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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1902

Page

3

Mystery of Assault on Woman in Woods Remains Unexplained

Lawrence July 6 A young woman found unconscious and badly bruised in Den Rock woods near the city center says she is Annie Lyons of Lowell and that a man struck her. Her story shifts about her home and friends, with conflicting details about Mrs Moran and addresses on French and Moore streets. Authorities note she is sober but not fully recovered, and investigations seek to verify identity and whereabouts amid uncertain statements.

Lawrence den Rock Cottage Hospital Annie Lyons Lowell Mrs. Moran Moore Street Inquirers Moran French Front French Street Front Street Berwick House Bent Rhode Island Washington Street Boston Boott Corporation John Annie Moran Tewksbury State Hospital Meran

Police and newspaper inquiry yields no new information

Police and newspaper inquiry fail to elicit any information about the case. Officials provided no updates, and no witnesses came forward. The investigation remains at a standstill with limited leads and no identified suspects.

Fete at the Vatican Celebrates Papal Jubilee

Rome July 6 all members of the American college in Rome attended Vatican fetes honoring the Pope's twenty fourth coronation anniversary. The Pope appeared in a special gallery as a chorus sang hundreds of pupils joined, and a pontifical blessing ended the ceremony. Pigeons released carried announcements of the event. Health and spirits improved, a Vatican dinner for 150 Rome poor capped the day.

Rome American College Vatican Belvidere Italy Cardinal Respighi

Settlement Possible In Providence Weavers Strike

In Olneyville, a mass meeting by striking weavers endorsed the strike committee and agreed to send a note to American Woolen company Treasurer Wood proposing a conference. Some feared it might signal weakness, but Plymouth delegates were told by Manager Wood that mill managers cannot resolve the two room issue and must refer to the Boston office.

Providence R. I Olneyville Mass Wood American Woolen Company Plymouth Boston

Weavers Endorse Conference Initiative Amid Strikes

The initiative for a conference was endorsed by the weavers and similar action was planned by each strike center’s weaver bodies. This signals coordinated effort across multiple centers as workers push for a common approach to the dispute.

Young People’s Bible Conference Closes in Winona

The First National Young People’s Bible conference at Winona ends with morning sermon by Dr. B A Cobin president of Depaum University and a strong address by Rev J Wilbur Chapman. A resolution urges the conference be made a permanent annual affair.

Warsaw Ind Winona B. A. Cobin Depaum University J. Wilbur Chapman

Swedish Sunday Schools Convention Closes in Roxbury

The Eastern Sunday School Union gathering of Swedish Congregational schools in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut ended at the Roxbury church with morning and afternoon exercises. Delegates admitted a new district covering schools in New York and New Jersey and elected officers including President Charles A Norling Bernhard Peterson as secretary and Frank Gustafson as treasurer.

Boston Eastern Sunday School Union Swedish Congregational Sunday Schools Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Swedish Congregational Church Roxbury New York New Jersey Charles A. Norling Campello Mass Bernhard Peterson Frank Gustafson Mast Boston

Rappahannock Grounded After Collision Off Holyhead

The British steamer Rappahannock ran aground at Holyhead following a fog collision with the Dalegarth off South Stack. Rappahannock sustains a large hole in the port side, water in holds and engine room eight feet deep. one man was killed and two injured aboard the Dalegarth as her bows and forepeak were damaged. Dalegarth proceeded to Birkenhead.

London Holyhead Wales South Stack Birkenead

Canadians Coming Home From South Africa

Ottawa reports a cablegram from Cape Town stating the third through sixth Canadian regiments sailed on July 2 for Canada. All Canadian troops are returning except those invalided in South Africa and those discharged intending to settle there. In Greenfield Missouri two aldermen-elect failed to qualify due to delinquent taxes.

Ottawa Ont Cape Town Canada South Africa Greenfield, Mo

Local machinist credits Kennedy remedy cure

Theo H. LeClair of Port Henry New York credits Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy with curing his inflammatory rheumatism and general malaise after druggist Mr Smith recommended it. The ad promotes the remedy as a cure for uric acid related disorders including kidney liver and blood issues and claims it also helps rheumatism dyspepsia constipation and certain female weaknesses with 50 cent and 1 00 size bottles and free sample by mail. It also advertises Dr Kennedy s Rose Jelly for catarrh hay fever and cold in head at 50 cents.

Theo. H. LeClair Port Henry N. Y Smith David Kennedy David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

Coal Prices Likely To Rise Says Operators In Labor Talks

Wilkesbarre Pa July 6 Miners union leader President Mitchell travels to New York to confer with other labor groups on potential financial aid to miners and to explore support from railroad unions and allied bodies. Officials report more applicants for work though few miners return to mines, with strike expected to resume Sept 1 if no concessions. Coal prices are not likely to drop this year and may rise toward fall.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell Miners’ Union New York Associated Press Metropolis American Federation of Labor

Victim Dies As Mountain Lake Wreck Toll Rises

Gloversville New York July 6 motorman William Dodge died tonight becoming the thirteenth victim of Friday night wreck. George Fisher skull fracture and Edward Schnell in serious condition. Coroner Palmer and District Attorney Egleston begin hearings Tuesday. Investigations focus on a broken truck frame as a possible cause. Funerals of some victims held today.

Gloversville N. Y William Dodge Mountain Lake George Fisher

Eleventh Annual Catholic Summer School Opens

The eleventh annual session of the Catholic Summer School of America began at Cliff Haven on Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh New York. An informal reception was held this evening with several short speeches. Regular sessions start tomorrow.

Plattsburgh N. Y Catholic Summer School of America Cliff Haven Lake Champlain

Murderous quarrel ends in wife’s death and children shot

In Chicago on July 6, laborer Theodore Oelfeuer killed his wife Adelaide as she slept, then wounded his infant son Walter and stepdaughter Lizzie Stramm. He also fired at two stepsons but hit none, and was arrested.

Chicago Theodore Oelfeuer Adelaide Oelfeuer Walter Lizzie Stramm Oelfener

Germany's exports to United States reach record year

Berlin reports Germany's exports to the United States for the year ending June 30 total $101,714,064, up $1,827,050 from 1901. The figures show a steady climb from 1898's $74,250,000 to 1899's $84,000,000, 1900's $98,800,000, and 1901's $99,837,014.

Berlin Germany United States

Engineer dies from June auto crash in New Haven

D Thorp Monroe, an engineer, died in New Haven today from injuries after being struck June 10 by an automobile owned by Harry W. Dupuy of Alleghany Pa. Dupuy has been summoned to appear at the inquest.

New Haven Conn D. Thorp Monroe Harry W. Dupuy Yale Alleghany Dupuy

Sultan of Bacolod Threatens August Offensive in Mindanao

Manila July 6 The Sultan of Bacolod Mindanao has sent a strongly worded letter to the commander of the American expedition to Lake Lanao threatening to begin offensive operations in August. He is currently strengthening his position.

Manila Bacolod Mindanao Lake Lanao

Three Boys Drown In Detroit Sail Boat Accident

In Detroit on July 6 three boys drowned when a sail boat capsized in the middle channel at the St. Clair Flats. Several witnesses saw the incident but the youths sank rapidly and could not be saved.

Detroit Mich St. Claire Flats

Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer Paint Claim

The advertisement asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc coating uses fewer gallons than Mixed Paints and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, suggesting superior coverage and durability for building exteriors.

Tracey Escapes Daring Convict Again in Seattle Pursuit

Seattle July 6 Harry Tracey the Oregon convict again eluded pursuers after forcing a farm hand to row him across the sound He slept in a cemetery and hid at Meadow Point before taking a rancher Johnsons home by force He bound and gagged the family and sent the hired man ashore as deputies closed in with the tug Sea Lion in pursuit He had a fifteen hour start and was believed to be escaping toward Wisconsin.

Seattle Wash Harry Tracey Oregon Cudahee Tracey Fisher Meadow Point Water Front Madison Point Johnson Johnsons Anderson McKay Bothell

Swift & Co Fire Hits Chicago Stock Yards Plant

A fire at Swift & Co at the stock yards in Chicago caused an estimated loss of 500000. The four story brick building housed wholesale meat markets on the first floor shipping on the second and large offices on the third and fourth with over 800 on one floor. Adjacent to Armour & Co and Libby McNeil Libby, firefighters contained the blaze to the Swift building despite strong southwest winds. All books and records were in fireproof vaults and 399 beeves were within the premises along with green hides and tallow. Insurance is expected to cover the losses.

Chicago Ill Swift & Co Packers’ Avenue Broadway

Man Overboard From City of Lowell Near Long Island Sound

Frank Smith age 20 of Dorchester Mass accidentally fell from the steamer City of Lowell en route from New London to New York. Rescued by Captain Tower of the chef Hope Haynes at 5 a m after about two hours in the water. Found exhausted and given dry clothes. Haynes schooner three miles north northeast of Old Field Point Long Island Sound. Haynes to sail for New York tomorrow.

City Island N. Y Frank Smith Dorchester Mass City of Lowell New London New York Tower Hope Haynes Smith Old Field Point Long Island Sound Haynes

Wedding and Card Engraving at Courier Citizen Co

Advertising a Merrimack street engraving shop offering wedding invitations announcements calling cards and at home cards in various styles printed on high quality stock with prices aligned to high grade work samples available for viewing at the Courier Citizen Co.

Courier- Citizen Co Merrimack Street

Dracut Neighbors Share Summer Plans And July Notices

Middlesex County news from Dracut covers Carl Eklund traveling to the land of Evangeline with a camera for a photo collection, Whitman and Pratt on vacation in Nova Scotia, and local residents visiting relatives. It notes July events, Elocution class closing, Fourth of July repairs, and multiple minor injuries from fireworks and cannons. Local society efforts improve yards, typhoid fever cases, and upcoming sermons by Rev Dr. Virgin.

Carl W. Eklund Evangeline E. J. Whitman Whitman & Pratt Nova Scotia D. J. Goodhue North Reading G. H. Hunting Lakeview Avenue Fred Abels East Boston Thomas Senior Upland Street Tommie Mr. Edwards Collinsville Mammoth Road Navy Yard Wakefield

West Chelmsford Fourth Celebrated Quietly

The night before and the Fourth passed quietly with crackers used by children and families hosting gatherings. Notable visitors included F W Spalding and Frank Phillips from Littleton, Mrs Belle Ingalls from Texas, and Mrs Johnson from Lowell. Edwards and Hale families spent the day at Nabnassett with others from local households.

F. W. Spalding Frank

North Chelmsford Picnics and Summer Events Noted

In North Chelmsford many local groups held summer outings at Falcon Heights and Nabnasset Grove with civic leaders, church officers, and mill workers attending. Highlights include a Hadley Street Free Baptist church picnic led by Rev. Louis Dexter, band concerts at Crystal Lake, and balloon flight by E R Durant ending with a postal note from A E Dutton.

Falcon Heights Hadley Street Free Baptist Louis Dexter G. A. Smith Googins Elisha B. Howard George T. Sheldon Readville Nabnassett Grove George C. Moore Main Street Crystal Lake North Durant Chelmsford Mass A. E. Dutton Moore Nabnasset Pond Fr. Fedilis St. Anselm's College Manchester N. H Michael F. Callahan St. John’s Church Lowell Falcon Height Ayer

Leather yield from cattle and horse compared in study

A historical note details that a cow yields about 35 pounds of leather while a horse yields around 18 pounds, highlighting the disparity in hide processing outputs.

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Courier Citizen Company Young People’s Bible Conference Rlish Flavorac Colton John L. Stoddard Stoddard R. R. Wreck of Catholic Summer School of America Plattsburg, N. Y Sultan Sassy Hot Pursuit The Police Liverpool England Scotland Switzerland Russia France China Japan Palestine Balch Brothers Co. Sole Publishers Bromfield St Middlesex County Dracut Nabnassett Alice Ferris South Weymouth A. V. Parkhurst Ferris Mr. Minot Mr. Hiller Frank W. Spalding Virgin High Street Joseph Naylor Samuel Naylor West Chelmsford North Chelmsford Sapolio Cis Parker's India F. D. Munn & Son Caleb L. Smith
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