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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1900

Page

6

Movement Against Turner Shapes Massachusetts Campaign

Boston dispatch notes a brewing anti Turner movement in Massachusetts politics amid national campaign activity. Key figures Bates Hoar Lodge McCall and Gillett are slated to speak with Roosevelt in Boston on Oct 27 as party centers on ballot integrity and a possible Merrill challenge gains steam.

Boston Massachusetts Republican State Committee Gov Bates United States Hoar Lodge McCall Lawrence Gillett Col Curtis Guild,Jr Spalding Boston, Oct. 27, When Gov. Roosevelt Tremont Temple Faneuil Hall Senator Lodge State Committee Essex County Salem Maj. J. Henry Gould National League of Republican Knox Powers Springfield Indiana Glidden Republican Club John D. Long Hhis Turer Young'sotel

Ballot law sessions to hear two nomination protests

The ballot law commissioners will meet Tuesday at 11 and 12 to hear protests. One challenges Frank E. Baker of Stoneham for the 30th Middlesex district, the other contests Wilbur F. Adams in the 20th Suffolk district. New corporations listed include Abbot Worsted of Westford and C White Co. of Boston.

David Goldstein Socialist Labor Party Frank E. Baker Stoneham Middlesex Thomas M. Vinson Wilbur F. Adams Suffolk Adams

Evidence in Suffolk probate case on Jennie Kimball heir dispute

In Suffolk probate court Judge McKim continues hearings on a petition by Mary Bennett, George Foster, Henry Foster and Edward Foster to revoke a decree naming Jennie M. Kimball as Oliver S. Foster's daughter and sole heir. The case cites deeds from 1865 to 1882 showing the deceased as husband or widower and includes a 1875 Arlington death certificate listing Mrs. Foster as married. A 1898 interview with Oliver Foster is presented, noting his comment about only one heir and his willingness to leave no will. The hearing resumes Monday after a brief adjournment.

Suffolk Revere Mrs. Kimball Mr. Foster

Show Your Colors Pictures of McKinley on Sale

Citizens urged to display portrait of President McKinley in windows to show party support. Cel luloid pictures in color, translucent for glass panes, framed with patriotic design. Priced at 11 cents, limited supply at the Courier-Citizen office.

Wmn. McKinley McKinley

The Rounders at the Opera House Tonight

The Rounders premiere in this city at the Opera House presented by Q Seabrooke and a famed company led by Seabrooke with Irene Perry Bertha Waltzinger Jeannette Lowrie Crissie Carlisle W. C. Mandeville and others. Curtain at 8 o clock sharp. Also The Parish Priest and Madame Butterfly program announced with Belasco’s Naughty Anthony featuring Charles E Evans and a strong cast.

The Rounders Opera House the Rounders New York Harry B. Sith Ludwig Englander Q. Seabrooke Mr. Seabrooke Irene Perry Bertha Waltzinger Jeannette Lowrie Crissie Carlyle W. C. Mandeville Wm. T. Terriss Jack Bernard Herbert A. Cripps Madame Butterfly David Belasco London Anthony Charles E. Evans Belasco

Hurtig and Seaman's Social Maids Big Burlesque at Music Hall

The queen of all beauty shows Hurtig and Seaman bring their Social Maids Big Burlesque to Music Hall tonight with Pilar Morin in Gay Modiste and Water Nymph. Two score of beautiful women and popular comedians, noted acts like George Beban, Fields and Fields, and Ruth Robinson headline a full evening of gaiety, elaborate scenery, and fine costumes.

Hurtig Seaman's Social Maids George E. Beban Fields Howard Wrothe and Wakefield Ruth Robinson Juno Hebe Edwina May Belle Seaman Big Burlesque Company

Cuban Mango Leaf Specific claims health benefits

An old line advertises a product called Cuban Mango Leaf Specific promising cures and health improvements. It touts low price, quick delivery, and asks readers to ask their druggist. It lists broad applications from kidney disease to malaria while urging steady purchaser use.

Nature

Maritime Interests Urge Home Shipbuilding Emphasis

C B Orcutt of Newport News Shipbuilding argues the United States loses over 165 million dollars yearly to foreign shipowners. He urges Congress to promote domestic shipbuilding and crewing to deter foreign domination, reduce import-export costs, and deter risks from wars. He cites McKinley and Jefferson, stressing protection and national maritime strength.

Cosmographic Co N. Y C. B. Orcutt Newport News Shipbuilding Company United States Congress McKinley St. Paul New York Alabama Europe Thomas Jefferson Jefferson B. Orcutt

Mango Leaf Specific Co Office Lowell Notice

Cuban Mango Leaf Specific Co located at Office 41 B Hildreth Building Lowell Massachusetts referenced in a historical newspaper item.

Hildreth Building Lowell Mass

Pine Needle club surprise party in Dracut home

The Pine Needle club held a Saturday evening surprise party at Gus Ganthier’s Up land street Dracut home. Randall quartet sang, Bertha and Daisy Thatcher played piano, Daniel Bell and Henry Miller performed a duet, Mamie Smith and Arthur Rousseau sang comic pieces. Supper was by Sadie Welsh and M. D. Fletcher, and Charles Welsh gave Mrs Ganthier a rug. The next party will be at Miss Bertha Thatcher’s London street home.

Pine Needle Club Gus Ganthier Upland Street Dracut Randall Bertha Daisy Thatcher Daniel Bell Henry Miller Mamie Smith Arthur Rousseau Sadie Welsh M. D. Fletcher Charles Welsh Ganthier Bertha Thatcher London Street

North Chelmsford Notes and Local Incidents

Dennis McCluskey fell from a apple tree while picking fruit but escaped with only a small cut on his left hand. Troop F cavalry praised for a fine field day. An elevator at Chelmsford Foundry fell about 20 feet but no one was aboard. Dr. F B Varney plans a new house on Main Street opposite the post office. No political rallies will be held here this campaign by either party.

John H. McEnaney Dennis McCluskey Troop F Cavalry Chelmsford Foundry Company F. B. Varney Main Street

Savoy Theatre Lineup Boasts Gladstone and O'Brien Brothers

This week at the Savoy features Lotta Gladstone, famed queen of mimicry, following her last year’s hit, alongside the O'Brien brothers, an acrobatic trio renowned for contortion feats. Every act on the bill is a winner.

Savoy Theatre Lotta Gladstone O'Brien Brothers

Vital Statistics Fatalities And Conditions Of 4 Edger Smith

Vital statistics list multiple deaths and illnesses with ages from newborn to 72 in a city record. Names include Nellie A Robie Alice Kane James F E Mack and many more with causes such as tuberculosis cardiac issues paralysis and meningitis. The district city clerk Girard P Dadman signs the document.

Edger Smith Nellie A. Robie Alice Kane John W. Blinkhorn Mary G. Ash Harold Tanguay Marasmus James FE. Mack'n Margaret Duddy Henry Boardman Margaret M. Lane Florence M. Grant Diana Allard Lizzie Hogan Patrick Riley Daniel S Gray Marie Laverriere Michael Holihan Frank Tilton Mary Gosselin Josephine Versailles Josephine Berard Girard P. Dadman

Mortuary Report for Week Ending October 13 1900

The board of health reports a population of 94 969 with 28 total deaths that week and 11 deaths under five. Acute lung diseases numbered 2. The death rate was 15.38, compared with 15.33 and 17.52 in the previous two weeks. Infectious diseases listed: typhoid fever 4, scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 2.

Board OF Health

Second Unitarian Sunday School Harvest Concert Held

The Unitarian church held a Sunday morning harvest concert conducted by superintendent Wm H Hall. Decorations featured fruits vegetables flowers and autumn leaves. The program included organ, songs by Emma Parkhurst Nellie Redman Hazel Knowlton Morton’s class and more with readings by Ethel Parker Eliza Spalding and Elizabeth Warren among others. Harry L Parkhurst plans two weeks in Down East for big game. A whist tournament by the entertainment committee was held at Old Fellows hall with Lowell ladies attending. top pairs were Garrity and Marble followed by Stevens and Shaw.

Unitarian Church Wm. H. Hall Emma L. Parkhurst Our Nellie Redman Hazel Knowlton Morton Edgar F. Parkhurst Reading Granville Pierce Thomas Parkhurst Arthur Redman Helen Knowlton Elizabeth Warren Roberta Parkhurst Ethel Parker Eliza Spalding Harry L. Parkhurst East The Unitarian Society A. F. Crosby Martha FE. Warren J. P. Emerson Old Fellows’ Hall Lowell Garrity Marble 8. W. Stevens F. Shaw

Farm Accidents Prompt Call for Quick Relief Oil

Onfar m accidents bring pain and worry as bruises sprains and stings occur. Tuomas Electric Oil claims instant relief and promotes constant use for safety on the farm.

Tuomas

Hagerty Saves Locomotive From Disaster At Siding

East Cambridge residents recall James Hagerty a former switchman on the Boston and Lowell railroad who, forty five years ago, opened a siding switch to divert a runaway locomotive toward mud instead of the passenger station. The engine ran from Lowell, the fireman failed to stop it, and Hagerty’s quick action prevented catastrophe. he received reward from railroad officials before moving to New York. The Globe thanks Hugh McCloskey for the tip.

East Cambridge West End James Hagerty Boston & Lowell Railroad Lowell Road Billerica Street Hagerty Lowell Freman Boston New York Hugh McCloskey Globe Boston Globe

Motherly Pride Janet Miss Poindexter Married Underwriter

A brief clipping notes a mother comparing a marriage, with Miss Poindexter marrying an underwriter and the mother recalling her own daughter Clara marrying an editor, reflecting social pride and matches in marriage.

Janet Jack

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