Blind Baptist missionary returns to U S
Rev BE Simons, after 35 years in Canton China as a Baptist missionary, arrives in Seattle totally blind aboard the Dakota. He plans to return to China despite his loss of sight, with Dr Simons joining him to Nashville. He blames government efforts for a school system and English teaching for unrest and anti foreign sentiment. Canton residents fear violence as a boycott gains strength led by Canton province Chinese in America.
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Seattle
Wash
Canton
China
Simons
America
Dakota
Nashville
Forel
Gillette resigns as Major to avoid dual offices
Washington reports Major Cassius Gillette's resignation received by the War Department amid expectations it will be accepted. Philadelphia had claimed he would become superintendent of the filtration plant, which would violate holding two offices under law.
Militia Control in Springfield After Night of Riots
Springfield was quiet this morning as militiamen maintained order after a night of disorder. Colonel Charles Ammel arrested 14 rowdies, then 9 more, amid burning homes and injuries. Mayor Todd, Police Chief O'Brien, and Colonel Amy warned that Judge Miller will decide severe penalties to deter further rioting. Brakeman Davis remained alive, prompting fears of more trouble if he dies. A citizens movement formed to restore order and strengthen emergency measures, with Business leaders seeking harsher punishment for rioters. Twenty-five rioters faced arrests. sixteen charged with rioting, four with carrying concealed weapons. Those with concealed weapons fined $200 plus costs. others fined for disorderly conduct.
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Springfield
Charles Ammel
Sarah Thornton
St Joseph’s Church
James M. Todd
Richard E. O'Brien
Amy
J. J. Miller
Miller
Martin Davis
Dean
Ladd
Davis
Citizens’ Movement
Commercial Club
Tueh
Henderson’s Rise Tagged by March Fray and Debate
Fragmentary report notes March events surrounding former speaker David R B Henderson. It mentions factional power shifts, legal experts, and district selections in Congress. References unclear, with garbled names and phrases, but centers on political intrigue and commission actions affecting Henderson’s influence.
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Buboque
Laws
David RB
Henderson
Congress
Die
Neowte
David Fieoterem
Tug Willard Dound sinks off Rockport in storm
Gloucester dispatch reports the Yarmouth Maine tug Willard Dound from Boston to York struck a rock off Rockport breakwater early today, rolled, and sank. Captain Emery R. Sawyer and fireman W. Webber were saved by Rockport life savers. engineer J. E. Thompson, cook George T. Grigeson, and deckhand Joseph E. Thomason are among the presumed drowned. The vessel, built in Portland in 1874, carried iron dredge parts from Boston and was last seen sinking after water-intrusion caused by a heavy sea.
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Gloucester
Mass
Little Yarmouth
Maine
Willa Dound
Boston
York
Maisie
Rockport
Pigeon Cove
Emery R. Sawyer
W. Webber
Joseph E. Thomason
Gregory Pearson
Cook
George H. Griggson
Willard
Emery Sawyer
Hamilton & Sawyer
Ysmouth
Boxton
Sawyer
J. E. Thompson
George T. Grigeson
Wilford Clann
Portland
Sewver
Webber
Nick
North College Fire Destroys Historic Wesleyan Building
Middletown March 1 Wesleyan University suffered a severe fire loss when North College, erected in 1827 for academy use, was nearly destroyed by attic flame. The $80,000 damage includes $70,000 to the building. Most valuables were saved, including college records. All 150 students escaped in nightwear, with temporary quarters planned at the Wesleyan club house.
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Middletown
Wesleyast University
Old North College
Wesleyan
Raymond
Nicholson
North College
CREW LEFT CRAFT DURING GALE NEAR DELAWARE
Four men of barge No 11 crew from Consolidated Coal Co abandoned ship in a fifty mile gale off the Delaware breakwater. No 11 broke adrift while towed by tug Cumberland from Baltimore to Boston. The crew took to their boat as seas rose and the barge sank from sight before water touched the craft. The Cumberland rushed to reach the breakwater as other barges searched.
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Philadelphia
Consolidated Coal Co
Cumberland
Baltimore
Boston
Delaware
No 11
Notable Town Figure Dies Amid Mounting Local Mourning
A prominent resident of this town died today at age eighty six. The deceased was well known in local affairs and had long been active in community leadership. Friends remember a person who contributed to town life for many years.
Baron Easevordenskjold Reports Andes Tribes Discovery
Baron Easevordenskjold, returning from eleven months in Europe and South America, reports at least three Andean tribes with two in mature age. One tribe had never seen a white man. A guide named Nagi died in 1577 near Monte Rosa. his body was recovered with the binding cord cut by a sharp blade.
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Baron Easevordenskjold
Europe
South America
Andes Mountains
Nagi
Aosta
Italy
Monte Rosa
Father Cremin Dies in Bridgeport at 57
Monsignor Dennis J. Cremin rector of St Augustine church Bridgeport died at the parochial residence from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was invested last Thanksgiving as protonotary apostolic and was noted as a leading Connecticut priest. He was born in Ireland in 1849, ordained in 1872, and served to build up the Irish parish before leading St Augustine's. He is survived by brothers, sisters, and a niece in New York and Connecticut.
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J. Murray Johnson
Kelly
New York
Father Cremin
Lawrence Cremin
New Britain
John Cremis
Thomas Kelly
Mary Garvey
Helen McCarthy
Brooklyp
Thomas Lennon
Tierney
Protonotary Apostolic
Papal Household
Pather Cremin
Connecticut
County Americk
Ireland
St Peter's
Harth
Bootsy Not Located a Line on Bootes Mystery
A garbled account recalls a ruse linked to local figures named Boots and Bootes. The piece mentions Yale students and Waterbury, describing a slick prank and a desk incident involving a clerk and other locals. Details are unclear but highlight a clever, if dubious, scheme.
Weather outlook for Comnectivet region
Forecast shows warmer conditions with light to moderate winds. Humid feel persists with possible improving clarity later day.
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Wenwrty
Selecting Jurors In Murder Trial Of Lockwood Case
The trial of Joseph Cenesky for the murder of Thomas C. Lockwood began in the superior court at 1 o clock. Jurors were delayed by a partial absence and then questioned on capital punishment and guilt. By 2 o'clock only eight jurors had been selected with more challenges to come. The case hinges on medical testimony and possible plea by Leonard. The trial is expected to continue tomorrow.
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Joseph Cenesky
Thomas C. Lockwood
Shumway
Kellogg
Meigs
Pierce
Uilfolle
Thomas ©. Lockwood
Lockwood
Frank A. Hotchkiss
Cheshire
E. C. Cowles
North Branford
Stephen A. Talmadge
Prospect
Edgar H. Jones
Milford
Dwight M. Foote
Oliver Powell
Ansonia
Byron L. Morse
James D. Goldsmith
Guilford
Leonard
Bassett
Governor Roberts visits Jamestown visitors at Norfolk yard
Governor Roberts and Connecticut officials arrived at Jamestown exposition and toured the Norfolk navy yard as guests of Rear Admiral Harrington. The party planned to depart tonight for Hartford after further entertainments.
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Norfolk
Roberts
Connecticut
Norfolk Navy Yard
Harrington
Hartford
Death of David Calhoun in Windsor Street accident
Hartfor March 1. David Calhoun son of Judge David Calhoun was struck by hose wagon No 7 while riding a bicycle on Windsor Street. The frightened horses bolted, the wagon driver failed to stop them, and Calhoun died after being taken to the hospital. Coroner J Gilbert Calhoun notes no driver fault. accident cited as horses running wild.
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Hartfor
David Calhoun
David
Calhoun
Windsor Street
J. Gilbert Calhoun
Thie City
Rice-Hall Affair Hearing Set For March 12 In Court
The pretate court hearing on poties and applications adjourned to next Tuesday after discussions in a March 12 session. Attorney Breese reported on A. H. Rive’s petition, and Mr. Ketellor’s actions were noted amid stock interests and potential claims.
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Pretate Court
Breese
Ketece
Peanuts well roasted in New York blaze
A March 1 fire in New York damaged the Ameris Pease Co plant with roasted peanuts affected. Fire crews responded quickly and limited further spread. No injuries reported.
ROW IN UNION Strike of Teamsters is Ordered
Chicago March 1 A rift in rival Teamsters unions led to five hundred excavating drivers being ordered off the job. The strike will halt grading street work and building excavations while Shea faction members go out and the secessionist group remains on wagons. Owners favoring the secession drive the action and threaten further expulsions from the National union. The move risks a broader split among Chicago drivers.
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Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
Shea
Teamsters
Teamster's Joint Council
Anti Shea
National Union
Education Board Plans Bank Street School Addition
All board members attended the special meeting except Commissioner Loomis. They approved a six room addition to Bank Street School, with work to complete by August 15 and daily forfeiture for delays. E W Mooring urged purchasing adjoining High School property. money to buy may come next year. A McKermingher to be paid 800 for land adjoining Webster school. Board adjourned to the next regular meeting night.
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Loomis
Bank Street
Thoms II
E. W. Mooring
Phelan
Commercial Department
Crosby
North Elm
Mapie Street
Chapman
A. McKermingher
Webster
City News and Oddities From The Street Scene
Master Samuel Andere of S241 South Main Street is very ill. A handsome white dog was brought to the police station this afternoon after wandering out and returning home. The board of Gwanee approved payrolls and miscellanies. aldermen discuss the city depository for funds. Rosary beads offered in varied tones mounted in teleil plate. Lake & Prete Co advertises.
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Samuel Andere
South Main Street
Gwanee
Department of Finance
Lake & Prete
Witness Burns Details Beavers Deposits In Green Trial
Washington March 1 The first witness in the George E Green conspiracy trial is Harry Burns secretary of Nassau Trust Co Brooklyn. He testifies to deposit slips showing Beavers deposits of 825 and 331 18 on December 12 1901 and January 4 1902 and other deposits in 1900 1901 and 1902. Defense objects to slips but judge overrules. Also Bangor Maine March 1 Postal Telegraph Cable Co completes direct link with Northern Telegraph Co expanding miles of pole line and 15 lumber hunting and fishing regions. telegraphs now reach Moosehead Lake and Bangor & Aroostook rail line.
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Washington
George E. Green
Harry §. Burns
Nassau Trust Co
Brooklyn
Als Hank
G. W. Beavers
Knickerbocker Trust Co
Beavers
Bangor
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Northern Telegraph Co
Bangor & Aroostook
Maine
Moosehead Lake
Bangor & Avonstook
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