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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1903

Page

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De Facto Panama Government to Be Recognized

Washington says the United States will recognize a de facto Panamanian government that can transact current business, with Loomis noting a formal statement from the White House after the cabinet meeting. The Nash ville gunboat and Dixie transport with 450 Marines assist in keeping order as colonists transfer power with little bloodshed.

Washington Loomis Panama White House United States Colombia Colon Nashville Dixie Federico Boyd Jose Ariano Tomas Arias Cauca Republic of

French Consul Reports From Panama Dispatch Confirmed

Paris on November 6 reports the French foreign office received a despatch from the French consul at Panama confirming Associated Press dispatches about ongoing events. The despatch corroborates details from prior wire reports and notes official attention to the situation.

Paris Panama Associated Press

Wisconsin Village Destroyed by Fire in Lumber Yard

Ashland Wisconsin, November 6. Bibon, a small village on the Omaha road twenty miles south of Ashland, was destroyed by fire last night. The blaze began in the Chicago Coal and Lumber mill, which burned completely, with lumber piles and tramways, then spread to homes. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Telegraph and telephone lines ruined, hampering communication with Bibon.

Ashland Wis Bibon Omaha Road Here Chicago Coal and Lumber Company J. H. Kreuger

Moros Meet General Wood in Friendly Exchange at Lanao

Maj. Gen. Wood reports Moros in Lanao came to meet him in a friendly spirit during a recent trip. He plans to visit Jolo where Moros have attacked and wounded two American soldiers, causing tension.

Manila Wood Tke Lanao Jolo

British Cruisers Medusa and Medea Return Test Run

The British third class cruisers Medusa and Medea sailed from Gibraltar for Portsmouth in a fast test run to gauge boiler performance and coal consumption. Medusa uses Durr boilers while Medea carries Yarrow type boilers on the voyage home.

Gibraltar Medusa Medea Portsmouth

Buster Brown Suit Promises Distinctive Youth Fashion

The leading juvenile line is Buster Brown, copied from the popular New York Herald character. The coat follows a Russian style with a small collar and white pique over collar, paired with knickerbocker trousers. Materials include serges, undressed worsteds, and fancy mixtures. Suits suit ages 2 1/2 to 6 years, with other styles for older boys. Available exclusively in Lowell. Have you noticed it?

Buster Brown New York Herald Lowell

Meteor to sail for transatlantic race with German crew

Berlin reports Emperor William will send the schooner Meteor to the United States next spring to race for His Majesty's cup. Changes reduce sail area to avoid handicap while sailing with an all-German crew. the emperor favors cruiser types for service testing in tough conditions.

Berlin United States William

Navy dispatch on Pacific squadron ships heading to Panama

The Navy Department reports Rear Admiral Glass confirms Marblehead Concord and Wyoming and the collier Nero left Acapulco yesterday for Panama. The Pacific squadron now sails at full speed toward the Isthmus as part of fleet movements in the region.

Washington Navy Department Glass Pacific Marblehead Concord Wyoming Acapulco Mex Panama

City Railway workers approve strike ultimatum

Chicago officials report that 1624 employees voted to strike if needed to enforce union demands. An executive board meeting was held and representatives will present the ultimatum to railway company officials.

Chicago Chicago City Railway Company

Von Sternburg cleans up his business in Saxon estate

Berlin Nov 6 Baron von Sternburg the German ambassador to the United States has disposed of the business connected with his Saxon estate. He will likely be received by the Emperor on Tuesday and sail for New York on Nov 17. He said he had not had an operation for aural trouble and did not intend to have one.

Berlin Baron von Sternburg T*o United States New York Hadley James Starr Minnie F. Patterson Lyman School Lucy Beliveau Lancaster School For Lucy Savage Lancaster School Adolphe Belle-Rose Joseph Carr Carr Windham Joseph John Landers Frederick T. Leclacheur

Feurst Bismarck Sails With $950,000 Gold From Southampton

The Hamburg American line steamer Feurst Bismarck departed Southampton for New York carrying $950,000 in gold. The voyage marks a notable financial transfer from the English port.

Southampton Eng Hamburg-American Line Feurst Bismarck New York

First real snow storm hits Auburn area

Auburn New York reports the season's first real snowstorm with about one and a half inches already on the ground and continuing to snow vigorously.

Auburn N. Y

Iberian from Manchester at Bon Marche stamps sale

Boston notes a sale event with Iberian from Manchester offering Double Green trading stamps at the Bon Marche on Saturday. The readable fragment highlights a promotional stamp offer and a local department store sale activity centered in Boston.

Philadelphia Millionaire Edward Wentz Held for Ransom

Despatch from Bristol Tenn reports Edward L. Wentz, missing Philadelphia heir to a Big Stone Gap family, is alive in the Cumberland mountains and requests $100,000 ransom for his release. A strange man claimed to deliver his letter and return proof of life. negotiations are ongoing.

Chicago Tribune Bristol Tenn Edward L. Wentz Philadelphia Big Stone Gap Cumberland Mountains Wentz John §. Wentz D. B. Wentz Virginia Kentucky E. L. Wentz Dr. Wentz Young Wentz J. C. Wentz

Councilmen lag on last year's poll tax bill

One or two councilmen remain unsure about last year's poll tax bill while Frank M. Merrill has not decided on seeking the Republican nomination for purchasing agent. Representative Royal S. Ripley plans a recount request in the 25th district as Socialists seek a strong city election vote.

Frank M. Merrill Royal S. Ripley

Congressmans automobile smashed in freight yard wreck

A Boston and Maine freight yard accident in Lowell damaged two cars and an automobile owned by Congressman Butler Ames. Brakes on two cars locked causing a violent bumping of cars, but no workers were injured. The Ames car was taken to United States Cartridge shop for possible repair, with damages not yet known.

Boston & Maine System Lowell Butler Ames Fatali Washington, D. C Ames United States Cartridge Shop

Adjourned five weeks session in Hicks case

Judge Wait reserved decision on a motion for a new trial in the Hicks versus New England club case after a five week civil term. Plaintiffs' verdict totaled 1350 dollars. defense argued lack of weight of evidence and new evidence about the dog bite. Judge Wait adjourned to Monday at East Cambridge. Boutwell vs Rugg verdict for plaintiff at 37 dollars.

Wm. E. Hicks New England Club Percy East Cambridge

Parks Sentenced to Sing Sing for Extortion

New York on November 6 Sam Parks received a sentence of two years and three months in Sing Sing Prison for extorting $500 from Tiffany studios.

New York Sam Parks Sing Sing Tiffany Studios

Will Pay Depositors In Bi Metal Bank Collapse

Bruno Hobbs, vice president and manager of the failed Bimetallic bank at Cripple Creek, says assets total about 40 000 cash and 280 000 in collectable loans, with deposits near 210 000 to be paid. He notes negotiations for reorganization are under way and attorney Tully Scott petitions the district court for a receiver.

Cripple Creek Col Bruno Hobbs Bimetallic Bank Hobbs Tully Scott District Court

Old Sea Captain Thompson Dies by Suicide in Bridgeport

New York a sea captain once commander of the White Star fleet, Wm H Thompson killed himself with poison at his Bridgeport home after domestic trouble. He earned a Congressional medal in 1872 for saving 19 lives aboard the Britannic and faced forgery charges in 1901 tied to Dr R C Flower bonds. Thompson left the sea twenty years ago.

New York Wm. H. Thompson Bridgeport Conn Congress R. CG. Flower Thompson

Court Exonerates Bryan in Bennett Will Case

New Haven Conn November 6 Judge Cleaveland of the probate court ruled no undue influence by William J Bryan over the late Philo Bennett in the will's making though a sealed letter tied to the case was not included in the will and was properly executed The decree notes it is not the court s province to interpret will provisions and lawyers asked for further clarification tomorrow

New Haven Conn Cleaveland Probate Court Today Wm. J. Bryan Philo 8 Bennett Bryan

Died Suddenly William B Costello Of Stanley Street

William B Costello of Stanley street died suddenly this morning after waking with a headache and asking his wife to light the gas. She said the gas was bright, but he could not see it. He became unconscious and died at 7 o clock. Apoplexy is listed as the cause. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a painter and a wine clerk by trade.

William B. Costello Stanley Street Costello

Y M C A Massachusetts Rhode Island Convention Opens

Gloucester hosts the 87th annual Y M C A convention for Massachusetts and Rhode Island with about 200 delegates and 100 students from 22 colleges. Speakers include Rev A C Dixon D D Fred B Smith L W Mesger Rev W H Stebbins Co C Michener and H W Gibson at First Baptist Church.

Gloucester Massachusetts Rhode Island Rev A. C. Dixon D. D Boston Fred B. Smith Y. M, CA L. W. Mesger Chicago Chicago Association W. H. Stebbins Co. C. Michener International Committee H. W. Gibson Bot First Baptist Church

Explosion Kills Two at Ohio State University

An explosion at Ohio State University in Columbus on November 6 leaves two dead and several injured, authorities report. Identified victims and exact causes were not immediately released. Emergency crews respond to the scene as the incident is investigated.

Ohio State University Columbus

Verdict for Damage by Elevated in Boston Suit

Boston nov six the first case in many suits against the Boston elevated railroad over depreciation of property due to train noise. Mia Margaret Culhane awarded 2760 in her favor for damages to premises at Porter and Pleasant streets. Jury also awarded 61800 to the plaintiff for injury to the same property caused by grade changes during construction.

Boston Boston Elevated Railroad Mia Margaret HB Culhane Porter and Pleasant Streets Culane City of Pleasant Street

Officers Elected at Licensed Automobile Makers Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers the officers elected include president F J Smith of Detroit, vice president Charles Griffin of Buffalo, secretary H H Cutler of Springfield, and treasurer Henry Jey of Detroit. Executive selections list M J Budlong of Hartford and T Davis Jr of Bridgeport.

New York Nev The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers F. J, Smith Detroit Chgriea Qliffen Buffalo H.H. Cutler Springfield Maes Henry 4 Jey M, J Budlong Hartford Conn T, Davis, Jr Bridgeport

Namesake Karan linked to Armenian murder case in London

London nov 6 the real name of Gorgie Yangie the murderer of two Armenian delegates to the revolutionary convention is said to be Karan a prominent AlfAnist formerly from Providence Rhode Island aged about 40. Following a death threat to Armenian witnesses the coroner s inquest on nov 9 will be closed to all but witnesses and officials to prevent outrages.

London Gorgie Yangie Karan Providence R. I

Estate of A P F Coape valued at 10000 in New Mexico

The late A P F Coape's estate, linked to the Lumberton killings on October 6, is appraised at 10000. Diamonds once owned by Coape are missing, fueling rumors of outsider involvement. A key dispute over which spouse died first affects inheritance, with Mrs Coape's kin contending she survived, opposing Coape relatives.

Monticello man pleads guilty in Bangor & Aroostook break in

Houston Maine Nov 6 William Nick erson aged 94 of Monticello pleads guilty to breaking and entering the Bangor and Aroostook station at Monticello and stealing liquors from the freight he is held for the grand jury Deputy Sheriff McNally of Ash is searching north of the town for another man implicated in the break

Houston, Me William Nickerson Monticello Bangor & Aroostock McNally Ash

Unique Japanese Missionary Meeting at High Street Church

A free Saturday afternoon program at the High Street church features a unique Japanese missionary meeting and entertainment. Japanese customs will be illustrated and invited for all to attend.

High Street

British Columbia Cabinet Reconstructed In Victoria

In Victoria on November 6 the British Columbia cabinet was restructured. F J Fulton of Kamloops was sworn in as president of the council. Premier Mc Bride becomes minister of mines. R F Green of Slocan moves to chief commissioner of lands and works. Charles Wilson of Vancouver becomes attorney, replacing A E McPhillips who was defeated in Victoria.

Victoria B. C British Columbia F. J. Fulton Kamloops McBride R F. Green Slocan Charles Wilson Vancover A. E. McPhillips

Independent cigar dealers plan to fund fight against trust

Chicago November 6 The Chronicle reports independent cigar dealers nationwide will raise 200000 dollars a year to battle the trust. Stamps will be sold and affixed to all goods sold to fund the effort as stated by M W Diffley chairman of the executive committee of the Cigar Dealers association of America.

Chicago the Chronicle Today Trust M. W. Diffley Cigar Dealers’ Association of America

Leading Lowell druggists endorse Father John’s Medicine

The Courier notes page nine printing by Lowell’s top druggists who sign to show the public’s preference for Father John’s Medicine for purity and merit. They state the remedy is widely recommended by users who trust it as they would a doctor’s prescription for colds throat and lung troubles in Lowell.

Courier Today Lowell Father John

End of Season Men’s Shoes Sale At Bargain Prices

Two popular shoe makes receive a final offering with about 250 pairs left. Barry $4.00 shoes drop to $2.50, high cut. Taylor high and low cut Patent Colt and Vici Kid double sole $3.00 shoes at $2.00. Save a dollar on Taylors and a dollar fifty on Barrys this Friday and Saturday.

Taylor

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Wisconsin MOROS Merrimack Clothing City Hall Emperor William Meteor Chicago Street Railway von Sterberg Manchester Culberland Mountains Father Ric Congressman Ames Superior Court Judge Wait Decison Boutwell Vs. Rugg Parks Old Sea Captain White Star Fleet W. B. Costello Y. M. C. A. Convention Ayer Lowel Mass Elevated A.C. Weston Agan Buzz Wagon Makers Ei-Azhar Conurn & Co Gael Ih Ward Merrimack St Corrigan W. L. Murphy William F. Murphy McGonigle J. T. Pugh Elder & Whitman D. J. Donahue Simeon Vaudreuil Vaudreuil J. B. Sabre Merrimack Street Lawrence Mills Leclacheur Lacladeur Landers Georgianna McCarthy James Tully Thomas J.walsh Walsh Barrister’s Painters’ Union Name Karan Coape Unique Entertainment Barry Taylor’s T. D. Barry O’ Sullivan Bros Company
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