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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1902

Page

4

Scholarly Analysis of Julius Caesar by Rev D J Stafford

Rev D J Stafford spoke on Julius Caesar before the Knights of Columbus in Lowell hall, praising Caesar as the greatest human, and analyzing Brutus Cassius Antony and Portia with vivid excerpts. The lecture praised ideal over practical life, lasted 1 hour 25 minutes, and featured musical numbers and a social hour after.

Lowell Council Knights of Columbus D. J. Stafford D. D Washington Stafford Dennis J. Murphy Rome Romulus Remus Julius Caesar Shakespeare Caesar Lord North Plutarch Hamlet Brutus Cassius Marc Antony Portia Marcus Brutus Antony Philippi Thomas P. Boulger Hugh Walker Thomas C. Lee William Sullivan George P. Madden John J. O'Con John B. Mealey Michael Dunihan George M. Harrigan John J. Sullivan John J. Clain Patrick Gilbride James Eagan Timothy V. Whelly Robert J. Thomas James McKeon Daniel A’ Hearn

Lowell Irish Benevolent Society Elects New Officers

The Lowell Irish Benevolent Society met last night to elect officers for the coming term. John Doherty was chosen president and Morgan Riley named vice president and financial secretary.

Lowell Irish Benevolent Society John Doherty Morgan Riley Financial Sec

Nervura touted as blood and nerve remedy by Dr Greene

An advertisement claims Dr. Greene's Nervura revives nerves, purifies blood, and strengthens the system. A Roselle New Jersey woman, Mrs Theodore Starr, reports dramatic personal improvement after using Nervura, saying it cured her nervous condition and she will keep a bottle at home.

Queen Alexandra Acts as Godmother at Westminster Christening

London December 17 Queen Alexandra served as godmother at the christening of Lord Mandeville heir to the Duke and Duchess of Manchester in the Chapel Royal St James Palace. She signed the register with dignitaries and presented a silver bowl and spoon inscribed To Alexander George Viscount Mandeville Alexandra Regina December 17 1002. The Duchess of Manchester was Miss Helen A Zimmerman of Cincinnati Ohio.

London Alexandra Lord Mandeville Duchess of Manchester Chapel Royal St. James Palace Earl de Grey Lister-Kaye Alexander George Viscount Mandeville Alexandra Regina

Smuggled Cattle Linked to Hoof and Mouth Skirt

Albany officials report a herd smuggled from Massachusetts into North Hoosie carried hoof and mouth disease, now described as tuberculosis. Federal authorities will prosecute the owners for quarantine violations.

Albany N. Y State Board of Agriculture Massachusetts North Hoosie Department

Congress Approves Boost for Sherman Act Enforcement

Washington December 17. The House agreed to an amendment in the executive appropriation bill proposed by Mr Bartlett of Georgia to appropriate 500000 for enforcing the Sherman anti trust law. The measure provides funds for the attorney general and Justice Department to pursue prosecutions, with immediate availability and perjury proviso. The Hepburn amendment was adopted without division amid minor language objections.

Washington Bartlett Georgia Hepburn Iowa Treasury Department of Justice United States

Senate Passes Pension Bill and Emergency Currency Plan

Washington December 17 The Senate approved the pension appropriation bill totaling 139,847,000 and an urgent deficiency bill of 1,140,400 including 500,000 to fight the foot and mouth disease. The militia reserve force debate continued as adjournment was taken after paying tribute to Senator Sewall. Senator Depew proposed emergency currency authority for banks with 50,000 capital, as a safety measure during tight money markets.

Washington Senate Secretary of Agriculture New England Bacon Georgia Kean New Jersey Sewall Depew Treasury Department

Favorable Report Aimed at Philippine Tariff Cut

Washington December 17 The House Ways and Means Committee authorized a favorable report on Cooper’s tariff reform bill. Cooper, chairman of the Insular affairs committee, introduced the measure to amend the Philippine tariff.

Cooper Washington House Ways and Means

Philippine tariff reduction and free trade proposals debated

Lawmakers clash over a bill to cut Philippine product tariffs to 25 percent of current schedules and tie duties to Philippine export rates. Democrats push for free trade. Republicans largely back the measure. A minority report argues the bill would still leave the country with high duties and constitutional concerns. A separate currency bill introduces national bank note issuance up to 25 percent of paid capital with 5 percent bond deposits and a two annual tax, creating a bank note lien and protection against bank failure.

Philippines United States Acts of the Philippine Commission Richardson Tenn McClellan N. Y

Moody outlines naval training ships and academy funding

Secretary Moody told the House naval affairs committee that two steel training ships costing 750000 dollars each and a wooden brig for apprentice training are needed. Two battleships similar to those recently authorized were recommended. About 1500000 dollars more will be required to improve the Annapolis academy. a subcommittee will visit. Moody urged thorough testing of submarine boats to assess practicability before further construction.

Washington Moody House Naval Affairs Committee Annapolis Academy

Mrs Grants Funeral Arrangements Set by Grant Monument Committee

New York Dec 17 The Grant monument association executive committee met to plan the burial and final resting place of Mrs Ulysses S Grant within the monument The time will depend on Gen Frederick D Grant reaching Washington The committee named Gen Greville M Deten Billiu Root Henry W Hayden and Col A Noel Blakeman to oversee preparations Col Minkeman heads detail and has gone to Washington to meet Gen Grant A kidney or bladder trouble can be cured by Foley Kidney Cure in time. Bold by FL Goodale Carter & Bherburnes Ellingwood & Co and Falls & Burkinshaw

New York Grant Monument Association Ulysses S. Grant Grant Monument Frederick D. Grant Washington Grant Greville M. Deten Billiu Root Henry W. Hayden Ine N. Mike A. Noel Blakeman Col. Minkeman Foley FL Goodale Carter & Bherburnes Ellingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw

Railway Deal Signals Shift of Elgin and Havelock Line

In St John New Brunswick on December 17 investors led by John F Stair and B F Pearson of Halifax Purchase the Elgin and Havelock railway and lumbering interests chiefs who bought the Gibson railway assets earlier. The 27 mile line from Havelock to Elgin passes through central Albert and Skilds counties and was operated for a decade by an English syndicate via Imperial Trusts. In New York a Queens county bank merger forms Bank of Long Island with 500000 capital and presidents Samuel H Smith of Far Rockaway chosen.

St. John N. B Elgin and Havelock John F. Stair B. F. Pearson Halifax N. S Gibson Havelock Skilds County Elgin Albert County Imperial Trusts Agency New York Queens County Jamaica Flushing Far Rockaway College Point Elmhurst Rockaway Beach Richmond Hill Bank of Long Island Queens County Bank Long Island City Astoria Samuel H. Smith Far Rockaway Bank

Toy variety sale in New England at low prices

O'Donnell and Gilbride Co announces a sale featuring a wide variety of toys in New England priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 each plus sleds dolls and games at reasonable prices for holiday shoppers.

New England O'Donnell & Gilbride CO

Pure olive oil soap urged for hair cleansing

A 1902 Lowell letter discusses picking pure soaps for shampooing. Carter & Sherburne tout Cantile soap as finest for hair and scalp, while Rhodes' Hair Store offers various options and invites customer preferences.

Castile Lowell Mass Dee.ard A. Rhodes Carter & Sherburne Cor Bridge and Merrimack Streets Rhodes’ Hair Store

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Rotary Peter Gallagher James Howard John Whitty Fr. Ronan John J. Grady John Dean Hugh Golden Boston Lowell Irish Benevolent CIETY Starr Dr. Greene Nervara Little Lord Mandeville Helen A. Zimmerman Cincinnati, Ohio Capitol Sherman Anti-Trust Law THE Philippine Tariff SAS Prescott Jardiniere Morris BIG House Prescott Street Rep. Fowler Fowler House Committee On Banking and Currency United States Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Lowell and Berlin P.S Lowell Aluminumum Co Isi Middlesex Street Mrs. Grant CNG New Brunswick Woods BIG Bank Combine Merrimack G. G. Read Optician Geo G. Rogers Merbina K Sranes
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