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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1903

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Dracut Court Hears Bond and Docket Details For September

Antonio Camuso held in 3000 dollars bonds on two counts of assault with intent to kill and remains jailed until September 9. Injured men Brick in abdomen in critical condition. Eastman knee wound improving. Other cases include Thomas Altimus arraignment for obtaining money by false pretenses, William Gerow charged with larceny, and Ge row lacking counsel. Various drunks, fines, and sentences issued, with several individuals released or paroled.

Antonio Camuso Thomas J. Brick John M. Eastman J. Joseph Hennessey Dracut Thomas Altimus William Gerow William Gould Gorham Street Gerow Cc. E. Reynolds St. Charles Hotel Carroll Darling Joseph Jameson Hadley Jameson United States John H. Moran Albert Morin Morin Chelmsford Boston & Northern Street Railway Company John E. Bulmer State Farm Mary A. Coggin John J. Horne Mary Custy Thomas Sheehan John F. Harrigan John Gotrick Alexander Cherkoski Annie Kelleher Joseph H. Callahan Michael Kelley Frank Reed Charles Boom Camuso Brick Eastman

Sins and Follies of Fashion Exposed by Rev Babbit

New York August 31 Rev Dean Richmond Babbit condemned the so called smart set for fashion abuses in American society at a Church of the Epiphany sermon. He urged clergy and followers to uphold Christian morals and reform themselves to counter fashionable excesses. He warned that the flashy class degrades democratic America and repels thoughtful citizens.

New York Church of the Epiphany Dean Richmond Babbit America Egypt Europe

Summer of 1903 Coolest in New York Weather Record

New York on August 31 reports the summer of 1903 cooling the city to record lows. June tied a 1881 record, July near normal, and August averaged 69.5 degrees, two degrees below the prior low. Old sailors distrust the weather, while tenements enjoyed the unseasonable cool spell that troubled hotel keepers.

New York Weather Bureau

Will of Charles L. Fair Shocks San Francisco Officials

A document purporting to be the late Charles L. Fair's will arrived by mail and is now with the county clerk. Judge Murasky notes the will names his son Charles J. Fair with a $800,000 bequest, $750,000 to the Roman Catholic orphan asylum, $500,000 to Joseph Harvey, $40,000 to the city for a hospital, and the residue to his wife who is named executrix. The will is dated April 16, 1901, in San Francisco.

San Francisco Charles L. Fair United States F. J. Murasky Charles J Joseph Harvey

Glidden’s Auto Tour Expands From Ireland to Arctic and Back

The article profiles Mr. Glidden and his automobiling feats likely surpassing rivals. The grand tour stretches from Ireland to the Arctic and back through Europe. He is described as an expert chauffeur and is accompanied by Dr. Rust and his wife on the journey.

Mr. Glidden Ireland Arctic Europe Mr. Glid Dr. Rust

RAILWAY MAGNATES ON TRIAL FOR CRIME

Seven prominent Newark magnates face manslaughter indictments in Essex county court over a February 19 collision that killed nine Newark high school students. Indicted are directors A J Cassatt John D Crimmins Edward C F Young Leslie D Ward Elisham B Gaddis David Young and J R Shanley with additional defendants Chas M Shipman James Smith Arthur W Pratt and Richard Hick named as senior officials.

Newark N. J Essex County Court Newark High School Clifton Avenue North Jersey Street Railway Company A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railway Company John D. Crimmins New York Edward C. F. Young First National Bank of Jersey City DE Leslie D. Ward Prudential Insurance’ Company Elisham B. Gaddis David Young North Jersey J. R. Shanley Chas. M. Shipman Jas. Smith Arthur W. Pratt Richard Hick

Sickness and Keep Well by drinking Five Gallons

Advertisement style notice seeks distributors for circulars at 2.50 daily with address in Chicago. Also lists furnished rooms for rent with gas bath and steam heat. Another brief notice seeks a middle aged woman to assist in kitchen work at 46 Mass.

Grand Chicago L&it Miss Shattuck Pawtucket Eee Mass

Better for Ireland says former Dublin Lord Mayor

New York Aug 31 Former Lord Mayor Valentine Dillon of Dublin arrived en route to Pittsburgh and said Ireland has crossed the turning line into a newer and better civilization The British government has opened its eyes he added and the next few years will see Ireland rid of the system that impoverished the provinces while not optimistic about the future he warned that a turning point had been reached but the change is not yet complete

New York Ireland Valentine Dillon Dublin Pittsburg

Pratt Judge J C Ellis Dies After Fasting Test

Pratt Kansas August 81 Judge J C Ellis a prominent western Kansas lawyer is dead in Pratt after a long fast to treat dyspepsia. He reportedly went 37 days without solid food seeking a cure.

Pratt, Kas J. C. Ellis Kansas

Police Alert for Chicago Double Murderers and Robbery

Chicago officials seek three gunmen tied to a double murder at the Chicago City Railway barns and a $3000 robbery. Police link bullets to a July 31 Saloon shooting that killed B C Lagross and seriously wounded Adolph Johnson, with authorities vowing swift arrests.

Chicago Chicago City Railway Company B. C. Lagross North Avenue Adolph Johnson Lagross Johnson City Railways

Quarantine Enforced On Train Crews At Monterey Link

In Laredo Texas on August 81 a five day quarantine is enforced on all train crews arriving from Monterey Mex Consul Hollis Chann of Monterey is among those required to submit to the quarantine This measures follows a rigid quarantine established Saturday against Monterey reflecting cross border health controls and railway precautions.

Laredo Texas Monterey Mex Hollis- Chann

Lawn party for explosion sufferers postponed to Thursday

The lawn party organized by local cricket clubs for aid to explosion sufferers has been postponed until Thursday night.

Ayer's Hair Vigor Mentioned Amid Unclear Claim

Fragmentary note indicates use of Ayer's Hair Vigor is referenced but details are missing. The text provides no clear event, person, organization, date, or outcome to establish a complete news item.

YACHT RACE DELAYED BY STORM AT SANDY HOOK

New York Aug 31 Reliance and Shamrock III resumed trials after a 72 hour storm near Sandy Hook bay. Race start postponed due to heavy seas and shifting winds. By late morning both yachts prepared for a windward course with the Navigator and regatta committee monitoring conditions as blustery northeast winds and high swells tested hulls and crews.

New York Reliance Shamrock Sandy Hook Bay Sandy Hook Navigator Barr Wringe Shamrock III Sir Thomas Erin Hook Unique Scully Leeward New York Yacht Club Highlands N. J Regatta Committee Marconi Wireless Chetola

Coal mines close as overproduction forces closures

Pottsville August 31. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company says it will continue a 25 cent per ton reduction on September contracts for pea and buckwheat coal, pricing pea coal at 1.75 at the mines, the same as August. Several large collieries have been closed indefinitely due to anthracite overproduction.

Pottsville Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Commpany

Races Postponed At Narragansett Park Opening Day

Providence reports the opening grand circuit races at Narragansett park postponed due to wet track conditions. The delay affects today’s program and expected finals.

Providence Narragansett Park

Fall fashions debut at the Merrimack store

The Merrimack unveils fresh fall styles this week with new walking coats and suits in fine men’s wear mixtures, Cheviots, and fiber lines priced from 15 to 55 dollars. Box Coats, coverts, and walking skirts appear at 12.50 to 30 dollars and 5 to 18.50 respectively, with more items and women’s department news promised in Wednesday’s issue.

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Tony Gamuso York Lowell O'Sullivan Bros. CO City Hall Charles J. Glidden Den Tie Jes Charles SF Charles, Glidden The Massachusetts Automobile Club Mrs. Dudley BE. Waters Grand Rapids Ei-Azhar State Board of Health Elii Ayer Long Beach the Bulletins Merrimack Women’s Dept Merrimack Clothing Co
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