Rev Bisbee Plans Congress Run and Military Digs
The Rev Mr Bisbee intends to run as a Democrat against Mr Gillett with a note that his name needs a y to show in print. General officers are discharged in the first batch, leaving the Sixth to return to Massachusetts. Rev L M Powers from Somerville, Santiago veteran, echoes Davis on Gen Shafter while Admiral Cervera shifts from navy to Cortes. A merchant motto would not suit a regiment of sharpshooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bisbee
Congress
Gillett
L. M. Powers
Somerville
Santiago
Richard Harding Davis
Gen. Shafter
No Police Suppression in Hotel Liquor News Claims
The Morning Mail accuses the Courier of a supposed police trap or cinch for reporting three hotels to the board of police over alleged illegal Sunday liquor sales. The Courier denies any police sources or favors, noting reporters learned the facts independently and that Commissioner Rice and the police department were not involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Mail
Board of Police
Courier
Mail
Rice
Police Department
Police Court Current Sessions at Hadley and Sherman
At Hadley ten drunks appeared before Police Court nine paid fines while one sergeant John J Shea of the First New Hampshire volunteers was released. Chisholm and Mayo faced fornication charges with Mayo sentenced to Sherborn reformatory for fifteen months. Crowley convicted of assault and battery with three months in Lowell jail. Vilgaris the Greek charged with rape stood for examination. held on $800 bonds. Superior Court at Sherman sees defense witnesses in Jefferson Richardson case with Mrs Farrington Miss Kennedy and Dr Harrington testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
John J. Shea
First
New Hampshire Volunteers
Roderick Chisholm
Katie Mayo
Massachusets Reformatory
Sherborn
Chisholm
Thomas Crowley
John Stillings
Lowell
James Vilgaris
Delima Pepin
Janes
Vilgaris
Superior Court
Sherman, J
Jefferson-Richardson
Children's Jackets and Garments Sold at Basement Prices
Advertisement notes spring jackets for children offered at 98 cents each and shirt waists ginghams percales and batiste marked down to 39 cents. Items from Pollard & Co promoted with urged purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enson
A. G. Pollard & CO
Guarding Camp at Lexington Aids Guard After Killing
The Eighth Massachusetts infantry is posted as guard around Camp Hamilton in Lexington Kentucky after a Provost Guard soldier, Kitchen, killed an escaping man. The 160th Indiana is sent to guard the jail housing Kitchen. Sheriff deputies are armed as mob violence grows with 300 arrests. The guard aims to prevent lynching and the Provost Guard will not shoot unless necessary. Kitchen faces a death sentence, with orders restricting loaded weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Eighth Massachusetts Infantry
Camp Hamilton
Kitchen
160Th Indiana
12Th New York
Peace Talks Stalled as Rios Seeks New Instructions
Madrid circles report peace negotiations are not advancing satisfactorily. Senor Rios asks for new instructions to reach an accord with the American commissioners. A Philippine victory claim from the Vizayas reports 100 insurgent deaths and loss of guns and ammunition, signaling the rebellion there is ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Correspondencia
Senor Rios
Philippines
Vizayas Islands
Spanish Papers in Manila Criticise American Methods
Spanish newspapers in Manila praise freedom to criticise American authorities. They lament mass dismissals of public officials without successors causing confusion and hardship as many starve due to lack of wages and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Thousand-Strong Templar Parade Draws Citywide Crowd
In Pittsburg on October 11 a monster parade under Gen. Gobin attracted about 25,000 uniformed men and was seen by an estimated one million spectators along a seven mile route. Weather was perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Jerusalem
Knights Templars
Gobin
Dover Clothing Company Assigns After Mills Failure
Dover Clothing Company of New Hampshire assigns to A. G. Whitmore due to the Sawyer Woolen mills failure. Liabilities total about $70,000 with assets unknown. The move follows the Mills’ default that shocked the state’s textile industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Clothing Company
Sawyer Mills
Dover
N. H
A. G. Whitmore
Sawyer Woolen Mills
Dover Company
Entire Variance Question Referred Back to Governments
Despatch from Paris reports the peace commissioners are at complete variance over the disposition of the Philippines and have referred the issue to their governments for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Governments
London
Paris
Turkey Accepts Modifications on Cretan Evacuation Note
Constantinople Oct 11 Turkey replies to the powers on Crete evacuation, accepts the proposed terms but asks for changes. The note was handed to the ambassadors last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Crete
Massachusetts man goes west to marry rich widow dies in San Francisco
San Francisco report states Alex Sampson of West Duxbury Massachusetts is dead in a city hospital after traveling west to wed a wealthy widow. The brief notice notes his arrival and current fatal illness accompanying his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Cal
Alex. Sampson
West Duxbury
Mass
Man 65 Lured by Matrimonial Ad Dies of Worry
A 65 year old man drawn by a matrimonial agency ad sought a wealthy widow and died, with authorities attributing death to worry and disappointment. The case reflects the dangers of matchmaking schemes and emphasizes caution in personal ads.
John J. Rogers Wins the Colonelcy in the Examinations
The high school regiment promoted officers after Friday exams. John J. Rogers was named Colonel with Dana B. Whipple as lieutenant colonel and Harold Varnum as major. Charles Keily became regimental adjutant and Warren Fox quartermaster. Captains likely include Robert Faulkner and others. Charles A. Stevens to battalion adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rogers
Dana B. Whipple
Harold Varnum
Charles Keily
Warren Fox
Robert Faulkner
William Bagley
Richard Walsh
Douglas Rivet
Royal Hope
Richard Lawton
Charles A. Stevens
Rush and Tackle in Lowell Football Roundup
The piece surveys Lowell football, noting the Atlantic club’s hesitation to play the Tigers and the Ledgers’ easy win over the Fletchers. It praises Tom Gallagher joining the Tigers, cites M Mahoney’s dismissal from St Patrick’s, and hails the Palmers’ victory over the Glenmores while debating weight advantages among local teams. The article also mentions the Duttons, the Mysteries, and Pious Britton’s impact for Palmer. The Channing Fraternity will hold its annual meeting on October 12 in the Unitarian vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantics
Tigers
Atlantic Club
Ledgers
Fletchers
Lowell
Tom Gallagher
Fairmounts
Gallagher
North Common
M. Mahoney
St. Patrick’s Boys
Glenmore
Palmers
Glenmores
Big Seven
Glenmorss
Duttons
Earth
Brown
Centralville
Pious Britton
Sixth Massachusetts Kept In Porto Rico Amid Sick List
From Utuado Puerto Rico dated the 3d the Sixth Massachusetts reports 357 sick including 138 in hospitals and 198 in quarters. The regiment plans to occupy Arecibo amid fears of Spanish threats while doctors arrive to tend the ill and paymasters settle funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Utuado
Porto Rico
Ponce
Lares
Hatillo
Arecibo
Massachusetts
Illinois
Nineteenth
Regular Infantry
Wisconsin
Hospital Corps
Charles Hewitt
P. W. Cutler
Nervous Weakness Story Advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla
Henry R. Squires of East Leverett Massachusetts felt nervous and run down with trembly hands and poor appetite. His son urged Hood's Sarsaparilla, and after one bottle his nerves quieted appetite and strength returned. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes rich blood and natural nerve strength. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Squires
East Leverett
Mass
Hood
America
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Flag Raising In Utuado As Regiment Ensures Daily Policing
Col Rice urges daily policing and cleanliness as health improves in Utuado. A 25 foot flag unfurled at the city hall with the regiment in line, the Utuado band playing, and alcalde addressing the crowd. Rev Mr MacDonald of Concord led a Massachusetts clergyman in Sunday services, urging unity and vigilance against disease for Company I keeping spirits up until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcalde
Massachusetts
Mr. MacDonald
Concord
Company I
MacDonald
Dr Smith elected bacteriologist to fill vacancy
The Board of Health elected Dr. Thos B Smith as bacteriologist replacing the late Dr C L Fox. Dr Smith will retire from city physician to take the new post. The meeting also elected the plumbers board including Dr Packard, Supt W T True, and Stephen Garrity, saving $100 by replacing Edward J Carroll. Contagious diseases policy and yard reports for September were discussed along with department finances and personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Thos. B. Smith
C. L. Fox
Smith
Board of Examiners of Plumbers
Packard
W. T. True
Stephen
John F. Murphy
Health Department
John F. Williams
Williams
Thornton
A. K. Whitcomb
Campaign Finance Rule Upheld in Republican Committee
The Republican finance committee in Lowell voted to refuse campaign supporters who do not pay their share of headquarters costs and other legitimate expenses. The note underscores that those using party resources must contribute, as nonpayment is not tolerated. The report also lists new officers for the Young Men’s Republican club and a 27th district convention date. A new labor group formed to back labor-friendly candidates. The X-RAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Republican Party
Lowell
Finance Committee
Young Men’s Republican Club
Lewis E. MacBrayne
Butler Ames
Walter E. Markland
James G. Hill
Herbert L. Bishop
Robert S. Fulton
Daniel Osgood
Ward 7
Councilmanie
Workingmen’s Labor Club
Wyman’s Exchange
Herbert Whitney
Daniel Lawler
Edward Wright
James Winn
William Leahy
Voter List Additions Across Eight Wards In City
Registration updates show yesterday and Monday evening additions across nine wards. Names include John H. Devine in Ward 1 and Albert E. Willy in Ward 8, plus Edward Lang and Chas. F. McCue among Ward 1 additions, with numerous others in Wards 2 through 7 and address details uniquely listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Devine
Middlesex
William L. Dabney
Kirk
Ovilla Grenon
Daniel F. Coughlin
Central
John L. Shanks
Hudson
Benj. Fletcher
Church
Wm. F. Boyle
Thomas F. Head
Alfred T. Deane
Orleans
Henry Dean
Wm. H. Wood
Myrtle
John J. Lee
Salem
Albert E. Willy
Washington
Kingman Waterhouse
Edward Lang
Bridge
Chas. F. McCue
Elias Nutter
Paige
Patrick Owens
Lakeview Avenue
Edward
Joseph ‘A. Brodeur
Queen
Patrick Parker
Brooks
Gilbert E. White
Liberty
Edward Young
Hereford Place
Wm. H. Murphy
Gorham
Peter A. Murphy
Walnut
Frederick Clements
Daly
Edward L. Mealey
Union
Thomas Mahon
Rard
Herbert L. Biehee
George Colvin
Daniel A. Kane
Charles Bartholomew Foley
Loughlincourt
Daniel McConville
Michael E. Flanagan
Stott's Block
James F. Miller
Concord
Chauncey H. Avery
Albert M. Foster
Hildreth
Matthew Maguirre
Wm. H. Kennedy
Boynton
Local Notices and Obits From October City Events
A compact listing of local sales at 25¢ 35c and 50c with names including Chester Lashua and Charles Thurston. Obituaries include Patrick Hart 69 Dora Fury Michael Valley Mary Ann Logue James Cook Betsey A Jones and a humorous Puck cartoon about a sick friend. Funeral details given for several residents with dates and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Congress Street
Patrick Hart
Fury
Jeffer Street
Dora
William and
Margaret Fury Valley
Central Street
Michael Valley
Oakes
Common Street
Carl
George
Mary Oakes
McNamara
Worthen Street
Edward McNamara
Logue
Collinsville
Mary Ann Logue
James
Bridget Logue
Cook
James H. Cook
Billerica Centre
Jones
Betsey A. Jones
John L. Jones
Shedd Street
Ripley
Why You Should Buy Here for Shoes This Season
Local retailer touts unbeatable prices on ladies boots from 3 to 7 dollars and claims no competition within miles. Highlights orthopedic children’s shoes, wear Wells for misses and boys, and a proud line of boys orthopedic shoes in brown and box calf with double soles and Good year welted. Emphasizes Boston as nearest source for genuine styles with a 50 cent price advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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Nota Bene
Old Massachusetts
Cervera
Varnum
United States
Ban
Strei
J. Gildaea
King Rooms
Turkey
Channing Fraternity
Unitarian
A. W. Dows &Co., Props
Lowell, Mass
DR. Smith
J. Avison Baker
Frederick O. Blunt
St. John’s Church
Joseph W. Leach
Charles S. Young
Alghest
LOW LY One Price Clothing CO
Merrimack Street
Chester
Edward Lashua, Jr
Manchester
Chas. E. Thurston
C. Ward
Edgar Smith
Sidney
Wilson Casey
Free Baptist Parsonage
Methuen Street
A. E. Willson
John Wilson
Bridget Casey
Robinson
O’sullivan’s
O’sullivan Bros
City Hall
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