October Sunrise and Moonrise Times Noted
A brief table item records October sunrise at 6.07 hours length of day 10.43 total daylight, sunset at 4.50 and the moon rising at 11.32 p m.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
12
A brief table item records October sunrise at 6.07 hours length of day 10.43 total daylight, sunset at 4.50 and the moon rising at 11.32 p m.
The city reports arrivals of stylish coats suits and jackets at Chris Holmes' specialty shop. A closing out sale of pocketbooks and dress suitcases is announced by P F Devine to clear stock for Christmas goods, with overstocked items offered at reduced prices.
Police officers Heblewaith of Chelsea McCarty and Doherty of Melrose visited the station yesterday. George W A Butters of the Lowell Machine Shop heads to northern Vermont for deer hunting. C N Murr from Washington returns home after ten days with M E Hildreth at 237 Appleton. Mrs J Ernest Smith and daughter Kathleen of Sackville NB visit at 9 Fremont St with ill health. Freeman Bill Strout Noyes and Walsh report a Maine deer hunt with three deer on day one. Mary E Way of 28 Tyler St, a longtime Lowell teacher, broke her wrist recently. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph A Mahan of Barrington St. Christopher P Brooks of New Bedford Textile School was slightly injured in a runaway in New Bedford.
A smoldering fire in the Co checo Manufacturing coal shed near Dover NH erupted last night, turning a 300 foot structure into a blazing inferno. The blaze damaged two barges owned by Jeremiah Swazy, hoisting gear fell into the river, and most of the coal burned with company losses estimated around $10,000.
New York reports authoritative note that the Hay treaty with Cuba, with minor changes, is acceptable to President Palma and his cabinet. Cuba seeks equal terms for certain commodities and Palma has kept details guarded. The pact reportedly includes a twenty percent reduction and will be sent to Congress after the next session if the United States approves.
A Juneau dispatch reports U S Judge Brown receiving word that Indian guide Johnnie Stick led J W Smith and Frank Alterinoz to six Russian boundary monuments in Rainy Hollow southeast of Porcupine. The 10 foot high stone markers mark a vast mineral belt in American territory.
A St Louis man testifies that Grape-Nuts added stamina for 7 am to 2 pm shifts with no lunch and reduced hunger. He notes sustained energy during nightly work and credits the cereal with improved health in his family, including children choosing it over cake for dessert.
Sergt Lambert Leary, 25th Battery, Field Artillery, writes to his mother from Camp Vicars Mindanao in August 1902 detailing Moro attacks around the camp. He describes outpost vigils, nocturnal assaults with spears and bolos, casualties including a sergeant who dies next day, and plans to move toward a fort under General Chaffee. Leary notes sleepless nights, harsh conditions, and expectation of a hard fight while promising to stay brave and continue serving until travel to Frisco after November 15.
Charles W. McCaffrey of this city dies abroad from sickness while on duty in the Philippines. A member of Company A, Second regiment, U S Marines, he served at Cavite and Lubig bay after seeing service in China. He leaves a son, his mother Mrs. Sarah McCaffrey, four brothers and four sisters.
Lincoln Club drew large attendance and added new members. A vote of thanks praised the social and dance’s success. An open meeting is planned next Wednesday with local Republican candidates invited. A forthcoming whist party was approved. President Hilton praised the election enthusiasm.
Four long standing coal and wood firms in the city merge to form Lowell Coal Company with capitalization of 125000. W E Livingston presides with Parker treasurer Moore vp and manager, Moore clerk, and a four-man board. The move aims to cut misunderstandings, secure better bargains, and stabilize prices while continuing operations through all four offices this winter.
Eugene Sullivan suffered a severe injury when a shafting fell on his right foot at the Lowell Machine Shop yesterday afternoon. He was transported to Lowell Hospital for treatment.
Police were called as tempers flared at a City Council meeting in Woburn on October 23 after the bribery committee report claimed a lie had been passed. One member was ordered ejected before adjournment. The panel endorsed sending the matter to the district attorney.
Editor urges Tyngsboro residents to attend a Friday town hall rally to meet Col. Butler Ames Republican nominee for Congress. Whittaker presses civic pride, calls for careful scrutiny of Ames’s background and character, and invites all townspeople to participate regardless of party or sex.
Reports from Branch Street tabernacle describe pre service prayer by pastor and key members fueling revived interest as Rev R A Dile and Prof Stout present Christ as savior. last week night meeting promises more songs including When the Silver Chord is Loosed and The Old Fashioned Way with service at 7 30 sharp inviting all to attend.
The second annual roll call at the Baptist church in North Tewksbury gathered 65 members and visitors for supper. Rev C T Morgan of Haverhill gave the evening address on The Occasion Demands. Reports from church departments showed strong Sunday school growth and active church work.
In the district race the main struggle shifts to Lawrence with Lowell candidates. Bruce Democrats aim to win Lawrence, Sparks seek to rally Lowell and Republicans. Ames engages veterans and French American business leaders while Brady backs a mayoral bid. The contest then narrows to national politics as Roosevelt’s line looms.
A reader testimonial from Mae K. T. Sn ypder of Troy Ohio describes scrofula causing neck lumps skin disfigurement and weakened resistance. She credits taking six bottles of a remedy named Gods Saraaparina with neck healing and lasting relief from similar afflictions.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills will rid you of illness radically and permanently, claiming thousands have already benefited and urging readers to try the remedy for lasting relief.
An advertisement for Brazer & Co. Hatters and Outfitters at Central Market Street promotes a range of gloves. It touts soft elegant gloves for social wear, stylish yet serviceable options for daily business, and sturdy warm gloves for work, with prices starting at 25 cents.
A winter feature at Carleton & Hovey's 236 Merrimack Street offers a warm chamois vest for $2 guaranteed to be warm in cold weather and a lung protector priced at 42 cents. The ad emphasizes comfort and health benefits during cold days and urges readers to buy now.
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