Tripp Meeting Sparks Political Muse and Mild Satire
The item notes W. J. Bryan and Geo. Fred Williams meeting out west at a place called Tripp, a suggestive name. It mentions the promise of a vigorous football campaign, a dead man, and hints at diverse topics from millinery openings to a Union Traction report showing a $2,000,000 rise in passengers and a $1,000,000 profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Geo. Fred Williams
Tripp
Union Traction Company of
Philadelphia
Break in Gloucester man Doherty held for trial
James P. Doherty, intoxicated, forced entry at John J. Reagan’s Chelmsford Street home and stole items later pawned. He pleaded guilty to larceny and faced breaking and entering charges. Judge Pickman held him for the superior court. Richard Doherty and Tom Dixon appeared. Dixon placed on probation. others paid fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Doherty
John J. Reagan
Chelmsford Street
Doherty
Pickman
Richard Doherty
Dunn
Thos. G. Dixon
Jury verdict in Anglain vs city ends in disagreement
The jury in Anglain versus the city completed its deliberations in the superior court at 1 o'clock Friday and returned a verdict of disagreement.
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Anglain
Frederick Conant Buys Howe Lumber Co Personal Property
Frederick Conant has purchased the personal property of the Howe Lumber Co and will offer it at bargain prices until it is disposed of. Carpenters builders mill men or any one needing such property are advised to inspect before purchasing.
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Frederick Conant
Howe Lumber Co
Post 120 G A R relief corps honors Shay couple
About 75 members of Post 120 G. A. R. Relief Corps No. 38 visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shay at their Foster street home Thursday evening and presented them with a set of solid silver spoons and a vase. The gathering was described as a very happy evening.
Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Interest on Deposits
Traders National Bank Savings Department announces an exceptional advantage for depositors. Money received on or before October 1 will earn 4 percent per year, compounding semi annually, with deposits from $1 upward.
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Traders National Bank
Banking Services and Savings Rate Description
Transacts a general banking business and issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. Furnishes safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms. Savings Department offers 4 percent per annum compounded semi-annually. Interest begins monthly. A section of banking rooms is exclusively for ladies. A depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Isues Foreign Exchange
Ays
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Standstill in Philadelphia Reading coal strike
Philadelphia shows no change in the coal strike as 12 collieries operate and 27 idle at Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company plants. In Ashland Potts colliery continues despite striker efforts, shipping 29 cars yesterday. Mahanoy valley reports nearly total shutdown with Potts the only mine active.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Ashland
Potts Collery
Mahanoy Valley
Potts
Fireworks Bill Ruling Bars City Council From Contracts
Justice Charles A Bell of the Superior Court issues a memorandum in Middlesex District Superior Court Equity No 790 in the case of Charles Cowley vs Charles F Coburn et al. The decision holds the Lowell charter forbids council involvement in fireworks contracts, overruling city demurrers and signaling appeal to the supreme judicial court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Bell
Superior Court
H. H. Tilton & Co
Middlesex Ss
Charles Cowley
Charles F. Coburn
Lowell
Charles A. Bell
Justice Superior Court
Bell
Tilton & Co
Supreme Judicial Court
Judge Bell
Supreme Court
Ninety Per Cent of Men Return to Midvalley Colliery
Shamokin Pa September 29 The operators in this vicinity were pleased this morning as a larger number of men than usual returned to work in the Midvalley colliery Ninety percent of the men went to work this morning Everything is quiet.
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Shamokin
Midvalley
Price of Anthracite Coal Drops in New York
Anthracite coal is quoted one dollar per ton cheaper today than two days ago. The price drop is seen as a sign that railroads and others with coal stocks expect an early settlement of the strike.
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New York
British flag raised at Porcupine Alaska by BC official
Archer Martin justice of the British Columbia supreme court and head of the British commission hoisted the British flag near Porcupine City Alaska on the 17th. He took possession of the Porcupine district and declared Americans with claims must apply to have titles confirmed by the commission.
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Vancouver
B. C
Archer Martin
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
British Commission
Porcupine City
Alaska
Porcupine District
American flag torn down at Chihuahua consulate
The American consul W. W. Mills reports that on September 26 a mob of Mexicans tore down the American flag over his Chihuahua consulate during the Mexican independence anniversary. The event prompted reports to Washington and Mexican authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
W. W. Millis
Chihuahua
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Mills
Sixty-ninth session programme at First Parish Pepperell
The sixty-ninth session will be held with the First Parish Pepperell on Wednesday Oct 8. Morning services start at 10 with readings and talks by Rev Charles F Dole Rev Charles E St John and others followed by a dinner. Afternoon features roll call election reports and talks including Mrs Clara Bancroft Bentley and an officer discussion.
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Pepperell
Hiram W. Smith
Charles F. Dole
Boston
Charles E. St. John
American Unitarian Association
Clara Bancroft Bentley
Chicago University to grant ten Porto Rican students free tuition
Chicago trustees announced at a meeting that ten Porto Rican students will receive free tuition to study in the United States. Living expenses must be provided by public spirited citizens. The offer aims to support education for Porto Ricans seeking opportunities here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Chicago
The
University of Chicago
Collision of Steamers Off the Coast of Japan
In Nagasaki on September 29 a collision occurred off Iwo Shima between the Norwegian steamer Calanda and the Japanese steamer Ise Maru. The Calanda sank with 45 passengers and crew drowned, while the Ise Maru reached Iwo Shima.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Calanda
Iwo Shima
Descent on Mt Washington Railway Injures Two Men
In Concord New Hampshire on September 28 H N Gilbert and John Camden slid down Mt Washington railway on slide boards. They collided and were thrown onto stones. Gilbert suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized with no hope for recovery.
Receiver Appointed for Montgomery Banking Trust
Charleston West Virginia September 29 a receiver has been appointed for the Montgomery Banking Trust company of Montgomery West Virginia after the cashier misappropriated funds rendering the bank insolvent. Sixty two thousand dollars are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Montgomery Banking Trust Company
Montgomery
German Emperor Honors General Steessel at Taku
Emperor William of Germany awarded the order of the Red Eagle to Major General Steessel, commander of the international forces at Taku and Tien Tsin, in St. Petersburg on September 29.
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St. Petersburg
William of
Germany
Steessel
Taku and
Tien Tsin
Elected Lord Mayor of London Faces A Paper Merchant
London September 29 Alderman Frank Greene was elected Lord Mayor today. He is a paper merchant and assumed the office following the formal vote and ceremony in the city.
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London
Frank Greene
Massachusetts Mohair Plush Cricket Club Banquet Planned
A general meeting at Bay State hall chaired by President Joseph W. Harrison approved a social event with the Bunting Cricket club to present the pennant and silver cup. The group voted to host a season end banquet and named committee members Humphriss Watson Chadwick Mosley Shuttleworth and Hindle to organize it.
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Massachusetts Mohair Plush Cricket Club
Bay State Hall
Joseph W. Harrison
League
Bunting Cricket Club
Messrs
Humphriss
Watson
Chadwick
Mosley
Shuttleworth
Hindle
The Stimulus of Pure Blood Keeps You Well
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and improves all bodily functions. It lists ailments prevented including biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney issues rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness and skin eruptions. Complainant W P Keeton of Woodstock Arkansas reports renewed vigor after two bottles.
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W. P. Keeton
Woodstock
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises a True Cure
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures with a promise to keep it, urging consumers to accept no substitutes and buy Hood's today. The copy emphasizes reliability and direct results from using the tonic.
Hamilton Strike Ends as Workers Prepare to Return
The Hamilton print workers vote to end their two week halt and resume duties Monday. The Merrimack dispute remains firm with no concessions from management, while more than 500 strikers at Merrimack and about 250 at Hamilton face ongoing tension.
Spinners Union Votes for Cause and Suggests Amalgamation
At a meeting in its hall last night the spinners union heard members state their stance on the strike. The union voted 109 in favor of the cause, discussed weekly support for strikers, and debated joining the Amalgamation of Cotton Operatives of America, with four delegates named Michael Dugan James McCann Joseph Ashton and George Conly. Delegates to the Boston convention were told to use their own judgment. The Knitters union held a well attended meeting in Calders and Pickers hall, five new members were initiated, officers elected for six months, names to be announced.
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Spinners’ Union
Print Workers’ Union
Cotton Operatives of
America
Boston
Michael Dugan
James McCann
Joseph Ashton
George Conly
Knitters’ Union
Calders and Pickers’ Hall
Deacons Resign From First Congregational Church
At Friday prayer meeting Rev Dr Warfield read letters from Thomas A McMaster and George W Frye resigning as deacons. Both have left the city. A committee was appointed to present resolutions expressing the regret of losing two faithful church members.
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First Congregational Church
Warfield
Thomas A. McMaster
George W. Frye
Lowell Boy Aboard Report Says Captain and 21 Men Missing
General MacArthur’s cablegram reports Captain Shields and 21 men from the gunboat Vildalodos who landed at Santa Cruz Marinduque are missing and probably captured. Emory Hosmer, son of Samuel Hosmer, serves on the gunboat and friends fear he may be among the missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Shields
Vildalodos
Santa Cruez Marinduque
Emory Hosmer
Samuel Hosmer
Street Department to Run Full Time Next Week
Supt. Cheney announced this noon that the street department would be run full time beginning on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Cheney
Street
Lawrence couple indicted for oleo tax evasion in Boston
John R. Clancy and Mary A. Clancy of Lawrence Street were named in a federal grand jury indictment returned in United States District Court in Boston before Judge Lowell. The charge alleges neglect to pay the special tax as retail dealers in oleo margarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Mary A. Clancy
Lawrence Street
United States District Court
Lowell
Boston
Lowell Democratic Club Forms Transparent Campaign HQ Marker
The Lowell Democratic club declares a campaign effort with a transparent marker to denote the club headquaters location, signaling renewed political activity and visibility. The note emphasizes openness and public presence in the forthcoming campaign.
Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion October 2 Round Trip Offer
Lake Winnipesaukee excursion planned for October 2 with round trip fare of one dollar. The note highlights a low price for a day trip on the lake, appealing to local travelers and visitors seeking affordable recreation.
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Lake Winnipesaukee
Ten Insane Inmates Suffocate as Gas Pipe Torn
At 5:30 this morning ten inmates in the city insane ward were found unconscious after a pipe was ripped from the ceiling by Albert Scibo during the night. Eight lives were saved with prompt aid. two men remained unconscious at 2:00, including Scibo and Michael Riley. Several others awakened later in the morning. Scibo, arrested for vagrancy, had been moved to the city farm. the ward door had been locked at 7:30 pm. The ward attendant and doctor acted quickly once notified, with treatments including whiskey, emetics, and a strychnine injection.
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Albert Scibo
City Farm
Michael Riley
Joseph P. Neal
Charles Gannon
John McManus
Frank Gowell
William McGrogan
Edward J. Fallon
Desire Crositterre
Michael O’mealey
Chelmsford
Hadley
Seibo
Joseph Dube
Oliver Shute
Mr. Dube
Jones
Rew
McGrogan
Flo
Gannon
Crosstierre
Gowell
McManus
Neal
Fallon
O'Mealey
Doctor
Brookline Tax Sale Snag Prompts Legal Challenge
City Treasurer Stiles halted a tax sale of 452 parcels after Brookline resident Harlan Rogers invoked Chapter 376 of 1900. He argued bids must reflect owed taxes and intervening charges, prompting delay until city solicitor’s opinion. Local real estate dealers attended. several mortgages were paid to avert litigation. church notices follow.
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Stiles
Harlan Rogers
Brookline
Rogers
Qua
Ayer's Pills and Sarsaparilla Ad Mock Religion Over Pork
An old advertising spoof mocks religious doubt as a man worries over pork. The jibe, credited to J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts, promotes Ayer's Pills sarsaparilla and other products as quick fixes.
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Nota Bene
Mark Hanna
Sweden
Stockholm
Pittsburg
Gothenberg
Columbus
New York City
City
City of
Monthly
the Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
North Middlesex Conference of Unitarian and Other Christian Churches
Mohair Cricket Club
Hamilton
Merrimack Company
Burkes’ Hall
Merrimack
State Board of Arbitration
Mr. Barry
Joseph F. Convery
Trades and and Labor Council
Barrett
International Stationery Firemen’s Union
Barry
Citizen
Steikers
Trades.and Labor Council
Courier
Labor Notes
Deacons
Lowell Boy
Clancys
Lowell Democratic Club
Que
A. C. Colton
Central Congregational Church
Worthen Street
Charles R. McNally
J. C. Ayer Company, Practical Chemists
Lowell, Mass
Ayer
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