Plucky American Explorer Returns From African Sojourn
W Stamps Cherry, a Chicago native, spent four years among Congo natives and the French Congo and Sudan exploring the Upper Kotto region. He claims to have identified three new tribes Breea Engazzia Lindas, and a small tuskless elephant species while gathering anthropological data and ivory. Cherry proposes a common origin for African tribes prior to inland migrations and reports cannibalism among some groups.
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London
W. Stamps Cherry
Chicago
America
Africa
Livingstone
Stanley
Cherry
Congo
Geographical Society of America
French Congo
Soudan
Kotto
Engazzia
Lindas
Waday
Moangi
Mr. Cherry
Aemaica
Youthheld in $2000 bail in $8890 theft case
Morris Aronberg, a Boston youth, appeared before Judge Brown in municipal court charged with larceny of $8890 from Margaret Beck. He was held for the grand jury in $2000 bail as police, citing New York arrest reports, investigated the case. Aronberg clings to his story of an El mira reform school graduate taking money from his home.
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Boston
Morris Aronberg
Margaret Beck
Concord Street
Brown
Sergt. Lovell
Division 5
Watts
Wolf
New York
Aarenberg
Capt
Westcott
Elmira Reformatory
Coney Island
Officer Deane Held In Jail After Prisoner Slaying
Boston December reports reveal Judge Fallon transmitted an inquest note on the death of prisoner John Johnson killed by Officer Deane at the house of correction on November 15. The inquiry states Deane, aided by two other officers, shot the sick prisoner in his cell after a bed removal plan to aid his sleep provoked the fatal confrontation. Johnson threatened violence when his bed was removed each morning, leading to the fatal moment.
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Boston
Fallon
Superior Criminal Court
John Johnson
Deane
House of Correction
Johnson
Ian
Finger Injury Report After Bucket Incident in Cell
In a confinement incident, John son hurled a bucket at the door as Deane entered. The bucket struck the door and Deane reported a possible finger injury. A doctor applied a splint but did not confirm a broken bone after examination.
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Deane
Johnson
Murder in Wakefield Ends in Robbery or Cold Blood
Wakefield Massachusetts December 3. Mrs J W Crowell found her husband mortally wounded in the barn after a volley of pistol shots. He died fifteen minutes later from two heart wounds with a fourth bullet in the barn door and a fifth unaccounted for. Police favor foul play over suicide and seek the unknown thief who carried away the pocketbook.
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Wakefield
Mass
J. W. Crowell
Dr. Jack
Crowell
Quiet Lawrence Campaign Winds Up in Debateless Race
Lawrence December 3 A calm municipal campaign ends with no rallies or public demonstrations. Democrats claim strong votes for tomorrow while Republican bets center on Ellis for mayor and three aldermen. The superintendent of streets race features Hudson opposing the Democratic incumbent. Betting favors McKenna in the street department contest, with no-license efforts vigorous but unlikely to pass.
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Lawrence
Leonard
Chester B. Hudson
Richard W. Ellis
Common Council
McKenna
Hudson
Fatal Chemical Blast Kills Lynn Man at Red Men Rite
Beverly reports reveal an explosion during initiatory rites of the Improved Order of Red Men at American Mechanics hall. Past Sachem Ira T. Crockett of Lynn died from injuries while W. F. Rogers also of Lynn was severely burned but expected to survive. Both men lived in Lynn and were married.
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Ira T. Crockett
Lynn
W. F. Rogers
Chickatawbut
American Mechanics
Sachem Crockett
Mr. Rogers
Crockett
Rogers
Beverly Hospital
Mr. Crockett
Sewall Street
Suffolk Street
Same City
New York Central Plans Harbor Improvements in Boston
Boston December 3. After a tour of inspection of the Boston and Albany railroad New York Central officials announced a near term expenditure totaling 2,500,000 dollars for harbor property development in Boston. Plans include a 2,000,000 bushel grain elevator a ten story storage warehouse wharf extensions and deeper docks for foreign steamers.
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Boston
New York Central Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad
New York Central
Bliss
Boston & Albany
McCrillis Libel Suit Filed Against Gill
R A McCrillis files seven count libel declaration in superior court against Internal Revenue Collector Gill. Attorneys say trial unlikely soon due to crowded calendar.
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Salem
R. A. McCrillis
Internal Revenue
Gill
MecCrillis
Schlonstein Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case
Haverhill December 3 Karl Schlonstein held in eight thousand bail for district court hearing tomorrow in Edward P Howe assault case. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment this morning. His counsel M H T Call sought a hearing this afternoon but was denied and the case was continued to Tuesday.
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Haverhill
Karl Schlonstein
Edward P. Howe
M. H. T. Call
Prodigal Daughter shines with Payton's famed troupe
Corie Payton's Comedy company opened a two week engagement at the Opera House with The Prodigal Daughter. Florence Hamilton leads a strong cast including J Frank Burke and Homer Mullaney. The production showcased elaborate costumes, large settings, and a lengthy bill with Chinese acrobats and burlesque acts. Matinees start at 2 PM and the audience enjoyed a full evening program from 8 to 11 o'clock. The Parisian Widows burlesque follows later in the week with strong reviews for beauty, novelty, and scenic effects.
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Corie Payton
Opera House
Florence Hamilton
Rose Woodmere
Dorcas
Lenton Brothers
Mullaney
Harry Mantell
Byford Sisters
Bright Monday Show Draws Large Local Crowd
A large Monday night audience filled the venue for this week’s show. Bismar and Miller delivered rapid fire jokes and song and dance, The Great Jefferson showcased smoke painting and magic assisted by Mrs. Jefferson, Clark and Barton played varied instruments with comedy, and the Budworths offered the sketch A Royal Visitor. William Hagen sang three selections while Edward F. Reynard performed ventriloquism with seven characters in one scene.
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Dempsey
Bismar
Miller
Jefferson
Pliny
William Hagen
Edward F. Reynard
Middlesex county protests after Sunday streetcar cut
In Middlesex County patrons oppose the Street railway company over removing the 10 30 car from Lowell to North Billerica on Sunday evenings. The move would force passengers to Centre street and a two mile walk. A petition is circulating with many signers. Also noted is a town hall event, a hearing on a Boston road location for Boston and Lexington Street railway, and an update on Albert Slocum’s recovery after surgery.
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Street Railroad Company
Lowell
North Billerica
Centre Street
Town Hall
Boston and Lexington Street Railway
Boston Road
Albert Slocum
Talbot Mills
Debating Society Meets in West Chelmsford Next Week
In West Chelmsford the Debating Society will meet next Wednesday December 5 at 7 30 pm with a program by President Ellingwood for practical public speaking. Rev Dr Virgin plans to have Rev and Mrs Guth occupy his house this winter. Miss Stella Isabel Wilson sang charmingly last Sunday evening with Calvary and On Calvary s Brow. Miss Leslie MacIntire, fresh from Keith s Boston engagement, will sing in Providence Rhode Island Monday. The Benevolent Society holds a meeting next Thursday evening chaired by Mrs J A Parkhurst. Mrs Miller and her baby from Brockton are visiting at Mrs Clarke s home.
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Ellingwood
Virgin
Baby
Brockton
Clarke
Probate Notice of Leonard Clough Estate in Lowell
Commonwealth probate court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Leonard Clough late of Lowell for the will petition by Jos. L. Clark to be executor without bond. A hearing is set for December 18 at 9 am in Middlesex and publication runs weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier. Post notices and deliver copies to known heirs seven days before the hearing. Signed First Judge Cannes J. intiae and Register H. Folsom on November 24, 1900.
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Old Ladies’ Home Corporation
Old Ladies’ Home
Lowell
Jeremiah Clark
Mass
Caroline A. Richardson
Leonard Clough
Vracut
Liater Clark
Middlesex
Lowell Daily Courier
Post-P
Cannes J
Intiae
Den
Poultry Pudding and Larding Tips From Kitchen Notes
A reader’s kitchen guidance details a chicken pudding with bread crumb mixture, milk, egg, stock, tomatoes, rice, and curry seasoning, then served with gravy. It also covers turkey cooking tips including larding with bacon, oven timing, baste practices, and the double baker device. Additional notes describe beef storage in broth, pea soup, and a gelatin milk dessert.
A Good Paesley Sauce Preparation
A recipe instructs to melt butter and whisk in flour, add light stock, cook until smooth and thick, rest near heat, then stir in finely chopped parsley with pepper and salt. Sauces improve when made a little before serving.
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Johnson
Kidney and Macaroni Pie with Tomatoes
Prepare four ounces of macaroni till tender then cut into inch lengths. Boil beef kidney slowly, slice. In a buttered dish layer macaroni, kidney with pepper salt and mustard, flour dust, then raw tomato slices with breadcrumbs. Repeat layers, finish with breadcrumbs and butter. Bake an hour and serve garnished with parsley. ANNIE L.
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Annie L
Fruit and Rice Pie with Fruit Layer
Boil rice in milk until cooked thick then layer in a pie dish with stewed fruit and sugar. Add more rice, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden. A deep pie dish allows several layers of fruit and rice. Lucy K.
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Lucy K
Broiled Meat Cakes and Pan Fried Potatoes Dish
Finely chopped raw lean beef formed into small round cakes, seasoned with pepper and onion, broiled on a hot greased gridiron, finished with maitre d hotel butter. Serve with potatoes browned in hot fat, milk added and seasoned, topped with parsley.
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Maitre D’hotel
Chestnut Sauce For Turkey And Fowls
Chestnut sauce prepared by shelling and scalding chestnuts then simmering in veal stock and lemon peel with a pinch of cayenne and salt. The mixture is pureed and finished with cream or milk and gently heated without boiling. Miss de Piss.
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Miss DE Piss
Apple Dumpling Recipe Steps and Cooking Options
Measure four cupfuls of flour with two teaspoonfuls each of cream of tartar and soda. Sift the mixture three times, rub in a walnut sized lump of butter, then stir in sour milk to form a smooth dough. Roll to half inch thickness, cut squares, place apple, pinch closed, and cook by boiling baking or steaming for about thirty minutes. Serve with cream and sugar if baked or with a boiled sauce otherwise.
Minute Sponge Cake Recipe to Daisy
A. G. shares a sponge cake recipe in answer to Daisy. The method includes beating eggs and sugar, mixing flour, cream of tartar, soda, lemon extract, water, and salt with alternating steps, yielding a light sponge cake.
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Daisy
A. G
Pantry Soap Recipe From Mrs T A P
An old English recipe explains making pantry soap by boiling one pint of water, half a pound of yellow soap, and five pounds of prepared whiting for half an hour to a thick paste. Stored in jars, it is suggested for washing silver to achieve bright results without weekly cleaning.
MUTTON PUDDING RECIPE FROM CONSTANCE
Mutton pudding method details a paste like beefsteak pudding. Slice 1½ to 2 pounds mutton from bin, season with pepper salt chopped parsley and onion. Layer meat potatoes and crust in basin, boil over two hours, cloth tied.
Veal Chops in Caseed Style by Mrs Sayers
Mrs Sayers outlines a method for veal chops served in edible cases. Fry salt pork or bacon to render fat, sear veal chops half done, then sauté onion and mushrooms with white sauce ham and parsley. Brush wetting papers with oil, apply mixture, wrap and broil or bake ten minutes, garnish with fried parsley and lemon.
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Garnich
Rick Snow Balls Rice Pudding in Milk Custard
Cook a quarter pound rice with a pint and a half milk two ounces sugar and blanched almonds until tender. Mold cold rice in cups, serve with border of preserve and a touch of rich cream at the center.
Broiled Smoked Salmon Recipe Directions
A half pound of smoked fish is enough for a small family. Parboil ten minutes and cool in water for ten. Wipe dry and broil over clear fire. Top hot pieces with butter, cayenne, and lemon juice, serve on toast with slices. Scotch.
Potato Ribbons Frying Method
Wash and peel potatoes removing eyes and specks, slice very thin into ribbons as for apples. Fry in boiling oil about six minutes, drain, salt, and serve piled high on a napkin.
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