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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement argues most heart trouble stems from poor digestion and stomach gas. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, natural aid to digestion after meals, claiming they prevent acidity and weakness of the heart, and noting widespread availability in the US, Canada, and Britain.
Having arranged with the Pure Gluten Food Co of New York whose products have received government approval I have placed in stock a full line of gluten foods including breakfast food crackers macaroni and flour in packages or sacks These preparations contain over five times the nutriment of ordinary cereals or flours Call and examine.
NY December 31 A detec tive bureau witness tied Schofield alias Mary Young to the Thebaud $50,000 jewel theft. Police say jewels were recovered largely from a pawnshop with others in Kern’s satchel found in a city hotel. A $20,000 pear shaped diamond pendant was among the pieces.
In Portland Maine Sheriff Pearson seized liquors from the Portsmouth and Portland Express office to test the prohibitory law. The shipment was returned and promptly delivered to the owners, exposing a loophole that locals believe will persist until legislature convenes. Ex Alderman Rounds claims the scheme originated locally and remains silent.
Bangor Me December term probate court allowances reveal a $500 gift for a new St Marys church in Augusta and a $500 gift to the Sisters of Mercy in Portland. Aside from minor relative bequests, all remaining property goes to St Mary's church and affiliated societies.
The Lowell division of the Boston and Northern Street Railway announces a new Lowell to Medford and Boston route via East Merrimack Nesmith and Rogers streets through Tewksbury Wilmington North Woburn and Winchester to Medford with service from Merrimack Square at 7 15 a m and every 30 minutes until 10 15 p m and return departures from Medford Square from 6 30 a m every 30 minutes until 9 20 p m A separate schedule covers limited runs to Tewksbury Center and additional services from Merrimack Square to Tewksbury The Highlands and Oaklands line is discontinued and a Highlands and Christian Hill route opens connecting Christian Hill with Dutton Street Northern Depot and the Highlands with weekday service at specific morning and afternoon times The zone will use white poles to mark stops from Rogers and Nesmith to Medford
The notice details daily and Sunday streetcar schedules for Merrimack Square, Highland, and surrounding routes. It lists departure times from Merrimack Square to High Street Wentworth Broadway Wigginville Wamesit South Lowell Nesmith Street and other points, including variations by time of day and new route designations Broadway and Oakland. It also notes light signals, pole usage, and line discontinuations, with Thomas Lees as Division Superintendent.
Boston reports outline a plan where Charles H. Allen would not become secretary of the navy. W Murray Crane is slated to succeed Secretary Long, with Crane possibly serving as governor during Long's term. Secrecy surrounds the arrangement due to long-term timing and existing contracts.
United States Consul Brunot reports Madagascar shows circumscribed yet rich auriferous regions on the eastern slopes and near Managary. Gold exists as small nuggets or dust in alluvial deposits carried by streams from a neighboring mountain, with traces found across the island.
Copenhagen reports a treaty with the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies will be signed despite local opposition. The Danish government has pledged to proceed and will not permit a plebiscite to affect the decision.
Floods in the South cause serious delays in mail, with Texas and Mexico mails sent from St Louis instead of New Orleans. Interior lines in Alabama suspend traffic, affecting east to southwest communication and regional deliveries.
A despatch from Col. Sidney M. Hedges reports he joined his son this morning. Details on the boy’s whereabouts and circumstances are kept private, but the location was distant from Pittsburgh.
Boston December 31 The case of Miss Frances Stearns Back Bay dealer in antiques and bric a brac was disposed of for customs at this port The special agents report confirms smuggl ing of goods valued at 1000 hidden in trunks The matter now moves to the district attorney for further action and court handling continues
Marquette Michigan December 31 local engine building firm receives a formal inquiry from the Russian naval department asking when engines can be shipped and noting a large order. The gasoline engines are to be used on the czar's torpedo boat fleet amid ongoing correspondence.
In St John New Brunswick on December 31 a bride of a month died from smallpox amid the outbreak. Mrs McKeown wife of Hon Harrison A McKeown solicitor general in the provincial cabinet, was formerly Miss Perkins of Wilmington Massachusetts where they wed in November. After visiting Boston and Canadian cities they returned two weeks ago and soon showed symptoms.
A strong norther swept Colon Colombia at 5 pm causing heavy seas. Most steamers except the Hero cleared to Porto Bello. The Hero, en route from Baltimore with coal, grounded at Christopher Colony and is helpless. Pacific Mail docks and other property suffered damage as winds remained high.
Washington on December 31 reports the navy department announced the ceremonial acceptance of the torpedo boats Barney and Bagley built at the Bath, Maine, shipyards.
Amherst Va resident W C Williamson says he suffered a year with lumbago until Chamberlain's Pain Balm provided complete relief after other remedies failed. Sold to all druggists.
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