Thanksgiving Headlines and Small News Briefs
A 27 pound White House turkey tops this year’s gift list with even bigger 14 pounders seen as better. Prince Compton wins a New York show prize but leaves little lasting fame. Rhode Island again supplies the President’s bird, easing a crowded room. The New York Post criticizes football, while Moody Boynton at Coney Island is cited as a success after a bicycle railroad exam. A Providence umbrella theft leads to a $300 hold. Michigan and Missouri Thanksgiving proclamations spark thoughts of plagiarism starting with P.
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Coney Island
Moody Boynton
Prairie fire in Chicago and new Canadian steamers
A recent prairie fire within Chicago is noted alongside prices for two Toronto to Montreal steamers. Each ship is projected at 300,000 dollars, with claims they must not exceed this to resemble the Priscilla, a vessel costing more than twice that amount. The text also includes a Romany Witch verse familiar from childhood.
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Chicago
New York
Priscilla
Toronto
Montreal
an_ exchange
Ena
Dena
Dina
Dust
Catler
Wheeler
Cila
Spot
Tweedlum
The Beth Book Mixup and a Beachside Mystery
A bookstore clerk mis id entifies Beth Book and the scene shifts to a ballroom where Priscilla Hicksworthy faints. A physician notes her mind wanders as she demands a spade to unearth Charlie Jones claiming she buried him in the sand this morning with Wilbur Wilkins nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Priscilla Hicksworthy
Sandhurst
Charlie Jones
Wilbur Wilkins
Chollie
Barney and Company Celebrate Fresh Poultry and Groceries
W. M. Barney & Co. announce a fresh supply of young turkeys chickens ducks and geese with special offers on this line. They also promote nuts fruits raisins and all cooking supplies at attractive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Barney & Co
Refused to Ratify West End Railway Lease
Boston November 23 The board of railroad commissioners refused to ratify the lease of the West End Railway to the Boston Elevated Railroad on grounds it was detrimental to public welfare. Rental terms could not be agreed upon. West End stock fell from 94 to 86 on the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Railroad Commissioners
West End Railway Company
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
West End
Murder Plot From Quaker Ridge Leaves Farmer Dead
Greenwich Conn November 23 An assault described as murder was carried out at Quaker Ridge. Farmer Henry Oakes, 64, was struck with a stool while milking cows after being told there was no work. The assailant, a giant-size unknown Negro, fractured his skull and broke his jaws. Oakes is expected to die. The killer escaped and no clues exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Quaker Ridge
Henry Oakes
Oakes
Court reverses Koerner murder conviction in New York
Albany Nov 23 The New York Court of Appeals reversed the first degree murder verdict against newspaper artist William Jay Koerner who shot Rose Redgate, granting a new trial after admitting the crime and raising a sanity defense. He was described as deeply in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
William Jay Koerner
Rose Redgate
Koerner
Fire on Oregon Crew Smothers Coal Bunkers
San Francisco report says coal bunkers aboard the U S battleship Oregon caught fire Sunday evening from spontaneous combustion. For eight hours the crew labored to smother the blaze as over two hundred fifty tons of coal burned, but prompt action saved the ship.
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San Francisco
U. S
Oregon
Declared A Ringer At Chicago Horse Show
The royal standard grand champion coach stallion was declared a ringer at the Chicago Horse Show. Owners were ordered to return trophies as the stallion is an imported half breed not registered in America and not entitled to entry.
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Chicago
Royal Standard
America
Advance of 20 Per Cent in Mahoning Limestone Wages
Workmen in Mahoning Valley limestone firms join a 20 percent wage increase set for December 1. The move affects about three thousand men across several companies in Youngstown Ohio reported November 23.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Mahoning Valley
Northwestern Trustees Weigh Banning Football
Chicago November 23 trustees of Northwestern University consider advisability of banishing football from the institution amid campus debate and concerns over sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern University
Yale Grants Y insignia to several football players
Captain Rodgers announced that M. A. Ely E. E. Marshall M. L. McBride E G Brown C de Saulles B C Chamberlain C T Dudley Charles Chadwick G L Cadwallader A E Cowin H F Benjamin J J Hazen John Hall A S Post and J C Rodgers would receive a Yale Y for key games this season Football caps without Y would go to Charles Kieffer G R B Cutter F P Gilmore Louis Stoddard Fred Allen C S Sullivan T E Franklin A Marvin W P Stovotitch G W Hubbell C W Abbott J S McFarland Raymond McGee and Walter Conner A banquet for Captain Rodgers and the players followed at Yale commons with a floral Yale Princeton score display and a round of cheers but no speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Rodgers
Yale Football Eleven
M. A. Ely
E. E. Marshall
M. L. McBride
E.G. Brown
C. de Saulles
B. C. Chamberlain
C. T. Dudley
Charles Chadwick
G. L. Cadwalader
A. E. Cowin
H. F. Benjamin
J. J. Hazen
John Hall
A. S. Post
J. C. Rodgers
Charles Kieffer
G. R B. Cutter
F. P. Gilmore
Louis Stoddard
Fred Allen
C. S. Sullivan
T. E. Franklin
A. Marvin
W.P. Stovotitch
G. W. Hubbell
C. W. Abbott
Raymond, McGee
Walter Conner
Captain Rodgers
Yale Commons
J. I. Tilson
Yale-Princeton
Commons
Mr. Tilson
Campaign Moves In Cuba As General Pando Heads North
Havana dispatches report General Pando began his campaign against Cuban insurgents by train on Saturday. He is said to be commissioned by Marshall Blanco to reach out to insurgent leaders and seek arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pando
Marshall Blanco
Insurgent Leaders Seek Peace Talks Through Autonomy Plan
Reports say Cabillero, an insurgent spy, is released to push peace efforts with Spain. Insurgent circles anticipate a decisive blow at Spain before Congress convenes as ex leaders in touch with the Spanish commander head toward Manzanillo to press Santiago de Cuba talks on autonomy for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabillero
Spain
Pando
Beame
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
Officer Cogger Assault Case and Court Proceedings
William Donohue faced the Police Court after slashing Officer Cogger with a razor. Dr. O Connor testified Cogger’s condition remained weak due to blood loss. case adjourned to November 30 with Donohue held on $1000 bonds. Nora Harrington was ordered removed for drunken conduct. sobriety rules for prisoners enforced. Several minor sentences and fines were imposed on other inmates and offenders at Sherborn prison, including four month barber availability and assigned housekeeping duties.
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William Donohue
Cogger
Polie Court
Dr. O'Connor
Hadley
Donahue
Nora Harrington
Savage
Daniel Gray
Gray
Mary Duff
Sherborn
Patrick Daley
Alexander Claremont
Antonio Farniba
Ripple in Naturalization Hearing Ends With Muldoon Exit
In the police court Judge Hadley presided over naturalization applications when a dispute arose over the source of the law making power. Thomas H. Muldoon, secretary of the democratic city committee, argued the matter was for scholars, not common applicants. The judge disagreed and Muldoon withdrew from the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo¢ve Hadley
Thomas H. Muldoon
Democratic City Committee
Virgil
Mr. Muldoon
Republican Nominee Bennett for Mayor Bid
A letter endorses Col. Bennett as the only Republican who will work hard for the party. It praises his lifelong Lowell residency, honesty, temperance, and readiness in emergencies, arguing he can unite the ticket and serve both poor and rich. The writer urges voters to support Bennett in the mayoral race.
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Pearson
Col. Bennett
Lowell
Adoption of the term lady questioned by attorney general
Attorney General Knowlton criticized the continued use of the word lady in official language. He warned the phrasing rings absurd, comparing it to Genesis language and suggesting more neutral terms be used in public discourse.
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Knowlton
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
Describes catarrh as a common, serious illness causing loss of smell, hearing, headaches, and debility. Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, eradicates scrofulous taints, and produces prompt, permanent cures when other medicines fail.
Bartlett School Dedication Marks New Era in Lowell
The Bartlett school dedication in Lowell placed the new Wannalant street building on display for a large crowd of former teachers and pupils. The 16 room brick and granite hall includes a portrait of Samuel Bement, the school’s longtime principal. Speakers praised Bement’s 86 years of service, the site’s advantages, and the gift of a picture from Girard Bement. The event featured a march, a performance of American Hymn, and speeches from Alderman Goward, Judge Lawton, and School Board officials.
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Bartlett School
Schol
Lowell
Wannalandt Street
Samuel Bement
Stevens
Bement
Old
Adams School
Girard Bement
Mr. Durgin
Durgin
Geoge F. Lawton
Swapp
Judge Lawton
Bartlett
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Hancock School
North Common
F. R. Rix
Kellar
W. A. Bartlett
Goward
Charles E. Howe
Armdrew G. Swapp
Committee On Public Buildings
Council
Cyrus A. Durgin
Cty Hall
Eichberg
Solon W. Stevens
Girard P. Bement
New York
Thanksgiving Reflection On Life And Gratitude
A reflective passage urging gratitude for the living and relief for the dead, hoping for everyone to share a Thanksgiving turkey. It notes that turkey needs dressing to be complete, implying a fuller, harmonious celebration. The tone is thoughtful and seasonally focused.
Union organizers call meeting at Spinners hall
The textile union of Weavers, ring spinners and carders invites workers to tonight's gathering at Spinners hall, 22 Middle street, at 8 o'clock. Organizer J Ford urges joining to support higher wages, shorter hours and greater independence, praising unions for reforms and education.
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Spinners’ Hall
Middle Street
At & O’clock
Amalgamated Association of Weavers and Carders
J, Ford
Thanksgiving Aid Shows Hidden Turkey Purchases
The Overseers of the Poor rush pre holiday orders for the needy, often mirroring grocery lists. A previous year tale shows a aid case where a woman sought crackers coal and more, a bill later included a turkey celery and cranberries, yet the family enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner.
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Department of the Overseers of the Poor
Contested libel for divorce dismissed in court
The libel for divorce of Joh T Sullivan versus Katherine Sullivan was completed Monday noon and dismissed. Decrees nisi were granted in Pollard v Pollard and Stuart v Stuart. The real estate case Lakin v French occupied the rest of the day. Judge Gaskill presided with F W Qua for the demandant and William H Anderson for the defendant. Mrs Cornella Boardman sought divorce from Henry W Boardman, claiming no word from him since 1882. In Patrick F Sullivan v Witham and Mary Quigley the auditor’s report was sustained showing $76.81 to the plaintiff. Quigley testified later alleging payment to Sullivan. no change in decision. Folsom v Folsom regarding Cambridge property transfer was referred to Nathan D Pratt as auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh T. Sullivan
Katherine Sullivan
Pollard
Stuart
Lakin
F. W. Qua
William H. Anderson
Gaskill
Cornella
Boardman
Henry W. Boardman
Lowell
Boardma
Patrick F. Sullivan
Witham
Mary Quigley
Larkin T. Trull
Quigley
Sullivan
Folsom
Funerals procession and services for Ellen BE O'Brien Ann McGarrahan and John J Tan cred
Funeral notices detail multiple services held for Ellen BE O'Brien Ann McGarrahan and John J Tan cred. Rev Gilday Leonard Burke officiated with diverse bearers and attendees including post office staff Alpine Club and Catholic lyceum. Interments followed at the Catholic Cemetery with undertakers Molloy O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen BE
O'Brien
Gilday
Patrick Lunney
Peter Hogan
John Nicholson
Joan Henry
Patrick Gilbride
Owen McGrail
Molloy
Ann McGarrahan
Dutton Street
Leonard
St. Patrick’s
Alpine Club
John McOsker
James EB. O’ Donnell
John J. Ivers
Mr. Smith
Andover
Michael Corcoran
William Healey
James F. O'Donnell
Our
Johnnie
Branch 27
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Nellie
Etta Monagnan
William McGauvran
Catholic Lyceum
Obituary of Auralie Plate Widow of Onesime Plate
Auralie Plate widow of Onesime Plate died suddenly of heart disease at 77 Dalton Street. She was 64 and had lived in Lowell for 24 years. Ten children survive, six daughters. Funeral at 9 am yesterday in St Joseph's Church with Rev Fr Perron officiating, assisted by Rev Fr Amyot and Rev Fr Firoris. Delegations from St Anne's and Tiers' Orders societies attended. Bearers named Francois Daigle, Dodore Morin, Wm Treviersy, Jos Bernier, Theo Bergeron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auralie Plate
Onesime Plate
Dalton Street
Lowell
St. Joseph’s Church
Perron
Amyot
Firoris
St.Anne’s
Tiers
Orde Sécieties
Francois Daigle
Dodore Morin
Wm. Treviersy
Jos. Bernier
Theo. Bergeron
Garvas Jackets for Cold Weather Outdoor Work
Garvas offers windproof jackets suitable for outdoor labor with beach blanket and sheep line variants. The collection emphasizes warmth and protection in frigid environments, aiming to keep workers insulated against harsh winds.
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Garvas
Deaths and interment notices from local records
Miss Mary Vose of Westford died at her home on the Vose homestead aged 81 years and is survived by William Vose and the late Josiah Vose. Fleury Marshall, once a Lowell police inspector, died November 22 at the city farm at 61 years, leaving a daughter in Boston. interment for Jos. Plante took place at St. Joseph's cemetery under Undertaker Joseph Albert.
Local Highlights From Borden and Town Notes
Mr H J Wanning of Borden Nic visits his daughter Mrs Rev O H Denney for a few days. Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of Twelfth street welcome a newborn son born Sunday night. Harry Goss returns as treasurer of the Opera house, pleasing patrons with his courteous service and expert ticket handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J Wanning
Borden
Nic
O. H. Denney
Charles Robinson
Twelfth Street
Harry Goss
Opera House
Goss
Chandler Dodge wedding in Leweis town home ceremony
Charles H. Chandler of Canton Tl formerly of Tewks bury Mass and Miss Alice A Dodge of Peoria Ill were married in Leweis town Ll at the bride's mother's home on November 3.
Bentley Widow of William Bentley Dies at 79
Mrs. Sarah A. Bentley, widow of William Bentley, aged 79, passes away at 851 Middlesex Street on November 7 in Bentley home town.
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Revi
Nota Bene
Prince Compton
Rhode Island
New York Post
Providence
R. I
Michigan
Missouri
Ugg
John Lubbock
Sarah Grand
Springfield Republican
Avia
National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Ofice
J. Glidden
WM. F. Hills
Meyers Putz Pomade CO
Devonshire St
West End Railway
William Koerner
Mahoning
Yale
Officer Cogger
T. H. Muldoon
Hood’s
Geo. F. Lawton
Supt. Whitcomb
Seon W. Stevens
Otari
Turkey
A. W. Dows & Co
Central Street
Organized
City Hall
Butchers
Putnam & Son
Centra
Dolge
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