Council's action criticized over Atherton water extension
Special Aldermen meeting set for Saturday at 1 pm to pass sewer department resolutions amid criticism that the council should decide water extension matters first. Health board reports 86 meningitis cases and 50 deaths. 13 under treatment. Mayor Casey seeks opinion on beer test report to city council.
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Lowell
Mass
James G. Hill
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State Board of Health
Lowell Board of Police
James B. Casey
Fire destroys St Thomas church and residence in West Springfield
Fire swept through St Thomas parish church and adjoining residence, built in 1871 and valued at 25 000 dollars, with high winds and water shortages hampering firefighters. The blaze began in the vestry and spread to nearby property, threatening greater losses. Parsonage valued at 7000 dollars. Washington reports brighter prospects for Far East peace talks after Ambassa grate Meyer’s audience with the czar yielded favorable results.
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St. Thomas
Washington
Far East
Ambassa
Gro Meyer
Explosion injures Inverness coal miners in pick house collapse
Sixteen workers at the Inverness Railway and Mining Company were injured when a powder explosion rocked the pick house about 509 feet down the slope. About 300 men were descending the incline. many inside the building were thrown and some dragged to safety after the blast. Doctors say most will recover. cause blamed on careless corking or a spark from miners lamps igniting powder.
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Inverness, Railway and Ining Company
Street Cars Run Again in Saginaw After Strikes
Saginaw Mich June 8 Violence marked the fourth day of a street railway strike in the Saginaw valley with no car service in Saginaw or Bay City. Three men wounded by a deputy’s shots are reported to be recovering. Citizens committee and company officials are negotiating toward a settlement.
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Izens’ Committee
Pany
Lawrence Lad Confesses Arson in Local Fires
Law rence youth Geo Nicholson aged 18 confessed to starting a blaze at a hay and grain store operated by Stanley and Company in Lawrence on June 8. Police say the arson caused about $3000 in damages and Nicholson admitted involvement in four earlier fires.
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Stanley and Company
Huddersfield golfer leads in St Andrews open round two
In the second round of the open golf championship at St Andrew's Alexander Id of Huddersfield, a former Brit champion, led with a score of 162. W Ander, the American champion, stood at 174 and Aleck Smith, another American, at 169. O Lyon of Toronto, former Canadian amateur champion, finished the round in 90.
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Alexander Id
Huddersfield
W. Ander
Aleck Smith
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Toronto
Ateur
Canada
Linen Mills Burned In Granite Linen Company Blaze
New Jersey June 8 The Granite Linen Company suffered a major fire today. Estimated loss is about 150000 dollars as investigators assess the blaze and determine the cause.
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Majestic Stewards Life Saved During Surgery Aboard
New York June 8 Two hours of engine idling on the steamer Majestic paused the voyage as ship surgeon performed a delicate operation to treat serious injuries suffered by Arthur Campbell a second cabin steward. He was said to be recovering as the ship arrived today.
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Arthur Campbell
Campbell
Delegates Meet in Rutland Marble Workers Convention
Rutland Vermont June 8 delegates to the International Marble Workers convention in progress in the city held an executive session and transacted routine business.
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Wood Made President of American Woolen Company Board
Wm M Wood, treasurer since the companys inception, was unanimously elected president of the board of directors. W H Dwelley Jr was elected treasurer and B F Smith Jr of Andover named to Dwelleys post. The change aims to reduce Wood s detail work and boost executive control as the firm operates 28 plants across six New England states and New York.
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Wm. M. Wood
American Woolen Company
W. H. Dwelley, Jr
B. F. Smith, Jr
Andover
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Wood
Ayer
New England
New York
Pelham Man Gets Degree At Andover
Andover June 8 Degrees were conferred on graduates at the ninety seventh anniversary exercises of the Andover Theological Seminary today Arthur Gray Cummings A B Harvard 94 of Andover Maurice Johnson Duncklee A B Dartmouth 02 of Cornish N H Jos Land Hoyt of Pelham N H and Chas Petrie Marshal Bangor Seminary 98 of Dover N H received degrees
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Maurice Johnson Duncklee
Dartmouth
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Pelham
Chas, Petrie Marshal
Bangor Seminary
Dover
Local workers suffer burns and lacerations at city shops
Napoleon Bosse of 86 Austin Street had his left hand badly lacerated after catching it in a circular saw this morning and was treated at Emergency hospital. John Gerlic sustained a left foot burn at Lowell Machine Shop and was transported by ambulance to Corporation hospital where the wound was dressed.
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Austin Street
John Gerlic
Lowell
Corporation Hospital
Gas Fumes Fill House In North End Tenement
A gas cock left open in Angelo Leoni’s fruit store in Boston’s North End filled a tenement above the shop with gas. Twenty occupants, including men women and children, were overcome and later rescued by resident Joseph Lombardi and two patrolmen. Physicians treated some tenants for hours, but all are now out of danger.
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Boston
Angelo Leoni
Jos, Lombardi
Former Congressman Henry Naphen Found Dead in South Boston
Former Massachusetts congressman Henry F. Naphen, who served from 1899 to 1903 and previously in the Massachusetts Senate and Boston School Committee, was found dead at his South Boston home. Heart disease is listed as the cause. he was 57. Survived by a widow and three daughters, Naphen was a Harvard graduate and Boston University Law School alum known as a leading lawyer and civic figure.
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Russia Poised to Gauge Demands in War Peace Efforts
Hopeful tone surrounds mediation as Roosevelt leads effort to end the war. Emperors William and Nicholas weigh terms while Japan and Russia consider accepting his good offices. Diplomats watch Washington moves, expecting possible armistice if Japan stays moderate.
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Robbers Loot Post Offices in Narragansett Pier and Wakefield
Robbers struck the Narragansett Pier and Wakefield post offices last night, stealing stamps and cash totaling several hundreds of dollars. Skeleton keys likely used for entry. thieves escaped with a horse and runabout toward Wickford, leaving no clue to their identities.
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Local Clothier Reports Money Order Raised to Twenty Dollars
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on June 8 a local clothing shop reported a fraud to police. A man named C. D. Mathewson presented a 20 cent money order as payment for a suit and received $2 in advance before postal authorities found the document had been raised to twenty dollars.
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C. D. Mathewson
Battleships Maine Missouri Kentucky Kearsarge sighted near Sandy Hook
New York June 8. The U S battleships Maine Missouri Kentucky and Kearsarge were sighted southeast of Sandy Hook just before noon today. They were bound in and believed to be making for Tompkinsville Staten Island.
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Get the Habit Buy groceries at Lowell's Best Grocery
Lowell's Best Grocery advertises dependable goods and prompt delivery with courteous service. Yerxa's offers Best Vermont Creamery Butter at 25c per pound, Green Mountain Potatoes 12c per pound, Best Flour and pastry flour in bulk, Finest Sugar 6c per pound, and Finest Cheese by the pound. Fresh berries and vegetables are available every morning.
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Andover Track Meet Called Off Amid Illness Outbreak
Andover June 8. The Andover Exeter track meet was canceled today due to crippled team conditions from scarlet fever and tonsillitis. Several students were ill, leading to a two week suspension of school work.
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Exeter
All-Russian zemstvo congress names delegation to emperor
In Moscow on June 8 the zemstvo congress elected a ten member deputation led by Count Hayden and M Shipcoff to present an address to the emperor. They will seek the immediate creation of a representative assembly and decide the issue of peace or war.
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Best Bananas Sold At Town’s Top Store
A local shop earns praise for offering the best bananas in town, drawing steady customer lines and positive word of mouth about freshness and value. Shoppers report ripeness variety and reliable stock, making it a go to spot for fruit buyers.
Russian Overtures Toward Peace Under Lamsdorff Witte
In Paris on June 8 officials report Count Lamsdorff and M. Witte have begun official peace overtures from Russian diplomats abroad to learn Japan’s terms. The move, supported by French and British channels, hinges on Emperor Nicholas's approval and the willingness of Tokyo to bargain while war risks Vladivostok gains.
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Committee of Ministers
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M. Delcasse
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M. Rouvier
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Vladivostok
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Peace effort edges toward direct Russian initiative
Berlin reports that interviews by Baron Speck von Sternburg with President Roosevelt and parallel cable exchanges with Berlin show the President and Emperor William share a view to omit France and Britain from peace talks. They prefer Russia to take the first step and use American and German governments as instruments to ease the move toward negotiation. Count Cassini conveyed the Russian position in Washington.
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Baron Speck von Sternburg
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Japan
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Great Britain
Associated Press
William
Count Cassini
US and Germany Seek Clarity on Japan Peace Terms
Through Count Aivensteben German ambassador at St Petersburg and Mr Meyer American ambassador and Count von Osten-Sacken Russian ambassador at Berlin, the United States and Germany discuss how Japan views peace. Emperor Nicholas asked Meyer for Japan's terms, signaling a nonpeace inquiry to gauge stance before grave steps. Japan is expected to resist laying out specific terms as Moscow aims to push into Russian territory and deny Russia access to the Pacific.
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St. Petersburg
Mr. Meyer
Count von Osten-Sacken
Berlin
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Germany
Meyer
Nicholas
Japan
Vladivostok
Harbin
Russia
Pacific
Loomis Acting as Secretary Reports on Cablegrams
Acting Secretary of State Loomis met the president after Ambassador Jusserand’s visit. He conveyed deciphered cables from Meyer in St Petersburg and Reid in London, though contents remain unknown. Loomis declined to discuss the peace talks and said no official public statements would be made today due to the delicate situation.
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Ambassador Meyer
St. Petersburg
Ambassador Reid
London
White House
Russian Papers Debate Peace Advisability
St. Petersburg reports a noted shift in tone among Russian papers such as Novoe Vremya regarding peace prospects, with the discussion continuing on page five.
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Novoe Vremya
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