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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
5
The co partnership between A White of Lowell and Charles T Saul under Charles T Saul Co Opticians is dissolved by mutual consent. Saul continues the business at 70 Central street Lowell Mass. All accounts due or against the firm are payable to Charles T Saul. Dec 31 1901.
Merchants and officials urge Congress action as the official ratio of 2.10 Mexican silver to 1 American gold dollar disrupts trade. Prices rise 5 to 10 percent, banks cite irregularities, and some refuse American checks. Government salaries paid in Mexican dollars complicate costs. Commissioner Ide sick with dysentery, plans a two month visit to Japan.
C W Bullen, chairman of the executive committee of the Trunk Line association, releases a statement on the formal discontinuation of passes exchanges with others than trunk line companies after December 31 1901. The move follows wide reform discussions and is denied to be led by any single president.
Harry H Harrison, a bright Cambridge newspaper man, died after a brief illness of gastr fever. Born Dover New Hampshire May 20 1875 he edited the Dartmouth Literary Monthly and joined Dartmouth Psi Upsilon Casque and Gauntlet. He helped secure control of the Cambridge Tribune and reported for the Cambridge Press Boston Advertiser and Record. He married two months ago.
Charles M. Currier sues the trustees of Dartmouth College seeking 50000 damages for injuries from a brick falling from a chimney in September 1898. The case, arguing university liability for negligent acts of employees, was argued in the U S district court of appeals before Judges Colt Putnam and Webb. Decision pending.
John Murray, who surrendered to Irish police claiming to have killed his wife in West Jefferson, Ohio, appeared at Bow Street police court London to face a man slaughter charge. Remanded for a week. He admitted kicking her unintentionally and seeks to prove his innocence.
New Orleans reports Capt Cyril W King a United States volunteer officer sentenced at Mobile for accepting bribes linked to barracks at Fort Morgan. The United States circuit court of appeals in New Orleans granted a new trial today.
In London today the high court granted a writ of habeas corpus for H. St. John Dix. A Jan. 14 hearing is set. Dix faces charges of larceny committed in the United States and complicity in wrecking the Scandinavian American Bank of Whatcom Washington.
An endorsement letter touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. A South Sudbury assistant postmaster and a Toronto reader report relief after using a box or two, praising digestion, complexion, and energy. Doctors and druggists are cited praising safety and efficacy for all ages.
Levi Bell, a posse member, brought in Clarence Woodward and Frank S. Foote in Casper. After days on the run, the prisoners were found frost-bitten and hungry. The town buzzed with excitement and threats of lynching as an attempt to escort them to jail near sheriff Ricker's murder last week failed.
Detroit report says Charles H Thompson of Chicago was arrested for attempting to bribe State Food Commissioner W B Snow to halt prosecutions over oleomargarine sales by Hammond Packing Co Hammond Ind The suspect was released and faces arraignment tomorrow under tight surveillance
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad announces a five to six percent wage rise for yard conductors and yard switchmen at principal points, effective January 1. About 1500 workers gain, totaling around $39,000 yearly. management may extend increases to engineers and firemen. Train crews had received raises previously.
Boston governed by Jan. 7 actions as Speaker Myers outlines the new House committees with Lowell figures Hayes on rules and railroads, Stearns on education and libraries, plus O'Brien on banks, Mahoney and Desmond on drainage and public health. Regular routine follows including clerical aid for rules, seat drawing, and adjournment after approving pay rolls and a Dukes county district court salaries bill.
In the Senate a petition from F. W. Meachum to fix barrels of sweet potatoes weight was received. The state health board report on food and drugs was referred to public health. An order to compile payroll passed. A mystery of night cash drawer thefts was solved when porter J. Wm. Henry Johnson, an ordained Baptist minister, admitted stealing about $4 from the bureau of registration in pharmacy and was arraigned in municipal court.
The article notes that captain Higginson is trusted to boost oarsmen confidence, praising his belief in the club system now used at Harvard. Captain Bullard plans an early rowing start, with novices to begin this week or next, while class crews await after mid year exams.
Paris January 7 Baron d Etournelles de Constant well known French diplomat and deputy to the Chamber of Deputies and French delegate to The Hague peace conference has accepted Chicago invitation to speak on Washingtons Birthday He urges a program to teach Americans about France and for Frenchmen to know America as a guarantee of civilization and world peace
Boston January 7 Adah Richmond has been non suited in her claim against the estate of the late John Stetson. The contest centered on alleged martial affairs of the financier and theatre owner and has run since his death four or five years ago. The suit is ended for now, save for a few small actions inconsequential to the estate's counsel.
Cambridge Jan 7 Harvard undergraduates learned that E C Storrow resigns after three years at the rowing helm Francis L Higginson Jr former Harvard captain and stroke in 1899 and 1900 is chosen to lead the squad Higginson will likely continue Storrow system with Storrow's famed boatmen still shaping the program
The article explains that intense mental work erodes tiny brain particles daily and requires replacement through proper food. It notes the brain and nerves contain a soft gray pulp of albumen, stressing the body's daily loss and need for nourishment to prevent nervous exhaustion.
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts Food as aids for those weakened by mental work and poor nutrition. It emphasizes phosphate of potash, albumen, and grape sugar from grain starch, urging daily use with cream to regain strength. The product is sold by grocers and produced by Postum Cereal Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Examiners report from Deputy Coroner Skinner of Humboldt county cites E Johnson, a lookout on the wrecked steamer Walla Walla, giving under oath at Europe a strong tale about the collision with the French bark Max. Johnson says he saw the bark's lights minutes before impact and warned the bridge twice, but his cautions were ignored by the officers. The ship’s officers dispute his account.
Col. 8. P. Colt, president of United States Rubber, says there is no immediate move of headquarters from New York to Boston but confirmed consolidation of offices in Boston. He reports excellent financial conditions amid a prosperous period.
Providence report states Ira Whitney, about 60 years old, was found in a vacant lot on outskirts of the city. Death attributed to exposure after likely wandering while intoxicated. Whitney was a carpenter, unmarried, with one sister as the only living relative.
In Woonsocket on January 7, Joseph A Brouillard age 11 of Railroad street Manville drowned while skating on the Blackstone River. He made a desperate effort to save himself but exhausted sank as help arrived. His body was recovered from 28 feet of water.
Washington January 7 A House committee report favors a bill granting Mrs McKinley the postal franking privilege for all heroes Similar privileges have been given previously to Mrs Ty ley and to Mrs Lincoln Mrs Grant and Mrs Logan.
Tf troubled with a weak digestion belching sour stomach or if you feel dull after eating try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents All druggists.
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