Mayor vetoes land purchase and West Tenth Street plan
Mayor Casey filed two vetoes this morning opposing Langland land purchase for 2200 dollars for Highland district schools and a West Tenth Street land deal. He warns against debt growth and notes other sites and local needs while asserting no city obligation to open the proposed street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Langland
Highlands
Nancy M. Lang
Highland
Centralville
James B. Casey
West Tenth Street
Hampshire Street
Bridge Street
Merrimack Clothing Promotes Football Free With Suits
This boys week at the Merrimack Clothing Company offers a Wright and Diteon football with every suit priced at five and up. The Shaman Knockabout school suit, noted as the sturdiest for active boys, is sold only at the Merrimack in Lowell for five dollars.
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Merrimack Clothing Company
Lowell
Merrimack
French Britain Morocco disclosures spark cabinet turmoil
Paris reports reveal sensational claims that Britain offered a military defensive alliance to France over Morocco. The Figaro recounts three overtures, Cambon’s verbal assurances, and Delcasse’s resignation amid cabinet tensions. Prices steadied after a semi official denial.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Germany
Morocco
the Figaro
M. Paul Cambon
Lansdowne
M. Cambon
M. Delcasse
London
Count Wolff-Metternich
Berlin
William
Italy
The
Figaro
M. Barrere
Rouvier
M. Rouvier
Ratification Arrangements For Russian Japanese Treaty
Washington reports that ratifications of the Russian Japanese peace treaty will be exchanged tomorrow. Japanese Minister Takahira will inform the state department that the emperor has signed in Tokyo. The state department will notify the American embassy at St. Petersburg, and Spencer Eddy will inform the Russian government. France will be notified in Paris, then inform Tokyo and Tokyo will inform the Japanese foreign office of the formal exchange.
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Washington
Takahhira
State Department
Bis
Tokio
St. Petersburg
Spencer Eddy
Parie
Tte
Lipton Subscribes to the Collins Memorial
Roston October report notes a cable announced stage of twenty five thousand dollars raised for a memorial to the late Mayor Patrick A Collins of Roston. Or Thomas contributes 1210. This brings the fund up to twenty five thousand nine hundred nine.
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Lipton
Collins
Roston
Oct
Patrick A. Collins
Thomas
Acousticon to Let Deaf Hear Sermon at Trinitarian Church
The Acousticon system will enable deaf parishioners at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church to hear Rev George F Kenngett preach next Sunday. The device uses quiet in pew receivers wired through twelve stations and a pulpitside box, with batteries under the platform and rosette jacks for individual earpieces, tested successfully this afternoon.
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First
Trinitarian Congregational Church
George F. Kenngett
Lowell
Snell Faces Death Sentence for Murder at New Bedford
Angles Snell of New Bedford was sentenced to death by electrocution in Charlestown state prison to begin the week of December 10 for the first degree murder of Tillinghast Kirby off Horseneck Beach on September 9, 1998. Snell proclaimed his innocence in court as Chief Justice John A. Aiken imposed the sentence. He will be moved from New Bedford jail to Charlestown after proceedings.
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Taunton
Charlestown State
Angles Snell
New Bedford
Snell
Tillinghast Kirby
Horseneck Beach
Kirby
Commonwealth
John A. Aiken
Herbert Parker
Supremej Judicial Court
Hugo A. Dubuque
Fall River
Charlestown
Lightfoot Alice Norman Battle retracts in Watt perjury case
London reports that cattleman Lightfoot Alice Norman Battle retracted prior testimony in the Hugh Watt perjury affair. Watt, a former member of parliament, faces charges related to attempting to bribe an associate to aid in murdering Watt's former wife. The retraction was made in a police court and the case proceeds to Old Bailey trial.
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London
Lightfoot
Alice Norman Battle
Hugh Watt
Watt
Old Bailey
Sandford Fined $100 for Cruelty in Shiloh Case
Lewiston Maine October 18 Rev Frank W Sandford of Shiloh was sentenced in supreme court to pay a $100 fine plus costs on cruelty to his son. The judge made extended remarks in sentencing. Statutes allow a $100 fine or a year in jail.
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Lewiston
Frank W. Sandford
Shiloh
Supreme Court
Frosty relief near fever zone opens Baton Rouge to world
A frost in Louisiana and Mississippi promises to ease yellow fever controls as New Iberia reports a fever nest. The move lifts quarantines, with Baton Rouge welcoming visitors and optimism spreading along the Mississippi Gulf.
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New Orleans
New Iberia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Mississippi Gulf
Interest Begins Monthly Deposit Requirement Notice
A note states that interest begins monthly on the third day of each month with a deposit of $1.00 or more. The text also mentions a time window until 9 p.m. and includes garbled trailing words.
Tech student placed on probation in Boston court
Boston October 13. On recommendation of counsel and parties interested Rawley D Morrill an Institute of Technology student was placed on probation in municipal court today. He was arrested recently on the charge of stealing wage from the South terminal station where he was employed. Restitution has been made to the New York New Haven Hartford railroad by the parents of the defendant.
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Boston
Rawley D. Morrill
South Terminal
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mens Wear Stock Warning Amid Cold Weather
A local clothing retailer urges men to buy sufficient underwear as cold weather grips the area. The shop notes stock is limited and emphasizes early purchase to ensure warmth. Local shoppers are advised to check sizes and availability before prices rise.
Lighting Contract Awarded To Lowell Gas Company
In St Albans Vermont a clerk Eugene Trudeau killed a burglar during a store safe robbery at Jennison Gallivan Sheldon ten miles away. Trudeau fired through a register wounding the intruder who died. The dead man, likely part of a regional burglary gang, carried tools a revolver and a note about a post office theft. No action against Trudeau is expected.
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St. Albans
Jennison & Gallivan
Sheldon
Eugene W. Trudeau
Trudeau
Vermont
East Fairfield
Salem Lawyer Convicted of Attempted Bribery
Salem attorney Charles J. Averill was found guilty by a jury in the superior criminal court of attempting to influence a juror. The case, heard before Judge Francis A. Gaskill of Worcester, involved Averill allegedly hiring a man to bribe a juror in a case in which he had an interest. Sentencing will be set later.
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Salem
Chas. J. Averill
Superior Criminal Court
Averill
Francis A. Gaskill
Worcester
Banker Green arraigned on 35 counts in Fredonia case
Fred R. Green cashier of the defunct Fredonia National bank was indicted on 35 counts by a federal grand jury in Lockport New York and arraigned in court. He pleaded not guilty and was released on ten thousand dollars bail with a right to demur to the indictments.
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Lockport
N. Y
Fred R. Green
Fredonia National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Green
Prisoners Escape Lorain Jail Through Wall
Lorain Ohio October 13 four inmates confined to the Lorain jail cut a tunnel and escaped through a section of wall late last night. No trace of the men has been found and authorities believe outside aid aided the breakout.
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Lorain, O
Lorain Ja'l
Tun Inch
Peoria Bank President Dougherty Defalcations Fallout
Heartbroken former Peoria National Bank official Calvin C Lines dies after the bank closes amid alleged defalcations by president Newton C Dougherty. Lines had served 61 years as bookkeeper and officer, his death follows the scandal revelations.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Peoria
Peoria National Bank
Newton C. Dougherty
Calvin C. Lines
Prof. Dougherty
Mr. Lines
Hood's Lotion Advertisement Claiming Soothing Benefits
Gentlemen learn Hood's Lotion provides soothing healing antiseptic refreshing relief after shaving. Quick, delicate relief. highly effective and agreeable. Sold by all druggists otc 60 cents. Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
Lowell
Mass
Special Invite to Call and Be Examined by Latest Meet Tetey
A brief notice invites readers to call and undergo examination by the latest team or expert. Details regarding location, date, or scope are not clearly provided in the fragment.
Unconscious At Throttle On Runaway Fast Mail
Chicago Oct 18 A Illinois Central fast mail train left at 2 30 a m for the South narrowly escaped destruction at Grand Crossing. Engineer Frank A Rugg was struck by a projection and fell unconscious at his post. The train was stopped just before danger by the fireman whose quick action saved it. Rugg's injuries are not fatal.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Grand Crossing
Frank A. Rugg
Rugeg
Rugg
Two Boston Women Reach US Women’s Golf Final
New York report on October 13 states two Boston women will contest the tenth annual U S women’s championship at Morris County Golf Club Convent Station New Jersey Miss Margaret Curtis of Essex County Club Manchester Mass and Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley County Club Watertown Mass. Mackay defeated title holder Georgianna Bishop by 38 up and 1 to play while Curtis eliminated Grace Keyes by 6 up and 5 to play.
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New York
Boston
United States
Morris County Golf Club
Convent Station
Margaret Curtis
Essex County Club
Manchester
Mass
Pauline Mackay
Oakley County Club
Watertown
Georgianna Bishop
Brooklawn Club
Bridgeport
Conn
Curtis
Grace Keyes
Concord
Changes in Philippine Commission Impending
Washington reports from Manila papers indicate clear plans for personnel shifts on the Philippine Commission. Commissioner Ide is said to retire due to age, with Gov Wright possibly stepping down after a December Washington visit. Ide would reportedly serve briefly as governor before leaving the service, while other American members may also see changes as part of a broader reconstruction.
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Washington
Manila
Philippine Commission
Ide
Gov. Wright
Islands
Earl Spencer in Norfolk improves after paralysis attack
London report says Earl Spencer Liberal leader in the house of Lords showed slight improvement today after collapsing with paralysis yesterday at his shooting box Faxenham Norfolk.
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London
Earl Spencer
House of Lords
Faxenham
Norfolk
Bailey Indicted in Peoria School Board Malfeasance
Peoria Illinois October 12 The grand jury indicted Oliver Bailey chairman of the Peoria school board finance committee for malfeasance in office for failing to fulfill duties and allowing Newton C Dougherty to misappropriate school funds. Bailey a wealthy tax leader and bank officer faces broader board censure and three further indictments against Dougherty for embezzlement and forgery.
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Peoria
Oliver Bailey
Newton C. Dougherty
Bailey
Dime Savings
Central National Bank
Sggene
Dougherty
Merrimack Clothing Offers Glove at Affordable Price
The Merrimack Clothing Company promotes a glove priced at 1.15 dollars, branded as the Merrimack especial glove. The ad asserts quality and fit, claiming durability and accurate sizing for men seeking sturdy handwear.
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Merrimack
Merrimack Clothing Company
Lowell Gas Light Company Wins Street Lighting Contract
Mayor Casey announced the Lowell Gas Light Company won the street lighting contract for Lowell at $22.75 per lamp per year, down from $28.50, saving the city about $34,500. The bid by Weisbach and others was rejected, with electricity excluded initially, leading to the final Gas Light Company agreement and a 25 cent all night and evening schedule reduction.
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Lowell Gas Light Co
Gas Light Company
Lowell Electric Light
Casey
F. E. Dunbar
Chief Hosmer
Lowell
Lowell Gas Light Company
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
Hosmer
Weisbach
Cleveland
Weisbach Lighting
Supt
Frank E. Dunbar
Mn Dunbar
Ladies Tailors Exhibit Craft at Local Fair Prices
A fragment notes continued discussion on page ten about women sewing their own cloth if desired and receiving payment, mentions a furrier and quoted prices for fur lined garments, and asserts no shortage of facility to enhance ladies tailoring work. The tone implies a community fair or market event highlighting female artisans and related trades.
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Tenth Street
Cation
Arthur Urbane Dilley
Park Street
Telephone
Haymarket
England
Japan
Russia
Hoon
Lghtfoot
Sandford
Traders National Bank
TECH
Lowell Gas Company
Sheldon, Vt
Peoria Bank
Post
Mackay
Mittee
Peoria School Board
Electric Light Co
Mm. Marks CO
Central &T
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