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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
5
Prices rise on the New York Exchange as bulls gain ground with leaders like Union Pacific and Southern Pacific in focus. Grains and cotton show strength amid labor tensions and strike activity. money market hints of tightening liquidity and a potential October decline.
Don is in a happier frame of mind as South African securities brighten and American interest in London grows. Corey, Milliken & Co notes limited momentum with dull daily volume around 400000 shares, yet quotes rise, stocks remain scarce, and the market holds strong support. The bulls prevail amid potential fall boom, while crop damage and steel strikes fade in significance as gold imports rise and money remains easy abroad.
Lithuanians from Haverhill Nashua and Lawrence form a non sectarian alliance with Lawrence to serve as headquarters. A ratification meeting will be held Sunday at 1 pm in Berkeley Court Lawrence to approve hall purchase and launch the group with speakers and singers from other cities. Vaicos Kudarannisais of Lawrence is elected president. The event runs 1 to 6 pm.
Wardman Edward Glennon Sergt Shiels and Precinct Detective Dwyer appeared before Recorder Goff to plead to charges of neglect of duty. An adjournment was granted until next Tuesday due to the defense counsel's absence from the city.
The Marquis Ito has canceled his proposed American journey during which Yale would have awarded him an LL D degree. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is extolled as a universal cure and pleasant to take, offered by all druggists.
A brief notice states mailings and free delivery options with special attention to non resident customers, emphasizing inclusive service and mailed communication.
Bradstreet's notes stronger trade and higher prices across sectors led by crop improvements in the central west and Mississippi valley. Cotton gains support markets while cereals show some price irregularity. Weekly exports, bank clearings up, failures slightly fewer. iron and steel steadier. woolen goods solid and leather in demand.
Manufacturing items include new spinning frames at Boott mills and Lowell branch work for Bibb Manufacturing, while Merrimack Manufacturing starts finishing department expansion due in 60 days. Charles L. Hildreth of the Lowell Machine Shop travels with his daughter to Buffalo Niagara Falls Thousand Islands. Kitson Company treasurer H C Perham funds a two week trip for key staff to Niagara Falls Pan American Expo and St Lawrence sail.
A machinist, Frank D. W. Farrell, narrowly escaped a fatal fall when a descending elevator collided with a box of rough castings and surged two stories. He landed on cross bars and then a lower box, using gymnastic skill to absorb the impact with minor injuries to his arm and knee.
Eliza Willey, 11, daughter of Charles Willey of Durham, was assaulted by an unknown young man on the Durham road about two miles from Dover this afternoon. Taken into the woods, she lies in critical condition at home while Elsie Towle, 10, escaped. Police and county authorities are conducting a thorough search for the assailant as Dover residents express great agitation.
Two men, Paul and Alexander Alexander, brothers aged 41 and 25, were arrested in Cambridge on Friday evening amid reports of counterfeit nickels and half dollars in circulation. Police say they do not appear to be professional counterfeiters but were successful in their work.
Mr and Mrs M Spillane of Smith Street take a two week vacation at Littleton. Search continues for Henry Pigeon aged 40 missing from Nashua since last Monday. he is said to have relatives in the area. At Stearns Grove Chelmsford service at 3 PM soloist Mrs Chas Young of Lowell. 21 children's meeting at 2 PM. Miss Mary Sheridden Mrs J K Lyons and Miss Julia Gaynor home from Lynn Crescent beaches visit friends in Lawrence and Nashua. Lowell insurance exchange circular warns of higher rates. many firms will not insure farm property due to fire facility shortages.
A portrait of Lord Morris, aged in his seventies, famed across Ireland for vast knowledge and quick humor. Tales recount jokes in court, including quips about poisons, a peculiar abduction verdict, a singing juror Moriarty, and a flower show apology to Princess Christian.
A writer in Leslie's Weekly lists fashion missteps to avoid including muddy white petticoats dulling a clean outfit. cheap jewelry. bright red with a florid complexion. conspicuous bicycle costumes. broad belts on stout figures. plain basques on slim figures. cheap trims on good dresses. cheap lace. diamonds in daytime. linen collars with dressy frocks. theatre bonnets with street suits. soiled white gloves. worn shoes with elaborate toilets. dotted veils with weak eyes. immaculately fresh linen collars. gloves with holes or boots missing buttons. hair piled high with a snub nose. Psyche knots with Roman noses. pointed shoes for bicycling. gaudy colors in cheap materials. tight sleeves on long thin arms. tan shoes in midwinter. a long draggled skirt on rainy days. lace frills or chiffon ruches for work or school. elaborate church outfits. untidy breakfast frocks. horizontal stripes on stout figures.
A woman in a doorway calls Innocence to enter and eat, while a gaunt figure lumbers toward the house dragging a rattlesnake, declaring it has killed ten snakes since June. The scene, described in vivid, grim terms, contrasts a fairy tale image with a dangerous reality.
Most people want something mild and gentle when in need of a physic. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets fill the bill to a dot. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by all druggists.
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