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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1905

Page

4

Centralville Bridge to be Put in First Class Condition

Centralville will begin extensive repairs on the bridge with a 11,500 spending plan. Traffic will be congested for at least a month as one walk is replanked and one rail line replaced, with portions kept open for pedestrians and some rail delays likely. Contractors will strengthen underpinning, install new rails and heavy paint, and the bridge will be block paved. About 70 workers will be employed, with coordination needed for railroad schedules.

Central Bridge Courier-Citizen Centralville Morse Streets Department Varnum Park Philadelphia Boston & Northern

Petty thefts warn Centralville residents on night prowler

Reports from multiple sources describe an unknown tall man who searches yards after dark, removing items like hoses and clothing from lines while avoiding houses. Citizens lock doors, while local notices note a milkman sighting and speculate on the thief, amid broader regional talk of Can ada and naturalization chatter.

Salvation Army Tent Meetings Feature Army Songs

The Salvation Army conducts successful tent meetings on First Street led by Captain George D. Riley and his team with Photo My Lothrop & Cunningham. Women volunteers contribute time and effort, and singing army songs is a highlight. The tent accommodates several hundred, and revival spirit appears, with attendance rising due to good management. An Old Orchard excursion on August 10 offers a $1.50 round trip via the Boston and Maine Railroad.

Salvation Army First Street George D. Riley Lothrop & Cunningham

Fireman Bishop marks fiftieth year with Lowell fire dept

Nathaniel Bishop of 23 May street, fourth street hook and ladder, completes 50 years in Lowell Fire Department. He joined in 1855 when Tigers and Excelsiors ruled the streets, sleepless alarms, and a fearless spirit endured. Bishop remains as quick to respond as fifty years ago, with stories of Tiger Five and early engines, and close ties to former comrade Charles Philbrick.

Nathaniel Bishop 23 May Street Fourth Street Hook and Ladder Company Fire Department of Lowell Mr. Bishop Charles Johnson Charles Philbrick George W. Flint Captain Dickerman Centralville Ladderman Bishop Bishop Fourth Street Walker Street Philbrick Tiger Excelsior Thayer Ames Street Rollins Street Middle Street Hook and Ladder Company Rarrow

Firefighter recalls major blazes he fought over years

He recalls many large fires he helped combat including Faulkner's mill Prescott square fire reducing the block bounded by Prescott and Central streets, Chase's mill Wyman's Exchange Bedstead factory and others. He cites the O'Donnell and Gilbride fire as the worst recent blaze.

Faulkner's Mill Prescott Square Prescott and Central Streets Chase's Mill Wyman’s Exchange Bedstead O'Donnell & Gilbride

Lowell Player Refuses Maine Team After Harsh Treatment

Thomas J. Trainor of Billings street, a 19 year old outfielder from Lowell, returned from Winthrop, Maine where he joined the independent ball team. He batted four times for Waterville last Saturday and collected three hits, two doubles, then left Maine claiming unfair treatment by Winthrop management. He stated he would not stay with the league despite a offered $30 a week and expenses. Trainor previously played for Fitchburg and Lowell Independent teams.

Thomas J. Trainor Billings Street Winthrop Trainor Waterville Lowell Maine Boston College Fitchburg

Bennington Inquiry Behind Closed Doors

San Diego August 1 The naval court of inquiry hearing evidence in the Bennington disaster resumed behind closed doors. Witnesses only admitted with no disclosures until the final report, likely after transmission to Washington. Report will address officer shortages cited by Commander Young. Bennington rests at anchor as sailors are reassigned. 53 injured remain at barracks hospital.

San Diego Cal Naval Court of Inquiry Bennington Washington Young Admiral Goodrich Chicago San Francisco Agnew Sanitarium Barracks Hospital

Supreme Court Officers Elected in Foresters Meeting

Atlantic City Aug 1 The Supreme Court Independent Order of Foresters elected officers and set salaries. Toronto Ontario chosen as next meeting site four years hence. New officers include Supreme chief ranger Dr Oronhyatekha Toronto and Supreme treasurer H Collins Toronto. Adjournment Friday moves to Foresters Island Park Toronto for turning over site of new orphans home.

Atlantic City N.J Supreme Court Independent Order of Foresters Toronto Ont Supreme Ranger Oronhyatekha Judge Wederburn New Brunswick N. J J. D. Clark Ohio John A. McGalliveay H. Collins Thomas Aillman Eliot G. Stevenson Michigan Foresters’ Island Park

VINTAH LAND SALE BEGINS IN EQUITABLE REGISTRATION

Advices from Grand Junction Vernal Price and Provo show orderly registration for Uintah Reservation homesteads. Registration opens at 9 today and lasts twelve days with thousands in line. Land drawn August 17. first in line was William Waybeck of Ouray Colorado with about 400 men overnight in the auditorium.

Denver Col Grand Junction Vernal Price Provo Utah Uintah Reservation William Waybeck Ouray

Randall assumes North division command in St Louis

St Louis August 1 Major General George M Randall recently back from the Philippines today took command of the North division of the U S army with headquarters in St Louis The transfer marks a key reorganization as Randall assumes leadership of the northern area amid ongoing military duties and responsibilities incident to his rank and station within the army structure.

St. Louis George M. Randall Philippines North Division Hi S. Army St.uis

Feeder Wire Alarm Deters Burglar at Taylor Home

A burglar at F A Taylor's Humphrey street home triggered a home made feed wire alarm meant to feed horses from a window. The contrivance, tied to a barn feeder, dropped feed when pulled. The intruder fled, and Taylor notes the device proved effective and plans to install similar wires at other windows.

F. A. Taylor Humphrey Street Taylor M. Taylor

Baltimore & Ohio to double track Metropolitan branch

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will double track the Metropolitan branch from Gaithersburg to Germantown and from Barnesville to Dickerson, about six miles more than four, at an estimated cost near $600,000. Contracts are awarded and work to start immediately, taking about a year to complete. The project will extend double tracking from Washington to Washington Junction, 43 miles, with some segments untouched and a new route replacing the Barnesville to Dickerson single track.

Baltimore, Md Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Gaithersburg Germantown Barnesville Dickerson Washington Washington Junction

Westport electric plant to cost over two million dollars

The Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Co of Baltimore has awarded contracts for about 1 million dollars of machinery for a new Westport electric lighting plant on 23 acres bought last winter by United Electric Light & Power. The project will expand to over 2 million dollars with a duplication planned, and bids for building will be awarded soon. The one story building will be 6 feet wide and 25 feet long with coal storage docks on the water for 3,000 tons.

Baltimore Consolidated Gas, Electric Light & Power Co Westport United Electric Light & Power Company

Big Co Roage Company Assigns in Richmond

Richmond Ky Aug 1 W 8 Hume and Company owners of the Hume cooperage works filed a deed of assignment naming Harvey Chenault and Louis B Harrington as assignees. The action followed a federal court bankruptcy petition in Covington. Reported debts approach $400000.

Richmond Hume and Company Hume Cooperage Works United States Harvey Chenault Louis B. Harrington Atlanta Covington

New Hampshire to Welcome Envoys Then Orders Militia Guard

Governor McLane announced in Portsmouth that a regiment of the state militia will be ordered to the city for the day to welcome the peace envoys next week. About a dozen companies from nearby areas will attend the reception.

Portsmouth N. H McLane

Warships Sail For New London Rendezvous

Rockland Maine August 1 The cruisers Newark and Atlanta monitors Florida Nevada and Arkansas and the training ship Hartford sailed for New London to exchange midshipmen. They will return August 7 for another week rendezvous The flagship Texas remains coaling at the Lamoine station Old Orchard is the excursion point August 10 with a $1 50 round trip via the Boston and Maine railroad Special train See posters

Rockland Newark Atlanta Florida Nevada Arkansas Hartford New London Texas Lamoine Old Orchard Boston & Maine Railroad

Mi o na remedy promoted for stomach trouble

Summer months ideal for digestion treatment Mi o na claimed to cure indigestion and restore stomach strength with outdoor activity and natural exercise A 50 cent tablet is said to improve headaches indigestion and general weakness with a money back guarantee offered by local retailers Falls Burkshaw and Lingwood & Co.

Illingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw

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