Runaways Caused by Automobiles Injure Several in Rogers Street
Two serious runaways reported yesterday due to speeding autos. William Collins of Collins & Gallagher florists and relatives were injured when a horse shied into a cradle hole in Rogers Street. Collins fracture two ribs, Mrs. Fay cut above the eye, John Collins shaken. Alfred L. Smith thrown from a buggy on Princeton Boulevard as a four cylinder Pierce auto struck from behind. Dr Solon Bartlett narrowly escaped injury as the wild horse damaged vehicles. Smith later recovered animal, Pilling and machine unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collins
Collins & Gallagher, Florists
Thomas Fay
John Collins
Rogers Street
Boylston Street
Waverly Avenue
James Sullivan
James Pevey
Princeton ‘Boulevard
Mr. Smith
John B. Pilling
Pierce
Solon Bartlett
Pilling
Maschine
Turcotte Found At Bottom Of Canal
A man naming himself George Turcotte was recovered from a canal beside Jackson Street and taken to St John’s Hospital in serious condition with severe internal injuries. He initially claimed a companion pushed him into the water but later said he accidentally fell in. He lives at 33 Winter Street and is middle aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turcotte
St. John’s Hospital
Turcotte
Jackson Street
Boston & Maine
Kew
Winter Street
Wilhelmina
Lowell
French Fleet Anchors Off Isle of Wight for Royal Visit
The French fleet of eighteen ships under Vice Admiral Caillard anchored in the Solent at Cowes to spend a week as guests of King Edward and the British navy. Heavy rain and mist dampened festivities but crowds lined the shore at Southsea to greet the visitors as royal salutes were exchanged and visits between Admiral Caillard and King Edward began aboard the Massena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Caillard
Solent
Edward
South Sea
Admiral Caillard
Spithead
Victoria and Albert
Comfort Powder Promises Quick Relief for Itching
An advertisement from the Sacred Heart hospital in Manchester New Hampshire touts Comfort Powder as a remedy for eczema, itching, chafing, and odor prevention. It claims rapid relief and sleep, urging readers to choose Comfort Powder as superior to ordinary talcum powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Hospital
Manchester
N. H
Annual Tennis Tourney Opens at Longwood C C
Boston Aug 7 Nearly a hundred top East players entered the 15th annual Longwood Cricket Club singles tournament. The event uses three out of five sets. Seven morning matches ended in straight sets with Ames over Jackson 6 2 7 5 6 3 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
East
Everst
Longwood Cricket Club
Newport
Chicago
E. W. Leonard
G. A. Lyons, Jr
J. O. Ames
A. W. Jackson
F. B. Alexander
F. B. Frothingham
J. M. Cruce
J. H. Keyes
F. C. Colson
J. H. Nettleton
Guards Against Summer Germs With Mi o na Tablet
A health claim asserts that vigilance in summer prevents disease by using Mi o na tablets. It promises relief from stomach distress after meals and notes a guarantee from Ellingwood & Co. The ad claims a 50 cent box restores health and builds immunity against summer illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellingwood & Co
Paragon Park Souvenir Delayed Labor Day Plans Unfold
Lowell labor unions abandon the parade for an excursion to Paragon Park Nantasket as a Labor Day celebration. A large committee across multiple trades was formed to publish a souvenir. Garvey urged support for home cigars and local industries while unions report wage gains and widespread shop signings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Paragon Park
Nantasket
New England
Joseph F. Convery
Carpenters
Frank J. Simonds
Annie McMullin
Daniel Moynihan
Arthur R. Keefe
Patrick Coughlin
Corneline Collins
Thomas Kelley
Margaret Ganley
Elizabeth McGrath
Martin Roth
Brewery
Annie O'Dell
Joseph Pion
Joseph P. Thomas
Charles Morris
The
Hatters’ Union
Thomas F. Garvey
Cigar Makers’ Union
Trolley Trips Offer Special Excursions to Seashore Resorts
The Boston and Northern Street Railway announces a week of trolley runs to Merrimack square to Revere beach Salem Willows Paragon Park Nan tasket and surrounding towns with detailed departure times from Merrimack square and Lowell. Friday features a combined trolley and boat trip to Paragon Park with a 1.20 ticket price including boat ride and park entry. Tickets available at the company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Merrimack Square
Revere Beach
Salem Willows
Lowell
Merrimack Valley
Lawrence
Paragon Park
Nantasket Beach
Boston
The
Boston & Northern
United Irish League Hears Ho for the Beach Plan
A large United Irish League meeting at Hibernian hall approved the Ho for the Beach event with fifteen cars in the morning run and another batch in the afternoon. Michael Connelly named general manager. reception committee listed. plans set for Beach privileges and Hotel Garland as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish League
Hibernian Hall
Pres. Connolly
Lawrence
League
Lowell
Michael Connelly
M. A. Lee
Marita Markham
Edmund Costello
Maria Markham
Libsey
Bridget Libsey
William Mooney
Katie Connelly
BE. V. Roche
L. Roche
O’callahan
Saturday Outings At Beach Across Local Firms
Several organizations held Saturday outings at Revere Beach and Mountain Rock. Employees from the Lowell Bigelow Carpet Company, Lawrence hosiery, Daughters of St George, Hadley Street Free Baptist church, and Hillside church in Dracut joined in boat rides sports and refreshments on a merry day at the seaside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow Carpet Company
Lowell
Sea Side
The
Daughters of St. George
Revere Beach
Hadley Street
Mr. McKnight
Dracut
Mountain Rock
Reading Census Shows Population Rise To 5682
The census returns place Reading at 5682 residents, up more than 20 percent in a decade and 14 percent since 1900. Of the total, 2674 are males and 3008 females, with expectations of over 5.00 figures proving surpassed.
Court Hears Nine Drunks In Busy Police Session
A morning police court hearing faced nine defendants on drunkenness charges. Interpreters were used as officers testified about the Howe street incident. Josefowitz and Chopinski were discharged, while the Rusky brothers and several others were fined or held for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue and
McVey
Stefan Josefowitz
Stanislaus Chopinski
Mike
Josef Rusky
Mr. Donahue
Killey
Abbott
Howe Street
Nichols
Mr. Dona
Archbishop Chappelle Holds Steady In New Orleans
New Orleans report states Archbishop Chappelle remains holding his own with no change in condition since the previous night. Dr. Larue announced the update tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Excursion to Old Orchard on August 10
Round trip fare is 1.50 on the Boston and Maine railroad for a special train excursion to Old Orchard on August 10. See posters for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ochard
Boston & Maine Railroad
Impressions of Holland from a Cour ier-Citizen writer
Miss Yvonne Lemaitre describes Dutch streets filled with soldiers and piou piou figures, contrasts in women's dress and status, and the quiet, contented Dutch character. She notes Wilhelmina's popularity, comments on American and Parisian gender roles, and tours royal palaces with gifts from European rulers highlighting the wedding of the Dutch queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Lemaitre
Courier-Citizen
Europe
Holland
Lowell
Wilhelmina
Pioupiou
Rotterdam
Haguee
Pioupious
America
Republic
Scheveningen
The
Hague
Loubet
Kaiser
Koningin
Trouble on Boston to city car ends with ejection
Two colored men caused trouble on the last car from Boston to the city. One hat blown off near Lexington and Lexington park. conductor delayed to retrieve it. Threats were made to harm the conductor. motorman intervened. Police met the car at Lexington park and ejected the offenders after they promised no further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lexington
Lexington Park
Old Orchard trip on Boston & Maine Aug tenth
A reader asks about going to Old Orchard on the Boston and Maine excursion dated August tenth. The round trip fare is stated as one dollar fifty cents via the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Bookshop Teasers Roar With Pithy Reproaches
A Cleveland Leader snippet features an odd banter between an agent and a victim. The agent touts a must have book while the victim insists on lacking family, save for a cat. The agent then suggests using a heavy book as a weapon for a gate.
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Cleveland
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Lowell Trust CO
Central St
Lowell, Mass
Geo. M. Harrigan
Pres
MO. F. Connor
Alfred L. Smith
South Walker Street
Pevey Brothers’ Foundry
Channel
Admiral Catilard
Massena
Sisters of Mercy
Longwood C. C
Charles Leclair
Lawrence Hosiery
Reading
F. H. Pearson
Merrimack St
Dracut Man
Sosefowitz
Chopinski
Ruskys
Pickman
Josefowitz
Casimir Zowaky
Mike Varansky
Casimir Josefowitz
Mike Polecky
Simon Shufle
Shoo Fly
Irving F. Dawson
Peter Ward
Joseph Ritz
Bracut
Emil Tettendht
Nelson P. Beckman
James Rourke
State Farm
John McNamara
John A. Miron
Richard Welch
Morris Hannigan
Meon Gravelle
John P. Wiliams
Blanche Brunette
Nellie Dixor
Ettelbert E. Joy
John P. O'Rourke
Germany
Genesee Pare Food Co
le Rez
H.Y
A.G. Pollard & Co
Lowell Polish CO
Market Street
Old Orchard
Boston & Maine R. R
Amy
WHITE
Wm. H. Parker & Sons
Rogers St., Cor. Perry St
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