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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
8
Washington reports Britain delays reaction to Hague inquiry as Venezuela crisis widens. Dispatches from La Guaira and Puerto Cabello describe Red D Line Caracas blocked, Willemstad cargo landings, and neutral passengers only aboard. Baron Aliotti named Italian minister to Venezuela, replacing De Ryva.
City streets committee meeting shows no funds to move petitions this year. Widespread requests for sidewalks and edge stones laid over for the next committee. W Fifield and Central Street merchants press paving from Tower’s Corner to Merrimack Street, Derby urging council action with support for the project.
The committee considered petitions for a Beaverbrook bridge and Pawtucketville square platform scales removal. Carmichael Derby and Adams voted for the motion while Legare Roche opposed. Marie Corre¢ seeks damages over Emery street. petition laid over to next year. Many petitions were carried over until next year. committee adjourned sine die at 5 30.
An extra coal train of engine and 24 loaded cars crashed into a shifting engine and platform car on the George town branch of the Boston and Maine railroad near Haverhill. The platform and box cars were smashed to kindling, the shifter’s front demolished, and several crew escaped serious injury. Brakeman John Smith was thrown 20 feet and bruised. Engineer Wadleigh on the shifting engine was badly bruised.
Tangier dispatch reports imperial forces routed by rebels led by the pretender to the throne. The pretender beheaded 40 Sultan soldiers whose heads decorate his tent. Sultan orders indiscriminate reprisal around Taza despite chiefs warnings. Imperial reinforcements move to seize the rebel HQ at Taza.
Perry S. Heath of Salt Lake City, secretary of the Republican national committee, told reporters in Indianapolis that reports of his candidacy are unfounded. He said he has no idea who started the rumor and that a Mormon will be elected senator from Utah.
Labor Commissioner L. H. Carroll reports that New Hampshire manufactured products increased by 8.5 million dollars from the previous year. Growth centers in Hillsborough and Merrimack counties driven by Manchester cotton industry, Manchester cited as the key factor.
About thirty molders and helpers in the iron foundry of William Highton & Son went on strike in Nashua today. The dispute arose after a brass molder, a non union man, was transferred to the iron department for a few days work. Authorities expect a quick settlement.
Butte Montana December 23 Mrs W A Clark Jr daughter in law of Senator Clark of Montana and mother of the Clark millions heir is not expected to live. Six physicians consult today and a noted Denver specialist is to arrive by special train to attend.
District Judge Booth denied a new trial for James Lynch and R L King who were sentenced to death for the Col Prowse murder. They face execution by shooting on February 20, nearly two years after the crime.
About 800 children at St Patrick's parochial school enjoyed a 3 PM Christmas afternoon with three candy laden trees, phonograph selections, and carols led by Anna Coughlin and Alice Murphy. The Ladies' Charitable association distributed clothing to 75 to 100 poor families and will send provisions to 50 to 60 families the next morning, including 25 turkeys from Peter H Donahue.
Prominent liquor dealers deny any legal questions about how votes were obtained in the recent municipal election. A meeting in Butler Vets rooms was described as a routine year end business session with no intent to challenge results. Respondents said reports of pursuing counsel were absurd and no action was taken.
Mr George A Fernald and Miss Bessie F Collins were wed last evening at 8 at the bride’s No 265 Salem Street Rev Ralph Gillam officiating The bride wore white Swiss muslin flowers were bride roses Attendant was Miss Claribel Knapp Best man Charles Hislop usher Frederick Gray A reception followed Many gifts noted Home to friends after January 1 at 265 Salem Street
Mr Harry Houpes, of 464 Market street, and Miss Metaxon Giuruke were married Monday night at the Greek church. Rev. Abbot Johanem Georzios performed the ceremony in the presence of intimate friends. Best man was Mr. A. Starsopulos. Several guests attended from Boston.
Foot and mouth disease prompts destruction of about 30 cattle in New England. At Boynton farm in Westford twenty two cattle condemned and moved to South Lowell rendering works. At Sydney Gowings farm in Hudson eight cattle will be destroyed. bodies cannot cross state lines so burial is required.
The rejuvenated Brownies held their first social at Associate Hall last evening and drew a lively crowd. Cadet orchestra provided music for the entire night while a well planned program guided dances to midnight. The organizing committee included Edwin Rothwell as general manager and John J. Noonan as assistant general manager with Bryant J. Coleman and Richard Noonan directing the floor.
An alarm from box 23 reported a small blaze in a Riverside avenue house owned by James Burns, chimney heat igniting woodwork, extinguished with little damage. Earlier, box 163 alerted at P J Riley’s Tanner street junk shop to roof sparks igniting rags, smoke billowed but firemen stopped the flames before major damage.
The New York Weekly notes donations for The Theodore Edson Orphanage at 13 Anne Street. A reader complains of a dull knife sold, prompting a dealer reply about sharpening ease.
Boston December 28 The hearing on Blondin’s exceptions in the murder case against J Wilfrid Blondin was postponed until tomorrow. Justice Braley and Judge Stevens planned to hear the motion, with McLaughlin delayed. if the exceptions are allowed the case goes to the full bench in January and a new trial may follow.
Buffalo, December 23. The Lackawanna Steel company, the world’s largest independent steel producer, received 6200 tons of ore aboard the Moses Taylor. The ore arrived via the new ship canal at the company’s mammoth plant, sparking water front celebrations. The firm has $40 million in capital and plans to employ about 15,000 men, with president Arthur Scranton predicting the company will remain independent from the steel trust.
Richmond Va December 23 The William K. E. Trigg Shipbuilding Company of Richmond was placed in receivership by Judge Grinnan on a bill filed by S H Hawes and Company for supplies totaling 2040. Receiver Lilburn Meyers says work will resume and reorganization steps have begun. Claims and liens total about 150000 with assets unspecified. Mortgage bonds totaling 2000000, preferred 750000, common 1000000 plus secured mortgage bonds 1000000.
Boston December 23 One key incident in the coal crisis was a Boston Chamber of Commerce maritime committee meeting with Harbor Master Captain B F Bragdon on temporarily suspending the rule against unloading coal laden vessels in the upper harbor Bragdon expressed eagerness to ease unloading but would not revoke the order until wharf capacity is exhausted He would consider suspending the regulation only if deep water wharves are fully occupied by coal steamers Heavy demurrage has been paid as coal ships wait to berth The public coal committee says current deliveries will meet actual needs with today’s water receipts totaling cat tons of hard coal and 8138 tons of soft coal
A seasonal appeal advises prudent households to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick aid. It claims early use stops cold progression, notes safety for children, pleasant taste, and widespread pharmacist availability.
A Lowell piano store advertises a wide selection of top make pianos with world reputation. Buyers can compare touch, style, and price and purchase on easy terms.
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