Plucky Billerica Folks Turn to Woods and Campaign Tales
A local note observes Billerica residents venturing into the woods this week amid national political chatter. Silver Senator Teller is named as a St Louis convention delegate while Mark Hanna backs McKinley, provoking chatter about campaign managers and fundraising. Meanwhile Harvard beats Yale in a quirky contest. A merchant laments mail day dues as thieves of second story windows are rumored to be in a hook and ladder company. Western cyclones persist. Ministers in knot tying business consider putting a sign on the parsonage Union Station.
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Hook and Ladder
Worries Over Sickness Threat to Mind Appeases Love
A concerned speaker fears illness may affect his mind, but his partner reassures him not to worry, urging calm in a tender exchange quoted from the Boston Courier.
Dialogic Punchlines From A New York Style Exchange
A crowded social scene features a boastful young man returning from China and a sharp tongued elder humorously undercutting him. A quip about saloons near churches in New York provokes reflections on law and restraint while an Indianapolis Journal note ties the chatter to a broader urban humor.
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Grogan
New York
Hogan
Indianapolis Journal
Out of the Common Buttons in China and a Giant Pine
The Cantonese export 500000 pounds of brass buttons showing native control of a craft once helped by foreigners. In Wisconsin Oconto county the northwest's largest pine was felled, yielding over 8500 feet of lumber from six logs, yet valued at only 80 dollars. An Argonaut report from Lower California describes a Chinese junk voyage with a Dutch captain and an Irish cook drinking Scotch whiskey aboard.
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China
Canton
Oconto County
Wis
Argonaut
Lower
California
Gulf Coast
Memorial day observance set in Tewksbury with ceremony
Tewksbury will observe Memorial day with a morning ceremony. George W. Penniman, assistant clerk of the House of Representatives, will be the principal speaker. Rev. Mr. Reynolds of North Tewksbury is chosen chaplain of the day. A substantial dinner follows. Delegates from Post 185 and Camp Farragut S. of W. have been invited.
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Tewksbury
George W. Penniman
House of Representatives
Mr. Reynolds
North Tewksbury
Post 185
Camp Farragut
Offices for rent in Glidden building on Middlesex street
May rents start July 1 with modern improvements including a fast elevator electric light gas. Located opposite the new post office entrances 38-40 Middlesex street and 19 Post Office avenue. Burglar proof vaults on each floor for business use only no lodgers apply Amos F. Hill Traders National bank
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Glidden
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Amos F. Hill
Traders National Bank
Cyclone in Texas Destroys Life and Property
Telegraphic dispatch from Sherman Texas May 16 reports a devastating cyclone across the area. Life losses exceed hundred with many missing and injuries rising. Grayson County towns show substantial fatalities and damage including Denton where five died and the town core was swept away. Estimated damage around $500000.
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Texas
Sherman
Grayson County
Carpenter’s Bluff
John Devant
Austin
J. Evans
Gribbell Springs
Denton
Tramps blamed as wreck on Milwaukee road kills three
Milwaukee May 16 A freight train wreck on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Waldo last night left engineer O Connor and brakeman Caspain dead along with an unknown tramp. The fireman and another tramp were injured. authorities suspect tramp involvement.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Waldo
O’connor
Caspain
Telegraph Operator Killed at Boston and Maine Crossing
Haverhill on May 16 Maurice Trafton telegraph operator for Bradford was instantly killed at the Washington street crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad this morning.
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Haverhill
Maurice Trafton
Bradford
Washington Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Adams & Pettingill assets placed at sixty five thousand
Amesbury on May 16 reports the stranded shoe house Adams and Pettingill shows assets of 65000 against 130000 liabilities. The firm will likely pay about fifty cents on the dollar.
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Amesbury
Adams & Pettingill
Forest Fire Rages in Kingston Kingston May 16
A fierce forest fire burns across Kingston area near Amesbury. Several hundred acres scorched with damages estimated at about $2000. Fire crews battle the blaze through the day as residents monitor the incident.
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Amesbury
Kingston
Death by Own Action Shocks Chicago Man
In Chicago last night E. H. McCluer took his own life when unable to borrow $200 to replace money he had appropriated. The case notes a voluntary death rather than arrest.
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Chicago
E. H. McCluer
Unknown Schooner Aground Near Chatham
A three masted schooner, of unknown name, rests ashore three miles from Chatham with life savers deployed to assist.
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Chatham
Body of Colonel Cockerill Arrives Aboard Campania
The body of Col. John A. Cockerill, the journalist who died in Egypt, was on board the steamship Campania which arrived this morning in New York.
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New York
John A. Cockerill
Egypt
Campania
Rochester Providence 14 Rochester 13 score line
Rochester loses 14 to 13 to Providence in a close game. Buffalo tops Wilkes Barre 6 to 5. Toronto defeats Scranton 17 to 6 while Syracuse edges Springfield 7 to ?
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Perch
Rochester
Providence Wee Ee Cece
Syracuse Ee
Neces
Wilkesbarre Segoes
Toronto
Scranton
Springfield Cee Ves
Buffalo
E Erences
Providence
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Springfield
Vermont Academy Beats Tufts In Burlington Game
In Burlington Vermont Academy defeated Tufts 5 to 3 in a college game summary noting the Vermont squad led by strong defensive play and timely goals. Tufts struggled to convert chances as the hosts built a lead early and held on for the win.
Coyle Transfer and Baseball Notes Across Leagues
Pitcher Coyle must go to Augusta as National arbitration rules New England league holds control. Brockton had no right to release him to Hartford until status is settled. Baltimore clubs threaten gate receipts dispute with St Louis. fund for Harry Wright memorial reaches 2861.86. Mariners and players move among Lewiston Boston and other teams. Jack Crooks and Silver King courted. Bannon and Tucker shining in Atlantic circuit.
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Coyle
Augusta
Nick Young
National Board of Arbitration
New England League
Brockton
Hartford
Atlantic League
Young
Crane
Atlantic Association
von der Horst
Baltimores
von der Ahe
St. Louis
Harry Wright Memorial Fund
George Moore
Rangers
Cambridge Manual Training School
Alec Ferson
Lewiston
Fall Rivers
Portland
Blakie
Galveston
Pete
Harvard
Somerville
Grand Rapids
Jack Crooks
Silver King
Tommy Bannon
McGunnigle
Caliope” Miller
Louisvilles
Tom Tucker
Bostons
Tom
Boston
Baltimore American
Jury Disagrees in Malpractice Murder Case
New Haven dated May 16. The jury in the case of J Edward Lee charged with murder for causing Mary Schloss's death by malpractice has disagreed. The trial centered on whether negligence led to fatal outcomes, with the jurors unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
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New Haven, Conn
J. Edward Lee
Mary Schloss
Surgeon-general Edward J. Forster Dies Aboard Steamship Puritan
Edward J. Forster, surgeon-general on Gov. Wolcott’s staff, died suddenly aboard the Puritan of the Fall River line at about 5 pm Friday. Authorities believe apoplexy caused death. He lived at 51 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, age 50, and was accompanied by friend Robert Allen Blood of 39 High Street, Charlestown. He collapsed while seated on the saloon deck. police were notified but he was already dead. He studied at Harvard Medical School and in Dublin, later serving Boston institutions and medical societies. He leaves a widow and three children. burial likely at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston.
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Edward J. Forster
Roger Wolcott
Fall River
Church Street
New York
Forster
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Robert Allen Blood
High Street
Charlestown
Mr. Blood
Finnerty
Dr. Forster
Harvard Medical School
Dublin
Serled
Massachusetts Medical Society
Society of Military Surgeons
Boston City Hospital
Union and University Club of
999Th Artillery Club
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Pigeons Race From Concord To Lowell In 49 Mile Challenge
Twenty four pigeons released at Railroad square in Concord New Hampshire by the Homing Pigeon club race to Lowell. The first to arrive is Steady owned by Patrick Horan of 85 C street with a time of 1.04. The second is a bird named third owned by Thomas Willett of 180 Lawrence street with a time of 1.04.30. The third is owned by John Green of 32 Rogers street with 1.05.55. Fourth Slowgo, owned by Joseph Young John of 37 Grand street, 1.10.30. Distance is 49 miles by rail and 40 miles direct.
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Railroad Square
Concord
N. H
Lowell
Patrick Horan
C Street
Thomas Willett
Lawrence Street
John Green
Rogers Street
Joseph Youngjohn
Grand Street
Coburn talks with Surgeon Gen Forster before sudden death
Charles H. Coburn spoke with Surgeon General Forster on the New York boat the other night. Forster, who died suddenly, was to inspect the Ambulance corps at the armory next Wednesday evening.
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Charles H. Coburn
New York
Forster
Ambulance Corps
Armory
Down East Rivalries Highlight Maine Diamond Standings
Massachusetts clubs excel in Maine baseball as three southern teams push for the lead, with the final round expected to reveal a clear advantage over the top Maine club.
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Massachusetts
Maine Diamonds
Maine
Scottish couple wed in Centralville home ceremony
Thomas G Clapperton of Innerleithen Scotland married Alice A Pierce of Innerleithen at 2 Albion Place Centralville. Rev H W Milling ton officiated with Alexander Clapperton as best man and Katie Collier maid of honor. The bride arrived in Boston on the Catalonia and wore a steel grey gown. festivities followed with supper and songs ending with Auld Lang Syne.
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Thomas G. Clapperton
Alice A. Pierce
Innerleithen
Scotland
H. W. O. Millington
Albion Place
Albion Street
Centralville
Alexander Clapperton
Katie Collier
Boston
Catalonia
Primary Sunday School Unions Plan Tremont Convention
The 31 Massachusetts primary Sunday school unions held a reunion at Park Street church Boston to discuss their role in the eighth international Sunday school convention at Tremont Temple June 23 6. Lunch and a reception preceded talks by W N Hartshorn F P Shumway J D Pickles M A Metcalf and others. a large enthusiastic attendance planned noon lunches and socials to boost attendance and inspire better work during convention week.
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Massachusetts
Park Street Church
Boston
Tremont Temple
The
State Association
W. N. Hartshorn
F. P. Shumway
J. D. Pickles
Miss Vella
M. A. Metcalf
B. F. Vella
Six Drunks Fined and Sentences in Local Court Report
May 16. John McNamara Margaret Douglass and Frank McLaughlin fined eight dollars each for drunkenness. McLaughlin sold tickets for a benefit that failed to occur last night in Associate hall. Thomas Smith lied in court costing him two dollars extra and fined five. Annie Dugan jailed for a year in Sherborn reform school. Annie Calnin to six months in workhouse. James Kelliher vagrancy. Dennis Shea, a boy, charged with stealing fruit from Babigan in Central street. case continued to next Friday.
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John McNamara
Margaret Douglass
Frank McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Thomas Smith
Annie Dugan
Sherborn Reformatory
Annie
Unitarian Society Extends Call to Rev Charles T Billings
The Unitarian society voted to call Rev Charles T Billings of Hingham as pastor with a $3000 salary. Billings, 30, married with three children, has led the First Church of Hingham and the South Hingham Unitarian church since his Harvard Divinity School graduation in 1890. The meeting also created a committee to draft resolutions on Hapgood Wright’s and John H McAlvin’s deaths, with Hamilton Burrage elected clerk.
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Unitarian Society
Charles T. Billings
Hingham
George Batchelor
Mr. Billings
George F. Richardson
Hapgood Wright
John H. McAlvin
Hamilton Burrage
Harvard Divinity Scho
First Church of
South Hingham
Horse Runs Wild With SevenYearOld Boy
Ulric Lefebvre a seven year old boy escaped a deadly runaway incident when a team from Duval and Lanziere pulled him along Moody and Cabot streets. He fell beneath a wagon wheel suffered a deep gash above the left eye and was rushed to Azarie Choquette’s undertaker rooms where Dr Rochette said he would live. The horse ran on until Race Moody Dodge streets collided with another wagon and was captured.
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Ulric Lefebvre
Joseph Lefebvre
Duval and Lanziere
Moody and
Cabot
Azarie Choquette
Rochette
Engagement of Two Orchestras Ends in Locked Hall
Hibbard's and the Manhattan orchestras played at Associate hall for a benefit party by Frank Mc Laughlin. The doors were locked, the janitor rode the elevator and mocked the players. No payment cleared. No participants appeared, and the musicians left without performing.
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Hibbard
Manhattan
Associate Hall
Frank McLaughlin
Talkers from Haverhill visit Lowell Pythian hall
Twenty five Washington council O U A M of Haverhill members rode a special car to Lowell and met Columbia council at Pythian hall. A E De Roche O W Mills and G W Thompson of Haverhill spoke along with C F Mann and A B Plimpton of Lowell. George W Gilman provided piano music. After speeches, refreshments and smoking followed. Visitors left for Haverhill at 11 30 p m.
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Washington Council
Haverhill
Lowell
Columbia Council
Pythian Hall
A. E. de Roche
O. W. Mills
G. W. Thompson
C. F. Mann
A. B. Plimpton
George W. Gilman
Andrew J Atwell Ends 44 Year Lawrence Service
Andrew J Atwell ends a 44 year career at Lawrence Manufacturing after 27 years as overseer of the number five weaving department. He came to Lowell from Johnson Vermont at age 21. Chief engineer E O Kelsey also retires after nearly 12 years to move to a farm in Littleton Massachusetts.
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Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Andrew J. Atwell
Lowell
Johnson, Vt
E. O. Kelsey
Lawrence
Littleton
Mass
Local social notes and business update from town
The Misses Costello of Nesmith street returned from a trip to the South. Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Felton came back today from an extended trip abroad. F. T. Fay, a druggist, has been confined at home for a few days due to a mild illness. A new underwear manufacturing company has rented two floors in the Allen building and has part of its plant in operation.
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Henry S. Felton
F. T. Fay
Allen Building
Bicycle Parade and Lowell's Cycling Activists
The article advocates a bicycle parade feature for Lowell and notes Rhode Island passing a law to let railroads carry bicycles as baggage. It reports on Rogers street improvements, local cyclists joining civic life, and plans for a Fourth of July event with bike races and a parade as a centerpiece.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Rhody
Beacon Hill
Railroad Commission
Dodge aims for triple century in first National club run
W. E. Dodge, who scored 18 centuries last summer and set a double century record, will chase a triple century this season. The event, the National club of Haverhill's fall race, would be first of its kind. If any rider completes the run, Dodge is the likely finisher.
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W. E. Dodge
National Club of Haverhill
Dodge
Spindle City wheelmen plan Sunday run to Woburn
The Spindle City wheelmen will depart the clubrooms at 9 o'clock on Sunday for a ride to Woburn. The Association wheels announce a moonlight run on Wednesday evening May 20 with the club heading to Nashua.
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Spindle City
Woburn
Association
Nashua
Draperies of Black Signify Sorrow in Ippos Rooms
Black draperies hang in the Ippos rooms signaling collective sorrow as the event or condition prompts mourning. The restrained decor suggests a somber atmosphere and a formal commemoration within the space.
New Wool Blue Serge Suits Priced at Ten Dollars
These suits offer quality wool fabric in six patterns with stylish trim, finish, and fit. Advertised as superior value, blue serge options at ten dollars are claimed to outperform common fifteen dollar rivals and outclass cheaper outfits.
Club to Honor First President in Funeral Delegation
The death of Frank E. Hallas leaves the club mourning its first president and an enthusiastic member. His funeral occurs today and the club will send a delegation. Out of respect, there will be no Sunday club run.
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Frank E. Hallas
Sixth annual recital by Miss Adelaide E. Noyes pupils
The sixth annual recital at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening May 26 features Grace Emily Stevens of Boston singing Elsa's Dream, a one act comedy Mice at Play, May Donnelly reading The Lullaby of the Angels with the Lesbian quartet, an illustrated Lotus Eaters reading with singing and calcium light effects. Tickets expected to sell out.
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Adelaide E. Noyes
Odd Fellows Hall
Grace Emily Stevens
Boston
Elsa
May Donnelly
Thistle Lodge Hosts Irene Lodge Visit and Song
The Friday night session of Thistle lodge featured a visit from Irene lodge. Misses Jennie Atkinson and Margaret Dobson sang while visiting Eirene lodge members offered good words. Guests included P. D. C. T., C. A. Lester, Chief Templar O. H. Gardner, J. F. Kelley, District Secretary Ida A. Tilton, Mrs. Helen S. Lester, C. D. Batch elder, Mrs. Carrie D. Kelley, and E. F. Lawrence. E. S. Varney read humorous selections.
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Thistle_lodge
Llhirene Lodge
Jennie Atkinson
Margaret Dobson
Thistle Lodge
Eirene Lodge
C. A. Lester
Templar
H. Gardner
J. F. Kelley
Ida A. Tilton
Helen S. Lester
C. D. Batchelder
Carrie D. Kelley
E. F. Lawrence
E. 8
Mendelssohn Sonata to Be Played by Geselchap and Giese
The May 21 concert in Associate Hall features Miss Geselchap and Mr. Giese performing the Mendelssohn Sonata. Giese previously played the work in Paris with Camille Saint-Saens at the piano, who rendered the famous choral as if in the church of La Madeleine. Giese also owns a renowned Stradivarius cello built in 1691.
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Geselchap
Mr. Giese
Giese
Paris
Camille Saint-Saens
Saint-Saens
la Madelaine
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Co. Elects New Officers
The Erie Telegraph and Telephone Co directors elected Chas J. Glidden as vice president and treasurer for the present. Chas A. Grant, long time general cashier, becomes assistant treasurer, and Geo B Perham is named secretary.
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Erie Telegraph and Telephone Co
Chas. J. Glidden
Glidden
Chas. A. Grant
Geo. B. Perham
An Engaging Position at Highland Club
The society comedy An Engaging Position, staged twice with success, is to be presented at the Highland club next Tuesday evening. Proceeds go to the Ayer Home, with music refreshments and dancing included, promising strong attendance.
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Highland Club
Ayer
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