West Acton Local Notes and Family Transfers
West Acton locals report William Hayward to move to the farm of Deacon Martin Wood, following sale to Charles Bradford. Carded Gould affair not received. residents keep heart-shaped boxes. Local ads promote Columbian paint and dairy butter. school thanks readers for support. W R C fair planned for March 13 at Littlefield's hall.
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Charles Bradford
Warren Hayward
Hayward
Martin Wood
Carrie Bradford Hall
Fitchburg
Gould
Reformers Eye English Nobility in Woman Suffrage Debate
Chicago report on William F. Hicks's claim that Lady Henry Somerset rents London estates to sustain suffrage efforts sparks calls for congressional inquiry. Clergy and reform leaders debate verification, with supporters urging truth and accountability in the movement.
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Chicago
New York
William F. Hicks
Henry Someron
London
George R. Mitchell
Lady Somerset
Mr. Hicks
Frederick Sulzers
America
Henry Somerset
Laine
Phatis Hiss
J. G. Atteberry
Woman's Grand Resouts
Bess
Explosion Damages Anderson Businesses Amid Gas Main Break
In Anderson on March 6 a gas main rupture caused a blast that shattered end windows and blew contents from three business houses. Fire threat loomed as debris sparked and a nearby lighted gas jet intensified the blast. The explosion traveled through frozen ground and entered the center of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, and
Anterson
Vic
Tuc
Pastor convicted of larceny in Brownville Jubilee case
Rev. A. Luce Tate, pastor of a Brownville church, was found guilty at Dover of stealing money from a colored Jubilee Ringers troupe last fall. He received nine months in the county jail and fled toward Canada when the funds were seized. authorities captured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banngor
Luce, Tate
Brownville
Dover
Canada
Sawmill accident ends life of Worcester Agricultural leader
George B. Andrews, president of Worcester Agricultural Society, died after a circular saw at Cushing & Co.'s sawmill mangled his leg. The fatal mishap occurred yesterday as Andrews fell onto the saw, his injuries proving instantly fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Andrews
Cushing & Co
Andrews
Agricultural Society of Worcester
Supreme Court to Hear Income Tax Law Challenge Today
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the income tax law with Attorney General Olney planning to represent the government personally. Separately, Bishop Beaven sues the Boston and Maine Railroad for 4000 over fire damage to church cemetery grounds in Clinton caused by locomotive sparks.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Olney
Worckster
Beaven
Boston and Maine Railroad
Clinton
Notice for timely submission to weekly publication
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Earlier receipt prevents condensation or delay of articles. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Newton
Maynard Enterprise
Maynard
Charles J. Prava Hider
Sita Dudge
Local Church Notices and Lectures Highlight Week
Post office notices announce letters for W S Lewis and N T Legangee. Congregational church welcomed two new members. First Universalist parish plans annual meeting for next Saturday at 7. Rev H W Smith spoke on What Constitutes Righteousness last Sunday and lectured at Tufts. Lectures by J J Lewis drew nearly 200 despite bad weather. George E Hooker to speak on England’s new social movement with Woodbridge recommending him. Grammar school entertainment a grand success. Vestry crowded with school friends. South Acton Congregational notes list services and programs for Sunday.
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W. S. Lewis
Congregational Church
First Universalist Parish
H. W. Smith
Cambridge
George E. Hooker
London
England
South and
West Acton
Professor Woodbridge
Tufts College
America
Universalist Church Evening Service and Sunday School
The notice lists a prayer meeting Tuesday at 7.00 p m and preaching at 10.30 a m on Sunday led by Rev H W Smith with a Sunday school at 1 45 p m Also an evening service at 7 30 p m at the Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
W. R.buxton
Universalist Church
H. W.smith
Miscellany notes on townspeople and public works
Reports cover Howells circulars dumped streets last Saturday and residents visiting relatives. Local officials clear gutters ahead of thaw while a social tally notes paupers fed in the town lockup. Other items mention survivors of Buena Vista, cantata plans, and a Chamberlain endorsement for a cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howells
James Kirk
James
Mabel Kirk
Margaret Bradford
S. B. Cook
Florence Manning
Lowell
Cook
Fires and unrest cross borders in distant telegraph items
Waltham saw 86 fires last year while British Guiana masses troops on the Venezuelan frontier. An exodus of southern negroes to Liberia is planned next week. Lord Rosebery to travel after ill health. Panama canal property threatened by unemployed labor. Major General Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson dies in London.
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Waltham
British Guiana
England
Ireland
Liberia
Lord Rosebery
Panama Canal
Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson
K. C.B
London
Butler & Co
Boston
Charles L. McCoy Arrested in Peddler Death Case
Boston report says Charles L. McCoy, 80, colored, was arrested on a charge of assaulting Barnett Macder, a Hebrew peddler who died from a blow suffered on Feb 27. The charge may be upgraded to willful murder. Hartford item notes a wagon crossing the Connecticut River at Hadlyme broke through ice. three men were rescued from the submerged wagon, horse, and mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles L. McCoy
Barnett Macder
Hartford
Connecticu River
Hadlyme
Baseball figures pressed for pay accept final offer
Kelley Keeler McCraw and Brody and Jennings have refused higher salaries from the Baltimore Baseball club but Manager Hanlon says the already made offer is final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Kelley
Keeler
McCraw
Brody
Jennings
Hanlon
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Massachusetts Bible Society
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Edward R. Mawson
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Balle
Cutler Bros. Co
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Ice
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