Lowell Sailor George Charette One of the Merrimac Heroes
George Charette of Lowell aged 32, a gunner's mate on the San Francisco, volunteered to board the Merrimac in the May 1898 raid to block Santiago harbor. He was later at Morro Castle as a prisoner of war awaiting exchange, after returning home on furlough and speaking of his 14 years in the Navy and intent to reenlist. His brother Henry serves on the Vicksburg near Havana, with two sisters and five other siblings in the family.
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George Charette
Lowell
Santiago Harbor
Morro Castle
United States
San Francisco
Provincetown
New England
Washington
Secretary Long
Key West
New York
Charette
Pawtucketville
Augustus L. Richards
Saiishe
Turkey
George
Brother Henry
Vicksburg
Henry
Merrimac
Navy
Hobson
Chicago
Admiral Walker
New York Harbor
Mr. Charette
Jackie
Jackies
Man In Blue
Essex
Brooklyn
Honolulu
St. Thomas
Japan
New York City
Vermont
Europe
South America
Cincinnati
Havana Harbor
Alexander Charette
Fire escapes and ladders: 2487 emergency varieties
A list enumerates 2487 different varieties of fire escapes and ladders designed for emergencies. The catalog outlines diverse types for buildings and public safety, reflecting extensive options for rapid egress during fires.
CAPT MITTENS BOYS AT CAMP ALGER DESCRIBED
Captain Mittens men of Company M write from Camp Alger after a long journey from Camp Dewey. They describe warm weather, the vast tented camp with miles of rows, and thousands of mules. They recount accidents, receptions in Springfield and Pittsfield, and their rough march and busy camp life. They note plentiful food, water challenges, and daily visits from Washington observers.
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Company M
Camp Alger
Camp Dewey
Springfield
Pittsfield
Dewey
Albany
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Virginia
Chester F. Cunningham
Wadsworth
Jersey City
Mass
South Framingham
7Th Illinois Regiment
Co. M
Co. I
Boston
Cos. C
Framingham
CORP
Harry Wadsworth
Seniors receive invites for Rogers Hall reception
Invitations issued for the seniors reception at Rogers Hall to close term. Over 200 attendees enjoyed aDecor by graduating girls led by Mrs Underhill with army navy colors and college flags. Dorothy Underhill and six peers listed among graduates. Miss Webster cello and Miss Stowell piano provided music. D L Page catered.
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Rogers Hall
Dorothy Underhill
Margaret Richardson
Maria Stevens
Alice Pickering
Susanne Simpson
Lena Bowen
May Nickerson
Underhill
Miss Parsons
Miss Allen
Miss Stowell
Franlein Muller
Pauline Russell
Nellie Steel
Edith Nourse
Alice Chalifoux
Brenda Pet
Bedford to Celebrate 150th Anniversary in 1900
Bedford New Hampshire townsfolk plan a celebration as the community marks its 150th year in 1900. Residents anticipate events and commemorations reflecting the town’s history and growth.
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Bedford
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New York Market Brief from Bright, Sears & Co
Financial notes from Boston and New York markets reported today by Bright Sears & Co. Key indices move modestly as traders digest corporate updates and macro cues. Analysts cite stability in equities amid mixed earnings and currency shifts.
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Bright, Sears & Co
Hayes Trans-Oceanic stars to perform at Lakeview week
A Lakeview attraction features European novelty stars led by Miss Addie Favart and the Helstones in The Belle of the Village School with acrobatics and singing. Volta showcases live wire electrical feats and Harry Evans headlines on banjo and monologue. Miss Jean Howison of Perth lectures on Robert Burns in Runels hall Tuesday June 7 at 8 pm with noted patrons listed.
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Lakeview
Hayes
Addie Favart
Sunbeam
Australia
Helstones
Belle of the Village School
Volta
Harry Evans
America
Jean Howison
Perth
Scotland
Robert Burns
Runels’ Hall
Miss Howison
Mayor Bennett
J. J. Pickman
James L. Hastings
David Dewar
A. G. Thompson
Andrew Livingston
W. I. Cumnock
James W. Gregg
Wm. Houston
W. S. Southworth
Francis Wi Qua
A. G. Cumnock
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York Markets
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Cotton Oil Co
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Ise Af Atchison
Kk. T
Southern
New Jersey
Bay
B&q
Chicago Gas
St. Paul
Louisville & Nashville
Manhattan
M.K
Missouri
Phila
Union Pac
Pit Ruddel
Wabash
U.S. Leather
Iasis
Krall Road
Mexican Central
West Bud Ky
Bute & Bot
Scseeeees
Bell Tel
Seseseweneere
Middlesex County
Cambridge
Levi
Gould
Middlesex County Commissioners
Court House
East Cambridge
Maia
Registry of Deeds
Samuel C. Upham
Francis Bigelow
Paris Green
Helleboro
London
C. B.coburn & CO
Market Street
J. B. Goodwin
Dutton Ste
Pollard & CO
J. G. Cote
Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
O'Donnell & Gilbride CO
Gem
Blizzard
King
Pilgrim
Florence
Stein
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