Fragments of 19th Century Wit and Naval Echoes in a Boston Paper
A Boston Herald reflection rails at sentiment about death and classmate ties to Frank B. Sanborn, praises political figures, cites a San Francisco dentist, notes Kansas wheat, and previews the refitting of an old U.S. Navy frigate in Boston. It recalls Oliver Wendell Holmes's poem about the flag and the sea in a schoolboy style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Sanborn
the Herald
Sanborn
United States Navy
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Kittery
Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Out of the Common Foremost Facts and Fines
An English typhoid fever patient is fined for leaving hospital without leave while still ill. A leading European forester places Norway and Sweden pines as the oldest trees in northern Europe, peaking around 570 years. Germany’s oldest oaks exceed 300 years. Alaska, a vast territory, rivals the U S east of the Mississippi in size and holds rich mineral wealth. Iron ships weigh 27 percent less than wooden ones and can carry 115 tons per 100 tons of similar wooden ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Alaska
United States
Mississippi
Taking the Tomahawk and a Boston-bound transfer
A Conaway tribe of Red Men met last night and decided to hand the traveling tomahawk to a tribe near Boston next Friday night. The weapon, a real Indian tomahawk found by a Massapoag warrior of Brockton, is kept by a single tribe no longer than 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaway
Boston
Brockton
Garfield Colony Hosts Membership Application At Meeting
Garfield Colony members accepted one application for membership during their regular meeting last evening. After the business session a social hour followed with ice cream and cake served to members to conclude the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Colony
Pilgrim Fathers
Five Men Lynched in Versailles Mob Action
A mob of 400 from Milan Sunman and nearby towns seized five men Lyle Levi Bert Andrews Clifford Gordon William Jenkins and Henry Spaler from authorities in Versailles Indiana September 15 and Lynched them after their arrest for burglary. The killings followed a wave of robberies that had highly enraged the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Lyle Levi
Bert Andrews
Clifford Gordon
William Jenkins
Henry Spaler
Milan
Sunman
U S envoy arrives in Paris as Miles attends Siam review
Paris on September 15 Moses P Handy special commissioner of the United States to the Paris exhibition has arrived. General Nelson A Miles of the United States army attended a troops review at St. Quentin in honor of the King of Siam with President Faure present. General Miles greatly admired the French soldiers.
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Paris
Moses P. Handy
United States
Nelson A. Miles
St. Quentin
Siam
Faure
Miles
Work of Securing Evidence in Active Progress
Hazleton Pa September 15 The work of collecting evidence for the inquest is already being prosecuted by strikers representatives and the coroner. It has been learned that the mob ran when the deputies began to fire and the conductors on the electric cars refused to take the wounded strikers to town unless an extra fare was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Description of Woman Suspected in Luetgert Case
Authorities released a description of a woman believed to be missing Mrs. Luetgert, who had been living in the woods for about a month. The Chicago police have not acted further, as they do not think the woman is Luetgert's wife.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Killed In Lunatic Asylum Murder
At the Essex county lunatic asylum William Green, an inmate, was murdered by fellow patient Joseph Haun while sweeping the reception room. No keeper present. attendants arrived after Green lay dead, Haun leaping on his head and crushing the skull with repeated jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Essex County Lunatic Asylum
William Green
Joseph Haun
Green
Haun
Boardman
Despondent mother drowns with baby at Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester report: Bertha L Johnson, 22, walked to Lake Quinsigamond with her 1-year-old infant and both drowned. She had married Axel L Johnson to legitimize the child, but he did not live with her. After family rejection, she sought her husband's parents, who refused, then went to the lake.
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Worcester
Bertha L. Johnson
Lake Quinsigamond
Axel L. Johnson
F. D. Wheeler
Lexington Street
Laurel Street
Senator Fair's Will Under Scrutiny by Grand Jury
In San Francisco on September 15 a grand jury was instructed to investigate the genuineness of a pencil will and deeds to Mrs. Nettie R. Craven, alleged to be written by the late Senator Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nettie R. Craven
Senator Fair
Despatches Confirm Hurricane Damage in Japan Coast
Despatches from Japan confirm reports of a terrific hurricane along the Japanese coast. The Norwegian barkelette was caught and wrecked with many sailors drowned. Numerous vessels have been driven ashore.
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San Francisco
Japan
Amherst Man Dead in Suspected Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Amherst Sept 15 Eugene McKinney was found dead in bed with his head partly blown off by a shotgun in a case described as death by own action. Family troubles were given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Eugene McKinney
Spain to dispatch 6000 troops for Cuba reinforcements
Madrid September 15 The war department concentrates 6000 troops with intent to immediately despatch them as reinforcements to the Spanish army in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
War Department
Cuba
Farmer Insane Axe Attack Near Rome Injures Woman
A farmer named Charles Pratt attacked Mrs. Fred Cummings with an axe at Lee, about 11 miles north of Rome, then fatally wounded himself. Pratt died shortly after. authorities believe he was insane. The woman is expected to survive.
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Rome
N. Y
Fred Cummings
Lee
Charles Pratt
Pratt
Four Men May Be Indicted For Ringing Horses
St Louis officials say the Little Sam ringing-in case is cleared. Turf congress will hear the matter next week. J C Davis is Dr C H Herbert and M P Wasson is W G Winans. Grand jury next month may indict the four for ringing horses, a felony in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fair Grounds
Sam
Turf Congress
F. H. Hazenfeld
O. A. Arthur
J. C. Davis
M. P. Wasson
C. H. Herbert
Detroit
Chicago
W. G. Winans
Woman Found in Woods Near Chicago In Distressed State
A distressed, nearly nude woman was found by farmers in the Melrose Park area near Chicago after being exposed to the elements. Authorities identify her as Mrs Luetgert and she resembles the missing person, prompting investigation into her condition and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Melrose Park
Judge Hadley Survives Severe Atlantic Voyage
Judge Samuel P. Hadley returns to New York after a European tour and a stormy Atlantic crossing. He visited Belgium for a Brussels expo, Holland’s cities, and parts of England including London and Liverpool. Miss Hadley and William H. Anderson accompanied him briefly before heading home.
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Samuel P. Hadley
New York
Lowell
Mr. Hadley
Belgium
Brussels
Holland
England
Lakes
London
Oxford
Liverpool
Glasgow
Mills to Run Full Time in New England Towns
Auburn Maine on September 15 says Treasurer Pulsier of Little Androscoggin Water Power reports Barker mill will start full time in a few days. Greenville New Hampshire September 15 notes Columbian Manufacturing cotton mills will run full time in all departments next Monday morning after months of half time, pleasing many townspeople and hundreds of workers.
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Auburn
Pulsier
Little Androscoggin Water Power Company
Greenville
N. H
Columbian Manufacturing Company
Lynn appoints Thomas M. Burches city marshal
Massachusetts reports Captain Thomas M. Burches confirmed as Lynn city marshal succeeding Wells recently named deputy sheriff. Charles Rose, an Italian, fatally assaulted John B. O’Connell near the metropolitan water works at Northboro section 9 after a quarrel Tuesday afternoon. O’Connell hospitalbound with poor prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Burches
Lynn
Mr. Wells
John B. O'Connell
Charles Rose
Metropolitan Water Works
Northboro
O'Connell
Clinton Hospital
Misunderstanding over health department stable funds flares in city council
City officials debate insurance money from a burned health department stable and the two thirds vote for a $7000 new structure. The Board of Health says $800 was paid into the general fund, not to the department, which spent more from regular funds to replace horses. The fire reduces the department by about $2000 and leaves sheds in temporary, unsatisfactory condition. Fever cases are scattered citywide with no common source, while schools receive supplies and a move to vertical writing begins.
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Common Council
Health Department
Board of Health
Lowell
Varnum School
Centralville
Pawtucket
Bartlett
Gentry Faces Test of Lead as Horses Race Fair Grounds
John R. Gentry holds a second place advantage, but the key question is can he keep it. Excitement climbs for tomorrow afternoon as horses pace at the fair grounds for an admission fee of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gentry
Fair Grounds
Democrats Hold Night Caucuses Across State and County
The Democratic caucuses for state, county, councillor, senatorial and representative delegates are held tonight with expectations of little opposition except in the representative district where a lively contest is noted. Edward D. McVey likely to win senatorial nomination again. wards nine and five provide the main contest. Republican headquarters start with new clerk, Charles W. Bell, while Charles W. Pinkham seeks a representative nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fred Williams
Lowell
Edward D. McVey
Tewksbury
Teachers Chosen by State Board of Education
In Boston this morning the State Board of Education announced Lowell Normal school appointments. Hugh J. Molloy becomes principal, with a background as Lawrence grammar school head from 1887 to 1897 and Randolph high school principal. Maibel Hill, St. Paul’s School teacher, Concord NH, heads history and physics. Laura A. Knott, currently a state Normal School professor in Minnesota, holds an M A from Radcliffe. Anna W. Devereaux, formerly Lowell kindergarten training school principal, earns kindergarten duties. Adelia M. Parker transfers from Framingham Normal School to geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Molloy
Lawrence
Randolph
Boston College
St. Ge Xavier's College
New York City
Maibel Hill
St. Paul's School
Concord
N. H
Laura A. Knott
Minnesota
Vasgar
Radcliffe
Anna W. Devereaux
Lowell
Adelia M. Parker
Framingham Normal School
Fall Clothing for Men Promises Great Style at Rogers Peet
It costs nothing to learn what well dressed men will wear this fall. Rogers, Peet & Co offer good clothes that may fit your taste and needs. Our shop serves as the fashion plate. Prices are modest from $15.00 to $22.00.
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Rogers, Peet & Co
Young Men's Republican Club Elects Executive Team
The Young Men's Republican club met at Republican headquarters last night with President Lewis BE. MacBrayne in the chair and Butler Ames as vice president. They elected Ware nine, Wm. Campbell, John Thomas, H. D. Pickering, ward five, F. J. Le blanc, David Cornock, Thomas McQuade to the executive committee. The group discussed increasing membership and aiding new voters, with Geo. W. Poore addressing the meeting on registration and club enthusiasm. A. S. Coburn and C. W. Bell were appointed to confer with him about registration.
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Young Men's
Republican Club
Lewis BE. MacBrayne
Butler Ames
Ware
Wm. Campbell
John Thomas
H. D. Pickering
Ward
F. J. Leblanc
David Cornock
Thomas McQuade
Geo. W. Poore
A. S. Coburn
C. W. Bell
Case of Morton vs Bradbury-Stone Co Goes to the Jury
The Superior Civil court entered its third day with Mr. Burke for Bradbury-Stone and Mr. Foster for Morton. The jury faced questions on a contract for Morton as general manager at 3000 dollars yearly and the duration of his services, after Judge’s later charge. Also Dobbins vs O Connell addressed postponement in a separate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Civil Court
Burke
Henry W. Morton
Bradbury-Stone Storage Battery Co
Mr. Foster
Foster
O'Connell
Charles Cowley
O’connell
Wrecks Hit Boston & Maine Line Near Woburn and Winchester
A close call on the southern division of the Boston and Maine railway saw two wrecks between Woburn and Winchester last night. The first involved the Canadian Pacific express engine when its wheel tire came off at about 40 miles per hour, but no injuries occurred and the engine will require repairs. A second wreck affected a freight train near the Woburn branch junction. before clearing the tracks news arrived of a third incident in Manchester, New Hampshire, prompting officials to note the old superstition of disasters arriving in threes. The express train still reached Boston shortly after midnight.
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Woburn
Winchester
Southern
Boston & Maine Railroad
Canadian Pacific Express
Manchester
N. H
Boston
Police Court Drunks and Theft Case Hearings
At 9 a.m. Judge Pickman found James Ganley guilty of larceny and sentenced him to four months in jail, with an appeal bond of 3800 for Superior Court. William Mahan was convicted as a common drunkard and jailed for two months. At 10 a.m. Judge Hadley disposed nine drunks. John E. Bulmer was sent to the Bridgewater state farm for eight months, Fred E. Whippie paid a 10 fine and posted 100 bond for one month, John J. Smith was fined 10 and bonded 100 to keep peace for one month.
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Pickman
James Ganley
William Mahan
Hadley
John E. Bulmer
State Farm
Bridgewater
Fred E. Whippie
John J. Smith
Young People’s Officers Elected at Eliot Church
Officers for the next six months of the Y P S C E Eliot church have been chosen. Edward E Sargent is president Harriet Wakefield is vice president Nellie Piper is recording secretary Clara D Horne is corresponding secretary and Arthur Ellis is treasurer.
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Eliot Church
Edward E. Sargent
Harriet Wakefield
Nellie Piper
Clara D. Horne
Arthur Ellis
Two Great Pacers Gentry Trade Times at Middlesex North Fair
Middlesex North Fair opens tomorrow with a storied race between Robert J. and John R. Gentry. Owners vow each horse can break records as they race for best speeds, with opinions split on which will win and the classic 2.00 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. and
John R. Gentry
Middlesex North Fair
Lowell
Robert J
C. J. Hamlin
Mark
Mr. Tewksbury
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier Cure
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier curing scrofula and various skin ailments. It links tuberculosis cure to purified blood and mentions Hood's Pills as a remedy for headache, noting a price of 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Funeral Services for Kane Justan Connolly Meehan Held in Catholic Cemeteries
Funeral services were held for Patrick Kane at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Rev Fr Gigault and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Owen Justan's mass was at St Peter's with Rev Fr McKenna and burial by Rev Frs Joyce and McKenna at the Catholic cemetery. Sarah Connolly infant burial followed at home with undertaker O'Donnell. Mary Meehan's funeral at St Peter's with Rev Fr McManus and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Bearers named Gorman Slattery Hogan Homnessy Molloy. undertaker McDermott and O'Donnell.
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Patrick Kane
Lawrence
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Gigault
Joyce
McDermott
St. Peter's Church
Owen Justan
McKenna
Religious Students Return to Study at Several Colleges
Arthur Hassett and John Graham return to Holy Cross Worcester while John Ryan Richard Cartwright and James A Farley resume priesthood studies at St Charles Baltimore. Ernest Mitchell of St Patrick's Danvers to enter St John's Danvers to train as Xaverian brother. Joseph Kearney 97 of St Patrick's Ottawa University. James Gaffney graduate to continue at Boston College.
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Arthur Hassett
John Graham
Holy Cross College
Worcester
John Ryan
Richard Cartwright
James A. Farley
St. Charles College
Baltimore
Ernest Mitchell
St. Patrick's Boys’ School
St. John’s Normal College
Danvers
Joseph Kearney
St. Patrick's School
Ottawa University
James Gaffney
Boston College
Geranium Party at Willow Dale and Lakeview
The Willow Dale cottagers held a geranium party last night hosted by Mrs. Bowers who provided fine specimens. Floor manager Miss Fels supervised aids Miss Gerrish Miss Jewett Miss Davell and Misses Ethel Lyman Katherine Jeanette Anna Pevey Cecilia Fels. Dancing ran until 11 with a lunch break.
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Willow Dale
Lakeview
Bowers
Miss Fels
Miss Gerrish
Jewett
Davell
Ethel Lyman
Katherine Jeanette
Anna Pevey
Cecilia Fels
Second Excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee Planned by Boston and Maine
A second autumnal excursion over Lake Winnipesaukee will be run by the Boston and Maine railroad on Saturday September 18. Round trip fare is 2 dollars with tickets valid on regular trains and a steamer connection Mt Washington at Alton Bay for Centre Harbor. Flyers or ticket agents provide details.
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Lake Winnipesaukee
Boston and Maine Railroad
Alton Bay
Mt. Washington
Centre Harbor
New Officers Installed at John Street Y P S C E
The semi annual business meeting of the John Street Y P S C E was held Tuesday evening. Officers installed included President Miss Helen A Fuller Vice President Miss Maud Mardy Secretary Miss Etta Osgood and Treasurer Orville E Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street Y. P. S. C. E
Helen A. Fuller
Maud “Mardy
Etta Osgood
Orville E. Coon
Who Knows James Kinney Lowell Letter 1897 Inquiry
A Portland Oregon letter dated August 25 1897 asks Lowell Massachusetts police to locate James Kinney a former member of Company D 4th U S Cavalry discharged 1869 at Fort Griffin Texas. Kinney about 58 tall 6 ft 5 in with small pox scars is believed to work as a cotton mill spinner or weaver and may have returned to Lowell. The writer requests an address for Kinney to obtain his pension evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kinney
Allen and Lafamine
Davis
First Street
Portland
Ore
Lowell
Mass
Co. D
4Th U. S. Cavalry
Fort Griffin
Texas
Personal notes from Lowell area residents and visitors
Mr Ralph F Brazer returns from a two weeks stay in the Adirondacks. New registrations include St Denis J O Donnell J T O Hearn St Cloud B M Leavitt Astor H P Perkins. Mrs Edwin Horton of Pawtucket RI visits Lowell and Lawrence. Friends Geo Staples Fred Price Walter Witham go to Kingston ME hunting with Mark Cross. George Moir of Moir Bros ill at Humphrey street but expects to be out soon. Mrs Fred W Gleason back from Bethlehem NY plans to attend autumn millinery openings in New York. Officer Duncan Merrimack street boat travels to New York for vacation. Otis Allen turns 89 with a cordial gathering. Keeper Jim McLaughlin heads to the Provinces on his bicycle with tire tape. Juuy P Horsford of Madrid NY visits uncle W W Horsford and returns home. New England Water Works assoc meets at Newport RI Supt R J Thomas Lowell board elected to executive committee. Mrs Cora Hathaway Williams of Minneapolis visits Lowell at 6 Ralph street. James Mountford, noted Good Templar, suffers poisoned hand from ivy while camping at Long-Sought-Fore pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Brazer
Adirondacks
New York
St. Denis
J. O'Donnell
J. T. O'Hearn
St. Cloud
B. M. Leavitt
Astor
H. P. Perkins
Edwin Horton
Pawtucket
Lowell
Lawrence
Geo. H. Staples
Fred Price
Walter Witham
Kingston
Mark Cross
George Moir
Moir Bros
Humphrey Street
Fred W. Gleason
Bethlehem
N. Y
Officer Duncan
Merrimack Street
New York City
Otis Allen
Jim McLaughlin
Provinces
Juuy P. Horsford
Madrid
W. W. Horsford
New England Water Works Association
Newport
R. I
R. J. Thomas
Lowell Board
Cora Hathaway Williams
Minneapolis
Marriages Reported in This City and Nearby
By Rev W A Merang and Rev R A Greene three marriages are listed in this city and nearby New Brunswick Houston and Conklin areas. William D Brown from New Brunswick wed Annie D Williams from Houston Me Edward W Melse married Rebecca J Phillips W Lester Jones wed Olie M Conklin all ceremonies performed in September by local ministers.
Deaths: Ellen A. King of Lowell Hospital
Ellen A. King aged 46 died in Lowell hospital on September 14. The brief obituary notes her death in the city and lists no further details. Her passing ends with no family or funeral arrangements included in the text.
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Ats
Nota Bene
Massachusetts Senate
The
Boston Herald
Middlesex North
Andrews
Kansas
OLD Ironsides
Garfield
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Chas
J. Glidden
WM. F. Hills
Indiana
Robbries
Lattimer Inquest
Babe
Spain
Weyler
Farmer
Mrs. Luetgert
Judge Hadley
Massachusetts
City Hall
Board of Health Stable
Henry
Courtney
Joseph Hennessey
J. Brady
Edward Ihtabam
D. J. Murphy
Jas. P. McDonald
John BE
Maguire
O. A. Libbey
Thos, O'Day
Thomas Muldoon
Chas, W. Bell
Charles W. Pinkham
State Board of Education
Colturn
Normal School
Lowell Normal School
Young Republicans
Superior Court
Morton
the Bradbury-Stone Co
Young People's Officers
Merrimack Clothing
Cily Hall
Geranium Party
Putnam & Son
Central Street
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