Overseers appoint committee over Rev Wright absence
The Overseers of the Poor met at city hall and, after hours of bill approval, appointed a three member committee to visit Rev George C Wright who failed to attend. Debate over corruption rumors and calls for inquiry framed the session while Wright’s explanation was sought. The committee named Holgate McCoy and McOsker reported to rise at the next meeting.
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City Hall
George C. Wright
McOsker
City Farm
Wright
Bertrand
Holgate
Sheehan
State House
Williams
Board of Overseers
Meyer Moves Coming Home to Contest Seat
Ambassador Meyer returns from Rome on a 60 day leave to seek the Republican nomination for the Massachusetts congressional delegation seat vacated by W. H. Moody becoming secretary of the navy. Gardner, Lodge’s son in law, also seeks the nomination and if successful Meyer may not return to Rome to implement diplomatic changes including promoting White to Rome embassy.
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Washington
Ambassador Meyer
Rome
Meyer
Massachusetts
Moody
Gardner
Senator Lodge
Strike Embroils 1200 Teamsters In Providence Mess
Providence May 2 The two day strike of 1200 teamsters widens as master drivers resist union demands while some lumber dealers close yards and lure non union help. Strikers back union support, plan ongoing actions, warn of harm to building and freight sectors, and seek police guidance on legal limits.
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Providence
R. L
New Street Railway Organization in Nashua
Nashua and Pepperell Street Railway Co held its first meeting and organized with officers President Albert Shedd Vice President C H Burke Clerk Thomas F Bond Treasurer Wallace D Lovell Directors Wallace D Lovell Albert Shedd C H Burke O B Tilton J L H Marshall A W Dean The meeting adjourned until next Monday when the route will be planned.
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Nashua
Nashua and Pepperell Street Railway Co
Albert Shedd
C. H. Burke
Thomas F. Bond
Wallace D. Lovell
O. B. Tilton
J. L. H. Marshall
A. W. Dean
Kearney Dead After Alleged New York Assault
John W. Kearney of Holyoke Massachusetts died at a Danbury Connecticut hospital after claiming an earlier assault in New York two to three days before. He was en route to join the Nashua New Hampshire baseball team as center fielder. A coroner’s investigation is expected. he fell unconscious from a train step at Brookfield Junction and sustained head bruises and other injuries.
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Danbury
Conn
John W. Kearney
Holyoke
Mass
Kearney
New York
Brookfield Junction
Nashua
N. H
New Hampshire
Jury finds Allen guilty of assault with revolver
In Dedham on May 2 the jury convicted Philander Allen of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon a revolver in the case charging him with attacking George A Musche. Robert O Harris moves for a new trial to be argued May 10 before Judge Hardy in Boston. Sentence deferred bail remains at 1500.
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Dedham
Philander Allen
George A. Musche
Allen
Robert O. Harris
Hardy
Boston
Holyoke Mills to Close Amid Wage Strike Demands
Holyoke Massachusetts May 2 The Lyman mills employing about 1400 workers posted a notice that the mills would close tomorrow for an indefinite period No reason is given but the shutdown is tied to the mule spinners union demand for a ten percent wage increase made earlier The action reflects labor tensions in the Industrial Center.
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Holyoke
Lyman Mills
Tetanus From Hat Pin Wound In Watervliet
Mrs. Marvin Greener of Watervliet is in critical condition after a hat pin punctured her side yesterday. Lockjaw developed within hours and she is not expected to survive. The incident occurred in Troy, New York, on May 2.
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Troy
N. Y
Marvin Greener
Watervliet
Three Killed in Railroad Collision Near Clyde N Y
At Clyde New York Central fast mail No 3 collided with a fast freight a quarter mile west of the station at 5 pm killing the mail’s engineer and fireman and seriously injuring 13 clerks. Paderewski reportedly carries away 125000 dollars. no indication he will refrain from future travel.
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Clyde
N. Y
New York Central
Botha's Nephew Captured by British Troops
London dispatches report Col Barker stating on April 30 British forces captured Commandant Marie Botha, his adjutant, and 11 others near Frankfort in the Orange River Colony. The capture is noted as significant due to Marie Botha’s relation to General De Wet. Reports from Cape Town date April 19 say O Okiep garrison near Port Nolloth is near relief, with strong Boer pressure and feuding outpost clashes, while civilians suffer but remain hopeful.
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Pretoria
Cape Town
Port Nolloth
Western Cape Colony
O’okiep
O'Okiep
Mafeking
Klipfontein
Cake Making Simplified to Help Every Housekeeper
Boston Sunday Globe describes upcoming Housekeepers department article Cake Making Simplified as clear and explicit for all readers. It also promotes George Ade’s fable Salesman Who had the Fatal Gift of Beauty and highlights the pictorial color supplement with engaging pictures for all ages, urging readers to order.
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Boston Sunday Globe
Pictorial Magazine
Magic Pictures
Boston
Globe
George Ade
Sunday Globe
Salem district committee to nominate Moody successor convenes
The sixth district committee met in Salem on May 2 to organize the convention for nominating Moody's successor. Isaac C. Day was reelected chairman Horace M. Sargent named secretary and Charles L. Dodge treasurer A committee was formed to coordinate with Secretary Olin on convention procedures for the 67th and 58th Congress and to arrange the call with the Secretary of State. The session adjourned with no questions about candidates.
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McMahon
Holgate
Wright
Sheehan
State House
Messrs. Holgate
McCoy
McOsker
Salem
Sixth
William H. Moody
Navy
Isaac C. Day
Boxford
Horace M. Sargent
Haverhill
Charles L. Dodge
Beverly
Shaw
Olin
Archbishop Williams marks 27th archbishopric anniversary
Boston May 2 Today marks the 27th anniversary of Archbishop Williams elevation to the Boston archbishopric. An anniversary mass was held in the Cathedral Chapel with the archbishop celebrating and giving communion to many. He conferred his blessing at the end and appeared in good health despite a busy week surrounding his 80th birthday.
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Boston
Williams
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Ties Buffalo Cleveland Chicago
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway links Buffalo Cleveland and Chicago in a unified trunk line. The railway operates on a broad progressive basis, earning appreciation from travelers in the three major centers.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Thse
Philippine Atrocities Outdone in Dixie
In a Senate debate on the Philippine bill, Senator Pritchard NC describes North Carolina methods including the sand cure and Red Shirts terrorizing Republicans. The exchange covers impeachment talks and alleges political coercion. House passes anti conspiracy bill and tax enforcement rider. Diplomatic posts for Cuba also approved.
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Washington
Senate
Pritchard
N. C
North Carolina
Mr. Simmonds
Red Shirts
Simmonds
House
Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
District of Columbia
Republic of Cuba
B. H. McCalla
Germany
Graduates Dine At Textile School Reception
Graduates of the textile design class hosted a reception and banquet for instructor Prof Fenwick Umpleby and assistants A J Pradel I W Barr at the St Charles hotel. Toasts and performances followed a menu, with poems and satire shared by unnamed students.
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Fenwick Umpleby
A. J. Pradel
I. W. Barr
St. Charles Hotel
Wm. Stevenson
Longfellow
Paul Revere
Wang
Ampleby
Manley H. Varney
William Stevenson
B. B. Leith
HE. S. Swift
Alfred Vogt
David Walker
Walter Haigh
Southern textile spindles surge in April trade report
The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin notes a sharp April rise in Southern textile activity with a record surge in spindles. Exports to China grow, including a Gastonia mill securing a $100,000 sheeting contract after launching spinning in January and weaving in February. Established mills plan to add 162,000 spindles and 4,376 looms, costing about $2,020,000, while new mills would add 91,920 spindles and 2,520 looms.
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Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
China
Gastonia
N. C
Massachusetts mills to build large Lindale Georgia mill
Massachusetts cotton mills of Lowell have purchased the Lindale Georgia holdings and plan a No 2 plant with 60 000 spindles and about 1500 looms to expand duck drills and coarse sheetings. Estimated cost near 1 million dollars, increasing Lindale capital to 2 million with architects preparing plans.
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Massachusetts Mills
Georgia
Lindale
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Lowell
Mass
Georgia Company
Lindale Concern
Lowell Corporation
Southworth
Fraternal groups meet. six new members joined
Court Columbus F of A held a regular session initiating six new members and proposing five more. The Bellman Swedish social club gathered at Bay State hall with active members present, socializing, singing, and refreshments. Columbia council O U A M planned an upcoming feast. entertainment committee named Durrell Cobb Gifford Varney and Dana.
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Court Columbus, F. of A
Bellman
Bay State Hall
Columbia Council
Guy Durrell
Carey Cobb
F. F. Gifford
G. BE. Varney
H. C. Dana
Patriarchs Militant to Camp in Worcester for Three Days
Five regiments of the Patriarchs Militant will camp in Worcester starting June 17 for three days with about 750 members expected to attend field days. Canton Agawam of Lawrence will exemplify the degree and attract national members. Canton Pawtucket will join June 28 at Canobie Lake for a field day. Also reported is the Ladies of the G. A. R. Ladd and Whitney circle No. 8 monthly meeting with three applications, ice cream supper, and a variety show led by Mrs. Annie Boudinot and Mrs. Sarah Peabody.
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Patriarchs
Worcester
Bangor
Canton Agawam of
Lawrence
Canton Agawam
Canton Pawtucket
Canobie Lake
Ladd and Whitney Circle
Davis
Miss Pratt
Gertrude Davis Flayden
John Manahan
Colbiett Bullins
Lofgren Sisters
Olive Thomson
Grace Maxfield
Leither Brothers
Jessie Wheeler
Q. A. Foster
Dora Hitchins
Mable Heath
Lizzie Monegan
Annie Stanly
Dress Makers and Society Queen Tale of Suffering and Cure
A ballroom display prompts a warning about nervous prostration and female ailments tied to luxury and labor. The ad cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring strength, with testimonials from Mrs Mary A Russell and Mrs Lizzie Anderson praising its effects after six bottles.
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Society
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary A. RusseLl
Chinecteague Island
Five Thousand Dollar Reward for Genuine Letters
A reward notice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. offering five thousand dollars to anyone who can prove testimonial letters are not genuine or were published earlier without the writer’s permission. Distribution through National City Bank of Lynn, Lynn Massachusetts.
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National City Bank of
Lynn
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Obituary notices for Russell Batchelder Murphy and Murphy widow
Obituary notices report the deaths of Sarah A. Russell 72 at 21 Fourth Avenue Arthur Batchelder 41 at 58 Queen Street and Catherine Murphy at 112 Jefferson Street. Russell leaves daughter Mrs Frank Hoyt and sons Daniel W of Lowell and Frank J of Boston. Batchelder left wife and daughter. he was foreman for Charles Varnum. Murphy was an elderly resident with a daughter Mamie a local schoolteacher and sister Mrs Margaret McCaffery of O'Neil City Nebraska. she was a longtime member of St Patrick's Church and had recently buried a son.
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Sarah A. Russell
Fourth Avenue
Frank Hoyt
Daniel W
Lowell
Frank J
Boston
Arthur Batchelder
Queen Street
Charles Varnum
Catherine Murphy
Jefferson Street
Mamie
Margaret McCaffery
O'Neil City
Nebraska
St. Patrick's Church
City Funeral Notices Report Multiple Local Obituaries
The notices list several funerals from homes on Agawam Elm and Lawrence streets with services at Sacred Heart and St Anne's churches. Clergy include Rev Fr Tight and Rev Manchester, with bearers named for each. Burials occur in Catholic or Wilson cemeteries and in Nashua or Hillsborough destinations.
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Mary Callahan
Agawam Street
Sacred Heart Church
George Burrows
George Sexton
Daniel McCarthy
Robert Kenniston
Charles Deehan
Frederick Tighe
Molloy
Richard Connell
Walnut Street
Rev. L
Manchester
Marcellus Greenwood
J. Derring
Peter Monahan
Samuel Adams
Wilson Cemetery
Weinbeck
Daniel Fagan
Elm Street
Grace Nagle
Cushing Street
Nashua
N. H
Solomon McNeil
Lawrence Street
A. St. John Chambre
D. D
St. Anne's Church
Hillsborough, N. H
Russell and McConnell Obituaries Aired in City Notices
In this city on May 2 Sarah A Russell aged 72 will have a funeral at her home 21 Eighth Avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Friends and relatives invited In this city on April 30 Charles McConnell aged 81 will have a funeral from his home
Obituaries and birth notices from May 2 in city records
The item lists Cairo family notices with addresses 173 Fletcher street and 112 Jefferson street, noting Catherine Murphy obituary and Arthur G Batchelder, aged 41 years 2 months, home at 68 Queen street. Friends invited to Murphy service this afternoon.
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Fletcher Street
Murphy
Jefferson Street
Catherine Murphy
Batchelder
Queen Street
Arthur G. Batchelder
Roof fallinjuries in two accident cases at local works
Patrick Maroney, 29, fell about 20 feet while repairing a roof for contractor W. H. Ward and received a sprained back, chin laceration needing four stitches, and body abrasions. He was taken to Emergency hospital. Earlier, Hiram Holt of Lowell Machine Shop injured his right hand when a casting piece struck it, with injuries treated at the same hospital.
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Patrick Maroney
W. H. Ward
Maroney
South Street
Hiram Holt
Lowell Machine Shop
Boy Loses Thumb After Mill Accident
Charles Moran an 18 year old worker at Bigelow Carpet mills suffered a severe left hand injury yesterday afternoon. Doctors at Lowell hospital found a compound fracture of the thumb requiring amputation below the first joint and a severe laceration to the index finger.
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Charles Moran
Bigelow
Lowell Hospital
Threshers kept at work with Chamberlain’s Coughic Cholera remedy
A Plymouth Oklahoma dealer reports selling five bottles of Chamberlain’s Coughic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to threshers who could not work further the day before. The men continued threshing this morning without losing a day’s time. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Phelps
Plymouth
Oklahoma
Dr Thomas Electric Oil promoted for farm accident relief
An untidy advertising note touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick relief for farm injuries. It claims cuts stings bruises and sprains are soothed instantly and urges daily use for safety on the farm.
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Thomas
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