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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1900

Page

7

Blood stains on coat deepen Breakheart Hill murder mystery

Seven days into the Bailey murder inquiry, Best, a Breakheart Hill farm hand, remains jailed as investigators pursue scattered clues. Blood-like stains surface on a wash room floor and in roving sightings by officers, with hatchet fragments sent to experts. Neighbors note Best’s talk of farming while authorities weigh circumstantial evidence in a case that hinges on more proof before October 30.

Bailey Breakheart Hill Susie Young Best Lynn Mass Neal Breakheart Hill Farm Boston Wood Susie L. Young Maine Batley Saugus Breakheart Prof Fitzgerald Colby Floating Bridge Salem Line Boundary Post Rhodes, Hammond Hil Olliver Hill John Mitchell West Saugus Mitchell Sackville U. B

Senator Jones Demands Public Release of Spain Treaty Instructions

Chicago dated October 23 Senator Jones chairman of the Democratic national committee charges the 1898 Paris treaty instructions to US commissioners were not fully public He sent a note October 5 asking the President to release the remainder of the secret instructions saying partial publication favors his party and demands a prompt reply.

Chicago Jones National Committee United States Spain Paris

Strange Good Fortune Liberates Condemned Man

In Wheeling West Virginia on October 23 the Fayette county murder case of Lud Madison colored man ends with his likely release. A judge died before the nine day respite expired negating resentence and the original death sentence cannot stand. Madison has not been sentenced to imprisonment and has thus far avoided execution.

Wheeling W. Va Circuit Court Fayette County Montgomery Lud Madison Moundsville Atkinson Madison

Author Charles Dudley Warner Buried in Hartford

The funeral of Charles Dudley Warner was held at Asylum Hill Congregational church in Hartford with Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell and Rev. Dr. Parker officiating. A large procession attended, and floral tributes included a standard from the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Connecticut. honorary bearers included L. Clemens (Mark Twain), professors from Yale and Trinity, and other notable figures. Interment in Cedar Hill cemetery was private.

Hartford Conn Charles Dudley Warner Asylum Hill Congregational Church Joseph H. Twitchell Dr. Parker South Congregational Church Society of Mayflower Descendants Connecticut Thomas Bailey Aldrica Frank W. Cheney Knight D. Cheney

Milford Woman Burned in Home Fire Accident

Milford New Hampshire October 23 A distressing burning accident tonight left Mrs Raffele Carpenter severely burned from her knees upward after she struck her head on a lit lamp breaking the oil reservoir The fire ignited clothing and neighbor James Foley rushed to help tearing off the burning fabric with his bare hands hoping to save her life

Milford N. H Raffele Carpenter James Foley

Honeck arraigned on perjury charge in Yorkville court

New York on October 23 Henry C Honeck Tammany assemblyman from the 20th district and re election candidate was arraigned in Yorkville police court charged with perjury and aiding false registration. He was held on $1000 bail and placed in custody of his counsel.

New York Henry C. Honeck Tammany Yorkville

Patriots in Session Opened in Binghampton

The national convention of the Patriotic Order of America opened in Binghampton on October 23. Mrs Randolph Jones of Scranton Pa presided. The gathering numbered about on a tract and was welcomed by Mayor DeWit. Mrs Anna H Smith past national president replied. The convention lasts three days.

Binghampton The Patriotic Order of America Randolph Jones Scranton DeWit Anna H. Smith

Coles Chemical Works Burned in Newark Fire

Newark Oct 23 fire destroyed the Coles Chemical works at Long Hill causing an estimated 44000 loss. Fire officials reported the building total loss and damage to nearby structures as crews fought the blaze through the morning.

Newark N. J Long Hill

Dry Goods Market Signals Firm Cotton Goods Trend

The Herald notes strong demand for plain cotton goods despite lower raw cotton, with forward-booking limited to high-cost cotton and firms staying firm as stocks are tightly controlled. Printing cloths stay quiet. Fall River regulars and 38 inch 64 squares hold firm amid scarce stocks. Strong activity persists for Vicugnas and Toison d Orcs patterns, Glasgow ginghams, and indigos while orders for forward delivery lag and exporters seek South America and Africa as China demand remains weak.

Herald Fall River Borden South America Africa China Glasgow Simpson Bates Barnaby Lancaster

Foreign portrait painters head to New York winter scene

New York art dealers foresee a quiet autumn with little movement of large pictures until January. Two foreign portrait painters arrive this winter, Chartran and Zorn, while other artists and exhibitions mature in Boston and Philadelphia.

New York Chartran Andees Zorn Chicago Zorn Pittsburg Julius Oehme Jose Frappa Frappa Carolus Duran Leon Bonnat Benjamin Constant Eugene Carriere

Barker Jordan draw in second double corners match

In Boston on Oct 23 the Barker and Jordan checkers championship match produced two draws from second double corners. The overall score now stands Barker one, Jordan one, with the latest game ending in a draw.

Boston Barker Jordan

Ready Made Seamless Tubing Pillow Cases For Sale

We secured a large quantity of genuine Atlantic tubing and had it made up in pillow cases all hemmed for use. Will sell them 121% per each or $1.40 per dozen for either 42 or 45 inch width. The tubing alone is worth 3 and 35 s yard on the pile. A. G. Pollard & Co.

Atlantic A. G. Pollard & CO

Reviewer's November Atlantic Highlights Two Genii and New Serials

The November Atlantic issue defends two strong parties and traces the two Genii in our republic while unveiling serials by Miss Jewett and Mrs. Wiggin. It includes topics on Russia, Sir Robert Hart, irrigation in the West, biographies of FitzGerald and an astronomer's friendship, college gifts, Mill, and reading habits, plus fiction by Fuller and Foote and a rich lineup for Youth's Companion with early 1901 offerings and free year-end incentives.

William Garrett Brown Atlantic Republic Miss Jewett Mrs. Wiggin Penelope United Kingdom Edmund Noble Russia H. C. Whittiesey Robert Hart W. E. Smythe Far West West Bradford Torrey Fitz- Gerald Simon Newecomb Vida D. Scudder Ovon W. M. Daniels Mill John Stuart Mill S. M. Crothers Everett Tomlinson Henry B. Fuller Sir Henry Stanley Pretoria Guard Rider Haggard Walter Camp Frank R. Stockton Dean Farrar Ian Maclaren Vieter Maurel Margaret Deland Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward Bliss Perry Charles W. Chesnutt

Menaced by Bryanism warns New York banker

Mr Hamilton Fish Kean warns of the danger of Bryanism to the economy and banking system. He argues Democratic policies harmed labor, caused wage cuts and production drops, led to soup lines, and would devastate savings banks and the financial structure if Bryanist victory occurs.

Hamilton Fish Kean New York

Bryanism and financial panic fears in 1900 editorial

Hamilton F. Kean campaigns against Bryan, arguing gold standard preserves credit and prosperity. He warns that Bryan’s policies would wreck banks, wages, and labor, predicting a severe downturn and a potential labor crisis if Bryan wins. The piece urges continued support for McKinley and the current economic system. Accidents comes with distressing frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings, sprains. Dr. Thomas's Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly.

United States New York City Coxey McKinley Republican Party Bryan Republic Mr. Bryan Hamilton F. Kean

LOSCvELL Gas Light Co Offers Unlimited Hot Water

The LOSCvELL Gas Light Co promotes unlimited hot water on demand via a simple faucet. The system shuts off gas when water stops, saving expense. The Kenwood heater requires no boiler and can be used with one. Office demo highlights advantages. also promotes the Welsbach Light mantle for brighter, longer life lighting. First-class gas cooking ranges available.

Local Utility Notice on Meter Use and Service Charges

No charge for the use of metors or for running supply through street mains. Charges do not apply to consumers on cellars. Orders left at Citice are promptly attended to, indicating prompt service handling.

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