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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

3

Lemly and Hanna Light Schley Case with New Claims

Washington January 30 The comment by Judge Advocate General Lemly and Solicitor Hanna on Admiral Schley's appeal to the President notes shifts in ground and highlights key issues such as retrograde movement disobedience of orders and alleged failures to destroy enemy ships. They argue Schley concentrates on minor points despite grave charges and call into question official reports and honor.

Washington Lemly Hanna Admiral Schley Long Schley Key West Santiago Dewey Benham Ramsay

New Entry Rates Set for New England Mile Circuit

Boston date line reports a private meeting of track managers from the New England Mile Circuit. Attendees included William A. Hitchings Saugus Frank Christie Dover NH and W H Porter Old Orchard. Dates were announced for June 24 to Oct 3 with Brockton fair pending decisions. Purses set at seventy percent with five percent added from money winners at Old Orchard Dover Readville Providence and Brockton venues.

Boston New England Mile Circuit Association William A. Hitchings Saugus Frank Christie Dover N. H W. H. Porter Old Orchard Breeders’ Association Providence Readville Hartford Brockton Fair Brockton Fair Christie

Woman Shares Hair Removal Secrets at Lowell Store

Arthur Rhodes, a specialist at Rhodes' New Hair Store in Lowell, Mass, promotes tested methods to remove facial hair and preserve skin. He invites readers to write or visit 73 Merrimack Street to seek treatment and information, offering practical experience from years in dermatology.

Arthur Rhodes Spectallcr Rhodes Merrimack Street Lowell Mass

How 10 Save Your Silver Electro-Silicon Polish Ad

An old advertisement touts Electro-Silicon silver polish as non scratching and durable, claims 35 years in the market, promises a full sized box postpaid for 15 cents, and directs readers to send their address to Electro Billcon Co., 30 Cliff St., New York.

Sam Electro- Billcon Co Cliff St New York N. Y

Salem Faces City Marshal Question After Aldermen Vote

City Marshal John W. Hart stays on as head of the Salem police force as the city solicitor rules the aldermen did not remove him for the good of the service. Mayor Hurley plans a special meeting to reconsider the vote and says he will act as marshal without drawing salary, with Edward H. Knight as a potential successor.

Salem, Jran John W. Hart Salem Hart Hurley Doyle Wro Ig Bourd of Aldermen Aldermen Edward H. Knight

Chelmsford Troop F Ladies Night Delights Town Hall

Last evening in Chelmsford at the town hall Troop F cavalry hosted a ladies night. A reception for the women friends opened the program followed by nearly two hours of music from the Euterpe Mandolin and Banjo club of Boston directed by H. F. Odell. After performances, about 123 couples danced with Atwood's orchestra providing music and D L Page company serving ice cream cake and coffee.

Chelmsford J. J. Monahan H. Keyes E. H. Shaw Arthur G. Scoboria Euterpe Mandolin and Banjo Club of Boston H. F. Odell W. M. Rice R. L. Putnam C. B. Goodrich L. B. Lewis Atwood H. O. Karlson E. Crossland A. Dutton J. J. Eagan H. E. Knowlton D. J. McLeod F. E. McMaster A. C. Mitchell H. E. Ward D. .L. Page Company

Prisoner Cassells to die by electric chair for Longmeadow murder

John D Cassells, convicted of the February 6, 1901 murder of Mary J Lane in Longmeadow, was sentenced by Judge Hopkins in Springfield to death by electricity during the week of May 4. Cassells voiced a lengthy innocence defense and shouted a curse at officials before being removed. He killed Mrs Lane after she refused to elope with him. she lingered for some time.

Springfield John D. Cassells Mary J. Lane Longmeadow Hopkins Superior Court Cassells Nixon Casselis Gardner Lane

Jury Driscoll's Jag Delays Danvers Bank Trial

Boston officials expect no retrial soon for George M Foster and John W Dickinson over misapplication of funds at South Danvers National bank Peabody. DA Moulton and staff will be occupied long as lawyers Faul and Anderson seek exhibits and partnership papers halted when Juror Driscoll ingested.

Boston George M. Foster John W. Dickinson South Danvers National Bank of Peabody Moulton Driscoll Frank Paul Dickinson Floridge R. Anderson Foster Casey Messrs. Faul and Anderson

Mutiny Standoff Aboard British Ship Ems in Puerto Rico

The British sloop Buzzard arrived from Barbados to Mayaguez with consul W. P. Churchward aboard to settle a mutiny aboard the Ems which left Demerara for New York. The hull showed no damage but the foreign crew refused discharge amid immigration limits. An inquiry begins in Mayaguez, with possible removal of the crew if mutiny is confirmed.

San Juan Porto Rico Buzzard Barbados Mayaguez W. P. Churchward Ems Clough Demerara New York Elnegra

Social Vestry Event and Local Notices at Center Parish

A recent social in the Central Congregational church vestry featured piano mandolin and vocal performances with ice cream and cake served afterward. Local items include Y M A A basketball vs CMA C Lowell, two diphtheria cases in Westford street, a horse accident near the church, and updates on South street relocation plans. The town received a copy of Revised Laws and a possible county commission rehearing on the street changes. Sunday services at Unitarian church and All Saints next week are announced along with a Guild address by Percy Atherton of Harvard and a sermon by the rector at All Saints.

Central Congregational Church Junior Y. P Herbert Byfield S. Wright G. Litenfeld C. Knowlton B. Knowlton Marion Willie Adams K. Dupee L. Bliss Edoward Alfredé North Street the Commonwealth South Street Unitarian Church Guild Percy Atherton Harvard Young People’s Religious Union All Saints Christ In the Temple

Wood's Bundle Sale at Nine Today

A bundle sale starts at 9 o'clock offering a choice article and a valuable present for 25 cents. The event promises a bargain and draws local shoppers seeking a limited time opportunity.

Wood

Marines march across Samar face hardship and losses

Washington reports from Cavite detail Rear Admiral Rodgers dispatches on Waller's Samar expedition. Shoemaker earns praise for rescue work as Lanang detachment holds. Casualties include Lieut Williams wounded and many missing or listed as missing with severe eczema. Shoemaker commands gunboat Ara yat amid island battles.

Washington Long Rodgers Cavite Samar Waller Shoemaker Lanang Porter Bosey A. S. Williams T. T. Brown T. Murray M. Bassett L. A. Bailey J. Baronie Hope William R. Shoemaker Admiral Rodger

Cotton Weavers Hold Routine Loomfixers Meeting

The Cotton Weavers convened in Loomfixers hall for a standard session with solid attendance. The union will attend the Tradestand Labor council meeting at Building Laborers hall next Wednesday evening.

Tradestand Labor Council Building Laborers’ Hall

One half of modern house for rent in demand

A half of a modern house with 9 rooms, entirely separate, hot and cold water, bath, sunny and dry, exceedingly pleasant. Monthly rent only $16. T. H. Biliett, Central Street.

T. H. Biliett

Cigars In US And Cuba Trade Figures From 1901 Data

The 1901 year ending July 1 shows US cigar consumption at 5,779,954,369 with Cuba's annual production not exceeding 250,000,000. The figures cover cigars sold in both Euros and the United States.

United States Cuba

Two Thirds Presidential Succession Debated in Senate

Washington Jan 30 Senate opened with a Proctor resolution on buffalo preservation adopted. A two thirds vote approved a constitutional amendment on presidential succession. Tillman attacked Philippine tariff talk, criticized Lodge, praised South Carolina history, clashed over discussion rules and colonial war references.

Washington Senate Proctor Secretary of the Interior and of Agriculture Hoar Mass United States Tillman South Carolina Lodge Beveridge Indiana Philippines Union Mr. Tillman South Africa Massachusetts Burton Kansas Philippine Commission Springfield Republican

Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted by Local Resident

Lowell resident James Fitzgerald of 10 Garnet Street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for chronic back ache and kidney disorders. He recounts a four year battle with blood poisoning effects, noting relief after one box and restored strength following Ellingwood & Co drugstore purchase.

James Fitzgerald Garnet Street Dean Ellingwood & Co’s

Remember the Name Dean's For Sale By All Dealers Ad

For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y sale agents for the U S Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.

Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S Dean

The New Lowell Sewing Machine Adverts

A trade sewing machine claim states The New Lowell Sewing Machine is equal to any machine on the market. It is light and easy running with all attachments and a five year warranty. Price listed at 18.76 dollars each.

Silk Waists Friday Saturday Sale Ad

Semi annual inventory reveals excess Silk Waists. We have sorted two attractive lots of Taffeta Waists for Friday and Saturday sale priced at 3.98 and 4.98 dollars each.

Senate adjourns after tariff wall debate in executive session

O'Donnell and Gleride oppose plans to erect a tariff barrier between the United States and another domestic region. The Senate, after discussion, moved to executive session at 4 20 and adjourned at 5 p.m.

United States Senate

House Passes Miner Air Safety and Census Bill

In Washington on January 30 the House approved a mine ventilation measure requiring 5500 cubic feet of air per 50 miners in deep mines and adding shot firer duties. The bill, tied to miner safety, also moved to establish a permanent census bureau with cotton statistics. The vote was narrow, with several hundred census bureau employees applauding the passage.

Washington Moody Oregon Territories Lacey Moltke Senate House Public Gallery House Klutts North Carolina Thayer Massachusetts Worcester Mass Canada Maddox Georgia Hopkins South Mr. Hopkins Ball Census Bureau United States Versus Bureau

British Casualties in Unreported Engagement

London reports a casualty list from January 30 noting an earlier engagement at Abrahams Kraal near Koffyfontein in the Orange River Colony. Colonel D E Du Moulin of the Sussex Regiment was killed along with eight men, and seven were wounded.

London War Office Abrahams Kraal Koffyfontein Orange River Colony Coloel D. E. du Moulin Sussex Regent

Benson's Plaster Promotes Pain Relief Across Ailments

Benson's Plaster advertised as the premier external remedy for pain from rheumatism gout neuralgia headaches and chest congestion promising quick relief when others fail. The ad claims thirty years of leadership and offers prepayment by mail from Champlain New York to druggists nationwide for 25 cents per pane.

Benson Chamista N.Y

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