City approves paying loan over mayor veto and tackles grade crossings
The city council passed the 25000 paying loan over the mayor's veto with Aldermen Derby Casey and Gerow in the sustain camp though one more vote could have saved the veto. The body also backed a repair order for public buildings and set a special committee to study explosives handling. A pole location hearing drew residents from Railroad Middlesex Foster Sayles and Jenness streets with C F George among the strongest remonstrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Casey
Gerow
Common Council
Railroad Street
Middlesex
Foster
Sayles
Jenness
C. F. George
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
Messrs
Hill
Gallagher
Board of Aldermen
Fletcher Street
Dutton
Thorndike Street
Missing Deputy Collector Towne Accused Of Embezzlement
Boston reports Orrin N. Towne Jr of Somerville, once deputy collector of internal revenue, is missing and accused of shorting accounts by several thousand dollars. Towne, who managed legacy tax collection during the Spanish war period, reportedly drank heavily and was discharged in February. Collector Gill, after routine review, found a $280.61 received receipt but no corresponding remittance, triggering further inquiry into the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Orrin N. Towne, Jr
Somerville
Internal Revenue
Gill
Federal Service
Towne
Execution of Chinese Editors Demanded
Pekin reports the Chinese government sent a note to foreign ministers seeking extradition of Supao editors and staff from Shanghai on sedition charges. Prisoners are said to face execution with no trial indicated. Public opinion remains tense as dowager empress supporters defend the harsh actions amid widespread commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Supao
Chinese Reform Organ
Shanghai
Shen Chien
Chien
Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor's Failure
A four year old boy suffered colic and cramps, morphine injections worsened him, then Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought relief within thirty minutes and he slept, later recovering. Endorsed by F L Wilkins of Shell Lake Wisconsin, a bookkeeper for Shell Lake Lumber Co. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumber Co
Sherwood Cashier Charged with Bank Embezzlement
Oliver T. Sherwood, cashier of Southport National Bank, is charged with embezzling about 100000. In Hartford he pleaded not guilty before Judge Platte, was bound over to the August term on 25000 bond, and committed to Hartford county jail. He arrived from Panama aboard Seguranca, expressed calmness, and admitted practicing medicine in Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Oliver T. Sherwood
Southport National Bank
Platte
United States District Court
Arthur L. Shipman
Hartford County
Sherwood
New York
Panama
United States
Associated Press
Secret Service
Priester
Bishop
National Postmasters Meet Opens Sixth Annual Convention
The National Association of Postmasters opens its sixth annual convention in Boston at the Hotel Brunswick with over 100 postmasters attending. Postmaster George A. Hubbard of Boston delivers a welcoming address, Vice-President Wills of Tennessee replies, and greetings are sent to President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Payne. The New England Postmasters association hosts an informal reception tonight with Gov. Bates and wife among the guests. A total of 141 delegates registered, including 78 from New England and 63 from other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Association of Postmasters
Hotel Brunswick
United States
George A. Hubbard
Wills
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Payne
Washington
New England Postmasters’ Association
Brunswick
Gov. Bates
Henry Robinson
Concord
N. H
New England Association
Dickerson
National Association
Hibbard
A. R. Goodwin
New England
Quincy Burglar Seized Under Railroad Bridge
Quincy police tracked a suspected burglar all day and detained a man answering the description under a North Stoughton railroad bridge. Samuel Scott, claiming to be a reed worker from Brooklyn, was brought to Quincy with fresh cuts on his fingers and slated for arraignment in local court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
North Stoughton
Samuel Scott
Brooklyn
N. Y
Burial Lot Choice Promoted in Lowell Cemetery Ad
Suburban residents are urged to consider purchasing burial plots at the Lowell Cemetery. The ad notes future care and security by the proprietors Incorporated in 1841. Visitors and buyers are welcome with selection at Lawrence Street entrance and terms through the Middlesex Trust Co office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cemetery
Lawrence Street
Middlesex Trust Co
Brave Boxer Rescues Woman at Coney Island
New York Aug 4 The pugilist George Gardner saved 17 year old Brooklyn girl Louise Walton from drowning at Coney Island. Gardner his manager Andy Craig and friends were on a day out when Walton who was bathing alone cried for help. Gardner swam to her and brought her safely ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Gardner
Louise Walton
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Andy Craig
Walton
Gardner
Obituary Notices of Osborne and Manning Families
Mrs. Sarah A. Osborne died suddenly at 41 South Walker Street aged 70 from heart failure after returning home from calling. She leaves husband and four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Annie J. Manning aged 35 of 191 Cumberland Road died at home with husband conductor Michael J. Manning. She leaves father Patrick O'Brien one son two sisters and one brother. This follows her mother in law Catherine Manning's death earlier in the week. A double funeral will be held at 191 Cumberland Road and Michael's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Osborne
South Walker Street
Josiah A
Quincy
Willard N
Newton Centre
Frank W
Edgar C
Rachel M. Lothrop
Annie J. Manning
Michael J. Manning
Boston & Northern Street Railroad
Cumberland Road
Patrick O’brien
William Brennan
Daniel McElholm
Michael
Manning
Catherine Manning
Michael’s Church
Friends
Funeral notices for local residents in Edson area
The lists detail multiple yesterday funerals with names James Deering Anne Holland Ellen Breen Elizabeth MacDonell Anne E Matthews James Walsh Ella Mann Rose Donnelly and associated burial sites Edson cemetery St Patrick s cemetery St Patrick s church and Sacred Heart church. Services were conducted by several clergymen including Rev N W Matthews Rev Timothy B Callahan Rev H B Foster Rev Mr Frost and Rev J P Reynolds. Undertakers include Young Co Weinbeck O Donnell & Sons and John J O Connell & Co with bearers listed for each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deering
Cosgrove Street
N. W. Matthews
B. B. Hart
S. P. Pike
L. M. Sweate
Edson Cemetery
Young & Co
Anne Holland
Adams Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Timothy B. Callahan
Bond
Daniel Shanahan
Daniel Connors
Dennis O'Neil
Michael Sullivan
Patrick Sheehan
John Manning
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
C. H. Molloy and Co
Ellen Breen
Moody Street
John McDonald
Patrick Tierney
John Hart
John Clancy
O'Donnell & Sons
Anne E. Mathews
Tenth Street
Mr. Frost
Boston
James Walsh
St. Peter’s Cemetery
John J. O’connell
Ella A. Mann
Lincoln Street
W. A. Morang
Weinbeck
Rose Donnelly
Chambers Street
St. Patrick's Cemetery
John J. O’connell & Co
Obituaries from Aug 4 in city announce five deaths
Mrs Annie J Manning 35 wife of Michael J a Boston and Northern conductor died at 191 Cumberland road. Mrs Anne S Weatherbee age 85 died at 1013 Varnum avenue. Mrs Sarah A Osborne 70 died at 41 South Walker street with funeral at home Friday 2 PM. Mrs Elizabeth MacDonell 50 died at 37 Bellevue street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonell
Bellevue Street
Elizabeth MacDonell
Webster Springs man and sons make a tall family record
Benjamin Hamrick of Webster Springs West Virginia stands 6 feet 5 1 2 inches tall and his eight sons each exceed 6 feet. The family’s combined height totals 62 feet 1 2 inches, a notable long legacy.
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Benjamin Hamrick
Webster Springs
W. Va
Stow hosts Old Home Week with band concert and talks
Middlesex County reports Stow’s Old Home Week events including a Hudson band parade from Wood Square to the common, a Lafayette flag display in Randall Memorial Library, and church services. Speakers recalled 53 years since notable locals left town for progress, and a community banquet with Rev. Carl L. Hudson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo White
Wood Square
Hudson
Stow
Hudson Brass Band
I. Porter Morse
Randall Memorial Public Library
Lafayette
Albert H. Gleason
Washington Guards
Wilder Mansion
Boston
Union School
Concord
Maynard & Hudson
William F. Lawford
Maynard
Rowland P. Harriman
Silas W. Hale
Charles
Louise Wood
John J. Shaughnessy
Marlboro
Parker
Neghbor
Keitesant
New England
United Choirs
America
Snow Green
Charles W. Rwbinen
Pilot Grove Forum
Jolde
Nathan B. Whitman
Hoat Togus
Unclaimed Letters and Town Tax News at Amherst Village
Unclaimed letters listed include Bonner Brown Bowers Cassidy Callahan Clark Hrost Latimer Lane McAdoo Mills Christie Norris and Wood. Dr A A Harmon of the Agricultural College Amherst will spend the month at home. Walter Perham and family returned from Salisbury beach. Tax rate this year is 12 per 1000, down 2 from last year, lowest in years, offset by higher state tax and improved assessable property from May assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bonner
Harry Brown
Hannnah Bowers
A. Cassidy
James Callahan
Samuel Clark
William B. Hrost
D. O. A. Latimer
Henry Lane
Mary McAdo
Matthew , McAdoo
D. E. Mills
Christie & Norris
Fannie Wood
A. A. Harmon
Veterinary Department
the Agricultural College At
Amherst
Walter Perham
Salisbury Beach
Longevity lineman Cameron injured by ladder fall on Talbot Avenue
Daniel Cameron, a Boston and Northern Railway lineman with over 30 years in the trade, was hurt when the top section of an extending ladder slipped while he climbed to string wires on new poles. He sustained facial cuts requiring five stitches and head and neck injuries. He was treated at a nearby house and then taken home to Lowell. Also noted is the North Billerica cricket schedule with Mohairs as next opponents at Fordway Park, listing team lineup and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Avenue
Daniel Cameron
Boston & Northern Railway Company
Cameron
John Morris
Buck
Lowell
New England
North Billerica
Fordway Park
H. Rowley
T. Stirks
J. Patrick
H. Shore
W. Bingley
J. McCormick
C. Bailey
F. Townson
Frank Buckley
J. Aspin
W. Bollington
H. B. Ellis
Joe Garner
Chris Walker
John Radcliffe
John Mills
Wakefield Widow Emma J Merrill Dies by Poison
Mrs Emma J Merrill 48 widow of Charles Merrill ends life at home on Morrison road in Wakefield park. Her husband a former police officer died last January leaving nine children. Despondent since eldest son married and left home, she prepared a fatal dose before dawn and died before siblings awoke. Neighbors recall her as a devoted, hardworking mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Merrill
Chas. Merrill
Morrison Road
Wakefield Park
Merrill
Stow plan uses electric car for Old Home Week call
A chartered electric car on the Concord Maynard Hudson line, piloted by Albert H. Gleason with Fred Simpson as motorman, was used to awaken residents for Old Home Week in Stow. The bells were not rung as previously planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Concord, Maynard & Hudson
Albert H. Gleason
Fred Simpson
Nickel Plate Opens Elegant New Chicago Station
Nickel Plate trains now enter their new Chicago station in the heart of the city near theaters and hotels on the elevated loop serving city and suburbs. For rates contact local agents or write L P Burgess N E P A 258 Washington Street Boston Mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. P. Burgess
Washington Street
Boston
Mast
Niagara Falls In Winter Splendor Draws Crowds
O. E. Dunlap notes Niagara Falls in winter awe with ice bound trees on Luna island and Prospect park, Terrapin point, and Goat island. Visitors coast ice mountains, cross an ice bridge, and buy hot sausages and tintypes amid intense spray, wind, and sunlit thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Niagara
King Winter
Prospect Point
Prospect Park
Luna Island
Terrapin Point
Goat Island
Niagara Gorge
Falls Street
Niagara River
Rockefeller speaks as canaries sing at Euclid Avenue Baptists
In Cleveland on Children's Day the Sunday school superintendent John D Rockefeller spoke to the Euclid Avenue Baptist church. Three canaries perched in the choir loft sang through his remarks, drawing playful contrast with the financier's address. The story notes Rockefeller's wealth and generosity, while praising his words as well received by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Triggs
Chicago University
Shakespeare
Rockefeler
Rockefeller
Worcester
Keith's Theatre Presents The Golden Rose Comedy
Menifee Johnstone makes his Boston debut at Keith's on August 10 in The Golden Rose a short comedy of unusual merit part of a big bill featuring Pat and the Genii Parros Brothers Gallando Ziska and King the Meredith Sisters in Hiawatha novelty Ely and Harvey with singing and dancing the Maxsmiths dancing ladders and Mrs Caroline Nichols Fadettes Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menifee Johnstone
Boston
Keith's
Tom Nawn
Pat
Genii
Maxsmith
Caroline Nichols
Fadettes Woman’s
Wise old rat plans during off woodcutting time
A curious inquiry wonders what the elderly rat does when not sawing wood. The playful prompt suggests he might be plotting something clever or scheming a quiet cam to hidden schemes.
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Crusade
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Short
O. N. Towne
Quincy Burglar
Chelmsford
Westford
Dracut
Tewksbury
Tyngsboro
Billerica
Romance OF
Lancaster
Ontario
H. B. Foster
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wm. A. Miller
W.A. Lizer
Miller
Middlesex County
Horace E. Gould
Hampton Beach
Wakefield
O. E. Dunlap
Detroit Free Press
Keith's Theatre
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