Scarlet Jackets All In Line For Veteran Firemen Parade
A crisp blue sky blessed the twelfth annual New England Veteran Firemen's league tournament in Lowell. Thousands watched a parade of scarlet shirts and flags before the South common opening, as Boston and Marblehead bands led the firemen through a well organized city program with police control and courteous reception for visitors. Notables including Mayor Charles S. Ashley and fire chief Fred Macy, plus many drum corps and foremen, joined the procession and contests amid a festive civic atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Veteran Firemen’s League
Lowell
New England
Horsesason
F.T. Burgess
Boston
Henry Daniels
John Taylor
C. C. Wilson
S. E. Smith
First Regiment
Frank L. Collins
Columbia
New Bedford
Stephen H. Parker
Charles S. Ashley
Fred Macy
Highland Drum Corps
Neptune
Marblehead
Foreman
C. Burridge
Charles Stacy
Thomas Rhodes
Excelsior
Long City Parade Features Many Fire Companies and Bands
A grand parade in the city drew participation from nearly all fire companies including Lynn’s absence. Captain Kew led a police platoon followed by Col. Alfred M. Chadwick and Maj. Charles S. Proctor. The General Butler Firemen fielded 120 with J. H. Perry as foreman and James H. Walker as president of the fife and drum corps. Numerous other companies from Lowell to Newton marched, with bands and drum corps, amid civic leaders and delegations from several cities and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Kew
Boyle
Buchanan
Burnett
T. J. Dwyer
Flanagan
Leighton
William McCloughry
P. D. Murphy
Alfred M. Chadwick
Charles S. Proctor
General Butler
J. H. Perry
Edward Davis
Edward Fletcher
James H. Walker
Butler Fife and Drum Corps
James McHugh
New England League Veteran Firemen’s Association
Old Home Week Committee
Lowell
James E. Hill
Nat Bishop
Fred Meloy
John J. Giblin
Winnisimet
Chelsea
Philip Golliss
EB. Willard
John E. Beck
William A. Bagley
Board of Aldermen
Tekcosnoon
Woonsocket
C. F. Law
Edward Champeau
Social Brass Band
George W. Green
Springfield
William Cluff
William Curbick
Warner
Indian Orchard
A. Premo
Roxbury
John Riddle
Whitten Camp
Gaspee
Providence
George Hunt
Gaspee Fire and
Torrents
R. F. Britton
Excelsior Band
Volunteers
Central Falls
John H. Barber
Watch City
Waltham
Richard Jones
E. A. Emerson
John Moore
Protector
Brockton
William F. Foley
Clarence Bisbee
Dick McGee
Hancocks of
Dexter Wilbur
James Foley
Liberty of
King Philip of
Rockland
Plymouth
Foreman
John
Bacon
Defiance
Fall River
Michael Harrington
National
Fife and Drum Corps
Uncle Sam
Manchester
Frank Hardy
Columbia
Winchendon
W. Whitney
Haycart
Pawtucket
R. A. Barber
Portland
George H. Huntress
Malden
Thomas Tracey
Fife
Lawrence Street
Fletcher Street
Babcock
Central Fire Station
Central Chemical
Water Tower
Nationwide Colonial Fife and Drum Pageant Draws Many Bands
A late 19th century procession features numerous towns led by foremen with 40 to 125 men, including Ames bury Fife and Drum corps and Somerville Veterans band. Notables like Mayor Loomis attend. a fire engine parade segment follows with multiple hose carriages and steamers.
Informal reception for acting mayor at city hall
Acting Mayor William E. Badger hosted a 1 PM reception at city hall and a 130 PM dinner at the Merrimack House. He invited visiting mayors and other out-of-town officials to Lowell. Mayors present included Sargent of Concord and McNamee of Cambridge among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Badger
Merrimack House
Lowell
Sargent
Concord
McNamee
Cambridge
Bruce
Everett
Willard
Chelsea
Breen
Woonsocket
Fales
Central Falls
R. I
Mr. Clements
Waltham
Me Ashley
New Bedford
Loomis
Chicopee
Clark
Most Severe Earthquake Hits Los Alamos California
The July 31 quake at 1.20 this morning caused heavy damage in Los Alamos California with all brick buildings destroyed or wrecked and most chimneys left standing no lives reported but many narrow escapes. The Presbyterian church and Wickenden’s general store collapsed. goods hurled from shelves and even desks moved. frame structures mostly spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Alamos
Cal
W. S. Wickenden
Kohn
Ray of Light on Flood Losses Across Texas
In Dallas July floods threaten crops houses railways hurt yet a better outlook appears as the Brazos River at Waco falls. Six lives lost and widespread damage may reach a million dollars with 20000 acres of crops submerged in the Brazos bottoms near Herne and rice lands flooded to 3000 to 4000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Brazos
Waco
Brazos River
Herne
Burglar Arrested in Lynn. Camden Suspect Held on Break‑In Charges
Inspector Colby of the Lynn police arrested John W. Pierce also known as Thomas Scott and held him on breaking and entering charges. He is wanted in Camden Maine for house thefts and admits to break ins in Swamp Scott and the Highlands and is suspected in recent Lynn break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Colby
John W. Pierce
Thomas Scott
Pierce
Camden
Maine
Swampscott
Highlands
Stevens House to Be Replaced by 9 Million Block in New York
Plans call for demolishing the Stevens house on Bowling Green to build a 20 story office tower facing Standard Oil. Owner William H. Maers prepares the $9,000,000 project on over an acre, with a $4.5 million construction outlay. The Greenwich street half, owned by Manhattan Railway, may sell for under $1,000,000. The top floors will house private apartments and a caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stevens
William H. Maers
Standard Oil
Maers
Broadway
Greenwich Street
Pension changes announced from July 11 issue
Washington July 31 pension changes announced. Massachusetts originals Thomas Arey Chatham six dollars increase re issue etc David Carr Levell ten dollars widows minors and dependent relatives Cassandra E Bates Lynn s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Thomas
Empress Dowager Opposes Foreign War and Boxer Violence
From Yokohama reports Port Townsend notes Empress Dowager of China resolved to seek peace with all nations. Kure riots see sailors assault inns over geishas at British sailors’ entertainment. Wang Chih Chung named governor of Kwang Si rebels, aims to quell them. Empress denounces Boxer leaders Yun Nen Tuan Chuan, vows no foreign vengeance. Yang Hsien magistrate bans destruction of Christian corps. Boxers killed and executed. Christians blamed for further clashes. Indemnity claims spark further village attacks in Shan Si.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Olympia
Yokohama
Kure
Wang Chih Chung
Wang
China
Russia
Liao Tung
Yun Nen
Tuan
Chuan
Jehol
Yang Hsien
Christian Corps
Buildings Unroofed after Severe Storm in Winona
Winona Minn July 31 a fierce storm with strong winds unroofed the Bay State elevator and Central Methodist church. Many streets were blocked by fallen trees and the Northwestern railroad across Bluff was washed out opposite the city. Fountain City also suffered substantial damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Bay State
Central Methodist Church
Bluff +iing
Fountain City
Turbulence Flares as Gen Gobin Deploys State Forces
Shenandoah Pa July 31 Nearly all residents awake awaiting militia arrival as Brig Gen Gobin Pennsylvania National Guard arrives with Fourth Eighth regiments and Governor's troop. He may call two battalions of artillery if conditions warrant. Wounded foreigners unnamed. two may not recover. Policeman Yacopsky in precarious condition. others improving. Joseph Reddall alive but unlikely to recover. President Mitchell condemns law violation and orders tighter peace enforcement. Shenandoah reports differ with no fatalities per district UMWA briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Gobin
Pennsylvania National Guard
Pottsville
Pine Grove
Schuylkill
Reading
Associated Press
Policeman Yacopsky
Joseph Reddall
Miners’ Hospital
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Alabama Faces Severe Drought Across State
Reports from the government weather department show a serious drought in Alabama with less rain in the past three months than any similar period since 1839. Many crops are nearly destroyed, cotton counties lack moisture since April, early corn is damaged beyond recovery, and food crops are expected to yield little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Government Weather Department
Alabama
Middle
King Edward Makes Rapid Progress in Recovery
July 31 bulletin from Cowes reports King Edward's condition improving since Monday. The wound is closing satisfactorily and the King can walk the entire pavilion deck without assistance. Signed Treves Lak ing Bankart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowes
Edward
Wey
Waterspout Washes 1000 Feet of Nebraska Rail Line
A waterspout northwest of Hermann Nebraska washed away about 1000 feet of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line four miles north of the town. The storm also toppled a dwelling from its foundation near the washout. Telegraph reports say the state saw a heavy electrical storm. Fire damage occurred at Joseph Mullin's place this forenoon with Fred C Church holding insurance on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
Neb
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha
Here
Fred. C. Church
Joseph Mullin
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South Common
Butler Vets
W. H. Hathaway
New England States Veteran Firemen’s League
S. F. Abbott
C. H. Philbrick
William W. Murphy
Col
A. M. Chadwick
Tiger
Newburyport
Joseph P. Page
Amesbury
Harry Wilmot
Somerville
Edwin T. Walker
Frank Turner
Fred Young
Charles Woods
C. H. Gilbert
C. J. McCoy
Hibbard
Thomas O’brien
Mttle
Johnny Curry
O’brien
James H. Loomis
Welch and
Brick
David J. Adams
Warrens of
Pepperell
L. G. Robbins
City of
Lawrence
George H. Remick
Hobo
White Angel
Salem
R. E. Pollock
Salem Brass Band
Revere
L. M. Hartford
Red Jackets
W. A. McLain
General Taylor
George Hewitt
Canton Brass Band
Rime
Alabama Coon
Stoughton
Joseph Wilkins
Canton
W. D. Porter
National Newburyport
Phoenix
Frank Holbrook
Baw Beese
Gardner
C. O. Bent
Eureka
Arlington
Walter H. Pierce
Hartwell
Schwamb
Worthy
Runels
Hingham
C. F. Leavitt
Charlestown
James Gleason
Everett City
James Leonard
California
Ray OF Light
Bowling Green
The
Empress Dowager of China
Thompson Hardware Co
Eastman
Kodak
Wlalu
King
Treves, Laking
Bankart
Nebraska
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