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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
12
Advertisements announce next week Saturday quarter day at Washington Savings Bank and a Boston University male quartet plus reader on November 6 at Eliot Church. Also notes reduced price cameras and a sale on nickel alarm clocks with a discount and warranty.
Personal item noting Mr and Mrs 8 Gulline accompanied by Florence visiting their parents in this city with cheerful laughter and joyful greetings.
In Chicago on October 31, waitresses in downtown restaurants demand better conditions and threaten to strike if refused. Wages 6 to 9 dollars weekly for 13 hours spark discontent, with over 400 at a meeting authorizing filing demands today and setting a Monday response deadline. There are more than 1200 union waitresses seeking 10 hour days at the same pay plus overtime double pay, while dinner-place workers ask for higher weekly pay and shorter daily hours.
The transport Sheridan arrived in San Francisco at dawn after a 25 day voyage from Manila via Nagasaki carrying 1011 soldiers. It includes six Ninth Cavalry troops totaling 520 men, 285 casuals, 134 sick, eight prisoners and five insane men, plus 17 deceased soldiers. Ninety five cabin passengers and officers head home. The Sumner, with Gen Chaffee aboard, left Nagasaki four days earlier and should reach soon after Honolulu.
Washington October 31 The following are the pension changes from the October 14 issue Alfred J Howe Lowell 6 dollars increase for Gee T Monies Lynn 10 dollars Howard Seaver Lynn 12 dollars Christopher Keating Lynn dollars unspecified amounts referenced.
Butte Montana hosts a five game series where the All-American bowling team dominates, taking all matches. They set road totals with a grand 3085 pins, averaging 617 per game.
Lieutenant Brosnan identified and arrested H. H. Morton on Gorham street for alleged larceny of a Paxton man's team. Morton, claiming to be an Apple King, denied discussing his Paxton to Worcester route and stated Boston as home. He was intoxicated at arrest. missing team found at Globe House stable.
A large turnout gathered at Good Templars hall on Gorham Street for a ward nine Republican rally. The meeting, called to order by Mr Robert F Mar, promoted candidates for the upcoming November 4 election.
James ONeill stars in The Honour of the Humble at the Opera House tonight in Harriet Ford’s drama adaptation of The Danicheff. The production promises strong forceful storytelling with a modernized version praised for its appeal to middle class theatregoers. The Danicheff in new form, along with Sky Farm, headlines the week with Edward E. Kidder’s brisk visual scenes and clean writing, while Henry Guy Carleton’s society drama A Wife's Devotion leads the bill with E. V. Phelps stock company and Helen Courtney and Cameron Clemens.
Crowded Academy of Music hosts A H Woodhull's High Rollers in a bustling vaudeville bill led by A Woman Hater. Abbie Carlton Kathryn Miley Eva Mitchell star in living pictures and song numbers with Dan McLeod supporting. Closing burlesque In the Heart of New York and a Spanish dance enliven the show as boxing acts and citybits finish a strong premiere. Evening and matinee performances scheduled with coupon admissions for 15 cents on Monday night for Night in Chinatown.
Tomorrow’s Casto matinee offers a full afternoon of clean, refined comedy for children. Manager Haynes emphasizes careful bookings, ensuring every act entertains without departure from the Circuits’ standards and comfort for young patrons.
Col Butler Ames born in Lowell August 23 1871 son of Major General Adelbert Ames. A West Point graduate and MIT alum he shifted from military to industry and public service, earning support as a progressive Republican promising to back Theodore Roosevelt and protect local homes and industries.
Yokohama report states the cabinet backs a naval buildup costing 8,250,000 annually for ten years. The plan includes four new battleships six first class cruisers and additional craft. Also notes Agnus with violinist Florence Chariton performing next Sunday morning at 10 45 and a Friday vesper and Te Deum with a rector sermon on The Warfare of the Saints followed by Sunday evening vespers for the faithful departed.
The House of Prayer choir directed by Louis H. Masson with Mrs Harvey Lafleur at the organ will present Gounod’s Saint Cecilia Sanctus and Benedictus and other selections.
Advertises pure cream caramels at 40 cents a pound at Monard's drug store 197 Central Street. Claims others charge 50 cents for inferior quality. Encourages customers to come in and try them.
The Famous Norfolk and New Brunswick Underwear offers men’s drawers shaped from ankle to waist narrowing at the ankle to hold shape. Fit when new and after wear. Prices $1.00 and $1.59 per garment. RP Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters, CENTRAL at MARKET STREET.
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