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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
3
Washington reports the year 1901 saw sharp growth in national banking driven by a law lowering minimum capital and enabling conversion of state banks. Bank assets rose from 5.72 to 6.10 billion dollars, with increases in loans, bonds, deposits, and circulation reflecting broader prosperity and policy shifts.
Berlin dispatch notes German silence on blockade lifting until arbitration settled. Von Boguslawski argues withdrawal would show weakness. He recalls Bismarck and questions the Monroe doctrine as international law. He warns European powers against recognizing it and notes U S self importance rose after the Spanish-American War. War actions against Venezuela heighten tensions and threaten lasting effects.
Washington December 29 German ambassador Von Holleben who has been in New York on a business mission called at the state department and conferred with Secretary Hay regarding the Venezuelan situation He could offer no new light as he has received no advices from Berlin He will stay in Washington for the winter and take charge of the negotiations.
Rome reports Chevalier Lugeni, the Italian minister at The Hague, has been ordered to personally supervise the settlement of Italian claims before the international peace court in The Hague. Documents will be sent to him by courier.
Reports from Boston Newport Gloucester and New Bedford outline a mixed coal picture. Railroad executives deny a regional shortage while Newport notes no hard coal for sale at 15 a ton and soft coal at 10. Gloucester warns of impending factory shutdowns without relief and New Bedford reports price hikes to 11 for hard coal and 10 for soft coal.
Providence reports over 50 coal laden vessels totaling about 50 000 tons arriving in 48 hours, the largest fleet ever to reach the port. Most coal going to Consolidated railroad and Rhode Island Massachusetts routes, easing steel coal supply for a month or more while house coal remains scarce due to delivery bottlenecks.
Washington reports a striking display of trust in the United States after the Boxer uprising. Three magnificent silver vases were presented to U. S. consul John F. Fowler at Chefoo by the united guilds of Ningpo. The gesture marked the first time a foreign consul was honored by the entire native city.
A suit was filed today in Chicago against Richard Heard former manager of Signor Pietro Mascagni by Chamberlain Harrington and Kindt for recoupment of losses from alleged breach of contract to present the Mascagni Opera company under the plaintiff’s auspices at Burlington Muscatine Keokuk Iowa and Peoria and Rock Island Illinois The performances were not given due to the composer’s illness.
Havana reports President Palma and cabinet members with leading senators chose not to call an extra Senate session to discuss the reciprocity treaty with the United States after a lengthy conference.
Montreal December 29 Grand Trunk manager McGuigan said the Wanstead accident would have been averted if not for the blinding snow. He cited four miles straight road between Wanstead and Watford, a 70 mph train, and a four and a half minute run, with a telegraph clearing order in Watford. He denied fault by any superior officer, blamed human error, and forecast property losses up to a quarter million as claims settle. Engineer MacKenzie not blamed. crew worked seven hours.
The Wanstead inquest hears testimony from Despatcher Kerr and Watford operator Andrew Carson about orders and cancellations tied to the Wanstead accident. Kerr and Carson describe attempts to stop and allow trains to cross, with confusion over the order busting and lack of a written cancellation. The session adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.
The Star theatre on Ecatur Street in Atlanta burned today while a vaudeville company rehearsed. All members escaped uninjured. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damage with no insurance. A stray humorous note ends the report with a cheeky aside about a sticky flypaper incident.
A home dessert idea uses Lemon Jell-O with boiling water sugar and sherry to create wine jelly. Or add cod sherry or port for variety. Orange halves hold partly congealed jelly, served with whipped cream. optional sherbet cups. Four flavors available. get a package at grocers for 10 cents.
A promotional piece outlines Paderewski as a world leading pianist and discusses the high price of success. It emphasizes hard work and especially health as essential, then promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura as a remedy for vitality and nerves with an invitation to consult Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
The hearing on charges against Chief of Police Tarbox continued with Patrolman Condin stating the chief’s alleged proximity to Wright's drug store was not for improper purposes but to imply familiarity with the store owner. Witnesses testified about transfers, liquor limits, and department friction as Inspector Fletcher praised improvements under Tarbox.
A Norfolk Superior Court jury acquitted Charles A. Nawn of manslaughter in the death of Michael Duffy Medway in June last year. The jury could not reach a verdict on Frank M. Galucia and Frank T. Cullen, also of Medway, charged in the same case. Each defendant had separate counsel.
Salem on December 29 saw police warrants executed by City Marshal Knight and Alderman Cashman at the Colonial Thorndike Associates clubs. Liquors were seized from lockers at Salem and Thorndike clubs. Colonial warrant unsigned and ordered withdrawn. Mayor Hurley expressed regret, noting he would not have sanctioned the actions if informed. Mayor-elect Peterson set to take office next Monday.
Washington hosts the American Association for the Advancement of Science as its 52nd annual meeting opens. Retiring president Prof. Asaph Hall presides. Ira Remsen is president-elect. Welcomes read by Walcott MacFarland Hill and Needham. Lunch for visiting scientists. The day features multiple section meetings and speeches, including Wright on the psychology of the labor question.
The Boston and Lowell Railroad Corp will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Boston Passenger Station on Wednesday January 7 1903 at 10 30 a m. Items include electing a Board of Directors and potential bond issuance up to 250000 to be dated May 1 1903 with 20 year term and interest not over 4 percent. Proceeds may fund bonds due 1998 and permanent improvements under a 1887 lease with Boston Maine Railroad. Henry B Cabot clerk.
The Lowell Dispensary holds its sixty seventh annual meeting at the rooms of the Lowell Institution for Savings on Thursday morning in January 1908 at nine o'clock to elect officers for the coming year and conduct any other lawful business. James W. B. Shaw, Secretary. Lowell, Mass. December 29, 1902.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Wamesit National Bank will be held at the banking rooms on Tuesday January 20th at 2 o'clock P M for the choice of Directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before them. Attest Co E Goulding Cashier Lowell December 20th 1902.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Old Lowell National Bank for the choice of directors and other business will be held at the bank's rooms on Tuesday January 20 1903 at 10:30 AM. Chas M Williams cashier Lowell Mass December 12 1902.
The Appleton National Bank of Lowell will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 13 1903 at 11 in the forenoon in bank rooms. Directors will be elected and other business as allowed by law may be transacted. Geo F King acting cashier Lowell Mass December 2 1902.
Prescott National Bank of Lowell holders of the bank's stock are notified to attend a directors election and other business at 40 Central Street on Tuesday January 13 at 10 o'clock A M. Be E Sawyer, Cashier, December 12, 1902.
The address by Prof. John Joseph Flather warned that labor costs often exceed power costs in shops, urging prudent methods to reduce labor expense over enthusiasm for new techniques. An American Chemical Society session drew about 200 attendees with Dr KE DeSchweinitz presenting on tuberculosis and noting that virulent germs from humans can infect cattle.
The January Century features Franklin Chirkin on The So Called Sugar Trust and br Albert Shaw on The President and the Trusts. Poe letters and chivers portrait with discussions of Shelley and Keats appear, plus a WWI era Caribbean crater piece. Fiction includes Yellow Van part three and The Wife of Chino, Fifty Jane, A Russian Climax, When the Consul Came to Peking, Lovey Mary part two, and more.
In a crowded West Forty-second Street pawnshop window a break in at R. Simpson & Co. yielded 10000 dollars in diamonds. Three gems were recovered after a dramatic chase. the 19 year old apears as William Madison of Boston. Police suspect several men aided the thief in the broad daylight raid.
Washington reports sketch a plan by Republican managers to force Hawley from the Senate citing ill health and a push to install a younger, stronger successor. Hawley, visiting at home, weighs resignation with talks of retirement on army list and possible deputy duties should he step down before completing his term.
The U S revenue cutter Gresham reports the barge Eureka of Philadelphia sunk Dec 14 lies in 15 fathoms about 16 miles east by south of Toarne Gate lighthouse, 13 1 2 miles outside Barnegate bell buoy. Topmasts break water, mizzenmast afloat. Wreck is dangerous. blow it up first. Masters warned to pass cautiously, especially at night or in bad weather.
Manila reports the fleet retreating to Subig bay and seizing a shore fort to establish a naval base. Kentucky mine the west channel as Zafiro lands 200 marines on Grand Island. Marines build a 400 yard railroad approach to heights with three batteries and a camp. Wompatuck mines the inner channel.
Detective Dunham reaches Littleton amid renewed search for the recluse Ss. vd, with investigators vowing intensified efforts. Despite Christmash eve patrols through wool and fields, no trace of the missing Vigtse was found, and the case gains new impetus.
A Bargain department sale offers a large stock of men shirts in all sizes at 25 cents each with linen collars at 10 cents and cups at 10 cents. A.G. Pollard & Co advertises the event in a basement location and urges customers to shop and save money today. Ely Brothers promotes Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh at 75 cents including a spraying tube, with mail order from 56 Warren Street New York.
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