20 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
1
Bath robes and house coats offered in thirty three styles with plaid, stripe and solid colors. Tri cots with plaid or quilted satin linings and velvets, fifteen robe styles and prices from 35.75 to 10. Men tailor and properly cut garments advertised with accurate sizing and fit.
A brief item notes the Merrimack Clothing Company located across from City Hall. The item provides no further details on hours services or events.
Charles H Wakefield was found guilty of assault and drunkenness after a morning trial. He was fined 12 for assault and 6 for drunkenness. Several other defendants faced charges from drunkenness to breaking and entering with varying outcomes, including dismissals, continuances, and probation.
Washington Nov 20 A harsh appraisal of Spanish misrule in Porto Rico is issued in the interior department’s annual report by Commissioner William H Elliott. He laments the neglect of roads education and public works during four centuries of colonial rule and notes costly taxes yielded little for local betterment. The document cites bankrupt municipalities weak health services and deficient hospitals while praising ongoing road extension savings in interior transportation. It also warns coffee prices and planting decline threaten growers with distress unless a US demand provides hope. An appropriation to improve San Juan harbor is urged in the river and harbor bill.
Williamstown Nov 20 Another typhoid case raises Williams college total to eight. Eugene R Leaning of Gloversville New York had been treated in the college infirmary for several days before doctors confirmed the illness as typhoid.
Officials say three other suspected cases remain in the infirmary but no new admissions today. They anticipate the disease originated outside the college and expect the situation to be determined today.
Stop extravagance and treasury raids. Nominate businessman Albion C Taylor of Cook Taylor and Co for alderman. Vote for him to represent the community and curb waste.
Chicago observers note Judge Joseph E. Gary completes forty years of continuous service on the Chicago bench, a tenure unmatched among elective officials in the United States or Great Britain. He has presided over many notable cases, including the Haymarket anarchists trial. The snippet also contains a political pitch urging Albion C. Taylor for alderman.
Greenwood born in Lowell son of Greenwood Bros founder with long public schooling and 1889 high school class education. He has served two years on the city council and vows to be an ideal public servant if nominated and elected.
Local supplier advertises ready to load No 2 Nut Coal for immediate delivery. Dry kindling slab and hardwood also offered for quick purchase and delivery. Customer urged to call for pricing and availability.
John P Quinn advertises office and yard space at Gorham and Dixots near Gorham Street Cars Pass.
In Boston Suffolk county superior court verdicts found Clarence Mitchell and Franklin E. Collins guilty on eleven counts for conspiracy to defraud the Boston & Northern Street Railway and for forging and uttering tickets. John E. Maxwell pleaded guilty to larceny counts. George H. Morse had pled guilty earlier. The frauds dated to Sept 19 and involved forged transfer coupons and tickets printed by Morse. Sentencing reportedly scheduled for late this afternoon.
In Lynn on November 20 William F Wells who printed tickets for a lottery swindle syndicate tied to Dayton Ohio New York and Lynn was fined 200 by Judge Berry in Lynn police court Wells pleaded guilty after his attorney City Solicitor Parsons asked about jurisdiction The chief said Wells engaged in a big defrauding conspiracy by printing selling bogus lottery tickets The case ends unless further action follows
In New York on November 20 an enthusiastic meeting of cooks and assistants discussed uniting hotel restaurant and club kitchens under the New York Culinary association. About 2000 members already enrolled include chefs from high salaried leaders to those who brown wheat cakes on the Bowery.
The miners at Erie Lafayette Louisville Marshal and Superior have voted again on ending the coal strike in the northern field. Union members refuse to reveal the proposition or result, but indications point to the strike being declared off in this field.
The Democratic nominations for mayor and purchasing agent appear decided for James B. Casey and James B. Donnelly, with Ward 4 driving a late, disputed tally amid suspicions of crooked counting. Observers report Casey holding in Ward 4 and Donnelly strong elsewhere, while the Overseer of the Poor race in Ward 2 also draws attention as tallies creep toward publication.
Edward T. Goward faces an investigation into his business and public service record. Republican caucuses are set for Friday, November 20, to discuss the matter and its implications for local governance.
Mr Casey expresses gratitude to loyal friends and Democratic voters citywide for their help in a clean contest. He credits voluntary assistance and fairness from Mr Brady and says he will unite the party for victory at the polls.
A crowded caucus led to a tight contest with William Dunn defeating incumbent for renomination by about 25 votes. Dennis J. Pendergast chaired, John J Meehan secretary, and rivalries sparked noisy, late-night counting. Casey and Brady both showed strength elsewhere, while Donnelly edged Rourke in purchasing agent race. Councilmen and overseer posts were decided, with Duff defeating Sheehan as overseer and Cosgrove Mahony Welch named for council. Mayor and purchasing agent totals awaited later results.
Victor Gordon aged 15 at Pilling's shoe shop sustained a severe cut to the third finger of his left hand when struck with a small hatchet. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
Boston November 20 delegates at the American Federation of Labor continued work on major issues including building trades relations and potential reforms to the executive council. The session aimed to resolve jurisdiction conflicts while preserving momentum toward adjournment, with broader economic and political notes interwoven in coverage.
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