Indicted on Charge of Bigamy In New Orleans Case
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Lawrence S. Sanborn of Winchester Massachusetts for bigamy. The case centers on a romantic 1904 marriage to Gerda Ohlsen of Stockholm Sweden after prior elopement with another woman in Boston. Sanborn, then a Harvard student, later claimed legal doubts about the second marriage. He and his wives traveled to Austin and other cities, with past separations and a runaway accident noted.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Lawrence S. Sanborn
Winchester
Mass
Sanborn
Gerda Ohlsen
Stockholm
Sweden
Downing
Boston
Chicago
Miss Chisen
Ohlson
Austin
Tex
Gordon
Lowell
Harvard
Brooklyn
Miss Gordon
Onison
Caplas
France Considers Boycott of Venezuelan Goods
France weighs a broad boycott as the largest foreign purchaser of Venezuelan products. No final plan yet, but the Algeciras situation has stirred the government and prompted preliminary demonstrations.
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France
Washington
Al@eciras
Italian Hanged for Murder of Wife
New York January 14 Italian man Nicole Merdare Nalian was hanged today for the murder of his wife in May. The crime occurred after a dispute over free land and freedom to do as he pleased. The little witness testified the motive and the murder weapon.
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New York
Nicole Merdare Nalian
Murdaro
Court Refuses Writ to Lowell Water Board
Judge Braley denied the Lowell water board petition for a writ of mandamus to compel Mayor Casey to sign a pump contract with Holly Pump Company of Buffalo. The ruling says the mayor’s action was not solely partisan and the contract remains nonbinding without his official approval. The case may go to the full bench if counsel seeks further action after a board conference.
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Water Board
Judge Braley
Lowell Water Board
Casey
Boulevard Station
The
Holly Pump Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Brasey
Braley
City of
Lowell
Petition for City Water Redistricting Case Heard
A state house hearing before the committee on water supply examined a petition from George C. Moore and others of North Chelmsford seeking Lowell authority to sell water to the village for fire, domestic, and other uses. The bill aims to protect mills after a recent North Chelmsford dam break. Remonstrant J. F. Manning appeared. committee took the bill under advisement.
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State House
Committee On Water Supply
George C. Moore
North Chelmsford
Lowell
Water Board
Garfield
W. H. L Hayes
Horton H. Hilton
G. C. Moore
W. G. Brown
Dunnigan
Perham
F. E. Varney
McKay
Mr. Hogan
J. F. Manning
Higgins Found Dead After Galway Victory
London reports Thomas Higgins Irish Nationalist, who narrowly won North Galway over Col. John Philip Nolan, was found dead in his Tuam hotel this morning. The death is blamed on yesterday’s polling excitement and a weak heart, amid a day with twenty eight divisions voting. The article notes Higgins as militant, previously jailed under the Crimes act, and situates the broader election context with Liberal, Unionist, and Irish Nationalist tallies.
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London
Thomas Higgins
North Galway
John Philip Nolan
Tuam
Higgins
Ireland
Arthur J. Balfour
Lionel Water Rothschild
Buckinghamshire
Silas Kitto Hocking
No pardon for Cole no pardon for Cole
President Roosevelt refused to grant clemency to Charles H. Cole former Globe National Bank of Boston president convicted of banking law violations. Henry W. Ashley of Westfield pushed the appeal. Cole welcomed eventual release and thanked supporters, noting his health and readiness to work if pardoned or freed at sentence end.
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Roosevelt
Globe Bank
Washington
Chas. H. Cole
Globe National Bank of Boston
Henry W. Ashley
Westfield
Mass
Cole
Greenfield
Mr. Ashley
Mr. Cole
Globe National Bank
Kr. Cole
Franklin County
City Hall news shows varied department expense cuts
City estimates reveal overall restraint with notable pruning in the pauper budget and kitchen at the city farm. Grocers sundries drop from 1738.35 to 1000, July 4 costs drop, stores orders fall from 3656.83 to 2500, and cash allowances trim by 2657. Police seek 10 more officers at over 10000 extra. Cemeteries and health departments show increases while law department fears Cowley suit costs.
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Lowell
Welabach Co
Cemeteries Department
Health Department
Law Department
Russian gendarmerie chief warned of murder blood feud
Col. Prosoroveki of Pensa East Russia received word from local revolutionaries that the recent killing of Col. Lissoveki, commander of the seventy eighth infantry division, was a blunder. The organization says the target was mistook for Col. Prosorevcki and promises immediate correction of the error.
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Ot. Petersburg
Col. Prosoroveki
Pensa
Russia
Lissoveki
Col. Prosorev
Cki
Aise
Turbulent Bay Passage Reported Near Thieves Ledge
A fragment notes a steamer off Thieves Ledge en route across the bay toward port yet details are unclear. It mentions anchors and a person taken by boat, with language clipped and unverified.
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Bel Pepe & Se
Peoria Bowler Rolls Thirty Straight Strikes
Peoria bowler Clarence Shaw led a state bowling tourney effort near Chicago showing a 222 average. Shaw rolled thirty straight strikes across team and individual contests, and Peoria teams finished strong in the competition.
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Peoria
Jan
Chicago
Bradford
Clarence ‘Ereshaw
Lg Me
Afreen Garmee
Asleep Upon the Tracks Reported in Praters Corner Area
A derailment incident near Praters Corner Tehwee bury involved a family from Allete escaping being run over by a Peeten bound vehicle. A cor Wee juct investigator on the curve observed a short descent in the road and questioned the drivers as they fled the scene. No serious injuries reported and authorities pursue details.
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Debta Sanderson
Wilathe
Praters Corner
Ore Feterm
Direct Nomination Bill Adopts Primary Ballot Rules in New York
In Albany today the New York state assembly discussed a bill to require the same slate of candidates at primaries as appears on the state ballot. The measure aims to standardize candidate listings and streamline nomination procedures across elections.
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Alteny
N.Y
Jan
New York State Assembly
Eet
Ballet Etimiiar
Baliot
City Library Trustees Report Signals Age Estimates Ahead
City library trustees circulated last year’s report and offered age estimates for the next twelve months. The document emphasizes the presented recommendations and includes figures to support the point, with continuation noted on page ten.
Right Rev William H O Connell Named Coadjutor Archbishop
Boston set for new leadership as Right Rev William H O Connell bishop of Portland Me is appointed coadjutor archbishop of Boston. Rome approved after a late January papal signing. O Connell, a Lowell native, rose through St Charles College and Boston College, led the American College in Rome, and served Medford and St Josephs in Boston.
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William H. O'Connell
Boston
Williams
Maine
O'Connell
Rome
W. H. O'Connell
Portland
Japan
Gott
Congregation of the Propaganda
Lowell High
St. Charles College
Baltimore
We College
St. Charles
Boston College
Archbishop Williams
American College At
Church of St. John Lutheran
American College
Richard Donnelly
Medford
St. Joseph's
West End
Byrne
Won't Sell Philippines to Japan Cablegram Reported
A terse wartime cablegram to the Secretary of War from Germany’s Mantix outlet is quoted describing native disturbances and threats. The message claims that Japan will not be allowed to penetrate the Philippines and notes American elements resisting. The garbled text suggests concerns over strategic control and security in the Pacific theater.
Rose Rapidly in Service of the Church
Bishop William H OConnell born in Lowell in December 1859 is described as a young clergyman in early service. The notice highlights his rapid rise, family background, and preparation for clerical studies.
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William H. O'Connell
Lowell
Arse Seuney
Bard— Es Apood
Hood's Lotion promises quick relief for dry and rough skin
An old advertisement touts Hood's Lotion as improving complexion and softness for hands, drying rapidly enough to wear gloves after use. It claims unequaled effectiveness on hard dry skin, chaps, chafes, and cold sores, with instant relief from burning sensations and cooling effects.
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Lowel
Cleveland Denies New Rumor About Insurance Claims
New York report from Princeton quotes former President Cleveland denying a rumor about involvement with insurance companies. The Times cites no solid truth to the claim and notes no verifiable basis for the assertion.
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New York
the Times
Princeton
N. J
Unclear OCR Summary of Trade and Officials
Fragmentary text discusses lumber exporters and a named official, mentioning a conference or meeting with a president figure. The OCR is garbled with many misread words, leaving key entities and events unreadable. No clear date place or organization can be confirmed from the provided snippet.
Editor Hapgood Acquitted in Criminal Libel Case
New York Jan 26 jury finds Norman Hapgood editor of Collier's Weekly not guilty of criminal libel in a case arising from an August Town Topics editorial about Justice Jos M Deuel. District Attorney Jerome argued witnesses displayed contempt while praising true defense of press liberty.
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New York
Norman Hapgood
Hapgood
Justice Deuel
Collier’s
Jerome
Collier's Weekly
Jos. M. Deuel
Court of Special Sessions
Vanity Fair
Shepard
Col. Mann
We Amitte
Devel
Benking House
Supreme Court
Dewel
Trust Company
Col Mann
Clarence Janes
Cele
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Philippines
Washington, Jan M
Ger.fen
Mantix
Mack Disturbed
Wright
Ei-Azhar Son
Hood’s
Cleveland
Merrimack River Savings Bank
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