Middlesex North Fair Opens at Fair Grounds
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society opened its 47th annual fair this morning under fair weather and bustle. Exhibits span poultry, flowers, vegetables, fruit, and a new children's department. Notable displays include Dracut and Chelmsford entries, a St Bernard puppy, and a cottage exhibit by Dracut grange featuring corn and cucumbers.
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Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Grange
D. H. Coburn
Dracut
Plymouth Rock
F. A. P. Colburn
Lowell
Arthur Smith
E. S. Howe
A. H Sherman
East Chelmsford
J. G. Craig
Chelmsford
EB. M. Sawyer
R. G. Coburn
C. L. Marshall
Geo. R. Fox
A. C. Richardson
George Scrutton
Finnacom
Mabel Carpenter
R. W. Cheney
J. J. McManmon
Billerica
Calvin Richardson
John L. Morse
Tewksbury
Swift Fertilizer Company
Chelmsford Spring Company
A. W. Dows
Wm. B. North
Melrose
Miss Hard
Fred Morley
Helen Lord
Louise W. Ud
Democratic split haunts fifth district GOP hope in Lawrence
The fifth district's Democratic feud pits Bruce and Sparks factions against each other with accusations of machine tactics and party betrayal. Lawrence and Lowell papers doubt Sparks’ viability, while Republicans see potential gains as caucus plans falter. James Donahue leads Lawrence committee, convention site uncertain. A Pawtucket street rally backs Joseph Legare. Dem bets ride on Hamlin-Gaston fight and pension pledges during tense party moments.
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Fifth
Alexander B. Bruce
Lowell
Lawrence
Bruce
Sparks
Old Chelmsford file shop burns with no known cause
A morning fire at the old West Chelmsford file shop building, recently a stable owned by Geo C Moore of North Chelmsford, destroyed the structure and an adjoining unused office. Children nearby raised the alarm, but despite village and Brookside help, the large but ancient building was consumed. No loss estimate available. Possible locomotive sparks blamed.
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West Chelmsford
Geo. C. Moore
North Chelmsford
Brookside
Haverhill City Band to Give Grand Concert Sunday
The Haverhill City band will present a grand concert at Canoble Lake park on Sunday September 14.
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Haverhill
Canoble Lake Park
West of Chicago rail conductors form large union
The Call reports a new and extensive union of railroad conductors and brakemen on lines west of Chicago. They seek a 20 percent wage rise, claim wide support, and say tests will happen on a road. W. W. Stafford of Southern Pacific is executive head, with E. B. Clark and P. H. Morrissey also backing the drive. James Adler of Southern Pacific declined comment.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chicago
Kansas City
W. W.stafford
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Stafford
Executive Council of the Union
E. B. Clark
The
Order of Railway Conductors
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Trainmen
James Adler
Marblehead man found dead after self-inflicted gunshot
Marblehead police located the body of 72 year old Josiah Bradlee, a Peach's Point summer resident, about 250 yards from his East Marblehead home after a late night search. He reportedly suffered ill health and despondency following his sister's death. A revolver lay nearby.
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Marblehead
Josiah Bradlee
Peach's
Foint
East Marblehead
Litchfield
Bradlee
Mr. Bradlee
Boston
Confederates decline aid from Grand Army in New Orleans
Confederate veterans of New Orleans refused Gen. Torrance’s offer of funds for a Lone for indigent Confederate soldiers in Alabama. The Army of the Tennessee adopted a resolution thanking him but declining, noting that Southern duty lies with the South to provide for its soldiers. They expressed gratitude as one would for neighborly help but maintained refusal to accept external assistance.
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New Orleans
Torrance
Grand Army of the Republic
Alabama
Army of the Tennessee
Sen. Torrance
South
Bruce in 5th district race seeks 67 delegates
Lawrence Bruce campaign claims 67 of 129 delegates for the Democratic congressional nomination in the 5th district. Bruce and Sparks contend for the claim with Lowell, Lawrence, Andover, Methuen and North Andover supporting Bruce. Sparks leads in Lowell but not yet decided. The convention will decide with 65 needed for nomination.
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Alexander B. Bruce
Lawrence
Congress
A. Bruce
Sparks
Dracut
Bruce
Sun
Lowell
Lawrence Eagle
Ward
Methuen
Andover
North Andover
North Chelmsford
Superior Intelligence On Mars May Lie Inhabitants
Chicago reports Prof G W Hough of Northwestern University expects in a forthcoming Dearborn observatory study that Mars harbors a population superior in intelligence. He supports evolution, notes Earthlike Mars climate, and suggests Venus and Mercury might host life due to atmospheric shielding. Other planets unlikely to sustain life.
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Chicago
Mars
G. W. Hough
Department of Astronomy
Northwestern University
Dearborn Observatory
Earth
Venus
Mercury
Coke Prices Jump to 12 and 15 a Ton in Chicago
Chicago reports coke price increases to 12 and 15 dollars per ton this week, threatening small foundries with ruin or closure until supplies ease. Dealers attribute the rise to a car famine, with railroads diverting cars to meat, prose and grain traffic, which pay better than hauling fuel.
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Chicago
Renew Their Fight Seesers Union Plans Swift Strike
Chicago, Sept. 11 Packinghouse teamsters in a union meeting pledged to strike the 600 drivers at Swift Co as a probable outcome of renewed dispute with stockyards concerns. The conflict stems from Swift Co alleged failure to honor a May agreement setting a minimum wage of 18 cents an hour.
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Chicago
Packing House Teamsters
Swift & Co
Prince Francis Joseph of Braganza Indicted in London
The Old Bailey grand jury returned a true bill against Prince Francis Joseph of Braganza a lieutenant in the Sev enth Austrian Hussars and a member of the Austro Hungarian mission to King Edward’s coronation for misconduct under the criminal law amendment The July Southwark hearing drew large crowds Sir Edward Clarke defended the Prince The prosecutor shifted the charge from felony to misconduct and hinted at conspiracy to rob and blackmail
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London
Old Bailey
Prince Francis Joseph of
Braganza
Edward
Loot or Not Loot Catholic Society Seeks Return of Relics
At a San Francisco meeting the Catholic Truth society's executive council unanimously approved sending a despatch to President Roosevelt. It asks for a full investigation into ecclesiastical property found on the U S army transport Buford and urges immediate return to rightful owners if identified, with action against officers involved under army regulations.
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San Francisco
The
Catholic Truth Society
Roosevelt
United States Army
Buford
Philip O’ryan
Two Teachers Compete for West Billerica Post
Biletta school committee met at the town hall Wednesday night to pick a teacher for West Billerica. Miss Ethel Buckley and Miss Alice Rovers claimed the appointment, with the outcome unknown. The committee reportedly favors Miss Roger centter due to a contract signed by secretary Dr. M A Buck.
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Biletta
West Billerica
Ethel Buckley
Alice Rovers
Roger Centter
M. A. Buck
Fraternal Event Opens With Prosperity Circle Party
A first in a series of complimentary gatherings was hosted Wednesday night in Foresters hall by Prosperity circle with C C Mary Kelliher as general manager. Dancing delighted attendees as Lowell Foresters plan a city bazaar for Sept 26 through Oct 1. The general committee will meet Thursday to finalize plans, and all city courts and circles using Foresters hall will contribute attractions.
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Foresters Hall
Prosperity Circle
C. C. Mary Kelliher
Foresters of
Lowell
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted as Cure
An old promotional note states consumption can be cured in many cases, with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral presented as the principal medicine. It advertises prices at 60 cents and one dollar and suggests consulting a doctor.
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Ayer
Colorado Nominees Finally Selected for State Ticket
Denver Sept 11 The Democratic State convention adjourned after late discussions of fusion with the Populists. Ticket announced includes United States Senator Henry M Teller Congressman at large Alva Adams Governor Edward Stimson Lieutenant Governor Thomas Annenr Secretary of State Horace W Havens State Treasurer James N Carlisle State Auditor Harry H Insley Attorney General John H Sweigert Superintendent of Public Schools Mrs Helen M Grenfels Regents State University Mrs Mary C C Bradford Jesse Stevenson and others.
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Denver
Col
United States
Henry M. Teller
Alva Adams
Republican Convention Adopts Rail Commission Plank
Tacoma Wash Sept 11 The Republican State convention adjourned after an exciting contest over the railroad commission plank. The platform reporting committee adopted the plank Judge Hadley was nominated for the supreme bench Cushman Jones and W F Humphrey chosen for Congress The plank is hailed as a great victory for Gov McBride.
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Tacoma
Wash
Railroad Commission
Hadley
Supreme Bench
Cushman Jones
W. F. Humphrey
Congress
Gov. McBride
Populist State Ticket Completed in Boise
The Populist State party at a late hour last night completed its ticket in Boise Idaho. James H. Gunn of Ada county seeks Congress and O H Andrews of Ada county will run for Governor. Wm E Teara stands for secretary of state and M F Eby for auditor. W R Wyatt is candidate for treasurer John M Longrin for superintendent of schools Mrs Mary Wright for inspector of mines and Eli L Vaneit for inspector of mines also listed.
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Boise
Idaho
Congress
James H. Gunn
Ada County
O. H. Andrews
Wm. E. Teara
M. F. Eby
Fticor
W. R. Wyatt
John M. Longrin
Mary Wright
Eli L. Vaneit
Mary Stanton Fights in Police Court Twenty Times
Mary Stanton faced her twentieth appearance before Judge Hadley in a Cabot Street trespass case. She pleaded not guilty and court heard her dramatic, confrontational defense with witnesses detailing her stay, threats, and demands for a trunk before a $2 fine and $10 bond to keep the peace were imposed.
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Mary Stanton
Freeman
Amelia Smith
Mary
Cabot Street
Welch
Smith
Freeman C. Smith
Thissell
Lou
Jones
Deadlock in 9th District Convention Battle
Boston dispatch reports a congressional contest unresolved by caucuses and headed for the convention. Incumbent Joseph A. Conry leads East Boston with 54 convention votes. John A. Kelcher gains wards 7 9 and 8. Charlestown’s Joseph A. Lennison enters with zero votes. Winthrop reportedly ties 68 each for Conry and Kelcher.
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Boston
Joseph A. Conry
John A. Kelcher
Charlestown
Joseph A. Lennison
Winthrop
Conry
Kelcher
Lawn Party at Eighland M E Church Returns Large Attendance
A Wednesday night lawn party on the grounds of the Eighland M E church, run by Mrs Smiley s Calendar club, drew a large gathering of local youth. Rev Mr Smiley and wife led the event with aid from Miss M A Breed Lynn Mrs Olive W Gilman Everett and others including Mrs Kendricks Mrs Washburn Wir Sparks Mrs Maguire Mr N M Lahue Mrs Clara Dorr Miss Grace Chamberlain Mr Wil Thoras and Mr Charles Petrie.
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Eighland
Grace Chamberlain
Wil Thoras
Charles Petrie
Marconi Confident on Transatlantic Wireless Link
Rome reports that Marconi has completely solved long distance wireless signaling beyond 1500 miles and believes Europe to America communication will be established soon. He plans to visit King Victor Emmanuel at Racconigi in Piedmont on September 14.
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Rome
Marconi
Intervs
Europe
America
Victor Emmanuel
Racconigi
Piedmont
Man Drowned at Lakeview Body Still Not Recovered
The body of Arnim L. Harmon, who drowned at Lakeview, has not yet been recovered. Local rescue crews continue efforts and safety officials urge caution around the lake shore while search operations proceed.
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Arnim L. Harmon
Lakeview
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