Three Women in War Time and Returns From War
A piece reflecting on women’s perspectives during war, contrasting three women’s responses from Edith M. Thomas’s poem and public reaction to returning volunteers. It notes Boston’s mixed sentiment, calls for detention of Gen Miles, and jokes about Col Paty du Clam, while remarking that the Ninth Massachusetts soldiers face superstition about unlucky numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Fitzgerald
Fitz
Gen. Wheeler
Family Reunion at Mansfield Cottage on Robin's Hill
Mrs Hannah Byam hosted a family reunion at Geo P Mansfield's new cottage on Robin's Hill Wednesday afternoon October 31 with 42 attendees spanning children grandchildren and great grandchildren Dinner was served about 3 the group was photographed by Mr Adams of Melrose a nephew of Grandma Byam All returned home deeming it a success and planning another gathering next year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Byam
Geo. P. Mansfield
Robin's Hill
THE CHARETTE WATCH AND SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE
Secretary Hall reports ten dollars received from Senator George E Putnam bringing the total to thirty four dollars. He plans to buy the watch once funds are raised as subscriptions come in slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charette
Hall
George Charette
George E. Putnam
Seretary Hall
Bank Hours and Revenue Stamp Agents Notice
Bank hours run daily from 8 am to 4 pm with Saturday hours extended to 1 pm. The notice lists agents authorized for sale of U S revenue stamps and indicates service for customers during these times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Revenue
Great Britain to respond to Czar's note with unity
London readers learn that due to the Marquis of Salisbury's absence Britain has not yet formally replied to the Czar's note. The Gazette reports the response will hail the Czar's initiative with satisfaction and delight and pledge Her Majesty's determination to cooperate in achieving his great aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Gazette
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
Thousands Turn Out to Welcome the Warships
Boston on September 2 witnesses a grand review and reception as naval vessels arrive for renovation. Thousands crowd vantage points from Pemberton to Point Shirley. harbor filled with decorated ships. Sky clear, water blue, breeze light. buildings adorned with flags. Massachusetts leads the fleet as warships head toward Boston Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pemberton
Point Shirley
Lipton Challenge Arrives for America's Cup Defense
Lipton's challenge for the America's Cup, issued via the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, reached New York. A special committee will review the matter and meet with Chas. Russell tomorrow to discuss the next steps and timing for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Chas. Russell
Heat Deaths and Prostrations Persist in Heat Wave
New York reports five deaths from excessive heat and seven heat prostrations in Jersey City as of 10 AM. Temperature reached 82 with humidity at 87, underscoring ongoing health risks during the heat spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Obituary of John H Coffee at Salem Willows
John H Coffee died at Salem Willows after a night of apoplexy. Born in 1857 in Lowell, he led Coffey Brothers grocers and later treasurer of Consumers Brewing. Survived by wife Annie Quinn and two children. Funeral at Edson chapel Saturday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Coffey
John H. Coffee
Salem Willows
Lowell
Salem
Mr. Coffey
Willows
Old Mann School
James
Coffey Brothers
Consumers Brewing Company
Boys sent to reform school in vagancy case
In police court Frank J Ney and Bartholomew Lynch both 16 were sent to the reformatory for vagrancy. Albert F Smith 12 was placed on probation for breaking and entering and larceny. Several drunks were sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Frank J. Ney
Bartholomew Lynch
Reformatory
Albert F. Smith
Helping the Soldiers at Lowell Aid Meeting
At a Lowell Massachusetts Volunteer Aid meeting the branch voted to fund delicacies for Sixth regiment soldiers in Porto Rico aboard the Bay State with Montauk as a possible stop. A three member committee was formed to coordinate with Mayor Bennett on aid for returning troops and Dr. R E Bell reported on food allowances and hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Porto Rico
Bay State
Montauk
Bennett
H. C. Fuller
H. M. Thompson
Geo. C. Wright
Massachusetts State Aid Association
Lowell Auxiliary
Volunteer Aid Association
Central Association
Women’s Central Committee
Commonwealth Building
Mt. Vernon Street
E. P. Sohter
Hard Road to Travel from Adjuntas to Utuado
Frederick Roy Martin reports from Utuado Porto Rico dated Aug 25 on the Sixth Massachusetts division marching through rugged terrain under Gen Henry and Gen Schwan. The journey features muddy, stony roads, heavy sickness, and daily rain with few dry feet, amid tensions with locals and logistical delays as 120 supply wagons strain to restock from Adjuntas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Roy Martin
Utuado
Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Ponce
Adjuntas
Utuada
Guy Henry
Henry
Schwan
Ecibo
Yauco
San Gan
Hormigueras
Mayaguez
Col. Rice
Marlboro
Santiago Pietri
Mr. Pietri
United States Navy
Lares
Company F
Jackson
Spain
Roy Stone
Wisconsin
Stone
Adjuntasin
Ninth Massachusetts at Camp Wikoff Faces Harsh Toll
Boston Journal reporter with the Ninth Massachusetts at Camp Wikoff recounts 285 of 943 from Camp Dewey remaining able to walk, and only 19 in Company I and 14 in Company M able to walk. Fever nurse duty, overcrowded hospitals, scarce food, and exhausted care workers mark a grim arrival as relief and transport debates hinge on pending arrivals and quarantine rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Archer
The
Boston Journal
Ninth Massachusetts
Camp Wikoff
Camp Dewey
Allegheny
Montauk
Cummins
Roslindale
John
Fr. Cummins
Dan Mahoney
Jackson
Framingham
Sisters of Charity
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
Ned O'’Sullivan
Lawrence
O'Sullivan
State Street
Mr. Cushing
Volunteer Aid Association
Ninth
Congressman Fitzgerald
Joe Wheeler
Stalin
Red Cross
Lieuts
Dwyer
Desmond
Maj
Donovan
Camp
Dewey
Adjt
Joe Kelley
Lady
Quartermaster’s Department
the Ninth
A Counterfeit Nickel Circulating Here in 1867 Date
A bright clean looking counterfeit nickel with the date 1867 has appeared in the area. It feels slightly greasy and bears a poorly executed “In God We Trust” motto. The shield is smaller and milling is one-sided, making the coin easy to pass.
Erie Telephone Stock Hopes For Surge To 90 Or 100
Market whispers link Erie telephone stock to a potential deal that could push prices from 75 percent toward 90 or even 100. Other items note Mrs. J C Hamilton returning from Maine, Judge Sargent visiting Amesbury, a brother of William Boyle of the Ninth leaving to bring home a fever death, and Navy village scholars advancing to Lowell high school with names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
J. C. Hamilton
Maine
Sargent
Amesbury
Hadley
William Boyle
Ninth Regiment
Montauk
Navy Village
Lowell High School
Joseph Swift
Arthur Mozely
Ernest Dustin
Joe Bates
Katie Kerrins
Maryac
Charette Coming From Navy Yard Visit
A letter from George Charette dated August 31 1598 from the U S Town Navy Yard New York expresses gratitude for the Dahlgren Naval Veterans Association No 27 resolutions and plans to visit Lowell soon to acknowledge the action. Personal notes mention local residents visiting Canada and Montan's Point seeking service, job changes, and school plans. Mrs Helen P Harris obituary notes sudden death at 27 Harrison Street with family survivors and centre harbor excursion set for September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Rundlett
George Charette
Navy Yard
New York
Dahlgren Association of Naval Veterans
Lowell
U. S. Navy
P.G. Sundlett
Dahlgren
Association of Naval Veterans, No. 27
N. A. N. V. Post
Mass
Minnie EB. McGauvran
Canada
E. H. Shattuck
Montan’s Point
Gen. Ames
George H. Howes
Boston 2Nd Maine
Minnie Steferpan
Lynn
Edward Heffernan
Beste
Robert S. Gordon
Merrimack
Prisone
Delia-Kerrins
Parker Avenue
Lillian O'Melley
Dintey Street
Lowell ‘High School
Neremal School
Edward Gunther
Merrimack Woolen
North Andover
Gunther
Upland Street
Dover
Helen P. Farris
A. W. Harris
Spalding & Co
Harrison Street
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Edith M. Thomas
Nota Bene
Augus
War Department
Gen. Miles
Col
Paty du Clam
Ninth Massachusetts Regiment
South Chelmsford
Nait Price
Fayross& Hesford
Merrimack Mfg. Co
Chas. W. Eaton
Seventh Day Adventist Church
A. H. Clark
Old Highland
Board of Alfermen
B. and M
J. E. Conant & Co
P. & W. de St. Croix
Bellows Falls
C. S. Pullen
Providence
R. I
T. W. Stewart
Auguste Fournier
Fitburg
2. B. Peabody
Danvers
P. W. Jones
South Sudbury
John J. Leedham
Valley Falls
R. A
F. W. Spencer
Stoneham
A. J. Robinson
Freemont
N. H
P. J
Fay Bros. & Hosford
Savings Department of the
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Chas. J. Gildaen
F. Hills
Cashier
Czar
Boston’s Naval Review
SETTS
Provincetown
Lipton
Richard M. Clapp
H. N. Tilton
Edson Chapel
Dr. Bell
Fortress Monroe
R. E. Bell
Massachusetts Aid Society
Red Cross Association
Wikoff
Hood
America
Lake Winipesaukee
Col. Wheeler
Murphy
Saxonville
Alleghany
Siboney
Moody
Mississippi
Florida
John Landy
Company M
Cuba
Catania
Elbridge T. Gerry
New York Yacht Club
Bilectra
General Hospital
Cook, Burnheimer & Co
John Daniels
Treadwell R. Ireland
Alabama
Joe” Wheeler
Greenport
L. L
Henry C. Buckley
Southport
Conn
F. T. Boyd
South Hampton
Cushing
Blood
Centre Harbor
Lamson & Huabbard
Guyer
Collins & Fairbanks
Spellman
Merrimack Street
Errimage Clothing Company
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