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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

Page

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Till tappers sought after Nashua thefts in Lowell

Lowell police hunt for three thieves who hit two Nashua stores for about sixty dollars then fled toward Lowell after one misstep. A Lagasse store lost over fifty dollars and Sullivan's shop about six to seven dollars. Officers chased suspects by train, then into streets. one man fired on, but the trio escaped. Storekeepers warned to guard unattended premises.

Lowell Nashua Dennis D. Sullivan Hollis Street George H. Campbell Mark Watson Filmore J. Dubrey Lagasse Manchester Bridge Street Dubrey Hudson Bridge Pelham Hudson Young Lagasse

Boys Still Out as 2000 Employed by Telegraph

Boston October 26 still idle as 200 or more boys who were discharged last Friday watch women perform their telegram work. Supt. Ames hires over 200 girl messengers while the boys gather at State street office. One disorderly outbreak occurred yesterday when a strike breaker was assaulted. police escorted the girl back to the office. A committee plans an indignation meeting in Faneuil Hall to protest girl messengers. Saturday one boy was arrested.

Boston American District Telegraph Company Supt. Ames Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union State Street Messenger Boys Faneuil Hall

Getting Better Fred Seymour Shot In Hip

Fred Seymour hospitalized at St. John’s after an accidental Sunday morning gunfire incident. He rests quietly and is expected to recover within a short time.

Fred Seymour St. John's Hospital

Weather sketch in Buffalo as hail and wet snow pass

In Buffalo New York on October 26 hail and wet snow fell since daylight then faded quickly.

Buffalo N. Y

Bottles Undergo Thorough Cleaning and Sterilization

A Report from the Extract State Board of Health notes that in one case bottles are not only thoroughly cleaned but also sterilized by exposing them to a high temperature as part of the process.

State Board of Health

Disagreement reported in Lowell Gaslight theft suit

The jury in John L. Stevens vs Lowell Gaslight Co reported a split verdict on the wrongful discharge case seeking $20,000. The eviction suit by the Three Little Tailors McGonigle et al against Vic tor H. J. Belle-Isle Co opened and witnesses recounted the eviction including a man saying I will shoot and accounts of money disappearing from a trunk.

John L. Stevens Lowell Gaslight Company McGonigle Victor H. J. Belle-Isle Company John S. Stratton Belle Wm. Murphy Mr. McGonigle John McGonigle Hadley Sarah McGonigle Jones

Rousing Republican Rally At Huntington Hall

A lively Republican rally was held tonight in Huntington Hall drawing supporters and speakers. Organizers praised current party goals and urged turnout in upcoming elections with energetic chants and witness statements from local supporters.

Huntington Hall

Uncertain Case After Gas Exposure At 481 Merrimack Street

Mrs. Jane Atkins, 35, a Tremont and Suffolk weaver, was found unconscious in her room with a gas jet turned on full. The building doors were locked and the corridor filled with fumes. investigators believe a near miss prevented a major fire. Atkins is in St. John’s Hospital and expected to recover.

Jane Atkins Merrimack Street Atkins Tremont Suffolk St. John's Hospital

New Colt Fox Button Boot Debuts for Ladies

New for ladies a Colt Fox Button Boot features seven large buttons and box kid top in matching shade. Lauded by women who have seen them as the handsomest boot yet produced with an arched in step to carry a 9-8 Cuban heel. Priced at 4.00 and in great demand.

German electric railway train reaches 200 mph goal

An illustration shows a German experimental electric railway train at full speed on the Zossen line. Trials have reached 135 mph so far and engineers aim for 200 mph by completion. Riders face intense air rush as telegraph poles whip past like a picket fence.

Zossen

Women Drunks Feature Or Crowded Courtroom

A Lowell court session filled with women arrested Saturday and Sunday. Ten awaited decisions as two were released and two fined. Maude Bouchiau to 15 days in jail, others fined or bound over. Several men and travelers also faced sentences for drunkenness and theft, with various terms and fines imposed.

Annie F. Doran Alice E. Brown Kate Doherty Bridget Curry Maude Bouchiau Lawrence Essex County William McCloughrey Hadley Maude Francois Desjardins Globe Trotters House of Correction Cambridge Michael Moore Thomas Daley Arthur Watson Daley Boston Watson Ottawa Moore Lowell Great Lake Ganley Catherine Sheppard Frank Hallowood John P. Sheehan Thorndike Street Joseph Guilmant Martin Hayes William Monahan Henry A. Giles Henry Cook Thomas Flanagan Chelmsford Thomas C. Mooney

Treasure hunt riot at Paris park ends with mob action

In Paris a treasure hunt started by the Matin led crowds to Buttes Chaumont park where a man claiming to be told the treasure’s location was mobbed. The crowd then attacked Matin offices, burning copies and threatening premises before police intervened. Welcome Gov Gates at Huntington Hall tonight.

Paris The Matin Buttes Chaumont Park the Matin Gov. Gates Untington Hall

SARGENT MAY RECOVER

Thomas L. Sargent a lineman for North Eastern Tel and Tel company lies at Emergency hospital after a pole accident on Gorham street Saturday. Though not fully conscious he has spoken to relatives and doctors see good chances of recovery if his condition holds and no new complications arise.

Thomas L. Sargent N. E. Tel & Tel Gorham Street

Bicycle collision injures Clark A. Thompson in Westford street

Clark A. Thompson of 21 Kimball avenue was riding a bicycle on Westford street Saturday afternoon when he collided with an electric car, breaking a bone in his right foot and was taken to Emergency hospital. J A Liberty of 211 Middlesex street at F M Bill Co. Saturday suffered two finger injuries after his hand was caught in a coffee grinder.

Clark A. Thompson Kimball Avenue Westford Street J. A. Liberty Middlesex Street F. M. Bill & Co

Pope Receives Venetians in Rome Audience

In Rome on October 25 the Pope greeted about 200 Venetian residents in the court of San Damaso with an enthusiastic ovation. Hymns and addresses followed, then the Pontiff admitted Venetian leaders to the Hall of Inscriptions. Mr and Mrs W E Curtis of Washington were received with special consideration.

Rome San Damaso W. E. Curtis Washington, D. C

Dozen Commuters Hurt In Collision In New Jersey

In Orange New Jersey today the Barnardsville express on the Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad crashed into the rear of the Orange accommodation. A dozen commuters were injured including Mrs Henry M Dowd of Orange who lost both kneecaps and Lawrence T Fell a New York broker with an ankle sprain. The rear train had just rounded a sharp curve and the engineer could not slow. The same express previously collided with a trolley car load of school children in Newark last spring killing nine.

New York Orange N. J Barnardsville Express Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway Henry M. Dowd Lawrence T. Fell Bernardsville Clifton Avenue Newark

Politician Speeches In Lowell Rally Draw Mixed Reactions

Colonel Gaston the Democratic gubernatorial candidate failed to leave a strong impression at Saturday’s rally as did Thayer and Fitzgerald. Thayer joked about meeting Benjamin F. Butler’s grandson, while Fitzgerald spoke on wages in the South. Socialist Labor presence noted. Councilman Roche not seeking renomination. Hilliard Fairweather and Donohoe mentioned as potential aldermanic candidates.

Gaston Thayer Fitzgerald George Fred Williams Russells Lowell Socialist Labor Party

Governor Bates Rally Planned In Huntington Hall Tonight

A rally will be held in Huntington Hall tonight to welcome Governor Bates and support his agenda. Organizers urge attendees to show a strong, spirited reception as the governor delivers remarks and outlines policy priorities.

Huntington Hall Bates

Lynn Shoeworkers War Deepens Union Dispute

In Lynn on October 26 the Lynn Central Labor union resolved that the thirty local bodies affiliated with the American Federation of Labor should take an aggressive stand on behalf of Boot and Shoe Workers union members against the Knights of Labor shoe cutters, intensifying the clash.

Lynn Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Knights of Labor Shoe Cutters

Dollar Underwear at Merrimack Store Corner Window

The ad highlights a range of dollar underwear at the Merrimack with options in wool including white natural and camel hair in single and double breasted styles, heavy cotton elastic jersey ribs in natural blue and gray, union suits, wool fleeces, and merino wools in white camel hair and natural. Shown values cover 50 cents to one dollar, promising large selection for the money.

Merrimack

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buffalo Weather Ei-Azhar Water C. B. Coburn & Co Tel A. G. Weston Stickney & Smith’s Tremont St L. Stevens Sdow Atkins New Ladies O’sullivan Bros. CO City Hall Fyoler Cartlaga Joseph H. Berard Joseph Souci J. J. Hogan Thomas Hayden John P. Quinn Hayden Enterprise of Paris Paper Sargent Pope Ayer Benjamin F. Butler Washington General Butler George B. Roche Hilliard, Fairweather and Donohoe Lynn Shoeworkers Merrimack Clothing Co
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