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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1905

Page

4

Two Lowell Boys Die On Train Near East Greenwich

Providence June 20 two Lowell youths Daniel Meehan 16 and Charles Sloane 16 were killed instantly when struck by a New London bound train near East Greenwich. The boys, walking toward New York with a tramp they met an hour earlier, were found near a sharp curve and could not jump in time. Names, ages and burial plans are given with details of families and local undertakers.

Providence R. I Poys Daniel Meehan Sloane Lowell Mass New London East Greenwich New York Stillman Rowland C. G. Hill Meehan School Department of Allen Charley Lawrence R. A Molloy’s Undertaking Establishment Charles Sloane A. H. Bixby & Co

Ignorance of Boys’ Whereabouts Hints Tragic Loss

Parents recount scant knowledge of Daniel Meehan and Charlie Sloan as authorities link the deaths to a local spate of vagrancy arrests. Daniel, 15, left home two weeks earlier after money given for shoes. Charlie, about 16, had lived with his father until a few weeks ago and had recently vanished to Lawrence with several peers. Reports note truancy actions and ongoing inquiries by the truant officer.

Daniel Meehan Courier-Citizen Dutton Street Nora Sloan James Sloan No. 8 Appleton Street Courier- Citizen Charlie Middlesex Street Lawrence Meehan Tibbetts McArdle

Vermont Episcopalians open 115th diocesan convention

In Woodstock Vermont at St James church on June 21 the Episco palians of Vermont opened their 115th annual diocesan convention after communion with offering for diocesan missions. Rt Rev Arthur C A Hall bishop gave the annual address as a feature of the day. Services scheduled this evening and tomorrow forenoon before adjournment.

Woodstock St. James Church Episcopalians of Vermont Arthur C. A. Hall Vermont

Fire mystery looms in Hudson Street blaze

Lynn June 21 Charles W. Emerson, believed burned in his Hudson street house, appeared at morning, spent night with a friend, plans to go to Winterport Me. once insurance settles. Police investigate fire as incendiary per fire chief Harris. safety and cause remain under review.

Lynn Charles W. Emerson Hudson Street Emerson Winterport Harris Fire Department

British crew labeled dangerous at Henley

Henley Eng June 21 after watching Philadelphians in the grand challenge cup for two days locals decided the Vespers are very dangerous. They note Americans use strength in the middle of the stroke while British crews favor a longer swing they believe will prevail.

Henley, Eng Henley

Ostend Chess Masters Resume Play After Break

In Ostend on June 21 the international chess masters tournament resumed with two unfinished games Taubenhaus versus Burn and Janowski versus Marco. Taubenhaus Burn ended drawn after a few moves. Janowski Marco fought on, Janowski in a hopeless position.

Ostend Belgium Taubenhaus Burn Janowski Marco

Citizen City Assessor Heilman Praises Peruna Health Claim

Hon. John A. Heilman of Kansas City praises Peruna for restoring his health after long kidney and bladder troubles. He states his condition was miserable for years, that Peruna’s use led to steady improvement, and calls good health a blessing.

John A. Heilman Flora Ave Kansas City Peruna

Fatally Wounded Policeman in Chicago Gunfight

In Chicago's stock yards district a pistol duel between alleged safe blowers and police left Patrolman William MecGoe ng an fatally injured and John Maloney wounded in the stomach and leg after an explosion at David Schontz butcher shop. Maloney and a companion were fleeing when ambushed. Maloney was hit twice, the officer wounded in arm and mouth. accomplice John O’Hern captured.

Chicago William MecGeonegan John Maloney David Schontz Stock Yards McGeohegan Maloney

Catarrh of the kidneys and bladder cure claim

The text claims catarrh of the kidneys deranges organs and poisons the system with acids and wastes. It asserts catarrh leads to bladder cystitis through acid urine. It promotes Peruna as a cure for catarrh anywhere and offers special treatment instructions from Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.

Peruna 8S. B. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Vermont Governor Faces Captain Lloyd Clark Plea

Captain Lloyd Clark of the U S supply station in St Joseph Vermont declines to hang a portrait of Captain Clark at the statehouse while urging mercy for Mary Rogers Governor Bell of Vermont says he will not accept outside interference and the portrait will remain in the statehouse as is Vermont stands on its own.

St. Joseph Mich Lloyd Clark United States Clark Oregon Santiago Pacific Samapson Gov. Bell Vermont Mary Rogers Bell East Hardwick Green Mountains Lloyd Alice Clark Willis Clark Cuban Captain Clark Capitol Charles J. Bell Windsor

Farrington Will Recover From Car Crash Near Nesmith Street

A Fiat 24 horsepower auto crashed into a telegraph pole near Nesmith Street injuring occupants. The Farrington family and Drs. Kellher, Carroll, Blake, Stevens and Chalmers attended. Congressman Butler Ames aided by driving Dr. Pillsbury to the scene. The driver could not steer after a dog caused the wheel to jam. the vehicle was not overturned. The Farringtons have used the car for travel this season and Theodore Farrington remains unwell.

Woburn Fiat Farringtons Theodore Farrington Willis Farrington U. S. Bunting Co Europe Paul Butler Misses Ludlam Joseph S. Ludlam Merrimack Mills Nesmith Street

New Hampshire Free Baptist Convention Opens Sessions

Meredith June 21 opening sessions of the annual New Hampshire Free Baptist convention with attendees from the state arriving for the event. Local reports note the gathering marks the start of the convention amid expected discussions and religious services.

Meredith New, Hampshire

Guilty Verdict in Bondville Brother Killing Case

In Manchester Vermont on June 21 Guilty of manslaughter was returned against Fred Johnson of Bondville for the alleged murder of his brother Jay Johnson after a family quarrel The jury deliberated from 5 30 p m yesterday until the verdict today Jay was killed February 22 with Fred accused of firing the shot The sentence will be imposed later

Manchester Fred Johnson Bondville Jay Jay Johnson Fred

Bowen's Dismissal Contested in State Dept Debate

The passage rebuts Bowen's claims that no charges were made against Mr. Loomis and questions the legitimacy of a Loomis signed protocol. It explains that Loomis acted under Hay's direction and that Bowen's charges appear aimed at Hay, not Loomis, revealing Bowen's conduct as reckless and disloyal to the department and country.

Department of State Penfield Mr. Loomis Hay Loomis Mr. Hay Mr. Penfield State Department Bowen

Dean's Kidney Pills Advert in Lowell Testimonial

An old fashioned advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure for back pain and urinary disorders. A Lowell Massachusetts resident testifies she has used them for seven years and still endorses their relief and reliability from Milburn Co. Buffalo as agents for the United States.

Dean Lowell Oliver C. Ober Westford Street Mass

Morton resignations trigger board shake up at Equitable

New York June 20. Paul Morton as chairman of the Equitable Life board announced the resignations of president James W. Alexander and vice presidents James H. Hyde Gage E. Tarbell George T. Wilson William H. McIntyre and H. R. Winthrop. Morton's action follows an independent investigation into the society and the resignations take effect immediately.

New York Equiable Life Assurance Society Paul Morton Morton James W. Alexander James H. Hyde Gage E. Tarbell George T. Wilson William H. McIntyre H. R. Winthrop

Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo by Northwest line

Round trip fares from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Chicago Union Pacific Northwest line priced at 25 dollars. Daily through trains from Chicago with two fast through services each day. Travel details include one night from Chicago to Denver and two nights from the Atlantic seaboard. contact J E Brittain for booklets maps and hotel lists.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Chicago, Union, Pacific & Northwestern Line Chicago Central States Atlantic Seaboard Colorado J. E. Brittain N. W. Ry Washington Street Boston

Builders' Chance: Prime Gibso Street Lot For Quick Sale

Best house lot on Gibso Street offering 6600 feet of land ready to build. Real value, can be cut in two for a fast sale. Property listed in the name of Thomas H. Elliot, 64 Central 8.

Gibso Street Thomas H. Elliot Central 8

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