Governor Signs Lowell Representation Bill At Textile School Board
Special Legislative Correspondence reports Boston May 25. The governor signed a bill increasing Lowell’s representation on the textile school corporation trustees. Banking interests oppose Mansfield’s foreign corporation tax returns scheme claiming double taxation and potential loss of deposits. House members face discord over Westminster chamber reconsiderations and possible Speaker intervention to maintain order.
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Lowel
Textile School Corporation
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Lowell
Committee On Taxation
Bean
House
Westminster Chambers
Westminster chambers vote sparks House debate over corruption
In a morning session Mr Belden of Gloucester challenged published insinuations of corruption after yesterday’s Westminster chambers vote. He vowed it to be the editor’s burden to prove any corruption, while MPs argued over street railway carriers and local franchise reforms.
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Everett
Mr. Newton
Ames
Lowell
Burrington
Franklin
Gilpatrick
Boston
Massachusetts
Lowell & Suburban Street Railway
Mellen
Worcester
Mills
Newburyport
Golden Medical Discovery Praised for Stomach Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic, non narcotic tonic that cures stomach based diseases by nourishing digestion. It argues that true strength comes from a healthy stomach and that the medicine, aided by Pleasant Pellets, removes obstacles to natural nourishment and life.
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Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Lawmakers Debate Amendments on Rail and Liability Bills
The House debated striking the final decision by the railroad commission and considered amendments by Ames Mills and others. A 57 to 72 vote blocked third reading while recess extended to two. Reconsideration motions surfaced but were blocked over parliamentary objections. Another bill on instant death damages passed to third reading after supporters and opponents argued liability limits. The judiciary committee report on using assumed business names was sent to the General Court, while a street railway ticket transfer amendment failed. The naval widow compensation measure advanced to engrossment before adjournment.
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Fitts
Somerville
Haywood
Lynn
Messrs. Morse
Belchertown
Howland
Chelsea
Ames
Lowell
Messrs. Ames and
Mills
Messrs
Blood
Fitchburg
Reed
Taunton
House
Judiciary Committee
Charles E. Gray
Gale
Natick
Walbridge Abner Field
Senate action on public works and road measures continues
The Senate moved bills on a referendum for a Holyoke water contract and urged state buyouts of the Boston and Albany road. Lott argued for a quick public vote, while Tague Soule and Tolman debated timing and reports. A veterans bounty discussion prompted opposition and a plan to extend to 50 veterans. Witt and Post supported broader access to relief. A park commission measure allowing street railway locations in parkways advanced to engrossment.
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Holyoke Water Power Company
Lott
Suffolk
Tague
House
Boston and
Albany
Soule
Bristol
Tolman
Berkshire
Boston
Kenefick
Hampden
Stoneham
Palmer
Witt
Post
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Mann
Dodgers? Actually: Scott Delivers in Extral innings? Cincinnati Triumphs
In a tense game at Cincinnati May 25, the Reds beat Boston 2-4 in ten innings as Peitz doubled and Scott followed with a left field hit for the winning run after two outs in the tenth. Pitching duel. Scott star for Cincinnati while Boston produced only one run. Cincinnati players Peitz Scott and Wood fueled the late rally as Corcoran and Barrett contributed for Boston.
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Abrich Pone
Barrett Rf
Ajorcoran
Ivereeseestse
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Hamilton Cf
Moomins
Seeaceas Ess
Eee Tenney
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Ieee
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Lowe
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Pasede
Wood
Sullivan
Corcoran
Barry
Barrett
Lewis
Spruck
Swartwood
California Breaks Record With 154 Foot Throw
California took the honors by throwing the missile 154 feet 4.5 inches, surpassing the previous mark set by J. C. McCracken of Pennsylvania by several feet and beating the collegiate record held by McCracken by 9.5 inches.
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J. C. McCracken
Pennsylvania
McCracken
Gans Knocks Out Hawkins in Quick Second Round
Joe Gans of Baltimore interrupted Dad Hawkins of California in New York at Broadway A. C. in two rapid rounds at 123 pounds. Hawkins started aggressive, landing a left hook to the chin, but Gans rose and after a ferocious move at the ropes delivered a decisive second round punch to end the bout in one minute and 15 seconds of slugging.
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Joe Gans
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Dad Hawkins
California
Broadway
A. C
Hawkins
Gans
Unitarian Anniversary Week Closes in Tremont Temple
Boston May 25 The week long anniversary gathering of American Unitarianism ended with a large Tremont Temple service. Delegates from parishes nationwide heard four addresses on Channing Parker Emerson and Martineau and later, at the closing, presidents Eliot Hyde and others discussed the Christian faith evolution and 19th century religious differentiation.
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A. Eliot
W. C. Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Ife
Eliot
W. de Witt Hyde
Bowdoin College
Hyde
Chas. W. Eliot
Harvard University
National League results detail ten inning game in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati the Reds edged the Braves 2 to 1 in ten innings. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2. Chicago beat Brooklyn 12 to 3. Pittsburgh won over New York 4 to 3.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
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Niagara Falls
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Wes
Two Mills Fined For Labor Law Violations
Fall River on May 25. Hargraves mill fined $100 for a second offence and Parker mills $59 for breaching hours of labor laws for women and minors in manufacturing. Factory Inspector Tierney cited night and day schedules and two witness statements. judge ruled on notices and 58 hour law, an appeal was filed.
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Hargraves
Parker Mills
Tierney
McDonough
Funeral Honors for Amos F. Breed in Lynn
The body of Amos Franklin Breed of Lynn was entombed at Pine Grove cemetery after a 2:30 p.m. service at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church. Prominent officials from Lynn and Boston attended, including city leaders, trustees, and executives from railroad, electric, and bank interests. Honorary pallbearers and numerous delegations highlighted the substantial public support.
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Commonwealth
Amos Franklin Breed
Lynn
Pine Grove Cemetery
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Trustees
E. T. Curnick
T. C. Watkins
Deaconesses Home
Lynn and Boston Railroad
Richard Olney
Massachusetts Electric Companies
First National Bank
Lynn Institution For Savings
Lynn Gas and Electric Company
Lynn Hospital
Lynn Board of Trade
Salem
Henry F. Hurlbut
Philip A. Chase
Charles H. Newhall
John$. Gartlett
Benjamin F. Spinney
Elwin C. Foster
Elihu B. Hayes
Luther S. Johnson
Church
Oxford Club
Baseball Scores Report From Multiple City Games
Cleveland beat Chicago 8 to 4 in Cleveland. An Indianapolis game against Indianapolis-Minneapolis was halted in the third inning due to rain. Yale defeated Georgetown 7 to 2 in New Haven. Meriden edged Waterbury 15 to 14 in Meriden. New London topped New Haven 8 to 5. Norwich earned a 6 to 2 win over Bridgeport. Syracuse crushed Springfield 12 to 4. Buffalo rolled past Kansas City 11 to 4. Williams defeated Dartmouth 7 to 6 in Williamstown.
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Norwich
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Syracuse
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Buffalo
Kansas City
Williamstown
Williams
Dartmouth
Cozy home for Monly cottage with 7 rooms and land
A nearly new six percent interest cottage offers 6 rooms and bath on 300 feet of land in a prime location near mills. Owner leaving city must sell. Also a fine double tenement on Old Ward 5 main street rents for 30 dollars monthly. Call T H Elliott at 64 Central Street for full terms and details.
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Belvidere
Nashua Road
J.C. Batchelder
F. L. Vance & Co
Central Street
Bath
Old Ward
T. H. Elliott
Five Acre Land Near Electrified Lines For Sale
Property offer for a five acre lot within half a mile of three electric lines. Slopes southward ideal for greenhouse or small business, or a country home. Water and electric light available. Suitable for varied uses with access to utilities.
For Sale Classified Ads from H A King Billerica
A collage of 8 room house listings. poultry farm 1 mile from Lowell. modern Highlands house with 8000 feet land. Centralville 10 room house with land. two tenement Centralville option. cottage on the Heights with easy terms. blacksmith shop with $5000 yearly business. 26 acre farm on electric line with 6 miles out. Pawtucketsville cozy cottage. summer residence with ice house and pond frontage less than 8 miles from Lowell. fire insurance notice.
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Lowell
L.B L
Highlands
Centralville
B.L. Centralville
Heights
Pawtuckss'ville
W. T&. Dodue
Metropolitan Water Board to face censure in report
The legislative committee on investigation of the Metropolitan Water Board met and plans to report in a week. It will censure the water board for alleged violations of liquor law labor preference law and weekly payments law in conduct of the metropolitan system. The committee will reconvene next Thursday.
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Boston
the Journal
Legislative Committee On
Metropolitan Water Board
American Woollen Co Seeks Bankrupt Declaration for Miner Beal Co
In Boston today Judge Lowell heard arguments on whether the American Woollen Company can force a bankruptcy declaration against Miner Beal and Co. The firm claims the petition is sufficient with 79 of 80 creditors consenting to an assignment. Opponents argue involuntary petitions require three creditors to join. The Woollen claim totals about 87000 dollars and argues the voluntary assignment constitutes an act of bankruptcy.
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United States District Court
Lowell
American Woollen Company
Miner, Beal & Co
Intercollegiate Games Open Amid Soggy Conditions
The opening day of the intercollegiate amateur athletic championships at Columbian field featured a soggy cinder track and muddy in-field. Pennsylvania, led by A C Kraenzlein, posted strong trials with David Prinstein of Syracuse in pursuit. two new intercollegiate records were set in heavy weight and hammer events, signaling exciting finals tomorrow.
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Columbian Field
Manhattan Field
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A. C. Kraenzlein
Prinstein
Syracuse
Jarvis
Princeton
Kraenzlein
Beck
Yale
J. C. McCracken
A. P. Law
Books in Paper Covers at Low Prices
Lawler the stationer and bookseller at 79 Merrimack street and 15 and 21 John streets Lowell promotes a large line of paper cover books with regular 50c volumes offered at 35c and as low as 10 to 15c. Current fiction in cloth bindings remains a value at 50c each. Cookery columns focus on strawberry shortcake and prune pie recipes for future issues.
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Lawler
Merrimack Street
John Streets
Lowell
Historic Real Estate Listings With Large Homes
Real estate ads describe a two story house with barn and 690 feet of land in ward five, offering 6000 asked price, potential sale at 2450, plus a modern colonial style residence with nine rooms and 7000 feet of land priced around 4100. Notes mention steam heat, open fireplace, furnace, and prime suburban location near Sehool street and High Ends. Owner left the city.
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Sehool Street
Pawtucketville
Pawtucket Bridge
Mammoth Road
A.J
H.W. J. Howe
Courier-Citizen
Old Ward 4
Westford
School Streets
Fish & Plummer
Central Street
Ata Sacrive
Highland Club
Visa & Plummer
Central So
Belvidere
High Street
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Highlands
SQUIRE CREDITORS MEET IN BOSTON TO DISCUSS BANKRUPTCY
A May 25 meeting of Squire creditors in Boston addressed bankruptcy for the firm. The assembled body unanimously voted to empower the committee appointed to manage creditors interests to act with full powers as needed based on its judgment.
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Boston
Squire
Corner stone laid for Dorchester Heights monument
Boston May 25 The corner stone of the marble monument to be erected on Dorchester heights South Boston to commemorate the taking of the heights by Gen Washington and his troops which forced British troops under Lord Howe to evacuate Boston was laid today No ceremony per Gov Crane present with his secretary John B Smith and Mrs Wm F Holbrook Mrs 8 Agnes Sprague and Mrs Robbins among a few attendees
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Dorchester Heights
Washington
Lord Howe
Crane
John B. Smith
Wm. F. Holbrook
Agnes Sprague
Robbins
D.1ichester Heights
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Train Schedules From Lowell and Merrimack Depot 1899
Boston and Maine rail timetables corrected to October 2, 1899 list trains from Merrimack Street Depot Lowell to Boston and other locations with numerous daily and Sunday departures and varied times. The notice names lines to Salem Lawrence Newburyport Exeter Bangor Castine Woburn Nashua and Montpelier among many destinations.
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Middlesex Street Station
Wit
Lawrence
Salem
Mass
Heverhill
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