Extra Newsboys Picnic Ends With Feasts And Fun
The thirteenth annual newsboys picnic hosted by Mr. J L Chalifoux drew about 809 youngsters who enjoyed a full day of sports at Lakeview and Mountain Rock grove. A seven race schedule included a Sun vs News ball game won 6 3, free for all pacers, three legged race, and 10 year old dash with Edward Splain and William O’Brien placing. A hearty pavilion meal followed with soup beans ham sandwiches cake and ice cream, amid playful chaos and band music, and Chalifoux was hailed as the day’s most popular figure in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Chalifoux
John Scanlon
Scanlon
Fred Murphy
Merrimack Square
Champagne
Lakeview
Mountain Rock Grove
The
Sun
News
O’brien
Riley P
Maguire
Holmes
Lynch
Farrell
Ford If
Dowd
Smith Lf
Shawe
Scanlon P
Keefe
Lowney
Gamlin
McDonald
Gill
Harrington
Gallagher Jr
Frank Mack
James Quinn
Thomas Farrell
Andrew Dowd
John Gallagher
Arthur Greaver
Edward Splain
William O’brien
Edward White
John Riley
Charliefox
Lowell
Joseph Desrosiers
B'scarclla
A. W. Moriarty
Bestor
Ring exchange and elopement bid in royal love dispute
Paris reports in Le Matin that German Crown Prince Frederick William’s ring was demanded back from Miss Gladys Deacon. The Empress Frederick allegedly gifted the ring to the nation. Deacon refused, and after a dramatic confrontation, she tossed the ring at the Emperor’s envoy. The prince faced restriction while Prince Henry attended Edward VII’s coronation. The Duchess of Marlborough supported Deacon, arguing for an open marriage. The prince claimed the ring was a sacred link to Queen Victoria, then offered it to Deacon in a pledge of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Frederck William
Gladys Deacon
le Matin
Miss Deacon
Frederick
Duchess of Marlborough
Messenger
Prince Henry
Prussia
Wiliam
Edward
Mss Deacon
Duke of Marlborough
le Mann
Europe
Tewksbury Notes on Local Visits and Moves
Mrs. John Rulfe and son John visit Grenburn Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis. Mrs E E Morrill and Stella Morrill in Alfred for two weeks. Adelbert Taylor back to bed after illness. BE Sawyers of Contoocook NH arrives as high school principal and rents Samuel Whiteley residence. Ad-lins Lane moves from Main street to Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rulfe
John
William
Samuel Whiteley
Adelins Lane
Main Street
Lowell
Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for Asthma Sufferers
An advert claims Foley's Honey and Tar gives immediate relief in severe asthma, with a note that early use may cure. Sold by F. C. Goodale and C. E. Carter.
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Foley
F. C. Goodale
C. E. Carter
Convict Cane swindle targets high officials in Baltimore
Baltimore exposure reveals a long running scam where letters from alleged prisoners offer canes made in prison to wealthy recipients. Postmaster General Payne and former Postmaster General Smith sent funds to stop the scheme, while Mayor Hayes and others received similar letters. Investigators traced signatures, with the effort expanding nationwide and profits estimated from 25 cent canes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charles Emory Smith
Henry C. Payne
Hayes
Post Office
Washington
Mulcteda
Canon City
Colo
William Flynn
Mr. Hayes
Payne
Smith
Colorado Penal Settlement
Clarence P. Hoyt
George A. Christiancy
Post Office Department
William E. Cochran
Ralph Emery
Gen. Smith
Cannon City
Mr. Smith
Open Air Theatre Teaches Through Summer at Dublin
A historic open air theatre on Joseph Linden Smith’s grounds in Dublin New Hampshire known as the Teatro Bambino drew volunteers for its construction. Led by Colonel Higginson Professor Hill Henry Copley Greene and others the project offered lemonade and camaraderie. The 1898 summer featured a miracle play with Greene Higginson Pumpelly and Russell Sullivan in cast. Mrs Smith cousins John Greenleaf Whittier contribute verses. Spectators lounged on rugs as the green room stayed green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Linden
Smiths
Henry Copley Greene
Colonel Higginson
Professor Pumperly
Russell Sullivan
Boston
Ma Aoai
Rawford
Natio
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Ceylon
India
Japan
State St
Kaiser
Fair American
Tewksbury
East Point
Ighen
All’grosend
Postmasters General
America
Pollard & CO
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Sts
Bowler Bros
Worcester
Mass
St. Vincent's Hog
Courier-Citizen
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