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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
5
An article argues most heart issues are functional, not organic, caused by poor digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to ensure digestion, prevent gas and acidity, and strengthen the heart indirectly. The tablets are described as natural digestive elements sold widely in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.
I announce to patrons that a full line of Pure Gluten Foods from the Pure Gluten Food Co of New York is now in stock. The products include Breakfast Food Crackers Macaroni and Flour in packages or sacks and are endorsed by the U S government for high nutrition. Call and examine.
In New York on December 31 a suspect admitted the detained woman linked to the Thebaud $50,000 jewel robbery. Papers say Schofield, alias Mary Young, was seen with Kern and jewels found in a pawnshop and Kern’s satchel in a city hotel. A pear shaped diamond pendant worth $20,000 was recovered among the items.
Portland Maine December 31 ex Alderman Rounds says Sheriff Pearson faces a wall as he fights an open express liquor scheme. He seized liquor from the Portsmouth and Portland Express office to test the law but the bottles were returned and deliveries resumed. The action exposes a loophole the legislature must close.
Rich in worldly goods. Bangor Me December term of Penobscot county probate court approved the will of Very Rev Michael Charles O'Brien pastor at St Mary's Bangor and former vicar general and administrator of the Portland diocese A $500 bequest to a new St Mary's church in Augusta and $500 to the Sisters of Mercy in Portland plus other small bequests to relatives with the residue left to St Mary's church and related societies.
Beginning today January 1 new Lowell division routes run to Medford via East Merrimack Nesmith and Rogers streets Lowell through Tewksbury Wilmington North Woburn Woburn and Winchester to Medford with connections to Boston Elevated Railway. Schedules show 7.15 a m to 10.15 p m outbound and 6 30 a m to 9 30 p m return plus variations for partial routes and peak times. White poles will mark stops from Rogers Nesmith junction to Medford and Highlands and Oaklands line is discontinued with Highlands Christian Hill route opened connecting Christian Hill with Dutton Street Northern Depot and Highlands. Weekday service begins at 6 03 a m with further departures through the day.
Thomas Lees division superintendent details Sunday and weekday bus schedules for Merrimack Square routes to High Street Wentworth avenue Broadway Wigginville Wamesit and Nesmith Street. Timings run from early morning to late evening with 15 minute intervals and special route adjustments including the Broadway Oaklands line substitution and white pole stopping designations.
Boston transcript outlines a plan where Charles H. Allen is not to be secretary of the navy and W Murray Crane is slated to succeed Secretary Long. Long remains in cabinet for now. Crane may serve out his Massachusetts governorship term while Long advances his aims.
United States Consul Brunot at St. Etienne reports Madagascar may fulfill engineers expectations of rich mineral resources. He notes circumscribed auriferous regions on the eastern slopes and near Managary port. Gold appears as small nuggets or dust from alluvial deposits carried by streams from a neighboring mountain, with traces found across the island.
Copenhagen reports on best authority that the United States Denmark treaty for the sale of the Danish West Indies will be signed despite local opposition. The Danish government has pledged to proceed and a plebiscite will not be allowed to intervene in the matter.
Washington December 31 floods in the South delay mail service between the east and southwest and locally. All Texas and Mexico mails are sent from the East via St Louis instead of New Orleans. Interior lines in Alabama suffer numerous suspensions affecting traffic and deliveries.
A despatch from Col. Sidney M. Hedges reports that he joined his son this morning. The location of the boy and surrounding details are withheld by the family, but it is clear the boy was found away from Pittsburgh.
Boston December 31 Miss Frances Stearns Back Bay dealer in antique goods faced customs action after authorities seized part of her Boylston Street stock for unpaid duties. Special agents reported she admitted smuggling laces valued at 1000 dollars hidden in trunks. Goods were confiscated and await disposal as courts review the case. The next step rests with the U S district attorney after further evidence review.
Marquette Mich Dec 31 A local engine building firm reports a formal inquiry from the Russian naval department asking when engines can be shipped to Russia for a large order. The gasoline engines would equip the Czar's torpedo boat fleet.
In St. John New Brunswick a bride of a month, Mrs. McKeown wife of Hon Harrison A McKeown solicitor general in the provincial cabinet, died as smallpox pressed the outbreak. She had married in November in Wilmington Massachusetts after a honeymoon tour including Boston and Canadian cities.
A strong northerly storm hit Colon Colombia with sea rising and ships struggling to depart. Most vessels reached port except the Hero driven ashore at Christopher Colon. The Norwegian coal carrier from Baltimore is helpless. Damage reported to Pacific Mail docks and other properties as the sea and wind remain high.
The navy department announced that final acceptance of the torpedo boats Barney and Bagley, built at the Bath Maine works, was completed today in Washington.
Amherst Virginia man W C Williamson says he suffered lumbago for over a year before using Chamberlains Pain Balm which gave complete relief, unlike prior remedies. Sold to all druggists.
A promotional pitch urges readers to buy W H Hayes Old Hundred cigars for personal use or as gifts. The copy emphasizes the brand is stamped on every cigar and encourages getting acquainted with the product.
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