Mixed political and social snippets underline urging issues
Mayor Pingree and Senator Tillman figures surface in sharp quips about power and pressure. A Maine man wins a Louisiana delegation while Boston struggles for a colored Christian Endeavorer. Reed flourishes in low lands and veterans weigh in on Montgomery’s school history. State Cattle Commissioners fail as fashion arbiters and muzzlin’ meets disapproval. Armenian needs carry a grave, truthful double meaning.
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Maine
Louisiana
Humorous Vignettes of Courtship and Missteps
A string of light comic snippets from a newspaper page: a mother butts heads with a sleeping child over late night cake. a magazine contributor quietly signs work while denying magazine rejection. a groom cannot kneel in overly long patent leather shoes and the couple marries standing. two playful exchanges about weddings and happiness. a cousin Julia’s drowned son prompts a grim joke. a young man derides women as fakes after recounting an extravagant proposal financed by billiard money and beans.
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Chicago
Debate on censuring Ambassador Bayard in House committee
Washington January 29 For the House committee on foreign affairs a meeting is set to consider a resolution censuring Ambassador Bayard for speeches delivered in Edinburgh and Boston England The vote may reveal a split with Democrats resisting any censure even mild and Republicans pressing for a rebuke
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Bayard
Edinburg
Boston
Eng
Warning to Crespo on US help for Venezuela debt
Berlin dispatch to the Times reports a semi official statement warning President Crespo that the United States cannot be counted on to help him shirk obligations if Germany enforces railway debt demands. The Monroe doctrine may apply to territorial disputes but cannot shield defaulting debtors from European claims.
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London
Berlin
the Times
Crespo
Venezuela
United States
Germany
St. Paul Still Fast as Tide Holds Steamer
In Long Branch New Jersey on January 29 the stranded steamer St Paul remained fast with no attempt to free her this evening. The tide was favorable but calm and an extra cable has been prepared for use the morning shift.
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Long Branch
N. J
St. Paul
Traders National Bank Savings Deposit Notice
On deposits made in the savings department of Traders National Bank on or before four o'clock Monday February 3 at four percent per year. Interest is added to the principal or may be withdrawn on the first day of July and January each year. Bank hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Banking rooms 30 Middlesex street and 11 Post Office avenue. WILLIAM I. HILLS, Cashier.
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Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William I. Iiills
Boiler Blast Kills Five at Hollidaysburg Iron Works
A 30 inch cylinder exploded at Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Works early today. Five workers died and about twenty were injured as the boiler was hurled through the roof and into the air. Only two employees escaped unharmed. physicians were summoned and a coroner's inquest was ordered. The blast shattered windows and disrupted the works, the leading industry of the town.
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Pittsburg
Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Works
Waiting for Tide Ends St Paul Stranded Hope
New York report states no float attempt on the steamship St Paul overnight or this morning and no position change. The ship has been stripped of cargo and rigging to the point of near-light, with no further efforts expected until flood tide and a strong easterly wind.
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New York
St. Paul
Ottawa University Expels 21 Sophomores Over Late Supper
Twenty one members of the Ottawa University sophomore class are expelled for defying faculty rules by hosting a supper at 10 30 p m Tuesday night for the college's female members. The faculty allowed the event if held earlier. other students were excused after contributing.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa University
Anarchist Hurls Stone at King Charles of Portugal
In Lisbon the King of Portugal rode with a single aide as an anarchist worker threw a stone. The missile hit the aide instead, who nabbed the assailant and kept him until police arrived. The anarchist shouted for socialist freedom as he was detained.
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Lisbon
Charles
Gas Fatality in City Building Collapse
In New York Patrick Campbell and Thomas Ilitzpatrick were overcome by coal gas in an unfinished building at Boulevard and Eighty third street. Campbell died shortly after being taken to hospital.
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New York
Patrick Campbell
Thomas Ilitzpatrick
Boulevard and
Eighty-third Street
Campbell
Fire destroys fourte n Bogales at Narragansett Park
Fire swept the stables at Narragansett Park in Providence this morning destroying fourteen valuable horses and causing extensive property damage. Local authorities investigated the blaze and reported no additional injuries.
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Narragansett Park
Providence, R. I
Coal Freighted Vessel Towed Into Port After Storms
Port Townsend Washington January 30 The Louis Walsh hailing from Callao arrived towing the British vessel Indian Empire laden with coal. Severe storms and high seas damaged both ships and one crewman was killed during the voyage.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Louis Walsh
Callao
Assaults and Larceny Court Proceedings
Jan 30 police court session shows Walter Reno and James Wells released for first drunkenness offence while three were fined. John Murphy jailed six months for drunkenness. William Hartnett fined 15 dollars for stealing Napoleon Trombley’s watch. James Sullivan fined 5 for assault. Foley and Perrin continued for similar offence. Orphe Plamondon not guilty of neglect to support wife. J H Raymond continued for bastardy. prisoner and complainant are colored.
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Walter Reno
James Wells
John Hi. Murphy
State Farm
William Hartnett
Napoleon ‘Trombley
James I’. Sullivan
Thomas Foley
Eugene Perrin
Orphe Plamondon
J. H. Raymond
Tremont and Suffolk Mills Seek Capital Increase
President Arthur T. Lyman and Treasurer A. S. Covel testified before the Mercantile Affairs committee at the State House in support of Tremont and Suffolk mills petition to raise capital from 1.5 million to 5 million dollars. They argued a single selling season necessitates larger storage and potential expansion into North or South Carolina. Covel stated a new storehouse would hold goods equal to the proposed capital. no opposition was voiced and the committee plans to report a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Lyman
A. S. Covel
Tremont and Suffolk Mills
F. W. Nuttredge
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
State House
Lyman
North
South Carolina
Covel
Parsons's Cap Found Near Canal Indicating Fall
Inspectors Laflamme and Allen questioned two men who found William Parsons's cap. Parsons, a B. and M. railroad switchman, has been missing from Burns street since Tuesday night last week. Snow marks at Davis and Sargent's lumber yard suggest a man fell into the canal, and the cap's identification strengthens that conclusion.
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Laflamme
Allen
William Parsons
Parsons
Burns Street
Davis & Sargent’s
Wills Presented for Probate in January List
On January 28, wills were presented for probate for S. E. K. Rugg of Lowell I. H. Hobson of Lowell John Grimes of Acton Abigail Lord of Acton D A Grow of Chelmsford H C Winslow of Veppecell Amos Green J H Monahan and M A Sargent of Lowell Traversey of Lowell Administrations listed for Amos Green J H Monahan and M A Sargent of Lowell and Traversey of Lowell.
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S. EK. Rugg
Lowell
I. H. Hobson
John Grimes
Acton
Abigail Lord
D. A. Grow
Chelmsford
H. C. Winslow
Veppecell
Amos Green
J. H. Monahan
M. A. Sargent
Sunday School Party at John Street Church
The pastor's Sunday school class enjoyed a pleasant evening at the pastor's Branch street residence. Rev Dr Mudge spoke on his life and experiences in India andRefreshments were served.
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John Street
Branch Street
Dr. Mudge
India
Local Veterans Camp Nearly Dissolved by Migration
The F. T. Greenhalge Camp 8 of V has to all intents disbanded with many members planning to join the Admiral Farragut camp of the same order.
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F. T. Greenhalge
8. of V
Admiral Farragut
Couple Injured When Cart Axle Breaks Near Depot
Mr and Mrs Burton of Middlesex village were thrown from their team at the Northern depot yesterday after an axle broke. Mrs Burton suffered facial bruises while both occupants escaped more serious harm.
Change of Belting at United States Bunting
United States Bunting plans a belting change in the weave room from leather to rope, updating production equipment and workflow accordingly. The move aims to improve efficiency and adapt to new material handling needs within the facility.
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United States
Tuttle Named Commander of the Revenue Cutter Bear
Port Townsend readers learn Capt. Francis Tuttle is appointed to command the revenue cutter Bear replacing Haley, who is relieved for court martial. The Bear will escort the whaling expedition to the Arctic.
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Port Townsend
Francis Tuttle
Bear
Haley
Arctic
The Foyle is Off
The British schooner I Foyle, stranded Saturday night on Shrewsbury Rock off Seabrigh t, was floated this morning.
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New York
I Foyle
Shrewsbury Rock
Seabright
Revival of Massacres Feared in Ottoman Provinces
Constantinople reports fear of renewed massacres in Aintab Amassia and Van as representatives of the Towers protest to the Porte seeking action.
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Constantinople
Aintab
Amassia
Van
Porte
Notable NH Leader Amos Paul Dies in Newfield
Exeter N H Jan 30 Hon Amos Paul a leading New Hampshire figure died this morning at Newfield He chaired South Newmarket Iron Works served as director of Boston Maine for two years and was an ex member of the Legislature He was a prominent business and public figure in the state.
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Exeter
N. H
Amos Paul
New Hampshire
Newfield
South
Inquiry Finds Boiler Explosion Caused by Carelessness
An investigation in Cincinnati traces the blast that killed an engineer and a fireman to low boiler water. The inquiry concludes carelessness caused the accident that occurred recently.
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Cincinnati
City committees push plan for new school buildings loan
The lands and buildings and education committees met at City Hall with identical members. They organized with Hounsell as secretary and voted to acquire a Hadley street house for school use and move it to Varnum avenue. A loan of 200000 dollars for new school buildings was proposed. They also eyed Bartlett school site inspections next Monday.
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City Hall
Howe
Dow
Hunton
Hounsell
Penn
Varnum
Hadley Street
Varnum Avenue
Lands and Building Department
City Messenger
Bartlett
Constable Gately Trial Over Assault on Mrs Cooper
In a police court hearing Constable Gately faced charges of assaulting Mrs Lizzie Cooper at her East Merrimack and High streets home on a Sunday afternoon. Testimony described Gately forcing entry with a writ and violently pushing Mrs Cooper, breaking a sidelight glass. Judge Hadley reserved judgment for a week, ruling that no force should have been used to enter the dwelling.
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Bernard I
Lizzie Cooper
East Merrimack
High Streets
Henry J. Cooper
Mr. Cately
Gately
Mrs
Lowell Orchestra to Be Joined by Boston Soprano Sargent
The third recital of the Lowell Choral society at Odd Fellows hall will feature soprano Mrs. Lillian Cushing Sargent of Boston. Her singing has drawn extravagant praise across New England, promising a pleasing afternoon with the orchestra.
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Lowell Orchestral Society
Fellows Hall
Boston
Lillian Cushing Sargent
New England
Shipping the Yellow Fruit Packs in Los Angeles Start
The packing and shipping of oranges has begun in Los Angeles California with January 80 as the note, signaling the start of the orange shipment season and local packing activity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Death of Michael De Cost in Boston stabbing
Michael De Cost, an Italian immigrant with a strong local reputation, died in a Boston hospital from a stab wound suffered Monday night. The assailant's identity remains unknown. De Cost came to Boston in 1880 from Harbour Bouche, N.C.
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Boston
Michael de Cost
Harbour Bouche
N.C
District of Columbia chooses McKinley delegates
Washington January 28 Republicans of the District of Columbia elected Perry Carson colored and Andrew Gleason white as delegates to the Republican convention. Mr Gleason is an outspoken McKinley man.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Perry Carson
Andrew Gleason
School Closes at City Farm. Arnold Returns as Teacher
The city farm school shuts for an indefinite vacation and William A Arnold returns to town as teacher and chaplain. He gathers pupils for oral exams to assess reading writing and spelling gaps while considering his next steps. The office of teacher and chaplain is abolished.
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City Farm
William A. Arnold
Arnold
They Were Successful Names Admitted to Training School
A committee on teachers voted to admit to the Training School the following young women who passed the exam last week: Mary E K Dame Florence I Rowell Agnes Bailey Edith A Andrews Evangeline Demers Josie Donohue Margaret I Howe Mary G Tunny Josephine Gould Addie Edwards Jora A Owen and Alice Sunbury. Twenty seven took the exam with seven coming from High School Notre Dame academy Billerica Massachusetts Normal Art School Littleton N H and Dean academy.
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Mary EK. Dame
Florence I. Rowell
Agnes Bailey
Edith A. Andrews
Evangeline Demers
Josie Donohue
Margaret I. Howe
Mary G. Tunny
Josephine Gould
Addie Edwards
Jora A. Owen
Alice Sunbury
Notre Dame Academy
Billerica
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Littleton, N. H
Dean Academy
Lawrence Council Established amid Festive Procession
About 40 members of Independent Council No. 2 led by Councillor Geo. H. Russell traveled to Lawrence last night for the institution of Lawrence Council No. 5. Charlies S. Ticknor of Lowell assisted State Councillor Gilchrist in the ceremony, with many councils represented and Lowell sending a standout delegation.
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Independent Council No. 2
Geo. H. Russell
Lawrence
Institution of Lawrence Council
Charlies S. Ticknor
Lowell
Gilchrist
Mrs Lombard Hosts Large Family Feast at Bradford Street
Mrs J A Lombard entertained about twenty relatives at her spacious home on 21 Bradford street last evening. About eight o'clock the gathering sat down to a plentiful feast served by seven maids. A browned turkey served as the centerpiece with salads jellies pies and fruit at each end. Aunt Kate presided over courses and the Governor Oliver D Lombard to Master Clyde joined the merriment. Special guests from Belgrade Maine included Mrs Reelove Springer Stevens Mrs Benjamin Penny and her son Master Clyde along with Miss Nettie Roberts who entertained with songs and sketches.
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J. A. Lombard
Bradford Street
Kate
Oliver D. Lombard
Clyde
Reelove Springer Stevens
Benjamin Penny
Consumers Brewing Co Elects New Directors and Declares Dividend
At yesterdays annual meeting Consumers Brewing Co announced an 8 percent annual dividend payable February 1 for the half year. New by laws were adopted and directors elected: John Joyce Lawrence Edward Wagner Manchester Casper Berry Boston M A Hanegan Fitchburg M J Curran Lawrence John H Coffey and Charles Rupprecht Lowell. Rupprecht the brewers received a vote of thanks. George M Harrigan elected auditor. A branch store will open in Manchester NH under Geo W Morison with Fred Watts in charge. Also the special electric car for the Lowell Knights of Columbus visit to Nashua leaves Merrimack square Sunday at 1 PM. The Mayor and City Council urge Legislature to fund a statue of Gen Joseph Hooker.
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Consumers Brewing Co
John Joyce
Lawrence
Edward Wagner
Manchester
Casper Berry
Boston
M. A. Hanegan
Fitchburg
M. J. Curran
John H. Coffey
Charles Rupprecht
Lowell
Rupprecht
George M. Harrigan
Geo. W. Morison
N. H
Fred Watts
Lowell Knights of Columbus
Nashua
Merrimack Square
Gen
Joseph Hooker
Witchcraft lecture recalls Salem trials in historic review
Prof John Fiske spoke at the Unitarian church on witchcraft in Europe and New England, tracing belief, legal executions, and Cotton Mather's role. He noted how science and natural law diminished superstition, contrasted with 15th 17th century zeal, and detailed figures from Geneva Scotland and England. The talk linked Salem outbreaks to Par is and Tituba, Goode, and Osborne among accused amid a broader pattern of superstition.
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Salem
John Fiske
Unitarian Church
Rodney F’. Hemenway
Mr. Fiske
Europe
Normandy
Louis XIV
England
Fiske
Geneva
Scotland
Massachusetts
James VI
New England
Margaret Jones
Charlestown
Ann Hibbard
Cotton Mather
Mather
Schenectady
Paris
Mr. Paris
Tituba
Sarah Goode
Sarah Osborne
King
Martha Corey
Rebecca Nourse
The Witchcraft Trials in New England History
Mr. Fiske discussed the Salem witchcraft hysteria, noting 19 executions and arrests, including Tituba and Giles Corey. He blamed spectral evidence and panic, argued against a conspiracy, and described the grim end as the era’s darkest chapter in New England history.
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Cotton Mather
Tituba
George Burroughs
Giles Corey
Martha Corey
Fiske
Paris
New England
British Americans Hold Informal Bay State Hall Meeting
Jolly gathering last night featured smoke, sandwiches and speeches as British Americans met for a general good time at Bay State hall. The event had no set programme with committee members Kershaw McEvoy Mills Waite Haworth and Robinson in charge.
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Bay State Hall
Messrs. Kershaw
McEvoy
Mills
Waite
Haworth and Robinson
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Mayor Pingree
Detroit
Heller
Tillman
Montgomery
Muzzlin
Willie
Mamma
Binks
Somerville Journal
Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
James
Julia
Chicago News
Indianapolis Journal
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Anarchist
His Majesty of
Portugal
Tremont and
Suffolk
Probate Court
Lawton
Boston & Maine
Lands and Buildings Committee
Sus
Tains
the Constable and the Coopers
Alaskas
Ours
Sullivan
Empress Gaiter
Kate E. Price
Middletown
Sarsanarilla
C. I. Hood & Co
Mass
McKinley
Independent Council
Junior Order
Consumers Brewing Company
C. I. W. Maynard CO
Witches OF Salem
Channing Fraternity
Dickey’s
Hamilton's
Sawyer’s
Putnaamm & Son
Central Street
Jolly
Lowell, Mass
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