Laing Wins Malicious Prosecution Case at Superior Court
In two verdicts the superior civil court found for John O. Laing against Anthony D. Mitten on three counts totaling 650 in damages for alleged malicious prosecution after an armory incident with Mitten, then captain of Co. M, 9th regiment. A separate trial awarded Crockett and Prescott 221.32 against Fred C. Weld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Civil Court
John O. Laing
Anthony D. Mitten
Laing
Ad Mitten
State Armory
Mitten
Co. M
9Th Regiment
Crockett and Prescott
Fred C. Weld
Norfolk Norfolks for Boys Prices Show Fresh Styles
Popular approval favors the Norfolk for boys under 16 with a boyish look and varied selection. Norfolks for all wool garments sell from 3.00 to 7.00 dollars with new Scotch tweed arrivals at 7.00. Sailor Norfolks for ages 4 to 8 appear in the new boys department across from City Hall.
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New Boys
Funeral services held for former Mayor James W Bennett
The funeral of former Mayor James W Bennett was conducted at his 205 Branch Street residence at 2 pm. Many Lowell citizens and fraternal members attended to mourn the loss. Floral tributes from organizations and banks honored the deceased and his community service. Music by Kirk Street Congregational choir accompanied services led by Rev. C T Billings and Rev. J M Greene. Bearers included Abel Wheeler and local officials.
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James W. Bennett
Branch Street
Lowell
Elks
Col. Bennett
Kirk Street Congregational Choir
C T. Billings
Unitarian Church
J. M. Greene
Eliot Congregational Church
Messrs
Abel Wheeler
Charles H. Richardson
Abner S. Jewett
C. I. Hood
Charles E. Howe
G. W. Knowlton
Sand Point warehouses burn in St John fire
Fire in Sand Point warehouses raged over two hours before gaining control. Nos three and four sheds with freight burned down, destroying long sections. The immigration building suffered partial damage as steamers Tunisian and Lake Manitoba moved to harbor center for safety. City elevators and other structures were distant from flames. insurance on city sheds listed at 16000 dollars.
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St. John
N. B
Sand Point
Government Immigration
Lake Manitoba
Barrel Murder Identification Told By New Orleans Men
Police report two men believed to know the barrel murder victim are traveling from New Orleans to New York to identify him. The men are expected to arrive soon as part of the investigation into the mysterious death.
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New Orleans
New York
Visiting Drunks in Lowell Court Jail Terms and Local Crimes
Visiting drunks from out of town face no clemency as Jeremiah Connor, first offender, is jailed 10 days. Additional cases include Patrick Smith fined for assault and battery after shop fight, and a larceny case involving 13 and 12 year olds, one a reform school signal. A self confessed 11 year old thief, Emma Coughlin, reveals she stole a bag with $35 from Mrs. Jane, causing a stir in the session.
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Spalding
Sadie B. Ivans
Lowell
Jeremiah Connor
Hadley
New
John P. Kelliher
State Farm
James Cunningham
Patrick Smith
Stanislaus Kuront
Smith
Abraham Stein
Middlesex Street
Kurent
Patrick
Stanny
Kuront
McCann
Welch
Mrs. Smith
Adelard Rochette
Hamilton Mill
George E. Menard
William Melancon
Harry A. Scribner
Scribner
Nichols and
Westford Streets
Menard
Reform School
Butler School
Lyman School
Joseph F. Smith
Thomas E. Scully
George S. Scott
Dracut Navy Yard
Scully
Emma Coughlin
Jane
Ayers Sarsaparilla Seeks Cure for All Ailments
A short vintage ad describes Ayers Sarsaparilla as pale and weak remedies. A physician orders the medicine, the druggist dispenses it, and the user takes it with rapid relief. The copy claims quick curing and satisfaction, using brisk sales language.
State Board Inspectes Mills in Lowell Strike Case
The State board of arbitration surveyed Lowell mills this morning as part of a strike investigation. Officials and Textile council representatives planned to accompany them to assess machinery and mill layout. State aid for strikers hinges on council requests. charity officials will not act without council initiation.
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Textile Council
State Board of Arbitration
Lowell
Reed
Barry
City Hall
R. F. Conroy
Conroy
Palmer
Appleton Mills
Hamilton
Lawrence Mills
Supt. Lewis
State Board of Charities
Boston
Dr. Lewis
Courier-Citizen
State Board of Charity
Lowell Textile Workers Aid Prompts Brockton Donations
In Brockton on April 17 the Dressers Packers and Vampers unions gave 50 dollars, 25 dollars to Lowell Textile Workers appeals. The Lasters local pledges 3000 dollars to Lowell strikers after coal miners aid. Textile delegates Fratus and Healy describe the mill lockout and wage refusals. Worcester Central Labor and New Bedford spinners contribute 25 and 100 dollars. Knights of Columbus vote to aid affected members.
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Brockton
Dressers and Packers
Vampers
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Mary F. Reitas
Mary E. Healy
Lowell Textile Workers
Lasters
Lowell
Mary Fratus
Mary Ellen Healy
Textile Council of
Textile Workers
Fratus
Mary KE. Healy
Spindle City
Brockton Times
Worcester Central Labor Union
New Bedford
Knights of Columbus
Hard Luck Story Painter Seeks Lodging in Chicago
James Sheldon a self described international painter says he last night went to the South Chicago police for shelter. He claims to be a tramp traveling the country seeking a scene to paint and regain his fortune with Colorado and California as his next aims before returning to England.
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Chicago
James Sheldon
London Royal Academy
Colorado
California
England
Robbing the Mails Arrest of a Chicago Sorter
Burton Parker, a Chicago post office sorter, was arrested on suspicion of robbing the mails. He confessed to opening letters and taking money for several weeks, having served in government service for 10 years and allegedly stealing about $800.
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Chicago
Burton Parker
Parker
Despondent telegrapher commits suicide in Valdex line
Seattle reporting Jesse M. McCurdy a telegrapher on the military line to the interior from Valdex April 3 killed himself with a rifle shot through the heart. The incident occurred April 17 and is attributed to despondency.
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Seattle
Wash
Jesse M. McCurdy
Valdex
Promotion Syndicate at Post Office Promotes by Payment
Three western division inspectors probe alleged promotion syndicate in New York federal building. Over a thousand clerks paid agents to secure or fix promotion lists, with agents using Washington ties and threats of exposure to extract money from clerks. Inquiries involve about a dozen clerks questioned and six more agents assigned to the case.
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New York
General Post Office
van Cott
Washington
Washington Department
Atlas Carries Globe Stolen From Old Times Building
A bronze statue Atlas weighing over a ton, installed by Wilbur F. Storey in the Times building, has been stolen. The piece, later owned by Carter H. Harrison Sr and later by his estate, was reportedly bought by Editor Storey in Europe for 1500 dollars. Police notified to search.
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Chicago
Atlas
Old Times
Wilbur F. Storey
Carter H. Harrison
Times
Harrison
Storey
Europe
Taunton Jail Holds Suspect in Boston Murder Case
Taunton April 17 John E Gallagher held in Taunton jail after arrival from Seattle Washington in custody of Taunton officers. Gallagher alias Holmes is sought in Taunton for the murder of his brother in law Joseph C McMahon Navy 21 1899. The trip from Washington was uneventful.
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Taunton
John E. Gallagher
Seattle
Wash
Holmes
Joseph C. McMahon
Navy
Washington
Traveling salesmen wanted with good income prospects
TRAVELING SALESMEN We can place a few capable energetic salesmen. Good income. Technical experience unnecessary. References. F R Jennings Sales Manager Detroit Mich al8 11 FOUND Large brown female dog inquire at Pihls employment office 29 Central street al8 3t 0 PER THOUSAND copying letters in close stamp for copy of letter Instructions etc We have several lines of work Address Fagle Wholesale Co Chicago Ill aifit
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F. R. Jennings
Detroit
Mich
Pihl
Central Street
Fagle Wholesale Co
Chicago
Ill
Aifit
Dismasting of Lipton's New Cup Challenger in Weymouth Squall
Sir Thomas Lipton's latest America's Cup challenger, Shamrock IV, was dismasted near Weymouth today after a sudden gust as the yacht exited the harbor for a trial spin. One crew member, Collier, drowned while attempting to hand a binocular to Lipton. Lipton himself was briefly knocked down but not seriously hurt. Barges and cranes moved quickly to recover debris and salvage the damaged vessel, with repairs expected to restore the mast and canvas after a tragic but non-specified outcome.
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Weymouth
Eng
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Wringe
Sir Thomas, Ratsey
Col
Sharman Crawford
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Challenger
Erin
Weymouth Bay
Hargoe
Collier
Capt
Sir Thomas Lipton
Col- Her
Shamrock I
Thomas
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Gapt. Mitten
Hannah B. Spalding
Rebekah L. Marston
Brookline
John J. Harvey
F. O. White
U. S. Steel Company
Winhrop
Winthrop
American Locomotive Co
Thea
Norfolk
Merrimack
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Soi-Disant
New York Post Office
GLOBE
Solent
Sycamore
Watson
Shamrock
Oxfords
America
O’sullivan Bros. Co
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