Journalist of Fame Dead Major Orlando J. Smith
Major Orlando Jay Smith founder and longtime president general manager of the American Press Association died at his Hudson River home after a September illness. A Civil War veteran and horticulturalist, he shaped the largest U.S. newspaper syndicate and mentored many news leaders. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and son Courtland Smith.
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Eral
American Press Association
The
Hudson
Walter B. James
Blake
Denniston
Orlando Jay Smith
Bargest
Anferiéa
Major Smith
Terre-Haute
Ind
Vermont
Hiram Smith
Indiana
Asbury College
DePauw University
Smith
Potomac
Ohio
Cumberland
6Th Indiana Cavalry
Atlanta
Augusta
Loyal Legion
New York
Associa
Courtland Smith
Trial Testimony Links to Annis Killing Case
In Flushing New York on December 23 witnesses reinforced the prosecution narrative in the William B. Annis homicide trial. Walter Knapp testified of hearing shots and seeing Mrs Annis on the float before vanishing from view as a crew member blocked her path. John C Stephens described the defendant declaring he acted to protect his brother and would shoot any interference.
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Flushing
N. Y
William BE. Annis
Thornton J. Hains
Walter Knapp
African insect risks cautioned for Roosevelt hunt
Thompson of Richmond Indiana warned President Roosevelt that African bugs pose greater danger than large animals. He noted blood poisoning from some bites and the tsetse fly may cause sleeping sickness, and promised to provide detailed notes for the president’s Africa hunt.
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Thompson
Richmond
Ind
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Six Cent Fare Approved by Boston & Worcester Street Railway
The board voted to set the system wide fare at six cents starting January 1909. A Marlboro to Hudson and Lincoln Park, Worcester round trip will match current rate. No changes to existing round trip or book tickets. new 50 ride book available for $2.75. Six cent tickets sold by conductors to reduce change. Company cites two years without dividend and rising maintenance as reasons.
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Boston & Worcester Street Railway Co
Boston
Marlboro
Hudson
Lincoln Park
Worcester
Boston & Worcester
Boston & Worcester Co
Marlboro Local Notes From Home and Work
Marlboro residents engage in factory and school activities. Frank Ryan finishes at Marlboro filter beds. Holti Charlton returns from Dartmouth for holidays. John Cavanaugh works at Curtis factory. Birth announces a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Perron. Various locals visit, study, or are reassigned across Worcester and Lowell. City Clerk issues marriage licenses for Raftery Carey and Secott Mute. Rev Arthur St James misses French service due to injuries from a team accident.
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Frank Ryan
Holti Charlton
Dartmouth
John Cavanaugh
Curtis
Nelson Perron
Belmont St
William Trilligan
Worcester
Emmet St
Herman Walker
Amherst Agricultural College
Francis Granger
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Marlboro Lodge of Odd Fellows
Harry Andrews
Detroit
Toledo
O. Miss
Clara Champagne
Fletcher
Lewis Fletcher
Witherbeest
Thomas Egan
Jess Howe
Allen St
Atlantic City
P. B. Murphy
John Rafferty
Mechanic
Alice F. Carey
Hudson
Edward Secott
Martha
Louis Gelinas
Edward Arcand
St. Anselm's College
Manchester
N. H
William Husbands
11Th
U. S. Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
West Mainst
Arthur St. James
Six Cent Fares and Marlboro Transit Fare Increase
General Manager B P Shaw explains the six cent fare rise on the B and W effective Jan 1. He cites friendly city relations, preserved staff, high wages, and maintained service including half hourly cars to Boston and Worcester. Working people keep current prices. round trip and commuter tickets unchanged to ensure fairness. Marlboro residents urged to understand the proposal.
Marlboro Opposes Six Cent Fare Unit Hearing Sought
Representative C F McCarthy urges state railroad commissioners to grant a remonstrance hearing over the Boston Worcester street railway six cent fare unit increase amid strong Marlboro opposition. Commissioner Walter Perley Hall promises to hear both sides and decide if the company’s claim justifies the change. McCarthy asks city government and Board of Trade to support the effort with notices across the city. An 1867 bank burglary attempt at the First National bank ended when a drill broke in the safe.
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C. F. McCarthy
Marlboro
Boston & Worcester St. Railway
Rep. McCarthy
Walter Perley Hall
Hall
McCarthy
Board of Trade
First National Bank
Guards Placed Over Marlboro Commonwealth Shoe Factory
In Brockton threats spurred action as two officers guarded the Commonwealth Shoe Factory overnight amid fears of arson and disruption. The Marlboro factory corporation formed to acquire and ready the Maple Street plant for Douglas Shoe Co. production with $25,000 capital.
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Orcade
Commonwealth Shoe
Douglas Shoe Co
Brockton
Kk. L. Gage
Brigham
Douglas Company
Highland City
F. L. Gage
Board of Trade
Marlboro
Douglas
Frank N. Gage
Stillman R. Stevens
George A. Howe
Edgar Weeks
H. L. Tinkham
J. B. Studley
Boston
Weeks
Mr. Studley
W. L. Douglas Company
Facto
Marlboro Alumni Hand Sudbury A A First Home Defeat
The Marlboro High School Alumni defeated Sudbury A A 35 to 16 in Sudbury. Armstrong led with 28 of 35 points while C Ward Collins and Ghiloni showed strong floor play, as Sudbury’s Porter and Fairbanks stood out for their team in the first home loss in three seasons. Attendance 150.
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M. H
Marlboro High School
Sudbury A. A
Sudbury
Armstrong
Concord
Ghiloni
Collins
Ward Boys
Marlboro Boys
C. Ward
Porter
Fairbanks
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Marlboro Relief
Marlboro resident E R Taft describes seven years of rheumatic back pain and kidney-related symptoms. After using Doan's Kidney Pills bought from Burke Drug Co, his symptoms reduced and he regained mobility. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
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Marlboro
Brieht
Dean
E.R. Taft
Tremont Street
Mass
Burke Drug Co
Devan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Marlboro Facts Span Fire, Post, and Industry Sparks
Odd and Interesting Facts About Marlboro recounts local history from John Howe as Marlboro’s early resident to the 1907 post office money order total of 131,201. It notes 1867 Baptist services, Maynard’s incorporation in 1871, shoe values in 1900 and 1905, and notable figures like Thomas Amsden Robinson and J. M. Gleason.
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John Howe
Marlboro
Edwin Rice
Union Congregational
Marlboro Jost
Somerville High select captain Matthew Dugan named
Somerville High announces Matthew Dugan as captain of its basketball team. He formerly lived in the city, is the son of the late Matthew Dugan, and moved to Somerville eight years ago. He played for the Phi Delta fraternity team last year and is regarded as fast and capable as the team eyes strong season.
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Matthew Dugan
Somerville
Phi Delta Fraternity
Somerville High
Dugan
New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Timetable Corrections
Old Czicny Division timetable corrected to June 16 1998. Trains run Marlboro to Boston Southboro and Framingham with daily and Sunday departures and arrivals listed for Marlboro Boston Northboro Fitchburg and Framingham routes.
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Czicny
Marlboro
Boston
Southboro
South Framingham
Northboro
Clinton
Fitchburg
Leominster
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Dobbs Ferry
Tion
Amawalk
Annis
Thornton Hains
Shaw
B. P. Shaw
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White’s Corner
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Merrimac
Supreme Court
Rep. C. F. McCarthy
Commonwealth Shoe Shop
Baptists
Temperance Hall
Prospect
Fairmount
Sligo
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Marlboro Brass Band
Maynard
Armory
Lorenzo Maynard
Thomas Amsden Robinson
Jonathan Johnson
Jericho Hill
Marlboro Post Office
Mount Wachusett
Princeton
Mt. Sligo
Agricultural Branch
K. DD. Child
John Brown Bell
Harper's Ferry
J. M. Gleason
Grand Army
Washington
James Keyes
Spring Hill Cemetery
W. R. Witherbee
Spencer
Munn
Scientific American
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Geo
A. Dyer
N. H. & H. Railroad
Fayville
Framingham
Lowell
South Oe
Concord Junction
Taunton
South Sudbury
South Franinghai
Maynard & Hudson-St.-A. R
Westvale
Gleasondale
Stow
Acton & Maynard ST. RY. CO
Lowell, Acton & Maynard
Acton
So. Acton
John W. Ogden
Maas
Marlborough Savings Bank
Marlborough, Mass
William JD. Burdett
Charlie F. Holyoke
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