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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

7

Quiet Stock Market Stocks Drift With Bank News

The market opened flat with several fractions in a quiet two hours of trading. Cotton futures opened steady in New York with December at 10.28 and May at 10.32. Banking data showed reserves and loans shifting, while experts cautioned about bearish sentiment yet noted improved tones in cotton goods markets as supply trends shifted.

Amalgamated Union Pacific Atchison Reading New York

Leipsic plans exhibit at St Louis exposition

Leipsic city council orders a special display at the St. Louis exposition to highlight its artistic and musical fame. A committee of architects sculptors and musicians will organize a music hall with decorations and exhibits showing Leipsic's musical history and growth. Max Klinger will contribute busts of Wagner and Liszt, with another artist providing a Schumann bust.

Leipsic Saxony St. Louis Max Klinger Beethoven Wagner Liszt Schumann

Drowning Incident Near Goff's Falls Prompts Search

Nine days after Waldo T. Worcester of Concord drowned in the Merrimack river at Goff's Falls no body has been found. A general rule suggests a body surfaces after about that time, and a reward for the recovery has been advertised in several Lowell stores.

Waldo T. Worcester Concord Merrimack River Goff’s Falls Lowell

Harvest Supper to Close Humane Society Hallowe'en Fair

The Humane Society festival ends with a Harvest Supper in Jackson hall this evening. Led by Mrs Albert Pinder, a skilled group will serve wholesome seasonable food to guests. An afternoon sleight of hand for children and a general dance wrap up a very successful fair.

Humane Society Hallowe'en Jackson Hall Albert Pinder

Dorchester Man Seeks Gov Protection After Escaped Insane Asylum Claim

Providence R I Oct 30 Gov Garvin was approached by Albert Howard Stock of Dorchester Mass claiming to have escaped from Medford insane asylum. He sought protection and an inquiry into his case before disappearing. Stock said he had been confined 30 years by an enemy.

Providence R. L Garvin Albert Howard Stock Dorchester Mass Medford Canada Stock

Edgar Garland Recovers After Poisoned Whiskey Incident

Waterville Maine October 31 Edgar Garland who drank poisoned whiskey last night has recovered today Charles Brown of Portland arrested in connection with the case was liberated a development in the investigation clarifying the peril and closing the case for now

Waterville Edgar Garland Charles Brown Portland

The Lord tempering the wind to the shorn lamb

A Philadelphia Ledger quip contrasts a Bible proverb with a Wall Street jab about lambs and wind. It cites Kwater and Newitt in a witty exchange on tempering markets and fate.

Kwater

Carnegie comments on shipbuilding collapse and Alaska decision

Andrew Carnegie, arriving from Europe, says the U S Shipbuilding Company failure will reduce values and cleanse markets. He notes Schwab methods faced inevitable criticism abroad and praises the Standard Securities. He calls the Alaska boundary ruling not a clear victory and urges Anglo Celtic unity, suggesting Canada annex the United States and promising loyalty to Britain.

New York Andrew Carnegie Europe U. S Schwab England Lord Alverstone Canada United States Scotland Lodge Turner

Robbed Cash Registers At Merrimack And Prescott

Early morning entry to C. T. Killpartrick fruit store on Merrimack and Prescott Streets used a rear door key. Two cash registers robbed of 12 to 14 dollars each. Door locked after rifling drawers. Possible connection to bakery break and Burbank shoe store incidents last week.

C. T. Killpartrick Merrimack Prescott Friend Bros Burbank

Auburns gain from Brockton firm moving to Auburn

Lewiston October 30 The Evening Journal reports Field Bros and Gross will move their machinery by car from Brockton Massachusetts to Auburn on November 9. The firm plans to hire local workers, employing several hundred, while bringing little of its former Brockton staff.

Lewiston the Evening Journal Brockton Field Bros., & Gross Mass Auburn

Charge of Larceny Says 18 Year Old Greek Boy Arrested

Harry Bonites, an 18 year old Greek youth, was arrested on a warrant for larceny of $20 from his father Louis Bonites. Officer Hugh Maguire detain him after alleging he broke his father's trunk while the latter worked and took the money. It is further alleged he has recently been in Nashua asking companions for small sums of money.

Harry Bonites Louis Bonites Hugh Maguire Bonites the Younger Harry Nashua

Bail Forfeited In Extortion Case In New York

Tim McCarthy and Sam Parks were under two indictments for extortion. McCarthy failed to appear before Judge Foster, causing his $2000 bail to be forfeited. Bail was furnished by John J. Byrne, Devery's nephew, and a new warrant for McCarthy's arrest was issued.

New York Tim"” McCarthy Sam Parks Foster John J. Byrne Devery

Boston Dispatch Reports Harpoot Quiet Under New Governor

U.S. consul Thomas L. Norton reports Harpoot is peaceful as under the most stable times of his five years in service. The American board of missions notes the city’s calm results from the vigor and wisdom of the province’s new governor.

Boston American Board of Commissions For Foreign Missions Thomas L. Norton U.S Harpoot

Witness Amy Wren Testifies in Beavers Grand Jury Case

New York October 30 Amy Wren the official stenographer of U S District Attorney Youngs testified in the hearing before U S Commissioner Hitchcock in the Beavers case Beavers former salary and allowances chief is charged with taking payments from Brandt Dent of Watertown Wisconsin which funded a government contract for automatic cashiers The grand jury records were objected to as government property and not to be produced in court while Inspector Little followed as the next witness

New York Amy Wren U. S Hitchcock Geo. W. Beavers Postal Department Brandt Dent Company Watertown Wis Youngs Brooklyn Broklyn Beavers Driggs Geo. T. Miller Brandt-Dent Company Miss Wren Grand Jury Burnett Gen. Burnett Gol. Youngs Inspector Little

Girl and party thrown from carriage on Pawtucket street

Mrs. George H. A. Leahey her son George Jr and nurse Miss Jennie Grahn were tossed from a carriage when a chained boat tackle across Pawtucket street near Walker caused the horse to trip. Miss Grahn suffered facial bruises and likely concussion while the child had minor scratches. All were taken home by ambulance with no serious injuries to the mother.

George H. A. Leahey Dr. Leahey George, Jr Jennie Grahn Pawtucket Walker Miss Grahn

Brush Fire Near Bowden Street Prompts Alarm

A brush fire at Bowden street foot near Gorham street and the Boston and Maine railroad tracks triggered box 238 at 1.52 yesterday. The blaze advanced but firefighters from Gorham street quickly contained it with extinguishers.

Bowden Street Gorham Street Boston & Maine Railroad

England Plans Quick Racing Schooner For Trans Atlantic Cup

London, Oct. 30. Yacht designer George T. Watson invites estimates to build a new racing schooner aimed for the Emperor William cup race. The vessel, possibly for King Edward, is kept secret and is described as large and powerful with a 95 foot water line and a main boom over 100 feet long, canvassed for full racing trim.

London George T. Watson William Edward

Bechtel brothers told of sisters death inquest

Allentown. Charles and John Bechtel were informed of their sister Mabel Bechtel s death after the coroner announced the inquest results. They denied she was killed in her home and said she was not there Sunday night. The jury found Mabel s death caused by a fractured skull from an unknown person.

Allentown Charles John Bechtel Castoday Mabel Bechtel Thomas Tom Bechtel

Cotton Crop Estimated At Similar Size To Last Year

New York October 30. This year’s cotton crop is put at or near last year’s total of 10,720,000 bales in a Bradstreet report due tomorrow. Forecasts favor a smaller harvest but higher prices could match last year’s value, with the price rise around 1.5 cents per pound.

New York Bradstreets

Obituary of Minnesota pioneer Isaac Newton Goodhue

Isaac Newton Goodhue a Minnesota pioneer and namesake of a county died at his daughter Mrs Benjamin Davenport of Minneapolis aged 90 He was born 1813 in Hebron New Hampshire and educated at Meriden Amherst and Harvard Law He helped publish the Pioneer with his brother Colonel James Goodhue and later practiced law in Boston then served in the revenue service before returning to Minnesota in 1889 He led the Territorial Pioneers association and remained a Republican He left a sister Mrs Ruth G Bailey

Isaac Newton Goodhue Minnesota Benjamin Davenport Minneapolis Hebron N. H Meriden Amherst College Harvard Law School Alexander Ramsay James Goodhue Pioneer Goodhue Interval Revenue Service Territorial Pioneers’ Association Ruth G. Bailey

Funeral rites for Harriet Fahey held at church and grave

The funeral for Harriet Fahey occurred yesterday with an 8:30 am home service at 19 Riverside Avenue followed by a 9:00 am Mass at St Michael's Church conducted by Rev. Fr Mullin. The Gregorian Mass was sung by the choir, with solos by T P Boulger and Nano M Gallagher. Caroline White played organ. bearers were Thomas Fahey, Frank Appleby, Harry Rowsey and James Bowen. Burial followed at St Patrick's Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr Shaw. Undertaker C H Molloy managed arrangements. Also interred yesterday was infant James Rogerson of 20 Butler Avenue, who died Oct 29 of diphtheria, burial at Edson Cemetery. Molloy again in charge. This marks a second diphtheria death in the Rogerson family within a week.

Harriet Fahey Riverside Avenue West Street St. Michael's Church Fr. Mullin T. P. Boulger Nano M. Gallagher Caroline White Thomas Fahey Frank Appleby Harry Rowsey James Bowen St. Patrick's Cemetery Fr. Shaw C. H. Molloy James Rogerson James Annie Rogerson Butler Avenue Edson Cemetery Molloy

Somerby Showman Dies in Cambridge Home

Cambridge obituary notes Rufus A. Somerby an old-time showman dies at his residence. A political message urges Republicans to vote for Jos. P. Thompson for Register of Deeds on election day.

Cambridge Rufus A. Somerby Jos. P. Thompson Register of Deeds

Morgan arrives in Chicago amid traction takeover talks

Chicago on October 30 saw J Pierpont Morgan reach the city to a reception at the depot by R R Gavin one of Union Traction’s receivers and Alfred Skitt linked to the leadership of a new company aiming to assume control of all traction properties in Chicago.

Chicago J. Pierpont Morgan R. R. Gavin Union Traction Company Alfred Skitt

Parker Dies At Home In City At 53

John C Parker aged 53 years died at his home 237 Princeton street on Oct 30 in this city.

Parker Princeton Street John C. Parker

Moving Vans Pass as Old Tenants Depart

Renting ads in these columns cause the moving vans to pass each other as the old tenant moves out the new one moves in.

Gondola Craft in Venice A Dark, Quiet Water World

Wander through Venice to dockyards where gondolas are built and repaired. The article details black paint, pine wood, six-tooth ferro, the felze cabin, dialing prices, and the precise handling of a gondola, including a glimpse at old coins called osela and a doge era tradition.

Venice Phoenix Theatre Palazzo Mocenigo Republic of Venice Preme Diana Bacchus

Prize from the past in a peep-show crowd

Grace Eldredge in Youth's Companion notes collectors seek value in odd finds. Some buyers pay well for a lone ornament on a stick or even a nose hook, while amid the LA spectacle, a genuine prize can emerge.

Ganziero Grace Eldredge

Hunting Chamois And A Close Encounter On A Snowy Ridge

The narrator treks up a steep slope amid dense fog and fresh chamois signs. After a dramatic encounter, a shot is fired as a herd scatters, hitting and killing a barren doe. The scene ends with a tongue in cheek aside about patent foods versus patent medicines.

Republicans Endorse Captain J. P. Thompson for Register

A local Republican slate backs Captain J. P. Thompson for the office of Register of Deeds urging voters to support his candidacy in the upcoming election.

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New York Market U. Steel New England Cotton Yarn Company Massachusetts Henry Clews & Co Haven & Clement R. G. Dun & Co China Bright, Sears & Co Atchison, D F. S. Colton & Co Bankers New York Consolidated Central Block Central Street Lowell, Mass Wall York State Stres Philadelphia Eound United Fruit Albert S. Guild Yee Wyman’s Exchange Blag Canadian Pacific Perso Asaneeet Boston Market Brook. Rap. T Can. Pac Ches. & Ohio Erie Rail Amg Ill L. & Neeeee Manhattan Mo. Pacific Southern Pacific Texas & Pacific Wabash Chic Fitchburg Cal, & Hecla Osceola Old Dominion Trinity Utah N. E. Tel A. Tel. & Tel Co Carnegie Big Brockton Shoe Concern Maine Tim McCarthy Gorham Street Company Bechtel Boys R. A. Somerby Chicago Traction Combine Courier Sir Henry Irving Knight America Sardou Dante Terry Irving Company Washington Star J. P. Thompson Nicholas G. Norcross Central St People’s Club Swan Building Matt
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