Colonel B F Watson Dead in Lowell
The city mourns Col B F Watson aged 79 born in Warner N T. He studied law with Judge Storey and served as postmaster of Lawrence. A Civil War veteran he rose to major and lieutenant colonel with the Sixth regiment, helped through Baltimore, later settled in Lowell and practiced law until 15 years ago. Survived by a New York wife and alongside relatives Mrs Ida Chambers sister and the Cushings widow. Burial will be Sunday at 3 30 in Lowell cemetery chapel with Old Sixth members urged to attend.
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B. F. Watson
Col. Watson
Warner
N. T
Judge Storey
Lawrence
Baltimore
New In
Lowell
Sheriff Cushing
Ida Chambers
New York
Lowell Cemetery
Harry Hoare Buried After Cord River Tragedy
The funeral of Harry Hoare, drowned in the Concord River on Tuesday, was held yesterday at his parents’ home on Lawrence Street. Rev. E Victor Bigelow led the simple service as flowers filled the room and songs were performed by a quartet. Burial followed at Edson Cemetery under J A Weinbecki’s arrangements.
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Harry Hoare
Concord
William J. Hoare
Lawrence Street
E. Victor Bigelow
Eliot Congregational Church
Harry
W. H. Pepin
Lena Fleming
Warren Reid
Harry Hopkins
Edson Cemetery
J. A. Weinbeci
Fr Maurice Murphy's Funeral Held at St Marys Lawrence
St Marys church in Lawrence hosted the funeral for Rev Fr Maurice Murphy who died Monday. Solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Fr Martin Geraghty of Philadelphia with deacon Rev Fr J O Mahoney and sub-deacon Rev Fr Charles J McKenna. Other priests included Rev Fr James T O Reilly and Mgr A J Teeling from Lynn. The choir and priests sang the requiem and William A Maloney performed Pie Jesu during the offertory.
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St. Mary’s Church
Lawrence
Maurice Murphy
Martin Geraghty
Philadelphia
Order of the Augustinian Fathers
J. O. Mahoney
Villanova College
Charles J. McKenna
John B. Leonard
James T. O'Reilly
Mgr
A. J. Teeling
Lynn
Onhewadr
William A. Maloney
New Honor for Fr Doran Domestic Prelate Title Monseigneur
Providence December twenty two announcement that Very Rev Thomas F Doran Vicar General of the Providence diocese has been created a Domestic Prelate by Pope Pius X an ecclesiastic honor entitling him to the title Monseigneur Vicar General Doran has served the Providence diocese for years and is based at St Peter and Paul's Catholic cathedral in this city.
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Providence
Thomas F. Doran
General Chaffee Declines New York Police Chief Post
Washington dispatch reports Lieut General Chaffee received an offer from Mayor McClellan to serve as police commissioner of New York. Chaffee returned a courteous declination, signaling no change in his current postings.
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Washington
Chaffee
McClellan
New York
No Man Stronger Than His Stomach Message
Fragmentary article discusses the vital role of digestion and nourishment for overall strength. It notes that a weak stomach weakens organs like the liver and kidneys, affecting appetite and energy, and mentions a reader’s plea for dietary guidance tied to health and vigor.
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Quelec
Drowned brothers and heroes mark ice tragedy in Concord
Nine year old John J Kelley drowned after stepping onto thin Concord river ice near Epping street while his companion John Gallagher was saved by his brother Thomas. Elder Thomas England and Michael Bowden, both later rescued, endured near freezing water. England remained in serious condition. The Kelley family, two more boys in the home, and neighbors mourn the loss as the body was recovered near the fall site.
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John J. Kelley
Concord
Epping Street
John Gallagat
Thomas
Thomas England
Michael Bowden
Billerica Street
Kelley Boy
Bowden
Kelley
Higgins
Wigginville
Gallagher
Joan Kelley
Thomas Gallagher
Tommy
John Kelley
England
Lowell
John J. Higgins & Co
Christmas Money Scarce in Panama
Panama December 22 local bankers have not received the monthly request from canal officials for gold salaries as usual. Report says canal commission lacks funds delaying payments. Americans on the isthmus will face Christmas and New Year with unpaid salaries.
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Panama
Canal Commission
Tragic Tent Fire Kills Two Children in Indiana
In Muncie Indiana Dee Clara and Mildred Be seven and years old died when a tent home caught fire from a stove early today. Mr and Mrs Beggs were injured and may die. The Be family had been living in a tent when the canvas ignited as they slept.
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Muncie
Ind
Dee
Clara
Mildred
William Exes
Royerton
Beggs
Caronia wireless report from 100 miles east of Nantucket
Wireless dispatch from New York reports the Caronia en route from Liverpool to New York was sighted by wireless near Sineconset, about 100 miles east of the Nantucket lightship at 0.15 a m. No further details on voyage status or condition are provided.
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New York
Caronia
Liverpool
Sineconset
Nantucket
Christmas Cantata Tickets Sold at Local Stores
At Fellows hall on Monday at 2.99 tickets are sold for the Aguere children Christmas cantata. Tickets are available at Carter and Sherburne's Mor dene store and Storey's, with a 7 percent center fee.
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Fellows Hall
Aguere
Carter & Sherburne
Storey's
Boston Opinion Supports Moran License Claim
In Boston on December 22 Attorney General Herbert Parker issued a lengthy opinion to the Boston police commission. He said District Attorney Moran’s claim that violations of liquor laws justify revoking licenses is well founded, but Moran has no special authority over the commission. The piece details Moran’s push to stop liquor sales at four leading hotels for screen obstructions and the commission’s stance pending court action.
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Boston
Herbert Parker
Boston Police Commission
John B. Moran
Moran
Police Commission
Young’s Hotel
Parker House
Adams House
Essex
Cole
Parker
Board of Police
Jos, Shaw
State Police
Shaw
Suffolk County
Douglas
Executive Department
Boston Police Commissioners
Quotations and maxims from early modern figures
A collection of short anecdotes and witticisms attributed to historical figures such as Queen Anne Bullen, Sir Thomas More, Bion, Sir Amyas Pawlet, Solon, Alonso of Arragon, Pompey, Archidamus, Cosmos, a delicate bishop, Alonso Cartillo, a bishop, Socrates and others. The passages reveal humor, stoic resolve, practical wisdom, and reflections on power, age, friendship, and wisdom as recorded in Bacon’s Apo Thegms.
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Ann Bullen
Thomas More
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas More
Bion
Neptune
Amyas Pawlet
Solon
Alonso
Arragon
Pompey
Rome
Archidamus
Lacedomon
Philip
Macedon
Cheronea
Cosmos
Florence
Alonso Cartillo
Socrates
Delphos
Greece
Francis Bacon
Economy Plea By Mr Allard
Councilman Allard urged strict economy in city government noting slip shod management. He expects police commission to serve without pay. Meeting adjourned to Tuesday at 7 pm. Salary list for 1906 includes mayor, clerk, treasurer, auditor, and various departmental heads with figures.
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Allard
TWO FAT BABIES AT ARMORY EXPOSITION IN JANUARY
The Eggert children of Newark New Jersey the largest and fattest babies in the world will star in the merchants and manufacturers exposition and grand military carnival at the Armory January 11 to 21 under the Military Association. Harry seven weighs 264 pounds Minnie four weighs 184 pounds. They speak three languages play multiple instruments and were born in Newark to German parents. The pair have appeared in Atlantic City and across the Central states and will exhibit daily. Local exhibits include H R Barker Co heating systems Sterling Range cooking ranges Welch Grape Juice Co buckwheat and a free ten cent rebate on admission tickets offered in local stores December 22.
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Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Armory
Military Association
Eggert
Newark
N. J
Harry
Minnie
Atlantic City
Central States
H. R. Barker Co
Sterling Range
Hecker, Jones Jewell Milling Co
Scituate Resident Files Vote Rights Suit in Rhode Island
Leroy K. Hopkins of Scituate sues the Scituate town council for 10000 damages claiming his name was erased from the town voting list and he was barred from voting in the last election. He notes lifelong residence and eligibility since 1889, asserting uninterrupted electoral rights prior to the disputed ballot.
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Providence
R. I
Leroy K. Hopkins
Scituate
Hopkins
Mormon visitors attend Vermont monument dedication
A party of fifty Mormons arrived in South Royalton from Utah Ohio and New York for tomorrow's dedication of a monument to Prophet J Sraith founder of the Mormon faith on the Sharon birthplace site. Joseph F Smith and Anthon H Lund accompanied by church leaders travel from Salt Lake City. twenty more come from New York.
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South Royalton
Utah
Ohio
New York
Prophet J Sraith
Sharon
Joseph F. Smith
Anthon H. Lund
Smith
Salt Lake City
Welch Bros Offer Big Jet At Any Price For Removal
Welch Bros state they have a large jet available for removal and invite offers. They do not plan to stock such quantities in their normal inventory and request buyers to quote any price they deem acceptable.
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Welch Bros
Happy woman wears perfect length gown for Christmas shopping
A happy woman models a gown cut to the exact length suited for Christmas shopping. The dress achieves a practical yet festive look, reflecting seasonal style and comfort for holiday errands.
Conspiracy to Overthrow Government Foiled in Pegota
Colombian authorities on December 21 arrested Felipe Angelo Moya Vasques Luis Martines and others in a conspiracy to topple the government. They will face court martial trials for the alleged plot and involvement.
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Pegota
Colombia
Felipe Angelo
Moya Vasques
Luis Martines
Store Ad Sells Dolls For 39 Cents At Merrimack Street
An old ad offers dolls at 39 cents each sold at a store on 68 Merrimack Street. It mentions Poey's Kidney Cure wall and Burkinabaw tributors in chipped copy, reflecting damaged OCR text.
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Merrimack Street
Ing Poey
Sreeoye
Ee Prete Fh
Rm Tributors
Insane Man Kills Sheriff in Ukiah Courthouse
Frank Willard, an insane man, killed Sheriff Henry Smith in Judge White’s chambers in Ukiah California on December 22. He then fired at Judge White, missed, and fled the courthouse firing at others. Willard pursued through town toward Vichy Spring canyon before a pursuing rider halted him at the canyon edge.
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Ukiah
Cal
Frank Willard
Henry Smith
Judge White
Willard
Vichy Spring Canyon
Death compact shocks Albany as husband shoots wife and dog
A man shot his wife and their dog after a deadly agreement, leaving both dead at the scene in Albany. The report notes the couple’s ages and that the incident followed a stated pact, with authorities investigating the bizarre motive.
Mutual agreement ends in shooting in room
A coroner’s letter now in police hands suggests Marlow killed his wife and their pet dog in their room today. The man had no regular job, and rumors mention teaching cookery to West Point cadets as a possible path to a simpler life.
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Lieved
Marlow
Wifc
West Point
Local Patent Remedy Ad Promises Cure All Vapors
An OCR read shows an advertisement for a nationwide Kidney Cure and Nerve Remedy from firms including Rye and Crawford and Davisware Drug Store. It claims a guaranteed guarantee with mail order sales and urges readers to try the product for various ailments despite unclear wording.
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Rye & Crawford
B. Garter
Bilingweed @ Co
Davisware
EB. Moore
Mall
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FR. Murphy
FR. Doran
N. Y
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ST. Louis
Ity
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Missioners
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MR. Allard
Ciokie Svivate Cpeerone
Sepik Essere
Ccccieys
City Messenger
Ces City
Kosses Ye Ess
Department of Supplies
WITEB
Ceiaceisrcsencces
Sues Scituate
Vermont Town
Bordel
LI Brand Condensed
Borden Condensed Mick Company
N.Y
Telestam
Ashe Les
Columbia Records
Columbia Phonography Co
Central St
Columbia
Wright
Wright's Health Underwear CO
Franklin St
Adams
Appleton Bank
Sheriff
Judge
Albany
Fred
Harlow
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