A Misfortune That Shattered a Christmas Happiness
A Klauer Manufacturing Co. tinner, Robert Yates of Dubuque Iowa, describes a grim Christmas Eve in 1890 followed by a long grip illness. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing him and restoring health. The letter extols the pills as a cure for the grip and its after effects and lists other claimed benefits and purchase details.
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Robert Yates
Kansas
Dr. Williams
Williams
Robert G. Yates
Clark Street
Dubuque
Iowa
Klauer Manufacturing Co
H. M. Ham
Yates
Trade Review Highlights Wide Cotton Market Activity
Bradstreet's notes a notable week in trade and industry with widespread demand in retail, iron and steel strength, and robust clearings. Cotton futures moved after government estimates. foreign markets watched closely as the drought and winter wheat prospects influenced prices. Weekly failures rose modestly, with Canadian retail improving while wholesale activity cooled.
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New York
Bradstreet
Bradstreet’s
Boston
London
New Trial Denied in Molineaux Murder Indictment
Judge Newburger denied the motion to dismiss the indictment for murder against Roland B. Molineaux and rejected the request to inspect the grand jury minutes. The court held the Court of Appeals power to direct a new trial and that Blanchard had disposed of the inspection request previously. No new facts were presented to renew the motion.
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New York
Newburger
Court of General Sessions
Roland B. Molineaux
Grand Jury
Molineaux
Barnet
Court of Appeals
Manila Merchants Seek Free Port Status for Manila
Manila import merchants plan a petition to Congress demanding Manila be designated an American free port. Major Velasco, an insurgent outlaw who attempted to murder a Filipino judge, has been sentenced to garrote.
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Manila
Congress
Velasco
Moody and Fleming push bids to investigate seat rights
Washington dispatch reports Mr Moody of Massachusetts and Rep Fleming of Georgia proposing separate House investigations. Moody claims Louisiana voters were disfranchised affecting Louisiana's congressional delegation. Fleming's measure targets Massachusetts voting laws, asking inquiry into eligibility of Massachusetts members and possible reduction of their representation.
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Washington
Moody
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Congress
Rep. Fleming
Georgia
Fleming
Bonnie Trial Evidence on Gun Distance Given
Washington on December six experts debated whether Lola Bonnie could reveal the shooter’s position at Ayres murder scene. Dr. Carr testified determining the gun was fired at close range, estimating distance from 18 to 24 inches based on wounds, while prosecutors argued only Bonnie could clarify.
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Washington
W. P. Carr
Lolanda Bonnie
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Bonine
Ayres
Gould
Suit for 45000 Damages Against Arlington Officials
Boston declares suit against B Delmont Locke former Arlington town treasurer and bondsmen Henry J Locke and Edward T Hornblower for defalcations by Roland Swan. Ad damnum set at 45000 per bond for 1898 1899 1900 1901. Case returnable Jan 7 1902. Bonds totaled 80000 with varying claims. Swan's first noted theft dated Sept 22 1898. Total likely near 31000. Proceedings include prepared bill of particulars.
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Boston
East Cambridge
B. Delmont Locke
Arlington
Henry J. Locke
Edward T. Hornblower
Wardwell
Locke
Roland A. Swan
Swan
James H. Kelley
Messrs
Locke and Hornblower
Appellate Division Rules Disorderly Houses a Nuisance
New York December 6 The appellate division of the supreme court handed down a decision in Police Captain Herlihy case. It overruled a demurrer to an indictment charging wilful neglect of duty in permitting disorderly houses in the captain's precinct. The court held a house of ill fame is a common nuisance and its maintenance is the officer’s duty to prevent.
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New York
Supreme Court
Herlihy
House Appropriations Panel Sets Fast Start for Bills
Washington announces that Speaker Hender son will form the appropriation committee to begin work immediately on the big supply bills. Chairman Cannon said subcommittees will be named soon. The pension bill totals about $138,500,000 and may pass before Christmas.
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Washington
Henderson
Cannon
Ungrateful Residents Credit Dimon for Streetcar Wins
A paid notice asserts that residents of Oak lands Stevens street Thorndike street Ayers City and Aiken street owe their improved streetcar facilities to Mayor Dimon and the Democratic aldermen. It credits the city officials for blocking a Rogers street location until Lowell’s suburban service improved and notes a two year construction condition for all extensions.
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Oaklands
Stevens Street
Thorndike Street
Ayer’s City
Aiken Street
Dimon
Boston & Northern Railroad Company
Rogers Street
Lowell
Boston
Tewksbury
Ayer
British draft pays Boer war expulsion claims
Washington notes the state department has received a draft for 30000 from the government of Great Britain. The payment settles claims of American citizens who allege they were improperly expelled from South Africa during the Boer war.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
South Africa
Dirty campaigning in Morning Mail ad targets John C. Wilson
The text shows a campaign era advertisement condemning mudslinging while praising John C. Wilson for honesty and briety. The piece notes that honesty was not the only requirement for a mayor and urges voters toward a fair assessment without further comment. The advertisement labels itself as paid.
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Morning Mail
John C. Wilson
Wilson
Chaffee Advises No Early Military Reductions in Philippines
Gen Adna R Chaffee military governor of the Philippines released the first annual report outlining the current insurgent area in Batangas Laguna Samar Mindoro Cebu and Bohol. He urges no material troop cuts before January 1903 and stresses gradual civil administration while troops remain stationed. He notes Balangiga disaster stemmed from overconfidence in pacified conditions and warns American troops to better discern real vs feigned friendship.
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Washington
War Department
Adna R. Chaffee
Philippine Islands
Chaffee
Philippines
Batangas
Laguna
Luzon
Samar
Mindoro
Cebu
Bohol
Company C
Ninth Infantry
Balangiga
Streetcar extensions urged by Lowell leaders
Mayor Dimon and the Democratic board press for earlier operation of long distance street car lines to meet local needs. They require that granted locations be used and cars run within two years from grant, promising widening city transit and more jobs for conductors and motormen. Voters may consider these actions when casting ballots. Paid adv. Also a medicinal plug for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup to combat colds.
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Dimon
Democratic Board of Aldermen
Lowell
Protests City Charter Hearing Compliment to Mayor
Mr James T Smith former Lowell board of trade secretary praised Mayor Dimons abilities and integrity during an address at the city hall hearing on the proposed new charter He said His Honor was trained to lead a great corporation and introduced methods this year productive of great good.
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James T. Smith
Lowell Board of Trade
Committee On Cities
City Hall
Dimon
Hair Works at 44 Central Street by Mrs Noye
Mrs Noye offers wigs front pieces switches and order services at 44 Central Street opposite Middle. She provides shampoos an electric hair drying machine bleaching dyeing and color restoration for gray or sun damaged hair and facial hair removal. Formerly Miss Rose Soares with 24 years at Merrimack Street Lowell.
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Noye
Rose Soares
Medina
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Mrs J V M Noye Headed for Lowell Address
Mrs J V M Noye of 44 Central Street, Lowell, is listed with a current address in city records.
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B. Coburn & Co
Market St
TIR
J. W. Leach
Merrimack ST
Trade Review
Molineux
Mr. Moody
Capt. Herlihy
China
Japan
Ceylon
F. M. Bill & Co
Simpson & Howell
Eat Ren Ak Vandaville
Peverie Theatre
Rae and Brosche
Mallory Bros
Brooks
Lottie West Symonds
Maggie Cline
Devene
Dale
Harry and
Rhetta Deaves
Henri Baril
Canada
Pierce
Egbert
America
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Street
Raglans
Melton
Martin
Fox
Electric
Bear
Gen. Chaffee
Philippine
YOUNG
Hildreth
Dr. Wood
Sir, Doxtar
J. V. M. Noye
Central Street
J. B. Goodwin
Morrell
D. C
Lowell Opera House
May Fiske Comedy Co
Little Magne Pogrg
Oeetas Oe
Uncle Terry
Maine
Terry
Rick
New York, JR
Thomas
Lowell Boy
Larry Crane
Mills and Beecher
Allie Vivian
Corbley and
Burke
Connolly Sisters
Ghurch
Odd Fellows Hall
Middlesex Street
Entertainments
Ladies’ Lyceum
Olive W. Gilman
Alice Livingston
Harry Newell
Trinitarian Church Fair
First Trinitarian
Cong’s Church
Rou
New York Theatre
Broadway
45Th Sts
N. Y
Florodora
Great Star
Pure Gluten Food Co
U. S
Caleb L. Smith
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Merrlmark Street
Wy. T. Griffin
Appleton Street
Meadowcroft Street
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