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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
9
Prof Munyon proclaims disordered stomachs cause most bodily ills and that Paw Paw cures indigestion to restore digestion. He asserts stomach health purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and improves liver and kidneys, citing insomnia rheumatism and catarrh as conditions cured by Paw Paw.
The Augusta Maine mayor G A Robertson testifies from City Hall on August 31 1903 that after using part of one bottle of Paw Paw his dyspepsia and indigestion have improved. He expects further relief with the help of vegetable pepsin Paw Paw.
F M Solway of Roxbury Mass reports being cured of dyspepsia and kidney trouble by Paw Paw after trying samples from Professor Munyon. He says the remedy improved his back pains and digestion and leaves him feeling like a new man.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Paw Paw products from local druggists. It promotes Paw Paw for health and happiness and mentions a pint bottle for 1.00 and pills for 0.25. The copy emphasizes widespread use and availability in drugstores.
John Alexander Dowie and followers arrive at Madison Square Garden to launch house to house visits and a first public service. A thief steals a $1500 diamond brooch from Mrs Dowie. Chicago prints a giant 8 by 25 foot Zion City photo for Madison Square Garden showing two square miles of houses streets and the Tabernacle hotel.
New York October hearing before Stanley W. Dexter on Dresser & Company value of securities. Dresser offered to pay creditors in full with $850,000 security deposit. receivers argue securities not worth the amount. Quinby testified of a plan for Dresser to become Staten Island realty head and receive stock to fund security redemption. Alvord and Cohalon joined to deposit stocks and bonds to guarantee $850,000 value. Youngman testified Quinby and Cohalon signed a certificate valuing the securities at $850,000.
In Boston on October 16 a crowd of about 500 gathered at Faneuil Hall to denounce the prior Sunday wholesale arrests of Chinese. Speakers including Col. S. W. Nickerson, William Lloyd Garrison, Archibald M. Howe, Rev. John Galbraith, and Hon. Thos. J. Gargan denounced immigration officers and Boston police as high handed and outrageous. Resolutions condemned official actions as dangerous to personal liberty and constitutional rights and urged public sentiment to prevent a repetition.
A mob of 100 men seized Tom Hall alias Douglas from Wickliffe jail and hanged him from a tree in the jail yard after he was charged with shooting Crockett Childress, a white boy, near Kevil last Sunday night. Hall denied the shooting and blamed another black man. Fears of a race riot prompted transfer for safety.
Boston Oct 16 The Tremont Temple executive committee voted to recommend extending a call to Rev Dr Poin Dexter S Henson of Brooklyn to fill the pulpit left vacant by Dr George Co Lorimer about two years ago A church society meeting to vote on the question is set for next Friday evening.
In Freehold New Jersey on October 16 a jury cleared David Lamar known as Monk Eastman Bernard Smith and Joseph Brown of the assault with intent to kill James McMahon The four were discharged and the case dismissed The altercation stemmed from a dispute over a decoy dog and the coachman’s disobedience witnesses said Eastman Brown and two others were hired to guard property but were released before the alleged assault
A hurricane wrecked fishing property in St Johns Newfoundland. The schooner Meter ran ashore and crew escaped. Duchess and Lassie grounded at Bona Vista. Albion stranded at Thusselton. Many boats foundered and the fleet's last Grand Banks voyage fears disaster.
In Glassport three officers tried to arrest black men tonight. Constable William Shields was shot through the heart and killed. Peter Melvin, one of the arrestees, was shot dead by Special Officer Patrick Kelley as the confrontation unfolded in McKeesport.
Suffering from bowel complaints and severe sickness is addressed by Arnold's Balsam which claims to stop pain and cure sickness. The product boasts fifty years of use and offers a money back guarantee via any druggist in Lowell if not satisfied.
In Meriden Connecticut on October 16 the vote by union metal workers at the International Silver company and nearby plants showed about three fourths opposed a strike. The ballot counted until today over the nine hour day with ten hours pay demand which the company had refused to grant.
Springfield reports that Mother Stewart the renowned temperance leader is not dead despite circulating reports yesterday nationwide. The correction confirms she remains alive and active in her Christian temperance work.
Mrs John Moran of 438 Cohani Street Taunton Mass writes that her 16 year old son recovered from pneumonia after using Father Johns Medicine with no other treatment She plans to use it for her family The 1 size contains three times the quantity of the 50 cent size It cures colds throat and lung troubles Prevents pneumonia and consumption
Aberdeen Washington October 16 Fire swept through the town causing four deaths and about one million dollars in damage. The blaze started in the Mack building on Hume street and rapidly consumed Wood framed business blocks along Heron and nearby streets. Police and fire units from Hoquiam and Montesano aided, as dynamite was used to halt spread. The dead are Charles Ralfo Daniel Webster Calvin McKenzie and an unknown man. Six others injured.
New York October 16 Appeal may be made to the Civic Federation to settle the dispute between the Inter borough Rapid Transit company and Locomotive Engineers Local 105 over whether motormen must submit to medical examinations. W L Jencks chief engineer says if August Belmont declines to cancel the order and senior officials fail to settle the trouble an appeal will be made to the federation. He adds that a refusal to submit would amount to a strike threat, and every effort will be made to settle the matter before quitting work.
Chicago October 16 views by labor leaders and employers on the open shop dominated the National Civic Federation session. President Samuel Grippe of the American Federation calls the meeting to order. Henry C Tlunter, commissioner of the Metal Trades association of New York spoke early.
Louis Jackson of New York, industrial commissioner of the Erie railroad, told a Chicago Athletic Club dinner that Russia cannot be made ready for self government in a year and that U S labor leaders could organize a nation. He cited a million strong union and urged real estate men to back housing reforms to temper strikes and align workers with long term interests.
New York Oct 16 A hearing on a motion by Assistant District Attorney Rand for a special jury panel for Samuel Parks trial on extortion charges from Tiffany studios contractors was granted Judge Newburger ruled the request valid. Parks counsel James W Osborne argued prejudice but the court allowed the special panel.
Fitchburg note reports 74 year old former alderman John Q Wright, a three year member of the board of aldermen and ex Putnam Machine employee, walked streets today, then shot himself in his basement before noon. He is survived by two daughters.
Socialist member of the Chamber of Deputies M. Peppen was stabbed from behind in Mons while walking with friends. He is reported to have slight hopes of recovery as the assailant fled the scene.
A vintage advertisement touts Dorn's Ointment as a universal cure for itching piles, claiming safety for all ages and social classes and insisting the preparation cannot fail to relieve the torture.
Wakefield October 16 An extraordinary encounter saw four large eagles swoop near two children. Carl Russell fired a rifle causing one eagle to fall. others protected the fallen bird and were driven off after more than a dozen shots. The dead eagle measured seven feet with four inch claws.
New York October 164 Comptroller Grout responds to a District Attorney Jerome claim that he may use a check for a pool room debt to Eugene Cumiskey an examiner in the comptroller department. Grout questions why no action was taken and says he has suspended Cumiskey and is investigating the case demanding a chance to defend.
Buffalo, Oct 164 The Pennell estate seeks life insurance proceeds after Arthur Reed Pennell died. Courts have struck the actions from the day calendar and not restored. Insurance companies refuse payment, alleging Pennell killed his wife and himself by driving into Jammerthal quarries in Kensington last March.
In New York on October 16 registration opened with a rush across Greater New York. Polling-place booths welcomed voters from 7 pm, with workers from Tammany Citizens Union and Republicans present. The day and next mark the final hours to register with offices open until 10 pm tonight and 7 am to 10 pm tomorrow. A large registration is anticipated.
James Littleplume confessed before U S Commissioner Aranaux to the seven killings on the Blackfeet Indian reservation. He stated his wife was among the dead and claimed a failed rifle shot halted further murders while he injured himself to avoid suspicion.
Alexander Hart, superintendent of the foreign mail branch of the New York post office, was arrested by inspectors on a charge of embezzling letters. Eight dollars in marked bills found with him, allegedly sent in test letters. Hart, 29 years in the postal service, jailed in Ludlow Street on $3060 bail.
Caleb A. Simms a prominent Black political figure and head of the United Colored Democracy of Greater New York was fatally shot in the Colored Democracy clubhouse by Alma Padre the clubhouse committee chair. Padro, a West Indian, was arrested. The shooting allegedly stemmed from a claim the club owed him sixty dollars.
Washington October 16 Peter Elliott of Minneapolis was arrested at the White House on the ith inst. He attacked officers while in custody and today was officially adjudged insane and recommitted to St Elizabeths Insane asylum. Surgeons testified Elliott is a paranoiac and apt to be violent at any time.
Lowell Textile School announces fall openings on September 29 1903 offering courses in cotton and wool manufacturing chemistry dyeing and decorative art design. Evening classes begin October 19 with spinning weaving and engineering topics. certificates issued on completion. Free evening courses for Lowell residents others pay 260 per term or 5 per year. applicants may contact Principal William W Crosby for admission or catalog by postal card.
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