West End Fire Threatens Dunn Building in Boston
A six story Port Jang Street factory in Boston's West End faced near destruction as a blaze required four alarms. Four women on the third floor and a rescuer among workers escaped smoke, while two men jumped from a roof to safety. Loss to the Dunn company looms large during the Christmas season. the blast started from varnish ignition and wiring. Separately, Omaha investigators probe Nebraska post office appointments amid bribery allegations.
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Boston
West End
Port Jang Street
John A. Dunn
Dunn
Peter Donnee
Dunn Company
Dunn Factory
G. W. Bent & Co
Philip Feinstein
Florist
J. H. Coffey
Harman
Warren F. Witherell
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
North Union Market
Dunn Building
Jones Issues Call for Democratic National Convention Meet
James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, issued a call for the committee to meet at the Shoreham hotel in Washington on Tuesday, January 12, to decide the time and place of the Democratic National Convention.
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Washington
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Shoreham Hotel
Ira R. Allen prominent Vermont Republican dies at 44
Ira R. Allen, longtime Vermont Republican state committee chairman and businessman, died at Fair Haven Vermont at age 44 after a week with pneumonia. He led the state party for years, held town and county offices, served multiple terms in the state legislature, and was active in Masonic circles. He was unmarried.
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Fair Haven
Ira R. Allen
Republican State Committee
Allen
Vermont
Massive $1,000,000 Screw Co Incorporation in Augusta
Augusta Me December 9. Texas based multi Automatic Screw Co organized by Massachusetts capitalists filed articles of incorporation today. Objects include manufacturing screws bolts and related goods. Directors and officers include Charles H Weston treasurer William G Burns Frea W Armsworth and Henry F Cottle all of Boston.
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Augusta
Dee
Multi- Automatic
Massachusetts
Charles H. Weston
William G. Burns
Frea W. Armsworth
Henry F. Cottle
Boston
Groom Dies from Smallpox on Honeymoon in Philadelphia
Stricken with smallpox on Thursday last, Frank Thistle of Orange New Jersey dies at the Municipal while on his honeymoon. The couple wed in New York and arrived in Philadelphia during their tour. He was a grandson of the late wealthy merchant H O Neill of New York.
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Philadelphia
Frank Thistle
Orange
N. J
Municipal
New York
Mricken
H. O'Neill
Berlin Eyes Prospective Russo Japanese Settlement
Berlin officials say they have not received full details of the Russo Japanese talks but consider the AP cable from St Petersburg yesterday showing the basis of the understanding as probable and still expect a settlement.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
St Petersburg
Change Red Light Districts by Altering Illumination Color
Chicago aims to reform red light districts through lighting color. Dr Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern argues red light corrupts morals, suggesting a color change would reduce vice. He cites a French photographic factory where red illumination caused workers to act riotously until the hue was changed.
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Chicago
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
John Quincy Adame
France
New York Public School Athletic League Formed
The New York public school athletic league has been perfected and a series of public games is scheduled for Madison Square Garden on December 26. Its aim is to promote athletics among public school attendants and advance team and school work over individual effort while equating scholastic attainment with athletic competition.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
New York Public School Athletic League
Men Land 1109 to Force Darien Route to Panama
French steamer Versailles reports Colombian ships landed 1,109 men from Cartagena to clear a passage over the Darien mountains toward Panama. Troops from Cauca converge on Panama as forces mass awaiting Gen Reyes mission outcome in Washington.
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Darien
Panama
la Guaira
Venezuela
Versailles
Savanilla
Cartagena
Atrato River
Department of Cauca
Colombia
Reyes
Washington
Trunk maker killed amid strike tensions in Chicago
John Oscuchowski, a trunk maker and union member, was shot dead by men police suspect were strike-breakers from the American Hide and Leather Co tannery dispute. In his pockets were a $1,000 certificate of deposit, $60, and a gold watch. He leaves a widow and eight children. The Chicago city law department, citing a 1899 statute, ordered Clark Street museum to halt exhibiting relics tied to Indiana car barn murderers, drawing protests.
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Chicago
John Oscuchowski
American Hide and Leather Co
Oschowski
City Law Department
Harrison
Clark Street
Indiana
Heidelberg Extends University Extension to All Adults
Berlin December 9 The university extension movement gains strong hold at the University of Heidelberg Professors will be allowed to hold lectures accessible to any adult person expanding public education and cultural access.
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Berlin
University of Heidelberg
Lumber ship Cavour wrecks on Republic Spit at Astoria
Italian lumber laden vessel Cavour ran ashore on Republic Spit near Astoria Oregon after dragging anchors. Life Savers work to rescue the crew as salvage operations begin and authorities assess damage.
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Astoria
Cavour
Republic Spit
Red Star Liner Kroonland Arrives With Disabled Steering
The Red Star Line steamer Kroonland carrying 900 passengers arrived at Queenstown with steering gear knocked out. She will transfer passengers to the Teutonic, which sails today from Liverpool, and to Queenstown tomorrow for New York.
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Kroonland
Teutonic
Queenstown
Ireland
Red Star Line
White Star
Claimed Consul's Protection Sparks Alexandretta Incident
The Turkish report on the Alexandretta clash with US Consul Davis cites Attarian seeking American help to embark for Egypt. Davis resisted delays, police clashed, and Davis warned of leaving for Beirut. Attarian, later arrested, had lived in Paterson, New Jersey, before returning home with family plans despite risks.
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Constantinople
Alexandretta
United States
W. KR. Davis
Beirut
Syria
w.Attarian
Kharput
Attarian
Egypt
Dhereupon
New York
Davis
Paterson
N. J
America
Washington
Disagreement Resurrects Frisco Rail Line Plans
A New York report notes a dispute over trackage rights for the St Louis and San Francisco railroad over the Iron Mountain to New Orleans, reviving plans for an independent line. Options on the right of way were renewed as Frisco negotiations, alongside Memphis and Baton Rouge traffic, split over Local traffic commitments. The Iron Mountain has already seen substantial Frisco terminal investments in New Orleans.
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New York
St Louis
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
Memphis
Baton Rouge
Frisco
Irisio
Foreigners Going Home Amid Steamship Rush
New York reports a steady exodus of foreign steerage passengers with 13 600 sailing last week and 12 000 arriving. Steamship agents expect departures to rise before Christmas as ships bound for Italy and other lands leave. Foreign bankers estimate returning travelers carry about 200 dollars each.
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New York
Italy
Produce Exchange Members Consider Delivery Extension to Buffalo
In New York on December 9 a meeting of Produce Exchange members approved extending the New York grain market delivery system to Buffalo. A committee was formed to work with the grain committee to implement the plan. If adopted Buffalo warehouse receipts could be deliverable on the New York exchange.
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Produce Exchange
New York
Buffalo
New York Exchange
Child remains in long sleep after fever collapse
New York doctors report a six week old baby girl who has slept for two weeks with no eye opening or sound. The child appears healthy, feeds normally, and grows, following a fever that spiked and subsided without recurrence. Medical team monitors potentially rare sleep state.
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New York
Closed Shop Banquet Sparks Threats Of Bloodshed
At the Illinois Manufacturers association annual banquet in Chicago, W B Brinton of Peru Plow Co warned that allowing the closed shop would unleash bloodshed surpassing the French Revolution. He said the practice is un-American and a death blow to individual liberties, stressing employers must hire freely without dictation. Other leaders echoed the stance.
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Chicago
W. B. Brinton
Peru’ Plow Co
Illinois Manufacturers
Riders Tell Grim Tale At Six Day Race
In New York at Madison Square Garden riders endured severe injuries as C. D. Barclay rode through pain with a broken rib and bruises after a late fall. Dope given to him aided his return to track as Franz Krebs aided Barclay while Rettich’s partner Gougoltz faced fatigue. standings showed teams competing with miles and laps tallying through the day.
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Barclay
New York
Madison , Square Garden
C. D. Barclay
Franz Krebs
Rettich
Gougoltz
Contenet-Breton
Teander-Butler
Krebs-Petersen
Newkirk-Jacobson
John and
M. Bedell
Root-Dorlan
Bowler-Fisher
Walthour Munroe
Keegan-Moran
Samson
Vanderstuyft
Dove
Hedspeth
Keegan
Moran
Krebs
Crown Prince Frederick William Embraces Impressionism in Art
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William favors impressionist works unlike his father who supports academic styles. He recently bought many impressionist posters and caricatures at a Potsdam art store and allegedly planned to present some to the emperor.
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Berlin
Crown Prince
Frederick William
Potsdam
Italian Bark Ashore At Peacock Spit In South Africa
Italian bark Cavour from Genoa laden with lumber is ashore on Peacock Spit near East London South Africa and likely total loss. The crew from Point Adams life saving station rescued the master and sixteen men plus a dog, placing them aboard the tug Tatooch. The ship’s hold is full of water and the stern is submerged as seas pound the wreck. In Meriden on December 9 a murder case against Fred Winters over Frank Cashen’s death is eyed for continuing after the city attorney delays plans for trial tomorrow.
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Astumu
Ure
Cavour
Genoa
East London
South Africa
Peacock Spit
Point Adams Life Saving
Meriden
Fred Winters
Frank Cashen
Atlanta Sues Foundry Over Sherman Law Restraint
In Cincinnati on December 9 the US court of appeals ruled against Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works and Southern Pacific Pipe Works in the case brought by the city of Atlanta under the Sherman anti trust act. Atlanta alleged a combination in restraint of trade.
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Cincinnati
United States Court of Appeals
Connecticut Weather: Rain or Snow Tonight and Thursday
Forecast calls for rain or snow in Connecticut tonight and Thursday with fresh to brisk northeast winds increasing. No coastal impacts noted, temperatures to be chilly with gusty winds along coast and inland areas.
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Connecticut
Jealous man slashes two sisters in New Haven attack
Giuseppe Di Nenna of 101 Haven Street jumped from behind a building and slashed Jennie SuHo and her sister Louise with a razor as they walked to work near Candee Rubber Co. Louise sustained deep facial cuts. Jennie was cut once. A crowd deterred further harm.
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New Haven
Jennie SuHo
Guiseppi di Nenna
101 Haven Street
Jennie
Candee Rubber Co
Wallace and
Green
DI Nenna
Louise
Cotton Market Talk Excitement Marks Trading Day
New York December 9 The cotton market opened firm to slightly higher on futures and stayed volatile amid uncertain trade. Cables showed lower futures while spot prices remained firm, weather was unfavorably shaping demand and manufacturers offered no quick curtailment, producing erratic moves with bull support and outside buying before fading back toward opening levels.
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New York
Gibbs Confesses in Mail Robbery Case
Springfield December 9 George F Gibbs surrendered after arrest for forgery and robbery of U S mails and admitted being George S Atwood linked to Morgan in 1897 Boston mailbox robberies. He pleaded guilty at police court. A woman named Hattie Gibbs arrested with him pleaded not guilty to involvement.
John Tracy Held on Assault With Intent to Kill
John Tracy was bound over to the superior court on charges of assault with intent to kill and murder after a police court hearing before Judge Dow. Bonds set at 2000 dollars. Mrs Tracy, his wife, testified she was too ill to stand and had to be carried to the witness stand after he allegedly shot at her as she left church weeks ago.
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New Haven
Dee
John Tracy
Superior Court
True Bills Reported In Middletown Murder Case
Middletown on December 9 reporters say the grand jury returned true bills against Thomas Bransfield and Minnie Kenenan for first degree murder in the alleged killing of a child. They will be tried at the criminal term of the superior court starting in April.
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Middletown
Thomas Bransfield
Minnie Kenenan
Superior Court
Strong Russian squadron arrives at Chemulto Seoul port
A strong eight ship Russian squadron including two battleships reached Chemulto in Seoul to back opposition to Yon gaimpho opening trade. They threaten to land 3000 troops and march on Seoul if Corea ignores warnings.
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Tokio
Chemulto
Seoul
Corea
Yongaimpho
Bonds Increased in Bullock Case at Milford Court
Milford December 9 no hearing occurred on the charge against Rev Charles Seymour Bullock. Judge Hepburn adjourned the matter to December 19. Bonds were raised from 150 to 250 dollars, furnished by Edwin H. Beers, a parishioner of Bullock. Plaintiff absent from the court.
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Milford
Charles Seymour Bullock
Hepburn
Edwin H. Beers
Bullock
Woman's trial for murder begins in Bennington
The Bennington county court opened a dramatic murder case as Mrs Mary L. Rogers faced charges of killing her husband Marcus M. Rogers last summer. The trial marks one of the most sensational court proceedings in state history with Mary Rogers on trial for murder.
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Bennington
Mary L. Rogers
Bennington County
Marcus M. Rogers
Dr Herran Clarifies Cartagena Troop Report in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Dr Herran, Colombian charge d affaires, denies any Cartagena troop landings near the Altrato river, stating it opposes his and General Reyes policies. In New York, Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co announce a $35,000 gold deal with part in transit to London.
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DR Herran
Washington
Cartagena
Altrato River
Ndvices
Reyes
New York
Old Fashioned Dance At Hamilton Hall Mil Plain
Court D B Hamilton to host an old fashioned dance at Hamilton hall Mil Plain next week Thursday evening. A prize of 220 dollars awaits attendees.
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D. B. Hamilton
Hamilton Hall
Mil Plain
Meriden Assault Case Highlights Night Intruder Warnings
Meriden reports warn residents to secure windows as a prowler’s attempt near the late Frank L. Martin home prompts caution. In court, John Tabion, a glass worker, pleads not guilty to assault with intent to murder after allegedly injuring his wife. bond set at $1,000 and he remains jailed awaiting January Superior Court. Mrs Tabion testifies to jealousy and a violent confrontation with two boarders corroborating her tale.
City News and Local Notices of Daily Life
Jeremiah Fitzpatrick of Wall Street regains health after illness. John Sweeney of Washington Hill faces arrest on theft charge. Manhan Aid Association to stage sixth entertainment at Leavenworth hall with Foulman supplying music. John Fox sues Seth Thomas Clock Co over injury from press. Police arrest nine garbage collectors without permits. James Wheeler v. David McKenna ends in non-suit. City to lay a front street boardwalk near Grand Street. Trinity Church choir travels to New Haven for Handel’s Messiah. Waterbury residents travel by special train to New Haven. Local druggists warned about aggressive cutters from a Hartford firm. Mrs Eva Lotta Anderson dies in Sweden. son John B. Johnson linked to local mill wagon job. Macca bees hold meeting at Foresters hall electing officers.
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Jeremiah Fitzpatrick
Wall Street
John Sweeney
Washington Hill
Siay
Bergin
Patrick FI. Bowe
Manhan Aid Association
Leavenworth Hall
Foulman
John Fox
Thomastom
Seth Thomas Clock Co
Bur Pee
Carmody
Hig
Narcisse Bergeron
Charles Behrman
Patrick B. Barbour
Martha French
William Gaffney
Henry Henderson
Alice Hynes
Charles McMurry
Reiley
Grand Street
Sam
Tracy Bros
Trinity Church Choir
New Haven
Eva Lotta Anderson
Sweden
Anderson
North Main Street
John B. Johnson
Chase Rolling Mill, Co
Chicago
Faglehive
Laires of the Maccabees
Foresters’ Hall
Bank Street
Mary Madden
Annie Courtney
Katie Ryan
Mary Barrett
Minnie Vail
Mary McGrath
Katherine Gullinan
Margaret Brickley
Olive Lines
Valalia Madden
Mary Skahan
Cairns Case Highlights Sheriff’s Uncertainty on Living Status
In a Boston court the leftward looking sheriff William Cairns testified he cannot confirm whether Cairns is living or aware of events. The case Cairns of Boston versus Frank McEvoy seeks 10000 damages for alleged imprisonment and arrest. Witnesses described Cairns as a private citizen, with others noting Cairns’s past public role and a bicycle business connection with National Inyes and Legal Process Co.
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William Aney
Mar
Cairns
Boston
Frank McEvoy
Pranklin House
Grand Street
Attorney McGeough
Church
Charles A. Babi
National
Inyes and Legal Process Co
Silver Company Circular Lets Employees Leave Without Notice
Meriden December 9. The International Silver Co circular informs all employees that those who follow rules and perform work well will be kept in their position, while any attempt to support fellow workers’ unions or withhold union dues may lead to immediate discharge. Absent a contract, any employee may leave without stated reason, and the company reserves the right to discharge without explanation. The notice, signed by Samuel Dodds, president, will be given to every worker.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Alma
Elliott Lowe
Harland County
J. G. Thompson
Mitchell
W. H. Banwell
W. R. Berree
Billings
Denver
Lowe
Beddee
Alia Post Office
Barnwell
Orleans
Meriden
International Silver Co
International Ver Co
Pany
Board OF Directors
Samuel Dodds
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Summer Street
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Illinois’ Manufacturing Association
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SNDAK
East Clay Street
Frank L. Martin
Benedict & Burnham
John Tabion
Las Borer
Hi Tent
Tabion
Tabiong
Sion Society
City News
Catirns
M'Evoy Cash
Silver Company Circulary
Sixth Entertainment Sociable
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