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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

4

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for Children and Adults

An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe for children and adults for indigestion. It includes testimonials from a Hoboken mother and an Erie County notary, claiming the product boosts appetite and growth in babies and improves digestion after meals. Full-sized boxes cost 66 cents.

G. H. Crossley Washington Street Hoboken New Jersey Stuart Buffalo Erie County New York W. T. Dethlope Enry Karis Erie Co N. Y

Firebug A Startling Discovery In Fleet Street Fire

Boston January 30 An investigation into the Fleet Street fire that killed nine and injured several has begun by the ice marshal s office. Firemen found a strong kerosene odor and oil soaked rags and paper amid ruins. Residents attribute ignition to careless candle use in dark toilets, while others note oil for lighting cooking and heating in the old tenement. The house, one of Fleet street s oldest, burned rapidly due to tinder dry woodwork and oil saturated floors in attics and closets.

Boston Fleet Street Scannell

Don Caesars Return at Lowell Theatres

Mr James K Hackett starred in a Victor Mapes rewritten Don Caesars Return at the Opera House Lowell to a fair crowd. Hackett susisted audience enthusiasm with his roguish charm while Jane Oaker and Joseph Brennan shared top billing alongside Brigham Royce and Grace Barber. The production impressed with strong acting and stagecraft though long scene waits lingered between changes. Martha Morton also presented Her Lord and Master for Kelcey and Shannon, delivering a sharp society drama with rich character work.

Don Caesar James K. Hackett Opera Victor Mapes Hackett Lowell Mapes Jane Oaker Mr. Hackett Joseph Brennan Don Jose Brigham Royce Carlos Grace Barber Antonia Martha Morton Kelcey

Lovers Lane at Opera House Delights New England Village Angles

Kelcey and Shannon appear at the Opera house tonight and Saturday while Clyde Fitch's Lovers Lane arrives next week under William Brady. The pastoral comedy set in Eddysville New England village follows a liberal Amherst graduate minister facing rural conservatism, with schoolchildren and scenes across autumn and spring.

Mr. Clyde Fitch William A. Brady Opera House Mr. Fitch Beau Brummell Barbara Freitchie Nathan Hale The New England Fitch New York Chicago Lane Amherst Eddysville Lowell Opera House Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon WM. A. Brady

Smith and Chisholm and the Savoy show feats

Smith and Chisholm are lauded as the standout act at the Savoy show with daily practice and near 200 pound strongmen delivering remarkable feats of strength and agility. Trainers emphasize gradual muscle development and cautious care for internal organs to prevent serious outcomes. The bill for the balance of the week features various acts including Casey and LeClair, The Trish Tenants, and Robie’s Knickerbockers troupe at Music hall with several night performances and matinees.

Smith and Chisholm Oscar Matthes Casey and LeClair Trish Frank Jones Si Perkins Lillian Walton Our Country James T. Spellman First Universalist Church Lowell J. W. Harrington W. J. Sully

Outline of Vaudeville Readers to Appear Tomorrow

A preview announces that a lineup featuring well known readers in refined vaudeville will be outlined in these columns tomorrow, detailing acts and appearances to watch.

Blanket Bargains As Season Stock Goes On Sale

A. G. Pollard & Co offers slightly imperfect blankets at unusually low prices. Seasonal lots arrive early so customers can get best bargains, with subh 9s at 3.50 and 4 blankets priced at 1.93, and elegant 5 quality at 2.98.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Sewerage bill faces Lowell impact and Butler statue funding

In Boston on January 30, lawmakers debated a health bill affecting inland water purity that could force Lowell and other cities discharging into Massachusetts rivers to alter sewerage disposal. The House received W. H. S. Hayes petition for a $25,000 statue of General Butler and considered several campus dormitory and park bills while committee reports and conference actions shaped liquor, street rail, and corporate law amendments.

Boston William Henry Irving Hayes Lowell State Board of Health Neponset River Massachusetts Committees On Public Health Mann Mr. Carey Haverhill W. H. S. Hayes General Butler Westfield State Normal School Fitchburg State Normal School Bridgewater State Normal School Donanne Mrr. Luce Somerville Voluntary Association Mercantile Affairs Francis Wyman Association Senate House Buswell Methuen William A. Twombly Ezra H. Byington Roger Williams John O. Hall Metropolitan Park Commission Quincy Bay Myers Bagley Brewer Chalrea Roads Marblehead Harberg Worcester Messrs Mellen Hagberg Skerrett Bennett Holyoke Loral Park Greeley Belmont Collins Great Barrington Reed Taunton Newton Everett Donovan Cambridge Duff Fall of Newto Colthurst Nantucket Charles Peters

Senate bill creates cattle bureau and chief appointment

The joint Agriculture and Public Service committee reports a bill to abolish the cattle commission and create a cattle bureau under the State Board of Agriculture. The governor would annually appoint a chief at 22000 with council confirmation, plus a 1200 clerk, and the chief would be an ex-officio board member. Other measures authorize 25009 water bonds and allow Handel and Haydn to hold property under current law. Petitions seek a registration board for osteopathy and state aid for veterans under the law.

Committee On Agriculture and Public Service Cattle Commission Cattle Bureau State Board of Agriculture Board of Agriculture Needham Handel and Haydn BE. Acam Silas A. Barton

Burial of indigent soldiers and vet rights debated

Discussion covered extending burial aid to army nurses and safeguarding veterans civil service rights from abolition or transfer. Provisions set retirement terms at half pay not exceeding $900, and duties to continue under a new title. Also noted were ballot placement changes for caucuses, water committee travel to Albany, and transit and beach reservation bills held for study or Monday.

Lief Clark R. L. Gay Water Supply Committee Albany N. Y Jones Middlesex Boston Transit Commission W. T. A. Fitzgerald Nantasket Beach Reservation

Hapgood in Worcester murder case pleads not guilty

Leon M Hapgood charged with the murder of Sam Zeaverns at Rutland January 19 was brought into the superior criminal court and pleaded not guilty. His attorneys James A Stiles and Charles T Tatnman filed a motion to quash the second count of the indictment on grounds of fault in the name.

Worcester Leon M. Hapgood Samson Zeaverns Rutland Superior Criminal Court James A. Stiles Gardner Charles T. Tatmman

Kritzinger Verdict Report Not Confirmed

London reports no confirmation that Commandant Kritzinger, captured by General French on December 17, has been condemned to death. A South African notice on January 20 said his trial would start this week, but there has been no further word on the case.

London Kritzinger French South Africa

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