Conventions Cut and Dried Named Again in Middlesex
The 27th Middlesex Democratic representative convention met in Jackson hall and re nominated Daniel J. O'Brien of this city and Edward L. McMahon of Billerica. Frank J. Simonds called to order and a temporary chairman was chosen. John J. O'Connor was elected as secretary, with James J. McManmon of Dracut named to succeed. Credentails report showed 32 total members with Carlisle, Tewksbury, Billerica, Dracut, and wards 5, 9, 12 represented. The temporary organization was made permanent and O'Brien and McMahon were nominated for first and second offices respectively.
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Middlesex
Jackson Hall
Daniel J. O’brien
Edward L. McMahon
Billerica
Frank J. Simonds
John J. O'Connor
O’connor
Martin Conley
Conley
James J. McManmon
Drac
Dracut
Democratic delegates name district committee and back Sparks
Daniel J. O'Brien praised, candidates named by secretary Simonds moves to cast one ballot. A district committee including Simonds, Brady, Duren, Hare, Ducey approved. Senators Sparks thanks delegates and defends labor ties and nomination strategy while pledging support for a Democratic candidate against Republicans. Simonds elected chairman and O'Hare secretary.
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Simonds
Messrs. O'Brien
McMahon
McMahnnon
Runaway Horse Injures City Employee Peter Niland
Peter Niland of the Electric Light company sustained a severe head cut when a horse he was driving ran away. He was thrown from the team and injured near 30 Concord Street. He received treatment at St. John's Hospital.
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Peter Niland
Electric Light Company
Eye Niland
St. John’s Hospital
Niland Heo
Concord Street
Fraternal groups report meetings and festival plans
The Mathew Temperance Institute initiated 20 new members and received 35 applications. Parades may include bands with a decision left to the hiring committee. Temperance groups across the state signal attendance or delegation to the parade. Festival planning promises a successful event this week. Local lodges held routine sessions with a few new applications. St Jean Baptiste council hosted a whist tournament with light refreshments. Garfield colony elected officers for one year, with installation set for Tuesday Oct 7 by installing official Mrs Almah H Moran of Lawrence.
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Mathew Temperance Institute
Mary Slattery
Wm. A. Severance
Albert E. Leith
James Aspinall
Almah H. Moran
Lawrence
Textile Freshmen Forced Into Hazing Ordeal
Three Textile school freshmen were coerced into a hazing ritual by sophomores. Captured on Merrimack and Central streets, they marched with tethered partners, sang, passed the hat for donations, and drew a throng of spectators before being let go. One attempted escape but was recaptured. the others complied meekly.
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Textile
Pawtucket Street
Merrimack Street
Central Street
Middlesex Street
Lowell High School Review Debuts Under New Staff
The Lowell High School Review appears on schedule with a polished design and strong editorial lineup. Editor-in-chief Chas R. Crossett Jr leads a team including Ruth Favre, Margaret Canfield, Catherine Rafter, Homer Gerry, Daisy Abbott, M Eleonore Rivet, Clarence Killpartrick, and Walter Means. The paper impresses readers with attractive covers, well written stories, and a robust advertising department, signaling financial and editorial success for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell High School Review
Richmond Fletcher
Chas, R. Crossett, Jr
Ruth A. Favor
Margaret M.canfield
Catherine D. Rafter
Homer M. Gerry
Daisy O. Abbott
M. Eleonore Rivet
Ca Btori Tea Question in a Bizarre Local Notice
A garbled OCR fragment raises a cryptic inquiry about a local matter. The readable phrases reference Ca Btori Tea and a question about bears or a person named Doug, with no clear event, outcome, or identifiable entities to anchor a fuller summary.
McKinley Nominated in Seventh Middlesex Senate Race
James H. McKinley was nominated as the Republican candidate for senator in the seventh Middlesex district at a party convention. Alderman Lucius A. Derby placed him in nomination by acclamation after a united backing by Edwards Cheney’s delegates. William Hounsell declined state central committee candidacy. Alonzo Walsh was re elected to the central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McKinley
Middlesex
George L. Fowler
Charles A. Richardson
Clarence W. Dana
Wm. H. Bamber
Copeland
J. E. Howarth
J. F. Walker
E.S. Howe
Horton H. Hilton
H. W. Sweentser
James Baxter
Lowell
Dracut
Chelmsford
Lucius A. Derby
Charles S. Copeland
Edwards Cheney
McKinley
F. M. Bill
Hon
George E. Putnam
William Hounsell
Republican City Committee
State Central Committee
Walsh
State Committee
WM. Housell
Alonzo G. Walsh
Dana
Hilton
A Good Opportunity to Visit Boston Excursion
The Boston and Maine rail line offers a low rate excursion to Boston for October 13 to 15 with round trip tickets on regular trains. The event highlights include theatre, parks, drives, the Mechanics Fair underway, and attractions for visitors. Tickets go on sale at North Chelmsford Nashua Junction and intermediate Worchester division stations, with posters listing stations.
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Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
North Chelmsford
Nashua Junction
Worcester, Nashua & Portland
Hillsboro
Boston & Maine
Coal arrives in Newport at $20 per ton
Newport RI September 30. The first barge of coal in weeks reached Newport. It carried anthracite at $20 a ton. The forts here are low or cost, but supplies will be drawn from the training station which has plenty.
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Maine
California
Newport
R. I
Neighborly endorsement boosts Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs George H Smith of 10 May Street testifies to the value of Doan's Kidney Pills after her husband Mr Smith suffered backache. She bought a box at Ellingwood & Co drugstore and found relief, praising the product and its strong dealer endorsement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doan's.
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Lowell
George H. Smith
10 May Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Smith
Will Not Haul Coal Forces Strike Ties to School Needs
Chicago Oct 1 Members of the Coal Teamsters union refuse to haul coal to public school buildings until the Anthracite-Bituminous Coal company with the school contract on the northwest side agrees to pay union wages. Striking workers retaliate against non union supply, aiming to pressure an immediate settlement amid looming cold weather and scarce hauling since contracts were let last week.
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Chicago
Coal Teamsters Union
Board of Education
Lowell Textile School Opens With Record Turnout
The Lowell Textile school began the fall term with the largest attendance in its history. With plans to move into a new building during the Christmas holidays, registrations are still underway and will likely grow. New instructors include Edwin E. Nelson in electrical engineering and W. W. Braman in chemistry. Women are in demand for print goods designs, with a possible future department. Students hail from Massachusetts cities, with others from New England and the South.
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Lowell Textile School
Crosby
Edwin E. Nelson
The
Institute of Technology
C. H. Nelson
W.W. Braman
Worcester ‘Polytechnic Institute
P. R. French
Massachusettts
New England
Staple Cottons Quiet In Dry Goods Market
The Woolen Business shows general satisfaction as staple cotton goods trade remains quiet due to poor weather and coal fears. Cotton positions stay firm with manufacturers holding stocks. brown sheetings, bleached cambrics, crepe fabrics, and wide sheetings show prices holding or rising in limited volumes while yarns tighten and warps command higher prices.
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Fall River
Providence
Thurston Heir to Nebraska Senator Found Unconscious in St Louis
Clarence Thurston, 22, son of former Nebraska senator and an assistant at the world’s fair office in St. Louis, was found unconscious in his hotel apartment. Room door secured, keyhole blocked, windows bolted, gas jets open, suggesting a possible suicide attempt. He was taken to City hospital with uncertain prognosis.
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St. Louis
Clarence Thurston
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
St. Louisy
City Hospital
Licenses Granted for City Vendors and Transfers
Licenses granted include a fish wagon for Carl F. Pihl of 39 Barrington Street, common victualler. Mary Hanley of 1 Jewett Street hawker and peddler. Joseph Gentele of 42 Chambers Street. John Mc Cluskey of North Billerica Mass. James Manley of Tewksbury Mass. The second hand clothing license for Isaac Shapiro transfers from 630 Market to 296 Middlesex Street. The hawker and peddler license for John P. Eaton of Chelmsford No. 319 is revoked for violation of license rules.
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Carl F. Pihl
Barrington Street
Mary Hanley
Jewett Street
Joseph Gentele
Chambers Street
John McCluskey
North Billerica
Mass
James Manley
Tewksbury
Isaac Shapiro
Democrat J T Harrison Nominated For Congress
Corbin Kentucky October 1 Democrat party leaders in the 11th district announce nomination of J T Harrison for Congress as the party candidate.
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Corbin
J. T. Harrison
Nesmith Street Couple Welcome Son in City
In the city on September 30, Mr. and Mrs. David P. Martin of Nesmith Street welcomed a son. The newborn adds to the family’s ties in the local community.
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Martin
David P. Martin
Nesmith Street
Blanket Mill Sale In Palmer Street Window Display
A Pollard and Co offers a yearly late season blanket sale with minor imperfections. Customers can buy $3 blankets for 1.98, $4 blankets for 2.49, and $5 California wool blankets for 3.49 per pair, with grey options at 1.98 and 2.49.
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Palmer Street
California
A. G. Pollard & CO
Blanket sale ad offers wool throws in various sizes and bindings
The notice lists several blanket deals priced from 1.49 to 11.00 per pair. It promotes white wool 11x4 blankets with silk binding, assorted borders, and California or St Marys all wool options. Diamond Valley Blankets in 11x4 and 12x4 sizes are highlighted as the finest American-made.
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California
St. Mary's
Diamond Valley
America
Comforters on sale in varied sizes and prices
The ad promotes comforters priced at 1.50, 1.98, 2.50 and 2.98 each. They are described as full size, well stitched and filled with white cotton, noting surprisingly low labor costs for the quality.
O'Donnell Gilbride Co Market Report Update
O'DONNELL GILBRIDE CO Merrimack Palmer and Middle Streets reports silk supply tight and deliveries behind. Silks like checks plaids and novelties strong. wools firm with busy mills and rising orders. Linen and dress goods movement good, waists and skirtings selling well, heavy goods demand rising with cooler weather.
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O'Donnell & Gilbride CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
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Sparks
Vic
Tory
Daniel J. O'Brien
Michael Brady
George R. Duren
Cartisie
Thomas GO Hare
George W. Ducey
Thomas J. O'Hare
John Conroy
Carlisle
James J. MecMannion
O'Brien
Thomas O'Hare
Arthur Rhodes
Rhodes
Merrimack &J
Lowell, Maas
Burkes
Oberlin Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Lincoln Lodge
St. Jean Baptiste Council
Odd Fellows’ Hall
the High School Review
Hounsell
Central Committee
Lowell Citizen
Textile School
U. S
Board OF Police
Congress
Blake
Crawford
A. E. O'Heir & CO
Lowell Steam Carpet Cleaning Works
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