Boiler Blows Up at Chicago Depot Killing Five
A boiler explosion at the Chicago & Northwestern power house in a depot wrecked the Ashland limited express as two cars were struck by debris. Five railroad workers died instantly and twelve were seriously injured, with several expected to die. A bridal party returning from their wedding trip among the injured. Mrs. Peek of Milwaukee may not survive. Traffic delayed for hours. property loss estimated under $100,000.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
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Ashland Limited
Peek
Milwaukee
Navy Indemnity Report Supposedly Approved For Cruiser Contract
Washington officials decline comment on Constantinople claim of payment under a cruiser contract with the Cramps. The report is believed well founded and may enable the Kentucky to proceed to Manila and escort the U S consul to Tangier to aid in securing payment from the sultan of Morocco. Constantinople dispatch notes Capt Chester's visit not at department direction. he may press the indemnity matter. In Tangier, Chester and five Kentucky officers welcomed at a dinner hosted by the American chargé d’affaires with British and German ambassadors present. In San Francisco, Col Liscum’s body lies in state at the Presidio chapel awaiting final disposition. burial will be at Arlington after Wednesday services.
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Morocco
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Constantinorin
San Francisco
Liscum
Tien Tsin
Presidio
National Cemetery
Arlington
Fatal blast during Red Men's rites in Buveniy Mass
While the third degree of the Red Men's rites was being worked by Chipatawhit tribe in Buveniy Massachusetts this evening Past Sachem Crockett of Lynn was fatally burned by an explosion and W. S. Rogers of Lynn was seriously burned.
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Lynn
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Prince Welcomes Returning Royal Canadian Volunteers
Loxpox December 3 Prince of Wales addressed returning Royal Canadian volunteers arriving in England. The prince delivered a welcoming speech underscoring support for the troops and the close ties between Canada and Britain.
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Prince of Wales
Prince
England
Desperate German Expedition Returns From Pekin
A dispatch from Count von Waldersee dated December 1 reports Yorck's detachment, after hoisting the German flag at the Ming tombs and punishing villages for the massacre of Christians, returning to Pekin in four columns. The Kalgan expedition succeeded, driving thousands of Chinese regulars from Chili province to Siang-Si. Yorck's body arrived in Pekin amid ongoing anti foreign outbreaks.
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St Prkin
Yorek
Pekin
Kalgan
Chili
Siang-Si
Yorck
Untrue and Ridiculous Hazing Death Claims At Academy
Dec 3 report from Turmaprnrita and Col Mills at the military academy denies hazing caused Oxcar L Boots death calling the allegations untrue. It notes Osier Booze, a former West Point cadet, died at home from throat illness with rumors of factory tobacco suppression tied to hazing dismissed.
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Oxcar L. Boots
Military Academy
Col. Mills
Turmaprnrita
Oseir Booze
West Point
Reputed Kruger Telegram Shatters Emperor William Image
Paris press reports on December 3 and 4 discuss reactions to Emperor William’s telegram to Mr. Kruger. The Vienna Morning Chronicle recalls a polite reply about future plans and notes hopes of a possible meeting with Emperor Nicholas at Nice. sources suggest Kruger may avoid Vienna and Rome and travel for recovery.
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Kruger
Paris
Lonpox
Kroger
Vienna
Daily Mail
Lancis Joseph
Cologne
Emperor Nicholas
Nice
The
Morning Chronicle
Rome
A Fiendish Child Involved in Armentieree Crime
In Armentieree nine miles north of Lanz Peance a shocking incident involved eight year old Valantine Dilly harming a two year old girl. The child dragged the toddler indoors, struck her with a shoemaker's hammer, and inflicted severe abdominal wounds after attempting to take a piece of cake.
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Here
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Dilly
Dividend Paid by New Hampshire Banking Co of Nashua
In Nashua New Hampshire on December 3 a dividend of fifteen percent was paid by the New Hampshire Banking Co of the city which closed its doors in 1887. This raises total dividends paid thus far to seventy percent.
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Snasnua
N. AL
New Hampshire Banking Co
Weather Indications For New England Tuesday To Wednesday
Washington December 3 Ferreant forecast indicates cloudy Tuesday with rain in the afternoon then rain in southern portions on Wednesday. Forecase calls for unsettled conditions with light to moderate southeast winds across the region and a cooling trend entering midweek.
Man Shot Down in Wanrrisup Mass Barn
Jobo W Crowe a Wanrrisup resident was mysteriously shot in his barn and died fifteen minutes after his wife found him groaning by the door. She heard him say the thief took his pocketbook as he expired. He had just sold his textile and coffee business. no trace of the murderer exists.
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Wanrrisup
Mass
Jobo W Crowe
Good Roads Lecture Delights North Church Audience
Governor Frank W Rollins spoke on Good Roads before a full audience at the North church chapel on Middle street. He discussed highway construction and beautification, urged a Merrimack valley boulevard, and noted lower long term costs. The event included a club meeting, refreshments, and a reception with many Portsmouth figures present.
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North Church
Middle Street
Frank W. Rollins
Rellins
Concord
Bickingham
Col
A. P. Howard
H. ©. Morrison
Fortsmouth
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Merrimack Valley
Rolling
Barlequin
Portsmouth
Sosiety
Fifty sixth Congress opens with formal sessions and senate oath
The opening of the fifty sixth Congress featured a formal day with galleries full of spectators and the usual floor flowers. After the president’s message reading, casualties were noted and adjournment planned for tomorrow. In the Senate the oath of office was given to Vermont’s Dillingham and Delaware’s Dolliver will be sworn in tomorrow. A shift to the shipping subsidy bill follows the Hoy Pawaee treaty. Standard Oil stock surged to 810, with Rockefeller holding 48 percent and total wealth estimated at 350 million.
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Bailey
New Jersey
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Delaware
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Minnesota
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Idaho
Senate
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Vermont
Congress
Dolliver
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Sad outlook for Captain Shands family in distress
De Losg Seaman Co of Boston, agents for the wrecked schooner Advance, report a letter of inquiry from Captain Shands wife seeking news of his fate. She has eight children, eldest twelve, and the case darkens with uncertainty. Keeper Stevens notes recovery of wreck items including a yawl boat and spruce boards now claimed by owners.
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Seaman & Co
Boston
Shand
Little Kops
Frank E. Stevens
Knobbs Bench Life Saving Elation
Senator William J Chandler visits Rockingham reception
United States Senator William J Chandler arrived by morning train and held an all day reception in Rockingham. He greeted many supporters including the republican delegation and prominent locals before plans to depart for Concord and then Washington that evening.
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United States
William J Chandler
Rockingham
Fle
Chandler
Concord
Tanaday
Washington
Navy Yard Movements Signals Routine Change of Watches
Captain Bart Lett of the Piscataqua plans to drop to the lower harbor today. Naval Constructor John G Tawtency USN is due back Wednesday and will report to Bath on duty. Shipkeeper Wiggin returns from a month’s leave and Acting Shipkeeper Salter resumes duties.
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Piscatagua
John G Tawtency
U.S. N
Bath
Wiggin
Salter
Portsmouth Coward Benevolent Society Reelects Officers
The Portamouth Coward Benevolent Society rejected several officers including President Edward F P Kimball and Secretary Lewis W Brewster. Treasurer Daniel F Borthwick and directors Samuel S Green John H Broughton John 8 Read Charles H Meacham Henry A Yeston Frank J Philbrick George T Vaughen Albert R Jenkins were named. Distribution committees are listed by month with members Kimball Yerton Green Vaughan Menchum Philbrick Rand Broughton Junkins Brewster Rand.
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Lewis W. Brewster
Tressurer
Daniel F. Borthwick
Samuel S. Green
John H. Broughton
John 8. Read
Charles H. Meacham
Henry A. Yeston
Frank J. Philbrick
George T. Vaughen
Albert R Jenkins
Messrs. Kimball
Yeaton
Green
Vaughan
Menchum
Philbrick
Rand
Broughton
Junkins
Brewster
Thanksgiving arrivals for Ogunquit list notable guests
Ocuyxquer Maine December 3 Arrival list includes Charles L. Littlefield Worton F. Littleford Boston Althea Thompson Mr and Mrs Ritson C Kellem Mr and Mrs J A Perkins and daughter Lynn Alvert J Talpey Mer and Mrs George Talpey and daughter Mation Cape Neddick E J F Littlefield Kittery N K Perking Jr Portsmouth Melvin Grant North Berwick Christian Cumberland Conference to be held at the Christian church starting December 7 continuing through Sunday.
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Hanksgiving
Charles L. Littlefield
Worton
Portsmouth
Melvin Grant
North Berwick
Christian Cumberland Conference
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