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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

5

State Firemen Board of Officers Chosen

Massachusetts State Firemen association holds officer election at Faneuil Hall Boston naming Chief W T Cheswell president and J F McKissock vice president. Officers include D Arthur Burt treasurer H R Williamson secretary and a 12 000 dollar fund commissioner FE S Hosmer.

Chief Hosmer J. F. McKissock Boston Massachusetts State Firemen's Association Faneuil Hall Fort Hill Square Lynch Burton Steere Springfield Steere E. Barton Commercial Union Fire Insurance Company Greeley Curtis Curtis George F. Chase Taunton Waterworks Fire Department William Brophy Frank H. Humphreys Newton W. T. Cheswell D. Arthur Burt Taunton H. R. Williamson Worcester John H. Scott Milford Edwin Vaughn S. H. Williams Lynn Lowell Capt J. EF. McEnroe J. E. Pomphret Chicopee J. W. Man John T. Lynch

Peary Arctic Club to honor Lieut Peary with dinner

The Peary Arctic club met in New York on October 17 and decided to host a dinner for Lieut. Peary when his health allows. A letter from Peary praised the club’s support over five years and noted plans to publish a full report with charts. The club accepted his preliminary report and invited Arctic notables, including Sir Clements Markham and Alfred Harmsworth, to the dinner.

New York Peary Arctic Club Lieut. Peary Peary Bridgeman New York City Pole Arctic R. B. Peary Annals of Science and Discovery Sir Clements Markham Royal Geographical Society Duke of Abrussi Alfred Harmsworth James Gordon Bennett

Young Indicted in the First Degree in Pulitzer Killing

New York October 17 the grand jury indicted William Hooper Young in the first degree for the murder of Mrs Anna Pulitzer whose body was found in a canal near Jersey City Young will be arraigned Monday on the charge

New York William Hooper Young Anna Pulitzer Jersey City Young

Church Congress ends with speeches on spiritual solutions

Albany, October 17. The final sessions of the Church Congress of the United States were led by Bishop Doane. Dean Hodges of Cambridge opened the talks with Do Spiritual Principles Furnish a Solvent for Economic and Social Difficulties. Other speakers included Rev. L W Baxter Rev Dr Rainsford and Rev Dr W E Johnson from New York.

Albany N. Y Church Congress of the

Triple Tragedy Shocks Mt Vernon Law Offices

A 45 year old Mt Vernon cousin of Gov Odell led a three man toll when Turner opened fire in a law firm office. Mallard 36 of Atlanta a firm president and Hamilton 60 of Pittsburgh died. Turner killed himself after shots. A $2700 settlement and a shortfall were under dispute as the tragedy unfolded.

Mt. Vernon N. Y Odell Cantor Manhattan Mallard Atlanta Young Men's Democratic Club Hamilton Pittsburg J. T A. Hamilton Turner Climax Bottling Company Climax Company John F. McIntyre M. Goodman McIntyre Tiw Goodman Adams Lowentritt Messrs. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Mr. Mallard Mr. Loventritt Lasaral Loventritt Edgar M. Leventritt

Business relations ended for Baldwin Zeigler expedition

New York Oct 17 William Zeigler who funded the Baldwin Zeigler expedition after discussions with its members upon their return announced the business ties with Evelyn B Baldwin had ended He did not provide details but will press on toward the North Pole and plans another expedition to attempt the journey.

New York William Zeigler Baldwin-Zeigler

Kate and Mary Mc Gee wrecked off Point Judith shore

The two masted schooner Kate and Mary Mc Gee from Fall River to Perth Amboy ran aground at Quononcontaug beach during a heavy wind. A large hole in the hull sealed her fate as a total loss after salvage attempts failed. Wreckers, aided by Captain Sanders of the life saving station, began dismantling the vessel.

Point Judith R. I Kate Mary McGee Fall River Mass Perth Amboy N. J Quononcontaug Beach Sanders

THE D. W. I. TREATY SALE UNCERTAIN RATIFICATION

St Thomas October 17 bulletin notes the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States is nearing a decision but remains doubtful. A private telegram from a well informed source suggests ratification chances are uncertain and possibly unfavorable.

St. Thomas Danish West Indies United States The Bulletin Today

Whittier Birth House Fire Damages Historic Home

Haverhill on October 17. The house where John Greenleaf Whittier was born caught fire and suffered heavy damage. Mrs Era saved the poet family relics as firemen battled the blaze. cause unknown. Insurance covers the estimated loss of 3000 dollars and the association plans rebuilding.

Haverhill John Greenleaf Whittier Era

Eleventh Molineux Juror Chosen in Adams Murder Trial

John I. Rodner a hotel keeper was selected today as the 11th juror to try Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs Katharine J Adam. Court adjourned until Monday as no talesmen were present.

New York John I. Rodner Roland B. Molineux Katharine J. Adam Talesmen

Why you tell that child the same thing over and over

A familiar reference to John Wesley and Mistress Wesley reappears to illustrate repetition. The text then promotes Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and grip, claiming it counters pneumonia and is pleasant and safe to take. It notes it is for sale by all druggists.

John Wesley

Hughes and Blake Found Guilty in Patrolman Keefe Killing

Cambridge October 17 George W Hughes was found guilty of murder in the second degree and George F Blake not guilty of killing Patrolman Thomas Keefe of Everett by a Middlesex Superior Court jury. Keefe was shot during the night of February 20 after stopping the pair, with evidence indicating both men were out that night for unlawful purposes. Hughes fired as the revolver was in his coat pocket.

Cambridge George W. Hughes George F. Blake Thomas Keefe Everett Middlesex Superior Court Blake Harris Keefe Hughes

Perdomo assumes supreme command on Colombia isthmus

General Perdomo notified foreign consuls he has taken supreme command of the Colombian forces on the isthmus and ministerial duties. He claims Panama is the only unsettled department, with Herrea’s forces nearby. He praises American forces and predicts a strong army to clear guerilla bands along the railroad.

Panama Colombia Perdomo Herrera Magdalena Bolivar Marin San Matin Robles Department of Colon United States Ralreau

Roumanian Question Dominates Commons Debate

London reports that all but one Irish MPs abstained in the education bill vote while a push to discuss Ireland awaits Balfour. Major Evans Gordon seeks to table documents on Roumania Jews from Hay and argues the country's stance breaches treaty obligations. Opposition plans to block the government Cunard pact on cost and principle.

London Timothy M. Healey Trish House of Commons Ireland Balfour Hay Evans-Gordon Roumania Alien Immigration Commission Governmnt Cunard Steamship Company

St. Marc Surrender Report From Haiti Cable

Washington cables the navy department that St Marc surrendered October 14 with national forces occupying the town. Cincinnati reports Gen Mason says Gonaives quiet, revolution near end, German gunboat landed, French cruiser D Assays arrived, and American consulate protection will be provided as forces converge on Gonaives. Mission to Cape Hayden planned after settlement.

Washington Navy Department U. S Cincinnati Nicholas Mole St. Marc Gonaives D'Assays Gonalves

Eclipse PholograPhed at Geneva Observatory Event

Dr William R Rock director of the Smith observatory and Hobart college professor of astronomy captured the elipse of the moon last night with fine photograms. A peculiar dark band crossed the moon during totality while the upper and lower hemispheres glowed brilliantly producing a striking effect. France's 1907 vintage is forecast at 40 million hectoliters due to a wet cold summer.

Geneva N. Y William R. Rock Smith Observatory Hobart College France

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