Old Medford and bridges spark local debates in Charlestown
The fragment notes varied local topics from a ramshop prevention at Sullivan Square to a Pawtucketville bridge scheme. It mentions Andrew Carnegie’s wealth and libraries in Massachusetts, the Woodpeckers volume, and a stray reference to spotter evidence in smallpox cases, all within a humorous, scattered snapshot of civic chatter.
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Medford
Sullivan Square
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Carnegie
Pawtucketville
A Mixed Bag of Early 1900s Wealth and Oddities
In 1900 Prussia two hundred fifty two people earned over 24000 annually with only 468 living in the countryside. California papers cheer a citrus comparison showing 30 lemons yield more citric acid than 300. Bonneville castle in Normandy sold at auction for 3200 pounds. A Dublin maker furnishes a room entirely with Irish peat including carpets curtains and wallpaper.
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California
William the Conqueror
Bonneville
Normandy
Dublin
Body Found in Quarry Near Quincy After Disappearance
The decomposed body of 50 year old Peter E. Carlson was found in an abandoned quarry in West Quincy. Carlson had lived in Quincy 11 years and vanished December 3 after jumping from his room window. He left a son, Carl, 15, living in Auburn. He had been eccentric since his wife’s death a decade earlier.
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Boston
Peter E. Carlson
Dee. 3
West Quincy
Mr. Carlson
August Johnson
Quincy
Johnson
Woburn Tannery Burned In City Fire
The John Cummings tannery in Woburn burned tonight causing about 10000 dollars in losses. The estate owner John Cummings built the plant generations ago and it had been idle for years. A firm leased it for skin finishing and hay and farming tools were stored in several buildings. The fire followed previous arson attempts but was subdued by the fire department. The Thompson Hardware Co offers bicycles from 25 to 75 dollars.
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Woburn
John Cummings
Traders Bank Offers Foreign Exchange and Savings Perks
Traders transacts general banking, provides foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. It offers safety deposit boxes private rooms and a savings department paying 4 percent per year compounded semi annually with monthly interest start. Banking hours are 8 A M to 4 PM weekdays and 8 A M to 1 PM Saturdays. Banking rooms located at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
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United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Italian Cruiser Fires On Pirates Off Tai Chou Coast
Loaded junk pirates attacked a small trading junk off Tai Chou, China. An Italian cruiser opened fire with machine guns, killing eleven of forty pirates. The remainder were captured and sent to the governor. six were executed and the others to be beheaded.
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Tacoma
Wash
Eadvices
Tai Chou
China
125th Anniversary Observed in Hub City Today
Boston marked the 125th anniversary of the British evacuation on March 17 1776 with school exercises speeches and a parade. Governor and mayor reviewed the parade and a banquet was planned for the evening.
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Hub City
Boston
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang visiting Chicago this week
Wu Ting Fang, China's minister, arrives in Chicago for a three day visit. He will deliver the convocation address at Stubeaker Theatre at 5 this afternoon and speak to University of Chicago students. He will be guest of honor at the Quadrangle club Congregational dinner.
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Chicago
Wu Ting Fang
University of Chicago
Studebaker Theatre
Quadrangle Club
Odell signs bills on state tax for banks and insurers
Governor Odell signed measures imposing a New York state tax on savings banks and insurance companies. Savings banks must pay one percent annually on the par value of surplus and undivided earnings. Insurance companies will pay one percent on the gross premiums.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Odell
German demand leads to dismissal and executions in China
Berlin reports Swatow dispatch that the German consul demanded the removal of Hsi Ning district governor for anti Christian stance and slow handling of German claims. In Ho Ping two Chinese rioters against Germany were beheaded.
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Hsi Ning
Berlin
Swatow
Ho Ping
Trial of John C Best for Bailey murder begins at Salem
The murder trial of John C Best for the October killing of George E Bailey opens in Salem before Judges Sherman and Fox. Jurors are being sworn as the panel forms, with Best appearing calm at trial start.
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John C
Salem
John C. Best
George E. Bailey
Sherman and Fox
Superior Court
Best
Schooner Collision Crew Rescued Off Absecon
The schooner Margaret B. Roper arrived in Philadelphia reporting a collision Sunday with the schooner C. A. White of Philadelphia bound to Boston off Absecon. All crew members were rescued.
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Philadelphia
Margaret B. Roper
C. A. White
Boston
Absecon
Railroad Opens Between Pekin and Chan Sing Ou
Pekin marked the opening of the Pekin Chan Sing Ou railway on Saturday with a review of troops in attendance by French and Belgian ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Chan Sing Ou
Patrick Donahoe, Pilot Publisher, Dies in Boston at 90
Patrick Donahoe, Irish American editor of the Pilot and founder of Donahoe's Monthly, died in Boston at age 90. Born in Ireland, he arrived in 1825 and shaped Catholic journalism in New England, surviving major fires and leading Catholic charities and emigration efforts. He leaves two sons, both noted in musical circles, and died on his 90th birthday after a period of illness.
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Boston
Patrick Donahoe
the Pilot
Munnery
Co. Cavan
Ireland
Columbian Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Jesuit
Fenwick
Devereux
Pilot
New England
Archbishop Williams
John Boyle O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Donahoe
Emigrant Savings Bank
Home For Catholic Children
J. F. Donahoe
Cathedral of the Holy
Exports Surge as U S Trade Balance Grows in 1901
Washington reports show export totals for the eight months ending February 1901 at 1.015 billion dollars, with a 50 percent rise over five years and a large excess over imports. February 1901 imports totalled about 523 million, marking a decline from 1900 and a widening trade surplus.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Woman killed by her pet fox terrier in New York
Mrs. Carrie Cobus of West Highteenth Street died after an epileptic attack was followed by her fox terrier biting her throat and severing the jugular vein. Her mother, Elizabeth Broadhead, and Philip Rockefeller aided but could not save her. the dog fled into the streets.
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New York
Carrie Cobus
West Highteenth Street
Philip Rockefeller
Mrs. Cobus
Rockefeller
Trolley Victims in Rhode Island Train Collision
Two Rhode Island men were killed when an electric Fall River and Newport car struck contractor Joseph Crowther, 58, of South Street, last evening at North Tiverton. The report notes Crowther’s death and the accident context in Fall River News Archives.
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Rhode Island
Fall River
Joseph Crowther
South Street
Newport
North Tiverton
Anglo Russian Dispute Unchanged in Tien Tsin
The Anglo Russian conflict remains unchanged at Tien Tsin as of March 18, with no new developments reported. Diplomatic and military tensions continue to linger, affecting regional stability and international relations.
Electric car kills man on Cumberland Hill line at Lonsdale
In Pawtucket RI on March 18 an electric car on the Cumberland Hill line struck and instantly killed 46 year old Joseph Patreault, a teamster, as he walked home from a Valleys Falls celebration. Motorman John Sheldon warned with his gong but the man staggered into the car’s path.
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Pawtucket
R. 1
Cumberland Hill
Joseph Patreault
Lonsdale
Cumberland
Patreault
Valleys Falls
Berkeley
John Sheldon
Stable Fire at Hampden Park Kills Three Horses
A blaze at Hampden park stables in Hampden Park last night killed three valuable horses and left two missing. Fred Bryan and stable boys Timothy and Dennis ONeil helped evacuate most of 17 horses as flames spread swiftly. Allen R and Crawford fled but suffered injuries. Allen R died in an electric-car crash. The dead horses belonged to J. E. Oakes. losses under $1000, insured.
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Springfield
Hampden Park
Fred Bryan
Timothy
Dennis O'Neil
Bryan
Albert, Jr
Ailen R
Crawford
West Street
North End Bridge
West Springfield
Allen R
Zephyr
J. E. Oakes
Hazen
N. H
Harry Lehr May Marry Mrs. Dahlgren Rumor
Rumor in New York swirls around Harry Lehr and Mrs. John Vinton Dahlgren with both Catholics. denial scarce, friend chatter hints the engagement may be announced after Lent. Astor possibly to host a dinner to reveal the engagement to select guests in multiple cities.
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New York
Harry Lehr
John Vinton Dahlgren
Dahlgren
Lehr
Astor
Quiet Monday in Police Court Brings Varied Drunkenness Fines
Judge Hadley disposed of a Police Court docket in 45 minutes with five-dollar fines for Sunday drunkenness for James Kelly Christopher O'Brien and John McGinnis. Several repeat offenders faced six-dollar penalties for two drunkenness arrests within a year. First offenders paid two dollars each, while Delia Kennedy's sentence was upheld after appeal. Mary Flaherty jailed for one month and Mary Orr received probation after promising reform. Ohn W. Scully haled to jail six months with Viktor Colby serving four months. Others were sentenced to the State farm or probation, including Philip OQuilette and Albert Rivard. Billie Dugan paid fifty dollars for illegal liquor keeping. his wife’s charge was dismissed. George Richard pleaded guilty to larceny and was sent to the Massachusetts reformatory. Andrew P. Carter placed on probation with weekly child support payments. Alfred Lamontagne’s assault case continued.
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Joseph Eno
James Dalton
James Eagan
John Kelly
Delia Kennedy
Hadley
Mary Flaherty
Mary Orr
Centralville
George Richard
Steven Willet
Massachusetts Reformatory
Richard
Manchester
N. H
Lowell
Andrew P. Carter
Alfred Lamontagne
Joseph Thibeault
Osgood Family Early Settlers and Noted Public Figures
Born in Topeka Vermont on August 29 1830 Mr Osgood moved to Lowell in 1848 and entered the painting trade until 1871 when he retired He served two years on the common council in the 1860s The Osgoods were among Andover’s first settlers The first postmaster general under Washington belonged to this family Three children attended the anniversary William N Osgood lawyer of Malden Mrs John E Foster of Tewksbury and Mrs Irene Osgood Davis of Lowell One grandchild Helen daughter of William N Osgood.
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Topeka
Osgood
Lowell
Common Council
Osgoods
Andover
Washington
William N. Osgood
Malden
Tremont Building
Boston
Tewksbury
Irene Osgood
Davis
School Street
Helen
Dr Jenkins resigns after 46 years of service
Rev Dr J L Jenkins, longtime pastor of State Street Congregational Church in Portland Maine, announces resignation and retirement after 46 years in ministry. Born in Portland, Yale graduate, he pastored churches in Lowell Hartford Amherst and Portland before returning to Maine eight years ago. He plans to spend retirement in Boston.
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J. L. Jenkins
State Street
Portland
Dr. Jenkins
Yale
Lowell
First Congregational
Hartford
Amherst
Maine
Jenkins
Boston
Erie Tax Case Revisits 12-Year Dispute In Supreme Court
Long pending suit argued on exceptions by defendants in the Erie tax case. The city seeks $2500 in taxes on stock held by Charles J. Glidden as trustee. Defendants contend the company had no income and Glidden did not own or control it. The matter was taken under advisement.
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Erie
Supreme Court
Harvey M. Shepard
John C. Burke
Charles J. Glidden
Quo
George F. Richardson
Cheetham Welcomes Baby Girl at Hall Place
In this city on March 15 a girl was born to Mr and Mrs John J Cheetham of 2 Hall Place. The birth announcement notes the new daughter joins the family with congratulations expected from relatives and friends.
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Cheetham
John J. Cheetham
Hall Place
Widow Mary Barry Dies in Andover Street Room
Mary Barry a widow aged 56 died between midnight and 5 30 this morning in the attic room at 86 Andover street the house of Mr T M Leeson She leaves two sons John and Michael She had been ill since Wednesday with a second hemorrhage of the lungs and refused ambulance to the city farm last night Neighbors and Mr Leeson who is consumptive cared for her There is evident lack of woman’s care in the house and charitable aid is urged
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Mary Barry
T. M. Leeson
Andover Street
John
Michael
Barry
Leen Il
City Farm
Leeson
Golden Wedding for Geo N Osgood and Wife in Lowell
Mr and Mrs George N Osgood of 18 School street celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday evening hosting relatives and friends They were wed in Lowell by Rev William H Brewster and have lived here most of their lives He was born March 16 1828 in Andover marking both his birthday and their anniversary.
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George N. Osgood
School Street
Lowell
Wm. H. Brewster
Osgood
Andover
Railcar 20 Jumps Track on Lowell Line
A Vestibule car on the Lowell line left Lawrence for Lowell Friday at 10 30 am, jumped the track near Mount Pleasant opposite Belle Grove, wheels off the iron. Motorman Simondson and conductor Joseph Maguire were aboard. no injuries. Track blocked all afternoon. passengers changed cars. A work gang and extra car restored the vehicle. Officials blamed rail spreading, not crew.
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Lowell
Reading Junior team defeated by Lowell in Saturday game
Lowell Juniors outscored Reading 56 to 18 in a fast clean contest. Fels led with 12 goals and King 8 while Farrington added 6 and McCarthy 3. Howell debuted well for Reading, and the local squad showcased strong passing ahead of next Saturday’s Melrose game.
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Reading
Association
Howell
Lowell Fellows
King
Fels
Brown
McCarthy
Farrington
Lowell Reading Fels
Crafts Farrington
Horrocks King
Brown McCarthy
Abbott Howell
Nason
Horrocks
Crafts
Lowell
Melrose
Evening High School graduation exercises announced
The evening high school will hold graduation exercises in two public events. Tuesday in the school hall features literary numbers and declamations with music. Wednesday at Huntington hall diplomas will be presented by Mayor Dimon and Lieutenant Governor John L. Dimon.
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Huntington Hall
Dimon
John L
School exercises outline for address and honors
Bates will give an address. The salutation will be given by Miss Helen Frances Bray, and the valedictory by John Harry Flaherty. Joseph Thomas McGirr presents a Capitol picture to the school in behalf of the class. Willard Everett of the school committee will give the acceptance speech. The picture will be hung in high school hall. The American orchestra will furnish music at the Wednesday evening exercises.
Davis v Burrage Suit Over 15 Months of Services
Henry J. Davis sues Albert Burrage executor of Sidney Davis estate to recover 492 dollars for services rendered while living at the father's home. Davis and his wife resided there for 15 months under the understanding of compensation. The hearing with no witnesses for the defense ended with the case going to the jury.
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Davis Vs. Burrage
John J. Pickman
Frank E. Dunbar
Henry J. Davis
Albert Burrage
Sidney Davis
Mr. Davis
Swedish pastor accepts Northwest missionary call
Rev. John Nelson of the Swedish Congregational church in this city has accepted a traveling missionary post with the Holiness Congregational society of the Northwest. He served four years locally and previously at the Swedish Congregational church of East Orange, New Jersey. Nelson was a noted author and lecturer among Swedish communities, and friends regret his departure while wishing success in his new field.
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John Nelson
Holiness Congregational Society of the
Northwest
Nelson
Jast Orange
N. J
Andover Street Improvements Deliberations Briefed
County commissioners met at the courthouse this morning with Larkin T. Trull and George H. Taylor presenting rival petitions on Andover street improvements. A North Tewksbury resident’s letter about grade in a section was the only remark. After adjournment, the commissioners visited the county tru ant school.
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Court House
Larkin T. Trull
George H. Taylor
Andover Street
North Tewksbury
McKinnon Brother’s Grocer Suffered Scalp Wound
Mr Murdock McKinnon of McKinnon Brothers grocers sustained a scalp wound Saturday when his horse bolted in Lawrence street. He was knocked down as a wheel passed over his head, became unconscious, was treated at a nearby store and later at home. He expects recovery in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock McKinnon
McKinnon Brothers, Grocers
Lawrence Street
McKinnon
Rummage sale to aid St John’s hospital at Bridge Street
St John’s hospital will be the latest beneficiary of a rummage sale to be held at 27 Bridge Street on the last three days of the week. Articles are solicited and may be delivered there. bulky items may be collected if Mrs C M Williams is contacted by telephone or by mail on Wednesday or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Bridge Street
C. M. Williams
Sherborn Pomona Grange Meet Delivers Co operation Talks
Middlesex and Norfolk pomona grange gathered in Sherborn on Wednesday the 13th with Norfolk grange. E D Howe Marlboro W N Howard Faston A M Brown and Rev R W Sevage Walpole gave talks on Co operation and Beautifying Our Homes. Next meeting in Sherborn March 27 on The Farm with J Eames F T Daniels Lillias Whitney Abel F Stevens Wellesley Rudd Natick W C Clark Dover Mrs FI Stone Ashland and Rev A Hi Wheelock Millis as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Norfolk
Pomona Grange
Norfolk Grange
E. D. Howe
Marlboro
W.N. Howard
Faston
A. M. Brown
R. W. Sevage
Walpole
Sherborn
J. Eames
F. T. Daniels
Lillias Whitney
Mayor Dimon Not Yet Ready to Return to City Hall
City officials report Mayor Dimon remains unable to resume duties at City Hall as he continues medical or personal absences. No timetable is given for his return. City operations continue under interim arrangements and deputy leadership.
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Dimon
City Hall
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Andrew Carnegie
Fosburg
Prussia
Peter
EB. Carlson
Thompson Hardware Company
Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit
the Traders National Bank
Germany
Lewis
Foy
Harry Lishr
the Ministry
Acacama
Oxford Chegio
Geo. N. Osgood
eReinck Clothing CO
Suoegeses
Belle Grove
Evening High School
Lawton, J
O’sullivan Bros
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