Williams as a Wise Financier in The Times
The passage praises Geo Fred Williams as a capable financier in the New York Times and imagines him succeeding Carlisle in Cleveland. It notes a Lowell worker’s broad smile in cold morning weather and observes that twenty degrees below zero, while brief, is not a true condensed summary.
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Geo
Fred Williams
The
New York Times
Mr. Carlisle
Cleveland
Lowell
Gage
Sunday Social Reform Effort By Mrs Cleveland In Washington
Mrs Cleveland and Miss Morton lead a campaign to end Sunday entertainments among Washington officials and society leaders including the British ambassador. A Cherokee delegation briefed the White House on grievances against a Senate bill allowing white squatters on Cherokee lands. Rumors of Admiral Bunce's squadron mobilization in Turkish waters prompted debate, but officials discount the story.
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Cherokee Council
Cleveland
White House
Senate
Washington
Admiral Bunce
North Atlantic
Porte
United States
Health for November Mortality Statistics Report
The November health bulletin records 136 total deaths with 19.61 per thousand, 65 males and 71 females, 29 deaths under age one, 39 under age two, 37 under five. Zymotic deaths 9 percent, tuberculosis 21 percent. causes include phthisis, apoplexy, pneumonia, kidney trouble, and heart disease. Contagious cases show diphtheria and scarlet fever. mean barometer 80.14, temperature 44, with 8.165 total monthly precipitation.
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Nelson Cemetery
Lowell
Massachusetts
Ireland
Canada
Great Britain
Almshouse
Lowell General Hospital
St. John’s Hospital
Christmas Service Brings Greeks to Associate Hall
At 8 am about 300 Greeks gathered at AssocIATE hall for a Christmas service. Father Kallinikos Delvies delivered a sermon fitting the occasion. The day’s observance proceeds in a quiet manner, note the calendar difference to Gregorian.
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Kallinikos Delvies
Gregory
Russia
Servia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Wheels in Motion The 1896 City Government Inauguration
The 1896 city government began its administration in a ceremony marking the transfer of power. Officials described plans for public works, law enforcement, and fiscal management as the new regime outlined its early priorities.
Inauguration of Mayor Courtney Repeats Oath
The city convened in the Aldermen chamber as Meyer William S Courtney was sworn in for a second term. Surrounded by flowers and officials, the ceremony included prayers by Rev Michael O Brien and a concise inaugural address, followed by the oath for the Aldermen and Councilmen.
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Lieut
Webster
H. Lockhart
I. B. Leclaire
J. L. Chalifoux
Davis
Courtney
Judge Hadley
Michael
William O'Brien
St. Patrick's
St. Michael's
J. G. Peabody
G. Mack
Francis Jewett
J. (. Abbott
D. Palmer
J. J. W Pickman
Common Council
Riev
Michael O'Brien
Hadley
Coumat Nay
Nay
Mayor Grants Board Power to Appoint Committees
At a late morning meeting the Board of Aldermen authorized the clerk to cast a ballot for Alderman George LI. Tryder as chairman of the bond. Tryder expressed humility about the choice but pledged to perform well. The group approved standard steps for printing the Mayor's inaugural address, meeting times, rules adoption, and a joint convention, then moved to consider a resolution.
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Crowley
George LI. Tryder
Tryder
City Board approves mayoral committees and confirms appointments
The Board of Aldermen voted to authorize the mayor to appoint joint and standing committees. The session covered resignations, interim orders, and the election of city officers including auditor of accounts David Chase, city engineer George Bowers, city messenger J H Odhin, city solicitor I W Qua, superintendent of lands C F Varnum, and streets superintendent. A remonstrance against constable appointments John McManus and Michael Boyle was tabled. a hearing committee was formed. The Finance committee member chosen was Alderman McAlvin.
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Memorial Hall
John McManus
Michael J. Boyle
Crowley
McManus
Boyle
Common Council
Howe
Auditor of Accounts
David Chase
Alderman Flemings
George Bowers
Alderman Dow
City Messenger
J. H.odhin
I. Going
E. T. Goward
Cahill
W. Qua
C.F. Varnum
Richard Bray
Alderman Tryder
Courtney
Geo. l L. Fowler
Robert E. Crowley
C. J. Cheney
L. F. Kittredge
Michael Boyle
McAlvin
Flemings and Hove
Tucker
Mr. Huntoon
A. BE
G. L. Fowler
L. J. Kittred
Col. Pindar
G. W. Hartwell
Bowers
David Dickson
Hugh Maguire
Finance Committee
H. M. Jacobs
William Hounsell
Mr. Hartwell
Scattering
Water Board
John (. Wilson
Charles BE. Howe
Frank L. Weaver
Miles S. Brennan
Abel Wheeler
J. B. Maguire
Allen Hodge
Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Hodge
Mr. Maguire
C. I. Varnum
G. T. Woodward
Mr. Varnum
Sullivan
Bray
Woodward
J. H.cahill
C. F. Going
F. E. Bean
B.C. Worcester
Mr. Hunton
City council ballots continue for streets chief role
The board conducted numerous ballots for superintendent of streets and water board seats, with Cheney Crowley Fowler and others named. Mayor appointed Stephen J. Johnson as library trustee. council proceeded through nominations for city solicitor engineer auditor and other posts amid adjournments and recesses.
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Cadman
Cheney
Crowley
Fowler
Kittredge
Common Council
Alderman Wilson
Water Board
Howe
Wilson
McAlvin
City Clerk Cadman Re-elected At Lowell Convention
The joint convention convened at 12.20 in the councilmen's chamber with mayor presiding. Girard P. Cadman was unanimously re-elected city clerk, followed by unanimous re-election of Charles Johnson as treasurer and tax collector. The convention then dissolved.
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Girard P. Cadman
Charles I
Ohurn
Lowell Opera tives' Hospital Aid first anniversary meeting
The Working People's Hospital Aid association formed by Lowell mill operatives held its first annual meeting at the Board of Trade rooms with about two hundred in attendance. Reports showed $1049.66 raised in ten months, with $1049.66 received and paid to the treasurer and hospitals, expenses $23.15, and departments like worsted spinners and Brussels weavers contributing significant sums. Officers were elected including President A C Richardson and Treasurer Samuel W Foster.
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Working People’s Hospital Aid Association
Board of Trade
Thomas Collins
L. H. Hartley
St. John’s
Lowell General Hospital
Brussels
Ingrain
S. W. Foster
St. John's Hospital
E. S. Eastman
C.T. Willman
A. C. Richardson
Hugh McQuade
William Stopherd
Samuel W. Foster
William Hunt
Luke B. Taylor
M. J. Markham
Alexander Walker
John Conway
Nellie O'Brien
Mitchell Adams
Harry Gillam
Royal Blue Line tour to Washington in January
Prominent appeal invites travelers to join a personally conducted Royal Blue Line trip leaving Boston on Wednesday January 22. Priced at 28 dollars, the package covers all expenses with stop overs in New York and Philadelphia. Illustrated itinerary available from A J Simmons N BEA 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Congress
Royal Blue Line
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
A. J. Simmons
N. BE. A
Washington Street
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FJ Flemings
Edward M.tacke
Frank Bdow
Ecard CF
Board OF Aldermen
State House
Hood
Spion Grover
East Stoneham
Oods
T. Simerton
Wakefield
E.,e. Emerson
Ian
Ulster
Merrimack Clothing Co
A. Shuman & Co
Merrimack Clothing
City Hall
Nesly
Court House
Amos FF. Hill
Agt
Traders National Bank
Herbert E. Webster
Jacobs
Simonds
Messrs
Maguire
Badger
George
Herbert KE. Webster
H. K. White
J. I. Miskella
Mr. Webster
White
Pendergast
Frank J. Simonds
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Owen
Herbert L
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Joint Convention
Hospital Aid
Lowell Operatives’ Society
Ayer
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