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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
3
Petersburg notes a startling discovery after John Green, long presenting as a married man for 35 years, dies aged 75. Neighbors and the wife who survives the partnership learn the deceased was a woman, who had recently moved from Raleigh, North Carolina, and belonged to the laboring class.
Princeton N J March 21. Ex President Cleveland said he was not troubled by Bryan’s editorial attack in the Commoner calling him a traitor and political nonentity. He noted efforts to pull the Democratic party together for the next campaign but admitted uncertainty about the prospects.
Shamokin Pa March 31 the mine workers convention failed to reach a decision on grievances by today with many delegates expecting adjournment and definite action. Discussion of the state committee report extended longer than anticipated and its adoption remained incomplete at adjournment. Uncertainty and divided opinion linger about whether drastic measures will be declared to secure an adjustment.
Copenhagen speech reveals the fate of the Danish West Indies treaty rests with premier and foreign minister Dr Denitzer. If he opposes a plebiscite the Landsthing can ratify by a small majority. Opponents push for full correspondence release after a secret caucus. Settlement delayed until after Easter.
Thompsonville Connecticut March 21 The dyeing department strike at Hartford Carpet Works is declared off. The Dyers' union and the corporation ended seven weeks of conflict as the union voted to allow workers to return to their duties.
Joseph Lieben guth, 70, shot and wounded his daughter-in-law today and then died by suicide, claiming the young woman had won his son's affection. The incident occurred in New York on March 21.
At Capetown on March 22 Cecil Rhodes showed better respiration and nourishment but a weakening heart renewed anxiety. The latest midnight bulletin said he was restless and noticeably weaker despite some improvement in breathing.
New Bedford report states 22 year old William A. Dukemand died at St Luke's hospital from injuries after a fall while turning somersaults in the Y M C A gymnasium last evening.
An oil gusher was brought in at Chanute Kansas today and is throwing oil to a height of about one hundred feet. Drill crews have been unable to control the flow.
Don t forget the children with a Sunday treat. Pure candy at 10c per pound beats 20c value. Cream wafers and dates plus cocoa bonbons offer variety. Assorted chocolates 18 kinds including fruit and nut creams sell for 20c, compare to 40c quality. Homemade cream caramels 30c per pound. Carleton and Hovey advertise 236 Merrimack Street.
Surfman Seth L. Ellis, sole survivor of the Monomoy crew, describes the lifeboat capsizing near the Wadena barge. He recounts chaos as passengers and crew fought seas, several men sinking, Captain Eldredge and others washed away, and rescue by Captain Elmer Mayo who pulled Ellis to safety.
If And then came imitators they failed to copy the purity and quality of the original Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. It builds flesh and blood and muscle today as it did before. Ask for Johann Hoff's insist on Johann Hoff's take none but Johann Hoff's. Sole agents Eisner and Mendelson Co New York.
Washington on March 21 the report notes printed testimony of Gen. Miles is not yet public and will be submitted to him for approval. Senators disagree whether Miles can be punished for remarks before the committee whether they appear in the record. The committee can take no action to prevent his retirement as per law an executive act.
Alfred Stead argues in the London newspaper that Hawaii suffers under U S protection. He cites loss of shipping, higher freight, travel fines, quarantines, and a bad labor market worsened by Chinese exclusion and Cuba tariff shocks. The Saturday Review editorially condemns Hawaii’s treatment of Queen Liliuokalani.
Washington dispatch says Captain Joseph B Coghlan may receive five numbers restored by presidential remission, part of a court martial sentence. Once restored he would rank second among naval captains, ahead of Clark Cook Wise and Yates Stirling, and could reach rear admiral later this year as retirees leave.
At the Industrial Athletic club on March 21 Gus Ruhlin dominated Peter Maher from the start. Maher sent blood with a jab to Ruhlin’s eye before being knocked down in the second round from a left to the jaw. Ruhlin finished with repeated punches, Maher unable to rise before the bell.
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia sent a telegram to Secretary John B. Jackson thanking him and the American people for a warm welcome on his return from the United States. Emperor William returned from Kiel to attend riding contests as Gen. von Plessen noted the party's pleasure in the U.S.
Barre Vermont March 21 The board of aldermen voted unanimously to exonerate the police from blame for failing to give the alarm Monday night due to high water in the river. The inquiry was requested by the local merchants association.
Washington march 21 the Mexican ambassador denies a lottery in San Louis Potosi and says the tickets and prize list are forged he urges the press to help post office authorities publicize the fraud which targets incautious buyers of tickets for a lottery that never existed in the Mexican state.
At St Johns on March 21 the incoming shipping has no report of the Allan Line steamer Huronian Captain Brodie from Glasgow February 11. The vessel, about a month overdue, is presumed to have foundered with all hands or sunk after a collision with North Atlantic ice. A remote hope exists she was trapped by ice and her crew rescued by a sealing steamer as in a prior case.
William Delaney, manager for James J Jeffries, says after San Francisco board action awarding the April permit to the Yosemite club, Frisco fans have given up hope of a Jeffries Jeffries bout with Fitzsimmons. He accuses Fitzsimmons of using publicity stunts to stay in the spotlight and predicts no bout will occur.
Elizabeth City March 21 The jury is out after a small audience attended the Wilcox murder trial as 200 typewritten pages of evidence were read. Judge Jones warned jurors to base their verdict strictly on the evidence and avoid public sentiment. The jury retired at 4 30 and a verdict was not expected tonight.
New York March 21 park avenue saw another accident as brownstone fronts of several four story houses sank due to undermining by rapid transit tunnel excavations. While no lives were lost the property damage was estimated between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.
The Century Athletic club wired Tom Sharkey asking terms to fight Fitzsimmons for Jeffries in Los Angeles the first week in May. Fitzsimmons has not agreed to a larger purse or share and the club stands by its original offer.
A committee from the International Association of Machinists led by President James O'Connor met Secretary Root at the War Department in Washington. They vigorously protested the proposed adoption of piece work at the Ford Arsenal near Philadelphia. Root pledged thorough consideration before any final decision.
Peacedale Rhode Island March 21 The Peacedale Manufacturing company declares a 3 percent dividend on wages for the past year to operatives in its woolen mills. A cooperative plan has been in force at the mills since 1587S.
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets ease headaches caused by stomach disorders and bowel constipation. Sold by all druggists.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers two American porcelain 112 piece dinner sets for Easter. One set features a new shape with handsome decorations at 6.1 dollars per set, another 10 dollars with floral decoration and gold highlights, previously selling for 15 dollars.
Mrs P C Goodwin of Winthrop offered a Masonic jewel of priceless value for Prince Henry of Prussia during his Boston visit. The emblematic gold piece, made for Major Morgan in 1849 in California, attracted guesses of 10 000 to 10 dollars in value. Samuel Hauser returned the jewel to Mrs Goodwin before she mailed it to the Berlin ambassador for possible presentation to the Kaiser or Prince Henry or to a Hochenzollern museum.
Washington reports Colombia plans to censor cables linking diplomatic and consular officers on the Isthmus with home governments. The State and Navy departments question enforcement, noting past notices have not been acted on, while the U S asserts its duty to protect isthmian transit and cable communications with naval protection if needed.
Barre VI March 21 The Barre Quarrymen's association voted to refuse to consider the demand of their employees for an eight hour day with nine hours' pay starting April 1. The decision responds to a letter from the Quarrymen's union received Tuesday.
A devoted husband recounts his wife’s recovery after years of nervous illness and sleeplessness. He credits Dr Greene’s Nervura advertisements with convincing her to try the remedy, leading to a rapid transformation to health and happiness.
A Victorian advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as a priceless blessing for suffering women. It claims to revive beauty and spirits by acting on nerves and blood, banishing exhaustion and irritability, and strengthening circulation. The ad invites readers to consult free advice at his Boston office on 84 Temple Place.
A Friday YMCA gathering of pastors and locals discussed the Christocentric Movement led by Rev. Edward McClain of Boston. The program centers Jesus as the sole focus of study to develop character, using four-year Bible readings, circular drills, and diplomas.
Topeka Kansas reports a general heavy rain across the state last night and today. The downpour was especially heavy in the wheat belt and is regarded as timely, potentially preserving the crop from drought and damaging winds.
Chicago attorneys for railroads sought to avoid fighting the government bid to stop rate cuts. They concluded avoiding a contest would prevent admitting a desire to undo the injunction and allow covert manipulation. Meanwhile, eastern routes from Chicago cut packing house tariffs, effective Tuesday.
In Vienna on March 21 the upper house approved a government bill to establish provisional consular and commercial relations with Mexico. The measure followed approval in the lower house the previous Tuesday. An Austro-Hungarian minister to Mexico was appointed last June, with relations having been broken since 1867 after Emperor Maximilian was executed.
Berlin March 21 Emperor William is deeply studying the reasons why the United States holds industrial preeminence. The inquiry reflects growing concern in Germany over American economic strength and its global impact.
Heirs and creditors of David Main of Lowell are cited as the Middlesex Probate Court considers granting Henry L. Batchelder of North Attleborough a letter of administration without bond. A public notice appears in the Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks, last publication March 28, 1902.
Massachusetts House committee to hold a public bearing on the resolve to erect an equestrian or military statue of Maj Gen Benjamin F Butler at the State House 8ate House room 147 on Tuesday March 25 at 10:30. Charles H Adams chairs the meeting with J Howell Crosby as clerk.
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