City Physician Re-elected Amid Sewer Debates
The City Council re elected William M. Jones as city physician by six votes to one after a lengthy meeting. They discussed several sewer projects including streets New, Pawtucket, Merrill and Wood ward avenue with costs estimated up to 20 000 dollars. An appropriation of 2500 dollars for smallpox expenses was approved and a hearing set for a playground land purchase at Butler school on July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
New Street
Pawtucket Street
Merrill Street
Rogers Street
Woodward Avenue
Lowell General Hospital
Barton
Carmichael
Paige
Health Department
William M. Jones
Roderick Mignault
Market Street
Charles H. Allen
Chelmsford Cavalry
Huntington Hall
F. @. Walsh
Butler School
City Council Advances Parks and Porto Rico Reception Funds
The common council met in regular session Tuesday approving several sewer resolutions and accepting numerous reports. An order to spend 200 dollars for expenses tied to hosting Gov. Allen of Porto Rico passed. A separate 400 dollar joint order for band concerts was approved. F T Walsh’s petition for a hearing on city purchase of part of Farrell property near Butler school was granted with a July 24 hearing date.
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William M. Jones
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
F. T. Walsh
Farrell
Butler
Bostocks Big Show Promises Thrills in Trained Animals
The article describes Bostocks big show with trained animals entertaining crowds. Bears wolves and leopards perform tricks while managers and handlers discuss powers of Herr Canon. A bear named Julia causes a stir before the performance and tricks with a log ladder and planks are showcased.
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Bostock
Julia
Little Joe
Rufus
Potter
Herr Canoz
Louise Morell
Daring Woman Faces Leopard as Crowd Applauds
A performer crouched by a fierce leopard and pressed her cheek to its jaw as the audience applauded. Capt. Ricado closed the show with his lions and mastiffs, presenting multiple tableaux with skilled nerve.
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Ricado
Scenes on the Street Night Before Celebrations Quiet
The rain delayed the downtown revelry but fog horns and fireworks filled the streets after a early shower. Clubs and visitors from Boston Lawrence Haverhill Nashua gathered for open houses and informal banquets across the city with few arrests and a calm police scene.
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Knights of Columbus
Boston
Lawrence
Haverhill
Nashua
Alpine Club
Brockton
Lynn
Spindle City
Wyman’s Exchange
Ippos
Hasfords
Barristers’ Hall
Yorick Club
Ken
Cost of Small Pox Scare and Health Board Expenses
The Board of Health tallies expenses from the small pox scare and, Tuesday, asked the city council to appropriate 2500 from the general fund to health yard labor yard sundries with 532 and 1968 for respective items. Itemized costs include examination 303.80 hospital 716.41 medical treatment 465.75 clothing and bedding 58.66 quarantine 210.01 fumigation 38.63 vaccination 606.11 total 2399.37 plus 100.63 driftwood allowance bringing 2500.00. There were 50 surveillance cases, 10 true small pox, no deaths, others treated or quarantined downtown. Dr Lavigne bill 160.25 and Dr Livingston 460.75. Farm board costs 258.50 vaccination points 181.65.
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Board of Health
General Treasury Fund
Health
Knapp
Lavigne
Livingston
City Farm
Italy's most remarkable composer Verdi profile
The article lauds Verdi born 1818 as Italy's leading composer of the century. It traces his progress from Oberto to Falstaff, highlighting shifts from Bellini style to dramatic intensity, refined melodies, and a late transformation in Aida Otello and Falstaff, noting his Wagnerian influence yet strong Italian melodic identity. Trout praises his late Falstaff as wondrous music.
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Verdi
San Bonifacio
Bellini
Italy
Vardi
Tristan
Wagner
Talstaff
Rossini
Trout
What is a synonym becomes a classroom riddle
A teacher asks for a synonym and a student offers a playful definition. The exchange frames a common puzzle about substituting words when the exact term is unknown, reflecting a light humorous moment in a Glasgow setting.
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Glasgow
Dry Goods Market Outlook From The Plain Cottons to Fall Trade
The Herald reports a tight dry goods market with China trade fading. Mills shift to other markets as raw cotton costs rise, printing cloths firm, denims quiet, and bleached goods steady. Boston jobbers report strong summer fabrics and improving July prospects amid limited stock.
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China
Fall River
Boston
Fickle Fiction Readers and Race Labor in History
An article explores shifts in popular fiction favoring action novels while noting calmer reception from realists. It discusses reader opportunism, the enduring fame of Walter Scott and Dumas, and the rise of romantic storytelling versus critiques. A second theme addresses race and labor, urging Christian churches to promote fair employment for Black workers, with James Samuel Stemens cited.
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Hugo
Dumas Pere
Ennui
Walter Scott
Dumas
North
James Samuel Stemens
Good Support Behind Chesbro Saves Pittsburg
Pittsburg on July 3 benefited from strong backing for Chesbro to avoid defeat as Pittsburg survived a third inning rally and defended a hard fought game. Attendance was 3200.
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Chesbro
Pittsburg
National League Results Pack Opens With Wins
In baseball action, Pittsburg defeats Boston 2 to 1 at Pittsburg. Cincinnati bests New York 10 to 8 at Cincinnati. Chicago scores 9 against Philadelphia, with the Chicago game finishing in progress.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgs Run Off Sweep Of Boston In Doubleheader
Pittsburg defeats Boston in both games as Willis struggles in the morning until Cuppy relieves him. Afternoon win completes a four game series sweep with Nichols allowing the big hits in the third inning. Attendance 11,000 and 10,500 respectively.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Boston
Willis
Cuppy
Nichols
Clark If
Beaumont Cf
Williams
Wagner
Sone Ritchey
Cooley
Eee
Zimmer
Seeee Phillips P
Boston Hamilton
Stee Eee
Enaee
Collins
Barry
Stahl If
Long
Freeman
Lowe
Clarke
Perrier
Zimmers
Beaumont
Phillips
Wills
Pire
Swartwood
Baseball scores from multiple city games listed
In Pittsburg two sessions produced Pittsburg defeating Boston 8 to 6 in the forenoon and Pittsburg 3 to 1 in the afternoon. At St Louis Brooklyn beat St Louis 9 to 5 in the forenoon, then St Louis won 9 to 0 in the afternoon. Chicago hosted Philadelphia with 10 to 4 in the forenoon and 5 to 4 in the afternoon after 12 innings. Cincinnati hosted New York with Cincinnati 8 to 1 in the forenoon and New York 6 to 3 in the afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
MacFarland Beats Jimmy Michael In 20 Mile Motor Pace
Floyd A. Mac Farland of San Jose California defeated Jimmy Michael in a 20 mile motor paced race at Woodside Park. Mac Farland led early, Michael led the last lap, then Mac Farland surged to win by three yards in 32.50. A separate five mile event saw Crookes and Shearer set a new world record of 7.09 1 5 seconds.
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Philadelphia
Floyd A. MacFarland
San Jose
Calif
Jimmy Michael
Woodside Park
MacFarland
Michael
Crookes
Shearer
Starbuck
Turville
Judge
Bobby Thompson
Miller
Buttonwood Cycle Track Sees Small Holiday Crowd
On New Bedford track the bicycle races at Buttonwood Cycle track attracted a small holiday crowd of spectators on the Fourth of July. Local cyclists competed for prizes as fans enjoyed a quiet Independence Day event.
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New Bedford
Mass
Buttonwood Cyce Track
Sprint card crowns New Bedford riders with swift finishes
In the 1500 afternoon sprint program Frank Negus of New Bedford wins the quarter mile novice final, Archie Rawlins and E L Hammond shine in open half mile, Joe Winsper takes the one mile handicap, Allen and Wilson win the tandem, and Crescent Cycle club crews Shanks Rawlins and Brown clinch the club team race in 9 minutes 57 seconds.
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Frank Negus
New Bedford
H. A. Dean
William P. Brown
Fairhaven
E. L. Hammond
Mattapoisett
Archie Rawlins
H. O. Swift
Burns Pierce Beats Miller In 25 Mile Motor Paced Race
Fall River July 4. Burns Pierce defeats six day champion Charles W. Miller in a 25 mile motor paced race before 3000 at the track. Pierce regains lead after a crippled pacing machine delay and finishes about six seconds from a world record. Other results include Baxter in half mile and Turgeo in one and two mile events, Chesworth beating Hallan in five mile pursuit.
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Fall River
Mass
Burns Pierce
Charles W. Miller
Pierce
Miller
Avithin
C. R. Baxter
Joseph Turgeo
W. Chesworth
J. S. Hallan
Charles River Regatta Highlights at Boston on July Fourth
The Charles River regatta hosted by the New England Rowing Association drew large crowds with 10 events. Notable results include a dead heat in junior eight-oared shells Riverside Cambridge vs Jeffries Point East Boston. Bohemian B. C. New York beat Millstreams Chelsea by a half length. Winners span junior singles to senior eights with clubs from Boston, New York, Chelsea and Cambridge.
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Boston
Charles River
New England Rowing Association
Riversides
Cambridge
Jeffries Point Club
New York
Millstreams
Chelsea
Wm. T. Stuffles
Shawmut Rowing Club
South Boston
M. A. Connell
Union Boat Club
James T. O'Connell
Cumberland R. A
Portland
Jeffries Point
R. A
W. H. Burke
St. Joseph’s R. A
Walter P. Henderson
Union B. C
H. A
Shawmut B. C
Bohemian B. C
Millstream B. C
Travis defeats Watson in first round at Garden City golf
Walter J. Travis of Oakland Long Island defeats R. C. Watson Jr. of Westbrook in a Garden City amateur match. Travis built a five up lead by the ninth hole, extended to one up in the afternoon, and edged Watson two up with one to play as 16 matches of 36 holes today weed out contenders.
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New York
Walter J. Travis
Oakland, L. I
R. C. Watson, Jr
Westbrook Club
Garden City Golf Links
Travis
Watson
Oakland
Brockton Veterans' TUB Wins Fireman's Muster in New Bedford
The Brockton Veteran Firemen won the hand engine contest in New Bedford on July 4. Gulf Stream of Fall River placed second, Excelsior of Smith Mills third, and Terrance of Fall River fourth. Prizes totaled 150, 75, 50 and 25 dollars. Twelve Cranston, Rhode Island company members fell ill after eating ham sandwiches but were treated and returned home that evening.
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New Bedford
Brockton
Gulf Stream
Fall River
Excelsior
Smith Mills
Terrance
Cranston, R. I. Company
Defiance
Star
Cranston
R. T
Mazeppa, Acushnet
Hancock, Head of River
Immediate relief claim for dyspepsia from Pho Tolax
An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion with Pho Tolax, asserting a cure for the most severe cases. The offer states the product is sold by druggists for 2 cents and urges readers to mention Courier in the ad.
Middlesex County Notes and Local Movements
Isaac Cooper of Lowell visiting his daughter Mrs Harriet Bartlett for several weeks. Central Congregational church welcomed eight new members Sunday morning. Clay C Bartlett on vacation from Boston. William S Pierce recovering from recent illness. Electric road no relief yet for crowded cars. possible selectmen protest.
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Isaac Cooper
Lowell
Harriet M. Bartlett
Cooper
Central Congregational Church
Clay C. Bartlett
Boston
Wmn. S. Pierce
Wedding and local notices from Bradford and nearby areas
A report from Hudson recounts a Wachusett Baptist association gathering with Laura A. Brown’s paper well received. Henry Ray Nash wed Annie Perry Day at 62 Prospect Street Bradford with Rev. Snow officiating. gifts were plentiful and roses greeted the couple. Part of their honeymoon will be at Ripley’s in eastern Maine.
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Wachusett Baptist Association
Hudson
Laura A. Brown
F. C. Nash
Henry Ray Nash
Annie Perley
Charles W. Proctor
Prospect Street
Bradford
Mass
Mr. Snow
Haverhill
Ripley’s
Maine
Frank Nickerson
G. Easterbrook
Baptist Choir
Baptist Church
Pansy
Marion
E. Hall
Ellen
Alice M. Hall
Hyde Park
Cambridge
The
F. C. Nash, Esq
Fourth of July celebration in North Chelmsford marks town's event
North Chelmsford held a July 4 gathering on Mount Pleasant hosted by the Wannalandt Court of Foresters attended by hundreds from Lowell and West Chelmsford. The evening featured ice cream, cake, a brass band, two hours of fireworks, a bonfire, and a watchful safety effort. A boy, Alfred Davis, 12, injured his right hand in a firecracker accident during the celebration.
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Mount Pleasant
Samuel Seymour
Pattrick S. Ward
Henry Leake
George C. Moore
Alfred Davis
North Chelmsford
Mt. Pleasant
Wannalandt Court of Foresters
Pupil Recital and Local News From Billerica Center
Pupil of Miss Helen M Kelton performed at Odd Fellows hall Billerica Centre on Wednesday June 27 1900. The program included works by Denee Wagner Mack Lack and Mendelssohn with performers Bertha Dimock Marion Blodgett Hattie Baker Caroline Gleason Edith Phillips and others. Mrs George A Fairland of Philadelphia visited for the summer. John Dana Richardson celebrated his fourth birthday with indoor games and refreshments after a wind disrupted outdoor plans. Harriet B Rogers left for New London NH for a rest. Local visitors from Newton Chicago Saratoga and plans to sail to Germany noted. Bremmen steamship tied to Charles A Drew’s intended departure.
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Helen M. Kelton
Odd Fellows Hall
Billerica Centre
Denee
Wagner
Hattie Baker
Bertha Dimock
Schubert
Edith Phillips
Miss Kelton
Morey
Wilbur Bull
Lichner
Mildred Bowman
Engelmann
John Bowman
Kowaski
Everett Bull
Sadie Brown
Mack
Paul
Virginia
Field
Albert Keefe
Lack
Harriet Wild
Valse Gracieuse
Narcissus
Nevin
Harriet King
Smith
Mendelssohn
George A. Fairland
Philadelphia
Billerica
John Dana Richardson
Dana
Harriet B. Rogers
North Bilbrigt
New London
N. H
Fred Casey
Saratoga
Charles A. Drew
Newton
William J. Clark
Chicago
Drew
New York
Germany
China
Hoboken
Bremen
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TUB
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