The Web of My Life by The Independent
Beside the loom I stand and watch the shuttle go The threads I hold within my hand make the filling strand on strand They slip my fingers through and so This web of mine fills out apace One time the wool is smooth and fine And colored with a sunny dye Then rough threads twine and weave darkly line by line My heart misgives me Yet I cannot begin anew Some day the web will be done The shuttle silent in its place Friends at sunset will come to look upon my face And say Mistakes she made not few Yet were perhaps as best she knew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Mi Hisetts
Locomotive Engineers
Boston
Political Recitals and Resignations Stir Public Eye
The piece comments on forthcoming political recitals, notes the Dreyfus trial Esterhazy record, and marks Speaker Reed's Sept 4 resignation as shaping Democratic opposition. It jokes about Russel Sage aiding poor children, hints at philanthropy and celestial accounts, and muses on a utility box as a gift for a boxer while mentioning Fay of Centralville and a Dracut snake tale.
Way Down East at Tremont Theatre Opens Season
Tremont Theatre launches its regular season next Monday August 28 with Way Down East a natural heartfelt drama of New England life. Phoebe Davies shines among a strong company with Odell Williams Howard Kyle Sarah Stevens Mabel Strickland George Backus and Felix Haney delivering solid performances and a playful scene with the village constable and a chummy boarder. A Labor Day matinee is planned.
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New England
Tremont Theatre
Brady
Phoebe Davies
Odell Williams
New Hampshire
Howard Kyle
Sarah Stevens
Mabel Strickland
George Backus
Felix Haney
Chas. Burke
Lightning Strikes Dickey House in B Street
A lightning bolt struck the home of C. M. Dickey on B Street during last night’s storm with only minor damage. Fred C. Church carried the insurance on the property.
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C. M. Dickey
B Street
Fred C. Church
Dreyfus Declares Truth Must Be Ascertained at Rennes
At Rennes on Aug 23 Labori attended as Roget delivered Esterhazy documents from London. Dreyfus pressed to reveal who dined with him and who lied, amid clashes over Esterhazy’s ties to the staff and Saussier’s role. Esterhazy absent, deposition read. Gonse called Esterhazy a compromising figure, Major de Clam blamed for staff complicity.
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Rennes
Esterhazy
Gonse
Saussier
Labori
Dreyfus
Bodson’s
Major de Clam
Transvaal Crisis Updates and Border Laager Rumor
Capetown reports the counter proposals for the joint inquiry into reform franchise effects are accurate though incomplete. Several hundred recruits have arrived and joined Vivian’s camp, while rumors say about 300 Boers have formed a Laager on the border.
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Capetown
Transvaal
Joint Commission
Vivians
Stage Robbery Near Salmon City Steals $5000 Gold Dust
Dillon Montana August 23. The stage to Salmon City and Red Rock was halted inside Idaho eighty miles away by Your men. H T Reilly manager of the Dredge company, riding the stage, had $5000 in gold dust seized by the robbers who then fled on horseback. Sheriff Pile and deputies chased them from Bannock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mont
Salmon City
Red Rock
Idaho
H. T. Reilly
McNutt
Captain Parker denied permission to sail Shamrock
London reports Captain Ben Parker, skipper of the Emperor William’s yacht Meteor, asked the king for permission to sail the Shamrock here at the suggestion of Thomas Lipton, challenger of the Columbia, but received a peremptory refusal.
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London
Ben Parker
Thomas Lipton
WRECKS ON THE COAST IN NC WRECKS AND WIRE OUTAGE
Wires down along the North Carolina coast cause six wrecks south of New Inlet. The Diamond Shoal lightship and the Gulls shoal saving station vessel Priscilla are among those damaged. Fourteen aboard the Priscilla with ten saved from general cargo.
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Shawboro
N. C
New Inlet
Gulls Shoal
Barkentine Priscilla
Here
Silver Service to Gunboat Marietta From Ohio Town
Governor Bushnell will travel to Boston next week to present a silver service to the Gunboat Marietta on behalf of citizens of the oldest town in Ohio, honoring the vessel that bears their name.
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Columbus
Bushnell
Boston
Marietta
Ohio
Mauser Bullets for Africa Order for 14 Million
Birmingham firm has received an order for 14,000,000 Mauser cartridges for urgent delivery in South Africa. Secrecy surrounds the destination. Report notes Boers use Mauser rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
South Africa
Middlesex tavern cases fill Middlesex court docket
A summary of Middlesex tavern and liquor cases before Judge Hadley includes fines for Thomas Howard five dollars Frank Harrington six dollars and a $75 fine for Napoleon Champagne who appealed and was held for the superior court. Officials described liquor found at Wood and Copp's tavern and at other nearby premises with $100 fines each and $300 bonds for appeal.
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Hadley
Thomas Howard
Frank Harrington
Crowley
Lawrence
John J. Farrell
Emma Wilton
Sophia Robinson
Elizabeth Reynolds
Celia Lantinare
Murphy
Reynolds
Napoleon Champagne
Lquor
Daniel Wood
Lucas Copp
Goodwin
Donaldson
Maher
Gregg
Middlesex Tavern
Wood & Copp
George Barrulos
Dracut
Mary Lemay
Delegates from Fourteen States at Daughters of America Meet
Delegates from fourteen states attend the National Council of the Daughters of America in Tiffin Ohio. The meeting was held behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council, Daughters of America
Tiffin
Ohio
National Council of the Daughters of America
Murphy's License Revoked at Police Board Meeting
At Tuesday night’s board meeting the common victualler license held by John F. Murphy and John J. Curtin at Bridge and French streets was revoked. New licenses were granted to several victuallers, express operators, junk collectors, and hawkers across multiple addresses and towns.
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Board of Police
Common Victualler
John F. Murphy
John J. Curtin
Bridge and
French Street
Athanase Strateopolos
Market
James FE
O'Neil
Emmeline
Billerica
Joseph Charlesworth
Tewksbury
S. H. Boutwell
Andover
City cricket league proposed with silver cup trophy
A plan to form a ten club cricket league in the area includes clubs from this city Andover and Lawrence. A silver cup trophy would be awarded and the club that wins it three times in a row would claim it permanently.
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Andover
Lawrence
North Billerica
Sunday Labor in Massachusetts A Bureau Report
A Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics report surveys Sunday work, its social roots, and public demand. It notes that most Sunday labor arises from custom, not necessity, and that workers prefer rest, with many roles in transportation, milk, bakery, and public services showing limited Sunday duties.
Obituary notes for Moses C. Huntoon in Lowell
Moses C. Huntoon aged about 80 died at 1 PM in Chelmsford where he stayed for health since April 10. Born January 28 1819 in Warner New Hampshire he lived 50 years in this city and 40 years in boot and shoe business. He was a Mason and longtime treasurer of Pentucket lodge and member of several orders. He leaves a son Adelbert M and brother George W plus four brothers elsewhere. He resided at 206 Mammoth road Pawtucketville and was cared for by the Borden family in Chelmsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses C. Huntoon
Chelmsford
Masonic Temple
Mr. Huntoon
Warner
N. H
Silent Land
First Congregational Church
Merrimack Street
Adelbert M
George W
Maine
Wamesit Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Obituary notices for Sullivan Bailey Cook Sheehan deaths
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for James Francis Sulli van at 405 Broadway with burial in the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker McDermott. Alma A Bailey61s service from 24 Fifth Street was led by Rev William H Meredith and interment at Wilson cemetery. Lillian Cooks funeral from 704 Bridge Street proceeded to Lowell cemetery under Undertaker C M Young. Miss Maggie Sheehan was buried at St Peters Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Bearers included Mullin Kane Landry Kiernan Shea Thompson True Gil man Washburn Maloney Donahoe Keegan Anglin McLean Crowe and Rogers oversaw arrangements.
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James Francis Sullivan
Broadway
McDermott
William Mullin
Jas. Kane
George Landry
Joseph Kiernan
James Shea
Leonard
Alma A. Bailey
Fifth Street
William H. Meredith
Central Methodist Church
Wilson Cemetery
Undertaker Currier
Martin Thompson
William True
Warren Gilman
C. D. Washburn
Lillian Cook
Bridge Street
Lowell Cemetery
C. M. Young
Maggie Sheehan
St. Peter's Church
MelkKenna
Joseph F. Maloney
Dennis Donahoe
James Keegan
David Anglin
Henry J. McLean
Peter Crowe
J. F. Rogers
Francis O'Hare Weds Bridget Gargan at St Peter's Parish
Francis O'Hare and Bridget Gargan were married at 9 30 AM yesterday in the parish church residence of St Peter's. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Edward J Saunders. Attendants were Theresa Gargan and Edward J O'Hare, brother to the groom. A brief reception followed at the bride’s parents home 25 Bassett street.
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Francis O'Hare
Bridget Gargan
St. Peter’s Parish
Edward J. Saunders
Theresa Gargan
Edward J. O'Hare
Bassett Street
Local residents on summer getaways and moves
A Chelmsford Centre family visits Salem Willows for ten days. John Kelley of Gorham Street and Molly Guthrie of Union Street vacation at Hudson New Hampshire. Frederick Weld becomes chemist at Avery Company Littleton next week while staying in touch with Lowell. Harry Seymour heads to The Weirs New Hampshire for two weeks and then Hudson. James McMenimen returns from North Chelmsford grandmother. Arthur Blennerhassett, ex Co C Sixth Massachusetts Porto Rico, recalls old comrades. Frances Fee joins Addie Murphy for Nantasket Beach. May Fitta Donahoe and Nellie Barnes return from Old Orchard and Peaks Island. Miss Thormber at H B Shattucs spends two weeks at York Beach. Mrs Clarence Nelson and family return after six weeks at Bay View Maine. Mrs Joseph Thormber goes to Maine for two weeks. Lizette Munroe vacationing in the White Mountains. Lizzie A Thyne starts for Bar Harbor.
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Willis Farrington
Newport
Dwight
Hayes
Doherty
Eaves
Voss
Clayton
Frederick A. Fisher
Superior
Wis
Quinn
Centralville
White Mountains
William Sheeley
Annie Murray
Mamie Quinn
Jos
Flynn
Dracut
Joseph McVey
Greace M. Hanson
James S. Hanson
Westford Street
Charles H. Hanson
Chas, Frohman
New Criterion Theatre
New York
St. Peter’s
Popham Beach
Lizzie Lynch
Katia Dailey
Rose Mahoney
Hannah Kil«kenney
Mary Jameson
Alice Laugh
Ran
Mary Welch
Josie Murphy
Kit
A. B. Adams
Chelmsford
Salem Willows
John Kelley
Gorham Street
Molly Guthrie
Union Street
Hudson
N. H
Frederick Weld
Avery Company
Littleton
Lowell
Harry Seymour
Weirs
James McMeninen
St. Peter’s Parish
North Chelmsford
Arthur Blennerhassett
Co. C
Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment
Porto Rico
Ted Barnes
Frances Fee
Addie Murphy
Dorchester
Nantasket Beach
May Fitta Donahoe
Bellevue Street
Nellie Barnes
Barclay Street
Old Orchard
Peaks Island
Thormber
H. B. Shattucss
York Beach
Clarence Nelson
Mansur Street
Bay View
Maine
Joseph Thormber
Bourne Street
Short Lobsters and Deputy Gerard at Salem Willows
Deputy Commissioner George J. Gerard of fish and game searched for lobster law violators at Salem Willows. He tried to board a landing fisherman who cut the painter rope, causing Gerard to fall into shallow water. The incident led to abuse and possible district court action. Gerard has recently caught Lowell dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Gerard
Fish and Game
Salem
Willows
Mr. Gerard
District Court
Gloucester Times
Girard
Alderman Peircé Sees Health Dip at City Hall
City hall scene this morning shows Alderman Peircé in frail health after weeks of poor condition though gradual improvement. Solicitor Qua anticipates limited time for Crane vs Riley as tax and city work press demands. The court overruled a new trial motion in Crane vs Riley, with appeal to the Supreme Court in November. Mayor Crowley will miss the Fall River muster, to be represented by Messenger Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peircé
City Hall
Qua
Crowley
Fall River
Messenger Fagan
Praternal News and Labor Day Plans Parade Float
The Carpenters' Union discussed Labor Day observances at a Tuesday meeting and will feature a summer-house shaped float in the procession. A public meeting Tuesday will feature Fred Waltz of Hartford and Representative Cullinane of Lawrence. The union reported rising funds and attendance, with songs by McCarthy siblings and Flannery sisters, and debates on topical issues planned by the literary committee.
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Carpenters’ Union
Fred Waltz
Hartford
Conn
Cullinane
Lawrence
Carders’ Union
Thomas McCarthy
Mary
Maggie Flannery
Mary Gilday
Mary Callahan
Wright Dies at 69 in Peiatiah Wright Home
Peiatiah J. Wright aged 69 years and 1b months died at his residence No 7 Bachelder place in this city on August 23. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Nota Bene
Reed
Angel
Russel Sage
Mr. Fay
C. J. Glidden, Pres
W. F. Hills
Cashier
NAT. Bank
the Provident Life and Trust Co
Robert F. Marden
Courier-Citizen
E. J. Medina
Merrimcak Street
North Carolina
Mauser Bullets
Africa
England
Murphy’s
Merrimage Clothing
The
Statistical Bureau
Hood
Mary BE. Dignan
Richmond Avenue
Annie L
Edward J. Dignan
Pelatiah J. Wright
Bachelder Place
Westford
James Howarth
Salisbury Beach
James Stuart Murphy
F. P. Spaulding
Wilton
BE. K. Baldwin
Lovell
Eliot Hamiston
H. C. Taft
Kathleen McElroy
Pridge Street
Lena Hoey
Pleasant Street
Cottage City
Wallace Parkins
O'Hare-Gargan
Lizette Munroe
Appleton Street
Lizzie A. Thyne
Gookin Bros
Bar Harbor
Gerard
Fitchburg
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