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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
4
New York March 25 Anthony Comstock with five policemen raided a Nassau street fourth floor pool room. Sixty men inside tried to flee but exits were blocked by officers. Five wanted men were arrested and a cashier had 1828 dollars found on him. Police say the operation just began today.
The Y M C A prepares a Belshazzar cantata at Huntington Hall with 259 participants. Boston’s A H Newton Jr led last year’s effort and now oversees elaborate drills and scenic parts. Performances run April 8 through 10, featuring a large chorus split into sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses with many named participants listed.
A letter from A Ellms and C F Buzzell of South Sudbury Massachusetts cites personal success with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets noting quick relief after one 50 cent box and urging others to try them. Canadian subscriber Mrs Jas Barton reports relief from acid dyspepsia after three to four tablets and praises digestion and mood improvements. The ad claims universal physician endorsement and suitability for all ages for various stomach ailments with druggists selling the tablets.
The Y W C A holds a mid week prayer and praise service from 7 30 to 8 00 PM followed by the Comfort club monthly meeting. Dr A F E Goddard presents the third talk in the Care of the Body series Thursday evening at 7 30. A magic lantern exhibition is set for Saturday evening at 7 46 at the rooms. all women and girls are invited.
Evangelical and liberal Protestant congregations observe Holy Week with many union and independent services. At First Congregational Rev. C W Huntington preached on the new commandment to love one another as I have loved you. The small, devout gathering reflected reverent spirit.
Chelmsford news notes jurors Ervin A Blaisdell and William M Lee for Lowell superior court term starting April 1. Hon John C Burke of Lowell to deliver Memorial Day oration for the Veterans association. Chelmsford appropriations total 42485.95 with 5012 to be assessed this year. A social evening at Amos B Adams home hosted about 25 Willing Workers and Boys Lend a Hand clubs with games lunch and Adams orchestra. first joint event for the two clubs.
In North Chelmsford a new fence is being built in front of the Ryan hotel. Selectman Patrick T. McMahon won congratulations on his re-election to a third term. The village basketball season ends on Patriots Eve at the town hall.
In Dracut residents approved 390 dollars to pave a gutter on Sladen Street and nearby areas. The old paper mill on Beaver Brook, once producing wrappers and bags, is now making fertilizers by Whitman & Co. A Maynard syndicate plans 25 new houses in Collinsville. Kenwood fights to block a license. George Ducy aims for a Navy Yard post this year.
In Washington March 25 the House voted to unseat Democrat Mr. Rhea of Kentucky and place J. McKenzie Moss in the seat. The Senate debate on the oleomargarine bill featured sharp remarks by Mr. Money of Mississippi who called the bill unconstitutional and unjust. Hansbrough of North Dakota supported the measure but ceded the floor. The House Republican majority stood at 43, trimmed to 10 after absences. Debate on the army appropriation bill followed with discussion of Southern election laws and the Philippine situation.
The House foreign affairs committee, by a near unanimous vote, favors reporting the Chinese exclusion bill. It broadens the ban to all Chinese laborers in the mainland and insular possessions, adds a Philippine commission enforcement clause, removes San Juan Puerto Rico as an entry port, requires identification certificates with photos, lowers penalties for officials, and replaces vessel forfeiture with a 2000 dollar fine. The bill now heads to early House consideration.
Tickets for a charity concert and whist party at Associate Hall on April 1 are available from Mesdames W. W. Duncan, G. E. Buckland, F. E. Shaw, J. L. Faulkner, A. G. Pollard, C. W. Wilder, M. O. Carter, F. W B. Sher burne, C. F E. Eaton, Frank Jewett, A. D. Prince, George Bowers, 7%. W. Stur tevant, W. A. Dickinson, H. BE. Webster, O. H. Perry, A. EB. Rose, Thomas Stott, C. W. Pierce and T. Allen.
The Painters' union held an enthusiastic meeting last night and admitted seven new members. From April 1 to May 1 the initiation fee is cut from $10 to $5 for city residents. J Bert Williams was elected their representative for the coming period.
The second in the Holy Week sermon series at Highland Congregational Church was held last night with Rev. J. M. Greene presiding.
Claiming to destroy germs at the root of throat and lung diseases Hyomet is offered for daily use to prevent coughs catarrh bronchitis croup or consumption. Sold by druggists or by mail outfits 1.00 trial outfits 25 cents five days treatment free The R T Booth Co Ithaca NY
The Dress Goods Season is at its height with Cook, Taylor & Co. on Central street reporting large spring business. They offer heavy, medium, or light weight fabrics for suits or dresses and specialize in white goods and washable waists. See their page 3 advertisement.
Last evening at the Opera house a four act drama Thelma drew a fair audience. Charles W. Chase adapts Marie Corelli’s Thelma with notable Alton Fjord setting in the final act. A capable cast satisfied. San Toy at Lowell Opera house on March 27 by the Augustin Daly Company charmed many, with two acts filled by lively dances and vivid scenes from Pynka Pong to the Forbidden City. Samuel Collins shines as Li and John Braham directs the orchestra. John Drew returns next Friday in The Second in Command under Frohman management, praised as a deep, human love story with Captain Marshall’s playcraft acclaimed.
Routine business marked the Gar field Colony Pilgrim Fathers weekly meeting last evening. A three lady committee was named to arrange a Children's Night. Visitors joined from Unity Colony Boston and Empire Colony this city.
Last night at Worthen Street Baptist Church a large audience heard a sermon titled What think you of Christ Whose Son is He The pastor urged urgent action to help unsound souls within 24 hours Several responded and attendees were encouraged to continue the effort tonight Strangers invited.
Washington March 25 The Senate privileges and elections committee again considered the House resolution for direct election of senators but adjourned for two weeks without action. A majority oppose the plan though opponents say they will not block a report to the Senate after final discussion.
A note urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia from colds and la grippe. It claims the remedy stops illness quickly, is pleasant and safe, and has no known pneumonia cases among tens of thousands of users, with sales through all druggists.
Advert claims flu coughs yield quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar with note there is nothing else as good. Names F C Goodale and C E Carter appear in the endorsement or listing.
Short stem and long hair switches priced at 0 cents or $1.50 respectively with front pieces. Cray switches 22 inches long offered at $1.00. All goods are made in the store under supervision of Mr. Rhodes or in his shop.
Free pianola recital to be given Thursday evening with baritone soloist Mr Schroeder of Boston. Details appear in the advertisement in the adjacent column.
New Haven reports Professor Parker settled out of court with the Palladium company over a missing manuscript used in an April 1909 lecture. Parker valued the work at 1000 dollars with claimed losses of 5000. McMahon denies Parker anticipated its return. manuscript allegedly stayed in Palladium’s office and perhaps discarded.
In Boston Superior Criminal Court Judge Stevens sentenced Giuseppe Festa to eight to ten years in State prison for a pistol assault on Pasquale Jonello in the North End on January 20. Jonello lost the use of his arm from the attack.
Boston March 25 The case of John M Fisher and Fred E Betts charged with using the mails in a fraud scheme was set for trial in U S district court before Judge Lowell. At 10 am the trial was continued and will be tried at the May sitting of the U S circuit court as counsel argued they lacked time to prepare the defense.
Major General Elwell S Otis closes his active career at age and retires. He is succeeded by Major General Arthur MacArthur, formerly in command of the department of the Colorado. The War Department issues a general order praising Otis for Civil War and Manila era contributions.
London March 25 The Cunard Steamship company directors at a meeting today decided to declare a dividend of four percent.
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