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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1903

Page

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Stevens Sues Lowell Gaslight for 20000 Damages

John L Stevens sues the Lowell Gaslight company for 20000 alleging breach of contract after resigning from police inspector to become benchman and retort setter with promised 24 dollars weekly, later discharged. Lawyers D J Donahue A S Howard for plaintiff and F E Dunbar for defense. Stevens age 54, now a furnace repairer for Boston and Northern Street Railway, testified.

John L. Stevens Lowell Gaslight Company D. J. Donahue A. S. Howard F. E. Dunbar Gaslight Company Sewall G. Mack James B. Francis Levi Sprague Jacob Rogers Geo. Motley John F. Kimball John A. Burke Stevens Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Gasligh Company

Italian Cabinet Not Resigning Despite Health Issue

Rome October 21 There is no truth in the report from Rome via London that the Italian cabinet has resigned. Premier Zanardelli is willing to withdraw due to ill health, but the cabinet remains in place according to dispatches received.

Rome London Zanardelli

Turkish troop demobilization in Anatolia ordered

Constantinople October 21 reports that orders have been issued to begin demobilizing 20,000 troops in Anatolia in line with the Turco Bulgarian understanding on the subject.

Constantinople Anatolia

Steamers Arrived From New York In Ocean Service

Queenstown reports the Majestic arrived from New York and proceeded. Southampton notes the Philadelphia reached from New York on October 21 as part of a busy transatlantic schedule.

Queenstown Majestic New York Southampton Philadelphia

The Nurses House Shoes Offer Comfort for Women

The Nurse's Shoe provides comfort where others fail with a rubber heel. Used in homes and hospitals for women who stand long hours. Available at $1.50 per pair, promising relief and ease for tired feet.

Investiture of Monsignor Teeling At Lynn Church

In Lynn on October 21 Right Rev Mons. Arthur J Teeling rector of St Marys church was invested as a domestic prelate of the pope. The ceremony featured high mass by Monsignor Thomas Magennis, a 60 voice choir, and was performed by Archbishop John J Williams. A large clergy gathering from New England attended the investiture and sermon was by Rev Thomas F Cusack. Dinner followed at St Marys Parochial hall with 165 priests present.

Boston New England Thomas F. Cusack Hudson St. Mary’s

Canada fears Alaskan boundary settlement honesty

In Victoria British Columbia on October 21 Western Canadians mourn the Alaskan boundary settlement. They condemn Britain and its diplomats for sacrificing Canada to political expediency. The Canadian commissioners Sir Louis Jette and Mr Aylesworth are praised for refusing to sign. Lord Alverstone is criticized for agreeing with the Canadian stance and then accepting a compromise after talks with American officials.

Victoria B. C Canada Great Britain Louis Jette Aylesworth United States Lord Alverstone

Sunday Schools Second Day Opens in Brockton

The second day of the State Sunday School association convention in Brockton began with clear weather drawing about 700 delegates to Porter church. Dean Buell of Boston University spoke on Two Methods of Bible Study while Hamilton S. Conant reviewed a year of visiting Sunday schools across the state. Secretaries Flora V. Stebbins Lucy Stock Ada R. Kinsman and Rev J L Hurlbut offered brief departmental reports and remarks on worker training before a noon lunch recess.

Brockton State Sunday School Association Porter Church Dean Buell Boston University Hamilton S. Conant Home Department Flora V. Stebbins Lucy Stock Ada R. Kinsman J. L. Hurlbut

Coal producers plan curtailment to steady market

New York officials from the leading bituminous coal firms in Pennsylvania and West Virginia announce a plan to curb production. They blame market demoralization and note prices have fallen from 8 or 9 dollars per ton last year to about 2.25 to 2.75 dollars now.

New York Pennsylvania West Virgina

Shot From Ambush in Waco Street Car Clash

A battle erupted in Waco Texas last night between non union street car workers and supporters of striking motormen. Henry Hays of Bridgeport Connecticut was fatally shot. The volley came from an ambush and was returned by guards. Two suspects have been arrested by officers.

Waco Tex Henry Hays Bridgeport

Hard fighter appointed to Japan's command

Yokohama Oct 21 The ministerial conferences naval preparations and the appointment of Vice Admiral Toga known as a fighting admiral to command the standing squadron have renewed expectations of trouble. Steamship and railroad companies are notified to be ready for emergencies. London Oct 21 A Reuters dispatch says Russian military activity on the Korean frontiers continues unabated and Japan may need to act if Russia fails to keep promises. The Japanese gunboat Chiokal was to winter at New Chwang but the plan is countermanded.

Yokohama Toga London Reuter Tokio Corean Ruseia Japan Chiokal New Chwang Joe Farley Philippines

Upton Stirs Contest In 27th District GOP Fight

The 27th district Republicans learn the identity of candidate Joe Upton, Harvard athlete and rising lawyer, allied with Westall. He is praised as a hard worker with broad Lowell support, while Carlisle politician Roze Duren presses county role to shake up the Republican machine.

North Reading Westall Upton Joe” Upton Harvard Arthur Cumnock Daly Kernan Joe Lowell George R. Duren Carlisle Roze Duren Roze Marcellus Fletcher Duren Gaston

Bank closes in Pittsburg after stock raid threats

Pittsburg Oct. 21 federal national bank doors closed by order of the comptroller of the currency John B Cunningham receiver. The bank had a capital of 2 million and faced stock declines on the Pittsburg exchange. President Langfitt denied large losses and noted a possible $140,000 exposure from Eastern Tube notes.

Pittsburg Federal National Bank John B. Cunningham Pittsburg Stock Exchange J. A. Langfitt United States Depository United States Pittsburg Exchange Eastern Tube Company Dayton Ohio Cunningham Kangfitt Washington Federal National Bank of U. S

Petition Threat From Registrars Mocked By Clinton Lane Clerk

Joe Callahan, a clerk at the Democratic headquarters, says the registrars of voters may throw out his petition, warning of possible hurdles to the ballot measure.

Joe" Callahan Democratic

Treat your scalp your coat Ayer s Hair Vigor

Ayer s Hair Vigor promotes healthy scalp for stronger hair. Designed to stimulate natural growth with a proven formula. Suitable for daily use with noticeable results over time. This old time remedy advertises improved scalp condition and lustrous hair.

Ballot Rights and Local Nominations Stir City Politics

Two petitions stir registrars over ballot access while chairman Farley avoids controversy. Democrats plan Huntington hall rally with John C. Burke presiding and speakers including Colonel Gaston and Congressman Thayer. Captain Joseph P. Thompson reflects on a contest with a strong lead, as Alderman Derby eyes another nomination amid local paving tensions. Other candidates listed for common council ward 3, district 7.

Huntington Hall John C. Burke Gaston Congressman Thayer Worcester

Missouri Sets Sail For Official Trial On Cape Ann Course

The battleship Missouri left Boston on October 21 for an official trial over the 60 mile Cape Ann to Boone Island course. Winds 12 to 14 knots, surface smooth, with a government board overseeing the test including Captain C. T. Train and Lieut. Cmdr. Alfred Bruce Canaga.

Boston United States Missouri Cape Ann Boone Island Maine Government Board C. T. Train J. J. Woodward L. C. Logan Alfred Bruce Canaga Walter C. Cowles Rockport Boston Harbor Turk's Head

Spotter Evidence Convicts Man in Maiden Lane Liquor Case

In police court Judge Hadley severely reprimanded Lawyer E D McVey for calling witness Willie Ferron a mean scoundrel during the William Rivers liquor case. Rivers denied selling liquor, was found guilty of illegal keeping, and fined 75 dollars after testimony from Officers Brown Grady Regis Ferron and Peter Martin.

E. D. McVey Hadley William Rivers Maiden Lane Willie Ferron Witnes Officer Brown Grady and Regis Ferron Brown Rivers Peter Martin Grady McVey Mr. McVey Welch

Logue's Life Hope After Plea Release for Recovery

Thomas F. Logue, freed from state prison on pardons committee action and governor order, faces a grave illness. Doctor says death possible within months, but Logue family plans to move him to a milder climate with expert care in hopes of recovery. Destination not disclosed.

Thomas F. Logue State Prison Committee On Pardons James I McLaughlin Logue Lawrence

Arrest in Boston Shocks Minneapolis Citizen

Edward Foster arrested yesterday in Boston as he alighted from a train and charged with inducing Nicholas Renner a liveryman to cash a forged $500 check.

Minneapolis Minn Edward Foster Boston Nicholas Renner

Post Office Robbery Strikes Superior Tonight

In Superior Wisconsin the post office was robbed last night, with over ten thousand dollars in stamps and currency believed taken. Police seek clues and review security footage as residents react to the bold daylight-like heist.

Superior Wis

Sterilizing Process Applied to Thoroughly Cleaned Bottles

The report notes that in one case the bottles not only receive thorough cleaning but are subjected to sterilization by high temperature. Extract, Report, State Board of Health.

State Board of Health

Northeastern Dental Association Opens in Boston

A large assembly of dentists from across New England gathered in Boston for the 0th annual convention of the Northeastern Dental Association. Delegates were welcomed by John F. Deawsley, president, with the formal opening marking the start of a three day event.

Boston New England Northeastern Dental Association John F. Deawsley

Bribery Charge Rocks New York Official

Deputy Tax Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan was arrested on a bribe charge alleging he sought a civil service appointment for a man on the police force. Motorman Eric Erickson supplied the information and presented a receipt claimed to be signed by O'Sullivan for $200.

New York Michael O'Sullivan Eric Erickson O’sullivan

Local Court Notes On Larceny And Liquor Cases

Arthur Dufresne's larceny of 2.80 from Frank Toupin was continued in 100 until Friday. George H. Wallace pleaded guilty to illegally keeping liquor and was fined 75. Victor Gelinas illegal keeping, continued until Friday with A O Hamel listed. Josephine Turcotte held in 100 until Friday. Bernard McCluskey drunk fined. There were two additional $2 drunks.

James O'Malley O'Malley Merrimack Manufacturing Co Timothy Burns O’malley House of Correction Arthur Dufresne Frank Toupin George H. Wallace Victor Gelinas A. O. Hamel Josephine Turcotte Bernard McCluskey

Gramercy offers best value in smart fashion styles

It highlights a new season fashion item described as broad shouldered, full chested, and short skirted with hand finished collar that hugs the neck and fronts that are unbreakable. Shown in black Thibets and various smart mixtures, Gramercy invites comparison with other dealers to win customers.

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McBride Case Wm. F. McBride Wm. B. Moffatt Martin Connors O'Sullivan Bros. Co City Hall Teeling Lynn Catholic Church Peter S. Grosscup U. S. Circuit Court General Government Peter WV Federal National Bank of Pittsburg Ayer Issiste Joseph P. Thompson Registrar of Deeds Ducius al Derby Omer Ajlard Prosper Gossette J. W. Paradis A. J. Gagnon Leon Marcotte Malcolm: “Cbafrance Edmond P. Fontaine Wilfred Frechette Common Council Malley Owen Sherlock Lowell Dressed Meat Company John J. Hogan Man El-Azhar Knights OF Forceps A.C. Weston Stickney & Smith’s Tremont &J Tax Commissioner Gramercy Merrimack Merrinack Clothing CO Sydney Street Geo. B. Coburn Merrimack Street Billirecia Street Wigginville Coal Office Church Street Chicago
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