I Remember, I Remember and Court Fines Issued
The piece recalls the poem I Remember I Remember by Thomas Hood. A separate court note lists Richard F Beatty fined five dollars for a similar charge and five boys including James White Arthur Lamondy Joseph O'Brien Willie Dugan and Peter Chase fined three dollars for maliciously breaking glass with three others discharged.
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Richard F. Beatty
James White
Arthur Lamondy
Joseph O'Brien
Willie Dugan
Peter Chase
War talk and public life tint the era’s gaze
The piece notes many prominent men in the public eye, cites Harvard’s Hart in the war, and observes spring wheat flour rising in price. It warns coal additions could halt war vessels while suggesting the fleet might reach Havana. It quotes Prof. Shaler of Harvard on war as patient endurance, not constant fighting.
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Shaler
Harvard
World's fastest river Sutley in British India reported
Colonial era note lists Sutley as fastest river with a descent of 12 000 feet over 180 miles. It also jots varied curiosities from Texas sand islands to Japan fruit blossom holidays and global mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutley
British India
Llano
Texas
Bank Hours and Officials Listed in Notice
Compounded or semi-annual statements available daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bank hours on Saturdays run 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and evenings 7 to 9 p.m. Charles J. Glidden serves as president with tm. F. Hills as cashier.
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Chas
J. Glidden
Spaniards Angry Over Hidden Atlantic Fleet Move
A Madrid cable says Spaniards are shocked by a government claim that a combined squadron sailed toward America. Officials had announced the fleet would reach America, then said it was halfway, fueling public resentment and leaving readers unsure of the fleet’s actual destination.
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New York
Madrid
Cape Verde Islands
Atlantic
United States
America
Bermejo
Despatches from Hong Kong on Manila battle and coal drops
Despatches indicate a likely clash between Irish and American fleets near Manila today while Spaniards wait miles away. If blockade proceeds coal supplies are arranged by multiple firms and private individuals to feed ships at sea. The Linnet sails to Manila to protect British interests. There is fear of insurgent massacres and a refugee return voyage aboard the Esmeralda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Linnet
Seize the Canaries as US war base
The board of strategy urged seizing the Canary Islands and possibly Minorca if the Spanish flotilla fails to cross the Atlantic. The move would provide a Atlantic base for supplies and operations against Spain, with warships then attacking Spain at home if needed.
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Washington
Board of Strategy
Atlantic
Canary Islands
Balearic Islands
Mediterranean
Minorca
United States
Spain
Canaries
Spain Feels War Prices Rising Bread Costs Hit Madrid
London dispatch says war impact on food prices is felt in Madrid and surrounding provinces with an impending bread price rise. Palma Majorca manufacturers reduce output, discharge workers, and thousands of artisans and families face distress.
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London
Madrid
Daily Telegraph
Palma
Majorca
Merrimack Textile Plant to Close Next Week
The Merrimack plant will shut down next week and the print yard will gain an extra idle day due to widespread textile industry blight. It is unclear if the suspension will last beyond a week.
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Merrimack
Spanish squadron sails from St Vincent under sealed orders
The Spanish squadron at St Vincent Cape Verde Islands departed at 8.30 this morning in a southerly direction. The fleet's destination remains unknown as it sailed under sealed orders.
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St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Portugal Declares Neutrality Bars Privateering
Lisbon on April 29 published a decree announcing Portugal's neutrality and prohibiting privateering in its waters. The measure directly forbids the outfitting and use of privateers within Portuguese territorial waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Lawrence Conference Votes Purchase Recommendation
Lawrence on April 29 reports a city government and school committee meeting where members voted to recommend to the city council the purchase of the proposed item. The action signals official support pending council approval.
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Lawrence
Village considers high school site bounded by streets
The property bounded by Haverhill, Lawrence and Oak streets could be bought for 80 000 dollars for a high school site. Mayor Eaton noted the option. Seven teens expressed support for this site, five favored enlarging the existing lot by acquiring adjoining land, and six preferred tearing down the current high school and Oliver grammar school to make way for the new building.
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Haverhill, Lawrence and
Oak Streets
Eaton
Oliver Grammar School
Massachusetts Military Committee in Washington on gun plans
The Massachusetts General Court military committee travels to Washington to confer with the war and navy departments on high power gun designs for heavy field batteries. Escort by Senator Lodge and representatives, meetings with Gen Miles and Sec Long, and a White House courtesy. Goals include aligning Massachusetts equipment with regular army standards.
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Washington
Massachusetts General Court
W. H. Brigham
Walter F. Bouve
W. H. Marden
Butter Ames
Frank E. Richardson
George M. Rice
War and Navy Departments
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Weymouth
Lawrence
Miles
Long
Maryland Militia Officers Sail to Offer Bodyguard Service
Baltimore April 28 Col Willard Howard and Lieut Col Supple of the 4th regiment M N G left for Washington to offer the organization as a bodyguard to President McKinley, defying General Wilmer who would restrict further service. Wilmer warned of discipline if the Fourth officers criticised command decisions favoring the Fifth regiment for active duty, while Fourth members denounced official treatment and feared a rift in Maryland militiamen.
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Baltimore
Willard Howard
Supple
Washington
McKinley
Wilmer
Howard
Maryland
Temerario Leaves Argentine Waters for Montevideo
Buenos Ayres report says the Spanish torpedo gun vessel Temerario has departed Argentine waters and is now at Montevideo with no clear sailing date. In Montevideo, twenty army officers seek dismissal to offer Spain their services, avoiding actions that might threaten neutrality. Rio de Janeiro advices note many sailors from the Nictheroy, recently bought by the United States from Brazil, have quit the ship amid dissatisfaction with the commander, though a new crew has been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Argentine
Montevideo
Spain
Rio Janeiro
United States
Brazil
Spanish Spies Aboard Prize Schooner Engracia
The Newport brought in a Spanish schooner Engracia as a prize near Cuba off Cardenas around midnight. Seven men aboard, seven naval reserve members, suspected as Spanish spies. Captured vessels reportedly included fishing schooners and released crews.
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Key West
Newport
Engracia
Cuba
Cardenas
Hood's Sarsaparilla Heals After Six Months Sore
Weary after typhoid and a persistent abscess, W H Heffner of Alvira Pennsylvania found relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla. After three bottles the sore healed and he regained full health without surgery. He endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's Greatest Medicine and notes the price and pills offer.
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Hood
Schooner pursued by warship off Portland report
Te becca W. Huddell commanded by Capt Tower arrived from St John New Brunswick and reports a black-painted warship chased him 25 miles southeast of Portland Maine at 6 30 Tuesday morning. The schooner gained no distance as a gale blew from the east northeast and the steamer finally withdrew to the east southeast.
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New York
Tebecca W. Huddell
Tower
St. John
N. B
Portland
Birds for the Navy Offers From Fanciers Rise
Superintendent Carter at the New York navy yard reports many offers of homing pigeons for the government service. The offers total thousands, with about 80 percent provided gratis. Groups such as the National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers and the Hub Homing Club of Boston lead the donor list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Homing Club
New York
Carter
United States Naval Homing Pigeon Service
New York Navy Yard
United States
National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers
Boston
Prisoners in Barcelona Attempt Escape Previously Aided
Authorities in Barcelona received word of an attempted prison escape involving Sempau and several prisoners including political detainees and the Cuban chief Martinez. A warder was drugged, and guards found the inmates armed with revolvers skeleton keys ladders and ready to break out.
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Barcelona
Sempau
Portus
Martinez
Mill Men Visit Textile School Guests from Cotton Manufacturers
The Cotton Manufacturers' Association toured Lowell's textile school, with out of town members from Boston arriving by special car. Col. S. S. Webber and trustees spoke on old practices, labor shortages, and the need for home training. Mayor Bennett praised economy in education while stressing practical skilled labor training.
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Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Boston
Lowell
Co. P. Brooks
John Kilburn
Lawrence Mills
W. W. Quinn
Amesbury
Col. S. S. Webber
Charlestown
N. H
Board of Trade
Dd. L. Page Company
Col. Webber
Tiwo
Milton D. Whipple
Thomas Walsh
Tlowell
America
Congress
James W. Bennett
A. S. Lyon
H. C. Perham
E. W. Thomas
C. L. Hildreth
James T. Smith
Royal Arcanum Grand Council Opens Annual Session
Massachusetts Royal Arcanum gathers at Berkeley Hall Boston for its 21st annual session with Grand Regent Charles W. Clark presiding. Reports show 184 deaths for the year and state membership at 18 113 with a net gain of 378. 2 councils formed and 1 dissolved. balance on hand $5073.18.
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Royal Arcanum Grand Council
Grand Council of Massachusetts
Royal Arcanum
Berkeley Hall
Tremont Street
Boston
Charles W. Clark
Clark
F W. A. Boynton
John 8. Hayes
Election day in Grand Council to choose officers
The last session officers and committees of the Grand Council propose several plans including erecting a Royal Arcanum building. The officers election at 2 pm today is expected to be uncontested except for the grand treasurer where three candidates compete. Mr. Alonzo C. Walsh is expected to win grand regent.
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Grand Council
Voters Rule Hiring at Overseers Meeting
At the overseers of the poor meeting Supt Pinder reported 416 inmates 226 tramps and 6 deaths Discharges totaled 30 The body voted to pay out of town pauper expenses directly when possible A report on department expense reductions was requested Col Pinder said all employees were voters A motion to discharge nonvoter employees failed and the vote upheld current policy 5 to 2 with two members oppose and one absent
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Pinder
Williams
Aso
Col. Pinder
Holgate
Hunt
Kimball
Hotel prospects bright at New England seashore
Vacation season near and hotel leaders deny war impact. Ocean House York Beach proprietor IF Elis says rumors of closures are unfounded and bookings are ahead of usual. He predicts the best season in years as visitors flock to the seashore despite wartime fears.
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New England
A. Elis
Ocean House
York Beach
Union
Mr. Ellis
Manchester Union
Rumors of Charles H. Allen Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy
A Washington despatch suggested Hon. Charles H. Allen of Lowell may be named assistant secretary of the navy but no formal communication has been received. Reports cite President McKinley and Secretary of the Navy choosing Allen, with Long as a close friend, amid Navy board speculation. Allen traveled to Boston on the 11.42 train after telegrams circulated.
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Washington
Charles H. Allen
Lowell
Navy
Col. Allen
War Board
McKinsey
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Allen
Long
Mr. Allen
Boston
Company C All Ready Musters 84 Volunteers
Word sent to Colonel Woodward at noon confirms Company C Sixth Regiment has its quota of 84 men. Captain Greig reported all but three veterans remain in the volunteer unit, with two married and one supporting a widowed mother.
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Greig
Woodward
Drunks and Larceny Case in Hadley Police Court
In Hadley Police Court this morning ages 29 or older three of seven drunks were continued. John E. Kerwin and Richard F. Beatty fined three dollars each. Hannah Durgin jailed four months. Patrick Kane found guilty as a common drunkard and jailed one month. George F. Hall held on larceny charge at three hundred dollars bond.
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John E. Kerwin
Richard F. Beatty
Hannah Durgin
Patrick Kane
George F. Hall
Funerals Held for Annie McCrossan Katie Girard and Mary Desmond
Funeral services were held today for Annie McCrossan at St Peter's Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Katie Girard’s rites were at Immaculate Conception Church followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. Mary Desmond was honored at St Patrick's Church with burial at St Patrick's cemetery. pallbearers included six nephews.
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Annie McCrossan
St. Peter's Church
Fr. Mullen
J. F. O'Donnell
Andrew MccAloon
John Degnin
Joseph McCarron
Thomas Burns
Henry McPeake
James Pollard
Katie Girard
St. John’s Hospital
Fr. McHugh
Michael Dineen
James Meatholm
Daniel Desmond
Cornelius
Thomas Collins
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Father McHugh
Death of Lucius Churchill at son's residence
Lucius Churchill died at his son William L Churchill's home 14244 Wilder Street today aged 66 years. He leaves two daughters Mrs. A C Gary of this city and Mrs. A W Sharpe of Dorchester and two sisters Mrs E L Cardell and Mrs T C Potter of Florida.
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Lucius
Dexter Guests Honor Mrs Starbard and Senator Fifield
Mr and Mrs Dexter of Salem visit Mrs A Starbard while Hon George W Fifield travels to Washington for the Fi field machine shop with a rush order for lathes for the United States government and another order anticipated.
Deaths and notices from a city paper including funerals
Deaths listed for Lu cius Churchill aged 66 with funeral on Sunday at 2 30 from Wilder street and burial in Wakefield. Fr as is Breen aged 16 10 months died at home No 45 West Fourth Street. John Doyle infant son of Thomas and Winifred Doyle died at Moran's court Lakeview Avenue. Ellen Bent wife of Charles S Bent aged 52. Carpet mills to operate four days next week with possible shutdown after. A humorous exchange ends with a judge quipping about affection and jewelry returning.
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Churchill
Lucius
Wilder Street
Wakefield
Breen
Fourth Street
Francis
James Fr
Mary Breen
Doyle
Moran’s Court
Lakeview Avenue
John
Thomas
Winifred Doyle
Bent
Ellen Sr
Charles S. Bent
Distressingly Innocent May and Harry discuss ring stones
In The Jewelers' Weekly May asks Harry to choose a locket with a real stone. Harry questions waiting for a larger, more valuable piece, noting the beauty of the currently shown lockets set with sharp rocks.
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Harry
Stiffany’s
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Scotland
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Loch Erne
Ireland
Lake of the Thousand Isles
St. Lawrence River
Moscow
Clars
Kinto
Japan
Traders National Bank
Middlesex
Stree
Tm. F. Hills
Cashier
T. Cor
P. O. Avenue
Leland, Towle & CO
Bankers
Congress ST
Sagista
The
Philippines
Dewey
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Cape de Verde
Lawrence High School
Military Committee
Baltimore Regiment
City Farm
Company C
Police Court
Hadley
Alyy
Clarence
Merrimack Clothing CO
Fashion Corner
City Hall
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