Merrimack Mfg Plans 16500 Preferred Shares for Growth
Boston October 10 stockholders of Merrimack Mfg Co Lowell voted to issue 16500 shares of $100 preferred stock at 5 percent dividends, expanding total capitalization to 4400000. Directors including Lyman Amory Wigglesworth Ayer Lovering were reelected and an assistant treasurer authorized. Treas. Lovering cited need for larger working capital to compete, expand Huntsville Ga and Lowell works, and raise output from 4 million to about 10 million dollars next year. The plan mirrors shifts in southern production and a push for improved Boston harbor and state reform.
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Boston
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Lowell
Merrimack Company
Exchange Building
Arthur T. Lyman
Charles W. Amory
George Wigglesworth
A. Lawrence
Charles
Hie
Huntsville
Mr. Lovering
South
Massachusetts Governor Nomination Acceptance Letter
Col Gaston Willing and Henry F Naphen announce acceptance of the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention nomination for governor. The letter calls for abolition of tariff duties on trusts articles, tariff revision to aid trade, and free coal iron wool lumber and food for Massachusetts. It criticizes Republican trust regulation and Massachusetts GOP representatives.
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Washington
Canada
Massachusetts
New England
Democratic Party
Republian
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Boston
Boston Harbor
Union
Commonwealth
William A. Gaston
Henry F. Naphen
The
Republican Party
Congress
The Agapemonites and a Messiah at Clapton
London report details the Agapemonites sect at Clapton led by Rev. Arthur Smyth Pigott who claims to be Christ. The group, over 200 strong, lives modestly, rejects marriage and baptism, and awaits the Messiah as discipline and judgment pass. A riot disrupted services after Pigott’s announcement.
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Aquapemonites
Clapton
London
Arthur Smyth Pigott
New York Sun
Pigott
England
Cambridge University
Church of England
Agapemonites
Pigett
State Builders convention to organize mutual protection
A state convention of Master Builders associations will meet in Worcester on October 29 to form a statewide body to deter strikes. Lowell will send President Fuller and Secretary Frank L. Weaver, while critics say a statewide group could keep carpenters from seeking work in other cities during labor disputes. The 18th National Association of Builders convention follows on October 28–29 in Washington to discuss Labor Issues in Relation to the Building Trades.
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Worcester
Lowell
Fuller
Frank L. Weaver
Lowell Builders Exchange
National Association of Builders
Washington
Demolition to Start on Bridge and Second Streets Site
Real estate notes report the old brick corner building at Bridge and Second streets slated for demolition on Monday to clear space for a four story brick block. Owner John F Murphy with plans by M F Davis. Textile school building nearly finished with a fall boom anticipated next spring. W T B Bartlett remodels his uptown hardware store to expand space for growing business.
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Bridge and
Second Streets
John F. Murphy
M. F. Davis
Bulding
W. T
Bartlett
Real estate transfers listed in Lowell and Chelmsford deeds
A sequence of 14 real estate transactions across Lowell and Chelmsford. Homes and parcels on Franklin, West, Ware, Midland, Crace, Gibson, Wentworth, Lawrence, Concord River, Bedford Road, Fordway Park, and Carlisle Road are conveyed for nominal or stated sums, including $100 and $200, with individual grantees and grantors named.
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Thomas Lennon
Nora Conway
West Street
Albert White
Sarah E. White
Ware Street
Nancy M. Lang
Manuel C. Espinola
Midland Street
Maude RK. Eustis
John L. Russell
Crace Street
George L. Fowler, Jr
Catherine M. Mower
Gibson Street
Frank 8. Clark
George Bowers
Wentworth Avenue
Elizabeth D. Marthen
Hannah J. O'Brien
Lawrence Street
Billerica
Jane L. Farmer
Michael J Murphy
Concord River
Samuel N. Wood
Abner W. Phillips
Bedford Road
Liscom
George H. Thomas
Fordway Park
Chelmsford
Rebecca F. Park
Alexander J. Park
Carlisle Road
Johann Hoff's Extract Advertises Health Insurance for Women
An early 20th century advertisement touts Johann Hoff's Extract as essential for women's health amid overwork and duties. It claims to improve digestion, build red blood, strengthen nerves, and aid confinement recovery, citing a testimonial of a 25-year-old woman who gained weight and vigor after use, with instruction to insist on the extract and buy from SISNER & MENUDEN SUn Co. As New York agents.
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le Brun
Audrin
Grand Central Salon
Henry IV
Gobelins
Marie de Medici
Flanders
Oudry
Louis XV
France
Watteau and Coypel
Versailles
Ohann Hofef
Ohann Hoff
Rupertc Kenarrk A.M
Johann Hoff
Sisner & Menude
SUN CO
Soie
New York
Land Transfers Indicate $1 Consideration Across Towns
A sequence of property deeds listed shows Harriet Park transferring land to Alexander Park and multiple other conveyances in towns like Dracut Westford Tyngsboro and Wilmington with nominal $1 sums. Notable entries include land with buildings on Lakeview Avenue in Dracut and on Chandler Street in Tyngsborough.
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Harriet E. Park
Alexander J. Park
Harry H. Williams
Carlisle Road
Herbert C. Sweetser
George W. Day
Chelmsford Centre
Eloise Jasamin
Leon Bilodeau
Lakeview Avenue
D. H. Varnum
Oliver Clement
Kearsarge Slope
Westford
Allan Cameron
Della W. Wheeler
Tyngsboro
Richard Taff
Patrick H. Ryan
the Woods Road
M. Louise Harding
Abba R. Cowdry
Shawshea Avenue
Darius K. Bean
Mary A. Kirkpatrick
Burlington Avenue
Eliza W. Harding
Fred H. Roberts
Burlington Road
William Burdette
Alice Albrick
Canal Street
Sarah J. Buck
Darius K. Buck
Main Street
The Evil Eye in an American Seaport
A traveler recalls a belief in the evil eye, tracing its Italy and Sicily roots to jettatura and Theophile Gautier. He recounts anecdotes of distrust, crossed fingers, coral horns, and a man feared for warding off misfortune, with stories of misfortune following his presence.
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Italy
Sicily
Theophile Gautier
Bulwer
Tors
Revival of ancient belief cited by Times-Democrat
A New Orleans Times-Democrat remark notes that an eye leads a miserable life due to the revival of an ancient belief. The quote reflects editorial commentary on superstition and its social impact in a historical context.
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New Orleanes Times-Democrat
Prince Chen and the Chinese Anthem
Prince Chen visiting Oyster Bay and Brussels was repeatedly greeted by a monotone “Chinese National Anthem” that baffled him. The burgomaster of Brussels claimed a local composer created the tune but Prince Chen revealed the deception, exposing a misleading street performance.
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Prince Chen
Prince Imperial
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Brussels
Russels
de Mot
Sao
Borden's Bagis Brand Condensed Milk Promoted Here
Milk for infant feeding requires supply from a healthy well led herd under hygienic supervision. Borden's Bagis Brand Condensed Milk is prepared under high scientific methods.
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Borden
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William C. Whitney
Santiago
Col
Gaston Willing
Neary
Dr. Pierce
D. J. Robinson
Spring Garden
West Va
Hiram Hayrick
Grand Palais
Paris Correspondence
London Daily News
Courier
Salman Sirk
Bridge
French Streets
Gillow
Sirk
E. Dudley Chase
Butterfield & Co
Hawthorne Street
Chase
C. F. Varnum
Davis
Lowell Line
Andover Street
C.F. Keyes
Davis Neal
David Neal
Mary Stuart
Sald
H. P. Graves
Neal
Real Estate Transactions
Ella H. Whithed
Ada J. Fosa
Franklin Street
Jeaifay
Stenasus
Chann Hofes
Johann Hoffs
Reao
2 Prominen
Oysician of
Louisville
Dracut
Tewksbury
Franklin G. Gray
John H. Kelley
Chandler Street
John L. Abbott
Charlies Green
Ballardvale Road
Edward P. Clark
Jane E. Clark
Wilmington
the Evil Eye
Intervale Mills
Quinebanr
Conn
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