The Absent Minded Beggar Poem Appeal 1893 Daily Mail
Kipling's verse in the London Daily Mail asks Britons to support Tommy Atkins and absent-minded soldiers left behind. It laments civilian neglect and urges collective aid for families while troops serve in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
Tommy Atkins
London Daily Mail
Fey
God Save the Agen
Kruger
Kharki
Eee
Paul
You
Tommy
Dream of Humor Bits from Newspapers
A collection of humorous quips from era papers. Jokes about Job and his wife, a shy suitor asking permission to wed, a gruff father and cautious son, and an elderly passenger in a smoking car with a witty exchange.
Throwing Shells Fight About Ladysmith at Long Range
London reports Ladysmith shelled by Boers with artillery duels continuing. Powerful cruiser guns silenced enemy pieces, Boer losses described as heavy. British garrison remains resolute. capture of troops by Boers noted with details of night march, skirmish, and eventual surrender. wounded treated and prisoners sent to Pretoria.
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London
Ladysmith
Powerful
Hepworth
War Office Today
White
Nicholson
Joubert
Pretoria
German Peace Societies Head Seeks Queen Victoria Mediation
Count Bothmer, president of the German peace societies, telegraphs Queen Victoria requesting acceptance of U S mediation in the Transvaal war, Berlin Navy notes.
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Queen Victoria
Berlin
Count Bothmer
United States
Transvaal
Lipton's Send‑Off Amid Cheers By Thousands In New York
Sir Thomas Lipton sailed on the steamer St Louis amid a triumphal, banded procession through downtown New York. Thousands cheered along the routes, with informal receptions at the dock and handshakes as the carriage passed. He learned of a Christmas loving cup presentation awaiting him.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
St. Louis
Resting Vice President Hobart in Paterson Navy Hospital
Vice President Hobart had the most restful night in two weeks at Paterson New Jersey Navy Hospital. He has been asleep since midnight and there is no chance for recovery. Family members would not be surprised if he dies at any time while asleep.
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Paterson
N. J
Navy
Hobart
Court Refuses Transfer. Hears Abatement By Pending Case
In a commission hearing the court denied a request to send the case to a master citing time concerns. It then considered abating the second case due to the pendency of the first, taking the matter under advisement. Attorneys HB Chaplin and Rand appeared for plaintiffs while S K Hamilton and F E Snow represented various defendants.
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HB. W. Chaplin
E. S. Rand
S. K. Hamilton
F. E. Snow
New Russian Cruiser Variag Launched at Cramp's Yard
The Russian cruiser Variag was launched at Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia with a religious ceremony led by Greek priests. Officials from Russian and U S governments attended despite rain and cold. The public was not admitted to the yard as the ceremony proceeded without wine breaking.
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Philadelphia
Variag
Cramp
Hatovitsky
United States
Haverhill Democrats Rally in City Hall
The only Democratic rally of the campaign in Haverhill was held at city hall tonight with about 500 attendees. D. H. McGuire presided while speakers included E. Gerry Brown of Brockton, Robert Treat Paine Jr., governor candidate, Hon. George Fred Williams, and Quincy A. Lathrop of Boston. Paine criticized the Philippines policy as contrary to founding principles and urged Congress to safeguard liberty and consent of the governed.
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Philippines
Republican Party
Congress
Charls Sumner
Caledonian Club Hosts Hallowe'en Party In Lowell
The Lowell Caledonian club held a large Hallowe en party despite rain. After business and the initiation of a new member, refreshments were served. The remainder of the evening featured song story and apple ducking leaving many heads soaked and the company adjourning at a late hour.
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Lowell Caledonian Club
Hallowe’en
Champit Santies
Sunday School Association Meeting in Tewksbury
The Lowell District Sunday School association holds its semi annual gathering at the Congregational church in Tewksbury starting at 2.20 p.m. Revs Richardson Fitchburg Parsh ley Lawrence and Miss Bertha Vella speak in the afternoon. Mr H S Conant and Rev F B Ramsdenl Cambridge speak in the evening. Cars from Merrimack square depart at 1 and 1 40 p.m. for the afternoon and 6.20 p.m. for the evening session, with extra cars promised to leave Tewksbury at 8.57 for Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Association
Lowell District Sunday School Association
Congregational Church
Tewksbury
Richardson
Fitchburg
Parshley
Lawrence
Bertha Vella
H. S. Conant
F. B. Ramsdenl
Cambridge
Merrimack Square
Lowell
Meigs Elevated Cases Seek Share of Purchase Money
Boston Oct 31 Judge Morton heard the Meigs Elevated Railway cases filed by alleged corporators seeking their share of 400000 from Morgan era deals. They claim 203000 was paid with 200000 remaining and accuse Kidder Peabody Co and others of acting as trustees. The actions seek to charge Morgan and or Kidder Peabody as responsible for the unpaid purchase money.
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Boston
Morton
Supreme Court Today
Henry Dobbins
Q. H. Towle
Kidder Peabody & Co
Meigs Elevated Railway Company
J. P. Morgan
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Mr. Morgan
Provident Life and Trust Co. offers low policy rates
The Provident Life and Trust Co of Philadelphia is presented as thrifty and faithful to policyholders. It highlights low expenses and death rates, protecting existing insured and enabling new entrants to obtain low premiums. Agent Robert en, Room 8, Courier-Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Life and Trust Co
Philadelphia
Robert . En
Courier-Citizen
Hon John Fletcher dies after long illness in Acton
Acton correspondent reports the death of Hon John Fletcher a respected townsman born August 8 1827 in Acton He lived in Acton most of his life with a career in boots and shoes and later in produce commission He served in the Massachusetts House in 1861 and Senate 1870 1871 He fostered railroad charters and supported church and community groups including music and the cemetery committee He leaves a son S Taylor Fletcher and daughter Mrs Sophia Whitcomb Services included missionary addresses and local church events with a long record of public and civic involvement.
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Acton
John Pletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Robert Fletcher
Concord
James Fletcher
Capt
John Fletcher
Phillips Academy
Andover
Martha Taylor
Silas Taylor
Moses Taylor
Oremore
Edwin
John Fletcher & Sons
S. Taylor
Produce Commission
Boston
Senate
Shubert Choral Union
Our Village
Our Village Improvement Association
Woodlawn
Sophia Whitcomb
Prisoner Hennessey Convicted In Larceny Case
In police court John F. Hennessey was found guilty of larceny for stealing $5.25 from Patrick Holland after a night of drinking and rooming with Mary Poore. Found with $2.25 on him, Hennessey received four months in jail. other cases included ongoing proceedings for liquor violations and drunkenness among multiple defendants.
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John F. Hennessey
Patrick Holland
Hennessey
J. W. Bennett
Mary Poore
Holland
Defendant
Mary A. Poore
Middle Street
Isaac Shapiro
Elizabeth Retecher
James Day
Thos. McMahon
Alicé ‘McLaughlin
Geo. M. Millmore
Mary, Chase
Athanasios Satros
Costos Chalamatos
James R. Adams
Baptist Women Meet to Review Mission Reports
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Merrimack River Baptist Association met at Worthen Street Baptist Church. Reports were read detailing the year’s work in Worthen and other member churches.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Merrimack River
Baptist Association
Worthen Street Baptist Church
Worthen
County Commissioners Praise Lowell Fire Department
Middlesex county leaders thank the Lowell fire department for prompt effective work at the Tru Ant school grounds fire in North Chelmsford. Letter from Levi S. Gould, Chairman, dated Oct 31, 1899, to Mayor Crowley acknowledges the department’s worth and expresses appreciation on behalf of the people.
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Crowley
East Cambridge
Lowell
North Chelmsford
Fire Department
Middlesex County
Levi S. Gould
Classes Open for Registration at People's Club Women’s Branch
Owing to recent bad weather many pupils postponed joining. Classes remain open at all branches with seats available. The first embroidery class starts tonight at 7 o clock in room 23 over Swan's block, take elevator.
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People’s Club
Swan
Jeffries Sharkey Fight Wire to Air at Music Hall
Manager Boody arranges a special wire to cover the Jeffries Sharke y fight Friday night. Announcements will be between acts and after Blondell's show. No extra charge for seats and the audience may stay until the bout ends.
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Boody
Blondell
No-License Debate Over Prohibition and Liquor Quality
The Lowell Sun argues that bad liquor sold despite no-license laws strengthens the temperance cause by showing the dangers of illicit sales, while the Lawrence Sun contends that beer in moderation is preferable to dangerous illicit blends. Both sides frame liquor quality as central to public health and crime concerns under no-license regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Sun
Kentucky
Lowell
Lawrence Sun
Sacred Heart Catholic Lyceum Formed In Parish Society
A new society of young men at Sacred Heart parish is forming the Sacred Heart Catholic Lyceum to connect youths with the church. A committee will report on Thursday at the society meeting. Temporary officers include Chairman Joseph F Murphy, Secretary Langtos, Financial Secretary John F Buttermore.
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Society OF Young Men
Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Catholic Lyceum
Joseph F. Murphy
Langtos
John F. Buttermore
Pease Elected Cashier at Railroad National Bank
Edward W. Pease was unanimously elected cashier at a directors meeting of the Railroad National Bank held this morning. He has been connected with the bank for the past 20 years.
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Railroad National Bank
Edward W. Pease
Mr. Pease
Briggs and Panagakes Trials Highlight Superior Court Session
The session featured Harvey C. Briggs convicted of larceny in a Cambridge house of correction sentence of one year and Frederick Philips eight months, while James Panagakes faced accusing alibi witnesses as his assault case remained unfinished. William F. McBride also stood trial for larceny from the person on a diamond pin aboard a Boston Lowell train, with jurors at 11 deliberations and McVey arguing his defense as the case proceeded.
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Superior Criminal Court
Bond
James Panagakes
Bugbee
David Blennerhassett
Walter Bruce
Market Street
A. Hogan
George
Hogan
Harvey C. Briggs
Henry H. Briggs
Frederick Philips
Bedford
Gallagher
Boston
Briggs
House of Correction
Cambridge
Essex County
Philips
Frank D. Sullivan
Hopkinton
D. W. Bugbee
W. A. Hogan
George A. Sanderson
William F. McBride
E. D. McVey
McBride
George B. Hooper
Lowell
Hooper
Chelmsford Street Bridge
Mr. Goss
Goss
Hanover Street
California
Alaska
Carders and Pickers Meeting Delegates Authorized to Act
The Carders and Pickers union met at their hall Tuesday night to empower Textile council delegates to raise wages and educate workers. Delegates to the Trades and Labor council were told to back Federation of Labor affiliation and seek a Detroit December convention delegate. The dance committee plans a November 4 event at 212 Merrimack street to boost revenue and fund the library. The secretary notes many mill officials seek help, urging unemployed operatives to register with him for job leads.
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Carders and Pickers Union
Textile Council, Trades and Labor Council
Textile Council
Trades and Labor Council
National Federation of Labor
Lowell
Detroit
Merrimack Street
Pleasant Sunday Evening Service by Kirk Street Men’s League
The Men’s League of Kirk Street church plans a winter series titled The Pleasant Sunday Evening Service beginning next Sunday. A large orchestra, double choir, and two choruses will perform with Apollo quartet and organ music by Wirt and Spalding. Each department will have a League leader, ushers will distribute new program books, and the aim is to attract and aid community members with gospel outreach.
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Apollo
Wirt
Spalding
League
A Fine Estate at Centre Harbor Enlarged by Sutton Property
George W. Armstrong has added the Sutton property adjoining his Centre Harbor estate. The estate now includes 600 acres, a house costing about 25000, two stables roughly 100 feet long, and other buildings. Over 100000 has been spent, with extensive improvements planned before he occupies it as his country seat.
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George W. Armstrong
Centre Harbor
N. H
Sutton
Armstrong
Boys' Double-Breasted Knee Pants offer at $3.00
An ad promotes boys knee pants in sizes 8 to 16 priced at 3 dollars, framed as a bargain below the usual five dollar value. It touts the product as new Worsted Serge undressed in dark blue, with a booklet titled Points on Dress available upon request.
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Rexut
Lambeth
Cay
Laeter
Hechaaheah
Bachiof
The
Nota Bene
South Africa
Anthony Comstock
Smith College
Job
Atchison Globe
Chicago Evening Post
Ohio State Journal
Lipton
Cramp's
Haverhill Democrats
Paine
George Fred Williams
B. Gerry Brown
Caledonian Club
Hood
Rmany
MEIGS
Middlesex St
P. O. Ave
Merrimace Street
Cor. Worthen
First Baptist
Branch Street
Fifth Street
Portland Street
Mt. Washington
Haverhill
Central
Chelmsford
North Tewksbury
South Chelmsford
Methuen
Rth
Billerica
Merrimac
Farther Lights
Frank Farr
F. A. Padelford
N. M. Waterbury
Foreign Department
Boston, Also By Miss Downie, A Returned Missionary From India. Mrs. Nettie Trees
Association
Nellie P. Parker
James Greig
Harriet Conant
Baptist
People's Club
Sharkey V8
Jeffries
Music Hall
Cashier Pease
E. J. Medina
Menarimcak Street
Libby
Mr. McVey
Carders and Pickers Meeting
OF Men’s League
Kirk Street Church
Nature
Merrimack
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