Cruiser Dixie Ready 10 Sail
Philadelphia December 27 The Sabbath quiet at League Island navy yard gave way to the fitting out of the cruiser Dixie for Colon. The ship lies in the Delaware River ready to sail tomorrow morning as Brig. Gen. Elliott and three marine companies join the voyage. About 600 marines under Lieut. Col. Waller will accompany the Dixie. Loading continued past midnight and shows a long Panama campaign expected with ample stores, five wagon loads of small arms ammo lumber camp supplies and wagons aboard.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Dixie
Colon
Delaware River
Gen. Elliott
Marine Corps
Boston
Washington
Col. Waller
Panama
Bold Robbers Battle Citizens in Kiowa Bank Job
A bank robbery at Kiowa Oklahoma Territory era leaves about 28000 in cash loot. A posse of 50 men clashes with raiders in the bank yard for half an hour. A robber is said killed. U.S. marshals pursue the bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
South McAlester
I. T
Kiowa
United States
First Street Mission Enjoys a Christmas Tree
Nearly a hundred young people gathered at the First Street mission Saturday night to view a richly decorated tree. Supt. Stewart and assistants surpassed prior efforts with the display. Pupils presented a musical and literary program aided by Miss Maud Pratt Miss Beatrice Hibbard and Rev. Dr. Martin who read an original Christmas story. The Christmas concert followed yesterday afternoon drawing many parents to the school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Supt. Stewart
Maud Pratt
Beatrice Hibbard
Dr. Martin
D K S C Club Attends Mrs Virtue Home Christmas Night
Members of the D. K. 8 S. C. club gathered at Mrs. E. A. Virtue s home 99 Mt Washington street for Christmas festivities. Arthur Gelley Pearl Rolfe Eliza beth Davis G. A. Dubuque Alice Virtue Goodwin and Stephen Callahan performed. A surprise Xmas tre? with presents followed. Refreshments then guests departed wishing the hostess many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K
S. C
E. A. Virtue
Mt. Washington Street
Arthur Gelley
Pearl Rolfe
Elizabeth Davis
G. A. Dubuque
Alice Virtue Goodwin
Stephen Callahan
Duel With Swords Over Dreyfus Case In Paris
Capt. Levy of the Fifth engineers clashed with Henry De Molroy, a noted anti-Semite, in a sword duel in Paris. Levy was wounded in the arm. The usual duel outcomes did not apply as both men remained unrecognizable after the bout, which arose from a violent dispute over the Dreyfus affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Levy
Fifth Regiment of Engineers
Henry de Molroy
Dreyfus
Wreck Causes Written Exams for Rail Staff in Worcester
Worcester December 27 Telegram tomorrow notes the Owl express wreck on December 6. All conductors and engineers on the Boston and Albany division of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad must undergo a written rules examination. Examination papers are being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Boston & Albany
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Danish King Ill, Departure Delayed
Berlin dispatch reports King Christian of Denmark is ill at Gmunden Austria and his planned return to Copenhagen is postponed. The illness suspends his travel as of December 27.
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Berlin
Christian
Denmark
Gmunden
Austria
Copenhagen
Panama Elections Conclude With Calm Conduct Across Republic
Panama on December 27 held elections for members of the constitutionally empowered convention. While results were not yet known, interior telegrams suggested the popular junta backed Liberal and Conservative candidates achieved apparent triumphs. City Panama marked the first time in Isthmus history that voting occurred without bribery or illegal interference.
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Panama
Republic
Interior
Republic Reaches Boston After Rough Atlantic Voyage
The White Star steamer Republic docked in Boston amid a violent storm from Liverpool. Ice and snow coated the vessel during the perilous trip, with an unwilling arrival by pilot Captain Owen and passengers including James Flynn and Miss May Flynn who were forced to visit Queenstown and were later offered aid by fellow travelers. They plan to return to Liverpool on the Cedric from New York next Wednesday.
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Boston
White Star Line
Republic
McAuley
Columbus
Dominion Line
Liverpool
Queenstown
Wm. Owen
James Flynn
Miss May Flynn
New York
Harris declines Boston University presidency offer
Word from Port Deposit Michigan reports Dr. Abram W Harris has decided not to accept the Boston University presidency if offered He will remain director of the Jacob Tome Institute in his current position and not leave his present post
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Boston
Port Deposit
Mich
Abram W. Harris
Boston University
Jacob Tome Institute
Report of Deaths Listing Various Names and Ages
A city clerk list records deaths by date and cause from 18 to 25 with names including Rebecca Wells 76 carcinoma and Julia O Sullivan 58 cerebral hemorrhage among many others. The entries span ages from 3 months to 80 and causes such as pneumonia heart disease and nephritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wells
Rose Ann Kane
Patrick J. Hogan
Mary A. Rowland
Julia C. O'Sullivan
Hiram E. Greene
James Eagan
Michael H. Read
Ovila Adam
John Sayers
Mary A. Corbett
Rachel Adams
Thomas McKay
Minnie Laliberte
Christie A. Gordon
Leo Paparell
John Jiebi
M. Aurore Cloutier
Mary Condon
Mabel B. Burch
Marceline Belvall
Bertha G. Meadowcroft
Henry Bergeron
Mary E. Carrigg
Alice M. Leggett
Morton F. McMillan
Girard P. Dadman
Mortality of Lowell Week Reports Diphtheria and Fever
Lowell mortality figures show 161 9 total deaths with 26 under five and 4 acute lung diseases. Infectious disease tally includes typhoid fever 1 scarlet fever 4 diphtheria 6 and measles 1. Death rate 13.26, lower than prior weeks. Board of Health Agent H. H. Knapp notes weekly data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Health
H. H. Knapp
Hall's Catarrh Cure promises cure all stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The text asserts the product strengthens constitution and includes a money back offer if not cured, with endorsements to buy from F. J. Cheney & Co. and to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obituary notices from a Lowell area newspaper
A series of obituaries and funeral notices for residents and relatives in Lowell and nearby towns. Henri Ayotte dies in Gershom New Hampshire after starting a photography business with his brother Wilfrid. several other locals including Mrs. Sarah Drew and Winthrop Fitzgerald are noted with details on ages, families, burial locations, and funeral arrangements. The column lists multiple services, officials, and undertakers handling arrangements in St. Joseph's, St. Patrick's, Pawtucketville, and related cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Ayotte
Our City
Gershom
N. H
Ayotte
Lowell
Wilfrid Ayotte
Pierre Ayotte
Gershom, N. H
Gershom N. H
Adelard Ayotte
Boston
Ernest Rousseau
Albert
Rousseau
Hall Street
Funerals for Mrs. Alice Munn Leggett and Dorothy Chaloux
The note lists two funeral services. Mrs. Alice Munn Leggett, of 114 Beech Street, was laid to rest with Rev. Orville Coates officiating and a quartet aiding the service. A long array of floral tributes is noted. Dorothy V. Chaloux’s funeral followed at St. Joseph's with Frs. Lewis Nolin Graton officiating and a harmonized mass by a choir directed by H A Racicot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Bergeron
Cushing Street
St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Amyot
M. I
Charles Lefebvre
Benjamin.Joyal
Geo. Bergeron
Jeffrey J. Cossette
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Albert
Alice Munn Leggett
Beech Street
Orville Coates
B. B. Hart
M. Day
George, Sturtevant
M. Eames
A. B. Coats
C. E. Wilkins
R. B. Thomas
Samuel McCord
C. M. Young & Co
J. B. Brown
Mamma
F. B. Hill
J.G. Hill
Mattie Dane
T. Collins
A. LB. Coats
T. Garrity
Geo. Burns
F. D. Munn, Sr
Harry Swan and
Fred Munn
FB. G. Munn
Fifth Street Baptist Church
The
Bigelow Carpet Co
Archie Lees
F. Swann
G. A. Foster
S. McCord
S. R. Thomson
J. Leggett
D. P. Knowlton
J. C. Farris
Robeson Bros
J. W. Billings
M. C. Rowell
Geo. Merrill
Dorothy V. Chaloux
Joseph Chaloux
Chelmsford Street
St. Joseph's
Lewis
Nolin
Graton
Winship death notice and others in local notices
In West Chelmsford Clara B Winship age 48 wife of Marcus H Winship survived by two daughters Prorence M and Ja funeral Monday at 2 JANDRE. In Thompsonville Conn Mabel lair daughter of Fredrick Jandreau age 5 months 13 days. Mrs Sarah Drew age 83 with funeral Tuesday at 2. Rose Bernadette Lambert infant daughter of Eugene and Albine Lambert aged 12 days at 48 Winter Street. Sheehan infant daughter of Martha and Nora Sheehan St James street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Drew
Agiars
Lambert
Winter Street
Rose Bernadette
Eugene
Albine Lambert
Sheehan
Martha An
Nora Sheehan
St. James Street
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort and relief
An old ad notes Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder that keeps feet warm and dry and claims to cure chilblains swollen sweating sore aching damp feet. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Tyngsboro Unitarian Pastor Leads Liberal Communion Talk
Tyngsboro pastor G H Holcomb preached at a union service in the First Universalist church, urging inner character over external environment in shaping life. He cited Jesus and master builders as sources of inspiration and discipline, and noted re-election of Sunday school officers for the coming year. Christmas Sunday school exercises are planned for Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. G. H. Holcomb
Tyngsboro
Jesus
Robert Owen
Lfe
Henry A. Smith
Miss Belle
Poetcnexters
Harry W. Dunkee
Christmas Music Repeats at Kirk Street Church
Christmas music was repeated yesterday at Kirk Street church before large crowds. A cold snap affected the morning piano but the program remained well received. Rev George E Martin spoke of Mary’s ponderings and urged that large, blessed thoughts grow to bear fruit.
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Kirk Street
George E. Martin
Mary
Poe
Dr Pickles of Boston speaks on mans gospel appeal at y m c a
Dr John D Pickles of Boston delivered a strong practical talk at a First Baptist church Y M C A service on Sunday afternoon. He argued Christianity offers help to believers while other religions require people to climb up to their beliefs. The event included song by the University Male Quartette Boston and closing prayers by Rev Benj Kingsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. Avison Baker
John C. French
F. M. Pickles
Leon E. Baldwin
University Male Quartette
Boston
Baldwin
John D. Pickles
Benj. F. Kingsley
Highland Methodist Church
First Church Sermon Highlights Women’s Leadership in Zion
Rev Ralph Gilliam preached At Ease in Zion at the old First Congregational church denouncing indifferent Christians and praising women's spiritual leadership. Evening Christmas concert by Sunday schools directed by George Fish drew a crowded audience with teachers and students listed among participants.
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Zion
Ralph Gilliam
First Congregational Church
AE “Caté
George Fish
Migs- Liliangea
Are Cockerline
Walter Sanborn
Mildred Chapman
Alma Staples
Phillip Richardson
Maud Smith
Norman Roberts
Vera Morton
Harold Wilson
Donald Hanson
Wilbur Richardson
Robert Wonall
Ambrey Hunt
Ray
List of Readers and Names in Community Column
A long roster of individuals appears in the column including Irene Bartlett Harold Bartlett Dorothy Bergstrom Russell Smith Cora Smith Winthrop Osgood Howard Robinson Eugene Cote Lucy Fish Jamie Fish Charles Bodreau Harold Glover Gladys Kimball Dorothy Bergstrom Winfield Hanson Gladys King Arthur Ecclestone Annie Fletcher Alice Leith Mabel Sullivan Belle Robinson Marion Gott Ruth Blanchard Lurene Burns William Liddell Eddie Bean Alice Putnam Jamie Fish Gracie Conrad Cathleen Wright Ruth Sawyer Lucy Fish Irene Cockerlina Mabel Wilmot Gertrude Webinger Elwin Edwards Nellie Bakewell Earl Cokerline Sarah Bakewell Mattie McGrory Edna Hollis Dorothy Carley Thiraza Curtis Ralph Gillam Jr Frank Sweatt Gladys Ireland Gracie Houston Fred Lang Claire Robinson Leah Livermore Mildred Melvin Helen Flack Edith Don Addie Vogel.
Christmas Concert at Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School
Christmas in All Hands featured the Fifth Street Baptist Sunday school concert directed by Roscoe B. Thomas. The program listed numerous children and primary recitations, with solos by Ada Jasper Maud Pratt, and a duet by Lottie and Marion Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School
Roscoe B. Thomas
Esther Geddes
Esther Thomas
Ruby *Smith
Edith Polk
Hazel Vinal
Thel Brownsward
Laura Thomas
Jessie Campbell
Annie White
Evan Thompson
Daisy Jackson
Jennie Shaw
Myrtle Gordon
Gladys Merrill
Myrtle Mellen
Gladys Plumstead
Margaret Parke
Emma St@ady
Cora Waterman
Helen Fox
Ethel Foots
Ina Gregg
Marion Brown
Grace Collins
Flora’ Mowatt
Barbara Walker
Helen Campbell
Laura Cressy
Nisie Smith
Flossie Cutting
Sarah Cowdell
Tillie Holmes
Evan Birchenough
Marion Harley
Norman Brownsword
Walter Wilson
Fred Cressy
Herschel Clough
Lloyd Wiggin
Perry Wiggin
Immanuel Baptist Church Christmas Services Repeated
Immanuel Baptist Church held Christmas services yesterday with Pastor Rev. Robert F. True delivering the sermon. The evening program repeated the Sunday school concert, featuring songs and recitations by children, under musical direction by W. J. Beaven. large audiences filled the house and a salutary impression prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Baptist Church
Robert F. True
W. J. Beaven
Centralville Methodist Christmas Service and Concert
Rev John Pickles Ph D of Boston preached at Centralville Methodist Church to a nearly full house yesterday morning Miss Titus sang a solo In the evening the Sunday school held a Christmas concert with brief remarks by the pastor Children taking part included Ina Heaton Jessie Callahan Clare Heaton Esther Manchester Pearl Heaton Charlie Pickles Wendell Titus Helen Badger Mabel Worth and members of the primary and Mrs Weeks class and Mrs Wills classes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pickles
Boston
Centralville Methodist Church
Miss Titus
Ina Heaton
Jessie Callahan
Clare Heaton
Esther Manchester
Pearl Heaton
Charlie Pickles
Wendell Titus
Helen Badger
Mabel Worth
Weeks
The Passing of the Year at Highland Congregational
Rev T Clayton Welles spoke on The Passing of the Year at Highland Congregational Church last evening. He reviewed the year in nation state city and church and urged careful record keeping and faithful New Year’s resolutions. A Christmas concert preceded the talk and was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Clayton Welles
Highland Congregation
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Street Mission
King Christian III
JUNTA
Irish Seaport
Greenleaf Drew
Westford
Winthrop Fitzgerald
North Tewksbury
John Moore
Santa Claus
Deceased
Newark
N. J
Winthrop
Tewksbury
George D. Lear
Davis Block
Gorham Street
Messrs
Hormisdas Vallerand
Louis Hebert
Euclide Vallerand
Wilfrid Chaloux
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Fr. Audibert
Christopher Nevins
O'Donnell & Sons
St. Peter's Church
Fr. McDermod
James Finnigan
John’ Conway
Thomas Brown
John H. MecAnney
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Robert B. Leeton
Third Avenue
Pawtucket
J. A. Weinbeck
Stephen I2 McPadden
Methuen Street
St.Patrick’s Cemeter
Molloy
Frank Lemke
Stanley Street
Edson
C. H. Molloy
Laura J. Palmer
Smith T. Ford
Bangor
Ida Helt
Billerica Centre
Fox Hill
Young & Co
Mr. Nevins
Andrew J. Rallis
Adams Stréet
Nora
St. Patrick's Ceretery
Dalues
Universalist
Kirk ST
DR. Pickles
First Church
Centralville Methodist
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