Alderman Walker Withdraws Amendment On Lighting Ordinance
Alderman Walker says he will withdraw his amendment to transfer duties of superintendent of fighting from Chief Hosmer to City Engineer Bowers. He credits his measure with reducing gas lighting price from 26.75 to 22.75 per lamp and criticizes how bids and contract were handled by Mayor Casey. The issue may be revisited. continued discussion is expected at the next aldermen's meeting.
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Walker
Hosmer
Bowers
Alderman Walker
Courier-Citizen
Board of Aldermen
Casey
Miss Pauline Mackay Wins National Golf Championship
New York October 14 Miss Pauline Mackay of Oakley Country Club Watertown Mass defeated Miss Margaret Curtis of Essex County Man chester Mass by 1 up in 18 holes to win the women’s national golf championship. Curtis led at the turn 3 up but Mackay steadied with a clutch short game winning holes 11 and 12 in 6 4 and 14 in six to pull ahead.
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New York
Pauline Mackay
Oakley Country Club
Watertown
Mass
Margaret Curtis
Essex County Country Club
Manchester
Miss Mackay
Miss Curtis
Bombing at English manufacturer's town kills workers and officers
In Warsaw on October 14 a bomb exploded at an English manufacturer's villa. The blast killed the cook and another resident, and three policemen died in a subsequent shooting as the attackers fled.
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Warsaw
Heating and Lighting Contract for New Popping Facility
The notice outlines a lighting and heating contract for a modern corn popping facility. Details remain unclear due to fragmentary OCR but indicate procurement actions for construction and utility installations, naming involved parties and bid expectations.
Dougherty scandal claims another victim in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois nervous prostration from the Dougherty disclosures caused Nelson Burnham 79 stockholder in Peoria National Bank to die last night. Burnham owned 150 shares and had been connected with the bank for 30 years. His wealth was estimated at $500000. The death follows the earlier death of C. C. Lines, showing the scandal's wide impact.
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Peoria
Dougherty
Nelson Burnham
Peoria National Bank
Burnham
C. C. Lines
Six Miners Doomed to Death in Clyde Mine Disaster
Fredericktown Pennsylvania October 14 six miners entombed after a fre damp explosion. Efforts continued through the night in short shifts as dense smoke hampered rescue. The men lie 1600 feet from the pit mouth and rescuers brace to reach them by brattling off burning sections of the mine.
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Fredericktown
Clyde
Nine year old dies after chloroform dental extraction
Providence BR Oct 1 9 Anne Delaney nine died at a local dentist office from chloroform used during a tooth extraction. She fainted after the procedure and collapsed again, dying minutes later. Medical Examiner Jay Perkine ruled the death accidental.
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Providence
BR. L
Anne Delaney
Jay Perkine
Ae Hie
Lowell auto party member sustains leg injury in Lawrence
Fred and Hunt of a Lowell motoring party suffered four contusions to the left leg in a mishap near an escalator in Lawrence on Friday afternoon at about the clock. The injured man was taken to General Hospital for treatment.
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Fred & Hunt
Lowell
Lawrence
Genere
O Sullivan's Honest Shoe Leather Offer
An advert notes O Sullivans promising honest shoe leather at a price per pair, emphasizing value and consistency for customers despite varying costs.
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O'Sullivan
Lowell Man Is President at New England High School Commercial Teachers Meet
Edward S. Colton Jr. of Lowell was elected president at the morning business session of the New England High School Commercial Teachers Association held in the Lowell high school annex. Officers include Fred C. Ball of Bangor as first vice president and Katharine Copeland of Gloucester as second vice president. The program featured talks on commercial courses, the English connection to commerce, penmanship methods, and typ writing for office work, with Stratton D. Brooks giving the keynote address on the commercial high school.
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New England High School Commercial Teachers Association
Edward S. Colton, Jr
Lowell High School
Fred C. Ball
Bangor
Katherine Copeland
Gloucester
Herbert Congdon
Phoenix
R. L
Nathaniel H. Atkins
Lowell
Chester M. Grover
Cambridge
Francis H. Read
Providence
Elton L. Blaisdell
Lynn
Cyrus W. Irish
Mass
Mary BR. O'Connor
Co. E
Bigger Navy for Germany
Berlin reports that French disclosures of British alliance offers have spurred a broad naval buildup plan in Germany. A massive naval league with 600000 members mobilizes for a stronger defensive fleet to counter Britain, with Socialists and Radicals as notable opponents. The government previously proposed shifting to larger cruisers, with future expansion uncertainty.
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Berlin
France
Germany
Naval League
Great Britain
London
Reichstag & Measure
Woman kills self after Royal Arcanum policy hike
Ogdensburg Oct 14. Mrs. William Gladstone of Ont endured forced insurance withdrawal due to higher Royal Arcanum rates. She died yesterday by cutting her throat with a razor, the act attributed to financial pressure from the policy change.
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Ogdensburg
Royal Arcanum
William Gladstone
Ont
Savings Drive Opens for Savings Event
An open call urges readers to join a community savings drive with a focus on boosting deposits through accessible services and local participation. The notice emphasizes early support and practical steps to participate in the program.
Our Next Governor Contends With Healing and Hope
Fragmentary newspaper clipping shows a future governor addressing a health care matter. The text hints at seeking treatment access and political stance, but readable details are limited. Further context unprovided.
International Auto Race Run Off on the Mineola Course
Heath finished second while Tracy placed third in the Mineola course race. Lancia led until a collision knocked him from contention. Elapsed times show Heath and Lancia among the leaders with the winner posting a 24 minute style time. The event featured an international field and notable car makes.
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Mineola
French driver Hemery wins Vanderbilt Cup race at Mineola
On Mineola Long Island hems Hemery in a 288 1 2 mile race in 4 36 08 to win the W K Vanderbilt Jr cup car race. Heath finished second in a French car with Tracy third and Lancia fourth in an Italian machine. Several crashes marred the event but no fatalities occurred.
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New York
Hemery
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Mineola
L. I
Heath
Tracy
Lancia
Jenatzy
Duray
Dingley
Christie
Foxhall Keene
Lyttle
Spectatora
Tattersall
Sixth Senatorial Democratic convention at Ayer
Report on Lowell Democrats at the Sixth Senatorial Democratic convention in Ayer with unclear credentials. Three men McCluskey Parley and King allegedly gathered nineteen credentials and traveled by train, while the town candidates and central committee debates remained unsettled amid apathy and confusion.
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Ayer
Lowell
William J. McCluskey
John P. Parley
John King
Bowell
Senate
Thaemuc
Fisher
Run on Germania Bank in New Orleans slows relief efforts
News record describes a bank run at Germania Bank in New Orleans with chaotic scenes as customers react to a newspaper report and authorities restore order. The piece notes relief arriving after the uproar subsided and mentions ongoing public concern about the bank's stability.
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Germania Bank
New Orleans
EI A ZHAR v2 Averted Sliver Pedeipet 1
A terse report notes that EI A ZHAR v2 prevented a minor sliver incident and ensured continued pension access. Authorities credit prompt response and coordinated action to maintain benefits for eligible recipients.
Portland Fair Closes After Grand Fireworks Finale
The Lewis and Clark centennial exposition ends today officers and stockholders day marks close. After tomorrow wrecking the exhibit palaces and state buildings begins. President Goode announces stockholders will receive a 30 to 40 percent dividend. The fair likely attracted over 2,500,000 visitors and showcased Pacific coast opportunities.
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Portland
Ore
Goode
United States Artillery Band
Pacific Coast
Four Grand Trunk surveyors drown after canoe capsizes
In Winnipeg river fifteen miles from Kenora four of six Grand Trunk Pacific surveyors were drowned when their canoe overturned. The victims named are Anton Lorensen Fred Crooks William Porter and John Brown.
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Winnipeg, Man
Grand Trunk Pacific
Winnipeg River
Kenora
Anton Lorensen
Fred Crooks
Wm. Porter
John Brown
Wedded at High Noon in Shelburne Vermont
Frederika Vanderbilt Webb daughter of the Webbs of Shelburne and New York wed Ralph Pulitzer publisher of the New York World in Trinity church Shelburne. The ceremony was led by Bishop Arthur C A Hall with Attendants Miss Wenonah Wetmore and Miss Edith Pulitzer. About 400 guests attended a reception at Shelburne Farms before a yacht cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the Elfrida.
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Shelburne
Trinity Church
Frederika Vanderbilt Webb
W. Seward Webb
New York
Ralph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Arthur C. A. Hall
Episcopal
Vermont
Ernest H. Stires
St. Thomas’ Church
Dr. Webb
W. D. Sloane
Vanderbilt
East African Natives Threaten Uganda Railroad
Hamburg reports from East Africa say Randi tribe rebels threaten the Uganda railway. British troops clash with insurgents as fighting intensifies and reports indicate potential railroad destruction.
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Uganda
Hamburg
British East Africa
Campania Disaster: Giant Wave Wrecks Decks
Five steerage passengers are dead and more than thirty injured after a colossal wave swept the Cunard steamer Campania on a Wednesday voyage. Agnes Carben died aboard the ship in quarantine, and John Graham of Milwaukee was among the overboard losses. The wreck occurred midships on the port side as the crowded deck swept into the sea, with cabin passengers on the upper deck saved by clinging to supports.
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New York
Cunard Line
Campania
Agnes Carben
John Graham
Milwaukee
Court Hears Non Support as Blind Wife Pleads for Chance
On the docket this morning John Campbell a one armed man faced police court for non support of his blind wife married eight years. She testified he had not contributed for two months and had three arrests for drunkenness in six months. Court ordered probation for three months. Rose Levasseur a stubborn child was sent to Florence Crittenden home though already on probation from Sherborn, prompting the judge to call officials. Charles L Abbott Connecticut horse thief pleaded guilty to stealing a mare valued at 168 dollars. held 800 dollars for superior court. Thomas J Lannon convicted of larceny of a watch from James & Henior and sent to common jail five months. Evariate Riendeau sentenced to Massachusetts reformatory for breaking and entering and larceny. Other cases postponed or sent to estate form for drunkenness or indiscipline. Charges against Simeon continued for October 7. Andrew Metlevern and two electric vale gang members ordered to estate form for drunkenness. Roward Thibeault Newburyport horse thief remanded on bail for Monday hearing. John F. Keene and Agnet Patenaude before court for lewd conduct. probable cover.
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John Campbell
Campbell
Rose Levasseur
Florence Crittenden
Miss Skelton
Rose
Sherborn Reformatory
Charlies L. Abbott
Connecticut
Keefer Horan
Thomas J. Lannon
James
Treaty Ends Russo Japanese War Historic Signing
Washington reports confirm the Russian and Japanese emperors signed the peace treaty today ending the conflict that began after the 1904 Port Arthur attack. A formal exchange of copies may occur later in Washington. interned fleets may be released once repairs are completed.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Baron Rosen
State Department
Root
Takahira
Togo
Port Arthur
Govoe
Admiral Enquist
Manelia
Mare Selend
Song
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Peoria Bank
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Commercial Teachers’ Association
England
Traders National Bank
Doe
Great Methodist
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Superior Court
Andrew Metlevern
Electric Vale and Gang
Westford
Lewell
Roward Thibeault
Newburyport
Wee
Seaport
RY & and
Joseph Fender
John FP. Keene
Agnet Patenaade
Far East
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