Vacation habits and seaside access in Lowell summer
A West visitor notes easy day trips to the country mountains and seashore from Lowell while locals stick to familiar routines. The piece highlights state bathhouses at Revere Beach, two week vacations, and summer plans of Lowell residents including prominent families and local figures.
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Lakeview
Bedford
Robin's Hill
Helmsford
Lowell
Salem
New England
Revere Beach
Boston
Union Station
Lowell W
Eglish
Atur
Huntred
Thames
Kew Gardens
Richmond
Darkneys
Philip Gedney
Mr. Gedney
Demarara
Merrimack
Gianotti Confesses In Italian King Murder Case
Paris reports from Rome that anarchist Luigi Gianotti, charged with aiding Bresci in the murder of King Humbert, confessed to complicity. He says he left Paterson New Jersey with Bresci and traveled to Monza. Gianotti sparked a street clash at Monza to divert police attention while Bresci killed the king.
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Paris
the Patrie
Rome
Luigi Gianotti
Milan
Bresci
King Humbert
Italy
Paterson
N. J
Monza
Gianotti
Humbert
Treasury silent on Windsor border agent removal report
Washington on August 9 reports no action by Windsor Ontario authorities ordering Dr Gregory a treasury special agent to leave town over anti smuggling activity. It is doubtful the case reaches the Treasury as Gregory may have acted outside his jurisdiction in probing cross border goods into Detroit.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Windsor
Ont
Dr. Gregory
Department
Detroit
Franco Turkish dispute nears Turkey ambassador reply
Paris moves to a quick solution as M Delcasse demands a definite Turkish ambassador reply by August 15 regarding the French Quay company claims in Constantinople. The foreign office reports the pressure mounting on the Ottoman side.
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Turkey
France
Paris
Constantinople
Foreign Office
M. Delcasse
Edward Leaves for Germany on Royal Yacht
King Edward Queen Alexandra Princess Victoria and attendants depart London by night for Port Victoria sailing to Flushing in dawn hours. They will sleep aboard the royal yacht and observe no salutes or demonstrations on arrival.
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London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Prince Nicholas
Greece
Port Victoria
Flushing
Unknown visitor fear prompts housekeeper misreadings
A reader notes that many housekeepers misidentify an approaching figure as an agent, with a hostile front. The comment emphasizes that unknown women are not necessarily agents, nor are all agents women, urging caution in assumptions based on appearance.
Proclamation bans Boer leaders from South Africa by Sept 15
Lord Kitchener orders banishment of commandants and leaders of armed bands in the Orange Free State and Transvaal if they do not surrender by Sept. 15. The measure, supported by Natal and Cape Colony, makes non surrendering burghers liable for maintenance costs of their families and imposes charges on their property. The announcement cites military occupation and aims to end disruption hindering agriculture and industry. The proclamation follows Natal’s recommendation and Milner’s date.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Natal
Orange Colony
Transvaal
Orange State
South Africa
Chamberlain
Lord Milner
Orange Free State
South African
Hs Majesty
Prince Henry of Orleans Dies in Saigon
Prince Henry of Orleans eldest son of Robert of Orleans and cousin of the Duke of Orleans died this afternoon in Saigon Cochin China. Born 1867 he traveled widely, wrote on colonization, and earned Paris Geographical Society gold medal. He was named chevalier of the Legion of Honor amid Royalist rebukes. He faced a 1897 duel with the Prince of Turin after controversial remarks on Italian prisoners.
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Prince Henry of Orleans
Robert of Orleans
Chartres
Duke of Orleans
Ham
Eng
France
St. Cyr
Central Asia
Madagascar
China
India
Thibet
Geographical Society of Paris
Duc d’Audiffret-Pasquier
Prince Henry
Prince
Turin
Humbert
Menelek
Abyssina
Cercle de la Rue Royale
Duc d’Aumaie
Baron de Hirsch
Cuba Crisis Looms as Palma Calls for Unity in Government
From Havana a letter by Senor T Estrada Palma warns that Cuban elections may yield a president without a working majority in the chambers. He argues factions will complicate treaty issues with the United States, reciprocity, and army payments. Palma urges a coalition to ensure a majority, fearing chaos and weak leadership.
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la Lucha
Senor T. Estrada Palma
Fernando Figueredo
United States
Senor Palma
Senate
House of Representatives
Maximo Gomez
Palma
Cuba
MacArthur Praises Filipino Police as Restoring Order
Gen. MacArthur reports from Manila to the War Department that the native police, later joined by insular scouts including the Macabebe and Tugula units, show high improvement and are key in restoring local order and discipline. Officers Wheaton Smith Funston Grant Bates Wade Sumner commend their efficiency and loyalty in capturing insurgent bands.
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Washington
MacArthur
Manila
Insular
War Department
Wheaton
J. H. Smith
Funston
Grant
Bates
Wade
Sumner
Islands
Macabebe
Batson
Lawton
Castner
Tugula
United States
Filipinos in US seek independence via petitions
Sixto Lopez, in the United States as an unofficial Filipino representative, travels through Chicago to San Francisco and plans to sail August 17 on the Pekin to the Philippines. He intends to petition President McKinley and appeal for cooperation from army and civil officers, seeking self government once a stable Filipino government is established.
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Chicago
Sixto Lopez
United States
San Francisco
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Death of World’s Oldest Photographer Josiah Johnson Hawes
Josiah Johnson Hawes died in New Hampshire on vacation Wednesday at age 93 or 94. He resided at 614 Temple Street and was reputed as the oldest surviving photographer in the world.
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Boston
Josiah Johnson Hawes
New Hampshire
Temple Street
Constitution, Yacht in Fine Trim for Today's Race
Newport Aug 9 The Constitution with a longer mast and raised halyards aims to improve windward performance in a 30 mile race against Columbia and other Herreshoff yachts. The outcome will influence the new boat’s future. Independence may race separately, and no Boston departure planned yet.
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Newport
R. IL
Newport Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Herreshoff
Constitution
Columbia
Herreshoft
Lawson
Independence
Mr. Lawson
Boston
Capt. Haff
C. Co. Clapp
Duxbury
Mass
Haff
W. Butler Duncan
Atlantic Yacht Club
Brenton’s Reef
R. EL
New York Yacht Club
Stinson Wins 20-Mile Motor Paced Race at Coliseum
About 1500 spectators in Washington watched Will Stinson of Cambridge Mass win the 20 mile motor paced race from Archie McEachern at the Coliseum. The half century mark was reached in 30.59 seconds and the final mile in 1.26.2, a track record for the South. One start machine ran off the track causing a spill that broke Church’s collarbone.
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Washington
Will Stinson
Cambridge
Mass
Archie McEachern
Coliseum
South
Church
Kramer Sets New World Half Mile Record at Maursson Square
In New York at Maursson Square Garden Kramer won the half mile circuit championship final heat by five lengths over Tom Cooper to top the circuit with 36 points. He set a world record in the fourth trial heat with 58 seconds, beating all prior indoor and outdoor marks. Major Taylor is second with 23 points, Cooper third with 14. A policeman in a straw helmet observed the event.
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New York
Maursson Square Garden
Kramer
Tom Cooper
Major Taylor
Cooper
Grand Circuit Day At Buffalo Produces Good Racing
Buffalo crowds of about 5000 saw tight finishes led by Neva Simmons in the Electric City Stakes. Country Jay faded from pools. Metallis scored in the 2.19 trot as Vauban faltered, Anterella taking the final heat. Emma M. won the match race as others battled for place and speed.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Driving Club
Neva Simmons
Country Jay
Simmons
Albert
Jay
Metallis
Vauban
Anterella
Volo
Curtis
B. m
Pfice
Ccscesee Secere
S. G
Jay Hawk
George Smith
B. G
Weigle
Iva Dee
B. F
Spear and
Me- Elortg
Prince McDonald and Sidney Snow Race Time Records
In this sports snippet Prince McDonald and Sidney Snow post times and percentages across multiple lanes or trials. The data shows fractional times and performance percentages, highlighting a likely track or speed skating event with noted athletes and numeric results.
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Prince
McDonald
Lolita
Bik. m
Sidney (Snow
Stolen Jewels Restored Through Confessional
William Washburn & Co of Anderson Ind recovers 8000 dollars in diamonds after a Chicago man brings jewels back via a Roman Catholic priest who had received them from a penitent thief. Washburn will not prosecute. burglars entered the store July 8 and left with a tray of diamonds.
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St. Joseph
Mich
William Washburn
Chicago
Cook and Steward Seamen to Join City Strikes Today
About 750 Marine Cooks and Stewards members will join the city front federation strikers in San Francisco. The group covers all steward department workers on passenger vessels, threatening Oceanic Steamship, Pacific Mail Steamship, Oregon Railway and Navigation, and Pacific Coast Steamship firms. Some 120 apprentice shipyard boys also quit at machinists’ request.
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San Francisco
Marine Cooks and Stewards’ Association
City Front Federation
Steward’s Department
Oceanic Steamship Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Union Ironworks
Lightning Strikes Farm. Eliot’s Wealthy Nathaniel Staples Dies
During a heavy storm at Flint Maine on August 9 Nathaniel Staples farm buildings, its stock and hay were destroyed by fire after a lightning strike. Staples, 65, died of a heart attack while rescuing his cattle. He was among Eliot’s wealthiest residents, leaving a wife. Loss estimated from eight to ten thousand dollars. partially insured.
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Flint
Nathaniel Staples
British Foreign Office Seeks Clarity On Satow’s Refusal
The British foreign office wires Sir Earnest Satow in Pekin to learn why he would not sign the Chinese settlement protocol. Lord Cranborne asks Henry Norman to delay his House of Commons interrogation on the matter until Monday next.
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London
British Foreign Office
Earnest Satow
Great Britain
Pekin
Lord Cranborne
Foreign Office
Henry Norman
House of Commons
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Garity
George B. Putnam
George W. Brothers
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Lake Winnepesaukee
George W. Putnam
Woodstock
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J. Stuart Murphy
Bailey Island
E. F. Livingston
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Juniper Point
George E. Hurd
Claremont
G. W. Knowlton
Louise Campbell
L. M. Bedlow
Pine Cliff
Se ET
J. W. Pepin
Louis H. Kileski
Allerton
A. W. Weeks
Wheelock Hanover
George L. Hubbard
Phillips, Me
O. A. Gelino
Brant Rock
C. F. Varnum
Central House
B. D. Cleveland
Center Harbor
George F. Adams
East Ringe
H. P. Beals
Bass Rocks
A. L. Reader
Wentworth
Kennebunk
BE. F. Cheney
Tos Officious
Gregory
Edward
Germany
Hecres
du Aymale
Nantilly
John
Fay
Cone
Orleans
Saigon
Cochin China
Harmony In
the Sun
Havana
Stinson
A. G. Pomlard & CO
K.G. Pollard & CO
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Mabrino King
Shillingtow
Alice Carr
Hudson
Cay McDonaldy
Bae
Macey
Hullman
Br. G
Pusey
B.h
Anteo
Miller
B.g
McCleary
Wauban
Ebba
Gwinnings
Vie Sheller
Ee Bokkelen
Oneonta, S.m
Ainey
Emma M., B.m
Cecilian
Frisco
Satow
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