Old world wit and new age talk in Boston musings
A Boston contemporary comments on Greek poetry interest in Pindar and compares John Bull satire to a modern Homer figure at City Farm. It notes New England support for Tom Reed, questions where the youth are, hints at gender shifts, and cites Boston fire drill as proof of calm efficiency. It also mentions seven Dominion Cabinet resignations troubling the Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Boston Journal
Speech Fragments From Odd Encounters On Stage
Historic snippets show a family dialogue about birthplaces with Leeds Liverpool and London, followed by a Dime Museum quip about a living skeleton and a minstrel show past. The items reflect period humor and stage life references.
Salem park plans seek council action on Gallows Hill land
Massachusetts report notes park commissioners urge City Council to acquire about two acres on Gallows Hill for public park use while another item confirms the missing Fisher man William Dooling was found dead in the Nashua River in Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Park Commissioners
Gallows Hill
William Dooling
Fitchburg
Nashua
President Estrada Palma Predicts Cuban Revolt Success
President Estrada Palma of the Cuban revolutionary committee, in an interview, says the insurgents will be successful ultimately. He deprecates Congress refusal to recognize them as belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estrada Palma
Cuban Revolutionary Committee
Congress of the
United States
January Magazines Highlight Lincoln Series Notes
The January issues of Mc Clure's Bos tonian St Nicholas and other magazines feature Lincoln life pieces by Moffett and Halstead and a mix of literary culture. Phelps Ward and Diaz contribute essays and stories while new serials from Stearns and Stevenson appear alongside juvenile reading. The content promises diverse articles on history literature and children’s reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
McClure’s Magazine
Eugene Field
Cleveland Moffett
Blaine
Murat Halstead
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Andover
Herbert D. Ward
Edwin C. Howell
W. R. Hayden
Leslie A. Phillips
New England
Joseph Garin
Woman's Press Club
Abby Morton Diaz
St. Nicholas
A Model Advertising Medium for Suburban Towns
A promotional note touts the Weekly Journal as an ideal advertising medium for business men seeking reach in suburban towns. It claims thousands of country customers visit the city weekly and urges stores to use well displayed ads to attract them. Rates are available at the Cour ier-Citizen counting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Journal
Courier-Citizen
Largest New England base ball meeting held at Quincy house
A large attendance of base ball players gathered this afternoon and evening for the largest meeting in the history of the New England league at the Quincy house. Delegates expressed dissatisfaction with the outlook for next season amid an enthusiastic, active gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jan. S
New England
Quincy House
Seaon
War mood in London as crisis lingers
London reports little change in the political crisis yet a Times backed shift to conservatism cools some bitterness. A Transvaal dispatch states the Boers demand surrender of all British rights, the charter of the British South Africa Company, and the arrest of eight Uitlanders on treason charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Transvaal
British South Africa Company
James Brown Bandit Trial Opens in Ligenier
In Ligenier Indiana on January 9 the court began the trial of James Brown who confesses to the midnight express robbery on September 12, 1803. He implicates three accomplices including the Smalleys. The train was held up, one man killed, others gagged and bound, and $6000 taken before the robbers fled.
Embankment Cave Buries Two Men in January Incident
Lawrence reports an embankment cavern at Cale's hill buried two men and their dumpcarts about 8 00 this morning. The mass of frozen sand fell and quickly loosened, but the men were able to resume work after digging the sand away. Names given are Daniel Danahy and Cornelius Carroi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Cale’s Hill
Daniel Danahy
Cornelius Carroi
Bridge Collapse Fatal in Ohio Electric Car Plunge
A bridge over Tinker's Creek near Cleveland collapsed this morning sending an electric car 150 feet into the depths. Two persons were killed and several others seriously injured. Rescue crews searched the wreckage as authorities investigated cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tinker’s Creek
Bayonne Towed Into New York in Disabled Condition
The German tank steamer Bayonne under Captain Von Hugo arrived at Sandy Hook in tow behind the Dutch fruit steamer Chester. The Bayonne is reported to be in a disabled state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
von Hugo
Sandy Hook
Chester
Bayonne
Boston Woman Rosie Abbott Linked to $2600 Larceny
In Boston on January 8 authorities arrested Rosie May Abbott alias Sheldon Harris in the West End. The $2600 larceny against Mr and Mrs Thomas H Burbeck of 84 Stamford Street is traced to Abbott as accomplice of George Thing alias Robert Wayne, a career criminal. Detectives seek Thing as the principal and confirm Abbott’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West End
Rosie May Abbott
Sheldon and
Harris
Thomas H. Burbeck
Stamford Street
George Thing
Robert Wayne
Rosie Abbott
Irish Round Table Proposed in Dublin Meeting
Dublin hosts a gathering of representatives from Irish parties to discuss measures for Ireland's general good to be submitted to Parliament. Sir David Plunket proposes the group be named the Irish Round Table and to work as long as productive. Attending are John Redmond, Richard Dane, William Field, the Earl of Mayo, Monsignor Molloy, and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
David Plunket
Dublin University
Plunket
Irish Round Table
John Redmond
Parnellite
Waterford City
Richard Dane
Mermanagh
William Field
St. Patrick’s
Earl of Mayo
Monsignor Molloy
Atwood Resignation Sparks Massachusetts Call
Washington January 8 The demand that Representative Atwood resign and the suit's breakdown dominate talk among Massachusetts lawmakers but none will speak for publication. Privately all favor his resignation and it is uncertain when Atwood will return to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Atwood
Massachusetts
Atwod
Navy Monitors Ready Timeline Reveals Fleet Upgrade
Washington January 8 the Navy Department moved to gauge how quickly monitors in consideration could be equipped for service in emergencies. Monadnock to be ready by February 1 Miantonomah in 14 days Terror in 60 days Katahdin expected soon. These vessels would bolster the navy for future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
Peace on the Farm and City Hiring Controversy
Col Albert Pindar receives the city farm keys while Mr Collins, advised by lawyer J C Burke in talks with the city solicitor, plans to retire from the farm and sue for a year’s salary. Amid farm turmoil, attention shifts to the city wood yard superintendency with many candidates including Mr Garvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pindar
Collins
J. C. Burke
City
Wood Yard
Garvey
National Banks Agree to Buy Bonds in Muncie
Muncie Indiana January 9 three national banks announced they will take 125000 of Secretary Carlisle s 3 percent bonds and more if they are to be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Carlisle
Slasman Jeweller Assigns for Creditors in Temple
Temple Texas Jan 9 A Slasman jeweller who operates widely has assigned to creditors for 875000 to 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Texas
Slasman Jeweller
Fire destroys Baltimore brew house at Egenbrot plant
A blaze consumed the Egenbrot brewing company's Baltimore brew house tonight, with losses estimated at 60000 dollars. Insurance fully covers the damage. Firemen confined the flames to the original building after an almost complete department response. The cause is unknown but suspected to stem from spontaneous malt combustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Egenbrot Brewing Company
Turks on Trial for Robbery at Police Court
January 9 morning at the police court was spent on the trial of four Turks for robbing their countryman Jussep. Mustafa and Abbe appeared, Nadjib and Idriss had been arrested. Evidence was slow through an interpreter and the case extended into the afternoon. One other case involved a drunk who was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jussep
Mustafa
Abbe
Nadjib
Idriss
Plate cracks after government test on armor plate
In Washington on January S. a test at Indian Head proving ground of 415 ton Barbette armor for the Iowa and Brooklyn cruisers used an 8 inch plate with a 6 inch gun shot. The plate cracked and split into three large pieces, failing to meet required standards and rendering it worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan. S
Iowa
Brooklyn
Indian Head Proving Ground
Yorick Club Elects Officers and Directors
The Yorick club has elected officers and directors: President Thomas Talbot. vice presidents I W Stickney and T E Walker jr. secretary H Huse. treasurer Herman Eckhardt jr. directors C W Irish, Willis Sarington, I W Coburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yorick Club
Thomas ‘Talbot
I. W. Stickney
T. E. Walker, Jr
H. ‘ Huse
Herman Eckhardt, Jr
C. W. Irish
Willis S’arington
I. W. Coburn
Demand for a permanent court of arbitration today
The Daily Chronicle urges a permanent tribunal and says it should respect America’s Monroe doctrine. Cardinal Vaughan, consulted on the idea, gave his warm approval. The piece appears from London dated January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
America
Cardinal Vaughan
Sullivan Tetey and Nagle Sentencing Set at Cambridge
Sullivan Tetey and Nagle, found guilty of murdering Darcy S. Moster, face sentencing in Cambridge tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Tetey
Nagle
Darcy S. Moster
Cambridge
Paige Street Free Baptist Adopts Free Sitting Plan
The Paige Street Free Baptist church votes to switch to free will offerings for expenses starting April 1 while keeping pews. W H Cargill moderates. last year’s receipts reached 2475.36 dollars. M O Batchelder elected clerk. Albert Green treasurer and collector. A G Thompson clerk. Standing committee named: Jesse Blake, D P Knowlton, S W Wiggin, Willis J Hatch, M O Batchelder. A $500 music appropriation approved for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige Street
W. H. Cargill
M. O. Batchelder
Albert Green
A. G. Thompson
Jesse Blake
D. P. Knowlton
W. Wiggin
Willis J. Hatch
Worthen Street Baptist Sunday school grades new superintendent
Mr. S. J. Smith, newly elected Worthen Street Baptist Sunday school superintendent, received a fine reception in the vestry last evening. His Worthen Street class welcomed Wigginville’s class with supper and social time, then sang with 75 members present. The Wigginville scholars presented a large framed picture to Mr. Smith, signaling strong budding ties of friendship and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Smith
Worthen Street
Wigginville
Smith
Injured Woman Sues Railroad Over Middlesex Station Incident
Mary A. Ryder sues Boston and Maine in Salem Superior Court for injuries at Middlesey Street station after buying a Boston ticket and sitting on a platform settee when workmen repairing the station caused material to fall on her. Counsel for the railroad include H F Hurlbert of Lynn. Ryder’s lawyers are Niles and Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Salem
Mary A. Ryder
Boston & Maine
Middlesey Street
Lynn
Niles and
Carr
Ryder
Changes in the Telephone Office
Mr James Menziez assistant superintendent of the local telephone division left for Mexico last Tuesday morning. Mr B R Starkey is now acting in Menzies position and as manager. Mr T E Parker Jr, recently left Boott corporation, named assistant manager with office at the Central street department. Parker likely to be promoted to local manager soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Menziez
Labo
Mexico
B. R. Starkey
Menzies
T. E. Parker, Jr
Boott Corporation
Central Street
Parker
Clergy Speak at Chelmsford Street Baptist Church
Rev Bowley Green of Worthen Street Baptist will preach tonight at Chelmsford Street Baptist church. A large audience heard Rev Geo H Johnson of John Street Congregational deliver a helpful sermon last night with Rev C S Frost assisting. At the close two persons rose for prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowley Green
Worthen Street Baptist Church
Chelmsford Street Baptist Church
Geo. H. Johnson
John Street Congregational Church
C. S. Frost
Syrup of Figs Promises Permanent Constipation Cure
The copy claims permanent relief from habitual constipation with Syrup of Figs and predicts well informed buyers will shun other laxatives that act briefly. It also asserts Prince & Son’s Highland paper is guaranteed free from imperfections and directs readers to their advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince & Son
Shoes Sale Clears Stock From Prior Season Prices Slashed
We are busy hauling stock before sale close. Many lots in Ladies and Gentlemen shoes, boots, slippers, and children’s footwear priced to clear. Our stock includes quality goods better than today’s makes, offering a bargain to buyers seeking cheap, good footwear.
Pink festival thrills St Patrick's parish Sunday School teachers
The Sunday School Teachers Union of St Patrick's parish held its second annual Pink festival in Huntington hall. An evening of entertainment featured performances by the Y M C I double quartet, dances with calcium light effects, solos, songs, grace and scarf dances, and an intricate march led by Miss Josie Morrisey. Flower and candy booths plus lemonade tables were run by local helpers. The event was coordinated by J J Rafter and a large reception and auxiliary team assisted by many named organizers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Union
St. Patrick's Parish
Secon
Huntington Hall
M. W. Sullivan
M. J. Gorman
Kitty Donnell
Lilla Erie
Josie Morrisey
Grace
Grace McCue
Kate McNamee
Florence Crotty
Emma Farrell
Agnes Redding
Sarah McEvoy
Lawrence
Nellie
Maggie Fay
Amesbury
J. J. Rafter
William H. Merauvran
J. J. Hennessey
J. J. Galvin
J. J. Savage
M. J. Landers
J. E. O'Donnell
J. E. Leary
C. I. Cosgrove
H. L
Two Masters sermon at Mt Vernon church revival
Attendance rises as Rev O H Denney preaches at Mt Vernon church on the theme Two Masters from Matthew 6 24. The message contrasts the kingdoms of Christ and Satan with eternal life for believers and eternal death for the unholy. A testimony service followed and the revival continues tonight at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Denney
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Denney
Jesus
Satan
Report of Ayer Home December 1805
December 1805 report for the Ayer Home for Young Women and Children shows 52 residents with 12 adults and 40 children, 4 lodging and meals provided, 2 transient. No serious illness. Donations listed from multiple individuals and organizations including Mrs. W F Brigham, Mrs PF A Bailey, Mrs A IX Whitcomb, Mrs John A Denton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
W. F. Brigham
PF. A. Bailey
A. IX. Whitcomb
John A. Denton
S. I. Hadley
J. Bowers
John Rogers
Entertaining Evening at Mrs Wilde’s Prescott Street Home
More than sixty residents of the Prescott corporation in East Merrimack street boarded with Mrs Lydia Wilde were guests last night in a right cordial fashion. A turkey supper opened the event followed by diverse games including whist and informal musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Wilde
Prescott Corporation
East Merrimack Street
Lynn businessmen visit town by new electric trolley car
A Lynn trolley party arrived yesterday in a new electric car, with refreshments and card tables aboard. After dinner at the Merrimack House they took a drive about town in the city countryside and streets, enjoying their outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Merrimack House
Pearson Wins Democratic City Committee Officers Chosen
The Democratic City Committee reorganized with Fisher H Pearson as chairman and John J Burns as vice chairman after two hours of wrangling. Secretaries John F Tully and treasurer James I Owens were also chosen amid multiple ballots and adjournment without further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Fisher H. Pearson
John J. Burns
John F. Tully
James I. Owens
James I’. Owens
John J. Hogan
Mr. Rigney
James H. Carmichael
Carmichael
Pearson
Tor
Thomas H Muldoon
Burns
Tully
Murphy
Wm. A. Hogan
Muldoon
Higgins
Bruin
Robert J. Crowley
James F. Owens
Treasuray
Unitarian Society of Chelmsford Adopts New Officers
The Chelmsford Unitarian Society held its annual meeting after a membership supper. Albert H. Davis was elected moderator and the slate for officers and committees was approved, with 40 new members added. The Sunday school will select its superintendent by the Sunday school society after May. Attendance was among the highest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Ciety of
Chelmsford
Albert H. Davis
H. S. Perham
A. Heady Park
Edward IF. Parker
M. E. Richardson
Eliza
A. Fletcher
Joseph IX. Warren
A. LT. Perham
M. E. Warren
Abbie Lord
Wm. H. Hall
Geo. Spalding
Granville Pierce
W. B. Cotton
M. E. Cadman
Jas. P. Emerson
Helen I’. Morton
Geo. A. Parkhurst
P. P. Perham
KE. A. Stevens
James I. Emerson
Chas. E. Barrett
Sunday
Annual meeting of Co C Me chanic Phalanx at armory
The annual meeting of Co. C Mechanic Phalanx was held at the armory last night with reports showing the good condition of the company. Elections named Standing committee Captain Prince Lieutenant Greig and Sergeant Wendon. Committee on rule practice Sergeant A. Colby Morris Hardy and Private Hurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co.c. Mechanic Phalanx
Prince
Greig
Wendon
Colby
Morris Hardy
Hurd
Ambulance Corps elects officers at annual meeting
At the Armory last evening the Ambulance Corps chose officers for the coming year. Clerk Priv. Edward Shattuck. treasurer Corp. Chas. Cahill. auditor Private Jaques. quartermaster Lester Hunting. executive committee Corp. McCupdy. Sergeants Gilbert and Thompson. finance committee Private Foss and Sgt. Murray. One new member was added to the waiting list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambulance Corps
Armory
Priv
Edward Shattuck
Corp
Chas
Bartletts Host Party for Newlyweds Hoothkiss
Mr and Mrs H J Bartlett of 12 Anderson court entertained guests in honor of newly married Mr and Mrs Hoothkiss. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bartlett assisted by Miss Jiamin of Halifax N S W Heathcote demonstrated clog dancing and there was general dancing and a merry time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bartlett
Anderson Court
Warm Wool Ulster Coats Featured In Sale Notice
Our store will be closed Tuesday through Friday evenings until March. American Frieze Ulsters priced at $10 in Black Oxford and Brown mixtures. All wool heavy goods with warm plaid lining, deep collars, double stitched seams and functional straps. Last year’s prices were $12 and higher qualities ranged to $25.
Memorial fund grows for Fr Garin statue in Lowell
Putnam and Son report strong sentiment for a memorial to Fr Garin with plans for a grave tablet and a statue in a prominent city location near St Jean Baptiste. Contributors include Amasa Pratt with 100 dollars and A G Pollard with 25 dollars, plus 25 from I Hood, 15 from Parthenais Bros, and 15 from Hi C Church and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garin
Frarin
I. Hood
Parthenais Bros
Hi. C. Church & Son
Benefit Concert Reels Hearts at Centralville Church
A large crowd gathered at Centralville M. E. church for a benefit concert honoring Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wright. Lowell’s best known musicians performed including Mrs. J. W. Sherburne Mrs. M. S. Yenney Dr. F. R. B. Rix and Mr. T. F. Molloy with Miss Ella Morse on cornet and Miss Adelaide Noyes drawing strong applause. Maude S. Paradis accompanied and impressed with an allegro in A minor by Hummel. Encores extended a well balanced program as audiences showed strong appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville M. E
Stephen Wright
Lowell
J. W. Sherburne
M. S. Yenney
F. RB. Rix
T. F. Molloy
Ella Morse
Adelaide
Noyes
Sherburne
Holy City
Maude S. Paradis
Doctor Masta’s Pulmonic Balsam Remedies Cited
Many have tried to create a cure for coughs and colds, but no one has matched Doctor Masta’s Pulmonic Balsam, a remedy used in Lowell for over forty years.
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John Bull
Tom Reed
Dominion
Leeds
Papa
Liverpool
Magpie
Dime Museum
Harper's Bazar
Washington News and Gossip
January Magazines
Base Ball League
Ds Mouselex SI
Police Ave
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Kot
Met
Indiana
Mr. Collins
Muncie
Jeweller
Police Court
Hadley
Court OF Arbitration
Hood
Mary J. Stoparrass
Brink. W. Va
C. J. Hood & Co
Chelmsford Street Church
O'Sullivan Bros
FOOT
City Hall
St. Patrick’s Parish
Mt. Vernon Church
Col. Carmichael
Unitarian Society
Ambulance Corps Meeting
C. I. W. Maynard CO
Merrimack Street
Putnam & Son
FR. Garin
Shaw
la Grippe
DO Kaw- WB
Lowell, Mass
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