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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1903

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Mother Accused Of Making Son Drunk In Police Court

In Merrimack street a seven year old boy was found hopelessly drunk Tuesday night. Officers Fox and Linane helped, the boy with a hockey stick, the mother Annie Chadwick also intoxicated. The judge pressed for details, the mother denied giving whiskey, case laid over until Thursday.

Hadley Merrimack Street John Fox Linane Huntington Hall Annie Chadwick Fox Ken Dr. Tabor Chadwick

Ice Movement Warns of Dam Break Risk on Allegheny River

Pittsburg reports danger of ice breakup on the Allegheny River with 12 to 15 inch thickness. Weather officials issued warnings as warmer conditions loom for tonight and Thursday. Some property loss near Freeport from timber rafts. U S government dam No 3 is threatened and may require dynamiting to relieve the ice. Dam No 2 at Brilliant sees less danger but precautions are in place.

Pittsburg Allegheny River Weather Bureau Freeport U. S

O'Sullivan Brothers Co Xmas Gifts

Christmas gift guidance from O Sullivan Brothers Co endorses footwear as reliable. Suggests practical selections for each family member from children to grandma, highlighting rubber boots fur trimmed Romeos patent leather instep slippers and Dolge felt options. Emphasizes comfort and undercutting rivals on price.

Sister Brother Rome Father Mother Grandma

First Step in Choosing Bishop's Successor in NH

Catholic clergy representatives in New Hampshire select three clergymen to forward to Rome for the vacant bishopric after Denis M. Bradley's death. The list includes O Callaghan Murphy Hevey Finnigan Millette Duddy Lyons Chevallier and will be reviewed by New England bishops before a final six names meet Rome.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Rome Denis M. Bradley Eugene M. O'Callaghan Concord Daniel W. Murphy Dover

Settlements Reached in Pelham Railroad Collision Case

Dr. Rockwell, claim agent for the Hudson Pelham and Salem electric railroad, was in Nashua on Monday completing final settlements with injured parties from the Pelham collision last September. Exact sums are largely undisclosed, but most claims fell short of the asks. Settlements include Fred B Collette, the Gilbert family, George B Bowler, and a few smaller claims handled by W H Barry and Wason Moran. the Gilbert family is believed to have had the largest claim.

Rockwell Hudson, Pelham & Salem Electric Railroad Nashua Pelham Fred B. Collette Gilbert George B. Bowler W. H. Barry Wason & Moran

Reward of Merit at Remington Typewriter Company

In New York on December 23 a Christmas installment of the annual employee bonus was distributed. Eligible workers in mechanical shipping trucking and other manual labor departments with over ten years of service receive $50 at vacation and $50 at Christmas. This year 304 recipients qualified and about 100 more are expected next year.

New York Remington Typewriter Company

Truce Arranged Between Inland Steel and Workers

A truce is arranged between Inland Steel company of Indiana Harbor and the Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron and Tin Workers. Workers will accept a 10 percent wage cut until selling prices rise enough to restore the old schedule. Directors previously refusing to deal with organized labor revoke that stance. The Amalgamated association will be treated as a union and its members will not face discrimination.

Chicago Inland Steel Company Indiana Harbor Ind Amalgamated Association of Steel, Iron and Tin Workers Amalgamated Association

Filipino Prisoners Pardoned on Christmas Approach

Manila December 23. Gov Taft pardons several Filipino prisoners as Christmas nears. Included is priest Leonardo De Puseo, once condemned to death for burying alive Taylay's presidente, now commuted to 20 years penal servitude. Also reported are a Boso Boso treasury looting, capture of the presidente, and tendons injury.

Gov. Taft Leonardo de Puseo Presidente of

Pope Pius receives cardinals in first private audience

In Rome on December 23 the new Pope Pius I received all cardinals and high prelates in the renovated throne room of Leo XIII’s private apartments. The scene was brilliant as Cardina l Oreglia read a speech and the Pontiff greeted each dignitary. US representation included Archbishop Robert Seton of Newark and Mgr Kennedy of the American College.

Rome Pope Leo XIII Pope Pius Sacred College Cardinal Oreglia Cardinal Merry del Val United States Most Rev Robert Seton Heliopolis Newark N. J Mgr. Kennedy American College

Saloons Closed Christmas Day In Providence Police Move

Providence R I December 23 For the first time in the city history all licensed liquor saloons will close on Christmas doors locked at midnight Thursday and reopen at 4 am Saturday Morning Clergymen had urged closure but Bartenders union secured a full holiday The board may close saloons on election days and holidays but never used power until now Downtown saloonkeepers accept the ruling as there is little business No free distribution of bottled goods on Christmas eve also ordered to cease.

Providence R. L Board of Police Bartenders’ Union

Lord Abinger's Will Leaves Estate to Mother

London reports the late Lord Abinger died in a Paris hospital on December 12 from heart disease. In his will he leaves everything to his mother, the new peer, with the entailed property totaling about 25 000 acres in England. Lady Abinger inherits Inverlochy Castle and the town house with its picture collection and bric a brac.

London Lord Abinger Commodore Magruder Paris England Abinger Inverlochy

Maricopa and Phoenix & Salt River Valley Railroad to resume independence

It was learned today that on January 1 the Maricopa and Phoenix & Salt River Valley railroad, recently absorbed by the Southern Pacific, would become an independent corporation again and operate as before the consolidation. Stockholders favor independent management despite amicable relations with the SP.

Phoenix, Ari Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley Railroad Southern Pacific Company Maricopa & Phoenix

Coated Tongue Warns of Morning Taste and Health Signals

A brief health advisory notes that a coated tongue can indicate a bad taste in the mouth each morning, accompanied by poor appetite, distress with food, frequent headaches, and dizziness. It promotes Ayer's Sugar-coated Pills from Lowell, Massachusetts as a reliable cure.

Ayer Lowell Mass

Two Receivers for Windham Bank Seated by Judge Gager

Danielson Conn Dec 23 In Hartford hearings Judge Gager appointed Joseph P Tuttle receiver of Windham County National Bank after a stockholder petition The Windham County Savings Bank saw small withdrawals but no bank run Arthur Atwood director and Quinebaug mills agent expressed caution yet confidence in orderly affairs Some officers of the savings bank are also directors of the national bank and the complaint cites speculation with bank funds No very large withdrawals anticipated and precautions will be taken to safeguard funds.

Arthur Atwood Quinebaug Cotton Mills Windham County Bank Atwood Gager Hartford Charles A. Russell Windham County Savings Bank National Bank John A. Payne Saving$s Bank James Perkins Albert D. Putnam Savings Bank

Hunt Wins Ludlow Seat in Liberal Unionist Sweep

London December 23 Rowland Hunt Liberal Unionist and supporter of Chamberlains fiscal policy elected to represent Ludlow division Shropshire in the House of Commons succeeding the late Robert J Moore Liberal Unionist. Vote tally Hunt 4393 Horne 3423 Liberal Unionist majority 970.

London Rowland Hunt Joseph Chamberlain Ludlow Shropshire House of Commons Robert J. Moore Fred Horne L”eral Moore Birmingham Free Food League

Fire at Tremont mill halts work on Monday

A blaze at the Tremont and Suffolk mill on Sunday, started by a lamp near cotton, caused a partial shutdown on Monday morning as a repairing gang fought the fire. Although not prompting a city fire call, the belt and power were damaged, and the loss is undetermined.

Tremont Tremont & Suffolk Lowell Department

Baker Elected Principal in Lawrence School

A. E. Baker won the Lawrence vote for Tarbox School principal at $1600 a year to replace M. T. O'Brien who goes to Pawtucket as school superintendent. The decisive ballot had Baker seven to O Leary three and Callahan three. Baker is currently in Los Angeles serving as superintendent and head of high and grammar schools. He is a Boston University AM graduate and a native of Winchester.

Lawrence A. E. Baker John K. Tarbox M. T. O’brien Pawtucket R. I Baker Lawrence J. O'Leary Dennis E. Callahan Los Angeles Cal Boston University Winchester

Actress Penny Shot By Jealous Ex Lover Outside Theatre

San Francisco reports Ethel Penny, a variety actress, shot and seriously wounded by Daniel O’Hare after she left him for Newton Schubener. O’Hare wounded Schubener, then fatally shot himself when Penny and Schubener fled subduing pursuit. Both victims survive hospital care. Penny claims to be an army wife.

San Francisco Ethel Penny Daniel O’hare Newman Schubener O'Hare Penny Schubener O’hare

Heirs Claim Illinois Estate Linked to Chicago Copper Mines

Jacob Goldflam of New York, claiming to be heir to Isaac Goldflam who was killed in Chicago 22 years ago, seeks a $5,060,000 Illinois estate with copper mine interests. Isaac left Warsaw and became wealthy in Ognawka, Ill. His relatives in Warsaw and Russia back the filing, prompting anticipated legal contest with other potential heirs.

New York Jacob Goldflam Illinois Isaac Goldflam Chicago Isaac Warsaw Saul Esther Oqnawka Goldflam Russia

Sharon foundry resumes after wage-cut settlement

The Sharon plant of the American Foundries company reopened after a two week closure over the moulders wage scale. Workers accepted a 10 percent cut effective December 1, with both sides reporting satisfaction at the agreement.

Sharon American Foundries Company

England's Attitude Dominates Far East War Outlook

Berlin reports that Germany fixes war probability in the Far East on Great Britain rather than Japan. Britain may join any conflict if Russia and Japan clash, as London weighs war as a means to preserve its position in the East. Sir Frank Lascelles conveyed Britain fears without implying direct British entry. Rumors of a $125 million Russian loan in Germany are dismissed as unfounded.

Berlin Far East Great Britain Japan Russia Associated Press East Frank Lascelles England Germany Tageblatt St. Petersburg

Trainload of Turkeys arrives in New York for Christmas

A special train from Missouri carrying 19 cars and 3000 boxes of turkeys arrived in New York for the Christmas dinner of 32000 families. The shipment set a freight record, was redistributed to retailers within hours, and the 25 cent per pound price valued the Missouri contribution at about $100000.

New York St. Louis Missouri

Andrews Plans Return After Prison Release

Frank C. Andrews former vice president of City Savings bank arrives in Detroit with his attorney and reporters after parole from Jackson prison. He pledges to work hard to clear up controversies and repay debts while ending legal tangles and reducing publicity harming Detroit banking and commerce.

Detroit Mich Frank C. Andrews City Savings Bank Jackson Andrews Gov. Bliss Frank

Brakeman Falls From Freight Car in Tremont Yard

William Miller a brakeman for Boston and Maine railroad fell from the top of a freight car during a yard shift about 11 oclock. The impact cut his face and left him unconscious. He was taken to St John s hospital where doctors said the injuries though painful are not serious.

William Miller Middlesex Street Boston & Maine Railroad Tremont & Sk Yard Miller St. John’s Hospital

Paris Strikes Over Food Supply Demand

Paris reports a growing food supply strike with bakers forming a labor exchange protest to begin today and calling for a general halt across alimentation trades until municipal employment agencies are shut. Indications show potential joining by butchers grocers and pastry cooks as 490 000 workers face demonstrations guarded by Republican guards and police.

Paris Labor Exchange

Fire Barn Destroyed After Suspected Arson in Haverhill

Chief Hosmer sent Fire Marshal's Aid Caggy of Haverhill to investigate a barn fire on Bibeauhilder Street Tuesday night. The blaze began in a carriage shed near the barn and appeared likely started by a person, though no evidence has been found.

Chief Hosmer Caggy Haverhill Alphonse Bibeauhilder Bigge Hosmer

Far East Viceroy Authorized to Settle Neighboring States

A Vladivostok telegram reports Admiral Alexieff the Far East viceroy has been empowered to settle all questions with neighboring states on the spot and take expedient measures as needed, per Vostotsehni Vestnik dated today.

St. Petersburg Vladivostock Vostotsehni Vestnik Alexieff Far East

Paris Says War Unlikely Despite Arbitration Talks

Paris reports an authoritative denial of London claims that Foreign Minister Delcasse offered to arbitrate the Russo Japanese dispute. Delcasse and Lord Lansdowne pursued pacific representations at Tokyo to ease Japan's stance, with France and Great Britain acting separately but along similar lines. Officials here expect an eventual agreement.

Paris London Delcasse M. Delcasse Lord Lansdowne Pacific Tokio Japan France Great Britain

Bakers Parade Planned After Labor Exchange Meeting

Thousands of bakers march planned through streets after a morning labor exchange meeting conducted in an orderly manner. The gathering emphasized unity and improved work conditions.

Labor Exchange

Maria Adams Charged in Jewelry Theft Case

In Boston on December 23 Maria Adams, arrested last night for stealing a $300 diamond ring from Bige low Kennard, was found at police HQ with jewelry worth $800. Records show prior larceny arrest and multiple aliases. She arrived from Albany. a man accomplice fled while she was pursued.

Boston Maria Adams Bigelow & Kennard Albany

Henry Norman to voyage for tariff inquiry from London to New York

London dispatch says Henry Norman M. P. author and traveler sails today from Liverpool aboard the Majestic of the White Star line on a trip to study preferential tariffs in Canada. He plans to return for Parliament's opening.

London Henry Norman New York Liverpool White Star Line Majestic Canada

Unfounded report on Butterfield Swieres fleet transfer

London December 23. There is no truth in Pekin rumors that Butterfield & Swieres Hong Kong fleet of 25 merchant ships has been transferred to Japan. Butterfield & Swieres call the story ridiculous and without foundation.

London Pekin Butterfield & Swieres Hong Kong Japan

Christmas house coats and bathrobes at Merrimack store

Christmas thoughts note how wives influence home buying with estimates that most purchases come from women. Merrimack advertises a lively Christmas season with coats from five dollars and bath robes ranging from three seventy five to twelve dollars, highlighting patterns and fit.

Merrimack

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