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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
4
The partnership between A White of Lowell and Charles T Saul trading as Charles T Saul & Co Opticians is dissolved by mutual consent. Saul will continue the business at 70 Central Street Lowell Mass with all accounts payable to and settled by him. Dated December 31 1901.
Bradstreet's notes irregular trade signals from weather and early season, with heavy sales of ginghams and confident dress goods markets. Cotton futures and yarn exports rise, cotton and woollen mills active, railcar shortages linger, and weekly business failures reach 345 versus 270 prior.
Taunton January hearing before the probate court focused on a final accounting in the estate of Mrs. Green's father. Wallace Crapp and other interested parties, including Mrs Green, disputed whether funds received by trustee Barling flowed back into the estate. Evidence traced letters and checks to Mandell and Barling, while Mrs Green pressed for proof of redirected funds, leaving the matter unresolved after a routine, uneventful session.
New York officials report a first triumph as the executive committee of the industrial conference averts a possible strike by over 40,000 garment workers. A sub committee met with Marcus M. Marks of the National Association of Clothing Manufacturers and Henry White of the United Garment Workers to negotiate. The compromise centers on the eight hour workday demand by the coalitions of tailors, cutters, and affiliates.
For catarrh relief a pleasant internal remedy in tablet form is praised by Dr Ramsdell and Dr Wainwright. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, priced at fifty cents, claim to remove catarrhal secretions from nose throat or stomach without cocaine or opiates, with doctors citing cures in long standing cases and usefulness for children during colds and croup.
After two weeks of talks, workers and management reached an agreement with details to be arranged in days. The potential strike, if unresolved, could have hit 40,000 active workers and affected over 100,000 people in New York City. The wage question was not central, and the executive committee of the industrial conference praised the peaceful settlement.
In Boston's South End Mrs Minnie McCarthy, 33, was found on her kitchen floor with her clothing on fire. Husband Mr McCarthy, alleged intoxicated and arrested for investigation as flames were extinguished. the death is under inquiry.
At an inquest on Minnie Larson the Chicago river victim a stone tied around her neck Louis Thoms was held for the grand jury as principal and Robert Nissig Thoms accuser was held as accessory.
The Washington Times company of New York City was incorporated in Albany to publish newspapers in the District of Columbia with a capital of 300000 dollars. Directors listed are Frank A. Munsey E J Ridgeway and R H Tilherton of New York.
Special Legislative Correspondence from Boston notes two issues at the State House. William J. Bryan may visit, and a looming teamsters strike threatens to halt transport of wool and merchandise, impacting railroads, steamboats, and many industries. Conciliation efforts by Palmer, Reed, and Barry are highlighted.
Governor Crane sent a message to the Senate transmitting a committee letter proposing a memorial site on the State House grounds with a fund over $40,000. The Senate took no action and debated nothing on related railway donations, and the matter went over until Monday.
In the House today Speaker Myers announced Mr Preston of Danvers was excused from the public health committee and Mr Hall of Haverhill filled the vacancy. Various petitions and bills were introduced or referred, including a 8 am election day factory rule, a $100,000 state highway emergency fund, ex ter mination of pests by officials on private land, and an Eye and Ear Infirmary appropriation. Legislation covered education, veteran checks, and a proposed state publication board. The State House commission was asked to consider room changes to host outside commissions.
The House meets at 1 o clock on Fridays and at 2 o clock on other weekdays. The House adjourned to Monday next at 2 o clock.
Chicago, Jan. 10 Carl Kruger, the gardener whose stomach was removed last spring, is in bad shape. His liver is infected with the cancer that caused the stomach removal. He will undergo another operation by Dr. B B Ellis of the Illinois Medical College, as soon as he can endure the procedure.
Transit commissioners ask Boston to refrain from renewing leases in the Old State House while noting no demolition is planned. They plan only minor changes for a subway entrance, preserving the building’s historic interest as the Washington Street and East Boston tunnels evolve. The site remains under review pending legislative action and future tunnel alignments.
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions receives its share of 9100,000 in indemnities paid by Turkish authorities for Armenian outrages in 1895. Treasurer Frank A. Wiggins has been notified of the board's portion, six years after the claims were filed.
Senators Frye Gallinger and Wetmore met with Secretary Gage to discuss Maine New Hampshire and Rhode Island claims for interest on Civil War volunteer regiments. The court of claims has allowed some claims and Gage will submit a Congress estimate to pay them.
Washington’s official statement shows December postal receipts at the 50 principal U S post offices increased by almost 15 percent over December 1900. The report credits higher mail volume and regular expenditures with the surge and outlines year end totals for the year.
Zinc and grinding are reported to double the durability of Devoe paint compared with traditional lead and oil mixtures made by hand, suggesting a practical improvement in longevity and finish quality for coating projects.
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