Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

2

Report on Tulloch charges clouds Heath record at post office

Washington report by Conrad and Bonaparte scrutinizes Perry S Heath and George W Beavers amid Tulloch allegations. It finds a strong prima facie case of wilful disregard by the late first assistant postmaster general and notes extensive improper disbursements and illegal appointments. A call is made for thorough investigations and a commission to depoliticize auditing and comptroller offices.

Washington Messrs Conrad Bonaparte W. Tulloch Washington City Perry S. Heath Willet Heath Smith Little Mr. Tulloch Mr. Heath Inspector Smith Tulloch United States Perry S&s. Heath George W. Beavers Merritt Castle Beavers Court of Claims Mr. Castle Vancett Washington Post Office Charles Emory Smith James Tillett John A. Merritt Robert J. Tracewell Henry A. Castle Post Office Department Treasury Thomas Gilmer F. A. Vanderlip the Treasury Vanderlip Maore W. Tulloch New York Post Office Post Office Commissioner Proctor Civil Service Commission Shaw Payne

Bristow Report Reveals Expanded Post Office Scandal Details

Washington December 16. The full Bristow brief exposes new findings from months of inquiry into alleged executive officer fraud in post office contracts, promotional schemes, and irregularities at various offices. It details Beavers Heath Green and Doremus tied to stock transfers and the Hampden machine, with grand jury reviews and limited indictments.

Washington Bristow Department Bundy Bay Shore N. Y Hugh McK. Landon Beavers Clayton Graff Graff Edward 8. Allen Cleveland Ohio Heath Allen P. J. Truesdell Binghamton, N. Y

Cuban Bill Passes Senate Amid Partisan Debate

The Senate debated reciprocity and treaty power with Cuba and tariff questions. Senators Spooner Hoar Bailey clashed over meanings of executive treaties and House assent, ending with a 57 to 18 vote endorsing the bill. The chamber adjourned after hours of contention.

Mr. Hoar Mr. Spooner Senate House of Representatives Congress Hoar Cuba Bailey White House Aldrich Mr. Bailey Spooner Wisconsin Hale Messrs. Platt Foraker Lodge

Obituary for Centralville resident Chas E McKenna

Chas E McKenna of Centralville died yesterday at 28 West Third street aged 35 years 3 months He left a sister Miss Lizzie McKenna a brother John McKenna and a Mrs Martin McCafferty plus many friends George William Scrutton a 30 year city resident died yesterday at 13 Powell street aged 50 He leaves a wife and one daughter and had long been employed by the city

Chas. E. McKenna Centralville West Third Street Lizzie McKenna John McKenna Martin McCafferty George William Scrutton Powell Street Scrutton

Funeral notices from Haverhill and Lowell area

Funeral services were held for several locals across Lowell and Haverhill. The infant Joseph Henri Choquette was buried in St. Joseph's cemetery after a Lowell burial service. Harriet M. Cottrell Frank F. Kelley and Medora Boisclair’s services followed at Edson and Lowell cemeteries. Burial arrangements were handled by Archambault Young Weinbeck and Albert undertakers, with Rev. Kenngett Millin Fisher officiating at multiple services.

Joseph Henri Choquette Joseph Choquette Haverhill Lowell St. Joseph's Cemetery Archambault Harriet M. Cottrell Edson Cemetery G. F. Kenngett S. D. Millin Miss Spofford Undertaker Young Frank F. Kelley Talbot Memorial Lowell Cemetery C. E B. Fisher C. H. Conant J. H. Carmichael G. F. Stiles W. H. Wilson J. J. Harvey Weinbeck Medora Boisclair Prince Street St. Joseph’s Cemetery Albert Ernest Caissy Colburn Street St. Joseph’s Church Fr. Nolin M. IL I. Caissy L. Beausoeil J. Ayotte C. Veuillette C. Martin Jos. Hebert Joseph Albert

Lakin's Hedake Kolone Promises Quick Relief

The advertisement touts Lakin's Hedake Kolone as a cure for stomach pains swellings and insect bites. It claims soothing relief through counter irritants and nerve influence, promising to dispel cramps reduce swellings and soothe irritated nerves.

Lakin

Pensions Bill Debate Highlights Panama Isthmus Dispute

In the House a pensions appropriation bill discussion opened with Mr. Gibson praising the President's stance on the Panama situation. He compared the tariff to suspenders. tight in places, loose in others, yet essential. Democrats Dinsmore and Bassett pressed for clarity on policy, while Hitt defended Roosevelt and condemned blackmail. Birdsall and Liverwash added remarks on industry, labor, and the isthmus policy.

Washington House Gibson Tennessee Panama South Bassett Dem. N. Y Dinsmore Dem Ark Hitt Ill Nicaragua Panama Canal Repu Arkansas Roosevelt Birdsall Iowa Liverwash California

Handsome New Flannelette Wraps Under Price

A local ad notes new flannelette wrap garments with 12 inch flounce and frills priced at 79 cents, another lot at 98 cents, plus fleeced back wraps at 98 cents. Basement goods at A. G. Pollard & Co with music rolls and Lawler's items.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Obituary notices for Scrutton and Murtha in City

In this city December 16 George William Scrutton aged 50 funeral at home 18 Powell Street Friday at 2.00 PM burial private. In this city December 16 William Joseph Murtha aged 30 funeral from 42 Pine Hill Street Friday morning 8 15 followed by Mass at St Peter's Church. Address books and visiting lists Lawlers.

Scrutton George William Scrutton Powell Street Hends Murtha Pine Hill Street William Joseph Murtha Bone St. Peter's Church

Prohibition Party Plans National Convention in Kansas City

Chicago December 16 The national convention of the Prohibition party will assemble in Kansas City on Wednesday June 29 to set policy and nominate candidates. The event gathers party leaders delegates and supporters from across the country seeking a unified platform for the temperance movement.

Prohibition Chicago The Prohibition Party Kansas City

Reform School Switches to Foley's Honey and Tar

J G Gluck superintendent Prunty town West Virginia writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines the reform school will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He calls it most effective and absolutely harmless and lists local druggists Goodales Drug Store HWNingwood Falls & Burkinshaw as stockists.

J. G. Gluck Pruntytown W. Va Foley West Virginia Reform School Goodale Central Street Hwningwood & Co Merrimack Central Streets Carter & Sherburne Bridge Street Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex Street

Greek cabinet fallen as premier loses chamber support

Athens reports the Ralli cabinet resigns after the premier cannot secure enough deputies to push his policy. George Gardner arrives home after a trip to San Francisco where he met Fitzsimmons.

Athens Greece Ralli Chamber of Deputies George Gardner San Francisco Fitzsimmons

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bonaparte and Charlies J. Bomathriz Commission George E. Green W. D. Doremus New York Bayonne N. J Otto F. Weis Weis Benjamin Parkhurst Parkhurst Jersey City Dave Department of Justice Standard Oil Or Sugar Trust Department of Commerce and Labor Organized Labor Carroll D. Wright Rockefellers Carnegies Sea Ae As Boulgers Shoe Store M. J. Fay Market Street Geo. E. Mongeau Merrimack Street Lowell Rubber Co Huntington Hall Lowell Vs. Haverhill Ellingwood’s Lawler Lawler's Report From Reform School I. Signature Hayes Para G. B. Coburn & CO Gardner Bros Pine Street S. A. Garson Central ST
Search Courier

Search the Lowell Daily Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lowell Daily Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication