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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

14

JURY FOUND B STATE'S CASE OUTLINED IN VT MURDER TRIAL

In Bennington Vermont Mrs Mary H Rogers stands charged with murdering her husband Marcus M Rogers to claim a $500 life insurance and to pursue marriage with a Bennington youth. Deputy Nass described body, clothing, hat with note found near river as Levi Perham testified to aiding the crime for unrequited love. Other witnesses corroborated the discovery of the body and hat with note.

Bennington Mary H. Rogers Marcus M. Rogers Rogers John Nass Levi Perham Rog¢s

Senator Lowe Indicted in Nebraska Corruption Case

Omaha Neb Dec 10 The United States grand jury brought true bills against Former State Senator Elliott Lowe of Harlan county Bartlett Richards cattle baron and all officers of Nebraska Land and Feeding company Former State Senator Frank Curry of Custer and about fifteen other indictments Lowe is charged with conspiracy to bribe Senator Dietrich over postmaster appointment at Alma Neb Other indictments accuse fencing government land with a few minor liquor cases included

Omaha Neb United States Grand Jury Elliott Lowe Harlan County Bartlett Richards West The Nebraska Land and Feeding Company Frank Curry Custer County Lowe Dietrich Alma

Defective switch causes fatal wreck near New Cumberland

Steubenville Dec 10 Frank A La Salle oil stake salesman Indianapolis was killed and fifteen persons injured when east bound Pan Handle flyer No 14 wrecked at New Cumberland Junction. An open defective switch caused the crash into a freight engine on the connecting track.

Steubenville Frank A. la Salle Indianapolis New Cumberland Junction

Double Explosion In Brooklyn Paint Shop

In New York on December 10 a Brooklyn paint shop fire seriously burned three men and endangered about thirty workers. A tank of oil exploded tearing out a side wall after Staats lit a gas jet, triggering a second blast and trapping Staats Harry Smith and Fred Andrewson in the rear room. The blaze caused heavy losses.

New York William Staats Brooklyn Staats Harry Smith Fred Andrewson

Herbert Spencers Body Will Be Cremated

London Pec 10 The body of Herbert Spencer who died December 8 will be cremated Monday next.

Herbert Spencer London

Paw Paws Prove Best Seller For Fricke Kahn Drug Co

A Boston druggist report claims Munyon's Paw Paw outsold all tonics, with Paw Paw pills widely demanded across stores. Fricke Kahn Drug Co of St. Louis and numerous druglists praise the product, urging fast fulfillment of orders and noting strong customer approval. Large bottle priced at $1. Paw Paw Laxative Pills at 25 cents.

Lewis Boston Sir Fricke- Kahn Drug CO Hove

Berlin Reichstag Clash Von Buelow V Bebel

Chancellor Von Buelow and Socialist leader Bebel sparred in the Reichstag Berlin with sharp rhetoric. Von Buelow teased Bebel about Plato's republic while Bebel stirred passion and anger among supporters and foes. No policy details were announced.

Berlin von Buelow Herr Bebel Wheel-Wright Bebel Germany

Japanese House Accepts Throne Speech Criticizing Cabinet

Tokio dispatch reports the House of Representatives adopting the throne speech without division, accusing the ministry of temporizing at home and neglecting opportunities abroad. Officials note the foreign office lacks confirmation but shows condescension in opening the Diet, with uncertain future effects.

Tokio House of

Quo Warranto Petition Seeks Governor's Board Post Removal

Michael Meehan editor of the Daily Patriot files a quo warranto suit in New Hampshire Supreme Court to oust Gov Nahum J Bachelder from the state board of agriculture secretary post contending dual offices violate the constitution. Attorney GeneralEastman refused to sign the petition. Counsel include Jeremiah J Doyle mayor of Nashua and Patrick H Sullivan of Manchester.

Concord N. H Michael Meehan The Daily Patriot Superior Court Nahum J. Bachelder State Board of Agriculture Eastman Exeter Jeremiah J. Doyle Nashua Patrick H. Sullivan Manchester Meehan

Strikers Buy Arms Threaten Coal Company Staff

Italian strikers in Trinidad, Colorado, buy revolvers and ammunition and threaten coal company employees. The Berwind attack involved Italian women, and the United Mine Workers plan a depot to distribute supplies to strikers in surrounding camps. Fears of clashes between strikers and camp guards grow.

Trinidad Colo Berwind United Mine Workers

Dowie Receiver Costs Stay Order in Zion Industries Case

Judge Kohlsaar refused to modify the order requiring John Alexander Dowie to pay the costs of the receiver ship of Zion Industries. The request came from a creditor's attorney who argued Dowie's solvency had not been technically proven in court.

Chicago Kohlsaar United States District Court John Alexander Dowle Zion Industries Dowie

Milton Manuscript Paradise Lost on Auction Market

London December 10 It is announced that Milton's Paradise Lost manuscript will be sold at Sotheby in March unless sold earlier by private sale All editions of all the poets Laws ler's Book Store

London Sotheby

Reciprocity With Canada Dominates Boston Dinner

The Boston Merchants Association dinner featured remarks read from Governor Cummins on reciprocity with Canada. Senator Daniel discussed northern southern unity and the color question, while Senator Quarles spoke on Chamberlain's revolution, praising American markets and a Panama canal, amid a lineup of notable guests. Also advertised are Roman horn and Brazilian Redwood comb sets from A. W. Dows & Co.

Boston Boston Merchants’ Association Somerset Albert B. Cummins Iowa United States John W. Daniel Lynchburg Joseph V. Quarles Wisconsin Samuel W. McCall Massachusetts Charles S. Mellen New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Patrick A. Collins Amory A. Lawrence Cummins Chas. S. Hamlin Daniel McCall Gov Canada Lawrence Joseph W. Quarles Chamberlain Far East Panama Bogota A. W. Dows & Co

Timber Thieves Said to Terrorize Coeur d Alene Forks

Government officers report a reign of terror on forks of the Coeur d Alene river Idaho. Settlers driven from homes and timber cut from government lands sold to mills. A General Land Office special agent gathered affidavits and warrants were issued for arrests of alleged timber thieves.

Butte Mont Coeur -Alene River Idaho General Land Office

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All Stages

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. The remedy is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failing case and invite testimonials. Also advertised are Hall's Family Pills and 1904 diaries.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Highland and Knights of Columbus Elect Officers

Highland council Royal Arcanum elected W. E. Smith as 1st representative and F. M. Robitaille as regent among other officers. Knights of Columbus chose Dennis J. Murphy grand knight and D. J. Murphy and M. J. Dowd as delegates to the state convention with several other posts filled.

Highland Council Royal Arcanum W. E. Smith E. G. Crockett C. E. Stillings A. Gray F. M. Robitaille EB. E. Mansur F. D. Languib W. D. Hill A. M. Huntoon W. P. Butterfield E. E. Maynard L. A. Jelly E. C. Streeter F. C. Rand Knights of Columbus Dennis J. Murphy William T. Sullivan Philip J. Breen William F. Thornton Patrick J. Ryan John F. Murphy Peter A. Clune James T. O’hearn Henry J. Heaps J. J. Mullaney J. Joseph Hennessy Charles W. Holmes D. J. Murphy M. J. Dowd Charles D. McCarthy Willam T. Sullivan

Colombia's Claims Reported for Panama Crisis

Gen Rafael Reyes on a special mission prepares a statement outlining Colombia's position amid Panama's independence developments. Wayne MacVeath assists in revising the statement and framing Colombia's arguments to Secretary Hay. Reyes hopes to return to Colombia promptly after presenting the document.

Washington Rafael Reyes Colombia Panama Wayne MacVeath Reyes Gen. Reyes Hay

War Likely in Balkans Warns Macedonian Leader

Vienna dec 10 Ge Tzontcheff Macedonian leader said war between Turkey and Bulgaria appears inevitable next spring. He predicted Servia would aid Bulgaria and noted reforms scheme in Macedonia faces failure under Austrian Russian oversight. He expected a Macedonian resurgence, though personal rivalries could hinder outcomes.

Vienna Ge Tzontcheff Paris London United States Tzontcheff Turkey Bulgaria Servia Macedonia

Young Bellman Fires Fatal Shot at Washington Hotel

New York December 10 Harry McCauley a 17 year old elevator operator at the Washington Hotel shot and likely killed William Morrisey 22 head bell man. Morrisey was taken to New York Hospital in a dying condition. McCauley was discharged this morning.

New York Harry McCauley William Morrisey Tha Washington New York Hospital McCauley

Washington Fealty for the forthcoming Republican convention

Washington dispatch notes the readiness of the Republican committee to decide the time and place for the next party convention as it considers additional business. Delegations are involved in the process.

Washington Dec Qfiionsi

Cities vie to host convention amid bids

Chicago and St Louis delegations are mobilizing for the convention, with Pittsburg expected to mount a strong bid and New Orleans believed to seek the honor, though no Crescent City delegation has appeared yet.

Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg New Orleans Crescent City

Methods of judging cattle by touch and eye in selections

An expert judge should rely on both touch and sight to assess cattle. Skin, flesh feel, and fat distribution reveal bone coverage and constitution. Fat on loins, rump, and ribs marks value, while misread fatness can mislead butchers.

Philadelphia Record

Question on wedding riot police at ceremonies

A foreigner in Chicago asked his future father in law about wedding expenses and whether the bridegroom must pay for police presence to suppress riots or if the bride’s father covers this cost as a standard expense. The question reflects customs in set tlements and ceremony security.

Chicago

Choicest stock of books in the city at Lawler's

Lawler's advertises a premier selection of books in the city with emphasis on quality titles and broad range. Shoppers are invited to explore new arrivals and best sellers featured at the shop.

Lawler’s

Ed Yai Flava Always Bought Bears The Bee Cabt Et

A list-like snippet mentions Ed Yai flavor Always Bought and references the Bee Bears. The fragment lacks clear actions, dates, or organizations. It reads as a partial note or ad line with unclear context and no identifiable events.

New York Fashions in Wedding Gowns and Furs

Rosalind May surveys the season’s wedding gowns and evening wear. Soft fabrics dominate with net, lace, chiffon, and crepe de chine, while gowns favor full waists or princess outlines. Sleeves reach the elbow, with angel drapery and low necklines. Furs by Bhayne showcase rich finishes, passimenterie, and new skin like short haired furs.

O. C. Bhayne Mme Patti Princesa Goewna Rosalind May

Disgraced boy clears five football games without injury

In a humorous exchange a farmer frets over a son’s misdeeds while noting he has appeared in five football games unscathed, with the Baltimore News quip contrasting European and American hotel plans in a separate joke from the Philadelphia Ledger.

Farmer Thorpington Baltimore News

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Ennington, Vt Danderine Annie E. Sheehan Weir City Kansas Nowlton Danderine CO Ellingwood & CO America Munyon Paw Paw Fricke-Kahn Drug Co Louis, Mo Reichtag Wheelwright van Buelow Board of Agriculture Milton Lawsler’s Book Store Quarles Santa Claus Waltham Elgin Geo. H. Wood Central Street Sapo Tie Lawler's Hodges Middlesex Wayne McVeagh General Reyes Burbank & Company NEW York Fashions Philadelphia Ledger
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