Finnigin to Flannigan Writings on a Rail Disaster
The poem recalls Finnigin and Flannigan as railroad figures in a back and forth of letters about a wreck. Finnigin reports the incident in tin pages, Flannigan urges brevity, and Finnigin vows the letters will continue. The shanty writer records the event and signs as S. W. Gillilan in Lite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnigin
Flannigan
Fiannigan
Agin
Bilin
Master Flannigan
S. W. Gillilan
Notable Cabinet Revelations Spark Broad Interest
The piece surveys public buzz over cabinet disclosures and political theater. It references Boston confidence in arming the harbor in war, Bailey and Cuba recognition, Reed’s handling of Texas matters, and a sharp aside about earthquake rhetoric and ministerial finances. It notes Chairman Poore’s rough reception and his subsequent defense, framing a lively, period-voice column.
Dream of humor editor asks for 500 words on subject
A humorous exchange is cited between editor and reporter about word count. An old advertisement notes spring overcoats by Skinner’s at E. D. Steele & Co. corner Central and Prescott streets, describing strap seams patch pockets plaid backs skeleton lining and satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Steele & Co
Cornerentral
Prescott Streets
War Irreversible as Spain Cuba Crisis Deepens
President sees no peace prospect as Spanish reply lacks independence for Cuba. Cabinet to hear 4&4 public statement after meeting. Cuban home rule claim majority support under Spanish sovereignty and insurgents minority. Senate foreign relations panel leans to war declaration if needed. Cap Crowninshield summoned to cabinet as Senate session ends until Monday.
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Washington
Spain
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Maine
A L Bacheller Leads Seventh Washington Tour Party
Mr A L Bacheller departs for his seventh annual Washington tour this afternoon. The group is large, including Dr and Mrs A W Burnham Miss Julia Burnham Miss Adelaide Ward Mr and Mrs E D Foss Mrs John F Howe Dr Wylliss G Eaton Mr Harry P Graves and numerous Mrss and Misses from Nashua Chelmsford Haverhill Redington Mills and Boston among others. The trip gathers a wide circle of relatives and associates for the capital visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bacheller
Washington
A. W. Burnham
Julia Burnham
Adelaide Ward
E. D. Foss
John F. Howe
Wylliss G. Eaton
Harry P. Graves
C. F. Varnum
Jesse Wiles
Wm. L. Rombough
Gertrude Varnum
Mabel Varnum
Oma A. Brown
Mabel Brown
Franklin Nickerson
Mabel Nickerson
May Nickerson
E. Belle Perham
S. Hortense Taber
Grace Alvard
Sproat
Lilla Sproat
EB. A. Mayo
Reilly
Ella Breen
Breen
Hinckley
FE. M. Davenport
W. R. Stone
May Stone
Ida Samuels
Helen Osgood
Laura Connell
Alice Connell
Minnie Brown
Lena Robinson
Lizzie A. Nolan
Albert H. Varnum
John J. Phelan
Harriet Cole
Lottie Cole
F. P. Cheney
Ethel Baker
Frank T. Jaques
Kate G. Jones
Grace Balch
E. W. Thomas
Master Thomas
Aaron Brown
Florence Eaton
Josie Kennedy
E. R. Harper
Marian Stevenson
Sarah Stevenson
Geo. A. Locke
A. F. Howard
Agnes Fay
Elizabeth Churchill
Josephine Spaulding
Lawrence
Philip McQuesten
Nashua
Annie Staples
Chelmsford
Personal notes on W E Potter and local theatre
The condition of W E Potter is reported as somewhat improved. The Dartmouth Dramatic club performed Lend Me Five Shillings and a scene from The Rivals at Hanover Thursday. Robert F. Marden played Sir Anthony in The Rivals. A list of New York visitors includes St Cloud Hindly Astor Perkins and others at major hotels and venues.
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W. E. Potter
Dartmouth Dramatic Club
Hanover
Robert F. Marden
Sir Anthony
New York
St. Cloud
L. E. Hindly
Astor
H. P. Perkins
Gilsey
F. W. Gleason
Vendome
J. H. Kelley
Broadway Central
E. Furke
C. D'Amour
E. H. Judkins
G. W. Burgess
Grand Union
M. N. Corbet
J. W. Corbett
Imperial
C. R. Costello
A. J. Fay
St. Denis
F. J. Flemming
F. Flemming
H. J. Laughlin
H. T. Clark
G. B
Minnesota Sails to Join Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads
The Minneapolis left League Island at dawn heading to Hampton Roads at full speed to join the flying squadron. Her bunkers are filled and ammunition is on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
League Island
Hampton Roads
Spain proposes armistice handling by Cuban autonomist cabinet
In Madrid on April 1 the substance of yesterday's proposal to the United States was that the insurgents should seek an armistice and that such a request be processed by a Cuban autonomist cabinet, without United States intervention or good offices.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Cuba
Spain decides to make no further concessions
Madrid reports that as of today Spain has definitively decided not to offer any additional concessions. No further details are provided on the subject or the parties involved, and the statement reflects a firm governmental stance currently in force.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Ohio War Readiness Bill Advanced In Senate
Columbus April 1 Senator Riley introduced a bill to appropriate 1,000,000 dollars to prepare Ohio for war. The proposal seeks funds to mobilize resources and support defense readiness statewide.
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Ohio
Columbus
Riley
City considers insuring all public buildings against fire
The finance committee recommended to the city council that all public buildings be insured. The act to empower the supplies department head, an amendment to Lowell’s charter, is stuck in the Legislature with unclear interest. The evening high school class enjoyed a reception at Principal Clark’s home, where Walter Coburn spoke and a Venice street scene painting was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Supplies
Lowell
The
Evening High School
Clark
Venice
Walter Coburn
Charles A. Stott
Poore
Penwhilican
Ard Nossthiyv
Minor cigarette sales lead to fines in police court
Agent Richardson of the Humane Society pressed two cases for selling cigarettes to minors, with eight year old Louis Bram buying from Eloise Parent at 557 Middlesex street. Parent and Bosquet were convicted and fined 15 dollars each. two drunkenness cases yielded 12 dollar fines. Coram found guilty of assault and battery, pending sentence.
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Agent Richardson
the Humane Society
John C. Coram
Lauretta Savage
J. J. Sullivan
W. H. Brooks
Eloise Parent
Middlesex Street
E. W. Huntington
Louis Bram
Huntington
Richardson
Bram Boy
Joseph B. Bosquet
Just a Love Feast Dinner for Republican City Committee
A nearly 200 strong Republican dinner at Mechanics Hall honored the city committee and its chairman starting a third term. Attendees praised President McKinley and his Spain policy, while some attendees criticized aspects of the administration.
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Mechanics Hall
Obituary Notice for Thomas J. Harris of Exeter and Lowell
The obituary for Thomas J. Harris, formerly of Exeter, N H, who lived in Lowell ten years, notes a 69 year 11 month age at death from pneumonia after a long grip illness. He married 47 years ago to Suc Harris, was a Sagamore lodge charter member, survived by a widow, three sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. A four-member lodge delegation carried him to burial. Funeral by David B. Murray from his Kensington home. Also reports death of James R. Pass at 651 Dutton Street aged 81 years, 2 months, 25 days, with wife and Winesit lodge O O F member status.
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Thomas J. Harris
Exeter
N. H
Lowell
News Letter
Hudson, N. H
Suc Harris
John Collins
Kensington
Harris
Sagamore Lodge
Thomas
Odd Fellowship
Old Rockingham
David B. Murray
Medford Hillside
Mass
Exeter News
James R. Pass
Dutton Street
Winesit Lodge
Manchester Unity
Millinery Opening at Pollard Building by Miss Burke
Miss E M Burke successor to Mrs Crowley opens a millinery display in the Pollard building away from street noise. Rooms decorated with palms and ferns, a music box, bright showcases, and a selection of trims and hats from Mons Heitz Boyer to Pater. Special notes on chiffon hats, veiling, and velvet touches. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and leather belts at FE D Steele Co with promotional pricing.
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Pollard
E. M. Burke
D. Crowley
McManmon
Prescott Street
Mons
Heitz Boyer
Gainsborough
Poore Honored at Lowell Republican Dinner Event
The Lowell Republican Party hosted a dinner for professional, business, and working men in the Mechanics building tower hall. Speakers praised Chairman George W. Poore for uniting party elements, with toastmaster Hon. George A. Marden introducing speakers and City officials like Mayor James W. Bennett and Postmaster Albert G. Thompson attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Legislative Committee On Education
Mechanics Building
James W. Bennett
Albert G. Thompson
D. L. Page Company
George A. Marden
George W. Poore
Funeral Notices for Hunter Mar Lin and Mahoney
The funeral of Donald Hunter Mar Lin was held yesterday at his parents home with Rev Dr Bicknell of Cambridge officiating and burial in Lowell cemetery under Undertaker Young. Michael J Mahoney’s funeral occurred yesterday with mass at St Patrick’s Church officiated by Rev Fr Michael O’Brien, bearers Patrick Madden Frank Morris John Whitty Daniel Hart Michael Gilly John Halloran, burial in Catholic cemetery under J F O’Donnell. a Holy Name delegation attended.
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Donald Hunter Mar Lin
Harvard Treet
Bicknell
Cambridge
First Universalist Church
John Sawyer
Lowell Cemetery
Young
Michael J. Mahoney
St. Patrick's Church
Michael O'Brien
Patrick Madden
Frank Morris
John Whitty
Daniel Hart
Michael Gilly
John Halloran
J. F. O'Donnell
Holy Name Society
Harrington Passes Paas and Price Obituaries Notice
In this city, March 3, Mary Harrington of 9 East L street leaves four sons and one daughter. March 31, James R. Paas of No 651 Dutton street aged 55 years 2 months 26 days. Worcester April 1 James Price aged 68 formerly of this city. Faster neckwear advertised at I. D. Steele Co corner Central and Prescott streets.
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Harrington
Mary Harrington
East L Street
Dutton Street
James R. Paas
Price
Worcester
James Price
I. D. Steele & Co
Corner Central
Prescott Streets
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McCorrigan
Nota Bene
Boston
Bailey
Texas
Speaker Reed
California
Department of the Interior
Chairman Poore
Savings Department OF the
Traders National Bank
Bank Bours
Coomiouydkyd Sewi
J. Glidden
Wm. F. Hills
CasNer
Cor. P
Leland, Iowle & CO
Bankers
Congress ST
Foreign Relations Committee
Crowninshield
Navigation Bureau
Senate
Minneapolis Sails
City Hall
Hood
W. Kane
Media
America
C. I. Hood & Co
Republican City Committee
William McKinley
Putnam & Son
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
Ellingwood & Co
FE. D. Steele & Co
Central
Prescott
MckKinley
Wm. S. Knox
Merrimack Clothing CO
Fashion Corner
City
Mali
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