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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
Herbert H. Judkins of Hastings Street, brakeman on the Salem coal train, was killed at Wilmington Junction yesterday forenoon. His body showed he fell between two cars and was run over, both legs severed. He leaves a wife and three children and was about 45 years old.
Chester Vermont July 31 startling developments link long series of robberies to Clarence Adams a respected youth shot by a highwayman last Monday. A spring gun at a mill entrance discharged Monday night matches the wounds and a bulk of stolen items found at Adams's home include clothing harnesses silverware revolvers and more. Adams under bed rest with sheriff at his side is charged as investigators seek two more likely suspects and identify recovered goods at the town hall for disposition.
Striking weavers in Olneyville and nearby towns plan a Sunday mass meeting amid reports of a Boston conference with American Woolen Company treasurer Wood. Officials claim no settlement will occur without local agent involvement, and details await the meeting’s outcome.
Chelmsford selectmen held a public hearing on relocating Boston and Northern Street Railway tracks between the city line and Golden Cove brook to the town center. Petitioners cite dangers to children, grease and snow plowing issues, and oppose the central roadway placement, urging a sidewalk and safer alignment. A Nabnasset village picnic followed with games and prizes for locals.
A Mercer street advertisement for Courier- Citizen Co. touts fine engraved work for calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards and more. It claims reasonable prices for high grade work and invites customers to view samples on Merrimack Street.
Miss M. Florence Perham and others attended a gathering where Chelmsford Spring Co beverages and ice cream were sold under Harry Dutton. An electric road excursion to Revere Beach is planned for Thursday Aug 7 with a 7 am departure from Central Square. Rev. E C Bartlett chairs the arrangements.
New York reports Mayor Louw ordered a police report after a funeral rioting on the East Side. Police guard the Hoe factory where clashes occurred. Inspector Cross cites prearranged attack claims, student apprentice misbehavior, and stones bricks hurled from the crowd.
Captain Calder of St. Vincent recounts the day of disturbance. Refugees fled as a sulfurous ash cloud rose two miles high, rain of stones, lightning, and a nightlong blaze followed. He describes the perilous trek to safety, the sufferings of civilians, and the landscape turned gray by dust.
In Colorado Springs Mrs. Gilbert McClurg leads the Colorado Cliff Dwellings association, a clubwoman formed group to protect southwestern ruins. A public sale of last summer’s bonnets and farbelows raised funds for conservation. The four hundred cliff dwellings faced tourist mutilation and the group plans further efforts to safeguard them.
The piece recounts a Utah story about using Mesa land on the Ute reservation for a public park. After negotiations with Chief Ignacio, a ten year lease at 304 dollars annually was ratified by Congress. Funds exist to finish seven miles of road to the ruins, replacing unsafe horseback trails and opening a major American sight for sightseers.
Fragment from a poem or verse in which the speaker notes the world is doing its best despite unrest. The text includes lines about roses rest light of the day and life’s comfort, attributed to Atlanta Constitu. The passage presents a reflective, lyric tone with a regional tag.
A farm focused note touts frequent accidents and praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil for instant pain relief stating never be without it on the farm. The claim emphasizes quick relief from cuts bruises and sprains with a medical oil product.
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