Spectator backs Liberal pledge to keep union and free trade
London reports the Spectator an Unionist aligned paper supports the incoming Liberal government on maintaining the Union and free trade. It predicts Cabinet picks with Sir Edward Grey as foreign secretary and notes Redmond’s possible concessions to avert a further Unionist victory.
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London
Dublin
Spectator
Ireland
Edward Grey
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Liberal Party
Lord Rosebery
John Redmond
Redmond
Chamberlain
Edward
Balfour
Henry Campbell Bannerman
House of Commons
Sir Henry
New League Formed With Three City Bowling Teams
Tremonts Bootts and Merrimacks form a new league to contest money prizes at Manhattan bowling alleys on Bridge and French streets. A season schedule is being set as teams from Boots Tremont and Merrimack mills compete. Last night Pets defeated Tremonts in a close, exciting match led by captain Pendergast and strong Tremont showings in later rounds.
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Manhattan
Bridge
French Streets
Boots
Tremont
Merrimack Mills
Pets
Tremonts
Pendergast
Tremonte
Bear
Ecore
Another List of Honors for Britishers
London announces an honors list marking government retirement. Former cabinet ministers and MPs receive honors while the press gains viscounts, barons, and privy council seats. Eleven MPs earn baronetcies and twelve join knights. list includes Sir Alfred Harmsworth, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Baron Tredegar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Alfred Charles Harmsworth
Michael Hicks-Beach
Baron Tredegar
C. T. Ritchie
W. H. Walrond
Duchy of Lancaster
Henry Meysey-Thompson
Edmund Beckett Faber
William H. Grenfell
Privy Council
Edward Henry Carson
C. W. Cavendish
Charles Dalrymple
M. P
Richard Mark Lockwood
Lst
Knights
England in Hands of Home Rulers
Joseph Chamberlain at Oxford praised retiring premier Balfour and warned that the new government would place England under home rule and Little Englanders. He accused Campbell-Bannerman of planning Irish home rule by installments and of bargaining with John Redmond, arguing it would undermine the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Oxford
Balfour
Chamberlain
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Ireland
Sir Henry
John Redmond
Gray denies Times claim on cabinet position
London report states Sir Edward Gray rejected joining the cabinet in a scenario where Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman forms a new government and is forced to move to the House of Lords, leaving Mr. Asquith to lead the Commons. Gray calls the statement untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Daily Chronicle
David Lloyd George
John Burns
the Times
Edward Grey
Campbell-Bannerman
Lord Rosebery
Robert Threshie Reid
Herbert Henry Asquith
John Morley
India
Lord Elgin
Richard Burdon Haldane
Herbert Gladstone
Home Department
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
James Bryce
London
Edward Gray
Liberal Statesman
London Times
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Lords
Mr. Asquith
Commons
Ten Yard Rule Promised In Football Reforms
Chicago December 9. Dartmouth Alumni dinner topic of next year’s football rules. Northwestern coach McCormack, a Dartmouth graduate, predicts a ten-yard rule in four downs and right backs. He notes dangers remain but fatalities may be reduced. Chauncey Colton criticizes Western coaching while eastern schools favor graduates as coaches.
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Chicago
Dartmouth Alumni Association
McCormack
Northwestern
Dartmouth
America
Walter Camp
Chauncey Colton
Cap t Kane Buried With Military Honors
Cap t Woodbury Kane of the Rough Rider regiment yachtsman and clubman was buried at Island cemetery Newport on a morning service led by Rev. Walter Lowrie. The ceremony included a three volley volley firing by Newport artillery and taps. Col Robinson and Capt King led the military rites with a firing squad and bugler at President Roosevelt’s request.
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Newport
R. L
Woodbury Kane
Rough Rider Regiment
Island Cemetery
Walter Lowrie
Trinity Church
New York
Kane
Newport Artillery Company
C. L. F. Robinson
Capt. King
Artillery Company
Roosevelt Col. Robinson
Anti American Boycott Reaches San Francisco
San Francisco December 9 the anti American boycott has reached this port. Pacific Mail Company ships allow Chinese sailors onboard during lunch to shop ashore. Notices in Chinese posted on the Manchuria warned crew to avoid buying American wares during the liner’s stay.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Company
Manchuria
Erne Defeats Neary in Eighth Round in Milwaukee
Young Erne of Philadelphia won a decision over Charles Neary in an eight round bout before the Milwaukee Boxing Club. Erne led in rounds one through five and again in six seven and eight with sharp combinations and uppercuts, while Neary answered with body blows and returns, but could not land enough cleanly to turn the decision.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Young Erne
Philadelphia
Charles Neary
Milwaukee Boxing Club
Erne
Neary
Ernc
Hit Ems clinch wind up series with first win
In the Hit Em-Miss Em Bowling Club wind up the Hit Ems clinched the series and their first straight game by a wide margin. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded with each member receiving a gold club pin. Individual honors went to John Donovan Grace Parsons Harold Hutton Grace French Harry Swann Annie Davies and the couple’s high total prizes.
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Hit Ems
John Donovan
Alice Parsons
Harold Hutton
Grace French
Harry Swann
Annie Davies
Miss Parsons
J) Donovan
Willard Ryan
Ray Gordon
National Trotting Association awards Jam es Butler $90,000 winnings
New York officials confirm the National Trotting Association board awarded James Butler his entire $90,000 grand circuit winnings for 1902 03. The funds were withheld amid a dispute with trainer Monro Titusbury over alleged misconduct.
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New York
Board of Review of the
National Trotting Association Today
Jamcs Butler
Monroe Tisbury
Mo hair Bowling Tournament Opens With First Winter Matches
The Mo hair Club begins its winter tournament this evening on Les Miserables al leys East Merrimack street. Team 1 includes Williams Croft Fox Min toff and Ball while Team 2 lists Rhodes Schwartz Howard Scorey and West. Matches start at 8 pm.
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Les Miserables Alleys
East Merrimack Street
Mohair Club
Williams
Croft
Fox
Mintoff
Ball
Rhodes
Schwartz
Howard
Scorey
West
Campbell
J. R. Whittaker
Nelson
Gibson
Kilpatrick
Dickson's Tea Store on Merrimack Street
A local advert promotes Dickson's Tea Store at 68 Merrimack Street claiming their tea offers superior satisfaction and quality compared to cheaper options, urging readers to choose High Grace Goods for a better cup.
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Dickson's Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Chelmsford Grange Adds Members and Confers Degrees
Chelmsford grange with about 60 members since February has grown to over 100 after 17 new names were added at the Thursday meeting. Officers elected include Master W. E. Lapham and secretary Mrs. E. T. Adams. First degree conferred on E. C. Perham, A. B. Adams, L. M. Green, and others with second and third degrees planned for December 21 and January. An evening service at Central Congregational church starts at 7.15.
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Chelmsford Grange
Ince
W. E. Lapham
Francis O. Dutton
F. J. Spaulding
F. W. Park
M. A. Bean
Mrs. Turner
H. C. Sweetser
E. T. Adams
J. H. Alcorn
Ceres
Maud Locke
Pomona
Julia Spaulding
Flora
Jennie Kilpatrick
P. C. Bliss
F. L. Fletcher
J. F. Parker
E. C. Perham
A. B. Adams
L. M. Green
Alvin E., Sweetser
Grace E. Perham
Rachel L. Marshall
Eva A. Perham
Elsie S. Perham
Hettie E. Adams
Emma J. Perham
Cora A. Fiske
Hattie L. Fiske
Susan E. Marshall
Effie M. Davis
Edith M. Bliss
Aary L. Lurgin
Grace C. Shedd
Central Congregational Church
Officers Chosen to Serve the Grange for Another Year
In Tewksbury last evening the Grange elected officers with George E. Crosby as Worthy Master and reelecting several current leaders. The meeting also postponed discussion of annexation to Lowell and planned an open future session.
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Tewksbury
Grange
C. E. Clark
Bertha Long
M. A. Patten
C. Whittemorre
A. P. Norris
Ceres
G. E. Crosby
Pomona
Elliot French
Flora
John Anderson
Edith Davis
Theresa Small
Joel F. Phelps
George E. Crosby
Lowell
Howard Foster
Nellie French
West Tewksbury
O'Leary
Minchin
Porto Rico
Jamiaca
North Billerica Society Stage Dinner and Update
The North Billerica Baptist church Ladies Aid Society hosted a successful supper and entertainment in the church vestry directed by Chorister Smith of Low ell First Presbyterian. Ice cream and homemade candies were sold. Also noted: Frank Hannon begins as apprentice in the GE Lynn testing department next Monday. Feast of the Immaculate Conception observed with masses at 5:15 and 7:15 am and 7:30 pm at St. Andrew's. Mrs. Frederick Bennett remains in critical condition nine weeks after surgery at Lowell General. visits from James Fairbrother of Sudbury, nurse Mary Morris returning to Talbot avenue, and Mr. Joseph Massey of Rochester visiting Sadie Bickford.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
North Billerica Baptist Church
St. Andrew's Church
Lawrence F. Tighe
Frederick Bennett
Lowell General Hospital
James Fairbrother
Sudbury
Mary Morris
Boston
Malden
Providence
Talbot Avenue
Joseph Massey
Rochester
N. H
Sadie Bickford
Lowell Street
North Billerica
Isner-Kenny Wed at Duren Home in Bedford
A pleasant ceremony was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Duren as Miss Laura F. Kenny wed Mr. John M. Isner of Bedford. Rev. W. E. Lane officiated with Miss Lucy Nickless as bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph Lynch as best man. The couple, showered with rice, planned a brief trip before settling in Bedford.
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W. C. Duren
Westford Grange Meeting Includes Readings and Forfeit
The regular grange meeting Thursday evening drew a large attendance as members answered roll call with readings or speeches or paid a five cent forfeit, creating unique entertainment. The Women’s Alliance will meet Saturday at 2 30 PM at Mrs. Geo Day’s home. Mrs J M Barnard will read a paper by Miss Mabel Steward of Kalamazoo Michigan titled Jews in Fhettor.
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Grange
Women's Alliance
Geo. T
J. M. Barnard
Mabel Steward
Kalamazoo
Mich
Fhettor
Christmas Charity Bazaar and Play Delight Town
Grace Coburn and friends organized a charity bazaar with kitchen and sale tables run by local ladies. An evening performance featured the drama When a Man's Single with a cast including C. P. Littledale and P. O. Kable to enthusiastic out-of-town visitors.
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Grace Coburn
Ethel Blodgett
Gladys Cummings
Bertha Danforth
Annie Andrews
D. A. Lawrence
A. A. Flint
George OQ. Perham
Fancy
Sadie Hunter
Elmer Queen
Manifred Lilliefors
Wendell Blanchard
Nellie Perham
Jennie Bancroft
William Brown
J. ¥. Bancroft
A. P. Hadley
Granville Queen
Abbie Butterfield
E. Perham
Grace Washburn
Ophelia Brown
Fred Andrews
Harry Sargent
J. B. Butterfield
J. Frank Butterfield
Hadley
R. B. Sherburne
Jim Morton
C. P. Littledale
Pete Adams
P. O. Kable
Paul Briscoe
H. Is Littlehale
Winthrop Briscoe
Paul
John Shaw
Albert Briscoe
Evelyn Briscoe
New York
New York Belle, Mrs. Briscoe's Daughter, Fannie H. Littlehale; “Norah O'Neil
Cora L. Kable
Eleanor Horton
Jace Tupper
Miss Dailey
Miss Davidson
Windsor School
Be attitudes Cantata to Be Sung by 380 Voices at Second Church
A cantata titled The Be attitudes will be performed at the evening service Sunday by 380 voices including home and Lowell talent. Rev. D. A. Hudson of the Second Congregational church will exchange pulpits with Rev. E. F. Hunt of Maynard Massachusetts.
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Second Congregational
Lowell
D. A. Hudson
Second Congregational Church
E. F. Hunt
Maynard
Mass
Roller skate brake patent granted in Erie
Patent 805,942 was granted to George M. Beals and Hayward W. Bartlett for a roller skate brake designed to prevent backward falls and aid stopping. The device has been tested at local rinks with remarkable success, and Gardner W. Pearson, esq. secured the patent in Erie Pennsylvania amid notices of Erie’s industrial growth and local business prompts.
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George M. Beals
Hayward W. Bartlett
Gardner W. Pearson, Esq
Pelham Grange Elects Officers and Plans Lectures
Pelham Grange held its annual officer election for the coming year with Howard Chase named Worthy Master and Charles W. Hobbs elected focal agent of Grange Insurance. Miss M A Cloyd and Miss Lena Cloyd elected to multiple offices. a committee was formed to arrange illustrated lectures on a European trip. notes mention illnesses and local employment changes.
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Pelham Grange
Howard Chase
Arthur P. Atwood
M. A. Cloyd
H. Lyon
Roy Jones
Susan Smith
Chas. W. Hobbes
Mary E. Hobbs
Edgar Kendrick
Pomona
Lena Cloyd
Ceres
Herman Chase
Flora
Jennie Stickney
H. B. Hayes
Florence Cutter
Hyde
Geo, & Butler
Chas
W. Hobbs
Grange Insurance Co
New Hampshire
J. L. Hoyle
Robert Dean
Tts
Mra
J. L. Aeee
Harry Jack
Arthur
Charles H. Richardson
Page
Spain
Tyngsboro Unitarians Host Christmas Supper and Sale
Tyngsboro Unitarian Society held its annual Christmas supper and sale at the town hall. From six to eight, a salad supper was served in a dining room decorated in green and white under the supervision of Miss Belle Perham, who assisted with arrangements and hosting.
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Unitarian Society
Belle Perham
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Rally For Mayor
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Platt
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