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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1902

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Boston Strike Hardens As Police Tighten Control

Boston on January 25 sees fresh developments in the city teamsters strike. A temporary injunction favors R. S. Brine Transportation and police are authorized to arrest those who insult drivers, with fines up to 20 dollars. Officials warn crowds as union leadership shifts and two strike committee members resign.

Boston Teamsters R. S. Brine Transportation Company W. H. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Gaskin Division 3 Hanscom East Broadway India Street

New York Signs Fogel to Manage Team for Season

Horace S. Fogel of Philadelphia has been signed by Andrew Freedman to manage the New York baseball team for the upcoming season, a statement to be published tomorrow by the Journal and American.

New York Horace S. Fogel Philadelphia Andrew Freedman Journal and American

Patrick Trial Pauses In New York Court

New York January 25 there was no session today of Recorder Goffs court where Albert T Patrick is being tried The trial will be resumed Monday in the case filed against him in the ongoing proceedings and is expected to continue with testimony and argument once reconvened.

New York Goff Albert T. Patrick

Traders National Bank offers foreign exchange and deposits

Traders National Bank provides foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. It issues letters of credit travelers cheques and runs a savings department paying 31 percent per annum compounded semi annually. It offers safety deposit boxes private rooms ladies banking rooms and serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8am to 4pm weekdays and 8am to 1pm Saturday with 7 to 9pm hours noted. Locations at Middlesex Street and Post Office Av.

Temperance Leader Offered NY Mission Faces Local Boycott

Concord New Hampshire January 25 Michael J Fanning superintendent of the New Hampshire Anti Saloon league has been offered a salary increase by the National league to do three months of work in New York state and then organize Massachusetts He faces boycott attempts in Concord having been ordered from his lodging house by a proprietor who says his presence hurts business A mass convention in Concord is planned for early summer to discuss fighting the local option license law movement

Concord N. H Michael J. Fanning New Hampshire Anti-Saloon League National League New York State Massachusetts Fanning

Prince Henry Visit Seen As Friendly Gesture Not Political

Berlin observers view Prince Henry’s U.S. trip as a goodwill mission by the German Emperor aimed at pleasing a rising power. Vienna Paris and London weigh the visit as diplomacy, while Berlin officials deny German backing of any Cuba intervention. The Emperor backs art gifts and Harvard ties as part of a gracious, nonsecret initiative.

New York Prince Henry United States Berlin the Tribune America Vienna Paris London Germany Austria-Hungary Cuba Evans Harvard College Harvard

Shootout on interurban line leaves man wounded in hip

In Terre Haute Indiana a westbound Brazil Inter-Urban car carrying mail was attacked by a crowd of miners at Seeleyville switch eight miles east. Captain K H Hagerman was shot in the hip as non union train crews and miners exchanged at least twenty shots when the car returned with the mail. The car was left in darkness during the exchange and lights were not on at the switch.

Terre Haute Ind Brazil Seeleyville

Prince Henry to Visit Western City for Exposition

Still at it delegation to appear before legislatures Feb. 10 to present the Louisiana Purchase exposition plan. German embassy says Prince Henry will visit St. Louis around March 5. Mississippi approves $50,000 for state exhibit, first such appropriation. Porto Rico, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts also moving on exhibits and funding.

St. Louis Francis Washington Prince Henry Joint Committee On Massachusetts Rhode Island Porto Rico Mississippi

Assignment Made By Maddock & Locke Leather Firm

The Army Maddock and Locke leather firm at 39 High Street assigned for creditors to S K Hamilton. George H Maddock is ill and provides no details. liabilities estimated at 150000 to 200000 in the leather district. Arey Maddock Locke of Maine, capital 150000, succeeded firm with Arey and Locke dead. The concern also controlled Telesis Tannery at Saco Maine, incorporated as St Regis Leather with 25000 capital. Boston Globe.

Army, Maddock & Locke Company High Street George H. Maddock W. F. Currier S. K. Hamilton Milk Street Arey Telesis Tannery Saco St. Regis

American machinery to be sent to Black Sea from U S ports

Five shiploads totaling about 36 000 tons of American agricultural machinery will be dispatched from New York and Philadelphia to Odessa and Novorossisk within six weeks. The Othello will carry over 10 000 tons including McCormick harvesters. Other consignors include Deering, Johnson, Plane, Aultman Miller and Deer ing Harvester companies.

New York Philadelphia Black Sea Alfred R. Post & Co Castello Deering Harvester Company Chicago Johnson Harvester Company Batavia Plane Manufacturing Company Aultman-Miller Company Akron Ohio

Tannery Firm Arey Maddock and Locke Followed in Directory

The firm Arey Maddock & Locke, which the company succeeded, had previously operated the old tannery on Tanner Street in Ayer's City, and their name appeared in the local directory for many years.

Arey, Maddock & Locke Tanner Street Ayer’s City

Wisconsin tobacco dealers form grower and dealer association

About 300 Wisconsin tobacco dealers and growers met in Madison on January 25 in the assembly chamber to protest a tariff cut on Cuban tobacco. They formed the Tobacco Growers and Dealers association of Wisconsin and cited annual production of 150000 cases valued at 4500000 dollars and 150000000 cigars as evidence that tariff reductions would harm the industry.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Tobacco Assembly Chamber Cuba Tobacco Growers and Dealers Association of Wisconsin Wisconsin

Women to join Rush Medical School in Chicago

Chicago January 25. Women medical students expelled from Northwestern University’s medical school for women will be admitted to full privileges at Rush Medical College. The Rush faculty resolved the plan after a spirited debate.

Rush Medical School Chicago Northwestern University Medical School Rush Medical College

Daughters of the Revolution Host Reception for Brockunier Visit

Next Saturday evening at the A. O. U. W. hall the Wheeling chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution will host a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hugh Brockunier in the city. From 8 30 to 11 o'clock the auditorium will host members of the two organizations and friends. Music will be by the Onera house orchestra and refreshments by Ziegenfelder's. Hall decorations will feature buff and blue in honor of the revolution's orders. It is expected to be one of the month's biggest receptions.

A. O. U. W. Hall Wheeling Daughters of the Revolution Sons of the Revolution Sam Hugh Brockunier City Onera House Ziegenfelder’s W. Va

Wood’s bundle sale offer presents not prizes at auction

At a sale led by Mr. Wood the crowd found humorous items in bundles such as a corn cob pipe a fine toothed comb and silk garters. He stressed that only presents are given not prizes and that no law bars this gesture.

Wood

Imaginary assault provokes judge and complaints in Lowell

James Burns accused an unknown assailant of attacking him in a saloon back room two nights earlier. He blamed Deputy Welch and criticized the police for not catching the aggressor. Burns suggested electrocuting the suspect. Judge Hadley ordered contact with Burns' financially well-off relatives for care. Burns owns substantial Lowell property.

James Burns Deputy Welch Mr. Burns Hadley Burns Ag Welch Burns Lowell

Five Boys Escape From Truant School in Lawrence

Five boys ranging from 12 to 13 years old escaped from the truant school last night in Lawrence. Named are William Carney 12 William Stuart 12 Thomas Conway 13 of Lynn David Driscoll 13 of Peabody and Sharkeppi Bessteny 12 of Lawrence. They wore gray truant school suits.

Lawrence William Carney William Stuart Thomas Conway Lynn David Driscoll Peabody Sharkeppi Bessteny

No Truth In It About Borghese Gallery Sale

New York reports that the Agnews deny offering two million for the Borghese gallery and state no such bid occurred as the Italian government has already bought the collection. They add Italy will not permit sale to foreigners, countering fears of American purchase.

New York Borghese Gallery London The Journal and American Agnews Lord Stanley

Lowell Building Ordinance Notice On Penalty Compliance

A notice from the superintendent of public buildings outlines a building ordinance with penalties for non compliance. The brief item appears in this issue, highlighting enforcement measures and the authority behind the rule.

Lowell Superintendent of Public Buildings

Brother Suspected in Ice Man Murder Case

Chicago January 25. Coroner jury verdict recommends William McFetridge, brother of the dead man, be held to the grand jury. Autopsy suggests the assailant may have used two revolvers in the murder of Robert McFetridge, the wealthy ice man.

Chicago Robert McFetridge William McFetridge

My Hair Ayer's Hair Vigor Hair Growth Claim

The product is marketed as a hair food that nourishes hair to grow and stop shedding while restoring gray hair color. Sold for $1 through all druggists. Ayer Co. based in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Ayer Ayer CO Lowell Mass

No Disaster At Flushing Report Proved False

Brussels Jan 25 report of an unknown steamer believed British sinking in the Scheldt near Vlissingen during fog proved untrue after investigation. No confirmation of the loss or casualties could be found.

Brussels Scheldt Vliessingen Flu ‘N Netherlands

Lowell Doctors Form Albany Based Supply Company

Lowell doctors Dr. J. C. Irish Dr. Leonard Huntress Dr. F. W. Chadbourne Dr. Guy Holbrook and Dr. Robert Bell organize the Associated Physicians' Supply Company incorporated in Albany with 150000 dollars capital and headquarters in New York City.

J. C. Irish Leonard Huntress F. W. Chadbourne Guy Holbrook Robert &. Bell Associated Physicians’ Supply Company, Incorporated Albany New York City

Miles denies presidential bid in Boston letter

Gen Nelson A Miles replies to Gen F Washburn stating he is not a candidate for the Presidency and has not authorized any reports. He adds his ambition is to serve the country and he will not seek presidential honors. The exchange comes amid pressure from Massachusetts club officials.

Boston F. Washburn Commonwealth Club of Massachusetts Bryan Club Nelson A. Miles Washburn Gen. Miles Washington Miles

No Robbery Believed In Boston Mail Incident

Boston January 25 post office inspectors have concluded there was no robbery on the Boston and Albany train. Three letter packages found on the track prompted initial fears, but inspector George Evans said the open mail pouch fell to the car floor, pulling out its hook and spilling contents. A $25,000 draft was recovered and moisture loosened mucilage allowed sight of contents. most letters are believed recovered.

Boston Post Office Albany Geo Evans Cac Inssetor Evans Te

Schley Honored in Chicago Arrives to Enthusiastic Greeting

Rear Admiral Schley arrived in Chicago at 9 30 a m amid tumultuous acclaim from thousands at the Baltimore and Ohio depot and along nearby streets. A city council delegation and Civil War naval veterans greeted him, and Alderman Frank Fowler presented commendatory resolutions on behalf of the council.

Chicago Schley Baltimore & Ohio Washington Frank Fowler

Olympia Goes Into Commission at Boston Navy Yard

The Olympia was commissioned at the Boston navy yard at 10 o clock this morning in a brief ceremony lasting about 15 minutes. Captain Barclay transferred the ship to Captain Henry W. Lyon as the crew assembled on deck, the commission whip snapped, the flag rose, bugles sounded, and the Star Spangled Banner was played with all present uncovered.

Boston Olympia Navy Yard Barclay Henry W. Lyon

Hotel Cecil in Ottawa Burns Down

Ottawa Ont January 25 The Hotel Cecil owned by ex Mayor Davidson was destroyed by fire at dawn with losses near 80000 and insurance about 30000 Guests on the first floor saved belongings while those on the fifth floor fled in night clothes some rescued by ladders One man clung to a window sill for ten minutes until help arrived The fire likely started on the switch roof fourth flat due to bad insulation

Ottawa Ont Cecil Davidson

One Day of Freedom Too Much for Myron

Peter Myron, just released from jail, walked into town with new clothes and money, drank heavily with an old friend, assaulted Officer Breault during ejection, and received three months in jail plus ten days for drunkenness after claiming self defense. Other local cases followed with fines, jail terms, and reform school sentences.

Myron Peter Myron Peter Moody Street Breauit Law Poice Hadley Breault Welch My ’Sa Lyman School Tennon

Constables and the Dime Novel Type

Mayor Dimon orders reform of constables amid complaints of armed intimidation in debt collection. Civil officers may not carry revolvers or cuffs when serving process or threaten property seizure without a court hearing. The city will curb the dime novel style and enforce lawful procedures this year.

Dr. Bacon Estate Divided Among Heirs

A Biddeford despatch reports the division of Dr Horace Bacon’s estate in Biddeford among heirs in Biddeford and Lowell Massachusetts The estate is valued at about 15000 dollars.

DR. Bacon Biddeford Horace Bacon Lowell Mass

Last Trip of St Josephs Crewman Maguire Dies at 53

Frank Maguire long time St Joseph steamer crewman died at Ratliff house at 1 o clock in his 53d year after pneumonia. Born in Lowell Massachusetts he came to this region after the war and served in postal work on local packets before joining the riverboat crew. Interment will be from Charles Junglings North Union street next Thursday. He left no near relatives and never married.

George F. Colter Boston Peter A. Fay Colter Jeremiah F. Toohey Chelmsford Lowell Edwin Ss. Bow Eliza McNally Edward Allen State Farm George Savageau James Doyle Michael McDonald Broadway Mary Sullivan Massachusetts Reformatory Frank Maguire St. Joseph Ratliff House Maguire Mass Charles Jungling North Union Street Natchez (Miss

Councilman Park Out After Severe Illness

Councilman Park returns to city hall after a severe illness. He previously called at city hall on Friday, prompting city officials to note his absence.

Councilman Park City Hall

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Cal Umny Horace Fogel Patrick Traders National Bank Foreign Exchange Letters of Credit the Traders National Bank Commonwealth of Massachusetts Indiana Leather Company Machinery For Russia Will Borghese Flushing Lowell Doctors Gen Hotel Cecil Mayor Dimon Dimon Geo. W. Fifield Fred H. Ela Charles M. Allen Fred A. Battrice George W. Fifield WM. E Livingston Blight J Weale J. W. C. Pickering Addison Putnam
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