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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1899

Page

5

Labor Rally Defends Putnam At Lowell Meeting

A large crowd gathered at Ruels hall as Alexander Ray led a Republican labor rally praising Senator Putnam and the eight hour bill. Speakers including ex Mayor Bennett and James Stuart Murphy attacked rival candidate Crowley, urging workers to vote the Republican ticket and support Putnam’s labor record.

Alexander Ray Ruels Hall Ray Putnam Senate George Putnam Crowley Mr. Ray Bennett Kenneth J. McKenzie Boston Blacksmiths’ Union James McDowell Board of Health Mr. Bennett Tereth City Hall James Stuart Murphy Lowell John C. Wilson Wilson Board of Caldermen Council

Candidate vows fairness and independence in campaign speech

In a defiant plea for support, the speaker asserts fair conduct, denies opposition to opponents, and claims he has not used or bought liquor. He pledges to run without pledges to men and asks voters for their support. Mr. Putnam forecast a large victory margin of 1500 to 2000 votes amid cheers.

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City Election Proceeded Smoothly With No Incidents

The city election continued from page one at 11 30 o clock with no challenges or incidents reported.

Heavy ward 7 turnout with good order across precincts

Precinct 1 reports 221 votes by 10:30, a clear gain from last year. Precinct 2 shows 301 votes by 10:45, also higher than the prior year. Precinct 3 begins early with 160 votes by 7:30 and 221 by 10:15, up at least 20 percent. voting remains quiet with no challenges.

Voters turnout strong for Putnam in Highlands vote

Morning saw heavy turnout across Highlands precincts. Support for Putnam appeared strong as his brother Frank B. Putnam helped at precinct 1. By 10 55 voting tallies showed 369 in precinct 1 and 340 in the day’s statewide ballot by 1 PM. Precinct 2 logged 358 of 736 and Precinct 3 reported 284 by 11 30, higher than last year.

Highlands Mr. Putnam Frank B. Putnam

Ward Nine Voting Activity in Precinct Two and Three

The report notes bustling activity in ward nine with candidates and workers urging turnout. Precinct Two reports 478 total votes with 269 at noon and 314 cast before 12, including a woman voting for school committee. Precinct Three shows 11.20 am results of 346 ballots from 721 registered.

New Primrose Wagon Attracts Attention In Local Trade

A bright primrose yellow wagon built for J. W. Bennett Co. by Sawyer Carriage Co. draws notice with a Concord pattern body and pig skin upholstery. The design, ideas from Fred Bennett and Frank Chandler, includes a whip socket fix noted by Col. Bennett before its dedication today to transport voters for Mr. Putnam and the Republican ticket.

J. W. Bennett Co J. W. Bennett New Hampshire Concord Sawyer Carriage Co Fred Bennett Frank Chandler Sawyer Company Col. Bennett Mr. Putnam

Prayer Meeting for No License at Kirk Street Church

Women from many churches filled the vestry at Kirk Street Church for an hour to pray for no license. Mrs. J. Gibson led with prayers urging a successful no vote, including poignant appeals from wives whose husbands seek temperance reform. George H. Gage advertises watches chains rings and brooches for Christmas gifts at low prices.

Kirk Street George H. Gage

Opening of the 27th Annual State Grange Session in Lowell

Patrons of Husbandry the Massachusetts State Grange opened its 27th annual session in Associate hall Lowell at 11. Mayor Jeremiah Crowley welcomed delegates noting Lowell’s industrial character and civic monuments. Worthy Overseer Emerson spoke for the State Grange about fair labor, shared burdens, and equitable progress. Crowley apologized for an abrupt welcome and joked about farming misadventures. The morning included roll calls and committee work. after a 12 o'clock recess delegates toured Merrimack print works. the afternoon featured Master W C Jewett and plans to close Thursday.

Massachusetts State Grange Order of Patrons of Husbandry Jeremiah Crowley Crowley Lowell A. Emerson State Grange Commonwealth Grange City Hall George B. Crosby Essex County Pomona Grange Bureau of Information Merrimack W. Co. Jewett

Stock Market Turmoil Mirrors Uncertain Trading Day

A text overview of a volatile session with mixed performances across sectors. Tobacco and metals fluctuated, mining shares faced liquidation pressure, and analysts commentator noted shifts in money markets and potential governance changes. The piece cites adviser opinions on future moves and highlights notable corporate actions affecting dividends and large holdings.

Met St. Ry Feredal Steel Tamarack Quincy Boston Montana Butte Boston Mining

Youthful Stockton man hitches ride on river boat

Bound to depart a Stocktom man raced to catch a San Francisco river steamer. He arrived two minutes late, grabbed a rope, and pulled himself aboard as the boat moved six feet from the dock. The captain warned him not to try again, while the passenger retorted with scorn.

Stocktom San Francisco

Political jibe in the Utah House seat quarrel

Poetic verse targets a Utah political figure with a back seat remark while a separate ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a nasal cleanser and healer for catarrh. The dialogue includes a light note about a birthday gift lamp purchased for a child.

Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Unlisted Securities Noted in Market Summary

A brief market item lists Amer. Sugar Ref. at 137 with 18844 and 18514 in figures, Isie Royale new at 23 percent, and two cent increments. Old Dominion shows 22 with 22, Wy at 21. The entry reflects a snapshot of unlisted securities and pricing moves.

Amer Isie Royale New Old Dominion

Mill Shuts Down in Fall River After Owner’s Disinterest

The Jess Eddy woolen mill in Fall River has completely closed and its machinery is being removed. As the oldest mill of its kind in the area, it was a branch plant of the American Woolen company, which reportedly found it unnecessary to continue operations.

Johnson Iti Gold Mining Company Colla Canyon Fall River Jess Eddy American Woolen Company

Woman Killed by Train at Brockton Station

Brockton reports a Polish factory worker, Mies Ursula Bouthanzetsli, years old, was killed instantly after being struck by a train at the New York New Haven and Hartford line station when she attempted to cross a barrier and underground passage. She had relatives in Boston and worked in a local shoe factory.

Brockton New York New Haven Hartford Road Mies Ursula Bouthanzetsli Boston

Elopement in a City Hall Carriage at Fall River

In Flint village a couple eloped with two escorts staging a mock wedding. They dressed in wedding gowns inside a carriage while waiting for a license, then proceeded to city hall before 9 am. The groom quickly filed for marriage and the couple wed, with a possible sequel hinted. Fall River Globe.

City Hall Flint Village Flint Fall River Globe

Outrageous Christmas Gift Preference Cited In Letter

A speaker condemns home folk who give a boy only practical presents arguing that such stinginess mocks the spirit of Christmas. The critic says it is an outrage to offer new shoes and other needed items as gifts, calling for a kinder, more generous spirit.

Maynard & Co.’s Palmer Street Kilta Buffalo Gill

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