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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
7
A prominent Dracut woman announced that residents contributed 156 dollars and 30 cents to the Courier-Citizen Fund last night. The note praises town generosity and corrects the idea that only new garments aid the calamity sufferers.
Contributions totaling 14,542.19 appear in a historical column detailing payments to Treasurer John C. Burke from the Courier-Citizen Relief Fund. Subscriptions from Citizens of Dracut and Billerica, churches, societies, unions, and individuals add up to 11,148.13 in reported receipts, with additional contributions listed to reach a grand total of 14,542.19. The entries include August payments of 1394.85, 2752.42, and 1192.80 and mention multiple local organizations and persons.
The New York stock market opened firm with gains in Amalgamated Copper, Atchison, Baltimore & Ohio, Erie and others, while New York Central drifted after a brief rise. London buyers encouraged some early advances but overall dealings were small and sluggish as the session began.
New York August 25 futures opened strong for cotton with August at 12.29 to 12.37, September 10.10, October 10.43, November 10.24, December 10.17, January 10.16, February 10.11, with March bids at 10.11 and 10.13.
The Reading report is expected on Thursday. Forced production after the big coal strike is said to have largely offset the road's losses. Yacht race days have not had a very stimulating effect upon the market.
Rome reports the Porte promises satisfaction to Italy and punishes Turkish soldiers who insulted Count Devisart the Italian consul at Monastir. Turkish officers who failed to intervene will also be punished. Bulgarian insurgents claim over 20 000 well armed men and expect 30 000 soon, aiming to replicate Boer tactics in Transvaal.
A Constantinople despatch to the Daily Mail reports that Turkish military leaders strongly favor war with Bulgaria, signaling a possible escalation in tensions between the two Balkan neighbors. The notes emphasize strategic motives and potential regional impact as tensions rise in August.
The war ministry signs large scale mobilization with Krupp and Mauzer firms for two hundred guns and 200,000 rifles. A hundred thousand cartridges are ordered at total cost of 12,500,000 dollars, reflecting a major escalation of war preparedness.
Aug. 24 Salonica in European Turkey reports an insurgent movement in the vilayet of Salonica. Bulgarian bands are said to be organized and may trigger widespread arson. Turkish residents vow to exterminate Bulgarians if disturbances rise, prompting many Bulgarians to flee Salonica.
Mrs John Irwin seeks a makeover to rejuvenate her looks facing aging. A new neighbor Mrs Hobart inspires a transformation via clothes hair and cosmetics. Irwin returns to find a dramatically altered wife amid social chatter and suspicions of deception.
In Newport R I August 24 the semi finals were flagged by weak play from American contenders Carleton with a sprained ankle and Doherty advancing easily. Clothier defeated E P Larned in straight sets in a match marred by miscues. Doherty beat Carleton 6-2 6-0 6-0 while Clothier won 6-0 8-6 6-4. The consolation singles reached semi finals with J D E Jones and E Sands advancing.
Securities of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co of America may be purchased in Boston at Munroe & Munroe 19 Congress Street 18 Carpenter Manager Boston office.
Rev Joaquin V Rosa pastor of St Anthony's Portuguese church announced at high mass that he will depart Saturday for a four months trip to his Azores home. Congregants showed emotion as he explained his coming departure surprising many who anticipated an autumn leave.
Rev John P Reynolds of Sacred Heart church slipped on an obstruction at the Grosvenor building and tumbled down stairs breaking his right wrist and sustaining a deep head cut. He was taken to St John’s hospital where doctors treated him and he rested comfortably later in the afternoon.
A boy named Walter Angelo drank soldering solution used to mend a kitchen boiler. The fatal draught, not rat poison, was ingested while his father was momentarily away. Precautions to prevent ingestion were in place but failed.
Vienna reports that the Czar will pay a five day visit to Emperor Francis Joseph at the end of September. Foreign Minister Lamsdorf will accompany the Czar. The announcement confirms the planned meeting in Vienna and outlines accompanying diplomat details.
Boston news reports the J. P. Jordan Paper company at 112 High street and 200 Congress street assigned today for the benefit of creditors. Chas. H. Davenport and Hon. Frank W. Tibbetts named as assignees. Credit impairment and heavy losses blamed. Creditors’ meeting set for September 8. J. P. Jordan presides, T. H. Hubbard VP, P. B. Jordan secretary. The firm did wholesale paper and cardboard and some manufacturing, with West-market business via agent H. E. Wright.
Mr L F Dowd a milk dealer from Pawtucketville had a narrow escape while on his usual delivery route in Ayer City. The wagon king bolt broke causing him to be thrown out and badly bruised. Cargo bottles spilled and morning milk delivery was spoiled. he returned home after treatment.
An unidentified bicyclist collided with Albert Cadorette on the Aiken street bridge yesterday, bruising him and sending him to Corporation Hospital for treatment. Cadorette was returning from work at the Lawrence mills to 619 Lakeview Avenue when the rider fled the scene.
Right Rev Charles H Colton was consecrated bishop of Buffalo at St Patrick Cathedral New York The service featured Bishop McFaul of Trenton as preacher and Archbishop Farley as consecrator A $10000 check from alumni of Old St Joseph Seminary Troy and two jeweled mitres were presented The Rome message from Pope Pius X delivered apostolic benediction
Leominster August 24 The hand ironers strike at Cluett Peabody & Co shirt factory ends at noon as the firm withdraws the contested new shirt style. Sixty workers were on strike and sympathizers had joined with moisteners. A conference with strikers yielded the settlement.
Worcester August 24 A Telegram special reports the hand ironers strike at Cluett Peabody and company in Leominster was settled this afternoon with 75 workers returning to work.
In Columbus on August 24 the battle between Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland and John L Zimmerman of Springfield for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination at the state convention hinges on 145 contested credentials seats. Whoever secures a majority of the credentials committee tomorrow will likely win the nomination when all delegates are seated the next day.
Don’t miss the hose races at Fair Grounds on Thursday afternoon and evening. Many other features will make the carnival an entertainment long to be remembered.
The Shamrock III underwent dry-dock remeasurement at Erie Basin showing no change in time allowance of 1 minute 57 seconds. Weight adjustments balanced anchor and cable, and a new mainsail was prepared for tomorrow's race while Reliance sailed with new jib testing off Sandy Hook.
Chicago August 24 Henry T Elby treasurer of the Olivette Baptist church colored was arrested and arraigned before Justice Bradwell on a charge of embezzling church funds totaling 21000 The money reportedly raised as a building fund. He allegedly loaned it to a friend who lost it in speculation.
Berlin reports a group of usurers and marriage brokers demanding 50000 from Count Franz Joseph Maria von Larisch Monnich after his marriage to Miss Marie Satterlee of Titusville Pennsylvania. Prosecution for attempted swindling has begun against the group and a merchant known as R and a retired cavalry captain. Trial set for autumn term. Count is Austrian nobility with Prussian estate ties.
London Aug 24 A special general meeting of the Grand Trunk railroad of Canada unanimously approved an act of Parliament authorizing an increase of guaranteed stock from 6,100,000 to 50,000,000. President Sir Charles Rivers Wilson denied plans to use funds for Pacific extension, shareholders hoping to acquire a Canadian Atlantic terminal port instead of Portland Maine.
Portland Maine faced political uproar over designating the city a Canadian winter port. Locals expect no major loss of export traffic since Grand Trunk plans to keep operations here through winter, with most growth linked to St John and Halifax once the St Lawrence freezes.
New York recorder Goff deferred Samuel J. Parks sentence until Wednesday after he was found guilty of extortion. District Attorney Rand sought October term to press other indictments and pursue charges to keep Parks available as a witness. Parks, walking delegate of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen union, was remanded to the Tombs.
In Cockeyesville Maryland this afternoon a rear coach of the York and Baltimore accommodation train on the Northern Central railroad caught fire near the station. The coach was partially demolished and a dozen passengers including women and children were burned or injured as they jumped from the train. No fatal injuries are believed to have occurred.
Havana August 24 President Palma designated Senor Quesada Cuban minister at Washington and Senor Tamallo Cuban consul at St Louis as commissioners to the St Louis exposition.
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