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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
4
Surprising results from an internal remedy claimed to cure catarrh with tablets sold at 50 cents. Doctors cited praise for no cocaine or dangerous drugs, stating cures of long standing catarrh and headaches, with children aided by pleasant taste and early use during colds and croup.
Providence, R I March 23 The Washington correspondent reports Senator Tillman of South Carolina aims to block an investigation into charges against his colleague Senator McLaurin. Burrows reluctant, Hanna and Pritchard back McLaurin, while Tillman insists the charges lack proof. Republican ties and patronage in South Carolina feature in the contested debate over the treaty ratification.
Two youths chased a man accused of stealing a pocketbook in Boston and brought him to police station No 2. The item was not found on him but the victim identified him. The man gave the name John G Smith, a Pawtucket stove maker, though officers doubt it. Joseph Davis and William Fitzgerald, aged 15 and 16, captured the suspect and were thanked by Police Captain Foster.
The four masted Edwin R Hunt and Marguerite collided as they sailed down Chesapeake at about 12 knots. A jammed wheel-rope on the Hunt caused her to lurch toward the Marguerite, narrowly avoided disaster as the two vessels touched and the impact damaged the hulls but produced no serious results.
The Woonsocket inquest into Simon White's death ended today with the medical examiner awaiting report. Damaging testimony was presented during the morning session, with implications against Peter Carr raised by witnesses.
The steamer Oneida arriving from Providence reported the sudden death of Benjamin Tripp a Providence pilot aged 62. His body was brought to New York for burial.
F L Hewitt of Winfield Ill recalls a severe La Grippe attack in 1898 1899. He used two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which broke up the cold and stopped the coughing. The remedy is praised as pleasant to take and effective against pneumonia, sold by all druggists.
The state department will not pursue the Danish government over Captain Christmas charges against American statesmen. It cites insufficient evidence and errors in alleged facts and notes Denmark will not pay the $500,000 claimed as commission.
Providence Rhode Island March 28 The divorce law after much debate passed the House unanimously and becomes law It requires a two year residence in the state before filing for divorce replacing the former one year rule The stricter provision aims to curb the surge of applicants and reduce undesired prominence for Rhode Island in such cases
A fog shrouded crash on the Joliet & Chicago electric line near Sag Bridge leaves three dead. Motorman John C. May and conductor G. H. Hurley are among the deceased, with George Barrett of Lockport an electrician killed. Don Spence of Lemont is in critical condition and others are injured, hospital care given at St Joseph hospital. More fatalities feared.
Saginaw Michigan March 28 The United Mine Workers of Michigan have been called out for a general strike to begin April 1 due to failure of operatives and miners to adopt a wage scale and settle differences at their recent meeting. The strike affects 21 unions statewide with about 2300 members. The current wage scale expires March 31.
Paris March 28 Dr Leyds the European agent of the Transvaal emphatically denied this afternoon the Figaro report that he was to have an interview in Paris with Lord Rosebery Sir Henry Campbell Ban nberman the Duke of Devonshire and other liberal leaders now in Paris.
Albany March 28 The court of appeals has chosen the week beginning May 12 for the electrocution of John Truck the Cortland county murderer at Auburn prison.
Washington report says Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, recently ill, may travel to Atlantic City for a stay, prompting stir among supporters and opponents of the Payne bill. Lawmakers expect no special Ways and Means meeting this week as plans remain uncertain.
United States revenue agents raided an alleged illicit still at 441 Pleasant Avenue in New York and arrested Banny Frovack, 22, who worked there. The proprietor was absent. Officials seized 75 gallons of whiskey 0 barrels of mash 110 pounds of sugar 200 pounds of yeast and a horse cart. The still allegedly could process 200 gallons daily and Frovack was held on 2500 bail for examination.
March 28 in New Brunswick New Jersey John Wyckoff treasurer of the New Brunswick Trust Co. shot himself while temporarily insane from overwork at the trust office. Authorities say his accounts were in order and no reason for the suicide beyond mental breakdown was found.
The French liner La Savoie arrived from Havre with a new westward record cutting her best time by one hour and 25 minutes from September on maiden voyage. She also logged a record daily run of 521 knots and completed the voyage in six days nine hours and 85 minutes at an average of 20.80 knots. La Savoie now holds the Havre record.
Trenton March 28 Gov Murphy signed the United States Steel corporation bill after approval by both Houses of the Legislature yesterday. The move concludes a contentious legislative session and aligns state policy with federal steel interests.
The greatest danger from colds and la grippe is pneumonia but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the danger is avoided. Many users show no pneumonia after illness, and it speeds recovery faster than other treatments. Pleasant and safe to take, it is sold by all druggists.
An old medical advertisement claims cures for coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles pneumonia and la grippe listed by F Goodale and E Carter with initials.
Washington report says Commissioner of Pensions Evans has submitted resignation to the President but will not depart the post until a suitable diplomatic service position is found. The pension bureau probe by the Grand Army of the Republic awaits a public report. Evans, a Tennessee candidate for Governor and briefly a VP hopeful, has long been allied with Republican factions and later served as post office chief assistant. He is a Pennsylvania native who served in the Civil War and twice led Chattanooga as mayor.
British schooner I. V. Dexter, carrying 10,200 bushels of corn valued at 7000 dollars and insured, arrived in Boston with pumps choked by corn and over three feet of water in the hold. Captain Armstrong reported march 10 to 28 hardships from a series of gales off Cape Cod and Georges Bank, prompting discharge of damaged cargo and a planned repair in port.
Richard Kruger, once jailed since 1894 for burglary, is pardoned in Providence March 28 and learns he inherited about 10000 pounds from European relatives. A German-born man, his long criminal ties in Woonsocket had earned him the harshest sentence in time. He greets the windfall with hopeful resolve to start anew.
Boston March 28 A sailor on the Mary A Whalen suffocated by fumes from burning a mix of sulphur pepper and molasses to drive rats. John Burns aged 35 was found dead today in the forecastle leaving a wife behind.
We offer many framed pictures at cut prices to liquidate assets in ten days. 509 and 75 cent pictures drop to 25 and 50 cents, while $2 pictures go for $1. Come early for best selection. Geo. E. Meer at corner John and Merrimack streets.
A vintage ad stresses Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy, claiming cold ailments start small and worsen into consumption and death, urging watchers to beware even minor colds and promote the pine syrup as a cure.
A Salt Lake City woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her menstrual pain after a year of medical trial. The letter urges other women with womb and ovarian troubles to try the remedy and warns against substituting other drugs.
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