Plucky American Explorer on His Way Home From Africa
W Stamps Cherry, Chicago native, returns from four years among Congo natives after traversing 20000 miles in French Congo and Sudan. He claims to have discovered three tribes Breea Engazzia Lindas and a small tuskless elephant species and to have formed a theory on common African origins. He describes cannibal practices and collects anthropological data for the Geological Society of America.
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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
Youth held on $2000 in $8890 theft case
Morris Aronberg, a youth, was held in $2000 by Municipal Court Judge Brown for grand jury action after Sergt. Lovell outlined the $8890 larceny from Margaret Beck of 139 West Concord street. Police say arrest may be in New York, while Aronberg stands by his tale blaming an El mira reformatory graduate.
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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
Mra. Beck
Officer Deane Held In Death Of Prisoner Johnson
Boston December report details an inquest into John Johnson’s death inside the house of correction on November 18. Judge Fallon notes Deane, a correctional officer, shot and killed a sick prisoner in his cell in the presence of two other officers. Johnson had objected to his bed being removed to aid his sleep and threatened to strike any man who approached.
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Boston
Fallon
Superior Criminal Court
John Johnson
Deane
House of Correction
Johnson
Bucket Hurl Incident In Cells Reported
In a jail cell incident Deane was attacked when John son threw a bucket at the door. The bucket struck the door and Deane reported a hurting little finger. A doctor applied a splint but did not confirm a fracture and Deane was warded off from further contact.
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Deane
Johnson
Murder in Wakefield Ends in Two Deaths
In Wakefield Massachusetts December 3 a man named J W Crowell was found mortally wounded in his barn after a volley of pistol shots. He died minutes later from two heart wounds with additional bullets found on his person and in the door. His wife and neighbors attempted revival. Police consider foul play aimed at the pocketbook.
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Wakefield
Mass
J. W. Crowell
Jack
Crowell
Campaign in Lawrence Draws Quiet Voters and Predictions
Lawrence voters face a calm municipal election on December 3 with no rallies or public demonstrations. Democrats boast strong last year wins, while Republicans bank on improved organization and bets favoring Mc Kenna in the street department race. Voters weigh no in the no license battle though broad agreement favors ongoing liquor policy.
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Lawrence
Leonard
Chester —. Hudson
Hudson
Richard W. Ellis
Common Council
McKenna
Fireworks-Style Chemical Explosion Kills Lynn Leader
Beverly December explosion during an initiation ceremony of the Improved Order of Red Men fatally injures Ira T. Crockett of Lynn and severely injures W. F. Rogers. Both men, members of local tribes, were preparing chemicals when the flash occurred. Crockett dies at Beverly Hospital. Rogers survives. Crockett lived at 25 Sewall street, Lynn, and was married. Rogers resided at 41 Suffolk street, Lynn, and was married.
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Sachem Crockett
Rogers
Crockett
Beverly Hospital
Mr. Crockett
Mr. Rogers
Sewall Street
Suffolk Street
Same City
New York Central to Spend 2.5 Million on Boston Harbor Upgrades
After a Boston visit by New York Central officials, the railroad announces plans to invest 2.5 million in harbor development. Projects include a 2 million bushel grain elevator, a ten story storage warehouse, wharf extensions, and deeper docks for foreign steamers at the Boston & Albany property.
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New York Central Railroad
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Bliss
Boston & Albany
McCrillis Suit Accuses Gill of Libel in Seven Counts
The libel suit of R. A. McCrillis against Internal Revenue Collector Gill was filed today in the superior court. The declaration alleges seven counts of libel. Attorneys for McCrillis said a trial is not expected soon due to a crowded calendar.
Schlosstein Pleads Not Guilty in Haverhill Assault Case
Karl Lehinestein was held in 9000 bail in district court in the Edward P. Howe assault case. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty. His counsel asked for a hearing this afternoon, but the court declined and the case was continued to Tuesday.
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Haverhill
Karl Lehinestein
Edward P. Howe
Enilty
The Prodigal Daughter at Amusements Opera House
Corie Payton's Comedy company opened a two weeks engagement at the Opera House presenting The Prodigal Daughter. Florence Hamilton and J Frank Burke head a strong cast, with Mullaney Phelps Barry Howatt and others delivering solid performances. The bill includes Len ton Brothers Chinese acrobats and songs by Mantell and the Byford Sisters. Matinees start at 2 with extra acts omitted due to length. engagements run daily with repeat performances.
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Opera House
Florence Hamilton
Rose Woodmere
Dorcas
Lenton Brothers
Mullaney
Harry Mantell
Byford Sisters
Parisian Widows Burlesque Heads to Music Hall in Lowell
The Parisian Widows, a renowned New York burlesque troupe famed for beauty and European novelties, arrives at Music Hall in Lowell next Thursday for a full week and matinee. Strong comedians, elaborate scenic effects, and premium seating promise a top attraction.
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Lowell
Music Hall
New York City
Paris
New York
Emery
Monday Night Show Draws Largest Audience Of Season
A near full house surprised locals as Manager Dempsey secured seating for area representatives. Bismar and Miller delivered clever song and dance with rapid jokes, Jefferson impressed with smoke painting and magic, Clark and Barton provided standout instrumental work with comedy, Budworths showcased a witty sketch, Hagen sang sweetly, and Reynard performed a remarkable ventriloquism act featuring seven characters in one scene.
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Dempsey
Bismar
Miller
Jefferson
William Hagen
Reynard
Streetcar service cut sparks protest and local notices
Middlesex County reports a Sunday change by the Street railroad company removing the 10 30 car from Lowell to North Billerica provoking passenger anger as walkers faced two mile detour. A petition opposing the cut circulates. other town events and a hospital update are noted.
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Lowell
North Billerica
Centre Street
Town Hall
Boston and Lexington Street Railway
Boston Road
Albert Slocum
Talbot Mills
Debating Society to Meet in West Chelmsford Next Week
West Chelmsford notes show the Debating society convening Wednesday evening December 5 at 7 30 with President Ellingwood guiding a program aimed at aiding public speakers. Rev Dr Virgin to house Rev and Mrs Guth for the winter with recent sermons noted.
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Ellingwood
Virgin
Guth
W .W. Guth
Stella Isabel Wilson
Lowell
Paul Rodney
Calvary
Leslia MacIntire
Keith's
Boston
F. W. Spalding
Baby
Brockton
Clarke
Probate Notice in Middlesex Probate Court
Heirs and interested parties are cited in the estate of Leonard Clough, late of Vracut. The probate court in Lowell, Middlesex, requires appearance on December 18, 1900, to show cause why letters testamentary should not be issued to Joseph Sister Clark without bond. Publication for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier and service to known heirs is mandated. Witness Douglas Intinn, First Judge, November 24, 1900.
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Leonard Clough
Vracut
Joss
Clark
Lowell
Middlesex
Far Eastern Turkey Stovepot Dish and Larding Guide
A reader shares a cooking method combining bread crumbs milk eggs and curry spiced chicken with rice and tomato stock, plus timing notes for boiling and serving. The letter adds practical advice on larding fowl with bacon to prevent dryness, oven timing, baste frequency, and alternatives like a double baker for easier preparation.
Making a quick parsley butter sauce for service
A brief kitchen note describes melting one ounce of butter with one ounce of flour, stirring to a smooth paste, adding three quarters of a pint of light stock, cooking until thick, then resting by the fire. Chopped parsley is stirred in with pepper and salt, and the sauce is ready to serve. Sauces improve slightly when prepared ahead of time.
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Johnson
Kidney and Macaroni Pie from Annie L
Boil four ounces of macaroni until tender and cut into inch lengths. Cure a beef kidney, boil slowly in salted water for half an hour, slice. Butter a dish, layer macaroni and kidney with pepper salt mustard and flour, top with raw tomatoes breadcrumbs and more layers, add gravy, bake an hour, serve with parsley.
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Annie L
Fruit and Rice Pie Layered Dessert Recipe
A simple baked dessert layering rice cooked in milk with fruit and sugar. Start with rice mixed with milk, then fruit and sugar, repeat with more rice, top with breadcrumbs, and bake to a golden color. Recipe credited to Lucy K.
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Lucy K
Broiled Meat Cakes and Skillet Potatoes Dish
Instructions describe making broiled meat cakes from finely chopped lean beef seasoned with pepper onion and maitre d hotel butter served with browned potatoes and hot milk sauce. Uses flank end of sirloin and suggests parsley finish.
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Maitre D’hotel
Minute Sponge Cake Recipe Sent to Daisy
In response to Daisy's request, a recipe for sponge cake is shared. The steps include beating three eggs with sugar, adding flour, cream of tartar, water, soda, lemon extract, and salt with successive beating intervals, finishing with more flour.
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Daisy
A. G
Pantry Soap Recipe From Mrs T A P
An old English recipe for pantry soap says to boil one sm water half a pound of yellow soap and five pounds of prepared whiting for about thirty minutes into a thick paste. This paste can be jarred for use and makes silver bright without weekly cleaning.
Veal Chops In Cases Recipe From Mrs Sayers
A meat case recipe by Mrs Sayers outlines a method to prepare veal chops with half cooking in a skillet, then a mushroom onion sauce enriched with ham and parsley. Chops are wrapped in heart shaped pastry, baked briefly, and served garnish with fried parsley and lemon slices.
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Garnick the Dick
Potato Ribbons Frying Instructions Card
Wash and pare the potatoes removing eyes and specks. Slice very thin into ribbons and fry in boiling fat about six minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve piled on a napkin.
Foiled Salt Beef and Jelly Mold From Old Time Cookery
Instructions for preserving hot carved salt beef by steeping in its broth for up to forty eight hours, thickening broth with split peas for soup, and making a milk gelatine dessert with eggs and flavoring.MARY JANE.
Chestnut Sauce for Turkey and Fowls
A recipe for chestnut sauce to accompany turkey or poultry. Shell and scald chestnuts, simmer with veal stock, lemon peel, a pinch of cayenne, and salt. Pass through a sieve, add cream or milk, and simmer gently while stirring. Named contributor Miss de Piss.
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Miss DE Piss
Apple Dumpling Recipe From Old Ledger
A historical baking note describes apple dumplings made with four cups flour two teaspoons cream of tartar two of soda two cups sour milk and butter. Roll to half an inch, fill with sliced apple, seal, and cook by boil bake or steam for about thirty minutes with cream and sugar or boiled sauce.
Mutton Pudding Recipe From Constance
Step by step paste style directions for mutton pudding using chopped parsley and onion, layering mutton and raw potato slices in a basin, covering with a crust, tying in a cloth and boiling for about two hours to create a hearty dish.
Rice Snow Balls Fit for Winter Deserts
A recipe describes cooking a pudding by boiling one and a half pints of fresh milk with a quarter pound of rice two ounces of fine sugar and two ounces of blanched minced almonds until the rice is tender. The mixture is set in cold water in small cups and cooled then turned out onto a dish with borders of preserve and a dab of rich cream in the center.
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Mary Jane
Broiled Smoked Salmon Preparation Guide
A half pound of smoked fish serves a small family. Parboil ten minutes then cool ten minutes. Wipe dry and broil over clear fire. While hot, dot with butter or melt in one piece, season with cayenne and juice of half a lemon, serve with toast. Scotch notes.
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