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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

7

Cleveland Urges Tariff Reform Rally for Democratic Gain

In New York, Oct. 14, ex President Cleveland told an Evening Post representative that the Democracy should press tariff reform to increase its next Congress, warning against lukewarmness and urging a steadfast insistence on the party’s old time tariff doctrine to win younger supporters and prevent Republican encroachment.

New York Evening Post Cleveland Empire State Democratic Party House of Representatives

Mayor Wilkinson Dead in Albany City Hospital

Edward S. Wilkinson, mayor of North Adams, died at 12:07 p m in Albany New York after kidney illness. He had traveled three weeks earlier, underwent an operation, and could not return home. A longtime banker with Adams National Bank for forty years, he led the board of trade. He was 60.

North Adams Albany N. Y Edward Wilkinson North Atlantic Adams National Bank Board of Trade

Commander Sewell Ordered to Guam

Navy orders direct Commander W B Sewell to Guam to assume commandant duties at the naval station there, relieving Commander Seaton Schroeder who is ordered home to await further orders.

Washington Navy Department W. B. Sewell Guam Seaton Schroeder

Boston Man George M Tufts Dies by Gas Inhalation

George M Tufts of Allston who was arrested for taking letters from a Boston fur house mail and facing trial committed suicide at his home by inhaling illuminating gas. He was 61. The case against him was pending at the time of his death.

Boston George M. Tufts Allston

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

Dr. William R. Whitehead, noted physician and medical author, died in Denver on October 3 at age 70. He was awarded the Imperial Order of St. Stanislaus by the Czar 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. Stanislaus

Bargains This Week In Kitchen Furnishings Sale

Our anniversary sale begins today with a large display of genuine bargains in seasonable and serviceable articles. Buy and save money as A G Pollard & Co delivers anywhere in the city or surrounding towns.

A. G. Pollard & CO

John Wesley Quote on Repetition and Cough Remedy

A historic anecdote recalls John Wesley asking why one tells a child the same thing twice. The text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against cold and grip and claims it prevents pneumonia, noting it is pleasant and safe to take and sold by all druggists.

John Wesley

Serving Maids Strike At Sage and Cornell

Ithaca students at Sage College and Cornell University staged a peaceful, prolonged dispute over a rule triggered by a threatened discharge. After two conferences, the serving maids returned to work with their companion kept, yet supper was not served and the students retired hungry.

Ithaca, N. Y Sage College Cornell University

Lawrence Post Office Site Ownership Fight Begins

In Lawrence a dispute over the ownership of a park site next to the Boston and Maine station for the new post office opened in federal court before Judge Lowell. The Essex company once owned the land but the city contends it was dedicated to municipal use, seeking $30,000 rather than $39,000 offered by the Essex firm. The case was continued to Friday at 10.00 AM with both sides prepared to proceed.

Boston Lawrence Lowell Boston & Maine Railroad Essex Company Dunbar John P. Sweeney John P. Kane U. S Moulton

Bristol City Line Steamer Delivers 1200 Tons Coal

New York October 14 report that the Boston City Captain Bar clay arrived from Bristol and Swansea carrying 1200 tons of anthracite coal.

New York Bristol City Line Boston City Barclay Bristol Swansea

Mi-o-na Free Trial At Ellingwood Co

Thousands respond to free Mi-o-na treatment offer at Ellingwood Co. store. Hundreds tested the remedy with samples distributed. the firm guarantees refund if Mi-o-na fails to cure dyspepsia, urging immediate use and promising no cost if it does not help.

Ellingwood & Co Miona Dyapepela

Venezuelan Crisis Deepens as Rebels Near Caracas

Washington officials report a Caracas power shift as the executive moves to Guanaparo and main armies clash near Victoria. The Matos rebellion threatens to install a provisional government, with Bowen facing recognition choices for rival factions Gastro or Matos.

Washington State Department Bowen Caracas Matos Gastro

Quigley Held After Pawtucket Shooting Death

Providence October 14 inquest into Abraham Camac death after he was shot by a revolver in Patrick Rock’s Pawtucket saloon. Coroner Babcock reserved his decision as eight witnesses detailed Quigley actions and the motive tied to a love affair with a woman he was to marry.

Providence R. I Abraham Camac Charles J. Quigley Patrick Rock Prospect Street Pawtucket Babcock Quigley

Tried for Murder of Everett Patrolman

Cambridge October 14 witnesses testified in the trial of Geo Blake and Edward Carter for the murder of Everett Patrolman Thomas Keefe on February 20 1902. Morill and others linked the defendants to Keefe and Everett area, with clothing identifications and sightings, as the case adjourned to tomorrow.

Lowell Textile School Lowell William W. Crosby Mass Cambridge Geo. F. Blake Edward Carter Thos. Keefe Everett Charles King Everett Square King BE. F. Morrill Blake Carter Keefe Morrill

Picture slot machines face official war in South Framingham

In South Framingham on October 14, a written complaint was filed by Rev. William Hogarth Tower of Hope Presbyterian church about picture slot machines. Police Chief Robert Place has acknowledged the issue, alleging gambling by minors and obscene pictures in the machines. Earlier, non-picture slot machines had already been barred in certain locations.

South Framingham William Hogarth Tower Hope Presbyterian Church Robert 8. Place Bouth Framingham

Pious Fund Arbitral Award Orders Mexico to Pay

The Hague arbitration court condemns Mexico to pay the United States 1 429 682 67 Mexican currency for the Pious Fund. The decision cites Res Judicata and sets annual payments of 48 060 99 pesos after Feb 2 1903, with earlier annuities totaling 43 050 99 per year. Senor Pardo indicates Mexico may accept but reserves protocol rights.

the Hague Mexico United States San Francisco Edward Thornton United States of Mexico Washington Mexican Republic Ruissenaers Diplomatic Corps Litigants Matzen Wilhelmina Ralston Senor Pardoe Senor Pardo

Lynch Seeks Democratic Nomination For Lawrence Mayor

Ex Alderman Cornelius F Lynch announces candidacy for the Democratic mayoral nomination in Lawrence with strong backing from party members. He asserts Mayor Leonard is not a declared candidate and says his record as a consistent Democrat will appeal across the city.

Lynch Leonard

A Critical Look at Blood Purifiers and Stuart's Tablets

The piece argues against blood purifiers and tonics, claiming true renewal comes from wholesome food. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for digestion, stating one grain digests 3000 grains of food and that regular use prevents and cures indigestion. It asserts many remedies lack digestive power and merely stimulate briefly.

Stuart

Senator Dillingham Wins Vermont Senate Seat

In Montpelier on October 14, W P Dillingham of Waterbury secured a strong majority in both Vermont chambers for the United States Senate seat. The House tally was 179 to 42 over Elisha May, while the Senate vote stood 24 to 4. A joint session will announce the result tomorrow at noon.

Montpelier Vermont United States Senate W. P. Dillingham Waterbury House

Steamship Massachusetts Launched at Camden Yard

The steamship Massachusetts of the Atlantic Transport line was launched at the New York Ship Building company yard in Camden New Jersey. The vessel carries the American flag and displaces about 17 000 tons with a 58 foot beam and 705 feet length. It can burn coal or oil and will have a sister ship Mississippi ready for launch in about six weeks.

Camden N. J Massachusetts Atlantic Transport Line Yarda New York Ship Building Company Mississippi Eame

Milford raid nets ten slot machines from six stores

Milford, Oct. 14. In the afternoon six Milford stores were raided and ten slot machines seized. Complaints were sworn by Evan Davies, agent of the Watch and Ward society, and search warrants were served by Deputy Sheriff A. A. Jenkins, Officers C. H. Water, EB. J. Dalton, T. F. Kelley, and John Moore.

Milford Evan 8. Davies Watch and Ward Society A. A. Jenkins C. H. Water EB. J. Dalton T. F. Kelley John Moore

Cap t Swinburne Assigned New Naval Duty

Washington dispatch reports Captain W T Swinburne relieved of duty with the dustle and reassigned to the Naval War College at Newport. He resigns to assist with fitting out the battleship Texer and to command her when she is commissioned.

Washington W. T. Swinburne Naval War College Newport Texer

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Serena Rhodes WSCA Lowell Business College Bunels Bldg Merrimack Gregg Albert C. Blaisdell A. E. French A. J. Lester Burbank Hall Prescott Street Music Burbank Orchestra E. Laurin Moore Street S. Isabelle Willey Lowell Conservatory OF Music Appleton Street Swan Building van Buren Hall Trinity Court Mary E. Reilly Josephing M. Qckington Prescott Hall Runels Effie L. Palmer Room 20 Swan Eng Frederick H. Haywood Central Building Fifth Street Baptist Church Lucy E, Spencer Crove St J. B. Goodwin Thorndike Street Electrica PROM W. C. Hinckley Electrician Middle Street Mayor Wilkinson Sewall DR. Whitehead Kitch En Furnishings Cook, Taylor & CO Si Ward Esso Central Street City of Lawrence and Essex Company Pious Fund The Hague Tribunal Lawrence Mayoralty New England Optical Co Main St Nashua Merrimack St Lowell Mutual J. C. Abbott Jos. Peabody SG Central St Dewine Merrimack Street Telephone Lightening Mason G. G. Read Wm. Nichols & Co Senator Dillingham Congress H. B. Shattuck & Son Central St Prescott St Massachusetts of Atlantic Transport Line Lowell & Pelham Street Railway Co Merrimack Square Collinaville Pelham Centre Salem Haverhill Methuen Pelhament Salem Depot Franklin Woodman Capt. Swinburne Opera Y House Chas. Frohman Annie Russell Clyde Fitch Ben Hendricks Ole Olson John C. Rice Thos. A. Wise Wilson Barrett Wianager Walter Fessler Abe Leavitt Rentz-Santley Company Sis Hopkins Huntington Hall Gordon Highlanders Canada Ieee Mechanics Fair America Caleb L. Smith Boston Ranch Grocery Middlesex St Carboys Cairns Willow Spring H. M. Sargent Mgr
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