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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
4
In the Lowell ad Carleton & Hovey at 2386 Merrimack street extolls hot chocolate as a year end treat. Story highlights seasonal moments for shoppers and theatergoers with 5 cent cups served in fine china cups with silver spoons and best chocolate.
Fraternal I O G T held an evening meeting with entertainment and bean supper. Officers listed include Mrs Ida Tilton Frank Tilton Robert Smith Will Smith Edith Boucher Christian and W F Johnson as chairman. Music readings and remarks followed with praise for Father Mathew Institute. Distinct gatherings include Garfield W R C inspection and various lodge meetings with routine business and social plans. Supper, dances, and initiations noted.
A large crowd attended the Willow club second social of the season at Prescott hall last evening. From 8 to midnight dancing accompanied by the Cadet orchestra. Organizers included General manager Frank Chaloux assistant managers William Sweeney and William Kinnon floor director Alex F Jacob and others aiding in reception Sydney Laflamme and committee members.
In Boston Cambridge a six foot tall man in a brown overcoat and fur cap threw a butcher knife at Nellie Crowley aged 22 and Agnes Crowley aged 14 as they walked near Moore and Hastings streets. The blade missed and stuck in a fence. the assailant fled across the street and waved the knife. Police, led by Inspector Murray and Patrolman Neilon, search for the suspect who showed no clear motive and may be linked to other violence.
BEATS BRUCE BOOMERS. St. Juan Puerto Rico Oct 16 Election registrations failed as Federal officials were barred from most precincts by an executive council order placing Republicans on all boards. Vieques saw eight insular policemen guard the booth. no Federals admitted and none registered. In several towns Federals withdrew from elections. An extra registration day yielded the same result amid disorder. Shooting occurred at Aguadilla Coropal Vieques and Mayaguez with some wounded but no deaths. Wholesale arrests and protests followed.
Judge Advocate General Lemly urges legislation to allow court-martials to compel civilian witnesses and use depositions. He proposes consolidating examining and retiring boards and empowering naval station commanders in island possessions to convene general courts-martial. He notes Boston prison relocation plans to Seavey’s Island Me and praises sailor prisoner probation for benefits to the service.
Rear Admiral Evans, second in command on the Asiatic Station, left Shinkwan yesterday for Woosung aboard temporary flagship Helena. He completed an investigation of affairs along the upper Yangtze region where reports warned of potential uprisings against foreign elements.
A persuasive health advertisement argues digestion rests on wholesome food and proper digestion not medicines. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to digest meals, supply pepsin and diastase, prevent indigestion, and benefit both sick and well people who seek prevention and relief. Regular use after meals is urged to prove their merit.
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