Miss Downeys Hearing Draws Local Audience At Board
A public hearing on the dismissal of Miss Caroline A Downey from the Lowell training school drew a large crowd and all school committee members. The session, about three hours, featured debates over who may represent the training school faculty and whether the petition seeks action within the board’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Downey
Caroline A. Downey
Miss Downey
Andrew G. Swapp
A. K. Whitcomb
Downey
F. W. Qua
John W. McEvoy
Mr. Qua
McEvoy
Qua
Normal School
Swapp
Lowell
Common Fairness and Justice
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Lowell Residents
Hundreds of Lowell residents publicly affirm the merit of Dean's Kidney Pills with Mrs. E. W. Harmon recounting her husband’s kidney relapse in spring 1898 cured after using a box from Ellingwood & Co. The ad claims kidney relief and back pain end, with Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents selling 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Dean
E. W. Harmon
Andover Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Canine tragedy spurs threats after trolley incident
In Collinsville a dog is struck on a Pelham car, enraging the owner who brandishes a musket and vaunts shooting the conductor and motorman. The collie moans as townsfolk shield themselves, the dog is buried, and the man seeks damages from the railway though denied. A final line notes soldiers Howe and Howe’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham
Collinsville
Beecham’s Pills Promises for Health and Stomach Cleanliness
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a superior medicine to keep the stomach sweet and clean and to maintain perfect general health through regular use. The text reads like a period patent remedy pitch, emphasizing digestive benefits and overall wellness.
Stockholders fight Central over Harlem lease
Hearings before Referee Charles Andrews in New York on the New York and Harlem Railroad stockholders case proceed to challenge the 1897 supplementary contract with the New York Central. Plaintiffs claim loss of 220000 yearly rent and 1320000 overall, plus alleged irregularities in a 10000000 Harlem bond refunding benefiting directors and insiders. Original 1873 contract had 374 years left. testimony to continue tomorrow. The adnote mentions Howe the working man.
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New York
Charles Andrews
State Court of Appeals
New York & Harlem Railroad Company
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Harlem
Central Company
Supreme Court
New York & Harlem
New York Central
New York Central Company
Harlem Company
Central
Andrew
Harlem Railroad
Nashua Court Hears Lowell Drunk and Theft Cases
In Nashua police court Tuesday Thomas Francois of Lowell pleaded guilty to drunkenness but sought a suspended sentence and promised to leave the city. Joseph Bennis, claiming 22 but appearing younger, received a suspended sentence for drunkenness. Joseph Laporte, about 20, faced larceny charges with brother Henry. a pocketbook containing $10.15 was allegedly taken from their grandmother Ettiene Michaud of 46 Vine Street. Henry Michaud did not appear. Joseph pleaded not guilty. Judge Hoitt fined him $5 and costs of 30 days at the city farm.
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Nashua
Lowell
Thomas Francois
Francois
Joseph Bennis
Joseph Laporte
Henry
Ettiene Michaud
Vine Street
Henry Michaud
Joseph
Hoitt
City Farm
Man found dead in Nashua inn linked to Lowell worker
Isador Pothier a former Lowell resident, recently hired by an insurance firm with Lowell district HQ, was found dead in a Nashua Commercial Inn room. Police note he and a registered wife may not be married, while friends recall him as upright. Death ruled natural, though some suspect foul play after a large roll of bills vanished from his possession. A woman linked to the case remained missing.
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Isador Pethier
Commercial Inn
Nashua
Lowell
Woonsocket
Pothier
Board weighs scarlet fever negligence in quarantines
At yesterday's board of health meeting Agent Knapp criticized physicians who allowed scarlet fever patients to mix in the community before the three week quarantine. He cited two cases where children contracted the disease due to incomplete visits. Drs Jackson and Holbrook defended practice noting diagnostic errors and the difficulty of judging desiccation. No action was taken. Knapp plans to mention the issue in the annual report. Adjournment followed at 5 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Knapp
Jackson
Holbrook
Admiral Schley Endorses Peruna Catarrh Remedy
Admiral Schley, a notable 19th century hero, endorses Peruna after a private recommendation. The article notes his family uses it and praises its efficacy against catarrh. It claims widespread public endorsements by prominent figures, urging readers to request free literature from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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Admiral Schley
M’fg Co
Columbus
Ohio
Funeral notices for Lemelin Bibeault House Lafreniere and others
Funeral services were held yesterday for Henri Lemelin infant son of Joseph and Delia Lemelin of 131 Cushing street. The body rests in St. Joseph's cemetery. Also buried were Narcisse Bibeault of 5 Austin avenue, James House of 78 Fenwick street, and Adolphe Lafreniere who died from a skull fracture at St John’s hospital. All burials occurred at St. Joseph's cemetery with services led by Rev. Fr. Lamothe, Fr. Campeau, and under Undertaker Albert.
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Henri Lemelin
Joseph
Delia Lemelin
Cushing Street
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Albert
Narcisse Bibeault
Austin Avenue
St. Jean Baptiste’s
Fr. Lamothe
O. M. IL
Francois Paquette
Joseph Cinq Mars
George Lemieux
Paul Mainville
Joseph Albert
James House
Fenwick Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Fr. Campeau
M. L
Albert Paris
Jos. Grenier
Jos. Charrette
Dosithee Gervais
Adolphe Lafreniere
St. John’s Hospital
Republican Rally At Gorham Hall Raises Local Candidacy Topics
A Gorham street rally under the Swed ish Athletic club hosted ward 9 Republicans with speakers including Gustave Knutson C A Stott Robert F Marden Dr Downs W H Thatcher and Councilman Palin. Mayor Howe attended late as candidates from ward 8 contended for seats and plans for election day emerged from a Republican conference. Pietro Cartoni of Rome pledged 200000 to fund a sanitarium for tuberculosis in memory of his two sons.
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Gorham Hall
Gorham Street
Swedish Athletic Club
Gustave Knutson
C. A. Stott
Robert F. Marden
Dr. Downs
W. H. Thatcher
Palin
Pietro Cartoni
Rome
Discounted Holiday Goods At Woods Jewelry Store
Geo H Wood announces a ten day holiday sale with liberal discounts across departments. The enlarged Woods jewelry store on Central Street is now the largest and best lighted in New England, offering a wide range of new watches diamonds clocks silverware cut glass umbrellas and leather goods to ease holiday shopping crowds and improve selection.
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Geo. H. Wood
Woods
Central Street
New England
Boston
Providence
Bible as Literature Lesson At Lowell Alliance Meeting
At yesterday's Lowell branch of the Women's Alliance, Mrs Helen ColéDuffield led a Bible as Literature lesson from the Book of Job. She used Prof Moulton Modern Readers Bible with references to Davidson Froude Carlyle Genung, delivering dramatic readings and preserving story unity. Tea was served after by Misses Halk H Marsh and Anna Anderson.
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Lowell
Women’s Alliance
Helen Colé“Duffield
Alliance
Duffield
Davidson
Froude
Carlyle
Genung
Misses C. Halk
Cc. H. Marsh
Anna Anderson
Lowell man given two month sentence for pickpocketing
Frederick Morrill, 20, of Lowell, arrested for picking the pocket of Benjamin M. Thayer of Roxbury at Hotel Rexford, appeared before Judge Wentworth in Boston. The judge sentenced him to two months in the house of correction.
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Frederick Morrill
Lowell
Fisher
Benjamin M. Thayer
Haskins Street
Roxbury
French Widow of 97 to Hold Home Funeral Services
Lrocade D. French widow of Ams B arenca aged 97 years. Funeral services at her home 49 Bridge Street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited.
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Lrocade
D. French
Ams Barenca
Bridge Street
Bridge firm suspends New York construction unit
New York December 2 it is announced that the American Bridge company will give up its construction department in the New York district for the present enabling work on many contracts to resume. The pause followed a dispute with the Building Trades Employers association over recognition of local Iron Workers No 2.
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New York
American Bridge Company
Building Trades Employers Association
Lee
Hart Beats Carter In Close Fifteen Round Bout
In Boston at the Criterion Athletic Club Marvin Hart of Louisville won a decision over Kid Carter of Brooklyn in a dramatic fifteen round fight. Referee Buckley halted the bout with under a moment to go as Hart led on points and Carter appeared finished.
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Boston
Marvin Hart
Louisville
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
Criterion Athletic Club
Hart
Buckley
Carter
Senate confirms Concord postmaster nominee
Washington Dec 1 The Senate in executive session today confirmed the nomination of G A Young postmaster at Concord New Hampshire confirming a key federal appointment for the city and state local postal leadership continues to be staffed with regional figures.
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Washington
Senate
G. A. Young
Concord
N. H
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Etitioner
Firm Foundation
Ation
Doan
Howe
Andv
Beecham
Beecham’s
Adv
Nashua Court
Danderine
Dorothy Clark
Grenshaw St
Chicago
Christendom
Knowlton Danderine CO
Ellingwood & CO
Pe-Ru-Na
Peruna
Annals of Medicine
Petrusna
Lincoln Club
Palme
Affec
Joseph M. Coleman
Common Council
Col
A. M. Chadwick
C. 8. Proctor
E. B. Conant
A. G. Swapp
Greene
A. W. Dows & Co
F. P. Moody
A. E. Moors
H. Butler
Rochette & Delise
E. F. McEvoy
Brunnelle Pharmacy
Carleton & Hove
BIBLE
American Bridge Co
Rhodes’ Hair Store
Merrimack St
Cliff Street
U.3
Canada
Munroe ST. A
Parker
Harry Richardson
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