Gloriana Schooner Driven Ashore in Thick Canadian Fog
The American fishing schooner Gloriana, captained by George Stoddard of Gloucester Mass, ran aground at Whale Cove near White Point ledges in fog. Fifteen crew members including the captain died. three survived, rescued by locals and the U S consul. The wreck occurred during a gale with heavy seas, near a notoriously dangerous Nova Scotia coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canso
N. S
Gloriana
George Stoddart
Gloucester
Mass
Whale Cove
White Point Ledges
Nova Scotia
United States
Miss Sturtevant Shot Guarding Father in Medford Robbery
Miss Sturtevant daughter of James Ssturtevant Medford Co-Operative bank treasurer was killed at her home door by a revolver wielding Italian thief who fled on a bicycle after taking a satchel of money and checks. An Italian suspect was arrested in Boston two hours later and held for Medford officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Sturtevant
James
Bulgarian Band Routed in Salonica Engagements
In Vanitza a Bulgarian band led by Deltzeff reportedly suffered 60 fatalities while Turkish forces lost four killed and three wounded. In Krapestaza Petroff's Bulgarian group was defeated with seven killed. Martial law was proclaimed in Salonica as Italian ships arrived including Sardegna Francesa Morosini Carlo Alberto and Calatafimi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Vanitza
Deltzeff
Petroff
Krapestaza
Sardegna
Franceesco Morosini
Carlo Alberto
Calatafimi
Long Life Ended at Newton Centre
Mrs. S. F. Smith widow of Rev. Dr. Smith author of America died at her Newton Centre home from old age. Born in Haverhill Mass she was almost 90. After marriage she moved to Waterville Maine where her husband taught at Colby College, later relocating to Newton Centre. Dr. Smith died in November 1895.
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Newton
S. F. Smith
Dr. Smith
America
Newton Centre
Haverhill
Mass
Waterville
Mystery of Patterson Shooting Unresolved in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on May 6 reports say the shooting of wealthy businessman William Patterson remains unsolved. The Patterson family maintains a burglar fired the shot during the early hours, with authorities still pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
William Patterson
Patterson Home Incident Near Walnut Street
Police report two pistol shots heard on South Walnut Street shortly before calls to the Patterson house. Officers found all doors and windows locked. the burglar could not have escaped easily. Patterson survived the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
South Walnut Street
Montreal Strike Situation Holds Steady With Impasse
Situation unchanged as May 6 reports say teamsters and employers failed to confer because American officers of the union were excluded. Unofficial word says Grand Trunk trackmen may strike tomorrow or the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Teamsters
Grand Trunk Road
Curley and associates arraigned in civil service fraud case
In Boston on May 6, Representative Jas M Curley, Thomas F Curley, James Hughes, and Bartholomew Jay defendedants were arraigned in the United States circuit court before Judge Lowell. Each pleaded not guilty. The case will be assigned for trial later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jas. M. Curley
Thomas F. Curley
James Hughes
Bartholomew Jay
United States Circuit Court
Lowell
Tragic Death on Second Birthday in Mount Holly
In Rutland Vermont on May 6 a two year old girl Bessie Johnson was struck by a Rutland railroad train at Mount Holly. She ran onto the tracks and the wheels cut off her head, ending her short life on her second birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Bessie Johnson
Mount Holly
Rutland Road
Children's Millinery Display At Head And Shaw's
Thursday through Saturday head and Shaw's hosts a children's days sale featuring the finest display of children millinery, stylish and pretty, priced from $1.49 upward. Don’t miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head and Shaw’s
Union to raise $300 weekly for Lowell strikers
In Fall River on May 6 the Weavers' union voted a five cent weekly assessment per member to aid Lowell textile operatives. The $150 weekly current and this new levy will total $300 weekly for the Lowell strikers, with circulars and collection books to aid the effort. The Slashers' union also voted to levy a similar assessment for the same cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Lowell
Weavers’ Union
United Textile Workers
Slashers’ Union
Reception for new pastor at Central church
Rev and Mrs Alfred Woods were greeted at a vestry reception last evening. From 7 30 to 8 30 they received with Mrs Eliza Harper and Mr Lewis Clarke assisting. Speeches and a concert followed with refreshments served by the ladies society. Guests included ministers from Paige Street Worthen Street St Pauls Centralville and First Universalist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Woods
Woods
Eliza Harper
Lewis* Clarke
Epworth League of
Ladies’ Society
George MacDonald
Wiliam Clee
Martin
Paige Street
Allen
Deane
Pickjes
Worthen Street
St. Paul’s
Centralville
Fisher
First Universalist Church
Harry Stocks
Marian Lervis
Aldén Henderson
Anna Thompson
William Cree
Henry Brooks
George A. Fro
E. B. Bailey
H. EF. Gray
A. O. Simmers
M. A. Abbott
Platt Opposes Fusion Conference Plan in New York May
Senator Platt announced his opposition to a fusion conference this season. He warned Republican county officials and other groups to stay away from a meeting called by the Citizens' Union for next Monday night. He questioned a handful of men dictating to organized parties and said it was too early to start summer agitation. He also said he never stated support for Low’s renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platt
Republican County Commission
Citizens’ Union
Low
Sympathetic Strike Ties Builders to Carpenters
Philadelphia on May 6 witnessed the first sympathetic strike by the council of allied building trades in support of striking Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners members. Hoisting engineers halted work at two operations where non union carpenters were used, pressuring masterbuilders to drop the wage scale clause that allows such strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Council of Allied Building Trades
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Masterbuilders’ Exchange
May Festival At Old Ladies Home In Lowell Charitable Social Event
The May festival at the Old Ladies Home in Lowell drew a large audience and strong sales at supper and tables. Entertainment under Mrs. E J Neale featured Miss Frances Robinson pianist Miss Elizabeth Nickerson soprano and Miss Esther English reader with praised readings and songs. A long list of committee volunteers ran candy flower and old ladies tables and dining room service with many young assistants and waiters supporting the charity event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ladies’ Home
Lowell
E. J. Neale
Frances Robinson
Elizabeth Nickerson
New England Conservatory of Music
Esther English
Emerson College of Oratory
Nickerson
Miss English
Helen Bowers
Grace Hylan
May Nickerson
Alice Duckworth
Mary Coburn
May Wilder
Avis Coburn
Florence E. Gray
H. A. Lambert
Charles Forrest
John H. Lambert
Josephine Earl
Solon W. Stevens
O. B. Ranlett
C. E. Howe
Henry C
Harry R. Rice
Walter Parker
Supper and May Festival at Immanuel Baptist
A large crowd attended the Ladies Aid organized supper at Immanuel Baptist Church on Blossom Street last evening from 6 to 8 pm, serving over 150 guests. The May festival featured an old time May pole with a crowning of the queen, a dance by twelve children, and a musical and literary program led by Miss Isabelle Gillespie and helpers, with readings and vocal duets by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Baptist Church
Blossom Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Curtis McEwan
Mary Gillespie
Eli Harris
Etta Estabrook
Ladies’ Aid
Isabelle Gillespie
Laura Gillespie
Margaret Jones
Lena Molloy
Lillian Hanscom
Messrs
R. F. True
W. J. Beagen
Isabelle
Gertrude Estabrooks
Evening of stories by Mabel C Bragg at normal school
Mabel C Bragg of the State normal school will give an evening of stories. A cordial invitation is extended to all girls and women. The program begins at 7 45 with Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel C. Bragg
State Normal School
Nicaran Revolt Remains Serious in Nicaragua
New Orleans report states the Nicara guan revolt continues with government forces unable to cross Lake Nicaragua to strike forts at Fort San Carlos and Fort Castillo along the San Juan river. The river, vital for exports inland, hampers large troop movements. a Zelaya gunboat has been captured by the revolutionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lake Nicaragua
Fort San Carlos
San Juan River
Republic
Fort Castillo
Zelaya
Arizona Welcomes President Roosevelt in Grand Canyon Visit
In Grand Canyon Arizona welcomed President Roosevelt with a warm reception. A special Flagsaff train carried a large crowd while others arrived by horse and wagon. The president toured twelve miles, spoke briefly at a hotel, and handed diplomas to Flagstaff school graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Arizona
Roosevelt
Flagsaff
Flagstaff School
Schooner Agnes E Manson Sinks After Striking Shoals
Nantucket May 6. The three masted schooner Agnes E Manson of New Haven stranded on shoals east of Nantucket and was abandoned in a sinking condition. Captain H W Babbitt his wife and nine crew members landed at Siasconset. The vessel went down in six fathoms shortly after departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Agnes E. Manson
New Haven
H. W. Babbit
Siasconset
Gloriana Ashore. 15 Missing After Shipwreck near Thrumcape
Reports from Thrumcape say the Gloucester schooner Gloriana went ashore last night and broke up. The captain and 14 crewmen are missing. Built at Essex in 1891 and registering 110 tons gross, the vessel sailed from Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canso
N. S
Thrumcape
Gloriana
Gloucester
Essex
Zion Conference Opens in Bridgeport England?
Zion Conference of African Methodist Episcopal Zion churches in New England began its 59th session in Bridgeport Connecticut with strong delegate presence. Presiding bishop Rev J W Hood of North Carolina and presiding elder Rev C George Biddle of New Haven led the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
M.E. Zion Churches of
New England
J. W. Hood
D. D
LL. D
North Carolina
C. George Biddle
New Haven
OWNERS AS DRIVERS IN OMAHA STRIKE RELIEF
Omaha Nebraska May 6 several delivery companies started their wagons today with owners and foremen acting as drivers. They reported no trouble from striking teamsters who said drivers would be left alone as long as they did not haul for unfair houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Mercerized White Goods Bargain in Basement Department
Three cases of mill remnants with pretty stripes and fine quality mercerized cheviots and fancy stripes. Genuine mercerized yarn goods for waists and dresses, not mercerized finish goods. Originally 20c to 25c a yard, now 12 1 2 cents a yard in POLLARD department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Dean's Ointment Publicized to Cure Itching Skin
A historical notice touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for terrible skin diseases and urges readers to obtain it at any drug store, promising relief from misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Iron Ox Tablets Restore Nerve Vitality and Digestion
The remedy promises renewed life by correcting digestion and nerve nourishment. Iron-Ox Tablets claim to awaken the liver and kidneys, purify the blood, and regulate bowels without harsh drugs, sold in a pocket case for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Musical Union Bars Players From Local Orchestras
The No. 3 affiliated Musicians Union votes to ban its members from performing with the Orchestral and Philharmonic societies. Treasurer Dr Hermon J Smith says the action follows by law and affects about eight leading players. The Orchestral says it can replace them with Boston players if needed and notes concerts mainly fund charitable causes. An amendment to permit charity group performances is likely at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. $3
American Federation of Musicians
Orchestral and Philharmonic Societies
Hermon J. Smith
Orchestral Society
Boston
Lowell
Orchestral
Philharmonic
John Craig Leads Rehearsal For Prince Karl Production
John Craig personally supervises every aspect of the Prince Karl play, mastering lines, guiding delivery, and demonstrating each cue. His calm temperament and insistence on detail improve all actors, shaping stage pictures with precise voice modulation and deliberate emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Prince Karl
Job
Craig
Turkish governor reports order in Salonica province
Washington May 6 The Turkish legation says Hassan Fehim Pasha the governor general of Salonica telegraphs that public order and tranquility prevail in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Salonica
Hassan Fehim Pasha
Water Board Faces Political Try As City Council Letter Sealed
A Lowell water board meeting ends in tension after 16 city council members signaled to employ a bearer for a department post. The panel rejects recording the letter to avoid charter violation, adjourns amid uneasy quiet and rebuke from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Inexpensive Trip to California Offer
Fifty dollar round trip tickets from Chicago to San Francisco or Los Angeles via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Union Pacific, leaving May 3 or May 12 to 18, good for return till July 15. Overland service to California promises under three days Chicago to San Francisco. W W Hall Boston agent offers descriptive literature on the service and tickets.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
California
W. W. Hall
N. E
Washington Street
Boston
Dr Lorenz Performs Two Clubfoot Surgeries in Charity Hospital
In New Orleans on May 6 Dr Adolph Lorenz operated twice at the charity hospital on clubfoot cases. The amphitheatre was crowded with local physicians and visiting delegates to the American Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Adolph Lorenz
Charity Hospital
American Medical Association
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed in Several States
Washington on May 6 announced appointments of fourth class postmasters in Vermont North Chester H A Adams and New Hampshire Maritin W C True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vermont
North Chester
H. A. Adams
New Hampshire
Maritin
W. C. True
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Glirs
John Bishop
Ludlong
Frank Nickerson
George Stoddard
Armsworth Thomas
Eli Melanson
Anzel Goodwin
Reuben Surrette
Harry French
Fred Doucette
Thomas Frazier
George W. Muise
Martin Goodwin
Alexander Benson
Charles Pierce
John Moulesong
Arthur Bonaghan
John Bischer
Voglers Cove
Eugene Leblanc
Cook
Pupnice
Frank
Argyll Sound
Sable Island
Ruffin
Mr. Sturtevant
Miss Sturtevant
America Is Dead
Billy Patterson
Muncie, Ind
Ceylon
India
Fall River Weavers
Fusion
W. A. Dickinson
J. Noyes
Elwyn W. Lovejoy
Fanny Brabrook
Strawberry Committee
Frank Shaw
L. F. Sherman
F. 3. Woodies
G. E. Buckland
Thomas Ramsey
Nelson Brown
Abbie Woodard
M. O. Carter
C. R. Wood
Agnes Hapgood
Frank Sherburne
Benjamin Freeman
E. K Humphrey
Misses Nettie Studley
Wellie Fairweather
Elnora Clifford
Rena Landers
Mabel Palmer
Nellie Jennison
Alice Dowling
Mamie Ortt
Faith Doty
Corinne Emerson
Millie Wentworth
Geneva Hatch
Mabel Cragin
Maude Shaw
President Roosevelt
Charlies Wheeler
Thorndike Street
Blroiy
Musical Union
Smith
The
Water Board
Weaver
City of
James G. Hill
Lucius A. Derby
Thomas H. Braden
Cecil L. Adams
Fred Hard
WM. G. Brown
GO. E. Burns
DR. Lorenz
Lowell One Price Clothing Company
W. 5S
Wong & CO
John Stre
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