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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
3
Canton Ohio observed McKinley memorial day with sermons prayers and hymns from First M E church and Catholic communities. Judge William R Day and Mrs McKinley spoke of the President's life and policies amid public tributes at the McKinley tomb and home.
Rev Henry H Washburn delivered a memorial sermon at Christ Episcopal Church in Oyster Bay marking the first anniversary of McKinley’s death. The sermon praised McKinley but included remarks on the dangers of trusts. Roosevelt appeared disapproving and whispered to Mrs Roosevelt. Washburn said he prepared the sermon independently. Roosevelt claimed no prior knowledge of its content.
Two men, Jack McGlinchy and Sherri Victory, both about 28, attempted to abduct the 10 year old daughter of John Adama, cemetery sexton, as she drove a cow to pasture in Houston Maine. The girl screamed drawing neighbors. Their vehicle broke down a mile away, allowing officers to arrest them.
In Keene New Hampshire on September 14 a basement explosion at Bassett and Jones clothing store triggered a fire damaging stock valued around four thousand dollars. Fire crews arrived quickly to control the blaze and prevent spread. The cause remains under investigation with no injuries reported.
Mill remnants of seamless pillow case tubing now in stock in widths of 42 45 and 60 inches. Available in lengths from 1 to 15 yards with a single yard price. basement remnant department A G Pollard Co.
To rent a corner store with a refrigerator for meat and pleasant three room tenements in good repair near Westford street and the Northern Depot. Rent seven dollars per month. Choice tenement with large room and scenic view. Apply T. Elliott at 7 Central St.
Dr Kennedy offers free sample bottles of his kidney disease remedy through local drug stores. Ask your pharmacist for a free bottle to judge its value for kidney disease and female weakness and similar conditions. Stores listed include A W Dows Co, F P Moody, A E Moore, F H Butler Co, Ellingwood Co, Falls Burkinshaw, C E B Carter, F C Goodale, Lowell Pharmacy, A Thomason, Carter Sherburne.
Mary Huber fled New York with Andrew C Fear ing a New York concert hall singer. In Monterey, George Huber shot her and then shot Fear ing. Huber was arrested and to be arraigned next day for murder. Fearing and Huber had been in Monterey for three weeks.
Providence September 14. Weavers at Olneyville vote to return to work with one loom and continue opposing the two loom system. Financial exhaustion forces temporary retreat while pledging solidarity, urging that no worker operate two looms and to support unemployed members.
Samuel D. Babcock 81 a wealthy New York banker and stockholder in the Commercial Cable company collapsed and died of heart failure while walking on Main street in Lexon at 7 pm He directed the New York Central railroad Union National bank and two large insurance firms He helped found the Union and Metropolitan clubs His children include Mrs Dixon Miss Babcock and Miss Minnie Babcock with two daughters living in Lenox.
Shenandoah Pa September 14 amid the 19th week of the coal strike. Senator Platts end date prediction has passed with no concession from coal presidents. Local United Mine Workers unions reaffirm loyalty to officers and vow to continue the strike. Gen Gobin in charge of state troops denies plans to withdraw or await gubernatorial orders before a settlement.
Senor Billinghurst former vice president of Peru arrived in Lima today to an enthusiastic welcome with over ten thousand people. The event signals hope that all political parties will rally to him and ease the recent Romana Congress dispute.
Beaumont Texas September 14 The burning gusher died out about 3 this morning plunging the field into darkness It is believed the well choked itself and will have to be cleaned before it will flow again The incident marks a temporary end to the flare and production in the area
Gov Taft attended a banquet hosted by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Manila. The welcome address urged allowing more Chinese to the Philippine islands. Taft responded that excluding Chinese acknowledged their thrift and energy, a reason he said Chinese would regard as a compliment.
Charles Fisher aged 29 unmarried of 5 Goldsmith place died last evening after a fish bone became lodged in his throat during supper. He coughed to dislodge it but pierced throat tissue, bleeding and fainting followed until death. He was a doorman at an auction room located at 146 Court street.
Kalama Washington September 14 reports tell of massive forest fires along the Lewis river with ten dead and five logging camps burned out. The flames have moved toward the Kalama river destroying Oak Point and causing extensive property damage, estimated near three hundred thousand dollars, while fires on Coveman claim five dead and two missing amid heavy smoke.
Manila dispatch reports native constabulary pursuing the Rios band of irreconcilables in Tayabas province Luzon killing 15 and capturing 25. The force suffered no losses. Rios vows he will never be captured alive.
Saratoga Sept 24 The Hudson Valley Railroad Co did not run a car today and the line remains crippled by the motormen strike.
Col. William A Rafferty of the Fifth cavalry died in San Felipe from injuries after a fall last Monday. Gen. Chaffee was at his bedside when he expired.
Sarah McCormick, an 80 year old Lowell resident and Medfield asylum patient, was killed last Thursday by a fellow inmate. An iron weight used as a tool of death crushed her skull while she was strapped to a cot. She died in a ward for violent patients as staff were away briefly. The assault prompted calls for investigation and state oversight, with the superintendent seeking to quiet publicity before the body returned to Lowell for burial. The victim, once treated for nervous disease, lay in state at St. Peter’s church after a funeral conducted by Rev. Fr. McDermott, with burial at St. Peter’s cemetery.
Mayor Badger entertained a contingent of city government members and officials at Salisbury beach on a day marked by poor weather. The group traveled from Lowell, toured Seaside House, played games, and enjoyed rifle and croquet activities, life saving station visits, and a dinner before returning by rail, with three staying overnight.
Praesels Sept 14 The Soir reports Queen Marie Heerriette of Belgium is in hopeless condition. King Leopold will likely have to shorten his visit to Bag neren De Luchen France due to the Queen’s deteriorating health.
Biddeford Maine on September 14 reports saloons defiantly continued liquor sales on Sunday despite Sheriff Fogg's order to close at last night. The city had not seen such open sale in years and many establishments remained active yesterday.
Stay closed. Back doors to saloons were wide open today, and in many instances customers flocked in through the front doors.
Amsterdam reports former Transvaal state secretary Mr. Reitz will sail September 25 for New York to deliver lectures for his finances and to aid Boer relief. The trip comes earlier than expected, said to be driven by Boer generals Botha Dewet and De Larey who urge moderation of anti British propaganda in Europe.
A belated telegram from Bogota dated September 10 reports that the interior revolution in Colombia has ended with the surrender of the last guerrillas. It notes a large army moving toward Panama. No additional news from the state or navy departments was received today.
The British steamer Rydal Hall sighted the German bark Euterpe from Port Talbot foundering after an explosion on Sept. in lat 49.36 N long 8.13 W. Seven crew killed and several injured. Survivors landed at Las Palmas Canary Islands.
Boston Sept 14 Hon Josiah Quincy arrived home after three months abroad in robust health and prepared to join the Democratic convention activities. He serves on the resolutions committee and will confer with fellow members immediately. In an interview he stressed trusts as the central issue.
Manila report states Captain Bilo, a leader of Ludrones in Bulacan province, Luzon, responsible for 30 murders, was killed by the native constabulary last Friday. Surrounded and refusing to surrender, he was shot to death.
New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee touted as America’s most beautiful lake with scenic islands and grand mountain views. A Boston & Maine excursion from Lowell to Alton Bay aboard the Mt. Washington steamer departs Sept 16 at 7:40 a.m. round trip for $1.00, with onward connections and return from Alton Bay after the steamer’s arrival.
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