Chelmsford Echoes of an Old Town Journeys
A Chelmsford travelogue recounts the town's 243 year history, Native American grounds, and nearby camps, with notes on gipsies, wood cutters, lone hermit homesteads, Revolutionary relics, and enduring country lanes hidden near the city. It also covers local musical figures, society teas, weddings, and upcoming summer plans of residents and visitors.
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Chelmsford
Dracut
Lowell
Pawtucket Falls
Pawtucket
New England
Asong
Flag Association Meets in New York City Hall
The American Flag association held its annual meeting in the Governor's room at City Hall with President Ralph B. Prime presiding. The president reported that flag protection legislation had been obtained in nineteen states and officers were re-elected.
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New York
The
American Flag Association
Ralph B. Prime
Russian official attacked in St Petersburg report of Nihilist outrage
An obscure interior ministry official was attacked in St Petersburg on June 14 by an unidentified man. The incident sparked reports of a Nihilist outrage but the official was not injured.
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St. Petersburg
Ministry of the Interior
Endorsement of Dr Williams Home Eye Remedies
Two medical letters praise Dr Williams for curing eye ailments with his home remedies. Everett W. Fish, M D from Melrose Mass reports rapid sight restoration after travel to Boston. W N Knowlton, M D notes multiple patients cured after consulting Williams. Free booklet offered and consultation available, 541 Boylston St Boston.
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DR. Williams
Disraten
Boston
W.D
Everett W. Fisn
M.D. Melrose Hich
W. N. Knowlton
M.D
F. A. WiLliams
Boylston St
Mass
Williams
Mother Sees Three Sons Drown Saving Little Brother
Henderson Kentucky witnessed a tragic picnic drowning as brothers Hugh 15 Chester 13 and Minton 10 drowned while saving their youngest sibling. Their mother, who had been watching, fell senseless as the three sank and perished in the pond.
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Henderson, Ky
Hugh
Chester McAhar
McAhar
Harry Thomason
Tommaro Death Inquest Shows Parental Abuse
In Providence on June 14 Coroner Lincoln continued the inquest into Antonio Tommaro's poisoning with witness testimony from Officers DiGrado and Gifford. They described the father striking the boy with a pencil point during an alleged lesson in figure work and the mother also abusing him. Additional instances of ill treatment were cited.
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Providence
R. I
Lincoln
Atonio Tommaro
Frank DiGrado
Ralph E. Gifford
DiGrado
Gifford
New Polish Church at Rogers and Concord Streets
The St. Cassimir Independent Polish Roman Catholic church, now under construction at Rogers and Concord, aims for completion by October. The Gothic structure, 46 by 78 feet with a 96-foot tower, seats 455 with basement, gallery, and vestries, and uses a slate roof. Gadbois and Blanchette are contractors. W L Floyd is architect. The sale of nearby properties to E A McQuade and others is noted, with various buyers and prices, while remodeling plans for Market Street and Sun building progress, including a new front and improved lighting via a modified Aberthan system.
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St. Cassimir
Rogers and
Concord Streets
Rogers Street
Gadbois & Blanchette
W. L. Floyd
Sun Building
Putnam's Dining Saloon
Aberthan
Prescott Street
City Hall
Wennerholm Granted Respite in Murder Case
Albany June 14 Governor Odell granted a respite to Frank Wennerholm under death sentence for murder. He was to be electrocuted at Auburn next week for killing his sweetheart near Jamestown Chautauqua County on September 1 1909. The delay comes on an application by his attorney who argues new evidence could prove innocence.
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Fanny Plunkett
Worthen Street
Helen Green
New Jersey
Grace Cumnock
Hilda Thompson
Manchester
Return J. Meigs
Marion Stott
Emily Coburn
Bessie Coburn
Jennie Hylan
Flossie Plunkett
Walter H. Underdown
Kirk Street
C. A. Stott
Little Boar’s Head
Lowell
Smith College
Helen Coburn
John C. Burke
Buffalo
National Educational Association
Detroit
Frederick W. Coburn
Percy Parker
Robert Butcher
Straw’s Point
Joseph A. Nesmith
Henry BF. Eastman
Rneuius Hodgman
Princeton, Il
Carrie Hodgman
Chelmsford
Varnum
J. B. Varnum
Varnum Park
Centralville
Fred H. Ela
Denver
Colorado
Wm. B. Jones
Tyngsboro
F. B. Jewett
Willow Dale
Hannah A Ranlett
Cape Porpoise
D. A. Swan
Sam
Winter Island
Salem Haror
August Fels
Lakeview
C. K. Russell
M. Elia Russell
New Hampshire Hills
Margaret Spear
George A. Scribner
Beechwood
Benjamin Holt
B. C. Clifford
West Fifth Street
Salisbury Beach
Joseph Nesmith
Miss Nesmith
Conway
F. Edmund Edmunds
H. B. Higginson
Liverpool
England
Frank Higginson
Edmunds
Europe
John W. Flanders
Fred W. Coburn
Chester D. Coram
Betsy
Juniper
Albany
Odell
Frank Wennerholm
Wennerholm
Auburn
Jamestown
Chatauqua County
Special Naval Board to Inspect Porto Rico Base
Secretary Long named Capt. Cooper Commander Berry Lieut. Commander Staunton Surgeon Lowndes and Civil Engineer Parks to form a naval board. They will meet at San Juan to report on locating a base and the advisability of abandoning San Juan if a permanent station is found elsewhere. The Mayflower will be provided for the voyage.
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Washington
Long
Naval
Porto Rico
United States
Isthmian Canal
Cooper
Berry
Staunton
Lowndes
Parks
San Juan
Naval Station
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed Widely
A classic testimonial urging readers to choose Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over any other medicine. It claims unparalleled cures for female troubles, warns against dealers selling inferior products, and touts widespread letters of success. Readers are advised to obtain a bottle and write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia É. Pinkham
Theatre Stars and Legal Rulings Captivate New York
Tyrone Power to join Mrs Fiske at the Manhattan theatre next season after negotiations by cable. Power, famed for Marquis of Steyne in Becky Sharp, returns from Australia where he starred in Tess of the D Urbervilles and Trilby. Judge Andrews orders Edwardes to pay Brady about 15 000 for My Friend from India, with Brady planning My Friend the Prince in English colonies, while The Bonnie Brier Bush casts IRMa La Pierre and others for the coming season.
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Tyrone Power
Mrs. Fiske
Manhattan Theatre
Mr. Fiske
Cable
Mr. Power
Marquis of Steyne
Becky Sharp
J.C. Williamson
Australia
Alec D’urberville
John Storm
Svengali
Adirondacks
John L. Stoddart
Kirke la Shelle
Irma la Pierre
Annah ‘Moore
Reuben Pax
John Jennings
Gertrude Bennett
Sydney Booth
Jessie Dodd
Charles Hutchison
Charles MacDonald
Augustine Duncan
Gertrude Robinson
Pain Balm Restores Back Pain Relief for Frau Schaub
German citizen George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio bought Chamberlain’s Pain Balm after his wife suffered eight weeks of severe back pain. He reports rapid improvement within days and full relief before finishing the bottle, urging others to hear of her recovery and buy the liniment from local sellers.
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Newark Cruiser to Undergo Complete Remodel in Boston
The cruiser Newark will be entirely remodelled of modern lines at Boston as soon as she arrives in this country from the Asiatic station.
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Washington
Newark
Boston
Asiatic Station
Illinois' Speed Trial Suggests Higher Potential
Washington reports naval officers believe the battleship Illinois could have reached about 18 knots if pushed to full power. The recent trial, they say, did not exhaust the ship’s top speed and three quarters of a knot more was available.
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Washington
Illinois
T.ere
Bravest Man of the Year Receives Royal Humane Medal
William Allen, a former Sunderland sailor, awarded the Royal Humane Society gold medal for 1900 after he repeatedly entered a tar gas filled still to rescue three unconscious men. He risked his life twice more to complete the save, earning praise for gallantry and character.
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Royal Humane Society of London
William Allen
Sunderland
Allen
Royal Humane Society
Leslie’s Weekly
Graduation wave swells as dear girls flood June ceremony
In a bustling lead up to graduation month, an increase in honored girls creates a tight schedule. The piece notes the high number of graduates and the challenge of fitting all ceremonies within June.
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June
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Boston Home Journal
Helene A. Wetmore
Miss Wetmore
Mme
Etta Edwards
Steinert Hall
Mme. Edward
Miss Wetghore
Mme. Edwards
Louise Ainsworth
Wetmore
Kirk Street Congregational Church
Flag Association
Antonio Tommaro
NEW Polish Church
Concord
Walter F. Rice
Arc
Chicago
Charles Papon
Gorham Street
C. F
C. M. Parsons
Jacob Norris
D. Moody Prescott
John Blackburn
Liberty Street
Benjamin W. Rushworth
Carter and
Livingston Streets
Emma J. Rolfe
W. E. Potter & Son
William Wood
Andover
P. F. Gilbert
Market Street
Special Naval Board
Wardes
Century Riders
Wheel Clubs
Pang
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