Lowell Congregational club hosts Platner Nutting address and fine music
The Lowell Congregational club opened its season at Kirk Street church with Rev E Victor Bigelow elected president to replace Willard Everett who leaves for Buffalo. Prof John W Platner and Rev Wallace Nutting spoke on linking religious and secular life and on the religious significance of physical progress amid musical selections and an accomplished program led by Rev George E Martin D D.
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Lowell Congregational Club
Kirk Street
Willard Everett
Lowell
Buffalo
E. Victor Bigelow
Chas. A. Stott
Miss Wetmore
Tennyson
Mr. Wirt
Huxley
Dr. Martin
Aldrich
A. C. Spalding
Everett
John P. Wright
Gov
Crane
T. Clayton Welles
F. N. Chase
John W. Platner
Andover
Wallace Nutting
D. D
Kingdom of God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Power and morality in a changing world in late 19th century view
A sermonlike discourse argues that progress in science and industry heightens responsibility. It credits redemption to righteous use of power, warns against anarchy, and links wealth to ethical conduct. It invokes railways, telephones, solar power, and Christian unity under Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Coal land owners seek court decision on coal strike
C Veg Holman of Bangor Maine, a major coal land owner, leases to Philadelphia Reading and seeks equity action. He argues lease is not a sale of land and urges courts to require operators to resume work or forfeit lease terms. He sent a telegram to President Roosevelt requesting respect for vested rights of land owners amid the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Veg Holman
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Reading
Holman
Roosevelt
Coal Land
Price of coal climbs in England amid American demand
London reports show steep coal price rises as American demand drives up house coal to new highs. Dealers warn retail London coal could reach ten dollars per ton, while Welsh exports to America surge this fall.
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London
Coal Exchange
Swansea
America
England
Cardiff
South Wales
New York
Boston
Elder, Dempster & Co
Leyland Line
Johnston Line
Liverpool
Coal Importers Preferential Handling Authorized by Treasury
Washington on October 6 reports indicate a large quantity of coal is being imported. The treasury department instructed collectors of entry ports to give coal shipments prompt delivery and to prioritize coal consignments, solving reasonable doubts in favor of coal importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Odell to Put Hudson Valley Rail Line Under Guard
Governor Odell ordered the Second Regiment to patrol the Hudson Valley Railroad between Troy and Plattsburg to protect property amid a weeks long strike. Adj Gen Henry and Col Lloyd oversee readiness. Guardsmen to patrol the system by tomorrow while Lloyd investigates at Glens Falls.
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Albany
Gav
Odell
Troy
Plattsburg
Iudson Valley Railroad Company
Adjv
Henry
National Guard
Lloyd
Adjt
Hudson Valley Railroad
National
Col. Lloyd of Troy
Glens Falls
Mrs James Flemings of North Tewksbury Dies at 76
Middlesex County obituary notes the death of Mrs James Flemings, a longtime North Tewksbury resident and devout Christian of the First Congregational Church. Survived by two daughters, three sons, and a number of relatives. Also, Tewksbury Grange No 207 to confer the third degree on October 10 with speeches, singing, and a fruit exhibition as part of the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flemings
North Tewksbury
First Congregational Church
Flemings
Geo. Trull
Ella Flemings
Fred Flemings
Lowell
John W. Flemings
C. F. Flemings
Tewksbury Grange
Trilby Club Peanut Party at Roy Caverlys
The Trilby club held a Saturday peanut party at Roy Caverly’s Bridge street home with games after the contest. Winners: Ladies first Anna Bliss Grace Parkhurst. second Susie Mansfield Annie Bliss. Gentlemen first Walter Redman second Leslie Davis Stanley Cotton. Booby prizes Harriet Emerson Leslie Davis Stanley Cotton. Also noting the highway surveyor’s focus on defective sidewalks and two residents' health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trilby Club
Roy Caverly
Bridge Street
Anna Bliss
Grace Parkhurst
Susie Mansfield
Annie Bliss
Walter Redman
Leslie Davis
Stanley Cotton
Harriet Emerson
Sarah P.emerson
Hannah H. Perham
Billerica Grange Plans Big Entertainment and New Members
The Billerica Grange reports a prosperous year with many new members and several applications. A fine entertainment is planned soon and organizers hope for full attendance on Oct 9 to finalize arrangements.
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Billerica Grange
Dracut Schools Closed After Teachers Meeting
In Dracut the schools were closed yesterday due to a teachers' meeting. Marion Boyle is confined to her home on Parker Avenue with an attack of diphtheria.
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Marion Boyle
Parker Avenue
Boston Music Hall closes show by Reilly and Woods acts
Reilly and Woods with a large vaudeville company bid farewell at Boston Music Hall this Saturday in a run praised as Standing Room Only. Next week features the metropolitan comedy drama Only a Shop Girl by Marie Wellsley Sterling and Charles B Blaney with Lottie Williams starring as Josie the waif, supported by a strong company and elaborate scenery.
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Metropolitan
Marie Wellsley Sterling
Charles B. Blaney
New York
Josie
Lottie Williams
Miss Williams
Payton's Park Theatre Revival of Peaceful Valley
The Park Theatre Boston hosts a week long revival of Peaceful Valley starting Monday October 13. Payton stars as Hosea Howe with a strong supporting company. the production promises wit humor and fine scenery and costumes for a hearty welcome.
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Park Theatre
Boston
Peaceful Valley
Sol Smith Jiussell
Mr. Payton
Hosea Howe
Brooklyn Stock Company
Electrician killed while testing high voltage arc machine
Cincinnati Oct 6 Abraham S Ros berry chief electrical engineer of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co was accidentally killed while constructing an arc light testing machine He received a current of 6000 volts and died instantly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Abraham
Roseberry
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Cotton Spot Prices Steady as Week Ends With Large Movement
Memphis Oct 6 The past week saw the largest spot cotton sales of the season at 10 900 bales, with exporters buying about 75 percent and futures market expectations skewed toward speculation. Upland middling held at 87 16 cents per pound as shipments reached 16 000 bales and total week movement hit 27 000 bales, leaving 24 500 bales unsold and stocks rising to 37 000. Receipts total 69 000 since Sept 1, while total shipments reach 38 000. Weather was unfavorable with excess rain, and some traders doubt the bureau crop guess of 58.3 percent condition, erring toward a crop near 11 million bales, prompting calls for department reforms.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
New York
Bureau
Texas
Department
Two Bills On Surface Repaired Blocked By Charter Limits
The joint standing committee on accounts met at city hall and quickly acted on many bills. Two E A and A T Smith top dressing contracts totaling 545.65 were sent back to the streets department for mayoral consultation on charter limits. The panel argued the split into north and south side items masked a single project and warned against broader charter circumvention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Standing Committee On Accounts
City Auditor's Office
City Hall
Pawtucket
Police Changes Announce New Second Deputy Commissioner
New York October 6 Colonel Alexander Ross Piper was appointed and sworn in as second deputy commissioner of police today. Major Ebenstein becomes first deputy commissioner with headquarters in Brooklyn following Thurston’s resignation last Saturday.
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New York
Alexander Ross Piper
Ebenstein
Brooklyn
Thurston
Washington hosts start of 36th G A R encampment with Camp Roosevelt dedication
Washington October ceremonies mark the opening of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Camp Roosevelt on the White House grounds becomes the week’s HQ with addresses by national figures led by Secretary Hay. President’s absence from the parade is noted, while Red Men showcase a street pageant and a Potomac regatta charms spectators. Camp dedication proceeds under C District official Warner and Col. Melly as speakers include Secretary Hay. Roosevelt, Lincoln, Grant, and Arlington monuments frame the scene as attendees reflect on Civil War memories and the immune strength of the citizen army.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Roosevelt
White House
Hay
Potomac
Torrance
Warner
Grand Army
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Nine Tribes
Order
Fred W. Kalkert
Army
Washington Monument
B. H. Warner
Citizens’ Committee
District of Columbia
John Melly
W. G. Davenport
Henry B. F. McFarland
John Hay
Republic
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Guarfield
McKinley
Roosevelt
Arlington
Abraham Lincoln
Galty
Train Wrecker Near Fayville Framingham
An attempt to wreck the New York New Haven and Hartford milk train between Fayville and Framingham failed when a heavy railroad tie obstructed the track. The locomotive struck the tie, ejecting it and preventing a ditching. A tramp seen on the track is suspected.
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South Framingham
N. Y
Fayville
Framingham
Boudreau
Ladies Kennel Association Beach Show At Madison Square Garden
Entries for the Ladies Kennel Association beach show in New York at Madison Square Garden on October 21 are in. The event promises the largest display of high class dogs in the country with notable whippets basset hounds and bull terriers featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ladies’ Kennel Association
Madison Square Garden
Coal famine strikes New York dealers over fuel shortage
New York Oct 6 The coal famine in the city reached a stage where dealers could not supply anthracite at any price and faced difficulty filling bituminous orders. Soft coal offered at 10 to 12 dollars per ton. factories halted steam and hot water supplies in many flats and apartments due to fuel scarcity.
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New York
Agreement on tariff reached in Budapest talks
Vienna Oct 6 The Neuens Fries Presse reports a tariff accord between Austrian and Hungarian ministers fringing constitutional disputes remain sharp. The article notes progress on customs duties but ongoing contention over constitutional questions persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Neuens Fries Presse
Budapest
Duchess of Marlborough to accompany Duke to Delhi coronation
London October 6 The Duchess of Marlborough changes plans and will join the Duke in Delhi for the coronation durbar. The couple had intended to stay on the continent while he served in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duchess of Marlborough
India
Delhi
Club Pays Off Cincinnati Team Chief Grants Exhibition Earnings
Cincinnati National League club president Herrman paid all players to October 15 and granted permission to earn any amount on exhibition games for the rest of the season.
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Cincinnati
Herrman
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Churchill in Politics Nominates Through Republican Caucus
Cornish Oct 6 Winston Churchill novelist shows political interest by entering the Republican caucus and securing a nomination. This act is treated as an election in the report.
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Cornish
Winston Churchill
Republican Caucus
100000 Tons for America Coal Sale Report
London reports on October 6 1918 a telegram from Newcastle stating 10000 tons of coal were sold on the Newcastle coal exchange this afternoon for delivery to America.
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London
Newcastle
America
Pugsley Renominated in New Ninth District
White Plains N Y Oct 6 Congressman William Pugsley of Peskill was today renominated by the Democratic convention of the new ninth district in a decisive party ballot.
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White Plains
N. Y
William Pugs'ey
Peskill
Ninth District
Cold remedy pills promise fast relief in one day
An OTC product touts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad highlights a 5 percent signature on the box with a 25 cent price point and urges quick purchase.
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Congregational Club
Platner
Victor Bigelow
Coal Importers
Dudson Valley
Middlesex County
Tewksbury
Chelmsford
Billerica
Dracut
Boston Music Hall
Payton’s Park Theatre
Accounts Committee
Veterans
Capital
Europe
RCUTE
Churchill
Pugsley
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