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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
4
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent, non narcotic remedy for piles. It claims rapid pain stop, contraction of capillaries, and tumor absorption, with a price of 50 cents to $1 per package. A free book on causes and cures is offered by Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
Washington reports from the Grand Army encampment at First Congregational church show Commander-in-Chief Torrance lauding McKinley and urging stronger laws against assaults on the president. He defends pension investigations, cites misfiled claims, and notes 200,000 Civil War survivors not on the rolls, urging inclusion and honoring veterans’ service.
Washington reports Cuba drifts toward indifference to US commercial ties as the Platt amendment treaty awaits Havana approval. Secretary Hay and Cuban minister Quesada completed drafts, but reluctance in Havana delays reciprocity terms, with officials hoping international pressure will hasten action.
Henry O'Brien aged 38? No, 38 year old, son of Patrick O'Brien of 242 Adams Street Newton, was killed when a Lexington and Newton streetcar struck him as he stepped toward the tracks while his mother, attempting to rescue him, was injured lightly. Motorman Elmer J. Stimepps was arrested shortly after the crash. Conductor Arthur A. Fall accompanied the car. the woman was treated at the scene. The body was taken by Undertaker Flood.
In Newburg New York on October 9 a young woman identified as Miss M Liebman of New York checked into the Dibble house in Mattewan. She paid for room 47 on the fourth floor and later visited a barber to have her hair cut very short. She then vanished.
London reports a blue book on the remount establishment showing few minor cases and overall white washing of irregularities. It notes South Africa wastage at 120 percent and says foreign purchases met public service needs while better use of military attaches abroad could have reduced criticism.
Fort Riley Kansas reports Camp Root dismantled in minutes as National Guard officers from many states conclude two week practical lessons in troop movement. At 6 30 a m cavalry bugler sounded General and guardsmen quickly lowered 1509 tents and prepared them for shipment. By 12 52 p m the last train departed.
Boston judge freed William Hughes steward of the steamship Devonian on a charge of shooting fellow steward Geo Gould. Medical Examiner Harris testified the death appeared accidental after viewing the body, leading to the municipal court discharge.
About two years after Edward Davis, 21, ran away from home near Bangor Missouri to Lowell for mill work, his mother Harriet Foyer learned his whereabouts and urged his return. Last night he met her at 60 East Merrimack Street and agreed to go back to Bangor, completing the reunion with his mother. The pair traveled back together. Davis is identified as an adopted son.
The closing out sale at 197 Central Street Lowell offers tooth brushes hair brushes lather brushes perfumes and sundries at below cost prices. Many items are half to one third their former prices including nail brushes sea salt toilet paper and bromo celery. Limited quantities per buyer and all items warranted as sold originally.
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