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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1902

Page

5

Frisco Next Will Entertain Veterans of the G A R

The Grand Army of the Republic encampment for 1902 ends in Washington with San Francisco chosen as the next meeting city. A. W. Atchison of Texas is named surgeon general and Rev D B Shuey of Kansas chaplain in chief. Union Veterans union faces a split over membership eligibility and leadership. The Woman's Relief Corps elects officers including President Mrs Lodusky J Taylor of Minnesota and Senior Vice President Mrs Geraldine Frisby of California.

Washington Sons of Veterans, Woman's Relief Corps Union Veterans’ Union Danforth Gen Dyrenforth Sececers The Woman’s Relief Corps Lodusky J. Taylor Minnesota Geraldine Frisby California

Labor Notes From Prescott Hall Social and Union Meeting

The Brussels and Wilton finishers at Bigelow mills held a dance at Prescott hall with 20 numbers and live music by Atwood’s orchestra. Organizers included Robert J. Armstrong as GM and Thomas Corbett as assistant GM. The Beamers’ union held a Bay State hall meeting, voted $25 to Pennsylvanian striking miners, and supported Textile union efforts. More towns join the list as the council plans a second contribution to miners.

Brussels and Wilton Bigelow Mills Prescott Hall Atwood Robert J. Armstrong Thomas Corbett James Laid Eddie Riley John McClean J. Ganley T. McGreavey Council

Odell Presses for Settlement in Erie Coal Crisis

Gov Odell pushes for a settlement as Erie railroad labor talks with miners and operators break up. He proposes a five cent per ton raise and recognition of the miners union, while Baer rejects political influence and Odell urges fair dealing with the public. Leaders plan to consult again as negotiations continue in New York and Harrisburg.

Mr. Baer Gov. Odell Buer Gov. Oden Mitchell Baer Odell Thomas Rose Thomas Manufacturers’ Association Stone Fifth Avenue Hotel Low Anson G. McCook Edward Lauterbach Leisler Littaner Senator Platt John Mitchell L. N. Hammering Wilkesbarre Odell Refused To See What Had Occurred and Mr. Mitchell Miners’ Union

NO MORE CONFERENCES ENDS TALKS ON PAY AND HOURS

New York October 10 officials report no progress after today’s conference with President Baer and Chairman Thomas. Coal operators say negotiations will not resume next Tuesday. The publicists proposed pay raises and shorter hours which were rejected. The incident is closed and no meeting is planned.

New York Baer Thomas

Wholly Champleigh Expresses Ill Feeling After Lobster Dinner

Mise Cutting Hintz comments on appearance while Champleigh cites unease from a lobster meal. The exchange hints at concern about lobster healthiness and personal wellbeing.

Champleigh

Disappointment After New York Miners Conference Fails

Wilkes Barre Pa October 10 disappointment followed news from New York that the miners conference failed to reach an agreement. Fearful business circles expect a weeks long struggle as strike leaders vow to keep men in line while operators concede nothing. Local operators call the conference more political than substantive.

Wilkesbarre New York

Washington Advisers Warn Against Antitrust Action

Close advisers of the President who have conferred with him over the coal situation said there will be no resort to anti trust law. The discussion occurred as the nation faced coal supply concerns with officials weighing options and policy stance.

Washington

A Pireman's Peril and a Firefighter's Recovery

Public interest follows the account of Oscar Stehlin a pipeman with Indianapolis Fire Force No 1 who nearly died from nervous collapse exposure and sleepless nights He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after a week of use and eight boxes concluding they saved his life He urges others with nervous troubles to consider the medicine and notes it claims to act on blood and nerves and is sold nationwide with pricing.

Oscar Stehlin Indianapolis Fire Force Fire Department of Indianapoli S Itp Chemical Engine Company No. 1 East Tenth Street Indianapolis Dr. Williams Mr. Stehlin

Merrimack Manufacturing to issue $1.65 million in preferred stock

Stockholders authorize Merrimack Manufacturing to issue 1.65 million in 5 percent preferred stock with 29 voting rights, to fund a Huntsville mill, pay debts, buy machinery, and provide working capital. Proceeds mainly allocated to new mill construction and improving liquidity. Directors backed by proxies, no opposition.

Isaue Huntsville Lovering Merrimack Manufacturing Company Pacific Mills Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Merrimack Corporation Mr. Lovering Merrimack Company Lowell Hunteville Pacific Amoskeag Fall River Gloucester

Rent of Huntington hall polo games approved amid debate

After a lengthy council duel between Pickering and Casey the order to rent Huntington hall for polo was carried 16 to 2. The plan sets residents 60 dollars and non residents 75 per night, replacing prior 25 and 50. Attendance in Lowell ranged from 1600 to 2209 with admission two cents and 25 cents for reserve seats. The fuel committee was formed with Henderson Greenwood Little Welch and Donohoe. Thillon declined. Adjourned.

Huntington Hall Pickering Casey Parsons Lowell Mr. Casey Hill Councllmen Henderson Greenwood Little, Welch and Donohoe Countilman Thillon Welch

Administration Prefers No Further Action on Coal Strike

The administration states no further action beyond what is practicable can end the coal strike. They reject resort to the anti trust law and say such a step is not contemplated. President meets with cabinet members including Root Knox and Payne to discuss the situation, with no new measures announced. Secretary Root travels to New York to vote in the upcoming election while remaining aware of the strike’s progress and financiers involved.

Root Knox Payne White House Mr. Payne Carroll D. Wright Washington New York

City sewer committee votes actions at public hearing

During a public hearing and subsequent meeting Mayor Badger presided. The committee acted on petitions from Redmond Welch et al for lowering North street sewers and instructed the superintendent to examine and report. Frank J. Ladd and others for Holyrood avenue sewer had the city engineer told to estimate two route options. Marche company received a catch basin, and Alice Keyes petition for a sewer on Sanborn street saw no action.

Fne Badger Redmond Welch North Street Frank J. Ladd Charles 8. Proctor Holyrood Avenue Hon Marche Company Kirk Street Slorn Alice KR. Keyes Sanborn Street

Dog Thieves Steal Singer's White Bull Terrier Roy Taylor

Charley Smith, performing at the Castle, reports his white bull terrier Roy Taylor stolen yesterday noon from an alley on Lee Street beside the Quincy house. The collar bears the names of Roy and Charley. Police have been notified.

Charley Smith Roy Taylor Quincy House Lee Street

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