Aldermen Back Municipal Lighting And Reforms In Lowell
Lowell aldermen voted unanimously for municipal lighting by gas and electricity with two council approvals needed. The session approved street lighting changes, budget shifts, and inquiries into gas company rights and street excavations while adopting rules on finances and tax reporting. A Republican rally backed Thalles P. Hall for the park commission amid wartime service noted by speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Casey
Elzear H. Choquette
Park Commission
Streets Department
General Treasury Fund
Allen
Walker
Alderman Allen
Dracut
Alderman Carmichael
Col. Carmichael
City of
Lowell
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Massachusetts
Thalles P. Hall
Larkin T. Trull
John J. Pickman
Charles §. Proctor
Frank K. Stearns
George W. Fifield
A. G. Walsh
Col
James H. Carmichael
Harvey B. Green
Hall
Melvin B. Smith
John C. Wilson
F. P. Rivet
William E. Westall
F. J. Flemming
Chas. H. Conant
Good hot fight for the presidency in council race
The battle for the common council presidency next year centers on Read and McIntyre. Each claims the backing of the first three council members for 1906, notably Allard Bailey and Blake, leaving readers to doubt who actually leads. The outcome hinges on who secures the top names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
H. H. J. Read
W. G. McIntyre
Read
Allard
Bailey
Blake
Council
McIntyre
Dwarfism minstrel program delights Hurd Street crowd
At the vestry of the First Universalist Church in Hurd Street on Thursday evening December 28 a dwarfism minstrel show including Mrs. Wm. Lane's Sunday school pupils and several young helpers drew a large audience. Notable participants included Glendys Emerson Mildred Emerson Lilla Blake Maud Blake Gladys Charlotte Mary Haskell Har Brown Clarence Fairburn Jack Dow and others. Proceeds support the boys table at the upcoming fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Universalist Church
Hurd Street
Paul
Kenneth Con Aewin ‘Jenkins
Harry Pearson
Ed Noyes
Oliver Lane
Eldredge Blake
Harold Blake
Arthur Redman
Albert Evans
Herbert Wisby
Earl Baker
Dudley McLean
Maud
Lille Blake
Glendys
Mildred Emerson
Charlotte Mary Haskell
G Roussin Canadian Excursion Plans Mention Travel Dates
The article portrays Mr Eugene Roussin as cheerful and popular, noting high demand for accommodations. It encourages travelers to join him, promising care and suggesting Sunday departure for Canada to connect with branch lines and avoid Friday night delays.
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Eugene Rowsesin
Rowerin
Roussin
Rousein
Canada
Sunday Sacred Concert For Prince of Relief Fund
A Sunday program features two concerts at the opera house to aid the relief fund. The Newsboys’ quartet and baritone Ta Grossest Hoy perform in an up-to-date set of songs and moving pictures. Tickets are priced at the popular rates for both matinee and evening shows.
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Opers
Piremen
Newsboys
Render & Humber
Gene McCarthy
Mayor praises street lighting order in Lowell
Mayor Casey says the aldermen passed a lighting order that offers potential savings in Lowell street lighting expenditures. He notes conditions here differ and expresses satisfaction at the community interest shown.
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Board of Aldermen
Courier-Citizen
Casey
Lowell
Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Observed At 217 Shaw Street
Mr and Mrs Frank G Rundlett celebrated their fortieth anniversary with an informal reception at their Lowell home. Rundlett, a longtime postman, served in the Navy under Farragut, sailing 170000 miles. Both are active in veteran and civic groups. They married December 29 1865 and have one daughter Maude N.
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Frank G. Rundlett
Shaw Street
Rundlett
Lowell
Mr. Rundlett
Exeter
N. H
Navy
Sloop of War
Portsmouth
West Gulf
Farragut
Forts Jackson
St. Philip
Mississippi
New Orleans
Bunilett
Associated Veterans of Farragut
New York
Naval Veterans of
Philadelphia
Dahlgren Association of Naval Veterans of
American Benefit Association
Protection Lodge
Garfield Colony
Pilgrim Fathers, Pilgrim Relief Association
Jane B. Newton
Letter Carriers Association
Ladd and Whitney Post
Nottingham
Pilgrim Fathers
Pilgrim Relief Association
American Benefit Society
F. Upham
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Maude N. Rundlett
Morris
Carrie Teel
Viola Merrill
Slocum Disaster Triggers 1905 Steamship Reforms
Washington reports a full re inspection of vessels under the steamboat inspection service at New York Philadelphia and Boston. Capt Ira Harris criticizes license officers and owners for non compliance with pilot rules as casualties rose from 1903 to 1904 then fell in 1905 with more investigations and many licenses suspended or revoked. Nine large excursion steamers stayed docked while public confidence recovered and no lives were lost in that business this year.
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Washington
Steamboat Inspection Service
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ira Harris
Second District
A Thousand Dollars' Worth of Good Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement-like claim recounts long kidney and bladder ailments, excruciating pain from stones, and a testimonial by A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio who credits kidney cure medicine with relief, urging others to try the treatment despite fragmented wording.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Five Cent Savings Bank Begins Interest Draw Saturday
The Five Cent Savings Bank will begin to draw interest on Saturday January 6, signaling the start of new savings accumulation for depositors. Local customers are advised to review accounts and rate details with bank offices.
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Oat, S
Five Cent Savings Bank
Butler Ames Bill Favored By Present Policy Discussed
Washington report notes Senator Edward Brackett met Wayne MacVeigh to discuss New York insurance legislation. The piece explains the Butler Ames bill aims at a federal code for insurers operating in the District of Columbia and U S territories to guide uniform state laws, with the president seeking counsel to avoid constitutional issues.
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Washington
Edward Brackett
New York
Wayne MacVeigh
Italy
MacVeigh
Butler Ames
Massachusetts
Congress
Mr. Ames
District of Columbia
Territories
United States
Dryden
City Committee Fails To Elect Its Officers
The Democratic city committee met last night to organize and elect officers but adjourned to next Thursday. Chairman Patrick J. O'Brien will not seek reelection as deliberations devolved into disputes and arguments over legality and timing of the 1906 committee.
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Democratic City Committee
Patrick J. O’brien
William J. Gallagher
O'Brien
The
Courier-Citizen
Supper cost spurs rebuke from city committee head
The committee on accounts held a supper at the Waverly hotel costing $18. Members Braden chairing with Baldwin and Mc Intyre attended. Mayor Casey said he would not approve any similar committee bill when asked by the Courier- Citizen.
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Committee On Accounts
Waverly
Braden
Baldwin
McIntyre
Casey
Courier- Citizen
Bogus Brown Tail Moth Inspector Warns City
A fraudulent brown tail moth man is active in town collecting money from city areas. Park commission crews use a badge for authority while supposed state inspectors from Boston have no right to collect funds. The public is urged not to pay him or rely on his work.
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The
Park Commission
Boston
Seven day tours by Pennsylvania Railroad leave Boston in 19th century schedule
Tours under the Personally Conducted System include hotel stays meals en route and longer stops in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York departing Boston on January 19 February 2 16 March 2 1 30 April 6 20 and May 4 with the May 4 tour priced at 27 dollars. Details for Geo M Roberts P A N E D 205 Washington street Boston are listed.
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Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Geo. M. Roberts
Washington Street
Last Night of Council Ends With Farewell Honors
The final common council meeting drew a small attendance and no major business. Mayor Casey was thanked for his tenure as Dodge’s remarks praised cooperation. the gavel was presented with a union band and the session adjourned at 9 40.
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Dodge
Casey
Lowell Gas Light Company
Elzear H. Choquette
Park Commission
Huntington Hall Fire Insurance Fund
Baldwin
F. M. Dowling
Clough
Prophets declare Mormonism to flourish worldwide
Chicago audiences heard Joseph F. Smith and Mormon leaders pledge that Mormonism will eventually become the world’s dominant religion. About 400 attendees at the Latter Day Saints church heard the speakers return from Vermont where they dedicated a monument to Mormon memory. The sermon urged fair dealing and warned against coercion of families or other beliefs.
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Chicago
Joseph F. Smith
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Smith
Galt Lake City
Vermont
Jett
Ad Versus Old Line Firms Marks Insurance Hearing
New York December 29 The adjournment of the legislative insurance inquiry ends tonight with the last old line company examined the Life Insurance Club of New York. The system opposition to larger firms emerged as President Robert Wightman testified that the club secures policies without agents.
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New York
Legislative Committee On
United States Life Insurance Company
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Stokes
Life Insurance Club of
Robert Wightman
Ring stolen from Della Emond recovered in Fitchburg pawn shop
Inspector Martin Maher traced a diamond ring stolen from Della Emond of Fletcher Street on December 22. Miss Emond identified the recovered item at a Fitchburg pawn shop and stated another ring valued at 200 dollars was pawned in Ayer for 75 dollars. The two rings were linked to a man she knew.
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Martin Maher
Loca Force
Fitchburg
Della PA. Emond
Fletcher Street
Miss Emond
Ayer
Open House at YMCA Promises Music and Gym Events
French's orchestra will furnish music for the YMCA open house on New Year’s day. The gymnasium features include a maze run dumbbell drill elephant and a special squad in advanced gymnastics. The informal affair is run by the women’s auxiliary and invites all interested in the association to attend any time from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Pattee
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Sever
Courier-Citizen Office
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Insurance
Central Street
Wightman
Old Line
Y. M. C. A. Open House
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Portland
College
Aiabedien
Merrimack Street
Josephine M. Ockington
Oval
Prescott Hall
Ruselsbirg
Boston Dancing School
L. PB
Augusta
Jean L. Sherburne
Marlborough Street
Effie L. Palmer
Im Lowe
Jays
Ernest
Crawford Fifth Street
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