Odd Mix of Facts From a Flaky Era Dispatch
The article surveys curious bits from the era including China policy jokes on peace and queues, a note about a kissing bug in New York, a claim about Canton versus Pekin under McKinley, and a playful mix of scientific and social trivia. It cites experiments on carbon filaments, tax quirks involving a clergyman’s dog, and railway telegraph poles sprouting Cypress trees along a Georgia line.
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Savannah & Statesboro
Georgia
Mismatched visitors trigger Boston theft arrests
Narziso Jerrucia, a loan teacher, misplaced two gold rings and ten dollars at Hotel Boylton in Boston during a summer school visit. Mary Stanley and Katie Conroy, both from South Boston, were arrested for larceny in Narziso’s person. one ring was recovered. A 12 year old boy, George A. Pinkham of 376 Central Street Saugus, drowned at Stocker's brick yard pond after attempting to swim with Ernest H. Schoffield. neither boy could swim.
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Narziso Jerrucia
Boyleton
Boston
3D Division
Poice
Mary Stanley
Someville
Katie Conroy
South Boston
Narziso
George A. Pinkham
Central Street
Saugus
Stocker’s
Ernest H. Schofield
Pinkham
White for Governor at West Virginia convention
Republicans from across the state gather in Charleston for the state convention. A B White of Parkersburg, internal revenue collector for the district of West Virginia, has no opposition for the governorship and will be nominated by acclamation. The main contest centers on the auditor race with five candidates.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. B. White
Parkersburg
Internal Revenue
District of West Virginia
Office of Auditor
Halloran Extradited Over Irish Forgery Case
Washington July 9 The secretary of state issued a warrant for the surrender to British authorities of Thomas Halloran late assistant post master at Quinn Ireland accused of forging £500 in regraphic orders Halloran held at New York has consented to return to Ireland for trial
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Washington
Secretary of
Thomas Halloran
Postminster
Quinn
Ireland
Halloran
New York
Empress Dowager Resumes Reins of Chinese Government
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Empress Dowager resumed government on June 30 and named Yang Lu prime minister. She sent a courier to Nanking at 100 miles daily, praising loyal Yangtse provinces and urging protection of foreigners. Reports note foreign forces at Pekin and Christians moved, with limited troop arrivals from the U.S. and Philippines for possible actions in China.
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London
Shanghai
Yang Lu
Nanking
Yang Tse Kiang
Legations Still Standing in Shanghai July 5
Consul Goodnow reports from Shanghai that the Governor of Shandong says the legations remained standing on July 5 and outlaws were dispersing but Goodnow notes the claim lacks general credence.
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Washington
Goodnow
Shanghai
Shan Tung
Troops to China Sail From Philippines Friday
Washington July 10 MacArthur reports the 14th Infantry and 50 artillery pieces will depart Friday for Taku. Other units are being deployed to replace them as part of the China relief movement.
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Washington
Street Car Runaway Crashes Into Two Cars In Manhattan
A runaway street car on Amsterdam Avenue at 127th Street caused a wreck injuring several people. Five were seriously hurt as the car failed to stop on a steep descent and split in two, trapping passengers under broken timbers. The motorman and conductor were arrested.
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New York
Amsterdam Avenue
127Th Street
Boers Evacuate Enclosing Positions at Senekal
Report from Senekal dated July 10 states extended reconnaissance found Boers had evacuated all positions surrounding Senekal. Observers suggest their retreat may foreshadow the end of the war in this sector.
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Senekal
Nurse Left Helpless Patient to Die in Bath Tub
In San Jose on July 10 George A Morse an elderly helpless patient at Agnew asylum was boiled to death in a bath tub after this attendant left to fetch a towel and forgot him.
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San Jose
George A. Morse
Agnew Insane Asylum
Five Cent Ice Bill Signed by Governor Crane
Boston July 10 Governor Crane signs the five cent ice bill. Massachusetts forecast shows showers tonight and Wednesday with east winds.
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Crane
Boston
Massachusetts
Cabinet meeting discusses Chinese situation in Washington
In a State Department session on July 9, Secretaries Hay Root and Attorney General Griggs gathered to review the latest Chinese developments. Admiral Kempff's dispatch on military needs sparked the discussion regarding reinforcements from the Philippines pending arrival of troops.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Bound Root
Griggs
Kempft
China
Phillippines
Bowser Risks Life in The Fool Killer Rapids Trip
Peter Missen known as the Chicago Dane rode the boat The Fool Killer through Niagara Falls rapids yesterday. The 1250 pound craft pitched, nosed into foam, and tumbled twice while Bowser held on and waved to onlookers. After a 214 minute ordeal the boat reached the whirlpool and Bowser was pulled ashore by rope aided rescuers. He called the journey worse than expected and said he would not repeat the feat. He did not earn any pay for the voyage.
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Niagara Falls
Peter Missen
Bowser
Schoelke Mills
Bridal Vell Falls
Thomas Kitson Buried in Stroudsburg Pa
Thomas Kitson, a famed woolen manufacturer, was buried in Stroudsburg. He set a world record in 1890 for turning fleece from six sheep into finished cloth in six hours and four minutes, using a 20 percent white and 40 percent black blend to create a plaid. The cloth underwent 18 processes before the tailors finished a stylish, buttoned suit in 21 1/2 hours at Kitson's residence, drawing praise from onlookers.
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Stroudsburg
Thomas Kitson
Kitson
Galashiells
Scotland
Chicago Democrat Suspends Daily, Goes Weekly
The Chicago Democrat formerly the Dispatch suspended its daily edition today and will continue as a weekly. Publisher Nathan Eisenford cited lack of patronage as the reason for the discontinuance of the daily paper.
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Chicago Democrat
Chicago
The
Dispatch
Nathan Eisenford
Hood's Sarsaparilla Exiles Humors and Restores Health
Humors take possession of the body and bring pimples boils itching and general debility. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to radically and permanently drive them out and build up the system, with thousands of grateful testimonials praising the remedy for health strength peace and pleasure.
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Hood
Tax Hearings Conclude on Hamilton and Tremont Suffolk
Hamilton corporation and Tremont & Suffolk mill cases dominated yesterday’s tax abatement hearings. The assessors and Hamilton argued land and mill property values differed by about 633000 dollars, with depreciation and 15 cent foot-rate land costs at issue. The Tremont & Suffolk matter closed without agreement as court questions linger, with the city pressing to finish the proceedings.
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Hamilton Corporation
Amory
Moulton
F. E. Dunbar
Supreme Court
Hamilton
Dunbar
Middlesex Street
Central Street
Jackson
Central Streets
J. P. Mahoney
Qua
F. P. Sheldon
Paris
Mahoney
Sheldon
Wheeler
Tremont & Suffolk
Thomas
Health Board Suggestions on Council Telephone Control
City health board argues council overstepped with telephones and urges maintaining current lines. Agent Knapp cites public health needs, timely access, and prior appropriations, plus charter limits on council interference, to oppose halting payments.
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Health Board
Knapp
Board of Health
Mystery death inquiry at city hall over infant burial
City hall Secretary Courtney investigates a strange case from 292 Bridge street involving a six month old child Joseph Viens and conflicting family records. The mother Mrs Viens claims father George Viens is alive while prior records show a George buried in 1884. baptism records name the infant Bissonette, sparking questions of identity and name for burial as officials monitor the situation.
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City Hall
Courtney
Overseers of
Bridge Street
292
Hurtubise
Joseph Viens
George
Amelie Viens
Turn the Channel With Ayer’s Pills Cure for Constipation
The advertisement claims bowel impurities pass through natural channels to cure pimples eczema boils headache nausea and indigestion. It touts Ayer’s Pills as gentle yet effective for constipation and cleansing the body.
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Ayer
Pollard Silk Remnant Sale Draws Crowds in Lowell
A. G. Pollard & Co. held its hardy annual remnant sale of foulard silks drawing large crowds from Lowell and surrounding towns. The Palmer street door attracted the largest groups while Middle street and the alley saw substantial lines before opening. Shoppers rushed in, with many leaving with bundles as the stock quickly disappeared, the merchants regretting they had not more fabric.
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Lowell
A. G. Pollard & Co
Palmer Street
Middle Street
Merrimack Street
Vigilance Improves Ward Eight Cycling Safety
Police efforts in Ward Eight reduced cycling complaints on Westford and Princeton streets. Supt. Davis ordered nightly patrols to curb dangerous riding by pedestrians and drivers, with Judge Hadley imposing substantial fines in police court. New patrol focus targets cyclists on South common paths.
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Westford
Princeton
Davis
Hadley
South Common
Lowell General Hospital Votes to Allow Property Sale
A special meeting at Merchants' National Bank decided to authorize the executors of Jeremiah Clark's will to sell certain real estate. The sale would apply to part of the residue from the will, aiding the hospital, including a $2000 bequest. An affirmative vote was passed.
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Lowell General Hospital Corporation
iMerchants’ National Bank
Jeremiah Clark
Obituaries From Dracut to Lowell in Tragic Day
Charles E. Jones of Dracut died at Bloomingdale hospital aged 44 11 15. Burial arrangements via J W Brooks. Daniel F Sullivan of South Boston died Monday of aggravated appendicitis after two days illness. Born in South Boston 45 years ago he worked in cotton mills then moved to Boston at age 12. He ran liquor business in South Boston and led the South Boston Retail Liquor Dealers association as president. An avid rower with Leverett Rowing Club, he competed with champion oarsmen and won several prizes. Survived by wife and four children. Died at daughter Mrs Frank Signor’s home 318 Fairmount Street. Frederick Munn died at 69 years and some days. Survived by wife Emeline two sons Frederick F and Ernest G three daughters Mrs D P Knowlton Mrs Alex Leggett and Mrs Frank Signor three brothers F D Munn George E Munn and Horace Munn and sister Henrietta. Born Sandy Hill New York November 12 1830 he lived in Chicopee Falls before moving to Lowell in the 1840s to work in Prescott mills for 42 years. He oversaw spinning and sparing rooms for 16 years and served in Civil War with Co H 6th Massachusetts nine months front. Left mill in 1891 to work for F G Mitchell Co nine years. Member of Knights of Pythias Wamesit Lodge Washington Commandery Golden Cross and veteran fireman Hose 10. James A Giles died at 16 Emery Street home aged 54. Survived by wife and one son.
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Charles E. Jones
Dracut
Bloomingdale Hospital
J. W. Brooks
Daniel F. Sullivan
South Boston
Mr. Sullivan
Boston
I Street
Frederick F
Ernest G
D. P. Knowlton
Alex, Leggett
Frank Signor
F. D. Munn
George E
Fitchburg
Horace Munn
Chicopee Falls
Henrietta
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Chicopee
Lowell
Prescott
Co. H
6Th Mass
F. G. Mitchell & Co
Knights of Pythias
Wamesit Lodge
Washington
Funeral Notices for Haskins Sullivan Doherty Sheehan Latham
Multiple funeral services described for Frederick Haskins Mary Sullivan Margaret Doherty Josephine Sheehan and John M Latham. Services held at warerooms homes and churches with masses and choir performances. Burials occurred at St Patrick St Michael Catholic cemetery Corner cemetery Billerica.
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Frederick Haskins
Brooks
Edson
Mary Sullivan
Summer Street
Richard 8. Burke
St. Patrick's Church
BE. F. Faulkner
Cherubini
J. HA. McDermott
St. Michael’s Church
Josephine Sheehan
Meade Street
St. Peter's Church
W. George Mullin
Our Jos
George Hiltz
Hiltz
Annie
Belle Hiltz
Edward O’brien
Mary O'Brien
Nellie White
John Gookin
North Billerica
Mr. Scaffe
the Baptist Church
Billerica
C. M. Young & Co
Obituaries of Munn and De Carteret
Frederick Munn aged 69 dies at his daughter Mrs Signor home 318 Fairmount street Fre. In North Chelmsford Mary J De Carteret wife of John De Carteret aged 33 years 1 month 1 day funeral at residence Thursday July 12 at 6 pm. Friends and relatives invited.
Pugilists Bille Chisholm and Billie Gardiner Set to Box
Two New England boxing figures, Bille Chisholm and Billie Gardiner, are matched for a Manchester, NHL bout on August 18. Rivalry is keen and the expected clash should be a strong contest. St Anne's church choir enjoys its annual summer outing at Nantasket today. Torrent engine company will not retain the hand engine tested on the Fourth of July.
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St. Anne’s Church
Nantasket
Torrent Engine Company
Bille Chisholm
Billie Gardiner
New England
Manchester
Nhl
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McKinley
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Pekin
M. Janet
Oxford
Exeter
Devon
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Chapman
Kans
Traders National Bank
the Traders National Bank
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Post Office Avenue
Tien Tsin
Philippines
Fourteenth Infantry
Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
New Orleans
Dane
Latourneau
Canada
Pickman
Francis J. Lally
J. Joseph Hennessey
Henry McGee
Lally
Tally
Howver
McGee
Henneesey
Sally
Flavin Latinville
Isaac Verder
Isaac
Pollard
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