Readers Will Find Interesting Reading In The Courier
Moody cheerful amid world turmoil as Turkey surfeits. almanac predictions warn of deadlock. Vermont Association of Boston to meet January 19 at Hotel Vendome with notable Vermonters. Nevada senator re election debated by few residents. magician Herrmann famed for coin tricks, but pockets empty. note odd claim about blind policemen in St Louis. A four question proposal prompts a poetic exchange ending in mutual consent.
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Vermont Association of Boston
Hotel Vendome
Humor Gems and Inventors in a Washington Star excerpt
A witty dialogue features a practical girl weighing two bright suitors. She praises inventors for harnessing giant forces and notes William works on a flying machine and an electric engine. She chooses John for his future wealth, joking about a new suspender button fastener.
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William
John
Washington Star
Out of the Common and Oddities In One Page
A collage of notes on strange events and curiosities from across the era including livestock losses to tuberculosis in Maine, a claim about Juan Fernandez Island, an experimental high speed electric propeller, Queen Victoria’s coronation ring, preservation of shaved ice in heat, a London dinner quip about actors and jockeys, the cost of government seed distribution to constituents.
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Victoria
Walker Dies After Apoplexy At Institute of Tech
Boston January 5 Gen Francis A Walker president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and noted political economist died after an apoplexy this morning He was 56 born in Boston a Amherst College graduate He served in the 5th Massachusetts Regiment was wounded at Chancellorsville captured at Libby prison exchanged in 1865 He later held posts including chief of the bureau of statistics census superintendent Indian commissioner and Yale professor before becoming MIT president in 1881.
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Boston
Francis A. Walker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Walker
Amherst College
5Th Mass
Chancellorsville
Libby
Grant
Bureau of Statistics
Yale
Institute of Technology
Multiple Local Suicides and Crimes From Chelsea to Worcester
A string of urban mishaps and crimes across Massachusetts includes Gilbert F. Quinn of Chelsea dying after opium use, Joseph Crowley of Dorchester shooting himself, Ernest F. Preston killed by a bridge in Norfolk Downs, Victor Grace found asphyxiated in Boston, and William H. Arnold jailed for embezzlement. Additional notes cover state house construction costs, a Springfield railroad victim found mutilated, Samuel Whittaker charged with murder in North Cambridge, and Rev. Elijah Horr resigning from Piedmont Congregational Church in Worcester for health reasons.
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Boston & Albany
Springfield
Edward Brouillette
Bay City
Mich
Elijah Horr
Piedmont Congregational Church
Worcester
President-elect McKinley Visitation at Windermere
President-elect and Mrs. McKinley, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Hanna at Windermere, received callers this forenoon, drove in the afternoon, and hosted a few personal friends in the evening. They plan a Canton trip Wednesday evening on personal business and will return the next morning. An important conference is expected tomorrow, though with whom Mr. Hanna refuses to say.
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Greveland
McKinley
Hanna
Windermere
Canton
Powers victory affirmed in hydraulic dredging suit
San Francisco January 5 after eight years of litigation the court of appeals affirms Judge McKennas ruling in Powers vs Van Schmidt declaring Powers the original inventor of the hydraulic system of dredging. The decision affects fourteen similar suits now pending.
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San Francisco
Cal
Court of Appeals
McKenna
Powers
van Schmidt
Freight wrecks halt Terryville rail traffic
Terryville Connecticut on January 5 reports two freight wrecks late last night. A journal broke on the first train of 40 cars and two cars left the rail. Before clearing, a second train arrived and three cars left the track. Traffic resumed this morning.
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Terryville
Notable Figures in Disturbing Final Acts Across Cities
Belle Morgan affianced to Joe Weber dies by poison in Cincinnati after visiting a house of ill repute. Rochester lawyer W. H. Briggs faces a $5000 trust shortfall. San Francisco politician Frank Brockman shoots Marguerite Hollis and dies by suicide, driven by liquor. Waterbury widow Mrs. Julia Farley Tuttle commits suicide by chloroform. Vancouver engineer A O Green, new arrival from England, dies by self-inflicted poison. letters reveal unemployment and dwindling funds.
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Belle Morgan
Joe Weber
Weber & Fields
Cincinnati
Frank Brockman
San Francisco
Marguerite Hollis
Julia Farley Tuttle
Waterbury
Conn
A. O. Green
Vancouver
B. C
England
Gold House
Queen Victoria to Abdicate in Favor of Prince of Wales
The Westminster Gazette reports Queen Victoria plans to abdicate to mark the longest English reign, transferring the throne to the Prince of Wales. The note highlights the historic move as Buckingham Palace sources confirm discussions ongoing in London.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
McKinley Names John Hay Ambassador to Britain
A New York Herald special reports President McKinley has selected John Hay for the post of ambassador to Great Britain. The announcement comes as tensions with Europe continue to shape foreign policy.
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New York
the Herald
McKinley
John Hay
Great Britain
Eight bitten boy dies from hydrophobia in Baltimore
Lawrence Wilson, one of eight boys bitten by a mad dog on Dee Ist, died this morning in Baltimore. He was bitten over the left eye and suffered during the fatal hours.
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Baltimore
Lawrence Wilson
Dee
Tailer Blackballed by New York Coaching Club Again
New York January 5 report that for the second time the ultra fashionable Coaching club has blackballed T Suffern Tailer, indicating ongoing tensions within the exclusive social circle.
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Tailer
New York
T. Suffern Tailer
Pugilist Duffy Dies After New York Fight
Boston young boxer James Duffy collapsed after a 10 round bout with George Justice at Broadway athletic club in New York. He died from intracranial hemorrhage, with autopsy noting heart thickening and no facial injuries. Inquest set for Thursday. manager Justice and referee Roche held on bail.
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James Duffy
Boston
George Justice
Broadway Athletic Club
New York
St. Vincent's Hospital
A. T. Weston
Weston
Duffy
O'Rourke
Roche
Flammer
Phillips
Bellevue Hospital
Jewelers Fail in Chicago Bankruptcy
Chicago January 4 Abt & Co. L. W. Abt and Company jewelry wholesalers fail, defaulting on obligations as creditors assess the firm’s financial trouble and potential liquidation.
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Chicago
L. W. Abt & Co
Edwin O Childs Appointed Middlesex Registrar of Deeds
Edwin O Childs has been named registrar of deeds by Middlesex County Commissioners to fill the vacancy from the death of Charles B Stevens. He took the oath and qualification, with a term ending January 1, 1898. A Milledgeville Georgia native about 49, he has long resided in Newton and is a leading citizen, having served as alderman, city clerk, court officer, and deputy sheriff.
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Middlesex County Commissioners
Edwin O. Childs
Charles B. Stevens
Childs
Mr. Childs
Milledgeville
Newton
Farmers Institute to Feature E D Howe at North Tewksbury
The farmers institute will be held at North Tewksbury tomorrow morning with E D Howe the announced speaker. Barges will run from the Middlesex Street depot to the hall to accommodate travelers arriving by train.
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Farmers’ Institute
North Tewksbury
State Grange
E. D. Howe
Middlesex Street
Robbery on Niagara Falls trolley shocks city
A. Davis of Davis Bros. clothing store Tonawanda rode a Niagara Falls trolley toward Buffalo with a satchel of money and securities. Frank Woodward of Buffalo jumped off at Morgan and Niagara, Davis later found his satchel missing, Woodward was arrested, but the satchel was not recovered. Woodward denied involvement.
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Niagara Falls
A. Davis
Davis Bros., Clothiers
Tonawanda
Buffalo
Frank Woodward
Davis
Morgan and
Niagara Streets
Woodward
City Hall in Turmoil as Court Challenge Looms
City officials brace for quo warranto and mandamus suits over mayoral powers. Charles Varnum and former superintendent Bray clash over control of lands and buildings while William True emerges as a political newcomer. City Council enforces strict purchasing and staffing rules, with further mayoral appointments expected as courts weigh charter interpretation.
Lowell Textile School to Be World’s Best Equipped
The Lowell Textile school receives extensive machine gifts from major mills and manufacturers including Lowell Machine Shop Kitson Machine Shop Crompton Knowles Loom Works George Draper Sons Mason Machine Works and Davis Furber Manufacturing Company. Pacific Mills trustee W E Parker arranges woolen machinery with director Cumock. Fenwick Ampleby named assistant instructor. he’s designed for large woolen and worsted mills.
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Lowell Textile School
Lowell
Lowell Machine Shop
Kitson Machine Shop
Crompton & Knowles Loom Works
Worcester
George Draper & Sons
Hopedale
Mason Machine Works
Taunton
A. G. Cumnock
W. E. Parker
Pacific Mills
Gilbertville
Closing Proceedings of the First Day's Session
The City Council's first day adjourned after long recesses as the Mayor faced opposing blocs. Balloting for city officers produced mixed results with Qua elected city solicitor and Cheney and Fowler contending for streets superintendent. Adjournment followed heavy attendance and a joint session vote.
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Bernard F. Gateley
Tuttle
Cosgrove
Goward
Howe
Francis W. Qua
Jas. H. Carmichael
Wm. H. Bent
Mr. Howe
Qua
Eastman
Cleveland J. Cheney
George L. Fowler
George H. Tryder
P. O’hearn
Common Council
Tryder
al. Marcrae
Peirce
Cheney
Fowler
O’'Hearn
Jan 5 Drunks among twelve prisoners in deck
Twelve prisoners were aboard this morning including nine drunks. John Reagan Frank Lally and Patrick Higgins fined one dollar each. John H Joyce three dollars. John Dion Baxter Thompson and Thomas Ledwith five dollars each. Honora Scanlan sent one year to workhouse Roger Donohoe eight months to state farm and Mary Kane six months to workhouse. Ledwith and Thompson guilty of fast driving with Ledwith fined ten dollars and Thompson fifteen.
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John Reagan
Frank Lally
Patrick Higgins
John H. Joyce
John Dion
Baxter Thompson
Thomas
Ledwith
Honora Scanlan
Roger Donohoe
State Farm
Mary Kane
Thomas Ledwith
Thompson
Illness Recovers as Roper Street Resident Mrs Quimby Improves
Mrs Allison Quimby of Roper Street is slowly recovering from a sudden illness. The Band of Hope met to rehearse for an upcoming entertainment in the chapel. During a country week of prayer, special services will be held in the chapel for four consecutive evenings starting tonight at 7.45. A cordial welcome is extended to all friends.
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Allison Quimby
Roper Street
Band of Hope
Annual Lowell General Hospital meeting set for Jan 11
The Lowell General Hospital Association will hold its annual meeting at the Board of Trade rooms on Monday January 11 at 3 p m. John H Kimball, clerk, notes the details.
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Lowell General Hospital Association
Board of Trade Rooms
John H. Kimball
Boots and Shoes Sale Highlighted with Special Prices
The notice spotlights Burt's $5 Boots in Medium Toe Patent Tip across all sizes at 3 dollars and Ladies' $2 Kid Button with Double Sole Opera Toe Kid Tip priced at 1.50 dollars. It emphasizes the listed items and their bold price points for shoppers.
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Burt
Common Council Hears Appointments Notice After Recess
The Common Council held a lengthy session after noon recess and read a communication from the Mayor giving notice of appointments. Further details continued on page 5.
Boys clothes sale in department offers many suits
A suit of clothes, alue chinchilla reefer, another pair of trousers all for 3.00. It is astonishing how little money clothes a boy. Dark mixed winter suit jackets 1.50. Blue chinchilla reefers 1.25 with sailor collars. Separate trousers 25 cents. Higher cost clothes available.
New Daughter Blesses Dr and Mrs George H
Mrs. Josie E Tallant has been housebound since Christmas with illness and recent travel to New York. The First Congregational church granted letters to Miss Sarah Harlow. Rev Geilton D D of Bellefontar reconsidered his acceptance in the Westm kes area. Rev J W Worena may be called to supply the pulpit for two Sundays.
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George H. Jennifer
Irk Street
Josie E. Tallant
Westford
New York
Windsor
L. Haight
Cosmopolitan
A. P. Hooker
A. J. Lynch
St. Cloud
Fisker Morton
B. D. O'Connell
First Congregational Church
Sarah Harlow
Presbyterian Church
Phild
Geilton
D. D
Bellefontar
Westm Kes
J. W
Coughlin McOwen Wedding At St Peter’s Parochial Residence
Maurice A. Coughlin of Maynard married Katherine E. McOwen of this city in a ceremony at St Peter’s parochial residence. J. J. Coughlin served as best man and Mary A. McOwen was bridesmaid. The bride is sister to Dr. McOwen. The couple departed on the 9.80 train for a honeymoon tour.
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Maurice A. Coughlin
Maynard
Obituaries Mention Local Residents at Rest Across Cities
Multiple obituaries note James Querns aged about 25 at 124 Suffolk street died yesterday after long illness. Born in Ireland, he lived here since youth and worked at the Merrimack for two decades, leaving wife and a daughter. Also John Nell of Jewett street died aged about 423 years, survived by wife and son, with work on Boott and Catholic cemetery services. W. W. Wilson longtime Lowell resident died December 20 in San Jacinto, age 64, with former roles at newspapers. Mrs. Caroline C. Davis of Stillwater Maine died aged 69 after two months illness, leaving eight children and relatives including policy superintendent George R. Davis. burial planned in Dra_cut.
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James Querns‘dent
Suffolk Street
Ireand
Mr. Quernan
Merrimack
Ada
Annie Fiske Allard
Cambridgeport
Immaculate Conception Church
W. W. Wilson
Lowell
San Jacinto
Cal
Peorin State Transcript
Nebraska State Journal
Caroline C. Davis
Stillwater
George R. Davis
Lewiston
Farmington
Ayer Home Patrons Meet Tomorrow at 3 PM
A meeting of the patrons of the Ayer Home will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. J L Chalifoux is in New York this week with buyers from his Alabama store selecting goods for the coming spring. The annual meeting of the Home Guaranty Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the office of the Company 40 Central street Tuesday January 12 at 3 o'clock. After taking stock we find a surplus of 500 barrels of Old Haxall Flour and we are going to sell at less than it costs at wholesale today Buy now don't delay at 4 95 per barrel. F M Barney Co See advertisement.
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Ayer
J. L. Chalifoux
New York
Alabama
Home Guaranty Mutual Insurance Company
Central Street
F. M. Barney & Co
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Norcross Bros
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Charles E. Gee
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Frank L. Weaver
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Cizeus
Col. Pindar
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Bray
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Cahill
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C. Frank Going
James H. Cahill
Mr. Lawrence
Sir. Peirce
O’heern
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George Bowers
Messrs. Goward and
Geo. W. Pearson
Wm. T. True
Richard Bray
Geo. T. Woodward
Chas. F. Varnum
O'Hearn
Mr. Goward
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Hadley
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Sullivan Bros
Opportunity Sale
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