Fire at Merrimack fruit store causes alarm
Thomas F. Scully at the St Lawrence hotel spotted a blaze across the street at 12 15 pm and sounded the alarm. The fire tore through a fruit store run by Charles and Pauley brothers at 886 Merrimack street where a gas stove used to ripe bananas had been left burning after closing at 11 20. A trellis partition overheated near the stove and the flames were contained before spreading. The Pauleys Bros. face losses as contents were uninsured. the building is insured and the owner is the Gage estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Scully
St. Lawrence Hotel
Mr. Scully
Charles Pauloys
Merrimack Street
Scully
Gage
Hosmer
Pauleys Bros
Correction issued in Lavoie trespass dispute case
The Courier Citizen clarifies a news item about Eugene Lavoie who was charged with threatening Mary Deane. The court found him not guilty and ordered discharge. There was no bond or peace-keeping record. the dispute concerned clearing land of trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-Citizen
Eugene Lavoie
Mary J. Deane
Fisher
Lavoie
Layole
Want Meister Back At YMCA Board Hearing
The YMCA board held a special session to hear a petition from about 200 members demanding the reinstatement of physical director Victor H. Meister after a failed re-election. Speakers cited his five years of successful leadership and asked for his return, but the board did not reach a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Victor H. Meister
F. A. Bowen
Matthew Johnston
F. Ernest Atkinson
William Coulter
Association
Meister
Street Street Committee Meeting Adjourns In Drizzle
The street committee met in yesterday afternoon drizzle but did not hold a formal session last night. Chairman Fairweather did not attend. only three councilmen and City Engineer Bowers were present. After a wait, they adjourned to their homes, planning another meeting within a week.
Dickson's Tea Store Cuts Sugar Price Deal
The public and patrons are informed that granulated sugar is reduced to sixteen pounds for one dollar with free delivery to tea and coffee customers. Dickson's Tea Store at 68 Merrimack Street makes the offer available to shoppers and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson's Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Fraternal Lodge Events Highlight City Convention
The Great Sun Council Pocahontas gathering opened at Odd Fellows temple in Middlesex street with a banquet and evening entertainment. Today the convention resumes in the Odd Fellows hall with 61 councils expected. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen hosted a successful supper at Pilgrim hall and plans an excursion to Revere beach. Leatherworkers union elected officers as they discussed the upcoming national convention in New York. Royal Arch degree conferred on 18 members at Mt. Horeb chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Sun Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Order of Red Men
Odd Fellows Temple
Middlesex Street
Lodge
Mrs. Nichols
Remont Nichols
Lilia Childs
Grace Marshall
Frank Wyman
Bristol
Alexander Gilmore
Boston
QO. A. Libby
Brotherhood of Railroad
Pilgrim Hall
Hibbert
McCavitt
Pinault
Christian
Hardy
Lanctot
Kappler
Revere Beach
Leatherworkers Union
Janes Gilligan
Charles McFadden
James Carney
William Campbell
James Colman
John Wilson
Thomas Scullane
Daniel McGeaver
Frank Murphy
John Chambers
New York
Mt. Horeb
Maine Foresters Meet in Biennial Convention
Brunswick Maine June 13 The fifth biennial two day convention of the grand court of Maine Catholic Order of Foresters opened with a large attendance Delegates escorted by the St Jean Baptiste band attended services at St Jean Baptiste church Business focused on reports and routine actions Officer elections are slated for tomorrow Secretary Thibeault reported 513 new members initiated in two years bringing total to 2183 with 17 courts represented and courts planned for Fort Kent Portland and Lower Grand Isle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Grand Court of Maine
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Jean Baptiste Band
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Wellcome
Board of Selectmen
Noel Beaupre
Biddeford
Peter P. Thibeault
Auburn
Old Town
Caribou
van Buren
Fort Kent
Portland
Lower Grand Isle
New Hampton Alumni Mark 75th Anniversary Reunion
New Hampton N H June 13 Alumni from across the country gathered for the 75th anniversary of the institute linked social fraternity. The event opened with an elm planting, an oration by Josiah H. Quincy Boston and remarks by G E Smith Boston. Earl E. Smith welcomed attendees, Rev Edmond B Tetley Meredith replied, with further addresses by Rev Lewis Malvern Portland and Congressman Samuel W McCall Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
N. H
New Hampton Literary Institute
Josiah H. Quincy
Boston
G. E. Smith
Earl E. Smith
Prospects of Russian harvest look good in many regions
St. Petersburg reports a continuing good outlook for a Russian wheat harvest with conditions far above average in the south southwest northern Caucasus Vistula and Ural provinces. Rye prospects are poorer especially in the upper Volga region and famine is predicted in some governments.
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St. Petersburg
Northern Caucasus
Vistula
Ural
Volga
Upper Volga
Rigging Slipped Delaying North Chelmsford Car
The brake rigging on streetcar No. 433 on the North Chelmsford line slipped near the Middlesex Gorham street junction, delaying traffic for about half an hour. A wrecking car arrived with unloading apparatus to move the wounded car to the power station, delaying several residents reaching their North Chelmsford homes by 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Chelmsford
Middlesex and Gorham Streets
Kootenay Central railway planned from Golden to Fort Steele
Vancouver June 13 announced the Canadian Pacific railway will construct a summer branch from Golden to Fort Steele near the Crow's Nest Pass line. The new line will be named the Kootenay Central railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Golden
Fort Steele
Crow’s Nest Pass
Kootenay Central
Diplomats Attend West Point Graduation Exercises
Secretary of War William H. Taft and French ambassador Jusserand arrived at West Point New York for the graduation ceremonies at the United States Military Academy. The high level visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic ties as cadets complete their training and receive commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
William H. Sft
J. J. Jusseranc
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted as cure all
An old advertisement proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female complaints including ovarian issues inflammation and uterine problems. It claims relief for menstrual irregularity headaches backache nervous symptoms and even kidney complaints with guarantees of confidentiality through Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Yale Receives 10000 Gift For Infirmary Wing
New Haven June 12 The Yale University corporation reports the resignation of Rev Dr Theodore T Munger a long time agriculture expert and Yale fellow. A gift of 10000 from Mrs William Hurlbut New York is to aid the Yale infirmary. The board appoints Charles C Haight New York to lead plans for a library wing funded earlier for that purpose.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University Corporation
Theodore T. Munger
Corporation In Agriculture
Munger
Yale
William H. Hurlbut
New York City
Yale Infirmary
Charles C. Haight
University
College Men Given $9200 To Help Expenses
Boston reports the 89th annual meeting of the Congregational Education Society featured the director’s year end report by Secretary E S Tead. It states that in the past year 185 men in colleges and theological seminaries received financial aid totaling $9200 while total receipts reached $155,165 and administrative expenses declined by $2290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congregational Education Society
New England
Far West
Southwest
E. S. Tead
Leyland Line Steamer Tampican Runs Aground At Pier
The Leyland line steamer Tampican bound for London and Leith struck bottom shortly after departure from her pier in Montreal. Dredging is expected to be required to free the vessel, and cargo is being lightered. Captain Karrison commands the 430 foot vessel, owned by Frederick Leyland & Company of Liverpool. formerly the White Star liner Runic.
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Montreal
Leyland Line
Tampican
London
Leith
Karrison
Frederick Leyland & Company of
Liverpool
White Star
Runic
Vice President Adds to Hoar Memorial Fund
Worcester June 12 Charles H Thayer treasurer received a personal contribution to the Hoar memorial fund from Vice President Charles W Fairbanks. The trustees plan a Worcester memorial to Senator George Frisbie Hoar and donations are arriving daily from diverse Worcester residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar Memorial Fund
Worcester
Charles H. Thayer
Hoar Memorial Fund Trustees
Charles W. Fairbanks
George Frisbie Hoar
Manchester Man Guilty Of Manslaughter
Belaine Maquin was found guilty of manslaughter in a February street fight in Manchester New Hampshire. He received a prison sentence of not less than two nor more than five years in state prison. The Superior Court delivered the judgment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Belaine Maquin
Geo. J. Pellerin
Spring Catarrh and Hyomei Remedy Claims
The changing spring weather boosts catarrh cases and Hyomei offers a home cure without stomach dosing. The inhaler delivers antiseptic air to lungs, promising immediate relief and lasting cure. Ellingwood & Co. and Falls & Burkinshaw guarantee satisfaction or refund the price. Complete outfit $1, extra bottles 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellingwood & Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
Hyomej
French News and Local Happenings in Pawtucket
Henry Lefebvre, a Salera Street grocer, was surprised by 66 friends ahead of his marriage to Rose Van de Cruyssen at St Josephs rectory. The bash at Club Social Rooms featured gifts a ham set and couch, songs and speeches. Also reported: a Saturday night auto crash on Aiken Street leaving two wheels damaged but occupants unharmed. A marriage at St Josephs rectory linked Joseph Vaillancourt and Miss Marie Soucy, with witnesses Frederic Soucy and Ludger Vaillancourt. Various local residents travel, visit, or welcome guests. births and amputations noted. Canadians and New Yorkers mentioned.
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Henry Lefebvre
Salera Street
Rose van de Cruyssen
St. Joseph's Rectory
Pawtucketvile
M. Lefebvre
Cleophas Belanger
L’etoile
Lefebvre
Leon Crepeau
Albert Bolduc Donat Rousseau
Jean Guilmette
Omer Bernard
James Massicotte
Hormisdas Meunier
Jos. Ethier
Mr. Lefebvre
Joseph Vaillancourt
Marie Soucy
Nashua
Fr. Campeau
O. M. I. Messrs
Frederic Soucy
Ludger Vaillancourt
Two Years In Jail For Committing Larceny
In East Cambridge superior court Lowell cases were disposed with an even split of probations and sentences. Notable outcomes include Joseph E. Bosquet received two years for larceny on ten counts, while others like James Critchley and James Corontes faced house of correction terms.
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Lowell
East Cambridge
James Flakios
Mary Mansonia
William St. Peter
House of Correction
James Critchley
James Corontes
William H. Dudley
Carrie E. Wilson
Joseph E. Bosquet
William C. Hewes
Mary Downs
James Regan
Joseph T. Forget
Horses Poisoned By Mischievous Boys
A milkman found three of his horses ill after someone fed Paris green to them. Investigators determined local boys broke into the barn the previous evening and poisoned the animals. The parents reimbursed the milkman, who chose not to prosecute after reviewing the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Green
Sears Will Filed for Probate in Boston
The will of J Montgomery Sears filed for probate values the estate at 4 million dollars and divides it equally between his widow Sarah C Sears and his two children J Montgomery Sears and Helen Sears after a five year trust. There are two codicils dated 1886 and 1893. The deceased had previously made gifts to charitable and educational causes.
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Boston
J. Montgomery Sears
Sarah C. Sears
Helen Sears
Sears
O'Brien Bros Tea Dealers Ad in Central Street
An advertisement touts Always Fresh coffee with daily graded roast. O'Brien Bros. Tea Dealers operates at 227 Central Street promoting fresh coffee offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien Bros
Central Street
Bombs in Springfield Public School Found
Two zinc bombs were discovered today on the premises of the Springfield public school by janitor Lewis Baker. Inside were gun cotton metal tube and powder. No motive is given for choosing the school, though nearby Russian families are said to be intensely anarchistic regarding Russia.
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Pittsburg
Springfield
Lewis Baker
Russia
Suit for 200000 Damages Trials Begins in Rhode Island
Providence June 12 The Montgomery Water Power Company of New Jersey sues William Chapman and Charles H tath away contractors in U S district court for 200000 over delays and extra costs in building a dam on the Talapoosa river Alabama project started in 1902. Defendants claim they built to contract and seek 150000 for work already done. Trial expected to run ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
Montgomery Water Power Company
New Jersey Corporation
Wm. Chapman
Charles H. Tathaway
United States District Court
United States Supreme Court
Tallapoosa
Alabama
Sultan to Resist French Demands Amid Morocco Talks
London reports that the Sultan of Morocco will resist French demands, with Moorish officials viewing German diplomat Count von Tattenbach Askold as a guardian. They fear an international conference may be vetoed by France and Britain but expect other powers to back the proposal, while the sultan remains independently firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fez
Morocco
France
Count von Tattenbach-Askold
Germany
Great Britain
Waist sale leads store to top town figures
Quality then price drives a local retailer’s claim of selling more waists this season than any town store. The advert touts a perfectly fitting figured lawn waist with full tucked front box pleats and new sleeve, calling it a 69 cent value being closed out Wednesday.
New Mer cerized Waists Offered At Reduced Price
A shop announces a lower price for mer cerized waist garments previously sold at 1.25 and 1.75. They state a new lot is available while supplies last, with no restock expected. The notice emphasizes scarcity and limited-time pricing.
Price Cut Urges Deep Reductions on Large Waistwear
The ad states a three to one ratio of large to small sizes in $3.00 lawn waists and calls for immediate discounting. Shoppers with sizes 38, 40 or 42 may choose from 15 waist styles at The White Store located at 114 Merrimack St on Wednesday.
Insurance reform and Equitable trust in life funds
The article reviews heightened scrutiny of life insurers including Equitable Life, noting prior solvency and potential gains from reforms. It discusses press views on Paul Morton leading Equitable reorganization, hints at an underwriters association to curb rebates, and mentions the Royal Arcanum premium readjustment affecting older members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life
Morton
Life
Equitable
Royal Arcanum
Royal Arcanumites
Insurance Fraternity Debate Sparks City Organization Idea
The column notes repeated suggestions and serious discussion within the local insurance community about forming an organized body of insurance men in the city to coordinate professional standards and activities.
The Lake Shore Railway Praised for Service and Comfort
The man of affairs and business travelers praise the Lake Shore Railway for its magnificent equipment and careful attention to detail. Travelers favor this east and west trunk line, noting its superior service compared with other roads and ensuring tickets read Via The Lake Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Railway
Lake Shore
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Ruggist
Maine Foresters
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry Lefebvre
Stephen Rochette
Pierre A. Brousseau
Aiken Street
Joseph Harvey
Legare
Sargent Street
Lavinia Wagner
Rockville, Md
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Emerance Lucier
Moody Street
Chazy
Troy
North Adams
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Gardner Avenue
Albertine Desmarais
Austin Street
Lowell Hospital
Jeanne
Georgiana Lincourt
Schafer Street
Canada
Maniwa ‘, Que
Montgomery Sears
Sultan
A, G. Follard & CO
Ladies Oxfords
Aare
Sorosis
Vici
Gibson
Venice Point
Palmer St
Palmer Street
White
Merrimack St
St. Louis
Pula Adhe Ca
Osingok
Globe Trotter
Knox
George H. Wood
Branch Street
T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
U. S
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