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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1902

Page

4

Rhodes's Idea and the Rhodes Will's Six Versions

London May 6 The first meeting of Cecil Rhodes executors revealed the Rhodesian idea behind six wills from 1877 to 1899. W D Stead, an executor, traced Rhodes plans to unite English speaking peoples and fund scholarships, with Rhodes adding Stead as joint heir and aligning estate with empire-building goals. The 1899 will increased executors and extended the program, while a 1901 act removed Stead over views on the South African War.

London Cecil Rhodes Dr. Jameson L. L. Micell South Africa Associated Press Stead Sidney Shippard Bechuanaland George III Rhodes England America Mr. Rhodes Horrier Oxford

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Testimony

A Lowell resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills ended two years of back pain for Mrs P Carney of 239 Lakeview Avenue. The remedy was bought at Ellingwood & Co. drug store on Merrimack and Central streets. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

P. Carney Lakeview Avenue Dean Carney Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Streets Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Rhodes and Milner Scholarship Plans Mentioned by Rhodes

On his death bed Cecil Rhodes told Dr Jameson that an American board would supervise United States scholarships to be allotted by the federation. He warned that it would take time to arrange the first competition for scholarships among US students or those in the British empire.

Lord Milner Cecil Rhodes Dr. Jameson United States British Empire

Modern Heroism as War Love and Religion

Rev John R Gow of Somerville spoke at Branch Street Tabernacle before the Men's league on Modern Heroism. He argued heroism spans war love and religion, praising peacekeepers, Ja cob A Riis, and a Christlike modern love. The talk praised the church as the home of real modern heroes, followed by hymn singing and league meetings on church alterations.

John R. Gow Somerville Branch Street Tabernacle Men's League Guizot Achilles Jacob A. Riis New York City Mulberry Bend Carnegies Rockefellers Messrs Charles R. Thomas B. W. Smith Daniel A. Floyd C.L. Stanley E. P. Hoyt League

Society of the Guardian Angel forms new French parish group

Old members of the Society of the Guardian Angel of the French Catholic parish form Societe de l Ange Gardien to meet and support French parochial schools. Established 1876 by Rev Fr J A Fournier, M L. A banquet and concert are planned for May 22 at L Association Catholique Pawtucket St. A meeting for past members is set tomorrow at 8 pm at the French college hall. All former members urged to attend.

Society of the Guardian Angel Societe de l’Ange Gardien J. A. Fournier M. L

Police board grants licenses to numerous common victuallers

The police board's last evening session approved licenses for a wide list of common victuallers including George Couzoulous, Shusebe Asselin, Walter Devine, Peter Stradtkos, Susie Barrett, A. F. Saunders, Nettie West and many others at addresses on Market, Moody, Gorham, Lincoln, and several streets. Junk collectors, special police, hawkers, pedlars, junk dealers, second hand clothing and shoes operators, and job wagons were also named with corresponding licensed names and street locations.

Police Board Common Victuallers George Couzoulos Market Street Shusebe Asselin Moody Street Walter J. Devine Gorham Street Peter Stradtakos Susie E. Barrett Massachusetts Corporation A. F. Saunders Appleton Street Nettie West Lincoln Street Louis Vaillancourt Merrimack Street George Dugall George Prempas Stephen Giard Austin Street Murray & Cook Smith Street John McGovern Concord Street John Leary Central Street Leonie Jodoin Aiken Street Maggie Kerr Tilden Street Rosanna Mennier Thorndike Street Georgianna Allard Shawn Street Mary Goulette Ward Street Annie Kelly Princeton Street Mary Savage South Street Nathan Johnston E. Merrimack Street Max Goetz Railroad Street Israel Manuis Howard Street Thomas Kenealy Adams Street Daniel Maher Decatur Avenue Reuben Wyers Abrham Tabrisky David Cohen Chelmsford Street John C. Sullivan Watson Street Benjamin Bogdonoff Morris Laffam William McElroy Middlesex Street Frank Tusker Hawker Clarence A. Rodliff Dracut Mass Antoine Gosselin John H. Watkinson Arch Street Abram Wall George O. Boullester School Street Israel Shafire Harris Cohen Abraham Tabrisky F. B. Hill Oren B. Reed

True vegetable cure for dyspepsia promoted

Advertising copy touts MI-O-NA from the Taro plant as the true cure for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It claims to heal diseased digestive organs without affecting food, promising rapid relief in three to four days and urging readers to consult Ellingwood & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.

Hawaii Ellingwood & Co

Fisher and lunch wagon licenses listed for reviews

The notice lists license holders and addresses including Alfred Leblanc 65 David Son Street fish wagon, Michael J Daly 29 Saratoga Street, and lunch wagon applicants Fred J Burns Thorndike and Middlesex Streets James B Cahill Suffolk and Merrimack Streets. Also names Mary C Moore 20 Hurd Street Martha A Balch 434 Westford Street and Harvey C Greene 29 Central Street for investigations or enforcement.

Wick Street Alfred Leblanc Davidson Street Michael J. Daly Saratoga Street Mary C. Moore Hurd Street Martha A. Balch Westford Street Fred J. Burns Thorndike Middlesex Streets James B. Cahill Suffolk Merrimack Streets Harvey C. Greene Central Street

Barbara Frietchie at the Opera House May 12

The Clyde Fitch drama Barbara Frietchie stars Frances Gaunt and brings Civil War action with a strong love story and humor. Scenic demands are high, with massed battle scenes and an electric effects finale from Klaw and Erlanger. The Rogers Brothers in Washington offers striking stage electricity and Pan-American Expo inspiration.

Barbara Frietchie Clyde Fitch Frances Gaunt Opera House Barbara Frieichie Stonewall Jackson Frietchie Klaw & Erlanger John J. McNally Rogers Brothers Washington Buffalo Esplanade

White House denies objections to Legion of Honor for Dewey Miles

Washington May 6 The White House formally denies a publisher claim that the President objected to France bestowing the Legion of Honor on Admiral Dewey and General Miles. The statement says the President never discussed such decorations with anyone and would not oppose Loubet’s awarding at Rochambeau statue unveiling if desired.

Washington Admiral Dewey Gen. Miles White House Loubet Rochambeau

Fiery Debate Over Water Cure in Senate

In Washington on May 6 a four hour Senate discussion centered on the Philippines water cure. Beveridge defended army actions and cited Filipinos’ confessions about O Herne’s death. Turner denounced General Smith as a monster in human form and called for reassessment of territorial policy. The session adjourned at 5 40.

Sen. Beveridge Senator Turner Gen. Smith Washington Senate JM. Bever JM. Beveridge Indiana Beveridge Rawlins O’herne O’'Herne Mr. Hoar Mr. Beveridge Carmack Philippines Turner United States Smith

Mayors Letter Of Thanks From Lowell May 5 1902

Mayor Dimon thanks Alderman Badger for service to Lowell during his illness and expresses hope to resume duties personally. He notes medical advice allows him to carry out executive duties from office or city hall and offers readiness to assist both branches in city affairs.

Lowell Mass William E. Badger City of Co. A. R. Dimon

Pacific Action Conference on Coal Strike Progress

Presidents of major anthracite roads including Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Reading Ontario and Western and Erie met in New York to discuss strike prospects. Officials offered no details but a road representative suggested miners would gain action at the Scranton convention despite Morgan firm skepticism and stock strength signaling pacific moves.

New York Lackawanna Delaware and Hudson Reading Ontario Western Roads Erie J. P. Morgan & Co Pacific Scranton

Lynn Plumbers Strike Amid Wage Ultimatum

Lynn on May 6 witnessed a general strike by Steam and Gasfitters unions affecting nearly all shops except one. Thirty-five workers from 17 master plumbers halted work, seeking a minimum wage of 3 dollars for an eight hour day starting May 5, with current pay around 15 dollars weekly.

Lynn

Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate

The President sent nominations to the Senate naming Alexander O. Brody governor of Arizona and appointing postmasters in Massachusetts Frederick B. Horne Framingham William R. Hall Maynard William Parsons Rockport New Hampshire John T. Welch Dover Osmon B. Warren Rochester Horace French West Lebanon Vermont Geo H. Richmond Northfield.

Washington Senate Alexander O. Brody Arizona Massachusetts Frederick B. Horne Framingham William R. Hall Maynard William Parsons Rockport New Hampshire John T. Welch Dover Osmon B. Warren Rochester Horace French West Lebanon Vermont Geo. H. Richmond Northfield

A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad

An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to strengthen kidneys and cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It asserts that healthy kidneys are essential to good health and credits F. C. Goodale and C. F. Carter as sellers.

Foley F. C. Goodale C. F. Carter

Hope to Float Her Indian Wreck at Cuttyhunk

Woods Hole May 6 Wreckers work to float the steamer Indian at Cuttyhunk as cargo is removed from the lower tween decks and three divers patch holes for the steam pumps. An attempt to pump out on Sunday failed due to excessive inflow.

Woods Hole Cuttyhunk

Rhode Island IOOF holds annual Grand Lodge session

Providence May 6 Grand Master E B Lincoln of East Providence presided over the Rhode Island Grand Lodge session. Officers elected include Sumner Mowry as grand master and W H Sweetland as deputy grand master. subordinate lodge members totaled 6170 and Rebekah members 2579.

Providence R. IL Grand Lodge Rhode Island E. B. Lincoln East Providence Rebekah Sumner Mowry W. H. Sweetland L. W. Clark W. H. T. Mosley Stephen Co. Randall S. B. Lincoln

Strike widens at Lynn shoe factory build project

Lynn May 6 The building laborers strike at the Edward J Strout shoe factory site grows more serious as the contractor hires Italian laborers from Boston to replace striking workers. Union bricklayers carpenters oppose non union hod carriers and masons tenders and plan to bring the dispute before union managers.

Lynn Edward J&. Strout Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. D. Stead Citizens Doan Society OF Angel Guardian Board OF Police Dewey Miles Ely The A. G. Pollard & CO Sorosis Merrimack St Wash Goods Dept Palmer St Batiste Jewelry Dept Merrack St For His Dimon Badger Masury Thompson Hardware John Callaghan Johnnie ODD Fellows Taylor P. Bro Reey & Co P. Teague & C Bessie Bensen Nantucket Respiro John McAskie Spencer & Co McAskie Middle Street Lowell Opera House Clyde FiTtown Frederick Girl Barbara Mrs. Kerwin Grace Church B.S. Club of Grace Church School OF Expression Colonial Hall Biltmore Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St Edam Roqufort Imperial Clubhouse Neufchatell Pineapple Camembert Parmesan Young America G. G. Read Wm. Nichols & Co Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Co SG Central St J. C. Abbott Jos. Peabody W. C. Hinckley, Electrician Conway Conway Transfer CO Northern Depot Optician Geo G. Rogers Merrimack Streby Dutton ST
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