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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

5

Three Murders In Arkansas Town Shake Negro Community

In Wynne Arkansas three Gibson sisters aged 17 12 and 10 were found murdered at their home. The father Thomas Gibson a prosperous farmer returned to find two corpses with crushed heads and a third mutilated in the yard. David Cross an elderly man was arrested and confessed witnessing the killings naming a man called Johnson as the actual murderer.

Mary Sophie May Gibson Thomas Gibson David Cross Johnson

Collinville News Notes On Roads And Residents

Collinsville reports more track derailments as rails and road bed deteriorate, with cars leaving the tracks near the church. Local cottonwood era topics include high school study evenings, Frankoss cider mill activity, and a returning ex-soldier sergeant David Hainey. New hotel under paint by George Holt, Woolen Co. coal distribution by Frank I. Hill, world champion tumbler Edward Provost visiting, local goaltender John Hanley Jr joins Never Sweat, and Halloween events with warnings to farmers and a tar and feathers joke in town.

Lowell Collinsville Mr. Frankoss Mr. Foss David Hainey George Holt Frank I. Hill American Woolen Co Edward Provost Josephine Goulet John Hanley Centralville James Finnegan Mill Street Hallowe'en

Inspector's Report on Canada to United States Border Crossing

Immigrant inspector Watchorn reports that Europeans barred from U S ports are directed to Canadian ports then smuggled across the border. Agents in Italian and Swiss towns run numerous agencies. many immigrants pass to Canada and thence to the United States. The report calls for uniform strictness at all entry points.

Washington Sargent Immigration Bureau Today Robert Watchorn Paris France United States Canada Watchorn Canadian

Ladies Social Circle Fair at town hall Friday Navy 7

The Evangelical church Ladies Social Circle plans their annual fair at town hall this Friday night Navy 7. Chairs of tables include Fancy Mrs G A Harlow candy Mrs Channing Whitaker apron Mrs Rhoda Sherburne kitchen Mrs Horton farmers Mrs C A Johnson. An entertainment Sunbonnets a two act farce will feature many ladies. Supper served 6 to 8 under Mrs John Bridgeford.

The Evangelical Church Navy Fancy G. A. Harlow Candy Channing Whitaker Apron Rhoda Sherburne Horton C. A. Johnson M. C. Butterfield P. A. Flint Lottie Upton Grace Queen Florence Swain Ethel Sanborn Ethel Queen Fannie Upton Dora Sherburne Ethel Kimball John Bridgeford

All Saints Church Chelmsford Guild Meets Nov 1

All Saints Church in Chelmsford holds Holy Communion at 10 a m on All Saints Day. The annual Guild meeting follows at 3 30 p m. A service and sermon is planned for Sunday November 2 at 10 45 a m.

All Saints Church

North Chelmsford Notes on Local Changes and Moves

Luther H. Hall joined the Chelmsford foundry machine shop. The old village building near the foundry was torn down after nine unused years. Henry Howard and Mr. Foote visited Archie Rogers in Bennington New Hampshire, a former North Chelmsford employee. A newly formed club plans to use the former Mr and Mrs Charles George store building on Main Street as its first club room.

Luther H. Hall Chelmsford Foundry Henry Howard Mr. Foote Archie Rogers Bennington N. H Rogers North Chelmsford Machine Company Charles George

Helen Eastman Dies After Long Illness In Tewksbury

Miss Helen F Eastman, a Lowell native who moved to the centre village, died at her home after months of illness. She passed away at 4:30 Wednesday morning.

Helen F Eastman Centre Village Lowell

Townsman Eastman Sister Mourned After Long Illness

The obituary notes Miss Mary F. Eastman of Pleasant Street survived by a sister. She suffered for three years with untold pain yet remained brave. Her kindness endeared her to the community and the body will be cremated at Mount Auburn. Postmaster Fornstall attended a local funeral. political chatter includes Frank H. Farmer denying rumors of challenging Fletcher.

Mary F. Eastman Pleasant Street Mount Auburn Fornstall F. A. Morey Billerica Sheppard Tewksbury Frank H. Farmer Fletcher Mr. Fletcher

Wealthy Lowery Drowned After Boat Found on Oneida Lake

Utica New York October 29 The boat carrying Stewart J Lowery was found on the south shore of Oneida Lake confirming his drowning. Lowery had been in a sanitarium for nervous troubles from over study in his final year at Cornell. He was a young man of considerable wealth.

Utica N. Y Stewart J. Lowry Oneida Lake Lowery Lowrey Cornell

Butler Ames Pressed for Congress by Roosevelt Support

TheAdv notes Butler Ames secured passage of a bill compelling street railways to transport letter carriers free. Adv adds President Roosevelt brokered a coal strike settlement and favors sending Butler Ames to Congress from this district.

Butler Ames Adv Roosevelt Congress Advy

French Miners Set to Interpellate Government Over Dispute

Paris reports that the national Committee of the Miners Federation with Socialist deputies will interpellate Premier Combes in the Chamber of Deputies on Friday to place responsibility for the strike and arbitration talks before the nation. Miners, discouraged in the mining district, are reportedly returning to work as negotiations stall.

Paris National ‘Committee The Miners’ Federation Combes Chamber of Deputies

President Roosevelt backs Butler Ames for Congress

The advertisement notes President Roosevelt's support for Butler Ames in the congressional race and questions whether readers trust the President's confidence. It frames Ames as the favored candidate through White House endorsement.

Messenger of King Edward Arrives Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse

Oliver Andrew Borthwick, son of Lord Glenesk and Morning Post organizer, arrives in New York as a King Edward VII messenger bearing parchment of high importance. He lands without customs scrutiny and says his mission targets President Roosevelt or the British embassy in Washington.

New York Oliver A. Borthwick Edward VII Roosevelt Washington Iking Chaumberlain Oliver Andrew Borthwick Lord Glenesk London Morning Post Conservative Party

The Strange Doukhobors in Canada

Philadelphia report states Doukhobor disturbances in Manitoba were encouraged by Quaker Joseph S. Elkinton and Friends members who brought the sect to Canada. Elkinton, once among the Doukhobors for three months, claims agents in 58 villages but notes no confirmed march or riots. He doubts the 2000 on the march and calls the dispute exaggerated.

Philadelphia Manitoba Russia Canada Joseph S. Elkinton Society of Friends Elkinton

Goulds Valet Loses Damages Trial In New York

In New York on October 29 a jury found in favor of defendant Howard Gould in the second trial of a damage suit by Frank D Mowbray once Goulds valet. Mowbray claimed he lost sight in one eye and Gould had promised him a life position. Gould denied any promise and said he dismissed Mowbray. The trial was brief and focused on the key points of Mowbrays claim.

New York Howard Gould Frank D. Mowbray Mr. Gould Mowbray Gould

Church Alliance elects officers at New York meeting

The Actors' Church Alliance in New York held its third annual meeting. Bishop Potter was elected president, Joseph Jefferson is first vice president, George D. MacIntyre is second vice president, Rev. Walter F. Rentley serves as general secretary, and Mrs Mourle Wilson McWater becomes treasurer.

New York The Victors Church Allance Bishop Potter Joseph Jefferson George D. MacIntyre Walter FE. Rently Mourle Wilson McWater

Miss Gould Arrives for Y M C A Dedication Events

Hampton Va Oct 29 Miss Helen Gould and friends arrived at Old Point Comfort to partake in tomorrow's exercises connected with the dedication of the Y M C A building to be donated to the army and navy by Miss Gould.

Hampton Helen Gould Old Point Comfort Tas Army and Navy Gould

Government gunboat carries 1000 troops to La Guaira

Maracaibo Venezuela October 29 the government gunboat Samara sailed with a thousand soldiers aboard bound for La Guaira to reinforce President Cas tro who remains inactive at La Victoria district.

Maracaibo Venezuela Samara la Guaira Castro la Victoria

New British cruisers ordered by the admiralty

The admiralty orders the construction of two new cruisers claimed to be the most powerful of their kind. They are expected to reach speeds over 26 knots. Butler Ames helped push the law requiring street railways to carry all school children under 20 at half fare.

Tandon Admiralty Butler Ames Adv

Johann Hoff’s Extract Promoted by Doctors and Nobility

A historical notice extols Johann Hoff’s Extract as the world’s greatest tonic and blood-maker since 1847. It cites endorsements by royalty and physicians, claims to cure nervousness and dyspepsia, improve appetite and sleep, and suit women зand all ages. warns against imitations and urges buying the genuine product from Eisner & Mendelson Co of New York.

Johann Hoff James C. Flint Wilson, Mich M. L. Ravitch Lexington Johann Hoffa Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Special Announcements From Lowell Arts and Notions

Special announcements advertise Japanese artist Mr Tsuboyama teaching embroidery in Lowell for two weeks starting Monday Nov 3 with free lessons. Also promoted are Omo Shields odorless waterproof washable in sizes 1 to 10, prices 15 to 55 cents per pair, and Notion Dept West Section Left Aisle showing Not a Hook fasteners and Notion Dept demonstrations.

Tsuboyama Omo Omos Notion Dept Notion

Bag Tops Half Price Sale Walks Through West Section

The listing offers numerous bag tops in gun metal, oxydized, rose, French gray and other finishes. Prices range from 22.00 to 7Sc per dozen patterns, with regular prices cited as double. Location noted as West Section, right aisle.

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