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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
10
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Weather may be mild but Easter millinery will be hardy this year. Miss Kate Burns at 165 Andover street features handsome quiet hats and bonnets trimmed by Burns. She invites all to visit and view the season's novelties and place orders for Easter millinery.
Mrs Crawford Burnham addressed the Wal tham Chapter of the D A R at Mrs Julia Morse s residence in Watertown Monday afternoon. After the literary exercises a fine collation was served and the house was fragrant with flowers.
Charles E. Hogan a Lowell postal clerk was sentenced yesterday in the United States circuit court to one year in Lowell jail after pleading guilty. His attorney Daniel J. Donahue presented testimonies from several Lowell citizens on his character and mental state, but Judge Lowell imposed the minimum sentence allowed by the indictment.
Afternoon service drew a large crowd with Mr. Greenwood delivering a clear talk on Aaron's Rod as a type of the Holy Spirit. Evening sermon titled Giants covered obstacles like Past Record Fear and Procrastination with strong illustrations. Union chorus under Mr Asquith led inspiring singing. All day meetings announced for today at 10 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm with Greenwood speaking and singing at Gorham Street Methodist Church.
The Retail Clerks association met at 100 Middle Street with a well attended gathering. A committee report on closing stores on Patriot's Day April 19 showed 18 of 36 storekeepers favoring the plan and the remainder expected to report positively. Adjournment set for Sunday afternoon at 23 o'clock to finalize closing arrangements.
Patrolman D Wesley Neeley was dismissed from the police department after a board hearing for rule violations and unbecoming conduct. Captain Kew then ejected Neeley from headquarters, scattering his equipment into the street amid a chaotic scene. Superintendent Moffatt declined further comment on Neeley, saying the department was done with him.
The three largest unions in Lowell vote for strike action while smaller unions hesitate. Weavers instruct delegates to vote for a strike, knits advise patience, carders and pickers defer to delegates. Print workers wait until next Sunday as Textile Council debate looms. State Board of Arbitration seeks joint talks to avert action.
Public statement from Lowell mill managers outlines why wage hikes differ by product and region. They compare Fall River print cloth prices with Lowell goods, noting lower or falling prices for most Lowell textiles and stressing markets, orders, and diversified product lines as factors shaping pay.
A heated union and non union meeting at Loomfixers hall ended with a mill weaver being refused entry and thrown down two flights of stairs by a special officer. The injured weaver plans to file assault and battery charges and pursue the case in court.
A witness describes coffee causing weakness and cold extremities until switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee restored strength. The speaker credits heart and nervous system recovery and notes his wife’s similar benefits. He lists Dr J A Schuelke and John Corcoran among supporters and mentions W H Spaulding of Omaha as an example.
Lowell union weavers hold a long meeting to decide on a strike if wages do not rise by 10 percent. Officers report potential arbitration options, while urging solidarity and warning mills may close if demands are refused. Strong sentiment favors action, with critics alleging wage disparities between workers and high salaried owners.
J E Conant and Co announce sale by auction tomorrow at 2:30 PM of the A P Bateman Sash Blind and Moulding Mill at 232 Mt Vernon Street Lowell. The parcel covers 8739 square feet with three story mill building, office structures, sheds, and machinery removed except a few. land and property to be sold as one lot with mortgage option and $500 deposit required.
English and French meeting with about 700 present. nearly all supported the strike as voters, the hall count rough but estimates placed 3000 to 4000 cotton weavers in the city and union membership around 900. Wages vary widely from $5 to $12 weekly. debate centered on the mills fine system and labor conditions.
The wholesale price of beef climbs as cattle on the hoof decline and grain costs rise. Wholesale rates stand 9.5 to 10 cents per pound, with forecasts of further increases. retailers have not yet raised consumer prices but face pressure from higher costs and limited livestock.
The state health board reports 304 deaths from bronchitis in one city during the year. A Lynn florist, Mrs. T. W. Patten of 197 Union Street, testifies that Father John's Medicine eased her chronic bronchitis and strengthens the body without nerve-deadening drugs.
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