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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
8
Mayor's veto of a 2800 loan for Central bridge repair was sustained and a 2500 transfer approved for that work. Lower Board approved the Parker street improvement loan, refused to reconsider city stables repairs, and killed the Kirk street paving order in concurrent sessions.
At city hall last night Mayor Badger led six aldermen through petitions and decisions. The veto on transferring 2500 from sidewalk repairs to the bridge was sustained but later overrides allowed the bridge funding. A State election was set for November 4 with park commission voting moved to city ballots to save costs. Huntington hall free use granted for Evening High School alumni social. adjournment at 10 10.
The common council authorized a 4850 loan to widen and straighten Parker street after years of petitions. An additional 1900 appropriation for the commons was approved, and a new building ordinance draft was forwarded to the city solicitor. Councilman Pickering opposed the narrow 40 foot width, urging a proper wider layout for future generations.
The First Universalist church observes its 75th anniversary with services next Sunday morning and evening sermons by F. O. Hall and W. H. Rider. A fraternal meeting occurs Tuesday with speakers including Rev. J M Crate and Rev. N W Mathews. A Wednesday banquet closes the exercises with speakers C T Billings, R A Greene, and others. Hibbard's orchestra and choir to perform.
Patrick Lennox sustained a severe cut on the left ear while at work on West Third Street yesterday afternoon. He required four stitches and was treated at the Emergency Hospital. Lennox Ives at 265 Market Street.
A blaze at the Glucos Sugar refinery on Taylor Street and the Chicago River destroyed three buildings, with reports of about 29 workers missing on the seventh floor. Firemen feared the 14 story refinery would collapse, but saved the viaduct and achieved control around 1 am amid conflicting death toll estimates.
Simla reports the Bombay Grenadiers at Mhow are sent to Somaliland as British forces face a dangerous Somaliland expedition. A London letter from an officer depicts a trapped force short of water, supplies, and ammunition, with blacks blamed and many casualties.
Navy dispatch from Commander Mason aboard the Cincinnati describes control of Gonaives by government forces, a safety committee in charge at Port du Paix, and quiet conditions at both towns. Consuls to meet troops 15 miles away. Dominican unrest reported at Monte Cristi to be investigated. Cincinnati sails toward Monte Cristi after surrender arrangements.
In London on October 21 Henry Conrad of Baltimore, believed to be Fisher, was arrested September 15 for attempting to secure a wax impression of a key. He appeared in the London criminal court and was taken into custody.
A man named Conrad received a two year sentence at hard labor in the Old Bailey after distracting a letter carrier and opening a post office box near the Stock Exchange. Prosecutors said he had spent three years in an American prison for forgery and came to London seven years ago, joining a gang of expert forgers to rob letter boxes.
The jade tablets brought to the United States by Lieut. F. M. Wise will be returned to China. Collector of Customs Stratton, per treasury instruction, will hand them over to the Chinese consul for 50 dollars, paid to Wise who says he paid that amount. Ten tablets exist bearing inscriptions of emperors and empresses, marking their great value.
Miss Carrie L. Gordon longtime principal of Leighton Street School died during the night in Lynn at age 48. She began teaching in 1872 and once taught in Maine.
The Lowell Caledonian club and Clan Grant invited the Kilties band of Canada to Huntington hall for two concerts. A large afternoon and night audience enjoyed a varied program led by William F. Robinson with marches, Scottish selections, solos, dances, and encores. Mayor Badger welcomed the band, praising music’s elevating power, and the performances earned widespread satisfaction.
About 300 Syrians live in Lowell with under 25 new arrivals this year while Boston and Lawrence host larger communities. George M. Atlas of Damascus leads Sunday services at First Trinitarian Church with a Bible class and lectures for Syrians. Rev. George F. Kennett notes Atlas aims to preach and aid Syrians in noble living. A Sallam Yared of Al-Moheet in New York supports Atlas’s work.
The board of health did not hold its weekly meeting yesterday afternoon in the absence of the chairman. No matter of importance was on the books to come up.
A social and dance at Odd Fellows hall Centralville drew about 100 couples. A 20 number dance order with extras sustained activity until midnight. Kittredge's orchestra led the affair.
United Irish League calls a special meeting at Howe block Merrimack square this evening to finalize plans for the Davitt Dillon address at Huntington hall Friday evening. Members are invited to attend.
A local textile notice highlights new corduroys in printed figures and plain colors suitable for ladies and children's wear, with heavy upholstery use. Remnants sell for 35c a yard at the basement shop, noting popular season demand and fresh production.
Friends gathered at the Ayer home yesterday from 4 to 7 pm to celebrate ten years since the new residence opened. Decorations featured autumn foliage and vines. Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Parker led arrangements while numerous ladies served and presided at urns. Children contributed a brief program, and Gypsy the cat wore a ribbon to mark the occasion.
All Modern Appliances presents one of New England’s most up-to-date establishments for hair care massage manicuring and chiropody. The highlight is a compressed air drying system for face and hair piped to every chair in both men’s and women’s departments.
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