Seven Die in Bollerin Explosion at Northumberland Mill
Seven men are killed and about a half dozen injured when a bollerin explosion tears through Van Allen & Co rolling mill in Northumberland near Sunbury. Names include David Clark Samuel Sarvis George Kress William Jones Grant Leader Willis Brouse and John Shelvin. Four injured were brought to a hospital with two in serious condition.
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Sunbury
van Allen & Co
Northumberland
David Clark
Samuel Sarvis
George Kress
William Jones
Grant Leader
Willis Brouse
John Shelvin
New Haven Readjustment Plans At New York New Haven Hartford
A near mature plan for an extensive readjustment of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad divisions aims to centralize control under a single official for efficiency. The changes, driven by a stronger central head, will be announced in a few days. Also reported a death by suicide case of Martin Klennen, previously a NY real estate dealer, whose body was found near a derelict sloop off Long Island.
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New Haven
New York, New Haven
Hartford
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co
New York
Martin Klennen
Beach
Long Island
Klennen
Weather forecast and earthquake report from Washington
Forecast for Connecticut calls for snow flurries in the north and fair conditions in the south tonight and Tuesday with westerly winds. A nearby disturbance near Buffalo brings cloudy weather and light snow to the lake region. An earthquake bulletin notes a tremor centered about 2500 miles from Washington with perceptible shaking lasting about an hour.
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Franco Deposed as Portugal Forms New Cabinet
Lisbon reports Premier Franco relinquishes power as Admiral Ferreira do Amaral becomes president of a new cabinet. King Manuel II appeals for patience while ministers opposed to Franco rule join the government. Lisbon and Berlin dispatches note royalist stability and rising popularity of the new king.
Wabash Train Wreck Near Detroit Kills Two
A Wabash eastbound train from Chicago to Detroit derailed near Britton station, likely due to a broken rail. Two women passengers died, thirty four injured including Mrs Frances Vargo of Budapest and Mrs John Smith of Milwaukee. several others sustained fractures or sprains. The seven-car consist mostly stayed upright, with the overturned coach bearing the worst damage. Injured were treated in Detroit hospitals and hotels, among them theater personnel from the Belasco company.
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Budapest
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Sixth Street
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Belasco Theater
New York
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Mitchell's Successor Leads United Mine Workers
Thomas Lewis wins the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America, replacing John Mitchell, after a close race against Wilson. William D. Ryan is elected secretary treasurer, succeeding William. The official canvass completed last night shows Lewis, a former vice president, winning by about 5,000 votes. Ryan resigns as treasurer of the Illinois Mine Workers to run for national office and wins overwhelmingly.
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United Mine Workers’ Association
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Record-Herald
Ludianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mne Workers of America
Willian D. Ryan
al- Inois
Hathorn's Prank Ends Navy Career With a Smile
One of Britain’s great practical jokers, Jack Hathorn, fresh from a day as officer of the watch, staged a surprise guard ceremony prank. When Captain Burdett complained, Hathorn used the old custom to deploy twenty guards on their hands and knees with swabs for manes and tails, the mizzen topsmen flat on their backs with cutlasses drawn, while Hathorn rode a quartermaster as if on a horse. The captain dismissed him for the elaborate mischief despite the humor.
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Jack Hathorn
Burdett
Mathorn Linself
Boston Attorney Wilson Dies in Taunton Courthouse
Arthur P. Wilson, a 70 year old Boston attorney, died suddenly of heart trouble in Bristol County Courthouse Taunton while on his way to argue a case in the superior court. He had traveled from Boston for the session.
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Taunton
Mess
Arthur P. Wilson
Bristol County Court House
Superior Court
Well Known Banker Dead on His 95th Birthday
Pittsburg judge T. D Mellon, a leading banker and capitalist, died here on his 95th birthday. He was renowned locally and nationally for his financial leadership and public service.
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Pittsburg
T. D Mellon
The Mystery serials in London Sphere set 1907 intrigue
The narrative notes two honors for The Mystery: its serialization in the discerning London Sphere and praise as a standout good setter of 1907. It promises a mystery and adventure told in sharp, newslike prose. the hero evolves to reveal a rare blend of whimsy and cool courage, with a gripping, realistic feel.
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London Sphere
Portugal Proclaims Manuel I King After Palace Assassinations
Lisbon reports Prince Manuel Marie Philippe Charles Amelio, heir to King Carlos, proclaimed king Manuel I after the murder of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz. Queen Amelie shielded her sons with a bouquet as assassins struck. Manuel, nineteen, receives oath from council. Funeral plans, embalming, and strict measures to crush insurrection follow amid national mourning and upheaval.
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Manuel Marie Philippe Charles Amelio
Carlos
Luiz
Portugal
Manuel I
Council of State
Manuel
Amelie
Magi
Two Men Arraigned in Hartford Murder Case
Lorenz Rosso aged 33 and Louis Pulis aged 19 were arraigned in Hartford police court on a murder charge in the death of HM Cavanaugh following a quarrel in a Syrian saloon. Rosso allegedly stabbed the victim in the abdomen after the dispute and both knives were acquired after the quarrel. Cavanaugh identified his assailants before dying.
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Lorenz Rosso
Louis Pulis
HM Cavanaugh
Russo
Cavanaugh
Factories Restart and Casualties Spark Patchwork News
Massachusetts Magee Fur nace in Chelsea resumes after a two week shutdown restoring about 500 skilled workers. Cordis mills in Millbury begin four day weeks with about 135 employees. Welch Brick plant near Monaca reports boiler explosion killing three foreigners and injuring six. Colonel T Lawler, Rockford postmaster and ex commander in chief of the GALR, dies.
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Magee Furnace Company
Chelsea
Millbury
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Cordig Mills
Monaca
Pep 3
Welch
Lawler
Rockford, Hil
T. Lawler
Rockford
The
GALR
City News Briefs Include Births, Deaths and Local Incidents
A son born Saturday to Mr and Mrs James A Keegan of 498 West Main Street. An anniversary mass for the late James J Madden will be held at St Thomas church Wednesday morning. David Miller of Wood Street was charged with breach of the peace after a disturbance. A ten person family lacks food and is aided by neighbors. case under lock up. Charles Claffey of Canal Street missing since January 1. seeking word on his whereabouts. Mrs Margaret White Higeine died last night at St Marys Hartford. funeral plans to be announced. A bankruptcy hearing in district court involved A H Levin and mortgage transactions. testimony incomplete due to missing books. A government report over a tragedy described the assassination scene with the king, queen, crown prince. assailants killed by police. An overseas dispatch notes British Artistic feet watch events.
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St Thomas's Church
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David Miller
Wood Street
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Charles Claffey
Canal Street
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St Mary’s
Hartford
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Mary A. Hayes
Kingsbury Street
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H. G. Newton
J Humphrey
Thaw Release Move Considered At Matteawan
A conference at Matteawan asylum between Harry K Thaw and family and counsel is expected to decide whether to begin discharge proceedings. Options include seeking sanity review by the superintendent or court commission or pursuing habeas corpus to have a sheriff's jury examine him. The timing remains undecided with Thaw pressing for action and family plans to visit.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Mattenwan
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Dutchess County
New York County
William Thaw
Supreme Court Allows Section 7 To Prevent Labor Boycott
The Supreme Court ruled Section 7 of the anti trusts act can be invoked to prevent boycotts by organized labor. In Loewe & Co v Lawlor the court reversed a circuit court ruling, holding contractors may recover treble damages for labor restraint in interstate trade. Chief Justice Puller announced the decision, involving Loewe & Co of Danbury Conn and members of the United Hatters Union.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Loewe & Co. Hat Manufacturers of
Danbury
Puller
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Forty-Second District
New Bi Partisan License Bill Proposed in Kentucky
Offers of the National Model License league withdraw their recent bill in the Kentucky legislature and present a substitute model license law. Endorsed by all trade factions, the new bill strengthens the framework and calls for bi partisan licensing boards in cities and towns where liquor sales are allowed.
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Louisville
National Model License League
Kentucky
Yale Crew Cuts Roster Down to Four Men
New Haven Feb 3 The Yale crew squad was reduced to four members in the first major pruning of candidates Captain Niglow, a last year football captain and former crew member, appears not to row this year as his name is not listed among the eight hopefuls.
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New Haven
Niglow
University
Unions Demand Guards as Open Shop Debate Opens
The state care centers and joiners union met in Bridgeport with Jamee Grierson of Norwich presiding. Sixty five delegates attended as reports were read and a resolution urged planing mill owners to install guards for all boss planers to prevent finger injuries. The open shop versus closed shop was the main topic amid expectations of a summer clash like Waterbury two years ago.
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Bridgeport
State Care Centers and Joiners Union
Jamee Grierson
Norwich
Deelgates
Planing Milla
Waterbury
Choked His Mother in Syracuse Tragic Fatality
In Syracuse New Jersey William H Gray Jr 18 choked to death his mother Mrs Clara Gray at 2 30 this morning They were alone in the house The son says he was reading when his mother called him down stairs He claims she lunged at him with a razor and in the struggle he stabbed her throat and choked her Neighbors and relatives call Mrs Gray high strung but police call it a foul murder no action to be taken meanwhile other dispatches cover a Chinese anti Catholic case and Mount Riga hair crop with aging news items
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Syracuse
N.J
William H. Gray, Jr
Clara Gray
Gray
Mra Gray
Leap Year Song Promises Glenwood Range in Love Offer
A quirky leap year lyric promises a Glenwood Range as a symbol of lasting love and true commitment. The verses charm a hopeful suitor with references to home happiness and old-fashioned wedding bliss.
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Glenwood
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