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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
5
Munyon urges weak and tired readers to try Paw Paw as a cure for many diseases and a stimulant for brain workers. He calls on doctors clergymen mothers and workers to test and report results and predicts adoption in homes and even hospitals and the military.
A brief note asserts the seal of public approval on all stationery varieties sold and bought, applicable from private boudoirs to the household master’s office, emphasizing selecting and offering the right kind of stationery.
Washington August 25 The President may seek currency legislation in the coming Congress or an early extra session but Senator Quay disagrees He argues extra sessions would be political capital for Democrats He notes Wall Street power to corner money markets and objects to increasing such influence citing harmed small holders
Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody traveled via Dolphin to Boston harbor and Fort Warren. He was greeted with seventeen guns, transferred by Iwana tug, and proceeded to Haverhill for the Merrimack Valley Board of Trade picnic at Groveland tomorrow.
In New York on August 25 the conciliation board for the anthracite strike met behind closed doors at the Lehigh Valley Railroad office. Carroll D. Wright appeared for the first time as umpire to decide several disputed issues the board had failed to resolve.
O'Brien Bros. Tea Dealers at 227 Central Street offer a fresh supply of children's swings with cushioned seats. One swing includes a pound of 60c tea. free delivery and contact by telephone 679-5. Limited stock while supplies last.
The Worcester Spy reports the Sterling camp meeting opening with denunciations of Sunday papers and long distance Christianity. Speakers, weather, and hopeful attendance set the scene as Rev. Mansfield and others urge revival, discipline, and reverence amid modern temptations.
In Chicago on August 25 a planned citywide restaurant strike drew 5000 workers but failed to shut outlets as proprietors fought back. Miss Anna King and sister managees defended King's restaurant, subduing business agent R H McKenzie amid blows. Other venues saw forceful clashes, revolvers, hot water, and rough removals, with many workers still not striking as leaders reported mixed turnout and weak impact.
Dover Maine August 25 Geo W Morse a Boston lawyer and his two sons Samuel F Morse and Harry Morse faced the municipal court charged with killing two deer and two partridges in close season near their Holbmitage cottage by Edin Iron Works. They were found guilty and paid fines of 80 dollars and costs for each deer and 5 dollars and costs for each partridge.
Copenhagen August 25. Professor Matzen of Copenhagen University, named by the Czar as arbitrator in the allied powers claims for Venezuela settlement, has declined the post. He says Denmark is an interested party and cannot serve.
Boston Aug 25 The Democratic state committee decided to hold the state convention in Boston on October 1 likely at Tremont Temple. An executive committee will set the permanent chairman and six at large members on resolutions. Delegates will be apportioned one per ward and one for each 150 votes or majority fraction for governor in 1902, totaling about 1800 delegates. Caucuses to choose delegates will be Sept 24 outside Boston and Sept 22 in Boston under new law.
Stephen B. Roath of Chicago has distributed about a million dollars to relatives in Norwalk. Beneficiaries include Mrs. Elizabeth Randall 250000. Mrs. M B Jensen Mrs. Henry B Norton Henry F Parker all in Norwalk. Mrs. Harry Walker Broklyn NY. Gerard L Parker Cincinnati Ohio. Howard Roath and Frank Roath, each 250000. Roath said gifts are unconditional and intended to avoid litigation and taxes while observing relatives' modest means.
In Newport Rhode Island on August 25 an open electric car carrying excursionists for Easton Beach collided with a preceding car on Bath road at 5 PM. A man named Richardson suffered severe hand injuries trapped between the wreckage and the controller. Several other passengers received minor bruises as the second car could not stop in time to avoid the collision.
John E Hopkins 28 years old, recently from Newport Rhode Island, killed himself by jumping from the north end bridge into the Connecticut river in Springfield. His body was recovered. Domestic troubles were believed to have prompted the act. he leaves a wife in Newport. He had worked on Miss Helen Gould's farm at Newport prior to moving to Springfield.
New York August 25 Mrs Mabel Mc Kinley Baer underwent surgery for an internal tumor by Dr Neil MacPhauer of West 40th Street rather than appendicitis as prior reported She had a restless night but is now reported doing well
The Life of His Holiness Leo XIII by Monsignor O'Reilly is offered by the Courier-Citizen to new and old subscribers at 25 cents down and 3 cents weekly for 52 weeks. It has received the Nihil obstat from J F Loughlin archdiocesan censor, approving its publication.
The Right Rev Bernard O Reilly D D D Lit Laval a noted historian of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, studied at Laval and European institutions. He wrote a life of Leo XIII using Vatican documents and the Pope's own memoirs, gaining access as private secretary and domestic prelate. The biography is presented as the authoritative Life of Leo XIII, with endorsements from Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops. It is sold by subscription for 2.50 dollars, plus a yearly Citizen or Courier for 4.93 dollars, with initial payment 25 cents.
A notice promotes Dr. Foote's Plain Home Talk on To cology by A Westland M D and the 20th Century Encyclopedia. Marketable to mothers, business men, mechanics, farmers, and students as invaluable reference works.
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