Suit Against Emery Yields 12000 Damages In Breach Contract Sale
Jury reported in Saiman Sirk vs W H Emery and Elmina L Nute for breach of contract over the Merrimack house sale. Damages set at $12,000. Judge Waite instructed jurors to consider property value, taxes, interest and water rates totaling 8283.40 added to sale price. If market value exceeded sale price, excess set damages. if not, nominal damages. Case proceeded to consideration of Smith Brothers vs Town of Stoughton regarding water supply.
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Saiman Sirk
W. H. Emery
Elmina L. Nute
Merrimack House
Smith Et al
Stoughton
Waite
Smith Lrotherville
Bankruptcy court session outlines multiple final and adjourned meetings
Referee Henry E. Warner presided this morning disposing bankruptcy matters. Final meeting items include Geo. W. Horn, Jno J. McPadden. Adjourned first meeting lists Martin E. Earle, Ether 8S. Foss. Final meetings cover J. J. Regan, Harry Greene, Geo. E. Mitchell, Leroy W. Dickey, Narcisse Gadbeis, J F Denning.
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Henry E. Warner
Geo. W. Horn
Jno
J. McPadden
Martin E. Earle
Ether
Foss
J. J. Regan
Harry «. Greene
Geo. E. Mitchell
Leroy W. Dickey
Narcisse Gadbeis
J.F. Denning
Wills Presented and Administrations Granted in Probate
Wills were presented for probate for Wm. H. Wrenn of Waltham Sarah A. Brown George F. Collins Marcellus H. Fletcher of Lowell. Administrations granted for Olive Hildreth of Westford Albert Laurendeau of Dunstable Sarah J. Barnes of Marlborough Geo R. Dickey of Lowell. Co H Conant filed the second and final account of the executrix of Elizabeth F Blanchard's will, which the court allowed.
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Wm. H. Wrenn
Waltham
Sarah A. Brown
George F. Collins
Marcellus H. Fletcher
Lowell
Olive Hildreth
Westford
Albert Laurendeau
Dunstable
Sarah J. Barnes
Marlborough
Geo. R. Dickey
Co. H. Conant
Elizabeth F. Blanchard
Ames Commands Utuado District During Spanish War
During the Spanish war Lieut Col Ames commanded the regiment and the district of Utuado including Arecibo Utuado Adjun tas Lares and surrounding towns covering about 800 square miles with 25 000 people. He acted as de facto ruler administering civil and military affairs appointing alcaldes judges police chiefs and city councils in most towns and retaining many appointments after his departure.
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Col. Rice
Col. Ames
Utuado
Arecibo
Adjuntas
Lares
Barcelona
Momati
Hatillo
Camus
Quebradilla
Isabella
Lawrence
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Ad Endures Over Time
Over fifty years ago doctors began endorsing Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and kept the trust. The oldest and best tonic for the family remains J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts, signaling enduring reliability and broad use.
Ames to Be a National Authority on Colonial Policy
The article notes Col. Ames gained Puerto Rico experience during military occupation and later directed attention to manufacturing there. It suggests he would become a recognized authority on colonial government and Spanish American affairs if elected, contrasting with disorganized Republican rallies and skeptical views on John T. Sparks and other Lawrence candidates. Brady and Wilson have opened key campaign offices.
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Ponce
Col. Ames
Porto Rico
Congress
No Tariff Tinkering Moves Stir Omaha Farmers
Omaha on October 21 reports Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department visiting on a trip to Ashland. He told a large gathering that public sentiment opposes tariff tinkering in the upcoming Congress session. He warned that current manufacturer prosperity does not warrant a free trade crusade.
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Omaha
Neb
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Ashland
Local Native James E Hill Jr Seeks Wyoming Legislature Seat
James E Hill Jr a city native has moved to Wyoming where he bought a newspaper and runs as a Legislature candidate. He learned printing in Lowell and worked as a compositor in Boston before heading west Ex Senator John E Drury is recovering from slow fever His doctor says rest for another week will allow him to leave his room
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James E. Hill, Jr
Wyoming
Mr. Hill
Lowell
Boston
John E. Drury
Gormely Indicted in Plot to Escape Masonic Tax bill
Chicago October 21 The grand jury indicted James H Gormely president of the Masonic Temple association for conspiring to have more than 26000 in taxes marked paid on the treasurer s books without payment The case arose in connection with Captain Edward Williams charged with tax evasion Williams allegedly offered to settle the tax debt for 20000 with Gormely s consent Dr David G Rush a former Masonic director testified to the discussions Gormely denies knowledge of any tax avoidance scheme
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Chicago
Grand
James H. Gormely
Masonic Temple Association
Edward Williams
David G. Rush
Williams
Gormely
Condition of Billerica powder explosion victim improves
The injured man Philip Gregway from the Saturday powder explosion in Billerica shows improvement and is no longer in immediate danger. His chances of recovery have increased since he was first taken to St. John's hospital.
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Philip Gregway
Billerica
St. John's Hospital
Father John's Medicine claims to cure respiratory illnesses
The advertisement promotes Father John's Medicine as a cure for colds, bronchitis, asthma, and lung troubles. It insists the product is free from opium and nerve-destroying drugs, guarantees refunds if it fails, and notes endorsements by physicians and hospitals while warning that neglected colds lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, and consumption.
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Father John
John
Artilleryman and His Ways With a Maid of Fourteen
A Lowell police court session focused on a case of Francis H. Nealey 11 charged with felonious assault on Mary Arvin 14. Nealey admitted guilt but claimed ignorance of age of consent laws while claiming army service with his mother’s written consent. The judge adjourned the case a week for further consideration amid several other local offenders and unclear outcomes.
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Lowell
Francis H. Nealey
Mary Arvin
Regular Artillery
Donaldson
Nealey
Queen's Street
Hadley
North Chelmtsford
Nashua
Strike Ends Unanimously at UMW Convention
Wilkesbarre PA Oct 21 The United Mine Workers convention resumes in Nesbitt theatre and votes unanimously to accept Roosevelt arbitration proposal and end the strike. Delegates favor returning to work Thursday morning while awaiting formal resolutions and a public announcement.
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Wilkesbarre
Roosevelt
Convention of
United Mine Workers
Nesbitt Theatre
Mitchell
Nore
Resolutions Committee
Olitehell
Arbitration Commission
Nubl
Committee On
City Hall News and Budget Notes at Council Meeting
City treasurer reports $80,000 received by noon from the $1,469,000 levy with more funds taken in last evening and this morning. A council plan to create a ball committee for the poor may be debated though likely unlawful. Parker street extension has lingered 14 years in pending form, while mayor flags $186,350 borrowed this year after vetoes on sidewalk repairs and Central bridge loan.
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Parker Street
City Hall
Thes
Centralbridge
City council thanks Dr Lorenz for charitable work in Chicago
The Chicago common council on October 21 adopted a resolution expressing gratitude to Dr Adolph Loreng of Vienna for his charitable efforts among impoverished children in Chicago.
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Chicago
The
Common Counsell
Edity
Adolph Loreng
Vienna
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