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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1902

Page

3

Prince Henry Arrives in Chicago With Grand Welcome

Prince Henry receives a radiant welcome in Chicago on March 3, with torches, electric lights, and cheers along a packed route. Mayor Harrison greets him at the depot, a German veterans procession accompanies the parade, and a banquet at the Auditorium Hotel features German anthems and toasts to the president and emperor.

Chicago Prince Henry Chicago and Alton Railroad Harrison Auditorium Hotel Mayor Harrison Hill Franklin MacVeigh Admiral von Tirpitz Robert T. Lincoln General von Plessen J. G. Eddy United States Mr. Eddy Germany Henry First Infantry Armory T. J. Lefens

Public schedule notes for Governor Van Sant visit

The timetable lists a private breakfast at 8 a.m. with Gov Van Sant of Minnesota, wreath laying at Lincoln’s statue at 11:30 a.m., luncheon and reception at Germania club around noon and 1 p.m., departure for Milwaukee at 2 p.m., return by midnight, and departure east at 12:36 a.m. The sequence includes a morning reception, city engagements, and travel times.

Prince Gov. van Sant Minnesota Lincoln Germania Club Milwaukee East

Six Lives Lost in Flood at Passaic

Passaic New Jersey reports six missing and presumed dead as the Outwater bridge to Cutter's Lane collapses during a flood. The river receded slightly but extensive damage hits Passaic print works, commerce, and transportation with many stores closed and schools reopening slowly.

Passaic N. J Cutter’s Lane Bergent County

Stalled Trains Amid Hudson River Flood

High water and ice jams on the Hudson River halt New York Central and Hudson River trains northward. Stations transfer all northbound traffic via Boston and Albany tracks through Chatham to Albany while trains to New York use the same route. Four large passenger trains, including the Empire State Express, lie submerged near Castleton and Schodack as a work train and its locomotive fire go out.

Hudson, N. Y Hudson River Fampire State Express Hudson

Albany Tied Up After Flood Covers Citywide Paralyzing Effects

Albany New York flood has shut down the entire lower city with access only by row boats. Power house engines and boilers are under water, and the water must recede about ten feet before trolley cars can run. All freight trains have been abandoned with no attempts yet to restart operations.

Albany N. Y Alard

Merrimack Rising Sparks Alerts in Haverhill

The Merrimack river rises at one inch per hour in Haverhill on March 3. Preparations to warn residents in the lower city are under way as several shoe factories shut down, with more expected to close tomorrow to manage potential flooding.

Haverhill Merrimack

Water rises force mills to close across Lawrence area

As the Merrimac river levels rise, mills including Pacific belts, Washington, Everett, Champion and Pemberton suspend operations. Only the Atlantic mill largely continues with steam power. High waters in Spicket and Shawsheen rivers hinder Methuen Hat, Tremont Worsted, and Brightwood Manufacturing. Dam crest flow, and local gauges report significant flood heights.

the Essex Company Duck Bridge

Sub committee backs rejecting Panama offer

Washington March 3 The inter oceanic canals sub committee agreed to refer to the full committee that legal complications surrounding the Panama offer are such the United States should not accept it. Members Morgan Mitchell Kittridge Pritchard Foster Louisiana Turner formed the panel majority. Pritchard absent and Kittridge reserved a minority report.

Washington Committee On

Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Claims Genuine Testimonials

An advertisement asserts Pyramid Pile Cure relieves pro­lapsed and bleeding piles without surgery. It offers a $1000 for any fake testimonial, notes the remedy costs fifty cents a package, and quotes Canton printer Wm. Lichtenwaltz praising his cure after years of suffering. Readers are urged to write Pyramid Drug Co. for more information.

Pyramid Pile Cure Wm. Lichtenwaltz Canton Ohio Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Redmond and Devlin Address Irish Americans in Pawtucket

Hon. William H. K. Redmond and Hon. Joseph Devlin spoke at Music Hall in Pawtucket to a large Irish American audience. They explained United Irish League goals and urged US branches and participation in Irish freedom efforts. The envoys planned to depart for Baltimore that evening.

Pawtucket William H. K. Redmond East Clare Joseph Devlin M. P North Kilkenny United Irish Party Music Hall Blackstone Valley United Irish League of Providence Redmond United Irish League United Irish Parliamentary Party United States Freedom of Ireland Devlin Messrs. Redmond Baltimore

Funston Optimistic About Philippine Peace

Brig Gen Funston, en route to Washington over his furlough, tells Herald the Philippines show no active war akin to Kentucky. Guerrilla activity has ceased, many troops could return home now, but natives require firm policy to sustain peace for years.

New York Funston Washington Philippines Herald Kentucky United States

Textile Workers Meet on Lockout and Wage Increase

Fall River executive committee of the United Textile Workers of America met to review actions in Thompsonville lockout of Hartford Carpet workers and to discuss Augusta Georgia mill wage demands. They endorsed reinstatement as a union and considered a possible strike, but awaited other mills’ responses as one mill announced a 10 percent increase.

Fall River United Textile Workers of America Matthew Hart New Bedford Weavers’ Association Thomas Taylor Hartford Carpet Corporation Thompsonville Conn Augusta

Coalition inquiry on US Steel and ship subsidy bill

In the House of Commons Col Sir Howard Vincent pressed for details on the United States Steel Corporation and the US ship subsidy bill. The chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach said no publishable information existed on US Steel. Papers on the steamship subsidies would be laid before a select committee.

London House of Commons Howard Vincent United States Steel Corporation United States Michael Highs-Beach

Dracut Town Meeting Votes On Warrant Articles

Dracut voters approve funding for Marsh Hill road and gutters on Sladen street. Article 15 on Old Home Week faces debate and two amendments. Several articles dismissed or amended, including a $15,000 borrowing proposal. Licenses for hawking and peddling approved. town elects officials with close party results. polls close at 4 pm.

Dracut Collinsville Marsh Hill Sladen Street J. J. Hennessy New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts Hennessy New York Mammoth Road Augustus Harvey Gerrish Avenue Frank I. Hill Charles H. Cutter J. S. McManmon Alfred Pilotte Merrimack Avenue Ledge Hill Lowell Institution Parker A. B. Bryant O. J. Coburn Edward A. Stevens Bernice Parker John Peabody

Hawaii Sees Duties For Scrap Iron From Territory Jared

New York March 3 The board of classification of the United States general appraisers today ruled on Hawaii’s status under tariff laws The 100 tons of old scrap iron imported from Hawaii was assessed with duties the protest claimed Hawaii is US soil since the 1900 act creating a government for Hawaii The board held it lacks jurisdiction under insular tariff cases and dismissed the protest Judge Somerville authored the majority opinion while General Appraiser Frischer filed a dissenting view

New York Board of Classification of the United States General Appraisers Hawaii San Francisco United States Custom House Board of Classification Supreme Court of the United States Somerville

Mystery Cleared as Body Found in Harbor

Haverhill March 3 the body of Driver Timothy Corbin of hose wagon No 2 was recovered in Newburyport harbor resolving his disappearance from Nov 21 and supporting suicide as the cause.

Haverhill Newburyport Harbor Timothy Corbin

United States Cruiser Cincinnati Departs Newport for Torpedo Cruise

Newport March 3 United States cruiser Cincinnati commanded by CG McLean sits in Newport harbor to load torpedoes for a coastal cruise. The vessel will destroy derelicts along regular ocean liner routes and any floating wrecks encountered.

Newport R. C United States Cincinnati McLean Newport Harbor

Fitzgerald Edges Flaherty In Six Round Fight

Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn had the narrow edge over Martin Flaherty of Lowell Mass in a six round bout at the Washington Sporting Club. The hard fast contest saw Fitzgerald display general superiority while Flaherty kept him busy throughout the bout.

Philadelphia Willie Fitzgerald Brooklyn Martin Flaherty Lowell Mass Washington Sporting Club Fitzgerald Flaherty

Japanese loan report denied by Tokyo official

A Tokyo cablegram to the Japanese legation states the report that the government is negotiating a loan in New York is entirely unfounded. The Japanese minister for finance is quoted denying the claim in Washington dispatches dated March 3.

Japan New York Washington Tokio

New Bedford Spinters push for uniform wage rise

At an executive committee meeting of the Spinners union in New Bedford on March 3 the group decided to launch an agitation in mill centres for a uniform wage advance.

New Bedford Spinners’ Union

Spring Health Boost Promise From Dr Greene’s Nervura

Advertises Dr Greene's Nervura as a universal spring remedy to restore health and beauty in women. Claims to strengthen nerves, purify blood, improve complexion, energy, and mood, with physician access at 34 Temple Place Boston.

Dr. Greene

Pope Holds Papal Chapel Jubilee Mass at St Peter's

Rome March 3 The pontifical jubilee feast marked the 24th anniversary of the Pope's coronation with a grand ceremony in St Peter's Basilica. About 50,000 attended as cardinals archbishops and dignitaries joined in vestments and uniforms. The Pope aura was carried in the sedia gestatoria to the throne for mass and benediction then returned to the Vatican amid acclamations.

Rome St. Peter's Sistine Chapel Vattican Pontifical Court Pontifical Guards Sedia Gestatoria Vannutelli Pontifical Choir Vatican

Money in Mattress Robbery Case In Gloucester

Gloucester on March 3 report to police details an alleged theft of $1000 from Antoine Terry's home. He accuses his brother and his brother's attorneys, who sent men to evict the occupant, of stealing the money. no action taken yet.

Gloucester Antoine Terry Terry

Dwellings Burned in Thomaston Fire

Two large wooden dwellings and several outbuildings burned early today in Thomaston Maine with losses over 17000. Fire started in a barn linked to Capt F F Curlings residence and spread to his house and P L Dennison's adjoining home. Curlings loss about 13000 with 7500 insured. Masters owned house 3000. Dennison furniture loss 1500. Fire brigades lacked water pressure and focused on protecting adjacent structures. It’s believed tramp carelessness or an incendiary caused the blaze.

Thomaston F. F. Curling P. L. Dennison Captain Denenison

Ikeys Plea Insanity in Wells Axe Murder

Rutland March 3 Alexander Ikey who killed his wife with an axe at Wells Thursday was arraigned before Justice Farnsworth and bound over to await the grand jury. His attorney pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Rutland, VI Alexander Ikey Wells W. K. Farnsworth

Jail Breaker Kills Deputy Sheriff in Easton

Six prisoners escaped from Easton jail on Saturday night and Deputy Sheriff Thomas L. Thompson was instantly killed as they attempted to recapture them. Lewis Green, colored, is suspected of firing the fatal shot. Green faced trial for murdering his mistress. escape is believed to be part of the计划.

Baltimore Easton Thomas L. Thompson Lewis Green Thompson Green

Miss Malinda Turner Found Dead in Manchester Home

Miss Malinda N Turner aged 71 was found dead in her room at her brother A L Walker’s residence at Merrimack and Pine streets Manchester. The body hung by a silk handkerchief looped over the door hinge. She came from Ashland to spend the winter with her brother and was suffering from a paralytic shock and despondency.

Manchester N. H Malinda N. Turner A. L. Walker Merrimack and Pine Streets Ashland

Man Held on Assault Charge in Fall River

Fall River, March 3 Wm Hamilton was held in 5000 to await the result of injuries inflicted on Saturday night upon James Wallace, 70, an intimate friend. Wallace lies in serious condition at the hospital with concussion and partial paralysis after the assault prompted by drunken frenzy. Police say Hamilton felled Wallace with a blow and kicked and possibly jumped on him.

Fall River Wm. Hamilton James Wallace Wallace Hamilton

Harrisville man arrested for larceny at North Chelmsford station

Harry Woodside aged 33 of Harrisville Pa was arrested this morning on Middlesex street by Officer O Keefe charged with larceny of 15 or 20 dollars from the B and M station money drawer at North Chelmsford He had worked at the station about two weeks and the case was reported yesterday

Harry Woodside Harrisville Middlesex Street O'Keefe North Chelmsford Woodside

Belmont Illness Shows Slow Improvement

Representative O H P Belmont of New York, a pneumonia patient in Washington, reports slight improvement with no alarming changes in his condition.

Washington O. H. P. Belmont New York

Hair Switches and Front Pieces Made in Our Store

Short stem and long hair switches available with waves and front pieces. Gray switches 22 inches long priced at 1.00 while other switches cost 1.50, with all goods made in our own store under Mr. Rhodes supervision.

Rhodes

Hearing on liquor license reform in Massachusetts in 1902

The Committee on Liquor Law will hear Franklin M. Coakley on licensed sale of intoxicating liquors and Andrew A. Baderacco on restricting hours in large cities. Hearing set for March 6 at 10:30 A.M. in State House room 439. Eugene Sprague T. D. Chairman, Thomas L. Davis Clerk.

Massachusetts State House Boston Committee On Franklin M. Coakley Rep Badger Andrew A. Baderacco A. M Eugene Sprague T. D Thomas L. Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Empire State Express Lawrence Mills Idle Panama Senate Damson Adamson Anas Redmond and Devlin United Textile Workers Col Sir Howard Vincent U. S. Steel Co U.S Selectmen Gayton M. Hail Frances H. Kiernan Roswell S. Fox James J. McMan John J. Breck Wm. F. Eaton, Jr Chas. L. Hodge Michael J. Howard Nelson Huntley Jas. H. Rogers Jas. Sparks NEW Bedford Spinners Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson CO le Agents Pope St. Peter’s Thomaston, Me Ikey Perry Belmont Washington Party A. L. Bacheller Old Point Comfort Arlington Street
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