City Hall Meeting and Local Notices Lead News
City hall commission plans 7 30 meeting tomorrow evening while streets committee drafts reconsideration on First street extension. Bridge street incident as wires cross near electric trolley sparks brief excitement. A missing lawyer, William G Buteau from Fulham Conn, fled town with half rent unpaid warned by police. Church League exec meets to decide on public fundraising and new member from Episcopal churches. Wannalandt driving park owner Staples plans a spring track machine and upgrades to the grand stand and stables amid hopes for several meets next summer.
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city hall commission
Boulger st
Court Merrimack
order of Foresters
McPadden
Bridge street
Merrimack
Paige
William G. Buteau
Fulham
Conn
Bourbonniere
Buteau
lesa Buteau
New Hampeshire
Church League
Batchelder
black
league
Nex Sesson
Staples
Wannalandt
New Enogland
Unisume
Telegraphic Brevities From A Quiet Sicily Notes
All is quiet in Sicily as opponents of the Wilson bill lose hope of altering it. Baseball catcher Charlie Zimmer signs with Cleveland. The steamer Andes afloat after grounding at Little Egg Harbor. Nicholas J. Dean arrested in Salem for false registration after indictment. Terre Haute builds the world’s largest distillery to rival whisky trust. Massachusetts police assist in stopping nickel in the slot business. National Contage debt to be settled within two months. Mello’s sickness tied to an alleged poisoning attempt.
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Sicily
Wilson
Charlie Zimmer
Cleveland club
Andes
Little Egg Harbor
N. J
Nicholas J. Dean
Salem
Mass
Terre Haute
Ind
whisky trust
Massachusetts
National Contage company
puta
MELLO’S
Postmastership Fight Over Lowell Office Overshadows Boston News
Washington dispatch by Reynolds of the Advertiser outlines a Cleveland style patronage clash over the Lowell post office. Key figures include J B Carroll, Moses Stevens, Gov Russell, and Postmaster Corbett, with Stevens resisting forced endorsements while Quincy pushes a quick appointment before Bissell grows impatient. In Massachusetts local items, Lowell team victories headline and sports scores note Sherwood’s 574 series as Salem beat Melrose 2535 to 2352. Pierre Brousseau is reappointed janitor of Huntington Hall.
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Reynolds
Advertiser
Washington
Lowell post
aftica
Lowell post office
Cong. Stevens
Quincey
J.B. Carroll
Springfield
Gen. Corcoran
Carroll
C. &. Lilley
Lowell
Quincy
Mr. Carroll
Deltet
Corbett
Towell
Gov. Russell
Mr. Corbett
Mr. Quincy
Moses Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Car- Dett
post office
bum
Stevens
democratic state committee
Sr. Stevens
Mass
congress
W. IE. Russell
Massachusetts
Boston
Palmer
L.C. AWA
Sherwood
Salems
Melrose
Hull
Soldiers in School Debate On Military Training
An opinion debate weighs pros and cons of introducing military training in public and private schools. Local leaders and veterans including Gen Bridges Col Bancroft Lieut Col Edmands and Capt Soley are cited as supporters and skeptics in the discussion. The piece surveys ages, practicality, and regional adoption concerns.
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the
G. A
Greenharge
Lowell
Jack Adams
an ‘Lissay eta
New York
Le domeht
Massachusetts
Cher
Bridges
grammer
Thomas F. Edmands
Benjamin F. Peach
Thomas B. Matthews
1st regiment infantry
Cam. Johan, Soley
naval brigade
Police Court Defendant Pleads Guilty in Three Larceny Counts
Sis drunks 1 Albert Thevierge pleaded guilty to three counts of larceny in police court. He admitted stealing items from his employer E Pelletier to raise funds, claiming he earned $8 weekly and kept five. He sold the goods instead of returning them, and was fined $20. The notice ends with an ad for Bowers' chips at old city hall.
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Sis
Albert Thevierge
frimo
E. Pelletier
soos
cdr
old city
Funeral notices sweep Lowell area with multiple services
The Lowell area mourns as Julie Killey, Myranda Parker, Maa Richard Dobbins, Elizabeth G Billings, Cornelius O Neillook, and Edward Dillon receive funeral services from homes and churches. Burials occur in Catholic and local cemeteries with floral tributes and bearers named. Community notices urge Mole Spinners union meeting and promote Huntington hall World’s Fair entertainment with Esquimaux show.
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Julie Killey
Moran
Cross street
Julia
Thomas Alien
Katie Rourke
Myranda Parker
Dracut
R.A.Greene
David Whittier
John Whittier
Bernica Parker
Samuel Parker
Maa
Richard Dobbins
Liberty street
Tdr
Dana
Amphion
West Ind Benefit association
pillow
James
Garfield
Woman's Relief Corps
Werner
Dow
Samuel W. Grimes
West ‘Somerville
Effie BE. Cook
C. A. Smith
Russes
Rix. Malloy
Sturtevant
Wilson
Mrr
George 5
Messrs
George Roe
Will Thompson
George Billings
J. A. Weinbeck
Cornelius O
Edward Dillon
Concord street
Fight Delayed For Corbett Mitchel Bout At Jacksonville
The boxing match between Corbett and Mitchel was postponed to 1:30 PM due to an unfinished arena. Workers labored overnight to ready the venue and avoid court interference. Corbett arrived ready, Mitchel in town, weather improved after morning rain, and betting favored Corbett at 13 to 100 with limited money around. Wesley G. Palmer, former Machinist, died Jan 13 in Middletown Conn after cancer. aged 62, survived by widow Alden Y. Caswell, former ticket agent at Northern depot. He had 40 years with the railroad and 26 as ticket agent, member of Kilwinning Lodge.
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Pla
STS
Jacksonville
Fls
Mitchels
Everett henge
Corvett
Corbett
Mitchell
Tower
Lowel
Wesley G. Palmer
Mootvile
Conn
Kitson Machine company
Alden Y. Caswell
Cross street
Northern
Kilwincine vndee
M. My
ellice
High Street Church Annual Meeting and Committees Formed
The High Street Church society held its annual gathering with a supper beforehand. Charles A. Stott opened the session, the prudential report showed $1181 on hand and no unpaid bills. Committees were chosen for prudence, ways and means, and other duties. $100 was appropriated for music. Clarence W. Whidden named treasurer. Emma Fuller reported 1045 church visits. various speakers addressed the meeting.
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we High street church society
Charles A. Stott
prudential committee
Prudential
A. P. Saw
W. L. White
Q. HL. Perry
A. L. Bachelder
P. Hadley
O. A. Stott
A. A. Haggett
J. S. Brown
W. H. White
WW. Marshfield
D. L. Page
H. Wilder
Harriette Key
Samuel A. Chase
Clarence W. Whidden
Emma Fuller
E. W. Clack
Mr. Huntington
Joshua Clark
J. 3. Adams
George A. Marden
S P. Hadley
A. L. Batcheller
W. Wood
A. P. Sawyer
Lawrence hotel keeper in street disturbance with police
Albert French a Lawrence man running a roadside hotel caused a disturbance at the Central street depot. He resisted officers after being jailed twice, was fought by Sergt. Webster Officer Walsh and Crowley, finally jailed. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness, paid a $12 fine after appeal withdrawn.
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Albert French
Lawrence road
Lawrence
Waverhill
Central street
Sergt. Webster
French
John Walsh
J. B. Crowley
Prize Winners at January Thaw Event at Highland Club
The January Thaw gathering at the Highland Club House featured heavyweights running the show with prizes for elegance and wit. Rev. Esther S Foss won best dressed man, Herbert Webster and partner the most dignified couple, Charles H Warren and partner showcased grace, and W A Inghay and partner won easily for best couple. Frank F Stowell was named best walker and Frank E Putnam the hardest hunter at the bar, with many more prizes awarded as Abe Wheeler missed his award due to the lively entertainment by Hibbard’s orchestra.
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Hiehlant club
Esther S. Foss
mos
Herbert Webste
Charles H. Warren
W. A. Inghay
Frank F. Stowell
Frank E. Putnam
Abe Wheeler
enteriaining straing
Massachusetts Assembly Debates Insolvency and Cruelty Bills
Massachusetts legislature considers a bill to grant concurrent county jurisdiction for insolvent copartnership petitions, while the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks prohibitions on bear driving, vivisection in schools, and docking of horses. Senate debates railroad legality, tariffs, and factory issues. rules amendments advance, with actions on soldiers home funding and street superintendent appointments.
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Boston
committee on probate
Massachusetts Society for Prevention
senate
Old Colony
joint committee on railroads
louse committee
cilies
city of
Cholaen
Olney Resignation Rumors Stir Political Shifts
An intimate friend of Attorney General Olney cites plans to resign, with Quincy and Russell discussed as successors to the postmaster centralship or Olney’s eventual replacement. Officials note Olney’s dislike for duties and possible early departure to favor administration stability. Meanwhile, a Connecticut rail strike ends with a company victory as workers return after talks.
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Elsott
Bosvos
Olney
Ttis
Josiah
Washingtonis
Bussell
Clney
John E . Russell
Boston and Maine railroad
Olnes
A Knockout for Hatters in Wage Lockout Race
Dayeung Conn Jan 26 A Manufacturers statement from 12 of 13 shops pledges to operate only independently of unions, shocking labor factions. The largest factories—over 3000 workers—pause efforts to woo workers, while six smaller hat firms plan to reopen under trade rules if unions concede certain liberties. A soup kitchen aids the poor amid intensified hardship as frictionwithin unions threatens stability. Echoes of the Walnga Massacre and overseas riots surface as other news notes. The Fisk mine sale to British capitalists for 500000 pounds marks a major shift in precious metals investment. The Andes steamer, damaged after going ashore, is towed to New York with losses in rudder and propeller gear.
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Dayeung
Conn
hhe
manufacturers’ association
Ellen Foote
Trimmers’ union
Trim
Will Fight Tre Deval Club Outwitted Gov Mitchell
Jacksonvill e Ma Jun 25 Early reports say Judge Calles denied the state’s bid to block the Solulovk bout as a dangerous duel and allowed a glove contest. Crowds flooded streets and hotels as supporters rallied for Corbett, with martial law talked but halted by Governor Mitchell through Attorney General Lamar. The town buzzed with betting favoring Corbett, and plans moved to stage the fight despite police and militia concerns.
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JACKSONVILLE
Solulovk
Calles
pidge
dellang
Ag Luss
Ueno
Davis
félugenph
Daves Athletic club
Fenewell
Duval Athletic club
Mitchell
Lamar
Houston
Corbett
circuit court
Local Clothier Announces Nearby Store Hours and Goods
A dated Lowell advertisement from New York on November 20, 1898 promotes a store offering men and boys clothing with guarantees of price and quality. It notes evening closures at 6 pm Tuesday through Friday until March and asserts loyal service, refunds, and a strict policy protecting wholesale trade to prevent competition.
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New York
Lowell
ROGERS, PEET & CO
Roundup of boxing chatter and community notes in Huntington
The report mentions Corbett winning in 20 rounds and Mitchell staying in Huntington, with both men said to be in good condition and ready to fight. It also covers a St Peter's Tabernacle Society midwinter ball in Huntington hall with recitations, music, dancing, and a banquet. a lecture on teaching methods by Principal Gedrec B Guy. and Tom Plaherty signaling readiness for a Cairns bout after a planned Plaherty Moriarty clash.
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ven qaney
Corbett
Mitchell
Myeratt ote
St. James
Mn Childs
PHILAVELMUA
Muntington Wail
St. Peter
Mossy Holgate
Sturtevant
Molloy
Martin and Rice
Mary Murphy
James Donnelly
J. J. Phowvson
Thomas Ceegan
Willian Murren
Purcell
Breen
Gedrec B. Guy
Malden
hadi
Lowell
Tom Plaherty
Jack Cairns
fire SuN
Plaherty
Cairns
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Admiral de Mello
De Mello
Mello
Maine
PORTLAND
Maine Press association
city hall
George E. Randall
C. 1B
Burleigh
Augusta
Asher C. Hinds
Chester W. Robbins
Old Town
Joseph Wood
Bar Harbor
BP. D. Vickery
J. WS. Hunter
Farmington
Marshall N. Rich
Charles A. Prissbury
Belfast
C.B. Haskell
Pittsfield
Cleveland
Stickney & Smith's
Boylston street
Michael Corbett
JOSIAH QUINCY
Bowers
sity hall
BOWLING NEWS
Mr. Brousseau
Pickman
Pierre Brousseau
Huntington hall
old
city halk
Hadtey, J
FUNERAL SERVICES
Mole Spinners’ union
Middle street
ohey
Esquimaux
U.S. Tea Co
Leo Welock
HIGH STREET CHURCH
Bighland
STATE LEGISLATURE
Massgehusetts Society For the Prevention
QUINCY AND
RUSSELL
Traction Company
Brpervurt
Tan
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HATTERS
Walnga
Lospon
Cape Town
Loch
Guold-Adams
DANVER
Fisk
Haverfull
Italy
TURIN
Paria
Little PE
Harbor shoals
TRE DEVAL CLUB
GOV. MITCINELE
Ateve Brodze
Corbett winnane
Pla zog
sia
Thomas
Lawler
John Streets
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