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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
3
The Boston mock House session ends before 2 PM with W H S Hayes of Lowell presiding. He mocks colleagues, assigns roles, and delivers jokes about hair dye, Martinique cocktails, and cabbage rewards, praising the crew for wit and orderly behavior.
A Sunday school lesson review from 1902 presents Saul’s conversion and Peter’s miracles as demonstrations of faith and divine power. It covers Acts chapters 9 to 15, with Golden Texts from Acts and Romans, and closes with a topical note on national prosperity and humility before God.
Boston records another self inflicted death raising Melrose self harm total to seven in seven years. Stanislaus Perkins aged 21 formerly of Hudson held a rubber mill job and visited his brother Oliver Perkins at 37 Russell street. After health troubles he shot himself around 1 am and died at 2 am.
In Fitchburg on June 27 the American Woolen company cases charging 16 persons with disturbing the peace of its employees as they went to and from work were concluded. Nine were discharged while seven cases were placed on file. defendants were shown to be strikers or sympathizing friends.
Providence June 27 after a long legal battle the breach of promise suit of Teresa V Mainz against Benedict B Ledergr was carried through Rhode Island courts to the last ditch.
Carleton and Hovey’s advertises candy savings listing regular 20c goods at 10c a pound four kinds salted Spanish peanuts at 10c a pound and chocolates at 88c 40c and 60c per pound with a promise that every piece is pure and quality assured.
The case ends with a payment of 12500 dollars plus nearly 2000 dollars in interest to Miss Mainz. She claimed Mr L andered broke his engagement. A merchant of prominence faced longstanding litigation, with most decisions favorable to the plaintiff until the supreme court confirmed the lower court rulings.
The yellow fever outbreak in Laredo Texas continues with no abatement. Four prominent Americans die in the past week including Mr and Mrs J K French H T French and E H Brown. Brown was notable in Mexican railroad circles and came from El Paso Texas.
Frederick S. Donnell of Brooklyn was arrested on a warrant for larceny of bonds worth 520,000 in a case tied to the Winnebago Traction company of Oshkosh Wisconsin. His case was continued until July 18 to allow witnesses from the West to attend. Bail was set at 10,000.
June 27 reports say the British schooner Annie Laura, ashore on Shovelful shoal for two weeks, floated free and now drifts between Shovelful and Handkerchief lightships. The hull remains buoyant due to lumber in the hold, posing a hazard to navigation.
The Texas drought eased as heavy rains drenched Dallas and regions to the gulf coast. Rainfall spread north, east, and west, with corn crops considered beyond redemption but cotton saved by the downpour.
Manila June 27. Four American teachers in Cebu Island missing since June 10, with evidence from a slain suspect linking to their possessions. Major Cornelius Gardner, governor of Tayabas, faces a board over alleged cruelty by American officers and soldiers. Captain Steele testified on methods alleged by Major Newberry and Gardner's policy to civilize under military action. Documents include a report by Gen Theodore Schwan praising Gardner and the Thirtieth Volunteers.
Paris June 27 The Humbert case dominated the chamber as M Mirman urged action on arrests and succession duties, Valle defended the justice minister Bulott’s conduct, the chamber voted 493 to 74 confidence in the government, and meanwhile a crowd watched the Humbert safe weighing 5000 pounds moved to an auction room.
London reports Queen Alexandra urged delay as King Edward shows improvement. Indian and Colonial troops may be reviewed next week by the Prince or Princess of Wales on Horse Guards parade with Queen Alexandra saluting for the King. London may still illuminate if danger passes and a partial review could proceed.
Washington June 27. Cabinet approves terms of an amnesty proclamation to the Filipinos to be issued on Independence Day. It covers political offenders including Aguinaldo and prisoners held at Guam, while criminal offenders are exempt. The move follows a shift from military to civil government and aims to restore peace and public participation in the new regime.
Newark June 27 Vice Chancellor Emery heard twenty stockholders petition to wind up Spirits Distributing. Levi Mayer of Chicago offered $1,243,538 for all assets of the dissolved company, controlled by Distilling Company of America. The case was adjourned to Tuesday.
The secretary of war directs a general order to establish an army war college in Washington for advanced officer instruction. Major General S B M Young named president, General William H Carter and General Tasker N Bliss named to the general board. Temporary quarters to be used until new buildings at Washington barracks are ready.
Admiral Dewey was grilled by the Senate Philippines committee over his relations with Aguinaldo. He insisted Aguinaldo sought money and loot, not independence, and acknowledged aiding Aguinaldo in arming his forces. He described Aguinaldo as a common robber in war and refused one lingering question before leaving. The testimony resumes tomorrow.
In Fall River on June 27 a union meeting of the Master Teamsters voted to push for higher pay for teaming after July 15. The action aims to secure increased prices for transporting goods.
Urges readers to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. Claims it is the most successful medicine for both children and adults and warns it may save a late night trip to town. Sold by all druggists.
It's the little colds that grow into big colds, the big colds that end in consumption and death. Watch the little colds. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. London people will revel in beef, or chids and other delicacies until the coronation supplies are used up.
A story tells of a king who gave workers thread to weave and to seek him for help with any trouble. All strands tangled except one girl who finished smoothly because she turned to the king for aid. The lesson: bring life’s tangles to Jesus for healing and comfort.
A Presbyterian statement calls prejudice a blindness of perception that sways mind and action from instinctive or biased impulses. It asserts prejudice stems from ignorance, weakness, or idleness and damages both personal life and public advancement by resisting cogent arguments and powerful discourse.
A forward asks about living to brighten faces and ease tears. The speaker hopes to lend a hand to the fallen defend the right and ease weary souls. If successful, life may not be in vain and angels may praise that she did her best for one of Thine.
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