MR SEWALL DEAD AT Small Point Cottage Near Bath
Hon Arthur Sewall died at his Small Point cottage near Bath at 8 15 this morning after a Sunday night apoplexy His wife son William and attendants were present The funeral will be Saturday at 11 am He was Bath born shipbuilder leader of Maine Central Railroad and Democratic party figure with long service on national committees He supported Bryan and Philippine acquisition and urged American ship subsidies and protection The family says Harold Sewall in Honolulu may not learn of the death soon.
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Bath
Arthur Sewall
Mr. Sewall
William D. Sewall
Harold M. Sewall
Honolulu
Maine
Roanoke
New England
England
Ireland
Sewall
Portland & Kennebec Railroad
Arthur
Mexico
Democratic National Committee
United States
Eugene Hale
Bryan
Philippines
McKinley
Maine Central Railroad
Fourth National Bank of Maine
Path National Bank
Ment
Eastern Railroad
Maine Central
American Merchant Marine Association
Emily Duncan Crocker
Harold Sewall
Samoa
William Sewall
Demmer Sewall
Cleveland
Erskine M. Phelps III in Illness as Sewall Death Noted
Chicago September 5 Erskine M. Phelps III millionaire and longtime Democratic leader sank into a renewed ill spell after a brief improvement. Slight hopes for recovery followed a relapse as news broke of the death of his lifelong friend Arthur Sewall.
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Chicago
Erskine M. Phelps
Phelps
Arthur Sewall
Stinson Triumphs After Turbulent Two Hours at Golden Vase
In Boston at Charles River park the Golden Vase two hour race featured sensational crashes. Stinson won after a dramatic last laps sequence despite Moran and McEachern accidents. Stinson set a world two hour record with 67 miles 1467 yards, leading Champion by over a mile as others suffered multiple mishaps.
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Boston
New England
Charles River Park
Stinson
Moran
McEachern
Champion
Chelsea
Fire destroys Dayville Observer building and more
A late afternoon blaze in Danielson Connecticut razed the Observer office on Railroad square Dayville along with the NYNH Hartford railroad freight house four tenement dwellings and damaged the Dayville hotel and other structures. Losses exceed 50000 with investigators suspecting children at play and a dry water supply aiding the spread.
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Danielson
Conn
Observer Office
Railroad Square
Dayville
Observer
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Farm buildings burned in Lower Gilmanton blaze
Gilmanton New Hampshire September 5 fire destroyed the farm buildings of Eben Hayes and Charles F Merrill at Lower Gilmanton. Merrill reported loss about three thousand dollars while Hayes loss estimated probably less.
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Gilmanton
N. H
Eben Hayes
Charles F. Merrill
Lower Gilmanton
Merrill
Hayes
Albany Shows Decrease In Population Since 1890
Washington dispatch reports census results for several cities. Albany New York stands at 94 151 down from 94 923 in 1890 a reduction of 772. Other cities listed include Salt Lake City Bayonne Birmingham Akron Lancaster Dayton and Canton with varying increases and decreases since 1890.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bayonne
N. J
Birmingham
Ala
Albany
N. Y
Akron
Ohio
Lancaster
Dayton
Canton
Transport Lawton Sent to Nome City Alaska
Government will bring back destitute American citizens from Nome City Alaska under orders from the secretary of war. The quartermaster's department will send the transport Lawton to Nome to evacuate those in need.
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Nome City
Washington
Secretary of War
Quartermaster’s Department
Lawton
Alaska
Secretary and Mrs. Gage View Historic Towns
Secretary Gage and Mrs. Gage depart Washington for New England to tour historic sites in Boston Salem Concord Plymouth and other locations through the month. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood purifier addressing ailments and fatigue.
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Gage
Washington
Pittsburg Wins Fifth Straight In Boston errored Outing
Pittsburg defeated Boston 6 to 2 in Boston on Sept 5, 1900s era play. Collins hit two home runs and Williams contributed one as Pittsburg benefited from four errors by Boston fielders. O'Brien and O'Connor stole bases, Lowe was hit by a pitch, and Phillippi struck out once. Attendance 800.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Williams
Ely
Collins
Clarke
Estancet
Ios Geil
Ore
O’brien
O'Connor
Lowe
Tenney
Ritchey
Beaumont
Long
E. Clarke
Wees
Wagner Rf
O'Brien
Elyss
Phillippi P . Ae
Hamilton
Weet Eewee
Stahl
Tee
Early Baseball Scores From City Matchups
At Boston Pittsburg 5 Boston 2. At New York New York 11 Cincinnati 3 called end of sixth darkness. At Philadelphia St Louis 7 Philadelphia 1. At Brooklyn First game Brooklyn 9 Chicago 4 second game Chicago 15 Brooklyn 1.
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Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Baseball results roundup from multiple minor league games
Scores from eight matches include Worcester 8 over Providence 7 in ten innings, Rochester 5 over Syracuse, Detroit sweeping Kansas City 2 0 and 7 3, Buffalo 2 over Milwaukee, Cleveland split with Minneapolis 5 2 and 8 7, and Indianapolis with Chicago 4 1 then 10 90 in the second game.
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Worcester
Providence
Rochester
Syracuse
Detroit
Kansas City
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Chicago
Cresceus Breaks World Record in Grand Circuit Trial
Cresceus owned by Ketcham farm Toledo Ohio, with George Ketcham aboard, challenged the world stallion record of 2.05. Cresceus posted quarters 31, 1.02, 1.83, 2.04 finishing strong to win with a record time, as Dickerson and Walker urged their runners. The crowd erupted as track officials awarded $1000 for the feat amid a day where other races favored favorites.
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Hartford
Conn
Cresceus
Ketcham Farm
Toledo
Directum
George Ketcham
Joe Patchen
Dickerson
Jupe
Walker
Crescens
Charley Herr
Kelly
Pilatus
Connor
Will Leyburn
Blk H
Golden
Prince A
Br G
Austin
Hipless
Aktionaay
Dombey, Jr
Br H
McDonald
Neil Alcyoner
Gr G
Halstead
Ds Solita
Bik m
Snow
Eastwood Taken to Windsor for New Trial Hearings
Frederick Eastwood, convicted of Franklin E. Fenns murder, was moved to the state prison at Windsor today. He will stay there until his exceptions and bid for a new trial are reviewed by the supreme court in January.
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Middlebury
Frederick Eastwood
Franklin E. Fenn
Windsor
Supreme Court
Vital Questions of the Hour by Senator T. C. Platt
Senator Thomas C. Platt of New York extols President McKinley in a strong defense of the Republican platform. He condemns Bryan and free silver, argues expansion and steady policy protect labor and prosperity, and predicts McKinley’s reelection. Platt cites Jefferson Lincoln and others to defend expansion and national strength.
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We Cosmographic Co
New York
United States
McKinley
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Republic
Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Buchanan
Stephen A. Douglas
Florida
Alaska
Philippines
Congress
House of Congress
Republican Party
United States of America
Democratic Party
William McKinley
T.C. Platt
Styles in paper weights rivaling values in shop display
A stationery clerk touts paper weights as status symbols in bronze dogs and lions, priced from five cents to seventy five dollars. The piece notes the lure of ornate weights for writers, with bronze figures fetching top prices and lions admired for craftsmanship. The buyer asks if people actually purchase such costly items, and is assured they do.
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Earth
Bancroft and His Place in American History
The piece portrays George Bancroft as a pioneer of professional American history. It notes his vast labor, global document gathering, and twelve volume work from 1839 to 1788, framing him as founder of a new school while criticizing missing footnotes and selective quotation. It situates Bancroft among Robertson, Macaulay, and Prescott, praising his public service yet noting neglect by readers.
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George Bancroft
America
Bancroft
Robertson
Macaulay
Prescott
American School of Historians
Prof
Hart
International Monthly
Mortgagee's Sale under 1894 Lowell Massachusetts Deed
Notice of sale by mortgagee Edward Garner Helen F Garner and George B Root. Property in Lowell bounded on Clifford Street plan A of land, 4220 square feet. Sale on September 22, 1900 at five PM, at premises. $100 to be paid at sale, balance due in cash within ten days at Shepard Fuller.
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Robert Anderson
Boston
Suffolk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Edward Garner
Lowell
Middlesex
Commonwealth
Middlesex North
Edwar Garner
Helen F. Garner
George B. Root
Clifford Street
H.C. Greene
O. F. Osgood
C. KE
Stevens Street
West Forest Street
Stevens
Shepard & Fuller
Public Auction Notice of Lowel Mortgage Foreclosure Estate
By power of sale in a 1895 mortgage on Ella H Hills Lowell property the premises show two lots on Holyrood avenue totaling about 15 5516 square feet plan Hovey Estate Lot 102 and 103. The sale to satisfy breach occurs September 22 1900 at 6 pm at the described Lowell location. Taxes must be paid. Jesse H Shepard Franklin D Russell Henry C Fuller are involved.
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Ella H. Hills
Lowell
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Jesse H. Seater
Franklin D. Russell
Henry C. Fuller
Middlesex North District
Jesse H. Shepard
Holyrood Avenue
Hovey
Shepard, Russell and Fuller
Osgood & Snell, C. E.'s
Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds
Hovey Street
Shepard & Fuller
Salesman Wanted for Emery Land Lots
An honest and vigorous man of good education is sought to sell house lots on Emery land. Only those with good references need apply. Work hours are between 7:30 and 9 o'clock on Friday, Saturday, Monday or Tuesday evenings.
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Emery
Best Stove Polish Demonstration Offer
Call at our stove and get a sample as the demonstrator explains merits. This polish is non inflammable and can be used on a red hot stove, claimed as the best stove polish ever produced.
Lowell Gas Light Co Promises Unlimited Hot Water
The Lowell Gas Light Co offers an unlimited supply of hot water at the turn of a faucet, with automatic gas shut off when water is turned off. The Kenwood heater requires no boiler and can be used with or without one. Also showcased is the Welsbach Ligt mantle promising 50 percent more light and triple strength, plus gas cooking ranges for sale.
Gas Prices and Payment Discounts Noted in Notice
Price of gas with prompt payment discount delivered, no charge for meter use, no charge for running supply pipe from street main into consumers’ cellars. Orders left at office are promptly attended to.
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Millionaire
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Old Bay Stathr
Hood
Springfield
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L Island Wilkes Jr
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Carpenter
Courier Journal
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Bowne
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Geers
Greenbrine
Gilbert
Little Dick
Pope
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Macey
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Allen
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Connis
Rawlings
Daphie Dallas
Dingee
Thomas C. Plat
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Maire
Lincoln Wharf
Popham Teach
Richmond
Gardiner
Hallowell
Augusta
Gath
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Harper
Brunswick
Lewisvoll
Ailhuan
Kienmond
Gardiney
Ha Wlowell
Aveuste
the Islands
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Cireniare
Frederion A. Jones Pass
Agt
Salesiman
A. J. Ryan
Hildreth
Bray
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimac Street
Courier-Citizen
Kenwood
Ourier C
Itizen Co
Printing Department
Middle Street
Merrimack Street
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
Courier
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