This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
4
Edison’s physicians struggle to explain ongoing health effects from X rays he contracted during early experiments. The veteran inventor’s medical team reviews years of tests as they seek answers to his lingering symptoms and risks from radiation exposure.
London reports amendments to the Irish land bill read in the House of Lords with a probable third reading on the following day. John E. Redmond, Nationalist, told an Associated Press representative that the bill may be past danger and could revolutionize Ireland if it works as hoped. He added a satisfactory name rule bill seems likelier today than the land bill, which was nearing passage.
The coal laden barge Volunteer belonging to Sound Towing and Transportation sank in rough seas off Narragansett Pier. Captain Closson his wife and their 18 month old child escaped in a small boat along with a Portuguese deck hand. The tow boat C B Sanford assisted, with Berkley also leaking but kept afloat reaching harbor.
Over 200 delegates attended the sixth annual convention of the National Board of Trades Council in Denver. President Smyth opened the session and most of the day was occupied with routine business as President Meyer Friedman of the chamber of commerce delivered the welcome.
In San Francisco on August 10 both Jeffries and Corbett rested with little work. Jeffries said he will do no more boxing yet has not filed a leaving date for Harbin Springs toward the city. Corbett will discontinue his routine as betting at two to one favored Jeffries.
Maine Old Home Week opens in Portland with fine weather prospects and centennial observances in Raymond Albany Surry Monmouth Academy Blue Hill Academy Belfast charter celebration. Gov Hill invites 6000 former residents as reunions planned with informal receptions and greetings. Notable speakers include Mayor Boothbay W W Stetson Luther C Greeleaf Minot J Savage Charles B Littlefield M E Ingalls.
In New York Aug 10 Shamrock III receives hull cleaning and paint removal in dry dock at Erie Basin. Crews scrub the underbody sand and enamel, stack telescoped efforts, and an awning is raised to guard against rain. Captain Wringe expects haulout duration into next week before official measurement for racing length. Reliance also to dock and polish later in the week.
Philadelphia May or Weaver and Director Smyth visited the city’s National League baseball park after a promenade collapse killed nine spectators and injured nearly 200. Coroner Dugan requested the probe delay. Owner John S Rogers and club President Potter commented on precautions. Dying later, Robert Cling became the ninth casualty.
A sequence of crashes and fires on the Metropolitan electric railway in Paris leaves seven dead, five men and two women, as two trains collide and another train burns in a tunnel. Firefighters extinguish the blaze at dawn while crowds gather outside Lees Cournes station. Authorities warn the death toll may rise.
Kansas City Aug 10 report says New York state delegates to the Grand Army convention received letters urging Lieut General Miles to run for commander in chief. The letters were not from Miles. J C Black is named as likely successor. another official doubts Miles can be elected.
Washington August 10 The weather bureau said the hurricane is near San Domingo with unclear location due to poor cable service. Disturbance appears to move northwest and has been reported to nearby points by the bureau.
Martinique was hit by a violent hurricane lasting ten hours with two hours of peak damage at Fort de France. Hundreds of houses lost roofs, vessels damaged, streets blocked by debris and fallen trees, but no deaths reported. Several towns suffered extensive damage across the island.
The tail end of a hurricane passed over eastern Jamaica this afternoon causing great damage to banana properties of United Fruit Company and Jamaica Company Limited. Full extent of the injury is not yet known.
Dark cretonne remnants 2 to 10 yard lengths offered for drapery and upholstery at 6c per yard, with yard wide silkalenes at 6c per yard. Also suitable fabrics for comforter coverings. Basement department, A. G. Pollard & Co.
In Chicago Tolstoi alleges President Harper berates him for Rockefeller giftsto the University of Chicago. Faculty dismiss Tolstoi as garrulous. Haskell Hall photo faced wall. professors discuss trusts and their control. Includes Howland and Henderson quotes on Tolstoi’s views.
The first session of Alabama coal operators and miners arbitration board met in Birmingham with Judge George Gray as chairman. Edward Flynn led the miners, and the operators were represented by a large legal contingent including former Navy Secretary Tracy. Each side gets five days to present its case. miners open for three days and close for two. The board adjourned to Thursday for operator conferences.
A Western Federation of Miners tour prompted more than 300 miners to strike in Cripple Creek. Properties shipping ore to United States Reduction and Refining were not paying union wages, closing Stratton's Independence Mine early and leaving most principal mines shut, with expectation of broader action in days ahead.
The divorce court led by Sir Francis Jeune granted D. S. Constan dinidi a divorce from his wife daughter of Stephen Ralli of Ralli Bros. The case questioned the legality of Dakota divorces used by the wife who fled to Dakota and wed the correspondent Dr Lance. The jury awarded $125,000 damages against Dr Lance and found the petitioner guilty on a counter charge.
Springfield August 10 The Boston and Albany officials reveal a shift in stance as they halt work on the West Springfield engine house and plan moving the project to Worcester to ease labor unrest. Apprentices are sent out, swelling striker numbers to about 150 at the West Springfield shops.
Frank Buchanan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, arrived in New York and sent a lengthy communication to the Building Trades Employers' Association stating that the April agreement should remain in force without pressing a new agreement or arbitration. The Employers' group plans a statement tomorrow.
A health ad explains constipation as a body waste issue and promotes Iron-Ox Tablets as a non purgative tonic laxative. It asserts natural relief by building up the system and warns against harsh purgatives. The 26 cent aluminum pocket case is offered by The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit Michigan.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 10 two members of the Martin gang died today after a fight Saturday with a posse of deputy sheriffs in the Osage nation. Deputy Marshal Haines was shot and is alive. The remaining gang members escaped and are pursued. The gang had committed numerous depredations in recent months.
Portsmouth Ohio August 10 Humprheys and Hogans canning factory at Rutland near Portsmouth blew up at noon killing three workmen and injuring a dozen others. The building was demolished. Factory fires were lighted today for the first time this season.
Chicago August 1 E T Fetch and M C Kraup finished a 3000 mile run from San Francisco to Chicago in an automobile. They were hosted by local automobile enthusiasts and will depart for New York tomorrow morning to continue their journey.
An infernal machine filled with dynamite was mailed from Phillipopois to Uskub timed to explode when two trains from Lonica were due to pass. The shipment exploded at Ziberohe frontier depot, damaging the station but harming no one as the train was detained.
Jens Waldemar Borschinino a Danish poet and philologist of wide reputation is dead at his Chicago home after a two day illness.
A new weekday train runs both directions between South Framingham and Lowell starting Monday August 10, via the New York New Haven and Hartford line. It connects Taunton New Bedford Fall River and Newport with arrivals at Lowell 11 30 a m from South Framingham and southbound leaves Lowell 2 30 p m arriving South Framingham 3 27 p m with intermediate stops.
Nathaniel Parker Gage former Washington public instruction superintendent and Pelham native was buried at Pelham Cemetery after dying in Chester Vermont while on vacation. Attended by relatives, with Edward Stickney of Boston and Rev. F. M. Pickles officiating, the service noted his high literary attainments and public service in Washington.
Yesterday morning in Pelham square Press Simpson blocked car tracks by stationing his horse at the line where three rails meet. The Nashua, Haverhill, and Lowell trains halted, trapping wagon traffic. Simpson defended his right to space, claiming Pelham pride. Nearby social updates mention visitors, family news, and local sympathy in Pelham and Canobie Lake communities.
Chelmsford Centre Sunday schools schedule a union picnic at Canobie Lake on Thursday Aug. 13 if weather is pleasant. A special car departs Chelmsford post office at 9 a.m. and will return from the lake at 4 30 p.m.
Sunday afternoon three persons were baptized at Hart pond with Rev. C. W. Williams officiating. Minnie Sawyer of Dorchester is visiting Mrs. Stover at Mrs. 8. T. Park's. An ice cream social and vestry entertainment are planned for Wednesday evening August 12. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of Lowell are spending August at Mrs. S. T. Park's.
In North Chelmsford the Brookside team of Lowell defeated the Unions by 17 to 1 as the Unions played with a picked lineup after missing five regulars. Also noted are a Sunday mass at St John’s church praising Pope Pius X, a Te Deum sung by the choir, a Boston Philadelphia game attended by about a dozen baseball fans, and Miss Rose McLeod’s trip to Nova Scotia for several months.
Advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure will cure Brights Disease diabetes stone in bladder and general kidney and bladder diseases. Sold by Goodales drug store at 217 Central Ellingwood Co corner Merrimack Central Carter Sherburne corner Merrimack Bridge Falls Burkinshaw 418 Middlesex Street.
A compact note describes small lifted peas rivaling French peas in quality with emphasis on texture and size. It highlights varietal characteristics and possible uses in refined dishes, suggesting premium or market appeal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.