Parson Sheriff Samuel Pearson Dies in Poland Maine
Sheriff Samuel Freeman Pearson known as the Parson Sheriff died shortly after midnight in Poland Maine at age 59. Born July 16, 1841 in Roxbury Massachusetts he served in the 40th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War and later engaged in chandlery and ship store business. A Republican until 1878 then a Prohibitionist, he married Elvira Merrill in New Gloucester on December 25 1865. their daughter Evangeline survives. Pearson won Cumberland County sheriff election in 1900.
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Samuel Freeman Pearson
Roxbury
Mass
Pearson
Elvira L
Boston Beer Strike Testimony Reveals Union Pressure
The transcript reveals Thomas Fitzgerald of Dorchester and John Imbescheid of Jamaica Plain testifying on union pressures, beer choices, and losses at their saloons. Fitzgerald admits using nonunion beer after neighbors, discusses scab labels, and notes sales declines after June. Imbescheid describes a paused cross examination and ongoing sale of bottled Boston beer.
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Miller
McCormack Brewery
Boston
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Dorchester
West Second Street
South
Houghton
Schofield
Boston Brewers
Cunningham
John Imbescheid
Jamaica Plain
Boylston Street
Roxbury
Traffic Alliance Talks Linked Frisco with Georgia Central
Traffic plans unfold as St. Louis and San Francisco consider a through line to Savannah via Birmingham and Memphis linking with Southern and Central of Georgia. Officials deny Georgia Central purchase but acknowledge possible Frisco Georgia Central Southern traffic tie up as part of southern railroad consolidations.
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New York
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Central of Georgia Railway
Southern Railway
Frisco
Georgia Central
Birmingham
Ala
Savannah
Memphis
Atlantic
Southern Railroad
Louisville & Nashville
Frisco Road
Chicago & Eastern
St. Louis
San Francisco
Georgia Central System
Boston Brewers Seek Injunction Against Unions in Beer Boycott
In Boston Superior Court the hearing on the brewers petition to restrain labor unions from boycotting Boston beer resumed before Master Samuel K. Hamilton. Witnesses described card distribution by strikers and liquor trade pressure, with testimonies noting impact on beer sales and efforts to conciliate.
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Boston
Superior Court
Samuel K. Hamilton
Messrs
Henry V. Cunningham
W. B. Sprout
I. R. Clark
Willliam Schofield
Schofield
Cunningham
Roxbury Liquor Dealers’ Association
Patrick Ducey
Liquor Association
Morgan & Co Deny Georgia Central Absorption Rumor
Representatives of two interests including J P Morgan & Co deny reports that the Georgia Central will be absorbed by the St Louis and San Francisco. They also dispute any traffic agreement. Morgan & Co control about four million of Georgia Central’s five million stock.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Georgia Central
St. Louis
San Francisco
Morgan & Co
Garnault Claims Skin Tests Challenge Koch Theory
Paris reports Dr Garnault, who inoculated himself with diseased cow matter to disprove Kochs tuberculosis theory, says Pasteur institute found polynucleous cells in skin samples. He notes bacilli not yet found, but plans guinea pig tests to prove Koch wrong, and argues ordinary evidence already supports tuberculosis diagnosis.
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Paris
Garnault
Professor Koch
Tuffier
Pasteur Institute
Koch
William Clark Buried in Newark Funeral Scene
The funeral of William Clark, Newark and Scotland based thread magnate, was held today at the North Reformed church after his death. Members of industry and civic circles attended the service for the multi millionaire leader in textiles.
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Newark
N. J
William Clark
Scotland
North Reformed Church
New York Yacht Club Fleet Sweeps to Rhode Island Finish
The New London to Newport race saw Muriel lead from Watch Hill to Brenton’s Reef lightship, with Corona, Yankee, Mineola and Rainbow close behind. Fifty-one yachts started as light east-southeast winds shifted to southwest, creating a long beat to Point Judith and a final sprint to the finish with trophies upcoming for multiple classes.
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Newport
R. 1
New York Yacht Club
New London
Rhode Island
Point Judith
Brenton
Charles Smither
Muriel
Commodore Ledyard
Corona
J. Roger Maxwell
Yankee
Watch Hill
New London Harbor
Saunterer
Shenandoah
Endymion
Ariadus
Hildegarne
Constellation
Race Rock
Altair
Elmina
India
Weetamoe
Ondawa
Effort
Hildgarde
Chanticleer
Senrea
Queen Mab
Hebe
Isolt
Alcatoria
John Jacob Astor
Brenton’s Reef
North Chelmsford to vote on heating overhaul
Middlesex County notes list residents vacationing in Provincetown Oswego and Boston. A special town meeting in Chelmsford Centre will decide on a modern heating system for the North Chelmsford town hall. Speakers include Frs Callahan Sexton Fidels and D H G Kr etc.
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Earl Lewis
Provincetown
D. W. Sheriff
Oswego
N.Y
Maria Clements
Boston
Clement
N. B. Edwards
Charles Jones i
Frank Merrill
Charles Estes
Los Angeles
Cal
George T. Sheldon
Second Congregational Church
Cheimsford Centre
North Chelmsford Town Hall
Chelmsford
Elisha B. Howard
Worcester
Herbert Bearce
Fortunes Rock
Maine
Henry Woods
White Mountains
Scourt Wannalandt
St. John’s
T. A. Society
Frs. Callahan and
Sexton
Fidels, O. S. B
Manchester
Cever F
Fitchburg
Chelmsford Visit and Local Government Notices
Mr and Mrs Cortes Atkins from Vermont visit Mrs Foster in Littleton street. Regula session of the selectmen next Saturday. Registrars meet in afternoon to revise annual register. The selectmen ordered several dogs under restraint for predatory habits. Sixty five passengers secured for trolley excursion to Revere beach Thursday. Special car leaves Central square at 7 2 a m. Rev E C Bartlett in charge.
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Cortes Atkins
Vermont
E. C. Bartlett
Reverend Kelley Returns From Hampton Beach Visit
Rev. F. I. Kelley has returned from Hampton Beach where he spent a few days. Miss Edith Kelly has been the guest for the past week at the home of Mrs. Bernice Parker of East Dracut.
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F. I. Kelley
Hampton Beach
Edith Kelly
Bernice Parker
East Dracut
N. F. Frosts Begin Southern Canada Tour
Mr and Mrs N F Frost started Monday evening for a tour through southern Canada. A party of young people from Centre village enjoyed a trolley ride to Lakeview last evening. A heavy Monday afternoon shower caused damage in the southern town, washing out roads and ruining crops.
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N. F
Body in Lawrence Doubtful Identity of John F. Harkins
Providence reports doubt whether the body found in Lawrence is John F. Harkins. Two Pawtucket officers later met Harkins in Lowell, where he discussed Pawtucket affairs. Harkins ran a rescue mission in Pawtucket and faced prior court action including an assault incident with a monkey wrench.
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Providence
R. I
Lawrence
John F. Harkins
Lowell
Pawtucket
Harkins
Daniel Reagan Died Likely After Railroad Accident
Fall River August 5 Daniel Reagan station agent at Ferry street depot of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad was struck by a late Newport to Boston train tonight. He suffered a fractured skull and severe internal injuries and will probably die.
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Fall River
Daniel Reagan
Ferry Street
N. Y
Newport
Boston
Texas
Jack
Binmwv
Mr. Brown
Kansas
Wisconsin
Mr. Smith
Ohio
John Doe
Ray Stannard Baker
Boston Transit Co Wins Petition to Dissolve
Judge Knowlton in the supreme court grants the dissolution petition filed by the Boston Transit Company which has operated public automobiles in the city.
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Boston
Knowlton
Supreme Court
Boston Transit Company
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A promotional blurb says a bad taste in the mouth shows a troubled stomach and that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cleanse the stomach regulate the bowels after one use. For sale at 25 cents per box by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Drageits
Ox-Horns Marshall and the Galesburg Revival
Edward Payson Hammond’s visit brings revival to Galesburg led by the feared Ox-Horns Marshall, a tailor known for his strength and rivalry. Marshall reforms publicly amid town awe as he helps steer a religious awakening that alters local life and draws curious onlookers.
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Edward Payson Hammond
Galesburg
Illinois J
Horns Marshall
John Marshall
Marshall
Hammond
Lippincott’s
The Salted Almond Habit and Pocketbook Woes
A remark notes that salted almonds ruin digestion less than candy but harm the budget as many girls testify about indulgence and expense.
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Traffic Alliance
Thomas J. Burke
Tremont Street
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Breeze
Middlesex County
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Dracut
Tewksbury
Master Day
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