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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

Page

2

Subway Tunnel Cave-In Kills Ten Italians in New York

Ten workers died and four were injured when a tunnel roof and wall collapsed at 195th Street during blasting for a subway bore. Among the dead were foreman Timothy Sullivan and electrician William Schuette, with several unidentified Italians also among victims. Coroner cites criminal negligence by the contractors as the probable cause. arrests made but released to bail.

New York 195Th Street Timothy Sullivan William Schuette Guiseppe Barone Stanzione Brune Louis Tippio Juno Pasquae Batasto Valantio Alphonce Armatello Juno Baski Rufus C. Hunt Schuette 200Th Street Juno Pasquale Juno Bascia Bascia Alphonz Armatello Samuel Guiseppe Baronet Sullivan Rufus ©. Hunt Richard Beyers John B. McDonald Jackson

Smith's Triple Cure Promises Cure For Catarrh

An advertisement asserts liquid catarrh remedies are ineffective due to alcohol. It promotes Smith's Triple Cure as alcohol free, claiming it cures catarrh dyspepsia and blood diseases, with four preparations including a cream. It costs 50 cents for two weeks or 25 two cent stamps by mail from W F Co Boston.

Smith W. F. Co Summer Street Boston Mass

Assault on a Woman Stopped by a Stepson in Chicago

Chicago rumor reports Nicholas Rolle, staged to strike his wife with an iron bar when his stepson Henry Walsheid, 18, shot him dead at home. Walsheid says the stepfather had abused his wife on multiple occasions and had ongoing quarrels over the man’s temper. He was arrested.

Chicago Nicholas Rolle Henry Walsheid Rolle Walsheid

Sixteen Sanctions For Saloon Group In New York

In New York on October 26 Magistrate Flammer sentenced six women and nine men to six months in the city prison for being found in a saloon back room where liquor was plentiful. The saloon keeper was released on conditional discharge. The harsh penalty surprised the detainees, as similar arrests usually end with a night in the police station.

New York Flammer

Mistaken rifle fire claims two Bartlett youths deaths

In Bartlett New Hampshire Herbert Cook aged 17 was killed when a rifle held by 13 year old Martin Walker was mistaken for a deer. In New Bedford 18 year old James Ken yon accidentally shot his companion Robert Dixon at the latter's home on Saturday night.

Bartlett, N. H Herbert Cook Martin Walker Bartlett New Bedford James Kenyon Robert Dixon

Rubin Held for Grand Jury in Harvard Lab Break-In Case

Cambridge October 26 Samuel Rubin charged with entering Harvard and MIT labs by posing as a student and stealing platinum from electrical instruments He used Professor Trowbridge name to gain access Rubin held for the grand jury. father posted $500 bondsman Rubin formerly a Harvard special student

Cambridge Harvard University Institute of Technology Samuel Rubin Rubin Harvard Prof Trowbridge

Picture Dealer and the Old Master Misconception

The Boston Post quote contrasts a picture dealer remarking that the artist died young with Mrs Greenback correcting that he was an old master. The line lampoons conflating youth with mastery in artistic appraisal.

Militant Honesty Speech by Roosevelt at Mount St Albans

President Roosevelt speaks to about seven thousand at Mount St. Albans on civic righteousness and militant honesty. He urges officials and citizens to combine heart mind and soul, uphold honest public service, and actively stamp out corruption in all levels of government. Mrs. Roosevelt, Admiral Dewey, and General Wilson accompany him.

Washington Roosevelt Mount St. Albans Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul Admiral Dewey John M. Wilson

Nervous prosperity and the pull of quiet life

Collier's Weekly considers nervosity in modern society. Secretary Root warns cities provoke nervous races while closeness to the soil strengthens nerves. The piece notes coffee, alcohol, crowds, and speed increase tension, while philosophy and literature urge restraint and simple living.

Secretary Root Root London New York Chicago United States Epictetus Emerson Mr. Root Thackeray Werther Candide Collier’s Weekly

Puzzles of Wall Street Explained to the Lamb District

The lamb district laments the stock market paradox as prices fall and large sales occur while rises bring heavy buying. The piece notes the public’s misunderstanding of market dynamics and promises further explanation before the back country fully grasps the concept.

Wall Street Lamb District

Stock Surges Stir Inner-Holders and Outsiders

The article notes the depression in prices has driven old stockholders to increase their holdings while outsiders buy heavily, expanding the shareholder base. It questions who benefits as insiders accumulate more while new buyers enter in large numbers, sparking optimism but inviting skepticism about ownership.

Hartford Courant

To Cure a Cold in One Day by Quinine Tablets

Advertising copy for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Claims refund if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Jennie and Anna Moments in a Church Pew Exchange

Two women share a brief church scene where Jennie invites Anna to sit, and Anna declines because her hat is not trimmed on that side. The exchange captures social etiquette and quiet humor within a morning service.

Jennie Anna

Blood Balm promotes healing of long list of blood and skin ailments

An advertisement for Botanis Blood Balm claiming to cure blood poison, rheumatism, catarrh, eczema, scrofula, cancers, and related symptoms. It touts 39 years of testing, ingredients as botanic, and promises relief from ulcers, pimples, hair loss, and joint pain. Sold in Lowell Massachusetts by Falls & Burkinshaw at 418 Middlesex Street.

B.B.B Lowell Mass Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex Street Express

Marion man confesses to killing his two children

Jesse McClure a farmhand killed his five and seven year old boys after his wife left him. He told jailers he killed to avenge the separation and led deputies toward Indianapolis as a mob formed to lynch him in Marion Indiana.

Marion Ind Jesse McClure McClure Dee Papa Homer Williams Indianapolis

Mrs Iverson Kills Three Children in Pacific Grove

Monterey Oct 25 A Salinas machinist wife Mrs Louis Iverson killed three of her children in Pacific Grove yesterday. She later said the act was under the dictation of a supreme power though she was temporarily deranged.

Monterey Cal Louis Iverson Salinas Pacific Grove

Bishop O Connell Dedicates Italian Church in Boston

Bishop O Connell of Portland Maine dedicated the Italian Catholic church of Our Lady of Pompeii on Harrison Avenue Boston and preached in Italian. The Boston Herald notes the visit bears no immediate link to a coadjutor appointment, citing his Rome residence and familiarity with Italian language and people. Local clergy expect no surprise from any quarter regarding the coadjutor selection.

O'Connell Portland Our Lady of Pompeii Harrison Avenue Boston The Boston Herald Rome American College

Rousing Republican Rally at Huntington Hall Tonight

A lively Republican rally draws attendees to Huntington Hall tonight with speeches and party enthusiasm. Local organizers promote turnout and list key speakers and supporters.

Huntington Hall

Canada Should Buy Greenland Says Halifax Chronicle

The Halifax Chronicle urges Canada to purchase Greenland to curb American expansionism. It warns that delay could let the United States threaten eastern Canadian interests and calls for a clear imperial stance akin to a Monroe Doctrine.

Halifax N. S Pascal Poirier Shediac N. B United States Greenland Halifax Chronicle Sir Wilfrid Laurier Nova Scotia Canada Chronicle

Farmers To Decide On Contractors' Proposals

Boston on October 25 reform talks between contractors and the New England Milk Producers union shift to farmers after a Saturday meeting. Directors have acted within delegated powers and await locals to choose whether to accept either contractor proposal.

Boston New England Milk Producers’ Union

Hunting in the Maine Woods Opens Moose Season

Hunts surge as law off on moose last Thursday frees hunters to stalk giants across Moosehead, Aroostook, Rangeley and Washington counties. Get a gun, plan a Maine timberlands trip, and request the illustrated booklet on fishing and hunting from Boston and Maine Railroad with a two cent stamp.

Maine Woods Moosehead Aroostook Rangeley Washington County Maine General Passenger Department Boston & Maine Railroad Boston New Brunswick

Solid gold Fountain Pen offer for readers

For sixteen coupons and sixty nine cents Courier and Citizen readers can obtain a solid gold fully warranted fountain pen with polished barrel rubber cap screw section and reliable delivery valued at $3.50. Agencies list includes Courier-Citizen office A W Dows Co Jowell Pharmacy Moody Carter McEvoy Belvidere Family Drug Store Hovey's News Depot and others.

Courier-Citizen A. W. Dows & Co Merrimack Central Streets Central St

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