American Tract Society reports broad, multilingual outreach
The seventy eighth annual report details 3,090,000 aggregate circulation of seven periodicals and 85 new publications including 56 volumes and 29 tracts. Colportage visits 15,166,000 homes with 16–17 million volumes distributed. Publications issued in 155 languages. India receives the largest aid. Near-term finances strengthen with mortgage relief expected. 77 years of overseas supports total $117,799.48 for Greece, Armenia, Jews, and Turkey.
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New York
The
American Tract Society
Union Missionary
Pacific Coast
Mississippi Valley
India
Turkey
Greece
Transcontinental motor tour aims to prove mid powered car can handle hard roads
E T Fetch of Jefferson Ohio and M C Krarup of New York depart San Francisco in a 12 horsepower single cylinder American car. They plan a through route via Port Costa Sacramento Placerville Carson City Reno Winnemucca Salt Lake Green River Glenwood Springs and Denver. A camping outfit and repair materials accompany the car along with instruments to measure grades and altitudes for future cross country motor touring.
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San Francisco
E. T. Fetch
Jefferson
Ohio
M. C. Krarup
New York
Port Costa
Sacramento
Placerville
Carson City
Reno
Wadsworth
Winnemucca
Nevada
Salt Lake
Green
Vacation Opportunities on Nickel Plate Road
Low rates and comfortable train service invite travelers to visit western tourist resorts via the Nickel Plate Road. Inquire at L. P. Burgess N E P A 258 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts for details and agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
L. P. Burgess
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Bell greeted in New York on its way to Philadelphia
The Liberty bell arriving in New York was welcomed with salutes and music in Harlem river yards. Louis Haffen spoke of history while Mayor Weaver paid tribute to about 4000 school children. The bell then rode to Jersey City and tipped off to Philadelphia on a Pennsylvania train at 12 30 p m.
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New York
Philadelphia
New Haven
Harlem River
Louis Haffen
the Bronx
West Side Board of Trade
Weaver
M Haffen
Jersey City
Mott Haven
O'Connor
Pennsylvania Railroad
A Sensible Man
Derby, Conn. June 20 Mayor George P. Sullivan a plumber and recent labor backed mayor called for dispensing with walking delegates and high salaried union officials He urged local unions to settle differences with employers and said recognition clauses are often used to keep conflicts open and reward walking delegates.
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Derby
Conn
George P. Sullivan
Democrats
Central Labor Union
Sullivan
Battleship Massachusetts in collision with schooner Martha T Thomas
The Massachusetts struck the Maine schooner Martha T Thomas 27 miles southeast of Boston lightship, tearing main chain plates and rails, causing two inches of hull leakage per hour. Captain Watts said weather clear and ship followed in but asked for no assistance as Massachusetts proceeded to sea.
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Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Martha T. Thomas
Thomaston
Maine
Appalachicola
Watts
Thomas
Jean Valjeans of today at Vermont graduation
President M H Buckham of the University of Vermont lauded business leaders in his baccalaureate sermon. He likened captains of industry to Jean Valjean of Hugo's Les Miserables, saying their management creates industry, thrift, comforts, and shared prosperity for the whole community.
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Burlington, Vt
M. H. Buckham
University of Vermont
Jean Valjean
Jean Valjeans
Communion for L Association Catholique in Mass at St. Jean Baptiste
The L Association Catholique held a 7 o'clock Mass at St. Jean Baptiste church with 327 members in the center aisle. Fr Campeau officiated and Fr Lewis delivered a sermon on Virtue and administered communion. Weather canceled the afternoon procession and events planned to St. Joseph's, affecting the Feast of the Sacred Heart observance.
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L’ Association Catholique
St. Jean Baptiste’s
Fr. Campeau
Fr. Lewis
L’association Catholique
Association
Fr. Mangin
The
Oblates
L’association
Brullard
Campeauso
St. Joseph's
Lewis
Garde d’'Honneur
H. A. Racieot
Edouard Vincelette
Velleda Male
Rockdale Avenue
Joseph Goulet
Lynn
Rosilia Mato
Georgianna
Azilda Borsvert
Tellier
Desilets
Rosilia Malo
Joseph Marin
Canada
Charles B. Barry
Armand Marchand
Three Rivers Seminary
George Malo
Lawrence
Major James B. Pond Dies After Leg Amputation
Major James B. Pond, famed manager of lecturers and singers, died in Jersey City following an operation on June 17 that required amputation of his right leg below the knee. Born June 11, 1838 in Cuba, New York, he had been ill for a month and his wound failed to heal after a prior minor procedure.
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New York
James B. Pond
Jersey City
Major Pond
Cuba
N. Y
Destructive Fire Destroys Lisbon Falls Properties
Lewiston Maine June 21 A special dispatch reports a $16000 fire at Lisbon Falls early this morning completely destroying the Maine Central house owned by C L Small & Son and the John Ryan dwelling owned by Samuel Sylvester plus about 2000 worth to the Knights of Pythias building. The hotel and its furniture were lost valued at 12500 with 7000 insured. The dwelling valued at 1500 was uninsured. Losses on the Knights are insured. Cause of fire unknown.
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Lewiston
Lisbon Falls
Maine Central House
C. L. Small & Son
John Ryan
Samuel Sylvester
Knights of Pythias
Tyngsboro preacher addresses stormy Suburban crowd
Miss Sarah Dixon of Tyngsboro preached at the Congregational church yesterday. Stormy weather kept attendance light though many wished to hear her again. The town votes to close Tewksbury high next year, sending high school entrants to Lowell. Matthias Cosgrove returns from East Cambridge visit. Tewksbury baseball game with Wilmington postponed due to a misunderstanding between managers. Austin Morrill a Tewksbury graduate, after Amherst College, has taken a job in Texas.
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Sarah Dixon
Tyngsboro
Lowell High
Tewksbury High School
Matthias Cosgrove
East Cambridge
Tewksbury
Wilmingtons
Wilmington
Austin Morrill
Amherst College
Texas
Miss Ruby Miller Improves After Illness Report
Miss Ruby Miller of Lawrence street, seriously ill the past few days, was reported slightly improved Sunday. The Wigginvilles beat the White Stars 8 to 6 Saturday. The W. Y. M. C. A lawn party, postponed to June 27, was planned by the Young Men's club which hosted a hastily arranged party with 100 or more attendees. Games, dancing, and refreshments filled the evening, with committee members D Duffy, D Allan, Co Cudworth, B E McHugh, and Wm Ramsden. A thunder shower Sunday afternoon struck the Talbot street iron bridge, causing minor masonry damage.
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Ruby Miller
Lawrence Street
Wigginvilles
White Stars
Young Men’s Club
D. Duffy
D. Allan
Co. Cudworth
BE. McHugh
Wm. Ramsden
Talbot Street
Loyal Asa Pollard lodge celebrates first anniversary
North Billerica reports the Loyal Asa Pollard lodge I O O F M U celebrating its first anniversary in Union hall with a banquet for 100 plus attendees from Lowell Boston and Cambridge. The event featured addresses songs readings and solos followed by dancing with the Columbian orchestra of Lowell.
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Asa Pollard
Union Hall
Lowell
Boston
Cambridge
Columbian Orchestra
P. N. G. E. Robinson
Annie Wain
Reading
Annie Pickard
James Ritchie
Wentzell
Edw. L. McMahon
Charles Bailey
James Smith
W. Gregg
Charles E. Fairbrother
Dist. Dep
Geo
Walter Radcliffe
Mary Kershaw
Mamie Seymour
Lizzie Wain
Sarah Buckley
Colonial Paint Ad for Large Corporations Use
Railroads and camship lines use the Colonial Paint to protect buildings. It is advertised as one hundred percent pure goods and offers a payment to cover analysis if any adulteration is found. Sold by H. C. Girard at 442 Merrimack Street.
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Railroads
Camship Lines
H. C. Girard
Merrimack Street
Galveston Cruiser Case Affects Trigg Company
Richmond judges find the Feb 5 1903 amendment not retroactive to extend the 1902 receivership of the William R Trigg Shipbuilding Company. The ruling blocks using the chancery court receiver appointment as the act of bankruptcy, potentially worsening the Galveston cruiser situation.
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Richmond
William R. Trigg Shipbuilding Company
Wadaill
Chancery Court
City of
Waddill
Trigg Company
Galvesto
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Thompson Hardware Co
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocers
Middlesex St
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Rogers
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Frisco
BELL
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North Billerica
Galveston
Rhodes’ Hair Store
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