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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1900

Page

7

Slate Wins Out In Turbulent Democratic Caucuses

Democratic city committee caucuses last night produced factions and disorder. Ward 8 in Lincoln school basement saw two opposing camps clash, police called, ballots disputed, and a clerk cast for Owens side. Ward 6 chose James McGlynn as chairman amid protests, while Ward 7 backed James T. O Hearn. Ward 4 saw Gormley prevail in a lively contest with Mangan, as totals listed for multiple candidates show tight races across wards.

Democratic City Committee Democracic City Committee Lincoln School Ward 6 James McGlgan Barristers’ Hall James F. Owens Charles W. Whitman John Ryan Lieut. Brosnan anti-Owens Owens James McGlynn John Bogers McGlynn Fisher H. Pearson Joseph Naphen James T. O'Hearn Andrew Barrett Crowley Joseph Gormley Thomas Mangan Gormley

Local meeting elects officers and candidates with scattered votes

Joseph F. Dawson called to order, Hugh F. Courtney chosen chairman, James Fleming secretary. Total vote 41. Elected: James W. Barry 30, Joseph F. Dawson 30, John J. Carrigg 30, Hugh F. Courtney 18, William Forbes 16, Thomas Harrington 15, James Fleming 13, James Corcoran 1, Michael Neylon 10, John Burns unknown, John Quigley 7, plus many scattering votes.

Joseph F. Dawson Hugh F. Courtney James Fleming James W. Barry John J. Carrigg William Forbes Thomas Harrington James Corcoran Michael Neylon John Burns John Quigley

Ward 2 Election Winners Named in Local Vote

The following members were elected in ward 2 Jonn H Callahan Charles H Molloy C A Daly Frank McMahon John Prindle John Sullivan John J Shea Patrick Murphy Patrick H Barry.

Jonn H. Callahan Charles H.molloy C. A. Daly Frank McMahon John Prindle John Sullivan John J. Shea Patrick Murphy Patrick IH. Barry

Frnch P Flannigan Chosen Chairman In Local Caucus

Frank P Flannigan chosen chairman after Peter F Brady called to order at the Branch street engine house John 8 Rourke elected secretary There were 113 votes cast with little excitement Thomas OConnell and Jin D Sullivan defeated The vote totals include John Brady 87 Peter F Brady 81 Wm C Doherty 79 Wm A Hogan 78 Frank B McCarty 75 Steven F Monahan 6 Leonard T Moody 67 OConnell 49 Rock 74 Martin D Sullivan 60 Walsh 70 OConnell and Sullivan went down

Frank P. Flannigan Peter F. Brady Branch Street John Thomas O'Connell Joseph B. Rock Martin D. Sullivan Charles B. Walsh O Connell Sullivan

Winners Declared in Ward 4 Council Race

In Ward 4 the declared winners include Andrew Haley Jon H Gormley Patrick FP Brady Ralph A Cullinan John B Con son Timothy Donohoe Jos Farley Edw J Rigney and John J Roark. The list names multiple individuals as victorious in the ward election.

Andrew Haley Jon H. Gormley Patrick FP Brady Ralph A. Cullinan John B. Conson Timothy Donohoe Jos. Farley Edw J. Rigney John J. Roark

Murphy and Gahagan elected leaders in quiet vote

Dennis J. Murphy was called to order and forward Gahagan elected chair man without a contest. Thomas O'Hare was chosen secretary. The voting was light with only 188 ballots cast and little excitement.

Dennis J. Murphy Frward Gahagan Thomas O'Hare

Election results listing nine elected officials after long count

James McGlynn served as chairman and Joseph Naphen as secretary. After a late count, 187 votes were cast. Elected were Joseph W. Callagher, John T. Donohue, John J. McCann, Frank Warly, William Read, James P. McDonald, Joseph Naphen, William Shields, Joseph F. MelBride from a field of 21 candidates.

James McGlynn Joseph Naphen Joseph W. Callagher John T. Donohue John J. McCann Frank Warly William Read James P. McDonald William Shields Joseph F. MelBride

Ward contest ends with O'Hearn Barrett factions

In a ward race between James O'Hearn and Andrew Barrett camps, Dennis J. Crowley was named chair and Andrew Molloy secretary amid barbed sticker markups. Of 174 votes, O'Hearn ticket won with J T O'Hearn 104 and Carmichael 101 leading. Barrett defeats included D Desmond 66 and A E Barrett 65.

James (I.o'hearn Andrew Barrett Dennis J. Crowley O'Hearn Andrew Molloy Barrett Myles Ralls O’hearn James H. Carmichael H. Doran James Lavery W. F. Holden J. J. Hogan T. E. Lennon 8. Murphy J. F. Murphy

Ward Eight caucus violence over delegates in 1901

A Ward Eight caucus led by James F. Owens erupted as John Ryan’s Ward Eight club forced entry to nominate Griffin and Sullivan with six checkers. Owens sealed ballots under his overcoat amid protests, while Lieut. Brosnan promised no other caucus. Delegates were elected amid rowdy scenes and claims of fair play.

And Owens Oward McVey Delogates Michael J. Anthony John J. Barons Nicholas J. Fennell James H. Gray Charles H. Miller James P. Robinson John Ryan John H. Ward William R. Witherhead Democratic City Committee John Henry Morrigan

Ward Officials Elected and Sticker Ballot Noted

In the ward Frank J. Simonds was elected chairman and John T. Noble secretary. Two lists were presented one on stickers. The state list was approved with Malachi Burns Anthony A. Conway 102 John C. King 102 Frank J. Simonds 98 John H. Riordan 97 Thomas Fee 108 Patrick J. O'Brien John P. Farley 98 John H. Connor 115. Sticker Hat John F. Connolly 9 Henry A. Cuff 27 John P. Cushing 24 M. J. Lynch 2 Patrick Mooney Michael F. Sullivan 28 Daniel O'Neill blanks 149.

Frank J. Simonds John T. Noble Malachi Burns Anthony A. Conway John C. King John H. Riordan Thomas Fee Patrick J. O'Brien John P. Farley John H

Hood's Sarsaparilia Promises Purifying Health

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilia as a blood purifier and enemy of disease. It claims the medicine is a friend of mankind and urges readers who have not tried it to do so.

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Broadway Philips Street Ren Low Midaiesen Street T. HM. Elliott Central St

Railroads Lead Market Rally as Copper Stocks Weaken

The stock market closed strong with railroads as the feature. St Paul jumped from 142% to 147% while Pennsylvania and Union Pacific advanced, and copper stocks remained scarce. The day saw brisk activity in Whitney shares and Cochiti, with a large bank loan and reserve figures reported. A Saturday letter from R G Dun notes 10,630 commercial failures in 1900, totaling $170 million in liabilities, up from 1899, while Henry Clews & Co. reflects on U S population growth and industrial progress at century's end.

St. Paul Pennsylvania Union Pacific N. W New York Centennial Whitney Cochiti R. G. Dun & Co Henry Clews & Co Wall Street United States Europe Heinze Mr. Heinze Clark

America Dominates Global Production and Trade News

The piece outlines the United States leading roles in cotton, coal, iron, copper, and agriculture with 1899 data. It notes Southern cotton output at 85 percent of U S supply, coal output at 225 million tons, pig iron 13.62 million tons, and copper control rising to 60 percent of world supply. Rail mileage and global harvest areas are cited, along with market opinions on cotton and copper stocks and outlooks for 1901.

United States United Kingdom England Germany Great Britain Asia Europe

Young Men's Athletic association in Chelmsford plans three basketball teams

Middlesex County notes outline officers Joseph Mason as president Stanley L. Cotton as secretary and treasurer E B Redman as captain first team and Charles Nichols as manager The group hopes to play nearby teams in Lowell with any non first team matched by the second or third teams Also mentioned are Geo W Day planning a January trip to Southern California and a break in at Dr F R Rix’s High Street house John W Ward of South Chelmsford dies of pneumonia at about 60 after two weeks illness. survived by an older brother and previous losses of wife and children

Young Men's Athletic Association Joseph Mason Stanley L. Cotton E. B. Redman Charles Nichols Lowell Geo. W. Day California F. R. Rix High Street John W. Ward South Chelmsford Ward

Local Notes from NORTS CHELMSFORD and Coburg

George Rumbelow visits Coburg friends while Gertrude Lewis returns to Provincetown to teach in public schools there. G S Elliott family recently visited relatives in Lowell. Skating on Leach's pond draws large crowds as ice runs nine inches thick. Boston Ice may form an ice trust but current ice houses payrolls stay intact. Stewart family of Graniteville visiting Fred Spaulding household.

George Rumbelow Coburg Ont Gertrude Lewis Provincetown G.S. Elliott Lowell Leach’s Pond Boston Ice Company Ice Trust Fice Stewart Graniteville Fred Spaulding

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