Claimed Lowell Home Town Man Found Dead in Lowell
An AP despatch from Springfield reports a man who listed Lowell Massachusetts as his residence was found dead in bed at the City hotel this morning. Death is believed due to heart disease. Police learned the deceased went by M G Barr and resided in Westford or Groton, selling shade and fruit trees across New England. He was once employed by a Rochester firm in shade and fruit trees and was well known in Lowell.
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Associated Press
Springfield
A. M
Barr
Lowell
Mass
City
M.G. Barr
Westford
Groton
New England
Rochester
N. Y
Lynch Wins Ward 8 Caucus in Lawrence Mayor Race
Lawrence ward 8 returns from Saturday caucus show Cornelius F. Lynch winning the mayoral post with a 682 plurality. For superintendent of streets, Paul Hannegan leads with 2860 votes amid a large turnout. other candidates include William T. Barry 1541 and John Murley 858.
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Duncan Wood
Wiliam T. Barry
Paul Hannegan
John Murley
What Ladies Like Fine Shoes
Fine Footwear selection includes street wear Patent Colt boots at 6 dollars, Black Russia Bluchers at 5 dollars, patent colt vamp dull kid oxfords at 3.50, plus slippers and pumps. Prices are lower than Boston equivalents, inviting customers to try on and buy.
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Boston
Contested aldermen totals by ward and list of nominees
The record lists ward by ward vote totals for aldermen in contested wards: Ward 1 I W Marden 1037 and Julius J McCormack 3593. Ward 2 Michael F Scanola 2991 and Theodore Schouland 2092. Ward 4 Joseph L Dooley 2636 and Arthur A White 2191. It then lists other nominees for aldermen in wards 2 to 6, and additional posts including common council, overseer of poor, and school committee with names such as Ed Ward James J Ahearn Frederick Gehring Jeremiah J Mahoney William A Kelleher James A Connors Daniel W Ma honey John O'Brien John J Collins George Morgan Fenn W Boody Cornelius F Merrigan John J O'Brien Philip A McCarthy Michael J Sullivan.
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I. W. Marden
Julius J. McCormack
Michael F. Scanola
Theodore Schouland
Joseph L. Dooley
Arthur A. White
Henry P. Hart
Simeon Viger
Michael F. Cronin
Common Council
Edward J. Ward
James J. Ahearn
Frederick Gehring
Jeremiah J. Mahoney
William A. Kelleher
James A. Connors
Daniel W. Mahoney
John O’brien
John J. Collins
George Morgan
Fenn W. Boody
Cornelius F. Merrigan
John J. O'Brien
John F. Young
Michael J. Boyle
Philip A. McCarthy
Michael J. Sullivan
Fears in Lawrence Mills Hesitate on Wage Cuts
Lawrence authorities report mill agents silent on wage reductions while textile workers fear a Fall River style cut. Labor leaders monitor cotton market trends to judge corporate retrenchment claims, staying ready to respond if wages are lowered.
Versatile Emperor Designs Cup for Transatlantic Race
Berlin reports Emperor William is designing the cup for a transatlantic yacht race. The American-built Meteor entry is not decided. Possible obstacles include lacking another Kiel yacht in June and a March voyage amid rough seas. The foreign office and navy deny Hohenzollern preparations for North America. Double Blue Stamps at Head and Shaw's this week.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Kiel
America
Foreign Office
Navy Department
Hohenzollern
North America
Priest Abduction Tale Emerges Amid Strain and Hospitalization
Fr Cirrigione is reported as missing and then found in a delirious state, claiming abduction by four strange men. The clergyman appears under extreme stress and has been sent to a hospital for evaluation.
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Clergyman
Prison priest abducted in New York mystery ends with aid plea
Reverend Joseph Cirrigione of the Italian church in Williamsbridge reappears, distressed and uncooperative, claiming robbers bound his wrists and took him to a cellar after being led blindfolded from his home. He fears for his life as police and clergy seek facts amid threats and a City Hall caucus scramble.
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New York
Joseph Cirrigione
Father Cirringione
Joseph Cooke
East 51St Street
Loizeaux
Cook
Mulcahy
Archbishop Farley
Father Lavel
St. Vincent's Hospital
Roesch
Justice Roesch
Chicago Strike Rally Opposes New City Railway Franchise
About 2500 strikers and supporters met in Chicago on November 16 to condemn the Chicago City Railway Company and demand no franchise or privileges for the firm. Speakers included Clarence S. Darrow and Judge William Prentiss as talks outlined a potential arbitration and an amicable settlement. The rally backed a 40 member citizen committee to press Mayor Harrison and the city council. Regular service resumed on Wentworth avenue with heavy police presence as the company prepared to operate additional lines if protected. Union leaders denied deserter rumors, noting new applicants joining the union.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Harrison
Chicago City Railway
Clarence S. Darrow
William Prentiss
President Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Geiger
State Board of Arbitration
Bliss
Mahon
National Union of Car Men
Wentworth Avenue
State Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
M. C. Buckley
L. D. Bland
Buckley
Colombia protests US on Panama secession
London reports a Colombian cable protesting United States actions toward Panama. The note accuses Washington of fomenting separatist sentiment, hastily recognizing the revolt, and hindering Colombia from using proper measures to quell the rebellion.
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Panama
United States
London
Knights of Columbus deny plan for day nursery
Prominent Knights of Columbus members deny the local chapter plans to establish a day nursery here stating the story is untrue. They note many members contribute to existing nurseries and support citizen needs, but the proposed nursery has never been considered.
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Knights of Columbus
Order
Judge Gray Gets Arbitration Job in San Domingo Dispute
Washington November 16 Minister Powell reports the government of San Domingo has agreed on Judge Geo Gray of Delaware and Senor Galvan as arbitrators in the dispute between San Domingo and the San Domingo Improvement Company.
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Washington
Powell
State Department
San Domingo
Geo. Gray
Delaware
Senor Galvan
San
Moorish Jews flee to Tangier after Taza massacre
A hundred Moorish Jews arriving at Marina report Sultan troops in Taza massacred many Jews and outraged women and girls during occupation.
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Tangier
Morocco
Taza
Marina
City Hall Notes On City Dining Bills Growing Frugal
City records show no license year in Lowell curbing committee dining costs. Since May first, hotel bills for city committees have been small with late suppers rare. A favored downtown hotel charged 72 dollars in March, 40 in April, 28 in May, and only 9 dollars in supplies since. other hotels show 31.75 and 27 dollars for the year. Some smaller bills arise from inspection trips around the city. Auditor David Chase, ill for a time, can now appear at work, welcomed by city hall staff.
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Lowell
Heavy snowstorm hits Glens Falls region today
A heavy snowstorm began today and is reported general across the region. Snow has been falling in the Adirondacks since Saturday night, affecting travel and daily activities.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Adirondacks
Fire in Ash Barrel at Wheelock Building
A blaze in an ash barrel at one of A. C. Wheelock's Central street buildings last evening around 8 45 drew the Central street engine company to the scene. No damage resulted.
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A. C. Wheelock
Central Street
Earl and Countess of Yarmouth to sail on Cedric
London reports the Earl and Countess of Yarmouth will board the White Star Cedric steamer sailing from Liverpool to New York on November 18. The note contrasts American newspaper wage bills with subscription and advertising revenue figures, highlighting large annual totals.
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London
Earl and Countess of Yarmouth
White Lion Line
Cedric
Liverpool
New York
Three Firemen Die in Cleveland Car Barn Fire
A massive fire at the Cleveland Electric Railway car barn on Holmden avenue and Pear street killed three firemen, injured two others, and caused extensive property losses. Firefighters recovered bodies and treated survivors as officials suspected incendiary origin and battled debris amid heavy smoke.
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Cleveland
Michael Corrigan
Harry Vandevelde
Andrews
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Holmden Avenue
Pear Street
Duffy
Schweda
Reed
Corrigan
Vandevelde
Two Assault Cases In The Police Court
George Ducharme faces assault and battery charges after a dispute over a woman's affections. Lemay claimed self defense with a tobacco cutter. judge fined Ducharme $20 and ordered a $100 six month peace bond. A second case, Peter Miron, denied striking Officer Charron after a Moody Street fight. defendant faced prior records and a recent release from the house of correction.
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George Ducharme
Alphonse Lemay
George
Alphonse
Lemay
Ducharme
A. O. Hamel
Lamoureux
Lowell
Canada
Hamel
Hadley
Peter Miron
Charron
D. J. Donahue
Moody Street
Miron
Morrison
Donahue
Welch
House of Correction
Projecu
Wear Union Suits For Underwear Comfort
Union undergarments praised for fit and comfort with ribbed cotton options priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars. Styles include heavy ribbed cotton at 1 dollar, Egyptian cotton at 1.50 and 2 dollars, sterling fits at 3.50 and 5 dollars, plus wool and merino versions to 2.75 dollars.
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Sterling Union
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William
Shaw
Wm. T. Patten
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Fr. Cirrigione
Manhattan
Worcester
Council
John B. Clancy
Little & Clancy
Clancy
City Hall
City Railway
Colombia
Gray
City Hall Notes
David Chase
C. E. Carter & CO
Branch St. and
Westford St
J. C. Ayer Company
Dr. Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Robert Duffy
James Schweda
Robert Reed
Frank Schweda
Merrimack Clothing Co
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