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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

Page

8

Boston Brewery Workers Strike Endorsement Drama at Meeting

At yesterday afternoon's Trades and Labor council gathering, Corresponding Secretary William Rafferty admitted he authored reports claiming the brewery workers strike had been called off. The council denounced the rumors as false, fined Rafferty from his post, and elected Frank J. Simonds to succeed him. They reaffirmed support for the strikers and planned anti beer signage in saloons.

Trades and Labor Council William Rafferty Rafferty Frank J. Simonds Frank McCarty American Federation of Labor Boston James T. Smith Board of Trustees Lowell Textile School Southwick Hall

Rioting resurges in Pawtucket as troops clash with mobs

In Pawtucket Rhode Island on June 15 a mob attacked streetcars as 700 soldiers sent by Gov. Kimball failed to quell unrest. Central Falls and nearby Cumberland Lincoln and North Providence faced looting, track damage, and a 3000-strong crowd with a loaded machine gun. Marines charged, car service halted, and troops withdrawn after two hours.

Pawtucket R. I Traction Company Central Falls Cumberland Lincoln Morth Providence Fales

Popular Fallacy About Traveling Circus Shows Debunked

A discussion refutes the belief that Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows split across cities and reunite elsewhere. The piece argues such a division is physically impossible and asserts the act will perform as in New York and Philadelphia, appearing in full at the fair grounds tomorrow.

Adam Forepaugh Sells Brothers New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Fair Grounds

Clerk Fred Donaldson Breaks Arm After Night Run

Fred Donaldson, a drugstore clerk on East Merrimack street, was accosted by two men drinking liquor near Andover street. He ran, tripped, and broke his arm. He was taken home and a surgeon set the fracture. His father is Lieut. Donaldson.

Wentworth Avenue East Merrimack Street Fred Donaldson Donaldson Andover Street

Churches Officers Chosen for Children’s Day at First Universal

The article notes church leadership elected for Children’s Day services at Immanuel Baptist and reports a plan to decrease the church’s debt while highlighting the First Universal congregation’s events.

Immanuel Baptist Church

United Irish League Organized and Protests Abroad

A United Irish League meeting in Jackson hall elected officers led by Michael A. Lee with Julia Holmes as vice president and Francis McAleer as financial secretary. Rev. John B. Delaney spoke on Irish rights, urging protest against coercion in Ireland and praising Land League gains, while preparations for future recruitment and events were announced.

United Irish League Jackson Hall Michael A. Lee Mario Holmes Dennis Brassill Francis McAleer Malachi Burns Dennis McDowell John Balfrey Maurice O'Connor Patrick Brown Gallagher John B. Delaney Manchester N. H Ireland England South Africa Kitchener Colonel Lynch Col. Lynch Robert Emmet Emmet League Land League Parnell Gladstone Lord Russell Friends of Ireland John McManus

Floral clock at First Universalist Children Day service

Children of the Sabbath school and 13 participants staged a Floral Clock during Morning service at the First Universalist church. Zilpha Roper turned the clock hands while 12 associates tolled hours as canaries and flowers decorated the church, with choir and pastor leading the program.

Zilpha Roper Jean Sherburne O. A. Gelino James F. Spellman Edward Jenkins Paul Goward Paul Hartford Oliver Lane Eldredge ‘Blake Harry Brown Paul Flanders Inez Derby Glendys Emerson Lizzie Farnham Mildred Vinal Rachel Douglas Florence Fletcher Helen Hartford Little Helpers Irene Redman Mildred Leeds Dorothy Leeds Florence Wiseley Alice Howells Edith Lovering Message of the Flowers Gladys Brown Ruth Flanders Marjory Douglass Mildred Emerson Rachael Douglas Rowena Sturte

Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms Fullerton Conviction

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals third district upholds Harvey Fullerton of Greenville in a bucket shop case. The ruling may effectively close stock exchanges or brokerage offices in the state.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals, Third District Harvey Fullerton Greenville

Danvers 150 Years Old Celebration Opens

Danvers marked the 150th anniversary of its corporate existence with special church sermons as the observance began on June 15.

Danvers

Summer nine days vacation for school janitors list

The school house janitors will each take a nine days vacation this summer. Schedules cover multiple nine day blocks from June 28 to Sept 4. Named workers include Fay, Boyleist, Harrington, Harden, Lynch, Hounsell, Teel, Clark, Clough, Hannafin, Park, Condon, Boyle II, Mack, Stafford, McShane, Reynolds, Clark, Finnegan, Casey, Somer set, Moran, Brown, Hunt, Delisle, Wright, Garrity, Ward, Fallon, Scott, Cross, Morgan, Keegan, Manchester, Black, McElroy, Kelley, Rolfe, Liddle, Tilton, Courser, Dugdale, Dang, Nola, Palm, Maguire, Mullaney, Hallett.

John Fay James Boyleist Timothy Harrington E. E. Harden Michael J. Lynch James Hounsell George Teel James Clark Thomas H. Clough Thomas Hannafin William A. Park John H. Condon James Boyle 2d William Mack William H. Stafford Poecek McShane Daniel Adam McElroy Peter Kelley Fred D. Rolfe William Liddle Fred Tilton William Courser Alfred Dugdale Arthur Dang John H. Nola John Palm Benjamin Maguire Patrick Mullaney John Hallett

Great Sale of Dimities At Seven Cents Yard

A large yearly event offers 89 to 100 thousand yards of printed dimities and batistes at 7c per yard. Qualities range from 12 ½ to 17c. Sale in centre aisle Palmer street store and in basement. A. G. Pollard & Co.

Palmer Street A. G. Pollard & CO

Castorita A The Kind You Have Always Bought

Castorita A bears a mark of the long standing product line with the familiar name The Kind You Have Always Bought. The notice references the brand as a continuing identifier and notes its ongoing availability for consumers seeking the trusted product.

Castorita

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By A Local Resident

Mrs Annie Kelley of 90 Applet street hails Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney and bladder trouble. She describes back pain variable secretions and sleep disruption before using a box from Ellingwood Co. and buying more. The testimonial claims cure and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.

Annie Kelley Appletstreet Dean Ellingwood & Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S Doan’s

Narrow escape in New York harbor steamer collision

A head-on crash in New York Harbor between the Cygnus from Coney Island and the H F Dimock from Boston injured few but frightened hundreds aboard. Cygnus bow deck and rails torn though not sunk. Dimock steel bow stove in, both boats landed passengers safely.

New York Coney Island Cygnus Iron Steamboat Company H. F. Dimock Metropolitan Steamship Company Boston Dimock

Vital Statistics list of deaths and ages from disease

A lengthy Vital Statistics entry lists individuals with ages and causes of death including meningitis pneumonia heart disease cirrhosis cancer apoplexy and other illnesses. Several infants and children are noted with meningitis smallpox marasmus and cyanosis alongside adults aged up to eighty-seven. City Clerk Girard P Dadman authenticates the list.

Stephen A. Gouletsos Georgiana Gagne Bridget Brennan Sarah K. Howe Hospice Fournier Herbert W. Savage John J. Tyler Matilda Marquis Elizabeth T .Reynolds Grace Wylie Robert Booth Albina Laplante Napoleon A. W. Lachance Marasmus Edward J. Walsh Trudeau Martin Ryan Michael Golden Josephine Bourgault Sarah Murphy Benjamin R. Douglass Annie Bancroft Matthew L. Lynch J. Wilfred Bonanfant Margaret O’brien Samuel T. Brown James Bridges Mary A. Flynn Arsene Gervais Michael Ryan Eva Pintal Karolina Stanek Edward Lyons Olive M. Woodman Jane Golden Fred Looby Girard P. Dadman

Mortuary Report for Week Ending June 14 1902

The Board of Health reports a population of 99 574 with 35 total deaths in the week ending June 14 1902. Deaths under five numbered 12 with infectious diseases at 4 and acute lung diseases at 4. Croup membranous counted 7 and smallpox 2. The weekly death rate was 18.27, below the prior two weeks 28.20 and 17.23, and infectious diseases included scarlet fever five, diphtheria five, membranous croup two, measles four, and smallpox three.

Board OF Health

Outing at Lakeside Farm by Notre Dame Circle

Saturday afternoon about forty young ladies from the Notre Dame Literary circle enjoyed an outing at Lakeside farm Westford the country home of Edward Murphy of this city. His daughters Misses Helen and Josephine Murphy made it most agreeable for the party.

Notre Dame Literary Circle Lakeside Farm Westford Edward Murphy Helen Josephine Murphy

Devoe Paint Claim Outlasts Lead and Oil Mix

An advertising claim states Devoe Lead and Zinc paint requires fewer gallons and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, promising superior coverage and durability for building exteriors. The text emphasizes cost efficiency and longevity to persuade buyers.

Middlesex County Tragedy and Community Aid Highlight Local Notices

Mrs Josie Emery's discharge from Framingham hospital follows the Harrison street murder and her plans to move nearby as neighbors and Captain Cahill support the family. Sunday school floral concerts at Unitarian, Baptist, and Central Congregational churches showcased children, baptisms, and pastor remarks. Town activities include alumni association formation, school year close, and a 14 to 8 baseball win for Middlesex Village. local visits, housing moves, and a Crystal Lake band concert wrap the week.

Josie Emery Andrew J. Emery Harrison Street Nina Danforth Framingham Hospital Emery Michael C. Cahill Emery House Emerys Unitarian Church F. A. Emerson Emma L. Parkhurst Wm. H. Hall Frank R. Batchelder Adelbert Adams Dorothy Hall Alice Barton Francis Hurlbert Frank Batchelder Blanche Spaulding Charles Douglass the Daisies Ruth Pickard Miriam Warren Daisy Knowlton Elsie Wilson Marioni Adams Margaret Scales Edith Adams Reuberta ‘Parkhurst Daisy Carrie A. Bartell Baptist Sunday School Ruth Whittemore Hester Yallie Hobbs Alice Gould Della Baker Hester Baker Zora Feindel Pearl Simpson Ella Burns Stella Feindel The Baptist Society Eliza A. Fletcher Fall River Fred A William Kittredge Bernice Knowlton Ruth Emerson Jessie Atwood Robert Haley Bernice Staples Nellie Hills Russell C. M. Parkhurst Kilbourne Edward J. Robbins Edwin L. Stearns Sarah Devine Leslie R. Davis Hattie M. Emerson Mary B. Bartlett Grace Mansfield Carl Atwood Centre School Harold A. Davis Institute of Technology Boston

Daring Boat Ride Ends Near Drowning in Leaches Pond

In North Chelmsford Sunday afternoon John J Curry AlphONSE Magnant and Walter Finch nearly drowned while boating on Leaches Pond near Crystal Lake resort. The trio, residents of the village, left home at 2 pm to attend a band concert then ventured onto the pond around 3 pm. After entering the boat they sailed out about 75 yards from shore when danger arose.

George C. Moore Curry Mr. Magnant Finch Marion Varney Mrs. Varney Middlesex Village Roberts Dolan Middlesex Village Battery North Chelmsford Seymour Wright Patrick P. Cummings James P. Dunnigan E. M. Ayers Falcon Height A. K. Eastman Royaltown Charles Claff Emma J. Gay Gay Street Patrick Kerins Augustus BE. Duncan Second Congregational Church Arthur P. Wheeler West Somerville Crystal Lake Summer Resort Hadley Orchestra Lowell Cavalry John J. Curry Alphonse Magnant Walter Finch Leaches’ Pond Crystal Lake

Germans Seek Living Great Epyornis in Madagascar

A German expedition led by Gott lieb Adolf Krause aims to explore Madagascar’s interior to verify if the great epyornis, once native to the island, still exists. The team plans to determine whether the recent egg found in St. Augustine Bay is a recent relic or a centuries-old specimen.

St. Augustine Bay Madagascar Gottlieb Adolf Krause Krause Africa Ankarah Kiliarivo High Table Land Ouilahy River New York Evening Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Brewery Workers Ralph Gillam ELIOT M. A. Lee First Congregational Church Mr. Gillam Jesus Christ Jesus Heaven Calvary James Drake Tribune Milwaukee Drake Josie Powers MacDonald Solon W. Stevens R. W. McDaniels Gillam Smith Baker Portland Fr. Delaney Lowell Pub Lic Carter & Sherburne New York Harbor Vital Statistics Mortuary Report Mr. Goodthynge Middlesex County South Framingham Chelmsford Epyornis
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