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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
5
Advert shows MI-DNA from Ellingwood & Co. Lowell mass promising new life and digestion restoration. It claims quick relief within six days for chronic dyspeptics, contrasts with old sodal and drug remedies, and offers two days free treatment at Central and Merrimack streets store.
A 150 acre farm known as the William Morse farm near Carlisle, about one mile from the Centre on the Lowell road, is described as one of the best in Carlisle. Prospective buyers are urged that attending the sale will be worthwhile.
Boston July 29 Bernard Bennett of Bennett and Cohen accused Frank Bernstein of larceny after Bennett, who trusted two outsiders with a box of supposed gold pieces, received only copper cents. Bernstein denies guilt as authorities seek to hold both men for the grand jury. the case centers on an alleged gold making scheme.
Tunis reports the assas sin case concludes with El Kheir condemned to death and Hanna Chiekh jailed for twenty years. Seventy others face varying penalties, six to die and eleven to hard labor, while dozens receive default sentences.
A Lansing Michigan woman recounts years on the road causing health decline and an ovarian operation. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she recovered in three months, never missing meals or engagements, and praises the remedy. The letter offers confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham with a $5000 forfeit if testimonial is not genuine.
Boston and Northern Street Railway petitioned the board to authorize 2,225,000 in new capital stock to fund floating debt from equipment purchases and improvements. The hearing closed without opposition. A separate Norton and Taunton line extension hearing was postponed to Sept 10, and Worcester Rochdale Charlton Depot Street Railway was authorized to issue 40,000 in additional stock.
Cape Town witnesses a grand wedding as General De Larey’s daughter marries his secretary Ferreiria at the Dutch Reformed church. The church crowd cheers Generals Botha De Wet and De Larey as they enter and De Wet is carried away by supporters. The bridal party’s entrance triggers a standing ovation until the minister intercedes.
Copenhagen July 29 Danish warship Ingolf sails for the Danish West Indies to await the islands sale to the United States. American warships Albany Chicago and possibly San Francisco expected to call at Copenhagen mid August. Berlin July 29 German gun boat Panther sails for Caribbean seas. Ga zelle now permanently attached to the American station. Capt Schecter, new commodore on the American station, met Emperor William for instructions before departure.
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel and Minister of Foreign Affairs Signor Prinetti will depart for Berlin on August 22 to meet Emperor William. The visit marks a diplomatic mission between Italy and Germany.
In London the speech by Mr Chamberlain drew praise from rivals as he outlined gradual self government for Transvaal and lenient treatment of Beers. He urged preserving Boer traditions, stressed not rushing actions, and pledged to recover war costs while avoiding punitive mine taxation and compulsory labour.
London July 29 Colonial Secretary Chamberlain appeared in the House of Commons for the first time since his accident. He was greeted with hearty cheering and warmly congratulated by Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Liberal leader in the House.
In conference remarks Mr. Chamberlain urged closer empire unity and hinted at rapid movement toward self government for new colonies. Lord Milner signaled no further laws needed to enforce banishment in South Africa while the government reserved rights to limit return of hostile individuals. The plan envisions a crown colony with evolving official representation leading to eventual self rule, not delayed.
London July 29 Many pages of the Gazette publish Lord Kitchener s final despatch on the Boer war and his praise for officers and men. He is named Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum Vaal and Aspall in Suffolk. He commends Milner Girouard and Gen Me thuen among others and notes wounds kept him from the field.
Oyster Bay July 29 President Roosevelt awards twenty five dollars in gold to be contested by gun crews on the war yacht Mayflower for target practice in Gardiner bay. Reports that he will visit Newport or Richfield Springs are denied. Civil Service Commissioner James R. Garfield and former New York City Fire Commissioner James R. Sheffield were dinner guests at Sagamore Hill.
Mrs Eliza beth Thompson of Boston arrived in Omaha on July 29 and led to the arrest of Thomas V Walton of Revere Massachusetts, once a traveling salesman for a New York sporting goods house. She says Walton defrauded her of nearly 3000 dollars from farm sale proceeds and spent lavishly in Omaha social circles.
Paris today reports Prince Curoussoff, ambassador to France, has died. The obituary notes his status and service, marking a notable royal diplomat’s death in the capital.
Clarence Adams ex-representative and selectman was halted by two highwaymen near Chester Vermont while returning home in his carriage. He was struck by buckshot, fell to the back of the carriage, and escaped as his horse bolted. Doctors removed 81 buckshot from his leg. The assailants tried to enter C A Waterman’s house before fleeing.
A U.S. circuit court of appeals ruling holds a saloon keeper liable when a patron dies in an accident caused by intoxication at the establishment. The suit by Charles Walker's widow and daughter names John Mosher and others of Ashland Nebraska as defendants, alleging Walker drank heavily at Mosher's saloon and was involved in a buggy accident.
During house cleaning the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston discovers three genuine Rembrandts in the picture gallery. The newly confirmed painting, long doubted by experts, is the Shower of Gold, expanding the collection and cementing the attribution after renewed scrutiny.
A painting titled Shower of Gold, sent to the museum by Francis Brooks and later via his estate, was being restored when an artist uncovered the signature Rembrandt-1652 in the lower left corner. Experts concluded the work is a genuine Rembrandt, based on a careful examination.
W M Bennett representing Connecticut and Judge Otto Grouse of Newark filed a report in the Derby gunmaker case. Government extended contract-fill time, work proceeding swiftly on a $300,000 contract. Receivers advised that the plant may be sold. Judge Case will rule this week.
Captain EB Weymouth Royal Artillery England and Miss Elsie L Bleeker daughter of Captain James V Bleeker USN married today at St Matthew s church Jamestown Rhode Island. Ceremony attended by many from Boston Brookline and New York with Rev William MecVickar officiating and Royal Artillery officers as guests.
Washington July 29 The Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 26 on White House repair work quit to enforce union rules. The strike stems from the New York firm contracting the White House electrical work declining to accept the union terms.
Andrew Carnegie declined a proposal from Richmond art societies to donate the $100,000 he offered for a public library fund toward a grand building to house the fine arts in Richmond. The plan would have combined a library with a dedicated arts center.
The Bristol city council has unanimously approved erecting warehouses at the Bristol docks for Imperial Tobacco at a cost of 90000 pounds. Imperial Tobacco plans to import directly to Bristol rather than through Liverpool, signaling a shift in logistics and local trade activity.
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