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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1902

Page

6

Exxerric Rubber Hose Promoted For Long Length Use

Advertises 16C Exxerric rubber hose claimed to be unbreakable and seamless with no joints. Sold in lengths over 50 feet and by the mile. Encourages customers to visit for purchase.

Fraudulent Check Gang Brought Down by Police

Boston authorities report a gang of four swindlers forged checks across cities. Two members, Frank and Michael Farrell, are jailed. Frank Reed alias Joseph Morris is in custody for extradition. A fourth, named Dr Doyle, remains at large. The scheme involved small purchases followed by high value forged checks, with several attempts traced to Boston banks and merchants.

Boston United States Frank Michael Farrell Frank Reed Joseph Morris Jersey City Morrisey Harris Reed Doyle Los Angeles Wine Company Chauncey and Summer Streets State Street Trust Company William Tyler Trust Company Petts & Co Friend Street James A. Kennedy Puritan Trust Company Thomas Snow & Son North Market Street Massachusetts Nations Bank Sim Congregational House Beacon Street James A. Love Bank of Republic Becker and Cregan San Francisco New York Philadelphia Pinkerton Detective Agency

Bryan Sees Travel Drawbacks In Speech

The speaker notes that while people pay the taxes, the traveler misses fresh vegetables from his garden and hints at other travel disadvantages. The remark contrasts civic duties with personal comforts.

Mr. Bryan

Hamlin Enters Race For Massachusetts Governor

Boston July 23 Hon Charles S Hamlin announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He pledges active campaigning across the commonwealth if nominated and supports reforms including fair district apportionment referendum home rule strong municipal control of utilities and restrictions on corporate campaign influence. He seeks concentration of executive power and opposes commercialism while urging the conservative judgment of MA voters.

Boston Charles S. Hamlin Commonwealth Massachusetts Democratic Party

Missing Jewels and Japan Link to Strong Yohe Affair

New York reports that Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe plan to return to Japan after the arrest warrant was withdrawn. Lawyer Job Hedges arranged $16,000 to redeem jewels pawned in New York and other cities with possible further payments if missing pieces aren’t returned. Mrs Strong, gravely ill, facing public scandal, travels to New York while Yohe and Strong pursue deals amid race track losses and pawned gems.

New York Putnam Bradlee Strong Miss Yohe Japan Yoho Hastings Strong Yokohama Job Hedges Yoke Genoa Dawn Hedges Yohe Capt. Strong San Francisco Mr. Hedges Safe Deposit Company Mrs. Strong Sixth Avenue Albert R. Shattuck May New York City Capt Miss Yehe Young Strong Lady Hope Aither

Moody declines Massachusetts Republican chairmanship

Secretary Moody has received no invitation to head the Massachusetts Republican state convention. He declines public discussion, noting his duties in Washington and upcoming army and navy maneuvers would prevent accepting the chairmanship if offered.

Washington, D. C Moody Massachusetts Boston State Committee Army

Bryan Comments on Democratic Party and Prosperity

William Jennings Bryan arrived in New York and declined speculation on a new Democratic movement. He urged focusing on saving the party rather than infighting, criticized Cleveland administration, and commented that prosperity is not universal. He noted labor, farmers, and speculators, and explained his farming to oversee 2000 acres from his hilltop home.

New York William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Cleveland-Hill Cleveland Baron Shibusawa Republican Party

Thirteen? No. Thirty Six Murders Silence in Jackson Ky

Jackson Kentucky erupts after the death of Jim Cockrill leader of the Cockrill faction shot at the courthouse. Funeral today may spark further violence as a six month torrent of lawlessness continues. Hargis faction controls arms stockpiled at a Main Street store awaiting potential outbreak. McKinley Cockrill, 19, described as likely to lead, while Sam Jett connected to the dead man could take command.

Jackson, Ky Jackson Jim Cockrill Cockrill Court House Hargis Cockrills McKinley Cockrill Main Street Sam Jett

Auction Prices Offer Oil Paintings and Mirrors Privately

Auction leftovers from last Saturday offered at private sale at low prices one fourth the real value. Visit our store at the corner of John and Merrimackers to purchase a fine painting for little money. The notices remind about the dangers of colds and promote Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup.

GEO. E John and Merrimackers

Murderous Assault in Worcester Leaves Clara Allaire Shot

Clara Allaire, 18, was shot four times by Zepherain Storge 66, of Marlboro, as she entered the Hamlin and Russell wire factory in Worcester. Storge pursued her into the shop and fired, hitting her in the wrist, back, and breast. He is in custody, claiming jealousy over her refusal to return home. she is hospitalized and expected to recover.

Worcester Clara Allaire Zepherain Storge Marlboro Hamlin & Russell Storge

American capital in British railroads urged by Dilke

London July 23 Sir Charles Dilke M P a radical and former under secretary of state for foreign affairs comments on a parliament inquiry into American combines in Great Britain He argues foreign shipping acquisitions deserve attention but American investment in other industries should not be discouraged He says it is unmixed good for Britain that American capital and enterprise be engaged in railroad work under parliamentary control.

London Charles Dilke M. P Great Britain

Irish Problem Dominates House Debates In London

In Parliament the Irish question sparks a clash over Ireland estimates with John Redmond seeking a salary cut for Chief Secretary George Wyndham. Wyndham retorts no constructive policy exists, warns of continuing agrarian strife and emigration, and says unionists may abandon the union without home rule. T. W. Russell denies accusations of aiding evictions and warns that the Irish Land trust could trigger a war with uncertain end.

London House of Commons Ireland John Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party George Wyndham Redmond Wyndham T. W. Russell South Tyrone de Freyne Mr. Russell Mr. Wyndham Russell Irish Land Trust

Cotter Injured In Carriage Accident At Land's End

Boston attorney Jams E. Cotter was knocked from a carriage at Land's End when the horse bolted from the 5 38 p m train scene. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and rests at Massachusetts General Hospital. His daughter, accompanying him, was shaken but unharmed.

Boston Jams E. Cotter Land’s End Massachusetts General Hospital A. M. Tupper Mr. Cotter Miss Cotter

Striking Garment Workers Reportly Return to Work

In New York on July 23 reports said 5000 to 6000 of 30000 striking garment makers had resumed work after settlements were reached. Manufacturers dispute the claim, saying contracts were offered and accepted by the central body, but workers have not returned and union headquarters indicate a return next week.

New York

Tunnel Franchise Fight Moves to New York Aldermen

Pennsylvania Railroad officials in Philadelphia announce a new measure will be presented after the New York board of aldermen rejected the tunnel franchise. It is unclear what provisions the bill will contain, and no new appeal to the New York Legislature will be made. President Cassatt is in Bar Harbor with no statement on company action. The railroad must now work with the rapid transit commission to draft a new bill for aldermen. Claims that work has begun on the New Jersey end are denied.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Board of Aldermen Board of Aldermen Cassat the Pennsylvania Bar Harbor York Fit Ie Rapid Transit Commission New Jersey

Long Branch Gambling Clubs Indicted by Grand Jury

Monmouth County grand jury in Long Branch, New Jersey, returned seven indictments after hearing a charge from Justice Fort about openly operating gambling dens. He said licenses had been granted to caterers who pledged no gambling paraphernalia, yet evidence showed twelve large and several small establishments were running openly.

Freehold N. J Monmount County Justice Fort Long Branch Fort

Police Chief Shot In Ambush Near Elkins West Virginia

Elkins West Virginia July 23 Chief of Police F H Wilmoth was killed last night in Womelsdorf while attempting to arrest two men. A third assailant fired from ambush. A posse pursues the killer who is feared to be lynched if captured. This marks the third Elkins police chief murdered within a year.

Elkins W. Va F. H. Wilmoth Womelsdorf Here Wilmoth

Reorganization At Jennesse Laughlin’s Steel Company

Pittsburg July 23 Jennesse Laughlin's the largest steel company outside United States Steel was reorganized at a meeting here today Capital stock rises from 20 000 000 to 50 000 000 with plans for improvements and extensions Officers remain unchanged

Pittsburg Jennesse Laughlin’s United States Steel Corporation

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Rhodes’ New Hair Store Merrimack Street C. B. Coburn India Biscuit Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St Pearson’s Drug Store Bol Central St. Cor, Appleton Gardner Bros Pine Street Highlands Hampton Beach Columbia D. P. Knowlton Prescott Street Telephone Derby & Morse Middle Street Joseph Morris Alias Boston Police Hamlin the New Democracy Bryan Joax A. G. Pollard & CO Axminster Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets American Combines Mr. Redmond J. E. Cotter Penna BIG Steel Company J. F. Truce &C Auburn
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