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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1902

Page

7

Wall Street Opens Strong on Arbitration News

The New York stock market opened buoyant as coal operators pledged to submit dispute issues with miners to arbitration. Massive blocks bought early pushed gains to 1 2 points, with a few up to about 3. London and foreign houses showed strength, while profit-taking and outside orders tempered gains later. Trading slowed as investors awaited money market developments.

New York Amalgamated Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Erie Erie First Manhattan Misssouri Pacific New York Central Norfolk & Western Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Southern Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific Steel Wabash Louisville Board of Arbitration Wall Street London Illinois Central Missouri Pacific Delaware & Hudson

Futures Open Steady in New York Market

Futures opened steady in New York with October at 8.45 and November at 8.53. December stands at 8.62 and January 8.70, while February and March are both 8.49 and May 8.50. June closes at 8.49.

New York

Woman Attempts Suicide by Carbolic Acid Plain in Middlesex Street

Inez Turpin a 30 year old married woman living with her 10 year old daughter Hattie at 4 rear of 360 Middlesex street attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid. She wrote a note to a friend Edith asking to care for Hattie. She awoke her daughter who summoned a patrolman and Dr Barker treated her with a stomach pump. prognosis improved but death seemed possible at 2:30 am with motive unclear.

Inez Turpin Hattie Middlesex Street McCann Barker

Barker 92nd Birthday Noted In Oakland Home

Stephen C. Barker, a 92 year old resident of Oakland street, remains hale and strong and hopes to reach a century. He served as a New York policeman in early life and was injured in a Civil War riot, earning a pension. His wife Martha is 87 and still living. His son died in the war and he has a sister, Mrs. Simpson, in the city. The piece ends with a Washington Star quip about music and elections.

Stephen C. Barker Oakland Street Barker Martha New York Simpson Butte Montana Ellen Coburn Daniel Elizabeth C. Coburn Mary F. Winslow Lizzie C. Bartlett Bethel Maine Garfield Colony Lowell Morgan Lewis S. T. Satterthwaite Morris Manitoba Nathan H. Lewis Jessie D. Lewis Boston Stockholm N. Y Mary W Albert W. Brackett Middlesex Street Eliza T. Brackett Haverhill

Boston Address Listing for Berta A. E. E.

A truncated street listing shows the name Berta with an address at 35 Court Street in Boston Massachusetts. The fragment indicates a personal address reference within a city directory context.

Obituary of Hon. Ebenezer B Currier aged 90

Lawrence resident Hon. Ebenezer B Currier dies at 90 after a long public career in shoe trade real estate and politics. Born May 3 1802 in Amesbury now Merrimac he moved to Lawrence later serving in the Legislature county commissioner and state institutions inspector.

Ebenezer B. Currier Lawrence Amesbury Merrimac Footman & Currier Essex Street Richards & Currier L. P. E. Richards Currier General Court Nathaniel P. Banks George F. Hoar Henry L. Dawes Essex County Bullock Tewksbury Horace Wakefield

Funeral Obituaries Sweep North Tewksbury Area

Funeral services were held yesterday for Carrie Louisa Trull at her North Tewksbury home with Rev. Charles Pierce officiating and a quartet of singers. Burial followed in Tewksbury Centre Cemetery, undertaker J W Weinbeck in charge, with bearers listed as George, Frank, Edward and Larkin Trull. Also noted were services for Raymond Marsden at his parents’ home on John Street and burial in Edson Cemetery, under C H Molloy. Additional services were held for Patrick Cassidy at 883 Central Street, a Mass at St Peter’s Church by Rev W G Mullin, bearers named, and burial at St Patrick’s cemetery with Fr Mullin officiating. undertaker Rogers handled arrangements. Peter Bokis’s funeral occurred at noon from Molloy’s rooms with Greek Church services and burial in Edson Cemetery.

Carrie Louisa Trull North Tewksbury Charles Pierce George F. Sturtevant Charles D. Paige Warren Reid Charles W. Barker George Frank Edward Larkin T. Trull Tewksbury J. W. Weinbeck Raymond Marsden John Street Edson C. H. Molloy Patrick Cassidy Central Street St. Peter's Church W. G. Mullin Cornelius Howard Thomas Curry Timothy Horne Martin Donlan John Sullivan John O'Hare St. Patrick's Cemetery Mullin Rogers Peter Bokis Molloy

Obituaries From Lowell Area Listings Dense with Names

Multiple notices list deaths and family connections in Lowell and surrounding areas. Adelina Cossette dies at 4 9 in this city. Mary W Brackett dies at 62 with funeral at 71 Middlesex street. Alicia Walsh dies aged 2 3 at parental home. John W Simmons widowed. includes Henderson née in Tremont street address.

Paris Dirigible Disaster Ends in Two Deaths

Paris October 13 Aeronaut De Bradsky a Hungarian baron age 36 and his engineer Morin were killed when the dirigible started from Vaugirard suburb at 7.55 am on a trial trip and broke ropes near St Denis after climbing to 300 to 400 feet The car detached and the balloon disappeared toward the Church of the Sacred Heart The accident follows prior aeronaut Severo’s fatal ascent The craft had a light car and weak motor according to its builder Ila Chambre witness Aubert described the rope failure and the immediate death of De Bradsky and Morin with De Bradsky's death leaving a widow and three children

Paris Deb Bradsky Bradsky Vaugirard St. Denis Stains de Bradsky Morin de Brodsky August Severo Mme Severo Church of the Sacred Heart Montemarte Aubert M. de Bradsky M. Morin Ila Chambre

Citizens' Fuel Supply Association Formed in Lawrence

In response to Mayor Leonard's call a group of citizens met at city hall and formed the Citizens' Fuel Supply association to provide fuel at cost for those unable to pay high prices. C. J. R. Humphreys was elected president. Mayor Leonard announced a $500 donation from Wm. M. Wood and said the board of health would cooperate.

Lawrence Leonard Citizens’ Fuel Supply Association C. J. R. Humphreys Wm. M. Wood Board of Health

Erie Train Collision Blocks Suburban Traffic in Jersey City

New York reports suburban Erie railroad traffic blocked this forenoon after a collision in Jersey City station between an incoming local and a string of empties. Both engines wrecked though no injuries occurred as trains moved slowly.

New York Erie Jersey City

Troops Stay as Strike Tensions Rise in Hudson Valley

Saratoga N Y Oct 13 Sheriff Gill of Warren county said he would not move for withdrawing the Second regiment national guard until the Hudson Valley railway strike was officially ended. Relations between the strikers and the company grow tenser daily.

Saratoga N. Y Gill Warren County National Guard Hudson Valley Railway

Despondent Belgian Hanged Himself at Local Factory

Brockton, Oct. 13. Leon Vanderstreet, a 43 year old Belgian workman in the crimping room of the C. S. Pierce shoe factory, hanged himself in the room where he worked. His body was found when the shop opened this morning. He had cleaned the office Sunday and had keys to the building, enabling entry yesterday after the plant shut down. Despondency over domestic troubles is given as the cause.

Brockton Leon Vanderstreet C. S. Pierce Vanderstreet

Belgian Miners Strike in Grand Hornu Pits

Mons Belgium Oct 13 miners of three pits in the Grand Hornu colliery struck work this morning. They demand higher wages because coal prices have risen amid U S and French strikes. The mine owners federation reportedly refused the wage increase and a general strike is expected on Thursday.

British coal advances on London exchange amid tight supplies

London on October 18 saw coal prices rise by 25 cents per ton on the London Coal Exchange. Newcastle quotations hold steady but immediate delivery coal remains scarce. American buyers are reported seeking coal in Scotland and Yorkshire where supplies are larger.

London London Coal Exchange Newcastle Scotland Yorkshire

Berry discharged after manslaughter charge in Russo death

Lynn police court releases William C. Berry driver for North Shore Express in connection with the death of four year old Jennie Russo who was run over Friday by his wagon. The case arose from the fatal accident and Berry was discharged in the police court.

Lynn Wm. C. Berry North Shore Express Company Jennie Russo

Coal in New York Sees Little Change in Market

New York October 13 There is little change in the domestic coal market today. In the next ten days between 50,000 and 60,900 tons of English coal are expected to arrive in port.

New York

Grave Robbery Rampage Strikes Georgia Street Deaths

In Indianapolis on October 13 four corpses tied in sacks were found on Georgia street and near Central College of Physicians and Surgeons. Names identified included Mrs. Stilz and Mrs. Gates among others. Seventeen suspects, including nine black individuals, three white doctors, one undertaker, a cemetery owner, and three night watchmen, are jailed for grave robbing with about 100 graves despoiled in three months. Grand jury instructed to indict all involved.

Indianapolis Ind Georgia Street Central College of Physicians and Surgeons Johanna Stilz Ebenezer Glendore Gates Anderson Wallace Johnson Catherine Doehring Meridian Georgia Silk Alford

Ouillette Montreuil Marriage at St Jean Baptiste

William Ouillette and Jennie Montreuil were married at St. Jean Baptiste church parish residence by Rev. Fr. Mangin. Witnesses were Louis Dessijer and Napoleon Boyer.

Bergeron and Carufel Wed at St Jean Baptiste Parish

Napoleon Bergeron and Miss Adele Carufel joined in marriage Sunday afternoon at the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptiste church. Joseph Cote and Louis Carrier served as witnesses and Rev. Fr. Perron O M L officiated.

Napoleon Bergeron Adele Carufel St. Jean Baptiste Church Joseph Cote Louis Carrier Fr. Perron

Marriages at St. Jean Baptiste Church

Rev Fr Campeau united Ulric Desmarais and Miss Lucy Gauthier in marriage at the parochial residence. Witnesses were Joseph Desmarais and Isaic Gauthier. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Later, Alexis Mailloux wed Miss Regina Michaud at the same residence with witnesses Theodore Rocheville and Joseph Michaud.

Fr Campeau St. Jean Baptiste Church Ulric Desmarais Lucy Gauthier Joseph Desmarais Isaic Gauthier Alexis Mailloux Regina Michaud Perron M. I Theodore Rocheville Joseph Michaud

Turcotte-Joyal Wed At St Jean Baptiste Church

At the parochial residence yesterday afternoon at 5 30 o clock Alphonse Turcotte married Miss Lea Joyal in a ceremony conducted by Rev Fr Mangin C M Witnesses were William Pussier and Narcisse Turcotte.

St. Jean Baptiste Church Alphonse Turcotte Lea Joyal Fr. Mangin C. M. T. William Pussier Narcisse Turcotte

Wealthy NY real estate operator Walter Gubner dies by own action

New York on October 18 Walter C Gubner a wealthy real estate operator died by his own hand in an act described as caused by ill health. Police reported he shot himself, leaving a note stating his condition and desire not to suffer further.

New York Walter C. Gubner

Clergy Represent Williams at Total Abstinence Parade

On Saturday afternoon the total abstinence parade featured Archbishop Williams represented by Rev Fr Walsh rector of the Boston cathedral Rev Fr Doody chancellor of the diocese and Rev Dr Mullen.

Archbishop Williams Walsh Boston Doody Mullen

Conven tions Draw Hubs Of Religious Education In Albany

In Albany five conventions will bring several hundred delegates and visitors. The Protestant Episcopal church congress of the United States opens with a choral service at the Cathedral of All Saints led by Rt. Rev. Frederick Burgess. The week also hosts the New York State convention of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty and the American Humane association plus joint meetings of school educators and boards. About 75 delegates attended the initial credentials session of the cruelty society.

Albany N. Y Protestant Episcopal Church Congress of United States New York State Soceties For the Prevention of American Humane Association Council of School Superintendents Cathedral of All Saints Congress Frederick Burgess Long Island State Convention of Societies For the Prevention of Cruelty The Societies For the Prevention of Cruelty

Officers Named to Regimental Posts at High School Drill

After yesterday's drill, new officers were assigned to permanent posts for Companies A through F. The roster lists captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and staff with detailed names across all companies, plus the drum corps and staff officers.

Arthur G. Sullivan Charles R. Brigham Louis A. Braddon H. A. Leland William L. Gookin Geo. L. Cochran Edward W. Devine Herbert L. Parker Jesse E. Bowers Edward A. Cahill G. W .Clark Earle F. Farnham Austin Keables H. LB. Smith Co. B Paul A. Green Hapgood Fay Allen Parker Clinton R. Hanson Marcus J. Cole William A. Driscoll Felton L. Moody G. R. Walker Clarence A. Parker Harold B. Sweatt Harry L. Swann Frederick L. Rooney Kirke H. Dunlap Co. C Francis Mitchell Abraham Goldman Chas. W. Hoyt Abel R Burton W. Carey Winfield L. Urann John F. LeCamm Thomas F. Hannafin Albert W. Pease Chester B. Robinson William C. Burke Edward J. Garrity Clarence A. Martin Frank W. Sullivan Henry H. Wilder John Warren Shaw E. J. Lynch Leroy F. Fuller William Carnock Leon E Choquette Everett L. Field William I.’. Mack Walter A. McDaniels Albert M. Nickerson Sydney Whipple John Mather Walter Means Herbert Horne John Leggett Clarence Killpartrick Ralph Saunders Homer Gerry Warren Cornock Melvin Master Willard Henderson Coburn Paul Shaw

Ames Leads Sixth Regiment and Boss of Two Power Firms

Politics Day by Day recalls Ames rising from command of the Sixth regiment to lieutenant colonel under fire, and later steering a $2,000,000 power company. He also serves as treasurer for Heinze Electrical, aiding naval fittings for Japan as his district’s potential congressman.

Ames Wamesit Power Company Whittier Mills Massie Falls Richmond Heinze Electrical Company Lowell

Amended Answers in Superior Court Auction Case

In a Superior Court case, defendants filed three answers including a general delay and an amended claim denying a written contract, plus a further amended assertion that if a contract existed it was modified by a subsequent agreement. Plaintiff Sirk testified about the sale process, stating he bid after offering 1500 and a 13500 note, with bidding rising from 3.80 to 4.00 before the property went to him. the estate measured 19 057 square feet.

Sirk

Runaway Boy Found In Lowell On World-Wide Quest

Fourteen year old Edward Jaller ran away from Nashua seeking adventure. He was found wandering in Lowell and sent to the police. John Maguire had him placed on a Nashua car with orders not to let him off until his destination. Inspector O Dowd in Lowell reports three larceny charges against the captured crook, with a possible fourth. The man, previously in Manchester, is under Massachusetts reformatory sentence and had worked downtown.

Edward Jaller Nashua Lowell Myrtle Street John Maguire O'Dowd Manchester Donaldson Atkinson Massachusetts Reformatory

Marine News Arrivals From Atlantic Voyages

Boston reports arrivals on October 13 with Barenfels from Calcutta Teutonia from Rotterdam New York Minnetonka from London Bremen from New York La Gascogne from Havre Kroonland from Antwerp Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from New York Finland from New York Southampton and other vessels reaching various ports.

Boston Barenfels Calcutta Teutonia Rotterdam New York Minnetonka London Bremen Havre la Gascogne Kroonland Antwerp Plymouth Southampton Finland

Eight Mills Workers Fail to Appear in Printing Strike Standoff

Eight replacement workers from out of town did not show for shifts at Merrimack mills, leaving eight idle machines. Some claimed they were unaware they were replacing strikers, though they had worked for over a week. The leading agitator among them has joined the Printers' union, and tensions persist as both sides vow to hold out.

Merrimack Mills Printers’ Union

Governor Crane Rebounds After Carriage Accident

Word from the State House that Governor Crane rests quietly at home following Saturday carriage accident. Officials report only a sprained ankle and a few bruises, with no serious injuries.

Boston State House

Devoe Paint Endurance Promised Over Gloss Carriage Paint

The Adams Hardware Paint Co offers Devoe’s heavy bodied coating claiming longer wear than Gloss Carriage Paint. Devoe’s formula weighs up to 8 ounces more per pint, allegedly boosting coverage and durability. The note emphasizes Devoe as the superior choice.

Devoe’s Devoe's Adams Hardware * Paint Co

Destruction Hits Keota as Hurricane Claims Four Lives

Keota Missouri endured a devastating hurricane last night. Five residents including two men, a woman, and two children were killed. Edward Vail’s general store collapsed trapping him severely injured. The mining town six miles from Macon reported near-total ruin.

Macon Uect Keota Edward Vail Vail

Dr. Wm. R. Whitehead Dies at 70 in Denver

Denver physician Dr. Wm. R. Whitehead, a noted phytan and author of medical works, died last night at age 70. He was knighted by the Imperial Order of St. Stanislaus for Crimean War services and later served with distinction in the Civil War on the Confederate side.

Denver Col Wm. R. Whitehead Imperial Order of St

Bargain Dept. Mercury Sateen Goods at 98c Each

Closed out from manufacturers, a new style finely made with tucks and cords of mercerized black sateen, good imitation of taffeta, special wearer, all sizes, valued at $1.25, offered at 98c in our bargain department, Basement, A. G. Pollard & Co.

A. G. Pollard & CO

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