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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

4

Moody Big Rally in Brockton Voices for Protection and Roosevelt

In Brockton on Oct 29 a Republican rally drew about 1500 at Canton hall with speakers Hon. John D. Long and Hon. Wm. H. Moody secretary of the navy. Moody defended protection, attacked free raw materials, urged Massachusetts Congress members to defend national tariff aims while prioritizing local interests. He warned that free trade would undermine both raw materials and manufactured products.

Brockton Canton Hall John D. Long Wm. H. Moody Navy Hotel Belmont George H. Garfield Long Moody Congress Massachusetts Theodore Roosevelt House Commonwealth

Shake-up at Ellis Island Immigration Service

Washington announces a broad shake-up at Ellis Island following a secret probe into the island's affairs. The review alleges years of petty theft and blackmail, with multiple dismissals and the reassignment of about forty privilege men. Some findings will be referred to the New York grand jury.

Washington Immigration Service Ellis Island Grand Jury New York

Berlin Hotel Explosion Inquest Finds No Arrests Likely

Clinton reports State Fire Marshal Shaw concluded an inquest into the Berlin hotel explosion of October 22. After hearing a dozen witnesses, he found insufficient evidence to justify arresting any suspects and said state investigations will not continue.

Clinton Shaw Berlin

Sparks Breaks Silence on Tariffs and Politics in Lowell

Senator Sparks addresses voters on tariff costs from coal and the Dingley clause in a Lowell rally. He champions free coal from Canada, pledges to back Roosevelt against trusts, and urges support for Eben Adams and John Sparks in upcoming elections. Charles Hamlin praises Gaston era and laments tariff policies while urging Democratic control.

Moody Senate Canada Congress Sparks Charless. Hamlin Gaston Lowell Dimon Eben T. Adams John T. Sparks Great Britain Venezuela Massachusetts Hamlin Senator Lodge Hay Rhode Island O'Brien Butler Ames Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt Crane

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Systemic Cure

The article argues local catarrh remedies fail because catarrh is a blood disorder and must be treated internally. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are described as a safe, pleasant lozenge that reaches the bloodstream to cleanse catarrhal poison, relieve mucous buildup, and avoid cocaine or opiates. Read as a period ad style, it emphasizes internal treatment and safety for children.

Stuart

Adams for senator urged by speaker amid rally end

A speaker asks voters to back Mr. Adams for senator and to inspect the ticket listing John T. Sparks Democrat and Butler Ames Republican, saying they leave themselves in voters hands as the rally ends.

Mr. Adams John T. Sparks Butler ‘Ames

St Pauls M E church hosts large tag social event

A church social at St Pauls M E drew record crowds with a tag theme where all attendees wore visible name tags. The evening featured music games seasonal decorations and a Halloween parlor setup with refreshments and informal mingling led by organizer Miss Maude Fiske and supported by several committees and entertainers.

St. Paul's M. E Maude Fiske Geo. Olmstead Gertrude McKissock Bert Ha Bertha Kyle Chas. C. Hard

Mechanics lodge marks sixtieth anniversary in Lowell

The 60th anniversary exercises of Mechanics lodge I O O F were held at Odd Fellows temple with about 150 present. The program ran 8 to 9 30 pm and included welcome remarks, solos, readings, and letters from two aging members. The banquet followed. Founded Oct 26 1842, the lodge shows 1500 initiations and 122 deaths in 60 years, with 128 members affiliated 25 years. Notables include mayors Ambrose Lawrence and John J Pickman and several doctors and reverends on the rolls. The current officers are listed with titles and names. Merrimack lodge is noted as the oldest in Lowell, though Mechanics is near the top in longevity.

Mechanics Lodge Odd Fellows’ Temple P. G M. C. True Neilie W. Slater L. C. Hauber Joh. H. Cole R.S. Emerson Ambrose Lawrence John J. Pickman Robert Court Smith Baker D. D J. F. Adama J. Fletcher Dennis J. J. Twiss F. W. Chadbourne George C. Osgood George BE

Republican Rally Voices for Unity and Policy Stance

A spirited Republican rally denounces Democratic tactics and praises party principles. Speakers urge continued support for Ames and discuss reciprocity, tariff revision, and trust regulation, stressing labor rights, constitutional amendments, and the importance of party unity ahead of the November 4 election.

Ward 3 club rally postponed after lockout

Ward 3 meeting was delayed when the club room was locked and janitor Austin Brown could not be found. A rally is planned for next Saturday in Ward 3 ward room with speakers John C. Wilson Augustus Walsh Col Alfred R. Chadwick ex Alderman George H. Taylor Charles B E Howe Alderman Cyrus Barton Hon Charles H Hanson and Mayor W E Badger.

Austin Brown Mr. Puffer Ward 3 John C. Wilson Augustus Walsh Col Alfred R. Chadwick George H. Taylor Charles BE. Howe Cyrus Barton Charles H. Hanson W. E. Badger

Ames Endorsed by French Canadians for Congress

The Club des Citoyens Americans endorsed Butler Ames for Congress at a large meeting citing gratitude to President Roosevelt for ending the anthracite coal strike. Resolutions praise Roosevelt and pledge Republican-leaning support, noting Ames would back the President and McKinley era service.

Club Des Citoyens Americans Butler Ames Congress Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt United States le Club Des Citoyens Americans William McKinley

Lincoln Club Holds Open House Rally for Republicans

The Lincoln club kept open house last evening as Republicans who attended a conference in the committee room dropped in briefly. Club members are active in the campaign and urge earnest cooperation of Lowell Republicans to make the organization strong. A rally is planned at Republican headquarters on Friday evening, Oct. 31, with all Republicans urged to attend for clean candidates. Mother Duck and Father Gander exchange a light dialogue about goose pimples in a chummy closing note.

Lincoln Club Republcan Lowell

Guatemala Quakes Drive Mass Withdrawals Near Volcano

News from New York reports severe earthquakes across Guatemala. Santa Maria eruptions ash Quezaltenango and Mezantanago, forcing abandonment of towns near the volcano. Residents flee inland as the republic remains in a disturbed state and telegraph lines are controlled.

New York Guatemala Santa Maria Herald Guatemala City Quezaltenango Mezantenango Republic

Struck on tracks in Lowell. man badly injured

A horse drawn carriage crashed after a team moved along private tracks toward Lowell. James O Neil, 56, born in Lowell and longtime city resident, sustained a head fracture and back hemorrhage requiring trephining. Conductor Mitchell declined comment. tracks near the roadbed were narrow and unsafe.

Lowell Mitchell Salem N. H Citizen St. John’s Hospital James O'Neil Casey and Kearns Urban Michael John Reagan

Municipal coal yard proposed by Mystic lodge in Lynn

Eight hundred members of Mystic lodge A O U W in Lynn petition the mayor and aldermen for a municipal coal and wood yard to protect fuel buyers. They urge purchasing a wharf, issuing notes, and running the yard on a cash basis with prices just covering costs and interest. Other fraternal orders in Lynn have similar resolutions before them.

Lynn Mystic Lodge

Lathrop Named For Probate Judgship In Barnstable County

Boston October 29 The executive council named Freeman M Lathrop of Barnstable to be judge of probate and insolvency for Barnstable county replacing resignation of Hiram P Harriman Harris resignation takes effect October 31 Harriman practiced in Boston and Barnstable for many years Lathrop has long served as register of probate in Barnstable county

Boston Freeman M. Lathrop Barnstable Barnstable County Hiram P. Harriman Harriman Lathrop

Saloon Keeper Robbed in Appleton with $8000 Stolen

An Evening Wisconsin dispatch from Appleton reports Martin Cornelius a wealthy saloon keeper was held up late last night by two men on the street. One forced his hands behind his back while the other covered him with a revolver and took $8000 in large denomination bills. The robbers warned him not to cry out and fled down a side street.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Appleton Martin Cornelius Cornelius

Pension changes after Oct. 11 issue list

Washington pension changes released from the Oct. 11 issue include increases for several named individuals: John Hurley of Peabody gains $8, Benjamin Battles of Fairhaven $24, Wm Marland of Andover $10, James A. Shoughton of Brockton $8, Carl F. Jenen of Haverhill $14.

Washington Sssne John Hurley Peabody Benjamin Battles Fairhaven Wm. Marland Andover James A. Shoughton Brockton Carl F. Jeneen Haverhill

Butler Ames Promoted for Gallantry in 1598 Action

Butler Ames, comrade of 1598, was promoted to lieutenant colonel for gallantry in action. The citation notes his bravery and leadership in the field, reflecting long service and commendable conduct recognized by his peers and superiors.

Butler Ames

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SEC. Moody Bears Bay State Dean C. W. Lenhart Bowling Green William H. Pearson Central St Cor. Appleton Senator Sparks St. Paul’s Vestry Pred Greenhalg Roger Wolcott Murray Crane Gale Trull Col. Ames W. H. S. Hayes Cuba Ames Mother Duck Father Gander Rhodes Rhodes’ New Hair Store Merrimack Street Lowell Business College Runels Merrimack Gregg Albert C. Blaisdell Lowsis New England E. Kimball Newell Whitney Mansfield Swan Building van Buren Hall Trinity Court Mary E. Reilly George F. Hamer Isabelle Willey Lowell Conservatory OF Music Appleton Street Effie L. Palmer TUDIO Room 20 Swan Bidg Mass Edward Everett Adams Middlesex Street Frederick H. Haywood Central Building Fifth Street Baptist Church Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St Opera Y House Walter Fessler James O'Neill Rurik Harriet Ford Piene Neusky Liebier & Co Rciu&n Charles Frohman SKY Farm Berkshire Hills Edward B. Kidder Abe Academy OF Music Cc F. Dempsey THE High Rollers Chinatown AL. Haynes May Duryer John L. Kearney Murray Bros OF the First Baptist Church American Orchestra D. Millin M. G. McMillan Dows’s Cascade Cars Huntington Hall Harry KE. Brigham Singing Orchestra of Marlboro Wand Mechanics Fair Optician Geo. G. Rogers Mranimack Strebe
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