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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
10
The record lists solar and lunar timings for August including sunrise at 4.47, sunset at 6.51, moonset at 11.51 p.m., and the length of day 14.04 hours. It reflects a historical newspaper style of daily astronomical data.
The city ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for indigestion and highlights the Babbitt opticians at 28 Dutton street. It notes Lowell Aluminum Co opening a showroom at 181 Middlesex street near South street displaying aluminum cookware and other items, claiming aluminum’s durability and future use. Over five hundred aluminum articles are shown, marking Lowell’s first opportunity to view real aluminum goods.
Local residents share details of vacations across Lowell and surrounding areas. Clerks at the post office, letter carriers, and several families momentarily away on trips to beaches and lakes, including Mont Vernon and Lake Sunapee. Names include James A. Shore John J. Ivers Arthur A. Maxfield Dennis J. Devine and Edward S. Howe among others.
Frank Moulton of Lowell reported to Manchester police that he was assaulted by a gang emerging from a box car and robbed of 13 dollars. He said he was returning from the river bank when attacked in the railroad yard, his face injured. Police are handling the case.
The will of Rebecca T. McCullough widow of J N McCullough is filed for probate in Lisbon. It disposes of about 15 million dollars with the estate divided among a daughter a granddaughter and a grandson.
The Hodges grocery store reports a flood of orders for baby spoons after the coupon offer appeared in the Citizen and Courier last week. Coupons from the paper have come in from across New England, underscoring the papers strong advertising reach.
The outing of the ore repair shop employee did not occur at Deeney Grove on Saturday as reported, but took place near the home of Mr. Eugene King.
In this city on August 9 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Cornelius Desmond. The birth notice records a healthy infant and joyful family announcement.
Inquiries about chronic ailments prompt note on Father John's Medicine as a daily restorative prescription. It claims to aid bronchitis asthma and consumption by nourishing a run-down system over a considerable time to restore health and strength.
A head-on crash between two Boston cars occurred near Merian's crossing close to Willington around 4 pm yesterday. Storm damage left signal lights inoperative causing conductors to proceed without orders, but air brakes prevented disaster though cars and passengers were shaken and traffic halted for over an hour.
Manager John C. McLaughlin hosts press preview of the enlarged Waverly hotel showing a 125 seat dining hall with plate glass mirrors and electric incandescents, six private dining rooms, 30 newly furnished steam heated rooms, and a top kitchen. The hotel aims to cater to private dinners and theatrical parties while emphasizing cleanliness and modern comfort.
Undertaker Weinbeck used a new casket lowering device during the Randlett funeral last week. It is the sole example in the city, replacing rope methods and bearer lowering with a gradual, controlled descent during the committal service.
Flynn's Colonial Comic Opera at Lakeview Theatre opened last night with H M S Pinafore under cloudy skies. Ben Lodge returns to comic opera as Sir Joseph Porter, with Arthur Seaton as Captain Corcoran and Joseph W. Smith as Ralph Rackstraw. Cast also features James Gilbert as Dick Deadeye, Al Wilson as Bosn, Almora Hallam as Josephine, Margaret Baxter as Little Buttercup, Rheta Wilson as Hebe, and Carrie Tyrrell as the middy. Afternoon and evening performances planned all week with strong chorus and lively hornpipe numbers.
The Navy Department issued final instructions to the New York navy yard for building the Connecticut a 16000 ton battleship. A funding of 175000 dollars funds crane fitting and equipment as the commandant organizes the workforce and prepares to begin work without delay. Keel laying is expected in about six months.
The Mathes Temperance Institute held a special meeting to address the death of member John Sullivan who drowned in the Merrimack River Sunday. They appointed a resolutions committee and a delegation for the funeral. Tonight the group meets to elect chief marshal for the Father Mathew State parade on October 11 in the city. John J. Galvin is the leading candidate. Several eastern temperance groups plan to attend, with an expected 3000 participants. Also, John Erikson Council No. 1883, R A, met, admitting new members despite poor weather. Degree of Pocahontas and Red Men held meetings in Odd Fellows' Temple. A lawn party committee reported a gratifying financial result.
In the seventh district Republican candidates Edward Cheney and James H. McKinley lead a quiet campaign with a likely field of contenders including Charles Hanson and local ward figures. In other districts expectations shift among Hayes, Smith, Goward, and Stearns while Butler Ames appears poised for the congressional nomination with little opposition.
The Boston Traveller praises Mr. Thomas H. Durning for leading a sixty strong Low ell excursion party on a six day trip. Passengers enjoyed luxuries and marine sights as a three master sailed toward Lannon and whales spouted. A Halifax garrison tour, guided by imperial army personnel, is highlighted along with a full itinerary and the $30 price from Lowell.
The Leatherworkers' union met at their Central Street hall last evening and discussed routine business. A committee formed to arrange a Labor Day outing reported progress on the plan.
Albert C. Webster and Eva Clarke wed in St. Anne's chapel on Monday August 11 at 5 o'clock in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Glenn Tilley Morse. The newlyweds departed town immediately after the nuptials.
The passage discusses possible candidates like Mr. McMillan and mentions Henry Duffield and Russell A. Alger. It notes Alger’s poor health and business burdens, implying he could not endure a senatorial contest or the financial demands, and suggests McMillan’s death during Pingree’s lifetime might have altered prospects.
Washington Aug 11 Senator Frye appoints a committee to attend the funeral of the late Senator McMillan. Members include Allison Bacon Burrows Cockrell Cullom Fairbanks Foraker Gallinger Hale Hanna Kean Lodge Martin Mason McComas Pritchard and Wetmore.
At the hearing on the Northern Pacific stock dispute, Peter Power admitted living in the Queen's Hotel Montreal under the name P Blake. Counsel for Power described Power's nervous condition and plans to travel to Montreal. The testimony covered stock certificates and payments, with the session adjourned to continue tomorrow.
From Colombian war news Col ombia Aug 11 no definite word on the clash between government forces and revolutionists at Agua Dulce. Gen Barti remains in a strong position and twice evades Herrera lines to reach cattle. A Kansas cottonwood tree in Topeka's Capitol square is reported as the largest in the state, grown from a stray seed in 1869 and repeatedly marked for destruction.
Farm accidents are frequent with cuts stings and sprains. The ad claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and warns never to be without it.
Washington August 10 speculation swirls on who will succeed Senator McMillan. John T Rich, former head of the McMillan machine, is seen as a likely interim appointee backed by Michigan Central railroad interests. Other potential contenders include Benton Hanchett Justus Stearns James B Angell and other influential figures in law lumber and higher education.
During a violent wind and rain storm in Attentown Pennsylvania on August 11 a new three story brick store and residence owned by Frank K. Schroeth was leveled to the ground. Schroeth was on the roof at the time and was instantly killed.
A wash-out near Pawling on the Harlem road in Poughkeepsie New York derailed three cars including a passenger coach filled with tourists. No fatalities occurred though many were injured with five or six in serious condition.
The Spanish War Veterans met in regular session in upper Memorial hall and voted to write Acting Mayor Badger offering to serve as guard of honor for President Roosevelt during his Lowell visit. Roosevelt, a Spanish War veteran, would likely be pleased by their service.
The plumbers commission planned a meeting at city hall yesterday but did not assemble. No attendance or outcomes were reported, leaving the session unresolved and the organization without action taken.
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