knox store and mills in Lowell. Evidence showed cloth and spools from the Massachusetts and Boott mills found in his room. defense claims and interpreter use highlighted language barriers. Judge Hadley sentenced Coury on two counts, with fines of $20 on each.
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Asad Coury
Lowell
Coury
East Merrimack Street
Atkinson
Lane
Merrimack Street
Massachusetts and Boott
Boott
Massachusetts Mills
Knox
Massachusetts Mill
Wadleigh
Massachusetts
D. J. Murphy
Major Noyes
George Coury
William Coury
Hadley
Harry
Griffin
State Farm
James H. Tivnan
James J. McEvoy
Workhouse
Annie J. Preston
Sherborn
Richard M. Yarnold
Minnie Donnelly
Annie Barrows
Bernard Gannon
Andrie Perneault
John J. Smith
Mary Carton
Tragic double assault ends with fatal self harm
In Maspeth, a man Joseph Alstrefski and his wife quarreled after he found her drunk and abusing their daughter. He was stabbed, then when the police turned away she seized his razor and cut her throat, both injured rushed to hospital and expected not to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maspeth
Brooklyn
Joseph Alstrefski
Alstrefski
Peary Arrives in Portland for Mother's Estate Work
Lieut. Robert E. Peary and Mrs. Peary with their young daughter Marie arrived in Portland Maine to settle the late Mrs Peary's estate. He will depart for Washington Friday with his wife and child after the welcome visit to his native city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Robert E. Peary
Arctic Exploration Fame
Riverside boat club opens new quarters on Concord river
Riverside boat club held an opening Tuesday evening at their new quarters near the Concord river. The event featured games and routine business. Officers elected include President William H. Simpson, Secretary Gordon Buchanan, and Treasurer Rosas Goodwin. The meeting closed with remarks on club activities.
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Riverside Boat Club
Concord River
William H. Simpson
Gordon Buchanan
Rosas Goodwin
Community party features sketches stories and songs
Refreshments were served as guests enjoyed character sketches and stories. Songs were sung by P. Lair, J. McQuade, L. Benner, L. Warmall and others before M. A. Anderson addressed the gathering.
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Ing
P. Lair
J. McQuade
L. Benner
L. Warmall
M. A. Anderson
Water department faces week coal shortage at wells
The water department has only a seven day coal supply for the driven wells pumping station. Unless supplemented soon, the department will be seriously embarrassed. A free demonstration of the new Eastman Developing machine is held this afternoon from 2 to 6 at New England Optical Co. 232 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
New England Optical Co
Merrimack Street
Rain Coat Season Offers Emergency Weathery Garment
The article touts rain coats as versatile emergency wear suitable for all weathers. It contrasts rain coats with macintosh and top coats, noting breathability, air permeability, and rain shedding. It promotes a dozen styles priced from 15 to 20 dollars and urges early purchase.
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Beef Packing Combine
J. & M. Shoes
O’sullivan Bros. CO
City Hall
Cattaraugus
McKinley
Republic
Philippines
Vole
James W. Grimes
Edward F. Spaulding, Edward B. Melvin
Charles A. Stott
John A. Faulkner
Carl G. A. F. W. E. Pihl, George Campbell
George W. Ingalls
Sues
President
Pittsburg
Union Station
East
New York and
Chicago Limited
A. B. Bruce
Lawrence
Roger Walcott
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Ayer Co
Mass
Millis
Knox Variety
Long Island
PEARY
Explorer
Bperrimack
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