Through the Phone and Plans for Public Life
A bustling column from a Chicago Tribune style page notes playful family chatter about using a telephone and then shifts to local news. It lists civic figures such as Rev. J. Q. A. Henry slated to reform Chicago, sports chatter about yacht defense, and social notes on residents, hunting trips, business moves, and obituaries. It records births, marriages, and upcoming ceremonies with names and addresses, including Parker, Roe, Jameson, Cook, Jones, and a marriage between Octave Durchame and Mary L. Maynard.
Pillager Indians vow to drive troops from reservation
Walker Minn Oct 10 An Indian speaker in Wednesday's battle says the Pillager Indians in council have sworn to drive all troops from the reservation and to allow no United States authorities to land They are gathering for another attack on the troops but have not yet attacked white settlers.
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Walker, Minn
United States
Washington Official Party Leaves on Two Trains
Washington official party bound for the Omaha exposition departed on two trains. Gen. Miles and officers, the diplomatic corps, and press representatives traveled aboard. President McKinley plans to join at Canton.
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Washington
Omaha Exposition
Gen. Miles
Diplomatic Corps
McKinley
Canton
Nancy Guilford Admits She Is Woman Wanted
London reports Dr. Nancy Guilford midwife of Bridgeport Connecticut under arrest on murder charges in Emma Gill case. She is remanded for a week and admits she is the woman sought.
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Nancy Guilford
London
Bridgeport
Conn
Emma Gill
People of Minnesota Town Expecting Indians
A rumor spread through Bemicie Minnesota on October 10 that the Indians were coming, causing a stampede as residents gathered at the courthouse and telegraphs were sent for soldiers. In Detroit Grand Blanc village was raided Saturday night with nearly every business house entered and ransacked, fourteen men arrested.
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Bemicie, Minn
Court House
Detroit
Mich
Grand Blanc
Candidates for vacant borough schools post named
Among the candidates for his vacant position are J Avison Baker musical instructor in the Billerica schools and director of the First Baptist church choir Frederick O Blunt director of the choir in St John’s Episcopal church and Joseph W Leach who has sung in several choirs in the city.
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New York
J. Avison Baker
Billerica
First Baptist Church
Frederick O. Blunt
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Joseph W. Leach
Democratic city committee calls district convention again
The Democratic city committee plans a second 26th district representative convention to ratify nominations made in alleged caucus law violations. A Saturday night gathering supported John C. Wilson, and James P. Rameau’s convention chances were discussed. The Young Men’s Republican Club meets adjourned tonight at Republican headquarters to elect officers.
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Democratic City Committee
John C. Wilson
James P. Rameau
The
Young Nen’s
Republican Club
Republican
City Hall Matters and Boiler Troubles Stir City Hall
City hall discusses boiler tests and potential state review when report reaches the State House. Moody street school boiler issues forced a morning dismissal. Local military inquiries surround the unsettled Sixth regiment and furloughs. Citizens greet returning soldiers and family news fills the mayor’s day as cadman tours Canada. Mayor chairs Royal Arcanum demo committee for Nov. 3.
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City Hall
Ecity Council
State House
Moody Street
Tragic drowning in Longmeadow swamp after drunken carriage ride
Henry Tighe and fellow teamster James Swain, with Fannie Sargent, drove through Tewksbury roads in a drunken outing. Their horse sank in the Longmeadow swamp near Wamesit, trapping Tighe under the horse and in mud. Tighe died. Swain scrambled free but could not save him. Sargent was lodged, and Mullin’s team was used. Medical examiner ruled drowning.
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Henry Tighe
Winter Street
Longmeadow
Wamesit
James Swain
Fannie Sargent
Tewksbury
Jason Fuller
Tighe
Swan
Oscar Dickinson
Dickinson
Glossy
Lynch
Fuller Farm
Sargent
Central Street
Joseph Mullin
Irish
Three More Hotels Summoned for Sunday Alcohol Sales
Police report three Lowell hotels Merrimack House Farragut House and Washington Tavern face board action after evidence from yesterday indicates continued Sunday alcohol sales to non guests. One license already revoked, with two more cases set for review tomorrow.
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Lowell
Board of Police
Cowell
Lynn
Merrimack House
Farragut House
Washington Tavern
Tom McLaughlin's Pleasant Surprise at Little’s Ferry
L G Trott notes in Trotter and Pacer that Tom McLaughlin, lately under the weather since New Year’s, enjoyed a cheerful visit from Little Rich and his wife at his Pleasant Farm near Little’s Ferry South Nashua. The guests spoke highly of his Irish horse Agitator and his good horses Mackey Wilkes and progeny from Pansy Blossom, while Tom’s health and spirits revived on a tranquil summer afternoon.
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L. G. Trott
Trotter and
Pacer
Tom McLaughlin
Little’s Ferry
South Nashua
Merrimack
Tyngsboro
Rich
Tom
Agitator
Mayor Clarke
Manchester
Mackey Wilkes
Pansy Blossom
Glencoe Wiles
Red Wilkes
Lady Mackey
Kentucky
Two Funerals Held Yesterday at Edson Cemetery
The funeral of Anna Lynn was held from 42 French street at 2 PM with Rev. Ekman leading. Bearers were O Hearn Pihl Linquist and Farman. Undertaker Weinbeck was in charge at Edson cemetery. Ruth E Goldsmith's funeral followed from 57 Blossom street with Rev. Tomas S Sayers. Blossom Street Church choir sang. bearers were George Durant John Hayward George Robinson and C W Mann. burial at Edson cemetery with C M Young in charge.
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Anna Lynn
French Street
Mr. Ekman
O’hearn
Pihl
Linquist
Farman
Edson Cemetery
Weinbeck
Ruth E. Goldsmith
Blosm Street
Tomas S. Sayers
Blossom Street Church
George Durant
John Hayward
George Robinson
C. W. Mann
Edson
C. M. Young
Unity Meeting House Tennyson Portraits Lecture
Sunday afternoon speaker Mr. Wright discussed Alfred Tennyson and portraits of human excellence. He highlighted Tennyson figures Gareth Geraint Enid and King Arthur with Mr. Mason providing accompaniments and Mr. Davis singing.
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Unity Meeting House
Mr. Wright
Alfred Tennyson
Tennyson
Gareth
Geraint
Enid
King Arthur
Mr. Mason
Mr. Davis
Rix to Assume Musical Instructor Post at Salary 3000
Dr. F. R. Rix will become musical instructor in the new position with a yearly salary of 3000 dollars. The appointment signals a significant addition to the school’s music department and outlines the stipend attached to the post.
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F. R. Rix
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Scrofula Evidence Told
A historical testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purges scrofula and poisons from the body. It recounts Mary E. Lyons of Randolph Massachusetts who suffered severe scrofula and, after six bottles, was reportedly cured. The ad mentions the medicine’s preparation by C I Hood & Company.
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Hood
Mary E. Lyons
Randolph
Mass
America
C. I. Hood
Sixth Massachusetts to leave Porto Rico for home soon
A Washington despatch to the Boston Herald dated October 9 reports the Sixth Massachusetts volunteers now in Porto Rico are ordered home. They will depart next Sunday from New York aboard a transport that was sent to Porto Rico today from Santiago.
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Fort Winthrop
Lowell
A. D. Mitten
Co. M
John J. Shea
Co. G
New Hampshire Volunteers
John H. Connors
U. S. Artillery
Goodby
C. F. Going
Corp. Russell Going
Porto Rico
Alexander Greig
Corp
Going
Washington
Boston Herald
Massachusetts
New York
Santiago
Dispatch Boat Dolphin Arrives at New London
The U S dispatch boat Dolphin with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Allen arrived in New London from New York at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. He begins a tour of naval stations along the Atlantic coast visiting New London Thames River station then sails to Newport Boston Provincetown and Cottage City before returning to Washington. Maltox will put new fe in your blood.
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United States
Dolphin
Charles H. Allen
New London
New York
Atlantic
Thames River
Allen
Newport
War College
Boston
Provincetown
Cottage City
Charlestown Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Washington
Death by suicide after crippling financial loss in Merrimack Square
Henry Dixon a 42 year old unmarried watchman at Merrimack corporation died by cutting his throat in his room between 5 pm and 6 am. He lost 1200 invested in a risky Boston broker scheme that collapsed recently, wiping out his savings and scuttling his wedding plans with Annie McKenna. Dixon had become despondent and withheld contact with McKenna while she left her job and returned to Prince Edward Island.
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Massachusetts Corporation
Merrimack Square
Henry Dixon
Merrimack Corporation
Dixon
Thomas Don
Brooks
Boston
Waitchman
Annie McKenna
H. C. Dexter
Dutton Street
Hiram
Merrimack
Tremont Corporation
Miss McKenna
the Citizen
Forest Hillis
Don
Lowell Mills
McKenna
Prince Edward Island
Merrimack Yard
Corporation Hospital
Annie
Dexter
Courier
Mr. Dixon
Lowell
Obituary of William H Parker prominent Lowell banker
William H Parker longtime Lowell banker and businessman died at his home aged 79 after pleurisy. He led Parker & Sons at 731 Dutton, served as president of the First National Bank and held public offices including Lowell council, alderman, and state legislator. He married Lucy B and leaves 3 living children and a widow. Also notices: Patrick E Donahue a 28-year-old private died in St Johns hospital of typhoid malaria after service in Cuba. Several other local obituaries listed with brief details.
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William H. Parker
Lowell
First National Bank
Varney
Mt. Vernon Streets
George E
Walter L
Jos. W. Griffin
Arthur Moore
Howard Moore
Albany
N. Y
Parker
William Harrison Parker
Brookline
N. H
Manchester
Dracut Academy
Douglass Bros
John S. Fuller
Belvidere
Bristol
New Bedford
Hargreaves Mills
Parker Mills
Fail River
Kirk Street Congregational Church
Lucy B
Lowell Lang
Tilcom
Helen E
William H. Parker & Sons
Patrick E. Donahue
U. S. Cavalry
St. John’s Hospital
Donahue
Lawrence
Spain
East Merrimack Street
Boston
Cuba
San Juan Hill
Hopedale
Pleasant Street
Lizzie
Annie
Margaret
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Papa
Chicago Tribune
Nota Bene
J. Q. A. Henry
Reformer
Chicago
Ala Parkhurst
Sea
Pittsburg
Ina Harriman
Mechanics’ Fair
Herbert C. Perkins
Vesper Club
West Newton
Asa Reed Dilts
Northampton
Branch Street Baptist Church
Lowell Exchange
Telephone Company
F. J. Boynton
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Grover
Col. Francis
Wilson
B. S. Stephenson
California
James Herbert Cook
Jones
Shedd Street
Betsy A. Jones
Durchame-Maynard
Thomas Haworth
Octave Durchame
Mary L. Maynard
Savings Department of the
Traders National Bank
Dally & A. m
U. S. Revenue
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Clas
J. Glidden
Wm. F. Hills
Cushter
E. J. Medina
New England
Medina
Merrimack Street
Minnesota
Omaha
City Hall Matters
G. P. Cadman
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lice
Undertaker Weinbeck
Undertaker McDermott
Tom M'Laughlin
Lowell, Mass
Col. Allen
Dispatch
Tierrimack Clothing Company
MONEY
John A. Roe
Lawrence Street
Merrimack Valley Lodge
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