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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
9
The Reading Company announces higher coal prices and targeted dealer supply after the strike. It directs dealers to cap prices, offer fair sales to the public, and supply individuals directly if fair pricing fails. Mitchell Day preparations and worker discontent frame the reopening as engineers and carpenters seek work.
Wilkesbarre PA October 23. Restart of mining in the anthracite region was slower than hoped due to water gas and dangerous roofs. Mine superintendents delayed operations to ensure safety, with some mines remaining closed for days or weeks. Output ran under half a typical day, two thirds of mines were active led by Delaware Lackawanna and Western, while equipment issues forced further shutdowns.
In Scranton on October 23 operations restarted across major coal firms. About 80 percent of Delaware, Lackawanna & Western miners returned to work, while Delaware & Hudson reopened most collieries in the upper Lackawanna region except two. Ontario & Western and Erie company collieries largely resumed, with most privately owned mines also back in operation and no disturbances reported.
Tamaqua Pennsylvania October 23 reports from Panther Creek valley say miners from Lehigh Coal and Navigation company were met by officials and told their services were not needed for now as all individual operators resumed full-handed work today.
Chicago October 23. President Morton of the International Association of Stationary Engineers and Firemen says all members nationwide will be ordered to refuse to handle any anthracite coal until every affected worker is reinstated on miners’ terms. The union, with 14 000 members and 114 local unions, may shut out hard coal in cities where it operates to protect its members. Morton laments miners reinstated but idle workers left out in the cold.
Thomas H. Watkins of Scranton Pennsylvania member of the coal strike arbitration commission met with President Roosevelt in Washington to brief him on the situation in the anthracite region and share his observations from the region.
Four year old Regina D Francisco was pushed into a bonfire by a companion while playing. The girl fell into the flames and burned to death before a passing teamster could rescue her.
San Francisco dispatch reports the battleship Oregon has had a coal bunker fire burning for three days. Officers would not confirm extinguishment at noon today. A board of survey has been summoned to inspect the vessel, delaying any departure for Manila.
Washington reports the agreement to evacuate Shanghai is welcomed by the state department. The United States pressed the matter with other powers under the Pekin treaty, England previously delaying for trade gains in the Yangtze valley. Britain now aligns with the evacuation and participating in the described advantages.
A Lowell resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and fatigue after years of discomfort. Mrs. Lizzie Nevins describes buying a box at Ellingwood & Co near Merrimack and Central streets and endorses the remedy for prompt lasting relief. Doan's is sold by all dealers at 5 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole US agent.
Fall River stockholders elected officers at several firms including Merchants Manufacturing and Sagamore Manufacturing. Officers named include Clerk Edwin P Kershaw and Treasurer James S Osborn. Sagamore declared 1 percent quarterly dividend, assets and surplus reported. Fall River Machine voted to dissolve. Metacomet Mills adjourned. Barnard Manufacturing shares owned by Nathaniel B Borden with total assets over 1.09 million.
New York Oct 23 Roland B Molineux on trial for the murder of Mrs Katherine Adams was the subject of continued testimony. Police Palmer testified about the poison bottle and glasses from the Adams apartment. Knickerbocker Athletic Club figures Adams and Cornish discussed club tensions and an amateur circus. Letters between Cornish and Weeks were shown to Molineux, who claimed they spurred his complaint against Cornish. Court limited use of Barnet letters and reviewed hydrocyanic acid mention. Adjournment set for tomorrow.
Farmington Oct 23 Rev Smith Baker of Portland declined reelection as president of the Maine Sunday School association. New officers named include President A P Salley Lewiston and secretary Harry W Kimball Skowhegan. Delegates numbered about 300 with talks on What Our State Needs by Edward Mason and the normal work report by Harry W Kimball. Miss Christine I Tinglin of London attended from the national W C T U convention.
In Northfield Vermont Mrs Jane S Dane for five years suffered kidney disease and rheumatism. She claims Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cured her completely. The ad touts the remedy for kidney liver blood or bladder diseases and rheumatism. Available in 60 cent and one dollar sizes with free sample by mail from Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York. Also promotes Kennedy's 6 Salt Rheum Cream for skin sores and scrofulous diseases.
Senator Hanna nearly collapsed near the end of a campaign speech in Indianapolis on October 23. He stood away from the Speaker's table, then struggled to reach the stand and, after a brief pause, said he could not continue and was assisted to his chair by others on the stage.
Judge Ford of the common pleas court issued a restraining order affecting nearly all union men in Cleveland. A boycott by the Waiters' union against a non union restaurant led the proprietor to seek injunctions. The Bridge workers' union joined the dispute and the United Trades and Labor council faced a temporary restraining order.
White Plains, Oct 22. Coroner Banning finds Esther Quimby died from diphtheria and general septic infection caused by parents John and Georgianna Quimby and a healer John Carroll Lathrop. The verdict charges three people with manslaughter under the penal code for failing to provide proper medical care.
Classified rental listing advising a good house with barn and five acres suitable for poultry on Chelmsford Street at $10 per month. Also an appealing Centralville cottage near mills for $6, and a corner store with meat refrigerator at $15. Contact T. Elliott at 64 Central Street Tel. 908-2.
Gentle notices praise Hood's Lotion for its softening effect on hands and face. Women commend the ideal preparation, available in attractive bottles that enhance dressing tables and daily beauty routines.
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