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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1905

Page

2

Burglar Captured After Half Mile Alley Chase

Officer James J. Kennedy pursued Samuel Moore through dark alleys and past freight cars before tackling him on Worthen street. Moore, 18, admitted to stealing frankfurters from Lowell Packing and Provision and selling them to lunch carts. Kennedy injured a leg but continued duty. Dooley relieved him.

James J. Kennedy Lowell Packing and Provision Company Palmer Middle Street Upper Worthen Street Samuel Moore Broadway Street Kew Kennedy Wilder Market Street Palmer Street H. R. Barker Company J. C. Ayer Company Shattuck Street Ayer Building Dooley

Four Huntington DeDeyn Stock Players Sign for One Act Series

Four members Severin DeDeyn Donald Meek Mabelle Estelle and Isabelle Fletcher signed articles yesterday to appear in a sequence of one act plays at the opera house. Adjustments were made with the Keith circuit managers and the shows will run with vaudeville. The troupe's first sketch is Bert Coote's A Supper for Two to be mounted next week with new scenic investiture.

Huntington-DeDeyn Stock Company Opera House Severin DeDeyn Donald Meek Mabelle Estelle de Deyn Isabelle Fletcher Keith Bert Coote

Free Samples At Military Carnival For Exposition Goers

Visitors at the Industrial Pure Food Exposition and Military Fair in the armory will receive abundant free samples and souvenirs from January 7 to 2st. The event features Hortick’s Malried Milk, Milx Tablets, Mansfield & Whitam’s canned soups, Ceresoin biscuits, Armours Heef, Heckers buckwheat cakes, Spindle City Syrup, White House Coffee, and more. Attendees may meet friends, use long distance telephone service at no cost, and enjoy various demonstrations and giveaways from multiple vendors within fifty miles of Lawrence.

Armory United Military Cos Hortick Mansfield & Whitam Armours Heckers White House Lawrence Mase Tucke and Parker Ren Meer Company Ph Po Ieee

Local Merchants Offer Free Rebate Tickets At Expo

Cream and cups of coffee are available with the free Merchants' Rebate tickets that local merchants hold. Any adult may request them in nearby stores. Special excursions will bring in various grange societies from surrounding cities and towns as preparations for a grand expo proceed.

Grange

Bold Thieves Loot Dante Relics in Florence Walls

In Florence on December 26 thieves drilled through a wall of Dante’s ancient house and stole relics of the poet. They reportedly left a taunting message on the wall declaring Florentines ignorant of their own saleable treasures.

Dante Florence Italy

Pocketbook theft arrest on Tremont street case

John J. Malone was arrested by Sergt Martin Connors and Officer Ryan yesterday afternoon charged with larceny of a pocketbook and $3 from Michael Leary of 151 Tremont Street. The complainant says Malone spoke with him on a curb in Middlesex Street and then robbed him. Malone offers no comment.

John J. Malone Sergt Martin Connors Ryan Michael Leary Tremont Street Malone Middlesex Street

Woman bears third child after 116 days to prior birth

Albany on December 26 Mrs Alfred Wiltse mother of a three days old daughter born 116 days after her son. Dr George T Moston vouched for the story saying the occurrence is unprecedented in medical annals. Father works in New York Central car shops at West Albany.

Albany N. Y Alfred Wiltse George T. Moston New York Central West Albany Most

Michael Fischer Held For Murder In Connecticut

Westbrook Coroner Stephen B. Davis held an inquest into Hans Treible’s death, ruled as due to meningitis from head wounds after an axe attack by Michael Fischer, Treible’s brother in law. Fischer, 76, declined to testify and was jailed to await Westbrook town court proceedings. likely bound over to the superior court for first degree murder.

Westbrook Conn Stephen B. Davis Middletown Hans Treible Michael Fischer Treible Fischer Haddam

Dredging Digger Struck Dynamite Near Portsmouth

A dynamite cartridge from last summer’s Henderson Point blast was struck by an Eastern Dredging Company dredger in Portsmouth today. The blast nearly sank the craft and injured several crew members thrown against machinery. Two tugs pumped water, an extra deck pump was added, and the hold remained partly flooded with hopes to beach the vessel by morning if it stays afloat.

Portsmouth N. H Henderson's Point Eastern

Whitney declines Boston Chamber of Commerce presidency

Boston December report states President Henry M. Whitney will not seek re election as chamber president starting January 1 He cites desire to pursue political work freely Whitney previously ran as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor on a reciprocity platform in the last state election.

Boston Henry M. Whitney Boston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Whitney Chamber of Commerce

Merit rewarded by success in modern grocery trade

The article extols improvements in groceries, noting cans and sanitary packing enhance product purity. It highlights D-Zerta products six months after their introduction, claiming wide consumer adoption across many stores and large numbers of users of three D-Zerta items.

Lowell Cemetery Trustees Elect Pratt to Fill Vacancy

At a recent meeting of the Lowell Cemetery trustees, Mr. Amase Pratt was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of August Fel, who recently passed away. The cemetery is two blocks old and the treasurer noted all dues are paid. The board expressed confidence that the year will show improvement.

Lowel Remetery Amase Pratt Wee

Parks Plans and Progress in Lowell Annual Report

At Lowell city hall the park commission presented its third annual report. It details 72 616 acres and a 503 750 valuation with Fort Hill 150 000 South common 200 000 and North common 100 000. It notes South common improvements including running track a baseball diamond and a drinking fountain with plans to widen the South street entrance next year. Gymnasium apparatus is planned and athletic sports discussed for the North common. Minor Fort Hill Tyler Park improvements and 137 trees felled within city limits are noted along with moth control efforts and gas leakage tree losses. The financials show 3 771 30 in sundries with 1130 from South common rentals and a 539 82 balance from a 12 771 30 appropriation. Superintendent Whitter cites open-space quotes and proposes a one-half mill tax to raise 18 000 for park funding plus more land on the west side and continued tree care.

Fort Hill South Common North Common South Street Tyler Park Lowell Gas Light Company Whitter

Mathew Temperance Institute elects officers and expands

At the regular Mathew Temperance Institute meeting John V Donoghue was re elected president for a third term amid a large attendance. Seven propositions were sent to the examiners and three new members admitted. Carnival plans progress and Stephen I Ward was invited as district deputy. Court Merrimack No 11 F of A elected officers including Frank V King and John J Flynn. Lowell lodge of Elks reports progress with New Year toast planned to Grand Exalted Ruler R W Brown. anticipation for 1906 growth.

Mathew Temperance Institute John V. Donoghue Board of Examiners Stephen I. Ward Michael J Manning John J. Lyons Mr. Donoghue Donoghue Bernard McNally Jas. F. Rourke Charles Sullivan Patrick F. Nestor W. Geo. Mullen Michael Boyle Thomas Noonan Michael Lawn John Sharkey David Harrnet Wm. Devine John E. Green John A McKenna John J. Coyne John J. Kelley Sadlier Court Merrimack No F. of A Foresters Hall Frank V. King John J. Flynn Joseph Dallagher John McPadden Steve F. Halpin Woodward Owen O'Neil Lowell Lodge of Elks James E. Leary R. W. Brown Louisville

The Black Cat Clings To Telegraph Pole Rescue Drama

A Middlesex street tabby climbs a telegraph pole and refuses to come down. Humane Society agent, aided by a lineman, attempts a rescue as the cat defends her lofty perch. After a tense struggle, the cat is freed and scampers away, leaving the rescuer with scratches but celebrated for risking a humane mission.

Middlesex Street Davis & Sargent's Richardson The Humane Society Kitty

Arcanum Plans Appeal to Supreme Court in Rate Dispute

Boston dispatch reports W. O. Robson announces Royal Arcanum legal team will appeal Judge Gaynor’s New York ruling on October rates. The appeal starts within 30 days, proceeding to appellate division then the high court. Massachusetts Supreme Court will hear January 15 on injunction petition by protesting members.

Boston W. O. Robson The Royal Arcanum Supreme Council Gaynor New York Appellate Division Supreme Court T.e Supreme Court of Massachusetts

Poster Girls Shine In Vaudeville At Opera House

The Poster Girls act stands out as a dainty chic and musical highlight on stage with a strong sextet from light opera. Seymour Brown, a witty comedian, Wormwood's animal act, and Wood Ray in Roman travesty headline a varied card with Molbein Mooney and Mullin Corelli among the acts. The show includes moving pictures and runs for the rest of the week with additional vaudeville entertainment.

Seymour Brown Wormwood Charles Serra Wood & Ray Molbein & Mooney Newstooys New York Mullin & Corelli Netusical Eand Manefield Wilbur Hite Minup Proepect Ith Moving Pictures

Ruthee and Hathaway Theatre Stages Notable Acts

A nascent bill featuring Ruthee trio DPisen Bowers and Dixon along with Pereormmanes is highlighted as headliners. Navajo Girl dancers promise strong numbers and musical variety. Daily features and a popular set are planned for the remainder of the week at the new Hathaway theatre.

Dpisen Bowers Dixon Ruthee New Hathaway Theatre Pereormmanes Ferce Chen

Commander Allen Dead in Local Incident

Obituary note reports the death of Commander Allen in a local event today. The native of Linet is remembered with a brief tribute as details of the incident unfold.

Commander Allen Piitete William Neree Het — T Linet

Local clubs elect multiple officers at varied lodges

The Lowell Reform Club elected six officers for six months including President John Dunkerly and Vice President P. Reidy. Garfield colony and Oberlin lodge chose leaders Angeline M. Ryan and Wm. A. Severance and officers named at Lincoln lodge included Henry E Gray and George Howard.

Lowell Reform Club John Dunkerly P. Reidy W. Vinal J. 8. Shayne R. Fullerton W. Howarth

Strike of Longshoremen at Tangier Harbor

A Tangier cable despatch reports Moorish native workers at the Tangier custom house and pier went on strike after four weeks of no pay. As a result two French steamships that called there Sunday had to proceed to Marseilles without unloading their cargoes.

New York Herald Tangier Custom House Marseilles

Paige Street Free Baptist Church Aids Pastor Resignation

At the church annual meeting action will be taken on the pastor's resignation. Alumni Prom at Mich Behoot Content.

Aige Street Free Baptist Church Paige Street Free Baptiet Church Mich

Mail tampering reported in Frankfort Kentucky

U S mail tampering case noted in Frankfort Kentucky with investigation by the post office. The inquiry concerns delivery channels and possible tampering evidence on other mail items.

Quality Then Price Post-Christmas Clearance Sale

Our annual cleanup before stock tak ing January 1st features actual price cutting across departments. Prices include $1.00 waists 59c, $1.00 petticoats 39c, 69c gowns 48c, $1.50 vests 59c, $1.50 drawers 59c, Soc tights 29c, Soc drawers 29c, 25c hosiery 0c, and many other odd values.

New York Life Trustees Meet

The trustees of the New York Life Insurance Company convened to discuss the committee’s assignments and duties. Details are unclear due to OCR issues, but the session focused on financial oversight and preparatory steps for upcoming meetings. Members included key executives and clerks, with attendants noting the agenda and motions.

Washington Lays Draft For Europe Banked Canal Report

Cen George W. Davis, chair of the Panama canal commission consulting engineers, travels to New York with the draft report for transfer to Europe for the foreign members’ formation. Gen. Darts on returns to Washington tomorrow as military secretary learns of a death in New York. A. retires after surgery. a secretary and Mrs Loewe referenced in fragmented text.

Washington George W. Davis Board of Consulting Engineers Panama Canal Commission New York Cand Europe Darts Petts

Doctor Says His Wind Is a Blank Mystery

A garbled medical note in a New York newspaper page hints at a wind condition with uncertain details. The fragment mentions a doctor and a public figure, suggesting a medical or political context without clear facts.

Death mystery around Dr Cate autopsy blank mind report

On Monday December 18, Mrs. Brouwer died about three months earlier. The death certificate, signed by Dr Cate, cited Diright's disease, but an autopsy reportedly found no such condition. Dr Cate admits his identity but claims his mind is a blank in the statement.

Brouwer Cate Diright

New York County Votes for Mayor Count Released

The official New York county tally shows McClellan with 140,964 votes, Hearst 123,299, and Ivins 64,285. Citywide figures from Kings and other boroughs follow with varied totals, including McClellan leading in several areas and Hearst strong in others. The overall city total remains fragmented across counties with competing totals and party lines.

New York County Board of McClellan Hearst Iine Kings—MeCtelian Ivins Antaeim Mearet Riebenend Dectetan See Oto

Joseph H. H. Choate Named Ambassadorship Nominee

Altear New Jersey December report notes Joseph H. Choate proposed by the nominating committee as ambassador to the United States. The former president of the New York association is presented for consideration. The report will be presented at the annual meeting in January.

Altear Dee Nees Creat Piritam Or Tee Motefier Accociation Fominating Committee

Fragmented OCR note on weather and names in doubt

An unreadable OCR snippet mentions Ever hour of the day and names like Crawford and Boe. It appears as a garbled query about timing and events, with incomplete phrases and unclear context, offering little concrete detail.

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Huntington- DeDeyn Co Lowell Cemetery Thoreday Etening Poe Rutherford Koenste W. Groves Walter %. Lowney Co Bostoz Commission Annual Report Tad I Ste Rex Park Commission City Hall Lowell Arcanum AG. Pollard& Co Price Palmer Street Leer Atisle Hathaway's Theatre Oberlin Lodge W Oh Blowen WG. F. Peignon George A. Willey J. W. Kilpatrick George S&s. Fenderson B. Hodgman Hall Lincoln Lodge N. G Henry E Gray W. G George Howard Tyler R. Scott George Brott David McKinley Oscar A. Fosburg U. S Frankfort Dec WHITE Merrimack NEW York Life Trustees New York Life Nerman Ff Amd Marte Elven Paris Green Coe Aay Codd N.Y Ea. Johan Saettees Mra Conte Joseph HH. Choate High &Cheel Reve
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