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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
5
A historical pitch extols Munyons Paw Paw as a nerve food and life enhancer. The text claims it relieves indigestion and nervous tension, improves digestion, liver and blood, and steadies the nerves without alcohol. It urges temperance advocates and wives to use it to curb drinking and uplift health.
Belgrade reports Turkish authorities call out troops to quell the Macedonian insurrection. Troops in the field lack pay for months and Turkey acts to restore order per powers' guidance. No war with Bulgaria is planned, and negotiations target a rapid peace without a general European conference. International leaders soon discuss Balkan affairs in Vienna and Rome.
In Sofia a vast Macedonian rally urged immediate intervention by great powers. The gathering praised Russia's recent squadron visit to Turkish waters, calling it a brief moment of sun shine. Speakers warned that continued bloodshed in Macedonia would leave Europe with no one there within a fortnight.
A Telegram from Dubnitza reports Bulgarian officers leading 150 insurgents forced a Turkish post at Fekia and now hold an unassailable position. Rumors speak of massacres at Vasiliko and Kuiik Kilisseh with about three hundred believed killed, though details are unconfirmed.
Tripoli dated August 26 reports the Turkish government ordered local authorities to buy as many horses as possible for service in Macedonia and form a reserve. All exportation of horses is prohibited indefinitely.
Customer testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio praising Dean's Ointment. Describes a running itching sore on the leg that caused tortures and burning. Claims ointment relieved burning instantly and produced a permanent cure.
The Courier-Citizen reports sympathy for Mrs William Gifford and her four children who arrived seeking aid in the city. Laundryman Frank K Stearns offered to help, provide work, and support the family while her husband remains jailed. Deputy Welch and Officer Somers coordinate assistance including employment and potential bond actions. The scene at the police station is described as poignant, with the family hopeful for relief.
Cleveland Aug 26 Senator Hanna whose condition worsened yesterday is much improved today The physician says he may be able to leave his room by tomorrow or the next day and resume his duties at the office today
London reports the foreign office announced Sir Robert Finlay the attorney general has been retained as the government counsel in the arbitration of Venezuelan claims at The Hague.
Nature gives four routes to flush waste from the body and Iron Ox Tablets claim to stimulate stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys to natural action. The ad warns against habit forming liquid tonics, promises gradual but lasting improvement, and offers fifty tablets for 25 cents plus postage from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Michigan.
The North Billerica cricket team will play the Merrimacks at Fordway park, North Billerica, Saturday afternoon. The local side includes H. Rowley as captain, T. Stirk, J. Patrick, W. Bingley, J. McCormick, H. Shore, C. Bailey, F. Buckley, C. Walker, F. Townson, H. B. Ellis, with reserves W. Bollington and J. W. Broadbent. Scorer J. W. Whitehead and umpire J. Garner. Carl W. Mortenson returns from a two week vacation in Portland, Sherbrooke and Quebec.
Chelmsford Wednesday marked the sixth birthday anniversary of Mrs Elizabeth R Parkhurst widow of John Parkhurst residing on Billerica street with her eldest son J Roland Parkhurst a noted florist. The celebration followed her wish with relatives and friends hoping for continued health and prosperity. Several Parkhurst children are listed with locations including Leroy J Parkhurst of Chelmsford Jerome M Parkhurst of Bridgeport Clinton E Parkhurst of California Mrs Elizabeth Shaw of Redding Ridge Conn and Mrs Kate B Atherton of Holyoke Mass. Others noted: Isaac H Knight away in Nova Scotia Amos B Adams family back from Greenfield N H Miss Mary Wood visiting in Lebanon N H Edward B Emerson family at Provincetown George H Wilson Jr and family returned to Pennsylvania. Special musical services at All Saints next Sunday at 7 pm featuring Os mond Long of the Apollo quartet among others. Frances Clark returned from two weeks at Wells Beach.
North Chelmsford reports John Harrington of Boston and George Maguire of the Philadelphia post office department visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Michael Harrington. Miss Emma Miner has returned from North Abington.
The Young Men's 92 Club held a successful social dance in Healy's hall with Kittredge's Singing orchestra. West Chelmsford and Graniteville guests from several towns attended, Bosco baseball club members among them, arriving in Findlay Barlow's tally-ho. Plans for St. Catherine's church picnic on Aug 29 include a West Chelmsford vs Graniteville ball game.
New York August 26 a small American boy was shanghaied aboard the French bark Marichel de Gontant as it sailed for Yokohama from Sandy Hook. Revenue cutters and the police tried to intervene but the ship pulled away. officials will investigate and contact the vessel’s agents.
In New York on August 26 Justice Davis vacated the temporary injunction restraining Frank A. Munsey from selling the New York Daily News at auction and discontinued Col. William Brown's suit. Munsey has acquired Brown's entire interest in the Daily News by purchasing 1400 shares, becoming sole owner of the plant and continuing publication.
In BisMarck Arkansas Judge Carroll L Wood of the Arkansas supreme court knocked Governor Davis from a speaking stand four feet to the ground during a campaign. Davis was unhurt and friends restrained further trouble. Wood was arrested for assault and battery and later returned to Little Rock.
Bath Maine August 26 The Elizabeth Palmer was launched at 2 55 pm from Percy Small yard. She is the second largest sailing vessel in the world and largest five master built to carry 5000 tons of coal. Owner W F Palmer DorchesterMass a party of twenty attended. She will sail from Boston for a coal port likely by week end.
San Francisco stockholders announce curability of Chronic Brights Disease and Diabetes with about 87 percent recoveries after two years of demonstration. List includes Hon. Barclay Henley and other professionals. claims hundreds cured, 13 percent failures near death. Fulton Compounds priced at $1 and $1.50 with local agency Ellingwood & Co., druggists.
The original and only authorized biography by Rt. Rev Bernard O'Reilly D D is published and offered by Courier-Citizen to subscribers at 25 cents down and 3 cents weekly for 52 weeks.
The work The Life of His Holiness Leo XIII has received Official Authorization from the Censor of the Arch-Diocese of Philadelphia. Right Rev J F Loughlin grants Nihil obstat while His Grace Most Rev Patrick Azgph Bishop of Philadelphia fixes the Imprimatur.
A biography of Pope Leo XIII by Bernard O'Reilly doctor of theology and historian. The work draws on Vatican archives and the Pope's personal papers, written with access to official documents and the author’s years at the Vatican. Endorsed by Cardinal Gibbons and major bishops. Sold by subscription for 2.50 with a year’s Courier or Citizen for 4.93, with a payment plan.
Our agents canvass to show Dr Foote’s Plain Home Talk on To cology by A Westland M D and the 20th Century Encyclopedia. Useful for mothers business people mechanics farmers and students.
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