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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1902

Page

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Tar and Feathers Trial Opens in Plymouth Court

Large Marion crowd gathers as James McDonald seeks redress in a rare tar and feathers case. Seven Marion residents including Joseph Silva and Hector D. McLeod face charges after masked intruders allegedly tarred and feathered a man in his home. Trial postponed to 2 p.m. after initial proceedings.

Plymouth Marion James McDonald Joseph Silva Owen F. Bumpus Oliver Andrews Noble E. Estes Andrew H. Gifford Hector D. McLeod Wm. Potter

Faithful Coachman Mr Nerney Receives Jacqueminot Rose

Mr Nerney long time coachman and gardener for Mrs Tappan Wentworth brought a Jacqueminot rose to Judge Hadley. Irish born over 70, he served three households here including Dr Dana and the Wentworth family. Fur season to come. local shop highlights fur gifts. Fire caused small stock damage to Medina and Whitten stock insured by Fred C Church.

Owen Nerney Tappan Wentworth Hadley Jacqueminot Lawrence Street Nerney Ireland Samuel L. Dana Merrimack Corporation Edward Tufts Alon. Tappan Wentworth Wentworth

Gory Gore Tragedy Autopsy Commission Named

American experts in Paris under State Department orders will form a four doctor autopsy commission to investigate the shooting of Mrs Ellen Gore. The panel will determine bullet range and cause, with funeral set for 2 PM at the American church on Rue de Berri.

Paris Navy United States State Department Ellen Gore Gowdy Rue de Berri E. B. Thurber American Medical Commission United States State Department Washington

Politics Day by Day in Lowell Mayor Contest

The piece argues Charles E. Howe is poised to win the Lowell mayoral race with broad caucus support and voter interest. It also warns that Democrat operatives, led by Mr. Brady, will push aggressive tactics to sway alderman results, while independent voters may decide the outcome in a Republican year.

Charles E. Howe Lowell Howe Brady

Church-Going Christians on Manhattan Island

New York reports 366 Christian worship places on Manhattan with 696,942 members. Over the first three Sundays, 461,631 adults attended services, 134,177 at Protestant churches and 317,444 at Roman Catholic churches, yielding 65 percent overall attendance.

New York Manhattan Island Manhattan Oc Ee

Wu Ting-Fang Farewell to the American People

Former Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang departs after nearly six years in the United States. He praises American courtesy and friendly ties, hopes relations stay cordial, and notes China’s ongoing political and commercial progress with potential for greater Pacific trade.

WU Ting-Fang New York San Francisco America China Altho Ali

Anarchists Row Ends With Police Find Nearby Meeting

New York police report an anarchist meeting place found within a stone's throw of a station after two Italians fought in Roosevelt street. Dominic Santo and Tony Menz were arrested. Santo had a revolver and fifteen cartridges, Menz a knife and a map of Paris with key buildings.

New York Dominic Santo Tony Menz Santo Menz Cannatelli Italy Paris Department of the Seine Carleton Hotel London Roosevelt Street

Hudson Man Killed In Train Yard Accident

Albert Taylor a well known Hudson citizen was run over and killed in the Central Massachusetts division of the Boston and Maine yard. The engineer believed death by own action occurred as darkness hid him on the track. He had been in poor health and despondent, leaving a widow and six children. Taylor was prominent in Grand Army circles.

Hudson Albert Taylor Central Massachusetts Boston and Maine Taylor

Fire at E. J. Medina hair store causes smoke

A small crowd watched as the chemical unit of the fire department fought a minor blaze at E. J. Medina's hair store, 104 Merrimack Street. The fire, likely resting on a radiator, burned to ashes leaving only a beaded wire as evidence. Damage described as trifling.

Chemical Arm Fire Department E. J. Medina Merrimack Street

Baltimore refit at New York yard nearly complete

New York November 4 the cruiser Baltimore famed from Manila is nearing completion of a stem to stern refit at the naval yard. The $350,000 project includes new boilers, smokestack and decks, improved accommodations and fixtures, with sea readiness expected by December.

New York New York Navy Yard Baltimore Manila Navy Yard Spain

Ranger Repairs After Santa Maria Eruption Sightings

San Francisco reports the gun boat Ranger arriving from Panama will head to Mare Island Navy Yard for repairs. Officers witness effects of the Santa Maria eruption with the Gulf of Tehuantepec veiled in pumice and ash choking the sea. Shorelines miles away were blanketed in white ash, killing a hundred wild boars. M Pierimond, mayor of And in Yonne, purportedly set a record in French sport.

San Francisco Ranger Panama Mare Island Navy Yard Santa Maria Gulf of Tehuantepec M. Pierimond And Yonne

Portuguese King Leaves Windsor for Blenheim Visit

The King of Portugal bade farewell to King Edward at Windsor this morning and traveled to Blenheim where he dined with the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. He will stay in England for a private visit for some time.

London Portugal Edward Windsor Blenheim Marlbororth England

Two Attempts at Death by Own Action Reported

The report recounts a man in Billerica who, after a drunkenness episode, was confined in a cell. He appeared desiring death within an hour, was released, resisted, had his shirt torn, and handcuffs reported as worn. He had previously attempted death by his own action a year earlier during a drunkenness arrest.

Rth Billerica Goyette Parlies

Parental Responsibility Emphasized by Northwestern Professor

Chicago reports Prof. J B Clark of Northwestern University urged that no man or wealthy parent has a right to create dependents beyond ability to support. In a First Congregational Church Evanston address he argued an unskilled American worker can, on $300 yearly, keep a family in comfort and save money, and that it is the duty of every worker to do so.

Chicago J. 8. Clark Northwestern University First Congregational Church Evanston

Worthless Husbands Taken Into Police Court

In Lowell police court this morning a crowd faced various charges with only two arrests on Sunday. Degnan, drunk, pledged to abstain and received a four month sentence suspended for a year. Cardinal, drunk, was found guilty and jailed four months. Thayer, drunk and long noted in records, got three weeks on probation. Doran pleaded guilty to drunkenness and stealing a team, four months total. Marshall faced assault charges but was discharged due to insufficient evidence.

Thomas F. Degnan Degnan Lowell Hadley Peter Carden Lizzie Carden Carden Mary E. Thayer Mary England Evermore Terence J. Doran William Barker Doran John Street Merrimack Street William McCloughy Charles Marshall George W. Parker Parker Wentworth Murphy Marshall

Livery keeper sues over 1901 streetcar crash

In Superior Court Judge Aiken, the case Annis et al vs Wiggin and Northern Street Railway opened with J J O Connor for plaintiffs and Richardson, Jua & Wier for defendants. Patrick F McNulty keeper of a livery seeks 1000 for property damage from an 1901 February 15 streetcar collision on Gorham street. Pltff argues incessant gong and snow piles frightened horses. alleges motorman inaction. Juryview of premises followed opening.

Annis

Midd Town Clerks Meet in Medford With Joyce

The Midd Town and City Clerks association holds its second meeting in Medford with City Clerk Joyce. The forenoon views objects of interest in the city, dinner at 1 at the city hall, then a business session. Of 54 clerks in the county, 32 are members, and the meetings offer social enjoyment and instructive comparison of official practices.

Midd Town and City Clerks Association Medford Joyce Dee

Merrimack Street Crew Prepares for Tarmac Installation

Street department workers on Merrimack Street cleared and leveled the road from Cabot Street to the clubhouse in anticipation of immediate tarmacadam laying.

Street Department Merrimack Street Cabot Street

Warehousemen's troubles and convention plans in New York

The American Warehousemen convention will meet in Washington to discuss boosting insurance capacity for warehousemen and renewing efforts to make warehouse receipts negotiable. The session aims to address insurance costs and ensure access to coverage, with outcomes to be announced. In a separate item, news from King Victor Emmanuel notes the birth of Princess Mara on a date in late 1926.

New York American Warehousemen Waerhington Warete Victor Em- Mantel Mara Ecis

Porticml Me Ward 4 Caucus Vote Held Nov 12

A fragmented report notes a ward 4 caucus voting event held on November 12. Details are unclear due to garbled text but references a preliminary meeting and potential procedural actions. Local officials or party members are implied to be involved.

Porticml Dennie KR Carey iMeaal Poe

Lynn Daily News Struck by Strike Nonsense Headline

A garbled Lynn newspaper entry reports a strike affecting staff and morning edition timing. The fragment mentions price settings and graphic content but lacks clear details on actors or outcomes.

Lyon Lynn Daily News

Local Help Wanted and Lost and Found Notices

Lost a new black silk ruff between Walker and Westford streets on Westford Saturday November 22. Reward offered at 43 Royal Street. Wanted a lady pianist for permanent position at A. G. Peters and Son. Kitchen girl wanted at 46 Mass Corner. Unity Church of Spiritualists to open November 30 with lectures by Wm. D. and Cora B. Noyes of San Francisco. An energetic agent sought to sell securities for Snow Farlow Co. to be paid liberal commissions. Need for man to unpack goods at Bon Marche Dry Goods Co. For sale a desirable business property at 47 and 649 Merrimack Street Lowell. Eye glasses lost Sunday afternoon between Sixth Street and Huntington Ball. Found sum of money at 68 Church Street. claimant must prove property and pay charges.

Walker Wen Streets Westford Royal Street A. G. Peters & Son Unity Church of Spiritualists G. A. R. Hall Central Merrimack Streets Wm. D Cora B. Noyes San Francisco California Snow, Farlow & Co Bankers New York Merrimack Street Lowell Ee Street Wm. C. French Huntington Avenue Boston Sixth Street Huntington Ball Church Street

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