British Captain Killed as Mallicolo Natives Attack Schooner Lilly
Sailors ashore to bury a dead Black man aboard the Lilly sparked a fatal assault by Mallicolo natives. Captain Henry A. Atkinson was killed with his own rifle while two crewmen were wounded in the attack. The incident follows another firing at the Pearl nearby after landing natives from Espiglebay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Australia
Lilly
Mallicolo
New Hebrides
Henry A. Atkinson
New Caledonia
Atkinson
Pearl
Espiglebay
Danes in Cambridge Woman Shot by Man in Boarding House
Miss Begge Johnson, 26, a domestic, was shot in a Cambridge boarding house by Peter K E Gergensen 44, who claimed the revolver was unloaded. Witnesses describe a jovial moment before the fatal discharge. Police treat it as possibly accidental as Gergensen is detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Begge Johnson
Peter KE. Gergensen
Maria Lilgegren
Miss Johnson
Gergensen
Tragic Drowning At Moswanshut Lake In North Scituate
Providence news reports Hanford W. Keierstead a 23 year old student at the Pentecostal collegiate institute in North Scituate drowned while skating on Moswanshut lake. Two teachers and a woman student from the same institute drowned a month earlier in a canoeing storm. Rescue attempts failed. One other Moswanshut drowning in 30 years preceded the recent triple fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Hanford W. Keierstead
Pentecostal Collegiate Institute
North Scituate
Moswansiut Lake
Moswanshut Lake
Christmas Day in the Spindle City Mass
Fr Phelan blessed the Blessed Sacrament as Sisters, patients, nurses, and friends filled the chapel. The hospital received generous gifts including 65 dollars cash, ice cream, turkeys, fruit, candies, oranges, fruit cake, stockings, clothing, toys, and books for the children, from a wide circle of benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Minnie Davey
C. Delaney
Sarah McCaffrey
Etta King
John Dalton
Friends of the Hospital
Ladies of Charity
G. R. Myers
E. A. Dorgan
Patrick O’hearn
Charles M. Williams
Watson's Sons
M. J. Quinn
Christmas at the North Chelmsford Truant School
Boys at the North Chelmsford truant school enjoyed a Christmas program with a morning religious service by Rev. Fr. Schofield, a noon chicken dinner, and afternoon games and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford
Fr. Schofield
Children's Home Thanksgiving Dinner At Kirk Street
Forty one children from four months to thirteen years were treated to a turkey dinner at Miss Ellen O Leary s Children s Home No 60 Kirk Street. A Christmas tree and brief program followed with Santa Claus Master Ernest Dennis distributing gifts. The home, funded by voluntary contributions, serves mainly homeless children with occasional support from a surviving parent. A New Year reception will mark the end of the first year in the new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen O’leary
Kirk Street
Ernest Dennis
Santa Claus
Lynch mob hangs Montgomery Godley in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Kansas on December 25 Montgomery Godley a Black man was seized from the county jail and lynched after fatally shooting Milton Hinkle a policeman during an attempt to disperse a crowd at a dance. The rope broke on the first attempt and Godley was strangled then cut’s throat, then hanged again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
Montgomery Godley
Milton Hinkle
Godley
Sunlight Club Dances by Electric Light
The Sunlight Club held a social at Associate hall despite a heavy snowstorm. About 1400 youths attended, with 600 in the afternoon and over 800 at night. Dancing ran from 2 PM to midnight. George Harper and Louis Greeley managed the event with Cadet orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunlight Club
George Harper
Louis Greeley
Cadet Orchestra
Henry Philipps Gifts $10,000 for Educational Alliance
Henry Philipps of Carnegie Steel, traveling in India, sends Isadore Strauss ten thousand dollars as a Christmas present to the Educational Alliance in Lakewood New Jersey dated December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
Henry Philipps
Carnegie Steel Company
India
Isadore Strauss
Educational Alliance
Controversy at Caracas Embassy Over Bowen Family Guests
In Caracas a social dispute shadows Minister Bowen as his two Rhode Island nieces hosted at the American legation sparked criticism from the foreign set led by Mrs von Pilgrim-Baltazzi. A Texas born bride and a disputed Texas wedding add to the gossip as diplomatic strains linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bowen
Caracas
Rhode Island
Miss Clegg
Texas
von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltrazzi
Mr. Bowen
Miss Gregg
von Pilgrim- Baltazzi
Mme. Castro
Pilgrim-Battazzi
Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Venezuela
Dresden reports royal divorce unlikely amid king’s scruples
Berlin dispatch notes King George of Saxony sent officials to Geneva to monitor Crown Princess Louise. A divorce remains unlikely during the king’s lifetime due to scruples. Dresden sympathy favors Louise, described as cheerful. Crown Prince allegedly tormented her. Nietzsche incident cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Dresden
George
Saxony
Geneva
Louise
Tolstoi
Zola
Nitzche
Janitor Albert Olney Dies in Marion Printing Office Fire
Providence December 25 Albert Olney janitor of the Marion Printing office 108 Eddy Street died after being overcome by smoke as the premises caught fire Firemen carried him to the street where he soon expired He had lived in the city for years and once served as night watchman at the Westminster theatre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Albert Olney
Marion Printing Office
Eddy Street
Westminster Theatre
Pan-Americans and Pocassets Tie in December Football Match
In Fall River on December 25 the Pan-Americans and the Pocassets finished level 2 goals apiece after a 90 minute association football contest. Both teams produced spirited attacks with several near misses, and the draw preserves both sides’ chances in the season standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Elliott H. French Weds Elizabeth Gulliland in Tewksbury
Elliott H. French of Tewksbury and Mrs. Elizabeth Gulliland of Tewksbury were married by Rev. Smith T. Ford on Wednesday at 7 o'clock. The couple will reside in Tewksbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott H. French
Tewksbury
Elizabeth Gulliland
Smith T. Ford
French
Marriage of John H. Hulslander and Susie M. Porter
John H. Hulslander and Susie M. Porter were married Wednesday at noon by Rev. Smith T. Ford at his residence on School Street. Only immediate relatives attended the ceremony at the First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hulslander
Suzie M. Porter
Smith T. Ford
First Baptist Church
School Street
Farrell and McGillivray Wed in Baptist Ceremony
Francis D. W. Farrell and Miss Grace RE. I. McGillivray were married on a Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the First Baptist Church. Rev. Smith T. Ford officiated. Irving Sweet served as best man and Miss Emily M. Simpson as bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. W. Farrell
Grace RE. I. McGillivray
Smith T. Ford
First Baptist Church
Irving Sweet
Emily M. Simpson
Smiley Hart nuptials unite Bristol couple at home
At Bristol Connecticut on December 24 Rev Ed win L Smiley married Miss Ruth H Hart. Rev G M Smiley of Lowell officiated with Rev John B Lyon of Holyoke assisting. Edwin Smiley, son of the Lowell pastor, serves as a Methodist minister in Revere Massachusetts. Open house all New Year’s Day for friends to meet the newly married pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Conn
Edwin L. Smiley
Ruth H. Hart
G. M. Smiley
Lowell
John B. Lyon
Holyoke
Edwin Smiley
Revere
Mass
M. Smiley
McMurray and Muir Wed at Westminster Church
At 6 o clock Wednesday evening William McMurray and Jessie Muir were married by Rev. H. B. Foster at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Huntley No 665 Central street. Present were friends from Chelsea and Lawrence and the couple will reside in Chelsea.
Obituary notes deaths of Hattie Mallory and local residents
Obituary notices report Miss Hattie Mallory of Worcester died in Bombay India while in missionary work. Irene E Richardson, 75, long time city resident and widow of Daniel H Richardson, died at 401 Walker Street. Mrs Alice Drury, 31, of 94 High Street, Immaculate Conception church member, died at home. Delia Andry, 46, of 25 Kirk Street, leaves sister Mrs Cornelius Coleman and three brothers in Lowell Springfield Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mallory
Bombay
India
O. FE. Mallory
Branch Street Tabernacle
Dewey Street Baptist Church
Worcester
Irene E. Richardson
Walker Street
Daniel H. Richardson
Fred A
Mabey E. Wilson
Alice Drury
George S. Drury
High Street
James I. Nealon
Lizzie Long
Mary Rand
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry
Edward
Springfield
Mass
George
John
California
Drury
Belvidere
Immaculate Conception Church
Delia Andry
Kirk Street
Cornelius Coleman
Patrick and
Lowell
Thomas
Denver
Funeral of Albert Hill Held at Home
The funeral for Albert Hill was held Wednesday at 2 PM from his 304 High Street home. Rev. George H. Clark officiated with Mrs. J. L. Sherburne and Mrs. Gelino singing. Bearers were James Ifill, Charles Ifill, Harry Ifill, and Austin Neale. burial followed at Edson cemetery. Undertaker Weinbeck supervised. A large crowd attended and floral tributes included pieces from Mrs. A. E. Hill, Miss Clara B. Hill, Mrs. B. I. Gately, Trueman L. Hill, Edward E. Hill, Ff. C. Church, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hill
High Street
George H. Clark
J. L. Sherburne
Gelino
James
Charles
Harry Ifill
Austin Neale
Edson
Weinbeck
Hill
A. E. Hill
Clara B. Hill
B. I. Gately
Trueman L. Hill
Edward E. Hill
Ff. C. Church
Funeral Of Mrs Mary Gallagher
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gallagher who died after being caught between two freight cars near Merrimack Manufacturing’s counting room Tuesday night was held at 2 30 from her home 87 Chestnut Street. Services were at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Fr McGrath presiding. Floral tributes and bearers listed. burial at St Patrick's Cemetery with prayers at the grave. Undertaker Davey handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hill
Austin Neale
John Cole
Edward Brigham
A. Noonan
H. B. Hill
Irrank A. Emerson
L. J. Richards
D. I. Hill
D. L. Page Company
Pillow
Wright L. Hill
Frank
James G
Amos Hill
Mary Gallagher
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Chestnut Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. McGrath
Nellie Noble
P. Foster
Merrimack Mfg. Co
C. F. Richardson
John
James McSorley
James McKeaver
Bernard Donnelly
Patrick Kierney
Michael Sheehan
St. Patrick’s
Obituary notices for Richardson Smith Whittaker Neeham and Varnum
In this city December 294 Mrs Irene E Richardson aged 75 years funeral from her home 401 Walker street Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock Friends invited. In Wigginvile December 25 Michael Smith aged 71 years. In this city December 23 Mrs Hannah Whittaker aged 52 years. In this city December 24 Walter P Neeham aged 2 months at the home of his parents 25 Burlington avenue Died in Wayland December 23 Anna M P Varnum aged 58 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Irene E. Richardson
Walker Street
Smith
Wigginvile
Michael Smith
Whittauker
Hannah Whittaker
Neeham
Burlington Avenue
Walter P. Neeham
Wayland
Anna M. P. Varnum
Fraternal Lodge Elected Officers for Next Year
Lowell lodge A O U W elected its officers for the coming year. Edgar M. Hill was named Master Workman and Elmer S. Crowell Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge. Installation is set for January 14. Four applications for membership were received at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Lodge
Edgar M. Hill
A. D. Gilbert
W. S. Holt
J. J. Breck
Benjamin Hodgeman
L. J. Labority
H. W.W. Locke
G. W. Burns
J. Murphy
J. Baxter
Grand Lodge
Elmer
Thousands of cattle reported starving on Colorado range
In northwestern Colorado thousands of cattle are starving on the range. The Humane Society has appealed to owners to rescue their stock, but owners respond they are powerless to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Colorado
Humiane Society
Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Rail workers get 7 percent raise
Pittsburg December 25 employees of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad have been granted a seven percent wage increase effective December 1. The company employs about 12 000 men and nearly all will benefit from the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Rochester
Wine Jelly New Year Dessert Recipe Card
A printed recipe card describes making a wine jelly using Lemon Jell-O, boiling water, sugar, sherry, and orange juice. After partial congealing, fill orange halves and chill, serving with whipped cream. Variations include adding sherry or port to any Jell-O flavor, with four flavors listed. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Snowstorm Disrupts City Transit and Streets
Yesterday's heavy snow began noon, turning into a brisk blizzard by night. Street cars halted by schedule, livery stables and hotels aided travel while ploughs cleared tracks. By morning trains resumed on schedule and city properties were cleared as Beals sent crews to remove the snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Greenland
Lawrence
Boston & Maine
Highland Methodist Sunday School elects officers for year
Last Sunday the Highland Methodist Sunday School chose officers for the ensuing year. They include Carl Noyes as superintendent, L F Wood as assistant superintendent, Frank M Short as secretary and treasurer, Henry Martifre as assistant secretary, Edgar Pletcher as librarian, and Miss Elia M Fletcher as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Methodist Sunday
Carl Noyes
L. F. Wood
Frank M. Short
Henry Martifre
Edgar Pletcher
Elia M. Fletcher
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Cheviot Suits
Norfolk
Reefers
Pantaloons
the Talbot Clothing CO
Central and Warren Srs
Winter Caps
Children’s Caps
Girl
PROD
Cnet
Arge
Spindle City
Bowen Offends Society
U.S
North Chelmsford
Children’s Home
Lynch
Kansas
Giron
Andre Giron
Rench Gulliland
Hulslander-Porter
Smiley-Hart
Funeral Services
Highland Methodist Sunday Schoo
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