Prize fight welcome for ladies sparks Western zeal
In a Springfield Republican item about Nevada, Dan Stuart and Carson, women are invited to attend a prize fight with promises of prosperity. The note evokes beer, cigars, and betting as preparations begin for a trip west, praising the West and the ladies’ bold participation. Meanwhile, Boston reports a gas main leak in Roxbury. Fifteen residents were overcome but none seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Nevada
Dan Stuart
Carson
Tor Nevada
Springfield Republican
Boston
Armstrong Street
Roxbury
Quirinale Ambassador Pick and City Politics Remarks
The passage notes Draper as a possible ambassador at Quirinale and mentions Wauhope Lynn challenging a New York arbitration meeting with a loud outburst. It also touches on business woes from bicycle competition, a strict Boston streetcar ordinance against spitting, Carter H. Harrison as Chicago mayoral candidate, and a contrast between Washington state and the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauhope Lynn
New York
Germany Spain link undersea cable from Emden to Vigo
A 1259 mile submarine cable connects Emden Germany and Vigo Spain as the first link toward a broader network extending to Brazil and the United States via the Azores. Russia shows the fastest population growth in the world, adding about one million people annually over 160 years. A Camden New Jersey barber, Samuel Donaldson, welcomes a tiny daughter weighing 7.44 ounces at birth, healthy under Dr. Frederick Pfeiffer care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Spain
Emden
Vigo
Brazil
United States
Azores
Samuel Donaldson
Broadway
Camden
N. J
Frederick Pfeiffer
Dancing, Fare, and a Cautious Traveler
A Washington Star item recounts a country visitor on rapid transit who struggles to alight after paying five cents. He pleads for a nickel refund and offers a dollar and a quarter to be let off, noting the ride feels tastily eventful versus a merry-go-round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Wool market strengthens as manufacturers boost demand
The Herald notes sustained strength across wool markets with prices near market rates. Buyers largely stop bidding on certain lots while large manufacturers push for dealer prices and secure wool. Demand rises as stock reductions concentrate pricing power with few holders dictating terms. pulled wools, scoured wools, and fleeces show gains. Wool buyers scout new clip nationwide with mills resuming full or near full operations. tariff changes may extend running year round. Mills in Burrillville, Rockville, Vernon and neighboring towns report high activity, new orders, and near-full staffing as production restarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Louisville
Ohio
Mlinois
Indiana
Missouri
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
Kentucky
Rockville
Conn
Hockanam
Springville
American
Rock Mills
New England
Vernon Woolen
Belding Bros.’ Silk Mills
Cretan Crisis: Russia Proposes Troop Draw to Crete
Vienna reports Russia sending a circular to major powers proposing each nation dispatch two thousand troops to Crete to occupy the island and force Greek forces to withdraw. The powers are weighing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Crete
Fire destroys large stable at Pigeon Cove in Cape Ann
Gloucester March 13 fire sweeps an Austin R Woodford owned stable at Pigeon Cove. The immense building, the finest on Cape Ann, and its contents including 21 horses carriages and harnesses are lost. Valued at 10000 with total loss about 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Pigeon Cove
Austin R. Woodford
Cape Ann
Ex County Treasurer Fair Arrested for Embezzlement
Butler Indiana March 13 ex county treasurer Fair arrested for embezzling twelve thousand dollars in a Dekalb county crook edness wave. This marks the seventh ex county official detained in the state tied to the case. Several private citizens are also expected to be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Ind
Fair
Dekalb County
New Haven Railroad Ticket Office Targeted by Burglars
Northampton March 13 burglars entered the New York New Haven Hartford Road ticket office. The safe was blown open and the office wrecked. Considerable money and tickets were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Memorial for Hampden County Bar Leader Died Suddenly
Springfield March 13 County Commissioner Timothy M Brown a leading Hampden county lawyer died suddenly this morning in the Worthy hotel office from heart disease leaving a crowded practice and public service record amidst mourning and tributes from colleagues and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Timothy M. Brown
Hampden County
Dr Nansen Seeks Aerial Solution To Polar Ice
London reports Dr Nansen weighing aerial appliances to surmount ice peaks near the north pole. He plans to inspect flying machines in the United States as part of his exploration considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nansen
North Pole
United States
Berlin Budget Committee Rejects Navy Cruiser Credit
Berlin on March 13 reports the Reichstag budget committee rejected the government's request for credit to build two new cruisers. The move blocks plans for expanding the navy and shifts defense funding debates to a new phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Kentucky Gov Refuses Clemency for Jackson Hangs on 20th
Governor Bradley denies clemency for Scott Jackson, Pearl Bryan's killer, with execution set for the 20th. Alonzo Walling may receive reprieve or commutation. In Brewsters New York, Dr E H Strunk, a leading physician, was killed by an eastbound train Friday noon. his driver escaped, and the horse was cut to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Bradley
Kentucky
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Jackson
Alonzo Walling
E. H. Strunk
Brewsters, N. Y
New England
Brewsters
McKinley’s Predecessor Lorin Wordworth Dies at 60
Lorin D. Wordworth, former member of Congress and predecessor to William McKinley, died this morning in Youngstown Ohio at age 60. The obituary notes his tenure and his role in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Youngstown
Ohio
Lorin D. Wordworth
Congress
Actor Thomas Q Sea Brooke Struck By Illness In Toronto
Toronto on March 13 reports Thomas Q Sea Brooke, the actor, is seriously ill with grip in the city. All his engagements are canceled as doctors prescribe rest and recovery measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Grip
Fire in Buffalo House Claims Three Lives in Blaze
A fire at the old Chicago House on Washington and Exchange streets in Buffalo, driven by a gale over 70 miles per hour, killed Edward O'Donnell Paddy Brennan and William S Hanahan and injured William Wilson and Mrs William Wilson. O'Donnell burned, Hanahan suffocated in bed, Brennan leaped from the third story as flames engulfed the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago House
Washington and
Exchange Streets
Buffalo
Edward O'Donnell
Paddy Brennan
William S. Hanahan
William Wilson
O'Donnell
Hanahan
Brennan
Women delegates and equal law votes at Washington M E conference
The Washington M E conference voted on admitting women as delegates to the general conference, with 107 for and 9 against. A second vote on equal law with ministerial representation showed 5 for and 114 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
M. E
New York Tailors Exhibit Brings Latest Garment Styles
Mr Cavanaugh displays the New York tailors exhibit in Lowell offering ladies bicycle suits wine colored broadcloth vicuna overcoats silk lined edges riding breeches in Bedford cord and vicuna bell frocks among other new season ideas. Corner Central and Middle streets. Telephone 2555.
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Cavanaugh
New York
Lowell
Vicuna
Mr. Cavanaugh
Middle Streets
Mayor Removes Washburn From Everett Public Works Board
Friday evening Mayor Cate of Everett dismissed Charles I Washburn from the city board of public works, saying the action serves the service and improves efficiency. Washburn opposed Cate, and the five member board may see another anti administration member removed. Board members earn $200 yearly and the Mayor retains removal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Everett
Charles I. Washburn
Board of Public Works
Washburn
Fire victim found in Dracut ruins cellar remains
The body of a Stewart woman, burned to death in Dracut Thursday night, was recovered Friday afternoon from smouldering embers in the cellar. Medical Examiner Irish was notified and viewed the body. the limbs were burned away, leaving only a small trunk fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Dracut
Irish
Jarfield Purple Star lodge officers elected
The Jarfield Purple Star lodge of Orange Men elected officers including Worshipful Master David Wiggins Deputy Master George Leaghy Chaplain James Clarke Secretary James Rodgers Treasurer James F Robinson Director of Ceremonies Robert Gourley Inside Tyler Samuel Lawson Outside Tyler John Wylie Standing Committee James Thompson Foreman James Hall Alvin Sweatt Joseph Lawson and William Blackstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarfield Purple Star Lodge of Orangemen
David Wiggins
George Leaghy
James Clarke
James Rodgers
James F. Robinson
Robert Gourley
Tyler
Samuel Lawson
John Wylie
James Thompson
James Hall
Alvin Sweatt
Joseph Lawson
William Blackstock
City Appropriations Cut Thirty Percent Across Departments
A city committee cut all annual appropriations by 30 percent in a recent vote. Police receive 89,000. schools 192,500. pauper 66,500. libraries kept at 17,000. other items include fire 93,100, lighting 61,950, health 31,850, streets 87,500, sewers 14,000, cemeteries 6,300, and military aid 2,100. A blanket loan was debated. library funding kept at full request and a street-division handling of 17,500 was approved to cover paying needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Appropriations
Peirce
Goward
Chase
Libby
Local court fines and releases from March session
March 13 proceedings list multiple convictions and fines for drunkenness with individuals Daniel Murphy John Gallagher Eugene Lafrance and Joseph Marion each fined one dollar Patrick Duffy released Henry Addley held for further hearing Kate Connors fined two dollars Thomas Qualey five dollars John Mollahan ten dollars and William Landreson twelve days jail Joseph Burke held for examination on common drunkenness Michael Kelley found not guilty of larceny Andrew Burns fined twelve dollars and placed under two hundred dollars bonds after assault on his wife Burns appealed and was held for Superior court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Murphy
John Gallagher
Eugene Lafrance
Joseph Marion
Patrick Duffy
Henry Addley
Kate Connors
Thomas Qualey
John J. Mollahan
William Landreson
Joseph J. Burke
Michael Kelley
Andrew F. Burns
Inter scholastic track meet set for June 5 at South Framingham
Representatives from Framingham Milford Marlboro Natick and Concord High schools met in South Framingham to finalize plans for the Middlesex Wich School League interscholastic track meet on June 5. Milford was admitted. event changes and new committees were formed. The top school rewards a silver cup that must be won three years in a row to keep permanently, with silver and bronze medals for individual events.
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Framingham
Milford
Marlboro
Natick
Concord
South Framingham
Two Boston Area Railway Accidents Reported
Charles Miller of Lowell, a brakeman who lost both arms at Framingham three weeks ago, can walk again. John W. Pollard, a conductor from this city, had one leg broken when leaving a moving train in the Boston yard on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Lowell
Framingham
John W. Pollard
Boston
Milk theft leads to Dracut yard discovery
A milk truck reported stolen from the corner of Lakeview and Lilley avenues at 3 30 this morning was found about an hour and a half later in the yard of a man in Dracut near the Navy Yard.
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Lakeview and
Lilley Avenues
Dracut
Navy Yard
Nashua Police Seek Henry Spalding Wanderer
Supt. Davis was asked by Nashua’s chief of police to search for Henry Spalding a 65 year old demented man who may have wandered toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Davis
Nashua
Henry Spalding
Rumor of Mayor Appointee Move Against New City Superintendent
The Lowell scene centers on Charles Callahan, the mayoral appointee for streets, who discusses plans to test the legality of George Fowler’s election by seeking a court ruling. Callahan cites a quo warranto against Cheney and says he will pursue action to assert his rights as superintendent at the present time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Callahan
George Fowler
Callahan
Barristers Hall
John P. Farley
Mr. Cheney
Philip J. Farley
Cheney
Hadley
Fowler
Gospel Service Announced with Singers and Classes
The notice invites all women to the 4 PM gospel service tomorrow with Mrs. C. W. Johnston as soloist. Bible classes are scheduled Monday at 7 30 and Thursday at 4 30. A nature talk on Flowers by Miss Russell is set for next Tuesday night. The sixth biennial convention of the International Association of YWCA will meet in Detroit April 8 12, drawing many secretaries and workers. A social is planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Johnston
Miss Russell
International Association of Young Women's Christian Associations
United States
Canada
Detroit
Republican Party Meeting at Unity Guild Tonight
The Republican Party and its Principles will host an address at Unity Guild at 118 and 120 Church Street tomorrow night at seven. Music will be provided and any thoughtful man or woman may attend these meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Unity Guild
Church Street
Janitor ousted as Bray replaces with Republican Scott
William Molloy resigns as janitor at Training School at Supt. Richard Bray’s urging. John Scott, city engineer and brother of Councilman Scott, replaces him after Molloy refuses to hand over keys. Bray cites open boiler valves and rude language as grounds for dismissal while noting budget reductions and future staffing limits. A Yonkers driven wells visit is also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molloy
Richard Bray
McElroy
Bray
John Scott
Scott
Charg
Bargain on Trousers at Cavanaugh & Dissault
One thousand styles of trousers marked down for 10 days only. Former prices eight nine ten and eleven dollars now thirty four fifty and five dollars for cash. Corner Central and Middle streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanaugh & Dissault
Middle Streets
Pleasant to Look at and Wear Ladies Shoes
The advertisement promotes ladies shoes emphasizing comfort, style, and appeal. It claims affordable prices, sometimes surprisingly low for the quality offered, and invites customers to see goods in person. It notes English style shoes for spring in high and low cuts.
Suspicious inspectors roam city in telephone scam
Henry Addley, charged with drunkenness and being a suspicious person, is one of two men linked to a citywide scheme posing as New England Telephone inspectors. They enter businesses with a bag or wire coil gear, inspect wiring, then depart. Addley faces trial March 16. the other inspector is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Addley
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Telephone Company
Addley
One O'Donnell
Vermont
Rhode Island
Boy Held After Allege Threats Near Lawrence Hotel
Law rence police detain an 11 or 12 year old boy, Philip Morel of 107 Adamis street, who says a man forced him onto electric cars to Lawrence and kept him in a hotel room overnight, threatening to shoot him. He fled to the Boston & Maine depot and reported his ordeal. authorities have not yet located the alleged man.
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Lawrence
Philip Morel
Adamis Street
Boston & Maine
Hackmen
Wanted Waster suit and 100 acre farm for sale
An advertisement offers a Waster suit from Cavanaugh and Dissault and a 100 acre farm eight miles from Lowell, with sale arranged by W E Dodge, Room 6, 26 Central Street. Parallel notices promote 500 pounds of California prunes at five cents a pound from F M Barney & Co at 415 Middlesex Street and a Globe Extract Co demonstration at C L Smith's Boston Branch Grocery starting March 15. The Lowell Psychic club plans an evening musical and literary entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall on Merrimack Street led by Miss Lizzie Crowell.
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Cavanaugh & Dissault
Lowell
W. E. Dodge
Central Street
California
F. M. Barney & Co
Middlesex Street
C. L. Smith
Boston
Globe Extract Co
Covert Coats Offered in Various Styles and Prices
Sales copy markets Covert Coats in men and young men sizes with satin sleeve linings and strap seams. Rogers, Peet & Co. coats priced 15 to 20 dollars claim higher quality than average custom tailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers, Peet & Co
FUTWAM & SON Operates From 166 Central Steel
Henry S. Courtney and Peter J. Brady arrived in Savannah en route to Bermuda. In New York, Ralph Lattimer and multiple others departed from Plaza aboard the Tulva bound for Alexandria and Jerusalem, while names like Montplaisir, Small, and Talbot appear in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Courtney
Peter J. Brady
Savannah
Bermuda
New York
Plaza
Ralph Lattimer
Marlborough
Bolton
Gerlach
H. B. Plunkett
Vendome
Montplaisir
Imeorial
F. Billingsley
Grand Union
W. H. McDonough
Victor I. Cumnock
Thomas Talbot
Tulva
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Funeralesque notices for Lees and McNabb in Manchester
The funeral of John B. Lees was held at his 127 Blossom Street home this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Dr Court officiating. Bearers were Manchester Unity Odd Fellows members and a delegation attended. burial at Edson cemetery under Undertaker Young. A funeral mass for John McNabb occurred at St Patrick's Church at 10 this morning. Rev M J Leonard presided with Alderman Cosgrove and others as bearers. Holy Name society accompanied the burial to Catholic cemetery. Undertaker Savage directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Lees
Blossom Street
Court
Manchester Unity, Odd Fellows
Edson Cemetery
Undertaker Young
John McNabb
St. Patrick's Church
M. J. Leonard
Charles H. Cosgrove
Henry Hart
James McNabb
Henry J. Leear
John M. Lynch
C. F. Lynch
James McQuaid
Hugh O'Neil
William Hogan
Francis Reilly
Bartholomew Cashman
Joseph Hagan
Holy Name Society
Savage
Obituaries of Beulah Stiles and others in Pelham area
Beulah R Stiles died at her home in Pelham Thursday night aged 8 years 10 months Catherine O Toole wife of John O Toole died at 5 Shannons court off Cross street yesterday aged 37 Harriet Broughton died at her daughter Mrs Alvah H Nick les home 1 Herford Place Thursday aged 43 years 4 months Mrs Lucy Walker wife of Franklin Jaquith died at their home in Billerica last night aged 89 William Darby died this morning at his home 1115 Westford street aged 55 He leaves a wife two sons and four daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah R. Stiles
Pelham
Catherine O'Toole
John O'Toole
Shannon's Court
Cross Street
Harriet Broughton
Alvah H. Nickles
Herford Place
Lucy Walker
Franklin Jaquith
Billerica
William Darby
Westford Street
Deaths in the region list Frances A. Kittredge
Frances A. Kittredge of Lowell died suddenly of heart disease in Everett Mass on May 11. Funeral at her sister’s Chelmsford Centre home on March 14 at 2 pm. Interment in Lowell Cemetery. Also noted are William Darby of Westford Street aged 58 with funeral Monday at nine, Lucy Walker Jaquith of Billerica aged 89, and Timothy N. Woods of Billerica aged 84.
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Jaquith
Billerica
Lucy Walker Jaquith
Woods
Timothy N. Woods
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Maud
Jane
Louise
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Associated Press
Boston Gas
Nota Bene
Draper
Quirinale
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Union
State of
Arthur
Russia
Earth
of the
Traders National Bank
Benk
Ice Avenue
Burrillville
R. T
William Orrell
Glendale
William A. Inman
Graniteville
John T. Fiske, Jr
Pascoag
William Tinkham
Wilcox & Wells
Oak Valley
Crooked County
Seabrooke III
NEW York Tailors
Orangemen
Flood
Anld
Police Court
Middlesex Wich School League
Supt
Water Department
Yonkers
N. Y
O'Sullivan Bros
City Hall
Sin
Futwam & Son
Central Steel
Ayer
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