Notable Elected Rostand to French Academy by Narrow Margin
The essayist notes Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac, winning a seat in the French Academy by a nose. The piece quips on public taste, with references to corn, revolvers in love disputes, and cultural shifts. It mentions Eddy scientists, Tewksbury by laws, and Miss Mary E Wilkins possibly joining Freeman. It ends with a burglars affinity for his child and his "Jimmy."
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Edmond Rostand
Boston Journal
Cigar Ad in Hamburg Paper Reflects Early 1800s Use
An 1801 Hamburg advertisement shows cigars were used, though less than pipes in Germany a century earlier. The note adds that 68 percent of world newspapers are in English, highlighting language dominance.
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Hamburg
Germany
Spanish War Veterans Gather After Memorial Day
The Spanish War Veterans met at headquarters Monday and reported Memorial Day observances carried out as planned with graves decorated. Prayers were read at St. Patrick's cemetery by Rev. W. G. Mullin and at Edson cemetery by Rev. F. A. Currier. The group refuted claims of antagonism to the G. A. R and noted many members are active in militia, preventing full Camp turnout. Two new members joined: Ward of Co. A, 5th regiment, and W. H. Hart formerly of the Vulcan.
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Memorial Day Committee
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
W. G. Mullin
Edson
F. A. Currier
Ward
Co. A
5Th Regiment
W. H. Hart
Vulcan
ELECT OFFICERS AT LOWELL HOUSE MEETING
Stockholders of the Lowell house at Sterling camp ground met at St. Pauls church with 122 shares represented. Officers elected include President J Clark Glidden Vice President EB Griffin Secretary George Scarlett Treasurer Wesley M Wilder Directors Fred Brooks Mrs George L Fowler Miss Daisy B Mac Brayne Frank M Short Franklin Allen and Mrs J Clark Glidden as furnishing committee chair. Camp begins August 26 with a gypsy camp lawn party planned at George L Fowlers residence later this month.
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Lowell House
Sterling Camp Ground
St. Paul's Church
J. Clark Glidden
EB. T. Griffin
George Scarlett
Wesley M. Wilder
Fred Brooks
George L. Fowler
Daisy B. Mac Brayne
Frank M. Short
Franklin Allen
Charity Fair Held At Fort Hill Avenue Residence Lawn
Yesterday afternoon a fair was held on the Fort Hill avenue lawn by Misses Hester Boardman Louise Boardman and Miss Elizabeth Irish. A large number of children attended and enjoyed themselves. Net proceeds of 12.60 were immediately given to St. John’s Hospital.
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Fort Hill Avenue
Hester
Louise Boardman
Elizabeth Irish
St. John’s Hospital
Finger Amputation After Box Shop Accident
Hildase C. Larroue lost a finger at the Emergency hospital Monday after his hand was lacerated in a machine at Otis Allen and Son’s box shop.
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Hildase C
James Rice hospital injury after fall on Western avenue
James Rice fell on Western avenue at noon Monday and broke a leg. He received treatment at St. John's hospital.
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James Rice
Western Avenue
St. John’s Hospital
Traders National Bank Offers Deposit Boxes and Foreign Exchange
The Traders National Bank advertises deposit boxes at $5.00 per annum and general banking with foreign exchange in English French German Swedish. It lists safety deposit rooms for ladies, savings department at 4 percent per annum, and banking hours from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays and 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturday. Locations are Middlesex Street 30 to 46 and Post Office Avenue 11 to 24.
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Ije
Unity Savings Department
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Arapaho Indians Arm Forces After Sheep Herding Death
In Wyoming near Fort Washakie an Arapaho attack left a sheep herder dead yesterday. Reports say settlers in the Lander valley arm themselves and move families into towns as authorities fear broader violence. Cheyenne notes the Indians previously defied the Indian agent and now may require government troops to quell the conflict.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Arapahoe
Fighting at Vlad fontein repelled by British guns
London reported by Kitchener that on June 29 at Vlad fontein 1500 British troops and seven guns engaged. The rear guard of two Derbyshire Yeomanry batteries and 330 men was briefly overrun by Boer fire, capturing two guns, but the combined force soon counterattacked and retook the guns.
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London
Kitchener
Dixon
Vladfontein
Derbyshires and Yeomanry
Little defeats Paret to win 1901 tennis title
Washington reports P D Little of Princeton quickly beat J Parmley Paret of New York in the challenge round of the South tennis championship, 6-0 6-3 6-1, securing the 1901 title. Miss Jones of Nevada edged Miss Moore of New York in the ladies singles, 6-4 4-6 8-6 6-2 8-6.
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Washington
P. D. Little
Princeton
J. Parmley Paret
New York
South
Little
Miss Jones
Nevada
Miss Moore
Mangled body found on depot tracks in Hampton Falls
The mangled body of an unknown man was found on the Boston and Maine depot tracks in Hampton Falls New Hampshire this morning. He had been dragged over a mile head down by a train and appears to have fallen from the train caught by the steps.
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Hampton Falls
N. H
Boston and Maine
Doctors Briefly Consult Mrs McKinley’s Condition
Washington June 4 Drs Johnston Sternberg and Rixey held a one hour consultation at the White House this morning. At 11 30 the bulletin stated Mrs McKinley’s physicians report she passed a comfortable night but her condition has not materially changed since yesterday.
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Washington
Eddy Trial Draws Great Boston Crowds at Libel Case
In Boston on June 4 crowds filled the courtroom for the Woodbury-Eddy libel trial as Judge Hanna resumed testimony and read Mrs. Eddy's message to the Christian Science Journal from May 1897. The reference to Mrs. Woodbury was admitted on motive alone.
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Boston
Woodbury-Eddy
Hanna
Mrs. Eddy
Christian Science Journal
Boer Prisoners to Arrive in Bermuda July 3
Hamilton Bermuda June 4 The Governor reports that the transport Armenian will arrive July 3 bearing 900 Boer prisoners with two companies of the Royal Warwickshire regiment as guards.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Russian Casualties in China Include 31 Officers, 682 Men
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian casualty list from the Chinese campaigns, including the storming of Pekin, showing 31 officers and 682 men killed or dying of wounds.
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London
St. Petersburg
China
Pekin
Championship Tale of Side Wheel Steamers City of Erie
Cleveland June 4. Stripped of everything to catch the wind. The two great modern side wheel passenger steamers City of Erie of Cleveland and the other vessel race for speed and glory on the open waters.
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Cleveland
City of
Erie
Tashmoo Round for Great Lakes Speed Crown
The Tashmoo of Detroit began a one hundred mile dash from Cleveland to Erie this morning to decide the Great Lakes speed championship. Vessels are evenly matched and betting reportedly reached about 100000 dollars on the outcome.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Erie
Great Lakes
Trade with Spain Shows Strong U S Export Growth
Washington June 3 Commercial relations between Spain and the United States appear fully restored with exports in the current fiscal year likely to top all prior years. Nine months to March show exports of 11.88 million, led by breadstuffs, cotton, oils and wood manufactures, while imports from Spain may exceed 5 million this year with raw cotton the dominant export.
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Washington, D. C
Spain
United States
Strikes Hold Firm as Machinists Endure Nine-Hour Day
Boston reports show machinists’ strike for a nine hour day with a 12 percent wage rise remains stubbornly unresolved. Picketing disrupts shops, 100+ workers turned away. efforts to lure workers back fail. In Salem, Boston lodge 264 unites 142 Beverly Peabody and Salem machinists under a local union.
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Boston
Walsh
Lowell
Cambridge
Blake Company
Salem
Lodge 264
Beverly, Peabody
George Harrison
The
International Association of Machinists
Bankrupt petition filed by former bank clerk in Vermont
Vergennes June 4 J W Isxet chum a former clerk at Farmers National bank now in Chittenden county jail Burlington faces embezzlement charges and bankruptcy. Liabilities total 13070 48 with 5430 secured claims ten unsecured claims include 1600 unliquidated account with bank. Assets 13155 with 535 exempt. Principal assets are two newspaper plants in Vergennes and Bristol valued 4000 and 2600. Bonds of 10000 on two indictments are not yet secured.
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Vergennes
J. W. Isxetchum
Farmers’ National Bank
Chittenden County
Burlington
Farmers’ Bank
Bristol
Ketchum
Bribery allegations shock Chicopee council meeting
Springfield reports charges of attempted bribery of three Chicopee aldermen by liquor and pool room proprietors. Alderman John J. Reddy claimed to possess evidence of vote buying and pledged to reveal it later. Responding aldermen denied accepting money as they defended pool and billiard room license votes.
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Springfield
Chicopee
John J. Reddy
Reddy
Enthusiastic Welcome for Governor Allen in San Juan
Copies of the San Juan News report a large crowd greeting Governor Charles H. Allen on his return to Puerto Rico. Citizens showered flowers as the procession passed through San Justo to the Executive Mansion and officials welcomed him with praise for his first year of civil governance.
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San Juan
P. R
Gov. Allen
Allen
San Justo
San Francisco
Plaza
San Jose
Fortaleza
Tetuan
Guillermoty’s
Barbosa
Porto Rico
Republican Party
Charles H. Allen
Washington
Wyman Will Takes Center Stage In Middlesex Court
The Middlesex superior court in East Cambridge opened with Judge Sheldon presiding over the Wyman will case. Bernard D. O Connell, named executor, faces Attor ney B B Johnson as the matter proceeds through grand jury review and appeals from probate court findings. The will cuts two sons, leaves income to a brother for life, and after his death directs funds to Sisters of St John’s Hospital. The case tests mind control claims and intimate ties between Mrs Wyman, O Connell, and Johnson as arguments unfold. gaj
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Equity
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
Judge Sheldon
Martha
Wyman
Lowell
Lawton
Supreme Court
B. B. Johnson
Superior Court
Sisters of St. John's Hospital
Bernard D. O'Connell
Johnson
Sheldon
Lowell Citizens Seek Injunction Over City Entertainment Fund
Citizens of Lowell request an injunction to stop the city from spending funds for the entertainment of the Twenty-Sixth regiment members. The motion, not heard at Fast Cam bridge, was assigned from the Boston superior court to Middlesex county for the current equity session. The petitioners pursue an unusual path by asking only to argue the motion when reached rather than seeking a temporary injunction.
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Lowell
Twenty-Sixth Regiment
Fast Cambridge
Middlesex County Court
Middlesex County
Superior Court
Boston
New Shoe Factory To Start In Lowell In September
Spaulding and Swett shoe manufacturers relocate from Wolfeboro New Hampshire to Lowell plan to open a plant around September first. They lease part of Otis Allen & Son brick building at Rock and Willie streets, moving machinery as they prepare 2700 square feet of space. The number of employees remains unknown.
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Spaulding & Swett
Wolfeboro
New Hampshire
Lowell
Rock and Willie Streets
Otis Allen & Son
Tilton & Stone
Lowell Textile Company
Waukenhose Manufacturing Co
Medalist Chosen By New England Manufacturers
Messrs A S Covel and Otis Draper of Hopedale, representing the New England Manufacturers association, visited the Textile school Monday to consider presenting a bronze medal to the pupil judged by the association to have attained the highest honors during the past school year. The commission selected the recipient, but the medal will be presented at the closing exercises.
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Messrs
A. S. Covel
Otis Draper
Hopedale
New England Manufacturers’ Association
Highland Church Considers Extending Call to Rev H Clayton Wells
The Highland Congregational Church supply committee plans to report unanimously tonight in favor of extending a call to Rev H Clayton Wells of Taunton, after he has supplied the pulpit on two occasions. Members only will vote on the final action, with all attendees invited to participate in discussion.
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H. Clayton Wells
Taunton
Highland Congregational Church
H. Clayton Welles
Highland Congregational
New Bridge Urged by Pawtucket Citizens at Council
A Pawtucket resident urged the city council to replace the aging bridge with a modern structure rather than patching the old one. He cited hundreds of signers backing the request and listed numerous individuals and local firms among supporters.
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Pawtucketville
Thomas Varnum
T. J. Underwood
F. H. Butler
J. J. Colton
A. W. Burnham
Sam Chapin
E. S. Howe
H. L. Newhall
F. P. Rivet, Esq
Jos. M. Wilson
W. T. Patten
Geo. C. Osgood
Eben Stafford
F. W. Chadbourne
R. W. Parker
C. L. Sweetsir
E. H. Packer
Morse Coach Company
Swift & Bailey
Chas. E. Howe & Co
Charles L. Knapp
J. B. V. Coburn
Sewer Committee weighs Oaklands drainage plan and inspections
The sewer committee met with Aldermen Sullivan and Conlon and voted to hold hearings on four petitions June 13. They discussed a sewer system draining Oaklands to a settlement basin, planning a Worcester Clinton visit to inspect basins. Cost may exceed 50,000 dollars. a Sunday work objection was noted by Alderman Conlon.
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Committee On Sewers
Sullivan
Conlon
Oaklands
Worcester
Clinton
Bowers
Absence of Mr Brousseau settled but return unclear
In L Etoile it is announced that the difficulties causing Mr Brousseau's sudden absence are settled. The last word was spoken yesterday forenoon and his Lowell return is not expected this week. Mrs Brousseau has not released new information.
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Mr. Brousseau
Tale of Three Cities Sanctioned Theft Report
On June 1 the Lowell police were notified by Lawrence police that a bay horse and a two wheel gig were stolen and the thief was headed toward Lowell. The gig was found today at George Taylor’s livery stable on Smith street. Taylor said a man visited Sunday morning seeking the same arrangement.
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Lowell
Lawrence
George Taylor
Smith Street
Stranger Steals Carriage Asks Leave at Stable
A two wheel carriage is stolen when a stranger borrows it at a stable. He pays Mr. Taylor of Lowell and leaves. The thief and carriage vanished until today when Lowell police learn the stallion’s horse and harness were found in Haverhill. Harness damaged, suggesting a runaway. Lawerence gear had been stolen. police in three cities pursue the thief.
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Mr. Taylor
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Taylor
Man Fined for Assault in Charles Street Fight
A series of police court actions recounts Mandel Domingos paying $15 for assaulting Abel Souza in a Charles Street tenement after a dispute. Other cases include fines and jail terms for multiple offenders, a trespassing incident at a fairgrounds, and various probation orders reflecting a night of disorder and police court penalties.
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Abel Souza
Mandel Domingos
Domingos
Souza
Charles Street
Hadley
Daniel Webster
Charles H. Lovecraft
Willliam G. Pinkham
Lowell
Elizabeth Clark
George Turcotte
State Farm
Rose McNulty
Arthur J. Corey
Dalda
Joseph Dumont
Charles P. Roman
Uncontested Ward Two Election For City Council
Ward 2 faces an uncontested election with John J. Pindar the sole nominee for the vacant council seat. Democrats hold a large ward advantage, about 700, and turnout was modest in morning hours with 46, 70, and 75 votes in precincts 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Saloons were closed by law for the day.
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John J. Pindar
Boy Locked in Freight Car After Assault Near Tracks
John Sullivan a 12 year old boy was found locked inside a freight car near the Bay State mile with a dislocated arm and other injuries. He said he had left the city farm when two young men assaulted him and threw him into the car, which was subsequently sealed. He was taken to St Johns hospital and later returned to the city farm.
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John Sullivan
Bay State Mile
St. Johns Hospital
City Farm
Sullivan
City Hall Notes on Wage and Board Actions
City council to introduce order raising city laborers wages to two dollars per day. Current pay for one class is $1.75. Attorney General Knowlton to confer with Secretary Courtney on action against the board over the election of a city farm superintendent. Injunction case against the city slated for hearing in East Cambridge next week, likely Tuesday.
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Common Council
O'Rourke
Knowlton
Courtney
Overseers of the Poor
East Cambridge
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Mary E. Wilkins
Jimmy
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Letters of Credit
the Traders National Bank
Wyoming Mountains
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Septimus Hanna
Farmers Bank of
Governor Allen
Tere
Wyman Will
Highland Gang Church
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