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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1901

Page

3

Foresters Honor The Dead In Lowell Memorial Service

The Foresters held memorial exercises in Foresters hall for 43 members who died in the last year. About 500 members and friends attended as a mourning hall displayed a casket and candles. John W. McEvoy gave the memorial address with Rev. Richard S. Burke delivering a benediction and a program including Bizet and Wiegrand selections.

Lowell Foresters Foresters Hall Lowell Forestry Hibbard E. Cc. Lavigneur St. Michael's Church Quartette Edmund Costello C. R. Court Merrimack Rebecca Camp Bizet Miss Gallagher Wiegand John W. McEvoy The Foresters

Memorial Foresters service recalls fallen circle members

The ceremony led by W. A. Hogan honors deceased members of the Foresters of America and Forest Companions in Lowell. Readings list names of those who died in the past year, taps follow, candles are extinguished, and a hymn by St. Michael's quartet closes the memorial. The oration emphasizes union, benevolence, charity, and the enduring memory of the departed.

Court Hogan Roscoe McDaniels Edmund Costello St. Michael's James A. Murphy Nano Gallagher Thomas P. Boulger Foresters of America

Alban Blames Railroad for Isthmian Turmoil

Gen. Alban, Colombian commander, arrived from Bocas Del Toro and blamed the Panama railroad for recent disturbances. He said quarrel stemmed from Spanish language barriers and that the issue was amicably settled at Bocas Del Toro. Alban notes Venezuela has about ten thousand troops in Tachira, Colombia smaller at San Cristobal, and predicts peace prospects and a forthcoming lawsuit over actions at Las Cascadas.

Colon Colombia Galveston Alban Tribune Bocas del Toro Panama Associated Press Bocas Venezuela Tachira San Cristobal Las Cascadas Republic

Irish Envoys in Providence Rally Endorses Irish Freedom

John E Redmond Patrick McHugh and Thomas ODonnell led a Boston delegation into Providence Rhode Island where about 3000 attendees at Infantry hall heard Redmond’s address praising Ireland under its current rule. A local United Irish League branch was planned and the envoys depart for Europe next Wednesday.

Providence Hk. I John E. Redmond Patrick McHugh Thomas O’donnell Boston Union Station Narraganset Hotel Infantry Hall Spooner Redmond Ireland United Irish League Europe

Compulsory Education Policy Outlined in Manila Luncheon

At a Press Club luncheon Acting Civil Governor Wright General Chaffee and attorney Willey outlined government aims. Chaffee pledged to sustain civil authorities, Wright to uphold American institutions, and Wilfley to educate Filipinos and establish compulsory education for Filipino children.

Manila Press Club of Wright Gen. Chaffee L. R. Willey Philippines Chaffee Wilfley

Vote for Dimon Paid Advertisement

A civic message urges voters to support Dimon, advocating justice and liberality in all things while denouncing bigotry and arrogance. The statement labels the ad as paid political promotion and urges participation in a local election.

Dimon

Six Day Team Race Opens With World Famous Cyclists

The annual six day bicycle team race began at Madison Square Garden with seventeen teams led by Freeman and Gougoltz riding for France and England respectively. Walthour McEachern and Pan-American pair compete as top contenders as riders race hours daily for prize money up to 1500 dollars as teams push toward the 2733 miles Madison record.

New York Madison Square Garden Willam C. Rothwell Simar France Jiall McLaren England Fisher Chevellier LePoutre Muller Italy Fredericks Jaak Switzerland Kerff DeRek Belgium Karnstadt Franks Germany Lawson Julius Sweden Butler McDean Scotland Newkirk Munro Southern McEachern Walthour McFarland Freeman California King and Samuel Bobby” Walthour Archie’ McWachern Gougoltz Simaro Miller Waller Elkes Jimmy’ Michael Hal Hall de Roeck Norcott Jones Cleveland

Major Van Tetes Reported Wounded After Duel

Amsterdam reports unclear on Maj. Van Tetes death claim with no official confirmation. Telegraaf says he slept, Prof. Narauth operated and is cautious about his condition. Utrecht hospital and officials refuse information on the matter.

Amsterdam Major van Tetes Wilhelmina Prince Henry

Haljo Tied to Stambuloff Assassin and Stone Kidnapping

Reports from Vienna on December 8 state Haljo, arrested in Sofia on December 7 as the alleged Stambuloff assassin, is also linked to the kidnapping of Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, in a widening espionage case.

Vienna Haljo Sofia Stambuloff Ellen M. Stone

New Sleeping Car Service to Chicago

Announcement of a new sleeping car service from Boston South Station departing at 6 p m with through routes to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. Claims fastest safest and only direct double track service from New England. Request the West Bound brochure from A B Hanson General Passenger Agent.

Chicago South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Albany New York Central Michigan Central New England Hanson

Fleeced Flannels For Kimonas At Pollard Co store

A. G Pollard & Co advertises fleeced flannels for kimonas and morning gowns. 48 s i extra heavy soft fleeced flannel offered in patterns and colors. Yard price listed and mill remnants 2 to 10 yards at 5c per yard. Center aisle Palmer street store and basement location.

Palmer Street A. G Pollard & CO

For Sale Offers on Established City Business and Farm

For sale an excellent business opportunity in the center of the city due to owner’s other commitments. Also for sale a five acre farm two miles from Lowell post office with one acre of heavy wood and fruit trees, new buildings, price 1200 dollars. Apply to T. H. Elliott at 6 Central Street.

Lowell T. H. Elliott Central Street

Vote for Gen Dimon in a trusted taxpayer party line

A brief political notice urges voters to elect Gen Dimon, framed as a candidate of unquestioned purpose and ability to protect taxpayers’ interests. The advertisement asserts Dimon will safeguard public funds and urges a vote for him.

Gen Dimon

Dry Sunday in Providence Prompts Raids on Barrooms

Providence Rhode Island December 8 police watched for violators as two kitchen barrooms were raided and three arrests made. Dealers cautious as licenses await approval and officers emphasize Sunday law enforcement. The patrols reflect a strict stance that Sunday prohibitions must continue.

Providence R. I Police Commission

Apparent success of pneumatic dynamite gun test at Hilton Head

Savannah December 8 reports a test of a pneumatic dynamite gun at Port Royal harbor Hilton Head conducted by an army board led by Major Ira McNutt. The gun showed a 6000 yard range with eight projectiles including six detonations and two timed fuses. Endurance test fired forty dummies weighing 1180 pounds with no failure in roughly ten to twelve minutes.

Savannah Hilton Head Army Ira McNutt Ordnance Department Port Royal Harbor

Duelling in Austria-Hungary Nearing End Says Vienna Despatch

A Times Vienna dispatch reports that public appeal in Austria-Hungary to end duelling is succeeding. The protest, signed by influential and lower grade citizens, includes Austrian society and a similar Hung arian movement is under way.

London The Times Vienna Austria-Hungary Hungary

Native scouts fatally harm American deserter in Philippines

Manila dispatch reports native scouts from Bongabon province in Nueva Veija fatally harmed an American deserter, David Fagan, leader of Filipino forces for over two years. The prisoner’s head was identified as Fagan, signaling a brutal incident amid the colonial conflict.

David Fagan The Philippines Manila Bongabon Neuva Veija 24Th Colored) Infantry Fagin

Devoe Paint Warranty Letter Cites Low Risk Claim

A Lowell Mass letter to the mayor describes Devoe lead and zinc paint guarantees and how dealers handle faults. It cites Rhinebeck New York dealer J H Asher & Co reporting only one complaint since 1876 where rain before drying caused a bad fourth side. The company says the dealer should decide fair remedy at their expense.

Devoe J. H. Asher & Co Rhinebeck N. Y F. W. Devoe & CO

Benson's Plaster touted as fastest external remedy

Benson's Porous Plaster promises quick action and thorough care for coughs colds lumbago asthma bronchitis and other externally treatable ills. It claims many physicians and druggists endorse it with 5000 doctors cited and fifty five top awards. genuine product available through Seabury Johnson NY and druggists with 25 cent postage for orders in the United States.

Benson Europe America United States Seabury & Johnson, Mfg N.Y

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the Foresters’ Memorial Services Supreme Chief Ranger W. A Ers Emn Messrs Murphy Boulger Richard S. Burke North Chelmsford R. S. Burke W. A. Hogan Foresters’ Memorial Enaieline Rew Young Corbett Walthour and Miss Stone Adams Providence Police Commission S. C Lowell, Mass Sapolio Pain Parker RED Cross Carter & Sherburne’s Merrimack, Cor Bridge St Pawtucketville Grand Street Highlands Belvidere High Street W. &. Dodge, Wirt Aan Central Commonwealth OF Massachu Middlesex Edward B. Wright William I. Wright Clara Arch E. Urania Wright Fitchburg Worcester Mabel King Billerica Commonwealth Anna Elizabeth Richardson S. S. Matthews Danielson Connecticut Adith Beveridge Milwaukee Wisconsin George E Kinney Mary R. Kinney Grace N. Kinney Suffolk Mary E. Kinney George BE Campridge Cuartes J. McIntire Esquire H. Folsom Register Lowell Steam Carpet Cleaning Works GC. H. Chadwick & CO F. L. Maddocks Harry Richardsons Merrimack Street Dr. Benoit
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