TEWKSBURY TRESTLE OPENS AS FAST LOWELL TO BOSTON LINE
At Wamesit crossing in Tewksbury the Boston & Northern Electric Railroad completed an elaborate grade crossing separation with two steel bridges over four Boston & Maine tracks. The project costs about 200000 dollars with 20000 used for the bridge. The line aims to cut travel time between Lowell and Boston to under two hours.
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Tewksbury
Boston & Northern Electric Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mace'’s
Lowell & Andover
Lawrence
Salem
Boston & Lowell
Lowell
Boston
Lowell and
Woburn
Health and Christianity in Marlboro Diphtheria Warning
The Marlboro board of health asked church pastors to urge parishioners to abandon gatherings with many children due to a diphtheria outbreak. The request, aimed at reducing transmission, was read in most churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Board of Health
Diverse views on church today spark varied opinions
A discussion on church practices today has elicited a range of opinions about propriety. Community members, clergy, and lay observers weigh the implications for worship, tradition, and public life. The debate reflects differing interpretations of ritual, governance, and religious duty.
Chile Proclamation Calls National Guard Contingent
Valparaiso reports a proclamation read nationwide in Chile urging another National guard contingent to be mobilized, signaling rising wartime precautions amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chile
National Guard
Foraker and Hanna Face Off Over Ohio Legislature
Senator Foraker arrived in Cincinnati from Washington and will stay through the congressional recess. He will not visit Columbus before the Legislature convenes January 6. The Republican caucuses for presiding officers meet January 4, with the joint senatorial caucus for Foraker’s successor set for January 15. The feud with Senator Hanna over control of both legislative branches continues, though Foraker deflects on specific preferences.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Foraker
Washington
Columbus
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Rizal Day Parade Blesses Flag, Liberty Taught to Children
In Vigen Ilocos province public schools marked Jose Rizal Day with seven hundred students marching in a procession. The provincial governor addressed them urging to kiss and bless the American flag seen as the liberty Rizal sacrificed for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Vigen
Ilocos Province
Luzon
Jose Rizal
Rizal
Banquet With Lowell Newspaper Men Postponed
The Merrimac house host Mr. Murphy has delayed the banquet for Lowell newspaper men from Wednesday to Saturday, adjusting plans for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Merrimac House
Men of
Lowell
Ticket forgers sweep Kansas City transit tickets
Kansas City reports a gang of railroad ticket forgers causing substantial losses for western railroads. Townsend of Missouri Pacific cites three forgery classes including fake perforated stamps, altered conductors’ checks, and forged livestock contracts converted to tickets. He says a KC ticket broker may be involved and has asked Dr. C. McLeod of Chicago to prosecute.
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Kansas City
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Townsend
Dc. C. McLeod
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Miles Scolds Miles and Maclay Dismissal Notice
Secretary of War Elihu Root reprimands Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles for a violation of rules. The public release of Miles correspondence follows the resignation demand for Edgar S. Maclay, who criticized his superior, per Secretary Long’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Zoot
Nelson A. Miles
P. S
Ares
Eliha
Miles
Maclay
Root
Navy Department
Washington
A. S. Barker
Navy Yavy
New York
Edgar S. Maclay
Navy Yard
John D. Long
Trades Council Hears Labor Wages and Eight Hour Push
The Trades and Labor council reported city laborers face underpaid wages and excessive hours with action planned to urge mayoral aid for a minimum of $2 per day. Messages from Congressman Knox and Senator Lodge urged national eight hour day support, while delegates praised the A I L convention and set January 1902 for officer elections. Vice President Mahoney convalesces as communications from western unions promise cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
City Laborers’ Union
Knox
Thomas F. Connolly
Lowell
Mass
Congress
United States
W. S. Knox
Senator Lodge
Iglesias
Healey
A. I. of L
Scranton
Trades Council
John J. Mahoney
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New England
Morris
Tapestry
Brussels
Onyx
Jardiniere
Glenwood Ranges
Glenwood
Glenwood Parlor
Odd Rockers
Prescot St
Tewksbury Trestle
Health and Christianity
Foraker and Hanna
Leggins and Gaiters
Children’s
KF. HH. Pearson & CO
20Th Century Shoe Store
Merrimack St
Rhodes
China
London
Merrimack Street
Lowell Opera House
INVO
Mrs. Winthrop
May Blossom
Vas
Armer
Christopher, Jr
Bon Ton
Fred Irwin
Majestics
SAVOY
Three Rackett Bros
Radford
Winchester
Tom Mack
Seeker
Wilkes, Sexker JR
Fred
UBOR
America
Clara Douglass
Touhey and
Lacy
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