Wanted by Lawrence Police for Murder Ralph T Coleman
Lawence City Marshal James T O Sullivan issues a nationwide circular seeking Ralph T Coleman 36 and 5 feet 10 3 4 inches 180 pounds blue eyes dark brown hair sallow complexion mustache American machinist turned tramp He is wanted for the murder of Frank J Connelly killed by a stab wound in Methuen Street Lawrence Detain on sight and officers will be sent for him
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Ralph T. Coleman
Frank J. Connelly
Methuen Street
Lawrence
James T. O'Sullivan
Frank J. Connolly
Ralph T. Colman
James T. Sullivan
Coleman
Marshal O'Sullivan
Hugh Boyle
Lowell
Boyle
Connolly
Associated Press
Walnut Street
Connelly
Death in Lawrence Stabbing Ties Connolly Case to Coleman
Lawrence police tie the death of Frank J. Connolly to a stabbing by Ralph T. Coleman. Boyle, a key witness and former Lowell felon, led officers to Coleman after Connolly and Coleman were seen arguing in a saloon. Autopsy confirmed a single stab wound behind the left ear.
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Murphy
Hampshire Street
Maurice Fitzgerald
Dow
Black
Ralph T. Coleman
Lawrence
Coleman
Hugh Boyle
Lowell
Kafara
Oi Nhaegus
Boyle
Walnut Street
Yellow Day echoes of 1881 darkening skies
The New Bedford observer recalls a yellow sky similar to the 1881 Yellow Tuesday caused by smoke and pollen, noting sun obscurity at sunrise and copper tones. Past years' events include 1780 and 1869 dark days with forest fires, preparations for disaster, and fleeting meteorological misgivings.
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New Bedford
Michigan
Canada
Emerson
Dartgnouth College
Garfield
Washington
Guiteau
Elberton
N. J
Woonsocket
Ascension
Milford Man Who Invented Wire Stitching Machine Dies
Milford Connecticut June 7 Henry Graham Thompson aged 85 a founder of the Union League club of New York died at his home after a long illness He was the inventor of a wire stitching machine and also of a shoe lasting device
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Milford, Conn
Henry Graham Thompson
Union League Club of New York
Body Found in Merrimack River at Lawrence
A badly decomposed man’s body was found yesterday afternoon in the Merrimack river at Lawrence. No identification could be made, and his coat was missing. He wore black vest and trousers with light blue under clothing. A stray remark about hosiery interrupts the report.
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Merrimack River
Lawrence
St John Day celebration and Charette reunion in Ottawa relief notes
French community events center on St John day at St Jean Baptiste church with a special sermon and benediction. A Merrimack street circle stage musical play to fund a colored window. a Charette family reunion draws 59 relatives for a portrait. Ottawa Hull fires prompt letters describing devastation and displacements, with locals preparing to flee and city planning preventative measures.
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St. John’s
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Fr. Campeau
St. Jean Baptiste’s
Societe St. Jean Baptiste
Artisans Canadiens— Francois
Union St. Joseph
Court St. Antoine
Catholic
Order of Foresters
L’ Association Catholique
Geo. E. Caisse
College Hall
Merrimack Street
Circle St. Agnes
Maurice Novell
Moody Street
Ottawa
Joseph Michon
Hull
Michon
Montreal
Lowell
J. R. Booth
Novell
Widow of General Jackson visits Atlanta
The widow of Confederate leader General Thomas Jonathan Jackson known as Stonewall Jackson has been on a visit to Atlanta Georgia, drawing attention from locals as she tours historic sites and meets representatives of historical societies.
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T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson
Atlanta, Ga
City Bits Show Regional Happenings and Hopes
Local notes mention improving First Street oval and a contemplated Lakeview Avenue track. Lowell papers vie for leadership with Courier-Citizen as a prominent daily. North Chelmsford adds a modern car. a late night lodge ceremony ends at 4 am. Frequent family courting trips emerge as a vacation option. A land parcel in Post Office Square could house a large Y M C A, an opportunity not to miss.
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Post Office Square
Young Men’s Christian Association
Botanic Blood Balm Claimed Cure for Cancers and Aches
An advertisement proclaims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer, ulcers, sores, and a wide range of ailments from rheumatism to pimples. It promises 30 years of testing, blood purification, full money back if no cure, and lists Falls & Burkinshaw of 418 Middlesex Street Lowell as sellers at $1 per bottle.
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Lowell
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Hoosac Country and Deerfield Valley Guide Noted Beauty
Western Massachusetts praised as a healthful summer resort with pure air and scenic Berkshire Hills. Boston and Maine Railroad publishes a 55 page descriptive book and a portfolio with 33 views from Fitchburg division, titled Hoosac Country and Deerfield Valley and The Charles River to the Hudson.
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Massachusetts
New England
Berkshire Hills
Hoosac Mountains
Hawthorne
Beecher
Boston & Maine Railroad Passenger Department
Boston
Fitchburg Division
Hoosac
Deerfield Valley
Charles River
Hudson
New York
Descriptive Book Offer With Postage Details
The note describes mailing an artistic finish to the book upon receiving six cents in stamps and a descriptive book upon receipt of two cents, or eight cents for both. It specifies the payment method and the two available items, outlining the cost in a concise promotional snippet.
Priest John W Corbett Celebrates First Mass at St Peter's
Rev John W Corbett, a Lowell native and Fordham graduate, celebrated his first mass at St Peter's church on Sunday at 10 30 in Lowell. Ordained in Baltimore by Cardinal Gibbons, he is son of Michael Corbett and brother of James F Corbett of Burke and Corbett. He studied at Rome and St Mary's Baltimore. The service was assisted by Fathers McDermot and Heffernan. Fr Mullen preached.
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John W. Corbett
St. Peter's Church
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Michael Corbett
James F. Corbett
Burke & Corbett
Lowell
Lowell High School
St. John's College
Fordham
New York
American College of Rome
St Mary's Seminary
Father Corbett
McDermot
Heffernan
Fr. Mullen
Kitty Witches Street Claims World Narrowest Title
Great Yarmouth England boasts the world’s narrowest street Kitty Witches at 55 inches wide. Residents can lean from their windows and shake hands with neighbors across the lane.
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Great Yarmouth
Eng
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Lawrence Police
James T. O’sullivan
Patrick Boyle
LES Charette
Little Canada
Fr. Broulard
France
Combes
Brulard
St. Joseph's Parish
Perron
Charette
George
Alexandre Charette
Missouise Charette
Augustus L. Richard
Azarie Thibault
Fall River
Foresters
Frederic Giroux
State Court
Minkie Novell
Joliette
Louise Emilie
St. Joseph's
Rose A. Vigeant
Reuter
Joseph Thurber
Ford Street
Julie Novell
Manchester
The
Bon Marche Dry Good Co
P. S
Bon Marche Dry Goods Co
City
Lakeview Avenue
Lowell Dailies
Courier-Citizen
North Chelmsford
Gorham Street
Federal Building
Poe
Courier
Haverhill
Pabst Milwaukee Beer
Bett Porter
M. H. McCarthy & CO
Essex Street
New England Tel
St. Peter's
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