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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
5
The piece blends social commentary on modest dress and salon taste with advocacy by Maude Gonne for Tara's preservation. It cites Japan's marriage law shifts, Ireland’s Tara ruins defense, and a call to educate youth on Irish history, ending with vintage drink and dessert recipes.
A vintage guide lists cool comforts and frozen delights, from six to eight teaspoonful tea mixtures to orange zest and lemon juice syrups. It covers sherbets with fruit juice bases, Coupe Jacque fruit medleys, ice cream cylinders in canisters, hit-or-miss sauce on cones, a horse’s neck cocktail with lemon cork and ginger ale, and a fruit medley dessert boiled pineapple strained smooth with sugar.
Millie Lane, an eighteen year old Brooklyn shop girl, knocked down a man who tried to embrace her on Bond and Schermerhorn streets. Frank Gough, an amateur athlete, joined and beat the man as a crowd cheered. The assailant fled before police arrived. Police describe the attacker and seek him.
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana suffered severe backache and kidney pains requiring waking many times at night. He was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure, sold by F. C. Goodale and C. E. Carter.
The text surveys summer gowning with shirt-waist suits in myriad fabrics including pongee, linens, merce rized cottons, and foulards. It notes lace yokes, Liberty satin girdles, mousseline de soie flounces, Dolly Varden silks, Directoire inspired coats, and bridal trousseau pieces with cross-green taffeta and green lace details, highlighting haute resort styles and accessories.
Boston dealers say no further price advance likely unless eight dollar stove coal proves prohibitive. Coal scarce since May, no hard coal imported, dealers warn customers to buy only present needs to avoid shortages and price spikes amid demand from New York buyers.
A Lowell Mass advertisement by ARTHUR RHODES specialist promotes Rhodes' New Hair Store at 73 Merrimack Street. It asserts tested methods to remove facial hair and claims years of skin treatment experience. Telephone contact provided.
The Lowell Gas Light company offers arc lights for stores halls and large areas claiming bright diffuse steady illumination at lower cost than electric arc lighting.
In Malden district court Judge Pettengill hears Asa S. Hathaway of Everett, who calls himself Duke du Morrissey of Spain, on a complaint that he is insane and dangerous. Witnesses describe threats, odd behavior, and weapons found at his home as Hathaway claims royal lineage and a drumming past.
In Long Branch a French chauffeur wrecked the world’s costliest car, a Panhard Levassor with aluminum body, valued at 18000 dollars. The vehicle burned after ditch immersion caused an explosion as passengers escaped unharmed except for minor burns.
Twenty eight refugee negroes driven from Womelsdorf West Virginia after the murder of Chief of Police Wilmarth have arrived in Cumberland Maryland en route to eastern points. Negroes are leaving the vicinity of Womelsdorf by scores as a race war unfolds.
Washington reported that few National Guard units will join the regular army manoeuvres at Fort Riley Kansas in September. Governors of many states declined due to funds while several will send officers rather than troops. yet many governors voiced support for the plan.
Secretary Wilson announced that anthracite miners are well cared for while bituminous miners’ assessments are just beginning. Most miners are paid semi monthly, with bulk payments expected next week. Headquarters clerical staff was increased to manage funds as miners appeal to the American Federation of Labor. Actions proceed to release men imprisoned under Judge Jackson’s injunction.
Columbia July 28 Senator Tillman fires a political broadside against George F. von Kolnitz. Tillman threatens to withhold government favors and appropriations if Kolnitz is nominated for the State Senate. Von Kolnitz, a Charleston ally and gold standard proponent, seeks the senate seat with earlier service in the State House. Tillman cites his naval station influence and port projects, while Charleston faces a test of loyalty and political leverage.
A seventeen year old girl, daughter of Judge James Bishop, reported a nighttime intruder at her Rocky Point cottage. A burly man entered her second floor room, threatened her with a lamp, and fled after she screamed. Police reported no injuries.
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