Week's Doings Among Lowell Autoists and Speed Cases
About a dozen automobilists faced Concord district court for speeding through North Acton. Most pleaded guilty and paid $10 fines, one Lowell man had his case dismissed for not exceeding the limit. The piece notes a wave of speedtemptation on good roads and mentions notable drivers Ira Morse and Harry Noyes preparing for trips, plus local auto interest in Pearson’s steam motor and Readville Memorial Day auto trips.
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Concord
Lowell
North Acton
Pearson
Concord Court
Fine Golf Weather Boosts Lonsificadow Players
A sunny day spurred a strong turnout for Longmeadow golf trials. The committee sorted cards and ranked players by best scores against bogey, detailing the top sixteen and noting ties to be resolved. The schedule includes major open championships at Vesper and Myopia with dates, entry fees, prizes, and rules, plus planned club fixtures and pole and flagpole giveaways to enhance course aesthetics.
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Lonsificadow
Safur- Gay
Mads
Longs Meadow
Messrs
Ames
Orwin
Hockmey
Robbins ‘Russell
Ang
Wilder
Knap Swett
Chadwick
Ridge
Fran J
Hunstington Rules
Weill
Andover
Charles L. Knapp
Otto Hockmieyer
Greens Committee
Longmeadow Fields
Hockmeyer
Messi
Athes
A. K. Chadwick
Nesmith
Knapp
Gen. Ames
Vespér Country Club
Mr. Chadwick
Andover Street
Vesper Country Club
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Golf Association
Tyngs Island
Lowell
United States Golf Association
Boston
Tyngs Island Ferry
James G. Hill
Golf Committee
R. R. Freeman
Commercial Street
Mass
J. H. T. Brown
Pear son builds low priced motorette in Cambridge project
George F Pearson of 314 Westford Street is developing a small steam carriage of his own design. A Cambridge firm builds the motorette and a stock company named the Lowell Motorette Company with capital stock of 100000 is formed to manufacture the carriages.
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George F. Pearson
Westford Street
Cambridge
Lowell Motorette Company
White Family Visits With Columbia Touring Car
Edward L White and family formerly of this city were in town this week with a big Columbia touring car. They returned to Boston yesterday morning. Mr Gould the Westford undertaker has received a two cylinder Ford car.
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Robert E. Murphy
Avon Street
H. P. Ford
Caswell Company
Edward L. White
Boston
Mr. Gould
Westford
Philippine military update ships general to United States
Manila June 1 Brig Gen M Randall will sail for the United States on June 15. Brig Gen Carter, commander of the department of the Visayas, directing pacification on the east coast of Samar, has 16 infantry companies and 12 scouts in the field with four more infantry companies under orders. The native uprising in this quarter is not against the government.
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Manila
M. Randall
United States
Carter
Department of the Viscayas
Samar
Indigenous Rebellion Over Corrupt Officials Endangered Trade
The natives rebel due to corrupt native officials and hemp agents underpaying them. After removing this objectionable class, the military are inducing natives to return to peaceful pursuits with protection guaranteed.
Waterville Bank Put in Liquidation
Waterville Me June 1 Merchants National Bank closed and placed into liquidation following stockholder vote. Waterville Trust Company acts as liquidating agent and will assume most bank business. Merchants Bank organized in 1876 with 100000 capital 50000 surplus and 150000 deposits. Waterville Trust organized Oct 29 1904 has branches at Hartland Corunna Dexter and Newport with 100000 capital 7000 surplus and about 832874 deposits.
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Waterville
Merchants’ National Bank
Waterville Trust Company
Merchants Bank
Hartland
Corunna
Dexter
Newport
Tennessee Auto Mobile Law Limits Non Automobiles
Under the new Tennessee statute effective recently, the only vehicle not classified as an automobile appears to be a street car. The wording implies street rail vehicles are excluded from automobile designation under the law.
Readville meet thrills auto crowd amid trials and records
Massachusetts readers witnessed a Memorial Car Meet with Tadthg achieving fast miles despite a rain cloudburst and 12 tire punctures from nails on the Readville course. Vaughn plans to retry the 50¢ mile mark while reports note a forthcoming Madison Square Garden show and broader auto movement.
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Guy Vaughn
Wridgeway
Empire City
Vaughn
P. Decauville
Auto mobiles value could rival railroads in 25 years
The article estimates the nation's automobiles are worth 90 million dollars now and, given the current growth rate, will exceed the value of the railroads within twenty-five years. It highlights rapid expansion of motor vehicles as a major economic factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martford
Wis
Wisconsin
Forty three autos burned in Franklin garage fire in Boston
A Memorial Day forenoon blaze at the Franklin garage on Brimmer street destroyed forty three valuable automobiles. Only two cars survived but were burned or blistered. The fire caused an estimated loss of about 150000 dollars and a new garage is to be built on the same site.
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Franklin
Brimmer Street
Boston
Dandruff Remedy Promoted by East Travel Salesman
A Vermont traveler, George Porter of Montgomery, credits Reg torine with curing his severe dandruff and scalp eruptions after years of failure. He reports hair regrowth in three months and praises the product as safe. Warner Medical Co. guarantees the remedy and offers free samples. Bon Marche Dry Goods Co. sells and guarantees it.
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George Porter
Montgomery
East
A. K. Wiley
Wakerfield
Mass
Regtorine
A & Cent
Warner Medical Comp'y
Boston
Bon Marche Dry. Goods Co
Thorton Post Office Looted by Cracksmen
Crackmen entered Henry and Scott drug store in Thornton R on June 1 and opened the post office safe. About 300 dollars in stamps and 150 dollars in money were taken, with no disturbance to registered letters or money orders. Skeleton keys and a wedge broke the safe door. third robbery in three years. Local and Providence officers investigate.
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Thornton
Henry &. Scott
Providence
Pennsylvania tunnel and terminal details in New York
The report notes a total cost of 60 million dollars for the tunnel and terminal, plus 10 million for the station site with about 300 dwellings. Daily train capacity is 900, passenger capacity 200000, and 200000 men at work. Time to traverse under the Hudson is two minutes.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Hudson
For Sale 1904 Second Hand Autos at Caswell Auto
For sale listings advertise 1904 second hand autos at Caswell Auto Station Moody Street near City Hall. Cars are overhauled, painted and in excellent condition with gasoline steam and electric options. Tel 818 4 offers limited context on new 1995 cars and best deals.
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Moody St
Tel
City Hall
Caswell Auto Station
Where Shall I Go This Summer Where Shall I Go This Summer at
A brief note exploring popular travel options for the season cites destinations, routes, and planning considerations. It highlights geography, climate, and affordability as factors guiding readers toward appealing summer getaways.
Lewis and Clark Exposition Opens in Portland
The Lewis and Clark centennial celebration began with a formal opening marked by inspiring music, speeches by Governor George Chamberlain and U.S. figures, a long applause for Portland Mayor Geo. H. Williams, and a 21 gun presidential salute signaling Roosevelt’s approval. The crowd waited with bated breath as a telegraph operator signaled readiness before Goode declared the exposition open.
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Oregon
Innes
Lewis and Clark
Goode
George Chamberlain
State of Oregon
Chamberlain
Portland
Lewis and Clark Corporation
Jefferson Byers
Lewis and Clark Centennial Committee
State of
Geo. H. Williams
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
United States Senate
Senator Clark
James A. Tawney
Federal
House of Representatives
Congressman Tawney
United States
H. A. Taylor
the Treasury
United States Government Board
Joseph F. Cannon
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
White House
Spectacular Military Parade Led by Federal Leaders
A vast parade in the city featured Vice President Fairbanks and President Goode, with governors of California Idaho Washington and Oregon. Four thousand uniformed troops including U S infantry cavalry artillery and cadet corps marched three miles from the new post office to Lewis and Clark fair grounds amid large crowds. The cortege included Col E J Siever grand marshal, color guard, the Fourth U S cavalry band, and surrounds of guards, with Navy and revenue cutter personnel, followed by Oregon and Washington college contingents.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
California
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
U. S.S. Infantry
Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds
Fourth
U. S. Cavalry
H. W. Goode
Fairbanks
U. S. Revenue Cutter
McCulloch
National Guard of
Oregon and
Washington Colleges
Umpire Cries Play Ball Amid Bleacher Mockery
A Cleveland Leader excerpt captures a benchside squabble as an umpire shouts play ball while bleachers heckle, questioning why umpires issue orders to players who allegedly cannot comply. The fragment reflects public sports crowd dynamics and local newspaper voice.
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Cleveland Leader
Logging War Flare Near Van Buren over River Booms
In Van Buren Missouri on May 31 the dispute over St John river booms continues after dynamite blew away a fastening on the Van Buren Lumber Company boom. Levi W Pond and crew of 20 log drivers from New Brunswick claim they were clearing the river. three Pond booms were liberated. Both sides claim actions to protect navigation though no shots were fired. The New Brunswick operation covers about 100 miles along the river from Big Rapid to Grand Falls.
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van Buren, Mo
van Buren Lumber Company
New Brunswick
St. John River
Levi W. Pond
Pond
Levi W
E. W. Pond
Madawaska Log Driving Company
New Brunswick Corporation
St. John Lumber Company
Messrs Pond
Hammond
van Buren Company
Grand River
Alfred Violette
Violette
van Bure. Lumber Company
Messrs. Pond
St. John
Big Rapid
Fort Kent
Grand Falls
Cure dandruff by killing the germ, Newbro's Herpicide
An advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific hair treatment that destroys dandruff germs and stops irritation. It claims the product also serves as a pleasant daily hair dressing and warns that imitations are ineffective. Samples available for 10 cents and sold by leading druggists.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Ellingwood & Co
Old Lowell National Bank Granted Further Extension to 1925
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The Old Lowell National Bank of Lowell Middlesex County Massachusetts has complied with national banking law and is authorized to extend its corporate existence until close of business May 29 1925 Charter No 1829 Extension No 788.
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Treasury Department
Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Lowell National Bank
City of
Lowell
County of
Middlesex
Massachusetts
William B. Ridgely
Transfer of Liquor License Requested in Lowell
City notice states William H. Merritt Nellie V. Merritt and W H Merritt Co apply to transfer a first class common victuallers liquor license from 73 77 East Merrimack Street to 73 77 East Merrimack Street Lowell MA under the Revised Laws by order of the Board of Police clerk Joseph Smith
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City OF
Lowell
William H. Merritt
Nellie V. Merritt
W. H. Merritt & Co
East Merrimack Street
Board of Police
Joseph Smith
License to sell intoxicating liquors in Merrimack Street
Notice lists William H. as Retail Dealer license holder for 73-77 East Merrimack Street on first floor and three cellars with six solemnns, per Revised Laws No 76 B May 31 166. Clerk Joseph Smith records the license.
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Ira H. Morse
New Idea Shoe Store
New Hampshire Mountains
Morse
Winton
Warren
N. H
Harry Noyes
Big Knox
Rangeley Lakes
Maine
Readville
A. di. Forbes
John J. Monahan
George Greig
Ernest Scribner
P.l.gregoire
Stephen Rochette
D. Caswell
Caswell Auto Company
Stanley
The
Moxie Company
Bon Marche Studio
Morse Winton
Longmeadow Club
Col. Bogey
Myopia
J. G. Hill
D. D. Bartlett
KE. B. Conant
Messrs. Hill
Bartlett
Mr. Conant
Cc. L. Knapp
A. H. Swett
H, Selfridge
J. Hylan
Rev. C. W Huntington
Gens Ames
H. J. Corwin
O. Hockmeyer
Ey Q
Tabor
J. Peabody
R. F. Marden
Thos. Nesmith
Downi
G. AH. Spaldii
C Robbins
W.russeral
W. H
Wigh
Chas
Peoctor
F. Heads
Welspp
HY Abbott
Dracut
Jos
Swift
McAleer
Cardow
T. Reddy
Leary
Shaw
Hennessy
Brittan
W. Reddy
Deforge
Davis Tyrell
Philippines
Ford
Marion
Maxwell
Wayfie
Grout
Pope Waverley
Caswell’ Auto Station
Waterville Bank
General Auto News
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Madison Square’ Garden
Automobile Salon, Inc
Herald Square
A. TI. A.M
Winthrop E. Leavitt
A.cu Av
New York .Herald
City Atresta
France
Richard-Brasier
Circuit d’Auvergne
Long Island
Dwight B. Huse
Scout
Europe
Russia
Towa
Wisconsin Central Ry
Milwaukee
Sumer
Bride
Bridget
Boston Transcript
WM. Bridgely
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