Seeley savages education push fuels Montana debate
A remark by Representative Hartman of Montana advocates a 1 billion dollar appropriation for education and civilization of the Seeley savages on Manhattan Reservation. The piece notes Burns celebrations in Philadelphia, Patti fearing burglars, and Boston's hubris amid famous quotes. It adds that fires in Philadelphia left old houses likely to be replaced by newer modern structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Montana
Manhattan Reservation
Philadelphia
A Parody for the Present
A poem parody from the Washington Star praises a modern lass with bold attire and charm. It notes her influence over leaders and public spaces, suggesting her power to sway councils and society. The piece playfully questions traditional roles, celebrating progress and empowerment.
GEMS OF HUMOR CARTOON QUIPS
The item presents a humorous exchange about Walter Pater's presentation copy with a critic praising the paper stock. A sibling comedy follows where a boy asserts Jonah's strength because the whale could not keep him down, a light Fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pater
Jonah
Out of the Common Oranges and Other Oddities
A column notes varied curiosities from orange juice aiding voices and quenching liquor desires in asylums to a tame Alaskan baby whale fed milk and trained to haul boats. It also mentions a horsemen’s claim on left hind leg starts, grapes grown in northern China, and a new syndicate for wine production in Chinese vineyards aiming to challenge European imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Europe
Father walks through snow after fire claim
Belleville Michigan January 27 A. E. Vandawater home burned from a defective chimney. His wife two children and a sister perished in the blaze. The remaining survivors wandered miles in a foot of snow in their night clothes. The distraught father may be driven insane by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville, Mich
A. E. Vandawater
Salvation Army Barracks Offered to Shelter Homeless
Buffalo January 27 Commander Booth Tucker offers Salvation Army barracks for homeless men and women during cold weather Mayor Jewett accepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
Jewett
Prisoner to face murder charge after jail stabbing
White Plains date: John Williams colored who stabbed Charles Phiagg in county jail during an argument must answer a murder charge. Phiagg died late yesterday. Williams jailed for grand larceny while Phiagg faced horse stealing.
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White Plains
N. Y
John Williams
Charles Phiagg
Phiagg
Williams
Little Pete BURIED in San Francisco Funeral
In San Francisco on January 27 funeral services were held for Little Pete the slain leader of the Sam Yup society. Elaborate ceremonies were conducted as the community paid its respects to the controversial figure.
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San Francisco
Cal
Little Pete
Sam Yup Society
Valuable Racers Burned In Farm Fire At Braintree
A fire swept Joshua Wilkins barn and sales stable in Braintree injuring 27 horses, including several racehorses. Loss pegged at 15000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze amid early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braintree
Joshua Wilkins
U S Consular Regulations Revised for First Time Since 1888
Washington January 27 The state department has begun issuing a revised set of regulations for United States consuls. This marks the first revision since 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
State Department
United States
Olympia House passes bill to ban cigarettes
Olympia Washington January 27. The state House has approved a bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of cigarettes within the state. Named legislators and exact vote not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
A Royal Birthday Observed by Emperor William
Berlin reports Emperor William marked his thirty eighth birthday today with official events and sincere birthday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Lawrence Democrats Move to Impeach Mayor in Clash
Lawrence Massachusetts January 26 Democrats erupt at Common Council meeting after Mayor fails to call a joint conference to settle city offices. Councilman O Sullivan a newspaper man voices support for impeachment amid party politics fears. Council votes to meet each evening until a joint convention is summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Common Council
O'Sullivan
Ward Two
Verdict Awarded For Child Injured In Trolley Collision
The jury in Brooklyn Supreme Court awarded Clara Rost and her guardian Ernst Rost $24,250 after she, six, lost a left leg when struck by a Brooklyn Heights Railroad trolley in November 1894. The suit sought $60,000 and was heard before Judge Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rost
Ernst Rost
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Osborne
Ex-Attorney General Waterman Beaten At Bank Meeting
The Pittsfield National Bank annual meeting featured a contest over ex-Attorney General A J Waterman who was defeated as president by 1919 to 563 votes Mayor Hawkins was elected a director replacing Waterman Directors Crane Barker Carson and Kennedy were elected unanimously Disputes over large discounts to W W Gamwell president of Stanley Co and to Tillotson and Wilson were debated Waterman opposed accepting a committee report deeming the discounts safe The meeting drew notable attention in financial circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield National Bank
A. J. Waterman
Hawkins
Waterman
Zenas Crane
Judge Barker
John D. Carson
Alexander Kennedy
W. W. Gamwell
Stanley Company
Tillotson and
Wilson
Fire Ravages Main Street Businesses In Tuesday Blaze
A Tuesday morning fire destroyed Hanna's hardware and many Main Street shops including a boot and shoe store two jewelry stores a dry goods store and the Free Press office after an explosion from stored gun powder.
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Main Street
Hanna
Office of the Free Press
Three-masted schooner John H. Buttrick Missing at Sea
Anxiety rises for the safety of the three masted schooner John H. Buttrick under Captain M B Kelley of New Bedford. She left New York on December 10 bound for Martinique with a full crew and cargo and may have been blown off course or wrecked.
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John H. Buttrick
M. B. Kelley
New Bedford
New York
Martinique
Corner Trask marriage at West Somerville home
Mr William Corner of Ellingwood and Co wed Miss Ethel Gertrude Trask in a quiet ceremony at 7 30 PM at her uncle Newell F Caswell's residence 51 Meacham Street West Somerville Reverend Charles W Biddle of Brookline officiated A reception followed until 10 PM Best man was Mr Harry A Worthen of Medford bridemaid Miss Florence A Locke ushers were North Cambridge women I Gertrude Glidden Helen M Shattuck Julia Yerxa N Gertrude Carde Many gifts luncheon and plans to live in Westford and Bellevue Streets upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Corner
Ellingwood & Co
Ethel Gertrude Trask
Newell F. Caswell
Meacham Street
West Somerville
Charles W. Biddle
Brookline
Harry A. Worthen
Medford
Florence A. Locke
Roy and Vigeant Wed at St Joseph’s Parochial Residence
Mr Joseph Roy and Miss Georgiana Vigeant united in marriage by Rev P Emard at St Josephs parochial residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock Calixte Roy brother of the groom was best man and J B Le lacheur attended the bride Mr and Mrs Roy left after the ceremony for a wedding trip and will reside on Mount Washington street afterwards
Middlesex North Agricultural Society Holds Second Institute
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society will host the second institute at Billerica Centre Town Hall on Wednesday February 2 at 10 a.m. Rev D W Hardy will give the welcome, followed by Francis H Appleton on Roads and roadside improvements. Afternoon will cover question box discussions. Dinner is 25 cents per plate. Electric cars from Merrimack Square Lowell run every 30 minutes top of the hour and 25 past, fare 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Billerica Centre
D. W. Hardy
Orthodox Church
Francis H. Appleton
Peabody
New England Agricultural Society
Merrimack Square
Lowell
Billerica
Installation of Ladies' Improvement Association Officers
Tuesday evening the Ladies' Improvement Association installed officers in Odd Fellows temple. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee followed. Officers include President Eliza A Lawrence Vice President Bertha D Fraser Secretary Grace E Lawrence Treasurer Hannah Ireland Financial Secretary Helen Ladd Escort Lena Scott Assistant Escort Lena Hoey Elocutionist Lora E Shipley Pianist Affle Long.
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Ladies’ Improvement Association
Odd Fellows Temple
Eliza
A. Lawrence
Bertha D. Fraser
Grace E. Lawrence
Hannah Ireland
Helen Ladd
Lena Scott
Lena Hoey
Lora E. Shipley
Affle Long
Lowell Hospital Contagious Diseases Ward Cited
The statement that Lowell has no place for treating diseases like measles and diphtheria is erroneous. At Lowell Corporation hospital the contagious diseases ward is well fitted for care of such patients. Patients receive treatment from skilled physicians and trained nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Lowell, Or
Corporation Hospital
Massachusetts Cotton Mills Annual Meeting Officers Elected
The Massachusetts cotton mills held their annual meeting in Boston on the 25th inst. with officers elected including Clerk H. B. Lincoln Treasurer Charles L. Lovering and directors Augustus Lowell Edward S. Browne Augustus P. Lor ing Charles P. Bowditch Arthur T. Lyman Jacob Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Boston
H. B. Lincoln
Charles L. Lovering
Augustus Lowell
Edward S. Browne
Augustus P. Loring
Charles P. Bowditch
Arthur T. Lyman
Jacob Rogers
Express wagon struck by electric car injures driver
An express wagon driven by Alphonse Blumbard of Market street was struck by an electric car near Suffolk street and Broadway at 8 15 this morning. Blumbard was thrown to the ground and fractured his ankle. He was taken to St. John's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Blumbard
Market Street
Suffolk Street
Broadway
Funeral services for Walter J Strople held at 3 PM
The funeral was conducted from J W Brooks rooms yesterday at 3 o’clock with music by Y M C A members J Green F Snow E Cook and G Sanderson. Rev Mr Wright led the service for the ministry at large. Alfred Boivin 17 died at 1 West Court Street Tuesday evening. Rev Fr Daniel O Riordan O M I ill at St John’s Hospital shows no improvement. The Murray club of the First Universalist church will present The Vagabonds tonight a three act drama with a strong cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Strople
J. W. Brooks
J. Green
F. Snow
E. Cook
G. Sanderson
Y. M. Co
Mr. Wright
Alfred Boivin
West Court Street
Daniel O'Riordan
St. John's Hospital
Murray Club
First Universalist Church
Vagabonds
Annual Supper at High Street Church Highlights Financials and Fellowship
The High Street Church held its annual supper with a filled hall, musical interludes, and business talks. Treasurer’s report showed receipts 4969.25 and balance 214.40. Sunday school, country week, and aid to families noted. Committee plans for interior repairs and pew updates. votes updated by law vacancies. Speakers praised harmony. voting on finances, socials, and future committee actions concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
George A. Marden
Charles A. Stott
Melendy
Emma Fuller
Potter
Apollo Quartette
Thomas Wardell
Edward R. Wirt
Mr. Foster
George E. Burns
Annie Laurie
Prudential Committee
A. P. Sawyer
Burns
Charles R. Chapman
Ella Cleaves
Christian Endeavor Society
Wardell
C. W. Huntington
Stott
Harriette Rea
Dea
Joshua Clark
Mac'aren
W. B. Jackson
D. Hall Rice
Meeting closes with thanks after brief report and singing
The gathering voted to send a message to Mrs. Leonard Worcester confined to her home. Albert L. Bach spoke a few closing words. A quartette and Mr. Wirt led songs, and multiple votes of thanks were offered before the meeting ended at 10 30 o'clock.
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Leonard Worcester
Albert L. Bachelder
Quartette
Wirt
Multiple charges in Police Court center on Greenhalge case
Thomas E. Greenhalge faced added charges including assault with a knife after an initial arraignment and continued hearings. Bonds set: drunkenness 100, simple assault 200, malicious injury 0, knife assault 400. Thomas Connors alias Kannan held on 400 bond for two cow thefts from Thomas Fay. cows recovered after Fay confronted Edwards, Connors denies theft and was absent, later found visiting relatives on Lawrence road. Mrs Mary Ann Cutting, 34, found dead in Dalybh two floor hall. no foul play suspected. medical examiner to determine if heart failure caused death. husband serving sentence for drunkenness.
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Thomas E. Greenhalge
John Conners
Thomas Connors
Thomas Kannan
Lawrence Road
Lowell
Laflamme and
Allen
Thomas Fay
Centralville Heights
Edwards
Fay
Mr. Edwards
Connors
New York
Mary Ann Cutting
Dalybh
Walsh
Burns Memorial to Host Rev Dr Lorimer Address
Mayor Courtney will introduce Rev Dr Lorimer at Burns Memorial in Associate hall tonight. The Caledonians plan a lively programme with Mrs W H Pepin singing Scotch airs and Lowell singers performing before Lorimer delivers an eloquent talk on Robert Burns in a strong Scottish tone.
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Courtney
Dr. Lorimer
Burns Memorial
W. H. Pepin
Lowell
Robert Burns
Dr Lorimer
Whist Prize Winners at Highland Club Night
Prize winners at the Highland club whist party for gentlemen last night included A. E H. Morton, J. S. Hanson and W. H. Dorr. The event featured fine play and was described as very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Club
A. E H. Morton
J. S. Hanson
W. H. Dorr
Remarkable Overcoat Deal Described in Vivid Terms
A fragment describes an exceptionally desirable overcoat offered at an unusually low price. The text highlights value for working men and claims the garment surpasses any previously sold, urging attention from shoppers. The passage ends abruptly amid a sales pitch.
Epworth League Convention Opens at St Pauls Church
The North district Epworth League convention opened at St Pauls M E Church during a week of special services. Delegates from many chapters attended as Rev O N Scott spoke on The Place and Promise of the Epworth League. Reports praised work and urged growth toward one million members in four years.
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Epworth
St Paul’s M. E. Church
Leagues of the
North District
William H. Lincoln
Lowell Union
A. M. Osgood
Woburn
Mabel Coburn
O. N. Scott
New England
League
General Conference
League of the Future
Church of the Future
Department of Literature
All Wool Frieze Ulsters Sale Notice
Cold weather clothing sale offers ALL WOOL FRIEZE ULSTERS at 6.00. Frieze Ulsters once 15.00 now 15.00. Other Ulsters formerly 20.09 reduced to 15.00. Rocers Peet Ulst ers from 25.00 to 29.00. Boys Cape Coats and Children's Blue Chin Chilla Refers listed at 32.00. 166 Central Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Coats
Boston Epworth League home boosts young hopes
A Boston audience heard that 700 plus children and youths attend evening classes at the Epworth League home on Hall Street. The speaker praised the league for transforming local attitudes and inspiring discontent with present surroundings. Reverend Luther Freeman led a brief question session, followed by a banquet in a festively decorated vestry.
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Boston
Epworth League
Hall Street
North End
Neesie
Luther Freeman
Mrs Richard Blackmore to sing at Kirk Street church
Mrs Richard Blackmore of Boston will sing Sunday evening at Kirk Street church. Bernard J Brady, assistant driver of steamer one, lost one tea amputated after an accident nearly a year ago. Miss Adelaide E Noyes travels to Pelham New Hampshire tonight for a Women's Educational club event with pupils in the town hall. Thursday evening Miss Noyes reads in Acton Centre. On February 18 she leads an entertainment for the People's club women’s branch.
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Richard Blackmore
Boston
Kirk Street
Bernard J. Brady
Adelaide E. Noyes
Pelham
N. H
Women’s Educational Club
Deaths in North Billerica and City Notices
Obituaries report Amos Gray 63, Joseph Albert 10, Elizabeth McAndrews 44, Mary McCluskey 49, Bridget Judge 50, and infants Mary Philomene LeTourneau 10 months and Pierre LeTourneau 10 months. Deaths occur Jan 25 26 in various city addresses including Marion street High street and Prince street.
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Cray
North Billerica
Amos Gray
Albert
Joseph Albert
MccAndrews
Bennett's Court
Marion Street
Elizabeth
James McAndrews
McCluskey
Davidson Street
Mary
Bernard McCluskey
High Street
Bridget A. Judge
Letourneau
Prince Street
Mary Philomene
Edmund
Artimise Letourneau
Joseph Pierre
Joseph
Atala Albert
Beveridge Nuptials at Bride's Home Ceremony
Mr James Carson and Mrs Jane Beveridge were married at the bride’s home on Tuesday evening by Rev George C Wright. The groom and bride are indicated by the message as the central figures in this quiet ceremony conducted in the presence of family.
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Patti
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Boston Journal
Sam Jones
Hell
Mr. Moody
Heaven
Blythe Cupid
Washington Star
Gems OF
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Charity
Gen. Waterman
Shelburne
TRASK
Roy-Vigeant
Farmers’ Institute
Highland Club Whist
Big Fien
Black, Brown
Oxford
Fashion's Corner
Merrimack Clothing Co
St. Paul’s Church
Willis Cunningham
C. A. Littlefield
Boston Missionary Society
Hanover Street
Lyman Abbott
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Risdicine
Chicago
Ayer
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