New Yorks rapid transit project Starts at last
The Lowell Daily Courier notes New Yorks rapid transit project begins with a $35 million contract aim to cut Harlem travel to 15 minutes in three years. It critiques Prussian railways, praises peacetime development, and warns of health worries amid influenza and grip. It highlights Governor Learys Guam reports and public interest. It profiles H H Mulreeland of Metropolitan Street Railway, praising his rise from conductor to head of a vast system.
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New York
Harlem
Boston
Lowell
Rise to a Great and Responsible Position
The statement lauds Mr. Vreeland's ascent to a notable role, arguing that height of office reflects personal merit and enduring influence of ability in public life.
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Vreeland
Denver Health Board Opposes Tuberculous Farm Plan
Denver health authorities oppose a proposed thousand acre farm near the city intended for consumptives. They warn the project would threaten public health by spreading contagion through food and daily life, and should be used only to employ ill people, not to profit.
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Denver
Health Department
Carlin
Quotations spark economic barbs in party politics
The clip highlights partisan jabs from the American Agricul turist, St. Louis Globe Democrat, New York Mail and Express, and others. It mocks Cleveland era woes and praises McKinley style economy as per capita circulation rises from 1897 to 1899 under Republican rule. It also notes a Chicago News item about two large checks forced on Dr Harper.
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United States
Cleveland
McKinley
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Haverhill Gazette
Dr. Harper
University of Chicago
Chicago News
Elephant kills keeper at Crystal Palace concert scene
London Spectator recounts an escaped circus elephant at a Crystal Palace concert that killed one keeper after a brutal demand for punishment. The animal, previously calm, was provoked by a lance used to prod it. An inquest followed. owner Sanger testified the elephant had killed before.
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Crystal Palace
Lonon
Sanger
England
Soudan
London Spectator
Chauncey Olcott sing at London theatre and other notes
The piece reviews Chauncey Olcott at the Opera House praising his sweet tuneful voice and vivacious acting nine years after first hearing him at the Criterion. It notes Grossmith’s mixed reception, mentions Maud Adams and a playful verse about Gavin, and ends with a humorous tale from Rev. C. E. Fisher about a wedding license joke.
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Chauncey Olcott
Criterion Theatre
London
Opera House
Harry V. Huse
Amusements at Hoyts Theatre A Day and a Night
A Day and a Night at Hoyts Theatre draws crowds with chic songs and dances surrounding Marble Hart a New Jersey deacon who voyages from pious front to worldly intrigue. Ada Marr and Mile. Bawn Touraine figure in the plot as Hart’s standards are tested. Performances tonight and tomorrow at the Opera House. Chris and the Wonderful Lamp also scheduled Wednesday and Thursday.
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Hoyt
Marble Hart
New Jersey
New York
Commodore Hart
Ada Marr
Booker
Mile
Bawn Touraine
Maryle Hart
Deacon
Ada
Opera
Opera House
Chris
The
New York Mail and Express
Ernest Gros Hamer Emens
Gates & Morange
Mrs. Hopper
Amd
New York Times
Just Before Dawn at Music Hall Delivers Passion and Wit
Music Hall presents Just Before Dawn a Linen J Carter melodrama noted for homely wit and pathos. The cast and staging promise new dramatic sensation with a compelling plot and intense emotional weight.
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Music Hall
Linen J. Carter
Oman
Hamite Eae Co
Will of Lucinda Young Hidden Since 1882 Found in Desk
A Chatham New York lawyer seeks to prove Mrs Lucinda Young s will that went missing in 1882 and was found last week in a secret desk drawer long owned by Mrs Jane Ann Wollison of Pittsburg Massachusetts The case raises questions about hidden wills and family disputes in the era of Mrs Young who died in New Lebanon New York in 1882 at age one hundred
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Prrrsberp
Mass
Chatham
N. Y
Jane Ann Wollison
Lucinda Young
New Lebanon
The Missouri Girl at New Music Hall Watch
The mimic world and rushing avalanche effects headline a revival of The Missouri Girl at New Music Hall for three nights starting Thursday March 29. Hugh Gibson author and star, with a clever company, deluxe scenery and Raymond garden style boast. A critic lauds the performance as a bouquet of Raymond prestige with fun throughout. Seats are on sale now.
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Hugh Gibson
New Music Hall
Chicago
Raymond Garden
Raymond
Savoy bills top week with Manola act and vaudeville stars
At the Savoy theatre yesterday afternoon and evening a strong vaudeville program featured Marion Manola with Jack Mason, Fitzgibbon trio, Jotta Gladstone, Francois duo, Hosmer and Ross, and Gordon Eldridge. Moving pictures of the Passion and Transvaal views closed each show. Afternoon and evening performances drew large crowds with box office receipts up.
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Savoy Theatre
Messrs. Mack and Dempsey
Jos. Johnson
Mabel Johnson
E. J. Robbins
Neil Litchfield
Marle Little
Louis Pritzkow
Christ
Bethlehem
Savoy
Lowell
Marion Manola
Fritz
Mason
Manola
Bohemia
Misa Manola
Mack and Dempsey
Fitzgibbon
McCoy
Jotta Gladstone
Mile. Francois
Albert Hosmer
Harriet Ross
Sword
Gordon Eldridh
Transvaal
Charming comedy drama at Flrat Universatial church Vestry
A charming comedy drama will be staged at the Flrat Universatial church vestry on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next, under the Murray club and for the Humane society. A fine performance is assured and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Murray Club
Humane Society
Royal Arcanum Fraternal Meeting in Local Suburbs
The third Royal Arcanum council meeting and concert in the district is set for Wednesday evening in the town hall. Rev W. Warfield, pastor of the First Congregational Church, will be among the speakers with a ten minute address. A. G. Wat a h will present further details.
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Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Aga
F. Warfield
A. G. Watah
Reliability of a Tailor Sets Tone for Trust
A fragmented note discusses how a tailor's reliability shapes client confidence and service quality. It highlights consistency, prompt delivery, and clear communication as key factors influencing satisfaction and repeat business.
Royal Arcanum Stage Set With Music and Readings
A North Chelmsford suburban meeting will feature vocal and instrumental music and readings by noted talent. Free tickets are available from local and North Bil lerica council regents. The fourth meeting is planned for March 29 at the town hall with Rev. R. A. Greene and A. W. Saunders as speakers. Tickets are circulating today.
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Royal Arcanum
North Billerica
Town Hall
North Chelmsford
R. A. Greene
Grace Universalist Church
A. W. Saunders
Regent
Centralville
Greenhalge Council to Meet in Highland Hall Tuesday Evening
At the regular meeting of Greenhalge Council No. 100 Loyal A dditional Benefit association the session will be held in the council room Highland on Tuesday evening March 27. Important business items will come up for action. The orator will speak and a social feature includes progressive whist from 9 to 10 30.
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Greenhalge
Highland
Boston Council Plans Major Meeting Invitees From Lowell
Boston Council No 4 Royal Arch planning a large Thursday evening meeting on April 12. An invitation extends to Lowell Council No 4 members, with officers and members likely to travel to Boston. A motto urges wholesome health as wealth and suggests Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a health aid.
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Boston Council
Royal Arcanum
Lowell Council
Boston
Shelf paper and Dennison's supplies advertised by Thom as Lawler
Housekeepers are advised of a large stock of heavy shelf paper in many colors with borders, ten yards per piece, priced at 10 cents. The ad also promotes a full range of Dennison's household items including tags, labels, fasteners, rubber bands, glue, gummed paper, twines, wrapping papers, and waste baskets from Thom as Lawler at 79 Merrimack and 15 and 21 John Streets, with phone 238-2.
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Dennison
Thomas H. Lawler
Merrimack
John Sts
Bargain spread sale opens amid price rise
A. G. Pollard & Co announces the first sale of slightly damaged bed spreads starting Thursday the 29th, with 15 cases offered from 50 cent quilts to $5 marseilles, about four cheaper than regular prices. Also promotes Dr Von Stan's ee Tablets as a digestive aid, 18 in a box, 10 cents, sold by C. B. Carter and F. C. Goodale & Co.
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Marseilles
A. G. Pollard & CO
Wanted in Subscription Dept delivers and collects for library
A publishing house seeks a deliverer and collector for a library in Philadelphia. Expenses are advanced. State age and former employment required. Apply Pub lisher P. O. box 1027 Philadelphia Pa.
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P. O. Box
Philadelphia
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Australia
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NEW York Sun
Lucinda
Louis As
Exander Wy
Lowell Humane Society
First Universalist Church
Lowell Opera House
Jerome Sykes
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John Phillip Sousa
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Newnst Maroc
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Our Boys
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JS. C. Burbank
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