One Hundred Automobiles to Pass Through Lowell in July
Amateur outdoor sports news reports a July stop in Lowell for the American Automobile Association's durability tour, the Glidden cup. Augustus Post and James Breese led preparations, mapping a New York to Mt. Washington route and back via Lowell with a dinner stop at the American House and cars stabled at Lowell Automobile Company.
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Lowell
American Automobile Association
Charles J. Glidden
James L. Breese
New York City
Campbell
New England Agency
Stamford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Chelsea
Lynn
Salem
Beverly
Ipswich
Newburyport
Portsmouth
Dover
Rochester
Ossipee
North Conway
Lower Bartlett
Fabyans
Bretton Woods
Mt. Washington
Twin Mountain
Bethlehem
Littleton
North Woodstock
Plymouth
Franklin
Concord
Manchester
Nashua
Tyngsboro
Harvard
Clinton
Westfield
Pittsfield
Great Barrington
Hudson River
Nashua Road
Tyngsboro Village
Pawtucket
School Street
Broadway
Chelmsford Centre
Local dealers announce new car purchases
J Henry Dunham, Fayette street provision dealer, bought a two cylinder Ford car. Delmont Smithson of Dracut purchased a steam Mobile from the Caswell garage on Moody street.
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Henry Dunham
Dunham
J. Henry Dunham
Fayette Street
Delmont Smithson
Dracut
Caswell
Moody Street
Official Route to Toronto Four State Sunday School Conventions
Four New England Sunday School worker associations choose Central Vermont Grand Trunk and Boston & Maine for the official Toronto convention route June 23 27 with scenic trips and low fare. Delegates and others may take one fare plus 25 cents round trip for Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Lachine Rapids Montreal stopovers. Train departs Boston June 21 at 1130 am. regular trains also available. A Denver Epworth League tour July 3 costs 44.00. A Ruby tunnel fire halts Denver Salt Lake City traffic. timbers burning 24 miles west of Grand Junction prompting passenger transfers.
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New England
Central Vermont Grand Trunk Railways
Boston & Maine
Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Lachine
Montreal
Boston
Central Vermont
T. H. Hanley
Washington Street
Denver
Indian Territory shooting meet sets amateur squad record
Ardmore Oklahoma June 7 in the general shooting tournament of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Sportsmen's Association the world's amateur squad record was broken by hitting 124 of 125 targets from 18 yards. The item includes a humorous exchange about rent between a landlord and tenant.
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Ardmore
I. T
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Sportsmen’s Association
The Climb to the Clouds Auto Event Plans
The Climb to the Clouds progresses with plans finalized for July 10 to 20 under White Mountains Road Improvement Association and Federation of American Motor Cyclists. Entries require extra emergency brakes and two experienced mechanics, with no female passengers allowed. Manuals and classes set prizes. Mt. Washington Summit Road Company suspends road use for a week, delaying records until next year.
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White Mountains
Mt. Washington Summit
Marker
Song of the Chauffeur
A Chicago Record-Herald verse by E Kiser celebrates a road trip with a full tank, a fast car, and a carefree ride. The speaker imagines wind, a companion, and a looming unknown fate as the highway unfolds.
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E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Bright's Disease
Feelings of doom among Brights disease and diabetes victims shift to gratitude after Foley's Kidney Cure. It claims to cure incipient Bright's disease and diabetes and brings comfort even in worst cases. Marion Lee of Dunreath Ind reports recovery after trying eight doctors. Falls and Burkinshaw AFE Storey Co and Ellingwood Co advertise.
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Bright
Foley
Marion Lee
Dunreath
Ind
Falls & Burkinshaw
A. FE. Storey & Co
Davis Square
Ellingwood & Co
New and Second Hand Bicycles Half Price Sale
Caswell Auto and Bicycle Station advertises a ten day sale offering new and second hand bicycles at half price. Located at 196 207 Moody Street with contact Tel 818-4, the ad promises everything for the auto article and highlights the famous wheel.
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Caswell Auto and Bicycle Station
Moody St
Caswell
Stanley
Caswell Auto Comp
Vesper Golf Club Opens Big Tournament Week
Lowell golfers expect strong competition as the M G A meets at Vesper Country Club next Tuesday. Local stars, numerous outside entries, and a large gallery are anticipated while the club cup finalists face a play off for the month’s winner. Trains will stop for Tyngs Island event on June 7 and 8.
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Vesper Country Club
Bogey Bouirrel
Svise
Gaceil
Suva
FIOM
Lexington
Lexington Golf Club
Boston & Maine Railroad
Tyng’s Island
Boston
Smithsonian accountant confesses to $46,000 embezzlement
Washington June 8 William W Karr accountant and disbursing agent for Smithsonian Institute and related government bureaus was arrested on embezzlement charges. He admitted theft totaling 46 000 dating back 15 years. Karr 50 came from Memphis and has worked with the institute since 1890. Embezzlement involved using institute checks for various payments. Arrest warrant by Dr P Langley secretary. Karr has a wife and four children.
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Washington
William W. Karr
Smithsonian Institute
Karr
Memphis
P. Langley
Loomis Bowen Case Heads to Washington Conference
Secretary Taft announced after a White House talk that Minister Russell has arrived at Hampton Roads and will reach Washington tomorrow for a conference with Loomis and Bowen regarding the Loomis Bowen case. Taft declined to indicate when a report to the president would be made and offered no update on peace negotiations.
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Washington
Taft
Russell
United States
Colombia
Hampton Roads
Messrs
Loomis and Bowen
Loomis-Bowen
Women golfers reach finals at Brae Burn tourney
In Newton on June 8 the state women’s golf tournament semi finals were held at Brae Burn. Pauline Mackay of Oakley beat Batchelder of Weston 3 up with 1 to play, E F Porter of Brookline defeated Marjorie Phelps of Brae Burn by default, and consolation winners were Johnson of Oakley over Cobb of Brae Burn 4 up 3 to play with Howland of Brae Burn beating Fitzpatrick of Arlington 3 up 1 to play. championship finals set for tomorrow.
King Alfonso Reviews Troops at Aldershot in England
London June 8 King Alfonso for the first time since arriving in England saw a sunny day for a major military review at Aldershot. Joined by King Edward Queen Alexandra and other royals they rode to Waterloo station and then to the camp. About 25 000 troops saluted as the two kings inspected the line with diplomats and military attaches in attendance.
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London
England
Alfonso
Aldershot
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Waterloo Station
Waterloo
Reid
Carter
Craig Wadsworth
Stockton
Laffans Plain
Army Council
Maj
Beacom
King Alfonso Studies Arms With Close Interest
The passage notes that arms were closely scrutinized by King Alfonso who appeared keenly interested in the examined equipment or displays.
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Alfonso
Bank and stores wrecked by burglars in Paris Illinois
Paris June 8 Edgar County National Bank was wrecked by burglars today. The blast also demolished a jewelry store and a shoe store next to the bank. The vault was wrecked and a small safe with funds was overturned but intact. Bank officials say operations will resume tomorrow.
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Paris
Ill
Edgar County National Bank
Montreal YMCA Damaged by Fire in Early Morning Blaze
A fire at the Montreal YMCA caused about 15000 dollars in damage. Several occupants escaped danger and five firefighters were injured when the roof collapsed. One injury was considered serious.
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Montreal
Young Men's Christian Association
Brooklyn
Five Men Charged With Gambling at Jefferson Market
At Jefferson Market police court five men faced charges of gambling after authorities alleged poker played behind a cigar store with a 25 cent limit. Witness Albert Bradsham testified, describing play and cards, but the magistrate called the conduct not poker and discharged the prisoners.
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Pool
Jefferson Market
Harvey
West Thirtieth Street
Albert Bradsham
Capt. Cottrell
Bradsham
Bradshau
New York Herald
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Fred Wagner
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1St Battalion of Cavalry
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