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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

5

Baltimore Medical College Player Dies In Navy Game

A tragic scene at Annapolis as Robert F. Lewen of Plainfield New Hampshire a second year guard for Baltimore Medical College collapsed mid game due to cardiac syncope. Navy and Baltimore Medics were tied in the first half when Lewen died five minutes before halftime. The body was taken to the Naval Academy hospital for post mortem examination.

Annapolis Navy Baltimore Medical College Robert F. Lewon Plainfield N. H Lewen Baltimoreans Naval Academy Hospital

Rush to Hear Dowie at Madison Square Garden

A large rush to enter Dowie’s Madison Square Garden meeting left 20 000 outside after 10 000 were admitted. Police 600 struggled as women and men were knocked down and Grace George was torn and bruised. Grace George William J Buckley Edward Walsh rescued her. Dowie announced donations from New York merchants ranging from 200 to 5000.

New York Madison Square Garden Dowie Grace George William J. Buckley Newark N. J Inspector Walsh William A. Brady Lorenzo Winter Channing Pollock

Elliott named president of Northern Pacific Railroad

New York Oct 21 Following a directors meeting First Vice President Lamont announced Howard Elliott former second vice president of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy has been elected president of the Northern Pacific Railroad to succeed Charles S Mellen who resigns to become president of the New York New Haven Hartford. Elliott will assume duties on the 24th Instant No fourth quarter dividend statement was issued three dividends totaling five percent have been declared thus far

New York Northern Pacific Railroad Lamont Howard Elliott Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Northern Pacific Railroad Company Charles S. Mellen New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company

Sunny South Stakes Won By Hal Chaffin At Memphis Park

In Memphis Tennessee October 21 Hal Chaffin son of Brown Hal won the Sunny South stakes for 2:13 pacers at the Memphis Driving Park. A 2:12 trot surprise came from Topsy who defeated The Quester in straight heats. The Parson, an outsider, captured the 2:19 trot in straight heats ahead of Allen W. Kirkwood jr. The day closed with an amateur drivers race won by The Monk in two heats.

Memphis Tenn Oat Hal Chaffin Brown Hal Memphis Driving Park Topsy Quester Allen W. Kirkwood Monk

Woman killed by boa constrictor during Berlin show

A young woman died in Berlin on October 21 after a boa constrictor squeezed her during a menagerie performance. Attendants beat the snake and slashed it with knives, but she was dead when released.

Berlin Wellington

All Pure Wool Blankets Under Price at Pollard & Co

One hundred and sixty pairs of full size 114 white blankets with red and blue borders, direct from St Marys Woolen Mills Ohio. Pure wool, silk bound or feather edged with silk twist, regular 5 quality offered for a few days at 4.29. Take advantage and save on a pair.

St. Mary's Woolen Mills Ohio A. G. Pollard & CO

Queen of Seas Sets New Warship Record on Cape Ann Trial

The battleship Missouri, amid a semi gale, logged 18.06 knots over 33 nautical miles and unofficial corrections suggest 18.22 knots, a new world speed mark for its class. The run included a 33 knot push on the southern leg, and was supervised by a government board led by Captain C. T. Train with Navy officers J. J. Woodward L. C. Logan Alfred Bruce Canaga and Walter C. Cowles.

Boston Missouri Cape Ann Northwest Maine Boone Island

Postmaster General Removes Four Officials Over Irregularities

Washington October 21 Postmaster General Payne removed Michael W Louis superintendent of supplies Louis Kempner chief of the registry division and C B Terry a clerk and directed New York to remove Otto Weis a clerk The action follows Bristows report on irregularities in the department Louis was accused of favoring bidders and wasteful spending Kempner cited for incompetent administration wasteful extravagance and petty smuggling Terry charged with false affidavits and attempted coercion for promotions New York clerk Otto Wels to be removed for soliciting money from clerks to influence legislation and promotions.

Washington Payne Michael W. Louis Post Office Department Louis Kempner C. B. Terry New York Otto Weis Bristow Division of Supplies Otto Wels New York Post Office

Bethlehem Shipyard Probe Reveals Consolidation Plans

New York Oct 21 in the inquiry into U S Shipbuilding Lewis Nixon testified about resigning from Cramp and leasing Crescent Yard in 1894. He described early consolidation efforts listing Union Iron Works Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Crescent Newport News Canda L M Moore and Roaches and noted Schwab’s involvement as underwriter and buyer discussions beginning in 1902.

New York Lewis Nixon U.S. Shipbuilding Company Chas. Canda Canda Manufacturing Co Chas. M. Schwab Max Pam Samuel Untermyer Messrs. Schwab Pam Mr. Canda Cramp Shipbuilding Company Crescent Shipyard Moores Shipbuilding Combine Crescent Shipbuilding Company Andrew Freedman J. W. Young Union Iron Works Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass ,Company Crescent Shipyards Newport News Canda Company L. M. Moore & Sons The Roaches H. W. Poor & Co L. M. Schwab Schwab Bethlehem Company U. S. Shipbuilding Company Lawyers’ Club D. Leroy Dresser Bethlehem Dresser

Propagating the Oyster A New Jersey Lab Breaks Ground

New Jersey biologist Prof. Julius Nelson explains a new method to propagate oyster germs in a rough shanty laboratory by a creek. He uses an incubator to stabilize temperatures and a makeshift gate to keep fry from escaping. The work aims to supply oyster seed by the bucketful, boosting a multistate industry worth millions.

New Jersey United States Julius Nelson State Bureau of Shell Fisheries Prof Nelson Claire Delaware Maryland Virgina New York Times

Owell's Suburbs Tale of Visitation and Funeral Rites

Mr. Amos Adams of Boston visited relatives in the village last week while Miss Florence Kennedy sails for Scotland. Malaria hospitalizes Mrs. E R Parker and Mrs. James Alcorn. A Birthday club gathering at Mrs. L J Mansfield’s Pelham home featured feasting and music. A memorial service honoring a departed parishioner was led by Rev M Bartlett with Grand Army of the Republic attendance. C M Young & Co. managed funeral arrangements for a veteran, with a large array of floral tributes and a West cemetery burial.

Amos Adams Boston Florence Kennedy E. R. Parker James Alcorn Lowell Lawrence Pelham L. J. Mansfield Margaret I. Sloan Scotland Alice M. Stearns Central Congregational Church Rev. M. Bartlett Dr. Virgin Martha Mary Mr. Bartlett West Cemetery Grand Army of the Republic I. P. Batchelder Liddell W. H. Worcester F. S. Peavey Post Crescent Ernest Nettel Nellie Nettel Victor I. Parkhurst O. Stevens W. R. Fowle Flannigan Fornstall Charles LeGallee Merritt Fernald Geo. P. Mansfield Locke Maria L. Reed

Twentieth Century club opens season with talks and new members

The first meeting of the Twentieth Century club was held in the vestry of the Congregational church. An organ recital by Miss Theresa Small opened the evening, followed by supper organized by Mrs. John Raffle and assistants. New members admitted included Rev. J. W. Minchin and Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson among others, with Rev. J. W. Minchin appointed to a vacant council seat. The president urged unity under the watchword Get Together while speakers addressed topics on child health and town history, before the meeting adjourned after singing America.

Twentieth Century Club Congregational Church Theresa Small Pres. H. M. Billings John Raffle Patten J. W. Minchin H. M. Billings A. K. Whitcomb Lowell Martin Ella Flemings

Funeral of Henry R Hodson in Chelmsford

The funeral for Henry R Hodson, death from a distressing accident last Saturday, was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the family home. Many attended from Boston Somerville Chelsea and other places. Rev H C Bartlett and Rev S H Virgin officiated. Music by Mrs Harriet Stewart and Miss.

Henry R. Hodson Boston Somerville Chelsea H. C. Bartlett H. Virgin D. D West Chelmsford Jesus Harriet Stewart

Festival of Nations market garden table at Copley Hall

In Boston on October 28 29 and 30 the Young People's Religious union of Billerica will run the market garden table at the National union festival at Copley hall Clarendon street Fruits vegetables and nuts will be sold to raise funds for the table Contributions are welcome and anything left at the Unitarian vestry on Tuesday Oct 27 will be sent to Boston in time for the fair.

Young People’s Religious Union of Billerica National Young People's Religious Union Copley Hall Clarendon Street Boston Unitarian Vestry

Burnell to Preach in Dunstable Town Hall Sunday

Rev. W. P. Burnell of Medford will preach in Dunstable town hall on Sunday October 26 at 11 a m. Fred Tolles, son of I J Tolles of Dunstable, returned from North Dakota last Sunday and will be at home for an indefinite period.

W. P. Burnell Medford Dunstable Fred Tolles I ¥. J. Tolles North Dakota

Wanderlust Man Seeks Thanksgiving Dinner at Girls School

A story told by Josiah Flynt in Good Housekeeping follows a hungry traveler in road clothes who wanders onto a boarding school for young ladies during Thanksgiving. He declares his mission to find a meal as the principal and students debate his intentions before he is seated at a separate table.

Josiah Flynt Good Housekeeping Chicago

Farm Bargain Near Ponds With 70 Acres and Mill

Fine property offers 70 acres with running water, house and barn, win mill, joins two ponds, ideal summer home. Rice priced at 2800. Buildings valuable. photos at office. Old established boarding house with 36 rooms, well furnished, regular boarders, strong profits. Located at 64 Central Street, T. H. Ell. Call 908-2.

Win Mill Cee T. H. Ell Central Street

Hyomei Purportedly Cures Catarrh with Guaranteed Outfit

Hyomei sales claim extraordinary cures for catarrh with a money back guarantee from Ellingwood & Co. and Falls & Burkinshaw. The kit costs $1 and includes a lifetime inhaler, a medicine dropper, and Hyomei. extra bottles available for 50 cents. Breathe four times daily to achieve cure, or a refund is issued.

Hyomei Ellingwood & Co Falls & Burkinshaw Annals of Medicine Ellingwod & Co Falls and Burkinshaw

Lakin's Hedake Kolone Praised by Salvation Army Officials

Lt Col Mrs William Brewer of the Salvation Army writes that Lakin's Hedake Kolone provides relief for exhausted nerves and high official stress. Consul Booth Tucker and other professionals endorse its use for nervous tension, reflex headaches, and general soothing relief when applied externally. available from druggists.

William Brewer Lakin Salvation Army New_ York City Consul Booth-Tucker Booth-Tucker

Waterways schedule between New York and New Orleans

Timetable shows departures from New York every Wednesday at noon to New Orleans arriving by Monday. Return sailings depart New Orleans each Wednesday at noon, with arrival in New York Monday. For details contact 349 Broadway or Currier offices at 1 Broadway Washington and 171 Washington St. Rose ton Mass.

New York New Orleans Activine Broadway Currier Washington E. ©. Currier Washington St. Roseton Mass

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