Mayor withholds approval on Lowell pump contract
Mayor Casey rejected the $19,700 Holly Manufacturing Co. pumping engine for the lower boulevard station as unnecessary. He cites no past need for a new pump there and questions fuel efficiency claims, suggesting rate relief or applying surplus to sinking funds. Continued on page twelve.
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Casey
Water Board
Robert J. Crowley
Lowell
Mass
Holly Manufacturing Co
State of New York
Buffalo
Lower Boulevard
Centralville Station
Centralville
Worthington
Lower Boulevard Station
Upper Boulevard Station
William Roper Dies From Barn Accident Injuries
William Roper died this morning at St. John's hospital from injuries after tumbling from a barn roof a week ago. He was aged years, months and 18 days and lived at 159 Congress Street. Survived by ten children, including Mrs. Alfred Scoble of Lowell and Mrs. Walter Coburn of Heston. other survivors listed as siblings and spouses.
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William & Roper
St. John's Hospital
Congress Street
Alfred Scoble
Lowell
Wm. Boyden
Pawtucket
Walter Coburn
Heston
Hertha Roeper
William. Frank
Merrimack Clothing Co Sells Rare Valde Cape Stock
A Merrimack Clothing Co notice describes a C1.5 valde heavy cape stock being introduced. The rare etherell and ice-sewn material is touted for new Hades felt applications.
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Merrimack
Thanksgiving Day Account Opening Offer
A lighthearted bank promotion promises a festive daily Thanksgiving Day if customers open an account. The offer highlights added banking perks and seasonal branding aimed at drawing new clients to the institution.
Admits Theft in Police Court Case at Frost & Lyle
Alice M Dolbier an 18 year old from Lawrence appeared in Lowell police court to plead guilty to stealing a 35 diamond ring from Frost & Lyle 120 Central Street She claimed a gypsy fortune teller bought it from her for seven dollars The judge postponed the case to Monday Bond set at 300 No relatives reported John G Bailey and Charles Lyons were fined ten dollars each for selling milk below standard of 13 percent milk solids Zamaiti charged with assault on Charles Tantucase. case postponed until next Saturday
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Alice M. Dolbier
Frost & Lyle
Central Street
Alice
Hadley
Lowell
Lawrence
John Street
Association
Louis Mercier
Mercier
Maher
Laflamme
John G. Bailey
Charlies Lyons
Billerica
Chasies Tantucase
Matthew Zamaitie
Zamalis
Death by Own Action Believed in Medford Boy
The body of 17 year old Eugene C. Cox of Medford was found in Blue Hill reservation and identified by two brothers. He left home Oct 24 and had not been heard from since. Medical examiner says death due to eating poison. Body moved to Medford.
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Quincy
Blue Hill
Eugene C. Cox
Medford
Whalers stranded near Mackenzie mouth in Nome dispatch
A Nome despatch reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer that the Mackenzie estuary area catches a frozen season for 12 whaling ships with only about four provisioned. Captain A J Stone recalls the 1897 98 winter and says starvation danger is not present.
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Seattle
Wash
Post Intelligencer
Nome
Mackenzie
A. J. Stone
Hurley to Play as Harvard Faces Carlisle Matchup
Cambridge November 4. Despite rain Carlisle Indian School arrives and holds light practice at Auburndale. Coach Woodruff notes Carlisle reshaped after three weeks, expects a low scoring game. Harvard captain Hurley to play despite sprained ankle. Harvard brings a heavier lineup at left end. Last year Harvard won 12 to 0.
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Cambridge
Carlisle
Capt. Hurley
Harvard
Indians
Finland Wins Freedom As Manifesto Goes To Peterhof
London report of November 3 describes a Finnish constitutional move with a manifesto to be signed at Peterhof. The plan centers on shifting responsibility to the secretary of state and the diet. Russian warships and forces in Helsingfors signal imperial limits on independence. Copenhagen notes Russian troops landed in Helsingfors and the fleet entering the harbor as a strike persists and the crisis deepens.
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London
London Times
Petersburg
Finland
Helsingfors
John Obolensky
Laider
Peterhof
Butiof
Diet
Copenhagen
Denmark
Foreign Office
Odessa Students Use Militia to Suppress Rioters
Odessa on November 4 reports troops and student militia suppressing rioters with revolvers, streets unsafe for most, artillery in several streets, captives taken to the university. In Warsaw Russian Poland, a crowd of Russian students sang revolutionary songs as troops paid military honors.
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Odessa
Sisters of Charity
Warsaw
Poland
Russian fleet arrives as strike tightens crisis in Helsinki
From Helsinki on November 4 three Russian battleships a cruiser and 10 000 troops arrived from Revel anchored in the harbor. The general strike continues and socialists are viewed as threatening while other classes accept the imperial manifesto. No light or railroad telegraph communication exists inland with only a single intermittent wire to St Petersburg.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Reval
Socialista
St. Petersburg
First snow falls in Rumford area covers mountains
In Rumford Falla Maine on November 4 the season’s opening snow began at 3 am and by noon two inches lay on mountains and surrounding country. The weather was mild and expected to melt quickly with steady rain elsewhere in the state. The note adds a local plug for Eugene Russell’s real estate ads in today’s paper.
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Rumford Falla
Eugene Russell
Governor acts on council request in Kazan
Kazan report notes the governor has taken action at the request of the town council, with continuation mentioned on page eight. The brief item lists no further details or names, but indicates an official démarche and a multi-page continuation.
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Kazan
Minneapolis Woman Kills Her Children
Nov 4 Minneapolis Mrs Mas Brennan stepmother of James Brennan’s four children shot and killed three. Lissie 15 was shot through the heart, Alice (unknown age) shot behind the right ear, Themes 12 and Arthur 11 were shot in the head. Brennan left for work not aware of harming the children.
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Minneapolicc
Mion
Mas. Brennan
James Brennan
Se Sree
Ss Theveet
Jen. Han
Fly
Brennan
Alice
Arthur
Ehet
Mattern Removed as Bank Examiner at Enterprise National
Washington November 4 The comptroller of the currency today removed Bank Examiner R H Mattern from service over alleged failures in discovering conditions at Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny City Pa Owen T Reeves Jr was appointed to fill the vacancy Reeves previously served as an assistant bank examiner in New York City and denied any collusion or wrongdoing while stating the action was due to concerns over efficiency in examinations
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Washington
Currenr
R. H. Mattern
Enterprise National Bank
Allegheny City
Owen T. Reeves, Jr
Heeves
New York City
Mattern
Hank
Atera
Child Missing After Nighttime Standoff in Winthrop
In Winthrop Maine a boy aged 12 was found after a late night incident involving a local agent bishop and a search for money. He was playing near a stall when a man claimed possession of funds and fled. the incident is under police investigation.
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Winthrop
Claude
Witnesses Describe Unclear Assault After Burglary
A bey rolled over and described the scene of an incident where an assailant could only be identified by height and build. The assailant fled, and a small amount of change was taken from the pocket. no weapon or further details were recovered.
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Geetanee
Tour
Young couple, 17, obtain marriage license in city
The assistant city clerk William McCarthy granted a marriage license to Charles W. Phelps of 25 Oak street and Mabel I. Leland of Andover Mass after verifying probate court consent and parental permits. The license lists Perham Me as the girl’s residence, with plans to update to Andover.
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William McCarthy
Charles W. Phelps
Oak Street
Mabel I. Leland
Andover
Mass
McCarthy
Perham, Me
Overcrowding Clash During Roosevelts New Orleans Visit
New Orleans reports allege a clash between city and federal authorities over passenger limits aboard the Comus during a river excursion for President Roosevelt and notable guests. John A. Cotter, supervising inspector, charged local Chief of Police with obstructing federal supervision after arresting him and disrupting duties while crowds surged beyond government regulations. Proceedings against city authorities are expected to follow a formal complaint by Secretary Metcalf.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
John A. Cotter
Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cotter
Heesretary Metcalf
Merrimack Clothing Co Sells Boys Suits With Extra Pants
Norfolk jacket with straight pant and knickerbockers offered for 3 3/4 dollars. Active lads will find sturdy materials and good value in the suit set including an extra pair of pants.
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Merrimack Clothing Co
Acrobatic show figure linked to suitcase case mystery
Harry Inman of the Kenny and Keith troupe told Courier-Citizen of his sighting of Albert H. Emery in the act’s advance team. Emery, known as Al, traveled with the show from New York to Conn and New London antes. Police involvement at a New London show raised suspicions as Emery evaded capture.
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Harry Inman
Kenny
Keith
Dr. Crawford
Crawford
Albert H. Emery
Mr. Inman
Courier-Citzen
New York
Emery
Winsted, Conn
al” Emery
Howard
New London
Conn
Inman
Missing Alderman Wm W Allen From Penacook Dry Goods Boss
Concord police report William W Allen a ward 1 alderman and Penacook dry goods proprietor has been missing since Thursday night. He left with the contents of his safe and several hundred dollars in cash and checks. Authorities seek clues to his whereabouts.
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Concord
N. H
Wm. W. Allen
Penacook
Quiet provincial conditions reported Wednesday
St Petersburg reports calmer conditions while Rostoff on Don notes disturbances causing losses of 600000 dollars. Rail traffic has resumed after the disruptions.
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St. Petersburg
Rostoff
Don
Limited Crashes Into Tourist Train Near Santa Margarita
A Southern Pacific coast line limited train struck a stationary tourist train at Santa Margarita station 14 miles north of San Lale Obiepo California. Nineteen people were injured, several seriously, with two feared fatally. Nine year old Elsie Blackmore was trapped in wreckage with crushed arm and internal injuries. Mrs. M. J. Martin of Utumweta also seriously injured.
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San Lale Obiepo
Cal
Southern Pacific
Coast Line
Limited
Santa Margarita Station
Santa Margarita
Ninteen
Elsie Blackmore
Mre
M. J. Martin
Utumwe
Whitney Denies Bribery Charge In Public Statement
Kenny M. Whitney emphatically denies bribery in a prepared statement to the press. He asserts that certain advertisements from the Republican state committee and related investigations have misrepresented his actions and intentions, claiming mischaracterizations in the political discourse.
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Kenny M. Whitney
Meen Rien & Draper
Republican State Committee
Unclear political remark attributed to Mme Whitney
Fragmentary remark quotes Mme Whitney about bribery and a claim aimed at voters, noting that silence may mislead those unfamiliar with the speaker. The fragment hints at political controversy but lacks clear names, dates, or events.
Free footballs with these coats offer value deal
An ad style note promises free footballs with coats and claims wide range and special pricing. The rough text is garbled but emphasizes value, free items, and improved shooting quality as part of the offer.
Doctor McLeod Seeks Hold Over Geary Case in Boston Court
In Boston a doctor accused of performing a second operation on Susie Geary and later dismembering her body was held in 20000 bail for further hearing. A warrant for Mrs Doane who kept the Roxbury house where Geary died was issued as authorities scour the harbor for the missing head. a nurse with possible ties to the case is sought along with others who attended the operations. The case is continued to November 10 as police and prosecutors pursue charges and additional suspects.
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Boston
Percy McLeod
Susie Geary
Roxbury House
Miss Geary
Tremont Street Hospital
McLeod
Dugan
Geary
Massachusetts
Dr. McLeod
Chas. H. Innes
Sughrue
Burke
Atorney
Doane
Winthrop Street
Susan Geary
Susie Geary Died in Rexbury Home Death Reported
In Boston on November 4 a man recalled Susie Geary saying I am a Roman Catholic, pray for me as investigators probe her death at 68 Winthrop Street Rexbury. The body was later dismembered, according to the son of Louise W Crawford and others involved in the case.
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Boston
Susie Geary
Winthrop Street
Rexbury
Louise W. Crawford
Underwear Ad Promotes Egyptian Combed Arm
An advertisement for close fitting underwear claims comfort for sensitive skin. Made from Egyptian combed arma fabric, the knit is described as non irritating and form fitting. Sold at Merrimack Clothing for 60 cents a pair.
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Ares
Merrimack
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Traders National Bank
Depost Now
Alice Dolbier
Teller
Blue Hill Reservation
Carlisle Indians
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Maine
Minneapolis
Lissie
Examiner
Maddern
Newsboy
Elazhar
AVE G Create
DR. M'Leod
Mabel Leland
Troupe
Winsted
Whitney
Mme
Anenay M. Whitney
Nurse TS
Mrs. Doane
Roxbury
Soc
Washington Savings
Central ST
Lowell Truat Co
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