Levee Breach Threatens East St. Louis as Flood Rises
June 10 report from St. Louis describes two thirds of East St. Louis under two to fifteen feet of water after a breaching Broadway levee. Eleven lives lost. Mayor Cook oversees 5000 men fighting to reinforce defenses as warnings spread and sandbag fortifications fail to stem the flood. Residents seek safety in hotels and schools as the river advances toward Missouri Avenue.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Cook
Broadway
Eaes Bridge
Missouri Avenue
Illinois Central
Central Hotel
Washington and Franklin High Schools
Hickey Murray Vows Today At St Patrick’s Church
George B Hickey of Roxbury and Katherine T Murray of the city wed at 2 30 PM in St Patrick’s parish residence with Rev James W Hickey of Foxboro officiating. The reception followed at 52 Common Street as friends from Iowa Boston Wakefield Milford and N H gathered to祝 the couple. They plan a Roxbury home and a short wedding tour after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Hickey
Roxbury
Lowell
Katherine T. Murray
St. Patrick's Church
James W. Hickey
Foxboro
Mass
Annie Murray
Walter Hickey
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Shaw and Carlson in Milford
A quiet ceremony at 3 30 yesterday on 36 O Connell Street joined Charles Joseph Shaw of Milford and Elsie Mary Olivia Carlson. Rev. Robert F. True officiated at Immanuel Baptist Blossom Street. A large group witnessed the display of ferns and carnations as the bride wore white and carried a bouquet. The bridemaid was Minnie Carlson and best man Franklin Shaw. The couple plan a honeymoon in Gloucester before settling in Milford where Shaw works as an engineer. Carlson was active in Immanuel Baptist church activities.
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O’connell Street
Charles Joseph Shaw
Milford
Mass
Elsie Mary Olivia Carlson
Robert F. True
Immanuel Baptist Church
Blossom Street
Minnie Maria Carlson
Franklin T. Shaw
ODAY PARSONS MARRIAGE IN CAMBRIDGE HOME
Rev George F Kenngett joined in marriage last evening at six at the bride home 378 Washington street Cambridge Mr Jas ODay and Miss Eva E Parsons. Miss Parsons formerly resided in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kenngett
Washington Street
Cambridge
Jas. O'Day
Eva E. Parsons
Parsons
Lowell
Marriage of Dr Thomas B Smith and Miss Elizabeth M Rafter
The wedding occurred yesterday at 5 pm at St Patrick church paro chial residence. Rev Fr William O Brien officiated. Miss Julia Rafter attended the bride and Dr William T Carolin served as best man. A relatives only reception followed at No 12 Walker street. After Sept 15, they reside at No 3 Columbus avenue with upon a Tuesday home schedule.
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Thomas B. Smith
Elizabeth M. Rafter
William O’brien
St. Patrick's Church
Julia Rafter
William T. Carolin
Nora J. Rafter
Walker Street
Patten
Mrs. Smith
Columbus Avenue
Harrington and Griffin Wed at Latters Residence
Mr Frank M Harrington and Miss Grace E Griffin wed yesterday at 2 pm by Rev George F Kenngett at 296 Liberty Street The ceremony was followed by a reception at 113 South Walker Street A bridesmaid and groomsman were present They left for a brief wedding tour and received many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Harrington
Grace E. Griffin
George F. Kenngett
Liberty Street
Etta A. Henderson
W. E. Hunt
South
Walker Street
Mrs. Harrington
Smithies Bride Alice M Smithies Wed Cushing in City
In the city on June 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Smithies 419 Chelmsford street Rev George F Kenngett joined Miss Alice M Smithies to Edward T Cushing in marriage.
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Charles Smithies
Chelmsford Street
George F. Kenngett
Alice M. Smithies
Edward T. Cushing
Parish wedding at St Patrick's church in six o'clock ceremony
Last evening at six Rev Fr McHugh united Patrick F Riley and Mary A Carroll in marriage at the parochial residence of St Patrick's church. Thomas Daly served as best man and Mary Cassidy attended the bride.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. McHugh
Patrick F. Riley
Mary A. Carroll
Thomas Daly
Mary Cassidy
Marriage of Peter J Mc Kenna and Katherine A Andrews
The marriage occurred at the parochial residence of Immaculate Conception church. The ceremony tied the couple in wedlock in a local church setting, with both parties identified by full names and explicit venue as the Immaculate Conception parish residence.
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Peter J. McKenna
Katherine A. Andrews
Immaculate Conception Church
Fagan Weds O Loughlin At St Patrick’s Parish
Tuesday afternoon at St Patrick’s parochial residence Michael Fagan and Margaret O Loughlin were married by Rev Fr McHugh. A reception followed at the bride’s home and in the evening the couple departed on a brief wedding tour. They received numerous presents.
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St. Patrick's Church
Michael Fagan
Margaret O'Loughlin
Fr. McHugh
Maguire and Swallow Married at St Peter's Parish
At six last evening in St Peter's parochial residence Philip Maguire and Martha Swallow were united in marriage by Rev Fr Heffernan. Miss Minnie Swallow served as bridesmaid and Mr Michael Nawn as best man. The newly married couple received many wedding presents.
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St. Peter's Church
Philip Maguire
Martha Swallow
Fr. Heffernan
Minnie Swallow
Michael Nawn
Whittier and Young Wed at Morse Residence
At 50 Quebec street Mr Charles A Whittier married Miss Christina M Young in a ceremony led by Rev N W Matthews of Gorham Street Primitive Methodist Church. Best man Ephram Brisbie, bridesmaid Etta Whittier. Frank Way served as wedding match. Large gathering attended, refreshments served, couple to reside in the city after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Morse
Quebec Street
Charles A. Whittier
Christina M. Young
N. W. Matthews
Primitive Methodist Church
Gorham Street
Ephram Brisbie
Etta Whittier
Frank Way
Massachusetts Medical Society Elects Officers at Boston Meeting
Dr Geo E Francis presided at the annual meeting in Boston. Officers elected include President Geo E Francis Worcester vice president J F A Adams Pittsfield treasurer Edward M Buckingham Boston corresponding secretary Charles W Swan Brookline recording secretary Francis W Goss Roxbury librarian Edwin H Brigham Brookline. A paper by Dr Ralph C Larrabee warned nicotine slows heart action with tobacco nicotine levels from none to five percent. Cigarettes pose inhalation dangers. advise long stemmed pipes and dry smoking condemned. Quits advised if heart symptoms appear.
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Boston
Geo. E. Francis
Massachusetts Medical Society
Worcester
J. F. A. Adams
Pittsfield
Edward M. Buckingham
Charles W. Swan
Brookline
Francis W. Goss
Roxbury
Edwin H. Brigham
Ralph
Watson pleads not guilty in District auditor embezzlement
James M A Watson clerk in the District government auditor's office appeared in police court and pleaded not guilty to alleged embezzlement, waiving a preliminary hearing. bail set at 30000. Treasury accountants conduct a thorough audit of the auditor's accounts. Watson and Lapham, a fellow clerk, audited each other's work. some minor irregularities noted but potentially explainable. Bryant, Watson's father in law, seeks restitution of the alleged defalcation.
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Washington
James M. A. Watson
Treasury
Watson
Lapham
Petty
Bryant
Table and Kitchen: Cooking Chemistry Insights
Table and Kitchen presents practical cooking guidance grounded in chemistry and experience. Edited by Lidames Willis, the column from Chicago’s Marquette Building shares tested methods, flavorful techniques, and safe kitchen practices for home cooks and professionals alike.
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Lidames Willis
Marquette Building
Hicago
Banning Co
Chicago
The Unique Delicately Flavored Crab Varieties
An article surveys crab varieties from deep sea to oyster crabs and fiddler crabs, noting seasonality May to August, preparation ideas including deviled crabs, regional methods, and cautions on shelling and digestibility. It covers buying live crabs, nutritional makeup, and multiple recipes across Southern Northern, and Queen's Taste styles.
Dutch Cheese and Cream Cheese Recipes in Print
Mrs. F C K asks for Dutch cheese and cottage cheese recipes and how cream cheese is made. Instructions describe pressing cottage cheese through a sieve with eggs lemon rind almonds raisins and a suet dough roll, bake and baste with cream. Cream cheese is made from warm milk cooled to skim cream, chilling, and pressing into cups, called Devonshire clouted cream. Maple Syrup Sauce combines maple syrup with melted raspberry jelly and thickens with cornstarch.
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A. H
Concert by Lowell at Canobie Lake Park Sunday
American band Lowell performs a concert at Canobie Lake Park on Sunday evening after Room and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Canobie Lake Park
Murder Trial Begins for Jett and White in Marcum Killing
In Jackson Kentucky on June 10 the murder trial of Curtis Jett and Thomas White opened. Defense moved to strike the jury panels. Judge Redwine overruled. Commonwealth attorney Byrd outlined a conspiracy to kill Marcum with Jett firing the fatal shot. Twenty five witnesses anticipated per side. The first witness B J Ewen testified Marcum fell after a pistol crack. he saw Jett with a pistol. Marcum cried for help as he fell.
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Jackson
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
J. B. Marcum
Redwine
Byrd
Commonwealth
White
Jett
Marcum
B. J. Ewen
Tom White
Obituary for Mrs Louis Lebrun of Lowell
Mrs Louis Lebrun wife of ex Councilman Louis Lebrun died yesterday afternoon at 5 10 at 467 Moody Street after serious illness and two operations at Lowell General Hospital She was born Rebecca Beaulieu in Three Rivers 37 years ago and lived in Lowell 22 years She leaves husband six children three surviving Nelson J Rosa and Mary her parents and four sisters A devout member of the Dames de St Anne and a well liked neighbor her death creates a wide circle of sorrow.
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Louis Lebrun
Moody Street
Lowell
Lebrun
Nelson
Rosa
Mary
Thomas Beaulieu
N. Paquette
Albert Beaudry
Jeanne Beaulieu
Corinne Beaulieu
Sodality
The
Dames de St. Anne
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Drake and Child Iras Riley
The funeral for Mrs Jacob Drake was held yesterday at the residence of George E Marshall in Puffer street with Rev R A Greene officiating. Undertaker Weinbeck oversaw arrangements and bearers included John Adams Ira Adams Edward Swallow and George Marshall. Burial followed in Drake cemetery Tyngsboro. The funeral for Iras Riley child of Bernard F and Blanche Riley was from 21 Penn avenue yesterday with burial in Edson cemetery conducted by Undertakers O'Donnell and Sons.
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Jacob Drake
George E. Marshall
Puffer Street
R. A. Greene
Weinbeck
John and
Ira Adams
Edward Swallow
George Marshall
Drake Cemetery
Tyngsboro
Iras Riley
Bernard F
Blanche Riley
Penn Avenue
Edson
O’donnell & Sons
Summer flirtations thrive in city shading
A good many people are engaged in a needless hustle after a desirable summer resort. A shady nook in the corner of a city piazza serves just as well for a summer flirtation as a babbling brook in the country.
See Superintendent at cemetery for locations
See Treasurer at Middlesex Trust Company for terms.
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Middlesex ‘Trust Company
Lowell Mills Play Key Role in Looming Cotton Market
Surplus cotton held by Lowell manufacturers figures prominently as markets react to rising prices. Reports of large Lowell shipments to New Orleans influence speculation, while mills plan to sell selectively during the strike. Analysts doubt full depletion of stock, noting October buyovers and the need to cover with new cotton come fall.
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Lowell Cotton Manufacturing Companies
New York Cotton Exchange
Lowell Mills
New Orleans
Lowell
Tremont & Suffolk
Massachusetts
Lowel
Pleasant Musicale Aids Church Choir Fund
A Tuesday evening musical at 48 Warwick Street hosted by Mrs. M O Carter benefited the Church of the House of Prayer choir fund. Performers included Miss Hardy, Mr Hardy, Miss Savage, Master Hugh Johnson, Miss Jeanette, Miss LeFavor, Mr Webster, Mr McLaren, Miss Charlton on violin, and a piano duo by Mrs Taylor and Miss Fenton. Ushers Mr Walter McCleery and Mr Hapgood Fay assisted. Voters praised the entertainment and speeches closed with thanks to organizers and participants.
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Helen Hamilton Taylor
Warwick Street
Church of the House of Prayer
M. O. Carter
Carter
W. A. Pardoe
H. F. Whiting
N. J. Maddocks
Miss Hardy
Hardy
Miss Savage
Hugh Johnson
Jeanette
LeFavor
Webster
McLaren
Miss Charlton
Taylor
Fenton
St Anne's Parish Picnic At Willow Dale Park
At Willow Dale park the St Anne's church annual parish and Sunday school picnic drew over 300 members despite poor weather. Young people led most events with active sports and a large midday meal served by parish ladies. George Peterson and Miss Harriet Bennett led overall arrangements.
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St. Anne’s Church
Willow Dale Park
Merrimack Square
George Peterson
Harriet Bennett
New Ball Grounds at Canobie Lake
The new baseball grounds at Canobie Lake park will open Saturday afternoon with Haverhill vs. Lawrence of the New England league. It is a league series game expected to be fast. Grounds are spacious and compare with the best. two grandstands have been built. Admission is 25 cents, with ladies and children free.
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Canobie Lake Park
Haverhill and
Lawrence
New England League
Man Falls From Car Near Boston Line Injury
Augustus Moody, about 50, of this city, had a narrow escape after falling from a car on the Woburn line of electrics while riding home from Boston. He broke his leg in the incident and was reported severely injured.
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Mr. Moody
Wilmington
Lowell
Ammare
St. John’s Hospital
Madison Street
Augustus Moody
Woburn
Syracuse Lawyer Robbed by His Brother
Francis B. Gill, a Syracuse lawyer, was held at gunpoint by his brother John Gill, a Watertown attorney, who stole money from his pockets and forced a $1000 check in his favor. Police pursued and captured John after he fled the office. authorities suspect mental instability.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Francis B. Gill
John
Watertown
Francis
Change of Time on the Boston & Maine Railroad
The summer timetable for June 15 1903 applies to Eastern Western Fitchburg Northern Worcester Nashua Portland Central Massachusetts Southern. Many new trains and changes follow. On June 22 the schedule expands to Southern White Mountains Concord Connecticut and Passumpsic North South St Johnsbury Lake Champlain divisions.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Eastern
Western
Fitchburg
Northern
Worcester
Nashua
Portland
Central Massachusetts
Southern
White Mountains
Concord
Connecticut
Passumpsia
St. Johnsbury
Lake Champlain
Keith's Theatre Week Feature at Keith's Boston
Lillian Burkhart headlines in A Strenuous Daisy at Keith's Boston the week of June 15 a lively vaudeville bill includes James Richmond Glenroy Harry Brown Jordan and Welch Frank Gardner and Lottie Vincent Leroy and Levanion W J Tompkins and the Fadettes with new motion pictures by Vitagraph and fresh acts throughout.
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Keith
Boston
Lillian Burkhart
James Richmond Glenroy
Harry Brown
Jordan and Welch
Pacific Coast land sale lure from Buffalo broker
The Nickel Plate road advertises selling from Buffalo at 42.50 to Pacific Coast points with fine farming and fruit-raising land. It promises the finest train service including tourist sleepers and urges inquiring through L. P. Burgess, Nepa, 258 Washington Street, Boston.
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Pacific Coast
Buffalo
N. Y
L. P. Burgess
Nepa
Washington Street
Boston
Engraved Wedding Cards and Invitations Offered
Wedding and card engraving specialists advertise fine engraving work for calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards engraved in any style with printing on best stock. Prices stated as reasonable for high grade work and samples available at Courier Citizen Co Merrimack Street.
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Callard
Courier
Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
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O. I
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James T. Powers
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O’day-Parsons
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Cushing-Smithies
Riley—Carroll
McKenna—Andrews
O’laughlin
Fagan
Swallow
MY Lady Nicotine
the Natural Food CO
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House of Prayer
Willow Dale
St. Anne’s
Canobie Lake
Keith’s Theatre
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