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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

Page

7

Stock Market Opens Weak Then Rallies On Oct 22 190

New York stock market opened weak with Amalgamated Copper and several rail issues showing fractional declines. By 11 a.m. losses broadened, then select rails like St Paul Missouri Pacific and Baltimore & Ohio rose modestly while Illinois Central Wabash and others declined. Futures open steady for October to July contract months.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Pennsylvania Reading St. Paul Sugar Southern Pacific Texas Pacific Union Pacific Steel Western Union Wabash Ilinois Central Metropolitan Street Railway Wheeling and Lake Erie Baltimore and Ohio Northern & Western

U S Coal and Oil reports modest year end profits

The annual report to Sept 30 1902 shows net income of 332245 and total expenditures of 321874 leaving a year balance of 10370 for 240000 shares of stock.

U. S. Coal & Oil

Harriet Richard to Fred Hall Cole Engagement Heard

Mr and Mrs Henri Eugene Richard announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet to Fred Hall Cole of this city.

Henri Eugene Richardson Harriet Fred Hall Cole

Paris Crime Wave Shows Parisians as Key Perpetrators

Paris burglaries and street raids have risen, mostly by young Parisians aged 16 to 20, aided by female accomplices who infiltrate homes via stolen references. A Baltimore family case involved a maid named Marie from an alleged thief band. she confessed to planned lock impressions and family surveillance, prompting the couple to dismiss her. The correspondent warns of sophisticated criminal syndicates and new trusts operating in Paris.

Paris Baltimore Avenue de Bois Boulogne Marie New York Tribune

Hours of New York Business Men Rise Earlier

A New York Sun summary notes that wealthy executives now start earlier, shifting the business day forward. It cites a lower-end head who begins at 7:30, a Wall Street bank vice-president at 8:30, and a Broadway bank president at 9, with other leaders rising by six. Early start brings momentum, fresh air, and morning inspiration.

New York Sun New Yorsity Wall Street Hudson

Bab Bitt and Opticians at Dut ton Street

There are people who will have Bab bitt and no other. Why Come and see. The Babbitt Co., opticians, 28 Dut ton street, 4 doors north of Merrimack.

Babbitt The Babbitt Co Opticians Dutton Street Merrimack

Sparks Campaigns Amid Trust Talk and Local Feuds

The debate over congressional bids heats up as John T. Sparks faces pressure to discuss national issues. Col. Butler Ames for the Republicans criticized trusts, while Sparks focuses on local campaigning. Oliver A. Libby defends his mayoral bid amid rumors of withdrawal, and Democratic caucus dynamics in Lawrence shift as candidates prepare for open aldermanic ballots.

John T. Sparks Sparks Mr. Sparks Alexander B. Bruce Lawrence Lowell Sun Butler Ames Sun Congress Coal Trust Beef Trust Ames

Wyoming Sets Record On Official Trial Run

The monitor Wyoming completed her official trial trip in San Francisco on Oct 22 and exceeded contract speed by one knot with a top speed of 12% knots.

San Francisco Wyoming

Died at Sea aboard British steamer Asama

The British steamship Asama reached New York from Chinese and Japanese ports reporting Captain F F Bement died October 18 of Brights disease and was buried at sea. He was born in Dexter Maine in 58 years. The Bristol City arrived last night from Bristol and Swansea with 1500 tons of anthracite coal.

New York Asama F. F. Bement Bright Captain Bement Dexter Bristol City Bristol Swansea

Pres Finnerty Re-elected at Irish League Meet

Boston session of the United Irish League ended with John F. Finnerty of Chicago re elected president and a pledge to raise $100000 within six months for Ireland. Delegates approved a program to match dollar for dollar with the landlord’s fund as the struggle continues.

The Cause of Ireland Boston United Irish League Ways and Means Roosevelt Mitchell Miners’ Union George S. Boutwell Messrs Redmond Blake John F. Finnerty Chicago John O'Callaghan Poston League Boutwell Smith O'Brien Scotland Wales Great Britain Michael J. Curran Massachusetts United Irish League of America England Act of Union Connaught Thos. J. Gargan Mine Workers Union Mr. Mitchell Faneuil Hall J. G. O'Connor Philadelphia Committee On Ways and Means United Irish League of the United States Canada United Irish League of the United States

Missionary council opens with 400 delegates in Philadelphia

Nearly 400 delegates including 40 bishops gather for the Protestant Episcopal Church missionary council at St James church Philadelphia with Bishop Gailor of Tennessee delivering the opening sermon and holy communion. The business sessions move to Young Men's Christian Association hall as Rt Rev Dr Alexander Mackay Smith welcomes attendees and Bishop Tuttle presides over a conference on Progress of the Mission.

Philadelphia Missionary Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church St. James Church Gailor Tennessee Young Men's Christian Association Alexander Macay-Smith Pennsylvania Bishp Tuttle Misouri

Alleged Holdups Reported Near Lowell and Billerica

George A. Martin reports to police that around 10 PM Monday he was held up in Chelmsford and robbed of a gold watch and about 60 dollars. He lives at 19 Spring Street Lowell. A Walsh from Somerville on Beacon Street is said to have been held up in Billerica recently, losing 76 dollars. no further details are available.

George A. Martin Chelmsford Martin Spring Street Lowell Walsh Somerville Beacon Street Billerica

Pistol Duel Leaves Two Wounded in Paint Lick Ky

In Paint Lick Kentucky on October 21 a pistol duel left Dr. Ied Poyntz dying at his boarding house and John C. Siler dangerously wounded at his hotel. Poyntz suffered five wounds and Siler three after both fired at close range. The clash followed a quarrel sparked by Poyntz moving from a hotel days earlier. Dr Poyntz is the son of Dr L M Poyntz of Richmond noted in Confederate circles.

Paint Lick Ied Poyntz John C. Siler Siler Dr. L. M. Poyntz Richmond Kentucky Confederate Association

Maine Central to Build More Tracks

An attorney for Maine Central has spent days in Rockland securing rights of way for a 28 mile extension from Rockland to Belfast via Rockport and Camden. The plan would complete a Bath to Belfast circuit, with through service boosting the growing coast region. A section of Gorham street near the Post Office is being repaired after a collapse.

Rockland Maine Central Railroad Belfast Rockport Camden Bath Gorham Street

Castoria Sought Bears The Kind You Have Always Signature

A fragment notes a demand or request connected with Castoria and the familiar "The Kind You Have Always Bought" signature line. The readable portion hints at a product branding matter or request but lacks full context or a named event.

Castoria

Judge Berry Finds Elevator Deaths Due to Poor Construction

Lynn October 21 Judge Berry issues the inquest finding on the deaths of Benjamin O Crane and Frances Herlihy in an elevator accident at the A B Little Co shoe factory on October 9 The verdict cites lack of proper construction and inadequate supervision and calls for stronger inspection laws The eleven other passengers have mostly recovered two with spine injuries Suits totaling 50000 have been filed

Mine Inspectors Report Progress On Restart Of Mines

Mahanoy City Pennsylvania October 21 Mine inspectors Stein and Brennan of the Sixth and Highth districts report most collieries in their areas ready to resume operations after examinations. Several chambers in the Sixth district are gaseous from coal displacements in main openings requiring extreme care by fire bosses once the strike ends. Precautionary instructions have been issued. Richardson Oak Hill and Lyttle collieries in the lower district are flooded and not operable for many weeks.

Mahanoy City Stein Brennan Richardson Oak Hill Lyttle

Mangyaine Strikers Return Home After Short Work

Pottsville reports Mangyaine workers who left during the strike have returned home. Of 990 strikers who found work at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, 750 quit since Saturday and returned to the coal regions.

Pottsville Mangyaine Aldwin Locomotive Works Philadel

Police Notes From Local Streets Report Several Arrests

Daniel Crane of Lewis street was arrested yesterday noon for stealing an empty cream bottle from a wagon at Hood fair while in front of a blacksmith shop on Middle street. Margaret Platt was arrested on a warrant from her father for being a stubborn child. Two Poles, Iquacy Podgorni and Isydore, were arrested for assault on Alexander Kuklis on Saturday night. A man who stabbed Alec Googolos in the head on Davidson street is being sought. a warrant is issued for the alleged assailant.

Daniel Crane Lewis Street Middle Street Margaret Platt James Platt Front Street Maher and Goodwin Alexander Kuklis Alec Googolos Davidson Street

Knox reports on isthmian canal rights in talks with President

Washington Oct 21 Attorney General Knox held a conference with the President on the isthmian canal. The official report may be delayed a week, but the outlook favors the soundness of French rights. Senator John T Morgan said an American canal across the isthmus appears imminent, with emphasis on the goal over any specific route.

Washington, D. C Knox John T. Morgan Isthmus

Italian gunman kills iron worker in Sault Ste Marie

In Sault Ste Marie Ontario on October 21 John K Griffith 27 an iron worker of the Canadian Bridge company and Peter Cragen of Montreal were shot by an Italian whose name is unknown after a quarrel. Griffith was killed Cragen likely to survive. The Italian fled.

Sault Ste. Marie Ont John K. Griffith Canadian Bridge Company Canandaigua N. Y Peter Cragen Montreal Griffith Cragen

A Liberal Offer for Free Sample of Stomach Tablets

The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking a reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. This new remedy is presented as effective and available at all druggists.

Chamberlain

Modern Scene Painting in the Theatre

An in depth portrait of the work and challenges of stage scene painters, detailing their tools, processes, and the balance between art and mechanics. It covers the elevated view of the artist, the use of water color, lighting impacts, model making, and the risks of misalignment with costumes or scenery. It notes the income gap between artistry and pay.

New York America Jim Ifror Wnod South West P Ous Thi Mene Grantige

The Origin of Child-Study in Education

In the October-December Forum H Lang argues that school routine resists reform and skews new ideas. Psychology gave way to child study, which shifted focus from curriculum logic to teaching the living child, promoting practical recognition of economic demands and local needs.

Lovie Ould H. Lang

Adans Hardware Sells Varnish Paint At Small Premium

The Devoe varnish in Var nisi Floor Paint costs five cents more per quart and is sold by Adans Hardware and Paint Company.

Devoe Adans Hardware and Paint Company

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