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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
4
Snow and rain marred voting across 14 of 33 cities as residents chose next year’s city governments. Republicans swept mayoralties and council seats, while license measures fell short versus last year. city clerk tenure and park commission proposals won solid support.
In Lawrence the Republicans won control of the city council with five of six aldermen and ten of eighteen councilmen, while Democrats gained one alderman and eight council seats. Mayor James F Leonard, a Democrat, defeated Republican Alexander L Grant by 192 votes.
In Springfield on December 3, Ralph W. Ellis won the mayoral race as Republicans swept the aldermanic board. Democrats hold five council seats to seven. Vote totals: Ellis 4390, Callanan 2152, Jones 484. License measure passed 4473 to 2396, up from last year's 6074 to 2077.
Fitchburg votes show Charles A. Babbitt re-elected mayor on the independent ticket with 1529 ballots, while Frederick F. Woodward on the Citizens temperance ticket receives 1317 and James H. McMahon nets 1283. The license majority shifts to 80 in favor of licensing, with 2144 yes and 2064 no, altering last year’s 292 license majority. The aldermanic board splits between Citizens temperance and Independent Citizens factions.
In Gloucester on December 8 the municipal election produced a dramatic result with Mayor W. W. French winning a sixth term as Independent Republican. Total votes reached 4909, compared with 3828 in 1900, while J. E. Tolman trailed in the mayoral race and the council slate remained Republican or Independent Republican. The city also approved extending the city clerk term to three years and passed the license measure in favor.
Fall River voters chose Republican candidate George Grime for mayor today, defeating Michael with 7460 to 2407 in the city election. Grime secures the office in a decisive victory.
New Bedford reports Mayor Charles S. Ashley reelected by 1516 plurality over Charles H. Adams Independent party. Ashley totals 4805 to Adams 2789 and Alva H. Morrill 353. Aldermen split. five Ashley aldermen re-elected, Andrew P. Doyle wins ward 6 as Independent. Common council 15 Ashley, nine Independents. Healy re-elected assessor.
Pekin reports that the selection of a new heir apparent to the throne will wait until Emperor Kwang Su can confer with leading men. The Dowager Empress’s edict against Pu Ceun is seen as proof of reformist leanings. Yuan Shi Kai arrived to discuss foreign powers’ views as tensions over Manchuria rise.
Cincinnati December 3 Edgar I Johnson a Federal bank examiner has gathered new evidence for the government in the forthcoming trial of Captain Oberlin M Carter former U S Engineer at Savannah. It is alleged Carter connected with a Cincinnati financial institution during Savannah operations but details remain unknown until the next trial.
Port Townsend Wash Dec 3 An Alaska Bar move aims to secure a regular territorial government with a Congress delegate. In Juneau during current court term a proposal will be made to the Alaska Bar association to oversee calling a territorial convention for the stated aims. Many leading attorneys favor the plan and a call will be issued.
Boston December 3 A United States grand jury has indicted brokers J. M. Fisher and Frederick E. Betts doing business as J. M. Fisher & Company on 30 counts for use of the mails with intent to defraud. The pair were called in court but the case was continued until next Thursday with bail set at 2500 each. a bail increase to 5000 is planned.
Fitchburg December 8 Mitchell Dudley about 65 an old city resident leaped into the Nashua river behind Pitt's mill on West Main street about 5 PM. The body was recovered at 7:30 PM. He had been employed on Cyrille Dorais farm and leaves a family. Despondency suspected as a possible cause.
San Francisco December 3 The Chronicle reports a major redwood lumbermen combination forming on the Pacific coast. The group, already united for local trade, plans to create a selling agent to represent all members and push the redwood lumber trade to the east and Europe.
Annual fair of Grace church opened in the vestry with strong attendance despite a storm. The event showcased artistically decorated booths, a fine supper, and entertainment including The Magic Mirror read by Flora Sprine and a large list of assistants. Tonight offers a chicken pie and oyster supper with free admission for children from 4 to 6 pm and an program by the Ladies' Lyceum orchestra, living pictures, and Harry A. Newell.
Middlesex County Dracut Grange holds meeting electing officers including Master Alton Bryant Overseer Arthur Colburn and Secretary Jennie Fox. The session closes with a creditable performance of Rank Deception featuring Mrs Francis Charmington Mrs Mabel H Peavey and Elliott Morgan in key roles.
The Stratton Handley program lists banjo mandolin and guitar pieces including Under Palm and Pine and Sam Johnson's Band. George Channing Darling presents humor and art with Vess Ossman banjo solos Persiflage and Tarantelle. Ossman performs William Tell and the Yale Boola with the ensembles closing the show.
LITTLETON schools reopen Monday after Thanksgiving recess. Mrs Burt Hartwell and daughter visit town planning to winter in Philadelphia where Mr Hartwell is employed. Rev Mr Hahn of Wolfboro preached at the Unitarian church and Mr Brown preached at his pulpit. Rev W S Lawrence of Winchester to speak on Japan before the Women’s club. Unitarian Guild meets on uplift. Mrs Lizzie Aldrich, wife of Oscar Shafter, dies at home after two weeks illness. funeral in Temple, New Hampshire.
Wm Finley, found at his Buckman street home, fled across yards to escape arrest for violating the liquor law. Patrolman McKenna pursued through fences and a cesspool where Finley fell and was dragged out. The dog aided the chase before Finley tripped and was captured.
The regular mid week prayer and praise service meets this evening at 7 30 p.m. Dr Goddard will speak. All girls and women are invited. Strangers welcome.
A Chicago physician Mrs Melendy endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstructed coughs and colds in children of all ages. She reports safe non narcotic relief and prescribes it to twenty children, claiming universal benefit for coughs bronchial afflictions and colds. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
Local note describes a seasonal see-saw between rubber and skate sales as the town toggles focus between two markets. Officials urge caution in trade shifts while residents prepare for the changing commerce and weather influences.
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