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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Trends and Upward Trimountain Rise

Boston whipsawed as Trimountain jumped from 46% to 149 amid alleged manipulation during the early trading hours. In New York the market opened firm with Amalgamated Copper and several rails advancing, while Sugar led gains and Manhattan eased to 135% as the list fluctuated and some stocks pulled back.

New York Boston Trimountain Vie 'Telephone Preferred Amalgamated Copper Anaconda Atchison Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Transit Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Louisville Manhattan New York Central Reading St. Paul Sugar Southern Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel St. Louis San Francisco Baltimore Ohio Delaware and Hudson Canadian Pacific People’s Gas Tennessee Lackawanna International Pump Long Island Amalgamated Pullman

Cotton futures steady with mixed outlook and ties to utilities

New York reports cotton futures opening steady with gains across several months and notes strong underlying demand despite lack of new stockholder rights at General Electric. Analysts foresee potential consolidation with Westinghouse and rising receipts that may lift prices. Glasgow sugar market opens with strong run, prices up six pence on anticipated higher duties and possible countervailing measures.

Gen. Electric Westinghouse Glasgow Clyde

Sagamore mill No 1 weavers vote to remain out

In Fall River on January 15 about 75 striking Sagamore mill No 1 workers met at the North End with Union Secretary Whitehead presiding. They unanimously decided to stay out until grievances are settled and to meet Mondays and Thursdays at Textile hall while the strike continues. A proposal to appoint a committee to confer with Treasurer Brayton was rejected. advances by mill management must come first.

Fall River Sagamore Mill No North End Whitehead Weavers’ Union Brayton

Bargain Prices On Pictures Mirrors And Frames

We have a large stock of desirable goods left from the holiday trade and will cut prices on all pictures mirrors and frames to move them quickly. If you want a real bargain come and see us at Maker corner Merrimack and John streets.

Eorge Merrimack and John Streets

Lawrence House to Hear Ballot Contests in Two Districts

Boston Jan 15 The House committee on elections will hear two contested seat cases. In the 7th Essex Lawrence area John T Maloney Republican and Frank J Stanley Democrat appear after a tied recount showing 2486 for each side with one questionable ballot. In the 16th Suffolk district Van Courtlandt Lawrence Republican is challenged by Democrat R H Foley after recounts favoring Foley.

Boston House Committee On 7Th Essex John T. Maloney Frank J. Stanley Lawrence F. W. Chandler Maloney G. W. Currier Stanley Chandler Social Democrat Suffolk van Courtlandt Lawrence R. H. Foley

Fearful Fall At Bay State Mills Ends With Superficial Injuries

Hugh Maguire a hod carrier of 54 Auburn Street fell 50 to 60 feet from a five story staging at the Bay State mills yesterday afternoon. He struck his back but survived with only superficial bruises. He was taken to St. John's hospital after the ambulance arrived. A 12 foot structure reportedly broke his fall, reducing the drop from about 40 feet.

Hugh Maguire Auburn Street Bay State Mills St. John’s Hospital

Kelley and Bowers Wed at St Patrick’s Church

Dennis J. Kelley and Christine Bowers wed Wednesday at St Patrick’s church with Fr Callahan officiating. Best man Francis Mullen and bridemaid Louise Bowers, blue silk gowns and white roses. Reception at the bride’s home on Fletcher Street. Post nuptial tour planned through New York and New Jersey before settling at 195 Fletcher Street. Numerous Yorick club gifts noted including money purse.

Dennis J. Kelley Yorick Club Christine Bowers St. Patrick's Church Fr. Callahan Francis Mullen Louise Bowers Fletcher Street James Gordon Henry Baril John Murray Miss Bowers Noonan Brothers Page Kelley New York State New Jersey

Nashua Couple Wed at Immaculate Conception Church

At the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Nashua on Wednesday morning, Peter J. Keenan of Lowell married Kate A. Degnan of Nashua, in a ceremony led by Rev. E. E. Buckle. Mary Degnan served as bridesmaid, Lot McNamara of Lowell as best man. The bride wore crepe de mode with lace trim. After a reception, a home ceremony followed at the bride’s Allds street residence with a breakfast. The couple will reside in the city.

Boston janitor dies after six story roof fall

Massachusetts man Thomas Williams aged 45 a Devonshire street janitor was killed Wednesday noon when he fell from a roof while removing snow. In West Everett on Wednesday Lizzie Murray 28 was found unconscious in a field. Bernard Herrick carried her to his home and police were notified. She survived but both legs were so badly frozen they must be amputated. Murray is a widow.

Thomas Williams Devonshire Street Boston Lizzie Murray West Everett Bernard Herrick Murray

Wriggling girl disrupts public gathering proves nuisance

The wriggling girl, while described as a distant relation in theory, becomes a concrete nuisance to the person seated beside her at a public gathering. The scene highlights social discomfort and informal penalty of disruptive behavior in shared spaces.

Kaiser Plans Imperial Yacht Visit to New York

Berlin reports Admiral Count von Baudissin will command the Hohenzollern for Emperor William's launch ceremony. Prince Henry of Prussia sails Feb 15 aboard Kron Prinz Wilhelm to meet the Hohenzollern, with elaborate entertainments planned and a grand banquet on board.

Berlin Count von Baudissin Hohenzollern New York Emperor William Potsdam United States Kiel Prince Henry of Prussia Hampton Roads Schloss William Prince Henry Washington Kron Prinz Wilhelm North German Lloyd Line Newport News Hoboken N. J Potomac River Roosevelt London Candid Friend America Low

Portland Wins New England League Pennant

Boston January 15 Portland Maine awarded the pennant of the New England baseball league at a directors meeting in the Savoy hotel. Pres Murnane called the meeting with Concord Manchester Nashua Lowell Dover Haverhill and Portland represented. Treasurer reported the league flourishing and this afternoon applications from Fall River and Lawrence for league locations were heard.

Boston Portland Maine New England Baseball League Savoy Hotel Murnane Concord J. J. Carney Manchester E. Reed J. W. McDonald Nashua Henry Burns J. W. O’connor Lowell Fred Lake Dover

Cuban reciprocity hearings open in Washington

Ways and Means Committee began hearings on Cuban reciprocity with broad representation from Cuban producers and U S sugar interests. Edwin F Atkins urged a 50 to 100 percent duty reduction and warned of a looming crisis from overproduction, noting Cuban costs and potential labor disturbances as American troops withdrew.

Washington Ways and Means Committee Messrs. Place, Mendoza Dumois Francke Cuba Edwin F. Atkins Boston Hugh Kelly New York John E. Craig Philadelphia Wm. Hayward Henry T. Oxnard Payne United States Atkins Porto Rico Louisiana Mr. Payne

House Appropriates 90000 for Government Exhibit at Charleston

The House approved a 90000 appropriation to cover expenses for the West Indian and South Carolina interstate exposition in Charleston tied to the government exhibit. The measure followed debate with Mr Moody and Mr Payne disputing plan details, and the bill passed. The chamber then resumed the pension bill debate under the five minute rule before adjourning for memorial tributes to late congressmen Brosius and Burke.

Washington House McKinley John Hay Hall of Representatives William McKinley United States Congress House of Representatives Senate Houses of Congress Joint Committee Supreme Court Army Navy Ida S. McKinley Moody Mass Charleston D. C Payne N. Y Elliott Mr. Moody Secretary of the Treasury Jenkins Wis Brosius Pennsylvania Weston Tex Burke Texas

Day As Dust. Portsmouth Drier Than Ever

Portsmouth New Hampshire reports a dry day as Marshal Entwistle orders liquor sales to stop at 11 pm. By forenoon, all previously open liquor outlets remained closed including drug stores refusing prescriptions. Police toured early, finding evidence of compliance and temperance groups expressing satisfaction.

Portsmouth N. H Marshal Entwistle

Steamers Arrived and Cleared In Boston and Liverpool

Boston reports the steamer Philadelphian has arrived from Liverpool. Liverpool notes the Celtic has sailed for New York, marking a pair of transatlantic movements in mid January.

Boston Philadelphian Liverpool Celtic New York

Transatlantic shipping merger talk heats up in New York

On the Celtic voyage to New York are W J Pirie Bruce Ismay W S Graves Ralph Nevill and John Dickin son, White Star Leyland directors and leading Liverpool lawyers. They reportedly seek a US tie among White Star Leyland American and Atlantic Transportation firms, with a working agreement expected soon in New York.

New York Celtic W. J. Pirie White Star Leyland Lines Bruce Ismay W. S. Graves Ralph Nevill John Dickinson Liverpool Cables London United States Leyland American Atlantic

Zinc and Grinding Extend Devoe Paint Longevity

Zinc and grinding produce lead and zinc paint that lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixes. The method improves durability by incorporating zinc powder and a more uniform particle size, reducing wear and weathering on surfaces.

Devoe

Dover Saloons Close As Countywide Prohibition Takes Effect

Dover New Hampshire January 15 saloon closures under countywide orders leave 112 licensed liquor outlets shut by noon. Spectators watched wagons remove kegs as owners convert shops into lunch rooms. Marshal Fogarty supervised closures while County Solicitor Scott warned other towns to comply. Rochester remains the only place selling liquor with Mayor Bradley considering action.

Dover N. H Rochester Marshal Fogarty Scott Bradley

Bill to Allow Gloves Contests in New York Legislature

Albany January 15 A bill permits exhibitions with gloves weighing at least five ounces between amateurs under a legally incorporated amateur athletic association. Exhibitions must be between amateurs, last no more than 15 minutes, and offer prizes other than money.

Albany N. Y Toda Lezally Incorporated

British Warship Condor Presumed Lost in Typhoon

In Victoria B C on Jam 15 hopes for the Condor's safety fade as naval officers believe the British warship foundered during a recent typhoon while en route from Victoria to Honolulu.

Victoria B. C Condor Honolulu

Coroner Conducts Tunnel Inquest Jury Trip

New York January 15 coroner Scholer selected a jury to probe the New York Central tunnel wreck of January 8 that killed 17. After securing the panel the coroner and jurors toured the tunnel, and the inquest is set to begin tomorrow.

New York Scholer New York Central Tunnel

Lighthouses Sought at Dangerous Coasts by Rail and Shipping Interests

In Washington on January 15 Senator Hoar presented a petition from railroad, insurance, and shipping interests seeking construction of lighthouses at dangerous, currently unlit points. He praised a builder's plan and noted government engineers deemed some sites impractical. Hoar also introduced a resolution asking if the state department has official word on British duties on goods for POWs in Bermuda per The Hague.

Washington Senate Hoar State Department Bermuda

Bishop Burgess Consecrated in Brooklyn Service

The Rev Frederick Burgess was consecrated bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island at Grace church Brooklyn. Presiding bishop Bishop Potter of New York led the service with consecrators Bishops Doane Albany and Davies Michigan. Sermon by Doane. presenters Brewster Connecticut and Lawrence Massachusetts. Nineteen bishops and 250 priests attended.

New York Frederick Burgess Long Island Grace Church Brooklyn Potter Doane Albany Davies Michigan Brewster Connecticut Lawrence Massachusetts

Italian Emigration to America Reaches 160000 Annually

Italian statistics show that emigration to America has reached 160000 annually. About half of these return to Italy, while the rest remain in the United States.

America Italy United States

Mob Attacks Flemingsburg Jail Over Gaskins Lynching Attempt

In Maysville Kentucky a dawn mob attacked Flemingsburg jail to seize Charles Gaskins a Black suspect in the killing of James Ryan son of Officer Ryan. Dynamite used failed. a guard was wounded. Gov Be kham ordered troops and a Gatling gun equipped battery to Flemingsburg to deter further violence.

Maysville Flemingsburg Chas. Gaskins James Ryan Ryan Askins Newport Frankfort Beckham Frankfort Military Company Lexington

Harvard professor Alpheus Hyatt dies in Harvard Square

Cambridge report says Alpheus Hyatt assistant professor of invertebrate paleontology at Harvard collapsed in Harvard Square around 7 30 PM, likely from apoplexy. He was taken to a store and later pronounced dead. Body to be examined by coroner tomorrow at his home.

Cambridge Alpheus Hyatt Harvard Harvard Square Prof. Hyatt

Schley Bust Bill Introduced in Maryland House

Annapolis Md Jan 15 Delegat Griffith introduced a bill to appropriate 3000 dollars to buy and erect a life size bust of Rear Admiral W S Schley in the State House.

Maryland Annapolis Delegat Griffith House of Delegates State House W.S. Schley

Palmer to found sanitarium for consumptives in Colorado Springs

Gen William J Palmer announces plans to donate 100 acres of land and 50 000 dollars to establish a semi philanthropic sanitarium for consumptives in Colorado Springs. The institution will cost about 250 000 dollars with the rest to be raised by subscription and a company to be incorporated soon to carry out the project.

Colorado Springs Col William J. Palmer

No danger in using Caleb TM for headaches sold at druggists

Advertisement copy claims Caleb TM is safe for headaches with no harmful drugs and quickly stops pain. It asserts warrant and availability at druggists without providing medical evidence or dosage details. The item reads as a historical drug promotion with promotional language rather than clinical guidance.

Caleb

Bargain Spring Fabrics Offered at 3c Yard Tomorrow

In Palmer street basement display window A G Pollard offers 17 cases of Mirtha dimities and 1 case of organdic dimities with slight imperfections. 30 cases of figured dimities were produced for a later higher price but will be sold at 3c per yard.

Palmer Street A. G. Pollard

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Stock Market Boston Market New York Market Ennis & Stoppani Fall River Strikers Philip R. Hovey Investment Securities State Street Main Nicholas G. Norcross Insurance Central Street Lowell, Mass A Lawrence Case Bowers Keenan—Degnan Kaiser A. G. Pollard & CO Taffeta Cygne Merrimack Street Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets AID Charleston Exposition Marine News The Courier Bishop Burgess Kentucky Schley
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