Edward Hassett Dies On Lowell Common In Sudden Heart Disablement
Edward Hassett general superintendent of Beverly Gas and Electric died on the North common after feeling weak while walking with friend Thomas J. Enright. Born in Lowell he studied at MIT and rose in utility work. Survived by a widow, a son, mother, sisters, and brothers including Rev Arthur Hassett.
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Edward Hassett
Gas and Electric Corporation of
Beverly
North Common
Mr. Hassett
Lowell
Thomas J. Enright
Mr. Enright
Central
Hassett
St. John’s Hospital
Beverly Electric Company
New England
Salem
Mary Hassett
Gorham Street
Fred
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
James J. Hassett
Bigelow Carpet Company
Arthur Hassett
Trenton
N. J
James Carey
Boston
La Follette May Become U S Senator
Madison Wis Aug 7 It is announced unofficially but from an authoritative source that Governor La Follette will relinquish the office of governor early in September and go to Washington as United States senator in October
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Washington
United States
Chinese rumor says Oyama vows war end soon
In Lidiapudze Manchuria on August 7 rumors spread that Field Marshal Oyama told Chang Tufu the war would end shortly and Chinese could return to farming. Russians report cholera precautions to block Japanese army communications.
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Lidiapudze
Manchuria
Oyama
Chang Tufu
Destroy the Cause Herbal Dandruff Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpicide claiming to kill the dandruff germ and prevent falling hair. It describes weekly scalp care and positions Herpicide as the sole scientific remedy. The offer includes a 10 cent sample request to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Ellingwood & Co. as agents.
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Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Ellingwood & Co
Overcrowded Sunshine steamer sinks near Broad Ripple park
The excursion steamer Sunshine sank on White river near Broad Ripple dam in Indianapolis this afternoon with 180 aboard all men except one woman rescued by a launch. No deaths, several injured in the panic as passengers scrambled to shore. The boat capsized due to overweight, breaking the superstructure, with the upper deck remaining above water in seven feet of water.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sunshine
Broad Ripple Park
Broad Ripple Dam
White River
Haight and Freese Co Under Investigation
Boston August 7 District Attorney Sughrue said he is examining the brokerage firm Haight and Freese now in receivers’ hands. The probe centers on the receiver James D Colt report alleging improper conduct. If criminal procedure appears, the matter will be referred to the grand jury.
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Boston
Michael J. Sughrue
Haight & Freese
James D. Colt
Sughrue
Judge's Chauffeur Fined in Worcester
Worcester news reports A V S Cochran assistant justice of the New York appellate division accompanied by chauffeur David Farrell were stopped on Main Street. After presenting his card a special session fined Farrell $15 for driving 19 miles per hour.
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Worcester
A. V. S. Cochran
Hudson
N. Y
New York Supreme Court
Main Street
David Farrell
Vacations Beset Local Foresters And Club News
French news item notes Court Garin 185 Foresters of America meeting at Foresters hall Middle street with routine business and a Grand Court convention report. Richelieu Club holds Long Pond gathering, plans September clambake. Several Lowell residents plan trips to Canada New York Jersey City and Old Orchard Beach for summer visits and vacations.
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Court Garin
No 185
F. of A
Foresters’ Hall
Middle Street
Grand Court of Massachusetts
Foresters of America
Springfield
Alec Dozois
Long Pond
Richelieu Club
Adelard Landry
Joseph Piette
Merrimack Street
Canada
J. T. Lontaine
Arthur Lambert
Alfred Fortin
Thomas Sullivan
Lowell
New York
Jean Baptiste Pelnault
Little Canada
Anna
Elsie Therrien
Gershom Avenue
Revere Beach
Angelina Hamel
Manchester
N. H
Adolphe Bouchard
Dracut
Nelida Cote
Moody Street
Old Orchard Beach
Ucippe Laroche
Lawrence
Ernest Peltier
Maine
Cure For The Blues By Lydia Pinkham’s Compound
A persuasive ad style piece promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female blues and related troubles. It cites Mrs Rosa Adams of Louisville Kentucky who reports recovery and renewed vitality after using the product and invites readers to write for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Rosa Adams
12Th Street
Louisville
Roger Hanson
Pinkham
Empire Specialty Company at Lakeview park thrill audience
The Empire Specialty Company opened a week of shows at Lakeview park to a large pleased audience. Acts included George and Harrington on triple bars, Eckhoff and Gordon in a comedy musical routine, and Willie Gardner in a lively roller skating sequence. The program closed with illustrated songs and repeats all week each afternoon and evening. A separate note recounts a sailboat race on Mascuppic, a costume party at Willow Dale drawing over a thousand onlookers, and a kitchen mishap when Mrs. Geo E Coburn’s oil stove flared, injuring Riched Coburn slightly. The Idle Hour lawn project and a beach wall work by Mrs. David Chase are also mentioned.
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Empire Specialty Company
Lakeview Park
the Park
George
Harrington
Eckhoff
Gordon
Willow Dale
Boston
Hardy the American Blondin to perform at Cano bie Lake Park
The season's major spectacle comes to Cano bie Lake Park next week when Hardy the American Blondin presents free daily aerial cable feats. Two exhibitions daily begin Monday August 7 with poles set in the ball ground amphitheatre for comfortable viewing. Hardy’s London Crystal Palace engagement and famous Niagara Genesee Gorge and Montmorency Falls feats are noted, including a 345 foot height on a 1000 foot rope and a rope over a 352 foot high falls.
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Canobie Lake Park
Hardy
Blondin
Kiralfy
Crystal Palace
London
Niagara Falls
Genesee Gorge
Montmorency Falls
Police tussle on Moody Street ends with capture
Officer Bigelow clashed with two intoxicated men, one Pole captured after resisting. A severe head wound bled heavily when the man was brought to the station, and he was bandaged by Dr. Smith.
Jim Crow Car Boycott Binds Houston and San Antonio
A Texas letter reports that Houston and San Antonio blacks imposed a rigid boycott of street cars for about four years in protest of Jim Crow ordinances. Despite white support at city halls, riders dwindled as organizers enforced abstention, mobs punished violators, and transit companies urged repeal while whites remained content.
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Houston
San Antonio
Street Railway
Standing Committee of
Texas
New York
San
Greek man arrested for alleged clothing theft
John Stapharas a Greek was arrested by special officers Walsh and Regis for allegedly stealing a suit from Greek James Frangos. Frangos identified the stolen suit and, after locating a button in one pocket and a cent in the other, Stapharas was taken to the station.
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John Stapharas
Walsh
Regis
James Frangos
Frangos
Stapharas
Children’s Day At Lakeview Park Promises Festive Shows
Next Thursday at Lakeview park will host a children’s day with an afternoon theatre performance and special features for youngsters. A grand display of day fireworks follows, featuring aerial bombs and falling figures. Souvenirs including fish toys heads birds and dragons will be available for children to collect while families enjoy the event.
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Lakeview Park
Navy butter scandal touches League Island yard
Philadelphia Aug 7 Thomas Brady a local butter dealer supplying butter to the League Island navy yard was arrested on charges from the state dairy and food commission for selling colored oleo margarine as butter.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Brady
League Island Navy Yard
State Dairy and Food Commission
Gallagher Brother to Sue Over Fatal Construction Fall
James Gallagher was killed July 24 in Flushing Long Island when a plank on a staging broke sending him 25 feet down an embankment. His widow plans to sue through his brother Thomas J Gallagher of Lowell for an amount to be determined. Attorneys James F Owens John J McClure and Straley are retained.
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James Gallagher
Flushing
Long Island
Thomas J. Gallagher
Lowell
New York
Gallagher
Share & Trust Company of
Metropolitan Bridge & Construction Company
James F. Owens
John J. McClure
Lawyer Straley
Correction issued on names of arrestee in vending machine case
The young man arrested for attempting to break into a gum machine at Hanover and Moody streets is Emile Therriault, not Emile Terreault as reported. The error was unintentional and likely due to giving a false name at arrest to shield the real offender.
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Hanover and
Moody Streets
Emile Therriault
Emile Terreault
Therriault
Gomez Defies Palma Government In Cuba's Crisis
Havana Aug 7 Jose Miguel Gomez governor of Santa Clara and Liberal candidate for the presidency declares in interview that only provincial authorities may inspect municipalities and that he would resist any Supreme Court mandate he deems partial. He says three thousand Rural Guards show inward support with half favoring him, while Moderates call his statements sensational and reckless and vow to defeat him.
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Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Santa Clara
Cuba
Palma
Vueltas
Gomez
Supreme Court
Knickerbocker Star Plot Turns to Humble Struggle
Cartoon caption style note from Brooklyn Life mocks a prominent figure by comparing ambitious plans to hitching a wagon to a star and then crawling beneath to inspect why progress stalls. It reflects a satirical take on public perception of success.
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Jones
Bocker
Brooklyn
Weak Hearts and Nerves Cure Promised by Dr Agnew
Dr Agnew's Heart Cure is promoted as a reliable remedy for heart disease and nervousness with claims of rapid relief and blood enrichment. A testimonial from W H Musselman of Weissport Pa credits two bottles with curing palpitation and extreme nervousness. Ointment for eczema and tetter advertised at 35c. Sold by A W Dows & Co and Falls and Burkinshaw.
Columbia disc machine offer draws crowd and praise
A canvasser reports many approved demonstrations beside a $30 cylinder and a customer signing for a machine on the spot. Over a thousand people have taken advantage of the free with a year’s subscription offer for a $12.50 Columbia disc graphophone now closing soon. If not claimed, buyers will pay $12.50 later and records remain similarly priced, promising winter entertainment.
Local residents take vacations and host friends in Lowell
Mrs D M Leary leaves for a month in Maine and while away Mr and Mrs C W Johnson will occupy the camp with Mr Leary and his children. Mr and Mrs William Dorr of Waterbury Conn formerly of Lowell visited Mr and Mrs S P Bailey. Captain McCormick of the Lakeview boat recounted a monkey catching scheme using a slide box mirror and food to trap four monkeys then one reunited with its group. George Bowers and daughters Madeline and Alice Mooney toured Boston including Chinatown. A group of thirty Lowell residents attended Johnnie Bowers chicken dinner at the Dale after a Wednesday auto trip.
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Capt. McCormick
Lakeview
Lowell
The
Dale
Johnnie Bowers
New Dutch cabinet formed under Vanhamel leadership
In The Hague on August 7 a new cabinet was formed with G A Vanhamel, philosophy professor at Amsterdam University, as premier. Jonkker R De Marces Van Swinderen, minister at Washington, was named minister of foreign affairs.
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the Hague
G. A. Vanhamel
University of Amsterdam
Jonkker R. de Marces van Swinderen
Washington
Fire destroys municipal records in Vucas town
Palmar government inspectors faced resistance after a July fire that destroyed the town hall records worth 1200 pesos. A Havana inspection detachment protected by Rural Guards began the next day as the mayor and deputy were indicted for obstructing officials. Locals backed the town authorities amid political tension surrounding Go mez allies.
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Palmar
Vucas
Provi Ce
Santa Clara
Havana
Rur
Gomez
Lake Shore baggage handling praised by travelers
The Lake Shore Railway earns high marks from seasoned travelers for its superior baggage checking and careful handling, contrasting sharply with European methods. Experience travelers insist on seeing tickets read Via the Lake Shore to ensure smooth transit and minimal loss or damage.
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Lake Shore
Excursion to Old Orchard on August 10
The trip to Old Orchard departs August 10, cost 1.50 for a round trip on the Boston and Maine railroad. A special train will run, and readers are directed to posters for details.
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Old Orchard
Boston & Maine Railroad
Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic HINDIPO Advertised
Local druggists Frye & Crawford Ellingwood & Co Davis Square Drug Store and others tout Hindipo the new kidney cure and nerve tonic under a positive guarantee. If it does not help you they will refund every cent offering a free trial today at Falls Falls Middlesex Street stores and opposite post office locations.
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Frye & Crawford
Merrimack St
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex St
Co. EB. Carter
Westford Sts
Ellingwood & Co
Davis Square
A. E. Moore
Bright girl Advises Lover to Talk to Father Tonight
A Philadelphia Press snippet shows a witty exchange where a bright girl urges her timid lover to speak with her father that evening. She jokes that the milliner, dressmaker, and dentist have already sent their bills to him, implying his ease in paying. The tone hints at domestic comedy and courting pressure.
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Philadelphia Press
Strike Ordered In Iron Workers Across Nation
The Plain Dealer reports that orders issued Monday from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers headquarters by Secretary J J McNamara call for a general strike against the American Bridge Company from Maine to California. It is estimated that 15 000 to 20 000 workers will quit, halting bridge work in many areas and delaying large building projects nationwide.
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Cleveland
The
Plain Dealer
Tomorow
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. J. McNamara
American Bridge Company
Maine
California
Revenue cutters ordered to Gulfport for quarantine
Washington announces that the revenue cutter Winona already at Gulfport Miss will be joined by Forward from Key West Hamilton from Tampa and Sem inole from Wilmington N C as they head to Gulfport immediately to enforce the national quarantine A quoted exchange between a father and daughter appears in the report followed by a judge remark.
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Washington
Winona
Gulfport
Miss
Key West
Hamilton
Tampa
Seminole
Wilmington
N. C
Petticoats in high lustre percaline draw results
A notice announces a rare stock of Petticoats with high lustre light weight black percaline and a new kindrustles like silk yet wears like iron. A limited quantity will be available Wednesday.
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Friend
U. S
Haight & Freese CO
Searchlight
Court Garin and
Lakeview Theatre
Will Ring
Paul Butler
Charles Adams
Elmer Bowen
Geo. Grady
Harold
Victor Jewett
Geo. E. Coburn
Mr. Coburn
Riched Coburn
Idle Hour
Messrs. Teague
Golden
Crowley
Perrault
Sullivan
Water Front
David Chase
NAVY
A.G. Pollard & Co
Madras
Palmer Street Centre
Palmer Street
Presi
Island
Courier-Citizen Machine
William Dorr
Waterbury, Conn
S. P. Bailey
Henry Lambert
Echo Cottage
Geo. Bowers
Madeline
Alice Mooney
Chinatown
Holland
American Bridge Co
Revenue Cutter
Duda
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