Chelmsford Road Alteration Hearing On Abutters Damages
Chelmsford town meeting text reports county commissioners held a public hearing on relocating widening and altering the Carlisle Chelmsford Centre road near the Odd Fellows building. Abutters Cadman Bartlett and Marshall voiced concerns over land and tree losses and possible damages, while engineers explained plan details and potential deviations. Decree expected in two to three weeks.
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Chelmsford
Carlisle
Odd Fellows
County Commissioners
Gould
Girard P. Cadman
J. A. Bartlett
Messrs. Cadman
Bartlett
Mills
EB. R. Marshall
Cannibalism At Sea Survivors Of Nova Scotian Bark Angela
Singapore reporters recount a ghastly voyage from Manila to Singapore after the Angela wrecked on a reef. Two survivors, Johansen and Marticornu, tell of raft drift for forty days, starvation, deaths, and cannibalism including the captain and a Frenchman before rescue by natives.
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London
Singapore
Daily Express
Angela
Manila
Johansen
Marticornu
Guba
Flat Island
Borneo
Merticornu
Traders National Bank in Boston Offers Multi language Foreign Exchange
Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish, provides safety deposit boxes with private rooms, and a savings rate of 4 percent compounded semi annually. Banking hours are 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 1 PM Saturdays. Banking rooms span Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue locations.
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United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office
Desperado suspect dies of smallpox in Clarksdale
A Memphis man, calling himself Levi Charles, claims to be the desperado who killed Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb in New Orleans last July, wounding thirty and killing ten others. He lies dying in Clarksdale pest house with smallpox, admitting seven prior killings and an escape to assume a new name.
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Memphis
Tenn
Levi Charles
John E. Day
Peter J. Lamb
New Orleans
Clarksdale
Miss
Merrimack River Flood Wreaks Havoc Near Concord
Rain drenches Concord New Hampshire for a week totaling 4.74 inches in four days and elevates Merrimack River and tributaries to flood levels. Rail lines suffer numerous washouts with extensive local damage reported as the region endures record wet spell.
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Concord
N. H
Merrimack River
Storti Seeks Reprieve Awaiting Governor Action
Luigi Storti condemned for the murder of Michaele Cullucci lies near death in Charlestown prison after a hemorrhage. Governor to hold further conference today on a possible reprieve as conditions improve.
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Boston
Luigi Storti
Michaele Collucci
Charlestown
Merrimack River Flood Impacts Lawrence Mill Workers
In Lawrence Massachusetts on April 8 twenty thousand mill employees lose work as the Merrimack rises to 43.35 feet above the dam. The river climbs at about 2.10 feet per hour and may reach a record crest since the 1896 flood. Local fears mount over the closing flood peak.
Waterfront Crisis Sparks Freshet In Haverhill
April 8 report from Haverhill describes a freshet flooding the waterfront halting business and flooding power stations. Hundreds displaced from work as electric lines are suspended and the situation worsens.
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Haverhill
Logs flood river after freshet endangers vessel at Dresden
In Gardiner Maine on April 8 during the freshet a boom broke at Dresden sending sixteen thousand logs downstream. The schooner E L Warren is at risk of being landed on top of the wharf as the water runs high and threatens structures along the river.
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Gardiner
Dresden
E. L. Warren
Thirty Per Cent Dividend From South Danvers Bank
Major George F Hampton, receiver of the South Danvers National Bank in Peabody Massachusetts, was ordered by the comptroller of the currency to pay a 30 percent dividend on all approved claims. Total liabilities stand at 285868 dollars while cash on hand sums to 112153 dollars. This marks the first depositor dividend since the bank failed last year.
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Peabody
Mass
George F. Hampton
South Danvers National Bank
Attempt to wreck train near Malad Bridge shocks Boise
An attempt to wreck the Noil Westbound Shore Line passenger near Malad Bridge failed to derail the train. A large number of ties were placed on the track damaging the engine and several cars, with a narrow escape from a serious accident. The assault is believed to be the work of highwaymen aiming to rob the train.
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Boise City
Idaho
Shore Line
Malad Bridge
Unveiling of Gen Logan statue prompts holiday for veterans
Washington April 8 The President orders all Civil and Spanish War veterans in government service excused after 10 oclock tomorrow to attend the unveiling of the statue of General Logan. The order aims to allow wide participation in the ceremony.
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Washington
Gen. Logan
Agnew Confesses to Possessing Stolen Gainsborough Portrait
C Moreland Agnew arrived on the steamer Etruria and admitted possession of the Gainsborough portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire, seized in Chicago after a 25 year theft, with detectives noting its recovery.
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C. Moreland Agnew
Gainsborough
Liverpool
Etruria
Duchess of Devonshire
Chicago
Get Their Ships and Officers Ready for Fighting
London dispatch reports a Yokohama correspondent for the Daily Mail sent word on April 7 about Japan preparing naval forces. Informed observers say ships and officers are being readied for possible engagement and strategic action amid rising tensions in the region.
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London
Yokohama
Daily Mail
Japanese naval mobilization warned amid China policy tension
The state reports a shift in Japan toward Russia over China with shipping firms told to ready vessels, reserve cruisers activated, leave canceled, and first reserve officers warned for service amid rising popular excitement.
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Tude
Japan
Russia
Bridegroom Missing Delays Hudson Marriage
The marriage of Miss Alma Marois of Main Street to Henry Camerlin of Melrose did not occur at St. Michael's church as planned. Camerlin left March 20 to visit Melrose, drew no money, and has since vanished, prompting fears of foul play. The couple, second cousins raised together, had announced the wedding at the church altar twice.
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Miss Marcis
Mr. Camerlin
Raglan
Henry Camerlin
Fairfield Place
Melrose
Dry Sunday Cracks Sealed Liquor Watch in Boston
Boston experienced a dry Sunday as hotels strictly enforced liquor sale limits for food and lodging patrons. Over 100 plainclothes policemen from 16 stations observed operations, reporting violations for potential warrants, under orders from police commissioners.
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Boston
Man underhill kills wife in factory wrap at East Manchester
Orlando H Underhill killed his wife in a wrap factory at East Manchester this morning. He fled and was captured at 1130 hours later the same day. The incident occurred in Manchester New Hampshire. Police stated the suspect confessed to the crime after capture.
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Manchester
N. H
Orlando H. Underhill
East Manchester
Underhill
Laureate fashion in footwear lands big value
This season demands new styles as last year's won’t do. Our Laureate line showcases Oxfords and Boots with a refined fit, leather variety, and a price under 3.50 a pair. Years of experience in fitting ladies’ shoes inform the design, ensuring a graceful arch and secure heel. One shopper praised, there is too much shoe for the money.
Fitting Tender Feet a Specialty
A business listing notes fitting tender feet as a specialty located opposite City Hall.
Freshet fears as Merrimack river floods Lowell area
A freshet swelled the Merrimack river forcing the shutdown of two mills, Lawrence and Massachusetts, with more plants possibly closing until Wednesday. The dam rose to about ten feet, water flooded streets and basements, and crews moved machinery to safety while residents faced rising water along Lakeview Avenue and Pawtucket Street.
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School Street
Thomas May
Lakeview Avenue
Front Street
Merrimack
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Boston & Maine
Keene
N. H
Milford
Manchester
Boulevard
Aiken Street
Beaver Brook
River Flood Threat Lingers as Merrimack Rises
Despatches report continued rain along the Merrimack valley with the river still rising. Lawrence mill anticipates damage as workers move valuable property to safety while the street railway power house nears the danger line. Officials note boilers were raised eight feet since 1896 to withstand higher water.
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Merrimack
Lawrence
Street Car Company
Secretary Courtney Writes Committee on Accounts Letter
The overseers of the poor Supt M J Courtney sends a letter to Alderman Pearson chairing the accounts committee defending bills as in accord with section 3 of the revised charter. He asks what the committee requires to address their grievances and notes bills approved by overseers and purchasing agent. Out-of-town guests entertain First Spiritualist Society event with Methuen guests and readings and music by local performers.
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Courtney
Overseers of the Poor
Martin J. Courtney
Alderman Pearson
Committee On Accounts
M. J. Courtney
First Spiritualist Society
Methuen
Golden Red Dramatic Club
George Harvey
Harry Pihl
C. E. Jordan
Edith Carnock
Newton and Wilson
Lawrence
B. I. Webster
Lynn
Price of coal drops 75 cents a ton today
Coal prices fall this morning as local dealers reduce by 75 cents per ton. Wholesale prices will rise by ten cents per ton each month starting May, guiding retailers back to the prior level. Consumers are urged to buy early while the lower rate lasts.
Mayor Dimon Returns To City Hall Amid Heavy Workload
Mayor Dimon resumes duties at city hall and at the cartridge works after recuperating. He has referred Laforest Beals hearing to the civil service board, with Beals claiming illegal removal or continued appointment from the civil service list. The charter hearings may require two appearances by City Solicitor Qua who supports the charter in part yet opposes it in others.
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Dimon
City Hall
Cartridge Works
Laforest Beals
Civil Service Board
Beals
Civil Service
Committee On Cities
Common Council
Qua
Local court fines and sentences for drunkenness and theft
Worth Helz Casimir Sardoc John Flood and Andrew Boquist were fined five dollars for drunkenness. Matilda McCabe placed on probation six months. John A. Smith drunkenness six dollars. Frederick J Thorpe similar offence ten days. Lawrence F. Scully three months jail for drunkenness. Mary Heep and T F Gilday sent to State farm at Bridgewater. John F Leary sentenced to State farm appealed. Wm Collins drunk and larceny of a ham fined fifteen dollars. W J Dunham larceny of a bicycle fined twenty five dollars. Fines for illegal liquor selling imposed Michael J Burke nineteen0 dollars J W Liteh docket for Wednesday. Michael J Riley fined fifteen for assault and two for drunkenness.
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W. J. Dunham
Michael J. Burke
J. W. Liteh
Michael J. Riley
Defense in Graniteville quarry case occupies forenoon session
In Superior Court the defense in the Caza and Sullivan versus Hildreth case, owner of the Graniteville quarry, occupied the forenoon session today. The defense was not finished at recess.
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Caza and Sullivan
Man Found With Throat Cut At Lodging House
Edward Worsnup, about 30, was found on the floor of his Middlesex Street lodging room with a six to seven inch throat wound. He sent for a doctor and was taken to St John’s Hospital, where 26 stitches were needed. No motive is known. he had recently become idle and drank more than usual. He lived at Mrs Dixon’s St Cloud hotel premises and had no clear marital status.
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Edward Worsnup
St. John’s Hospital
Worsnup
Middlesex Street
William Dixon
Dixon
Dixons
Annual Session Elects South Congregational Officers
The annual meeting of the South Congregational Meeting House corporation was held in the Unitarian church vestry. Officers elected include Daniel Swan as president, Arthur G. Pollard as treasurer, Daniel A. Swan as clerk, and trustees Daniel Swan George J. Carney Arthur G. Pollard Daniel A. Swan and Arthur H. Hosford.
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Unitarian Church
Daniel Swan
Arthur G. Pollard
Daniel A. Swan
George J. Carney
Arthur H. Hosford
Beaudry provision dealers petitioned into insolvency
Creditors Simpson & Rowland Lowell Packing and Pro vision Co and Solomon K Dexter petition Gaspard and Alexis Beaudry of Aiken street into bankruptcy through lawyer Peter A Fay. Amount involved is 3200 dollars. This is Lowell's first creditor petition to bankruptcy, as debts typically drive the action.
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Gaspard
Alexis Beaudry
Aiken Street
Peter A. Fay
Simpson & Rowland
Lowell Packing and Provision Company
Solomon K. Dexter
Lowell
Knights of Columbus Meet in Lowell on Mansfield Death
Special meeting of Lowell council 72 Knights of Columbus convenes at council chambers at 8 oclock to act on the death of departed brother Matthew Mansfield. Signed Robert J. Thomas Grand Knight and Bowers F. Hart Recording Secretary.
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Lowell Council
Knights of Columbus
Matthew Mansfield
Robert J. Thomas
Bowers F
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