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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Opening Irregular in New York

New York stock market opened irregular with Amalgamated Copper at 63 5 and United States Steel firm after an earnings report. Traction stocks advanced, Baltimore & Ohio rose over a point, while many Western and Southern railroads slipped as the day’s trading stayed narrow and irregular.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brook’ Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Sugar Southern Texas Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel United States and Preferred Western Union Western and Southern Grangers Southwestern Baltimore Ohio Norfolk and Western Rock Island Chicago Illinois Anaconda Amalgamated U.S. Steel St. Paul Rutland New York Dock

Futures Opened Steady Across Selected Months

New York futures opened steady with July at 8.74 and August 8.36. September 7.95, October 7.82, November 7.77, December 7.73, January 1.73, February 7.73, and March 7.73 are listed as the active contract prices.

New York

Dividend Paying Stocks Pamphlet Issued by Towle and Fitzgerald

Towle and Fitzgerald of 18 Post Office Square Boston issue their fifth dividend stock pamphlet. It presents information in a simple economical format and will be mailed on postage receipt. Montana Smelting and Refining Co incorporated under South Dakota law with $3,000,000 capital. trustees Max Stagman New York, Geo W Sanders Pierre SD, Joseph Johnson Butte Mont.

Messrs. Towle & Fitzgerald Post Office Square Boston Montana South Dakota Max Stagman New York Geo. AV. Sanders Pierre S. D Joseph Johnson Butte Mont

Children to receive fair tickets through schools and parishes

Officials announce loss of general ticket distribution for the children’s entertainment on the fair grounds. Four thousand tickets go to Catholic schools and six thousand to grammar schools. Additional tickets distributed tomorrow at Immaculate Conception St Patrick’s Sacred Heart parishes with set morning hours.

Supt. Whitcomb Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Parish

Widow Mrs Perr Ends Life By Drowning In Leominster

In Leominster on July 2 widow Mrs Francis L Perr died by her own hand after her doctor warned of a year’s inability to work. Her body was recovered from the water and she had been known as active and industrious.

Leominster Francis L. Perr

Hartford Former Mayor Brainerd Dies at 74

Leverett Brainerd, longtime Hartford mayor and director of major corporations including New York, New Haven Hartford railroad, died today. In 1890 he was named CT end of the world’s fair commission.

Hartford Conn Leverett Brainerd New York, Newaven & Hartford Railroad

Tragic Methuen Boy Dies After Tree Fall

In Methuen Massachusetts J Lawrence Howard 11 died at home after falling from a tree. He previously fractured his wrist and developed blood poisoning leading to death. His parents are Mr and Mrs Leland R Howard. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon.

J. Lawrence Howard Leland R. Howard Ippoldtreet Methuen Cis

Lowell Bleachery declares Dividend No 130

A dividend of two dollars per share has been declared and will be paid July 10 to stockholders of record July 1. Edward Lovering, Treasurer, Lowell. June 14, 1902.

Lowell Edward Lovering

Contested McQuade Divorce Case Heard in Superior Court

The James A. McQuade versus Margaret McQuade divorce trial opened in the superior court with Judge Wait presiding. Testimony described visits to Mrs McQuade’s home, drunkenness, lodgers, and alleged improper conduct, while McQuade denied the adultery and drunkenness charges and Margaret McQuade testified about her marriage and abuse. The hearing adjourned with further testimony anticipated.

James A. McQuade Margaret McQuade Wm. J. Hatchett Bertha F. Hatchett John Dennett

Wrecked Merchants Bank of Newport Liquidation Ordered

Newport bank in deep distress after a state commission found a deficit of 326000 with only 150 dollars cash on hand. Cashier Sherman shot himself June 19 and stockholders move to liquidation. Liabilities far exceed assets. depositors face losses as investigation details and crop damage reports headline statewide turmoil.

Providence R. IL Gov Kimball Anthony 8. Sherman Merchants Bank of Newport Sherman Gov. Kimball Commission Washington

Striking Weavers Halt Start at Waterford Mills

In Waterford a July 1 attempt to begin operations at the American Woolen Company Saranac mills with 62 imported weavers was thwarted as 28 Italians provoked distaste among native workers who quit en masse. The strike stemmed from sympathy with Olneyville weavers out for five months.

Blackstone American Woolen Company Saranac Mills Waterford New England Olneyville

Renault Wins International Paris Vienna Auto Contest

Vienna July 1 The control committee will not disqualify Marcel Renault for missing the Floridsdorf Central station stop where final time was taken, granting Renault first prize. Henry Farman Edmond Maurice Farman and Zborowski awarded second through fifth prizes respectively.

Vienna Paris Marcel Renault Florisdorf Renault Henry Farman Edmond Maurice Farman Zborowski

Queen Salutes Indian Troops From Palace Balcony

London July 1 The Queen stood at a window as Indian troops passed and saluted the palace. She opened the window and appeared on the balcony with her two grandchildren as the soldiers cheered and bowed. Prince Edward joined in the salute to the soldiers.

London Edward

Hague Chamber Ratifies Asia Cable Treaty with Germany

The first chamber of the States General approved the bill ratifying the convention between Holland and Germany for laying an Asiatic cable to the Dutch East Indies. The line would be operated by a Dutch German company.

the Hague States General Holland Germany Dutch East Indies

Lawrence Rioters In Court In Vain

Lawrence riot cases were postponed to tomorrow morning after defense testimony began. George Panagakis, a Greek, faced arraignment, denying brick throwing and claiming Syrians attacked him and others during the clash. He named four Syrians as initial aggressors.

Lawrence George Panagakis Tooma George

Christmas Scandal Sparks Iowa Representative's Exoneration

Washington July 2 In remarks on the Danish West Indies bribery report Representative Cousins of Iowa condemns the charge as ludicrous and monstrous saying it impugns the honor of the American Congress and the press. He asserts the Danish people and Danish officials would not utter such scandal and defends the integrity of Congress and Danes.

Washington Tennessee Alabama American Congress Congress Denmark America

Hope for good crop after week of rain clears in Ohio

Cleveland reports clearing skies and cool weather after nearly a week of rain. Northern Ohio districts say corn and potatoes were damaged some but may recover if weather stays favorable. Wheat oats and hay show no serious damage and yields are expected near average.

Cleveland Ohio

Ada Barker Confined to State Insane Asylum in Terrell

El Paso July 2 County Judge Harper ordered Sheriff to transport Miss Ada Barker to the State Insane asylum at Terrell for confinement after she was found wandering the streets in a demented condition. It is believed she arrived on a westbound Southern Pacific train and her origins and destination remain unknown.

el Paso Tex Harper Ada Barker Terrem

Striped channo muraena vitata at Battery Park aquarium

New York July 2 report confirms the Bermuda import is a channo muraena vitata striped channo muraena first found in 1844. The creature, part snake and yet a fish, drew over 16 000 visitors on its first exhibition day.

New York Battery Park Aquarium Bermuda

Distinguished Men and Women Lunch in Gravesend

London July 2 United States ambassador Joseph H Choate and Mrs Choate joined by Henry White and Mrs White Capt Richardson Clover and Mrs Clover and Rear Admiral Crowninshield for a lunch aboard the US flagship Illinois at Gravesend aboard the vessel's landing.

London Joseph H. Choate United States Choate Henry White White Richardson Clover Clover Crowninshield Illinois Gravesend

Rain Keeps Pouring in St Louis as Storms Persist

Heavy rain continues to fall in St Louis Missouri on July 1 with intervals of downpours causing street flooding and delay in outdoor activities. Weather authorities warn residents to stay indoors during peak rainfall periods and monitor radar updates for possible evacuation advisories.

Panama Hats At Brazer Co Show Strong Sales

Brazer and Co report good sales of real Panama hats priced at eight and ten dollars. Comparable hats in Boston go for twelve to fifteen dollars. These aren’t the ultra expensive four hundred dollar variety but the hats are described as beautiful and lasting joys.

Brazer & Co Panama Boston

Jeremiah O Reagan obituary notice in city home

Jeremiah O Reagan aged 58 dies at his home in the city at 79 Kinsman street. He is survived by a wife four sons and four daughters.

O'Reagan Kinsman Street Jeremiah O’reagan

Civil War Vet Finds Relief With Kennedy Remedy

J W Stanton of Canastota New York after Civil War contracted rheumatism from constant exertion. A friend recommended Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy which cured him completely. The remedy purifies blood dissolves uric acid clears urine restores kidneys and bladder and eases bowels. Also advertised as a superior nerve tonic and constipation aid. Available in 50 cent size from druggists with mail offer. Also advertised Dr David Kennedy's Golden Plasters for muscle strength and pain relief.

J. W. Stanton Canastota N. Y David Kennedy Seo David Kedy Rondout

Genesis of the Volcano in Continental Growth Theory

W J McGee explains a five stage cycle of volcanism from sediment loading to extrusion as a key to continental development. He notes deep rock pressures and predictable global patterns that map volcanic regions, while recognizing Antillean uplift and subsidence imply long term decline rather than imminent reawakening of major eruptions.

Powell Mississippi Amazon Vesuvius Krakatoa Kilauea Orinoco Lesser Antilles Americas Antillean Bahamas Mont Pelee la Souffriere W. J. McGee The Review of Reviews

Short Reign Foretold By Death of King Edward V

In the event of King Edward's death at this time his reign would be among the shortest since William the Conqueror. Edward V reigned only two months before his short life ended by Gloucester's crime.

Edward William the Conqueror Edward V Gloucester

Columbia's Chinese Course A Step for Other Colleges

Columbia University has added a Chinese language course taught with grammar and conversation, funded by Gen Horace W. Carpentier who gave 100000 dollars to endow a chair and later another 12000 from "Dean Lung." The change reflects a growing need for educated Americans with oriental language skills as the U S expands in the Pacific and diplomacy.

Philippines Columbia University United States Horace W. Carpentier Columbia Gen. Carpentier Dean Lung New York di En Lung Pacific Spain China Corea Japan State Department Legation Pekin Legation School West Point Annapolis England Hong Kong Orient Brooklyn Eagle

Our Dependence Upon The Tropics

The tropics increasingly supply comforts and daily life in the United States. Comparing today's well supplied table with a quarter century ago shows tropical and subtropical fruits are common at meals and in the homes and even with street children.

India Tropics United States O. P. Austin

Military Manoeuvres Above the Clouds in Switzerland

In Andermatt Swiss Alpine troops train amid glaciers and ice. The standing army consists of gunners miners and sappers with forts and guns linked by electric systems. Summers bring about 3000 men in service across the south frontier with special infantry and pack mule duties. Pearson's Magazine for July.

Switzerland Europe Andermatt Lucerne Milan Goeschenen St. Gothard Schollenen Devil's Bridge Reuss Maxim Airolo Stuel Furka Buhl Altkirch Bazberg Stockli Oberlap Pearson’s Magazine

Hot weather drinks and supplies offered by Carleton & Hovey

A hot fourth item list invites customers to stock up on concentrates like Orangeade at 25c per bottle, making nearly a gallon when diluted, plus Raspberry Vinegar 25c, Lime Juice 25c and 50c, Ginger Beer and Soda syrups, Lemonade Straws, 500 per bundle for 35c. Free delivery from Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.

Carleton & Hovey Merrimack Street

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