Christmas Carols in the North American Review
The December issue features two Christmas carols The Eve of Mary and a Carol of Mary and Mariamme The Eve of Mary retells the Nativity with shepherds and angels and emphasizes Mary The King lies in a humble stall amid straw Also notes political mentions the Czar Mr Kruger Osman Pacha and a vacation for schoolchildren plus a butcher’s I O U and the first Penobscot salmon and weathered oak furniture Also previews a Mor ning service and a Christmas concert with choir and organ pieces
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The
North American Review
Mary
Mariamme
Protection of Italian Countr ymen in Florence Threatened War
Denver reports Italian consul Dr Joseph Cuneo asking Governor for protection for Italians amid a Florence race war over labor imports to a smelter. he also appealed to the Italian ambassador for federal aid if state action fails. Also notes a separate Hudson incident and a municipal requisition inquiry with stamps and signatures. Christmas entertainment at local schools and gift presentations to staff.
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Denver
Col
Joseph Cuneo
Thomas
Florence
Washington
Steamship accident kills one and injures two in Boston
A crane dropped two bales of cotton onto the hold of the steamship Michigan of the Warren line this morning. Joseph Murphy aged 28 was killed while Michael Sullivan 26 and Jas Walsh 80 were fatally injured. The incident occurred in Boston on December 22 at the yard of the vessel.
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Boston
Joseph Murphy
Michael Sullivan
Jas. Walsh
Michigan
Warren Line
Robbers Dynamite Dalton City Bank Vault
A gang dynamited the city bank vault in Dalton City Illinois this morning and secured between 4000 and 5000 dollars. A posse formed but no trace of the robbers was found. The incident occurred on December 22.
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Dalton City
City Bank
Recent Additions to the Law Library at the Court House
The county library now houses about 90 000 volumes with the Lowell branch moved to the new court house on the first floor. Since autumn 1898 improvements have increased its value for court sittings attorneys and the community. The local branch holds 6000 to 7000 volumes. Directors include Gilbert A. L. Pevey Cambridge Mayor G L Mayberry of Waltham and Frederick A. Fisher. Assistant Clerk John L. Ambrose is secretary and treasurer with Theodore Adam as librarian. New additions include English Reports English Digest Law and Equity of New Jersey supreme court reports of Pennsylvania and U S Statutes at Large.
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Law Library
County
Egat
Gilbert A. A. Pevey
Cambridge
G. L. Mayberry
Waltham
Frederick A. Fisher
John L. Ambrose
Theodore Adam
Law and Equity
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
U. S
Potter Named State Aid Superintendent Candidate
CITY HALL NEWS reports Hubert M. Potter a Republican is favored by Dimon for the state aid office. Veteran General Dimoniehimer is also mentioned with Grand Army men backing him. An upcoming ordinance requires all requisitions to be signed in ink by department heads.
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Public Buildings Department
Hubert M. Potter
Tate
Dimon
Atone
Christmas Programmes at Butler and Edson Schools
The Butler school held a Christmas program featuring choruses and musical selections by students from multiple rooms. Highlights included "Come All Ye Faithful" and "A Doll's Letter to Santa Claus" with performances by Bertha Scannell Blanche Clarke Elizabeth Kinlan and others. The Edson school presented a program in Miss Roeatle yT Burns room with Holy Night and various readings and solos by Lizzie Donoghue Reba Jones James Young Lillian Roy Etta Gage Anna ODay Geo McWilliam and Joseph Van Steinburg.
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Leo Wilcox
Ella Cassidy
J. Young
J. van Steinburg
Stalla Riley
Jes
Conrad Quirbach
Bethlehem
Pearle Rollins
Anna Leary
John Stocks
Thomas Cassidy
Patrick Reynolds
John McDonough
Frank Donoghue
Charles Murphy
Emma Sullivan
Bessie Cooney
Edward McMahon
Floyd Dyne
Edward Burnside
Daddy
James Young
Joseph van Steinburg
John Quigley
Miss Webster
Adelaide Sullivan
Polly
Santa Claus
Annie Webster
Martha Martin
John Quigny
St. Nicholas
Carrie Scoble
Fraeces Brown
Delia Conley
Alice Kane
Mabel Parker
the Holy City
Butler School
School
Bertha Scannell
Blanche Clarke
Elizabeth Kinlan
Nellie Travis
Isabelle Patanaude
Santa Clara
Maud Fowler
Blanche Walsh
Maud Barris
Cecil Hosmer
Amelia Howard
Mabel Severance
Kris Kringle
Mary Hansbury
Walter Brown
W. Hancox
Lizzie Donoghue
Reba Jones
Suwanee River
Uncle Watt
Lillian Roy
Angelic Message
Annnte O'Day
Reading
Geo. McWilliam
Prescott Street Jewelry Store Expands on Low Prices
Prescott Street, a small thoroughfare with big business, sees annual trade nearing a million dollars across many merchandise lines. The American Watch Repairing Co enlarged its quarters, adding a full jewelry line including diamonds and silverware. Manager William Block drives success with low rent and 10 to 26 percent savings, at 34 Prescott Street, the home of choice jewelry at low prices.
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Prescott Street
American Watch Repairing Company
Boston
William Block
Painter James E Fowler Missing After Hospital Visit
James E Fowler a 44 year old painter from Union street disappeared after leaving his home to go to Massachusetts General Hospital for a tongue cancer operation. He reportedly called at the hospital but was not admitted and no trace has been found in Boston area hospitals. police in Lowell are investigating.
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James B. Fowler
Union Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Lowell
Lowell General Hospital Trustees Circulars Aid Donations
The hospital treasurer acknowledges receipts from numerous contributors in response to trustees circulars requesting aid. Names list many donors with varied sums, totaling 642 dollars. The itemized entries include Levi, Charlies A. Stott, A. G., Larkin, Trull, Chas. Littlefield Co, Mrs A. St. John Chambre, Cash A., Pratt Forrest, T. C. Entwiece, Samuel A. Chase, Henry W Barnes, George Fairburn, R. H. Boutwell, David Dewar, Mrs Helen F. Garner, James Abbott, F. A. Pisher, George R. Dana, Rev. C. W. Huntington, Mrs Mary A. Doganne, G. C. Brock, Miss A. C. Webber, Miss Kiian A. Davis, P. ft Kirchner, Mrs Peder Anderson, Mrs & J. French, Chae. Ht. Prost, Miss Celee, William Marr, Mrs A. ft Esherson, MH. P. Gootell, Janet Goodell, Miss Bilgabeth, total 642.
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Lowell General Hospital
Ihs
Levi
Charlies A. Stott
A. G
Larkin
Trull
Chas. Littlefield & Co
Mra A. St. John Chambre
Pratt @ Forrest
T. C. Entwiece
Samuel A. Chase
Henry W Barnes
George Fairburn
R. H. Boutwell
David Dewar
Helen F. F. Garner
James ©. Abbott
F. A. Pisher
George R. Dana
Rev. C. W. Huntington
Mary A. Doganne
G. C. Brock
Mies A. C. Webber
Mice Kiian A. Davis
P. Ft Kircchner
Mra
Peder Anderson
J. French
Mies Celee
William A.arr
Mra A. Ft Esherson
MH. P. Gootell
H P Gootell
Janet Goodell
Mise Bilgabeth
Christmas Gift at Merrimack Plant Sparks Workplace Talk
A fragmentary note from Merrimack Washington describes William Clayton receiving a fourth ring of four Christmas presents from coworkers in the plush cutting room as the day ends. Foreman Hite and others are mentioned amid garbled lines about plans for Monday evening and references to a New York stage role and attire.
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William Clayton
Merrimack
Hite Brother
Leahy Found Guilty of Assault and Drunkenness in Lowell Police Court
Patrick Leahy a Chicopee moulder was found guilty of assaulting Officer Fitzgerald and drunkenness in Lowell police court. Seven witnesses testified to Leahy’s intoxicated condition while Leahy and defense witnesses offered conflicting accounts of the struggle. Judge Hadley imposed fines and upheld an appeal bond, with Leahy held on $500 for the superior court.
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Patrick Leahy
Chicopee
Omcer Fitzgerald
Hadley
Leahy
Manchester Street
Edward Fox
Hickson
Fox
McQuade
Fitzgerald
Willie Triquart
Otto Peterson
Leonard Swallow
Lowell
Pevey Brothers
Mr. Donahue
Donaldson
Madley
Nquor
Markham
Edward Eno
Middlesex Street
Eno
Ken
Pike's Market
Samuel Renaud
Perrault
James W. McCawley
Bridge Building
Boston
Stephen A. Watton
William Jon Fleas
Willem Fitzsimmons
John J. Wateh
James Bryant
Peter Riopelle
William J. Moran
Rugby and dance event at Wigginville club grounds
The Mohair Club invites all to a rugby match between C and Bunting and Masa at the Engtes Rugby field in Wigginville Saturday at 2 59. A trap shooting event for prizes and a dance with an “Anatieh Rugby” theme are on offer. Tickets are selling rapidly and a special meeting is planned with prizes including a bicycle. All are invited to participate and remember the dance.
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Mrmer
Wigginville
Alro
Howwe
Caucus Reform League Meets to Plan Legislature Move
A meeting of the Caucus Reform League was held at the public headquarters with President Walter Coharia presiding. The group discussed a plan to keep Democrats out of Republican caucuses and appointed a committee including Frank K. Sarre Edward T. Goward and Edwards Cheney for the forthcoming legislative effort.
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Cawewe Reform League
Tublices
Coharia
Nepublican Caucuses
Ceharh
Frenk K. Sarre
Eiward T. Goward
Eiwards Cheney
Chae . Conant
Sareet Ty
Merrimack River Improvement Project Item
Fragmentary item mentions river and harbor improvement in the Merrimack area, referencing an owner associated with the project and a gate or gun phrase. Details are unreadable, but implication is a navigation or harbor works initiative tied to a specific proprietor.
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Merrimack River
Lowell Soldier's View from the Philippines Excerpt
A Lowell man John J. Walker writes from Santa Rosa Nueva Ecija in 1909 describing life with the 22nd U.S. Infantry and recall of friends James Leary and local workers. He details troops, insurgent money collectors, scouting near Manacling, native allies the Macabebes and Dacance, and hardships including ration quality. He notes political expectations, disease, and danger, with updates on comrade status and travel.
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John J. Walker
Lowell
Philippines
George W. Reed
Merrimack Corporation
Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment
James Leary
Greig
Santa Rosa
Province Nueva
Ecija
McKinley
Bryan
Manacling
Collinsville
Fagin
Mth U. S. L
States Eent
Dacance
Jim Leary
Bacen
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