County Convention Sees Band Entrance in Nomination Fight
Middlesex county voters filled Huntington hall for the county commissioner battle between Samuel Up ham of Waltham and Cyrus Barton of Lowell. Barton claimed a wide margin while Upham boasted long service. The gathering included credentials committee members from across the region and a tribute to Truant School Supt. Warren, followed by a band performance and a fund-raising hat collection.
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Middlesex County
Huntington Hall
Samuel O. Upham
Waltham
Cyrus Barton
Lowell
Barton
Upham
James Pierce
Malden
Pierce
Henry W. Pitman
Somerville
George J. Burns
Ayr
Frederick W. Dallinger
Cambridge
Roswell I. Frail
Hopkinton
John C. Brimblecom
Newton
William H. Sprague
Stoneham
James F. Ward
Daniel L. Milliken
Fred S. Rowell
Hudson
Albert M. Robinson
Robert Mountford
Silas W. Flint
Wakefield
William BE
Eaton
Dracut
Warren
North Chelmsford
May Make Him Rich From Revolutionary Bond
James D. Munson of New Haven aged 82 received a letter from H A Taylor assistant secretary of the treasury indicating a potential inheritance of a United States bond once loaned by Dr Eneas Munson his grandfather to fund the Revolutionary War. The $600 bond now valued at about 24578 with 6 percent interest. The bond’s whereabouts are uncertain after a prior house fire possibly destroying the administrator’s records.
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New Haven
James D. Munson
H. A. Taylor
Treasury
Eneas Munson
United States
E. Munson
Yale Medical School
Munson
William Ellis
Taylor
Alaskan Boundary Commission Resumes Sessions
London October 1 The Alaskan boundary commission resumes sessions with Lord Chief Justice Alverstone reading a telegram from the Earl of Pembroke conveying sympathy over the death of Sir Michael Herbert the British ambassador to the United States. Sir Edward Casson resumes argument covering prior discussed points.
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London
New Business Capital in Eastern States Dips in September
New York reports September filings for new eastern state ventures totaling 79.25 million dollars, up from August but the smallest since years except September 1901. New Jersey leads with 38.25 million, Maine follows after 26.0 million.
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New York
New Jersey
Maine
One little Ayers Pill at bedtime lifts ten tons of care
An advertising blurb from the J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts promoting Ayer’s Pill as a bedtime remedy promising relief from heavy worry and fatigue with a concise cadence.
County officers attend Huntington hall gathering
Court officers of the county met at Huntington hall this morning. Among the prominent figures was W. H. S. Hayes known as Old Hundred, noted for his success in the 26th district battles. Judge Pickman attended with credentials as guards kept ringers from entering. Samuel O. Upham has served as county commissioner for 18 years.
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Huntington Hall
W. H. S. Hayes
Samuel O. Upham
Anarchists Spark Jewish Exodus at Cooper Union
On October 1 a crowd of about three thousand Jews gathered at Cooper Union for Yom Kippur services, only to learn the hall had been booked by the Free Society. Instead of prayers, speakers denounced Jewish customs in Yiddish, triggering a chaotic exit as police offered no orders.
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New York
Cooper Union
Free Society
Temple of Jerusalem
Japan to send two regiments to Corea reported
Paris dispatch says Japan decided to dispatch two infantry regiments to Corea. Authorities view the move as significant, likely heightening Russo Japanese tensions and complicating Manchuria evacuation terms with Russia and China not signing an agreement. War sentiment in Japan reportedly grows.
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Paris
Japan
Corea
Russia
Manchuria
China
Gould interests move to consolidate western lines
Lawyers aligned with Gould interests draft papers to fuse the Gould lines west of Pittsburg excluding the Ann Arbor and lines west of St. Louis. The plan reportedly includes Wheeling and Lake Erie, Pittsburg Carnegie and Western with its two underlying companies, and the Wabash. The proposal will be presented to Wabash stockholders at the next meeting.
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New York
Gould
Gould Lines
Pittsburg
Ann Arbor
St. Louis
Herald
Wheeling and Lake
Sceptre Wins Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket
London October 1 Sceptre captured the Jockey Club stakes worth 10,000 sovereigns for three and four year olds at Newmarket in a one mile and three quarter race. Rock Sand was second with Cappa White third as five horses started.
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London
Newmarket
Sceptre
Rock Sand
Cappa White
Money Missing in Transit Leads to Warrant
A United States government fund, reportedly $600 to $8000, disappeared while in transit from the local surveyor of the port to the treasury department. Isaac N. Ross, a special deputy collector, is sought on a warrant after taking the money to the U S Express company in Pittsburgh for shipment to Philadelphia. Ross has not returned to the surveyor's office since Monday September 21.
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Pittsburg
United States
Treasury Department of
Philadelphia
Isaac N. Ross
Ingram
U. S. Express Company
Express
Ross
Garvin Leads Rhode Island Democratic State Convention
Providence October 1 delegates from Rhode Island Democratic party met in annual convention forming a permanent campaign organization. They adopted a platform and nominated a ticket with L F C Garvin for governor Adelard Archambault for lieutenant governor J J Gilmartin secretary of state C A Aldrich attorney general Clark Potter treasurer. No contest marred the gathering.
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Providence
R. L
Rhode Island
L. F. C. Garvin
Cumberland
Adelard Archambault
Woonsocket
J. J. Gilmartin
C. A. Aldrich
Clark Potter
North Kingstown
Ranch Owner Robbed by Highwaymen Near Naco
J W Dooley, a ranch owner, was attacked and robbed by highwaymen who dragged him to railroad tracks hoping to kill him. He was struck by a train but survived with serious injuries and was taken to a Bisbee hospital, where he remained conscious long enough to recount the incident. he was reported dying at last check.
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Naco
Ari
J. W. Dooley
Dooley
Bisbee
Long Lost Son Reunited With Mother in Haywards
Oakland announces a dramatic reunion as August F. Gonalves, 17, kidnapped ten years ago by his father, is restored to his mother in Haywards after years of wandering globally.
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Oakland
Cal
F. Gonalves
Haywards
Governor Bates names Dr Huntress as delegate to prison congress
Gov Bates appoints Dr Huntress of this city as delegate for the State Hospital and State Farm board to the National Prison Congress in Louisville Kentucky from October 3 to October 8. Dr Huntress started this afternoon and will be away about eight days.
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Bates
Huntress
State Hospital
State Farm
National Prison Congress
Louisville
Maine Free Baptist association closes 15th annual conference
Gardiner Maine October first marked the closing day of the Maine Free Baptist association's 15th annual conference. The session covered unfinished business officer elections and discussions of society affairs with strong attendance. Officers elected included President N S Purington Lewiston area vice presidents George B Files West Bowdoin Mabel Co Andrews Madison A E Purington Waterville Clerk John P Roberts Bath corresponding secretary S C Whitcomb Bangor treasurer George H Brown Auburn auditor A K P Knowlton Lewiston trustees Maine Central Institute Pittsfield W J Mayberry Saco L G Jordan Lewiston A G Hill Atkinson. Women’s missionary society officers elected included President Alma M Cousins Steep Falls recording secretary Clara Purington West Bowdoin corresponding secretary Mary E White Bowdoinham treasurer Flora T Thurlough Maple Grove. Speakers included Rev N A Avery G C Chase Lewiston Rev J J Hull Rev C D Crane Maine state Christian Endeavor Union Rev J B Jordan and Rev Dr J A Howell.
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Gardiner
Maine Free Baptist Association
N. S. Purington
West Bowdoin
George B. Files
Lewiston
Mabel Co. Andrews
Madison
A. E. Purington
Waterville
John P. Roberts
Bath
C. Whitcomb
Bangor
George H. Brown
Auburn
A. K. P. Knowlton
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield
W. J. Mayberry
Saco
L. G. Jordan
A. G. Hill
Atkinson
Women’s Missionary Society
Alma M. Cousins
Steep Falls
Clara Purington
Mary E. White
Bowdoinham
Flora T. Thurlough
Maple Grove
N. A. Avery
G. C. Chase
LL. D
J. J. Hull
North Middlesex Unitarian conference autumn session outline
The North Middlesex Unitarian conference autumn session meets Thursday 15th in Tyngsboro. Opens 10 a.m. with A W Sawyer reporting on the national conference at Atlantic City. Rev C R Eliot of Boston discusses The Place of a Unitarian Church in a Twentieth Century Community. An afternoon program includes officers elected and an address by Rev Geo W Solley on Increasing the Public Spirit of the New England Town.
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North Middlesex Unitarian Conference
Tyngsboro Society
A. W. Sawyer
Littleton
Atlantic City
N. J
C. R. Eliot
Boston
Charles W. Casson
Milford
N. H
A. D. K. Shurtleff
Chelmsford
Geo. W. Solley
New England
Horace T. Bancroft
Tyngsboro
Painless dentistry linked to Eu-Cola promise
A short contrived note claims painless dentistry requires Eu-Cola and that Eu-Cola hinges on Dr. Allen at Old City Hall. The fragment offers no dates, places beyond Old City Hall, or verifiable entities. The item reads as a marketing styled snippet with limited readable facts.
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Dr. Allen
Old City Hall
Trio Die in New York Electric Chair Execution
The Van Wormer brothers Burton Willis and Frederick faced the electric chair at Dannemora in a grim, orderly procedure after fasting and receiving last rites. Willis died at 11 33, Frederick at 11 43 30, Burton at 11 48 20 for the Christmas Eve 1901 murder of their uncle Peter Hallenbeck in Green Dale New Jersey. The trio showed calm resolve, their priests and witnesses present, while police and guards maintained stringent decorum throughout the final hours.
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Rgfen
Nash
Burton
Murphy
Willie van Wormer
Keeper Murphy
Belanger
Charbonneau
Deyo
Willis
Frederick
Night Watch
Davis
Ransom
Spitzka
McDonald
Devo
J. B. Ransom
Dannemora
Edward S.spitzka
New York
Carlos McDonald
T. W. van Longen
Syracuse
L. B. Honeyford
Cairo
van Wormer Brothers
Peter A. Hallenbeck
Greendale
N. J
Harvey Bruce
Mr. Hallenbeck
Bruca
Peso shipment to the Philippines sails for Manila
The superintendent of the mint delivered 2,000,000 pesos to the War Department for the Philippines. The coin was sent from the San Francisco mint under military escort and transferred to the Sherman, which sails today for Manila.
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San Francisco
War Department
Philippines
Sherman
Manila
Lipton as England’s ambassador urged by U S senator
Salt Lake City Utah October 1 United States Senator Thomas Kearns lauds Sir Thomas Lipton death of Sir Michael Herbert. He says Lipton has strengthened Anglo American friendship through yacht racing and could be England’s ambassador to the United States if King Edward selects him. Lipton praised as a polished diplomat and successful businessman by Kearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Edward
Thomas Lipton
United States
Thomas Kearns
Michael Herbert
Kearns
Sir Thomas
England
Bank Must Pay Draft and Check Won in Card Game
Superior Judge Sloss in San Francisco rules the First National Bank of San Francisco must pay Ralph C. Cotton of Salt Lake $1145 on a certified check and a sight draft issued to Clark James. James lost the instruments in a poker game in Salt Lake. after subsequent transfers Cotton received them while James had claimed they were stolen and stopped payment.
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San Francisco
Sloss
Ralph C. Cotton
Salt Lake
First National Bank of
Clark James
James
Cotton
Strangers Caught Taking Notes at Connecticut Shipyard
Two unidentified men gained entry with a visitors pass at the New York navy yard and were surprised taking expert notes on the battleship Connecticut under construction. One man watched through a glass and dictated notes to his partner before foreman reported the incident and the pair were ordered to leave at once.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Connecticut
Prince Henry of Prussia Sends Birthday Wishes to Chicago
Chicago residents received a cable from Prince Henry of Prussia congratulating Chicago on its hundredth birthday. The Prince praised the city and extended best wishes for its celebration and future prosperity. Mayor Harrison acknowledged the message with thanks. The cable was sent in English.
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Chicago
Prince Henry of Prussia
Harrison
Henry
Prince OF Prussia
Promoter Dwyer Cleared From Bankruptcy Again
New York on October 1 Edward L Dwyer a promoter and former husband of Duchess De Castelluccia has been discharged from bankruptcy for the second time in four years. His liabilities totaled 374834 with assets limited to his clothes. his 1899 estates were 252055 with no visible assets.
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New York
Edward L. Dwyer
Duchess de Castelluccia
Labor unions call for impeachment of Gov Peabody
Colorado Springs Federated Trades council adopted resolutions urging all citizens to demand the impeachment of Gov Peabody for sending the militia to Cripple Creek during a time of profound peace. A committee was named to arrange a mass meeting to take action.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Great Arizona rain storm halts Santa Fe lines near Kingman
A historic downpour drenched eastern Arizona with a vast water surge washing out miles of Santa Fe track and destroying two bridges east of Kingman. Trains are held at Kingman and Seligman as hundreds of workers repair the damage. LeRoy Parkhurst, tailor, notes elegant fitting long coat suits. Ladies, remember.
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Kingman
Ari
Arizona
Santa Fe
Seligman
LeRoy Parkhurst
For Sale Nice Oak Sideboard Cheap
Classified note offers a single oak sideboard for sale described as nice and cheap. Contact N. C. Rich for details and location.
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N. C. Rich
McNary Calls 12590 Delegates to Order at Democratic Convention
Boston October 1 delegates gathered at Tremont Temple to nominate a Governor candidate and choose state officers. William S McNary chaired the session, with 1697 delegates present from 33 cities and 297 of 320 towns. Charles W Bartlett of Boston won permanent chairman as platform was adopted and readings of credentials followed.
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Boston
Tremont Temple
William 8. McNary
State Central Committee
G. T. McLaughlin
Sandwich
Wm. S. McNary
Geo. T. McLaughlin
Edward F. McSweeny
McNary
AD Dem
Nent
Chas. W. Bartlett
Milner Declines Portfolios as Cabinet Crisis Unfolds
London reports Lord Milner refused the colonial office. Premier Balfour to announce the move at a Sheffield luncheon. Public letters from C. T. Ritchie and Lord George Hamilton reveal Cabinet tensions. Hamilton confirms Chamberlain’s resignation and the dropped preferential project. Ritchie and Hamilton express anger at being kept uninformed.
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London
Associated Press
Lord Milner
Colonial Office
Balfour
Sheffield
C. T. Ritchie
Lord George Hamilton
India
Hamilton
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
Ritchie
Lord Geo. Hamilton
Ransacked Car Alarm Near Boston Train Stop
Portland Maine October 1 Men claiming to be George Wilson of Boston and Walter W Monks of Ashmont New Hampshire were arrested while ransacking an express car attached to Boston Maine passenger train No 127 which arrived at 1240 am today The train makes only one stop between Boston and Portland so the men must have broken into the car at Portsmouth expecting to escape when the train reached this city The American Express employer happened to open the car immediately and discovered the.
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Portland
George Wilson
Boston
Walter W. Monks
Ashmont
N. H
Boston & Maine
Portsmouth
American Express
Lowell Democrats Convene in Boston for State Committee
Lowell members of the Democratic State committee attended the Boston convention. Listed were vice presidents John C. Burke Charles S. Lilley E M Tucke Nathan D. Pratt D J Donahue William F. Curtin James T O’Hearn Dennis J. Murphy William A. Hogan John J O’Connor Peter J Brady. Also named were Robert J Crowley fifth district on the committee on State committee Fred H Rourke fifth district on balance of State ticket Jeremiah J Murphy fifth district on permanent organization and Peter J Brady on credentials.
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Lowell
Democratic State Committee
Boston
John C. Burke
Charles S. Lilley
E. M. Tucke
Nathan D. Pratt
D. J. Donahue
William F. Curtin
James T. O’hearn
Dennis J. Murphy
William A. Hogan
John J. O'Connor
Peter J. Brady
Robert J. Crowley
Fred
Expressmen Resist Arrest in Damaged Package Scuffle
Men prepared to resist arrest when a revolver was drawn by an expressman. Packages lay scattered as contents were damaged, indicating a physical struggle during the confrontation.
Collision Near Police Station Injures Drivers and Groceries
Two teams collided directly opposite the police station at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. P. H. Ward owned the wagon loaded with groceries, while Charles Copeland drove a light carriage. Both vehicles suffered damage and were towed to a repair shop. Each driver blamed the other, with potential court action ahead.
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P. H. Ward
Charles Copeland
Maine Musical Festival Opens in Portland Tonight
The Maine festival soloists and chorus arrived from Bangor after three days of concerts and begin five performances in Portland. Tonight features soloists Madam Piper and David Bispham as seat sales remain unusually large.
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Portland
Maine Festival
Bangor
Madam Piper
David Bispham
Harvard elects John D. Long as board president
At Harvard College annual meeting on September 30, the overseers chose Hon. John D. Long to serve as president of the board, highlighting his leadership and ongoing service to the institution.
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Boston
Harvard College
John D. Long
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