Speaker Cannon Reflects On Republic Strength And Change
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon visiting the White House for Christmas greetings, denying decline in U S shows. He defends the House as equally representative today, cites progress in telegraph telephone and railroads, and argues Americans are more honest and capable than in the past. He notes the public quickly discards failed lawmakers and predicts history-makers in the House are rarely remembered. He praises current leadership while acknowledging imperfection.
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Washington
Cannon
White House
House of Representatives
House
William J. Brown
Baltimore
Brown
Boston Bonds Sold Over the Counter
Boston on December 26 saw City Treasurer Crocker offer city bonds directly to the public. About $2.41 million in 3 percent bonds for 20 and 30 years were made available, with roughly $0.5 million sold early. Citizens visited Crocker’s office buying from $1,000 to $250,000, and Crocker said the sale could reduce the need to borrow on the open market at high rates.
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Boston
Crocker
City of Boston
New Bedford shoe firm assigns to Boston man
New Bedford Dec 26 Announcement that Hathaway Soule and Harrington Incorporated shoe manufacturers assigned to Thomas F Dillon of Boston. Directors say creditors will be paid in full.
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New Bedford
Hathaway, Soule and Harrington Incorporated
Thomas F. Dillon
Boston
French Family Drainville Reunites On Christmas Eve
A joyful Christmas reunion in James Street James Street for the Drainville family brings 14 children from Canada and the U.S. together after 20 years. Alfred Drainville of Fall River and 13 siblings attend a lavish dinner for Mrs. Drainville’s birthday. The home glows with green and red decorations as relatives arrive with spouses and children. Arthur Z Drainville presents her with a gold purse of 67 dollars amid music by Yvonne Montmarquet and Antoinette Montmarquet and Blanche Benoit.
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Drainville
James Street
Alfred Drainville
Canada
Alfred
Fall River
Monsieur Drainville
Wilfrid
Brockton
Ladias Brodeur
Alderic Pelland
St. Elizabeth de Joliet
Elia Drainville
Ali River
Emile Drainville
Cohoes
Wilfrid Drainville
French American couple Arthur Dupont and Matilda Goupil wed
Mr Arthur Dupont and Miss Matilda Goupil were married yesterday morning at St Jean Baptiste church in a mass attended by families and close friends. Rev Fr Campeau officiated. The bride wore brown travelling costume. Attendants were Telesphere Goupil and Exdudias Dupont. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home on Aiken Street. They depart for a short trip and plan a reception at 447 Moody Street upon return. The ceremony coincides with college farewell for Ernest Dupont as New Year approaches.
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Arthur Dupont
Mathilda Goupil
St. Jean Baptuss
Fr. Campeau
Telesphere Goupil
Exdudias Dupont
Aiken Street
Young Violin Gift Delights Boy at Home Christmas
Rodolphhe Boudreau the 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry P Boudreau of 744 Lakeview avenue received a fine violin as a Christmas surprise. The talented singer and musician has often performed at St Josephs college where he studies.
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Rodolphe Boudreau
Henry P. Boudreau
Lakeview Avenue
St. Joseph's College
Hotel owner burned in gas explosion at Roxton Falls
Word reached here that Calixte Bernard, formerly of this city, who runs a Roxton Falls hotel in Quebec, was severely burned along with his wife and two daughters by a cellar explosion. The blast stemmed from gas he manufactured for illumination in the cellar.
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Calixte Bernard
Roxton Falls
Que
Bernard
Mirs
Fire damage and family visits noted in city column
Hortense injured in a house explosion with $1200 property loss. Bernard and another daughter escaped. Montreal visitors Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Belanger, with 236 Ludlam Street host Mrs. Mathilde Belanger and son for holidays, plus a reception at 76 Lilley Avenue. Local misfortune and community notes conclude with Provost family updates.
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Hortense
Samuel Belanger
Montreal
Belanger
Mathilde Belanger
Ludlam Street
Lelesphore Desftorges
Lilley Avenue
French Baptist Church
Clovis Belanger
Albert Mertrud
Louise Desforges
la Fieur
Canada
Marriages highlight quiet Sunday in local parishes
Stanislas Desrosiers and Leda Perron wed at St. Joseph's church in a nuptial mass at 5 with Holy Family quartet. Alma Alexander accompanied, attended by Gaspard Perron and Joseph Bailey. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s Batman road home in Tewksbury. Also united were Damace Mertin and Diana Asselin at St. Jean Baptiste at 7 with Fr Graton officiating, and William Richard and Laura Courchesne at St. Louis’s at 6 with Fr. Jacques. The couple left for a trip to New York, Pittsburg and Chaay.
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Stanislas Desrosiers
Leda Perron
Tewksbury
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Dubreuil
O. M
Holy Family Quartet
Alma Alexander
Gaspard Perron
Joseph Bailey
Batman Road
William Richard
Laura Courchesne
St. Louis's
Jacques
Calixte Courchesne
Pierre Richard
Worthen Street
New York
Piattsburg
Chaay
Piles Cure Promises Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles with a money back offer if the remedy fails within a specified period. The text cites.Livewistea or related agents authorize refunds if early results do not occur within the stated days.
Football Reform Rules in Chicago Satirize the Game
A satirical list from Chicago proposes absurd football reforms including a padded field with feather beds and cotton batting, pillows for protection, mistyped gear, whispering signals, and comical rest periods with refreshments. The piece mocks the seriousness of rulemaking and spectacle surrounding early football.
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Chicago
Popular subscription for a sig present for Miss Roosevelt
Baker City Oregon December 26 a plan to raise a wedding present for Miss Alice Roosevelt to be given to her fiancé Congressman Nicholas Longworth in February. Citizens in eastern Oregon start a popular subscription with state lists across the Union. Funds will be sent to state treasurers then to Washington. Subscriptions close February 8 with an expected total around 800000 dollars. Individual gifts capped at ten cents.
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Baker City
Ore
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Oregon
Roosevelt
Hummel Re-arrested Then Released in Dodge Morse Case
Abraham H. Hummel lawyer, convicted of conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case, was re arrested today on a habeas corpus writ after already being released on bail. The prior sentence was a year in prison and a $500 fine. The new arrest aimed to test the supreme court bail authority, with a ruling due next Saturday.
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New York
Abraham H. Hummel
Dodge-Morse
Hummel
Supreme Court
British land jackies at Shanghai remain idle
Shanghai reports a British cruiser Andromeda disembarked 250 men and four jacket guards patrol the foreign concession. The British assessor Twyman will resume the mixed court tomorrow as Chinese officials issue warrants for riot leaders who escaped.
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Andromeda
Bive
Twymaen
Spalding Park Leased by Lowell Baseball Promoter
Fred Lake has leased Spalding Park for 1906 baseball and formed the Lowell Baseball and Amusement Company. He has secured a New England league franchise for Lowell. Grant Tierney and two drackeons will play for Lowell.
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Spalding Park
Fred Lake
Lowell Basball and Amusement Company
Lowell
Grant
Tierney
Drackeons
Two Fated Race Set At Bute Rink Tonight
Tom McDermott Thie Chy and Dell Grotay of Derry Massachusetts will compete in a two fated race at the Bute rink tonight. Thursday night a show bail party will be given on request.
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Tom McDermott
Thie Chy
Dell Grotay
Derry
Bute
Inquiries Rise for Mecare Bookings and Care Arrangements
Inquiries are rapidly coming in and bookings grow, proving Mecare's popularity. Early advice is advised, especially if sleeping berths are required. The fare leap from Montreal to Quebec ends where people feel affordable access.
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Aimtiele
Bueene Rouesin
Air Ugh
Berthe
Montreal
Quebec
Starlights Edge Moonlights In Close Night Game
The Starlights won a tight contest against the Moonlights last night. A key player led scoring in a nail biting finish, securing the victory in a tense matchup.
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Starlights
Moonlights
Manhattans Narrowly Outscore Slapjacks in Boxball Clash
On the Manhattan boxball alleys last night the Manhattans nearly lost the Slapjacks in a lively contest. Fenterpast scored 6 for a three stake total, the best of the evening and likely to stand for some time as a tournament score. The scores:
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Manhattan
Yale basketball adds Billy Lush as coach for season
Captain Frank O'Brien of Yale announces Billy Lush will lead the team this season with Leen, the former Cleveland star, joining to refine the lineup. A few players may sit out while adjustments are made, and a reserve schedule is hinted at for the winter games.
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Billy Lush
Yale Was. Gall
Frank O'Brien
Yale Baceoel
Boston Detectives Nab Two Coat Thieves in Pollard Case
Frank Haywood and James Skinner, aged 25 and 24, were arrested in Boston and charged with stealing fur coats from A. G. Pollard & Co. Police traced a trio including a femme fatale, recovered a coat and fur items, and linked the pair to prior thefts. Skinner admits involvement. Hayward silent. Both men have rogues’ gallery records.
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Frank Haywood
James Skinner
Boston
A. G. Pollard & Co
A. G Pollard
Walsh
Smith and Drake
State Police
Shaw
Pollard
Rogues’ Gallery
Hadley
Polard
Lawrence
Harry Dunlap
A. G. Pollard & Company
Jennyson
Skinner
Hayward
O'Donnell Dry Goods Company
Bon Marche
Rogues
Banford's Ginger Promises Pure Warming Remedy
An old advertisement touts Banford's Ginger as a pure remedy for cramps colds and chills. It claims warming stomach comfort and urges customers to try the genuine product.
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Banford
Hand Sapolio Removes Dirt and Restores Damaged Cuticle
Fingers roughened by needlework look hopelessly dirty. Sapolio cleans dirt and heals rough, injured cuticle, restoring fingers to natural beauty. Sold by druggists and grocers.
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the Green School
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Albert ‘Trottier
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National Biscuit Company
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Galvin
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Manley
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Mayle
Catholic Bowling League
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Rist
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Iman
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Josh
Opera House
Matinee Daily
Wormwood's
Mooney & Holbein Grotesque Comedy
New York Newsboys’ Quartet
Wood & Ray
Seymour Brown
Mullin & Correlli
Nansfield & Wilbur
Sapolio
Grcc RG
Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Chas. A Stott
Peabody
Qoertrat
Telephone
Hathaway's
Kreisel’s Cats
Don John
Bertha Gleason
Fred Houlihan
Walters & Prouty
Dixon, Soweris & Dixon
Vitagrapsa
Harry Larose Company
Stieff
Tremont St
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Jessie Darling
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