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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1903

Page

2

Russian Black Sea Squadron Recalled After Sultan’s Demands

The Russian fleet arrived at Imiada to back demands over Rostkowski’s murder in Monastir but was recalled to Sebastopol after the Porte pledged full compliance. The note from Ambassador Zinovieff reports the Sultan’s measures: execution of murderers, dismissals, arrests, and forthcoming trials.

St. Petersburg Imiada Turkey Russia M. Rostkowski M. Zinovieff Constantinople Porte Ismael Haki, Pasha Palanka Uskub Mussulmans Hussein Hilmi Macedonia Salonica

Roosevelt spends quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill family visit

President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt kept a calm Sunday at Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill with some children. They attended church at Christchurch in the morning and hosted intimate friends in the afternoon. A late evening call from Col George W Dunn, chairman of New York state Republican committee, lasted about an hour with no disclosed purpose.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Boat Capsizes at Narragansett Pier Drowns Two

A morning row from Narragansett Pier ended in tragedy as the boat capsized near shore. Two of three men perished, one a Swede and the other J Stoughton from New York state, while the third Swede was rescued by Serf Men Card and Clarke from the Narragansett Pier life saving station. The bodies have not been recovered.

Narragansett Pier R. I J. Stoughton New York State Card and Clarke

Law for Strikes in Preparation as Russia Turmoil Grows

In St. Petersburg on August 23 a law legalizing strikes is being prepared. A general strike that began August 20 at Ekaterinoslav led to a clash with troops, leaving 11 strikers dead and 12 wounded. The governor said work would resume on railroads and in factories tomorrow.

St. Petersburg Ekatrinoslav

Danish rider Ellegard wins two kilometer pro world title

At the international cycling meeting in Copenhagen on August 23 Ellegard of Denmark captured the two kilometer professional world championship while Andemars of Switzerland won the hundred kilometer amateur world title.

Copenhagen Ellegard Denmark Andemars Switzerland

Fire Razes Columbia Ribbon Mill at Haledon

A two story Columbia Ribbon company mill in Haledon Paterson New Jersey was destroyed by fire early today. The blaze caused about 150000 dollars in losses and left the building a block in length burnt to the ground.

Paterson N. J Columbia Ribbon Company Haledon

Man Shoots Self After Ride In Ashland Tragedy

Milo W. Spring aged 49 manager of Olmstead and Tuttle properties died after shooting himself in the head following a pleasure drive with his wife and daughter. The incident occurred in the kitchen as he reached for a revolver noted by his daughter who sensed danger. Dr. William Richards termed the death self inflicted due to temporary insanity. Body to be taken to Springfield for burial.

Worcester Ashland Milo W. Spring Olmstead and Tuttle Properties

Chess Prodigy Smythe Admitted to Sanitarium

Young chess figure Smythe, recently prominent in chess circles, has been taken to a sanitarium. He vowed to become one of the world’s best but must forgo play until he recovers.

Young Smythe

Tapirs At National Zoo Show Curious Color Change

Visitors over six Sundays have watched a baby tapir shed its stripes. The young tapir, initially bright with bold longitudinal bands, has grown and faded to the dark brown of the adult. The mother defends her calf against dogs with quick head movements and bites, while tame tapirs are seen in South American villages. The woolly pinchaque taps in Peru endures cold, and Bolivian reports recount tame tapirs wandering villages and giving rides to children before bucking and tossing riders.

National Zoo Topir Tapir South America Peru Bolivia von Tschudi

Close Fight For Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination

In Columbus Ohio August 23 the Democratic state convention faces its closest contest in years as Mayor Tom F. Johnson of Cleveland battles John L. Zimmer man of Springfield for the gubernatorial nomination. Contests involving 145 delegates will decide which districts vote, with possible removal of Erie Clark and Defiance delegations and disruptions across six contested counties, shaping the credential committee and the opening ballots.

Columbus Tom Erie Clark Defiance

Consecration of Rev Thomas A Hendrick as Cebu Bishop

Bishop Hendrick of Roch ester N Y is consecrated bishop of Cebu P I by Cardinal Satolli with Archbishop Harry present. Cardinal Satolli also consecrates Mgr Cavallari as titular bishop of Philadelphia Asia Minor. Pius X plans to keep the patriarchate to avoid Venice dispute and Hendrick will seek Irish clergy for his diocese and teaching nuns.

Rome Thomas A. Hendrick Rochester N. Y Cebu P. L Satolli Harry Philippine Islands Mgr. Cavallari Philadephia Asia Minor Venice Pius X Sarto Hendrick Philippines Ireland

Attempt to wreck train near Quindaro Kansas

An apparent attempt to wreck two Missouri Pacific passenger trains near Quindaro Kansas occurred last night. Dynamite exploded under the engine of a St Joseph bound train as an open switch was set for an outbound run. The other train passed unharmed. the damaged engine cab windows and headlight. The blast left a large hole under a rail and half a tie missing. About 110 passengers were aboard.

Kansas City Missouri Pacific Quindaro Kas St. Joseph Big Eddy

Funeral for Lord Salisbury at Hatfield End of Week

Messages of condolence flood Hatfield house from King Edward, Queen Alexandra, the Queen of Portugal, and President Loubet. Pulpits across the United Kingdom praised the late statesman as preparations for a funeral at week’s end proceed to enable Lord Edward Cecil to attend from Egypt.

London Hatfield House Edward Alexandra Portugal Loubet United Kingdom Edward Cecil Egypt

Suicide by cutting throat at Norwich home

Joseph L. Coughlin aged 22 committed suicide by slashing his throat at his Norwich residence during prayer. His mother, returning from church, found him dead in a pool of blood with a crucifix in his left hand and an open razor nearby. Authorities suggest possible insanity.

Norwich Conn Joseph L. Coughlin Coughlin

Lipton says Shamrock III fairly beaten in race

Sir Thomas Lipton expressed disappointment at Shamrock III performance in Atlantic Highlands on August 23. He praised Reliance's handling, pledged to congratulate Captain Barr and crew, and thanked the spectators while affirming continued hope and confidence.

Atlantic Highlands N .J Thomas Lipton Barr

Bridges Blown Up and Port Lands Capture during War Maneuvers

Portland Maine Aug 23 Major General Adna R Chaffee arrives with staff to oversee war games. Allied moves include capture of a wireless station at Two Lights by Major Welch N G S M and a bridge explosion over the No Breench river Scarboro to hinder a possible naval landing.

Portland Adna R. Chaffee New York Barry Harper Hamilton Harrison Livermore Dunwoody Chaffee Navy United States Alliance Barker Major Welch Burbank Frank L. Hoyt Maine National Guard Welch Two Lights No Breench Scarboro Associated Press General Chaffee Outer Cape Lieut. Bigelow Naval Reserves Silver Springs

John Wesley bi-centennial service at Cottage City

Cottage City August 23 The John Wesley bi centennial service drew over 3000 attendees led by Hon Robert R Raymond of New Bedford. Gov John L Bates and Prof Samuel Upham spoke at the event with Bates recalling boyhood days here and Upham delivering a long discourse on Wesley life and service. The Bedford quartette of New Bedford provided music. Dr Lewis B Bates offered the prayer.

Cottage City John Wesley Robert R. Raymond New Bedford Bedford Quartette John L. Bates Samuel JF. Upham Drew Théo Madison N. Y Bates Dr. Upham Wesley Lewis B. Bates

Lieutenant Davenport Dies at Home in Detroit

Lieut. Commander Francis O. Davenport U S N retired died at his Detroit residence today from heart failure. He was a Naval Academy classmate of Admiral Schley.

Detroit Francis O. Davenport Davenport Admiral Schley Naval Academy

Pure Water Turbine Pumps Put In By Ithaca Water Co

Turbine pumps delivering water to the Fulton plant of Ithaca Water Co were set in motion. Citizens and Cornell students are assured of a pure, wholesome water supply. Cornell loaned $150,000 for the purification plant, praised by Dr. George Soper as faultless work.

Ithaca Water Co Ithaca N. Y Fulton Ithaca Water Company Cornell University George Soper State Health Department

Bears the Signature Do At Ch ElT Ae 4 Ths Kind You Have Always Bought

Fragmentary OCR text appears to mimic a brand warning about a famous phrase You have always bought but the readable portion is garbled. No coherent event or entities beyond a repeated trade phrase can be established.

Stabbed Three Men in Lancaster Quarry Incident

Lancaster, August 24. John Brown a liquor crazed quarry laborer last night stabbed Harvey Foltz William Briggs and Cyrus Sherbourne. Foltz and Sherbourne probably will die.

Lancaster John Brown Harvey Foltz William Briggs Cyrus Sherbourne Foltz Sherbourne

Massachusetts Arrives In New York For Repairs

The battleship Massachusetts, damaged August 12 off the Maine coast after striking a rock in fog, reached New York harbor tonight. Conveyed by the battleship Indiana and the navy tug Potomac, she will go into drydock at the Brooklyn navy yard for repairs.

New York United States Massachusetts Maine New York Harbor Indiana Potomac Brooklyn Navy Yard

Miss May Fiske Opens Opera House Engagement Saturday

Miss May Fiske brings an excellent support and artistic scenic setting as she opens at the Opera House on Saturday August 29. The week’s plays offer her best material yet with famous works, a strong supporting company, and a remarkable list of specialty turns. Her beauty talent and refined attire boost her established city popularity and anticipated radiant performances. The organization boasts elaborate scenery and electrical appliances rivaling top touring companies.

Miss Fiske

New York Labor Union Backs Machinists in Wage Strike

In a stormy Central Labor Union session, members voted to stand by the marine machinists' union in their wage dispute. The vote signals a potential sympathetic strike tying up shipyards in New York and surrounding areas this week.

New York Central Labor Union Marine Machinists’ Union

excursion to Old Orchard for $1.59 round trip

The Boston and Maine railroad offers an excursion from Lawrence and Lowell to Old Orchard on August 27 at a round trip price of $1.59. Special train departs Lowell Middlesex Street 8.15 am, North Lawrence 8.40 am, South Lawrence 8.45 am. return departs Old Orchard 5.00 pm. The resort features dining, boating, bathing, a pier and Midway amusements.

Old Orchard North Atlantic Boston & Maine Railroad Lawrence Lowell Lowell Middlesex Street North Lawrence South Lawrence

Fine residence on the Jill in Centralville for sale

Here is your chance to buy a modern home in excellent condition with furnace heat set tubs laundry H and C water cemented cellar and 10 000 feet of land. Fruits of all kinds and a large stable with carriage room. Owner traveling out of town will sell at any reasonable offer. T. H. Elliott 64 Central Street. Telephone 908-2.

Centralville T. H. Elliott Central Street

White Mountain and Arctic Ice Cream Freezers

A compact pint size freezer designed for small quantities. Built with a white pine tub shellaced and bound by brass hoops and bright tin plate castings. Easy to operate for any child and valued for home and sick room use. Marketed as the most attractive and effective small freezer available.

White Mountain

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