Notable satire mocks ceremony and faith in old world gossip
The Record humorously notes excess ceremony in jail terms and a London effigy burn of President McKinley by an Italian crank. It mentions a Sunday school revival, South African troubles, Henry Faxon’s church cheer, and $425 in $26 checks boosting his popularity. Kruger’s calm in face of Nooitgedacht disaster is praised, while A R Joslin faces Montreal trial summons after a typewriter error alters Goslin’s name.
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McKinley
London
A WIRY HORSE AND CITY HALL BUREAUCRACY
The inspector of wires spent 250 to 300 on carriage hire this year prompting questions on council powers. A trotter story unfolds as the wires department lost its horse to the health department after a budget clash, a racehorse misadventure, and a later sale for about 100, with funds returned to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElsholm
Committee On Appropriations
Department of Wires
McElholm
Health Department
Theorse
City Treasury
Gospel service at Association room tomorrow at 4:15
Miss Emily Simpson will speak at the gospel service in the Association room tomorrow afternoon at 4 15 oclock. All girls and women are invited to attend. Also a Saturday evening social with music and reading. Mia Openshaw of China will sing at the gospel service Sunday.
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Association Rooma
Emily Simpson
Mia, Openshaw
China
Incendiary Plot Suspected Near Stevens Street Coop
Joseph Norris on Stevens Street found about 100 cold birds and a heavily kerosene-saturated chicken coop. He concluded an arson attempt was planned. Police were notified.
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Joseph Norris
Stevens Street
Norris
Proposed conversion of Concord coach factory site to auto factory
A historic Abbott-Downing Concord coach works site in Concord is proposed for redevelopment into an automobile factory. A. W. Dows & Co. offers chamois chin vests as a useful gift. 1835 Indian elephants priced at $225, now up to $9 apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-Downing Concord
Concord
Chamois
A. W. Dows & Co
Traders National Bank Backed by Businessmen
Made Solid by the Men Back of it. The Traders National Bank is backed by men of business ability, experience and financial standing. Management aims to progress cautiously with modern facilities and courteous officers, presenting a stable financial institution.
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Ceill
Ite
Ite Olfelats
Allatike
fragmentary city and state standing in bank interests
Fragmented text discusses city and state standing, bank deposits, and prestige of an institution. It mentions safety deposit issues and vague references to deposits and management without clear names, dates, or concrete facts. The unreadable OCR fragment limits definitive summary.
Captured by Boers Four Companies Of Fusiliers Missing
Gen Kitchener reports 18 officers and 0 men missing from Gen Clements force. Four companies of Northumberland Fusiliers likely captured by the Boers. Casualties include five officers and nine men killed. many wounded. De Wet blamed. disaster described as among the war's worst. House of Commons hears no further details beyond six officers and 45 men wounded.
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London
Kitchener
Clement
Northumberland Fusiliers
Clements
de Wet
Haga‘iesburg
House of Commons
Secretary of War
Exciting finish awaited in bicycle race final day
New York on December 15 reports the morning stage of the bicycle race. Elkes and MacFarland with Pierce and McEachern held a lap lead over Simar and Cougoltz as teams attempted a late last lap surge. Waller quit at 2:30 this morning, conceding the final two squads could not overtake him. a dramatic finish was anticipated tonight at L o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elkes
Wind storm devastates California leaving deaths and damage
A historic windstorm and heavy rain swept across California for about half an hour, killing a woman near Salinas and causing extensive property damage. Telegraph and telephone lines were crippled, Berkley’s St Matthews Episcopal Mission was destroyed, and several buildings were strained by the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Berkley
St. Matthews Episcopal Mission Church
Porter in Critical Condition In Putnam CT
John Addison Porter once private secretary to the President lay in a critical condition in Putnam Connecticut after a sudden decline. He was unconscious for hours and relatives were summoned as he sank rapidly following a drive on Wednesday.
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Putnam, Ct
Dee
John Addison Porter
Queen's Speech Read T Thank Liberal War Funds
London December 15 Parliament dismissed until mid February after reading a brief Queen's Speech. The queen thanked the body for liberal provisions for expenses of operations by her armies in South Africa and China.
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London
South Africa
China
Gasolene Explosion Kills Indian Family in North Carolina
North Carolina report details an Indian family of six War Bennet his wife and four children burned to death by a gasolene explosion. A second family of three suffered severe burns and is expected to die. Also, A J Stewart Pump and Plow works in Carnesie Pa was destroyed earlier with an estimated loss of 175000 dollars.
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North Carolina
Cannon Pall
N. C
War Bennet
Pittebure
A. J. Stewart
Carnesie
Death at 44 Portland street identified as Thomas Cother
Boston December 14 authorities identified the man found dying from two gunshot wounds at 44 Portland street as Thomas Cother of Havre street Ras Toston. A brother viewed the body and the police say the death was self-inflicted, ending the investigation.
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Boston
Portland Street
Thamas Cother
Havre Street
Ras Toston
Vitriol Victim John Bh. Rowehard Loses Sight
Blindness follows vitriol attack on John Bh. Rowehard by Elisabeth de L Atolle. Doctors at St. John's Hospital failed to save the left eye. Beauchard to testify in about two weeks. Dew's corner store sells fancy combs, brushes, and mirrors.
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John Bh. Rowehard
Elisabeth de L Atolle
St. John's Hospital
Beauchard
Dew's
Soon Coming Home The 26th Regiment Expected Next February
Washington dispatch reports the Twenty-sixth New England volunteer infantry now in Iloilo will be among the first to return home under Secretary Root and Gen. MacArthur orders. The regiment may be mustered out at San Francisco's Presidio in late February with bouts of duty ending for the unit. The Twenty-sixth suffers about 60 deaths and Lt. Wagner is the only officer killed.
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Washington, D. C
Twenty-sixth
New England
Loilo
Adjutant-General’s
Root
MacArthur
Manila
San Francisco
Philippines
Col. Rice
Third Cavalry
Dickman
Presidio
Twenty
Iloilo
Wagner
Remarkable US export record in November trade figures
Washington December 14 The Bureau of Statistics reports November exports reached 136 ,678 59, the second highest month ever and near October’s peak. The favorable trade balance remained large with imports down and domestic exports for 11 months totaling 1 ,908,913,798, while total trade activity neared 1.59 billion for the year and overall merchandise movement about 2 1/2 billion. Net gold imports for 11 months stood at 2,794,111 with net other exports at 22,117,289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Quarrel Ends in Death After Street Fight
In Charlestown at Water Street and Charles River avenue a noon fight between William Parry and James Towle led to Parry being fatally injured when a wagon ran him over. Parry, 44, died at Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering a compound jaw fracture and hip injury. Towle was arrested on a charge of assault, both men described as longshoremen. a bartender reported an argument and expulsion but did not witness the outside incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Towle
Murphy & Kehew
Queretore
Water Street
Charles
City Appropriations Battle Over School and Relief Budgets
City committee on appropriations met in aldermen room to review requests from Whitcomb for 7000 for schools and Courtney for 7000 for outdoor relief, plus 300 for cemeteries and 200 for registrars printing. Tilton faced questions over misused funds for a team and unfinished sidewalks, with repairs planned for winter and costs estimated for a plank walk.
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Committee On Appropriations
City Hall
Taylor
Carmidgel
Paige
Walker
Saunders
Mullaney
Brousseau
Whitcomb
Courtney
Tilton
North Common
Wires McElholm
Police Board
Potter
General Treasury Fund
General Treasury
Acoole
Local Wahconah Club Meeting Ends With Games
A Wahconah club gathering convened Friday near Misa Ines Moon on Methuen street. After business, players enjoyed games and a peanut contest with a winner announced as from Houston. Rev. William Poore of Metrawe Highlands wrote at Paetucke church, noting changes in New reeul from the scene of November.
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Wahconah Club
Misa Ines Moon
William Poore
Metrawe Highlands
Paetucke Church
Brand y Drops Case Headlines Local Confectioners Charge
In Lowell a charge was filed against Anost Aristopulos and Mary Callahan for selling brandy drops with over one percent alcohol to a minor. The judge bonded them for trial, noting the curious liquor sale law. Separate assault cases arising from a bar room dispute yielded fines for Howe and Curtin, and minor sentences for Annie Eagan.
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Lowell Confectioners
Anost Aristopulos
Mary Callahan
Aristopulos
Central Street
Donaldson
Miss Callahan
Boston
James Howe
Patrick Curtin
Michael Hayes
Hayes
Willis
Broadway
Howe
Curtin
James Nelson
Harry Osterland
Clinton Schermeshosn
Willliam Marshall
John Scanlon
Annie Eagan
Julia Hatten
John Hatten
Mrs Wolf seeks help as divorce looms over probation office
Mrs Moses Wolf frequents Probation Cheer Slat tery and reports her husband faced police court on a menacing charge but the case was adjourned after a settlement to pay her 2.50 weekly and live apart. She fears imminent divorce and halted payments, seeking Mr Slattery's aid. Rumors say Merrimack may staff a Huntsville mill with Agent Peach. a new agent could be named here.
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Moses Wolf
Office of Probation
Slattery
Wolf
Mr Slattery
Merrimack Company
Peach
Huntsville
Ala
Cough Remedy Promises Relief From Constant Cough
An advertisement touts SAND as the cure for persistent coughs, claiming the irritation behind coughing is the real danger. It argues SAND soothes inflamed membranes and removes the cause, with additional claims for other products like Basen sedis and Gass cc. Lowell Drugists offer the remedy.
Ownership dispute echoes over famed yacht America
New York reports the schooner America now linked to General Butler and General Ames families faces possible court action to settle ownership. Navy records show only a 1873 transfer to John Casgells for 500 dollars, with later sale to Butler’s circle. officials question authority to sell and seek clarity on title and future at Annapolis.
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New York
United States
United States Navy
Washington
Secretary of Navy
America
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
George M. Robeson
Navy
John L. Worden
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Robeson
John Casgells
Benjamin F. Butler
Lyceum
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Long
Academy
Eng
Slidell
Maron
Ragland
Havane
Jacinto
Americas
John
Phomee
Otte
Charleston
Haral Academy
Midshipmen
Husband Missing From Centralville Family Home
Mrs Olive Teller reports her husband Theodore Teller 25 disappeared since September 9 after leaving for church. He had worked at Merrimack mills earning six to nine dollars weekly, took last paycheck, and left with three children and debt of fifty dollars. Relatives reside in St John county Quebec. he was seen in Canada last September.
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Olive Teller
Theodore Teller
Teller
Second
Bridge Streets
Centralville
Merrimack
St. Joseph's Church
St. John County
P. Q
Canada
Lowell
Street Department Candidates and Consolidation Proposal
Gossip lists Ether Foss LaForest Beals George Hartwell George Evans Luther Kittredge and George Fowler as Republican candidates for superintendent of streets. A proposed consolidation with the city engineer's office would place the engineer in charge with assistants to oversee streets and sewers. Mayor Crowley has called a special meeting of city government tonight to act on the death of Superintendent Cheney.
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Foss
LaForest Beals
George Hartwell
George C. Evans
Luther F. Kittredge
George L. Fowler
Crowley
Cheney
Frances Willard Portrait Presented at Lincoln School
Mrs Emma C Brown president of the local WCTU branch and Mrs N A Glidden chair of almshouse and prison reform visited Abraham Lincoln school Chelmaford street yesterday afternoon. They presented a fine framed portrait of the late Frances E Willard. Mrs Brown read from Willard writings and Mrs Glidden spoke to the pupils about her work. Principal James L Mellen thanked the visitors and the children showed strong interest in the exercise.
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Abraham Lincoln School
Chelmaford Street
Emma C. Brown
N. A. Glidden
Almshouse
Frances RE. Willard
Mra Brown
City Charters and Dated Legislation Compared
Editorials from Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill mock current charters. The Pall River Globe laments Lowell's document versus Lawrence. Haverhill condemns its own charter as ragged and patched.
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Lowell
Lawrence
Pall River Globe
Misery Lover Company
Haverhill
Martachuse
Haverhitl Gansetiec
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Santa Claus
Quincy
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Kruger
Nooitgedacht
A. R. Joslin
Montreal
Goslin
Inspector McElholm
Trotter
Y. W.C. A. Noth
New Hampshire
the Traders National Bank
Pilao
Uae
SalRaresen
Fusiliers
Transvaal
Pre- Sidio Barracks
Supt
Inspector Ticdlholm
Wahconah Social Club
Newreeul
Hales
Martha I. Twek
Julia Robarge
Dev. Ly
Ebonold
Don's
All Lowell Draggiste
Conte
Yacht America
General Butler
Paul Butler
General Adelbert Ames
Macedonian
Marion
Marblehead
Long Island Sound
Florida
Col
Jonas H. French
Street Department
Supi
Lincoln School
Frances E. Willard
City Charters
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