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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1902

Page

3

Torrid session as OConnor confronts board over scrap book

The Board of Health held a heated 30 minute meeting with John J. OConnor absent earlier but then present. He challenged motions and demanded court action over City Solicitor Qua's opinion on acting mayor powers, insisting he would fight the matter to the bitter end.

Board of Health John J. O'Connor Holbrook McGuinness Jackson Knapp Mr. O'Connor Chairman Holbrook O’connor Mr. Holbrook Mr. O’connor Dr. Holbrook O'Connor

Eighty Three Years Of Age Rev Thomas Haworth Birthday

Rev Thomas Haworth of Lowell celebrated his 83rd birthday at 336 Moody street with open house for old friends and neighbors. Born in Blackburn England he moved to Lowell in 1850 and served 35 years as jail chaplain. He is married three times and has two sons Charles and Thomas and a grandson Lloyd Haworth.

Thomas Haworth Lowell Moody Street Parkman Methuen Haworth Charles Haworth & Watson Thomas Minneapolis Lloyd Haworth John Haworth

Coal Operators Meet in Philadelphia Over Strike Case

A conference of anthracite coal operators and their attorneys was held in Philadelphia to plan the presentation of the mine owners’ side to the commission when it convenes next Tuesday. Simon P. Wolverton said non-union miners’ testimony is not yet complete and will be followed by further evidence, with operators’ testimony to last ten days or two weeks.

Philadelphia Simon P. Wolverton Philadelphia and Reading Company Wolverton

Addicks Assured of Another Vote in Kent County

Dover Del December 30 J Edward Addicks won another assemblyman in a special Kent County district election called by Governor Hunt to break a November tie between James Wilbur Powell Union Republican and Solomon Saph Democrat Powell received 496 votes while Saph had 3804 Addicks now has 22 votes assured on joint ballot for United States senator with 27 needed for a choice

Dover Del J. Edward Addicks Kent County Yov. Hunt James Wilbur Powell Union Republican Solomon Saph Saph Powell Addicks

Dr Kennedy Remedy Promises Kidney Cure Claims

Canandaigua resident E N Green recounts severe kidney bleeding years ago. He credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with stopping the flow and restoring health, advertising energy and stronger kidneys. The product is sold in new GO CENT and dollar sizes with free sample mail offer.

E. N. Green Canandaigua N. Y David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

Wanstead Collision Coroner Jury Blames Wrong Orders

Wyoming Ont Dec 30 Coroner s jury reports on the Wanstead wreck of Dec 26 1902 killing 28. It finds Arthur W Ryckett killed and faults wrong orders at Watford with responsibility disputed between Despatcher Kerr and Operator Carson. The verdict cites a boy of 16 at Kings Court Junction and limited experience as factors.

Wyoming Ont Wanstead Arthur W. Rycketts Watford Carson Kerr No. 5 Kings Court Junction Jas. Troyer Troyer Strathroy Jas. Smith Snow James ‘Troyer London Kings Court

Castro Triumph in Barquisimeto Strengthens Castro Rule

Caracas reports government forces recaptured Barquisimeto Lara state after two days of intense street fighting. Generals Solagnie and Penalosa led the revolutionists evacuation, with 112 killed and 395 wounded. President Castro’s telegraphed operations aided the victory and he plans to reach Caracas tomorrow to confer with U S Minister Bowen.

Caracas Castro U. S Bowen Venezuela International Peace Court Hague Barquisimet Barquisimeto Lara San Carlos Tinaquilo Solagnie Penalosa Ceferino Castillo la Victoria Barquisemeto United States

Morgan to announce Erie Lehigh Valley Reading merger

Chicago reports that J P Morgan & Co will announce a consolidation of the Erie Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads early next year. Stocks would be pooled to issue common shares. a holding company would appoint a president. Morgan denies any plan to merge.

Chicago Daily News Today J. P. Morgan & Co Erie Lehigh Valley Reading Northern Securities Company New Jersey Central Reading Company J. P. Morgan Underwood The

Miles to visit European capitals before returning home

Pekin reports General Miles, who departed for Siberia yesterday, will tour European capitals before sailing back to the United States. The journey highlights his major command duties and postwar movements.

Pekin Miles Siberia United States

Blaze in Lawrence Furniture House Fire Kills Destroys Block

A four story Lawrence building at 336 and 3838 Essex street owned by W. H. Godfrey and J. Warren Berry burned after an oil stove tipped over in the office of I. P. Berry & Co. Miss Mabel Thornton tried to douse the blaze by throwing the stove into the alley injuring her face and hands. The blaze gutted the stock and stock losses plus damage to adjacent firms totaled thousands. Firefighters fought the blaze for about thirty minutes with much apparatus deployed and several men slightly cut by glass.

Lawrence Essex Street W. H. Godfrey J. Warren Berry F. P. Berry & Co Musk and Lillis C. E. Mosher I. P. Berry & Co Mabel Thornton Mr. Berry H. H. Marston Fred Miller Berry

Centralville M E church notes death of George H Marston

The Centralville M E church trustees mourn the death of George H Marston a former president and treasurer. They praise his wise counsel executive ability and financial gifts and extend sympathy to Dr Joseph N Marston and family. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in church records and sent to the Marston family and city press.

Centralville M. E. Church George H. Marston George H. Manston Marston Brother Marston Joseph N. Marston Centralville M. E Joseph Marston

Overcoat Theft Arrests Reported in Merrimack Street

Officer Thomas MacCloughrey and Inspectors Walsh and Maher arrested William Fair on Merrimack Street last night. He is charged with larceny of an overcoat from Charles Mooney who shared the room with Fair and was away yesterday morning when the theft occurred.

Thomas MacCloughrey Walsh and Maher Merrimack Street William Fair Charles Mooney Mooney Fair

Accidents Reported In City Injuries At Work And On Sled

Katherine Tracey, 43, of 7 Richmond Street, injured four fingers on her left hand in a punching machine at United States Cartridge shop yesterday afternoon and treated at Emergency hospital. John McAuliffe, 7, badly lacerated second finger on left hand after its runner for a sled caught, four stitches, Emergency hospital. Frank Bleakley, about 12, broke his right leg coasting on a sled on Tyler Street, ran into a wagon, taken home at 31 Tyler Street, then to Emergency hospital by ambulance for treatment.

Katherine Tracey Richmond Street United States Cartridge Shop John McAuliffe Frank Bleakley Tyler Street I Emergency

Sleighride Party From Lawrence Visits Merrimack House

A large Lawrence group rode to the Merrimack house for supper and entertainment last night. They arrived about 8 and faced several bare spots, sometimes walking short distances. Attendees included Walter Coulson, Robert Sheehan, Adelaide Cummiskey, Theresa Farrell, Ellen Farrell, Margaret Desmond, Nora Desmond, Mary Curran, Mollie Curran, Minnie Mahoney, Nellie Mahoney, Mollie McCarthy, Mary L. Ford, John J. Mahoney, Gus Burns, Frank Wilson, James Laughan, Robert Smith, Mathew Carney, Tom Riley, Edward Carney, and a Lawrence Telegram reporter.

Lawrence Merrimack House Walter Coulson Robert Sheehan Adelaide Cummiskey Lowell Theresa Farrell Ellen Farrell Margaret Desmond Nora Desmond Mary J. Curran Mary Daley Elizabeth Daley Mollie Curran Minnie Mahoney Nellie Mahoney Mollie McCarthy Mary L. Ford John J. Mahoney Gus Burns Frank Wilson James Laughan Robert Smith Mathew Carney Tom Riley Edward M. Carney Lawrence Telegram

Whist At C Y M L A Draws Suffolk Street Crowd

The Cath olic Young Men's Lyceum hosted a whist party in the Lyceum room Suffolk street. Prizes went to ladies first Mrs D S O'Brien and second Florence Crott with Mrs J E Smith as booby. In the men’s division first prize went to P H Murphy, second Joseyn Fitzgerald, booby C Cronin. John McNabb chaired the arrangements committee.

Catholic Young Men's Lyceum Lyceum Suffolk Street D. S. O'Brien Florence Crott J. E. Smith P. H. Murphy Joseyn Fitzgerald C. Cronin John McNabb

Promise Meeting for New Year at Evening Service

Regular mid week prayer and praise service at 7 30 this evening will be a promise meeting. Each attendee should come with a promise for the New Year. A noon prayer session follows at 12 15. All girls and women are invited.

New Year's Reception at Kirk Street Church

An informal sociable will be held at Kirk Street Church on New Year’s night. A cordial invitation is extended to all church members and the congregation to attend.

Kirk Street

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Suggested for Seasonal Use

The piece urges prudent housewives to replenish Chamberlains Cough Remedy now to ward off colds before they settle in. It claims early use is prompt, safe for children, and pleasant tasting, with druggists carrying the product.

Chamberlain

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