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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
8
Mrs Julius C Bell of Bathroad Kingston Ont suffered five years of inflammation and violent pain that left her unable to work. She tried doctors without relief, then used Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. After first bottle her condition improved, she finished a second and third, and now calls herself a well woman with perfect health.
Revolutionary General Uribe-Uribe surrendered to Gen. Marjarres at Rio Frio near Santa Marta with ten cannon 2500 rifles and 300000 rounds. Government forces surrounded rebels after a clash at La Cienaga on Oct. 14. The surrender completes pacification of Magdalena and Bolivar departments as the isthmus remains under government control.
Irvin Barlow a 23 year old brakeman at the Western avenue freight yard suffered a severe crush injury to his left hand while attempting a hitch when his hand was caught between yard bumpers. He was rushed by ambulance to St. John's hospital where doctors found multiple wrist and hand fractures and a deep laceration.
The note describes an injured man with a burned or injured hand and doubt about saving the member. It mentions Barlow living at 15 Merrimack street and that he is unmarried.
Mrs Frank Pierce of 83 Seventh Street died at 2 o'clock this morning aged 53. She leaves a husband and a stepson Charles Pierce.
In this city, Mr and Mrs R N Brissette welcome a daughter at their home on 7 Fort Hill avenue.
Political analysis notes a Republican surge led by Colonel Ames with Bruce Democrats in ward 4 betting on his win. Sparks faces waning support in Lawrence Lowell and among Moses Stevens Democrats. Financial strains at Democratic HQ and a cash campaign promise from Bruce loom over Sparks.
At the police board meeting last night licensees were approved for hawker and peddler Edward Knox of 16 Robinson street express wagon Zenon Rondeau of New Meadow road and common victualler John Latourneau of 1 Hall street. Cyrus Irish principal of the High School saw Bernard H Maguire and John Moran appointed unpaid special officers for the High School.
Opening night at Foresters hall drew several hundred members for a big bazaar hosted by nine courts of Foresters. Tables colored by each court showcased decorations while dancing and games drew crowds. Madame Richelieu offered palm readings for entertainment.
Chicago on October 29 hundreds gathered near the American Posting Service. Twelve striking bill posters and sympathizers were arrested for violating a judge issued injunction. Police faced volleys of stones and mud as arrests followed with Murphy and Gottlieb charged with inciting riot while others faced contempt of court. Bonds posted by union attorneys.
Chicago and Alton railroad shop workers totaling eight thousand receive a two cent per hour raise starting November 1. The compromise yields machinists 30 cents an hour, boiler makers slightly less, and general workers 25 cents, increasing payroll about ten thousand dollars.
Eighty pounds of opium with a $1000 value was seized aboard the coast survey cutter Gedney by customs inspectors as a suspected smuggling attempt from Victoria to Seattle. A conversation overheard by the Treasury secretary’s son Au gust aboard the ship led to the discovery.
Thomas H. Byrne Republican candidate for representative in the second district will begin outdoor addresses from a barouche at the Merrimack counting room gate and continue at all district mill gates during the campaign. He will discuss The Republican Platform Amendments of the Labor Law.
Price Utah October report confirms Old Tabby, longtime Uintah Utes leader, has died near White Rock agency at age 104. He was a friend of Brigham Young in early days and helped preserve peace between his people and white settlers.
An advertising notice invites readers to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain’s stomach and Liver Tablets, promoted as a reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness and constipation. The note claims the product is new and good and directs readers to all druggists.
Colonel Butler Ames Republican candidate for Congress spoke at Wilmington town hall to a large audience of residents including Alonzo Walsh Howard Horton and Herbert Fletcher. He urged Roosevelt as a remedy for trusts and praised the next Congress. A Methuen rally drew many supporters and ended with refreshments in a church vestry.
The Wolfe Tone Guards hosted an enjoyable social and dance last evening in Hibernian hall with large attendance. Middlesex orchestra provided music while Capt. Patrick Crimmins served as general manager and a team of organizers oversaw arrangements. Church bells are now being made of glass toughened to be unbreakable, described as beyond anything yet invented, soft and sonorous.
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