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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
4
A patchwork of 19th century scenes spanning cotton mill life in Gainesville and Gaffney with factory contrasts to the North, a beloved story of Willard and Mary Butman and their family decline, plus Lowell social notices detailing June brides, weddings, and gatherings with notable guests and performances.
A veteran observer recalls cyclone wrecks near Gainesville and mills in Spartanburg and Converse, noting heavy casualties, displaced workers, and a resilient southern resolve. He contrasts southern industrial revival with traditional indolence, tracing history from old homesteads near Lowell to Butman legacy and Civil War mobilization.
Two longtime former officers who had not spoken for 30 years met in Boston at the Hooker parade. They buried their differences, embraced, and became comrades again in front of Lowell guests. The event reflected a spirit of reconciliation among veterans and friends.
Local dealer F G Jaquith of Inland Michigan touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best seller among similar preparations and guarantees every bottle. The advertisement notes the remedy is for sale by all druggists. The Mohair lawn party this evening is highlighted as the season's attraction.
Two hundred houses are painted daily with Colonial Paint saying the product contains pure lead and oil with zinc. It claims no adulteration due to fine ground pigments and offers sales through H. C. Girard at 442 Merrimack Street.
The Lowell Orchestral Society held its annual meeting at Page's restaurant with many active members present. President Walter Coburn chaired as treasurer Dr. Herman J. Smith reported generous charity distributions and ticket receipts, while secretary Amy L. Tucker noted a celebrated twelfth season ending April 26 1903 with six recitals and numerous soloists. Emil J. Borjes was reelected conductor for the thirteenth season and committees were formed for the summer outing.
Washington June 26 Petitioners Boston and Maine Railroad and Denver and Rio Grande Railroad seek more time to comply with the Safety Appliance Act. The Boston and Maine asks for extra time to equip passenger cars and locomotives with automatic couplers. A hearing on the petitions will be held in this city August 3.
In New York on June 33 Judge Thomas in the criminal branch of the U S circuit court sentenced Italians guilty in naturalization fraud schemes. Robert Bunnaro received one year and six months in Sing Sing plus a $500 fine. Giuseppe Capherotti got one year and six months in Sing Sing. Caggania and Pallato, with bogus certificates, received six months in King's County Penitentiary. Antonio Cagsato was convicted after trial and sentenced to a year in the same prison.
In Philadelphia on June 26 the trial of George P. Hossey, a Negro herbal "doctor," ended with a verdict of murder in the first degree for the death of William G. Danze. Hossey was indicted with Mrs. Catherine Danze, widow of the victim, who faces trial for allegedly administering poison supplied by the doctor.
Miss Agnes Minver of Chicago testifies to six years of dysmenorrhea caused by repeated colds and dampness. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her within a month and urges awareness of cold risks during menses. The ad promises $5000 for proof of genuineness and cites 50000 letters supporting the remedy's regulation of menstruation.
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