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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1901

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Strikers Observed By Lynn Police At Morocco Factory

Lynn police keep watch as non union workers return to the Thomas A. Kelley and Company morocco factory amid Greek Armenian and Polish demonstrators. A Greek man Apostolos Apostoloses was fined for rock throwing and striker Timothy McCarthy was arrested for assault as authorities vow to prevent hostile demonstrations. An Armenian striker is described as armed with a pipe and fish hooks used in past clashes.

Lynn Thomas A. Kelley & Company Morocco Philadelphia Apostolos Apostoloses Timothy McCarthy Anton Senckevitch Burckes Kelley

Explorer De Windt Prepares Overland Paris to New York

Harry De Windt reached full preparation for an overland crossing from Paris to New York and plans to start toward Siberia. The Russian government aids the expedition by ordering reindeer and dogs from North Siberia. Companions are Vicomte De Clinchamp and George Harding.

Explorer de Windt Paris New York Harry de Windt Siberia de Windt Vicomte de Clinchamp George Harding

Twelve New Smallpox Cases Reported in Boston

Boston records twelve new smallpox cases found in the last 24 hours. Among the victims are two men two women four boys and four girls. Eight cases are in East Boston three in Roxbury and one in South Boston.

Boston Roxbury

Man Killed Instantly Shifting Freight Cars

Concord December 16 Michael Brennan a brakeman on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad was run over and killed instantly at Concord while shifting freight cars. The man is not known locally but is said to reside in Charlestown.

Concord Michael Brennan Fitchburg Boston and Maine Railroad Charlestown

Traders National Bank Memorandum Ad

Trader s National Bank offers foreign exchange letters of credit and safety deposit boxes. It transacts general banking business with deposits, savings accounts at 3 percent per annum compounded semi annually. Banking hours run 8 to 4 weekdays and 8 to 1 Saturday with evening hours 7 to 9. Banking rooms at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.

United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middesex Street Post Office

Etruria and Umbria Exchange News Over Mid-Ocean Wireless

The Cunarder Etruria and sister ship Umbria stayed in contact for over five hours at sea using Marconi wireless. They reported positions hours before sighting, shared passenger counts and news from New York, and noted the burning of the Liverpool Exchange quadrangle on December 6 while the Etruria lay in the Mersey.

New York Etruria Umbria Marconi Liverpool Sandy Hook

The Clinton Storm Brings Heavy Damage and Delays

Clinton district endures costly damage from Sunday’s storm. Five inches of rain and eight inches of snow caused Nashua river rise and forced shut of the tunnel to Boston. Landslides on Boylston street wrecked embankments, fences, and roads, with water board crews and contractors scrambling to repair through spring. power plant flooded and rail lines buried under sand and rock.

Clinton Metropolitan Water District Boylston Street Nashua Boston Water Board Bigelow Carpet Company Union Street

Probate Court hears petitions in special session

Judge George F. Lawton held a special probate court session this morning to hear petitions. The estate of Lafayette Richardson, who died recently in the city, prompted requests for an earlier hearing than the third Tuesday in January, which were not granted without special reason. Counsel reported a settlement on Alice Lee’s petition for separate support from Joseph Lee, and the petition was dismissed without prejudice. A hearing on Julia A. Roach’s petition for separate support from Thomas J. Roach followed, with Mrs Roach alleging abandonment and ill treatment over two years. Attorneys D. J. Donahue and W. H. Bent appeared.

George F. Lawton Probate Lafayette Richardson Lawton Alice Lee Joseph Lee D. J. Donahue J. W. McEvoy Julia A. Roach Thomas J. Roach Roach W. H. Bent

Storm delays rail service across Southern Wyoming

A new winter storm sweeping Southern Wyoming since last night threatens railway blockades. Trains over Sherman hill are preceded by a rotary snow plow and wedge plows stand ready for emergencies. The air is warm and heavy snow is falling as Union Pacific traffic runs six hours late from the east and four hours late from the west.

Cheyenne Wvyo Wyoming Sherman Hill Union Pacific

Fire Rips Pittsfield Block in Gale Driven Blaze

A gale fueled a four hour blaze in Pittsfield New Hampshire destroying a three story business block. Loss estimated from 16000 to 20000 with about 10000 in insurance. Occupants include Maxfield Ayers hardware J D Heustis restaurant and Dr F H Sargent with offices on upper floors.

Pittsfield N. H J. D. Heustis F. H. Sargent Maxfield & Ayers J. D. Houstis Gould & Avery Dr. Sargent Maxfila & Ayers

Flooding Hits North Adams Causing Heavy Damage

North Adams reports days of heavy rain that melted deep snow and caused a flood estimated at 10 000 to 20 000 dollars. Streets washed out, several houses evacuated, and streetcar service suspended as the Hoosac rivers rose rapidly and flooded mills, rails, and basements.

North Adams Hoosac River Street Union Street

Storm on the lake leaves schooner missing in ice bound waters

The S Wilhelm arrived from Manitique with lumber, its deck and cargo coated in ice. In heavy seas off Racine the schooner Galatea, in tow, broke loose and sank in ice as crews searched for hours for the vessel, which remained missing with no reports received.

Chicago Manistique Roach Racine

Chinese port opened at Tien Tsin trade hub

Tien Tsin December 16 Ching Wan Tao on the gulf of Liao Tung south of Shan Hai Kwan was formally opened to trade December 14 A staff of customs officials is stationed there.

He Knows Consult Your Doctor Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Ad

A vintage medical ad urges readers to follow a doctor's advice about using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs. The copy emphasizes trust in medical guidance and offers the product in 25c, 50c, and 1.00 sizes from J C Ayer Co.

Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell Mass

River Rose Rapidly From Melting Snows In Cold Wave

A severe cold snap followed a heavy thaw as the river rose six feet and melted snow fed floods. Low winds, rain, and ice carried away flashboards while the city faced outages and minor washouts. Repairs proceeded with utilities reporting limited damage and streetcars operating on time.

Lowell Sept. Bracy Telegraph Company Street Railway Company First Cear Lawrence Electric Light Corporation Appleton Street Syndicate

Chase resigns bank treasurer post at Central Savings

Samuel A. Chase resigns after nearly three decades as treasurer of Central Savings bank. Clarence W. Whidden elected successor. Bank holds about 3.5 million dollars in deposits with over 250 thousand dollars in surplus. Trustees discuss potential new location for Union bank and refer decision to board of investment.

Central Savings Bank Samuel A. Chase Chase Clarence W. Whidden Savings Bank Union Bank Merchants’ National Board of Investment J. W. C. Pickering A. G. Pollard Amasa Pratt Prescott ( Gates Daniel Swan

Busy Day at City Hall in Prep for Inauguration

The retiring city council will meet tomorrow to form a special committee on next year’s city salaries and consider a $50,000 loan split into three resolutions for defence of tax cases and the school and pauper departments. Rumors circulated that John J. O Connor’s brother would join the Health Department board, but O Connor stated his brother is not a candidate and he has no intention of voting him in.

John J. O'Connor O’connor Horace H. Knapp

Probably Drowned After Atlantic Voyage From Atlantic City

Atlantic City reports Capt William A Andrews and his bride sailed from Young s pier on Sept 28 in their 18 foot cory the Dark Secret with plans to reach the Azores then land in Spain or Portugal in six to eight weeks. They have been missing for nearly three months and are believed to have sunk.

Atlantic City N. J William A. Andrews Young's Pier Azores Spain Portugal Atlantic Andrews

Flock Losses in Green River Severe Storm Hits Wyoming

Andrew Christenson reports all flocks north of Green River are lost and several herders slain by a historic Wyoming blizzard. He calls the storm the worst he has seen in the state and warns of heavy sheep losses.

Green River Wyo Andrew Christenson Flo

Shuman Overcoats Priced at Fifteen Dollars

A local retailer highlights Shuman made overcoats at 15 dollars each. About 100 coats in regular 42 inch length, vicuna fabric in oxford gray greenish gray and olive, serviceable linings, tailored by four tailors. High demand and quick sales noted. sizes up to 44 chest today.

Shuman

Police Court Drunkards Face Courtroom Decisions

Forty eight hours without a police court session led to a crowded Monday morning docket. Judge Hadley gave probationers guidance while young offenders faced fines and warnings. Notable cases include Bernard McLaughlin sent back to the State farm, Omer Dubois and Ambeline Gelinas fined on drunkenness, and resisting suspects Mary Carney and Mary Connors in heated exchanges.

Judge Hadley Hadley Frank J. Barry Timothy Georgade William McClure McClure William P. Johnson Charles P. Brown Worcester Bernard F. McLaughlin Barnie State Farm McLaughlin Mary Margaret Driscoll Clifford Barry Jennie O’brien Louis Pereault Mirkham Omer Dubois Ambeline Gelinas Thy Dubois James McKeon Frank J. Edwards Margaret Mitchell Cornelius Daly Michael Lebrun Thomas Mahan Joseph G. Weaver Catharine Connors Alexander Murray Emile T. E. Johnson

No Change in Ward 9 Republican Councilmen Races

Recount of Ward 9 precincts shows no change for councilman elect Pickering who nets 13 vote lead. Precinct 1 adds one vote to Pickering, precinct 2 loses one, precinct 3 tally unchanged. Brown and Palm gain one vote each, blanks fall by two.

Ward 9 Pickering Messrs Brown Palm Blanks

Weather Woes and Cold Wave Sweep Weekend

A strong peculiar wind blew near head height and toppled hats on Saturday afternoon. Light showers followed by heavier rain at night preceded a cold wave. Forenoon today is cold and clear with a rapid drop in temperature and a falling barometer.

New England Weather Forecast Tonight and Tuesday

Boston reports the forecast for New England calls for fair skies tonight with colder readings in the north. Tuesday will be fair with gradually rising temperatures and brisk west to southwest winds.

Boston New England

True bill returned against Theodore and Laura Jackson

At the Old Bailey a grand jury returned a true bill against Theodore Jackson and Laura Jackson (Ann O'Della Diss De Bar). The recorder criticized the evidence as horrible and blasphemous in character during the grand jury charging.

London Old Bailey Theodore Jackson Laura Jackson Ann O'Della

Still chilly in Texas as cold wave persists

Dallas Texas December 15 the cold wave shows no sign of moderating with 7 PM readings from 11 above at Texarkana to 39 above at Houston. Severe suffering reported from the cattle country to the northwest of Dallas and Fort Worth.

Dallas Tex Texas Texarkana Houston Dallas and Fort Worth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arm of Law Boston & Maine Foreign Exchange Letters of Credit the Traders National Bank Mid-Ocean Probate Court Pittsfield, N. H Central Savings Institution John Joseph O’connor Board of Health Capt. Andrews Shuman “Jour” Made Merrimack Clothing Company City Hall Ward Messrs. Brown Palm and Pickering Jacksons Leggins Gaiters Dolge Q’sullivan Bros. Co
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