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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
9
Mrs. Wm Kenmore of South Omaha describes a long lasting pile problem that worsened until she dared try Pyramid Pile Cure. She reports a complete cure in a short time with no return of trouble. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists for 50 cents a box and mentions a mailed free book. Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Minn.
Count von Buelow urges dignified consideration as Germany faces a pivotal tariff bill. Debates reveal split views, with the government pressed by agrarian interests and opposition from Leftists. The measure aims to boost agriculture and industry while preparing future treaty negotiatons, despite a period of industrial strain and potential political unrest.
Chicago executives of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago and Northwestern met to consider Wisconsin Central demands for higher speeds on the Chicago to St Paul route. The St Paul and Northwestern’s fast mail service cuts the trip to ten hours, prompting fears of a broader rate war and possible Western schedule revisions.
An 19th century style advertisement claims burdock blood bitters strengthen and tone the stomach and render indigestion impossible, suggesting it cures many ailments by improving digestion.
Memphis, Tenn. Dec 2 Active spot cotton demand met lighter offerings as buyers and sellers divided over prices. Domestic buyers absorbed most sales, taking 55 to 60 percent, with Southern spinners notably eager. Stocks shrink to 103000 bales, shipments rise to 35700, and receipts lag behind prior years amid cautious holdbacks and holiday timing.
Al fred Lindsay, Beachmonts half back, lies gravely ill at home at 392 Concord Street with appendicitis. After receiving two hard kicks in a Thanksgiving Day alumni game, intense pain and high fever followed. Doctors feared death Sunday night, but reports stated he was somewhat better last night. Dr. P. Brunelle Jr. is attending.
Pittsburg December reports the switchmen union strike nearly over with some new members joining, though leaders say no men have returned. Rail lines remain active as yards clear and mills resume after closures. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised.
Several listings for to let properties including six to twelve room houses. locations such as 48 Fremont Street 914 Gorham Street 224 Beacon Street and 407 Middlesex Street. Rents range from 7 to 38 dollars monthly with modern improvements hot water baths steam heat and open plumbing. Contact various agents including George B Coburn 65 Merrimack Street and Eugene G Russell 407 Middlesex Street.
Advertising short rental listings for a cozy cottage at eight dollars monthly, a five room tenement at six ninety five, a store fruit and confectionery space at low rent, and a fine modern dwelling at twenty five dollars. All are described as well repaired and well located with invitation to visit for any tenement type.
New York reports McGurk's saloon on the Bowery, known as death by own action Hall, will close amid a string of suicides and assaults. Proprietor John H. McGurk blamed upcoming city crackdowns, while victims included girls drawn to the dive and sailors spending their wages.
Harold Ayles, 18, a worker at C. H. Houseman pocketbook factory on Eliot Street, was killed when his head was crushed between an elevator door and floor. He was hurried to City Hospital but died en route. He lived at 612 Columbus Avenue.
J W Bryan of Lowder Illinois says his young son was gravely ill with pneumonia. He administered Foley’s Honey and Tar without doctor knowledge and observed an immediate cessation of the troubling cough and rapid recovery. F C Goodale and C E B Carter.
The American Federation of Labor executive committee met in Scranton to plan the schedule for the annual convention. More than 300 delegates from across the United States, plus representatives from England, France, Belgium, Porto Rico and the Philippines, will discuss wage action and national labor legislation in a ten day, secret session.
Boston on December 2 reports three workmen injured when staging collapsed at Boylston street subway station. David Jordan 28 of Marshfield street sprained ankle. John Sheehan 22 of A street bruised right leg. Felix Farley 32 of Forest street Watertown injured left leg. All taken to City hospital.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on December 2 an unknown Black person entered the home of Italian miner Antonio Rosso to rob it. He was discovered by Mrs Rosso who...
A man shot a woman identified as Mrs. Rosso before fleeing. An armed Italian posse pursued the suspect, beat another man named William Dimson, mistaking him for the assailant. Mrs. Rosso is dying and Dimson is fatally injured.
Henry K. Wing, a liquor dealer at 119 Causeway Street, faced the board of police on charges that liquor was sold to intoxicated persons on September 19, the day of President McKinley’s funeral. Capt. Hoff man filed the complaint. commissioners heard evidence and took the case under advisement.
Boston December 2 Former Western millionaire Thomas A Scott released from Charles Street jail where he had been confined since February for debt The reason given was that his beard bill of 25 cents a day had not been paid by his prosecutors He was arrested in Boston last February on a mesne process and later sought the poor debtor’s oath but was blocked because jail could not be shown as his residence He then filed for bankruptcy and his board bill remained unpaid.
Biennial elections in Willimantic Rockville and Putnam produced Republican mayors and a majority of city council seats. D. C. Barrows won in Willimantic, William S. Loomis in Rockville, and William R. Barber in Putnam.
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