China unrest deepens as Boxer threat grows near Tien Tsin
Washington reports confirm a tense stance in China with Admiral Kempff’s dispatch noting landed seamen reinforcing Marines at Taku forts and Pekin alarm spreading. Minister Conger cites increasing danger in Beijing while Russian moves target Boxers near Port Arthur and Tien Tsin as European and American powers seek a unified commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Kempff
U. S
Newark
Taku
Pei-Ho River
Hay
Conger
Pekin
China
Hole in the Sack and Health Lost Through Digestion
A farmer-like parable warns that tiny health holes leak life, as indigestion and ailing stomachs erode well being. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the cure, claiming it boosts digestion, clears obstructions, purifies blood, and aids nutrition, with many reported cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Thos. H. Rudasil
Henry, Lincoln Co
N.C. Saye
Pierce
Indian famine worsens as cholera hits Bombay districts
London reports cholera persists in Bombay districts, with numerous large works deserted. The viceroy Lord Curzon notes the situation is dire, and scattered village works are opened to aid relief efforts. Overall relief in British India improves. about 5,770,000 people are now benefiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
Indian Famine Fund
Lord Curzon
Keddleston
Bombay
Borbay
British India
Swiss Minister Chosen for Chile Arbitration Court
Berne June 5 The Swiss president selected J B Prada minister to the United States to act as a third member of the arbitration court to settle claims and counter claims between U S citizens and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
J. B. Prada
United States
Arbitration Court
Chile
Don’t You Know See a British Affectation Critique
A critique of the phrase dont you know and the filler see used as affectations. The piece argues cultivated people avoid such mannerisms and cites Lowell Howells and Aldrich as standards. It condemns the insolent tone and urges civil but firm resistance to the habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic
James Russell Lowell
Mr. Howells
Mr. Aldrich
Batting Game Victory for Boston Over St. Louis
Boston added a slugging win over St. Louis with a six run inning in the eighth as the visitors faltered. Attendance was 3500, and the game featured a high scoring battle with Boston pulling away late.
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Boston
St. Louis
National League Games Report
Scores across venues include Boston 15 over St. Louis 1 in Boston. New York 14 over Cincinnati 8. Brooklyn 5 over Chicago 4. Philadelphia 6 over Pittsburg 5. Chicago 1 over Cleveland 0. Kansas City 10 over Buffalo 3. Milwaukee 3 over Detroit. Minneapolis 12 over Indianapolis 9. Philadelphia 10 over Chicago University 6.
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Boston
Bhpone
Hamilton
Collins
Tenney
Stahl
Nas
Ewng
Freeman
Peete
McCann
Bagiblet
Sy Conee
Criger
Minuet Sapere
Vasko Ges
Thomas P
St. Louis
Quinn
Clarke
Burkett
Longe
Lowe
Pittenger
Lewis
Jones
Riger
Pittenge
Thomas
Swartwood
Chicago
Cleveland
Kansas City
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Detroit
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Chicago University
University of Pennsylvania
Ex-Secretary Herbert Accepts Kearsarge Ceremony Invite
Portsmouth New Hampshire June 5 General W P Chadwick chairman of the Kearsarge gift commission reports a cordial acceptance from Hon Hill ary A Herbert ex secretary of the navy of the invitation to attend the presentation ceremonies in this city Ex Secretary Herbert was in office when the Kearsarge was contracted for and decided upon the ship s name
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Portsmouth
N. H
W. P. Chadwick
Exeter
Kearsarge Gift Commission
Hillary A. Herbert
Alabama
Herbert
Kearsarge
Williamsport Man Hanged for Murder of Wife and Three Children
William H. Hummel was hanged in Williamsport on June 5 for the murder of his wife and her three children on November 16, 1899. He killed them with an axe while they slept after a quarrel following his marriage to a widow with three children.
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Williamsport
William H. Hummel
Hummel
Shoemaker George B. Lawrence Dies After Fire Watch
Hudson report states George B. Lawrence a 54 year old shoemaker collapsed and died from exertion while running to view a small blaze at the Hall residence. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Hudson
George B. Lawrence
Welling
Charles E. Hall
Lawrence
Money by Mail: Illinois Banker to Bloomington Merchant
Sixteen hundred dollars were sent through the mails in an unregistered envelope from an Illinois banker to a Bloomington merchant last week. The note explains how money is sometimes mailed loose and the postal system’s response, including safeguards and the extent of unclaimed funds across railway divisions. It notes the largest known mail shipment of gold and contrasts government versus private express carriers. It ends with a jab about prying census inquiries.
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Illinois
Bloomington
Chicago
United States Treasury
Postal Service
San Francisco
Sub-Treasury
New York
St. Louis Star
Dry Goods Market Sees Quiet Demand For Plain Cotton
The Dry Goods Herald notes a quiet market for plain cotton goods with current requirements small and forward delivery limited. Stocks are strong, mills book firm business ahead, and commission agents hold prices firm, while export orders for plain brown cottons rise for China.
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Fall River
Woolen and wash dress fabrics market outlook and demand
The market for wash dress fabrics remains firm with steady deliveries and strong demand for dimities and Anita corded batists from Manchester at 10 3 4 cents. Mirette organdies in yellow grounds with black dots show good sales while woolen goods see little change and wool prices pressure light weights.
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Perecales
Cretonnes
Anita Corded Batists
Manchester
Longtime Middlesex minister Edwin Hodgman buried in Townsend
Rev Edwin Ruthven Hodgman born Camden Missouri October 21 1819 taught at Dartmouth and Andover preached across Maine and New England. He led Westford pastorates for 23 years prepared the town history and wrote hymns and sermons. Funeral conducted by several ministers with interment in Mason New Hampshire.
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Townsend
Congregational Church
Edwin Ruthven Hodgman
Hodgman
Camden
Dartmouth College
Andover
Maine
Ewing
Lunenburg
Mason
Lynnfield
Westford
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Mevis
J. I. B. Jewett
Pepperell
Hodgman Family Mentioned In Legacy Notes
A brief notice notes a man married who leaves a son living to the west and a daughter, Miss Harriet M. Hodgman, of Boston, as part of the family details in the obituary context.
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West
Harriet M. Hodgman
Boston
Pepin Home Gift Teaches Blessing Of Community
Mr and Mrs Peter Pepin received china and a lamp during a house warming planned by Mrs N A Glidden. Central Baptist church members hosted the event with Rev C H Ellis presenting gifts and words of congratulations. Speech, music, desserts followed as neighbors prayed and celebrated.
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Peter Pepin
China
Central Baptist Church
G. Smith
Frank Clark
Manchester
N H
N. A. Glidden
North Street
Framingham
Asyuum
The Creighton is Our Two Dollar Ladies Shoe
A Lowell basement display promotes The Creighton ladies shoe at two dollars. A. G. Pollard & Co advertise as sole agents with full sizes and widths and invite customers to view even without purchase to secure future trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Lowell
A, G, Pollard & CO
Cosy low-cost cottage for sale near mills
Five-room nearly new cottage with bath, 3000 feet of stand, near mills at a bargain price $1250 with $100 cash and 5 percent interest. Owner moved to town and must sell. Also five-acre building lot in Lowell at $150 per acre and ten-acre lot at $1 per acre. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
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Lowell
Elottricine
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Church adopts self registering contribution box
A New York church installs a patent self registering box to track every donation. Officials expect a 20 percent rise in average collections as contributors see their gifts recorded. The piece hints at risks if a pastor jokes about secrecy.
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New York
Fresh Produce Listings Include Rhubarb Cauliflower and More
Local pantry notes highlight rhubarb cauliflower string beans wax beans new spinach and radishes as available. Shoppers are told to check current aisles for freshness and pricing.
Advertisers Told You Saw Their Courier Ad
A brief notice informs readers that you noticed advertisements placed in the Courier. It urges advertisers to take note of the paper’s reach and audience, inviting continued partnerships and future campaigns.
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The
Courier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admiral Kempff
Taku Forts
Navy Department
State Department
Tien Tsin
Yung-Ching
Norman
North China Mission
Mr. Norman
Robinson
Daily Express
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Daily Mail
Rien Tsin
Higgs
Sixteenth Lancers
J.s.johnson & Company
Mass
DRY Goods Market
Blake
Blakes
Day Taylors Toyistillers
Ameg Kenty
Adams, Taylor & Co
State St
Rce
Standard Oil Company
Middlesex County
Oxford
Burbank & Courtney
Merrimack St
Telephone
Chelmsford
Harry Richardson
Merrmack Square
Prescott St
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