Col James Francis dies at 80 Mansur Street home
Colonel James Francis born in Lowell March 30 1840 died at his home 80 Mansur Street between 11 and 12 yesterday after illness since autumn. He served in the Civil War from 1861 onward, earned multiple commissions, worked with Locks and Canals company, and held civic roles with a long record of service and charitable conduct. He married twice, leaving surviving son Joseph S and daughter Clara with Mary Carew as his widow.
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James Francis
Mansur Street
Locks and Canals Company
Lowell
James B. Francis
Sarah W. Francis
Col. Francis
Co. A
Massachusetts
Patterson
Shenandoah Valley
Banks
Army of the Potomac
Cedar Mountain
Chancellorsville
Antietam
Gettysburg
New York
Chattanooga
Sherman
Georgia
Carolinas
Hoosac
Locks & Canals Company
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Institution of Great Britain, Loyal Legion
Massachusetts Military Historical Society
Victoria Institute
Philosophical Society of Great Britain
The
Unitarian Society
Caroline
Franklin Forbes
Clinton
Mass
Joseph S
Clara
Maincan F
Mary C
Thomas A. Carew
Cambridge
Francis
Lowell Gas Light Company
Railroad National Bank
Mechanics Savings Bank
Two Minutes Crossed: Lucky Leo Misses Portland Steamer
Lowell traveler Leo Lawler just missed the Portland by two minutes after a New York silk house traveler Briggs reached the boat first. Briggs survived the disaster while Lawler faced disappointment and sent a letter home recounting the near miss and calm amusement.
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Leo Lawler
Lowell
Portland
Briggs
New York
Boston
Lawler
The
Carter & Sherburne
Thomas Long
Carter & Sherburne’s
Leo Lawlor
Not Alice Turner Was Portland Steamer Victim Found Alive
Lowell newspaper men sought relatives of Miss Alice Tucker reported missing from the Portland steamer incident. Rumors linked to Miss Alice Turner prompted interviews, but a Courier reporter learned from Lizzie Turner that a letter from New York dated Nov 29 confirms Alice Turner is safe, proving a name error in early reports.
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Lowell
Alice Tucker
Portland
Courier
Miss Alice Turner
Miss Turner
Beecett
Lizzie Turner
Alice
Delorme Brother’s Postal Card From Porto Rico
Capt Greig receives postal card from Peter Delorme a brother of Company C man left in Porto Rico. Card says the soldier is well and plans to start home on December 1. Writer also thanks Capt Greig for kindness to the sick soldier.
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Capt. Greig
Peter Delorme
Company C
Porto Rico
Two Pretty Schoolgirls Now in Care to Aid Daughter Maud
A mother describes her daughter Maud's gradual onset of nervous trouble during her school days last spring. She notes Maud could not concentrate or sit still, and that one evening she urged her to stop her lessons until the next day to seek help.
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Maud
Postum Cereal Turns Struggling Student's Health Around
A mother recalls her daughter Maud's nervous decline and sleepless nights. After being advised by a neighbor, she switches from coffee to Postum Food Coffee, noting rapid improvement in sleep and school work. Maud graduates with honors, credited to Postum's cereal-based formula and lack of medicines.
Boston and New York Markets Report by Bright Sears Co
New York market bulletin notes mining activity and daily price movements in Boston and New York. Bright Sears & Co. provides brief summaries of commodity trades and sector signals for investors.
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Boston
New York
Bright, Sears & Co
Lowell Arcanum elects officers in lodge hall
Lowell council Royal Arcanum elected officers at Odd Fellows temple with A H Stanley and C O S Wheeler named as Grand Council reps and Fay H Martin as regent. W M Sherwell will be secretary and George E King treasurer among others. John J Cla in gave stereopticon talk at Foresters bazaar. Several lodges held meetings with new members admitted and propositions accepted.
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Lowell
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Grand Council
A. H. Stanley
C. O. S. Wheeler
W. M. Sherwell
F. A. Bowen
E. N. Leighton
CC. W. Whitman
Lowell Council
Fay H. Martin
F. X. A. Hurtubise
J. 5. Jackson
John J. Clain
Foresters
Foresters’ Hall
Wamesit
F. of A
Lowell Reform Club
Bazaar
War literature shifts to territorial expansion topics
A Pittsburgh Dispatch summary notes readers move from Spanish American War tales to books on American expansion. Demand centers on naval power, new possessions, race and imperial topics, with Captain Mahan’s Influence of Sea Power highlighted at Carnegie Free Library. Fewer daily inquiries reflect broader reading trends.
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Bookkstores
United States Navy
United States
Carnegie Free Library
Schenley Park
Capt. Mahan
Atlantic
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
West Indies
Pittsburg Dispatch
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S. Bay State Gas
Dow Coal
Veritas
Merrimack
Wannalandt
Woolen Spinners’ Union
Bay State Hall
Dorcas Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Pythian Hall
Ralph A. Day &Go
Suitard Fur House
New England
Pat-Leach
Uus
Ralph A. Day
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Frank E. Flint
Rimack Street
HU. P. Arbecan
Banker & Joker
Exchange Place
Boston, Mass
Music Hall
Middlesex
Atlaw
Samuel
Tylor
Dunstable
Sid County
George Butter
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Canbridge
Middiesex
A. D. Ises
Lowell Daily Courier
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