Spring Trade Ad Promises Lyrical Cobbler Brown Fame
A Courier advertisement spotlights Elijah Brown, a cobbler, who dreams of poetic renown for his family. He names his children after poets to inspire fame, yet each Brown son pursues ordinary trades from peddling vegetables to boxing, deck hands, and barbers, while the elder bides at the cobbler bench.
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Elijah Brown
Brown
Virgil Brown
Dante Brown
Tasso Brown
Milton Brown
Byron Brown
Shakespeare Brown
Longfellow Brown
Schiller Brown
Man’s Estate
Wordsworth Brown
Goldsmith Brown
Tuscarora Nine
Jersey
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Cripple Creek
Clara Barton in Cuba Sparks Diplomatic Bedlam
The text mocks Spain's vindictiveness as Clara Barton leaves Cuba, predicting spring action by Spanish and American ministers. It attacks yellow journalism as the devil's recruiting shop, and asserts US readiness to confront Spain. Bryan and Boston reflect pending media ties to silver, while Klondike mining pales beside harbor mining and questions a Red Cross nurse's temper.
Silk renders with purified cellulose acid substitute
A new process for rendering silk non inflammable uses purified cellulose phosphoric acid instead of nitrated cellulose. British engineering industries face long term damage from this shift and may not recover prosperity for years. The French appreciate diverse tableware designs and some households own cups plates and saucers painted as separate pictures. At St Patrick's church tomorrow a Veni Creator by Gounod will be sung by soprano Ae Finn at the high mass.
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St. Patrick's Church
Gounod
Ae Finn
Gen Lee Still Reported In Havana as Departure Imminent
Government reports up to 10 30 morning show Gen Lee has not left Havana and no disturbances noted. Havana at 10 a m quiet. Lee plans to visit Gen Blanco to bid farewell. Walter Barker consul at Sagua La Grande arrives. Brice consul at Matanzas departs on schooner. correspondents ready to accompany Gen Lee.
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Washington
Lee
Havana
Gen. Lee
Blanco
Walter Barker
Sagua Lagrande
Alex. Brice
Matanzas
Spain considers armistice proclamation for Cuba
Washington dispatches report Spain is under strong urging from European powers to issue a proclamation declaring an armistice in Cuba. The decree is not signed yet as Spain seeks to avert war, offering concessions except independence for Cuba and American intervention, which would be viewed as an aggressive act.
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Washington
Cuba
Spain
America
Cubans in Florida Ask Aid From Cuban Fund
Mrs Florence Swain of Ocala Florida has written to Assistant Postmaster General Heath noting Cuban refugees in lower Florida are as needy as reconcentrados in Cuba and asking that part of the Cuban relief appropriation be allocated for those already in the United States.
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Washington
Heath
Florence Swain
Ocala
Fla
Lower
Florida
Cuba
Horrors Grow on Dyea Trail Death Toll Rises
Skaguay Alaska April 9 The Dyea trail horror grows hourly as rescue work continues and authorities fear the death toll may exceed initial estimates. About a hundred may have perished with three thousand men aiding in the search. Twenty two bodies have been recovered.
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Skaguay
Alaska
Dyea Trail
Reduced Production Follows Cancellation of Orders
R G Dun & Co previews trade conditions as war uncertainty looms. Cotton exports rise while iron and steel demand stays strong. Despite overproduction, most industries keep workers. wool sales fall. failures slight. Includes W S Knox on peace hopes and possible war uncertainties.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Chicago
Gulf Ports
United States
Canada
Gallant Charge at Der Vish Zareba Falls to Anglo-Egyptian Forces
Cairo April 8 The Anglo-Egyptian forces under General Sir Herbert Kitchener attack the Der Vish position on the Atbara river at 7 45 am and rush the Zareba center of the fortifications. Mahmoud the Dervish general is captured. Casualties include four Urquhart Highlanders killed and several officers wounded as cavalry and artillery pursue the retreating forces.
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Cairo
Sirdar
Sir Herbert Kitchener
Atbara
Mahmoud
Zareba
Khalifa Abdullah
Ambassadors' Visit Reported Linked to Cuba Intervention
Paris dispatch states the Washington ambassadors visit to McKinley was arranged at the President's request to signal Europe the United States may intervene in Cuba. The note frames the purpose as informing Europe of potential action and aims to shape international reaction.
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Paris
Washington
McKinley
Europe
United States
Cuba
Pacific Squadron ships eyed for San Francisco harbor
San Francisco harbor is being scanned for vessels to join the Pacific squadron. Two ships in particular will be added if war breaks out, with the harbor at the center of selection considerations.
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San Francisco Harbor
San Francisco
Pacific Squadron
Topeka and Somers Sail for America From England
United States cruiser Topeka formerly the Diogenes and torpedo boat Somers departed Weymouth for America this morning. In Hong Kong officials bought the British steamer Zafiro of 1000 tons for U S use.
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Topeka
The
Diogenes
Somers
England
Weymouth
Eng
United States
America
Zafiro
Hong Kong
Congressman Knox Misunderstood by Washington Despatches
A Washington despatch alleged Knox is an aggressive hounder of the President, but a letter to a personal friend in this city dated last Tuesday reveals that the congressman is misrepresented. The letter portrays Knox in a favorable light and suggests the despatches unfairly criticized his stance.
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Washington
Knox
Governor Leads Arbitration in Milk Dispute Settlement
Governor Wolcott approves private arbitration by the state board to settle the dispute between milk producers and milk contractors. Secretary Bowker had pressed for arbitration despite conflicts of interest involving a board member. The board would act as a private body with final, nonstate expenses, and hearings date to be set.
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State Board
John B. Bowker
The
Union
Wolcott
Bowker
Producers’ Union
State Board of Arbitration
New England Dairy Association
Board of Arbitration
Commonwealth
Roger Wolcott
Rubber Works Closed in Malden Mills Short Time
The Boston Rubber Shoe company mills in Malden shut for three weeks after completing 1898 orders. Next year’s orders won't be accepted before April 25. Mills ran on three quarter time recently, and likely won’t return to full time. About 3500 workers are unemployed.
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Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Malden
Reed Identified In Boston Suicide Death At 126 Merrimac
Frederick Reed of Bangor is identified as the man found dead in the rear of 126 Merrimac street Boston Friday morning after shooting himself. He had lived at 43 Leverett street and worked at Brockway's stable on Portland street. His brother resides in Bangor and a sister in Newton. The New England Methodist conference in Worcester voted 134 to 25 for equal lay representation at the general conference. Roxbury Carpet company will close its mills on Simmons street tonight for an indeterminate period, affecting about 700 workers. The shutdown stems from a West Indies labor shortage amid the crisis, with many expecting a six month layoff. local storekeepers fear impact.
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Merrimac Street
Boston
Frederick Reed
Bangor
Leverett Street
Brockway
Portland Street
Reed
Newton
New England Methodist Conference
Worcester
Landslide on Chilkoot Pass Kills 31 Men
The Alkali reports a great landslide on Chilkoot Pass near Seattle with 31 men known dead after the steamer Alkali arrived tonight. The incident highlights a deadly rock and snow slide affecting prospectors and travelers in the rugged Alaskan route.
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Seattle
Wash
Alkali
Chilkoot Pass
Anxious to Fight Sons of Veterans Discuss Regiment
A meeting in Memorial hall called by KR Flynn explored forming a Sons of Veterans regiment to join the National Volunteer Reserve. Debate focused on authority to convene, enlistment moves, and the need for action before a possible war with Spain. The session adjourned to next Friday night with renewed support for organizing and enlisting.
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Memorial Hall
KR. J. Flynn
Sons of Veterans
National Volunteer Reserve
Mr. Flynn
Fred W. Gilman
Regiment of Sons of Veterans
Flynn
Leonard P. Richardson
John Welch
William J. Aubrey
Mr. Welch
McKinley
Maine
England
Havana
Spain
Harvey
United States
W. D. H. Washington
J. M. Schofield
Com
McCook
J. C. Herring
Welch
Cuba
Gettysburg
Draper
Farragut
Fred Gilman
W. E. Gray
Camp Marregut
Flags of Many Nations At Tyngsboro Village Fair
The Tyngsboro Village Improvement Association held a second night fair in the town hall with a tag drill. Young women depicted England Scotland Ireland Spain France Italy Austria Germany and the United States armed services. The American flag drew the most enthusiasm as Miss Nellie Perham led the orderly movements to piano music with Miss Welle Perham presiding.
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Berliner
Tyngsboro
Sadie Brown
United States Army
Fannie Holt
United States Navy
Cora Littledale
Welle Perham
Will Run at Night at Tremont and Suffolk Mills
Tremont and Suffolk mills plan to operate No 10 mill at night starting next Monday night. The five-night schedule totals fifty five hours of running time weekly. The move responds to imbalances from changing cloth weights and affects mainly colored prep work used in many looms. The plan is not expected to last long.
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Tremont
Suffolk
Courier- Citizen
Thomas
Appleton Company Auction of Unsubscribed Stock Shares
Directors order the sale by auction of 2250 shares of Appleton Company's capital stock under a reorganization plan. Subscriptions were invited for 3000 new shares at two old for one new. 2250 unpurchased shares go to auction on April 15 at no price below 100 per share, with any leftovers sold to the syndicate.
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Appleton Company
Cumnock
Reform Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Lowell Reform Club corporation met at Columbine hall with Samuel Scott presiding. Reports from the clerk and treasurer were read and approved. President Alvin F B Joy, Clerk John J Harrington and Treasurer Robert J Fullerton were reelected, with new directors Richard Reidy Joseph Kerr Hugh Williams and William Redmond joining the board.
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Lowell Reform Club Corporation
Columbine Hall
Sammuel Scott
Alvin FB. Joy
John J. Harrington
Robert J. Fullerton
Alvan F F. Joy
John M. Hogan
John H. Kenney
Daniel Corcoran
Samuel Scott
Richard Reidy
Joseph Kerr
Hugh Williams
William Redmond
Doy
Fiarrington
Fullerton
Drunks, fines in Hadley police court noted
Police court in Hadley heard four drunks with James and Mary Sullivan fined five dollars each. Two other drunks received one dollar penalties. Augustus Moody’s coal theft case was continued to next Monday. E D Steele Co advertised bicycles and golf pants priced from 1.25 to 5 dollars at Central and Prescott streets corner.
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James
Mary Sullivan
Augustus Moody
Connors Bros
E. D. Steele & Co
Central
Prescott Streets
City considers heavier insurance on public buildings
Mayor Bennett reviews city fire policies after a council committee recommends higher building insurance. He informs a local insurer that riders are unsatisfactory and that renewals depend on better terms, citing last year’s unrecovered damage. A councilman also reports visiting Charlestown navy yard and seeing war prep while recalling Civil War service.
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Bennett
Bartlett Rites Held for 77 Year Old Watertown Resident
The body of Sarah Ann Bartlett died in Watertown was brought to the city Friday for interment in Lowell cemetery with Rev. E A Rand officiating. She was 77. Also, Thomas Butler's funeral was from Goward's court Friday afternoon and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery with Rev. Fr. McDonough officiating and the Foresters ritual read at the grave.
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Sarah Ann Bartlett
Watertown
Lowell
E. A. Rand
Thomas Butler
Goward's Court
Fr. McDonough
Two Youngsters Pass Away in Local Homes
Parker J. Locke aged 16 months died at 10 last evening at 91 C street, son of John A. Locke. A funeral notice will follow. Wittie O Connell aged 5 years 4 months died at 18 Burns street last night, daughter of Edward and Josie O Connell.
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Parker J. Locke
John A. Locke
C Street
Wittie
Edward
Josie O'Connell
Burns Street
Ten pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Chas Dean
Lawrence Fagle reports a ten pound girl birth at the Dean home 2 Hampshire place. George Emery, 50 year hack driver with a stand at the American House, will retire from business after long service and is well known to hundreds. A NY Herald correspondent notes G W Morrison left Bluefields Nicaragua for home after mine work. Rev Santikian, Armenian pastor at Lawrence Street church, moves from Lowell to Howard Street. May 18 to 25 National conference of Charities and Correction in New York City will have delegates Mrs George C Wright and Rev George C Wright appointed by His Honor the Mayor of the Middle Sex Women's club.
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Chas
Dean
fFampshire Place
George Emery
TR. Kuehn
New York Herald
Bluefields
Nicaragua
G. W. Morrison
Santikian
Lawrence Street
Lowell
Howard Street
Lawrence Fagle
George C. Wright
Middlesex Women's Club
National Conference of Charities and Correction
New York City
License Granted for One Horse at 29 Anne Street
At a board of health meeting this forenoon a license was granted to Mrs. Charles H. Pinkham to keep one horse at 29 Anne Street. The agent was instructed to recommend petitions for swill licenses to the board of aldermen.
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Board of Health
Charles H. Pinkham
Anne Street
Board of Aldermen
O'Connell Child Obituary Notice in City
Dia LHS. O'Connell in this city April 8 at 18 Burns Street Kittie daughter of Ed ward and Josie O'Connell aged years 4 months Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock Friends invited Bicycle suits that are just right from 2 to 10 at BE D Steele Co corner Central and Prescott streets
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O'Connell
Burns Street
Kittie
Edward
Josie O'Connell
BE. D. Steele & Co
Corner Central
Prescott Streets
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Yellow Journal
Uncle Sam
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Leland, Towle & CO
Bankers
Congress ST
Capital
Business Review
New England
W. Ss. Knox
Khartoum
the Pacific Squadron
Congressman Knox
Medicie
Massachusetts
Will
Tremont & Suffolk
Reform Club
Corporation
Police Court
Hadley
Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co
City Insurance
City Hall
Charlestown Navy Yard
Dia
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