Providence Bank to Liquidate in City
Providence May 6 The stockholders of the Commercial National Bank of Providence have voted to place the institution in liquidation The bank in operation since 1833 passes out of existence with Union Trust Co absorbing its assets and liabilities Large losses and shrinking business led to the move The bank’s capital stands at 1 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Commercial National Bank
Commercial Bank
Union Trust Company
New York Carpenter Strike May Be Over
New York on May 6 reports say United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners members met to hear reports from agents about the strike aimed at crushing the Amalgamated union. General Secretary Duffy predicted a settlement in a few days as Amalgamated enrolls members and places them to work. Brick yards and lumber yards implement lockouts, halting deliveries citywide and risking thousands of jobs if the dispute continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Amalgamated Union
Duffy
Amalgamated
Lockout at Gloversville Glove Plants Paralyzes Trade
In Gloversville New York May 6 a strike by the Glove Manufacturers association shut down seven hundred table cutters and left about two thousand five hundred finishers idle. With nearly all heavy and fine goods workers idle except in two factories the total affected may rise to around seven thousand within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloversville
N. Y
Glove Manufacturers’ Association of
Johnstown
Lockout Ends at Ballston Paper Mill After Wage Talk
Ballston New York May 6 The lockout at the National Folding Box and Paper Company mill was broken today after the company offered terms following workers demands for higher wages and union recognition. The agreement details were not disclosed and operations resumed at seven this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballston
N. Y
National Folding Box and Paper Company
Federation of Labor
School Sites Considered for Centralville Facility Debate Rages
Aldermen discuss locating a new school on Ennell street land while opposing a bath house as unnecessary luxury. Miskeila backs the Ennell site as superior to Boisvert in Ludlam street, citing central location and value. Casey supports the Ennell option, Molloy favors a higher dry site and notes Boisvert as a backup. Adams accompanies the council during the field trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miskeila
Ennell Street
Boisvert
Ludlam Street
Centralville
Committee On Education
Casey
Molloy
Council
Adams
Pleasing Musicale at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church
A serving of refined music last night under the Young People's society at Mt. Vernon Free Baptist Church delighted attendees. Soloists and trios performed with Mrs. J V Pepin in charge. Dr. O J Pepin of Dover, N H, drew particular praise, encores followed, then refreshments in the vestry with decorated long tables and a capable reception committee and ushers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Free Baptist Church
Young People’s Society
J. V. Pepin
C. Kimball
Alice Leith
O. J. Pepin
Emily Rigley
Harding
Hodge
Miss Leith
Margery Rigley
Dr. Pepin
Dover
N. H
Nevers
Abbott
McDonald
Moor
W. ©. Huse
H. R. Nixon
Fred Green
Jones
Vena Coram
Selfrage
Elsie Kittridge
Frances Richardson
Carrie Millin
Emma Cogswell
Blanch McDonald
Laura Moor
Birdie Edwards
Etta Pierce
Gertrude Abbott
Page
O. M. Jones
Frank Millin
Roy Gunter
Savage
W. M. Shields
J. W. Pepin
Oor
Rebels Convicted in Rizal Insurrection Sentenced to Death
Manila May 6 Col Aurado Santos and Col Marcelo Delacring leaders of the Rizal insurrection were convicted of brigandage and conspiracy and sentenced to death by the court. The execution date awaits review by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aurado Santos
Marcelo Delacring
Rizal
Supreme Court
Village Improvement society targets streets and repairs
The Village Improvement society met at the Bachman Hose house to discuss summer street projects. A key aim is connecting Dracut Centre to the Navy Yard with better roads and new streets, with a written demand likely to be prepared for the selectmen. The group also plans highway repairs and notes donors' gift to Parker avenue school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Improvement Society
Bachman Hose House
Charles L. Hodge
Dracut
Navy Yard
The
Improvement Society
Parker Avenue School
Young Byfield Departs for Oklahoma After Surprise Farewell
Tuesday forenoon Herbert Byfield started for Oklahoma where his father now lives. Monday evening about 30 Central Congregational church Christian Endeavorers surprised him at the Howe home in High Street. Herbert received a Bible with a dollar bookmark from E R Clark and a fountain pen gift. Tenement demand has grown while vacancies remain scarce. Desirable houses are on the market though rental demand exceeds supply. Rev Joshua Young of Reading will preach at the Unitarian church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Byfield
Oklahoma
Young Byfield
A. J. Howe
High Street
Central Congregational Church
Pastor Bartlett
Herbert
E. R. Clark
Joshua Young, D. D
Reading
Unitarian
Strike at Fletcher's Quarry in West Chelmsford
North Chelmsford reports a union meeting with 36 strikers voting unanimously to reject Mr Blades's offer. They demand an eight hour day and union recognition, with most initial strikers staying out despite a few returning to work. Also notes Henry Howard's California visit and local industrial updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall's Hall
West Chelmsford
Fletcher's Quarry
Blades
Henry Howard
California
Chelmsford
Howard
Shirreffs Worsted Company
Public hearing planned on new electric road route at Westford
The Graniteville column notes a public hearing in Westford Town Hall on Saturday May 9 at 2 o clock to discuss changes to the proposed electric road route. It also reports Prof Robert Turner’s Ben Hur lecture at St Catherine's church on April 29 and a forest fire near Henry Keyes's residence that was brought under control after volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westford
Robert Turner
St. Catherine’s Church
Turner
J. A. Healy
Henry Keyes
Young Ladies
Shamrock Club
Healy's Hall
Graniteville Baseball Club
Strong Elm Club
Lowell
Charlton
Healy
Hillside Park
P. Regan
Qualey
Fratus
Golme
Walter W. Wyman
Joseph McCarty
West Graniteville
O. A. Nelson
Clarinetist Rebounds After Brief Illness
A clarinetist recovering from a grip last few days resumes activity. James Wareham and A. E. Walker, once locals now representing a Boston clothing house, visited friends this week. LB. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Wareham
A. E. Walker
Boston
Local Births and Happenings From West Chelmsford
Beverly Massachusetts welcomes a baby girl born April 24 to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stevens with former Miss Sadie Stone noted. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Toye of Acworth New Hampshire report the birth of a granddaughter May 6. Charles Jordan sustained a serious injury after a hay load fall. Emily George awaits son Charles George’s return from the Philippines on a one month furlough. West Chelmsford mourns longtime resident John Dunn, remembered as a Christian and upright neighbor, with many friends paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Stevens
Beverly
Mass
Stevens
Sadie Stone
John Toye
Ernest Toye
Acworth
N. H
Charles Jordan
Emily George
Charles George
Philippines
John Dunn
West Chelmsford
Nose wound in Collinsville caused by air gun
Mrs. Gregoire of Collinsville was shot in the nose by an air gun held by her daughter. The weapon had been used by her son and handed to the daughter who, jokingly, fired it believing it unloaded. Dr. Tabor of Lowell removed the pellet and the injury should heal soon barring blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Isham
Lynn
Pleasant Street
Bert Smithson
Dracut Center
Fallon
Mill Street
Lakeview Theatre
William Gilmore
Charles Slattery
Warren Marshall
Luke McDonald
Charles Horman
Murray F. Meehan
George Shanks
Collinsville
Alice Nicholson
Pine Street
Crimsons
Lowell
Crescents
Kindergarten Burlesqued by Highland Congregational
A Highland Congregational kindergarten burlesque drew a large audience last night. Miss Alice Livingston led a lively group of youngsters in costumes ranging from kilts to infant dresses. The event featured sales tables, committees handling apron, needle, and miscellaneous displays, plus a Sunday school advisory, with Rev. T. Clayton Welles and Mrs. Lombard among the reception volunteers. Attendance was very large and the festival proved financially successful due to Grace Balch’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Congregational Church
Alice Livingston
Bessie Adams
Mabelle Brown
May Eveleth
Frank Warrell
Frank Farrell
Blanche Hunking
Walter Hadley
Bertha Kimball
Irving Kimball
Mary Killpartrick
Charles Killpartrick
Field
Albert Lieth
Frank Stratton
Harry Woodman
Killpartrick
Buttrick
G. A. Fleming
George Evans
Charles Merrill
Hope
Cheney
Susan Choate
Fred Jones
May Livingston
Ethel Pearl
Helen Woods
Helen Barrett
Mollie Fleming
Mary Robertson
Buella Sturtevant
Etta Phillips
Grace Balch
T. Clayton Welles
A. B. Lombard
Edith Dole
L. A. Wallingford
Frank Spooner
Walter Thurston
Chas E. Sargent
Norman Goddard
Balch
Ruth Bradley
Louise Green
Ethel Kimball
Edith Craven
Ella Smith
Susan Kimball
Clara Lane
Marie Merrill
Arthur Boynton
Gertrude Varnum
Annie Pacho
Varnum
Byam
Shoe salesman robbed in Ponce on May night
In Ponce San Juan May 6 Charles Jacobs a shoe salesman for A J Bates & Company of New York was chloroformed in his bed at the Hotel Francis Monday night and robbed of a thousand dollars clothes and jewelry by a man hidden in his room. Eight hundred dollars in checks were found in the street but two hundred dollars in gold and other property are missing. Police on alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Ponce
Charles Jacobs
A. J. Bates & Company
New York
Francis
Island
Kingsley Receives Warm Welcome At Highland M E Parish
A large crowd greeted Rev B F Kingsley his wife and Miss Mabelle Fay Kingsley at a Highland M E Parish reception in Lowell. Local ministers shared congratulatory speeches and a musical program followed by refreshments. Kingsley plans church improvements and a more prominent Sunday night service after eighteen years in ministry across several charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Kingsley
Mabelle Fay Kingsley
Highland M. Ff
Lowell
B. F. Kingsley
J. M. Pearson
O. D. Wilder
B. F. Sargent
W. A. Dickinson
M. M . Lahue
John Howard
Edgar Fletcher
W. M. Wilder
C. E. Fisher
First Universalist
F. M. Pickles
Centralville
M. E
H. B. Foster
Westminster Presbyterian
George B. Deane
St. Paul's
E. V. Bigelow
Mr. Dextra
J. H. Mansfield
J. M. Craig
N. W. Matthews
W. H. Yarrow
Bearce
S. E. Clark
J. F. Slater
W. R. Killpartrick
H. J. Maguire
L. S. Wood
F. S. Adams
Kingsley
Rev
Hartford
Connecticut
South and
West Worthington
Hampden
Glendale
West Warren
Chester
Holyoke Highlands
West Fitchburg
Worcester Webste Square
Major Howse Replies to Philippines Cruelty Charges
Major Robert L. Howse has submitted his reply to cruelty charges stemming from his service in the Philippines. All related papers are now before the judge advocate general for a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert L. Howse
Philippines
Judge Advocate General
Col. Asa Phillip Stanford Dies In Poverty Here
New York May 6 Colonel Asa Philip Stanford of California dies in the city. Once a millionaire he reportedly left almost nothing to his survivors, according to his second wife who survives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Asa Philip Stanford
California
Children’s Day Millinery Sale at Head and Shaw’s
This week Thursday Friday and Saturday Head and Shaw’s showcases their finest display of children’s millinery. Styles are stylish and pretty priced from 149 dollars upward, with prices rising to any amount you choose. Don’t miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head and Shaw's
Restore Antique Furniture to Original Beauty
We offer upholstering for parlor furniture and odd pieces. We also cleanse by machinery and naptha process, cleaning hair or cotton mattresses. We repair and restore old ticks and furnish the best new finishes.
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Providence Bank
Box and Paper Company
Mt. Vernon
Free Baptist
J'm
Sullivan
Sunny Jim
W. H. Brnsox
Wiles
Susie G. Driscoll
Mabelle W. Copp
Lillian G. O'Malley
Helen M. Bowker
Verna B. Hodge
J. A. McKnight
Lisbon
William Tyrell
Tyrell and Sladen
Bertha Johnson
Kate Murphy
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hillside Congregational Church
Hillside Church
McKnight
Pennsylvania
North Chelmsford
Hyde Park
Men’s League
Peter Bolton
Natt W. Peabody
Graniteville
Highland Congregational Vestry
Major Howse
Col. Stanford
Lowell One Price Clothing Company
J. F. True
Auburn, Me
J. B. Goodwin
Thorndike St
George FE
John
Merrimack Streets
Holiian Bros
Holidan Bros
Woliran Bros
Lawrence, Mass
Common St
Cor
Hampshire
Gardner Bros
Highlands
Caleb L, Smith
Middlesex St
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Court House
Lackawanna
George's Creek Cumberland
Levi
Aon Samull O. U Ptam
Francis Bigelow
Russell Fox
Geo. E. Metcalf & Co
Lowell, Mass
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