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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

4

Y M C A Jubilee Opens In Boston With Tide Of Delegates

President Edwin L. Shuey led the International Jubilee Convention as delegates from around the world filled Mechanics Hall. The opening featured devotional services, prayers by Rev Dr Hall, a sermon, and addresses by city and state officials, with officers nominated by telegram and a strong display of state banners throughout the hall.

Boston Edwin L. Shuey Dayton Mechanics Building Shuey John Y. Dobbins Montclair N. J Berlin North Liverpool Trinity Church Charles Cuthbert Hall Union Theological Seminary New York Samuel B. Capen American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions The Congregational Church E. Winchester Donald Trinity Hall Wm. E. Dodge Mechanics Thos. N. Hart John L. Bates Henry M. Ward International Committee A. H. Plum D. D Howard Wiliams London Eng C. Thornton Atlanta Selden P. Spencer St. Louis Cyrus H. McCormick Chicago H. M. Moore Dean W. S. Pattee Minneapolis S. Walter Woodward Washington J. Thoburn Ross Portland Ore J. C. Gass Nova Scotia James Edwards Hardy Louisville Henry Waterhouse Hawaii First Presbyterian Church Columbus Avenue J. Wilbur Chapman D. D. Mechanics Hall Massachusetts Young Men’s Christian Association of North America

Essex man arrested after threats to 20 year old Eunice Cassill

In Essex on June 11 George W Oliver 25 was arrested on a complaint by Eunice Cassill 20 alleging threats and an attempted coercive meeting. She reported a note threatening her life if she did not meet him and a gunshot fired at the Cassill residence. Oliver faces arraignment tomorrow.

Essex George W. Oliver Oliver Miss Cassill Miss Cossill Cossill

Massachusetts Medical Society marks 120th anniversary

The Massachusetts Medical Society opened its 120th anniversary at the Historical Society in Boston with sections on infant nutrition and abdominal tract surgery. Dr. Wm. W. Eaton of Danvers chaired the medicine group and Dr. John C. Yrish of Lowell led the surgery section. Papers by Dr. T. M. Roth of Boston and others discussed nonemergency operations for digestive tract disease and related relief or cure.

Boston Massachusetts Medical Society Massachusetts Historical Society Wm. W. Eaton Danvers T. M. Roth Warehall John C. Yrish Lowell Theodore Dunham New York

Harvard Man Killed by Chemical Engine at Cambridge

H Bigelow, a Harvard freshman and former Exeter student from Buffalo, was killed when a Cambridge fire department chemical engine allegedly struck him as students jeered. The incident occurred after an alarm rang but before firefighters arrived, with accusations between students and the engine driver as the crowd dispersed.

Cambridge Bigelow Harvard Cambridge Fire Department Buffalo N. Y Exeter Hollis Cambridgeport John Dowdis

Topographical survey continuation backed with 15000 dollars

Boston committee on ways and means votes to report a bill continuing the topographical survey commission with a 15000 dollar appropriation. The work remains under harbor and land commissioners while dissent arises from Goward Adams Reed and Casey regarding the governor’s stance on curtailment. The Senate debates a subway bill without a vote.

Boston Committee On Ways and Means Topographical Survey Commission Harbor and Land Commissioners Goward Messrs Adams Melrose Reed Taunton Casey Lee Senate Mann

House approves amendment on Lynn water supply project

In this morning's session the House adopted a perfecting amendment to permit Lynn to take an additional water supply and sent the bill to the Senate for concurrence. The chamber passed the bill on engrossment under suspension of rules to fund a Merrimack river bridge between Newburyport and Salisbury. The House also concurred in Senate amendments granting the civil service commission broader authority in violations. In the Senate, reports from Ways and Means favored several engrossed resolves including funding for gas and electric light commissioners and printing commemorative Roger Walcott exercises. Senator Attwill moved an engrossed resolution for a Metropolitan Park Commission inquiry into Nahant public bathhouse feasibility.

House Lynn Senate Merrimack River Newburyport Salisbury Civil Service Commission

Sensational trial opens in Salem soaring hopes for closure

Willard Spaulding of Peabody faces charges of breaking and entering larceny and possessing stolen property as the Essex county Superior Court opens the case. Witnesses General Francis H. Appleton Annie Reynolds Thomas Cummings and Henry Pinnock testify identifying items from Spaulding’s home. Spaulding, 51, is serving an 18 month Middlesex burglary sentence and was brought here on habeas corpus. His father, the late Rev. Willard Spaulding, led a Salem Universalist church during wartime.

Salem Mass Willard Spaulding Peabody Francis H. Appleton Annie E. Reynolds Thomas Cummings Henry Pinnock Spaulding Essex County East Cambridge Middlesex County Universalist Church

Highland M E Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Highland M E church in Lowell marked its 25th year with a reunion of former pastors and members and pledged 535 toward clearing a 6475 debt. Notables included B F Sargent, who gave 1000, and leaders from Ladies Aid and Epworth League. Speakers recalled early founding efforts from 1874 to 1875 and the church’s growth, while pledges from attendees brought the total raised to 53.

Highland M. E Dracut First Congregational Church B. F. Sargent Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth League A. H. Slater Slater Bertha Wilcox G. M. Smiley James Mud Israel Erwin Underhill New York City Lowell John F. Manahan J. H. Mansfield G. W. H. Clark Alexander Dight Charles Tilton James Mudge James Higgins

Suspected burglar Spaulding linked to Appleton thefts

The record notes Willard Jr. facing burglaries in West Peabody and ties to Gen. Appleton's properties on Suntang Lake. Several summer residences were robbed or burned, with Spaulding’s house searches yielding Appleton belongings. He pleaded guilty to a Howard Villa break in North Reading, sentenced to 18 months, and faces additional county cases as his term nears expiry. Efforts to prove insanity occurred before a East Cambridge trial.

Willard, Jr West Peabody Gen. Appleton Suntang Lake Spaulding

Indicted Smith College student faces eleven counts

Northampton June 11 no grand jury of Hampshire county this afternoon indicted Mabel L Burt former Smith college student on eleven counts for larceny of money and jewelry. She pleaded not guilty though in a whisper. Bail fixed at 1000 with sureties. Indictment alleges property valued around 2000 including an opal ring a gold chain and a diamond ring.

Northampton Mass Superior Court Hampshire County Mabel L. Burt Smith College Miss Burt Pierce Issammond Thail Burt Gainsborough Bridgeton N. J

Dracut Nickel Mine Recalls Lowell Mining Era

Article recalls the Dracut nickel mine's 19th century development, abandoned work, and a 1876 revival by a chartered company. It notes depth records, ore types such as pyrrhotite and magnetic ore, and forecasts of nickel and iron production, highlighting its scientific and historic significance.

Lowell Dracut

Butler Removal Debated by Massachusetts Pharmacy Body

At the annual meeting of the Massachusetts State Pharmaceutical association in Fall River on June 11 the committee's recommendation to remove Freeman H. Butler of Lowell from the State board of.registration in pharmacy was reconsidered after a debate over his alleged discourteous conduct to a delegate.

Fall River Massachusetts State Pharmaceutical Association Freeman HF. Butler Lowell State Board of Registration In Pharmacy Butler

Sixth Regiment Camp Enlistment At Framingham Dates Set

Col Charles K Darling announces Sixth Regiment infantry encampment at Framingham from June 21 to 28 with June 21 as annual drill. Camp to close early Saturday morning June 29.

Boston Charles K. Darling Framingham

Salmon gift travels from Varnum to Governor in Massachusetts tale

Gen J B Varnum, famed in the 1780s to 1820 era near Varnum Landing, sends a salmon to an early Massachusetts governor as a gift. After social stops and a speech, the governor quips the fish has become a pollock in Boston. Returning home, Varnum learns his trusty salmon may have journeyed via tavern tales and mishaps.

J. B. Varnum Varnum Landing Congress Massachusetts Governor's Varnum Boston

Country Week appeals for support for another season

The Channing fraternity seeks public aid for Country Week charity. For 20 years the event has continued with Rev. George C. Wright offering the Ministry-at-Large office in Middlesex Street for applications on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 6 to August 31. Donations may be sent to treasurer Edward Ellingwood at Merrimack and Central streets, with weekly acknowledgments in Lowell papers.

Channing Fraternity Country Week George C. Wright Middlesex Street Eliot South Street Edward Elingwood Merrimack Centrali Lowell A. M. Paxon Mass F. A. Fisher Hedwards Ellingwood Treas. Rey Charles T.billings J. W. Richardson C. H. Kimball F. B. Dunbar Irene Pindar A. S. Guild Horace S. Bacon J. Tyler Stevens Kate Brazer

Moy Toy Death Report Clears Cyclists as Cause

Providence June 11 Coroner Eugene H Lincoln releases findings on Moy Toy death. The Chinese man died May 25 at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries after being struck by cyclists William Berry and Frank E Manchester. The coroner links death to the act and neglect of Berry and Manchester, with no other parties at fault. Berry and Manchester face simple assault charges.

Providence R. I Eugene H. Lincoln Moy Toy Rhode Island Hospital Toy William Berry Frank E. Manchester Berry Manchester

Hartford policyholders win in National Life case

Judge Rorabach in Hartford Superior Court ruled today for policy holders of the National Life Association now in receivership. The court reversed a committee finding that had disallowed their claims after the 1899 decree dissolved the company. The decision supports thousands of contract holders and unsettles prior committee conclusions. Burdock Blood Bitters note appears as an unrelated ingredient claim about indigestion.

Hartford, Conn Rorabach National Life Association

Digestive Cure for Heart Trouble Promoted by Stuart’s Tablets

A health column links heart trouble to poor digestion and nervous system disease, advising regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to improve digestion and blood quality. It claims many heart issues are non organic and may be cured by better digestion, offering a 50 cent package and a free stomach troubles booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Local Committee Members Named for Project Board

A. L. Gray chairs the committee with Weslie Wilder and a list of assistants including F. M. Short, Carl Noyes, M. M. Lahue, Leon Whitcomb, Arthur Johnson, Herbert Hunt, Edgar Fletcher, Clifford Wilder, A. Armitstead, Henry Parker, and A. Meyrick.

A. L. Gray Mr. Weslie Wilder Messrs F. M. Short Carl Noyes M. M. Lahue Leon Whitcomb Arthur Johnson Herbert Hunt Edgar Fletcher Clifford Wilder A. Armitstead Henry Parker A. Meyrick

Basement Sale of Ladies Oxfords by Pollard & Co

Another basement sale at Pollard and Co features 3000 pairs of ladies oxfords from two manufacturers. Samples and floor stock cleaned for fall goods, priced from 2.00 to 3.50 but all at 1.19 per pair. See in Merrimack street window through Friday.

Merrimack Street A. G. Pollard & CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y. M. C. A. Jubilee Dents Dowdis William D. Swan Elliot Chemical Engine Beacon Hill Willard Spaulding of Emerson Pianos MM. Steinert & Sons M. E Church Highland Church George H. Clark Central Church Asa C. Russell Eliot Congregational Church Natick Webster J. F. Allen Worthen Street Church Rev. G. M. Smiley Charles Wotton Frank Short A. Clark J. McDonald Oscar Whitcomb C. Killpartrick Wm. A. Thomas Mabel Burt F. H. Butler State Pharmaceutical Association Lincoln Astoria Lmithy Snyder Bros Dentists Mzr Reimack Streeter Silk Sale Cheney Oxfords Optician Geo G. Rogers Clinton J B. Goodwin Thorndike ST Taylor Rogging Company New England Fletcher Street Humphrey St Courier
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