What is going on in French circles in Lowell
A hometown page of social happenings. The item reports Rudolphe Lenseigne injured by a broken bottle while playing in the street and treated by a doctor. It also notes several weddings at St Joseph's chapel in Merrimack Street and multiple weekend visits and travels of locals to Quebec Boston New York and various beaches along the New England coast. The piece adds school construction progress on Ennell Street and lists numerous residents and visitors from Quebec and Maine.
Local notes on residents returning and travels in Lowell
Adelard Massicotte returns to Canada after visiting Wilbrod Mon grain’s home. Joseph Gloddy returns from a three week New Hampshire tour. Leo Bilodeau recovers at home after illness while staying with his mother at Old Orchard Beach. Exterior painting at Jean Baptiste church and St. Joseph's college finished. Mrs. Zephirin Bolduc remains seriously ill. Paul Fontaine enjoys a two week vacation with A. G. Pollard & Co. Elzear Choquette and relatives depart for Moosehead Lake Maine for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dumoulin visit Delorme residence in Hildreth street. Mrs. Grace Methet Trengove begins an extended Canada tour via Montreal and Three Rivers. Mr. Trengove plans to join wife in two weeks and return via New York. M Routhier of Quevec is brother to Joseph Routhier of the Lowell Phar.
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Quebec
Elie Detisle
Albert Matte
Anseme Legere
New England
Henry St. Martin
East Taunton
Victor Salois
Madison Street
Moody Street
Blanche Gaillardet
Gaillardet
Leominster
Vignault
Merrimack Street
Alfred Tremblay
Lowell
Lewiston
Emile Bordeleau
Salisbury Beach
Champeau
Viaud
Diss
St. Joseph’s
Marblehead
Daniel Cote
Cambridge
Wood, Pollard & Co
Boston
Arthur Delisle
New York
Joseph Robitaille
Race Street
Canada
Sherbrooke
Montreal
Joilette
Aza Boulais
Adelard Massicotte
Wilbrod Mongrain
Joseph Gloddy
New Hampshire
Leo Bilodeau
Napoleon Bilodeau
Old Orchard Beach
Jean Baptiste Church
St. Joseph’s College
Zephirin Bolduc
Fayette Street
Dr Agnew Liver Pills Promise Quick Heart Relief
This ancient patent remedy claims rapid relief from heart palpitations breathlessness and fainting spells. It asserts benefits for digestion nerves and stomach disorders and promotes overall vigor. Sold by A W Dows Co plus Falls and Burkinshaw.
Bridge Workers May Go On Strike In New Haven
Frank Buchanan, international president of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' union, may call a general strike against the American Bridge Company if a conference with management fails. The local union, upset by non union workers on a railroad bridge subcontracted by Boston Bridge Company, awaits mediation board action and a possible conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Frank Buchanan
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
American Bridge Company
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Boston Bridge Company
Board of Inquiry Opens on Bennington Boiler Disaster
San Diego July 31 the board of inquiry appointed by Admiral Good rich to hear evidence on the Bennington boiler explosion convened aboard the flagship Chicago at noon. Sessions will be secret. Commo dore Holland N Stevenson presides with Capt E K Moore Capt Thomas S Phelps and Lieut R C Moody serving as judge advocate. The inquiry may take several days up to a week.
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San Diego
Cal
Admiral Goodrich
Bennington
Chicago
Holland N. Stevenson
E. K. Moore
Thomas. S. Phelps
R. C. Moody
Board of Inquiry
Ubero Co Receiver Sues Ubero Officer in Boston Suit
Hugh W. Ogden as receiver for Ubero Plantation Co. of Boston files a suit in Massachusetts supreme court against Ferdinand E. Borges an Ubero officer and 17 life insurance companies alleging fraud and negligence. Receivers act under U S circuit court authority to recover investors’ funds. Insurance firms to confirm Borges investments of Ubero funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hugh W. Ogden
Ubero Plantation Co
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Ferdinand E. Borges
Ubero Company
Borges
U. S. Circuit Court
Ubero
Electric Railway Worcester to Hartford to Be Built
Boston reports that within a month construction will start on an electric railway linking Worcester and Hartford. The Hartford and Worcester street railway will be built and run by the Boston and Worcester interests, forming a continuous line from Boston to Hartford. Projected cost is about $3,000,000 with a three hour Worcester to Hartford running time.
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Boston
Worcester
Hartford
Conn
Hartford and Worcester Street Railway
Boston and Worcester Street Railway
Insurance Inquiry Will Open Today
Rochester, July 31. Senator William W. Armstrong heads a legislative committee to probe life insurance conduct in New York state. He departed Rochester for Albany where the inquiry will open tomorrow and the panel may organize there. The sessions will be held in New York starting tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
William W. Armstrong
New York State
Albany
New York
Man Fatally Struck by Electric Car Near Taunton
Taunton July 31 John M Haver straw 35 was killed by an electric car at Dighton while lying on the track and unseen by the motorman. Police suspect alcohol impairment as a factor. Old Orchard excursion advertised for August 10 via Boston and Maine Railroad at 1.50 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
John M Haverstraw
Dighton
Haverstraw
Lawrence Assault Case and Knights of Pythias Meeting
Michael Dyer faced assault with a dangerous weapon charge after stabbing James Webb on Sussex street. Webb’s condition worsened after the July incident. A Knights of Pythias committee from Gale lodge plans to meet with Lowell, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Amesbury lodges on August 7 to organize a regional fraternal gathering.
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Lawrence
Michael Dyer
James Webb
Sussex Street
Webb
Dyer
William B. Gale
K. of P
Lowell, Lawrence
Methuen
Haverhill
Amesbury
Gale Lodge
Knights of
Merrimack Valley
Tax collection reform eyed by city council committee
A city committee will meet Wednesday to vote recommendations on tax collection at the treasurer's office. One proposal calls for warrants against poll tax dodgers in fall while indebtedness is young. Councilman Dodge seeks inquiry into the pauper department with witness Dr. Charles E. Donlan and a September report to city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Investigation
City Hall
Dodge
Charles E. Donlan
Portland
Oregon
Death sentences in Valdosta court for Rawlings trio
In Valdosta Georgia Rev J G Rawlings Milton Rawlings and Jesse Rawlings were sentenced to death with execution set for September 15. J E Rawlings declared conscience erect while Milton accepted sentence in silence and Jesse cried and protested innocence. Leonard received life. Frank Turner found guilty with mercy recommendation. Alfred Moore to be sentenced tomorrow. A motion for a new trial on Rawlings is filed with September 9 hearing set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
J. G. Rawlings
Milton Rawlings
Jesse Rawlings
J. E. Rawlings
Milton
Jesse
Leonard
Frank Turner
Rawlings
Alfred Moore
Lawson's Lectures: Lawson's Crusade Evaluated at Chautauqua
Lindsay Denison in Collier's August 5 review finds Lawson welcomed as a financier with new ideas but not as a leader. Ottawa, Albert Lea, and Chicago scenes show mixed public reaction, with funds and entertainment outweighing readiness to act. Chautauqua assemblies lack fit for political economy experiments, needing longer, larger shows to test acceptance.
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Lindsay Denison
Collier's
Thomas W. Lawson
Central West
Ottawa Chautauqua
Lawson
Governor LaFollette
Jerome
Clarence Darrow
Kansas State
Kansas
Albert Lea Chattauqua
Chautauqua
Chicago
Jefferson Club
Distant earthquake observed from Birmingham observatory
Mr Charles Davison describes watching global seismographs record a great distant quake. Early tremors crossed the country within minutes, followed by long surface undulations. By twelve thirty, waves reached Birmingham enfeebled after a 4020 mile journey, with no news from the distant scene four days on. The origin is likely far away in Venezuela, India near Lahore, or Russian Turkestan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davison
Manor Road
Birmingham
London Times
England
Venezuela
India
Lahore
Russian Turkestan
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman Doctor
The advertisement proclaims Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures female illnesses, backed by Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham a renowned expert who handles over one hundred thousand cases yearly. It asserts confidential free advice from Lynn Massachusetts and urges women to seek guidance from a trusted female authority.
Miss Tucker Not Found in Lynn
Dr. D. W. Faunce and Mrs. Faunce arrived from Milton New Hampshire seeking Mrs. Faunce daughter Mary A. Tucker. They went to the doctor's son George W. Faunce for information but he could not help with the missing woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
D. W. Faunce
Mrs. Faunce
Milton
N. H
Quarantine Declared Across Arkansas for Yellow Fever
The Arkansas state board of health tonight declared a quarantine for all areas where yellow fever exists, in response to the outbreak. Authorities moved to restrict travel and trade to prevent spread within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas State Board of Health
Henry Robinson Dead in Sharon Mercer Tuberculosis
Henry Robinson a disbursing clerk in the national house of representatives died at his Mercer home from a tubercular bowel ailment. He was a resident of Sharon and died on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Henry Robinson
National House of Representatives
Mercer
Old Orchard Excursion Rate Announced by Boston Maine R R
Old Orchard Maine beach trip offered on Aug 10 with 1.50 round trip fare via Boston and Maine Railroad. Special trains depart Lowell 8 15 a m Lawrence 8 40 a m South Lawrence 8 45 a m and return from Old Orchard 5 10 p m. Tickets valid only on the excursion train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. R
Maine
Atlantic Coast
Boston Maine R. A
Lawrence
Lowell
South Lawrence
Maryland Armored Cruiser Entering Drydock at Charlestown Navy Yard
The Maryland, anchored in Boston harbor for repairs, sails to Provincetown then returns to enter the new 1.25 million dollar drydock at Charlestown Navy Yard this week. Officers hoped the battleship Massachusetts would be chosen but the Maryland is slated for dedication duties with a large visiting crowd possible.
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Maryland
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Massachusetts
Provincetown
Local outlet offers nerve tonic sale with 60 cent deposit
Lowell shoppers are urged to take advantage of a new nerve tonic and kidney cure sale. A 60 cent deposit secures a bottle at multiple city locations including Middlesex Street, Davis Square Drug Store, and near the post office, signaling a strong local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Middlesex &T
Sm Carter, & Branch
Westford $ & Co
Davis Square Drug Store
A. E. Moore
Equitable Society Faces Large Losses and Mismanagement Claims
The action accuses individual defendants and the Equitable Society of agreements to hold harmless from losses tied to loans, improper deposits at many banks, and repeated loans on collateral. It alleges stock dilutions and improper allotments benefiting insiders, failure to pay the equitable share to policyholders, and illegal surplus allocations totaling about ten million dollars. The suit seeks restoration to policyholders and proper surplus distribution under the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western National Bank of Commerce
New York
Mercantile Trust Co
Equitable Trust Co
Commercial Trust Co
Philadelphia
American Loan and Deposit Company
Equitable Life
James H. Hyde
W. W. McIntyre
Annie F. Hyde
Equitable Trust Company
City of
Clothing Advert for Ribbed Underwear and Hose
A period ad lists Regular 13c women's ribbed cotton vests sleeveless with low neck. Boys and girls fast black lisle hose, Rich elieu ribbed and 2x ribbed hose with double soles heels and toes. Misses and children's Imperial dye ribbed lisle lace hose. Prices shown 5¢ to 25¢ with quantity limits.
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Isc
Richelieu
Equitable Credit of Net Surplus To Policy Holders
A clause states that the net surplus should be credited or paid to each current policy holder or used for their benefit in compliance with the charter and applicable law. It reflects a distribution principle tied to existing policies and lawful guidelines.
What's His Graft According to Lord Harry
A brief wry exchange features Mr Packinham asking about a father's business and Lord Harry denying any graft, remarking his father leads a blameless life. The dialogue, cited from the Chicago Record-Herald, hints at satirical class commentary.
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Mr. Packinham
Lord Harry
Chicago Record-Herald
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Rudolphe Lenseigne
Lenseigne
St. Joseph's
Oscar Hamel
Laura St. Onge
Fr. Graton
Flavie St. Onge
Edouard Jette
Ludlam Street
Mrs. Hamel
James Russell
Rosabelle Patenaude
St. Joseph's Residence
Fr. Campeau
Omer Lussier
Isabelle Patenaude
Pierre Hetu
Philomene Ducharme
Fr. Audibert
J. Frambose
Gilbert Joly
Ennell Street
la Garde Champlain
L'Association Catholique
North
City
Hildege Genereux
Elm
Cornelius O’connell
C. I. Hood Co
Order of Foresters
Albina Genereux
St. Ann de Beaupre
Ubero CO
Electric Railway
Boston & Maine R. KR
Michael Dwyer
Knights of Pythias
Lowell Lodges
W. L. Ramsdell
Charles M. Evans
Harry E. Sloat
Wharto Club
Collinsville
North Derry
Taylor's Grove
H. Madden
J. Geoffrey
New Jersey
J. Brennan
Antonio Bonano
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
William C. Ford
Hidden Road
Andover
Groton Junction
Boston & Maine
John H. Curry
Lawrence Street
George H. Mack
Carver Street
Rooney and Wolff
North End
Groton
Clergyman
Denison
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Fred Seydel
Miss Tucker
R. R
Navy Department
A. $. Pollard & Go
Christy
Equitable Society
Stoa
WHITE
Merrimack St
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