Bribery charges sustained against two aldermen in Woburn case
The special committee found that bribery charges against C S Cummings 2d and Alderman Michael J Greany were fully sustained. Alderman J Wood was said to have a personal interest and charges against J Aylward and P H Lynch were not proved. The panel recommends C S Cummings withdraw from street railway petitions and Brady be reimbursed, with thanks. City to send findings to district attorney. Brady’s costs estimated at 1000 to 1200 dollars and total investigation cost 1500 to 2000 dollars.
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Brady
Silenced courtroom scene ends with plea for mercy
The scene shows Smith collapsing into his seat in visible distress as the defense attorney, Di Atty. French, contemplates a move for sentence this afternoon. Tears and convulsive lip movements mark the moment as the court awaits the next action.
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Smith
Strike Averts Row At General Electric Works
In Schenectady New York December 18 a threatened walkout at the General Electric works appears averted as Allied Metal Mechanics officers accept a draft. The plan binds the company and union to avoid lockouts with disputes to a final commission. Edward Utting would not return to work but becomes state organizer for the Allied Metal Mechanics.
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric
Allied Metal Mechanics
General Electric Company
Edward Utting
Howard Smith Guilty in Hyde Park Assault Trial
The jury found Howard E. Smith guilty of feloniously assaulting Elizabeth McGregor in Hyde Park on August 7 after a 40 minute deliberation in Dedham. Judge Sherman urged fair, evidence based verdicts, noting the case's seriousness while defendant’s family members collapsed from distress in court as witnesses testified.
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Boston
Howard FE. Smith
Elizabeth McGregor
Hyde Park
Dedham
Sherman
Wentworth
Colburn
Katherine Matthews
Jell O Snow Pudding Dessert For Christmas Dinner
Jell O snow pudding recipe uses one pint boiling water to dissolve then beat in half hardened pudding with a beaten egg white and fold until mixed. Pour into cups and chill until firm. Serve with whipped cream or custard. Four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry. At grocers ten cents. Get a package today.
North Billerica Events and Club Activities in 1902
A North Billerica council 1323 Royal Arcanum admits one member bringing total to 102 and gears up for the January 1 1903 officers installation. Danforth lodge Knights of Pythias omits December 24 meeting, with officer elections in January. Baptist choir rehearses new music for Christmas service. Local basketball player Henry O'Brien resigns from Manchester NE league squad over salary cuts. Philodean club minstrel show expected mid January with William F. Thornton as interlocutor. Baptist church Christmas concert planned for next Sunday evening. Republican club whist players face Pine Hill Yacht club tonight in Lowell with Lowell leading, local aggregation aiming to catch up.
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North Billerica Council
Royal Arcanum
John Condon
Faulkner Manufacturing Co
B. F. Harding
Talbot Grammar School
Troy
Danforth Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Baptist Church
H. B. Ellis
Henry O'Brien
Manchester
William F. Thornton
Lowell
Philodean
The
Republican Club
Pine Hill Yacht Club
Driscoll Visit Noted As Town Skating Enjoyed
Driscoll principal Miss S G Driscoll of Parker Avenue Grammar School visited friends in town yesterday. Mrs Abels, formerly of Swain Street, has moved to 914 Lakeview Avenue Lowell. A number of local youths enjoyed skating on the small ponds around town.
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S. G. Driscoll
Parker Avenue Grammar School
Abels
Swain Street
Lakeview Avenue
Lowell
Trial Reported in Courier Citizen on Joseph Case
Courier- Citizen covers the Joseph trial with courtroom updates and key proceedings. Details on presiding judge, defense and prosecution remarks, and dates cited for upcoming motions and verdict readiness.
Murder trial of Wilfrid Blondin captivates local readers
The community follows the Blondin murder case involving Mrs Margaret Emma Blondin, noting her past work at George C Moore's mill. Ernest Bridgeford returns from a hunting trip in New Hampshire and reports a successful outing. Town hall heating work progresses slowly while a large shipment of soft coal arrives for George C Moore. The Lowell Chelmsford Nabassett Street Railway hearing at the town hall on Friday January 2, 1903, is highly anticipated, with many stakeholders来自 Lowell and North Chelmsford. There is ample hard coal for local schools.
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Wilfrid Blondin
Margaret Emma_ Blondin
Blondin
George C. Moore
Ernest Bridgeford
N. H
Bridgeford
Lowell, Chelmsford
Nabnassett
Injury at wood turning shop hospitalizes worker
Charles H Abbott of 235 Baldwin street sustained a left eye injury when struck by a piece of wood at Willis A Beane’s wood turning shop on Dutton street yesterday afternoon. He was ambulanced to the Emergency hospital for treatment. Atwood's orchestra six pieces bung tonight.
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Charles H. Abbott
Baldwin Street
Willis A. Beane
Dutton Street
Accidental, De Rydzewski Free in Paris Case
Paris authorities drop all charges after finding Ellen Gore death accidental. Russian tenor Jean De Rydzewski will not be tried for homicide through imprudence despite the November 19 shooting in his Paris apartment.
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Paris
Ellen Gore
M. de Rydzewski
Fancy Boxes and Confectionery By D L Page Co
The D L Page Co offers a wide range of fancy boxes for holiday gifting. Boxes vary from 25 cents to 1 50 and can be filled with their well known confections or sold empty. Store at 69 Merrimack Street features hosiery and other gift items as the holiday season approaches.
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New England
D. L. Page Co
D. S. Page Co
Page Company
Jdata
H. L. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Greenwood Bros
Haviland & Co
Limage
France
Lowell
Mass
Cure for all sickness by pink pellet claim
An old advertisement argues most illnesses stem from the stomach and blood. promotes The Andrews Only Dyspepsia Cure a 25 cent pink pellet said to purify blood and aid digestion, claimed to be prescribed by physicians and sold by The FE. C. Andrews Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.
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FE. C. Andrews Co
Lowell
Masa
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Woburn
Alderman McGreany
C. S. Cummings
Dr. Greene
Howard Smith
the O'Donnell & Gilbride Company
North Billerica
Dracut
North Chelmsford
Courier- Citizen
Joseph
Tie Up
P. J. Custy & CO
Young
O’donnell & Gilbride Company
Cloak and Suit Dept
Atwood
Market St
Rydzewski
Universal
H.b.shattuck & Son
Central Street
Prescott Street
Central St
French & Puffer
Middiesex
Soc
C. B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex St
G. G. Read
Optician Geo
Merrimack
Shane
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