Miscellany notes from 1900 era gossip and science chatter
A jumble of curiosities and brief observations. Topics include naval life quirks, postal talk about Cavite, contrast between bells and clocks on ships, Chicago train flows, Zola sales, electric cars, doctor shortages in Hungary, sharks producing watch oil, a Montreal burglary jump, telephones in Europe, visibility from height, moonlight effects on stammering, a French ivory leaf fan for the 1900 exposition, and Falcon Island’s dramatic geological change before vanishing.
Dream of Humor and Newspaper Gags Across 1890s
A collection of humorous quips from newspapers about graduation topics deacon pranks and missing political text. Jokes involve a student choosing an essay on superstition, a deacon mistaken in prayer, a man hunting a loan, and criticism of printing the full message without the text.
Powerful Fleet Assembled in Florida Waters
A fleet of 16 ships is gathered in Florida to convoy troops and transports to Cuba immediately. Rumors say many volunteers may be transferred to Tampa, with railroad workers ordered to hold enough cars for thousands of men. A separate item notes a man convicted of stealing 350000 dollars from the state.
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Florida Waters
Washington
Florida
Cuba
Chickamauga
Tampa
Steamers to join second Manila expedition fleet
San Francisco June 10. It is announced Morgan City and Senator will join the transport fleet for the second Manila expedition which sails Wednesday. Utah battery field guns will be moved to the ships one on each and mounted for defense. An ice machine is to be sent to Manila soon.
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San Francisco
Morgan City
Senator
Manila
Utah
Mer ritt Seals New Territory Policy At Dinner
Gen Mer ritt said at dinner that territory acquired by conquest should not be relinquished and that the navy has won the land the army will hold. The remarks were made in San Francisco on June 10.
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San Francisco
Howard Baker Feud Sparks Clash in Kentucky Town
Middlesboro June 10 reports the Howard Baker feud in W. Clay County. Howard's faction with 50 men occupies Manchester while Baker gathers 40 armed followers three miles away. Judge Brown cannot hold court as both sides prepare for possible armed confrontation before troops arrive from Gov. Bradley.
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Middlesboro
Howard
Hanging From A Transom
The body of Mrs. Andrew Hunt was found hanging from a door transom by her husband who cut her down and prepared breakfast for their three children before taking them to a neighbor and going to work. He was arrested.
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New York
Andrew Hunt
Anglo-Chinese Treaty Expands Hong Kong Boundaries
London reports celebrations after the signing of the Anglo-Chinese treaty which grants Britain an expanded boundary around Hong Kong, including Kan-Lung, totaling about 200 square miles of new territory.
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England
Hong Kong
London
Great Britain
Kan-Lung
Bank Mess Bond Reward Won by Deputies in Farmington
Deputy Sheriff Dyer and James P. Wharff win a suit against Boylston National Bank Boston to recover the $300 reward for capturing Bank Messenger Albert M King. The court orders the bank to pay the reward and all costs.
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Farmington, Me
Dyer
James P. Wharff
Boylston National Bank
Boston
Albert M. King
Ex-State Treasurer Bartley Given 20 Year Penitentiary
Lincoln Neb June 10 The 20 year penitentiary sentence of ex State Treasurer Joseph S Bartley is con-
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Joseph S. Bartley
Keene Man Fred Whitcomb Killed in Alaska Accident
News from Tagish Lake Alaska reports Fred Whitcomb of Keene New Hampshire accidentally shot and killed himself at Windy Arm on May 27. The incident occurred during travel in the Windy Arm region near Victoria British Columbia.
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Fred Whitcomb
Keene, N. H
Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Tagish
Lake Alaska
Windy Arm
President pardons Capt John D Hart for Cuba filibuster
Washington notes that President granted a pardon to Captain John D Hart who received a two year sentence for taking part in a filibustering expedition to Cuba. He has served three months in prison and is now released.
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Washington
John D. Hart
Cuba
Ladies Benevolent society hosts church social concert
The Ladies Benevolent society of the peeeee church held a well attended social last evening featuring an old folk's concert directed by Mrs Herman Frye. The program included singing by the chorus and duets Reuben and Rachel readings rounds solos and organ accompaniment. Ice and cake were served in the vestry by a ladies committee.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Peeeee Church
Herman Frye
Kate F. Dupee
H. R. Hodson
W. R. Atowle
A. J. Sweet
Lois Santamore
H. Nichols
G. B. Chapin
Clementine Sheldon
Winnifred Staples
Ethel Adams
Picnic bookings listed for Willow Dale in June and July
The following picnics are scheduled at Willow Dale: June 11 First Unitarian and 17 Griffin family reunion. 18 High Street Congregational. 20 Lowell High School. 22 Kirk Street Congregational. 23 Board of Trade. 24 Eliot Congregational. 25 First Congregational. 27 First Universalist. 28 First Trinitarian. 29 Highland Congregational. 30 Branch Street Tabernacle. July 1 Worthen Street M E. 6 Worthen Street Baptist. 7 Chelmsford Street Baptist.
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Willow Dale
First Unitarian
Griffin Family Reunion
High Street Congregational
Lowell High School
Kirk Street Congregational
Board of Trade
Eliot Congregational
First Congregational
First Universalist
First Trinitarian
Highland Congregational
Branch Street Tabernacle
Worthen Street M. E
Worthen Street Baptist
Chelmsford Street Baptist
Recruiters Seek Men At Armory For Immediate Service
Sergt Kittredge and Corp Dodge of Companies C and G are recruiting men at the armory for immediate service. They reported a number received this morning and most passed the preliminary examination easily. A few were rejected for defective eyesight and bad teeth.
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Sergt. Kittredge
Corp. Dodge
Tragedy Involving Joseph Ellis And Wife Shock City
Eyewitness accounts describe Joseph Ellis slashing his wife’s throat and then killing himself with the same razor after a day of feverish heat and erratic behavior. Mrs Ellis’s sister recounts Ellis’s anger, drinking issues, and a prior skull fracture in England, with neighbors noting sudden insanity as the likely motive.
Smith and Turner Wed in Dorchester Ceremony
In Dorchester on Thursday evening John Walter Smith, a clerk at George H. Wood's jewelry store, married Lavina Wilson Turner with Levie S. Seaman and Luther B. Fairbrother as attendants. The bride, formerly of Lowell, received a generous gift from Mr. Wood. The couple will host friends after July 1 at 130 Jewett Street.
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Dorchester
John Walter Smith
George H. Wood
Lavina Wilson Turner
Upton
Levie S. Seaman
Luther B. Fairbrother
Lowell
Geo. H. Wood
Hanson and Foss Wed in Concord Ceremony
Henry M. Hanson a popular Concord street railway conductor married Miss Sadie A. Foss of Concord at the bride’s home in Concord New Hampshire Rev John Vannevar officiating Olive Weeks of this city was maid of honor and H B Annis was best man.
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Henry M. Hanson
Concord Street Railway
Sadie A. Foss
Concord
N. H
John Vannevar
Olive Weeks
City
H. B. Annis
Marriage of Charles F. Graham and Fannie L. Smith
Mr. Charles F. Graham and Miss Fannie L. Smith both of this city were married Thursday by Rev. J. Greene, D. D.
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Charles F. Graham
Fannie L. Smith
J. Greene
Lowell State Normal School Dedication and Graduation
The Lowell state normal school will hold its first public exercises next Wednesday at 2 pm. Speakers include Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells and Hon. James W. Bennett. The kindergarten class graduates at 3 30 pm with diplomas presented by George H. Conley. The building will be open for inspection afterward.
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State Normal School
Lowell
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Kate Gannett Wells
James W. Bennett
George H. Conley
Lakeview Supper Parties Highlight D L Page Co Presence
The D L Page Co influence is evident at Lakeview with bustling supper parties. Locals enjoy quiet bites followed by open air entertainment under the trees, reflecting the firm’s strong hold on Lowell’s social scene.
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D. L. Page Co
Lakeview
Lowell
Ellis Murder Case Sparks Nason Dismissal in Court
Joseph Nason of Tewksbury faced Judge Hadley after visiting the Ellis murder scene and threatening his wife while intoxicated. Constable Lynch intervened. Nason pleaded not guilty, claiming liquor calmed him. He was sentenced to two months in the workhouse. he has a wife and two children and was previously placed on probation last October.
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Joseph Nason
Hadley
Joseph
Tewksbury
Wigginville
Ellis
Lawrence E. Lynch
Nason
Margaret White
Durant Street
Lancaster Industrial School
George G. Keefe
Christopher Whalen
Joseph Fay
John C. Lawler
Imperial
Gorham Street
Board of Health Votes On Disease Reporting And Waste Cremation
The Board of Health met yesterday and approved two measures. First, when contagious diseases are reported, the inspector must immediately notify the superintendent of the yard department. Second, all swill and garbage at facilities with contagious diseases shall be collected and cremated under the yard department supervisor.
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Board of Health
Yard Department
Journeymen Tailors Union Holds Lawrence Meeting
The Journeymen Tailors Union local 244 held a Lawrence meeting Thursday evening with a stirring address on organization and the union label by E. B. Christopher son of Rockland Illinois general organizer of the JT U. He will speak again tonight at the Arlington hotel inviting all tailors to attend.
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Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Lawrence
E. 8. Christopherson
Rockland, Ill
Arlington Hotel
Burial Arrangements Pending for Eltis Couple
In the absence of relatives and friends no arrangements have yet been made for the burial of Joseph Eltis and his murdered wife Ellen.
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Joseph Eltis
Ellen
Mrs Lucy A Huntoon Dies at 61 in Chelmsford Home
Mrs Lucy A. Huntoon wife of Geo L Huntoon died Thursday June 9 at their Chelmsford summer home aged 61. Funeral services will be held at the home 1897 Gorham street Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends invited.
Red Letter Day as Sixth Massachusetts Pays Campers
Falls Church June 10 reports a busy pay day for the Sixth Massachusetts at Camp Alger with Paymaster Bailey and Chaplain Dusseault paying most soldiers $16 for eight days in camp at $2 daily rate. Complaints over hospital bedding and a donation of cots and a flag from Congressman Sprague are noted along with travel plans and promotional tours by Raymond & Whitcomb offering free circulars and excursion details.
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Falls Church
Massachusetts
Camp Alger
Bailey
Dusseault
United States Service
Old Bay
United States
Dobbins
Ninth
Girard
Sixth Regiment
Division
Marion
Dow
Washington
Congressman Sprague
Sprague
Congressman Fitzgerald
Company H
Stoneham
Capt. Greig
Company C
Samuel Bentley
Lowell
Obituary: O A Hanscom Former Manchester Union Owner
O A Hanscom aged 80 died at his Manchester residence after a long journalism career beginning in a printing office. A longtime Odd Fellows member and Congregationalist, he was the elder brother of Captain George A Hanscom of Campbell and Hanscom publishers of the Lowell Morning Times.
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O. A. Hanscom
The
Manchester Union
Manchester N. Hy
Mr. Hanscom
Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows
Saco
George A. Hanscom
Campbell
Death of Mrs Lucy A Huntoon in East Chelmsford
Mrs Lucy A Huntoon beloved wife of George L Huntoon died at her summer home East Chelmsford Thursday afternoon surrounded by family. Her health had faltered for years but she hoped for improvement after seven weeks away. She was active in the First Trinitarian Congregational church Highland union Rebekah lodge and leaves two daughters Mrs C T Upton and Miss Sadie E Huntoon.
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Lucy A
George L. Huntoon
East Chelmsford
First Trinitarian Congregational Church
Highland Union
Rebekah Lodge
C. T. Upton
Sadie E. Huntoon
Funeral of Gilbert Rose at 363 Walker Street
The funeral for Gilbert Rose was held Thursday at 3 PM from his home on 363 Walker Street with singing by J W Higgins Mancy Huse and Slater. Rev J W Higgins officiated and interment followed at Edson Cemetery under J A Weinbeck direction. Nellie Crowley daughter of Thos H and Catherine Crowley funeral held Thursday at 2 PM from No 2 Howe Street Avenue burial in Catholic Cemetery under C H Molloy direction.
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Gilbert Rose
Walker Street
J. W. Higgins
Mancy Huse
Slater
Pressing
Johnston
Rose
Shepard
Edson Cemetery
J. A. Weinbeck
Nellie
Thos
City Hall pays 32 cents per light for electric service
Worcester mayor signs contract for electric lighting at 32 cents per light, the lowest rate in the state except for one city. Lowell paid 35 cents and faces a five year term ending in August. An information bulletin from the League of American Municipalities compares paving costs across many cities, with Syracuse asphalt at 140 dollars per square yard and Springfield at 3.07. Lowell’s averages for asphalt paving are 2.50 per yard, with granite paving and vitrified brick available at similar rates.
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Worcester
Lowell
League of American Municipalities
Syracuse
Springfield
Raymond & Whitcomb Tour Series Announces 53 Excursions
A summer travel program by Raymond and Whitcomb outlines 53 trips ranging from five to nineteen days. The options cover resorts across New England, Canada, and the Middle states, signaling a comprehensive lineup for vacationers seeking varied destinations.
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Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
New England
Canada
Middle States
Runaways from Lowell and Lawrence Enter Army Enlistment Rumor
Three youths reported missing attract police attention. William O Laughlin 16 and Wallace Whitney 17 from Lowell are believed to have enlisted in the army. Robert O’Brien 16 from Lawrence is the third runaway.
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Lowell
Lawrence
William O'Laughlin
Wallace Whitney
Robert O’brien
Potentate Tickets Sell Fast For Relief Benefit
More than 200 tickets have been sold for the performance of The Potentate. Women assisting with the sale will meet at the Opera house at eight o clock Saturday night to report. No royalty has been charged and about 90 percent of receipts will go to relief work.
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the Potentate
Opera
Weavers Admit Six New Members At Union Meeting
At the regular meeting of the Weavers' union last night six new members were admitted. Dancing followed.
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Weavers’ Union
Birth Report and Local Updates from the City
A daughter was born to Patrolman A. B. Hill and wife yesterday. Police Officer Don and his wife of 4 Street are visiting in Maine. Senator Holden hosted state senators at his summer house in Billerica last night. Congress granted pensions to Samuel A. Clark and Bridget Applebee, $12 and $8 monthly. Mrs. Dewell, mother of Corporal Dewell of the Putnam Guards, is ill at her Wilson street home. Pierce of the Chicago Record visits his parents here, representing his paper in New York during the war. Notable New York figures mentioned include Continental T. J. Callahan and J. A. Whitney, among others.
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A. EB. Hill
Don
Maine
Holden
Billerica
Congress
Samuel A. Clark
Bridget Applebee
Dewell
Corporal Dewell
Company G
Putnam Guards
Camp Alger
Wilson Street
Guy
C. Pierce
Chicago Record
New York
Continental
T. J. Callahan
Astor
W. H. Hoyt
Cosmopolitan
J. A. Whitney
St. Cloud
L. Spencer
Grand Union
BE. W. Lovejoy
Sam Lucas Concert at Willow Dale Sunday Afternoon and Evening
Sam Lucas Concert Co. schedules Sunday events at Willow Dale with afternoon and evening performances. Buttrick & Co. grocers offer to compromise at 25 cents on the dollar on unsecured liabilities of 11,253. Daughters of the Revolution to assist Soldiers Relief Fund as visiting committee. Mortgagee's sale of James Forrest live stock at Mainst Stoneham set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock with J B Conant & Co in charge.
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Sam Lucas Concert Co
Willow Dale
Buttrick & Co
Daughters of the Revolution
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
James Forrest
J. B. Conant & Co
Surveying by photography gains ground in Canada
Surveying by photography is gaining ground as over 50,000 square miles have been photographically plotted and surveyed by the surveyor-general of Canada.
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Surveyor-General of
Canada
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