World at War and Politics Roll Through June 1900
June 7 1900 column notes Otis arrives in America and may join a presidential procession. Kruger spurns welcome for Lord Roberts while Pretoria avoids siege. Spanish forces push into Cuba. Philippines war may near end with December troop returns. Canadians blame Miss Maudel Gonne for Wel land canal affair. General Andre becomes French minister of war. Women to attend national convention floor for Utah and Idaho delegations.
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Utah
Idaho
Chinese Boxers Face Allied Forces En Route to Pekin
The Boxers would meet heavy opposition if they force a prolonged clash with troops from the United States England Russia Italy France and Japan now marching toward Pekin to quell the uprising.
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United States
England
Russia
Italy
France
Japan
Pekin
Boston barbers push price hikes and earlier closing
The Boston barbers have raised shave prices and begun closing earlier. The piece suggests men in the Hub will grow long hair and flowing beards, echoing Walt Whitman.
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Boston
Walt Whitman
No, The Chinese Minister Wu Should Not Be Criticized
A humorous letter argues that Wu has become too talkative and suggests testing deaf and dumb men as international ambassadors to curb his garrulous behavior. The piece satirically critiques diplomacy and public speaking norms.
San Francisco Health Crackdown Sparks Race Tensions
San Francisco health authorities detain and inoculate individuals of Mongolian and Japanese descent, provoking anger among Japanese officials who condemn the actions as a serious affront to dignity and civil rights.
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San Francisco
Frisco
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Urges avoiding catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe and effective, taken internally. Claims testimonials free and price five cents per bottle. Recommends Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Go
Fitchburg Railroad Publishes Attractive Summer Excursion Book
The Fitchburg Railroad issues a Summer Excursion Book detailing routes rates and health and pleasure resorts on and accessible by its line. It lists hotels and boarding houses with capacity and charges and offers copies through ticket agents or by mail for 3 cents to C. M. Burt General Passenger Agent.
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Fitchburg Railroad
C. M. Burt
Gen. Pass
Loyal Assabet lodge meets for sermon and burial tribute
Loyal Assabet lodge members gathered in Maynard at the Masonic hall then walked to the M E church for a sermon by Rev. F. H. Ellis. Afterward they visited Glenwood cemetery to place floral tributes on deceased members' graves.
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Loyal Assabet Lodge
M. A
Masonic Hall
M. E
F. H. Ellis
Glenwood Cemetery
Lawton
Congregational Church
Geo. E. Lawton
Maynard Brass Band
Burnside Post
Saxonville
Emma Wolleschied
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated by Seymour Couple
Mr and Mrs Charles Seymour of Sudbury marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home near Wayside Inn with a large gathering including Marlboro friends. The evening featured songs recitations piano and flute selections, a drum display by Mr Seymour, and refreshments. The couple married in Marlboro on June 4 1850 and have six children with five surviving.
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Charles Seymour
Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Marlboro
Seymour
William
Clayton Drummond
Abbie Waydor
Walter Williams
Isa Wayder
Lynn
George Williams
Mr. Seymour
Canada
New York
Vermont
Fairfax
Fairfield
Fletcher
Young Seymour
Boston
Brighton
Stephen Morse
Ffor E. M. Dickenson
Boston Road
Seymour's Corner
John O'Connell
Boyd-Corey
Edward Longley
Sam Holder
R. B. Ames
John Harmen
Solomon
Beulah Parmenter Dutton
Horace Seymour
Abbie Wayder
Ruth French
Chas. Seymour
Hattie Hanson
Dacey
Geo, Williams
Alex. Berry
Geo. Berry
Lizzie Newton
Laura Newton
Addie Kenney
Lewis Seymour
Fayville
Emma Wright
Clifton Whitney
Catholic Union Invitation Party in Co operative Hall
The Catholic Union's Tuesday evening event featured an essay on Current Catholic News by Alice Nagle, songs, readings, and dancing led by local figures. The gathering drew Rev. John A. Crowe and many couples and individuals, ending around midnight as a success for the group’s second monthly meeting.
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Catholic Union
Co-operative Hall
Alice Nagle
Current Catholic News
Loretta Hannon
Minnie Hilfrety
Frank Maley
Mae Morgan
Selectman Sullivan
J. J. Hilfrety
Geo. H. Creighton
Wm. Hannon
Maynard Locals Tenement For Rent And Local Notices
Tenement to let via W A Haynes Co. Mrs Laura E Dufur advertises millinery on Main St. RE Henderson Co offers coal wood at junction of Concord and Aaton Sts or orders at A E Randalls bakery. Cleary Williams Millinery Parlors on Main St and Miss Naylor display millinery and season novelties. Vose farm aerated milk promoted for daily use.
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Maynard
W. A. Haynes Co
Laura E. Dufur
Main St
RE. Henderson &Co
Concord
Aaton& Sts
A. E. Randall
Cleary & Williams
Thankful note from Mrs Woodart and family
Mrs Laura M Woodart and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance sympathy and flowers after the loss of their husband and father Maynard June 5 1900.
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Laura M. Woodart
Maynard
Piano dealer opens Hudson branch with exchange offer
S R Leland and Son of Worcester opens a Hudson branch at 54 Main Street for piano sales. They invite customers to view instruments or send a card for terms. The firm offers full value for old pianos or organs in exchange, per S. Garside of Hudson.
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S. R. Leland & Son of
Worcester
Main St
Hudson
S. Garside
Merchants' Week yields small profit and strong cash balance
The event cleared a trifle over 170 dollars and the cash account ends with a positive balance. The town and organizers are credited for a successful affair and careful finances.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kruger
Nek
Laing
Gen. Otis
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Army Department
Welland Canal
Andre
Johannesburg
Dom Paul
Kibo
Mark
Creighton
Catholic Union Party
John A. Crowe
Nellie
Mary Joyce
Mary E. Shea
Maggie Sexton
Mamie Cheney
Mary Hannon
Mary Carpenter
Mary McKenna
Mary
Annie Murray
Mary Mahan
Lizzie Gallagher
Lizzie
Hannah Sweeney
Nellie Connolly
Mamie Twomey
Rose Hannon
Katie Coughlin
Annie O'Connell
Annie Allen
Julia
Katie Keegan
Annie Burke
M. E. Brown
Lena Moynihan
Kate Coughlan
Mary Waldron
Alice Murphy
Katie Crowley
Rosalie Shea
Mary Kelly
Mary Coughlin
Mary Duggan
Mary Ledyard
May Farrell
Nellie Rouse
Esther Claflin
Mary May
Katie Powers
May Campbell
Mary Fletcher
A. J. Coughlan
J. J. Hilferty
John Maley
John Keegan
P. H. DeLee
John Lawton
Andrae
Marshall
Rand Ironers
Mrs. Lingley T Laundry Office
Harriman Bros
Foot, Powpert
Arnold's
American Hygienic Society
Robert W. Carter
Charles H. Persons
Maynard, Mass
Waynes
H. E. French
Walter B. Currier
Maymnmard
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