Foul murder near Wakefield line shocks Reading
A murdered female tramp, age about 45 to 50, was found near a well traveled highway by Walter Locke and his dog. The body bore six head wounds five from pistols and one from a sharp object. Police believe the crime occurred earlier and the body was dragged to the site. Dr. Jack confirmed death. autopsy planned. General J H Whitney assumed case.
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Reading
Wakefield
Walter Locke
Locke
George Loomis
Jack
Melrose
Pierce & Company
J. H. Whitney
State Police
Dock Strike Demands Higher Wages Tie Up Port
Montreal reports a two thousand strong dock labor strike after season long 20 cent per hour pay. Workers seek 30 cents for day work and 35 cents for night work. Agents refused, 90 percent of wharfmen quit. A mass meeting backed continued strike until demands met.
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Montreal
Uneducated farm horse and strange dog stories
John Blank recalls animal tales and a farm horse that closed a door with force and a dog that, after his owner's death, seemed to recognize a stranger and react with puzzled, attentive behavior. The dog later shows affection and curiosity toward the man who turns out to be the deceased’s brother.
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John Blank
London
Mr. Blank
Cy Ware
Sree
Roosevelt to visit South. Memphis reception and hunt noted
President Roosevelt plans a mid month trip through part of the South if official work allows. The journey centers on attending a Memphis reception for Gen Luke Wright, vice governor of the Philippines, with a bear hunt in Mississippi possibly on the itinerary and a potential Tuskegee Institute visit in Alabama.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
Memphis
Luke Wright
Philippines
Mississippi
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
Mitchell Day Rouses Miners to Union Safeguard
Wilkes-Barre pa October 29 mine closure honors Mitchell Day with ten thousand marchers and a mass meeting. President Mitchell lauds union unity and arbitration while urging mine workers to join the union as the only safeguard against future strikes and operator costs.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Roosevelt
Y. M. C. A. Park
Pennsylvania
Gov Yates III Stricken With Typhoid Fever in Springfield
Springfield October 29 Dr L C Taylor governor Yates attending physician issued bulletin that the governor has a well developed case of typhoid fever. There is no call for immediate alarm but four weeks at least before he can leave bed.
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Springfield
Ill
L. ¢C. Taylor
Yates
Taylor
Col Butler Ames for Congress in Porto Rico district
In a argued political ad the claim casts Col. Butler Ames as a capable leader who commanded a populous Porto Rico district during the Spanish War. It questions if he is not able to represent voters in Congress, urging support.
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Col
Butler Ames
Porto Rico
Adv
Winter arrives with shadows over the year’s end
A short reflective verse notes winter’s approach as bright autumn foliage fades, birds fall silent, and the sunset of the year fades away, capturing a seasonal mood in Country Life in America.
Fatal streetcar crash near Pawtucketville injures two
A Pelham route streetcar crashed into a buggy near Lowell killing James ONeil, a Lowell man, and injuring Michael Murphy who was carried 40 to 50 feet. The horse died, the buggy was smashed, and ONeil died from a skull fracture at St John’s hospital as motorman John Roberts and conductor Ben Mitchell aided victims.
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Pelham
James O’neil
Lowell
Michael J. Murphy
Pawtucketville
Collinsville
John Roberts
Roberts
Ben Mitchell
O'Neil
Murphy
Lowell Hospital
Pawtucket
Merrimack Streets
Lieut. Brosnan
William and
Thomas MacCloughry
Mur
Phy
St. John’s Hospital
Fr. Tighe
Immaculate Conception
Citizen
Merrimack Street
New Urban
Middle Street
Lawrence
Obituaries report Penhallow and McManus deaths
Mrs Hepsebah Penhallow aged 76 dies at 48 Hastings street leaving two sons William and Arthur of Chicago and sister Miss Augusta Martin. John E McManus aged 42 dies at aunt Mrs McMennen 196 Gorham street. native of Lowell, formerly with United States Cartridge works for 12 years, survived by sister Mrs Joan Lucey of Ashland New Hampshire.
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Hepsebah Penhallow
Hastings Street
Benjamin Penhallow
William
Arthur
Chicago
Augusta Martin
John E. McManus
McMennen
Gorham Street
Joan Lucey
Ashland
N. H
McManus
Lowell
United States Cartridge Works
Funeral Processions Reported for Several Local Residents
Funeral services were held yesterday for Frederick A. Morey in Billerica Centre with Rev. Wier officiating and the Apollo quartette singing. Bearers were relatives. burial in Corner cemetery with Young & Co. in charge. A private funeral was held at 2:30 for Ralph G. Dege at 10 Park View Avenue, Rev. Dr. Huntington presiding. Flowers from Massachusetts dye house employees, with Horace Ela & Son as undertakers, accompanied burial in Edson cemetery. Edward M. Grover's service took place at 255 Branch Street, Rev. A. St. John Chambré officiating. body to Bellows Falls for burial, Young in charge. The double funeral of Mrs Ellen B. Golden and daughter Jennie, victims of a burning accident at 54 Mt Hope Street, was held yesterday afternoon with a large turnout.
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Frederick A. Morey
Billerica Centre
Mr. Wier
Apollo Quartette
Young & Co
Ralph G
Hans C
Lena Dege
Park View Avenue
Dr. Huntington
Massachusetts Dye House
Dege
Horace Ela
Edward M. Grover
Branch Street
A. St. John Chambre
Bellows Faire
Young
Ellen BR. Golden
Jennie
Mt. Hope Street
Scottstown
Canada
Groveton
Derry
N. H
Andrew Molloy
James McCormick
Joseph Golden
George Coupe
Joseph Donnelly
John Black
John J. McHugh
St. Patrick’s Church
Charles H. Molloy
Charles Bennett Stevens
Jenness Street
Misses Craig
C.S. Frost
Mt. Vernon Church
Edson
C. M. Young & Co
E. J. Carter
Wm. B. Coulam
C. Frank George
H. M. Jacobs
Macella Greenwood
Funeral Obituaries Reflect Community Ties
The record notes large floral tributes and many attendees from nearby towns including Scottstown and Groveton. Charles Bennett Stevens, of 53 Jenness Street, was honored with prayers, a solo, and the hymn Abide With Me, with burial at Edson cemetery.
Obituaries notice roundup from city deaths
In this city funeral notices run for Hep sebunh Penhallow 76 at 48 Hastings street McManus 42 at 196 Gorham street funeral at St Peters Ellen Quinn 12 at Lowell Hospital body moved to 27 West Fourth street John J O Connor 6 months 21 days Jessie R Pierce 43 at 323 Seventh street Louise Frechette 90 at 28 Lee street Funeral services set for all locations and dates as listed.
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Penhallow
Hastings Street
Hepsebunh Penhallow
McManus
Gorham Street
John E. McManus
St. Peters
O'Connor
Daniel
Mary
New Street
John J. O'Connor
Quinn
Lowell Hospital
Ellen Quinn
West Fourth Street
Pierce
Seventh Street
Jessie R. Pierce
Frechette
Lee Street
Louise Frechette
Burns-Waterson wedding at Immaculate Conception
Patrick J. Burns wed Mary E. Waterson at the parochial residence with Rev. Fr. McGrath officiating. Witnesses were John Burns and Katherine Waterson. Also notes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm nasal remedy and pricing.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Patrick J. Burns
Mary EB. Waterson
Fr. McGrath
John Burns
Katherine Waterson
President Roosevelt backs Butler Ames in Congress
Ady questions the President's confidence and asserts Roosevelt's support for Butler Ames as a candidate for Congress.
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Roosevelt
Butler Ames
Congress
Ady
Board to Hear Petition on Street Railway Joint Use
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston October 27 1902 notice of hearing on petition by Lowell and Pelham Street Railway and Boston and Northern Street Railway for approval of an agreement to jointly use tracks and electric overhead system in Dracut. Hearing scheduled November 5 at 10 am at 20 Beacon Street Boston. Notice to be published three times in Lowell Daily Courier with service return at hearing.
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Boston
Lowell & Pelham Street Railway Company
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Dracut
Beacon Street
Notice of Final Account in Hannah G. Clough Estate
Gas MCN Bane directs all interested in Hannah G. Clough of Lowell to appear November 18 1902 at nine o clock in the forenoon in Lowell Probate Court to show cause why the final account of executor Arthur K. Whitcomb should not be allowed. Citations must be served by publication in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks and by mailed copies seven days before court. Witness Charles J. McIntire First Judge, October 21 1902.
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Hannah G. Clough
Lowell
Arthur K. Whitcomb
Lowell Daily Courier
Charies J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
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Huntsman
Gov
Lobingo
Union
Gov. Yates III
Country Life In
America
Pelham Electric
James O'Neill
M. J. Murphy
H-O
Winchester
Nternally
Express
Winchester Pile Cure CO
Medford
Bals & Lurkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Bowler Bros
Worcester, Mass
St. Vincent's Hospital
Worcester
Mass
Ima
Golden
Bowers Street
Edward F. Russell
Agnes G. Russell
Benjamin Hoyle
Catherine Donnelly
Golden Family
Burns—Waterson
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board OF Railroad Commissioners
Gasmcn Bane OF
Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probate Court
Sawyer Carriage Company
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