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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

4

Beer Question. 1NSWERS Methodist Clergy Debate Beer Use

Boston December 26 A letter from Henry S. Pritchett of Massachusetts Institute of Technology defends a measured beer use at student gatherings. He contrasts informal on campus events with expensive hotel occasions and urges temperance, manliness, and direct church cooperation to influence student life and character.

Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology Methodist Ministers’ Association Methodist Henry S. Pritchett Tech Pritchett The Institute of Technology William T. Worth Methodist Ministers Institute Technology Club

Sleet and Snow Paralyze Northwest Transport

Salt Lake City reports fierce sleet and snow with hurricane like wind. Trains delayed and telegraph service wrecked from Montana to Washington. Spokane cut off, Butte snow and zero visibility, storms spreading toward coast as blizzard chances rise. High winds hit Utah players headlined with heavy inter mountain region impact.

Salt Lake Utah Missoula Mont Spokane Wash Butte Seattle Tacoma

Crane Falls at Chicago Works Killing Three Men

In Chicago at the American Bridge works a steel crane collapsed killing John Swan John Traver and Albert Rock and injuring John Doyle Charles Warren Mathew Hogan and Patrick Murphy. The crane, rated for 30 tons, was carrying 20 tons. no definite cause is given though chain flaw is suspected.

Chicago American Bridge Works John Swan John Traver Albert Rock John Doyle Charles Warren Mathew Hogan Patrick Murphy Murphy Swan Traver

Navy to adopt wireless telegraphy on Pennsylvania class ships

The Navy Department began steps toward wireless signaling between sea forces. Admiral Bradford proposes masts and rigging redesigned for wireless use on Pennsylvania class armored cruisers, with taller masts and hemp insulated rigging. Test sets for various wireless systems, including Marconi, will be acquired. No system adopted yet, but new ship construction will precede full adoption. The British Navy already uses wireless, marking the American fleet's first move.

Washington Navy Department Admiral Bradford Bureau of Equipment

Indiana reaches Willemstadt curacao amid fever concerns

Washington reports the Indiana arrived at Willemstadt Curacao amid fears of yellow fever. Navy officials ordered inquiry to verify the outbreak status. Surgeon General Wyman said no cases were found in his latest report. A despatch was sent to the Indiana’s commander to assess danger and decide on staying or departing.

Washington Indiana Willemstadt Curacoa Navy Department Wyman Marine Hospital Service

Arlington Unidentified Suicide Victim Yet to Be Identified

Arlington authorities and nearby towns, with New York and Vermont leads, press on to identify a mysterious man found dead by his own hand last Tuesday. Despite circulars and inquiries, no match to a bald Vermont man or any viewer of the body has emerged. the deceased is described as about 45, well dressed, refined, with a long sandy moustache and grey side whiskers, dark brown hair.

Arlington New York Vermont

Miles Resumes Duties After War Department Return

Washington December 26 Lieut Gen Miles resumed command of the army at the war department office today. It is stated he will accept the situation with grace and will refrain from actions to worsen the dispute. No known change to his official or social plans is expected.

Washington Miles Army War Department

Probing a Forgery in Welch Will Case

A court session probes a suspected forged Welch will tale with Mrs Chandler. Witnesses including Hart Tilton and S Eliot test to verify interactions, efforts to summon Munsey Chandler, and Chandler's past employment and movements.

WELCH B. M. Tilton Tilton N. H Hart Berry Forester S. Eliot Pittsfield Munsey Chandler McIntyre Frederick D. Galloupe United States Strafford Rochester Dover Mr. Durgin

Steeple Jack Hero “Steeple Joe” Lawler Dies at grave

New York remembers Steeple Joe Lawler a renowned steeple jack who set a rapid 128 foot ascent record with the fire department. He married actress Cleo Levine in San Francisco in 1895 and later rigged towers and bridges including Madison Square Garden tower Diana statue and a Puerto Rico military bridge during the Spanish American War.

New York Joe” Lawler Fire Department Lawler San Francisco Cleo Levine Old Trinity Grace Diana Madison Square Garden Poughkeepsie Hudson Cuba Porto Rico Spain

Gair Flannelette Remnants Sale at 5 Cents Yard

We offer 35 cases of 10c quality Gair flannelette remnants in handsome patterns and fast colors. Close out balance at 5c per yard with lengths suitable for wrappers waists jackets and children's dresses. Sale in centre aisle Palmer street entrance and basement department.

Palmer Street A. G. Pollard & CO

Beckoned voyage ends wreck reported off Cedar Island

Norfolk, Va. December 26 reports from Beaufort, N C. say the gasoline yacht Onanaiche carrying two sons of inventor Thomas A Edison and the wife of one son with friends was wrecked on Cedar Island near Beaufort. No further details accompany the report.

Norfolk Beaufort N. C Thomas A. Edison Florida Waters Cedar Island

Bears the Signature of Astoria The Kind You Have Always Bought

Astoria brand bears the signature on the product labeling signaling authenticity and origin. The tag line emphasizes trust and longstanding customer familiarity with the item, implying consistent quality and brand recognition.

Astoria

Boy Thomas Joas Dies In Medfield Shooting

Medfield reports a tragedy as 12 year old Thomas Joas, son of William Joas of Medfield Junction, was shot and killed when Stanley Ames, handling a shotgun thought unloaded, caused the fatal incident. The accident occurred today with Thomas dying tomorrow as funeral plans proceed.

Medfield Thomas Joas William Joas Medfield Junction Stanley Ames

Zinc and Grinding Boost Devoe Paint Longevity

Zinc and grinding processes make Devoe lead and zinc paint wear twice as long as traditional lead and oil mix applied by hand, according to industry tests and product notes.

Devoe

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Schnology Henry S. Prichett Wm. T. Worth Auburndale Mass Model Cloak and Suit Store Pollarod Northwest Crane State Board of Health Massachusetts El-Azhar Paige Durgin Cole Minnie Davis John Welch T. A. Edison NTO Erie A Waltham Elgin Geo. H. Wood Central ST Jeweler SOS C. B. Coburn & CO Market Street Central Street G.G. Read Wm. Nichols & Co P.F. Dewvine Merrimack St W. C. Hinckley Hinckley & May Middle Street Optician Geo. G. Rogers Merrimack Street Courier Building A. Rhodes Merrimack Square Courier-Citizen Office Lowell Opera House Atone London Christopher, Jr Priges Tktivens SAVOY Three Rackett Bros Fred Irwin Majestics Canton Pawtucket Odd Fellows’ Temple May Parker Pure Gluten Food Co N. Y U. S Caleb L. Smith Middlesex Street
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