Alfred Austin and the next poet laureate mystery
A lighthearted note questions Alfred Austin as potential successor to the poet laureate and remarks on literary lineage. The Boston Journal wonders why the Emperor of Austria would seek a meeting with Mark Twain, calling it Imperial Clem ens see. Observations on Queen Victoria’s birthday note heavy rain and long reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Austin
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred
Boston Journal
Austria
Mark Twain
Clemens See
Governor weighs probate court bill amid graft concerns
The Middlesex probate court bill faced a hearing with Governor Wolcott as opponents allege it creates a job for Cambridge’s William R. Davis. The plan ties the sheriff’s appointment to probate judges approval, while supporters say the county needs an officer for the court. The Governor took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Herald
McIntire
Cambridge
Grimes
Reading
Haywood
Lynn
Dallinger
William R. Davis
Middlesex
Messrs. McIntire
Lawton
Sheriff Cushing
Davis
Woman's Cancer Hospital Inc denied by New York board
The New York State board of charities refused Mrs. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop's request for incorporation of the Cancer Hospital for Women in New York. Dr. Stephen Smith opposed granting the papers, citing health location concerns and precarious financing. The hospital will continue operations despite the action. Thompson Hardware offers 1898 pattern Thompson Special Bicycles at $19 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Board of Charities
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Cancer Hospital For
New York
Stephen Smith
Department of Charities
Lathop
Smith
Thompson Hardware Co
Pope Mfg. Co
Billy Osgood Toastmaster at Malden 250th Celebration
Billy Osgood served as toastmaster at Malden's 250th anniversary banquet, presiding with grace and tact. The longtime functionary, famed for his gift of gab, moved beyond his old Ward 4 ties to broader roles in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Osgood
Malden
Gab
Old Ward 4
Inquisitive Filipino Says He Read Our Constitution
Manila May 25 The Filipino commissioners rode out on a special train escorted by a flag of truce and are expected to return soon President Gonzaga praised the courtesy and debated the American constitution noting its principles and the colonial system while Filipino troops report heavy losses in San Fernando with 50 killed and many wounded Two Americans also killed and 12 wounded Mrs Richardson arrives from Washington on a sister visit G A R members urged to meet at J P Emersons house at 10 15 in uniform for All Saints church service Byfield property sale in Chelmsford Littleton street drew light attendance and dull bidding The 36661 square foot site includes a burned machine shop brick walls and was sold to L M Reinhart for 1000 with auctioneer George F Stiles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gonzaga
Spain
San Fernando
the Board of Health
Richardson
Washington, D. C
KE. L. Russell
All Saints
J. P. Emerson
Byfield
Littleton Street
Chelmsford
George F. Stiles
L. M. Reinhart
Lowell
Chicago Judge Rules on Elevation Ordinance Validity
Judge Ruthill rules no damage to abutting property from track elevation under city ordinance. Property owner bears loss for public welfare. Decision settles ordinance validity and saves companies thousands of dollars, with an appeal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ruthill
Passengers on Western Train Object to Quarantine
Helena Montana May 26 An attempt by Miscula local officers to quarantine the through east bound Northern Pacific passenger train due to a small pox case aboard failed as all passengers except the patient escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Northern Pacific
Two Lives Lost In West Forty Ninth Street Fire
Two people died from suffocation in an early morning blaze in a brown stone house on West Forty-ninth Street New York. The victims are a colored female cook and Arthur Thompson, a lodger. Loss estimated at $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Forty-ninth Street
Arthur Thompson
Paris Still Fast Setback After Float Attempt
Coverack reports another attempt to float the Paris failed this morning. The vessel remained in its berth as engineers reassessed buoyancy and weather conditions. Local observers noted no damage and full crew readiness for the next lift attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boston Weather Outlook For Friday Warm Again
Indications show Massachusetts will enjoy a fair night and a warmer Friday as southerly winds push temperatures higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Love Finds A Way In Curious Habeas Corpus Case
Boston May 24. A Fall River beau petitions the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to free his sweetheart Francesco Consoo aged 22 from alleged unlawful restraint by her Portuguese parents Antonio J. Consoo and Teresa Consoo of Fall River. Viero alleges the parents seek to bar marriage and lose her earnings. the suit calls for the parents to produce her in court and grant her freedom. James 8 Bourke, counsel, secured a notice returnable next Friday before Judge Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fall River
Supreme Court
Joseph C. Viero
Francesco D. Consoo
Antonio J. Consoo
Teresa Consoo
Viero
Francesco
James 8. Bourke
Morton
Paris float attempt fails in Coverack harbor
Coverack Cornwall May 24 The attempt this afternoon to float the American line steamer Paris proved unsuccessful with the vessel remaining grounded and unmoved after harbor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverack
Cornwall
Eng
Paris
Madrid Governor Bermudez Reina Dies
Madrid reports the death of General Bermudez Reina former minister of war and military Governor of Madrid. He passed away in the capital on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Bermudez Reina
Memorial bowlder placed under supervision of Lowell official
In Chelmsford a memorial bowlder was set this week by John Keats with Charles Wheeler of Lowell directing the work. The Centre school, after a two week scarlet fever induced vacation, will reopen its rooms and resume activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keats Tder
Charles Wheeler
Lowell
Centre School
Swedish Ministers Open Semi annual Conference in New England
The Swedish Congregational ministers northern district opened a two day conference at the Swedish Congregational church on London Street. Sessions, partly public, featured addresses by Rev. A P Nelson and sermons by Rev. C W Horn, A L Anderson, and Augustus Pohl. Visiting clergy from several cities attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Congregational Ministers of
New England
C. W. Horn
Cambridge
A. L. Anderson
Worcester
Augustus Pohl
Campello
K. E. Forsell
J. Udd
Augustus Pohl Campello
C. Lundgren
Waltham
J. A. Johnson
Lynn
J. M Nilson
Manchester
N. H
C. J. Anderson
Proctor
L. T. Lundhom
North Easton
C. Holmblad
Malden
EB. O. Carlson
A. Olsin
Chicago
A. J. Munson
Millw Nen
D. Lindquist
Watervliet
A. P. Nelson
L. T. Lindholm
Holmblad
Rev. J. Udd
August Pohl
D. Lundquist
J. Lundgren
RE. O. Carlson
J. Anderson
Gift of 260 Silk Flags to Honor Lowell Comrades
The Lowell G A R members thank Paul Butler General Adelbert Ames and Mrs Ames for donating 260 silk American flags to be placed on graves in Lowell cemetery next Sunday. B F Butler post 42 G A R holds the duty this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Lowell
Paul Butler
Adelbert Ames
Mrs. Ames
B. F. Butler
Commissioners visit Tewksbury for Main and Andover street widening
County commissioners held morning hearings on petitions from Tewksbury selectmen and town residents seeking widening and relocation of Main street from town center to the Wilmington line and Andover street from the Lowell line to the blacksmith shop at the Lawrence cross road. Large Lowell attendance followed by a street viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewksbury
Main Street
Wilmington
Andover Street
Lowell
Lawrence Cross Road
Police Court Notes From Hadley Adjudicate Fines
In Hadley Police Court J Wm H Sullivan fined 15 for three short obsters. S P Pike fined 20 for fence offense, appealed. Perry D Thompson fined 15 for same offense. William F Daly held in 7360 for larceny to superior court. Four drunks disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Sullivan
S. P. Pike
Perry D. Thompson
William F. Daly
City Hall Commons Committee Sifts Repair Costs
The Commons Committee at city hall last night debated the buggy repair bill for the superintendent, questioning whether costs met the $20 cap and noting the bill might be $83 or more. Tensions rose as clerical duties and resignations were discussed, with a new secretary elected and a vote to top-dress Park garden walks and review Fort Hill park work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
City Hall
Dillon
Mr. Dillon
Supt. Whittet
Mitten
Wiggin
Whitter
Alderman Libby
Park Garden
Fort Hill Park
Alderman Wilder
Supt
Fort Hill
City Engineers
McElholm
Experts All Agree Hood Farm Jersey Cows World Class
Experts all agree Hood Farm Jersey cows are finest in the world winning principal awards at the World's Fair. They hold leading records as milk and butter producers and enjoy fame from sea to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood Farm Jersey
Hood Farm Jersey Cream Featured for Purity and Flavor
Hood Farm Jersey Cream is praised for superior purity richness and sweetness and is marketed as better than common grade products. Sold in first class markets and groceries in Lowell with prices half pints 15 cents and pints 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood Farm
Lowell
Graduation Exercises Move From Opera House Proposal
The Willost high school class of 99 may hold graduation in the school hall instead of the Opera house as the owners demand 100 for a single night. The city has 300 set aside for field day drills and graduation costs, so paying 100 would consume a third of the fund. Authorities urge a price reduction, but none is offered, prompting consideration of a reception in the high school hall as compensation.
Adjourned Pawtucket church meeting backs new organ
An adjourned meeting at the Pawtucket Congregational church Wednesday evening heard the organ committee report. The committee chaired by Warren C Hamb Lett with Joseph M Wilson Othniel Park discussed organ options. About 1500 dollars had been raised by subscriptions. The group voted to proceed with purchasing a new organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket Congregational Church
Warren C. Hamblett
Joseph M. Wilson
Othniel Park
Central Church Extra Meetings Sermon Recap
Rev Dr Warfield preached on The Benefits Arising From Wise Choices in one evening of Central Church services. The remarks followed earlier themes, with Rev Mr Millington and Rev A E Wilson scheduled to preach Thursday and Friday evenings respectively. A deeper spiritual life is urged by the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Warfield
Mr. Millington
A. E. Wilson
Reception for Rev. N. W. Matthews at First Primitive Methodist
Members of the First Primitive Methodist church hosted a reception Wednesday evening in honor of Rev. N. W. Matthews accepting a third year as pastor. Eli Turner reviewed the church finances, with remarks from the pastor William Thornton and others. Refreshments were served by the Ladies Aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Matthews
First Primitive Methodist Church
Matthews
Eli Turner
William Thornton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Westford street asphalt work begins in Boston area
Workmen from the Boston Paving company started preparing the southerly side of Westford street for asphalt laying. They began at Smith street and move toward Chelmsford street. The Chelmsford street sewer remains unfinished and streetcar passengers must transfer cars near the city farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Paving Company
Westford Street
Smith Street
Chelmsford Street
Runaway youths held after Middlesex Street rooming incident
Rita St Clair of Putnam Connecticut and Fannie Davis of Nashua aged 18 and 19 were taken to the police station on Wednesday by inspectors after occupying a room on Middlesex Street. Their parents were notified of their whereabouts following the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita St. Clair
Putnam, Conn
Fannie Davis
Nashua
Middlesex Street
Carpenters Union hosts mass meeting for building trades unity
A mass meeting under the Carpenters Union took place Wednesday evening at Spinners hall. Speakers included Joseph Convery and Alexander Ray of Lowell, W. J. Shields of Boston, Richard Cullinane of Lawrence, and R. D. Cass of Haverhill, advocating a mutual protection combine for the building trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Spinners Hall
Building Trades For Mutual Protection
Joseph Convery
Alexander Ray
Lowell
W. J. Shields
Boston
Richard Cullinane
Lawrence
R. D. Cass
Haverhill
Merrimack Valley Conference Meets at Grace Church
A Merrimack Valley conference meeting convened Wednesday at Grace Universalist church. Rev. H. D. Maxwell of Somerville delivered the fore noon sermon, with Rev. W. Gibbs of Lawrence and Rev. F. A. Gray of Nashua giving afternoon addresses. General discussion followed the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Valley
Grace Universalist Church
H. D. Maxwell
Somerville
W. #. Gibbs
Lawrence
F. A. Gray
Nashua
Fatal Fall At City Farm Claims Mary McQuade
Mary McQuade, 40, an inmate at the city farm, fell from a top story window of a three story building. She died almost instantly from a head injury. No witnesses, unclear if suicide or accident, officials report no prior illness despite a lame leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Farm
Mary McQuade
Case of Lowell Men Charged With Larceny in Lawrence
Joseph Lesarge Owen Dupuis and Arthur Gauthier all of Lowell faced larceny charges in Lawrence police court for stealing a carriage robe from Ira Hill of Andover. Lesarge pleaded guilty while Dupuis and Gauthier not guilty. The trio and two women had parked at A N Beans stable Monday night paying 50 cents and on return Lesarge stole another team’s carriage robe. Lesarge fined 15 dollars. the others discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lesarge
Owen Dupuis
Arthur Gauthier
Lowell
Ira Hill
Andover
Lawrence
A. N. Bean
Lesage
Interesting Demonstration by W F Thode at High School
An open meeting of the High School Camera Club drew nearly one hundred enthusiasts. W F Thode from Nepera Chemical Company explained Velox printing and development, illustrated with lantern slides across over 50 subjects of unusual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camera Club
W. F. Thode
Nepera Chemical Company
Nepera Park
N. Y
Boston Wedding of Miss Elizabeth Hovey to Rev. Charles Baylies
Last night at 481 Beacon Street Miss Elizabeth Dillingham Hovey wed Rev. Charles Thomas Baylies of Brecksville Ohio in a small home ceremony. Attendants included her sister Marion Hovey and ushers Philip R. Hovey Nelson and Morton Seelye. The event featured flowers the American orchestra played and a luncheon by D. L. Page company. The couple left for the west after a brief departure party. a romance linked to their marriage remains private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dillingham Hovey
James 8. Hovey
Chas. Thomas Baylies
Brecksville
Ohio
Beacon Street
Marion Hovey
Meekers
Philip R. Hovey
Nelson
Morton Seelye
Winchester
William A
Broadbent and Myron Marry at St Patrick’s Parsonage
In a Tuesday ceremony at St Patrick’s parochial residence Reverend M J Leonard joined Robert W Broad bent and Nellie Myron in matrimony. The bride’s sister Etta Myron attended, with Frank Myron as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple will live on Smith Street after a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Robert W. Broadbent
Nellie Myron
M. J. Leonard
Etta Myron
Frank
Myron
Smith Street
Obituary notices for Henrietta Kurtz and Dr. Pepin reported
Henrietta Kurtz, age 44, died yesterday at her daughter Mrs. Wolff Meyer’s home on Middlesex street. She leaves a son, Louis Bernstein of Boston, and a daughter survives. Dr. Pepin, a St. Pepin dentist whose home was in Berlin New Hampshire, died early today at his father Peter Pepin’s home on North street in Chelmsford after heart trouble and liver congestion. He was 32 and had been visiting family with his wife and child. his death came as a sudden shock after a period of poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Kurtz
Wolff Meyer
Middlesex Street
Louis Bernstein
Boston
ST. Pepin
Berlin
N. H
Peter Pepin
North Street
Chelmsford
Funeral of Mrs Mary Kelley Held at St Peter's
The funeral for Mrs Mary Kelley was held yesterday from 17 George Street with services at St Peter's Church led by Rev Edward F Saunders. Bearers included Jeremiah Melinchy James Joyce Joseph McQuade Joseph Woodhead Patrick McCullough and Patrick Halpin. The burial followed at the Catholic cemetery under Rev Fr Saunders. J H McDermott directed the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelley
George Street
St. Peter’s Church
Edward F. Saunders
Jeremiah Melinchey
James Joyce
Joseph McQuade
Joseph Woodhead
Patrick McCullough
Patrick Halpin
Fr. Saunders
J. H. McDermott
Edward P. Burke
Fletcher Street
Wm. J. Corbett
First Communion and Confirmation Bulls Exhibit
A splendid exhibit of Confirmation and First Communion Bulls is presented for a major church event. The suits boast the best styles and make, with prices the lowest yet named for suits of equal worth, outdoing competitive offerings.
Funeral notices and burials reported in local notices
The text records multiple funerals and burials including Mrs Romula Rochette wife of Stephen Rochette a Merrimack Street druggist, Ann Hartigan of Bleachery Street, and Mary Ann Shepherd at the Old Ladies Home. Services were held at St Jean Baptiste and Sacred Heart churches with multiple named pallbearers and cemetery burials at St Joseph's St Patrick's and Edson cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Corbett
Romula Rochette
Stephen Rochette
Merrimack Street
School Street
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Nolin
Forget
Gagnon
Parent
Caisse
Schmidt
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Albert
Ann Hartigan
Bleachery Street
Sacred Heart Church
Fr. Paquette
Thomas O'Neil
Peter McMahon
James Dolan
Maurice Kearney
James Freeman
Thos. McMahon
Adelaide Sullivan
St. Patrick's Cemetery
P. H. Savage
Mary Ann Shepherd
Old Ladies’ Home
A. St. John Chambre
Edson Cemetery
Local residents and job moves in Lowell area
Mr Hugh Reidy accepts clerical post with Mr William J Coughlin and oversees Central street office as Walbrook land sale takes place on Lakeview Avenue. Philip J Farley to preside as toastmaster at Boston College alumni banquet in Youngs Hotel Boston June 29. first Lowell man in this role. Arthur S Coburn leaves Lowell for Boston Elevated Railway Co inspector post at Pencoyd iron works near Philadelphia. Geo A Skinner displays rare King Cactus blooms at 691 Middlesex street. Reverend J B LeClaire to give farewell sermon. successor Reverend Isaac Lefleur. Frederic W Donaldson secures stenographer job with Erie Telegraph and Telephone. Mrs A S Tyler leaves for Colorado Springs for summer. Joseph A Nesmith and family go to summer home in Conway NH. James E Nesmith to Kennebunkport ME for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. Farley
Boston College
Young's Hotel
Boston
Mr. Farley
Lowell
Arthur S. Coburn
Boston Elevated Railway Co
Pencoyd Iron Works
Philadelphia
Boston Elevated
Geo. A. Skinner
Middlesex Street
Skinner
J. B. LeClaire
French Baptist Mission
Isaac Lefleur
New Bedford
Frederic W. Donaldson
Inspector Donaldson
Lowell Commercial College
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company
A. 8
Tyler
Colorado Springs
Joseph A. Nesmith
Conway
N. H
Mia
James E. Nesmith
Kennebunkport
Mary Nesmith
Deaths McDonald Mary C. dies in city at eleven months
Mary C. McDonald child of Alexander and Mary McDonald dies at home 155 Adams street on May 24 aged eleven months.
Mill and village photographs shown at Railroad bank
Local stockholders in Massachusetts mills will be interested in two large photographs of the mill and village in Georgia, now displayed in the window of the Railroad bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mills
Georgia
Railroad Bank
Central Street Special Drive Sale on Printed Wrappers
Cook Taylor and Co. on Central Street begins a one day sale of perfect fitting stylish fast colored print wrappers priced at $1.00 each, with a 6 4 cents sale tag. No limit or reserve, sale starts at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook, Taylor & Co
Central St
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Nota Bene
England
Queen Victoria
Wolcott
Woman's Cancer Hospital
Savings Deposits & Payments
Nat. Banks
Robert F. Marden
The
Evident , and Trust Co
Courier-Citisen
London Street
Jesus
K. EB. Forsell
New Eastern Weekly
David Lundquist
John Udd
Grand Army
Police Court
Hadley
Spector
Telephone Company
South Walker Street
Committee On Appropriations
Mammoth Road
Rock Street
Winter Street
Oak- Langd
Bridge Street
C. A. R. Dimon
Bridge
Suffolk Streets
Central Church
Pastor Matthews
Grace Church
High School Camera Club
Bayliss
Hovey
Broadbent
Washington Mills
ONE Price Clothing CO
Hugh Reidy
William J Coughlin
Walbrook
Lakeview Avenue
Mr. Reidy
Central Street
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