Flexible Currency Plan Advocated by Congressman Walker
Congressmen push a looser money standard as many struggle to stretch limited incomes. Agricultural society notes fall is its best season. Reports say Gilbert the alleged cold blooded killer seeks execution, with public sentiment leaning in his favor. El Paso fight expectations hinge on Maher and Fitz outcomes. Trade boards praised as the voice of merchants. Spring yet to arrive but safes already show signs of being blown. A Boston visitor calls bicycle show a rattler, and an endorsement appears suspect. The Niagara Cave of the Winds is praised as rivaling the Washington dome spectacle.
Roentgen Photos Prompt Public Fuss Across Newspapers
A Boston Tran script quotes a dread over Roentgen ray photographs saying they will cause trouble as neighbors learn what each other has for dinner. The Chicago Record notes life may not be worth living once such private details become public, reflecting era concerns over new imaging tech.
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Chicago
Bill Nye Stricken With Stroke In North Carolina Home
Edgar W. Nye known as Bill Nye is seriously ill at Buck Shoals eight miles south of Asheville after a stroke of apoplexy. His condition worsened tonight and he is not expected to live long.
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Asheville
N. C
Edgar W. Nye
Bill Nye
World of Humor
Buck Shoals
Here
Ex-Governor Robinson Stricken With Apoplexy
Springfield report states former Governor George B. Robinson suffered a cerebral apoplexy at his home this afternoon and is in critical condition.
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Robinson
Springfield
George B. Robinson
Can Bowl and Ride Too by William Dodge at Vesper Alleys
William Dodge, a bicyclist, rolled a single string of 254 at Vesper alleys last night. The notable score highlights a rare bowling achievement for a local rider in a quiet evening of play.
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William Dodge
Vesper
Bank Savings Deposit Terms and Open Hours
Money deposited in Traders National bank savings at 30 Middlesex street and 11 Post Office avenue by March 3 draws 4 percent from March 1. Interest may be withdrawn or added to principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours 8 am to 4 pm weekdays, Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Also a free oriental rug exhibition at Adams & Co. in Appleton Bank block from Saturday through Monday and Tuesday. C. H. Ateshian from Tremont street, Boston, oversees the display of about five hundred pieces. Descriptive catalogues available.
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Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William F. Hills
Adams & Co.'s
C. H. Ateshian
Tremont Street
Boston
Adams & Co
Appleton Bank Block
Holy Land
Dynamite Blast Destroys Johannesburg Depot
A massive dynamite explosion at Widendorf near Johannesburg devastates a mine freight depot. Thousands homeless, about 100 killed, 200 seriously injured, 100 others hurt. A thief allegedly pried open a case. blast damages stretch for miles. Public subscription raises about 300000 dollars to aid victims.
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Johannesburg
Associated Press
Widendorf
Jameson
Attack on Turkish village near Harpoot shocks observers
A Telegram from Fhepik reports Turks attacked the village of Fhepik near Harpoot with a force of 400. The band demanded 45 leaders renounce their religion or be killed. All but five were martyred. the five escaped.
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Boston
Fhepik
Harpoot
Clothing cutters strike for new wages schedule
Chicago February 20 report says clothing cutters have struck for a wage schedule, endangering about 20,000 workers with hardship rising in the cold weather as the strike continues.
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Chicago
Condition of Ex-Gov George Robinson Critical
Chicopee reports ex-Gov George Robinson in critical condition with partial paralysis and limited speech while his mind remains clear. Doctors say he responds only with yes or no as state authorities monitor his status.
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Robinson
Chicopee
George Robinson
Governor Greenhaige Bust Presentation Planned Quietly
The Friday events for the governor’s bust ceremony will be informal. Mayor Courtney will deliver the presentation speech in the House, while Lieut. Gov. Wolcott will respond for the state. The governor wishes for a subdued, quiet observance.
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Greenhaige
Courtney
Wolcott
French pardon frees ex consul Waller in spy case
Washington February 20 Secretary Olney reports a telegram from France announcing the pardon of ex U S Consul John L Waller who had been imprisoned for betraying army plans.
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Washington
Olney
France
U. S
John L. Waller
Record Cold Threatens Livestock in St Louis
St Louis reports extreme cold with temperatures from zero to 12 below, severely endangering livestock. The ongoing frigid spell raises alarm for farmers and dairy surrender, with authorities urging shelter and care for animals.
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St. Louis
Carlisle Departs Washington for Trenton Counterfeiting Trial
Secretary Carlisle has traveled from Washington to Trenton to testify at the trial of the Brockaway gang of counterfeiters. The move spotlights federal efforts to crack down on currency forgery as prosecutors seek convictions and harsher penalties for the ring.
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Washington
Carlisle
Trenton
Brockaway
Col Carver Elected Maine G. A. R. commander
Col L D Carver of Rockland won the Maine G A R department commander post on the third ballot at Bangor on February 19, defeating rival candidates for the top post in the veterans group.
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Bangor
L. D. Carver
Rockland
Maine G. A. R
Murder and murder suicide at Wimblington in Cambridge
London reports a horrific case at Wimblington Cambridge shire where five people died last evening. A widow named Farnham lived in seclusion in a cottage in the village.
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London
Wimblington
Cambridgeshire
Farnham
Bloody tragedy and police court notes
A sequence of grim events unfolds with a murder suicide in which a mother killed her four children and herself, followed by police court blurbs. Mrs Farnham dies after a brutal act. Mrs Hodder faces assault allegations and a murder scene details an infant stillborn found in a coffin.
Les Miserables Association Plans Rinks and Polo Team
The Les Miserables association leases rear land on East Merrimack street to build a two-rink facility and roller skating rink with street entrance. Next season Lowell will have no bowling teams but a polo team will join the New England league alongside a nascent nolo diversions program.
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Les Miserables Association
Lowell
Nolo
East Merrimack Street
New England
American Lady's Letter From Lowell Describes Homecoming
An English reader shares a dated letter from Sarah R. Spalding of Lowell Massachusetts written November 20 1895. She recalls Liverpool hotel evenings travel north south east and west and a safe pleasant voyage home despite variable winds fog and rough seas. She notes a peaceful reunion with home the garden harvest trees and winter scenes and expresses faith in eternal spring. Emma Maria Grinfield signs the note from Weston super Mare England dated December 2 1895.
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Pawtucket Street
Lowell
Mass
Liverpool
Pawtucket Falls
Sarah R. Spalding
Emma Maria Grinfield
Ellenborough-park
Weston-super- Mare
Somerset
England
Hahnemann Club Discusses Antitoxine in Diphtheria
The Hahnemann club met with Dr. Martin Tuesday to review the merits of antitoxine in diphtheria. He opened with a history sketch and data from New York and Chicago hospitals and physicians. Numerous physicians oppose its use until the preparation is more perfected. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday February 25 at Dr. Martins office at 4 pm.
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Hahnemann Club
Martin
New York
Chicago
Overseers of the Poor Propose Tramp Reform in Springfield
Seven Overseers returned from Springfield with ideas on the tramp issue. Tramps register like hotel guests, bathe, receive a night shirt, and have dated clothes steamed. Breakfast is soup with crackers and coffee, then they must saw two cubic feet of wood as payment. The woodyard is fenced and self-supporting, reducing annual tramp numbers from thousands to about six.
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Springfield
Lowell
Musicales and supper draw crowd at Eliot Church vestry
Stormy weather did not stop a crowded vestry gathering at Eliot Church last night. Miss Emma P. Kimball organized a musicale and literary entertainment with a supper, receiving a vote of thanks. A piano trio by Elsie Cragin Emma P. Kimball and Mrs. Charles O. Nichols, songs by Mrs. O. A. Gelino, Nettie Studley and Ethel Wilson, and a pantomime with Mrs. Gelino’s singing wowed attendees. Adelaide E. Noyes read effectively and Gertrude Pratt’s cornet solos were applauded. A unique drill by Margaret Lee impressed. Supper committee included Mrs. John Greene and others.
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Eliot Church
Emma P. Kimball
Elsie Cragin
Charles O. Nichols
O. A. Gelino
Gertrude Pratt
Margaret Lee
John Greene
C. M. Frye
Clara Horne
C. M. Moore
M. L. Hamblet
Charles Varnum
George Cady
C. M. Forrest
Lillian Woodies
C. F. Flemings
Miss Perrin's Pupils Hold Annual Highland Ball
Miss L Blanche Perrin guided her dance pupils at Associate hall for their annual reception. About 100 couples attended as the grand march opened with an American orchestra. Dances included a Highland fling by Edith Moulton and a tandango by Lilla Harriman. Intermission catered by Pearson. 20 numbers featured before the party ended at midnight.
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L. Blanche Perrin
Associate Hall
Lilla Harriman
Lucy Stevens
Ioad
Edith Moulton
Pearson
G. I. Perrin
Aids
A. W. Stevens
F. E. Raymond
A. C. Grimwood
L. C. Day
A. N. Kirkpatrick
H. W. Perrin
Entertainment and Social at Fifth Street Baptist Church
Last night at Fifth Street Baptist church a varied programme featured dialogue by Miss Ives and Master Percy Hands, a song by Miss Vina Rawlinson, reading by Miss Nellie Flanders, harmonica solo by Mr. Edward Constantine, song by Mr. Louis W. Sweatt, and piano solo by Miss Lillian Brown. A reception and social by the Y P S C E at Highland Congregational church followed, with Rev Mr Merriam and Mrs Merriam among attendees.
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Fifth Street Baptist Church
Ives
Percy Hands
Vina Rawlinson
Nellie Flanders
Edward Constadine
Louis W. Sweatt
Lillian Brown
Highland Congregational Church
Merriam
Fred Mills
Misses Foss Receive Gifts At Lyceum Soiree
Misses Mary and May Foss received gifts while ushers J Edward Millis Leonard Geldert Frank H Stratton and Henry W Smith assisted. Vestry spaces featured tea tables and the Ladies Lyceum orchestra performed during the evening.
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Mary
May Foss
Messrs
J. Edward Millis
Leonard Geldert
Frank H. Stratton
Henry W. Smith
Ladies’ Lyceum Orchestra
Endowment Plan Aims to Fund State Y M C A Building
A central committee guides state Y M C A work and plans a 150000 endowment to fund a new Fitchburg building with rental income. Prominent businessmen attended a parlor conference at W H White’s home to discuss support after 40000 pledged elsewhere in the state.
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Frederick Fosdick
Fitchburg
O. H. Durrell
R. M. Armstrong
Boston
E. W. Watkins
New York
W. H. White
Nesmith Street
Durrell
Armstrong
Central Committee
Lowell
Springfield
Cambridge
Watkins
Fosdick
Charades and pantomimes light Chelmsford social evening
Social and entertainment event at Central Congregational church Chelmsford drew a fair audience. Supper served from 6 to 7 30 under committee oversight. An eight o clock program featured songs, recitations, readings, autoharp and piano solos, tableaux Lost in a Great City, several charades and a pantomime. Mrs Rose E Osterhout supervised.
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Central Congregational Church
Chelmsford
J. A. Farrow
H. R. Knowlton
Belinda Hildreth
Emma Hubbard
Louise Wiggin
Aimee Staples
Grace Chapin
Rose E. Qsterhout
Edith Hagerman
Arthur Adams
Susie Perkins
Olive Eaton
Edith Davis
Florence Chamberlain
Bertha Bartlett
Maud Knowlton
Miss Understand
Mitchell
Washington
Eugene Knowlton
Charles Nichols
Ida Morse
Frank Melvin
Rose E. Osterhout
Weight as city ordinance aims to curb short deliveries
Arguments for a new ordinance seek city scale weighing of all supplies after years of disputed hay grain weights. Street department purchases have been weighed since 1885 while other departments bill on vendor vouchers. Advocates claim the measure will directly save the city money.
Oldest Lowell Families Trust Doctor Masta’s Balsam
In Lowell the oldest families recount using Doctor Masta's Pulmonic Balsam for coughs and colds and claim it has prevented many attacks of pneumonia or worse.
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Lowell
End of the trial in Captain Mitten court martial
Final testimony closes a lengthy Boston court martial of Capt. Anthony Mitten with witnesses recounting forged affidavits and alleged coercion. The accused remained absent due to illness as defense and prosecutors prepare further rebuttals at the State armory proceedings.
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Anthony Mitten
State Armory
Boston
Mitten
Faton
South Armory
Bent
Col. Hovey
Thomas G. Farnsworth
McNulty
Young
Mr. Bent
Capt. Mitten
Farnsworth
Capt
Lieut. McNulty
Riley
Melvin
Gorham
Middlesex Street
Lieut
Do. F. Young
McNuty
Mr. Young
George G. McCoy
Robert W. Parks
Hat Sale Ad Promises Low Prices in Lowell Stores
Our store will be closed Tuesday through Friday evenings until alerted. At this store and another in Lowell, hats are sold with assurance that shapes and colors are correct. You can save half a dollar to a dollar compared with the hatter for hats of equal quality.
Putnam and Son Trial Discusses Inducements and Drunkenness
The court heard defense and prosecution arguments in the Mitten case. Bent pressed for dismissal if corruption existed while Bangs questioned witness credibility and character. After four and a half hours, the trial adjourned to Feb 26 at 6 p m to verdict.
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Mr. Bent
Bent
Bangs
Capt. Mitten
Lieut. Gillow
McCoy
Parks
Riley
McNulty
Young
Mitten
Sergis
Wilson
Blakely
Royal
Boyle
Boston
Hallisey
Armory
McGrath
Estabrooks
Arch
Lieut. McNulty
Imperfect quilts on Palmer Street display selling fast
The 40 cases of imperfect quilts shown in our Palmer street window look stupendous, but selling them 400 in one day has already occurred. Best ones are nicked out first, so the sooner you purchase, the better choice you have. A. G. Pollard & Co.
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Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
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el Paso
Maher
Fitz
Niagara
Mr. Mann
BOK
C. I. W. Maynard CO
Merrimack St
Telegraphic
Harpo
Gov. Greenhaige
Col. Carver
Mann
Joseph Mann
Collinsville
Dracut Line
George Hodder
Elm Street
Hodder
Osborne
Polo
Jennie M. Warre
Indian Orchard
Church Entertainment
Q'Sullivar
City Hall
Chelmsford Central
Shaw
Alared
Putnam & Son
Central Street
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