Grace Hanson to Lead in Paul Gilmore's Tyranny of Tears
Miss Grace Hobart Hanson of this city will be the leading lady in Paul Gilmore's company for the season. The troupe opens in a Southern city, tours west to the coast, then returns east later. Hanson, long active in amateur and professional theater, gains recognition as a leading woman after notable roles in The Girl from Maxim's and Quo Vadis. She is visiting her parents at 684 Westford Street this summer.
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Grace Hanson
Paul Gilmore
Grace Hobart Hanson
Miss Hanson
Daniel Frohman
Criterion Theatre
New York City
Eunice
J. S. Hanson
Westford Street
Two Hanged in Mississippi for Railroad Murder Plot
Ashley Coce and Tom Lauderdale were hanged at Greenville for the December 30, 1901 railroad car murder of engineer G. M. Wray. The pair, amid curses, declared an $11,000 bounty tied to the 11 prosecutions, with 6000 spectators watching the double execution at the same gallows.
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Greenville
Miss
Ashley Coce
Tom Lauderdale
G. M. Wray
Coce
Lauderdale
Cece
Mississippi
Will Blackburn
G. M. Phipps
Wray
Blackburn
Mine Horror Resolution and Strike Aid From Indianapolis
President Mitchell will travel from Indianapolis to Chicago and then Wilkesbarre to lead active management of the strike. A convention committee reports a resolution condemning mine horrors and calls for body removal before returning workers. Mitchell warns against acting on unverified charges. Contributions to the strike fund rise and British trades unions may offer financial aid. Local unions in Indianapolis vote to assess members one percent weekly, totaling about two thousand dollars weekly.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
Chicago
Wilkesbarre
Johnstown
British Trades Union
Arson suspect admits setting Durham house fire
Munroe Rogers a 21 year old colored man was arrested in Brockton on arson charges. He confessed after initially denying it claiming trouble with a man at the Durham farm house over a colored girl. Rogers worked at Field Hazard shoe factory and refused extradition papers. He mocked the idea of hanging him.
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Brockton
Munroe Rogers
Kingman
Saunders
Durham
N. C
Rogers
Asa White
North Montello Street
Field-Hazard Company
North Carolina
Woodell
Massa
Henderson's Scalp Defeat Bid By Millers Federation
Minneapolis July 22 H S Kennedy secretary of the National Federation of Millers says milling interests plan to defeat Speaker Henderson in his bid for re election The motive stems from Hendersons blocking of the London dock clause the Harter bill amendment aimed at ending unfair London unloading charges Kennedy says funding will be raised within Iowa only.
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Minneapolis
Minn
H. S. Kennedy
National Federation of Millers
Henderson
Congress
Kennedy
Des Moines
Millers
London Dock
United States
London
Renderer
Iowa
Campaign to prosecute Speaker gains state support
The speaker faces a legal push from political opponents who claim access to substantial money and resources in the state. The figure suggests that all necessary means are available to sustain the effort. The implications include potential shifts in legislative power and public accountability.
Train Sparks Heroic Stop Near Manville Station
Woonsocket July 22 engineer Peter H Bishop averted a disaster on a Worcester to Providence passenger train by applying emergency brakes 600 feet from Manville station. The train 40 mph ploughed through and mounted a washout pile then continued with minor damage as crews cleared the site within hours and resumed near schedule speeds.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Peter H. Bishop
Worcester
Providence
Manville
New York, New Haven and
Roosevelt Sure Amid 1904 Candidate Question
Cincinnati July 22 Senator Foraker, returning home, confirms in an interview that Roosevelt is the only man seriously considered by the masses for the 1904 Republican nomination. He says the published statement is correct and that no other figure is seriously thought of.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Roosevelt
How to Avoid Trouble with Colic Remedy
Urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now for family use. Claims it is the most successful medicine for bowel complaints and prevents trips to town during busy seasons. Sold by all druggists.
To Rent 3 and 6 room tenements Highlands Centralville
Rental notices list several improved tenements for rent on the Highlands near Westford street with steam heat and modern improvements at 6.50 7.00 and a 5.50 option in Centralville near mills. A nicest residence on the Highlands with steam heat is offered at 25.00 by T H Biliott 64 Central St.
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Highlands
Westford Street
Centralville
Mills
T. H. Biliott
Central St
Reed as not to seek re election in Legislature
Taunton July 22 Representative Silas D Reed of the 4th Bristol district announces he will not be a candidate for re election this fall. He has been regarded as a candidate for speaker and has served six years in the Legislature. Reed says he decided to retire after Speaker Myers said he would return to the House for several years. He made the statement public to inform his district.
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Taunton
Silas D. Reed
Bristol
Reed
Myers
Severe storm devastates Austria and Hungary
A severe storm system reached Austria on Monday, flooding villages and destroying homes across the country. In Hungary a church spire at Zupine was struck by lightning and collapsed, killing 14 people.
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Austria
Vienna
Zupine
Hungary
Sultan presents Kalaat Sherkat fortress to Kaiser
In Constantinople the Sultan during an audience with the German charge d'affaires presented Emperor William with Kalaat Sherkat, a ruined fortress on the River Tigris long sought by a German Assyriologist for excavation.
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Constantinople
William
Kalaat
Sherkat
Tigris
Favorite Remedy Cures Rheumatism in Brooklyn Forester
A Brooklyn forester Wm F Bader aged 54 was laid up with rheumatism and, after using two bottles of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, was cured. His sister of Williamsburg and her son Walter also recovered. The ads claim the Remedy purifies blood and dissolves uric acid, marketed in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes with free trial bottles by mail. Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY also promotes Cherry Balsam for colds and consumption.
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Wm. F. Bader
Keep Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
David Kennedy
Grand St
Williamsburg
Walter
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Outdoor lawn party at Kimball estate in Westford
In Westford on Saturday evening August 2 a lawn party will be held on the grounds of George A. Kimball south part of town. The program features outdoor sports readings and music prepared for the event.
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George A. Kimball
Bridgford Passes Engineer License Test at Boston
NORTH CHELMSFORD Ernest Bridgford who went to Boston Saturday to try for an engineer license has been informed he passed successfully. He is employed in George C Moore's mill. Also returning from Nabnasset pond camping are Robert Scribner Rupert Ripley Warren Lewis John Law Fred Casey and George Ranger who report a delightful time.
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Ernest Bridgford
Boston
Mr. Bridgford
George C. Moore’s Mill
Robert Scribner
Rupert Ripley
Warren Lewis
John Law
Fred Casey
George Ranger
Nabnasset Pond
Chelmsford board seeks removal of North Chelmsford crossing
At a town meeting last March the selectmen were told to abolish the Princeton street railroad crossing at North Chelmsford. A commission sought by petition has been granted and a hearing is set for Sept 20 at 10 am at the North Chelmsford railroad station. The crossing is a grade crossing and changes are needed for public safety and convenience. Mrs William Fletcher and children have returned from Maine and will reside again in the village.
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Princeton Street
North Chelmsford
William Fletcher
Maine
Tracks Under Construction in Dracut by Southern New Hampshire Rail
In Dracut the Southern New Hampshire railroad tracks are being laid in the western part of town. H. Gore & Co. of Boston build the line and employ about 75 Italians and 10 horses on the project. Mrs T Hinchliff and daughter Jessie of Racine Wisconsin visit relatives. Beulah Hope Linscott of Waldo Street convalesces. Mrs E Hoyle of Providence visits Mrs J Hoyle. Miss M Hoyle of Wisconsin also visits Mrs J Lloyle.
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Southern New Hampshire Railroad
H. Gore & Co
Boston
T. Hinchliff
Jessie
Racine
Wis
Beulah Hope Linscott
Waldo Street
E. Hoyle
Providence
J. Hoyle
M. Hoyle
Wisconsin
J. Lloyle
Wreck delays trolley line as car breaks at Tewksbury
A hangar failure on Car 1126 halted service from Merrimack Square Lowell to the Centre, drawing a North Woburn wrecker and six other cars, including Lowell excursionists, who passed time by ball playing until repairs finished in about an hour and service resumed on schedule.
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Tewksbury
Merrimack Square
Lowell
North Woburn
Littlefield
Crescent Heath
Prince of Pilsen Retains Tremont Fame in Boston Run
Tremont Theatre continues to seat crowds in ten weeks of The Prince of Pilsen, a lively musical comedy by Pixley and Luders. The show’s bright libretto and melodic score, paired with lavish production by Manager Savage, sustain popular taste for light entertainment despite summer heat.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
Tremont
Messrs
Pixley
Luders
the Tremont
Savage
Itl
Pollard & Co Hails Strong Undergarment Sales
We were not disappointed by our sales of men boys and children's underwear. The stock was large and there is ample supply left. Customers praised the bargains and satisfaction in quality. Basement. A G Pollard & Co.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
San Francisco Boasts Saloon Saturation by Gender
A historical snapshot notes San Francisco hosts a saloon for every twenty two male residents, illustrating a dense drinking culture and urban social life during the period.
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San Francisco
Warrant Against Strong Withdrawn in Missing Captain Case
New York July 22 A grand larceny charge against Capt. Putnam Bradlee Strong, who vanished, has been formally withdrawn on May Yohe’s lawyer notice. The $1000 reward is also canceled as the case folds for the captain’s family.
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New York
May Yohe
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Strong
W. L. Strong
Putnam Nadlee Strong
Albert C. Shattuck
Miss Yohe
Hastings
Lord Hope
Capt. Strong
Yeodi
Sam
Capt
Alonde
Sixth Avenue
Titus
Longacre Square
Roosevelt and Taft on Philippine religious rights
Archibishop Ireland defends Roosevelt as fair minded on religion in the Philippines. He argues against rushing blame and notes Vatican dialogue shows government restraint and justice, while addressing Catholic concerns about orders and schooling.
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White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippines
Spain
Taft
Archiepiscopal Palace
Manila
W. D. McKinnon
Gov. Taft
Vatican
Rome
Father McKinnon
Holy See
Deserted by Daughter Leaves Elderly Woman in Need
A pitiful case from Lowell prompted police after Mrs. O'Brien, an aged feeble and poor widow, was deserted by her daughter-in-law on the common in Lawrence. The woman awaited her son, who was said to be missing, and was taken to the police station around 9 PM in distress.
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Lawrence American
O'Brien
Lowell
Lawrence
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Manville Station
Sultan
Kaiser
Middlesex County
Westford
Chelmsford
Dracut
Emanuel Friend
Friend
Blake
THE
American Standard
Rye
America
Ghieee Uni
Adams, Taylor &Co
State St
Archbishop
Ireland
Lawrence Common
Foxey
W. H. I. Hayes
Sapolio
Parker
Ilair
Druggirte
Lowell Steam
West Street
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