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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1903

Page

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Lost pocketbook case puts Boardman on grand jury

John L. Boardman of Dracut was arraigned in police court on larceny charges for $120 taken from Solomon Shattuck of Hollis New Hampshire on November 10. Judge Hadley ordered Boardman to the grand jury in 400 dollars bond after a lengthy trial.

John L. Boardman Resi Aent Dracut Solomon Shattuck Hadley C. H. Conant Boardman Hollis N. H Ada Fox Lowell F. M. Barney Hampshire Bridge Streets Mr. Boardman Barney Fred M. Barney Mr. Shattuck Ae City East Dracut Ada M. Fox Bridge Street Bridge Hampshire Streets Conant Mr. Burnette Peter J. McGauvran Westford Street Charles Laflamme Defendant Dracut Centre A. G. Thompson

Rainproof Overcoats for Winter Weather

Heavy fabric rainproof overcoats unlined to save weight fit for all winter conditions. Priced at 15 dollars, with several styles in brown and gray, 52 inches long, single breasted, cloth collar, detachable belts, sizes 84 to 44. Limited offer claimed as underpriced.

Merrimack Across from City Hall

A brief item notes the Merrimack location across from City Hall. The readable text mentions the area near the city center and points of reference near public offices. No dates or additional details are present in the fragment.

Mrs Gilbert of Nashua Expected to Leave Hospital

Mrs Charles Gilbert of Nashua New Hampshire the lone Pelham accident victim remaining at Lowell General Hospital is likely to be discharged by week’s end. She suffered severe injuries requiring amputation of her left knee area after the crash and hovered near death for days before slowly improving. Her husband has visited the hospital frequently.

Charles Gilbert Nashua N. H Pelham Lowell General Hospital Gilbert

Cold wave reaches Ohio with heavy snow in Cleveland

A western cold wave spread to Ohio last night bringing record cold. In Cleveland a furious snow storm accompanied the drop, with temperatures reported around 18 below zero at several points in the state.

Cleveland Ohio

Nominate Taylor for Alderman in Cook County Race

Stop extravagance and treasury raids. Nominate businessman Albion C. Taylor of Cook, Taylor & Co., for alderman. Vote for Albion C. Taylor.

Albion C. Taylor Cook, Taylor & Co

Chicago City Railway to open three trunk lines

Chicago plans to launch three more trunk lines this week Indiana avenue electric cars today Halsted street tomorrow and State street cable trains on Friday Police protection accompanied the launch on the controversial lines with Wentworth Cottage Grove and Indiana avenues seeing large passenger volumes and improved order Officials expect Cottage Grove to smooth out tensions while Halsted and State streets remain a concern with guards on the new services

Chicago Chicago City Railway Company Indiana Avenue Halsted Street State Street Wentworth Avenue Cottage Grove Avenue Halsted State Streets City Railway City Hall Harrison Aldermanic Arbitration Committee Wentworth Cottage Grove Wabash Avenue Eighteenth Street Fifty-first Street

Street Car Workers Vote Full Power Over Demands

Pittsburg, November 18. At a meeting of street car employees the executive committee was authorized to act on their demands. If the company refuses to recognize the union today, another meeting will decide whether to strike.

Pittsburg

Man Charged With Mail Robbery and Forgery in Chicago

Chicago reports John Blair aged 35 was arrested on charges of rifling United States mail boxes and forging a United States order. He was captured at a Clark street hotel and taken to Buffalo where he allegedly operated. Also note Republicans back W. T. Patten known as Billy Patten for caucus agent on Friday November 20.

James F. Farrell Anthony Clement State Farm Thomas J. Donohoe James H. McKinley George Boisvert John J. McFarland Laflamme Lakeview Avenue Aiken Street James Street Daniel H. Sullivan Commonwealth James Smith Patrick McAndrews Daniel Murphy Pierre Latour Chicago United States John Blair Clark Street Buffalo W. T. Patten Billy” Patten

Boyd Talks on Panama Revolution and U S Stance

Federico Boyd, Panama commission member, says a constitutional convention will draft a government following the US model. He notes no US assurances beyond protection of traffic and non-intervention, and says Panama acted on its own behalf while trusting the justice of its cause. He envisions the isthmus as a progress link and canal control shifting to the United States.

New York Federico Boyd Republic of Panama Colon United States Panama

Six Story Broome Street Fire Hurts Tenants Panic

A six story factory at 858 and 360 Broome Street burned today in New York causing a panic among about sixty families in nearby tenements. No serious injuries reported. damage estimated at 50,000 dollars. It is the sixth fire in five years at this building.

Broome Street New York

Five Men Burned in Lard Vat Collapse at West Fortieth

Five workmen injured when a huge lard rendering vat bottom failed in a West Fortieth street plant. Grease ignited, burning three men severely and leaving the basement in flames. Police and firemen rescued the others. two or more likely to recover, while three may die. Adjoined civic note mentions Albion Co. Taylor for alderman in Friday Republican caucus.

New York West Fortieth Street

Keenes Withdraw From English Turf Amid Stated Sale Plans

James R. Keene and son Foxhall will withdraw for a time from English racing. Select horses with valuable stake engagements will be sold, while the rest will be brought back to America. Keene cites perplexities and climate unfamiliarity as factors affecting trainers and staff.

New York James R. Keene Associated Press London Foxhall Yalusbie Keene

Anarchists Arrested in Switzerland Plot

Rome reports three anarchists were arrested at Malan in connection with a plot against Swiss President M Deucher. The Messagero disclosed the arrests on November 18.

Rome The Messagero Today Malan Switzerland M. Deucher

Rio Tinto Mines Strike Ends. Workers Return

In Huelva Spain the Rio Tinto mine strike has ended and the miners have resumed work under Navy supervision. The move ends a disruption affecting production and local labor.

Huelva Spain Rio Tinto Mines

Delegates debate socialist record at AFL convention

Boston delegates and spectators filled Faneuil Hall as the American Federation of Labor opened a debate on whether to record the convention as favoring socialism. Key speakers included James F. Carey and J. M. Barnes while Lavin urged adoption of socialist ideas and Kreft and Slayton argued against the committee’s unfavorable report.

Boston Faneuil Hall American Federation of Labor James F. Carey Massachusetts J. M. Barnes Philadelphia Gompers Committee On Resolutions Richmond Railway Clerks’ International Association Dole The Piano Makers of Chicago Lavin Wilkesbarre Kreft Slayton Newcastle Pennsylvania

Worcester Allies Prepare Rally For renomination Bid

Friends of Councilman Charles H. Worcester of ward 3 have taken off their coats to secure his renomination. They plan a big vote effort Friday night. The Lincoln club will host a reception Thursday night for Republican candidates and supporters at Barristers hall. A general invitation is extended to Republicans to attend.

Charles H. Worcester Lincoln Club Barristers Hall

Revolt Expands as Ottoman Forces Retreat in Yemen

News dispatch from Constantinople dated November 18 reports the Yemen revolt spreading southward. Ottoman troops moving toward Hodaida faced stiff resistance from rebel tribes and withdrew. An advance from Mokha also failed as Turkish units were defeated.

Constantinople Vilayet Yemen Arabia Hodaida Mokha

Canadian from Liverpool and ports listed in vessel line

Boston and Liverpool reports list a Canadian from Liverpool New York on November 18 with arrivals and voyages involving Grosser Kur furst at Bremen and Cherbourg, indicating maritime travel details and port connections on that date.

Boston Liverpool New York Grosser Kurfurst Bremen Cherbourg

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Demand Noted by Lowell Study

Reports from Lowell on November 8, 1903 show marked growth in demand for Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral during the past year. Dr. J. C. Ayer’s family lines indicate a consistent rise in gifts reported across all interviewed respondents.

Ayer Lowell

Fighting at San Domingo Ends Night of Severe Attacks

Rebels blockaded from entering the capital as fighting raged around San Domingo on Monday night. The US cruiser Baltimore landed marines to safeguard American interests and guards were posted at the legation, consulate, and Clyde agency. The Baltimore later moved toward Kingston and Bahia Honda as part of US naval plans.

San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo United States Baltimore American Legation Clyde Steamship Agency

Who Is She A Mystery Telegram Reaches Lowell Parent

Boston November 18 1903 a telegram to Peter Nawn a Lowell meat dealer notes a Mrs Annie Gray age 70 who died with a plea bury me for my mother's sake. Nawn says he cannot recall the woman or any relatives in Boston and plans to travel to Boston to view the body hoping for clues to a possible distant link. He is married with five children aged from 14.

Boston Mass Annie Gray Peter Nawn West Third Street Lowell Courier-Citizen

Spontaneous Stove Fire At Dutton Street Home

A pantry drawer fire at P. H. Goldman’s house on Dutton Street started by spontaneous combustion shortly before 3 am. Fire spread from ground floor through partitions to the roof before firefighters arrived. hose lines swiftly quenched the blaze. Goldman reported smoke and water damage to goods in his store.

P. H. Goldman Dutton Street Goldman

Merry Del Val Receives New Papal Post in Rome

Rome reports that the Pope has appointed Cardinal Merry del Val, the secretary of state, to be prefect of the sacred palace this morning. The official move elevates the papal household and confirms continued trust in the secretary's duties within Vatican operations.

Rome Cardinal Merry del Val Sacred Palace

Papal Administration Reforms Put Cardinal Merry del Val in Charge

The late Pope Leo’s secretaryship of state was freed from the secretary role and given to Cardinal Mocenni, with Merry del Val now head of Vatican administration. The Pope met privately with Mgr Espinosa, archbishop of Buenos Aires, as Patten enters Republican consideration for chief of supply department.

Leo Mocenni Merry del Val Vatican Papal Mgr. Espinosa Buenos Ayres

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. L. Boardman Welch Hampshire Street Shattuck Arthur Burnette McGauvran Bros Thirteenth Street the Merrimack General Hospital Chicago City Railway U. S Wm. T. Patten Boyd York Albion Co. Taylor Cook Taylor & Co Ady Keenes Federation Municipal Politics WM. H. Pearson Central St Senator Morgan Senate Canal Committee Santiago Cuba Guantanamo Naval Station Kingston Jamaica Bahia-Honda Pinar del Rio O’ Sullivan Bros O'S Copeland Graham J.&m O'Sullivan Eros. CO Ei-Azhar Seans
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