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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

Page

4

David Little Held On Kill Shot Charge In Ossipee Jail

David Little admitted firing at Mrs. Annie M. Drew with intent to kill after a hearing in Ossipee before Judge Abbott. Held on $9,000 bond in Carroll County jail due to lack of sureties, with Alfred A. Richardson naming the shooter as witness. Mrs. Drew’s condition reports were most favorable. Little pleaded not guilty and planned to seek counsel later.

Manchester N. H Wolfeboro David. Little Annie M. Drew Tuftonboro Corner Ossipee Abbott Carroll County Little Alfred A. Richardson Woburn Mass Richardson Drew

Cheaper beef forecast by holidays says Wilson

Washington notes Secretary Wilson predicts cheaper beef by Christmas if frost holds. Big corn crop prospects and cattle feeding expected to lower prices. Roosevelt praised for handling trusts. West wary of tariff revision and eager for reciprocity, especially in Iowa and other western states.

Washington Wilson Roosevelt West Executive Iowa Senate

Ex Governor Hoadley of Ohio Dies in Watkins

A dispatch to the Democrat and Chronicle from Watkins reports ex Governor Hoadley of Ohio died there this evening at age 76. He served as Ohio's governor and was a notable political figure. The death marks the end of a lengthy public career.

Rochester N. Y Democrat and

Mystery Explained: Bigamy Case Ends in Coffin Burial

Emporia Kansas Aug 26 1906 The burial caper at Orlando Oklahoma solved as an escape from bigamy by James Pendleton alias C S Morris alias John Cox mayor of Gentry Missouri He was arrested after a shell of hearsay clues including a coffin and 200 pounds of ice and a crate of peaches Pendleton confessed to Sheriff O Connor and identified Grace Morris as his second wife Accused faced bigamy charges and described long brain illness and morphine use with a daughter aged about 18.

Emporia Kan Orlando Coda Morris Emporig John Cox Gentry, Mo James Pendleton Gentry C. S. Morris Grace Morris C. S Morris Lion County Sheriff O'Connor Alliance Pendleton O’connor Parker Perry Grace Odley Morris

New Hampshire Vets Open 26th Reunion at Camp Alvah

The Weirs Aug 26 The twenty sixth annual reunion of the New Hampshire veterans association opened at Camp Alvah 8 Libby with a large national turnout. Veterans anticipate Thursday visit by President Roosevelt and a camp fire in the amphitheatre marked the opening feature. Col L B Emery presided with speakers D Maurice Travis Frank P Merrill George S Evans Fred S Libby Ernest O Folsom and Michael Crowley from Boston. The group plans a warm reception for Roosevelt.

Weirs New Hampshire Veterans’ Association Camp Alvah Libby Roosevelt Veterans’ Association Col L. B. Emery Troy D. Maurice Travis South Framingham Mass Frank P. Merrill George S. Evans Boston Fred 8. Libby Enfield Ernest O. Folsom Dover Michael Crowley

Lamb Scored In Defense Suit Hearing At Rail Stock Case

New York August 26 hearing opened in Peter Power suit to block transfer of Northern Pacific stock to Northern Securities. Camille Weidenfeld testified briefly before counsel Treadwell Cleveland objected. Cleveland accused Lamb of instigating the Power case.

New York Peter Power Northern Pacific Railroad Company Northern Securities Company Guthrie Camille Weidenfeld Treadwell Cleveland Weidenfeld Cleveland Lamb

Boston Board Keeps Delegates Grouping On Ballot

The board of election commissioners voted unanimously to maintain the current grouping of delegates and candidates on the caucus ballot. Boston delegates will be listed first at the top, while State ticket names will be placed in alphabetical order.

Boston Board of Election Commissioners

Limbe Captured as Provisional Forces Advance Near Port Au Prince

The village of Limbe, 82 miles north of Port au Prince, was attacked and recaptured by Provisional government troops. A battle also occurred at Marmelade with few details. Cape Haitian remains calm. The U S Consul has arrived from La Guaira, Venezuela.

Cape Haytien Limbe Port Au Prince Provisional Government Marmelade United States la Guaira Venezuela

Mine Workers Meet at Strike Headquarters

Wilkesbarre Pa August 26 President Mitchell and the United Mine Workers executive boards of the three anthracite districts were in session tonight. After the conference President Mitchell said only routine business had been transacted.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell United Mine Workers

Quincy to Seek Democratic Nineteenth District Nomination

Boston dispatch reports Josiah Quincy has been chosen as the Democratic congressional candidate for the eleventh district and is expected to accept upon return from abroad. The maneuver positions Quincy to challenge the Republican nominee, with W S McNary and Gaston coordinating the campaign to unite their factions.

Boston Josiah Quincy Quincy C. L. Cutter Sewer Department Spain J. Quincy W. S. McNary McNary Gaston

America's Prosperity Seen in U S Economic Progress

The Times editorial in London notes U S improvement over five years with rising foreign holdings of railway securities, strengthened American enterprise, and favorable grain exports and cotton prospects. It warns big financiers face continuing credit needs in New York, but liquidity should remain adequate into autumn.

London the Times United States The Times America Europe New York

Sydney steel suit faces exchequer court over bounties

In Halifax Nova Scotia on August 26 the Dominion Tron and Steel Company sues the Dominion government in the exchequer court at Sydney to recover about 200000 dollars in bounties under the 1897 act for iron and steel made in Canada. The auditor general contends the molten iron from the company furnaces is not pig iron, so the steel is ineligible. Leading Canadian counsel are engaged and the case draws wide attention.

Halifax N. S Exchequer Court of Canada Sydney C. B Dominion Tron & Steel Company Dominion Burbidge Ottawa Canada Dominion Auditor-General

GAVE WIFE TO HER LOVER

Omaha man William W. Hately killed himself after arranging his wife’s life with a millionaire lover. He had moved with his family to Newton Montana years earlier, later divorced, and returned to Omaha where he left a large life insurance bequest to his former wife.

Omaha Neb William W. Hately Hately Newton Mont Montana

Miss Alice Roosevelt Will Hold the Tiller at Yacht Race

Rockland Maine Aug 26 The Star reports Miss Alice Roosevelt visiting for two weeks will be the central figure in the upcoming yacht race Wednesday She will hold the tiller on the Raider and seeks victory against a fleet of young women captains from many cities across the nation

Rockland the Star Alice Roosevelt

Niagara tennis tourney opens with record entry list

Niagara on the Lake Ontario August 26 The Niagara international tennis tournament starts tomorrow with the largest entry in its history The Newport contingent in the championship singles features R D Little D B Alexander Beals Wright H H Hackett Kreigh Collins John Neely R B Hunt H F Allen H E Avery E P Fischer and R C Leaver among others.

Niagara On the Lake Ont Niagara

Price of Meat May Stay High Says Population Trends

The article argues meat prices will remain elevated due to dropping cattle numbers. It compares 1900 cattle totals to four years earlier, showing a fourteen and a half percent decline while population rose about ten percent. It questions beef trust motives and their impact on ordinary Americans.

United States Beef Trust

Home Endorsement for Dean's Kidney Pills

A Lowell reader urges fellow residents to trust local testimonials over distant opinions. Mrs J Ring cites personal and friend's positive results, purchased at Ellingwood Co. pharmacy, and notes the pills’ great benefit and affordability.

Lowell J. Ring Bartlett Street Dean Ellingwood & Co

Trust crusade stirs Berlin on American influence dangers

The Berlin press reports President Roosevelt’s push for government trust supervision sparks renewed talk of the “American trust danger.” The Kreuz-Zeitung warns Europe must guard against American imperialism and arrogance as Germany eyes its own path amid tumultuous global pressures.

Berlin Roosevelt Germany Europe

Trusts and meat supply in changing markets foreseen

John Gilmer Speed writes in September Success that the public will scrutinize trusts and seek to curb their power. Meat prices may rise until production and demand align, while innovations allow cattle to be raised in older regions and fed with oil cake or distillery byproducts. He notes various fattening methods and warns that even best beef may not fetch the highest prices unless retailers recognize quality.

Albert C. Blaisdell Louise Reynolds Wakefield High School Salem Commercial School Mier School New York Reyrdica Reputer Wakefeld Courier Smith Premier Remington John Gilmer Speed

Oldest Library in the World Unearthed at Nippur Site

A vast Babylonian temple library at Nippur is being excavated, revealing over 16 000 cuneiform tablets. Hilprecht estimates the complete library may total 150 000 artifacts, dating to before Abraham and predating Genesis records.

America University of Pennsylvania Ashurbanapal Nineveh Babylonia Hilprecht Nippur Abraham Chaldees

I Want to Live Where Summer Time Is Summer Time

Poem by W. J. Lampton from the New York Sun describing a desire for warm, constant summer climate free from harsh winters and rowdy weather. The speaker imagines idyllic groves, picnics, and easy living without stoves, coats, or rheumatism, preferring Panama hats and carefree warmth.

W. J. Lampton New York Sun

Woolen remnants offered for dresses and sacks at low price

A G Powlard & Co advertises all wool twisted flannels in colors like greens pinks blues and navy remnants 1 to yards priced at 29c per yard for fall waists and children's dresses. Basement sale promotes early selection to ensure shade matching.

A G, Powlard & CO

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