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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

4

Peculiar death circuit shocks Drew Theological student

New York Dec 11 George L Lose of Bradenville New Jersey a 24 year old student at Drew Theological Seminary near Madison died after his right hand clutched an incandescence reading lamp and his feet rested on a steam radiator causing a current to pass through his body experts will be summoned to determine if the 104 volt current caused death and whether a stronger current ran through the wires Lose was considered one of the seminary’s brightest students

New York George L. Lose Bradenville N. J Drew Theological Seminary Madison Lose

Constitution vests town representation size at 280 to 300

Concord New Hampshire December 11 In committee of the whole the constitutional convention voted 244 to 135 to keep the town system of representation and set the House size between 280 and 300. An amendment to allow women's suffrage passed 145 to 92 and may be reconsidered at a larger attendance. Also ads list several real estate sales with prices and locations near the square and Merimack square.

Concord N. H Constitutional Convention Thompson Warner

Woman dies from inhaled gas as brother near death

Miss Frances A Bartlett, 72, died of stove gas inhalation and her brother Arthur K Bartlett, 65, lay critically ill in Northampton on December 11. A large Newfoundland guarded the scene and bit Chief Maynard as authorities entered. The dog later fled and returned to stand guard over the body.

Northampton Frances A. Bartlett Arthur K. Bartlett Mr. Bartlett Miss Bartlett Maynard

Sailor Costello Dead After Puerto Rico Shooting

San Juan Porto Rico December report says Costello a U S S Wasp sailor died today after police shot him during a clash with sailors. Hibbs another Wasp sailor held for trial for assault on Police Lieutenant Gabreria who was badly bruised. Navy men protest claiming sailors were unarmed and did not attack until after Costello was shot.

San Juan Porto Rico Dec Costello Wasp Hibbs District Court Gabreria Navy

Women propose marriage to Topeka governors 500 letters received

Lieut Governor Hanna reports receiving about 500 marriage proposals from women across the United States and Canada. Governor Bailey, a bachelor, has received over 1000 such letters. Both have declined to answer, saying they will seek wives in Kansas when ready.

Topeka Kan Hanna Canada Bailey Kansas Executive Messrs Kansas

Dooley Calls On President During Bridal Tour

Washington December 11 F Dunne also known as Mr Dooley and his wife are in Washington on their bridal tour as the President receives callers today.

Dooley Washington F. Dunne Mr. Dooley

Reciprocity Conference Urges Broad Trade Pacts With Cuba Canada Newfoundland

Detroit delegates at the national reciprocity convention push for faster treaties with Cuba Canada and Newfoundland and seek to revitalize low tariff lines. Ex Governor Lind argues against trade barriers while urging closer U S relations with Canada. Manila cholera outbreak spreading among Lake Moros flagged as serious.

Detroit Mich John Lind Minnesota Finance Committee Eugene N. Foss Boston Frank D. Pavey New York Cuba Chicago Kasson France United States Canada Congress Joint High Commission Newfoundland Campbell Shaw Buffalo F. B. Smith E. N. Foss W.S. Dwinnel Minneapolis Michigan L. B. Rice Port Huron Dominion Manila Lake Moros

Carnegie Back Says Sorriest Homecoming Ever Had

New York dec 11 Andrew Carnegie returned from London to New York with wife and daughter Margaret to a new home on fifth avenue and 90th street He voiced sorrow at the death of former Speaker Reed and commented on coal prices urging law enforcement to curb alleged conspiracies He warned New York against soft coal and praised hard coal for cleanliness and city character He denied plans for a newspaper venture and spoke on trusts and regulation.

New York Andrew Carnegie London Oceanic Today Margaret 5Th Avenue 90Th Street Carnegie Reed Globe Bay Mr. Carnegie Tom Reed Blaine Pittsburg Carne’ E

Baseball Peace Talks Open With National League Meeting

New York officials report the peace committee from the National and American leagues will convene tomorrow to seek a peaceful end to the baseball war. President Ban Johnson invites the NL committee to meet at 11 o'clock tomorrow in Rooms 3 and 4 of the Criterion hotel to discuss terms.

New York Ban Johnson National League Criterion Hotel

Cotton Weavers Union Elects New Officers For Year

At a regular meeting the Cotton Weavers union elected Jules Duschene as president Paul Taylor as vice president Delia Brady and Anna McMullen as secretaries and Anna McMullen as treasurer Trustees chosen were Peter Curley Patrick Myers and Mary O'Hare Auditors are J P McDonald J J Kane and Lizzie Williams Sergeant at arms is J P McDonald Delegates to the textile council will be chosen at the next meeting A program followed with welcome address by J P McDonald Aims and Objects of Labor and songs by several members including Dennis J Morrill J J McKay and Lizzie Williams among others Readings were also performed.

Cotton Weavers’ Union Jules Duschene Paul Taylor Delia Brady Anna McMullen Peter Curley Patrick Myers Mary O'Hare J. P. McDonald J. J. Kane Lizzie Williams Textile Council Press Dennis J. Morrill J. J. McKay Waltham Thomas Smith Gustave Lesage Albert J. Conway Michael Dugan J. J. Surtt Martin James Demetrius Dube Hairshe Faucher Hattie Davis Will Hart J. Finlan

Mayor-Elect Howe Visits City Hall Amid Congratulatory Reception

Mayor-elect Charles B. Howe toured city hall yesterday and received widespread congratulations. Acting Mayor Badger was away in Boston, so Howe met officials briefly, mainly to see Badger before the official transition.

Charles BE. Howe City Hall Badger Boston Mr. Howe Mr. Badger

Brady letter to Mayor-Elect Howe congratulates win

Peter J. Brady of Lowell Massachusetts sends a formal congratulations to Charles E Howe the mayor elect on his Tuesday victory and expresses best wishes for a successful administration dated December 11 1902 from 46 Varney Street Lowell.

Peter J. Brady Charles EB. Howe Peter J Charles E. Howe Varney St. Lowell

Congregational Club Plans Fathers Day Observance Dinner

The Congregational Club announces a biennial Fathers Day supper at the hall. Committees and business discussions follow, including a talk titled The Political Side of Reform by Albert Baker of the Industrial Hide.

Albert Oe Stig & Indueus Hide Pee Caine Baker Ts ‘Teraubes

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Patten Cook Book New Hampshire House Merimack Square T. H. Elliott Central Street Frances E. Bartlett Sailor Costello National Convention iEx Lind Steel Man Jim Dumps Sunny Jin B. Wooowaan Natal Burma Diamonds Lowell Mass Head & Shaw Merrimack Street Frasernal Washington Commandery Golden Cross Empire Colony Ellis’ Hall Rathbone Sisters Friendship Temple Methuen Dorcas Temple Calanthe Ss. Louise Florence Danforth Lottie A. Morgan Lawrence Clara Harvey Taunton Eaton Universalist Hall Hampshire Street Cotton Weavers Howe City Fall Peter J. Prady Lowell, Mass Congregational Club Eliot Church Folidays FH. Hanson & CO Rock Street Bursank & Company J. B. Goodwin Thorndike Street J. Vs. M E. J. Medina de Noye Mie Howe Arked Mr. Medina New 1 Plecea Eed Pieck Ss Mire J. Vi. M. Nowe Merrimack St Opp John Et Telephone Optician Geo. G. Rogers Merrimack Fta Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St P.J. Dewine
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