Knickerbocker Shoes Offer Style Fit and Durability
A brief shoe department note touts the Knickerbocker line for style fit and durability. Shoppers are urged to try a trial pair in the East Section, Left Aisle, to be convinced of the value.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
3
Black Dress Goods Offer In Palmer Street Store Aisle
Our reputation for reliable fashion grade black dress goods is kept this season. Inspect Broad Cloths Zebelines Venetians Cheviots Camel's Hair Wool Novelties Undressed Worsteds ideal for jackets and skirts. Sponged and shrunk ready for hard wear. Special value 50 inches wide at 1.25 a yard in Palmer Street right aisle.
New Fall Neckwear for Ladies in East Section
Showcasing fall neckwear including point gauze and duchess lace ties priced 1.58 to 3.50, lace collars in Venise and Renaissance up to 7.00, Oriental lace ties from 0.38 to 0.75, plus Mull ties at 0.25 each.
Flannelettes Sell At Discount Prices In Centre Aisle
Advertises patterned flannelettes matching popular French styles, notes fast colors and width of 30 inches and 36 inch yard wide options. Prices listed 12 1 2c per yard and 17c per yard with Palmer Street Centre Aisle location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Street
Drapery Department sale on Velours and Tapestry Cloths
In the West Section Gallery the Drapery Department highlights high coloring and designs of New Velours and Tapestry Cloths. Regular Velours priced at 65 cents a yard, while Tapestry fabrics retailing 75 cents to 1 are offered at 42, 69, and 75 cents per yard. A large assortment of New Guimps and Rug Fringes is shown.
Philadelphia and Reading Offers 10 Percent Wage Increase
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company announced a ten percent raise for miners today with notices to follow at all anthracite collieries. Operators expect many strikers to return to work, boosting output, though miners may stay away per union guidance. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers heard no notice of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Philadelphia & Reading Company
Schuylkill
Reading
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Employer ends contract and plans revival of collieries
The firm declares the contract terminated and states it will reopen all its collieries tomorrow month and offer any of its employees an opportunity to work as long as the collieries are adequately staffed to meet the firm’s requirements. It says current wage rates will persist until further notice.
Reading Coal and Iron raises wages for all 39 collieries
Hazelton Pa Sept 30 The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company posted a 10 percent wage increase for all employees at its 39 Schuylkill valley collieries. President Mitchell learned of the action from an Associated Press reporter and refused to discuss it, while noting operators may not recognize the union. A break in strikers ranks could end the strike soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Schuylkill Valley
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Reading Company
Associated Press
No Coal for Tide Water Today Reads Like Major Shortage
Reading Pennsylvania report shows no coal will be shipped to tide water for the first time in years. Mines cleaned up but deliveries delayed until Tuesday morning. The Reading company plans heavy shipments of West Virginia bituminous coal to compensate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Reading Railway
West Virginia
Naval Bureau Chiefs Awaiting Annual Reports
Washington dispatch notes Oct. 1 as the date to receive annual reports from naval bureau chiefs detailing next year’s work. Most estimates are with Secretary Long. details soon to be reviewed. Main item is a navy increase near 20 million dollars for ship construction and engineering. Yard and dock plans total about 13 million with no major new docks. Armor costs loom as congress debates armor rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Naval Bureau
Philadelphia & Reading Coal Announces 10 Percent Raise
A posted notice dated October 1 at Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron collieries states a 10 percent wage advance for all men and boys, effective today. A separate United Mine Workers warning urges workers to await guidance from President Mitchell or decide locally. The Reading company had already set a 6 percent raise for the latter half of September and early October, bringing total increases to 16 percent when combined with the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Luther
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Mitchell
Co. B. Potter
Potter
Reading Company
Reading
Strike Leaders Insist Upon Its Adoption Shenandoah Pa
Notices posted in Shenandoah Ma hanoy City and other towns show Philadelphia Reading Coal and Iron offer miners a 10 percent wage raise. United Mine Workers warn strikers not to return until union orders. Demand abolition of sliding scale and permanent wage increase. Gen Gobin orders 12th regiment home and reviews a troop parade. Local branch enrollment rises with the new English speaking unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Mahanoy City
Geo. Harris
Mahanoy
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Gobin
Viattore
Wireless Telegraphy Notes From Navy Annual
The navy annual features Lieut W L Howard on naval strength gains and Lieut L R De Steigner on wireless telegraphy. It reviews long distance transmission progress by major powers, noting British kite signaling in South Africa reaching 85 miles, while Tien Tsin to Pokta remains impracticable for telegraphic methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
W. L. Howard
L. R. de Steigner
Marconi
South Africa
Tien Tsin
Death by Own Action of New York Broker Edwin Cottrell
Edwin Cottrell once a wealthy New York broker in the Produce Exchange, 30 years in the business, died by drinking carbolic acid in Central Park after financial ruin and ill health. He had recently returned from Saratoga under Dr. May, slipped away from a nurse, and died at the Horseshoe area of the ramble. He was about 55, originally from Cleveland and once prominent in wheat dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin Cottrell
Produce Exchange
Central Park
Cottrell
C. S. May
Saratoga
May
Cleveland
Smuggling Allegation Tied to New York Dressmaker Trunks
In New York on September 29 customs seized a trunk belonging to Mrs May Alice Benson dress maker at the French line pier as T Aquitaine arrived. Three more trunks belonging to Mme R Abby were seized though she claimed nothing dutiable. Goods valued at 3000 francs were seen inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Alice Benson
French Line
T/ Aquitaine
Mme. R. Abby
Notices at Shamokin Offer 10 Percent Wage Rise
Notices posted by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in Shamokin Pennsylvania announce a 10 percent increase on net wages for all men and boys starting tomorrow. Some strikers plan to return to work while others await official guidance from President Mitchell. The impact on Reading company collieries and union recognition by operators remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Mitchell
Reading Company
Mine Workers’ Union
Arbitration pledge noted by Hazleton coal firm
Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 30 G B Markle and Co posted notices at all collieries stating that based on the committee of employees report presented last night the arbitration agreement between the firm and its workers remains in effect and will guide labor relations going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
G. B. Markle & Co
Committee of Employes
Passenger Train Wreck Near Guthrie Kills Two
A northbound through train from Guthrie to Kansas City wrecked at Waterloo Oklahoma soon after 4:40 PM. Two passengers died and 12 to 15 injured as cars overturned and debris caused by a broken tender. Names include Thomas Mayer and Edward Rook among the dead. several others injured with varying severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
Kansas City
Waterloo
Thomas Mayer
Oklahoma City
Edward Rook
Johana
Tex
James Black
Johanna
Texas
Edward H. Cok
the National Bank
James Vanver
Ray County
Ray
O. T. Smith
Lyons
Geo. H. Willis
John Wilkin
Chicago
R. Artman
Missouri
McNeil
Derby
Kansas
Edmund Rook
Wanver
Praises For Kruger Arrives On Transatlantic Vessel
The steamship L A quitaine docked with 1675 passengers including Col Arthur Lynch who spoke in New York for Wolfetone memorial funds and to lecture. He denounced English press misrepresentation of Kruger and predicted a strong American reception for the South African leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L’aquitaine
Col
Arthur Lynch
Col. Lynch
Paris
Transvaal
Wolfetone and
Wolfetone
Kruger
Glrl
South Africa
Rhodes
England
Van Wyck's Answer on Ice Trust Charges Delayed
New York Sept 30 The World reports Mayor Van Wyck's answer to charges of violating the law by investing in American Ice Trust securities will be given to Attorney General Davis in Albany today. The extra day granted due to Sunday delays expires, but Gov Roosevelt's absence allows the matter to be forwarded with no action until his return. The governor may appoint a commissioner to hear the charges, the mayor's answer, and witness testimony before issuing a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Wyck
American Ice Trust
Davis
Albany
Roosevelt
Gen. Daves
Woodruff
Davies
van Wryck
Greek Seamen Attend Mass in New York Harbor Port
Commander Countouritis and 12 officers with 25 sailors from the Greek training ship Navarchos Miautes attended mass at a crowded Greek church in New York. Commanders and officers wore dress uniforms as Father Agathadiéros led the service. Greek consuls in New York Boston and St. Louis attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Countouritis
Navarchos Miautes
Countouriotis
Agathadiéros
Boston
St. Louis
British Oil Ship Nonpareil Foundered at Sea
The British ship Nonpareil, owned by Standard Oil, sailing from New York on Sept. 10 for Sourabaya Java with a full cargo of case oil, foundered Sept. 22 in a hurricane. All 29 crewmen were rescued and brought to port by the Glengoll. The loss occurred after a 24 hour storm, with the ship discovered missing later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Ecopany
Sourabaya
Java
Howard Sentenced to Be Hanged for Goebel Murder
Frankfort Ky Sept 29 In court today the motion for a new trial for James Howard convicted of murdering Governor William Goebel was overruled by Judge Cantrill. Howard was sentenced to be hanged December 7 with a 60 day stay for appeal. He proclaimed his innocence while remaining calm. Henry E Youtsey and the secretary of state office role are to be reviewed next Monday in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
James Howard
William Goebel
Cantrill
Howard
Court of Appeals
Henry E. Youtsey
Goebel
Georgetown
Youtsey
Secretary of State
Texas Relief Fund Report by Governor Sayers
Governor Joseph Sayers announces that by Sept 30 1900 noon the Texas coastline relief fund total reached 672476 dollars. The statement includes 3802 dollars from Brazos river valley relief and funds in transit. He will publish a full itemized accounting to the U S public this week. Every storm district area is being assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Sayers
Texas
Brazos River Valley
United States
Joseph Sayers
Minister's Son Drowned in Red Kill Creek Near Prattsville
Hobart New York Sept 30 William Oliver son of Rev W C Oliver Methodist clergyman drowned in Red Kill Creek near Prattsville while driving from Prattsville to Hunter a 16 mile trip He was a canvasser for Home Institution school of Springfield Mass His horse and wagon were found two miles from Prattsville and his body recovered An outing advertises Winnipesaukee excursion October 2 tickets 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
N. Y
William Oliver
W. C. Oliver
New York
Red Kill
Prattsville
Oliver
Home Institution School
Springfield
Mass
Hunter
Engineer Bedell Falls 100 Feet to Death on Bridge Frame
Charles Bedell, 33, chief of the steel work on the East river bridge project from South Sixth Street to Delaney Street, fell about 100 feet from framework over Kent avenue in Williamsburg and died instantly. He represented the New Jersey Steel and Iron Co and had supervised bridge work for years, with a foreman accompanying him. He lived in Montclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Bedell
New East River
South Sixth Street
Williamsburg
Delaney Street
Kent Avenue
Bedell
New Jersey Steel and Iron Company
Montclair
Two Die in Cleveland Moulders Clash Aftermath
In Cleveland on September 30, a battle between union and non union moulders left two more dead Henry Cronenberger a union moulder died in hospital and William Steffield a bricklayer died later Detective Foulds was killed and Chas Peck a non union man is under arrest for murder. Other non union men Paul Irving Thomas Jennings Edward McIntyre and Willis Webster were arrested on shooting with intent to kill charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Henry Cronenberger
William Steffield
Cronenberger
Steffield
Chas Peck
Detective Foulds
Paul Irving
Thomas Jennings
Edward McIntyre
Willis Webster
Murder suspected as man found on track in Akron area
The mangled body of Patrick Mullen was found on the electric railroad track at Cuyahoga Falls after hours. Early reports suggested a car, but later findings point to murder behind a blacksmith shop nearby where Mullen's hat lay beside a pool of blood. He carried substantial money when last seen alive. Reduced rate excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Patrick Mullen
Cuyahoga Falls
Mullen
Mullin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowell
A. G. Pollard
A.G. Pollard & Co
Merrimack, Palmer & Middle Sts
Vance
Naval Bureau Chiefs
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tron Co
R. C. Luther
P. & R. Coal Co
Hatfield
The
Ice Trust
New York City
Texas Relief Fund
Lowrell, Mass
Bagdad Drapery
New Idea
Harry Richardson
Merrimack Sq
Courier
Lake Winnipesaukee
W.T.S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Shattuck's
Central Street
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