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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Opens Higher Amid Liquidation Effects

New York reports a strong open with heavy yesterday liquidations easing abroad. Stocks such as St. Paul Louisville Atchison and New York Central led gains while sugar and steel showed robust activity. Futures opened barely steady with October to June contracts quoted, and a copper production statement noted Trinity stockholders forecast.

New York Atchison Acthison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Norfolk and Western Pennsylvania Reading Reading First St. Paul Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific London Great Northern

Steamers Arrived in New York Harbor

Marine news reports steamers Graf Waldersee from Hamburg Kaiserin Maria Theresa from Bremen have arrived in New York on October 8.

New York Graf Waldersee Hamburg Kaiserin Maria Theresa Bremen

Reitz Welcomed by Irish and European Societies

F W Reitz former secretary of the Orange Free State is formally welcomed in New York by United Irish American, Holland, and German society representatives. Thomas S Lonergan reads an address praising his refusal to swear allegiance to Great Britain. Reitz replies that he would never live under the British flag or take that oath.

New York F. W. Reitz Orange Free State Thomas S. Lonergan Reitz Great Britain

Funeral Rites for Morrison Held at St Michael’s Church

Funeral services for Richard F Morrison were held from his home at 4 Twelfth Street at 8 30 this morning, with a large gathering. A mass followed at St Michael’s Church officiated by Rev Fr Carney. Floral tributes from family and friends included many inscribed pieces. Burial was at St Patrick’s Cemetery after prayers at the grave. Undertaker Savage conducted arrangements.

Richard F. Morrison Twelfth Street St. Michael's Church Fr. Carney Thomas Scully Uncle Dick Frank Kitty Nellie Donovan Anchor Cross Fred H. Rourke Crescent Griffin Family of Hudson Charles H. Joyce D. M. Leary Kitty Donovan C. H. Joyce Caskill Miss Robinson Martin A. Maher Michael Caskill Thomas Duffy Daniel Cronin Thomas Allen St. Patrick's Cemetery Savage Verecunda Secor Willie Street St. Patrick's Ite Moloy

Fraternal Lodge 87 Holds Largely Attended Meeting

Lowell lodge No. 87 B P O Ellis met Tuesday night with a large audience. Acting Mayor Badger received the degree of the order and a social session followed after adjournment.

Lowell Lodge Ellis Badger

Varnish Floor Paint Price Boost Noted in Ad

An advertisement notes Devoe Varnish Floor Paint costs five cents more per quart when sold by the Atl as Hardware and Paint Co. The price increase is highlighted in local hardware store listings.

Devoe The Atlas Hardware and Paint Co

Investment guide and market letters offered for free

Specially posted on present market appeals to investors with a 400 page cloth bound illustrated Guide to Investors and a Daily Market Letter. Orders solicited for investment or on margin. Immediate free copy available.

Daily Market Letter

Doctor Cures Kidney Bleeding Claim by Kennedy Remedy

E N Green of Canandaigua New York recounts years of kidney bleeding until using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy which he says cured him The ad claims the remedy restores kidney energy improves blood quality and strengthens the body Available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a free sample by mail Also promotes Magic Eye Salve for eye diseases at 2 cents

E. N. Green Canandaigua N. Y David Kennedy David Kennedy Corporation Rondout

Gould Renominated For Middlesex County Commissioner

Levi S Gould of Melrose was renominated as the Republican candidate at the East Cambridge convention. Gould delivered a long historical address on Middlesex colonial settlers while delegates, 201 of 331 present from 11 cities and 45 towns, applauded. The convention elected officers, set credentials, and planned to meet in Lowell next year with anticipated Lowell candidates.

Levi Gould Melrose East Cambridge Middlesex Country Massachusetts Bay Colony Institute Hall James Pierce Malden Henry W. Pitman Somerville George W. Poore Lowell Daniel J. Milliken George J. Burns Ayer Charles H. Adams Levi S. Gould Frank L. Weaver Daniel L. Milliken A. G. Pollard Edgar R. Champlin Cambridge Alva S. Wood Woburn Charles E. Hatfield Newton Lombard Williams Medford Frederick W. Dallinger William J. Schephelrey Everett Wm. F. Wilder

Wallace Named Worcester Republican Senator Nominee

Gardner October 7. At the third Worcester Republican senatorial convention Geo R Wallace of Fitchburg was unanimously nominated for senator.

Pratt Renominated by Acclamation in Plymouth Senate Race

Middleboro October 7 Hon David G Pratt was renominated by acclimation at the Republican convention for the second Plymouth senatorial district. The nomination was unanimous.

Middleboro David G. Pratt Plymouth

Meyer to stay in Rome as White named ambassador

Paris dispatch notes Ambassador Meyer expects to remain in Rome through winter despite Washington notice that Secretary White will succeed him. Meyer says he has not resigned and will leave Paris to reach his post by October 18 as his leave ends. Washington notes White’s appointment to Italy not immediate.

Paris Associated Press Ambassador Meyer Washington Secretary White United States London Meyer Rome Roosevelt Oyster Bay White Italy Europe Massachusetts

Shan Hai Kwan New Chwanpe rail section captured

Tien Tsin October 8 reports the Shan Hai Kwan New Chwanpe section of the North China railroad is now entirely in Chinese control.

Walter L Muzzey elected physical director at St Patrick s Lyceum

Walter L Muzzey a 23 year old Lowell native and longtime YMCA leader was chosen by the Catholic Young Men s Lyceum of St Patrick s church as physical director. He brings gymnastic experience from Hillsborough A A and Bath Maine, and will lead a winter program with debates lectures glee club and dramatics as part of a modern well equipped facility.

Walter L. Muzzey Catholic Young Men’s Lyceum St. Patrick's Church Muzzey Lowell Association Hillsborough A. A Hillsborough Bridge N. H Bath Edward J. Carroll D. S. O’brien John J. Murphy Henry Doran John J. O'Connor Humphrey Coffey William Barry Edward O'Donnell J. H. Murphy Smith Adams Robert Crowley John O'Donoghue Thomas Donohoe Warren Riordan John H. McNabb J. J. McHugh

Burglars Blow Patten Post Office Safe

Patten, Missouri residents woke to a loud explosion at 12:30 AM as a dynamite blast blew open the post office safe. Burglars took $1000 in checks and money but left stamps, and fled before authorities could catch them. A fuse and matches found near the scene suggested professional involvement. Postmaster J. F. Hersey assisted in pursuing the getaway, but no suspects were detained.

Patten J. F. Hersey

Naval Parade Opens G A R Encampment in Washington

The October parade drew over 100000 visitors as Gen Heywood led regulars marines sailors district guards veterans and auxiliary groups past the White House to the reviewing stand amid steady cheers and a large police guard. The event marked the day’s main morning feature with veterans escorted past the state war and navy building.

Naval Veterans Associations Gideon Wells Association New Haven White House Admiral Dewey Torrance Moody and Root Admiral Taylor Diplomatic Corps Camp Roosevelt Army of the Tennessee Grant Tent Sixth Army Corps Sherman Fifth Army Corps Sheridan Prisoners of War Farragut Ninth Army Corps Meade Washington Heywood Marine Corps District of Columbia National Guard Sons of Veterans Association of Ex-Prisoners of War State War and Navy

Man Identified as Marvelle Bean Arrested for Rape

A 29 year old man, calling himself Marcelle Bean, was arrested after noon on a rape charge involving a 17 year old girl at a boarding house on 104 Prince Street. The alleged assault occurred between 11 and 12 yesterday as the girl tried to cry for help, Bean locked the door, restrained her with his hands at her throat, and offered money to keep silent. Police were alerted by the girl and her mother, and Inspectors Walsh and Maher took Bean into custody on Colburn Street. Bean previously faced a August assault and concealed weapon case at the Boott mills, where his name was Mercer Lefebvre. A physician judged the girl’s condition serious but not dangerous.

Marvelle Bean Boott Mills Mary V. Dudeyorie Prince Street Bean Walsh and Maher Colburn Street Marcelle Bean Mercer Lefebvre

Fleet Proceeds From Haven After Gale Ties Up 110 Vessels

Vineyard Haven Oct 7 For the first time since Sunday’s gale the fleet of 110 vessels at Vineyard Haven left for Boston and eastern points. The Addie and Eva Hooper Philadelphia for Saco, reported damaged by a collision with the barge Charles K Nichols, departed in tow of the Pallas. The Jennie Thomas Havana for Boston also in tow. The Jennie French Potter Philadelphia for Boston passed Great Point in tow of Storm King after losing a boom in a collision with Ida C Southard. The Blomidon New York for Staten Island, P Q, passed under tow to her destination after a collision with Walter M Young.

Jennie French Potter Philadelphia Boston Ida C. Southard Great Hint Nantucket Storm King Blomidon New York Staten Island P. Q Walter M. Young

Henry White to be ambassador to Rome

Henry White, long stationed in London as secretary of the embassy, is slated to become ambassador to Rome though the appointment will not be immediate. Meyer remains in Rome for the winter, while John B. Jackson is also slated for a major diplomatic posting as a replacement in Berlin or another vacancy. Tower, arriving from St Petersburg, says he gratefully accepts succeeding White and will soon return to Russia for leave taking.

John B. Jackson Berlin London Tower St. Petersburg Associated Press White Russia

Conductor and Motorman Arrested in Fatal Streetcar Crash

Saugus notes that Conductor Wu B Grass and Motorman Lewis F Law of the Boston and Northern Street Railway were arrested for manslaughter after their car struck Michael Donovan near Hawkes Bill North Saugus last Saturday. They appeared in police court before Judge Amerige. An inquest into Donovan's death is set for next Friday evening. both men were released on bail.

Dodge Nominated at Third District Republican Convention

Worcester Oct 7 Rufus B Dodge former mayor was nominated by acclamation at the Third Congressional district Republican convention in Continental Hall. In accepting he urged reciprocity of Blaine McKinley and Roosevelt and warned the coal regions require government control of anthracite output without violating common law.

Worcester Rufus B. Dodge Continental Hall

Woman Dies by Throwing Self in Front of White Mountain Train

Salem reports Mrs. Charles P. Ferguson, wife of an ex policeman, killed at Castle Hill when she stepped in front of the White Mountain express around 10:30 am. Witnesses say she purposely leaped before the oncoming locomotive amid ongoing mental turmoil.

Salem Charles P. Ferguson White Mountain Express Castle Hill

Frost renominated by acclamation at Republican senatorial convention

Hon Archie N Frost was renominated by acclamation in the 5th district Republican senatorial convention held at city hall. Isaac C Day of Topsfield was chosen temporary chairman and Geo G Frederick of Methuen temporary secretary. Frost was nominated by John N Cole. Gilbert H Kittredge was re elected to the State central committee. The chairmen of city and town committees were made a district committee.

Lawrence Archie N. Frost City Hall Isaac C. Day Topsfield Geo. G. Frederick Methuen Mr. Frost John N. Cole Gilbert H. Kittredge State Central Committee

Sampson Nominated for Senate at Hampden GOP Meet

Palmer Oct 7 Former Representative Henry F Sampson of Springfield was nominated for the Senate by the first Hampden Republican senatorial convention today A P Langley of Springfield was elected member of the State committee to succeed Col A H Goetting present chairman of the committee

Greene Renominated by Republicans in 18th District Convention

In New Bedford on Oct 7 Congressman William S. Greene of Fall River was renominated by the Republican convention for the 18th district. Agent N D Kerr formerly of the Boott mill, now living in New Bedford, was in town today moving his household effects to New Bedford.

New Bedford William S. Greene Fall River N. D. Kerr Boott Mill

President Roosevelt offers mine workers commission prompt action

President Roosevelt attempts to end the anthracite strike by offering to appoint a commission to investigate the disputes and press Congress for related legislation. He sent Carroll D Wright to present the proposal to John Mitchell who said he would consider it. Mitchell has not replied and miners weigh the offer as operators push for a settlement.

Washington Roosevelt Mr. Mitchell Congress Mitchell Carroll D. Wright Philadelphia Wright Musers

W C U Convention Opens In New Bedford Church

The 29th annual state convention of the W C U meets in a New Bedford Christian church. Delegates attend as contrasts and banners adorn the venue while Mrs Stevenson addresses the assembly on temperance, education, labor and political reform amidst broader national issues.

New Bedford Weimuue B. Db. Tutelieur Bes J. Jones le AL Chuwwlica UNIU Sevitideq Iis Dauerice le Maue Isaierine Sievensul Great Britain Philippine Islands Boston Committee of Twelve State Sunday School Sociation Jis Springfield Foreten Mission Society Methodist Church Providence Henry H. Faxon

Missing Link in Java Disturbs Berlin Desk

Prof. Ernest Hackel's latest publica tion notes a human monkey of Java. Our Berlin correspondent highlights a young gibbon studied for several months at Hackel's home in Buitenzorg.

Ernest Hackel Java Berlin Herr Hackel Buitenzorg

Colorado Direct From Wallack's Theatre in New York

A note indicates a performance from Wallack's theatre in New York has moved to the Colorado Opera House tonight. The item mentions the run at the city venue and the shift to the local stage for the evening.

Colorado Wallack’s Theatre New York Opera House

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Stock Market Atlantic Trinity Stockholders Marine News Haight & Freese CO Hildreth Gould Again Middlesex Arthur G. Pollard Pratt von L Rams Couricer Citizen JoEp Middle Street W. L. Muzzey Dahlgren Association Henry White Mr. Meyer McKinley Boston & Northern Dodge White Mountain Frost Senator Greene John Wesley Mistress Wesley Chamberlain W. CT. U State Branch Ifaeiny Horace Ela Leord Street Telephone Nicholas G. Norcross Insurance Central Street Lowell, Mas
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