Notable Snippets From Early 20th Century News
A Gloucester fisherman earns modestly, not claiming codfish aristocracy, while a Boston Record paragraph notes a ten cent piece driven into a bank safe lock. The text also mentions political trips, weather sleigh bells, wartime soldier pains, and St. Augustine’s coquina house built in 1464 by Franciscan monks later bought for winter residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Record
Wrenthem
America
St. Augustine
Fla
Order of St. Francis
Francis Drak
J. W. Jiendersen
The World The Meat The Devil Card Dialogues
A humorous extract discusses an Italian prelate who mocks English with neologisms during a Sunday sermon. A separate card endorsements refund money on Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cold or cough, with signatories including Geo C Osgood and G C Brock Co. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
Geo. C. Osgood
M. D
Corsets for Fleshly Ladies at Bargain Price
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises about 200 large size corsets from 26 to 36 in Kabo, Royal Worcester and 8. C. brands. Regularly priced 1 to 31.59, now offered at 49 cents per pair in basement department, targeted at ladies needing large sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Worcester
A. G. Pollard & CO
Something New In Albums For Amateur Photographers
The Gilson album offers a new option for amateur photographers with a shapely bound book in three styles. Prices start at 50 cents. Pages vary from two to four pictures, ideal as a holiday gift. Available at Prince and Son's, 108 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilson
Cnmateur
Prince & Son’s
Merrimack Street
Germany's Dicker for Carolines In Peace Talks
Paris reports say Germany seeks to buy the Carolines with Berlin backing. The American peace commissioners had a three hour morning meeting but will hold no joint session today. The Spaniards are cautious, delaying decisions on religious liberty and Carrollines terms pending a favorable bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Peace Commissions
Berlin
Germany
Carolines
Mrs Davidson of Thread Spooling Fame Dies at 86
Mrs Martha Little Davidson, famed for spooling the first thread in America at a Dracut factory, dies aged 86 in Illinois on December 2. The Collinsville factory mentioned is now used for carbonizing and connected by a tunnel to the main building near Lakeview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Martha Little Davidson
América
Dracut
Mass
Collinsville
Lakeview
Second Division under General Winston sails for Cuba
Two transports are assigned to port, the Michigan and the Panamas, with Minneawaska and Toumania due soon. The second division under General Edward B. Winston includes 161st Indiana, Second Illinois, First North Carolina, Fourth Virginia, Forty-Ninth Iowa and Sixth Missouri. Troops will receive hospital tents at one tent per six men and carry reusable Savannah lumber, plus animals, despite hurry orders. departure not likely before December.
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Michigan
Panamas
Minneawaska
Toumania
Edward B. Winlston
Indiana
Illinois
North Carolna
Viginia
Iowa
Missouri
Savannah
Cuba
Crew of Lunet Believed Lost After Tarpaulin Cove Sinking
A Woods Hole special reports the sunken Bangor Maine Lunet schooner with seven crew lost near Tarpaulin Cove Boston. The coal cargo bound for Calais Maine. wreck lies close inshore with one third of the masts out of water. Built in 1872 at Calais, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Herald
Woods Hole
Tarpaulin Cove
Bangor
Maine
Ofice
Calais
Arrive in Portland After Doubts on Safety
In Portland Maine on December 2 the schooner S P Blackburn once missing reported from New Bedford and the fishing schooner Fannie Hayden, feared to be in peril at Booth Bay, both reached Portland harbor unharmed, concluding days of concern over their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
S. P. Blackburn
New Bedford
Fannie Hayden
Booth Bay
Portland Harbor
Emperor William to Visit England Next Summer
London December 3 There is chatter among society circles about Emperor William touring England next summer to visit leading industrial centers and possibly travel to Ireland. Queen Victoria has rented apartments at Cimiez France for five weeks starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William
England
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Cimiez
France
Schooner Ann Sullivan Reaches Bar Harbor After Gale
The schooner Ann Sullivan from Bar Harbor to Boston rode out a gale safely at Bar Harbor Maine and arrived at Whitehead on Wednesday. The captain reported seeing six schooners ashore at Deer Isle Maine amid the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ann Sulllivan
Bar Harbor
Maine
Whitehead
Deer Isle
Ohio Liner Dry Docks Successfully at East Boston
The Wilson liner Ohio was successfully dry docked at East Boston at high water this afternoon. A survey will be made immediately to determine repairs needed.
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Boston
Wilson
Ohio
East Boston
Prominent Pittsburg Men Sentenced for Stealing Funds
Pittsburg December 3 Ex Assistant City Attorney House found guilty of aiding and abetting Major Moreland in embezzling 26000 of city funds. House sentenced to 17 months in county workhouse and fined 1000. Moreland sentenced three years in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
House
Mirreland
Moreland
Returning Expatriates Rejoin Families in Nicaragua
Expatriated Nicaraguan natives are returning home after long exile. Atlas Steamship agent Luis Wichman informed the government that due to the death of Sir Arthur Forwood of Liverpool the company will not purchase Nicaragua’s railroads and steamboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Associated Press
Managua
Luis Wichman
Atlas Steamship Company
Sir Arthur Forwood
Liverpool
England
Burglars Shoot Ex-Postmaster in Duryea Saloon
In Scranton Pa last night burglars shot and killed M F Corcoran ex postmaster of Duryea. The housekeeper was gagged and bound while the safe was blown open. No clue to the murderers exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
M. F. Corcoran
Duryea
Tyngsboro Ladies Aid Farce Delights Town Hall
The Tyngsboro Evangelical church Ladies Aid staged The District School in Blue Berrys Corner, a two act entertainment in the town hall last night. The cast included Channing Whittaker Jr and James Gotham among others. The skit opened with a school committee session as they chose a teacher, featuring humorous exchanges that kept the audience laughing throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Evangelical Church of
Tyngsboro
Blue Berrys Corner
School Committee
Channing Whittaker, Jr
South Mauor
James Gotham
T.e School
William Hunter
Alice Coburn
Martha C. Butterfield
Charles H. Danforth
Matilda Truby
Fannie Upton
Dora Sherburne
Nellie Mores
Grace Whitaker
Della Hazel
Sadie Brown
Lottie Upton
Ruth Cooker
Charles A. Sherburne
Ray Sherburne
Louis Bradon
Forest Foster
Walter Brown
Claire Dickey
Charles Brown
ANOTHER MURDER CHARGE AGAINST HANCOCK
Los Angeles reports Joan Hancock, already convicted burglar in the Engelke and Edmiston murders, is accused of a third homicide the killing of Detective Moore during an arrest in 1595. The case adds to the serial murder allegations surrounding Hancock and raises fresh questions about evidence and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Joan Hancock
Engelke
Edmiston
Moore
Robert Mackie Found Guilty in Noted Bank Burglary Case
After an all night session the jury in the Dominion bank robbery returned a verdict of guilty against Robert Mackie and disagreed as to Teller Penton. Soldiers reach Spain. the Spanish transport San Francisco has arrived from Cuba with 1800 repatriated troops.
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Robert Mackie
Napanee
Ont
Dominion
Teller Penton
Spain
Valencia
San Francisco
Cuba
Volunteer Regiments Sent to Havana From Savannah
The second division of the Seventh Army corps the division hospital corps and the signal corps battalion have been ordered to move at once from Savannah to Havana Cuba. Major General Fitz Hugh Lee issued the order to take effect this morning. About 15 transports will be required, more than the government currently has in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Seventh Army Corps
Signal Corps
Havana
Cuba
Fitz Hugh Lee
District School Hears Clever Tricks and Piano Duets
A district schoolhouse crowd attended a lively program where children performed playful tricks on a new teacher. Miss Cora B Littlehale and Belle B Perham played piano duets to audience acclaim. Supper followed in the basement, tables were decorated with flags and bunting, and a well patronized sale featured candy, fancy work, aprons, and miscellaneous items run by named volunteers. The event was organized by a committee led by Martha C Butterfield with Sherburne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Littlehale
Belle B. Perham
Nellie Mores
Grace Whitaker
Sadie Brown
E. E. Stoughton
Fred. K. St. Claire
Matilda Truby
E. S. L. Swallow
Charles H. Worcester
Bar Association Adopts Resolutions of Respect to Prentiss Webster
The Lowell Garas station held a meeting in the police court room with Judge Hadhey presiding to adopt resolutions on the death of Prentiss Webster. Alfred T. Lamson led the tribute with several eulogies by Col. James H. Carmichael Frederick Lawton Charles Cowley George H. Stevens Judge John J. Pickman and James S. Murphy. The resolutions praise Webster as a scholar practitioner and gentleman and note his foreign knowledge and loyal service to the country. Also: William Adam Scotch artist displays oil paintings of New England scenes at Wescott's Gallery Central block open tonight. admission free, for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Garas
Hadhey
Association
Prentiss Webster
Alfred T. Lameon
Solon W. Stevens
Col
James H. Carmichael
Frederick Lawton
Charles Cowley
George H. Stevens
John J. Pickman
Alfred T. Lamson
William F. Courtney
Frederick A. Fisher
Joseph H. Guillet
Frank E. Dunbar
Scotland
Down East
New England
William Adam
Wescott
Art Gallery
Central Block
Installation Programme Noted for Branch Street Church
Rev Asa Reed Dilts will be installed as pastor of Branch Street Baptist Church next Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Present will be Charlies W Perkins Rav A S Gumbart D D and Rev Herbert White of Botton with Rev EB Fuller of Lawrence Rev J M Greene D D Rev Smith Thomas Ford Rev Bow Green and others. A general invitation is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Reed Dilts
Branch Street Baptist Church
Charlies W. Perkins
A. S. Gumbart
D. D
Herbert White
Botton
EB. P. Fuller
Lawrence
J. M. Greene
Smith Thomas Ford
Bow Green
Lawrence Telegram Cites Lowell Dems About Tricks
In a remark from Lawrence, the Telegram mocks Lowell Democratic politicians describing dark methods and vain tricks as a critique of local party tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lowell
Massachusetts Fire Lingering Doubt Over Watchman Ward
Evidence from the two week old East Cambridge blaze suggests Watchman John Ward may be fatally consumed. Found melted keys and coins identify the watchman’s property, implying the body was likely destroyed beyond recovery. Also, Daniel Lynch, Irish native about 30, died at Philadelphia and Reading coal pocket after being buried by moving coal in the chute, leaving a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Squire
Daniel Lynch
Newburyport
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Lynch
William Quinn
Ireland
Paige Street F B Church Men Postpone Banquet Reunion
The Men's League of Paige Street F B church postponed their annual banquet reunion to Thursday evenings in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League of
Paige Street
F. B
Political jobs cost city and crooked Lowell Democrats
City faces hundreds in expense for State supervisors in elections with little tangible gain. Republicans and Democrats push nominees, while a Crowley faction vies for power. Recounts hint at possible mismatch between convention and voter choice as Lowell Democrats face graft accusations and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Putnam
Lowell
Fisher Pearson
Jerry” Crowley
Crowley
Help Your Stomach with Hood's Sarsaparilla
An ad advises treating dyspepsia and indigestion by strengthening the stomach. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic that reaches the right spot to relieve pains, aid digestion, purify blood, and improve overall health, urging immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Breachery club eyes municipal ticket endorsement
The Breachery Independent club met in Davs square rooms. They discussed the license issue to be an agenda item at the next meeting and plan to endorse a full municipal ticket. The Republican city committee will meet Monday at 7:45 to organize the city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Crowley
Tthe
Democratic City Committee
Mansur
Crowley Club
Frank B. Dow
James T. O’hearn
Crowley
Franklin Club
Agin
Old Franklin Club
Bennett
Davs Square
Republican City Committee
Glass in His Body in Front Street Accident
James White was taken to St. John's Hospital with severe pain after a fall through a Front street window Tuesday. An ambulance conveyed him to the hospital yesterday. A four by two inch triangular piece of glass was removed from his thigh along with two smaller splinters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
St. John’s Hospital
City Hall finances show pauper department short on funds
For four weeks the school janitors have not been paid due to department finances. Secretary Courtney reports a $200.02 balance enough for two weeks, with $30,000 appropriated for paupers this year and $35,000 spent on outdoor relief. The disbursements include about $5,000 yearly for care of paupers from other towns and insane hospital bills. A request seeks $13,000 more for the year. A special Aldermen meeting is set for Monday to draw jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Courtney
General Treasury Fund
Poor Department
Col. Pindar
Fire at Rock Street tenement linked to playing children
A blaze at 96 Rock Street in a large tenement started in a clothes closet occupied by Bartholomew Ashman. Children had been playing with matches nearby when the fire began. Firemen stopped it quickly with minimal damage to the closet. HH. Co. Church & Son insured the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Rock Street
Bartholomew *Ashman
HH. Co. Church & Son
Second Big Six Social at Highland Hall
The second social of the Big Six Social club was held at Highland hall last evening. Elwins orchestra furnished music for dancing and the cake walk. Officers included General manager Tom Reed and assistant Henry Reed. Floor director John Martin with assistant Charles Sullivan led the event along with treasurer Felix Beauregard and chief aid James Cropper. Aides included Aliex Dupont James Rooney James Tiley Frank S Geauregard Peter Kelley and Charles Saxon. Reception committee members were William Kane Charles Sullivan Felix Beauregard and John Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Six
Highland Hall
Elwin
Tom Reed
Henry Reed
John Martin
Charles Sullivan
Felix Beauregard
James Cropper
Aliex Dupont
James Rooney
James Tiley
Frank S.geauregard
Peter Kelley
Charles Saxon
William Kane
Baker v. Baker courtroom adjourned for December 10
In Superior Court at Aitken Judge Aiken postponed the Baker v. Baker case to December 10 for a special hearing in Boston after the libellee spent most of Wednesday and Thursday on the stand with cross examination ongoing. Several suspended cases were activated and disposed of before adjournment at five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Aitken
Baker
Drunks Before Hadley Police Court Eight Cases
Eight drunks appeared in Police Court at Hadley. Four were fined one dollar each, another paid five dollars, and Joan E. Bulmer, a third offender, was sentenced to the state farm at Bridgewater. The remainder cases were not detailed in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley, J
Joan E. Bulmer
Bridgewater
Sentence Imposed on Kelley and Gage in Larceny Case
James D. Kelley was sent to the reformatory. George W. Gage faced larceny and vagrancy charges and was continued on bond at $600 until December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Kelley
Reformatory
George W. Gage
Wes
Local obituaries note multiple deaths in city homes
Dennis F O Neil aged around 25 to 30 dies at home after long illness at North and Lawrence streets. Mary A Golden, 19, dies at 778 Gorham Street, active in St Peter s parish. Addison Griffin, 62, dies at Chelsea Soldiers Hospital, born Sandown New Hampshire, served as private in Company C Second U S Infantry during World War I. Three brothers and one sister survive Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis F. O'Neil
Dennis
Margaret O'Neil
North
Lawrence Streets
M. c
Mary A. Golden
Charles
Mary Golden
Gorham Street
St. Peter’s
Addison Griffin
Soldiers’ Hospital
Chelsea
Sandown
N. H
Second
U. S. Infantry
Funeral services for John Greaney in Collinsville
The funeral for John Greaney of Collinsville was held yesterday at St. Michael's church with Rev Fr Poland officiating. Undertaker O'Donnell supervised arrangements and bearers included John Brennan Thomas Spellman Martin Connolly Thomas Carrick and James Kelly. Body sent to Amesbury for burial. Hattie Dudley funeral held at 10 am from 31 Front Street with Rev W A Bartlett presiding. burial in Edson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greaney
Collinsville
St. Michael's Church
Poland
O'Donnell
John Brennan
Thomas Spellman
Martin Coonnolly
Thomas
John Carrick
James Kelly
Amesbury
Hattie Dudley
Front Street
W. A. Bartlett
Edson
Sequences of Local Notices From Hampton Beach and Lowell
Johnson Atkinson of Hampton Beach and former Lowell resident visits his daughter Mrs. Sarah Maxfield at 651 Branch street. In his 84th year he remains well and in fair health. Mr and Mrs Charles Barron Dr and Mrs A Dews with others depart today for Florida via Savannah on steamer Marion. Rev F A Warfield led the installing prayer for Rev Smith Baker at Fortsand services Thursday evening. Rev Dr Webb delivered the sermon. Emil Lavigneur of the American orchestra could not sail to Portland Saturday night due to prior engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Atkinson
Hampton Beach
Lowell
Sarah Maxfield
Branch Street
Charles Barron
Emil Lavigneur
American Orchestra
Portland
Obituaries and notices from Dec 2 in North Street city
Death notices for Dennis F O Neil Aged 15 months and Samuel Osgood aged 73 years 9 months detailed with affiliations Post 185 G A R and Billerica cemetery care extra notes mention Ex Mayor Courtney improving and a church lecture by Rev John D Pickles PhD plus a currency call to national banks and a Traders National Bank statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
North Street
Dennis F. O'Neil
Sika Osgood
Billerica
Samuel Osgood
G. A.R
Courtney
R v. John D. Pickles
National Bank
Sudden weather changes raise health alerts
Health warnings note danger from rapid weather shifts and decaying vegetation, with low water and malaria germs spreading. Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged to purify and enrich the blood to resist illness.
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Nota Bene
Gloucester
Foberts
de. Futton
Glace Bay
Secretary of War
Sleishers
Goston Journal
Russia
Volga
Caspian Sea
Traders National Bank
Middlesex St
Cor. P. O. Ave
Wm. F. Hills Cashier
United States Depository
U. S. Revenue Stamps
Dicker
Saniards
WILDS
Emperor William
Ann Sullivan
John Hancock
Dows
A.W. Dows &Co., Props
Massachusetts
Political Jobs
Crowey Club
Horace H. Knapp
Board of Health
John Vincent
Sarsa
Hood's
Hek Et Ph
Dolge
Creedmore
Congress
Dolge’s
O'Sullivan Bros
Hala
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