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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
3
A compact ad promotes Buckwheat Cakes using ROYAL Baking Powder from ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO of New York. The brief endorsement highlights baking efficiency and product reliability for home cooks seeking consistent results.
Washington December 8 The Langley airship on a second test near the Potomac collapsed after leaving the tramway turning the craft into the water. Prof Charles Manley fell into icy water while an assistant rescued him. Prof Langley watched the failure, money and months of work lost. Senate actions followed with a debate on investigations and a Cuban bill amid questions of fraud and impeachment.
Washington December 8 Senate debates the investigation of post office frauds. Mr Norman opposes limiting inquiry to a committee, urging full facts. Mr Gorman cites president issued statements admitting fraud and corruption, calling for a complete inquiry to reveal higher officials’ involvement. Mr Lodge argues the investigation already exposed facts and awaits printing orders.
An Ohio vendor promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. A Dayton testimonial from Mrs. H. E. Blackburn claims rapid relief and long-term improvement, noting price at 25 cents and sale through Ellingwood & Co druggists by mail or store purchase.
Washington December 8 the House convened as Mr Overstreet chair of the committee on post offices and post roads reported a resolution authorizing the committee to request the postmaster general to furnish all papers related to the post office department investigation and announced unanimous support for adoption. TheHouse adjourned at 2 05 p m until tomorrow.
Worcester December 8 The New England Milk Producers Union with Governor Bates and railroad commissioners announced a freight milk tariff for Massachusetts routes enabling dairy producers to ship to Boston without Boston Milk Contractors. Rates vary by road and distance with escalating can counts reducing per can charges.
Panama, Dec. 8. A special train from Colon arrived with Dr Manuel Amador and Frederico Boyd, the Panama commission from the republic, returning from Washington. The station and streets were packed as bands played, crowds cheered, and Amador spoke to joyous, celebratory crowds.
Malden December 8 Judge Bruce announced that Lester A Holt formerly of the Boston Northern Street Railway was found guilty of larceny of five dollars tied to transfer frauds and would not be sentenced today. Sentence postponed to Thursday due to counsel's absence.
Washington December 8 Senate in executive session referred the treaty between the United States and Panama for the canal across the isthmus to the committee on foreign relations. There was no discussion of the treaty. The Senate also referred Gen. Leonard Wood's nomination to be major general to the committee on military affairs without comment.
Cotton mill representatives from New England and southern states met in Charlotte to consider curtailing production. A 15-man committee was named to draft a national plan and call for a nationwide meeting of manufacturers. Several treasurers described potential benefits and doubts about feasibility, noting mixed local conditions and the risk of uneven adoption.
Bovton reports mixed views on curtailing cotton mill production as buyers hold prices steady. Small mill owners push for reduction, while large northern mills seek broader national agreement. Leaders like Arthur T. Lyman and Charles H. Fish warn of possible shutdowns, with the Arkwright club and American Cotton Yarn Exchange weighing a unified approach. If successful, the plan may take weeks to take effect.
Fall River fans the push for a national cotton men’s conference and a plan to curtail cotton goods. Treasurers viewed the Associated Press despatch with cautious optimism, noting execution depends on mill-by-mill conditions and mutual benefit for those short of cotton. Local manufacturers expect representation at a Washington gathering if a general curtailment seems feasible. Nathaniel D. Borden called the plan good and said treasurers share cautious support.
New Bedford reports no unified plan to cut output as wage reductions take effect. Officials say individual mills may curtail production to offset high raw cotton prices, while treasurers have yet to reach a general agreement.
Providence reports strong interest among local cotton manufacturers in the Charlotte conference on concerted action to ease the current strain. No Rhode Island delegation was named but Rhode Island sentiment was represented. While no local decisions were made the curtailment remedy remains the prevailing view as Southern and Northern mill owners show promise of joint action.
Fall River announces that the Shove mills will operate three days a week indefinitely starting tomorrow. The plant employs 750 workers with a weekly payroll of 4700 dollars and produces 24 million yards of print cloth and fancy goods annually. Treasurer is Cyrus C. Rounseville. Officials cite high cotton prices as the reason.
Unprecedented deal lists 10 land lots on Rea Street Park View and Wentworth avenues assessed at 2050 priced at one third. Also a two year old seven room cottage with barn and hen house on 3-4 acres two miles from Merrimack Square, asking 1500. For details contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street, tele. 908-2.
A card from multiple merchants promises to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and to refund the 25 cent bottle if not satisfactory. Signatories include A V Dows & Co and Ellingwood & Co among others.
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