Battle of Ballots Howe and Watson Struggle for Councillor
Convention at Malden finds Howe and Watson in a tight race for councillor with Mead holding balance of power. First ballot totals: Howe 123, Watson 122, Mead 17. informal: Watson 123, Howe 120, Mead 18. Col A D Bliss presides, William T Kimball secretary. Lowell delegation 100 strong amid rising excitement.
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Malden
Walter S. Watson
Lowell
Herbert Howe
Marlboro
Edward C. Mead
Everett
Howe
Watson
Mead
Col
A. D. Bliss
William T. Kimball
Lawrence
Nominations by Acclamation at Middlesex County Convention
At the Middlesex county convention in Boston on October 3 the session lasted forty minutes with all nominations by acclimation. T. C. Hurd of Winchester was named for clerk of courts, Francis Bigelow of Natick for county commissioner, David P. Strange of Stoneham and Edw. E. Thompson of Woburn for special commissioners, John R. Fairbairn for sheriff, and Geo. A. Sanderson of Ayer for district attorney. The present county committee were renominated.
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Boston
Middlesex County
T. C. Hurd
Winchester
Francis Bigelow
Natick
David P. Strange
Stoneham
Edw. E. Thompson
Woburn
John R. Fairbairn
Geo. A. Sanderson
Ayer
Adjoining Buildings Wiped Out by Fire in Philadelphia
A six story storage warehouse at Fifteenth street and Columbia avenue burned out with total loss estimated at 500000 dollars. The adjacent three story structure and Rogers music store were destroyed by falling walls. No contents were saved.
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Philadelphia
Leach
Fifteenth Street
Columbia Avenue
Rogers Music
Diamonds Stolen From Mrs. George Morgan Brown
Boston reports another diamond theft with a ring valued at 1400 dollars and ear rings and a breastpin totaling 2000 dollars taken from Mrs. George Morgan Brown, who splits residence between the Nottingham hotel on Copley square and New York. Police remain silent as they weigh the earlier 3000 dollar necklace theft from Shreve Crump Low at Tremont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George Morgan Brown
Nottingham
Copley Square
New York
Shreve, Crump & Low Company
Tremont Street
Fall opening and unrest mix in curious regional notes
In a jumble of observations a minister notes fruitful fall pairings while Turkish brigands pursue an American woman they deem a jewel. Oklahoma churchgoers reward their pastor with eggs as a fresh ovation hints at new meaning. Historical ideas contrast with modern rites, as an old paradise exit is recalled.
Banking Hours and Branch Addresses
Banking hours listed as 8 A M to 4 P M with Saturday 8 A M to 1 P M and 7 to 9 P M. Banking rooms located at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
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Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Josiah Quincy Nominated for Massachusetts Governor
Democrats in Boston plan to nominate Josiah Quincy former four year mayor of Boston for Governor with the statewide ticket. W S McNary temporary chair, Thomas J Gargan permanent chair delivers a strong speech. Lowell delegation protests a Lowell candidate. extra Lowell member chosen W A Hogan Jr. About 1780 of 2133 delegates present. convention ends with Auld Lang Syne.
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Boston
Josiah Quincy
Wm. S. McNary
Thomas J. Gargan
Lowell
W. A. Hogan, Jr
Columbia Wins Triangular Yacht Race Against Shamrock
In a brisk northwest wind and smooth sea, the Columbia overtook Lipton’s Shamrock in the final stretch, finishing about a minute ahead. Unofficial times were 2:15:16 for Columbia and 2:16:32 for Shamrock, with New York reporting tense, high-stakes sailing and expert maneuvers from Capt. Sycamore and Charlie Barr as the rivals battled to the end.
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Columbia
Shamrock
New York
Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Charlie Barr
Sycamore
Wallace B. Flint
James Lawrence
Committee
Sandy Hook
Barr
Highlands
Heaviest liquor traffic sentence in Tyngsboro case
John F. Fay proprietor of the Merrill house in Tyngsboro received five months in jail and fines totaling 400 dollars for illegal liquor sales and keeping. Henry M. Hutchins got one month and 250 dollars in fines. Both appealed and were held for the grand jury. Witnesses described seizing alcohol during Sept. 15 searches and multiple liquor transactions at the Merrill house, with Fay and Hutchins facing four counts each.
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Lowell
John F. Fay
Merrill House
Tyngsboro
Fay
Henry M. Hutchins
Hutchins
Johnson
Waltham
Edward W. Clark
Samuel Wilson
Merrill ‘Hhouse
Resom
Wilson
Chase
Harry Sturtevant
William Harding
Merril House
H. M. Hutchins, Jr
Mr. Fay
Harding
Hadley
S Ntene
Democratic Platform Delivers Massachusetts Party Principles
The Massachusetts Democratic convention reaffirms confidence in the party, condemns anarchy, honors McKinley, and supports Roosevelt while criticizing Republican policies. The plank summary pushes home rule, direct primaries, referendums, state department autonomy, public ownership of utilities, metro reform, Boston Harbor improvements, and a constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
McKinley
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
United States Senate
Congress
Boston Harbor
Yachts Clash as Shamrock Leads Columbia in Race
The Shamrock holds a rising advantage over Columbia as both yachts push toward the first mark. Unofficial times place Shamrock at 11:00:07 and Columbia at 11:01:45, with the fleet riding a strong breeze and the pace accelerating toward the mark.
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Shamrock
Columbia
Sandy Hook
Sycamore
How Will Your Cold Be Tonight
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral advertised as a remedy for colds progressing to cough and bronchitis. Slips claim the cold tends downward and promises quick relief with prices 25c 50c and 1.00. J C Ayer Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Accomplices Found in Stone Kidnapping Case
Constantinople Oct. 3 American board representatives here secured evidence proving the complicity of members of the Macedonian committee at Soffia in the kidnapping of the American missionary Miss Helen H Stone and her companion.
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Constantinople
Soffia
Helen H. Stone
Hogg defends self as arrest resisted with fines issued
Witnesses conflict over charges as Hogg claims right to resist McManus. Judge Hadley admonishes proper conduct during arrest. Fines imposed include $8 for Hogg, $2 for Ham and others for drunkenness. Several others face fines, probation, or workhouse sentences.
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Hogg
McManus
Hadley
Charles H. Ham
Martin
Emma Hill
Octave
Janie Richards
Isabella Artesi
Chas. Saville
Jas. P. Carroll
Robert Grady
George McLaughlin
Timothy Curran
Mary Green
Massachusetts Diocese Funds Reach $100,000 Pledge
Boston reports that by Oct 3 the $100,000 goal for the Massachusetts diocese to present to the western Massachusetts diocese has been fully pledged. More than $90,000 was raised earlier as delegates traveled to the San Francisco convention and parishes still reporting push the total to completion. The aim was to aid the new diocese while clergy and laity support the effort nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Anarchist Editor Denied Mail Use in Chicago
Abraham Isaac, editor of the Free Society, was temporarily denied use of the mails for his paper in Chicago on October 3. He must file a new application, to be sent to the postmaster general, while the publication is barred pending action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Abraham Isaac
Free Society
Officers Promoted In High School Regiment Roster
The High School regiment gathered in the drill shed to appoint higher officers and schedule uniform fittings. Monday will see remaining officers named, with a drill for corporals at 8 PM in the high school hall. Cadet colonel Carl Stocks leads a long roster including Chester Davis Orren Wing Thomas Rafter Battles O Meara James Reilly Ralph Shattuck Theodore Pearson Albert Ludwig John Sexton Grover Fels across Co A to Co F.
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Carl Stocks
Chester Davis
Orren Wing
Thomas Rafter
Battles
O’meara
James Reilly
Ralph Shattuck
Theodore Pearson
Albert Ludwig
John Sexton
Grover Fels
City street sprinkler service extended for another month
Supt Brady of the street department announced the sprinkler will operate for another month at a cost of 460 dollars, rain or shine. The device arrived seven days late, delaying the extension which now runs until October 22 amid forecast treacherous weather and uncertain payoff.
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Supt
Brady
Death of Jeremiah Crowley Honored Comrade of Post 42
Post 42 G A R passes a resolution mourning the death of Jeremiah Crowley esteemed comrade and faithful to trusts nationwide. He enlisted the night before the Sixth Massachusetts departure to defend the capital and accompanied the regiment to Boston New York and Philadelphia marching down Broadway through Baltimore and at times served in the Senate chamber in Washington.
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Jeremiah Crowley
Sixth Massachusetts
Crowley
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Broadway
Baltimore
Senate
Washington
Gloucester Reception Date Set for Lowell Government
Clerk of Committees Frank M Dowling received a letter from Gloucester committee chair inviting Gloucester to the city governments annual reception for Lowell on October 9. Dowling will acknowledge receipt and likely inform Gloucester of acceptance.
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Frank M. Dowling
Gloucester
Lowell
Dowling
Mr Cooper Turns 95 In Lowell Community Celebration
Mr Isaac Cooper of 25 Huntington Street marks his 95th birthday in Lowell today. A longtime venerable citizen, he receives visits from friends who stop by to offer congratulations, though he holds no formal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Cooper
Huntington Street
Lowell
Tax Burden Pushes Unmarried Men Toward Prussia
In Hesse Germany bachelors face 25 percent higher taxes than married men. The extra levy has driven many single gentlemen to emigrate to Prussia seeking relief or better prospects.
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Hesse
Germany
Prussia
Lowell Bunco Scheme Uses Ecard Bets To Steal 2000
An elderly Lowell man was swindled out of 2000 by two con men using an ecard game in a rented room. Police describe the younger man as about 33, 5 feet 9, 160 pounds in a dark derby and black suit. the victim’s name is withheld. Investigators traced the con men to hired horse and carriage and rooms, and say they have operated in the city since the President’s funeral.
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Massachusetts
Bunco
Lowell
Franklin Debating Club Sees Canada Annexation Debate Win
The Benj Franklin Debating club met last evening and debated the proposition that Canada should be annexed to the United States. The affirmative by Wallace and Dilworth prevailed over Begley and O Donoghue. A West Chelmsford Debating Society communication was read. The next meeting will occupy room 6 in the Fiske building with Car D Burtt on Life and Characteristics of Benjamin Franklin, Hildreth Parker on Highways and Byways, J M O Donoghue on The Club's Future, and recitations including Patrick Henry and Gettysburg.
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Benj. Franklin Debating Club
Canada
United States
Messrs
Wallace Ad Dilworth
Messrs. Begley
O’'Donoghue
West Chelmsford Debating Society
Fiske Building
Benjamin Franklin
Carl D. Burtt
Hildreth Parker
J. M. O'Donoghue
Patrick Henry
John O'Rourke
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Johnny Murphy
Lowell Men Honored at Republican State Convention
Lowell will be honored at the Republican State convention with selections for Vice President Walter Coburn, resolutions committee Frederick N. Wier, ballots committee John H. Beaulieu and Larkin T. Trull.
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Lowell
Walter Coburn
Frederick N. Wier
John H. Beaulieu
Larkin T. Trull
Police Officer George W. Robinson Ill With Typhoid Pneumonia
Police officer George W. Robinson is seriously ill at his Beech Street home with typhoid pneumonia, prompting concern among local residents and colleagues. He is receiving medical care and is reported in critical condition.
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George W. Robinson
Beech Street
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