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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
4
Secretary Shaw explains that banks may exchange government bonds for added circulation without new deposits. The plan releases part of bonds on deposit to banks with existing circulation, while not aiding banks at maximum circulation or without deposits. The move aims to expand national circulation and relief across states.
Berlin reports the Boer generals request for a meeting with Emperor William hangs on Britain’s stance. Britain may reject a recommendation that would permit such an audience while preserving precedents. The German monarch is eager to receive the generals, but a public reception could be seen as backing their funds appeal.
London dispatch reports John Roche a Nationalist M P for Galway east division sentenced at Mount Bellew Galway to six months hard labor under the crimes act for inciting the boycott of land owners with the case dated September 30.
New York financial notices announce tomorrow’s 5 percent dividend of 10 million dollars by the Original United States Steel Underwriting Syndicate. This marks the fourth 10 million payout, totaling 40 million in profit on a 25 million outlay, a 160 percent return.
The Hill ticket lists Bird S. Coler for Kings County as governor and Charles N. Bulger Oswego for lieutenant governor with a slate including C. M. Preston Ulster for comptroller and Frank H. Mott Chatauqua for secretary of state. The plan faces possible bolt by Kings County delegates and hinges on credentials and platform decisions, amid Devery dispute and tensions at the Democratic convention in Saratoga.
A testimonial from Mrs. R. A. Anderson of Jacksonville Florida promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy for female ailments. The letter claims long term sufferers found relief within months and asserts the medicine restores strength and normal organ health.
On the eve of the Vermont Legislature assembly Gen. G. G. McCullough the Republican candidate for Governor appears assured of election over Percival W. Clement and F. W. McCettrick on the first joint ballot of the House and Senate tomorrow. John H. Merrifield named for Speaker with 131 votes, claimed to reflect full Republican support for McCullough. Democrats propose E. H. Porter for Speaker.
A farmer observed milky water and had it tested after sugar of lead was poured into a well on Frank Barrows's farm. Chemical analysis confirmed poisoning intent aimed at an entire family. Footprints near the well are the only clue to the unknown perpetrator.
Providence reports a tight state convention with Mayor John J. Fitzgerald of Pawtucket and Dr. L. F. C. Garvin as leading gubernatorial contenders. Delegates discuss a narrow vote margin, with strongest platform planks on direct senatorial elections, initiative referendum, and public ownership of utilities.
L Harry Stanton said he was approached by an executor named in his father’s will with a proposal to settle the contested case. He offered to withdraw his suit upon a $1,000,000 settlement. Administrators and the son conferred all day and the decision is believed to reflect the agreed settlement.
Washington September 30. U S Minister Squiers has sent to Secretary Hay the Havana dated Sept 10 text of the Cuban House bill. It orders that all concessions granted by Cuba must stipulate 80 percent Cuban labor. It provides for cancellation of concessions if the rule is violated.
Boston September 30 Preliminary actions for the State Republican convention were completed by the State committee. M J Murray will nominate John D Long for chairman. The resolutions committee includes George A Draper as chair and members Henry Cabot Lodge Nahan George P Lawrence Charles H Inness Silas Reed and two members from each congressional district including William Knox and Milton Reed.
George Stevens, once of Peterboro New Hampshire, said to be a wealthy heir, died after a street stabbing. Coroner postponed the inquest until a post mortem examination can be conducted. Stevens was found semiconscious Saturday night and died at Provident hospital today.
Haverhill Sept 30 In a fit of melancholy caused by heart trouble Isaac B. George a well known citizen ended his life at his Cedar street home by shooting He was about 73 years old and for 20 years was station agent of the Boston and Maine railroad.
An advertorial claiming Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food thoroughly using vegetable and fruit essences with aseptic pepsin. It argues one grain of active ingredient digests 3000 grains of food, notes tablets differ from laxatives, and recommends regular use after meals to cure dyspepsia, gas, and bloating.
Washington reports the president had a comfortable day and is doing nicely. He remains cheerful and buoyant, with the wound healing, and Dr Lang says the case is progressing satisfactorily.
Serious flood conditions reported across southern and southeastern Iowa with heavy property loss. One man is reported drowned as continues rain and rising waters threaten communities.
Theodore Smith and Thomas G Faircloth hanged today for the murder of the aged Lewis couple, committed a month ago in Bronson Florida.
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