Salem license head in ten-count bribery indictment
Essex county grand jury returns a true bill against Robert E. Pollock president of the Salem license commissioners on ten counts for allegedly offering a bribe to Alderman George G. Hathaway. Pollock is arrested. bail set at 2500. case linked to Lawrence poor department indictments. Pollock, a barber and longtime political figure, denies fear and remains active in local affairs.
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Salem
Jan
Essex County Grand
Robert E. Pollock
George G. Hathaway
Pollock
Lawrence
Edward H. Knight
George ©. Neal
Goldthwaite
Holden
David Pollock
Board of License Commissioners
Turner
Little
Hurley
Lafayette Street
Warrant Refused in Nose Injury Case at Woonsocket
In Woonsocket Rhode Island the chief of police declined to issue a warrant for Er nest Hebert18 after he allegedly struck Miss Eva A Rich causing a broken nose Miss Rich says the act was intentional while Hebert claims he hit her accidentally while trying to escape after being kept after school Hebert19 says he had recently transferred from a French school and did not fully understand English lessons.
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Young Hebert
Sas
Important decision on insurance policies in bankruptcy
Milwaukee Jan 24 Judge Jenkins of the United States court of appeals seventh district handed down a decision of great importance to bankrupts and creditors Insurance policies under the semi weekly plan become part of the estate assets and must be rendered to creditors The decision arises from the bankruptcy case of David Welling Chicago and reverses Judge Wohlsaat a prior ruling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Jenkins
United States Court of Appeals
David Welling
Chicago
Wohlsaat
Ambassador White Hosts Prussia Royals at Berlin Dinner
In Berlin on January 24, United States ambassador Andrew D. White gave a dinner at the Kaiserhof for Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia. Attending were John B. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, naval attaché Commander William H. Beehler and Mrs. Beehler, military attaché Major John B. Kerr and embassy staff. Conversation focused on America, with no speeches or health toasts. The royal couple stayed about an hour after the meal.
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Berlin
Andrew D. White
United States
Prince
Princess Henry of
Prussia
Kaltserhof
John B. Jackson
Jackson
William H. Beehler
Ely's Liquid Dream Balm Promoted for Nasal Catarrh
In response to inquiries we announce Ely's Liquid Dream Balm as the liquid form of the solid preparation that cleanses and heals nasal membranes. It has no drying or sneezing side effects and is suitable for patients who cannot inhale through the nose. The spray tube is 75 cents, sold by druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
The
Highland School
Parker Street
Tincoln
Howard
Grand Street
Howard Street
Lincoln
For Sale Two Story Two Tenement House Investment
For sale an extra good two story two tenement house with five rooms and bath in each unit, separate front and back, large lot along electric line priced at 2100 with flexible terms. Also a six room house in repair with barn, henhouse, shed, 18000 feet of land, five apple trees, near electrics in city limits priced at 950. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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T. H. Elliott
Central St
Tunnel Wreck Blames the Railroad Verdict Clears Crew
New York coroner’s inquest on the Central railroad tunnel disaster found the locomotive crew Wisker and Fyler not at fault after a three hour and five minute deliberation. The verdict blamed railroad officials for unsafe conditions and led to the release of the two engineers.
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New York
New York Central
John M. Wisker
E. C. Fyler
Wisker
Fyler
First Prize Drill in Waltham Captures Local Honor
In Waltham on January 24 the Fifth Regiment ball at Maynard hall featured a prize drill by 28 top state militia drillers. Sergeant Wisener of Lowell won first prize of 50 dollars, with a Charlestown man taking second and local Sergeant Adams from the Fifth Regiment third. The event drew about a thousand guests including officers from the First and Second Corps Cadets Naval Brigade and artillery. A full dress ball followed amid militia uniforms and festive scenes.
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Waltham
Fifth Regiment
Maynard Hall
Naval Brigade
Artillery
Wisener
Co. C
Lowell
Lowell Armory
Co. A.ninth Regiment
Charlestown
Adams
Co F
Dickinson’s Story in Bank Trial Details Government
Boston January 24 John W Dickinson note broker testified for the defense in the South Danvers National bank case. He described his dealings with President William P Clark dating to 1892 93 and said notes were discounted mainly through Clark. He noted infrequent passbook delivery and that he gave a general guarantee for all his notes after Clark urged good faith to encourage discounts.
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Boston
John W. Dickinson
Geo. M
South Danvers Bank
Clark
Foster
Mine Horror at Lost Creek Mine Disaster
At Lost Creek Iowa a dust explosion followed a noon shot wrecking part of the town works. Twenty one men died and eight injured. flames and ruined cages slowed rescue. Property damage about 10000 dollars. most workers were married and left families in hardship. The mine is owned by Lost Creek Fuel company, operating about one year.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lost Creek
Lost Creek Fuel Company
The Olneyville Strike In Rhode Island Mills
The Textile union held its first general meeting since the Weybosset mill strike against double loom work. It officially recognized the strike and instructed Riverside mills shop committee to call a strike of all double loom weavers in the Riversile mill complex on white goods and fancy patterns. The move targets a major woolen trust mill, with claims of recent gains by Riverside workers and potential broad support for quitting double loom work.
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Providence
R. L
Weybosset
Olneyville
Riversile
Woolen Trust
Riverside Mills
Prince Henry's Coming to Boston March Sixth
German consul informed Boston officials that Prince Henry of Prussia will visit Boston on March 6. He arrives in a special car, will be hosted by Somerset, Harvard University and local officials, and will dine in Boston before returning to New York that night.
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Boston
W. T. Reincke
Collins
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Washington
Prince Henry
United States
Harvard College
Somerset
Commonwealth
Harvard University
New York
Dracut Centre Ladies Aid Fair Plans Detailed
A lively committee session outlined the upcoming annual fair of the Ladies Aid Society to be held Thursday and Friday evenings January 30 and 31. Lists included executive, general management, and numerous specialty tables with Hamilton notable contributors and prizes donated by Bert Smithson for top fundraisers.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Rose FE. Peabody
Ella .M. Peabody
Ella A. Coburn
Calvin Richardson
Eben T. Fox
Bernice Parker
Ada M. Fox
Myrtie Coburn
Josie Morgan
Fanny Richardson
D. S. Fox
Bert Smithson
Olym ia to be commissioned as flagship ship of Asiatic fleet
Boston January 24 The U S S Olympia will enter commission at Charlestown navy yard at 10 am tomorrow. The historic ship, leader of the Asiatic fleet that destroyed Spanish ships at Manila Bay, will begin a new period of service. After loading stores and breaking in the crew she will sail February 12 for Lambert's Point to coal then proceed to New York for likely reception of Prince Henry of Prussia as a representative of the President and Kaiser.
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Boston
U. S. S. Olympia
Charlestown Navy Yard
Manila Bay
Department
North Atlantic
Lambert's Point
New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Kaiser Wilhelm
German Empire
Schurman Speech Provokes Philippine Officials
Manila officials deprecate Prof Schurman and Senate tariff report that could anger Filipinos. Gen Wheaton says prisoners jailed over remarks and warns 50,000 soldiers needed for at least five years to implement a Holland Britain style colonial government. Gen Chaffee to return from Samar by January 39.
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Manila
Philippines
Schurman
Boston
Senate
Gen
Wheaton
Department of the North Philippines
Holland
Great Britain
Chaffee
Samar
Eyesore Station Destroyed by Lenox Fire
Lenox January 24 fire consumed the New Haven railroad station in about an hour. Last summer cottagers opposed replacing the old station with a granite art design. the improvement society worked on grounds. The railroad loses about $3500.
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Lenox
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Improvement Society
Colombian Liberals Clash Near Agua Dulce
A report from Panama says Colombian general Castro’s force fought revolutionary Gen Herrera’s troops near Agua Dulce, Las Tablas area. The revolutionary side was defeated, with confirmation awaited. The clash may explain delays to an anticipated revolutionary attack on Panama.
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Panama
Colombia
Castro
Herrera
Agua Dulce
Las Tablas
Azura Peninsula
Fur smuggling scheme broken up in Vermont border run
Washington reports the post office department confirms a Montreal furrier smuggling scheme using concealed goods in buggies crossing into Swanton and other Vermont points has been crushed. The ringleader has been driven out of business and fur shipments to U S points halted.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Montreal
Swanton
Vermont
United States
French Ambassador Presents Credentials in Peking
Paris reports M. Beau the French minister at Pekin has presented his credentials to Chinese officials. The despatch offers no details but suggests prior satisfactory assurances were obtained on the missionary questions.
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Paris
Foreign Office
M. Beau
Pekin
Greek king safety report debunked in Phaleron park
Athens January 24 investigation into a report of an attempt on King George of Greece in Phaleron park finds no foundation. The probe rules out any attack and notes no foul play or injuries.
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Athens
George of Reece
Phaleron
New Lot of Remnants of Broadcloth at 79c Yard
A. G. Pollard & Co offers two cases of wool broadcloth remnants in multiple colors. Yard and a half wide, suitable for jackets, vests, coats, skirts, and dresses. Regularly 1.25, now 79 cents per yard. Basement.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Havana cable urges tariff concessions to save Cuban interests
A Havana cablegram to the New York Merchants' Association calls on Congress to grant tariff concessions for Cuba to avert financial ruin. The message predicts a $30 million rise in U S trade with reci procity and will be filed with the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington and copies sent to committee members.
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Havana
Cuba
Congress
Cuban Commission
United States
THE
American Club
W. A. Merchant
Merchants’ Association
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
Power of the Boers Gains in Cape Colony
London dispatch reports from The Hague private advices claiming Boers gain daily power over Cape Colony. Rebellion widens as colonists increasingly join the Boers. Executions of Commandant Lotter in 1901 and Commandant Scheepers in 1902 spur loyalist defections. Boers seen as more favorable.
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London
The
Daily News
Waaus
Hague
South Africa
Cape Colony
Lotter
Scheepers
Training Ship Vermont Abandoned As Columbia Substituted
Washington Jan 24 The House naval affairs committee voted to favorably report a resolution by Rep Fitzgerald New York requesting the navy department explain why the training ship Vermont was abandoned and the Columbia substituted in its place.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Rep. Fitzgerald
New York
Navy Department
Vermont
Columbia
Cutter M'Culloch Searched for Lost British Sloop
Washington January 24 1900 Stahn Shoe maker head of the revenue cutter service sent telegraphic orders to the cutter McCulloch at San Francisco to join the search for the lost British sloop of war Conor
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Washington
Stahn Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
McCulloch, Ben
San Francisco
Ar Conor
White House Dinner Guests Listed at Washington
The President hosted a dinner at the White House tonight with a guest list including Gov. McLean of Connecticut Postmaster General Payne Speaker Henderson Senators Allison Platt Hawley Aldrich McMillan and Foraker Representative Moody Commander Cowles General H V Boynton Mr R W Patterson and Judge W K Townsend of Connecticut.
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Washington
White House
Gov
McLean
Connecticut
Payne
Henderson
Allison
Platt
Conn
Hawley
Aldrich
McMillan
Foraker
Moody
Mass
Cowles
H. V. Boynton
R. W. Patterson
W. K. Townsend
Courier Ad Alert for Local Advertisers
A brief notice informs advertisers that their ads were seen in the Courier. It emphasizes continuing visibility and asks advertisers to review upcoming publication slots and deadlines for future campaigns.
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The
Courier
North Chelmsford News Briefs and Events
A Wednesday night shop burglary at Joseph Broulette's Crystal Lake store saw 70 cigars and 7 pounds 4 ounces of candy stolen. George W. Averill of Boston will preach tomorrow at Second Congregational Church. A surprise party at Mrs. Marshall Panes' home delighted about 25 guests, with Mrs. Cohoran presenting a sideboard to Mrs. Ranger. A Saturday town hall basketball game features Mosher's village team against Co. M. A. C. of Lowell. George C. Moore's mill adds new machinery amid steady business.
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Joseph Broulette
Crystal Lake
George W. Averill
Children’s Health Fund
Boston
Second Congregational Church
Marshall Panes
Ranger
Obituary notes for Laurena Hobbs Parmenter and Edward Boyle
Laurena Hobbs Parmenter aged 82 died yesterday at her son in law Sylvester Bean’s home 120 Methuen street long time Lowell resident for over 50 years She leaves daughter Mrs Sylvester Bean another daughter Mrs Clara D Adams and three grandchildren Frederick Bean Mrs Charles Rowell and Mrs Charles Hanson Jr Edward D Boyle a printer and Ty pographical union member died yesterday at 41 State street aged 34 He leaves his wife and four children and three brothers John L James H and Frank Boyle all of Lowell
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Laurena Hobbs Parmenter
Sylvester Bean
Methuen Street
Lowell
Clara D. Adams
Frederick E. Bean
New York City
Charles G. Rowell
Franklin, N. H
Charles H. Hanson, Jr
James H
Frank
Boyle
Funeral for Ruby Firth Held at Home and Edson Cemetery
The funeral of Ruby Firth was held yesterday at 4 PM from her parents’ home at 57 Midland Street. Reverend George H. Johnson officiated. Undertaker Weinbeck cared for the burial in Edson Cemetery. the service was largely attended.
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Ruby Firth
Midland Street
Hev
George H. Johnson
Weinbeck
Edson
Parmenter and Others Obituaries From City Notices
Mrs Lau rena Hobbs Parmenter aged 82 dies in the city at 120 Methuen street Funeral services Sunday at 3 PM from the same address Friends invited without further notice William H Stack aged 1 dies at 388 Suffolk street Tyngsboro child James W Buey aged 8 dies in Tyngsboro Edward D Boyle aged 34 dies at 41 State street William B Spead aged 50 dies at West Third street Funeral from C M Young Co Sunday at 1 30 PM Friends and relatives invited
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Parmenter
Sylvester Bean
Methuen Street
Laurena Hobbs Parmenter
Stack
Suffolk Street
William H. Stack
Buey
Tyngsboro
James W. Buey
Boyle
State Street
Edward D. Boyle
West Third Street
William B. Spead
C. M. Young & Co
$150 000 for New School Houses in Centralville
A city committee on education proposes borrowing 150000 outside the debt limit to fund new school houses. Supt. Whitcomb backs the plan, noting severe overcrowding at Varnum Highland and Lincoln areas, with several two-room and temporary buildings strained beyond capacity. The 1902 proposal seeks early city council action and eventual land purchase for a north Lakeview area brick school.
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Whitcomb
Centralville
Varnum
West Sixth Street
Lakeview Avenue
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Lawrence Poor
Woonsocket
Boy
Engineer
S. K. Dexter Wholesale
Sergeant Wisener
Dickinson
South Danvers National Bank
Lord Kitchener
Balfour
House of Commons
Providence Textile Union
Dracut Centre
DEWEY
Olympia
Cutter M’culloch
North Chelmsford
William AL Roberts
Hurd Street
Wholesale
Ring & Co
Edison
National Phonograph Co
Merrimack Street
GEO
H. Wood
Centiar’ Se
Committee On Education
Tee
Bridge Street
Dr. Wood
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