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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1900

Page

5

Lying in state for Cushman Kellogg Davis

Thousands file through Minnesota capitol to view the body of Cushman Kellogg Davis a former governor and long time U.S. senator. Nearly 20 000 pay respects as funeral plans are announced with pallbearers including James J Hill and former officials. A letter from Theodore Roosevelt dated November 26 is received by Mrs. Davis.

St. Paul Minn State Capitol Cushman Kellogg Davis Senate of United States Star of Minnesota Davis Co. D First Minnesota National Guard M. L. Merrill Divis James J. Hill Walter H. Sanborn Charles E. Flandreau Julia 3 Pillsbury William Washburn Samuel R. Thayer Minneapolis E. W. Peet United States District Robert G. Evans Congress Ali Ferrough Proctor Aldrich Hoar Hale Wilson Mr. Vieuna Chile Charles A. Towne Henry IL. Dawes Stanford Newell Netherlands Statesman J. A. Hawley New York Col. Roosevelt

No Mystery in Rice Case Say Patrick Counsel

New York reports Patrick counsel Logan Demond Hardy insist no murder occurred in the Rice will dispute. They claim the 1900 will favors Albert T. Patrick and that mercury calomel poisoning proves nothing. They predict acquittal and eventual receipt of estate valued about 5 million. Executors named include William M. Rice Jr James A. Baker Jr and Albert T. Patrick.

New York Wm. Marsh Rice Logan, Demond & Hardy Albert T. Patrick Patrick Jones Rice Marx B. Hardy Texas Millionaire Rice William M. Rice, Jr Hyatt, Tex James A. Baker, Jr Houston Tex

Rice Institute gifts and Patrick remainder in estate plan

The will provides a $250000 cap for gifts to the Rice Institute with excess to invalidate the gift. Frederick A. Rice gets $50000, siblings and heirs $25000 each, nephews nieces $5000 each, and directors $5000. Five named beneficiaries receive $5000 each, others $1000 or $500. gifts conditioned on acceptance without contest. Albert T. Patrick inherits all remaining estate.

Erature Mr. Rice Frederick A. Rice Rice Institute Frederick L. Blinn Springfield Mass Albert T. Patrick Texas

Committee of Fifteen to Direct Campaign in New York

Charles Stewart Smith announced the Committee of Fifteen to direct a campaign against vicious resorts in New York. Members include James Carter John Kennedy Felix Adler Jacob Schitt John Rhoades Alfred White Joel Erhardt Sprague Smith George Peabody Baldwin Orr Iselin Paddock DeForest Tappen. He noted many letters proposing additions if the group size allowed.

New York Charles Stewart Smith Citizens’ Vice Chamber of Commerce Committee of 15 James C. Carter John S. Kennedy Felix Adler Jacob H. Schitt John Parson Rhoades Alfred T. White Joel B. Erhardt Charles Sprague Smith Geo. Foster Peabody William H. Baldwin, Jr Alexander E. Orr Adrian Iselin, Jr Robert L. Paddock Robert W. DeForest Frederick D. Tappen Smith

Women of the Lower East Side Launch Vice Crusade

In New York on November 30 the women of the Lower East Side held the first meeting of a crusade against vice. Speakers described police harassment of residents near disorderly houses and one widow claimed her husband died after police pressure. They plan to drive disorderly women from East Side tenements.

New York

Bradstreet's Review Forecasts Trade Strength Despite Weather

Bradstreet's forecast notes unsettled weather and holidays dampening retail and jobbing yet reports overall satisfactory conditions. Steel, coal, boots and shoes, hardware, and lumber show strong activity with little labor trouble. Iron and steel demand remains robust, exports mixed, and grain markets steady amid weekly shipment figures and reported failures.

Chicago

Literary notes on new books and authors of 1899

A roundup of upcoming works and prize wins. Aemlia E. Barr completes Souls of Passage for Christmas New Lippincott. Adeline Jenney wins The Century prize for An Old-World Wooing. Morley Roberts characters in Lord Linlithgow. Zitkala Sa to write Indian legends for Houghton Mifflin. Angel de Cora to illustrate. Whitman Leaves of Grass cheep edition by David McKay with notes. Crowell Library of Economics and Politics to publish The Jew in London. Other titles include The Heiress of the Forest and works by Boyd Carpenter Stopford Brooke and Lewis Morris.

Adeline M. Jenney South Dakota David McKay Philadelphia Walt Whitman Mr. McKay Whitman Messrs Thomas Y. Crowell & Co London Canon Barrett James Bryce M. P Forest Old Anjou Eleanor C. Price Boyd Carpenter Ripon Stopford A. Brooke Sir Lewis Morris

Notable mentions and forthcoming publications cross the literary year

A survey of figures in politics and business, with Moody and Littlefield cited for speeches in Huntington Hall. Rev W A Bartlett, a new book in press from G C Prince & Son, describes Oberammergau and other sites. 1901 Home Companion roster includes Harte, Barr, Sylva, Bangs, Bell, Lynde, Read, and others. Riverside's December no 145 offers Hawthorne tales in four stories with The Gentle Boy.

W. A. Bartlett G. C. Prince & Son Kirk Street Oberammergau Chase Edelweiss Woman's Home Companion Home Bret Harte Robert Barr Carmen Sylva Robert Grant John Kendrick Bangs Lilian Bell Francis Lynde Opie Read Josiah Allen Harriet Preascott Spotford Leslie Carver Riverside Literature Hawthorne Roger Malvin Houghton, Mifflin & Company Boston New York Chicago

Holiday frames and mirrors sell at low prices

George Fe Maker at the corner of John and Merrimack streets advertises a large stock of holiday pictures pictures frames and mirrors with a 50 cent bargain counter. Call and examine for yourself to find holiday presents at low prices. Telephone 865 4.

George FE John and Merrimack Streets

Prolific Lowell sports week with boxing and basketball

In Lowell the past week showcased basketball football and boxing attracting keen local fans. The P A C beat Hudson 18 to 1 in a Tuesday basketball and then lost the second game to the Burkes after a strong early showing. Boxing events drew crowds until Joe Flaherty of Lowell refused a postponement and left the arena, causing the main bout to be canceled and refunds offered.

Lowell Fraternity Hudson Burkes Burke Spring Kid” St. Dennis Manchester Jack Reagan Flaherty Mlaherty Sweeney St. Dennis Reagan Massachusetts Billy Walker Myles Walker Jack Walker Finley Chisholm John Reagan Brooksides Joe Flaherty Marly Manchester Union Patsey Sweeney Hibernian Lin Street

West Pointers Ready for Navy Game at Franklin Field

West Point cadets leave for Philadelphia accompanied by 50 substitutes coaches and trainers to meet the Navy team at Franklin Field. The cadets enjoy good health and will be hosted by the University of Pennsylvania while the Naval academy squad arrives, rests at Colonnade hotel, and conducts light practice ahead of tomorrow’s clash.

Saracen Boston West Point N. Y Philadelphia Navy Franklin Field Corps of Cadets University of Pennsylvania Naval Academy Colonnade Hotel Fowler

Inevitable Football Color Contrast Misfires

A well-meaning youth laments a dating misfire sparked by a football rivalry. He decorated himself in his rival team colors, stunning his date and losing yardage as the crowd cheered the opposing side. He discovers his mistake only after returning home.

Detroit Chicago News

Secret of Your Suffering Pain Relief Powder Ad

A Victorian ad touts Catarrhal Powder as quick safe relief for head and nasal pain. It claims one application grants instant relief and a cure, priced at 60 cents. Sold by C F Carter and F C Goodale & Co.

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