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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
4
Local coverage portrays James B. Casey defending his city treasury and denouncing grafters while opponents cite his age and experience. The piece notes Casey’s long service on the aldermanic committee and frames the race as a test of honesty and ability amid noise over his private life and rumored rivals.
Tenney of the Boston Nationals Fultz of the New York Americans and Lander third baseman for McGraw are all graduates from the Brown university team.
Judge Kohlsaat orders John Alexander Dowie to testify under oath before Bankruptcy Referee Sidney Eastman. Receivers Blunt and Currier audit Dowie accounts to determine financial condition as Zion City industries risk closure, with Dowie likely to remain manager under receivership despite limited bank funds.
A Washington based union of women's clubs was formed to expel Senator Reed Smoot of Utah from the U S Senate. Secretary treasurer is Mrs Lewis Hamlin. goal to raise 3000 dollars for attorney fees and pamphlets. A public conference followed at the Church of the Covenant with Mrs J P Mumford presiding. Smoot aide and wife drew some notice as they departed early.
Chicago on December 3 reports Emil Roeski, one of the car barn bandits, will plead hypnotism as his defense. Attorneys said hypnotism by fellow bandit Peter Neidermeier will be introduced by experts to justify the alleged control over Roeski during the murder.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, fast remedy for piles, claiming it cures with no surgery and that delaying treatment leads to prolonged suffering. It urges readers to buy for 50 cents and cites Druggists as sellers and a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co.
Steadman recounted a cafe to hotel office corridor hold up in which he carried nearly $200 and was struck by two men. He recognized one as Roberts a hotel bell boy and identified the other. The thieves seized a cashier’s bag with $20 and fled leaving a box with over $150 in silver. both prisoners are about 20 and have police records.
The so called Baron De Adlesward and Comte De Warren were found guilty of inciting minors to debauchery in Paris. Each sentenced to six months in prison and five years civil rights deprivation. Defense claimed acts tied to erotic mysteries and devil symbolism. prosecutors called it straightforward debauchery. Doctors described the defendants as degenerates. The business man votes for Howe.
Chicago December 3 sees Jack OBrien and Tommy Ryan agreeing to a 20 round bout for the middleweight championship of America. They will meet before the club offering the best purse, marking a high stakes clash in the ring.
Visiting farmers left after two days at the winter public meeting of the Massachusetts state board of agriculture. Attendance at the final session was light with only one session held today to allow remaining attendees to return home. Dr. H. J. Wheeler of Kingston spoke on Manorial Problems of Soil Renovation and Improvement.
Mrs John H How ard widow of a police sergeant testified before aldermen investigating municipal graft that she paid 1300 to secure a pension of 50 a month for herself and children. She said 500 went to attorney John H Lee for legal services and the rest to the pension board and agent John H Brown Brown denies complicity.
In Bellaire Ohio the National Steel plant shut down for an indefi nite period and 2500 workers were laid off on orders from Pittsburg. No explanation was provided for the action.
A Connecticut woman narrates long suffering from indigestion and heart trouble, worsened by dieting. After using Grape-Nuts, she reports relief from dyspepsia and nausea, improved energy, and plans to live healthily for years, praising Postum Co. and the slogan There’s a reason. She notes no medicines since starting Grape-Nuts and hints at youthful restoration.
Columbus Ohio December 38 Harry J Hoover former cashier of the Peoples National bank Newark Ohio was indicted by the US grand jury on a charge of making false entries in the banks books There are twelve causes for action cited and the amount involved is 21000 Harry P Scott assistant cashier of the Peoples National bank was indicted for conspiracy with Hoover the men were formerly boon companions
The Panto Inn owned by John H. Coughlin burned tonight in Sterling. Building and contents valued at 25000 with 13000 insured. Cause unknown as no guests were present. Three employees escaped with difficulty via fire escapes.
Pittsfield December 3 two men John Roberts and Thomas H Payne Jr were brought from Renagaeler New York after a long chase. They are charged with assault and robbery of Ged Steadman the hotel cashier. Police say the proceeds indicate their involvement though the men deny any connection.
Trinidad Col December 3 President John Mitchell was served with a summons in the Victor Fuel company suit seeking an injunction to restrain United Mine Workers officers from interfering with mine operations.
Philadelphia boxer Joe Grimm was defeated by Chicago middleweight Hugo Kelly in a six round bout. Grimm was knocked down at least a dozen times and could not match Kelly’s skill, lasting the full six rounds in a one sided fight.
Hugh Schofield, a 12 year old from Fishkill Landing New York, died from injuries suffered in a football game played in a recess scrimmage. He was paralyzed and did not recover. The notice also urges residents to vote for Howe to keep taxes and rents down.
Dover December 3 report details a naphtha car explosion and town fire at Greenwood. Seventy dwellings damaged amounting to 70400 dollars. Two freight trains and contents destroyed at 130000 dollars. Three tramp victims feared dead. William Morris and Alexander Jones suffer severe losses and injuries. Jones eyes damaged. daughter disfigured. Four other women treated at Greenwood hotel hospital. Cases compared to fifty others in severity.
The Texas chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy adopted resolutions praising the President for endorsing secession and for guiding Northern states out of ignorance. They extend hearty thanks for his endorsement of the Southern cause and vindication of the war.
Bridgeport Conn Dec 3 Glanders caused the death of Mrs Emma Mueller who was married only a week ago She was ill at the ceremony but symptoms not yet clear The horse she returned with may have carried the disease and she likely contracted it through a skin abrasion.
Prominent testimonial style claim from a nurse at a New York Children’s Home touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. It promises cure for feverishness bad stomach teething disorders and worms with over 30 000 testimonials. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a sample free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Rare offer of 10 plots on Rea Street Park View and Wentworth avenues assessed at 2050, priced at one third. Includes a two year old 7 room cottage a barn a hen house and 0 8 of an acre hennery two miles from Merrimack square. Asking 1500 with details from T H Elliott 64 Central Street phone 908 2.
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