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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

3

Poisoning by wood alcohol shocks Rochambeau council

Hermenegilde Leduc of Lakeview avenue died yesterday afternoon at Lowell Hospital from wood alcohol poisoning taken by mistake a day earlier. His wife had used the substance for a foot sore. The 55 year old worked at Lowell Machine Shop and was survived by a widow and several children. The report details the whist party and dance by Rochambeau council at Odd Fellows hall with hundreds in attendance and numerous prizes awarded.

Hermenegilde Leduc Lakeview Avenue Mr. Leduc Mrs. Leduc Lowell Lowell Hospital Albert Lowell Pharmacy Rose Cyr David Desilets Frank Ricard C. E. Wheeler Ed. H. Boulanger E. A. Bernard Horace Desilets Avila Desrosiers Whist Hurtubise Rochambeau Council Jackson Highland Council Sentry Wheeler Joseph A. Legare Geo. E. Caisse Majorique J. Cossette David A. Parthenais Geo. E. Mongeau T. J. Goyette J. C. Manseau Thailes Bourque Grant Albert W. David Lowell Council Walker Industry Council F. X. L. Hurtubise

Lawson Answers Heinze in Copper Dispute

Boston article reports Thomas W. Lawson replying to F. Augustus Heinze in a public letter to Butte Miners' union president Edward T. Long. Lawson repeats four prior negotiations over Heinze copper properties, pledging to raise his offer if Heinze proves sale value to a arbitration board, and questioning minority owner leverage in property control.

Boston Edward T. Long Butte Miners’ Union Thomas W. Lawson F. Augustus Heinze Lawson Mr. Heinze Montana Mr. Lawson Heinze Butte Board of Arbitration

Diaz denies attack on life in Mexico City

President Diaz sent word to Gen. Mena that reports of an assassination attempt are untrue. The general confirms the minister in the capital received Diaz’s message stating Toscano was intoxicated and celebrated with a sensational stunt. No one, including the President, was struck.

Mexico City Mena Diaz Toscano

L road motormen avert strike in agreement

New York, Oct. 28. The Inter-Borough company announced that the L line motormen have reached an agreement with management and that there will be no strike. The decision ends days of tension as workers and the company settled terms.

New York Inter-Borough Company L” Road Motormen

Poisoning at Tewksbury Inmates Reserve Recovery Soon

Eleven inmates at the State hospital in Tewksbury were poisoned by belladonna late last night. Early reports indicated serious danger, but by afternoon all patients showed marked improvement and were on the road to recovery. Authorities cannot yet explain how the toxin was administered or ingested. Doctors treated the men with restoratives, and local specialists from the city joined in examining the patients.

State Hospital Tewksbury Beliadonna Nichols Dr. Nichols Irish H. J. Smith Huntress

Royal curious collections rise from parlor to throne

The article catalogs royal and imperial collecting obsessions. The Princess of Wales owns a priceless ivory topped parasol of Indian silk. Austria's emperor collects elaborate menu cards, including one for Nicholas II to Faure on Russian embassy china. Russia and Persia also showcase opulent, unusual objects. Denmark and Liberia feature birds eggs and ancient canes, with historic prices noted. Stray Stories ends with a quip about art salesmanship.

Princess of Wales Marajah Gwalior Austria Russia St. Petersburg Nicholas II Pres. Faure Persia Prince of Wales Liberia Denmark

Four Women Burned In Factory Blaze At Leominster

A rapid fire at the Columbia Comb company in Graham street left four women seriously burned or bruised. Miss Alfonsine Pinard jumped 25 feet to escape, Miss Hannah S. Hall, 73, critical after being trapped, Miss Effie Woods and Mrs. A D Kendall injured. The frame factory, rich in celluloid dust, burned swiftly with $12,600 loss, largely uninsured.

Leominster Columbia Comb Company Graham Street Hannah S. Hall Pearl Street Alfonsine Pinard Fifth Street Effie Woods Pleasant Street A. D. Kendall Lancaster Street Pinard Columbia Comic Company

Dowie's Changed Plan Ends Campaign Early in New York

Dr. Dowie will end his New York campaign a week early with all excursions to Zion City leaving November 2 from Madison Square Garden. He indicated political influence remains strong and claimed control of 50,000 votes in Chicago and hoped for similar power in New York. In other items, Dowie settled a $1060 legal claim with Robert M. Farley over defense of a follower jailed for neglect, and Ida Marie Rogers was set to sing at Huntington Hall Friday night.

New York Dowie Madison Square Garden Zion City

Peasant's Child Trial in Berlin Heir Case Delayed

The Berlin trial of Countess Isabella Wesierska Kwilecki and Count Kwilecki for presenting a male child as an heir resumes. The prosecution says the child, born over six years ago in Pareze Austrian Silesia, is the couple's alleged son. A Pareze girl testified she gave the child to a midwife. The midwife Fran Ossowski admitted perjury but claimed pity for the countess and the boy, while previously acquitted at Posen.

Berlin Isabella Wesierska Kwilecki Count Kwilecki Wroblewo Posen Pareze Austrian Silesia Isabella

Directors to Meet on Milk Price Impasse

Boston October 28 Directors of the New England Milk Producers association and the contractors likely to meet Friday and Saturday to decide war or peace. The contractors have submitted their ultimatum for winter price adjustment and arbitration by three members, one chosen by each side with a third to be selected jointly. Both sides await the directors call and prepare for conflict if needed.

Boston New England Milk Producers Vision Ultimanim Aegard

Disputed Decisions Prompt Dean Academy Exit in Football

In Andover on October 28 a dispute over umpire O Connell unfair calls led Dean academy to withdraw from the Phillips Andover football game just before halftime with the score 5 to 0 in favor of Andover.

Andover O'Connell Dean Academy Phillips-Andover

Averted Motormen Strike On L System Reached

The Manhattan division of the Interborough Rapid Transit company averted a threatened strike after a conference with August Belmont. Those with normal results will not face re examination for two years and six months. Workers whose records show potential for improvement will have time to prepare for another exam. Additional re examinations by outside physicians are allowed for dissatisfied workers.

New York Manhattan Interborough Rapid Transit Company August Belmont

Ely's Cream Balm Heals Catarrh Says Shantz and Freeman

Quotations from Marcus G. Shantz of Rahway New Jersey and Mrs Franklin Freeman of Dover New Hampshire praise Ely s Cream Balm for catarrh relief. They cite restored taste and smell and note the balm does not irritate or cause sneezing. Available from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York or 50 cents by druggists.

Ely Marcus G. Shantz Rahway N. J Franklin Freeman Dover N. H Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Horse Blankets in Our Basement Sale Ad

Horse blankets offered at basement sale with sarcingle attachments and samples. Several lots priced from 1.25 to 2.50, including heavy burlap lined wool and plaid options, plus street blankets at similar rates.

Cassidy Death Reveals Handy Tim’s Resolve

In a courtroom fragment, Mike recalls Tim Cassidy dying without medical aid while Pat notes Tim’s skill in many tasks. The judge observes Tim’s resourcefulness and readiness. The exchange hints at a nonmedical death, framed by neighbors’ late reflections on Tim’s abilities.

Mike Tim Cassidy Pat Tim

Absolute cure for drunkenness advertised by White Ribbon Remedy

A persuasive notice claims White Ribbon Remedy secretly cures drunkenness in men by taste and odorless means. It asserts permanent abstinence, is endorsed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and offers trial packages and sales through Mrs. A. M. Townsend and agents in LowellMass and Boston.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union A. M. Townsend Tremont St Boston Lowell Massalls & Burkinshaw Middlesex St

Auction Sale of Reserved Seats Held at Huntington Hall

The auction for first choice of two reserved seats for six recitals occurs on November 4 at 2 30 p m in Huntington Hall under E B Conant. Tickets cost 3 00 plus premium bids. Absentees may file seat orders at Austin's music store, with proceeds donated to Lowell area charities.

Ellingwood's Jackson Hall Huntington Hall Casto Theatre C. H. Wilson Josephine Ockington E. B. Conant Austin Lowell

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