Will Case in Lowell Settles Through Out of Court Deal
The McNeill estate dispute over Solomon McNeill and the Wentworth will nears a compromise. McNeill died April 1902 leaving most to his beloved Emily Hatch with smaller gifts to Mrs Stark and Mrs Corse, provoking a probate contest in Cambridge court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon McNeill
Cambridge Court House
Tappan Wentworth
Stark
Corse
Lowell
Mr. McNeill
Wentworth
McNeill
Hillsboro
N.H
Miss Hatch
Frank Hatch
The
Lowell Times
Gold in Alabama Found Near Anniston Lure
New York reports a Alabama gold discovery with profitable mining prospects. A 20 stamp mill was built secretly, ore averaging $36 per ton for 60 days. The vein runs 1.5 miles near Anniston, 70 miles from Birmingham, pay streak two to four feet wide. New capital from New York Philadelphia and Washington owns stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Alabama
Philadelphia
Washington
Anniston
Ala
Birmingham
Famous Topsy Dead
New York December 30 Imogene Tracy noted soubrette of a generation ago died after a fall down stairs at her home. Tracy played Topsy in Uncle Tom's Cabin for years and was chosen to perform the part in Europe during a fund raiser for a production there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Imogene Tracy
Miss Tracy
Topsy
Marie Bates
Europe
Postmaster Appointments Spread Across States
Washington December 30 reports new postmasters appointed in multiple states. Marcus H. Howes takes Barnstable Massachusetts role while Charles L. Folsom begins at East Grafton New Hampshire. A. E. Cummings becomes Rhode Island’s Aus tin post, Bert H. Wood leads Georgia Plain, and Forest H. Talman starts North Tunbridge duties.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Barnstable
Marcus H. Howes
New Hampshire
East Grafton
Charles L. Folsom
Rhode Island
Austin
A. E. Cummings
Vermont
Georgia Plain
Bert H. Wood
North Tunbridge
Forest H. Talman
Louise’s Flight Not Due to Ill Treatment Crown Princess Elopement
Berlin reports King George of Saxony orders full official account of Crown Princess Louise elopement. Court prepares denials blaming criminal relations with Prof. Giron and long prep for flight. Princess Therese of Bavaria’s friend letter cites threat of imprisonment by her father Grand Duke of Tuscany.
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Berlin
George
Saxony
Louise
Giron
Salzburg
Therese of
Bavaria
Munich
Grand Duke of
Tuscany
Vienna
Dresden
Former New Haven Postmaster Dies From Self Inflicted Wound
Captain Francis G. Beach a prominent New Haven figure died at General hospital from a pistol wound suffered during a December 4 incident at the Country club. Yale graduate 1883, Yale Law 1885, he served as New Haven postmaster under Cleveland. Also noted as a captain in Connecticut volunteers in the Spanish War.
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New Haven
Conn
Francis G. Beach
General Hospital
Country Club
Lee Beach
Yale
Yale Law School
Cleveland
Connecticut
Spain
Amateur actor killed in rehearsal in Marion Opera House
Marion Indiana December 80 during a rehearsal of a western drama at the South Marion Opera House William Fogleson 18 the hero shot and killed Oliver Miller 25 the villain six fellow actors witnessed the shooting Miss Fogleson sister of William says Fogleson carried a revolver with loose cartridges in his pocket
Noted Suspect Details In Homicide Case In Overcoat
In statements linked to the case, investigators note that the elder brother wore an overcoat while a 9-year-old sibling may have retrieved the weapon and loaded it without the elder brother's awareness. The inquiry centers on how the firearm came to be used and who had access.
Fire In Clothes Shop Injures Two Boston Firemen
In Boston on December 80 two firemen Lieut Lorenzo Merrill of engine 7 and Driver W Burke of hose wagon 7 were injured by falling glass when a can of naphtha exploded in a clothes cleaning shop. The fire damaged a six story brick block at Milk and Federal streets, with losses not exceeding 1500 dollars, covered by insurance.
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Boston
Lorenzo D. Merrill
W. Burke
Federal
Oldest Fitchburg Resident Robert Fletcher Dies
Fitchburg is mourning Robert Fletcher who died at his home at almost 160 years old. Born in New Ipswich New Hampshire he moved to Fitchburg in 1868 and became a city figure. He was the son of a Revolutionary War soldier and is survived by a widow and a daughter.
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Fitchburg
Robert Fletcher
Fletcher
New Ipswich
N. H
Communication warns Mascagni’s persecution by Heard
Richard Heard, former manager of Italian composer Pietro Mascagni, released a public note warning him to desist from his persecution of the maestro. The letter, in a woman’s handwriting and dated Reston December 27, was mailed from Back Bay station with the phrase a word to the wife is sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Heard
Pietro Mascagni
Reston
Back Bay
Rebels Invest Fez as Morocco Turmoil Grows
Madrid reports the Sultan foiled by rebels who surround Fez while Tangier notes scarce provisions and nearly cut communications in the interior. The pretender is said to be about 20 miles from Fez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Morocco
Fez
Tangier
German bishops urged for German Catholics in U S
Rome December 30 Herr P P Cahensly Reichstag member and Saint Raphael society president urges the Vatican to appoint German bishops for districts with a German population. He campaigns to place German ecclesiastics to minister to German Catholics in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
P. P. Cahensly
Reichstag
Saint Raphael Society For the Protection
America
United States
Vatican
Pension Changes Share Names and Amounts Across Towns
The record lists pension changes by recipient, with original issue dates and amounts. William Duffy of Lowell receives $6, Henry C. Green of Chester $10, Edmund Dowd Jr of North Acton $12, Emma J. Andrews of South Essex $8, Nancy J. Claflin of Whitinsville $12, and Margaret Stewart of West Hingham $8, noting widows and other details.
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Washington
William Duffy
Lowell
Henry C. Green
Chester
Edmund Dowd, Jr
North Acton
Emma J. Andrews
South Essex
Nancy J. Claflin
Whitinsville
Margaret Stewart
West Hingham
Hair Vigor Promoted as Hair Nourishment Cure
Ayer s Hair Vigor advertised as a hair food that nourishes and feeds the hair, claiming it halts hair loss by addressing starvation of the hair. The tag line emphasizes restoration of hair health through nourishing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
New Trial Granted in North Boscawen Murder Case
The New Hampshire Supreme Court grants a new trial for Geo H Greenleaf charged with murdering Mrs Nancy Jane Folsom on Cat Hole Road at North Boscawen on Oct 23 1901. The ruling cites improper and prejudicial remarks by the state’s counsel in closing, keeping other exceptions unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Supreme Court of
Geo. H. Greenleaf
Nancy Jane Folsom
Cat. Hole Road
North Boscawen
Greenleaf
Belknap County
Laconia
Merrimack County
Wallace
Superior Court
Viennese Leaders Balk at Ausgleich Settlement
Vienna reports that Premier von Koerber tendered his resignation to Emperor Francis Joseph, who refused to accept it. A conference with Colonia de Szell followed as Vienna and Budapest premiers pressed for a compromise on the Ausgleich cost sharing, but efforts have failed and both leaders may resign if no accord is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
von Koerber
Francis Joseph
Colonia de Szell
Austria
Hungary
Ohio River & Western Railroad Becomes Mooneys Deal Headline
Belmont county is included in the deal. The receivership of J. K. Geddes will end within 10 days, with the Ohio River & Western Railroad company to take the new name. The road will pass to the Mooneys of Woodsfield and eastern capitalists, followed quickly by the transfer to the qeeplerexsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
J. K. Geddes
Ohio River & Western Railroad Company
Mooneys
Woodsfield
Qeeplerexsia
Prins Willem III Arrives Quietly From Caribbean Ports
New York's Prins Willem III, Dutch West Indian steamer, returned from Venezuela and Haiti after calls at La Guaira and Porto Cabello. The Porto Cabello town had been shelled with little damage. A celebration for President Nord was under way in Port au Prince on December 23.
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New York
Prins Willem III
Venezuela
Haiti
Porto Cabello
la Guaira
Port Au Prince
Gen
Nord
Fatal Fire Claims Two In Albany Flat
Elizabeth Smith aged 70 and her daughter Anna 26 were fatally burned in their Division Street flat after the mother's clothing ignited from a gas stove. Anna perished while attempting to save her mother. Their son Matthew sustained severe burns to his hands and feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Elizabeth Smith
Anna
Division Street
Matthew
Extradition pact between Brazil and U S approved
The protocol of the Brazil United States extradition treaty has unanimously passed both houses in Rio de Janeiro on December 30. The accord lays out terms for surrender of persons accused or convicted across borders and signals heightened cooperation between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Unwilling Probationers Put On Road Of Hope
A Christmas dinner dispute led to assault charges against John J. Calkins, with wife Mary A. Calkins testifying of burns from hot fat. After a courtroom exchange, both pledges were given and they were placed on one month probation. Several other cases followed, including drunkenness, non support, and burglary arrests, with multiple defendants cited or held for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Calkins
Mary A. Calkins
Calkins
Catkins
Mrs. Calkins
Jamex
Lone Robber Shot By Conductor On Express
A lone robber attempted a northbound express robbery at South Louisville. Conductor J. D. Keene grappled with the assailant after a pistol shot and a signal cord pull. The robber fled after robbing a passenger of $25 as a patrol with police units heads to track the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Louisville & Nashville
J. D. Keene
Keene
J. E. Moore
Moore
Smallpox cases rise in Lynn linked to Sunday source
Lynn report records three additional smallpox infections today, all traced to the same source as the four cases found on Sunday. Public health teams intensified tracing and urging residents to seek vaccination and report symptoms promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lost men aboard Gloucester schooner Annie Greenlaw
Halifax Dec. 30 The Gloucester schooner Annie Greenlaw Captain Crowell put in to land a sick man Daniel McEachern. Crowell reports on Dec 21 he spoke the Theodore Roosevelt Captain McHenry who told of the loss of two of his men William Johnson and Joseph Brennan when a heavy sea upset their dory while tending trawls. He says weather was the roughest he has experienced. he landed about 3000 pounds of halibut and 6000 pounds codfish and will return to the fishing grounds immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Annie Greenlaw
Crowell
Daniel McEachérn
Bank Quero
Theodore Roosevelt
McHenry
Wm. Johnson
Joseph Brennan
Dory
Apple yards syndicate buys Ohio rail line to convert
Zanesville Ohio December 30 The Apple yards syndicate has acquired control of the Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati railroad and will convert it to standard gauge. The company plans an inter urban electric line and will expand land holdings in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville, C
Appleyards Syndicate
Bellaire, Zanesville and Cincinnati Railroad
Reverend J M Greene to lead Pawtucket church services
Rev J M Greene will occupy the pulpit at Pawtucket Congregational Church next Sabbath and the Sunday after, both morning and evening, and lead the midweek prayer meeting Friday evening this week. The chorus choir under FF B Hill will provide music. The annual meeting and roll call is Tuesday evening Jan 6 at 7 30 with supper served and organization reports read followed by officer elections for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Greene
Pawtucket
Accidents injure two workers at local shops
Fred J. Seavey age 23 of 257 Howard street suffered a deep laceration and tendon cut to his right little finger after catching it in a circular saw at Merrimack Croquet company. Five stitches on the outer wound were also applied at the Emergency hospital. William F. Therrien age 28 of 15 Fulton street injured his left little finger in a buzz saw at Allen's box shop, splintered the digit, and had the finger amputated at the Emergency hospital after chloroform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Seavey
Howard Street
Merrimack Croquet Company
William F. Therrien
Fulton Street
Allen's
Wanted agents and bookkeeper listings in old Lowell ads
Classified notices from Lowell area include a WANTED for an agent to sell to typewriter owners with big money and steady work at Box Reading Massachusetts and a WANTED for a bookkeeper to represent a manufacturer with home evenings and no conflict with other work. A middle aged woman seeks light housework or child care help at 34 Webster Street with Miss Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Miss Carey
Webster Street
al Ut
Mayor-Elect Howe Encounters Waiting Office Seekers
At city hall this morning Mayor-Elect Howe met with several men awaiting time with the chief executive. An elderly man with a picturesque appearance lingered among the visitors, sharing his own ideas about the city’s leadership before Acting Mayor Badger’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
City Hall
Badger
Japanese schooners return from Beringsen hunt
Three of four Japanese sailing schooners that hunted in Beringsen have returned to Hakodate. The fourth vessel, the Tenyu Maru, is overdue and probably lost with all on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Beringsen
Hakodate
Fighting Power From Father John’s Medicine
People grow tired in cold season and fall prey to colds but proper nourishment with Father John’s Medicine helps the body resist sickness. It claims to prevent pneumonia and ward off ailments with a vital force that fights disease. Money back if cough or cold not cured. Not a patent medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
First Time In His Life Indorsement From Westmoreland Man
Mr Patrick Meehan of Westmoreland Pennsylvania writes that Father John's Medicine cured his long standing lung trouble and also helped his brother with bronchitis and pneumonia, noting this is his first ever endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Meehan
Westmoreland
John
Father John's Medicine Ad Cites Cure Guarantee
An advertisement claims Father John's Medicine will cure a cold or refund the money, asserting no morphine or poisonous drugs and promising quick relief without lingering lung damage from colds. The copy emphasizes safety and guaranteed effectiveness to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
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