Survivors of wreck tell their story at New York
Seventeen passengers from the Twentieth Century limited wrecked at Mentor Ohio arrived in New York. Co E Packard of Chicago described the disaster noting most in the first car died or were severely injured, many in the smoking car burned. He cited the murder or death of his friend John B Bennett and praised the women for their selfless aid.
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New York
Mentor
Ohio
Co. E. Packard
Chicago
John B. Bennett
Ben
Rumor of Russian Retreat Circulates in Petersburg
Reports from June 23 describe meagre battlefield news with a press telegram noting a rear guard action and rumors of a Russian retreat. Earlier despatches from Lieut. Gen. Linovitch claimed the Japanese advance paused, while Gunshu Pass reports say Japanese operations ended after the last engagement and were clearing their front.
Freight rates deemed excessive case set for July hearing
Washington June 22 The interstate commerce commission schedules a July 7 hearing in Augusta Georgia on the dispute of James L Quimby versus Clyde Steamship Company over alleged unreasonable freight rates from Boston Providence New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to Aiken Graniteville Langley and Blackville South Carolina.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Augusta
James L. Quimby
Clyde Steamship Company
Boston
Providence
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Aiken
Graniteville
Langley
Blackville
S. C
Spread of Gypsy Moths Tied to Automobiles
Oston June 22. Prof A H Kirkland state superintendent of the moth extermination service says the spread of the Gypsy moth pest is largely due to the growing abundance of automobiles. Prof Wirsland added today the moth drops onto automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
A. H. Kirkland
Wirsland
Moth Pest Spreads Beyond Boston Influencing State Actions
The insect disperses as cars halt and stop, traveling miles from origin. It breeds wherever deposited, causing damage. The pest has reached many towns south of Boston, prompting state authorities to widen their field of activity this year.
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Boston
Three Cars Derail in Rio Grande Wreck Near Pinto
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande No 50 derailed at Pinto 60 miles west of Grand Junction Colorado. A broken bolt in a switch frog caused the accident. Three coaches left the rails and 29 passengers were lightly injured with no fatalities.
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Denver
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Pinto
Grand Junction
A New Germ Theory Promotes Mi O Na Tablets
An old newspaper style ad claims stomach health drives overall wellness and that Mi O Na tablets prevent disease by strengthening digestion. It urges before meal use, promises broad stomach cure except cancer, and touts a money back guarantee from Elingwood Co or Falls Burkinshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elingwood & Co
Falls & Burkinshaw
Labor wages in Southern mills sparked by North travel
The Massachusetts labor bureau report outlines daily wages for cotton mill workers in various departments. wages range from 10 to 85 cents per day with weekly totals around seven dollars for many positions, and doffers earning 35 to 50 cents daily. The piece notes mill owners blame northern capital for labor hour and school age reforms, citing a Raleigh hearing and a former teacher turned minister now linked to proposed measures. Also advertised: Barnet and Sloan present 1492 at Lakeview park starting June 26 with a satirical Columbus tale, featuring William Sellery Hal Johnson Fletcher Norton and a full chorus over two performances daily all week.
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Massachusetts Bureau of Labor Statistics
Courier-Citizen
Hank
Northrop
North
Charlotte
Labor Committee
Raleigh
Barnet
Sloan
Lakeview Park
Cadets
Boston
Columbus
Spain
New York
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
William Sellery
Isabella
Hal Johnson
Fletcher Norton
Helen Darling
Caperons
Newsy
Lillian Buchanan
Bridget O'Grady
Gussie Chase
the Fillibuster” Co
Royal Herald
Charles “Sandy” Chapman
Vera Devinington
Auto Cases Heard in Quincy Court
Robert F Eichler of Waltham and Michael Cummings of Boston were each fined 10 dollars for overspeeding on the metropolitan parkway at Milton. Harry H Newcomb of Boston had his case placed on file. Clarence Smith of Boston charged with overspeeding a motorcycle on the same parkway received a similar disposition.
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Waltham
Michael Cummings
Boston
Metropolitan Parkway
Milton
Quincy Court
Harry H. Newcomb
Clarence Smith
Shoe Site Fund Brings Lowell Effort Closer
James H. McDermott gave $10 toward moving the Mawhinney Shore shop to Lowell as the committee pushes to raise about $400 more in the remaining days. A Detroit Free Press item notes a breach of promise suit outcome with a brief Q and A about Annette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McDermott
Lowell
Ethyl
Annette
Sbabelle
Detroit Free Press
Fraternal lodge officers elected at Grafton hall
Merrimack Valley lodge I O O F and Spindle City circle 119 held meetings last evening in Grafton hall. Officers for the lodge were elected with Noble Grand Dan Clegg and other officers to be installed next meeting night. Delegates to the supreme convention in New York were named with alternates listed. A local cavalry contingent from Canton Pawtucket attended the Haverhill reception for Gen Raney and brought about a dozen candidates for degree work.
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Merrimack Valley Lodge
M. A
Grafton Hall
N. G
Dan Clegg
V- Rr
Beauford Chaddock
P. S
George W. Ingalls
E. S
Daniel Yerkes
M. K. Johnson
Elias L. Smith
Joan R. McLean
Charles Cullum
Walter Killerby
Wm. I. Wiggin
Grand Clegg
England
James Greenwood
Spindle City Circle
Companions of the Forest
Supreme Convention
New York
Rose A. Ward
Lizzie Whooley
Clara McPhail
Mrs. Snow
Mary Green
Selima Robitaille
Alice Devine
George Andrews
Evelyn Sawyer
Supreme Treasurer of
Boston
M. D. Brown
T. E. Boucher
Canton Pawtucket
Haverhill
Gen. Raney
Order
Canton Agawam
Lawrence
Popular Amusement Park Opens to Largest Crowds Yet
Opened to immense crowds June 17th the Pine Forest amusement park offers 48 acres of attractions. Free amusements abound including a hippo drome skating rink with sessions from 10 to 6 and 6 to 10 30. Lenna Clair Howes Ladies orchestra provides daily concerts. The rustic theatre expands seating and attendance, with carousel box ball alley and toboggan slide drawing patrons. The observation tower rises 135 feet above Bunker Hill monument. The new baseball ground has already...
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Pine Forest
Hippodrome
Lenna Clair Howes
Ladies’ Orchestra
Bunker Hill Monument
Cleaning Up at Low Prices from Howard The Druggist
Odds and ends in stock are priced to move at Lowell store. Tooth brushes 5c and 50 brushes to 25c, 25c brushes to 19c, 400d brushes at 10c, celluloid soap boxes 10c, luffa sponges 9c, tar soap three cakes 10c, perfume and toilet soap 38c, violet water 25c, lather brushes 10c, cardamon seeds 10c per ounce. One ounce minimum. many other items offered. Howard, The Druggist, 197 Central Street.
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Lowell
Howard
Central Street
Lexington park zoo and restaurants draw steady crowds
The article notes several exciting games and many future bookings, while Lexington park and its expanded zoological garden attract attention comparable to past years. The restaurant maintained its usual busy weekend business Saturday and Sunday.
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Lexington Park
Zoological Garden
Mitchell on land frauds case turns on Washington stance
Portland June 22 on his 70th birthday John H Mitchell senior United States senator from Oregon listened to testimony in land frauds cases before Judge Tanner a lifelong friend and law partner detailing alleged practices before departments in Washington Court adjourned with Tanner still on the stand.
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Portland
Ore
John H. Mitchell
United States
Oregon
Judge Tanner
Washington
Johnson given twelve year sentence for manslaughter
In Manchester Vermont on June 2 Judge Rowell imposed a twelve year term in Windsor state prison on Fred Johnson for manslaughter in the February 22 Bondville killing of his brother Jay Johnson. Johnson’s attorneys are understood to plan exceptions.
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Manchester
Windsor
Rowell
Fred Johnson
Jay Johnson
Bondville
Johnson
Digby Police Detain Young as A Witness
Digby Nova Scotia June 22 authorities detained Elmer E Young of Boston as a witness at the preliminary examination next week of Hope Young charged with murdering her adopted daughter Mary Ward Young Young a guardian of the child arrived from Boston to inquire about the crime A warrant was issued by Crown Prosecutor Dennison It is unclear if Hattie Hatfield who traveled with Young will testify Mary Ward of Boston a close friend and possible mother of the dead child arrived today Prosecutors say the witness may reveal the motive for the murder and be crucial to the case
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Digby
N. S
Elmer E. Young
Boston
Hope Young
Mary Ward Young
Young
Dennison
Hattie Hatfield
Chancellor's History and Government of the United States for Evening Schools
The text outlines a historical and civics book by William Estabrook Chancellor designed for evening school pupils. It highlights clear maps, attractive illustrations, and an appendix with the Declaration of Independence, constitution epitome, presidents and states, plus study suggestions. Published by American Book Company in cloth 12mo 112 pages priced 30 cents.
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The
United States
William Estabrook Chancellor
Paterson
N. J
American Book Company
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
They Are Ready for Battle in Manchuria
Gunshu Pass Manchuria June 22. Japanese operations over the past five days were only preliminary. They appear to be clearing their front with no delay in the great battle to come. Russian troops expect an advance. Correspondents are forbidden to discuss peace proposals. Army leaders adopt bellicose postures as peace talks open.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Bohemian Club Outing at Simpsons Pond Delayed by Rain
The Bohemian Club enjoyed an outing at Simpsons Pond yesterday with indoor events due to rain. Speakers included Max Fischaker of Boston Peter A Fay John King Martin Mack and John Burns of Lowell. The club's spread was praised as excellent and swimming races featuring Peter A Fay Hugh Brogan and John P Farley were postponed.
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Simpson's Pond
Max Fischaker
Boston
Peter A. Fay
John King
Martin Mack
John Burns
Lowell
Hugh Brogan
John P. Farley
Reception for Mr and Mrs Goodell Guests Honor Chicago Pair
Mr and Mrs Wm N Goodell of 271 Foster street hosted a pleasant reception honoring Mr and Mrs Robert E Goodell of Chicago who wed recently in the West. About 150 attendees enjoyed the evening with Mr and Mrs Harlan P Goodell greeting guests and ushers Herbert Burrage Josiah Butler and Donald MacKenzie assisting. Floral decorations by Mellor and Saunders and music by the American orchestra complemented the event with several out of town guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. N._ Goodell
Foster Street
Robert E. Goodell
Chicago
West
Harlan P. Goodell
Herbert D. Burrage
Josiah Butler
Donald W. MacKenzie
Mellor & Saunders
Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills advertised cure
An advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a quick cure for bilious attacks feverish head heaviness dry throat nasal congestion and loss of appetite. It claims two to four pills at bedtime will clear congestion restore digestion liver and bowels while removing impurities. The ad promises relief in one night and urges readers to buy at 25 cents from dealers signed W F Smith.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
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John J. Zimmer
Duffy
Dufy
Joan J. Zimmer
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Duffy’s
State Bureau
Shoe Site Fund
JLG
Central
Schleestein, Cohen & CO
West Third Street
Schattman Bros
Great Jones Street
Vermont
U. S. History
Bohemian Club
Simpson’s Pond
Mrs. Goodell
Rose Noye
Rhodes’ Hair Store
Merrimack Street
Tel
Smiths ‘Buchy Lithia
Peoples PZ
Oriental Temple
Merrimack St
Lowell, Mass
Sterling Palmist
Oriental Temple of Palmistry
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Lowell Mass
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