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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1902

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Labor Sues Result of Minetola Glass Strike

Vineland New Jersey dispatch reports the Minetola glass strike seeking an injunction against Jonas Glass company. Labor asks court to protect the union’s right to combine arguing the company interferes with strikers by force and intimidation as hearings before Vice Chancellor Grey begin in Camden.

New York Minetola Glass Tribune Vineland N. J Grey Camden Jonas Glass Company Minetola Capital Glass Union

Reading man credits Father John’s Medicine for lung cure

Mr. E. S. Daly of 388 Wood avenue Reading Pennsylvania writes of a long standing lung trouble and cough being cured by Father John’s Medicine. He says it builds you up while curing the cough and cold and contains no poisonous drugs.

E. S. Daly Wood Avenue Reading Father John

Socialists Poll 10669 Votes in Massachusetts Cities

Socialists remain a factor in Massachusetts politics after yesterday’s elections in 19 cities with a total of 10 569 votes. Combined with last week’s votes the statewide total reaches 21 800 in 32 of 38 cities.

Boston Massachusetts Brockton Haverhill Lynn Malden Chelsea

Manila delegate urges Philippine labor policy in San Francisco

Brewster Cameron, Manila merchant and allied chambers of commerce delegate to the U S Congress, met labor leaders and city officials in the mayoral office. He pressed for Philippine legislation on labor, currency, tariff, land, laws and railroads and argued for Chinese skilled labor as preferred over Japanese, claiming unwritten rules exclude Chinese from Philippine agriculture and US farmers would not face Chinese competition.

San Francisco Brewster Cameron Manila United States Congress Cameron Allied Chambers of Commerce Philippine Islands Tropics China United States

The Prize Fighers Sparring and Contingent Fights

Reports from Portland and San Francisco describe Fitzsimmons and Jeffries sparring with Fitzsimmons signaling a return to boxing and Corbett depositing funds to secure a future bout with Jeffries. Separate notes mention insurance on Burns furniture, soup checks from a caterer to aid the poor, and various local property items.

San Francisco James J. Corbett Sam Thall James J. Jeffries

Vessels Seized Near La Guaira By German British Fleets

Caracas reports that at 4 PM the combined German and British fleets towed outside La Guaira all four warships then in the harbor the General Crespo Totumo Ossun and Margarita with 390 crew. An ultimatum to Venezuela reportedly demands cash payments and a mixed tribunal to settle revolutions claims, potentially within 48 hours.

Caracas Venezuela la Guaira General Crespo Totumo Ossun Margarita Great Britain Germany France United States Bowen Lord Cranborne Bryce

French diplomats hurry to Caracas to resume ties

Paris reports the foreign office orders Wiener the new French minister to Venezuela to leave immediately for Caracas without waiting for Gen Velutini. Count de Peretti de Rocca is named as French arbitrator to address losses of French citizens during the revolution. Arbitration session planned in Caracas. Diplomatic relations expected to resume upon arrival.

Paris Venezuela Foreign Office Wiener Caracas Gen Velutini Count de Peretti de Rocca Caratvas

London Debates Venezuelan Ailure No Official Info

In the House of Commons today Under Foreign Secretary Cranborne stated the government has no official information regarding a Venezuelan failure. The remark was delivered amid broader discussions on Caribbean affairs and diplomatic relations with Venezuela.

London House of Commons Cranborne

Absent Officials Delay Blondin Murder Trial Testimony

In Boston on December 10, court opened with both the attorney general and John H. Morrison away. Dr. Frank H. Harris faced continued cross examination as D. J. Nagle testified Blondin left Ferguson's bakery on June 12 with one day's pay due. Night watchman Edminster said Blondin sought a morning paper before 6 am, then vanished until the trial. The day also notes international brinksmanship over Venezuelan warships and British coercion, with Lord Cranborne indicating full disclosure of claims.

Boston Blondin John H. Morrison Lowell Morrison James F. Owens Frank H. Harris McLaughlin D. J. Nagle Ferguson Nagle George W. Edminster

Alderman-elect Miskella Seen As Board Chairman Candidate

Politically charged reports indicate Alderman-elect James F. Miskella will seek the chairmanship of the board of aldermen. Alderman-elect Casey remains undecided possibly entering the race but may abandon the floor role where he excels. Mayor elect Howe could set precedent by relinquishing that task, potentially shaping the contest.

James F. Miskella Board of Aldermen Casey Miskella Howe Gen Dimon

Court Delays Civil Case In Land Damage Suit

In superior civil court at Tewksbury the Joshua Daniels versus town of Tewksbury case saw no testimony today as counsel sought other engagements. The jury was dismissed until 9:30 Monday while discussions continued. Deputy Sheriff Stiles searched for attorneys to proceed. A hearing is set for this afternoon with no new case opening until Thursday morning.

Joshua Daniels Tewksbury Mayberry Cambridge Stiles Hunt Mr. Cowley

Weather warnings for brisk to high southwest winds issued

Washington reports observer in New York warns of brisk to high southwest winds this afternoon and tonight along the coast from Sandy Hook to Eastport Me. Feenfield signs the bulletin.

New York Washington Observer Sandy Hook Eastport Feenfield

Ask Your Doctor About Ayer's Cherry Pectoral

Advice to consult a physician about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds coughs croup asthma bronchitis and consumption. Emphasizes trust in the doctor and implies he has knowledge of the remedy. Partial OCR fragment at end includes nonstandard text.

Ayer Owel

Fuel Crisis Strikes City Poor See Kingsley

Amid severe fuel shortages the city faces a dire crisis as coal offices shut and the wood supply runs low. Officials consider a relief conference while residents desperate for coal beg at overseers of the poor and state aid offices. Soldiers widows seek shelter at the city farm as tempers rise and hopes fade.

City Hall Hill Martin J. Courtney Mr. Potter State Aid Office Rourke State Aid Prescott Street Lowell Coal Company Livingston Patrick McLaughlin Moore & Bennett Chapel Street St. Patrick's Cemetery Concord — Street Courtney

Fire damages Merrimack Street store in city hall block

A suspicious fire damaged the Pacific and Overland Tea Company building on Merrimack Street opposite City Hall. Mrs Lena Rosenthal, sole observer, escaped as flames gutted the interior. fire will be investigated by Fire Marshal Ald Casey of Haverhill with James Murphy & Son holding stock insurance.

T. G. Gerrish Pacific and Overland Tea Company Merrimack Street City Hall Michael Rosenthal Rosenthal Lena Hosmer McGuire Courier-Citizen Tewksbury Heamer Ald Casey Haverhill James Murphy & Son Central Street

Smoky courtroom scene as judge hears election and larceny cases

In Judge Hadley's smoky courtroom two first offence drunks waited in the enclosure as the Beville Somerville case stalled for witnesses. Louis E Earl pleaded not guilty to election law violation from attempting to vote under another name with case set for Dec 17. Beville Somerville data delayed. Beville discharged on larceny after conflicting Somerville testimony. Drunkenness fines were levied and William Butcher’s stolen property case moved to Dec 12.

Louis E. Earle Lyon Street Hame John J. Hogan Earle Beville John McManus Merrimack House Somerville D. J. Donahue Hadley Eugene Sullivan Charles Jones William ©. Butcher

Early Christmas Purchases Highlight Focused Buyers

The piece notes that most shoppers plan for the season on the final days while a small minority buy early. It emphasizes house coats selling fast as popular gifts, influenced by strong early prices and improved quality compared with last year’s jackets.

Fire Bursts Kill One Injure Four at Toledo Factory

In Toledo Ohio last night a fire at the Keiper Brothers furniture factory killed one firefighter and injured four others as walls collapsed. The plant suffered about 35000 in damage with 21500 insured. dead include Thomas Smith boseman and injured Ora Hines Richard Manley Roy Kinney and David Manley.

Toledo Keiper Brothers Thomas Smith Boseman Ora Hines Richard Manley Roy Kinney David Manley

Fortune's Fortune Study Mission to Insular Lands

Thomas Fortune, a leader in negro advancement, travels from San Francisco to the island possessions for a six month mission. President Roosevelt commissions him to study race and labor problems, though specifics are confidential.

San Francisco Thomas Foretune Roosevelt Fortune

To Let and Wanted Classified Notice Duplex Tenement

TO LET Desirable tenement one half of double house just vacated six rooms bath pantry large unfinished attic cemented cellar and good yard Apply onener street or WANTED A boy to learn the drag business Address L4 this office ue

Ener Street Hess

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred H. Rourke LABOR A Corporation Vineland, N. J O'Sullivan Bros, CO City Halil The Philippines Fitz Corbett Jeffries Portland Ore Robert Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Fred. C. Church J. B. Burns Carter Street I. M. Chase Salem Street G. B. Kittredge Richardson Humane Society F. B. Harris Gorham and Central Streets Mr. Richardson Berlin von Pilgrim Baltazzi Castro England South America Mr. Morrison Night Edminster Case Mrs. Rosenthal Charles E. Howe Merrimack Clothing Company
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