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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Advances on Wed Jan 15 Amid Weakness Rebound

The market opened irregular in Boston and New York with copper stocks fluctuating. Prices rose 1 to 3 points for several active stocks before noon as some leaders like New York Central and Glucose gained, while others pulled back.

Boston Wolverine Baltic Centennial Adventure Bingham Trimountain Osceola Erie New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Brooklyn Transit Louisville Manhattan Missouri Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Southern New York Central St. Paul Rock Island Missouri Pacific Delaware Hudson Great Northern People’s Gas Tennessee Coal Tractions Consolidated Gas

Cotton futures open steady in New York

Cotton futures opened steady in New York with January at 8.01, February 8.12, March 8.12, April 8.17, May 8.19, June 8.22, July 8.22, August 8.08, September 7.72, October 7.67.

New York

Stock hints at rising value amid consolidation talks

Erie Telephone stock owner resists selling preferred shares as prices look set to rise. Western Union actions show no broad govt backing for par value payment to the firm. News ties the sudden Glucose common advance to resumed talks of a Glucose and National Starch consolidation with outside groups.

Erie Telephone Glucose Common

Licenses Granted And Revoked By Police Board

The board approved licenses for auctioneers, common victuallers, a hawker and pedlar, junk collectors, and exhibition groups at various addresses. The common victuallers licenses for Minnie L Dow and J H Codding were revoked. A Sunday evening concert at Savoy Theatre is listed for Jan 17 1902. Henry E Deering and Owen J Tansy were promoted to the regular reserve force. Warren W Anderson received a vaudeville exhibition license for 314 Middlesex Street.

Board of Police Edmund B. Conant Central Street Charles H. Hanson Rock Street James S. Hanson Euric L. Leighton Middlesex Street Charles D. Paige Winsfield S. Parker Albert J. Ryan Hildreth George F. Stiles Barristers Hall Common Victuallers Ernest Kriere Colburn Street J. H. Codding Gorham Street George Newell Freeman Parker Dutton Street A. F. Saunders Et al Appleton Street Common Victualler’s Minnie L. Dow Tyler Street Hawker and Pedlar Charles D. Robinson Quimby Avenue Fester Klajer Washington Street Frank Tolby Agawam Street McMahon and Fowler Savoy Theatre Henry E. Deering Owen J. Tansey Warren W. Anderson

Mrs Morse Injured In Fall At Home

Mrs C F Morse of 19 Second street suffered a painful accident yesterday when she fell and fractured two ribs. Policemen and medical staff attended, with treatment given and her condition reported stable.

C. F. Morse Second Street

Man tries to murder wife and burn home in Detroit

Detroit, Jan 14. John Blissitt, intoxicated and jealous, returned from Cleveland and attacked his wife at Beech street. He shot her three times, fracturing her skull, beat her with a revolver butt, then poured oil on a piano and tried to ignite it before police arrested him. Blissitt, 52, claimed he did it “to scare her” though he loved her. His wife, 53, was wounded but not yet known to recover.

Detroit Mich John Blissitt Cleveland Lake Shore Road Beech Street Blissitt

Spinners Quit at Assabet Mills Over Yarn Grade Change

In Maynard on January 15, sixty spinners left work due to a wage dispute tied to a new finer yarn grade. They sought a new price schedule to match former pay, had worked overtime four nights weekly, and demanded 10 cents extra per hour for overtime. After management offered no satisfactory reply, they marched to I. O. G. T. hall to discuss the issue.

Maynard Assabet Mills I. O. G. T. Hall

End of Boer War Hints at Peace Likelihood

London on January 15 reports King Edward endorsing public hopes for an early peace in South Africa. He told guards officers that the war might now be nearing a conclusion after reviewing a draft of 1200 grenadiers from Coldstreams and Scots Guards bound for South Africa. The King’s speech carried little else of note. He was joined by the Prince of Wales and other royals, amid a notable gathering of guests.

London Edward South Africa Guards Grenadiers Coldstreams Scots Guards Prince of Wales Duke of Connaught Duke of Cambridge Lord Roberts

Imperial Yacht Prospects For Hohenzollern Visit

Berlin reports Admiral Count von Baudissin will command the imperial yacht Hohenzollern on the New York voyage for Emperor William's launch ceremony. Prince Henry of Prussia will meet the ship at Hampton Roads, then proceed to New York for social entertainments and a grand banquet aboard the vessel. The silver service is shipped to Kiel for use on special occasions.

Berlin Count von Baudissin Hohenzollern New York Emperor William Potsdam United States Kiel Prince Henry of Prussia Hampton Roads Schloss William Prince Henry Washington

Police Court Continued With Probation and Fines

The record shows Jery secured work and planned to earn money at once. Landry McCarthy and Murray fined two dollars each. Mary Brown case filed. Kate Mc Ginnis placed on probation with three months jail sentence suspended. John J. Kelly and John Clossey paid six dollar fines.

Jery George Landry James McCarthy Charles Murray Mary Brown Kate MccGinnis John J. Kelly John Clossey

Friedman Mynski Tie The Knot In Howard Street Home

Max Friedman married Katherine Mynski on Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Howard Street. Rabbi Persky officiated with Samuel Friedman as best man and Esther Cohen as bridesmaid. A wedding dinner followed and dancing filled the evening.

Max Friedman Katherine Mynski Howard Street Rabbi Perskey Samuel Friedman Esther Cohen

No danger in using Cafebria for headaches

The statement claims Cafebria has no harmful drugs and stops headaches quickly, with assurance of warrant. Sold at druggists.

Police Chief Frye in city to gather evidence for grand jury

Andover Chief W L Frye collected evidence Tuesday on cases from James Tracey Joseph White John B White William Lawler and Jerome King charged with breaking and entering and larceny. Cases to be heard before Salem grand jury.

W. L. Frye Andover James Tracey Joseph White John B. White William Lawler Jerome King Salem

Investment in High Grade Railroad and Utilities Securities

Investors are assured of careful selection of top tier Railroad Street Railway Gas and Electric Lighting securities with full factual basis provided to support judgment.

Murder Charge After Cambridge Lunch Cart Quarrel

Cambridge Jan 14 Timothy Murphy and James P Tumilty were held for further hearing on murder charges in connection with the death of William Kilfoil. Kilfoil was found unconscious with a head wound in a Franklin street entry and died at a hospital last night. Kilfoil had reported being assaulted by Murphy at the lunch wagon. patrols and the lunch wagon proprietor placed Murphy and Tumilty at the scene and they were arrested after Kilfoil was found.

Cambridge William Kilfoil Timothy Murphy James P. Tumilty Kilfon Franklin Street Kilfoil Murphy la Marche Tumilty

Parish fires up demand for removal of St Anne's pastor

In Manchaug on January 14 a large motion by two thirds of St. Anne's parishioners urged Rt. Rev. Thomas Beaven to remove Rev. J B V Campeau, citing abusive language rough manners and alleged slanderous sermons. They claimed a hotel raid involvement and an incident where Mrs Morin was expelled from church. A warrant may be sought and another meeting is planned in a few days.

St. Anne’s Church Manchaug Springfield Father Campeau Geo. Morin

Courier Ad Readers Urged to Support Advertisers

Readers are asked to tell advertisers they saw their ad in the Courier, encouraging engagement and ongoing support for local sponsors. The notice emphasizes mutual benefits for readers and merchants and invites continued patronage.

The Courier

Clash in Senate over Philippine policy and reforms

In Washington on January 14 the Senate formed a joint committee to study a National Hall of Records site. Hoar pressed for a Philippine war inquiry, calling for witnesses and light on alleged misdeeds. Lodge urged referring the matter to the Philippine committee, while Mason pushed Cuba reciprocity. The House allocated directors to DC institutions and moved to pension bill debates, with veterans’ home access topics and Navy and Military academy visitor appointments.

Wasnington Senate Congress Washington Harris United States Kansas Union Pacific Railway Company Hoar Philippine Committee Philippines Aguinaldo Dewey Gov. Taft Taff Gen. Chaffee Lawton Otis Mr. Hoar Cuba Japan China Russia Lodge Urg Carmack Tenn House Stewart New York Livingston Georgia Columbia Hospital For Women Russell Connecticut Lanham Texas Columbian Institution For District of Columbia Gardiner Rixey Union Confederacy Gibson Archipelago Wheeler South Kentucky Philippine Islands DeArmond Pixey Michigan Republican Snodgrass Lamb Richmond Hooker Messrs Ohio Gillett Massachusetts Sulzer Military Academy Dayton West Virginia Connor Iowa Kehoe Naval Academy

Boston Harbor River and Harbor Bill Backed by 65 Groups

The Senate commerce committee heard National Rivers and Harbors Congress leaders recount Baltimore convention support for river and harbor improvements. Geo. Fe. Bartol, permanent chair, said 22 states and 65 organizations favored higher freight rate relief and river projects. D. G. Purse cited Savannah river gains. Boston Chamber of Commerce president William H. Lincoln spoke.

Senate Committee On Commerce National Rivers and Harbors Congress Baltimore Geo. Fe, Bartol Philadelphia Congress John W. Candier Massachusetts D. G. Purse Savannah Wm. H. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce of Boston

Ready Made Sheets From Top Cotton Brands

The Fruit of the Loom and Pequot Cottons top the market as the highest price cottons. We offer a sheet made from these premium cottons.

Atlantic Mills

River and Harbor Improvements Support Prosperity

A speaker argued that spending on rivers and harbors yields high returns for the people by boosting export trade. Improved transportation could enhance U S competitiveness and meet global food demand, with a belief that deeper channels for sea going vessels justify about 75 million dollars for river and harbor work.

United States

Trial for Murder at Grand Isle Court

North Hero Vermont January term opens with Antonio Coangelo charged with murdering John Julian at Alburgh last year. Julian body found on Central Vermont railroad track with a bullet wound in the brain. Coangelo admits being with Julian but claims he separated near Rouse's Point and went toward Lacoll.

North Hero Grand Isle Antonio Coangelo John Julian Alburgh Cvangelo Julian Central Vermont Grand Isle County Rouse’s Point Lacoll Boston

Smallpox Epidemic Rages in Whitinsville

Whitinsville January 14 Six new smallpox cases in Rockdale raise village total to 36. The pest house is full and officials expect more cases within 24 hours. All workers at Whitin Machine Co and Paul Whitin Cotton Mills have been vaccinated.

Whitinsville Rockdale Whitin Machine Co Paul Whitin Cotton Mills

McCreary Elected U.S. Senator by Kentucky Legislature

Frankfort Kentucky January 14 James B McCreary was formally elected United States senator by the two Houses of the Legislature in separate sessions The vote will be ratified in joint session tomorrow The action marks McCreary by law to assume the seat once the joint session approves the result

Frankfort James B. McCreary United States

Dion's Death Shows Fight Was Prearranged In 20 Rounds

Cambridge judge Fisher rules John Dion of Lowell died from a blow given during a prearranged fight with Charles Armstrong at the Knickerbocker club. The inquest notes the bout was to a finish or for a decision, lasting twenty rounds and sixty minutes, signaling a planned contest.

Cambridge Fisher John Dion Lowell Charles Armstrong Knickerbocker Club

Concords New England league roster for 1902 season

Manager John J. Carney reveals the Concord New England league team lineup for 1902 with catchers Peter Agnew James Doran. pitchers Hendricks Drinkwater Lee Jordan Claremont O’Brien etc. infielders Carney Ha gan Lynch Kerner Nugent Bonner Krouse Vaught. outfielders Noblit Kirwan Ryan Gervais McCormick and others. The roster will be cut to 14 players at season start.

Concord N. H John J. Carney Concord New England Peter Agnew Middletown N. Y James Doran New York City So F. Hendricks Manayunk E’ga Cc Drinkwater Hyde Park Mass Natt Lee Buffalo Richard Jordan Walkesbarre Wm. Leith Fishkill Landing Frank O’brien St. Hyacinthe P. Q W. L. Claremont M. Gilroy Fall River John S. Carney Manchester M. S. Hagan Cleveland Henry Lynch F. Wm. Kerner, Philadelphia, John Nugent Jamestown Wm. A. Vaught Bloomfield N. J Chas. Krouse Detroit Mich John P. Bonner Crifton Geo E. Noblit Chester Edward Kirwan Wappinger Falls John Ryan M. Gervais

Judge Shipman resigns from federal bench

Washington dated January 14 reports Judge Nathaniel Shipman a U S circuit judge for the second circuit Vermont Connecticut New York has resigned due to failing health. William K Townsend of New Haven was appointed to fill the vacancy effective March 22.

Washington Nathaniel Shipman U. S Vermont Connecticut New York Wm. K. Townsen New Haven

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Stock Market Boston Market New York Market Western Union Moperate Investments Y Ce Haigut Freese B'way Hildreth Brig Nicholas G. Norcross Lowell, Mass Assabet King Edward Will Imperial Yacht Friedman—Mynski Spencer Trask 8 Co Pine Street N. Y. Stock Exchange Priest Manchaug- Ask the Development Company of America American Finance and Trust Company Park Row N.Y Arthur S. Leland Broad Street Exchange Building James M. Abbott Telephone Lodge Mason Republican Party Boston Harbor Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets Court Sen. McCreary Hood C. I. Hood CO Dion Carney Concord Colts Shipman
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