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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1901

Page

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Anarchists Cheer Czolgosz Publicly in Chicago Debate

In Chicago a crowd of over 1000 packed the platform arena during a debate on socialism versus anarchy. Abraham Isaak leader of Reds and editor of Free Society openly praised Czolgosz as worthy of personal merit, prompting cheers and a near riot as the audience shouted hurrahs and hissed alike.

Chicago McKinley Buffalo Abraham Isaak Reds Free Society Czolgosz Isaak

Schley Fault Rumor From Court of Inquiry

New York reports a Washington despatch claiming Rear Admiral Schley is found at fault on five counts by the court of inquiry. The exact specifications criticized remain unspecified, but the five suspected are numbers 2, 4, 5, 7 and 10.

New York Washington Schley

Cherokee relief bill authorizes $285,009 distribution

Tahlequah Indian Territory December 6 The Cherokee national council passed a relief bill authorizing a $285,009 distribution to Cherokees. The plan provides a per capita payment of about $10. The principal chief has approved the bill and it goes to the U S President for approval. If approved, payments will be made this winter.

Tahlequah I. T Cherokee National Council United States

Traders National Bank advertisement promises diverse services

The Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes with private rooms, and a savings rate of 344 percent per annum compounded semi annually with monthly interest. It notes ladies banking rooms, authority as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts, and banking hours 8 A M to 4 P M weekdays and 8 A M to 1 P M Saturday. Locations are 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.

United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middesex Street Post Office Ave

Veterans' Protests and Mayor Dimon Face Political Strife

City records reveal mayor's private stenographer paid by the city, contradicting prior statements that the mayor would hire only a private secretary at his own expense. The Veterans Protective League fuels campaign tensions as Democratic hopes falter, with accusations and whispers about secret societies targeting Honest John C. Wilson.

Dimon Veterans’ Protective League Pinder Charles H. Kimball League Henderson City Hall John C. Wilson John Mr. Wilson Wilson Worthen Street Bowley Greene Athletics Stepher

Terrible Carriage Fire Loss In Pennsylvania Family

Pittsburg Pa December 6 two members of the Klee family were burned to death and seven injured in a Carnegie house fire. Samuel Klee and his wife Perished as he saved the children by throwing them from a front window about twenty feet below. Mary Klee aged nine died. others aged 50 20 17 14 10 6 and 4 survived with varying injuries, the home a two story frame with a grocery on the ground floor destroyed.

Pittsburg Carnegie, Pa Samuel Klee Sarah Klee Mary Klee Ida Klee Anna Klee Rachel Klee Eva Klee Jenny Klee Harry Klee Klee Mary Harry

Pawtucketville Meeting Notes Hint at School Board Fight

The meeting records from Pawtucketville indicate mayoral notes were taken. council members say Dimon overspent this year. Ward 9 Republicans face a school committee contest as a drive to elect a Democrat to gain board control unfolds, with Mr Thompson deemed too valuable to lose.

Ward 9 Thompson

Convict Holds Pentonville Roof Defying Warders

London December 6 a Pentonville convict escaped wardens and perched on the prison roof for thirty hours alarming thousands of spectators. He hurled slates, laughed at attempts to dislodge him and forced retreat with ladders. Starved out, he surrendered after a dish of roast beef and potatoes.

London Pentonville

Eighty Japanese laborers arrive for Mexican mines

Eighty Japanese workers landed aboard the Nippon Maru from Yokohama and will take contracts for three years in Barateran Mexico mines. They travel under guard in a special car, with the railroad to hand them to the immigration inspector at Eagle Pass. The group forms part of a 400 laborer cohort planned for the same assignment.

San Francisco Yokohama Barateran Mexico Japan Eagle Pass

Meade Acquitted Of Drunkenness Charge

At the Navy department it was announced that Col. Robert L. Meade of the Marine Corps was acquitted in a court martial for drunkenness and restored to duty at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Washington Navy Department Robert L. Meade Marine Corps Brooklyn Navy Yard

Cold Snap Sets Deep Records Across Concord Area

Concord New Hampshire December 6 official weather record shows 21 below zero as the lowest reading this morning. Other city readings dropped to 26 below with Enfield and Newport reporting 30 below in the cold spell.

Concord N. H Mercury Enfield Newport

Long Hair Reaches 45 Inches After Using Ayer Vigor

Mrs. A Boydston of Atchison Kansas reports rapid hair loss a year ago. She used Ayer s Hair Vigor which stopped shedding and promoted growth until her hair reached 45 inches. The product, priced at $1, is sold by druggists. J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.

Ayer

Medina bridge disaster leaves one dead two gravely hurt

A Medina street railroad bridge collapse buried Patrick Craven of Canandaigua under rock, crushing injuries killed him. Teammate Robert Montgomery of Medina suffered severe internal injuries and crushed lungs while Harold Raymond of Newark had multiple broken ribs and internal injuries. all were workers at the site.

Rochester N. Y Medina Patrick Craven Canandaigua Robert Montgomery Harold Raymond Newark

Plea of Guilty Sentences Several Defendants

In police court Henry Godin pled guilty to bigamy and was sent to jail after a $500 bail bond. Three other defendants Kennedy Murphy and Kearney pleaded guilty to a prior charge and were sent to the State farm for the winter. Bowes faces $800 bond on a felonious assault case. Kocza admitted paternity and agreed to a marriage, later performed at the police station. Mylett was placed on probation after sobering up. Lynch was fined $2.

Henry Godin Marie L. Baril Sherbrooke Hadley Grand Godin State Farm Thomas Kennedy John F. Murphy Charles A. Kearney Hindley Peter J. Bowes Tantelle Place School Street Bowes D. J. Donahue Andre Kocza Charles Papon Joseph Mylett Thomas Lynch

New Episcopal Bible Authorized for U S Churches

A new Bible authorized by the late Episcopal General Convention in San Francisco will be read in all Episcopal churches in the United States. It combines King James text with English and American revisions and includes an appendix of Episcopal marginal readings for preservation. Readings are permissive, not obligatory.

New York General Convention San Francisco United States Episcopal General Seminary the Times Episcopal Commission

Ex Baseballist Shoots Himself in Despair at 33

Beverly report states Perley B. Foster, once a professional baseball player, shot himself today after a long illness. The 33 year old left a disfiguring wound, using a shotgun to end his life.

Beverly Perley B. Foster

Injuries in City Sewer Work and Grinding Accident

John E. Shea of 28 Butler avenue in the city sewer department was injured at Central street when a bank caved in. He received a severe laceration on his left arm requiring 16 stitches and a head wound needing two stitches. treated at the Emergency hospital. John Martin of 1091 Gorham street, employed by Scannell & Whaley, cut his left thumb while grinding a tool. two stitches were given at the Emergency hospital.

John E. Shea Butler Avenue Central Street John Martin Gorham Street Scannell & Whaley

Sheep skin coats for tough outdoor work

For the man who works outdoors there is nothing like a sheep skin coat. Heavy covert cloth outside with sheep skin inside, extra warmth, deep collar, snap buttons, priced at 3 for sizes up to 48. Other options include blanket lined coats at 22 to Reversible Leather Corduroy at 86, plus warm gloves at 80c per pair. Better stock up for a long winter.

Remarried After 40 Years in Valparaiso Romance

Valparaiso Indiana December 6 79 year old John M Currier and 72 year old Laura M Morse of Chicago wed again after more than forty years apart. Each has grown children from later marriages. The couple had been separated since a previous marriage ended in divorce long ago.

Valparaiso Ind John M. Currier Laura M. Morse Chicago

Free cooking lecture at People's club branch

A free cooking lecture will be held tonight at the women's branch in the Swan building led by Miss Daggett of Boston. The event promises value and interest for all women and they are cordial invited to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a fork and spoon.

People’s Club Swan Building Miss Daggett Boston

Grand Jury Weighs Toppan Case in Barnstable

Barnstable December 6 The grand jury of Barnstable county met at 9 oclock to hear evidence against Jane Toppan the woman accused of murdering Mrs Mary E Gibbs. District Attorney Holmes presented the case and witnesses included Prof Wood Dr Whitney and Beulah Jacobs. If indicted Toppan would be brought before Chief Justice Mayon to plead.

Barnstable Jane Toppan Mary E. Gibbs Little Court House Grand Jury Barnstable County Cape Cod Little Stone Court House Holmes Miss Toppan William N. Chadwick Daniel B. Phillips Falmouth Horace Percival Trutn Mason Mayon Cataumet Wood Harvard University A. P. Whitney Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Beulah Jacobs Somerville

Subway Work Halted By 600 Laborers Strike

New York, Dec. 6. Work on the rapid transit tunnel from 60th to 104th streets was stopped today due to a strike by 600 laborers. Workers, earning $1.65 daily, were notified of a wage cut to $1.59 which they refused to accept.

New York 60Th 104Th Streets

Unknown Woman Buried in Hamilton Canal Identified as Belle Norman

The body found in the Hamilton canal and initially thought to be Delia Thompson was exhumed Thursday at Elson Cemetery. Mr Rufus Norman claimed the features matched his daughter Belle, and after funeral rites the remains were reburied in the Norman family lot.

Hamilton Canal Delia Thompson Elson Cemetery Rufus Norman Belle

Wounded Lafayette Richard Shows Some Improvement

The son of Lafayette Richard at 15 Grand Street remains hospitalized with a chest wound. Dr. Sweetsh reports day to day improvement and notes a possible recovery, with medical care continuing at home.

Lafayette Richardson Grand Street Sweetsh

Bitterly cold weather grips region with subzero suburbs

The past 24 hours featured persistent cold with temperatures staying below freezing and some suburbs reporting subzero readings this morning. Forenoon was sunny despite the chill, while barometric readings showed 30.02 to 30.22 inches and temperatures around 22, 13, and 25 at listed times.

New England Forecast: Fair Tonight and Warmer Saturday

Boston dispatch reports the forecast for New England with fair conditions tonight and likely Saturday, warmer temperatures expected on Saturday, light winds generally from the north.

Boston New England

Freight Train Wrecks Near Tyngsboro in Snow

A freight train 278 wrecked near Tyngsboro Tuesday night due to snow. The derailment broke twenty seven draw bars and caused multiple cars to be badly smashed though no injuries were reported. The cars were later brought to the city for repairs.

Tyngsboro

Ladies and Misses Housewear Sale Items

A newspaper blurb promotes a sale featuring a large display of Latin Romeos for ladies and Felt Toilet Slippers for misses and children. The ad promises price value and invites readers to view the collection.

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Assassin Czolgosz Red Quiry Traders National Bank Foreign Exchange Letters of Credit the Traders National Bank the Veterans MR. Wilson Liberal A. G. Walsh Republican City Committee Pawtucketville Col. Meade Medina, N Episcopal Church Errimack Clothing CO Toppan Gase Prof. Wood New York Subway Belle Norman Chance Dolge's Dolge’s O’sullivan Bros. Co Lowell Dolge Q'Sullivan Bros. Go
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