Spring Moments and Public Figures in Brief
A robin signals spring in the suburbs while crocuses appear and a crow calls at dawn. Caloe plans to retire in five years to study astronomy and explore family ties. The New York Republican Convention highlights quick laughter. Maine's corn yields profit over ice jams. Woolen mills show winter gains with limited cash. Speaker Reed’s campaign is praised as vigorous. Senator Lodge faces polar expedition jokes. Phillips Academy, Andover, may gain Harvard prep status. Monday’s paintbrush performance may aid students’ Cambridge entry.
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Phillips Academy
Andover
Cambridge
Emperor abuse and courtroom wit across tabloids
A collage of quoted gibes from 19th century papers notes German police and a Chinese emperor joke, a London judge humorously swearing a child who trusts truth, and a World cartoon caption about a baby with remarks from Dusty Rhodes. The items reflect press humor and social tone of the era.
Doctor Masta’s Pulmonic Balsam in Lowell House Cough Remedy
In Lowell, families kept Doctor Masta’s Pulmonic Balsam at home to prevent and treat coughing and colds, a common remedy passed through generations. The anecdotal praise highlights its trusted role in households.
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Lowell
Doctor Masta
Minstrel Show Promises Fine Opera House Performance
Vesper men rehearse a large minstrel program with 80 chorus members and a dual coaching team Leo Munier and EB Buffington. The two night engagement at the Opera House in late April will feature bones, tambos, a first part with music and a second act titled Howaya. Rehearsals continue at Mechanics Hall with plans for further sessions this week and next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Trim
Mechanics Hall
Leo Munier
EB. R. Buffington
Buffington
Walter Leigh
L. M. Foss
Herman Eckhardt
Harry G. Pollard
William Marren
Win Sturtevant
Fred Baker
Charles Stover
William E. Potter, Jr
W. E B. Stratton
U S to Attend Russian Emperor Coronation Officials Named
By direction of the secretary of war the United States will be represented at the coronation of Emperor Nicholas of Russia by Major General A. McD. McCook retired and Major George P. Scriven of the Signal Corps. Scriven is the present military attache at the Rome legation while McCook is currently in Paris.
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United States
Nicholas of
Russia
A. McD. McCook
George P. Scriven
Signal Corps
Scriven
United State Legation
Rome
McCook
Paris
Medford Dog Fight Raid Ends With 41 Arrests
Associated Press report from Medford notes a barn dog fight drew 100 spectators from Waltham and Boston. A quarrel turned violent, shots fired, two dogs killed, David Monahan of Roxbury shot twice. Police arrived, 41 arrests made. Monahan in critical condition at Mass General Hospital by 9 am.
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Medford
Waltham
Boston
David Monahan
Roxbury
Monahan
Mass. General Hospital
Ohio House Bans High Hats in Theatres
The House approved a bill prohibiting wearing high hats in theatres with a $10 fine on each theatre manager for per offence. The Senate also passed a bill to substitute electrocution for hanging as a method of execution.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Senate
France Likely To Block Sudan Expedition Withdrawal
Paris reports that France will not sanction withdrawing the Egyptian reserve for the Sudan expedition without England pledging to evacuate Egypt. The stance signals tension over the colonial force and withdrawal timelines.
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Paris
France
England
Egypt
Gov Matthews Relapses. Condition Described Serious
Indianapolis report notes Gov Matthews has suffered a relapse and his condition is described as serious. The March 25 update emphasizes the gravity of the governor's health and ongoing medical concerns.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Matthews
Violinist Remenyi Very Ill in Davenport
Davenport Iowa March 25 Remenyi the great violinist is very ill.
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Davenport
Iowa
Remenyi
Hearing on City Charter Bill Set for Tuesday
The remonstrants to the bill to amend the city charter will be heard at 10 a m next Tuesday by the legislative committee in Lowell. The hearing will be in the public hearings room at City Hall. Committee members include Senators Irwin Northampton chairman Roe Worcester Pearson Lowell and Representatives Searle Worcester Putnam Lowell Mis Fall River Sheehan Holyoke Savory Salem Richmond Springfield Stevens Somerville Webster Haverhill.
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Lowell
City Hall
Irwin
Northampton
Roe
Worcester
Pearson
Searle
Putnam
Mis
Fall River
Sheehan
Holyoke
Savory
Salem
Richmond
Springfield
Stevens
Somerville
Webster
Haverhill
Senator Lodge to Deliver Eulogies for Two Governors
Senator Lodge faces a heavy task preparing eulogies for ex Governor Robinson and Governor Greenhalge. Lexington asked him to speak April 19 for ex Governor Robinson, then Massachusetts invited him to deliver Greenhalge’s eulogy on April 18, a duty he cannot decline.
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Senator Lodge
Gov
Greenhalge
Robinson
Lexington
State of
Massachusetts
Gov. Greenhalge
Fire in coal yard Sparks from locomotive cause
An alarm from box 72 at 12 35 noon reported a fire in the coal yard of William E Livingston on Dutton street. Water streams tore off shingles but caused no major damage beyond that. Sparks from a passing locomotive started the blaze.
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William E. Livingston
Dutton Street
Head & Shaw's Opening This Week
Lowell ladies are invited to the spring opening of Head & Shaw on Friday and Saturday this week. An opening announcement invites all to attend. The notice also offers a home remedy for earache advising two drops of Thomas Eclectic Oil on cotton placed in the ear to relieve pain quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Merrimack Street
Howe v McManus jury unable to reach verdict in case over work dues
March 25 court notes Howe v McManus over a five dollar work claim. Judge Blodgett excused jurors until tomorrow after the panel failed to agree. Dr Solon Bartlett v C H Hanson followed, alleging 30000 dollars for injuries from a 1894 Thorndike street accident involving Hanson's wagon. Evidence described the doctor’s severity and ambulance transport, with doctors detailing injuries and long recovery. Arguments focused on negligence versus skilled driving and whether brake absence constitutes grounds for damages.
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Howe Vs. McManus
Solon Bartlett
C. H. Hanson
Jerome F. Manning
J. C. Burke
Thorndike Street
Middlesex
Hanson
Bartlett
Charles M. Frye
E. Garfield Baker
Burke
Peter Stanhope
William Durham
Mr. Manning
Durham
Frank H. Secord
Secord
Blodgett
Hanson Company
Manning
Mr. Burke
City Solicitor Opinions on Sinking Fund and Debt Limit
The city solicitor’s opinion, delayed over business in his office, argues the sinking fund is city council property and not legally held after debt payment. It notes potential excess of the debt limit if the fund is subtracted and used to pay debts, and outlines trustees’ duties to safekeep and invest, with transfer to City Treasury upon debt payment. He suggests the council will not waste the fund and offers assistance to facilitate proper transfer.
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John H. Harrington
Lowell
Missionary Conference at First Baptist Church Prominent Leaders
A missionary conference will be held at First Baptist Church hosted by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society the Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Association and the Massachusetts Baptist Convention. Sessions start at 2 30 and 7 30 p m with focus on Swedes French Finns and Portuguese attended by Rev H L Morehouse D D Rev J N Williams Secretaries W H Eaton and W W Main A T Eddy and Rev A St James among others expected to attend and address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Association
Massachusetts Baptist Convention
H. L. Morehouse
D. D
New York
J. N. Williams
Providence
W. H. Eaton
W. W. Main
Boston
A. T. Eddy
Fitchburg
A. St. James
Worcester
Evangelist Conference in Concord Continues Addresses
Concord New Hampshire March 24 The YMCA hosted an Evangelist conference with meetings led by E A Lawrence field secretary of the New England Evangelistic association Rev Smith Baker D D of Boston Rev C J Scofield of Northfield and local pastors continuing today.
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Concord
N. H
E. A. Lawrence
New England Evangelistic Association
Smith Baker
D. D
Boston
C. J. Scofield
Northfield
House panel backs $66,907 patent award to Howe
The House committee reported favorably a bill granting $66,907 to John C. Howe of Massachusetts for government infringement of his patent in cartridge manufacture.
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Washington
House Committee
John C. Howe
Massachusetts
Advisory board meeting of the A. P. A. in Washington
The advisory board of the A P A met in Washington to handle preliminary business and review reports. Adjournment was taken until tomorrow.
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Washington
The
Post Office Improvements Planned by W H Wiggin
W H Wiggin plans improvements at the federal building including new doors wash bowls and a cement walk across the grass plot to enhance facilities and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wiggin
Federal
Savings Deposits at Traders National Bank Detail Terms
Savings deposits in the Traders National Bank savings department at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue before 4 p.m. Friday, April third earn four percent per year from April first. Interest may be withdrawn or added to principal on the first days of July and January. Bank hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. WILLIAM F. HILLS, Cashier.
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Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William F. Hills
Police court actions on drunkenness fines and probation
Three on first offences of drunkenness were released and two fined in police court this morning. Arthur Perreault and Arthur Arsenault were fined 2 dollars each for driving a horse with a galled shoulder. Dennis Mullen was sent to the work house for four months for drunkenness. Patrick Farrell and Joseph Dawson were fined 1 dollar for obstructing the streets. Anders Gustafson, charged with neglecting to support his wife, was placed on probation after promising to do better.
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Arthur Perreault
Arthur Arsenault
Perreault
Arsenault
Dennis Mullen
Patrick Farrell
Joseph Dawson
Anders S. Gustafson
Battle of Ticonderoga seen in Middlesex SAR meeting
The Old Middlesex Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its second meeting since reorganization at Dr E Adams residence in Wilder street last night. Mr Adams presided. New members were admitted and a May 9 celebration of the Fort Ticonderoga anniversary was decided. Members elected include S P Hadley Prentiss Webster A D Colby Philip Reade C F Young Francis A Nichols Horace B Coburn J Wilson Waters E H Shattuck E W Thompson Harry Reade.
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Old Middlesex
Sons of the American Revolution
Dc. E. Adams
Wilder Street
Adams
Fort Ticonderoga
S. P. Hadley
Prentiss Webster
A. D. Colby
Philip Reade
Grace Universalist church dedication programme announced
The dedication of Grace Universalist church is outlined with Invocations by Rev G C Wright and Rev G H Emerson, readings and hymns by a quartet, sermons by Rev R A Greene and Rev C E Fisher, and an address by Rev E H Capen. Music by a quartet and piano. local notices follow.
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New Grace Universalist Church
G. C. Wright
Harlan P. Goodell
H. H. Harris
Board of Assessors
G. H. Emerson
D. D
Varnum Lincoln
John M. Greene
R. A. Greene
C. E. Fisher
E. H. Capen
Tufts College
Mildred Mullaly
Julia T. Pevey
Alfred L. Favor
Edward E. Adams
Blanche M. Thompson
Public bath committee urged as city faces street deals
Lowell city council debated funding and land purchases, approving a 1000 Memorial day appropriation and a plan to widen Steadman street toward Chelmsford, while voting on land for gravel and a loan for pauper housing. A public baths committee was formed amid calls for better bathing facilities.
Aldermen Table Resolution After Special Session Hearing
In a special session called by Mayor Courtney, the Aldermen met after 8 PM and began with a resolution authorizing the joint committee on. The meeting focused on laying the groundwork for a hearing and potential actions to follow.
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Courtney
Joint Committee
City considers land purchase on Princeton street for gravel needs
Alderman Flemings notes 55 250 square feet of land near the truant school may be bought at up to two cents per foot. The Pawtucket street grade crossing and Princeton street grading require 250 loads of gravel daily at eight cents a load, with potential yield of 2500 loads and resale equal to cost. Resolution second reading passed without opposition. A hearing-led tabling of the Lowell free landing resolution, and approval of 1889 Locks and Canals act allowing 30 feet of landing with City Council consent. A permit request for F A Haskell’s No 5 Third street wooden addition referred to lands and buildings committee and to the superintendent of public buildings. report adopted. The board adjourned.
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Webster
Common Council
Rivet
Qua
Jefferson Street
George
Committee On Streets
Hunton
Steadman Street
Chelmsford
Princeton Street
Eastman
Miskella
Nay
City Farm
Eveleth
Mr. Badger
Badger
Mr. Hounsell
Hounsell
Jacobs
Reynolds
City Messenger
C. F. Going
J. H. Cahill
C. E. Howe
J. P. O'Hare
Lowell
Drewett
Messrs
O’hare
Pendergast
Middlesex Street
Franklin School House
Nashua and Lowell
Dutton Street
Messrs. George, Pihl and
S. O'Hare
Moody Street Bridge
The
Water Board
J. C. Wilson
Charles E. Hessian
Flemings
Pawtucket Street
Crowley
Lowell Free Landing
F. A. Haskell
No. 5
Third Street
Lands and Buildings Committee
Superintendent of Public Buildings
New Letter Boxes Placed At Multiple City Intersections
New letter boxes will be installed at Thorndike and Highland streets Thorndike and Appleton Westford and Smith Fourth avenue and Dunfey John and Merrimack Plain street near brewery Arlington and Bowers School and Gold.
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Thorndike
Highland _ streets
Appleton
Westford and Smith
Fourth Avenue
Dunfey
John and Merrimack
Plain Street
Brewery
Arlington
Bowers
School and
Gold
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Nota Bene
Robin
Caloe
Maine
Reed
Pole
John Bull
China
New York Tribune
Maule
Fitz William
Dusty Rhodes
Vesper Minstrels
Associated Press
Lively Medford
Remenyi Ill
Head & Shaw
Superior Court
Dr. Bartlett
Charles H. Hanson
Missionary Conference
Howe
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Mass
Hockanum Suitings
Shuman & CO
Shuman
Shuman Jiade
Hockanum Suits
Wwerrimaga Clothing
Miss Delude
Hadley
Batile
Ticonderoga
Grace Church
W. Kendall Hallowell
Savoy Theatre
Shattuck’'s
Central Street
Edward W. Smith
Hudson Street
H. C. Church & Son
Travelers Company
Edward Savage
Agawam Street
Savage
Rev
C. E. Davis
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Melrose
Mr. Davis
Box Cale
Cale
New England
Rogers, Peet & Co
Boston Standard
Putnam & Son
Frederick O. Blunt
J. Stainer
St. John's Church
Blunt
J. Sparrow Simpson
George J. Parker
Thomas Daniel
C. R. Carpenter
J. W. Robinson
Harriet Green
Harry B. Day of
Newton
Parker
Daniel
Ayer
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