Lowell Silver League Embraces Grapevine Hat Fads
The piece mocks party rhetoric citing Mr. Bryan’s New York speech as inspiring a “silver fizz” label for his campaign. It lampoons a “frost” tag and notes wintry weather with a big drift toward the door. The silver league rejects the Golden Rule in its by laws while praising a harsh Herald jab at Geo. Flapper Williams. Williams signs as G F Williams B A.
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Bryan
New York
Silver League
The
New York Herald
Geo. Flapper Williams
Benedict Arnold
Massachusetts Democrats
G. F. Williams
B. A
The Smile of a Child Newsletter Poem
A short verse extols the purity and blessing of a child’s smile. It speaks of heavenly light, angels passing by, and the belief that heaven feels nearer when a child smiles.
Waterville Butcher and an Optical Dog Tale
A Florida circuit traveler recalls a dusty Waterville road killing by a local butcher who bludgeons steers with an ax butt. A bystander darkey halts the blow with a warning, then the butcher resolves to strike. Also, a dog notes an optical reflection on a bridge, pondering the mirror meat before moving on.
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Westville
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Smallest practical typewriter claims Denver claim
A Denver traveler describes a tiny aluminum typewriter weighing only three and a half ounces. It measures two and one eighth inches in diameter and three quarters inch thick. Fifty characters sit on a watch-like face, with radiating type bars. A single key prints the desired letter. An attached writing pad and felt ribbon complete the setup.
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Denver
New York Cool Morning Ends Heat Wave
New York on August 14 reports the heat wave easing as a light rain lowers temperatures and humidity. Seven deaths and several prostrations are recorded from the recent extreme heat.
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New York
Early settlement expected on Venezuela dispute
London August 14 First Lord of the Treasury A J Balfour told the House of Commons in reply to Sir William Harcourt that the government was still considering Olneys propositions which are viewed as a path to an equitable settlement and expressed expectation of an early settlement of the matter in the Venezuela dispute.
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London
Treasury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
William Harcourt
Venezuela
United States
Olney
Balfour
Indian outbreak on Mexican border prompts troop deployment
Denver Aug 14 Gen Wheaton commander of the Department of Colorado placed troops in the field after learning of the Indian outbreak on the Mexican border to head off any invasion. Authorities do not anticipate trouble on this side of the line as the affair is wholly in Mexico.
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Denver
Col
Wheaton
Department of Colorado
United States
Mexico
Steamer St Paul Sets Westward Atlantic Record
The steamer St Paul arrived Sandy Hook at 9 32 after leaving Southampton last Saturday at 1 25 pm. The voyage took 6 days 57 minutes, establishing a new westward trans Atlantic run record. It bests the St Louis record set last week of 6 days 2 hours 24 minutes.
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New York
St. Paul
Southampton
Sandy Hook Bar
St. Louis
U S minister demands release of six Armenian citizens
Constantinople August 14 United States Minister Alex W Terrell has demanded the release of six Armenians naturalized American citizens imprisoned by the Turkish government at Alleppo. His message warns that no further imprisonments of this kind will be tolerated.
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Constantinople
United States
Alex. W. Terrell
Alleppo
Democratic state convention backs national platform slate
Rock Springs Wyoming August 14 The democratic state convention finished its work last night endorsing the platform and nominations of the national convention Ex Governor Os borne was nominated for Congress.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Osborne
Congress
Republican convention endorses protection and McKinley
Cheyenne Wyoming August 14 resolutions adopted at the Republican state convention favored protection reciprocity free coinage of silver and gold and backed McKinley and Hobart for national ticket risks.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
McKinley
Hobart
Mrs. E W Cook Dies After Heat Induced Fall
Chelsea notices the death of Mrs. E W Cook, 84, in Chelsea. She died here today from injuries after a fall on stairs Wednesday, attributed to being overcome by extreme heat.
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Chelsea
E. W. Cook
Fire at Ostend church spreads to nearby buildings
A serious fire at St Peter and Paul church in Ostend Belgium started at noon due to a defective boiler and extended to adjacent structures, causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled the blaze amid smoke and alarms as authorities investigated the cause.
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Ostend
Belgium
Wright resigns from Democratic state committee after 20 years
Freeport Illinois August 14 William O Wright resigns from the Democratic state committee after twenty years of service citing no endorsement of the Chicago platform and signaling a shift in party alignment. Wrights decision ends a long era of party leadership in the state.
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Freeport
Ill
William O. Wright
Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Bryan declines Maine travel and plans seaside resort campaigning
William Jennings Bryan follows campaign managers’ advice not to enter Maine or visit Sewall. He will spend days at a seaside resort near New York, then return to Nebraska for silver nomination notification in St Louis, before resuming eastward campaigning. A Joan of Arc statue was erected by subscription at the augen cy.
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William Jennings Bryan
Maine
Mr. Sewall
New York
Nebraska
St. Louis
Bryan
Sewall
Jones
Gov. Jones
Medicon Square Garden
Mrs. Bryan
Bath
Bewall
Scranton and Wilkesbarre Net Late Season Wins
At Scranton Toronto defeated Scranton six to three while Wilkesbarre beat Buffalo five to two. Springfield triumphed over Rochester eleven to six and Providence over Syracuse twelve to nine.
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Scranton
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
Buffalo
Springfield
Rochester
Providence
Syracuse
Brooklyn and Philadelphia Scores From Early Baseball Doubleheaders
In Brooklyn the Orioles beat Baltimore 5 to 2 while Baltimore triumphed 19 to 3 in a second game. Philadelphia defeated Washington 7 to 5. Cincinnati shut out Chicago 7 to 0 in Chicago.
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Perct
Baltimore Wee
Cincinnati
Tee
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
New York Beats Boston In Hit Crunched Baseball Game
New York defeated Boston 10 to 7 as Kid Nichols exited in the fourth inning. Lewis came in and, despite nerves, limited hits while New York and Boston played sharp defense. New York totaled 10 runs on 14 hits with 1 error, Boston 7 runs on 12 hits with 5 errors.
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Boston
New York
Kid Nichols
Bostons
Lewis
Florence Team Faces Umpire Discontent and Possible Withdrawal
Discontent grows in the Florence club after last Saturday's game with indignant players criticizing umpire treatment. A member hints at possible withdrawal from the league as out of town clubs seek games. At league meeting the Florence rep was absent, adding ambiguity. Emmets and Wamesits results kept. hot weather postponed City Hall versus reporters. Billie McGuirk's men objected to play in heat. reporters agreed to play. Next Thursday's game date set.
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Florence
Emmets
City Hall
Billie McGuirk
Reina Mercedes Sails North in Pursuit of Laurada
Philadelphia reports the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes has moved north along the Atlantic coast in search of the Laurada. The filibuster, one of the best equipped expeditions aiding the insurgents, was near Jacksonville yesterday and plans to shadow the Laurada until a port reveals a possible filibustering charge. Dean's Ointment is touted for scalp eczema and severe scald head relief.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic
Jacksonville
Dean
Dry Goods Trade Dims Under Heat As Outlook Improves
Severe heat keeps dry goods trading light with buyers scarce and salesmen idle. Prices hold on staples while export orders stay active. Stock comparisons show large prior-week inventories, and fall demand appears tentative as retailers clean up summer lines and prepare for autumn. Local notices follow listing several minor offenses and fines.
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Journal
Asiatic
Boston
New York
Aden
China
Hedeidah
Africa
Populists Endorse Maine Man for Illinois Candidacy
Illinois Populists adopt a platform aligned with the St. Louis National platform. They back currency reform local option taxation and constitutional amendments to allow three measures per session. They endorse Governor Altgeld and nominate A. L. Maxwell for auditor and four electors including H. K. Taube neck and J. P. Steel. The electors pledge to vote for Bryan and Sewall.
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Springfield
Ill
St. Louis
Bryan
Sewall
A. L. Maxwell
H. K. Taubeneck
J. P. Steel
H. S. Taylor
Herman Alschulen
Local Court Docket Delivers Variety of Fines and Delays
August court session reports three intoxicated defendants fined one dollar each for first offences. Ellen Harris placed on probation and Mary Hastey fined five dollars. Connolly and Barnfeather plead not guilty to burglary, case continued to August 18 for Gaudette residence entry in Middlesex village. Massey and Hersom charged with assault and battery to be tried August 15, held on three thousand five hundred dollars, Emmett granted a continuance.
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Ellen Harris
Mary Hastey
Joseph Connolly
Thomas C. Barnfeather
Gaudette
Middlesex Village
Mary A. Massey
Annie Hersom
Rosa Carelle
John T. Emmett
Plans to Ventilate Bartlett and Carter Street Schools
The lands and buildings committee at City Hall reviewed ventilating plans from bidders for the Bartlett and Carter street schools. Plans will be sent to the state inspector for guidance in selection. Mr. Stickney oversees Bartlett school construction above its foundation. The superintendent may attend the Boston convention of inspectors of public buildings next month. Adjournment followed.
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City Hall
Bartlett
Carter Street
Stickney
Boston
Union St Josephs to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The French society L Union St Joseph marks its 25th anniversary on Monday September 7 with a morning high mass at St Josephs church a parade with all city French groups and afternoon sports at the fair grounds an evening Huntington hall entertainment and a banquet at Associate hall expected to seat 500 with 10 speakers from across the state and invited guests from several cities J S Lapierre serves as society president.
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L’union St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Church
Huntington Hall
Associate Hall
J. S. Lapierre
Lowell Journal Roundup Highlights New York Speech and Local News
The Lowell Journal assigns much space this week to the New York speech by the silver leader. County correspondence covers several events of notable interest while the household department notes the editor’s return from vacation. Editorials weigh the monetary question and the hot term with its tally of fatalities.
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Lowell Journal
New York
Silver Leader
Washington Commandery Awards For Membership Drive
Golden Cross honors given at last evening’s meeting to the top recruiters for the past six months. Mrs. Emeline Munn received the Golden Cross pin, Mrs. Melvina Sanborn the Golden Cross charm, Mr. Harry Gray the Golden Cross regalia with gold fringe, and Mr. John F. Robarge the ring bearing the Golden Cross emblem.
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Washington Commandery
Golden Cross
Emeline Munn
Melvina Sanborn
Harry Gray
John F. Robarge
Central mission picnic at Varnum's Landing
Yesterday the Central mission held a picnic at Varnum's Landing with many youths attending. The day was comfortable and the host zealously ensured everyone enjoyed themselves as usual sports and activities were enjoyed to the full.
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Central Mission
Varnum’s Landing
World
Potter Real Estate Dealer In Critical Condition
W E Potter a noted real estate dealer is reported in a critical condition at his home 545 School Street after being overcome by heat last Monday Though not expected to die and hopes for recovery remain distant his illness will keep him from business for an extended period.
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W. E. Potter
School Street
Foot Crushed Injures Carpenter at No. 6 Mill
Emil Nelson a carpenter with eight to nine years at Hamilton was crushed when a folding door on an elevator at No. 6 mill trapped his foot. He was transported by ambulance to the Corporation hospital for treatment.
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Emil Nelson
Hamilton
No. 6 Mill
Corporation Hospital
Heat Strikes Mary Farrell. Ambulance Rushes to Hospital
Mary Farrell of Davidson street was overcome by heat on Coburns street at 1 30 Thursday afternoon. An ambulance transported her to St. John's hospital where Dr Ricker attended. Doctors expect a probable recovery.
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Mary Farrell
Davidson Street
Coburns Street
St. John’s Hospital
Ricker
Record Steamer St Paul Completes Race in 6 Days 57 Minutes
Mr and Mrs Charles J Glidden were aboard the steamer St Paul which finished its record breaking voyage in six days and 57 minutes Herbert A Merrill driver of hook and ladder No 3 departed for Ocean Park for a two week family vacation The 220 mile purse race set for Lexington yesterday between T F Hobans Yukon and a Woburn trotter was declared off as the Woburn owner failed to keep the agreement
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Charles J. Glidden
St. Paul
Herbert A. Merrill
Ocean Park
Lexington
T. F. Hoban
Woburn
Export Demand Keeps Several Lowell Mills Busy
Mills across Lowell report steady activity with Tremont and Suffolk expanding, Belvidere delaying four weeks, and Boott and Hamilton continuing on full schedules. Export orders drive output while some plants prepare improvements and repairs during planned downtimes. The Textile Manufacturers Journal weighs silver and tariff impacts on labor, urging manufacturers to steer sentiment and protect wages amid debates over free coinage.
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Tremont
Suffolk
Belvidere
Clark
Tremont and
Suffolk Mills
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Merrimack
Massachusetts
Hamilton Mills
Collins’s
Collinsville
Textile Manufacturers’ Journal
Farm Buildings Burned in Suspected Incendiary Fire
A fire at Michael Harrington's West Billerica homestead destroyed the house barn and outbuildings, 14 cattle, 30 tons of hay, and farm implements in the early hours. Two horses were present. one was saved, the other badly burned. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, likely insured with Church & Son. Fire considered incendiary.
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Michael Harrington
West Billerica
Church & Son
Closeout on Wool Trousers At Bargain Prices
The store advertises high quality wool trousers and worsted styles at 1.50 to 4.00 per pair before claiming prices were higher earlier in the season. It emphasizes value and rapid clearance to reduce stock.
Foresters Prepare For Gala Day Parade And Races
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Foresters gala day parade and a program of sports at the Fairgrounds including a ball game tug of war and running and bicycle races. General Orders No 2 outline division formation with bands from Talbot Mills Merrimack Middlesex Lowell and others and staff instructions for timing attire and carriage arrivals.
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Foresters
Fairgrounds
Foresters Day
Talbot Mills
Court Merrimack
Court Middlesex
Allen's Cornet Band
Court City
Willie Street
Fletcher
Fletcher Street
Cross
Engine House
Peoe
Old
Pontee
Drowning of 7 year old at Hale's Brook near bridge
Little Johnny Teague seven-year-old son of Daniel and Mary Teague of 27 Madison Street drowned in Hale's Brook near the bridge around six o'clock last night. The unable-to-swim child wandered into deep water while bathing with friends. his brother later found the body and it was recovered.
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Johnny Teague
Daniel
Mary Teague
Madison Street
Hale’s Brook
Oime
Two Men Arrested in Tyngsboro burglary case
Joseph Connolly and Thomas C Barnfather were arrested in Tyngsboro around 7 PM on suspicion of breaking and entering the Galdette residence in Middlesex village. The entry occurred in the afternoon and officers tracked them toward Tyngsboro leading to their capture. They were brought to Lowell that evening.
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Joseph Connolly
Thomas ¢C. Barnfather
Tyngsboro
Gaudette
Middlesex Village
Lowell
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