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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a clear, pleasant tasting remedy for catarrh across head throat and bronchial tubes. It claims the tablets reveal contents, avoid secret formulas, and use Red Gum and Blood Root with antiseptic ingredients while warning against morphine or cocaine habits from hidden remedies. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per package.
Washington reports Senator Beveridge chairing the territories committee with a majority recommendation opposing the three state plan. A substitute bill would admit a single state covering both territories. Opponents argue sparse populations in New Mexico and Arizona and that many residents are Spanish-speaking, illiterate or uninterested in statehood.
Paris hosts the fifth international automobile exposition with President Loubet in attendance. American makers are nearly absent as the event displays mainly French Swiss and Belgian racers, coaching and commercial vehicles. An American company representative cites home demand and the lack of mountain capable designs as reasons for the absence.
Governor elect John L Bates names his staff. Most appointees come from Gov Crane’s existing team. The line includes Lieut Col Frederick B Carpenter as assistant inspector general and Lieut Col Walter Hagar in the same role, with others named as assistants and aides-de-camp among Boston and area residents.
A mass of mostly foreign-born customers crowded the Metropolitan Coal company yard in Boston to buy 100 pound coal bags. Police struggled to control the scene as traffic was blocked. Pressure from the high demand led to inside-yard distribution, which calmed the situation.
Boston December 10 Judge Dewey announced he will resume his law practice and not pursue politics or a mayoral run. He said he plans to focus on building up his legal work and has no current thoughts of entering public office.
The steamer Antwerpen, arriving from Copenhagen, reported heavy northwesterly gales and violent seas from November 27 to December 3. Four days were spent about 200 miles off Newfoundland, with intense cold from Nova Scotia to the bay, and heavy icing and dense vapor complicating the voyage.
The Middlesex North trustees voted to hold a fourth farmers' institute this year at Dracut Centre. Dr. Geo. M. Twitchell of Augusta Maine, editor of the Maine Farmer, urged modernizing agricultural fairs to strengthen farming, stressing quality stock, better premium lists, and businesslike exhibition practices. He warned against vaudeville and midway amusements, and called for youth involvement and disciplined judging to boost rural life and industry. The meeting adjourned after a productive afternoon with strong support for Twitchell's recommendations.
Samuel Gompers the AFL president argues against incorporating unions to shield them from damages and opposes delaying the eight hour day until universal adoption. Mosely warns a rush to eight hours could spark industrial trouble if Britain and Germany stay on ten hours. O C Barber of Diamond Match contends high worker standards come from business leadership, not unions.
Elyria Ohio December 10 Thomas Gallagher alias James Casey pleaded guilty during his trial and was sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary for the Rochester area Mead Brothers home burglary. Fellow gang member Owen McCabe alias William Davis, recently convicted, received a life term.
The Great Nile reservoir and dam opened today in Assouan Egypt with the Khedivepresent Duke and Duchess of Connaught Lord Cromer the British agent and consul general in Egypt and Lady Cromer ministers and many other distinguished persons witnessing the ceremony.
London reports Jacob Stern, arrested in New York in January, and eight other foreigners were committed for trial this afternoon on charges of bank note forgeries.
Notices explain Ely Brothers offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh that can be sprayed, differs in form from the classic Cream Balm, usable with any nasal atomizer, priced 75 cents including a spraying tube, available at druggists or by mail from 56 Warren Street, New York.
The New York State Agricultural Department issued a circular describing foot and mouth symptoms and treatment. The state remains free of the disease but warns of contagion via dealers from infected areas. Quarantine covers cattle hoofs and heads, among other livestock.
Rome reports the government instructed the commander of the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan to fully protect Italian subjects in Venezuela. He is ordered to take them aboard or land bluejackets if needed to guarantee safety after the ship arrived at La Guaira yesterday.
White River Junction Vermont December 10 The Central Vermont railroad coal supply ran out today forcing the local agent to borrow coal from the Boston and Maine to power the St Albans train.
New York reports the Steamer Manitou bringing Gen. Kritzinger and Commanders Fouche and Joubert from London. Fouche plans to stay in the United States permanently while the others will lecture on their Boer experiences. Includes an advertising line for hats at H. Le Bailey & Co. 69 Merrimack Street.
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