Buffalo specimen to be seen this season in New York
The note mentions a rapidly disappearing buffalo with a New York specimen to be seen all season. It also references Miss Mabel Lawrence Burt formerly of Smith College with alleged klepto tendencies and hints at multiple Varnums landing in Dracut next week. The First Congregational diamond jubilee is described as a gem of an affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mabel Lawrence Burt
Smith College
Varnum’s
Dracut
First Congregational
Midland Railway Officials Endorse British Locomotives Over American Models
London June 7 The Midland railway company reports six months of tests showing American engines cost 20 to 26 percent more in fuel 60 percent more in oil and 60 percent more in repairs than British engines. Sir Ernest Paget agrees Americans build differently but says English engines are superior and there is no market abroad for American locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Midland Railway Company
Samuel W. Johnson
Locomotive Department
Daily Mail
Mr. Johnson
Ernest Paget
United States
Freedom of the City Award For Lord Milner
The common council at Guild Hall approved granting the freedom of the city to Lord Milner of Cape Town after open criticism. Opposition leader Mr. Morton blamed Milner for Britain’s difficulties in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guild Hall
Lord Milner
Cape Town
Mr. Morton
Great Britain
South Africa
Artist Writer and Musician Clara Burleigh Dies
Athol June 7 Mrs Clara Hoyt Burleigh president of the Massachusetts W R corps in 1894 died suddenly today She was an artist writer and musician born in 1854.
Train collision injures ten near Vicksburg Mississippi
Ten people were injured in a head-on collision between two Mississippi Valley passenger trains north of Vicksburg on a sharp curve. The southbound train, six and a half hours late, was speeding. At Clarksdale earlier, the same southbound train crashed into a caboose, with engineer Dana's injuries possibly fatal.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Jame 6
Mississippi Valley
Clarksdale
Dana
Di Luglio Wife Victim Of Providence Smallpox Plague
Maria Di Luglio wife of Antonio Di Luglio of 151 Cedar Street is the second smallpox casualty in Providence this week. She was removed to the pest house this afternoon while her youngest child, born last Monday, was vaccinated and accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Maria di Luglio
Antonio di Luglio
Cedar Street
Bank Ad Highlights Services and Hours at Middlesex Street
This general bank transacts foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. It offers safety deposit boxes private rooms and a Savings Department at 4 percent per year compounded semi annually with monthly interest. A ladies banking room is available. The bank is a depository for the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 1 PM Saturday with extended hours 7 to 9 PM. Banking rooms are at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlese Street
Threat to shoot cousin over $200 ends in arrest
Boston, June 7. Charles S. Davis of New York, arrested yesterday for threatening to shoot his Boston cousin Edward D. Emerson if he did not give $200. Davis said he would shoot Emerson because he had been robbed and others were spending thousands at his expense. He declared death was no penalty for murder and cited a division of property as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles S. Davis
New York
Edward D. Emerson
Emerson
Howard Gates Drowns in Charles River at Dedham
In Dedham June 7 Howard Gates 14 son of Eugene N Gates a local druggist drowned yesterday afternoon in the Charles river while swimming with his brother Raymond The river is about 14 feet deep and a strong current is believed to have carried him away Raymond alarmed authorities and a search followed but no trace was found The boy attended Avery grammar school East Dedham.
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Dedham
Howard Gates
Eugene N. Gates
Forest Blills
East Dedham
Charles River
Raymond
Dlay
Howard
Avery Grammar School
Lincoln reinterment plan shields grave with cement block
Chicago June 6 The Inter Ocean will publish that Lincoln’s remains reinterred at Springfield are reportedly left vulnerable to body snatchers. Robert E. Lincoln seeks immediate steps to restore protection by placing the body under a cement block in the former monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Robert E. Lincoln
Former alderman charged with attempted bribery in Chicopee
Springfield June 7 former alderman Thomas J. Dillon of Chicopee was served a summons to answer a charge of attempted bribery. It is alleged he tried to secure 3000 dollars from Thomas W. McCarthy, an applicant for a liquor license, to bribe Patrick P. Murphy, a Chicopee license commissioner.
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Springfield
Thomas J. Dillon
Chicopee
Thomas W. McCarthy
Patrick P. Murphy
Mrs McKinley’s Blood Test Shows No Poisoning
Washington June 7 the examination of Mrs McKinley’s blood shows negative results and no evidence of blood poisoning. This is one of several tests by physicians to determine the character of her illness. Blood was taken from her arm Tuesday.
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Washington
Bad Husbands Provide Business for Judge Hadley's Court
In police court this morning Timothy Coffey pleaded guilty to drunkenness and assault on an officer after drawing a knife during arrest on Suffolk Street. Judge Hadley fined Coffey $2 for the assault and $5 for drunkenness. Nellie McNamara, charged with stealing a pocketbook, gold ring, and $3, admitted taking the purse and $2 but not the ring. she received probation for repayment and was placed under Probation Officer Slattery. John D. O'Sullivan was jailed five months for assault and battery on his wife, with evidence of brutality including a hair pull and head scar. Philip Pelland denied threats to his wife. the court ordered a $100 bond to keep the peace for six months, finding both parties at fault. Frank Kellar, a Boston book agent, was implicated in a larceny case tied to a $23 check. the complaint was dismissed after an agreed settlement. Jeremiah White faced an assault case involving a can of beer and disputed entry to Nora Woodridge's house. testimony varied on the nature of the confrontation.
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Timothy Coffey
Hadley
Sullivan
Coffey
Suffolk Street
Redmond Welch
Hessian
Nellie McNamara
Maggie Mooney
Miss Mooney
McNamara
Lowell
Slattery
John D. O'Sullivan
Philip Peilland
Pelland
Middlesex Street
Frank Kellar
Boston
Frank L. Richard
Richard
Allen
Kellar
Jeremiah White
White
Nora Woodridge
Woodridge
Mayor Dimon Questions Cemetery Department Employees
Mayor Dimon in Lowell on June 7, 1901, writes to W. W. Clark, Supt. Public Burial Grounds, demanding an immediate reply about employing non residents and noting a Chelmsford resident in the department. The letter requests clarification on staffing from the cemetery superintendent.
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Dimon
Lowell
Mass
W. W. Clark
Chelmsford
A. R. Dimon
Suits Offered at Bargain Prices from A. Shuman & Co
These are mainly ten dollar suits with a few eight dollar ones made to order by A Shuman & Co. from specially selected cloths. Available in young men and men sizes, longs and stout, plus regulars up to 44 breast. This five dollar investment will bring wheel comfort and enjoyment.
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A. Shuman & Co
Bail Jumping Arrest in Portland Liquor Nuisance Case
Grace Foster an 18 year old woman arrested in a Middlesex Street tenement was taken to Portland by an officer this morning. She faces charges of keeping a liquor nuisance after previously appearing in Portland court where bail of 5000 was set and she jumped it, returning to Lowell. Fred Eno collapsed from heat on Broadway and was taken to the corporation hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Foster
Middlesex Street
Portland
Lowell
Fred Eno
First Congregational Church Celebrates Its Jubilee
The First Congregational Church of Lowell marks its diamond jubilee with a 75 year history reunion. Former pastors Rev J L Jenkins Rev George N Webber Rev Smith Baker and Dr J M Greene attended along with 350 banquet guests. Reminiscences highlighted foundations built by longtime members and the church’s role in Congregationalism. The celebration featured a reception in the auditorium, an American orchestra, and remarks from Rev F A Warfield who led the program and cited links to Miss Annie S Harlow and John Wanamaker of Bethany Presbyterian in Philadelphia.
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Powell
Old First Church
Smith Baker
J. L. Jenkins
George N. Webber
J. M. Greene
J. L. Jenks
Geo. N. Webber
D. D
Hall
Hiram R. Blanchard
Arthur Bartlett
Joseph W. Griffin
Frank Lawrence
R. Drewett
Chickering
Somerville
Geo. Greenwood
Billerica
Sadié Watson
Boston
Geo. Bradford
Bradford Jr
Williams
Mary Sanborn
Canada
Lizzie Alcott
Medford
Gregware
Robinson
Dorchester
Elizabeth Crossman
E. C. Bartlett
Chelmsford
T. A. McMaster
Bangor
Annie
Mr. Poor
Pawtucket
Geo, H. Johnson
W. A. Bartlett
E. V. Bigelow
F. A. Warfield
Solon W. Stevens
Warfiald
Lanyette
Buner Hill
Charlestown
Wio Davidson
Lowell
New England
Jesus Christ
L. Mevis
Worcester
Warfield
John Wanamaker
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Harlow
First Congregational Church
First Church Portland Remembered By Reverend Jenkins
Reverend J L Jenkins of Portland Maine opened the program at First Church recalling his 1855 ordination and pastorate. He spoke of the stark change in the audience since his time, noting the pulpit location and an old letter from Mr Colby who once read the singing at the church.
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J. L. Jenkins
Portland
Jenkins
Colby
Vacation Schools Plan For Lowell Pupils Enrolment
Supt A K Whitcomb outlines a five week manual training and six week cooking program for Lowell vacation schools. Enrollment depends on age and ability with strict rules to ensure attendance and discipline. Cards will be issued to eligible pupils and results expected starting July 1 for manual training and July 8 for cooking at local school and chapel buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Whitcomb
G. C. Wright
Supt. Whitcomb
Cambridge
Lowell
Manual
Middlesex Street
Committee On
Highland M E B church celebrates 25th anniversary
The Highland M E B church on Loring Street marks its 25th anniversary next Tuesday evening June 11 with a reunion of members and former pastors. A banquet is planned at 7 o'clock followed by interesting exercises in the auditorium. all former and present members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland M. EB. Church
Loring Street
All Forever
French American Societies Hold Mass in St Josephs Church
Members of French American societies will attend at St Joseph's Church on Lee Street on June 28 for a solemn high mass in honor of St John's day. The following evening they will attend an entertainment in Huntington Hall.
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St. Joseph's Church
Lee Street
St. John’s Day
Huntington Halk
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Nota Bene
Longfellow
Midland Railway
Traders National Bank
Foreign Exchange Letters of Credit
Travelers’ Cheques
the Traders National Bank
East Dedham Bay
Dillon
Summons
Judge Hadley’s Court
Clark
Ride In Comfort
Bondsman
City Hall
Brimack Clothing Company
Bethany
Davidson
Semeon
Gardner
Holt
Jonathan Kimball
Mr. Howe
Maine
Mr. Nichols
George W. Shattuck
G. N. Webber
Patant Leashar
Oxfords
Wwe
O'Sullivan Bios
Gharze
Worcester Polytechnic
Pawtucket Bridge
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A. W. French
Curtin
Merrimack
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