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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
4
Berlin reports the death of Professor Rudolf Virchow at 2 p.m. A pathologist and politics leader, his career tied to Berlin University and the Reich. Celebrated for cellular pathology, his work revolutionized medicine and anthropology, earning honors from global scientific communities and monarchs alike.
An 1897 testimonial from Mrs. Ella Chapin of Claremont New Hampshire credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after long illness from anaemia. She describes nervous weakness dizziness and faintness. after two weeks she improved and was cured with continued use. The ad promises the medicine as a universal remedy for pale complexions and related blood deficiencies.
New details report Torishima, a small island between the Bonins and Ibseu, wiped out with about 150 inhabitants. The Hiogo Maru, which reached within a mile, saw a submarine eruption nearby sending water plumes to 600 feet. The island’s face is altered, buildings vanished, and all residents are presumed dead.
Providence reports a potential turning point in the weavers strike as the Earnscliffe mill reverts to the prestrike two-shift system, displacing about 70 strikers who had joined the walkout at American Woolen company plants. An Sunday mass meeting call is issued for all strikers. The campaign has relied on independent mills, with many strikers out for over seven months and replaced by non union workers.
Washington reports Minister Bowen forwarded a plea from Rev. T. S. Pond for aid to Caracas suffering amid protracted conflict. He requests 2000 dollars but could use five times that amount. Pond describes widespread poverty, with half of Caracas families obtaining only one decent meal daily if lucky.
In Pottstown Pennsylvania today a widow collected a voucher for 612 dollars representing arrears on her late husband Charles Lehrer's increase claim from the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Lehrer applied for an increase 25 years ago but was never informed of the decision. His widow's pension and her own pension were both approved.
President Roosevelt lands at East 23d street after the Pittsfield trolley accident with a black eye and discolored face. He buys a silk hat after trying on twelve from a New York yacht club liaison, then travels by carriage and ferry with Cortelyou. Secret service tightens security as a wreath and condolence note are sent for Agent Craig, and the party heads to Jersey City and Washington.
Chicago on sick leave US consul Louis Ayme warns of renewed activity at Martinique and St Vincent volcanoes. A 40 foot tidal wave could kill hundreds of thousands, collapsing coasts around Pelee and Porto Rico. He notes Guadeloupe faces debt, abandoned cane plantations, and rising refugee pressures from Martinique, urging swift dispatch of war vessels and scientists.
Basement Bargain department JA ROLUARD CO offers two lines of Jersey underwear in flesh and light brown with most shirt sizes and limited drawers, half price at 26c per garment. A second line of about 20 dozen shirts and drawers in combed yarn is marked down to 88c per garment.
One hundred twenty machinists walk out at Goulding & Co in Fort Hill square Boston to press for a nine hour day and a ten percent wage increase. The company says it offered 57 hours weekly with a five percent raise, which the workers rejected. A union endorsement and non union action were discussed at meetings near Fort Hill square.
In Bath Maine the body of Mrs William Hawkes was found in the Kennebec river at the Shaw dock over a suction pipe to Sagadahoc Light and Power. Investigators note no violence marks and suspect possible personal crisis death. A strange woman seen near Centre Street may have been involved but police cannot confirm.
Reverend J W Fryer, filling in at Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, performed a wedding for a Philadelphia couple and earned 17 cents. He must also issue a certificate costing 40 cents, leading him to fear losses if more couples pay so little. People visiting the parsonage will be questioned about finances.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as peculiarly adapted for chronic throat troubles and promises it will surely cure bronchitis and bronchial diseases. It urges consumers to refuse substitutes and credits sellers FB, C. Goog ala and C. W Carte.
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