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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
5
Birmingham reports miners back at work and iron production rising as rolling mills resume. Alabama coal output for 1903 is expected to surpass 1902's 10,329,479 tons with new mines and coke ovens coming online. Strong rail demand and shipments to Mobile and Pensacola boost prospects.
A Denver era discussion questions city water safety after a major fire and possible contamination. It contrasts water board estimates with Dr. Martin of scientific authority, urging more practical science input. The piece also comments on social topics like domestic science and fashion.
A detailed survey of summer attire and lingerie hats, noting washable lingerie hats with embroidery over feather boning, and options from French fashion to Directoire revived touches. It highlights mohair skirts, silk trimmings, waist and skirt one piece outfits, transparent fabrics, and graceful evening gowns with full folds and velvet textures.
A scientist experiments with a powerful microscope and a water drop containing bacteria to simulate the unsettling effect a hard drinker feels when spotting a snake in his drink. The description suggests a novel way to provoke heightened perception through microscopic viewing.
The piece argues that a business woman should dress plainly and professionally, avoiding flashy jewelry or fashionable frills. It describes modest jewelry, neat hair, collar styles, and quiet shirt waists with mohair skirts, emphasizing appearance as a measure of good taste and social standing.
Malden Aug 6 Captain George Fearing Hollis United States consul at Cape Town South Africa for many years died at his daughter's home. Born in Cambridge in 1838 he began the Chelsea Pioneer at 16 and later started the Chelsea Herald. He enlisted in the army at war start and served in the First regiment of volunteers before moving to the navy. He helped open communication with Sherman's army in 1864. After the war he made tin cans and in 1888 became consul at Cape Town initiating the first consular service between the Transvaal and Orange Free State. He returned home in 1893 leaving a widow and three children.
John F. Carnell, 63, a veteran clerk in the auditor’s office of the Post Office Department, formerly of Iowa, was arrested by post office inspectors on the charge of opening letters addressed to the auditor and appropriating their contents. Decoy letters with concealed contents were found on him.
The national convention of photographers elected officers: President C. R. Reeves Anderson Indiana. First vice president C A Hearn Boston. Second vice president C J Vande vanter Decatur Illinois. Secretary G G Holloway Terre Haute. Treasurer F B Barrow Boston. Next convention set for Louisville. A movement to erect a national photographic art salon at Winona was begun.
The article critiques youth clerk attire in small towns and fashion excesses such as lace, ribbons, and jewelry. It muses on modest elegance, advises avoiding gaudy rings, and surveys current styles including lace collars, pelerines, veiled hats, and varied sash ribbons with numerous colorings and textures. The piece notes Dutch fashion trends and details sleeve and neck trends.
Samuel Parks walking delegate was found guilty of assault in the third degree at a New York labor union meeting. The complainant, plasterer Peter O Neil, testified as the case closed after several days of trial. Parks remains out on bail and faces possible sentencing or adjournment as extortion charges proceed in general sessions.
Notice asks witnesses of a car incident leaving Lawrence at 8 p m on Saturday August 1 to report to room 7 central block. Parkhurst offers new Rain Coat priced at $20 for ladies or gentlemen.
Annie E B Shapley admits operations began May 25 and targeted post offices in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania including New York Yonkers Trenton Newark Bound Brook and others. She also confesses to passing a $350 worthless check to Joseph McNeil and obtaining $600 from Annie E Lawrence of Wilmington under false pretenses.
Paris reports W N McMillan of St Louis has arrived at Jibutilo from Ades Abeba after a failed attempt to explore the Blue Nile due to pant damage on rocks. He plans to begin again in six months to push navigability of the river.
A St. Petersburg despatch cites a Belgrade note that two Servian officers sent to accompany King Peter’s sons to Belgrade were refused passage at the Russian frontier. The Russian legation in Belgrade did not issue visas for one reason they were implicated in the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga.
French mail steamer Tonkin Captain Schmitz from Marseilles June 28 via Colombo July 15 for Yokohama arrived at Kobe on fire. It is hoped flames will be extinguished.
In Lewiston Maine at 12 near the Masson residence on Boston avenue renewed stone throwing led to gunfire from both sides. City Marshal Wing intervened warning arrests if shootings continued. No fatalities reported and Massons defended actions as defense against rock throwers.
In London the Irish land bill committee stage opened with heated divisions in the House of Lords. The government barely survived the first amendment by one vote, then lost the next by three. With 34 pages of amendments promised, nationalist circles fear trouble before the committee stage ends as Lord Aberdeen’s Conservative amendment also passed. The house moved past clause 42 before adjourning.
In Topeka three and a half inches of rain sent the Kaw river up swiftly alarming North Topeka residents as they evacuate to higher ground. Lawrence reports the Kaw river rising several feet with swift current undermining the new wagon bridge approach and north bank. Junction City records a one and a half inch rainfall swelling the Smoky Hill river by more than ten feet and sweeping away a 180 foot temporary bridge while the sole remaining bridge in the county faces danger.
The board of railroad commissioners authorized the Old Colony Street Railway to buy Lakeside Park property in Freetown for a pleasure resort at 27 575 dollars and to issue 260 additional shares of stock at 105 dollars per share.
Public notice-style advertisement touts Dr Chase Blood and Nerve Food as the premier blood builder and nerve restorer. It claims to cure nervous debility, exhaustion, and prostration, restores blood integrity, and revives energy and ambition. Offers 50 cents per box or five boxes for two dollars with free prints and weigh‑in guidance.
A local shop promotes its repair services for luggage and travel cases while highlighting a display line of suit cases and steamer trunks for customers seeking sturdy durable travel gear.
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