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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1901

Page

4

Man wounds self in hotel anger cut to bone

John Bidwell, 28, living at 2 Lawrence street, punched through three hotel glass panes after being ejected by management. His arm was sliced near the elbow, blood froze in the snow as he wandered through Howard street to the South Common before officers found and revived him. He was taken to St John’s Hospital for stitching and care. Charges may follow.

John Bidwell Lawrence Street St. Lawrence Bidwell Howard Street Westford Thorndike South Common John Donovan Thomas Moloney Ken St. John’s Hospital St. Lawrence Hotel

Trades and Labor council weighs eight hour plan

The Trades and Labor council at Lowell held an unusually active session thanks to extensive correspondence from congressmen about the eight hour resolution and responses from local candidates. A Territorial overview of aldermanic and councilmanic hopefuls shows varied pledges, with emphasis on wage earners and municipal ownership issues.

Trades and Labor Council N. D. Sperry Connecticut Thomas F. Connolly Lowell Mass O’sullivan Molloy Brown Miskella Curt James J. Gallagher Z. McVey Cronin Gray Long Kilbride John J. Gallagher Pindar Dunlon Donohue Lundberg Little Lynch Finnerty Preston James J.j.welch Ryan Worcester Fontaine Pickering Grant Chace Moore’s Mills Adams Convery Trades Union

The Homeliest Man in Lowell Offer Ad

An old advertisement invites readers to visit any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It claims to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with a price of 25 or 60 cents. The ad emphasizes the homeliest man in Lowell and calling on druggists for the offer.

Meeting Minutes Note Duties and Adjournment Time

The report lists attendees Riley Rafferty OBrien McGeever McCullough and Reidy. The meeting adjourned at seven oclock. W G Barnard answered queries noting duties are laid down in the office he seeks and will be performed by the official.

Riley Rafferty O’brien McGeever McCullough Reidy W. G. Barnard

The Theatres Present Uncle Terry at Opera House

William Gill's dramatization of Un cle Terry will be seen at the Opera house Tuesday evening with James H. Waite in the title role. A wholesome play rooted in a charming novel, praised by critics as fresh and melodious. Willard arrives for dwellings of The Professor's Love Story and The Medium man on Friday and Saturday with a Busy schedule.

William Gill Uncle Terry Opera House James H. Waite W. H. Crane Henry E. Dixey Smith Russell Nat C. Goodwin Richard Golden Mr. Rice Boston

Savoy Tonight Show Promises Continuous Hits All Week

The Savoy offers a full week of top attractions led by Rae and Brosche in a German skit titled Too Much Woman, plus Pierce and Egbert in popular song, Mallory Brothers and Mazie Brooks with harp, Lottie West Symonds with Emerald era songs, a miniature theatre show, and life like depictions of Admirals Dewey and Schley. Devey and Dale perform acrobats, hat throwing, and head balancing, while Henri V Baril showcases magic and cabinet mysteries fresh from Fitchburg.

Savoy Rae and Brosche Teutonic Pierce and Egbert Mallory Brothers Mazie Brooks Miss Brooks Lottie West Symonds Maggie Cline Harry Rhetta Deaves Dewey Schley Devey Dale Iead Canada Henri V. Baril Baril Whitney Opera House Fitchburg

Blondin murder case stirs again with milk train story

Nashua New Hampshire December 8 1900 Interest reawakens in the Blondin murder case after milk train workers recall a farmer neighbor who daily delivered milk to the train near Hillsboro and was said to resemble Blondin A worker offered to bring a Blondin photo for comparison but the man vanished after Friday morning disappearance

Nashua N. H Blondin Keene Boston and Maine Railroad Margaret Blondin Chelmsford Mass Hillsboro Fiondin

E. J. Mathews Killed In Fox Hunt Accident

Edward J. Mathews, 1836 birth, president of the American District Telegraph, banker and clubman, was thrown from his horse and killed near Valley Forge after leaving Radnor Hunt breakfast at Chesterbrook farm. He organized Excelsior Brick & Stone, later entered banking and brokerage, long Checque bank representative, led American District Telegraph as president.

Philadelphia Edward J. Mathews American District Telegraph Company Valley Forge Radnor Hunt Chesterbrook Farm Irwin N. Megargee Radnor Hunt Club Mathews Excelsior Brick & Stone Company Checque Bank Union League Club The Art Club Philadelphia Country Club

Kirby Lumber Combine Faces Anti Trust Suit

Kirby Lumber company formed for 30 million dollars in Texas is sued for damages for alleged anti trust violations. Congressman Cooper is a member. Penalties totaling 770000 dollars are sought. District attorney cannot seek charter forfeiture. Mayor Dimon praised in paid notice.

Austin Tex Kirby Lumber Company Texas Congressman Cooper

Storti Doomed to Death One Week From Today

Boston December 8 Luigi Storti cannot escape the electric chair and will face execution about one week from tomorrow unless a Governor and council grant another stay. Judges Bond and Lawton overruled a new trial motion after three hours of affidavits from witnesses claiming self defense and unseen testimony could alter guilt. The defense argued new evidence shows premeditation was not proven beyond reasonable doubt and cited the murder of Michaele Calluci as a factor in self defense. The case featured extensive affidavits from multiple witnesses, including Italians abroad, and highlighted arguments that the jury verdict was not justified without this new material.

Boston Luigi Storti Bond Lawton Suffolk Criminal Court Storti Michaele Calluci Stockbridge Wardner Carmine Gambale Callud Raffaele Grieco Joseph Roggiero Michele Cresta Pernandino Macchia Giuseppe Perrillo Carmine Cresta Lizzie Farina Giuseppe Rocilla Calluci Castlefrance Italy Sterti Sughrue Mr. Stockbridge

Boston Editor Missing Since Monday Under Mental Distress

Everett C. Stone of Northampton Massachusetts former Herald editor now with the Orange Enterprise has been missing since last Monday after leaving his home for Boston. Friends and family say his pleasant business and family ties are intact and his prolonged absence is believed due to mental troubles from overwork. He is 51, 5 feet 10 inches, 160 pounds, dark complexion with a mixed beard. He has a wife and daughter in Northampton and a brother in Boston.

Boston Everett C. Stone Northampton Mass Herald Enterprise of Orange Mr. Stone Stone

Se Dr Benoit's Favorite Tonic Promises Health Cure

A vintage health ad touts Dr. Benoit's Favorite Tonic as a remedy for pallor weakness and indigestion, urging readers to take the product for improved vitality and digestion. The message appeals to common ailments with a product claim of restorative benefits.

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Trades & Labor Council Savoy Theatre Blondin Again Boston & Maine Hillsboro, N .H E. J. Mathews Prest. Am. Dist. Tel. Co Phila Kirby Lumber Combine Dimon Ady Orange, Mass Enterprise China Dolls Kia Dolls Sailor Dolls Palmer Street Toydom Santa Claus Merrimack Street James Whitcomb Riley Chas. Sheldon Eugene Field T Caleb West Mastu Tom Grogan Philip Winwood the Manxman He de Willoughby Diver Mrs. F. H. Burnet F. Hopkinson Smith Henry S. Merriman F. Marian Crawford E. 8. Phelps R. N. Stephens Hall Caine Maurice Howlett Jerome K. Jerome Capt. Chas. King Peloubet Centre Aisie Monograms and Engraving North Aisie Dr. Benoit Merrimack St
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