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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Opens Steady Amid Mixed Early Moves

New York June 11 The stock market opened steady with Amalgamated Copper and others listed at modest gains or losses. Canadian Pacific led early declines while Western and coal stocks firmed and Missouri Pacific and Texas holdings showed notable activity. Trading volume increased with broad distribution of deals and a mix of small shifts across rail, metal, and utility issues.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Canadian Pacific Missouri Pacific Ontario and Western Reading St. Paul Sugar Southern Railway Southern Pacific Union Pacific U. S. Steel Kansas Texas St. Joseph Grand Island Colorado Texas Land Trust

Cotton futures open firm with varied June to March rates

New York June 11 report shows June futures at 8.95 and July 8.80 while August 8.57 and September 8.22 lead a downward curve to October around 8.0. November and December trade near 8.03 with February 8.95 and March 7.0 cited.

New York

Lawrence Manufacturing Company Holds Annual Meeting in Boston

The Lawrence Manufacturing company convened its annual stockholders meeting in Boston on Tuesday. Officers from the previous year were re elected. Charles Cowley moved to authorize the directors to sell any real estate not required for manufacturing purposes.

Lawrence Manufacturing Company Boston Charles Cowley

Old Home Week Exercises Subcommittee Named

Middlesex County Tewksbury announces a July 30 sub-committee for Old Home Week events. Appointees include A C Blaisdell J F French Kingsbury Crosby Burtt Patt en Foster Pike Lee Chandler Catherwood Phelps Duffy and O M I. The group will meet Friday evening in the town hall.

A. C. Blaisdell J. F. French Kingsbury Geo. E. Crosby Jacob L. Burtt M. A. Patten Enoch Foster S. P. Pike Frank Farmer W. H. Lee John H. Chandler 2D. Marshal Robert Catherwood Joel Phelps Fr. Duffy M. I

Tragic Eaton family deaths unfold in Danvers area

In North Reading on Wednesday Evertt Eaton 59 shot himself at his sister’s home after a period of distress. Earlier, a sister and brother died by hanging and Eaton’s wife shot herself months ago. Once a successful shoe maker, Eaton’s later years showed decline and a private sanitarium visit before the fatal act.

Eaton Danvers Everett E. Eaton North Reading Mr. Eaton Angers Norwood Orth Reading Maton

Groton School Chapel Witnesses Joy Field Wedding

Edith Joy daughter of Mrs. Charles H. Joy and niece of Mrs. James Lawrence married Dr. Cyrus W. Field of New York City in Groton school chapel. Rev Endicott Peabody officiated as choir led the procession and the reception followed at Mrs Joys residence with a lawn tent. The couple departed for their wedding trip later that afternoon.

Groton School Edith Charles H. Joy James Lawrence Cyrus W. Field New York City Ellen Joy C. R. Joy Endicott Peabody

Obituary notices for James L. Lynch and Benjamin R. Douglas

James L. Lynch died this morning at his home, 32 Common street. He was 30 years old and leaves a mother and a brother. Benjamin R. Douglas died this morning at his home, 2 Harrison place. He was 41 years, 4 months and 21 days old and leaves a widow. He was a prominent member of Lowell lodge, K. of P.

James L. Lynch Common Street Benjamin R. Douglas Harrison Place Hea Lowell Lodge K. of P

Funeral of Elizabeth Reynolds at St Patrick’s Church

The funeral proceeded from 40 Mari on street this morning at 8:30. A funeral mass followed at 9:30 at St Patrick’s Church with Rev Fr Walsh officiating. Choir pieces included Pie Jesu and Nearer My God to Thee, led by Mr. Bond and Mr. M J Johnson on organ. Bearers were Edward Quigley John Donohue Michael Cryan John Splaine Michael Roark and Thomas Sheehan. Burial was in St Patrick’s Cemetery with committal prayers by Fr Walsh. Undertaker Molloy directed the service.

Elizabeth T. Reynolds Marion Street St. Patrick’s Church Fr. Walsh Fred. G. Bond M. J. Johnson Edward Quigley John Donohue Michael Cryan John Splaine Michael Roark Thomas Sheehan St. Patrick’s Cemetery Walsh Molloy

British Soldier POW Faced With Treason Trial Note

The statement notes that a British soldier captured as a prisoner of war is guilty of an offense against the king and may be tried if there is doubt about whether he surrendered his liberty when not necessary.

Revered Fr. Frisby Laid To Rest In Cedar Grove Cemetery

In Boston on June 10 the funeral for Rev. Wm. Frisby S T D rector of the church of the Advent was held with a solemn high mass of requiem. Clergy from Massachusetts and other states attended. burial followed a multiform service with Rt. Rev. Bishops Lawrence and Codman presiding. A large procession of ecclesiastical and university groups represented the parish and related societies.

Boston Cedar Grove Cemetery Frisby Church of the Advent Episcopal Diocese Massachusetts Daniel C. Hinton F., E. Bissel C. Wynne Jones Church of Our Saviour Roslindale Father Conran Church of St. John the Evangelist Trinity Church N. Y Daniel I. Odell Church of the Annunciation Philadelphia Hinton A. B. Rudd All Saints Ashmont Wm. Lawrence Robert Codman Maine Episcopalian Club Catholic Club University Club Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament Clerical Union For the Guild of All Souls Rhode Island G. McLellan Fiske St. Stephen's Providence Charles F. Beattie St. John’s Newport

Another Parson Sheriff Nominated in Last-Minute Ballot

Lewiston June 10 Rev Charles S Cummings won the Androscoggin county sheriff nomination after a prolonged Republican convention deadlock in Auburn The 202d ballot began at 10 26 with Cummings securing 75 votes Others nominated included Walter E Pummer Nathaniel B Harris John L Reade William B Skelton Walter L Beals George Parcher Noel B Potter and more as the process concluded amid tense anticipation.

Lewiston Charles S. Cummings Androscoggin County Auburn Edwin J. Riley East Livermore A. I. Dwelley B. M. Fernald Poland F. B. Shackford J. G. Chabot, Esq William B&b. Skelton Walter L. Beals George Parcher Turned Noel B. Potter

West Point Field Day Marks Centennial Events

West Point center holds ninth annual field day under Officers' Athletic association with events led by Hammond and Bunker. Winners include Hammond 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash, Bunker hammer throw, Wilson and Dillon pole vault, Daly 120 yard hurdles and long jump, Stillwell 440 yard, Carruthers and Anderson high jump, plus a half mile relay tie among classes 1903 and 1905. class points show 03 117 1/2, 04 108 1/2, 05 123.

West Point N. Y Officers’ Athletic Association Hammond Bunker Wilson Dillon Carruthers Anderson Stillwell Daly

Priest Contracts Smallpox While ministering at hospital

A priest from St. Jean Baptiste, Fr. Lewis V. Lewis OMI, is ill with smallpox at the contagious hospital after visiting a patient Casimir Lefebvre on May 24. Doctors report a mild varioloid case with eruptions appearing yesterday and expect recovery in a few days. Regular hospital staff care for him with no other priests from the parish attending.

Lewis V. Lewis St. Jean Baptiste Agent Knapp Board of Health Lamoureux Livingston Merrimack Street Knapp Casimir Lefebvre Fr. Lewis Lefebvre

Hanna Holds Wide Talk With President On Ohio Campaign

Senator Hanna, after a long White House conference, addressed rumors that Mr Burton of Ohio would withdraw from the Congressional race over chairmanship disputes. He denied discussing a candidate besides Burton and said a transmission error made a despatch seem fake. He noted the civil service probe found no violation and the President will not censure Cleveland officials. He defended civil rights and reserved comment on Cuban reciprocity and the coal strike.

Washington Hanna Burton Ohio Cleveland Civil Service Committee

Runaway Girl to Succeed The Geisha at Boston Hall

Boston summer theatre audiences will see A Runaway Girl take the stage at Music Hall next Monday June 16 as a successor to The Geisha. William G. Stewart’s company earns praise for vocal and acting merit and a lavish production with Augustin Daly estate backing guarantees. The cast includes George W. Leslie, Harold Blake, Tom Hadaway, H. W. Frederick, Pietro Piscaro, Julius Steger, Winifred Grey, Clara Palmer, Dorothy Stanley, Edna Hunter, and others in principal roles.

Boston Music Hall William G. Stewart Boston Augustin Daly Flipper George W. Leslie Guy Stanley Harold Blake Lord Doodle Tom Hadaway Prof

Deaths feared in St Luke hospital fire inquiry

Chicago reports 34 injured, three in critical condition raising deaths to 13. Authorities, including Coroner Traeger, vow full inquiry into negligence, patient restraint, and staff sufficiency. Alderman Kent, "Blind Billy," dies in strait jacket amid tragedy.

Chicago St. Luke Society Hospital T. T. Mears Enosburg Falls A. W. Wattles Amelia Wilson Sui Neid O. E. Miller St. Luke Society Miller Denver Health Department Traeger Billy” Kent Kent Samuel K. Markham Woodruff

Safest Place on Earth for Rail Passengers in 1901

London Telegraph notes rail passenger deaths in 1901 were zero from train accidents, while 8 railway workers and 8 others died in non passenger incidents. 637 were injured, including 476 members of the public, with 135 passengers killed or 1669 injured by platform and carriage incidents. The tally shows overall railway casualties across lines and premises totaling 1171 deaths and 6740 injuries, plus livestock strays on lines.

Board of Trade United Kingdom George Stephenson London Telegraph

Town Destroyed by Fire in St Paul Minn

A special from Michel, B C reports a town was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. About fifty families are homeless and many escaped death. The Crow's Pass Coal Company's loss approaches $50,000. Canadian Pacific cars burned cost about $10,000 to the company. The railroad track is badly damaged and passenger traffic will be delayed six to ten hours.

St. Paul Minn Michel B. C Crow's Pass

St Louis case prompts critique of municipal rot

The grand jury reports an unprecedented revelation of city corruption, yet the writer cautions that such rottenness may be widespread elsewhere. Comparing to Chicago Philadelphia New York others, the piece condemns partisan machines and petty sinecures, urging their destruction for lasting reform.

St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Tammany New York Chicago Inter-Ocean

Pigs Replacing Dogs as Pets in Cumberland County

Pet pigs are increasingly popular in Cumberland County New Jersey as dogs give way in many households. Families report larger spaces and lower care demands suit pig ownership, with some keeping micro pigs for companionship while others cite lower annual costs.

Cumberland County N. J

Perkins Urges Navy Yard Construction For War Vessels

Senator Perkins argues for building two battleships two armored cruisers and two gunboats in government navy yards citing lower costs and unions support while noting yard depth and absence of politics. The measure passes its committee amendment and moves toward broader naval appropriations. The scene shifts to the London dock bill objections and the Isthmian canal debate favoring Nicaragua route.

Washington Senate Caremack Tenn Committee On Civil Service Rebecca J. Taylor War Department Perkins Committee On Naval Affairs Pratt Conn Mallory Fla Pensacola Navy Yard London Hale Turner Wash Nicaragua Canal Nicaragua

House Debates Forest Reserves Bill and Pacific Cable

Washington June 10 The House resumes work on transferring forest reserves to agriculture and creating game preserves. Cannon moves to strike the enacting clause, carried 66 to 47. The panel then shifts to the Corliss Pacific cable bill with debate on government versus private construction. Leaders express mixed views on government cables and private enterprise, with no final decision yet.

Washington Agricultural Department Cannon Lacey Iowa Roosevelt Great West Dalzell Corliss Pacific Pacific Adamson Philippines Hawaii Congress Richardson Ala Shackelford Grosvenor Qhio Committee On Rules Ca‘sex Company

Government Cable Plan Stirs Debate in House

In a heated session, lawmakers debated a proposal to build and operate a Pacific to American cable. Mr Corliss asserted a government run system would surpass private monopolies, estimating costs at up to 10 million dollars for construction and 400 thousand annually for upkeep. The bill passed a rule 108 to 73 before adjournment.

Pany Richardson Corliss Pacific House Fastern Extension Cable Company China Japan Guam Philippines Marshall Islands Far East Commercial Pacific Cable Company Hawaii Manila

House panel rejects Brooke lieutenant general bill

Washington June 10 The House committee on military affairs voted against a favorable report on the Senate passed bill authorizing General Brooke to be advanced to lieutenant general and to retire at that rank.

Washington House Committee On Military Affairs Senate Brooke

Tremont Theatre Brings Prince of Pilsen to Summer Run

Tremont Theatre reports three weeks of uninterrupted success for Prince of Pilsen despite weather. New cast changes add life with Edith played by Lillian Coleman and Francois by Edward Heron. Summer pricing begins with 200 first-floor seats at 42 cents as Manager Schoeffel targets warm weather prosperity.

Tremont Theatre Pixley Luders Boston Francois Edward Heron Buster Andrew Mack Tom Moore Heron Montrose Schoeffel

Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer Paint Claim

An advertisement asserts that Devoe Lead and Zinc paint covers more per gallon than generic mixed paints and lasts twice as long, offering superior durability and cost efficiency for building coatings. The claim contrasts Devoe’s formulation with competing paints and emphasizes lower usage with extended wear.

Seera the Bignature in The Kind You tiava always vougt th Tp tt

The readable fragments suggest a cultural or ad style note mentioning Seera the Bignature and a tagline about a kind you value, though the full context and details are unclear.

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