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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1902

Page

2

Troops to Stay in Pawtucket as Strike Probes End

Pawtucket Rhode Island June 16 militia remain in city after a meeting of ten prominent citizens led by Mayor Fitzgerald and Police Chief Rice. The committee will decide how long troops stay with a possible one month reserve to prevent further disturbances. Traffic resumed on local lines with restraint and new troops deployed in relays while the strike dispute over the ten hour day is tested in court.

Pawtucket R. I Fitzgerald Rice Kimball Tanner State Armory Central Falls Gov Supreme Court United Traction Company Atty Gen. Stearns United States Supreme Court Perry The Traction Company

TOPPAN CASE. Trial Not Expected to Last a Day

Boston June 16 Chief Justice Mason has assigned Judges Henry K. Braley and Charles A. Bell to hear Jane Toppan in the Barnstable superior court. The case over the Davis family murder at Cataumet will begin Monday at 10 a.m. and conclude by afternoon adjournment. Government testimony precedes defense by Dr Jelly Dr Stedman and Dr Quimby. Government is led by Attorney General Parker. defense by Judge Fred M. Bixby and James Stewart Murphy.

Boston Mason Henry K. Braley Fall River Charles A. Bell Lawrence Jane Toppan Davis Cataumet Superior Court Barnstable Miss Toppan Jelly Stedman Quimby Barnstakle Parker Fred M. Bixby Brockton James Stewart Murphy Lowell

King Edward to Windsor but stays home for Ascot

London reports King Edward fell ill with a stomach chill and will not attend Ascot today. Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess of Wales join the royal party at Windsor where Sir Francis Laking oversees care. The King remains in quiet, with physicians urging rest as life-insurance quotes rise on his health and crown prospects.

London Edward Windsor Ascot Alexandra Prince and Princess of Wales Prince of Wales Francis Laking King Edward Windsor Castle Aldershot Lloyds

Webster Tragedy Funeral for Turner Victim in Family Killing

In Webster on June 16 Rudolph Turner, killed by his father on Saturday, had a private funeral with no service. Burial occurred in Dudley, which will cover expenses. At the house, Mrs Turner and the children cried as the coffin was carried out, with the undertaker forcefully separating the grieving family. The father, Turner, remains under guard and has aged considerably.

Grief Stricken Husband Faces Hearing Over Death

Through his grief he admits killing his boy but says the act was not premeditated. His counsel is Hon. Charles Haggerty, with a hearing set for tomorrow. Mrs. Turner appeals for intercession and pleads for help from the caldren to aid him.

Charles Haggerty

Chicago Democratic conventions end in disorder in fifth district

In Chicago on June 16 the Democratic congressional conventions met in ten districts. A fierce intra party clash in the fifth district produced James McAndrews as nominee, with the convention adjourning in disorder. Other nominees included Martin Emerich in the first district and Frank Brust in the second, Daniel Morgan Smith Jr. in the third, George Foster in the fourth, Allen C. Durbrow in the sixth, James J. Dauden in the ninth, John Y. Hess in the seventh, and William F. Mahoney in the eighth.

Chicago James McAndrews Mmrtin Emerich Frank Brust Daniel Morgan Smith, Jr George Foster Allen C. Durbrow James J. Dauden John Y. Hess William F. Mahoney

Boundary Monuments Rumor Denied by Mounted Police

Ottawa June 14 The mounted police report from Supt Constantine says there is no truth to rumors of boundary monuments being destroyed. The boundary in question lies between British Columbia and the Yukon. Indians traveling in parties erect small camp monuments for a deceased member, and a destroyed marker may have sparked the rumor.

Ottawa Ont Mounted Police Department Supt Constantine British Columbia Yukon Territory

Cambridge Woman Sentenced for Bogus Checks

Cambridge today saw Mrs. Helen Walworth alias Alice French alias Mary Soulis sentenced by Judge De Courcey to ten months in the house of correction for passing bogus checks. She faced four counts and was found guilty on the first and fourth.

Helen Walworth de Courcey House of Correction Cambridge Alice French Mary Soulis Walworth

Palma Salary Set At Twenty Five Thousand A Year

Havana reports the Senate approved a bill fixing President Palma’s salary at 25000 dollars annually and that of Vice President Esteves at 6000 dollars annually.

Havana Senate Palma Senor Esteves

Christian Scientists Hold Meetings in Boston

In Boston on June 16 alumni of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College and the church board met for several hours to elect officers and conduct business. A plan for a large addition to the Christian Science church was discussed, with details to be announced at Wednesday’s annual church meeting. Sightseers also visited during the day.

London Divorce Granted to Baroness Halkett

Baroness Halkett formerly Miss Sarah Anson Phelps Stokes of New York was granted a divorce in London on the grounds of cruelty and infidelity by her husband this afternoon.

London

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestion Cure

Advertisement claims half of human ills stem from indigestion and that Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens the stomach and makes indigestion impossible, urging readers to use the tonic for better health.

Anthracite Strike Enters Sixth Week Amid Rain

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 16 the sixth week of the anthracite miners strike began with steady rain keeping 150,000 idle workers indoors. Reports of assaults surfaced but injuries were minor. Bosses favored not many quitters while some superintendents claimed more men at work. President Mitchell and labor leaders dispute these figures. Casper Clark signaled support from Toledo for strikers. Rumors of a soft coal walkout reemerged as Central Pennsylvania officials urged restraint.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell Casper Clark Toledo Ohio International Team Drivers’ Association Central Pennsylvania Patrick Gilday

Mine Floods Threaten Scranton Area

A heavy cloudburst drenched Scranton on June 16 flooding collieries and driving the river toward overflow. If rain continues, the river may flood mine openings and threaten nearby operations.

Scranton

Aerial Manning Family Reunion At Manning Manse

The third Manning family reunion gathered at the Manning Manse in North Billerica on Monday with about sixty attendees ranging from toddlers to 78 year old William Manning of East Chelmsford. Guests were welcomed by hosts Warren H. Manning and family as they viewed relics, enjoyed music and readings, and feasted on lunch provided by the D. L. Page company of Lowell. A business meeting elected a board led by Capt. Chas. H. Manning and included J. Woodward Manning, Wm. H. Manning, and Erastus Bartlett among others, with officers confirmed and a registry of visiting relatives read.

William Manning Cambridge Manning Manse North Billerica Warren H. Manning Lowell Carpet Rks H. E. Scates North Billerica A. F. Adams Boston Liberty Izetta B. Holway Roxbury Charlotte Adams Dunne Samuel D. L. Page Company Lowell East Chelmsford Jacob W. Manning Reading Jupiter Pluvius Emma Manning Walker Brookline Erastus A. Bartlett Chas. H. Manning Manchester N. H David Manning Worcester Sam W. Maniing West Newton Ease Chelmsford Joseph E. Warren Chelmsford Solomon Manning Bedford Nellie L. Smith Elizabeth Pb. Smith Harriet L. Smith Frances M. G. Wilson Asbury Park N. J Arthur E. Bebb Lawrence A. B. Smith Alice W. Manning Wilmington J. R. Parkhurst Amasa Howard Arthur M. Warren Miriam E. Warren Martha E. Warren Julia E. Warren J. L. Wright Geo. A. Parkhurst A. T. Manning Lydia B. Manning Benjamin F. Manning J. Woodward Manning J. W. Manning Gould G. Manning Chas. W. Manning Brooklyn Charlotte A. M. Bartlett Walter T. Manning C. A. Manning Lexington N. N. Manning Riverside N. Y Frank M. Short A. A. Maxfield L. W. Hall Lucy P. Hall A. S. Hartford F. W. Jenness Levi Sprague Jane H. Short J. Manning Miers Ayer FE. P Marion F. Staples Woburn

Striking Miners March in West Virginia District

Bluefield West Virginia June 16 hundreds of striking miners marching with rifles and shotguns moved through the Flat Top field visiting operations to force workers out but were dispersed by armed guards. About 700 joined at Keystone and moved to Norwood ten miles west camping for a morning eastward march. Operators feared Monday would see most men back at work but the situation has grown serious with uncertain prospects ahead.

Bluefield W. Va Keystone Norwood Elkhorn

Armed Strikers Parade in Flat Top Coal Field

In Bluefield West Virginia on June 16 striking miners in groups of 150 to 200 paraded armed with Winchesters. A hundred strikers armed, blocked Buckeye workers from entering. Guards met 38 armed men at Coal Dale mountain. rifles were seized. An attempt by 30 strikers at Tug river last night led to exchanges of fire before they were driven off. Companies seek sheriff protection.

Bluefield W. Va Flat Top Buckeye Coal Dale Mountain Elkhorn Tunnel Coal Dale Tug River

Roanoke miners' march and armed bands quieted

In Pocahontas coal region Roanoke reports a calm day aside from marching strikers earlier, some armed and accompanied by bands. Councils restrain violence and say armed groups will surrender arms. few miners returning to work. Telephone links between mines are broken.

Roanoke Pocahontas

Miners Strike Deepens in Kanawha Field

Charleston June 16 The Strike situation in the Kanawha fields grows more intense as Winifred miners walk out today. This mine has employed more workers than any other in the Kanawha field since the strike began.

Charleston W. Va Kanawha Fields Kanawha Field

Objection to Crozier Nomination Delays Senate Confirmations

Washington June 16 Senator Hoar objected to General Crozier's nomination for chief of ordnance during executive session. The nomination tops the executive calendar and Senator Warren said confirmations will follow calendar order, leaving no other confirmations today.

Washington General Crozier Hoar Senate Warren

The Carp Invasion That Reach Our Inland Waters

Readers are warned about the carp introduced by the government fish commission now spreading through inland waters. The piece recounts a farmer’s failed ponds and the carp’s slow feeding and persistence, noting the fish’s spread and undesirable impact, ending with a grim memory of muddy taste when eaten.

Government Fish Commission Europe Fish Commission

Invasive carp menace Great Lakes fishing and bays

A Seattle Post-Intelligencer report warns that carp from a government hatchery escaped into the Potomac and spread through rivers, lakes, and the Mississippi. The fish rapidly reproduce, disrupt spawning beds, and threaten bass, pike, pickerel, perch, and other sport fish across multiple states.

Washington Potomac Great Lakes Lake Erie Ohio New York Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Mississippi Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Wedding And Card Engraving Services Advertised

WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING. We take a specialty of fine engraved work of every description. Calling cards, wedding invitations and announcements, "at home" cards, etc., engraved in any style desired, and printed on newest and best stock obtainable. Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work. Call and see samples. Courier- Citizen Co., Merrimack street.

Courier- Citizen Co Merrimack Street

For Rent and Sale Notice in Chelmsford Area

To rent five rooms in the best repair near the mills seven rooms in Middlesex street at eight dollars per month. The best furnished rooms in the city. For sale a nice two acre place in Chelmsford with fruit and new buildings including a seven room cottage and stable hen house price one thousand six hundred eight dollars. H Elliott 64 Central tel 908-2.

Middlesex Street Chelmsford H. Elliott Central Rare

Genevieve Hecker Elevates Family Business Reputation

Genevieve Hecker again upholds her family business reputation by rising to the occasion, reinforcing the enterprise's standing within the community and its ongoing commitment to service and quality.

Genevieve Hecker

Bodies of American soldiers recovered after siezure by Ladrones

Manila June 16. The sergeant, two corporals and four privates of the Fifth cavalry captured May 30 at Binangonan Risal province have been recovered. Most bodies were hewn limb from limb and four could not be recognized. Several arrests made. nine men identified as Ladrones. Identified include two from Leroza Morong police. Americans buried together as separate interments were not possible.

Manila Fifth Cavalry Binangonan Risal Province Ladrones Lerosa Morong Province

The Blazed Trail review by Stewart Edward White

A broad reading of The Blazed Trail lauds its vivid portrayal of lumber country life and the dangers faced by pioneers. The review praises White's storytelling, the forest panorama, and the book's wholesome, American spirit suitable for both youth and adults through its rugged adventure and strong characters.

Great Lakes White Cooper Dana Stewart Edward White Thomas Fogarty McClure, Phillips & Co New York

Great Newspapers of the United States Spotlight Boston Editors

The Bookman profiles Boston field leaders in New England journalism. It references the Herald Globe Transcript Advertiser and Journal with notes on figures like Stephen O'Meara Gen Taylor E B Haskell and E H Clements as notable workers. Front pages of five Boston papers are shown.

United States Boston New England Herald Globe, Transcript Advertiser and Journal Stephen O'Meara Gen. Taylor E. B. Haskell E. H. Clements Marion Crawford Rome

Wigs and beauty supplies offered at bargain parlor

An advertisement promotes private parlors offering a wide range of wigs waves and switches at bottom prices. It touts beautiful natural wavy lightweight switches and mentions affordable options like one dollar switches along with hair brushes combs hand mirrors and manicure goods.

Education Topics in June Issue Highlight Professors and Schools

In the June edition Education offers a table of contents listing Education Versus Crime by Arthur D. Call, Education A Pro cess by Richard G. Boone, Vacation Schools by J M Greenwood, Commercial Education in Secondary Schools by Carlos B Ellis, The Perils of the College by Prof Daniel W Hering, The Clarkson School of Technology, plus editorials foreign notes and book notices.

Arthur D. Call Richard G. Boone J.M. Greenwood Carlos B. Ellis Daniel W. Hering Clarkson School of Technology

Literary notes from The Century Scribners and Kipling progress

The Century's July issue will feature a frontispiece portrait of the Marquis of Salisbury drawn from a photograph by Geo. T. Tobin and a Julian Ralph sketch of his career. Lord Curzon and Mrs. Duncan travel in Burma, Owen Wister’s new edition of The Virginian is in press, Kipling’s new Scribner’s story Wireless debuts, and Bret Harte’s final poem The Sword of San Jose appears in Leslie’s Monthly.

Marquis of Salisbury Geo. T. Tobin Julian Ralph England Lord Lady Curzon Lester Chicago Burma Everard Cotes America Sara Jeannette Duncan July Scribner's Owen Wister Plains American West Bret Harte Sword of San Jose Leslie's Monthly

Captain Hinds Court Martialed Over Philippines Abuse

Plattsburgh New York June 16 Captain Hinds quartermaster of the 28th Infantry faced court martial today on charges of cruelty for allegedly stringing up a private by the thumbs at Jolo in the Philippines without orders from the commanding officer.

Plattsburgh N. Y Hinds Jolo Philippines

Commencement Address at Exeter Academy

Exeter New Hampshire June 4 The commencement address at Phillips Exeter Academy was delivered by William P Chadwick of the board of trustees on The Life and Character of the Late Rear Admiral William T Sampson.

Exeter N. H Phillips Exeter Academy William P. Chadwick Board of Trustees William T. Sampson

Doan’s Ointment Cures Leg Sores Says Bowling Green Man

A Bowling Green resident, C. W. Lenhart, reports a leg sore with burning and itching was relieved by Doan’s Ointment, claiming a permanent cure after endured tortures prior to treatment.

Doan C. W. Lenhart Bowling Green

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judges Braley and Bell Will Rudolph Turner Christian Scientists Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson CO Manning Addie L. Gale Wakefield A. Chandler Manning J. P. Holway Martha Martha 8. Warren, Chelmsford; Miss Araminta C. Stevens Belle W. Jenness Jacob Manning Winchesters Buckeye Mine Winnifred Crozier Louise Closer Hale Walter Hale Charlton Andrews Oxford E. S. P. Haynes Annie Nathan Meyer Henry James Frank Moore Colby Guidon Leo XIII Joseph Gordian Daley Archbishop Williams St. Paul's Church Franklin Spalding Franklin Pierce M. J. Cunningham Wilshire’s Wilshire New Zealand Frank G. Carpenter Elfweed Pomeroy F. C. Taylor W. J. Ghent Sydney Webb Oscar Wilde Graham Wallas G. Bernard Shaw B. Fay Mills the Bookman Rhodes’ Mew Hair Store Brimack Street Hu Literary Notes Rudyard Kipling Scribner’s Magazine Kipling South Africa
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