City Council debates Fort Hill park work and contract labor
The Lowell city council wrestles with funding Fort Hill park expansion with a $5000 appropriation. Proponents favor contract labor while others push for in house work. A receiver amends to guarantee city work by the superintendent. the measure passes with Stiles voting no. A letter from Salman Sirk offers to sell or lease a city block near the High school annex for $50,000 and $2000 yearly respectively. The council also adopts a Broadway grade change and adjourns.
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Fort Hill Park
Stiles
O'Sullivan
Mr. Stiles
Mr. Carmichael
Mr. O'Sullivan
Burns
Superintendent of Commons
Fort Hill
Salman Sirk
Committee On Education
Lowell
Mass
William E. Badger
John and
French Streets
City of
Paige Street
French Street
Saiman Sirk
Fraternization Report Reaches Pretoria Frontline
June dispatches describe Boers and British troops sharing songs and favors after a Balmoral surrender. Train crews near Pretoria report coffee and tobacco offered to former foes, while Reitz brings the last North ambulance and field-printed banknotes. Boers doubt foreign allies except Americans, and a commandant quips Germans are only good at soreing horses.
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Pretoria
Balmoral
Transvaal
Reitz
Convicts on the Run Robbery in Salem After Prison Break
Still at large, Tracey and Merrill, the convicts who killed three guards and escaped, returned to Salem, robbed J W Roberts of clothing and forced him to stay indoors, seized an expressman’s overcoat and overalls, then stole a team from Felix Labranch and drove northward before Roberts alerted authorities at dawn.
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Salem
Ore
Tracey and
Merrill
J. W. Roberts
South Salem
Felix Labranch
Roberts
National Credit Men meet in Louisville for seventh convention
The National Credit Men association opened its seventh annual convention in Louisville with about 300 delegates from across the country. President Gilbert A. Young of St. Paul presided, welcoming remarks were given by former Gov. W. O. Bradley and Walter Walker, while George F. Dieterle of Cincinnati spoke for visitors. Secretary William A. Pendergast of New York submitted his report.
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Louisville
National Credit Men’s Association
Glbert A. Young
St. Paul
W. O. Bradley
Walter Walker
George F. Dieterle
Cincinnati
Young
William A. Pendergast
New York
Naval Militia Report Recommends Larger Drill Ship
Boston June 10 It is announced that a report to the secretary of the navy by Lieut Commander W H Southerland in charge of the naval militia commends the Massachusetts brigade and recommends providing a larger ship for drill purposes.
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Boston
Secretary of the Navy
W. H. Southerland
Naval Militia
Massachusetts Brigade
Union Pacific to absorb St Joseph and Grand Island lines
Semi official notice in Omaha announces Union Pacific will take over the St Joseph and Grand Island railroad on July 1. Simultaneously Burlington will absorb Kansas City and the Omaha and Quincy and Ottumwa and Kansas City roads. The Quincy line ties to Omaha Kansas City and Eastern, now partially absorbed by the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Union Pacific
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Kansas City
Omaha and Quincy
Ottumwa
Burlington
St. Joseph
Quincy
Omaha, Kansas City
King Albert of Saxony Improves as Cabinet Dissolves
Berlin June 10 King Albert of Saxony, ill for some time, has shown improvement sufficient for the Saxon cabinet to dissolve its permanent sitting. Crown Prince and Crown Princess departed for Dresden. The move aims to have the heir ready to take the oath if needed. The king granted several pardons. The confessor Rev Maaz says the king’s condition remains critical.
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Berlin
Albert
Saxony
Dresden
Maaz
Fifty Years Wedded in Carlisle Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Warren Wilkins of Carlisle celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Union hall assisted by their children, Mrs Rubana E Champney and local pastors. He 75 and she 76 in late February and June respectively born in Carlisle, married in Lowell June 10 1852. They have two living children, George Gilbert Wilkins and Mary Ella Bickford, plus two grandchildren. Both long associated with Carlisle Unitarian church.
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George Warren Wilkins
Carlisle
Union Hall
Wilkins
Rubana E. Champney
Lane
Unitarian Church
Mr. Arms
Orthodox Congregational Church
George Gilbert Wilkins
Charlestown
Boston
Mary Ella Bickford
Samuel Heald
Mrs. Wilkins
Bail Jumper Arrested on Portland Liquor Charge
A warrant from Brunswick Deputy Sheriff A. S. Bisbee and officers Donaldson La Flamme and Dwyer led to the arrest of Lewis Theberge, wanted in Portland for illegal liquor selling. Theberge posted bond but fled on his scheduled court date after living on Race Street, later found on Moody Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherriff A. S. Bisbee
Brunswick
Donaldson
Laflamme
Philip Dwyer
Lewis Theberge
Portland
Theberge
Race Street
Moody Street
Death reported in Haverhill prompts search for Pettingill
Supt. Moffatt received a telephone message from the Haverhill police chief last night reporting the death of George Pettingill and asking him to locate Josiah K. Pettingill, son said to be living in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Moffatt
Haverhill Police
George Pettingill
Josiah K. Pettingill
Horse Fair Triumph Sets Lowell Event Record
Lowell's first horse fair drew dedicated spectators despite drizzle. The event showcased extensive entries across categories including Family horses, Draught horses, ponies, roadsters, jumpers, Ladies' Saddle Horses, and Runabout singles with numerous participants from multiple firms and riders such as Frank W. Clar, T. C. Entwistle, John Lennon, Elwin W. Lovejoy, Mrs. Julian Talbot, and many more.
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Lowell
Frank W. Clar
T. C. Entwistle
John Lennon
Nancy
Helen
Hylan
Bunting
Sport
Elwin W. Lovejoy
Gray Harry
Harriet Talbot
Star
Diamond
Edward M. Tucke
Dolly
Sadie
Asa C. Russell
Prince
Don
C. H. Hanson, Jr
Duke
John A. Weinbeck
Dorothy and
Lolly
Harry R. Rice
Julian Talbot
Thomas Stott
Harry B. Plunkett
Colonel
George C. Dempsey
Chestnut
Charles I. Hood
C. O. Davis
Maggie
C. F. Keyes
C. H. Hanson & Co
Chancellor
Manger
Peter Davey
Midnight
Darkness
Joseph Albert
Dan
Rosey
Fred Ela
Flora and
Billy
U. S. Copeland
Samuel Ducharme
Talbot Mills
Abbott Worsted Co
Sampson
Wm. H. White
Lawrence Manufacturing Co
Merrimack
Verne
P. A. MacKenzie
Belle
Chas
H. Hanson
Hutchins
Riding Academy
Andover
Mass
Lee and
Black Prince
Derby
Ethan A. Smith
Bess
Geo. F. Scribner
F. W. Chadbourne
J. N. Marston
Henry Miller
Lady
John C. Burke
Fanny
Robert E. Bell
Phoebe
William Walsh
Nellie
W. A. Johnson
Baby T
Fred H. Ela
Spider
D. J. Donohoe
Attorney
Willis Hobbs
M. M. Finney
W. P. Wylie
Dandy
Anthony D. Mitten
Black Bess
A. S. Baker
Alice
Express
Dorothy
Charles H. Kimball
Matty
John J. Hogan
Black Baby
Charles F. M. Fish
Leo Wilkes
Houchins’ Riding
T. F. Harrington
Alice Fiske
Dr. Magee
Prince Henry
Louise Johnson
Thomas Talbot
Quartermaster
Justin Edwards
Merrill
Abiel J. Abbott
Darkie
Gertrude M. Davis
Board Grants And Revokes Licenses At Police Meeting
At the regular meeting of the board of police last night common victuallers licenses were granted to Minnie Lepper 47 Church street John J Tararcon 159 and 161 Fletcher street Dennis McEvoy 17 First street Katherine Gordon 545 Middlesex street and Lapierre Bros 359 Middlesex street A junk dealer license was granted to Edward H Heath 233 Tolman street The common victualler license of Lapierre Bros 72 Prescott street was revoked.
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Board of Police
Common Victuallers
Minnie Lepper
Church Street
John J Tar *Arcon
Fletcher Street
Dennis McEvoy
First Street
Katherine Gordon
Middlesex Street
Lapierre Bros
Edward H. Heath
Tolman Street
Prescott Street
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Lowell Resident
A Lowell man, G. S. Emerson of 512 Westford Street, testifies to lasting relief from kidney and urinary troubles after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He recalls purchasing them in 1896 at Hilingwood & Co. drugstore and notes family members also benefited over the years.
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Dean
Lowell
G. S. Emerson
Westford Street
Hilingwood & Co
Remember the name Doan’s for sale by dealers now
For sale by all dealers price 50c Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the U S Remember the name Doan’s and take no substitute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Grain tax clause passes Commons amid tariff debate
London June 1 The grain tax clause of the budget clears the committee stage in the House of Commons by 279 to 193 votes after a lengthy debate. Liberal leaders denounce the measure as a wedge toward free trade within the empire and protectionism. Chancellor Hicks-Beach denies it aims at preferential duties and declares it not protectionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
William Vernon-Harcourt
J. Austen Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
the Treasury
Michael Hicks-Beach
President's family aboard Dolphin visits New York City
The government gunboat Dolphin brings Mrs. Roosevelt and the president's youngest child into New York Harbor from Washington where the vessel arrived yesterday afternoon en route to Oyster Bay Long Island for the summer. It will briefly stop tomorrow for Mrs. Roosevelt to shop before continuing to Oyster Bay. The Dolphin passed quarantine at 7:30 p.m. and anchored off Tompkinsville for the night.
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New York
Dolphin
Tompkinsville
Trolley Exploring Trips Through Boston Suburbs
Boston residents learn how to ride electric trolleys to historic sites and scenic suburbs. Consolidated lines link Lexington and Boston Newton Wellesley and Boston with routes through Concord Bedford Billerica Lowell and more. A Lowell to Park Street subway option offers a quicker Boston connection via Sullivan Square with one transfer.
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New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Lexington
Newton
Wellesley
Commonwealth Avenue
Lexington and Concord
Bedford
Billerica
Lowell
Waltham
Newtons
Auburndale
Norumbega Park
Nonatum
Needham
Echo Bridge
Woburn
Waverly
Trapelo Road
Waverly Oaks
Concord
Park Street
Sullivan Square
Arlington Heights
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Public Gardens
Middlesex County
Consolidated Lines
Commonwealth Ave
Mass
Newton Street Railway Co
Newtonville
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Cook, Taylor & CO
Central Street
Department
Cor. Central and Merrimack Sts
Temple Confection CO
Philadelphia
Masury
THE
Thompson Hardware Company
Merrimack Street
Wright & Tay
R. H. Hirshfield
N. E
Doane Street
Hire
Wim. Nichols & Co
Oregon State
Association
Western Railway
King OF
G. W. Wilkins
Street
National Biscuit Company
Mrs. Roosevelt
India
Biscuit
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Bransh Grocery
Middlesex St
John Callaghan
Devine
Lowell Trunk Manufactory
Telephone
Lowall
J. C. Abbott
Jos. Peabody
Marsell
Young’s
Hildreth Building
Bessie Bensen
Nantucket
Ana
Respiro
D. L. Page Company
Diane
Hibbard
Lakeview Atheatre
Onncean
Joseph J. Flynn
California Minstrels
James Corman
Great Company
Arthur Ricey
Stremont
Pilsen
Pixley
Luders
New Hampshire
Hampton Beagh
Hampton River Bridge
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