Lowell Bill Landing Amendment Wins Narrow Vote
Beacon Hill report notes Lowell representative Mr. Ames secured a 60 to 44 amendment to a free landing bill, sending the question to city voters. Debate covers quorum, board of aldermen action, and upcoming legislative agenda across departments as committees prepare Monday actions.
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Selfridge
Sidepath Bill Stirs House Over Bicycle Paths and Landing
The House debated third reading of a sidepath bill for bicycle use in towns, with opponents seeking postponement. An amendment to abolish the Upper Free Landing in Lowell was proposed, arguing it had been unused while taxation would rise. lawmakers and citizens largely favored the landing’s continuation, though some opposed.
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Caution on Free Medical Advice by Dr Pierce
A fragment warns against taking medical advice from non physicians. It contrasts true medical educators with self proclaimed advisers and urges women with illness to consult Dr Pierce for private, confidential correspondence from the Invalids Hotel and Institute in Buffalo and New York.
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Senate advances multiple bills in quiet session
In the Senate a Boston teachers retirement bill moved to a third reading without debate. A Waltham Ayer and Pepperell Street Railway track location bill was amended and sent to the House. Other bills engrossed include extending time for the Boston Quincy Fall River Bicycle Railway, war loan sinking fund provisions, Arlington reservoir lands park, watercourse improvements in Everett, mill inspectors powers in Lynn, repairs to the training ship Enterprise, and a petition for partisan representation on the city board of assessors.
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New Officers for New England Cotton Manufacturers
Boston March 9 The New England Cotton Manufacturers association elected D M Thompson of Providence R I to be president after the death of Frederick KE Clarke Thompson brings broad mill engineering experience and recent leadership at Knight mills and Corliss Steam Engine He replaces Clarke Sawyer resigns as auditor and Co B Roberts Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance elected to fill the vacancy Roberts is general manager Northeastern department of Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company
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Will Sell Horses in Bates Estate Auction at Madison Square Garden
Boston reports that as part of Charles F Bates estate 150 show horses will be sold at a Fasig Tipton auction at Madison Square Garden on March 27. Notable horses include Coxey Whirl of the Town Brown Donna Sporting Life Applause The Only Way Daily Report Daily Nova The Conqueror The Only One White Rock Latitude and Coxey. Also to be sold are the black and yellow coach Defiance and Bates carriage collection.
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Manchester and Lawrence Rail Road Case Report Adverse to State
Judge Edgar Aldrich filed a 99 page referees report with Rockingham County Superior Court in the New Hampshire case against the Manchester and Lawrence rail road company. The report favors the rail company and against the State, a result that would have yielded about 750000 dollars to the State.
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Boiler Works Burned in Kingsford Fire
March 9 fire at Kingsford boiler works caused damage valued at about 19000 with insurance set at 44 percent coverage. Local reports indicate substantial loss to the plant and disruptions to production lines.
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Brigham will case to go to full bench of court
Boston March 9 The Brigham will case goes to the full bench of the supreme court on Mrs Frances Brigham petition to set aside the divorce decree and on the executors demurrer The ruling clears a delay caused by absent heirs at law The case will proceed as quickly as weather permits The Brigham Co sold 50000 of stock and plans extension into Colorado Grand Junction farming and San Juan mining districts Securities yield seven to eight percent dividends six percent Stock trades at 51 after recent par 50 shares.
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Seven Year Old Killed by Elevator in Amesbury
In Amesbury on March 9, seven year old John Woodhead was instantly killed in a building housing Walker Carriage and Atwood Manufacturing. While playing with an elevator, he rode to a higher floor with his brother, then was crushed when the elevator descended, his body cast to the floor and into the basement. Medical Examiner D. D. Murphy ordered the remains buried promptly.
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Embezzlement Charged in Dead Tax Collector Case
Wrentham March 9 rumor and今日 disclosures reveal L F Mendell the late town tax collector found dead in barn last week may have embezzled town funds. Selectmen C W Pond William F Mantein and John E Grant work to unravel books with estimated loss likely over 4000 dollars.
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Sapho Play In Chicago Ignites Mayor's Silent Stance
Chicago. Mayor Harrison says he does not plan to suppress Sapho as it returns to the city theatres on March 25. He notes the play was shown last fall with no objections and trusts residents will not be shocked unless citizens complain.
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Colorado Telephone Secures Twenty Year Silverton Franchise
The Colorado Telephone company was granted a twenty year franchise by the town of Silverton, Colorado, after last night's decision. The agreement will allow the company to extend its system and connect the town's residents to its network, marking a major expansion for the service in the region.
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$30,000,000 Raised for Third Avenue Railroad Relief
In New York on March 9 Kuhn Lobe and Co reported cash subscriptions totaling 30 million dollars for the Third Avenue railroad relief. Oversubscribed beyond the 10 million needed, the receiver Grant may report that excessive contracts are void and liens on undelivered work could be dismissed, affecting multi‑million sums.
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Cotton Booming Again Sparks Price Surge Across Markets
New York on March 9 reports a sharp reaction after days of declines in which prices fell and then surged. Local traders foresee higher prices as the market remains highly active with upswings on exchange and curb trades. The frenzied speculative mood returns, spurred by messages highlighting cotton's relative cheapness in New York.
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Allen Surrenders in Brooklyn Rapid Transit Case
Warner T. Allen, an indicted defendant in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit matter, surrendered in the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court before Justice Fursman. Arrested in Newark, he pleaded not guilty to two conspiracy indictments and was held on $2700 bail.
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Governor Stone Honors Roosevelt Requisition in Goblin Extradition
Gov Stone of Pennsylvania honored New York's requisition for the extradition of Albert R Goblin who is charged with circulating false reports to affect the market value of Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock. Goslin will be taken to New York at once.
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Frank Spencer Found After A Month's Disappearance
Fireman Frank Spencer, missing from the New Haven road near Frsdkill Landing for a month, was believed dead after his wife and children mourned him. A former New Haven employee found him as a brakeman on the New York Central railroad. a train stopped and spoke to him, clarifying the confused tale of his disappearance.
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Embezzlement Suspect to be Sent to Massachusetts
New Haven March 9 A Chico lease concern assignee Jesse Hanes who was stricken at the New Haven hospital has recovered enough to likely be sent to Massachusetts tomorrow. An Springfield officer has arrived to take Malley in charge.
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Not Guilty Declared in Pension Ad Campaign Case
Hartford March 9 Attorney James P. Sheeley of Winsted who faced fraud charges after arrest earlier this month was discharged from custody by United States Commissioner Marvin following a hearing held today in Hartford.
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Reinforcements Sought as Insurgents Tighten Hold in Luzon
Manila dispatch reports Generals Young and Hood requesting more troops with a 48th regiment battalion sent to Aparri after repeated insurgent attacks. Rebels in North Ilocos resume gatherings, Katipunan symbols reappear. Bates reports in South Camarines as 2,000 insurgents depart New Caceres. In Libanon and Abella district natives return, while Calabanga sees killings of 68 Chinese and 40 Spaniards. Hemp stocks reach about 100000 bales as Cavite veterans plus a Chinese general circle Albey and Seguspi with three night assaults on the 47th regiment causing eight deaths and 20 wounds.
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Prisoners From Manila Reported Captured Officers
Washington dispatch states Gen Otis at Manila reports that one officer, 60 enlisted men and two civil officials, captured Spanish prisoners, were received today from Tayabas. The message is dated yesterday and confirms a prisoner transfer linked to inland operations.
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Boston and Maine trains corrected October 2 1899 schedule
Lowell and Middlesex Street Station timetables list numerous departures for Boston Lawrence Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Dover Rochester and more. The dense grid shows daily and Sunday times with many abbreviations and station stops, reflecting a comprehensive route service across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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Goebel's Assassin Arrest Narrowed to Officials
Frankfort Kentucky March 9 W H Coulton a clerk in the state auditor Sweeney office was jailed on charges of complicity in the Goebel murder The Chief of Police Williams made the arrest and said more arrests are likely Warrants were issued for Secretary of State Caleb Powers Captain John W Davis ex Secretary of State Charles Finley and John T Powers Several witnesses testified shots came from the direction of Powers office
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Whitley County
Harland Whittaker
Japanese visitors inspect mills in the South in March
Visiting Japanese officials T Yamanabe T Saito and S Watanabe with R Johnson of Boston toured cotton mills across the South. They visited a mill in Chattanooga and Spartanburg Augusta and Columb ia evaluating electrical operations. Watanabe noted Japan buys about half its cotton from America and plans to source more from the United States each year.
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Honest Testimony From Lowell Residents Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
A Lowell resident, Mr A A Cunningham, chief steward of Yorick club, testifies to the value of Dean's Kidney Pills based on five years of use. He notes Mrs Cunningham benefited after other remedies failed and mentions purchasing at Mingweed & Co. drug store. The notice promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for sale locally.
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