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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

3

Carnegie Institute Moves Toward Permanent Organization

Washington Jan 29 An adjourned Carnegie Institution trustees meeting marked a key step toward permanent structure and operation. Abram Hewitt presided, Hay named temporary chairman, Walcott temporary secretary, with Andrew Carnegie presenting the deed of gift of ten million in United States Steel bonds to fund research.

Washington Carnegie Institution State Department Abrams. Hewitt New York Hay Charles D. Walcott Wm. E. Dodge Cleveland Andrew Carnegie Washington University United States Steel Corporation Pennsylvania Massachusetts United States of America Abram Hewitt J.S. Billings Charles. D. Walcott Daniel C. Gilman Johns Hopkins University

Don Caesars Return and Other Opera House Offerings

The Opera House presents Don Caesars Return a four act drama set in Spain during Carlos I with James K Hackett. Martha Mortons Her Lord and Master stars Fr welfare Kelcey and Effie Shannon in London society comedy. Also featured are Lovers Lane Savoy Irish Tenants and a raft of vaudeville acts including Casey Chisholm Jones Walton Spellman Barkers Harrington and Bully with comic dialect and musical numbers.

Don Caesar Martiana Don Caesar de Bazan Victor Mapes James K. Hackett Madrid Spain Don Jose Maritana Seville Lazarillo Lazarine Countess de 3Azan Don Caegar Granada Carlos I Hackett Opera House Martha Morton Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon London Savoy James Casey Maggie LeClair Mr. Casey Philadelphia Casey Smith and Chisholm Frank Jones Si Perkins Lillian Walton Comedienne James T. Spellman First Universalist Church Lowell J. W. Harrington W. J. Bully

Comedy Circumstance Draws Noted Attention

A curious situation arose linked to a comedy act drawing notable attention. The event involved prominent figures and sparked discussion about performance, timing, and audience reception at a local venue. Further details outline the reaction from attendees and critics alike.

Knickerbockers to perform at Music Hall with Robie stars

Manager Dempsey has secured The Knickerbockers for tonight at 6 in Lowell after a Scranton departure. The show features two travesties and varied acts including Joe and Nellie Doner in An Escaped Lunatic and The Musical Simpsons, with Hilton Brothers juggling and Oscar Lewis in A Swede in a Chop House. Friday and Saturday bring matinees with ten cent reserved seats for ladies and children.

Dempsey Music Hall Knickerbockers Louis Robie Scranton Lowell Bohemia Robie Joe Nellie Doner Mr.Doner Simpsons James Flora Hilton Brothers Oscar Lewis Sam Green Mr. Lewis Jack Gardner

Dr Greene's Nervura Promises Cure for Nervous Exhaustion

Describes Dr. Greene's Nervura as a non stimulating remedy that soothes and restores, claiming it revitalizes dormant powers and restores manhood. Urges readers to seek free counsel at 34 Temple Place Boston and to request a book mailed in plain wrapper.

Dr Greene Dr. Greene

Local notices from Dracut and Middlesex County

Community updates report Otis Merchant gravely ill with consumption. Shaw & Hutchinson relocate their Collinsville bakery to Bachman street. Ethel Eklund ill with bronchitis Mildred McKnight recovering from two weeks illness Reno Shafter ill with measles Parker avenue school opens its grammar room and the principal recovers from a cold A good turnout expected for the annual fair at Centre on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Otis Marchant Shaw & Hutchinson Collinsville Bachman Street Ethel Eklund Mildred McKnight Reno Shafter Parker Avenue School

North Chelmsford News Notes Local Visits and Mill Upgrade

Miss Harriet M. Hai spent Wednesday visiting the schools at Leominster. A large new electric dynamo of about 200 horse power is soon to be placed in position in George C. Moore's mill.

Harriet M. Hai Leominster George C. Moore

Graniteville Notes Include Plays and Local Events

Graniteville residents enjoyed Andrew Mack in Tom Moore at Lowell with strong local turnouts. The Graniteville second basketball team lost to West Chelmsford. A firemen’s ball in Groton pleased attendees on Jan 23. Edward Defoe joined the Graniteville cornet band. The M C O F grand ball in Healy’s hall drew wide attendance and praise for decor, music, and supper. John Greig’s health improves, skating returns to mill pond, and local hunting trips bring luck. When will the electric cars arrive? B. W.

Lowell Opera House Andrew Mack Tom Moore Lowell Graniteville West Chelmsford Groton Edward Defoe John Mattson Judith West Graniteville Court Flinagan Orchestra of Marlboro John Greig Mill Pond Joseph McCarthy Bert DeRoehn Fred Defoe B. W

Marked Down Com forter at 1.69 from Pollard & Co

A. G. Pollard & Co advertises a sale on No 208 comforters in fine sateen. Originally 2.50, now 1.69 each after closing out remaining stock. Only 265 units available, described as beauties and a bargain.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Zinc and Grinding Extend Devoe Paint Life Twice

Zinc and grinding render Devoe lead and zinc paint last twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixtures made by hand, promising improved durability and cost efficiency for coatings.

Devoe

Hayes to seek 25000 for Butler statue unveiling

Boston January 29 Special to the Citizen Hayes will push a bill for a 25000 appropriation to erect a statue honoring the late General Benjamin F Butler. The Lowell board of police faces pawnbrokers licenses, while Mayor Dimon approves the city’s stance. Senator Fletcher attends a brief Senate session as routine House measures move to committees.

Boston Lowell Board of Police Joseph Smith State House Representative Stearns Committee On Cities Dimon General Court Fletcher Pa Brigham Mann

Mass petitions filed on state appropriations and world legislature proposal

Petitions circulated in the Massachusetts General Court seek $2,500 for the New England Industrial School for Deaf Mutes, $35,000 for land for the Massachusetts School for the Feeble Minded, and $95,000 for dormitories and improvements. Also requested are stricter bakery health controls and a cigarette sales ban, plus taxes on foreign corporations and sewer land seizure limits. A World Legislature petition urges Congress to empower a world body with representation for all nations. Committee reports include licensing money lenders in Lowell and Provident Savings real estate holdings, with debate over the Dipsomaniacs’ hospital investigation and related annual report.

al. G. Haskell New England Industrial School W. W. Swan Massachusetts School Haverhill Board of Health Boards of Health C. Baker Donahue Fall River Vinson Boston Board of Health Connecticut Merrimack Concord River Lowell Dana General Court of Massachusetts Congress of the United States United States of America Earth Frank Stearns Board of Police Banks Provident Institution For Massachusetts Eye EU Infirmary Foxboro Bemis Buswell Methuen Committee On Labor Teamsters Donovan Cain

Mrs Hulda Jakeman Endorses Pinkham's Remedy For Women

A testimonial from Mrs Hulda Jakeman of Salt Lake City praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain claiming seven months relief after six bottles. The notice warns of a $5000 forfeit if the testimonial is not genuine and invites sick women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.

Jakeman Elders of the Mormon Church Salt Lake City Utah Lydia E. Pinkham Hurpa Jakeman

State Firemen's Association Bill Laid On Table

The bridge the appropriation for the State Firemen's association was laid on the table and the House adjourned.

State Firemen’s Association

Diverse public petitions call for reforms and funding

Samuel W. Hopkinson and others seek $9500 for Danvers Insane Hospital land. Albert A. Gleason pushes militia law amendments to permit retirements for war service. Charles Allen Taber advocates corporate preferred shares. John P. Fox seeks Boston transit board reforms and subway alterations. Robert T. Johnson seeks a Fort Point Channel bridge. South Boston Citizens’ Association targets channel filling in South Boston Flats. Michael J. Sullivan requests power to reverse pharmacy board actions. Alice Stone Blackwell supports taxpaying women voting in municipal elections. Kate Sanborn leads 6776 others to ban advertisements about sexual diseases.

Samuel W. Hopkinson Danvers Insane Hospital Albert A. Gleason United States Charles Allen Taber John P. Fox Boston Transit Commission Boston Mr. Fox Robert T. Johnson Fort Oint I Street South Boston Citizens’ Association Harbor and Land Commissioners Michael J. Sullivan Board of Registration of Pharmacy Alice Stone Blackwell Kate Sanborn

Officials appoint trustees and officers to state hospitals and courts

At an executive council meeting the Governor named George B. Richmond of New Bedford a trustee of Westboro Insane Hospital Rockwood Hoar Worcester a trustee of Worcester Insane Hospital N B Borden Fall River a trustee of Taunton Insane Hospital Elisha Morgan Springfield a trustee of Northampton Insane Hospital Solon Bancroft Reading a trustee of Danvers Insane Hospital George W Wright Fall River a trustee of Bradford Durfee Textile School J T McAllister Hot Springs Va a commissioner of deeds and Charles A Barnard municipal court justice Brighton district filling vacancies left by Henry Baldwin deceased.

George B. Richmond New Bedford Westboro Insane Hospital Rockwood Hoar Worcester Worcester Insane Hospital N. B. Borden Fall River Taunton Insane Hospital Elisha Morgan Springfield Northampton Insane Hospital Solon Bancroft Reading Danvers Insane Hospital George W. Wright Bradford Durfee Textile School J. T. McAllister Hot Springs Charles A. Barnard Municipal Court of the Brighton District Henry Baldwin

Harry Weldon Dead Circlesville sportswriter dies at 46

Boston mourns Harry Weldon longtime Cincinnati Enquirer reporter and sporting editor. A trusted figure in American sports journalism he mentored reporters and aided players and trainers. Weldon, about 46, leaves an 18 year old daughter.

Boston Circleville Harry Weldon Cincinnati Enquirer Weldon Mr. Weldon

Suppressed Liberal Paper Aleads Government Action

St Petersburg January twenty ninth report that the Sos siya was suppressed for a violent philippic against Alexander the Third Nicholas the Second and the Dowager Empress. Editor M Sazonoff deported to Pskoff and author M Amphiteatroff exiled to Irkutsk in eastern Siberia.

St. Petersburg Sossiya Alexander III Nicholas II M. Sazonoff Pskoff M. Amphiteatroff Irkutsk Siberia

Mechanic Pha lanx 77th annual ball a brilliant social event

The Mechanic Phalanx Company C Sixth Regiment held its 77th annual ball in Huntington hall with elaborate patriotic decorations and a military flavored program. Hibbard’s orchestra provided music from eight to eight forty five, followed by a grand march led by Capt Colby T. Kittredge and Miss Minna Adams. The 36 performers demonstrated precise maneuvers and a mimic charge before about 76 couples danced into the night under the officers and reception committee listed in detail.

Mechanic Phalanx Huntington Hall Company C, Sixth Regiment Company C Hibbard Kittredge Lieut Pearson Kelsey Colby T. Kittredge Minna Adams Gardner W. Yeatson Hessie Green Herbert Kelsey Ella Richardson Gardner W. Pearson Flep Joan H. Kelsey Aids A. D. Mitchell R. W. Clogston W. P. Berry G. W. Peterson Corp R. S. Going M. J. Doyle E. A. Bouchard W. Kirk W. A.mitchell G. Phelps A. Ramsey R. J. Young John H W. Kelsey B. W. Chandler John Myers A. D. Colby J. N. Greig J. Burns W. D. Pratt A. Y. Rodger W. J. Robinson

Brockton Street Railway Powers Crippled by Strike

In Brockton on January 29 the Old Colony Street Railway power house at Montello is crippled, limiting service to 26 cars with one engine operable. Lines to Abington Stoughton and Grafton Street are closed, others run with power from Bridgewater. barges assist workers. Unions from Laborers to Plumbers back the strike. New Haven railroad adds steam line capacity. Engineer Palmer reports actions to restore service and notes no trouble from strikers.

Brockton Old Colony Street Railway Montello North Easton Taunton Bridgewater Grafton Street Prospect Hill Central Labor Union New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co George BE. Palmer

Harvard Happenings Local Ills And Society Notes

Homer Goodrich is ill with tonsillitis at Mr Solon Whitney's. Dr Royal escaped a serious accident when his horse slipped on ice and the carriage overturned. he suffered only bruises. Solon Whitney fractured a jaw while handling a calf on the 28th. Charles Sawyer's son is recovering from quinsy. A 12-person party relatives of Daniel Houghton of Littleton visited his home on Friday the 24th. The Unitarian society will host a social at the town hall on Thursday Feb 6 with supper at 6 and 7 and millinery rooms open at 8.

Homer Goodrich Solon Whitney Dr. Royal Royal Charles Sawyer Daniel Houghton Littleton Unitarian Society S. H. Hartshorn H. F. Whitney

Raglan Garment Faces Scrutiny After Song Popularity

Miss E L Randlett Miss W E Mc Clure and Mrs Merrill have been guests. The raglan outside garment now draws criticism as the popular song Every Coon Had a Raglan On spreads, with claims it covers a multitude of sartorial sins.

E. L. Randlett W. E. McClure Merrill Royal

Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Cleansing Remedy

An ad touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a complete internal cure for catarrh arguing local salves only give relief. It claims the disease is blood borne and praises the tablets for dissolving in the mouth to reach mucous membranes, with a testimonial from C. R. Rembrandt of Rochester. The product costs 50 cents per package and is marketed as safe for all ages.

C. R. Rembrandt Rochester N. Y Stuart

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