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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
3
A modern one floor Spanish design bungalow with porch vestibule parlor dining room bay window two bedrooms and bathroom. Prime features include abundant windows for sunlight, cohesive layout for easy service, and potential for decorative facade with color. Construction list outlines cement floors carpentering millwork hardware plumbing lumber painting plastering heating and finishing costs.
The Middlesex county grand jury returned a no bill against Horace W. Lyons, engineer of the Montreal express, in the Lincoln Cambridge wreck that killed 17. It denounced Boston & Maine for inadequate operating rules and dangerous practice of assigning inexperienced engineers to fast trains. Lyons was discharged after being held on manslaughter charges.
Charcoal acts as a natural purifier in the body absorbing gases and impurities in the stomach and intestines. It freshens breath after smoking or meals, improves complexion, whitens teeth, and serves as a safe cathartic. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are promoted as the best form of charcoal remedy.
The grand jury found the Boston and Maine at fault for operating rules allowing trains to run close without stopping and for unclear rear protection. It censured the railroad, faulted the crew for overlong shifts, and criticized signal practices and rear flagging for the Baker's Bridge incident.
A farmer near Coulter Ontario reports a horrific scene at James Coulter's farm. Coulter, his wife, and daughter were killed, and the 11 year old son died in the barn after an axe assault. The father then shot himself in the home in what appears to be a deliberate murder suicide.
A probate court in Middlesex County reported a bequest of 10000 dollars to Harvard University as provided for in the will of John Bartlett the author. The gift was mentioned during a routine settlement in Cambridge.
More than 400 miles behind the Miller and Waller record, nine teams continue a marathon ride around a saucer shaped track in Madison Square Garden. By early morning Bedell Bedell and Root Fogler led the procession after the 20,000th circuit with pace near 19 miles per hour, as Vanderstuyft Stol and other teams trailed closely.
Hardware and construction news point to a strong year in building with expectations of higher lumber prices and a shift toward cement substitutes. New York City growth and subway-driven land demand spark housing expansion, while Lowell ads and broker promotions illustrate active real estate investing and planned remodels.
At 10 oclock leaders remained the same as Bedell-Bedell led with a blank in the text while Root-Fogler and Vanderstuyft-Stol trailed. By 1 oclock Bedell-Bedell and Root-Fogler both showed 2109-1 with several pairs close behind and others showing 2108-9 to 2108-6.
Brazilian embassy reports German gunboat Panther officers seized a deserter named Steinhoff in Itajahy Santa Catarina and took him aboard. Brazil protested to Germany. Senor Nabuco met Acting Secretary Bacon. Anger over the incident prompts disavowal speculation by observers.
A historic ad promises free consultations through December for all who are ill. Dr Temple claims to cure catarrh of the head throat and stomach, early consumption, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, liver and kidney issues, malaria poisoning, headaches and skin conditions using a magnopathic technique. He advertises distant treatments and notes a charge for visits at his office in Frame Street.
Alfred Shaw, 65, an employee of United States Finishing Company in Providence R I, was killed when his clothing became entangled in belt shafting. He was whirled around, his right arm torn from the socket, and he died shortly after. A widow and four children survive.
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