Asotin Mob Hangs William Hamilton for Murder
A mob more than 1000 strong forcibly released William Hamilton from Asotin County jail and hanged him from a telegraph pole after he confessed to outraging and murdering Sheriff Richards's 11 year old daughter Mabel Richards. The rescue, drag, and execution occurred in Asotin Washington with masked assailants guarding the prisoner and crowd as authorities watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asotin
Wash
Richards
Asotin County
William Hamilton
Mabel Richards
Hamilton
Fillmore
Appeal for New England aid after Wigginville explosion
After two powder magazine blasts on July 29 wiped out Wigginville in Tewksbury Massachusetts eighteen people died and about forty were injured. Homes were destroyed or shattered leaving many homeless with little insurance. The relief appeal asks New England residents to fund a foundation to assist devastated families through Kidder Peabody to receive and manage contributions with daily newspaper acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Blaisdell
Boston
Wigginville
Tewksbury
United States
New
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Devonshire Street
Final markdown sale on shirt waist suits and wash waists
The final markdown on shirt waist suits and wash skirts marks the last clearance before fall arrivals. Forty white linen and lawn suits with modest discounts, wash skirts in linen piques and cotton, and high grade waists reduced.
Burglars Fail to Crack Falconer Post Office Safe
Jamestown N Y Aug 5 An attempt to break into the Falconer post office occurred early today. Postmaster Davis heard the intruders and ran to the office. He was fired at but escaped injury, while the would be robbers beat a retreat before cracking the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Falconer
Davis
Lowell Notables Visit Concord and Provincetown
Joseph Gately of Lowell visits friends in Manchester New Hampshire. F E B Davison formerly of Lowell leaves Manchester News and once worked for the Lowell Times Star. James T Spellman a noted Concord baritone stays several days with Rev. C E Fisher at his summer home in Provincetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gately
Lowell
Manchester
N. H
EB. Davison
Manchester News
Mr. Davison
Regular weekly meeting of painters union held last night
The Painters' union held its regular weekly meeting last night and voted to parade Labor at the next meeting scheduled for next week.
First Day in Vatican Passes for Pope Pius X
Rome Aug 5 Pope Pius X rose at 5 30 am and kept his habits. He slept in Cardinal Oreglia’s Vatican apartment and planned modest quarters. He attended Mass at 7 15 am with only his conclavist, then breakfasted simply, admiring Vatican gardens. He read congratulatory telegrams, prepared for a cardinals’ reception, and observed the Sistine Chapel ceremony. A Te Deum rang through the chapel as cardinals kissed his hands and feet and music by Abbe Perost filled the church. He declined the sedia gestatoria, and issued several confirmations for church posts and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius X
Cardinal Oreglia
Vatican
Mgr. Bressan
Pius
Sistine Chapel
Sacred College
Abbe Perost
Raphael Loggia
Ducal
Mgr. Bislett
Herrero
Mers
Zichi
Schapinelli
Misciatelli
Sanz. de Sampere
Sorlupi
Mer. Silli
Mgr. Galli
Mgr. Tarozzi
Mgr. Sardi
Mer. Volpini
McCann’s thin tale tests police court confidence
In a police court session, Thomas M. McCann a coachman and trusted employee of Asa C. Russell faced larceny charges for $300 dated August 8. He claimed a robbed story, but the judge deemed it implausible and ordered probable cause for the superior court with a $700 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. McCann
Asa C. Russell
McCann
Mr. Russell
Wilder _ street
Arthur W. Parker
Russell
Europe
Mr. Parker
Parker
Saugus
Worcester
Capt
Kew
Ken
Clark
Superior Court
Hadley
Massachusetts Reformatory
Doctors Use Ayers Cherry Pectoral For Coughs
Ayer Co Lowell Massachusetts advertises Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a remedy used by doctors for coughs and throat ailments. The promotion emphasizes medical endorsement and local availability in Lowell.
Hostile Fleet Moves From Bar Harbor in Naval War Game
Bar Harbor and Provincetown believed targets as combined North Atlantic fleet ships depart harbor to defend coast from Eastport to Cape Ann. Admiral Barker leads with Olympia and Kearsarge. rain and darkness may aid enemy efforts. rendezvous anticipated by weekend. prior fleet under Admiral Sands conducts coastal patrols.
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Bar Harbor
Kearsarge
Barker
Eastport
Cape Ann
Admiral Barker
Coghlan
Olympia
Admiral Wise
Yankee
Alabama
Illinois
Baltimore
Prairie
Panther
Vixen
Decatur
Bainbridge
Barry
Dale
Chauncey
Hartford
Chesapeake
Sands
Provincetown
Mass
Girls Narrow Escape From Drowning at Pine Island
Virginia De La Fontaine and Lydia Ouilette nearly drowned while camping near Pine Island with Joseph La Fontaine and Fred Lageorge. Rescued by La Fontaine, aided by two passersby, they were brought to the north shore. De La Fontaine remained unconscious and was taken to 507 Essex Street, with Dr. Lemieux hopeful for recovery. Ouilette suffered no ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Virginia de Lafontaine
Lydia Ouilette
Pine Island
Joseph la Fontaine
Fred Lageorge
la Fontaine
Miss la Fontaine
Essex Street
Canada
Miss Ouilette
Valley Street
Relief Fund Grows for Riverside Park Disaster
The Relief Fund committee met at city hall to plan aid for homeless and injured after the Riverside park explosion. Members from Tewksbury and Lowell authorized urgent relief, assessed property damage, and set up a depot for clothing and bedding. A committee on property claims will ensure fair adjustments, with volunteers from George Putnam and others. Local donations poured in, including checks from the Courier-Citizen, Lowell Coal Company, and several residents, as the city urges continued contributions to rebuild homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Fund Committee
City Hall
Riverside Park
Tewksbury
Albert C. Blaisdell
John C. Castor
Enoch Foster
Lowell
Charles E. Howe
Harry R. Rice
John C. Burke
Blaisdell
Edwards Cheney
George E. Putnam
Charles P. Conant
Samuel A. Pickering
Jesse H.shepard
Michael F. Gookin
Middlesex Street
George C. Wright
Biddeford
Boston
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Merrimack Clothing Co
Painters’ Union
Pope Pius X
Adriatic
George A. Willette
Ilegally
J. J. Kerwin
John Leighton
Willette
Tower's Corner
Barnard’s Saloon
Tyler Street
George Street
J. J. Crowley
Atkinson
Ayer
G. C, AyerCo
Lowell, Mass
Bar Harbor Or
Merrimack
Ei-Azhar States
State Board of Health
C. B. Coburn & CO
Relief Committee
Square
Lawrence Street
Concord River
Concord
Billerica Street
Riverside
Associated Press
Courier Citizen
Courier Citizen Co
Charles H. Allen
Courier-Citizen Co
A. G. Cumnock
Lowell Coal Company
W. T. Moore
V. Pres
Gen. Mgr
Yours Truly
Relief Fund of
South Lowell
Mary A Savage
Relief Fund
Geo, E. King
Fred W. Jenness
Wall Street
Congress
London
O’sullivan Bros
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