Silver Democrat echo and reform notes in New England press
A compact survey of editorials noting Jim Mellen’s paper, Bryan Sewall Williams influence in New England, and Boston registration issues. It cites Demetrius as a silverite reference, mentions Zola’s Rome Index, and ends with an old Rescue Ladies moral verse about a western chief and a runaway train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mellen
Worcester
Springfield Republican
New England
Bryan
Demetrius
New York
Archibald Wins Canoe Trophy Race at Camp
Archibald of Toronto won the nine mile canoe race timed at 1 hour 40 minutes 55 seconds at the American Canoe Association camp. Butler finished second, Butler Ames fifth, Dr. Gage sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
N. Y
American Canoe Association
Archibald
Toronto
Butler
Butler Ames
Dr. Gage
Regatta Winds Halt Paddling Races at ACA Camp
At the American Canoe Association camp the lack of wind forced the regatta committee to cancel the remaining paddling races for the forenoon. The executive committee will elect John N. MacKendrick of Galt Ont commodore for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
American Canoe Association
John N. MacKendrick
Galt
Ont
Oxford club vs Moore club at Mountain Rock
The Oxford and Moore clubs met yesterday afternoon with Lowell winning 22 to 18. After the game guests, including Alderman Barry and many others, attended a supper at Lakeview in the pavilion’s upper half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Moore Club
Manchester
Mountain Rock
Lowell
Lakeview
Alderman Barry
Dennis F. Griffin
John F. Parker
John J. Gillis
John F. Quinn
J. F. Murphy
T. J. Foley
E. D. Burke
Artie Allen
Frank Donahue
John J. Brown
William Howe
James McMann
James White
William Bell
Henry Massey
John J. Toomey
J. W. Parker
M. B. Hayes
James Burns
Timothy Connors
The Ball Game Today at Dracut Oval
City Hall faces Press in a rivalrous afternoon matchup at the Dracut oval. Reporters listed include Curtin Paradis Dowling Cahill Sternberg Boulger Shea Lamberton Pickering. City Hall lineup features Cheney McGuirk Cosgrove Baxter Thornton McGraw Reynolds Bowers Connors with Connors at right field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dracut Oval
Curtin
Paradis
Dowling
Cahill
Sternberg
Boulger
Shea
Lamberton
Pickering
Cheney
McGuirk
Cosgrove
Baxter
Thornton
Woman Thrown From Bike After Street Crossing Collision
A young woman on a bicycle collided with a team at the Middle and Central street crossing this forenoon. The impact threw her to the pavement with force, but she could stand and was later taken home by carriage for treatment.
Sixth Avenue Competition Tops Broadway Firm Hilton Hughes Failure
The dry goods house Hilton Hughes & Co, formerly A T Stewart, has assigned with six figures of liabilities and no creditor preference. Elihu Root represents the assignees as Wall Street bankers view the collapse as stemming from five years of declining business. Albion B Hilton fronts the company, stock has been liquidated to cut liabilities, and workers woke to closed doors with notices that wages are paid through today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hilton, Hughes & Co
A. T. Stewart
Elihu Root
New York Bank
Wall Street
Albion B. Hilton
United States Not Satisfied Over Turkish Indemnity Reply
United States Minister Terrill informed the Turkish government that its reply to the demand for indemnity over the destruction of U S missions in Turkey is not satisfactory. The notice comes from Constantinople on August 26 as relations heat up over the diplomatic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
U. S
Terrill
United States
Boston Wins With Rally In 11th Inning Baseball
Boston defeated Pittsburg 11 to 7 in a late batting rally after Sullivan and Yerrick were retired. Klobdan z entered as Pittsburg faded with only three hits in the last six innings. In National League action Philadelphia beat St Louis 9 to 4. Washington won 4 to 3 over Cincinnati. Baltimore beat Cleveland 12 to 2. New York and Louisville 6 to 0. Chicago 4 over Brooklyn 1. Washington 3 Cincinnati 1 in a second game. Rochester beat Wilkesbarre 7 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sullivan
Yerrick
Klobdanz
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Louisville
Brooklyn
Chicago
Wilkesbarre
Rochester
Tgouis
Suis
New Districts Redraw Lowell Representation
County commissioners in Cambridge completed county redistricting for 81 districts and 47 representatives. Lowell gains six to eight seats in three districts. overall, ten towns join the city in new arrangements, with Arlington Lexington Belmont Watertown pairing and Newton unchanged. District numbers adjust. Lowell wards and surrounding towns redefine representation, affecting party balance and voter targets in 25th to 28th districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Somerville
Bometag
Dseceseivecevcsepes I Ad
Medford
City of
Everett
City of Malden
Winchester
Med- Lota
Arlington and Lexing
Elmont
Hd Amino
City of Waltham
City of Newton
Bedford
Concord
Lincoln
Ashland
Holston
Lopkinton
Ane
Framingham
Marlboro
Sud
Boxboro
Studson
Maynard Stow
Acton
Ayer
Littleton
Shirley
West- Top
Ashby
Groton
Pepperell
Townsend
Lowell
Dunstable
Caeere
Tyngsboro
Billerica
Burlington
Carlisle
Dracut
North Reading
Tewksbury
Tlming
Woburn
Reading
Wickefield
Stoneham
Chelmsford
Wilmington
Westford
Maiden
Arlington
Lexington
Belmont
Watertown
Waltham
Weston
General Court
Newton
Natick
Holliston
Sherborn
Wayland
Hopkinton
Hudson
Sudbury
Maynard
Stow
Lexington and Concord
Maynard, Stow
Wakefield
Melrose
Black nominated for governor on second Republican ballot
Saratoga N Y Aug 26 Congressman Frank S Black of Troy secured the Republican nomination for governor on the second ballot at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Frank S. Black
Troy
Chicago Allure for Li Hung Chang Visit Proposed
Chicago announces a plan to invite Li Hung Chang to visit the city on August 26. Mayor Swift supports the invitation and, if accepted, an escort committee will travel east to arrange the arrangements and accompany the Chinese statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Li Hung Chang
Chicago
Swift
Strikers Vote To Return At Brown Hoisting Works
Cleveland Aug 26 locked out workers at Brown Hoisting works vote to return to work ending rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Brown
Santa Fe Auditor Dies After Horse Accident
Topeka Kan August 26 J F McKib ben auditor of the Santa Fe railroad who was injured when a horse fell on him died at Newcastle Col in a western hospital the death closes a long drawn out accident incident involving the railroad official and a mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
J. F. McKibben
Santa Fe Railroad
Newcastle
Col
Drowning at Devil's Hole Claims Edward Hunt
Edward Hunt aged 53 drowned in the Merrimack river at Devil's Hole behind the ice houses on Lakeview avenue. His son Edward witnessed the plunge and could not reach him. a diver recovered the body. Hunt lived at 21 Front street with a wife and adopted daughter Mary Kelly. He was a mule-spinner by trade, part of the Mule Spinners' union. Funeral arrangements likely under the union's charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hunt
Merrimack River
Lakeview Avenue
Hunt
Edward
Edward Davis
Molloy
Market Street
Hamilton
Front Street
Mary Kelly
Mule Spinners’ Union
New Bedford Edges New Hedford In Lopsided Win
New Bedford defeated New Hedford 13 to 4 in a New England League game. At Augusta, Pawtucket edged Augusta 5 to unspecified score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW England League
New Bedford
New Hedford
Fall River
Augusta
Pawtucket
Boudreau and Phaneuf wed at St Jean Baptiste Church
John P Boudreau and Miss Ova Phaneuf were married by Rev Fr Forget at St Jean Baptiste church yesterday afternoon. The bride wore white silk with tinsel gauze and white asters, with Miss Eva Phaneuf as bridesmaid and Charles Boudreau as best man. A reception followed at 13 Gage street, with out of town guests Dr Charles Valcour of Boston and Dr Belanger of Lawrence. Present gifts were described as costly and useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Boudreau
Ova Phaneuf
Fr. Forget
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Eva Phaneuf
Charles Boudreau
Gage Street
Charles Valcour
Boston
Belanger
Lawrence
Seventh Massachusetts Battery Holds Annual Reunion
The Seventh Massachusetts Battery association met for its seventh annual reunion at Willow Dale with about 30 attendees from Boston Worcester Belmont New Hampshire Lonsdale Rhode Island and Lowell. W H Riddick presided C M Simpson was vice president C W Brigham secretary and J F Thorning treasurer organized the event. Dinner at 12 30 featured after dinner speeches and social time. An orchestra from Boston provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Battery Association
Willow Dale
Boston
Worcester
Belmont
N. H
Lonsdale
R. I
Lowell
W. H. Riddick
C. M. Simpson
C. W. Brigham
J. F. Thorning
Zoston
Woman duped by bogus detective in East Merrimack district
A Lowell table girl aged mature in a boarding house fell for a state detective impostor. He claimed arrest rights for an outing with Thomas Crow’s acquaintance, extorted $12 total from her, and disappeared with the money after promising to return the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Corporation
East Merrimack Street
Thomas Crow
Central Street
Daughters of St. George Hold Grand Lodge Session
The grand lodge of the Daughters of St. George convened with lodges from across the country in attendance. Forenoon sessions featured reading of reports and the appointment of standing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the Order, Daughters of St. George
Manchester labor leader visits on a weekday lineup
Aug 26 docket reports Hanson Partridge larceny continued for a week while Charles Donohoe larceny is extended to Friday. Henry O Robinson is on probation for common drunk. Peter Murphy and Hannah Reynolds fined $12 each for fornication. Michael J Casey on probation for non support. William H Ward, a blacksmith, fined for assault. Edward E Stockbridge, president of the Manchester Central Labor Union, is in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hanson Partridge
Charles Donohoe
Henry O. Robinson
Peter Murphy
Hannah E. Reynolds
Michael J. Casey
William H. Ward
Edward E. Stockbridge
The
Manchester Central Labor Union
Legislature establishes new district voter counts for redistricting
After a month of calculations the commissioners report they have redrawn districts changing precinct sizes from 13 12 and 11 to 29 30 and 31 respectively. The legislature fixed the voter quota per representative at 2231 though some districts fall short while others exceed it. The commissioners say they have done their best after careful analysis.
Marriage in North Chelmsford Highlights Bride and Groom
Jeremiah Conners and Annie Larking wed at parochial residence in North Chelmsford officiated by Rev J J Shaw at 3 on Monday. Best man James O Connor and bridesmaid Lizzie Larking. Couple to honeymoon via Boston Providence to New York then reside on Shaw's avenue. Connners works at George C Moore factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Conners
Annie Larking
J. J. Shaw
North Chelmsford
James O’connor
Lizzie Larking
Boston
Providence
New York
Shaw’s Avenue
North
Chelmsford
Conners
The Belvidere Boy Robberstruts Through Homes For Berries
A youth described as tall with russet shoes charmed through Belvidere houses on Sherman Hanks Nesmith and Nesmith streets asking to buy blueberries while evading suspicion. He visited Dr Irish Drury Walker Norcross Grady White and others, used bold approaches, and left unaroused curiosity as he sought produce. Police noted multiple sightings and the boy’s bold, resourceful pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Dr. Irish
Levi Sprague
Harry Raynes
Sherman Street
Dr. Walker
Hanks Street
N. W. Norcross
Hanks and
W. S. Grady
Concord Street
E. L. White
Nesmith Street
Mrs. White
Belvidere Boy Burglar Caught In East Merrimack Street
John Higgins a 14 year old from Tewksbury was found in a house on East Merrimack Street at 10 30 am after attempting to sell blueberries to a homeowner. He admitted to several thefts and led police to recovered property. A prior arrest for horse and carriage theft is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Higgins
Tewksbury
Belvidere
East Merrimack Street
Davidson Street
Lane
Young Higgins
Popular Plymouth excursion by special train offered
Tomorrow a special New York New Haven Hartford line excursion to Plymouth runs. Round trip tickets are priced at 1.25 dollars each and the number of tickets is strictly limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Katie Mack Wins 219 Class Race at Old Orchard
Katie Mack won the race she entered on the old kite track at Old Orchard yesterday. It was the 219 class with eleven starters, and the best time of 2.1544 was set in the third heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. I. Hood
Katie Mack
Old Orchard
Free electric car tickets with goods at O Sullivans
O Sullivan Bros opposite City Hall offer free electric car tickets to customers who spend one dollar or more. A devotional meeting of the W C T U is set for Thursday August 27 at 3 PM at headquarters No 8 Bridge Street with Miss Lelia Mallory in charge. All young women are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan Bros
City Hall
No. 8
Bridge Street
Lelia Mallory
House cleaning sale cuts summer stock for fall
Storewide markdowns reduce prices across departments. Negligee shirts drop to 50c to 1.50 from higher. Turkoman silk ties three for 25c, many sold at a quarter earlier. Summer wool trousers now 2.00 after prior 50c to 1.00 hikes. Star shirt waists 50c, now 75c to 1.00. Overall heavy price cuts across departments.
Pead Named Agent for Merrimack Manufacturing Co.
John William Pead, long time Merrimack employee and former mill superintendent, is appointed agent succeeding the late Joseph S. Ludlam. Born 1853 in Lowell to English parents, Pead rose from tile works to engineer aide, then mill superintendent, earning wide respect for his quiet rise and substantial industry leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pead
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Joseph S. Ludlam
Pead
Merrimack
New England
John’ William Pead
Lowell
Mr. Pead
England
William Pead
Melksden
Mary Pead
Melkshen
Samuel F. Pead
Matilda A. Redman
Wilts County
McCoy’s Commercial College
A. J. Hiscock
Arch Street
Oliver
Ludlam
Merrimack Manufacturing Corporation
Peadh
Methodist Church
New England Manufacturers’ Associaation
The
Masons
Country and Vesper Clubs
Peach
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Geo. Fred
Rome
Zola
Tie
Detroit Free Press
Paul Butler
Commodore
Eugene Stillings
Pine Street
Dr. Thomas
Stillings
Savings Department of the
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
P. O. Avenue
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Sixth Avenue
Broadway
National League
Congressman Black
Springfield
Buffalo
Scranton
Syracuse
Pete E Ee Eens
Seen
Syracuse Ween Ewes
Springfield Beeen Eens
Gu Wilkesbarre Sete Eeee
Scranton Beter Nweneee
Devil's Hole
N. E. League
Gs i
Bangor
Brockton
Portland
Lewiston
Boudreau-Phaneuf
Battery Association
Daughters OF ST. George
Police Court
Hadley
Princess Lodge
National Order
the Daughters of St. George
Georgia Rhodes
Princess Lodge of
Spindles
Harriet Green
Ethel Wilson
Goodwin
Nettie Studley
Wood
Lawrence Davenport
G. V. P. Whitehead
Parrot
Bridgeport
Rowbotham
Hartford
W. P. James Bennett
Jackson
Green and Stepherd
Alice Whitehead
Parratt
Conn
Hannah Ellis
Ashcroft
Sykes
Merrimage Clothing
Gonpany
Allgoods
Fashion’s Corner
FARIA
Boy Robber
Putnam & Son
Pir
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