Boy Shot Found Near South Somerset Field
Fall River October 7 George Thompson 11, son of Alexander Thompson, a New Haven railroad car inspector, was found dead in a field on Johnson's farm in South Somerset with a 12 gauge double barreled shotgun nearby. Police and medical examiner ruled death a gunshot wound. initial accounts blamed an accidental discharge during a hunting trip with 14-year-old Roy Jackson, son of Amos Jackson. Jackson later confessed to accidental discharge. autopsy confirmed a shot entering the mouth and traveling to the base of the brain. an inquest will be held at the judge and district attorney's discretion.
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Widow in Lawful Ties Shocks Kelly Heirs After Death
Martin Kelly a New York wholesale fruit dealer died at his Jefferson Market shop at 69. His eight children and relatives learned he left a widow in his deceased wife's sister. The marriage was performed by Rev. St Dennis P. O Flynn under archbishop dispensation. Kelly’s fortune was at least 100000. burial planned from St Joseph's Church.
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Strathcona Arrives in New York on Etruria
Lord Strathcona G M G the Dominion of Canada high commissioner arrived in New York aboard the Etruria. He financed a mounted regiment to join Gen Buller in British forces, naming Strathcona's Horse chiefly cowboys and scouts. He noted many casualties and spoke of imperialism in politics.
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Endorsement Praises Jos Chamberlain for Integrity
A narrator attests to forty years of acquaintance with Jos Chamberlain, praising him as an upright and honest man beyond politics and noting their close, intimate knowledge of his character.
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National League Standings From Saturday Results
National League standings reflect Saturday games with New York-New York 4 over Boston and Philadelphia-Brooklyn 6, Pittsburgh 4 over St Louis, Chicago dropping games to Cincinnati 3 and 7, and St Louis versus Pittsburgh 3 with incomplete notes. Sunday games listed for Chicago and Cincinnati indicate a split.
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Saturday's Football Scores From Major Colleges
Harvard beat Bowdoin 12 to 0 while Yale shut out Tufts 30 to 0. Brown defeated Holy Cross 18 to 0 and Princeton edged Lehigh 12 to 6. Pennsylvania overwhelmed Haverford 38 to 0, Exeter and MIT drew 6 all. Columbia beat Wesleyan 12 to 0 and Dartmouth and Union tied 0 each. Cornell won 6 to 0 over Bucknell. Local high and preparatory results include Groton 5 0 over Groton School, Concord 38 0 over Wellesley, Amherst 0 0 Trinity, Chicago 17 5 Purdue, Michigan 11 0 Kalamazoo, and Cornell 6 Bucknell 0.
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French Dutch and American cycling title decided
Paris witnessed a three heat match among champions Jaqulin Cooper and Myers. Jaqulin won all three heats with Cooper finishing second and Myers third, drawing loud ovations from the crowd.
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Vital Statistics Report of Deaths Week Ending Oct 6 1900
City Clerk Girard P Dadman lists deaths from Sept 28 to Oct 5 1900. Names include Dewitt Farrington Jeremiah Conley Clarissa Barnes Hannah Swift Rachel Cousins Mary Doherty Albert Skile James Bassett Patrick Cain Maggie Murphy Michael Riley John Mulligan William Santry Edward Reardon Josephine Rousseau Hannah Clough Jane Burns Thomas Delaney Grace Bradley Amedee Tousignant Mykaline Rusecki Mary Voriss Arthur Saggs Josie Hayes Pierre Poudrier Margaret Riley William Bancroft Joseph Tague Margaret Burns Eva Gamble Bridget Haley and others with ages and causes such as heart disease cancer pneumonia tuberculosis and convulsions.
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Rachel M. Cousins
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Albert Skile
James Bassett
Patrick Cain
Maggie Murphy
Michael Riley
John H. Mulligan
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Amedee Tousignant
Josie Hayes
Pierre Poudrier
Margaret Riley
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Bridget Haley
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Week Ending Oct 6 1900 Health Report Population 94969
The board of health reports a population of 94969 with 32 total deaths and 9 deaths under five for the week ending Oct 6 1900. Acute lung disease totals 2 and the weekly death rate stands at 17.52. Typhoid fever reaches 9 cases and diphtheria 3.
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A Disappointed Office-Seeker and a Consular Mixup
Washington observer recounts a tale from 1856 about a Buchanan campaign worker whose wife was ill. The man sought a Mediterranean consul post but was assigned a tiny Iceland town, prompting a letter to President Buchanan noting the wife’s passing and the president’s travel.
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Boston Globe Housekeepers' Department Cookbook Ad
The Boston Daily Globe offers daily affordable menus for breakfast dinner and supper prepared by an economical housekeeper. It provides sought after recipes from New England homes and supplies special requests. The Globe acts as a daily cook book for New England housekeepers with tips on pests plants and household projects.
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The Electric Spark Stars Sager Midgley at Opera House
The Electric Spark revival comes with new scenery music and a new star Sager Midgley joined by Gertie Carlisle in the leading comedy role The engagement at the Opera house is for one performance only Tuesday evening plus prices The Christian Hall Caine's drama premiering Oct 10 11 promises striking contrasts and strong characters County Fair Neil Burgess Abigail Prue visits with record runs in New York and Boston Opera House hosting Friday Saturday with a Saturday matinee Oct 12 13
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Killarney and the Rhine at Music Hall This Week
J E Toole and company perform Killarney and the Rhine at Music Hall tonight and tomorrow with Wednesday matinee and evening shows The program includes The Gypsy German The Irish plays meet strong audience appeal for Irish vicissitudes and humor The piece What Happened to Jones by Geo H Broadhurst draws praise from critics and may spur further adaptations and attention for the author with continued performances at Music Hall this week
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Field Day For Troop F Cavalry Draws Militia Notables
Middlesex County reports Troop F cavalry field day on the large green beyond Wanna landt park with the American band and state militia leaders in attendance. Captains Monahan and Shaw are noted, Lowell units expected, and the event spans most of the day. Also notes a social gathering at Miss Ethel Wotton's home and a North Chelmsford High football team keen to play younger teams. A race at Wannalhit park saw Leonard Reinhardt’s Jingle Bells defeat sheriff Stiles’s Jen nie in a $50 purse.
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Jingle Bells
Leonard M. Reinhardt
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Solon W. Stevens, Esq
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Manne
Enthusiastic Speech Marks First Judge Stand Address
An eloquent address described past horse history and the arrangement of a special race. Judge Stevens received hearty applause as this was his first speech from the judge's stand. A later half mile race among Rob, Alla Path, and Jingle Bells produced a winner and a pig prize.
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Warrant Notice For Town Meeting In Billerica Centre
The town of Billerica posts a warrant for a special meeting at the town hall in Billerica Centre on October 15 at 7 45 p m to settle the electric light question. The eleven article warrant mostly concerns electric lights with one article for an appropriation to plan and estimate a new North Billerica schoolhouse.
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Wawenoe Canoe and Boat Club social opens in memorial hall
The first dance by the Wawenoe Canoe and Boat Club took place at Thomas Talbot Memorial Hall on Saturday night. About 150 attended, including many from Lowell, with Hibbard's Orchestra providing music. Managers and aides guiding the event were General manager Arthur W. Holden. floor director Edward Costello. aides George L. Dunham, John J. Mahoney, Charles Fairbrother, and John Crawford.
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Reviewer highlights vast political symposium in North American Review
In the October North American Review the editor presents an extraordinary political symposium titled Bryan or McKinley The Present Duty of American Citizens featuring eleven articles. Contributors include Adlai Stevenson B R Tillman Edward M Shepard Richard Croker Erving Winslow Carnegie Eckels and others debating presidential election duties.
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The October issue of Success and St Nicholas highlights
The October issue surveys the Far East and Western affairs, with Wu Ting Fang and Ernst von Hesse Wartegg pieces, Roosevelt, Besant, and Morley on Cromwell. It previews American industry gains, Southern cotton growth, and notable literary works, art, and science features across St Nicholas and Success magazines.
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Indigestion Fear Drives Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Claim
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