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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
3
President John Mitchell denounces Baer's statements as misleading and defends UMWA aims. He cites wage comparisons, hours, and output data, argues miners seek fair pay, safe conditions, and a just arbitrating board, and appeals to public judgment for an equitable settlement.
Local coal operators in Wilkes-Barre report President Mitchell’s statement as likely his last public appeal before the strike ends. They call the message general and crafted to gain sympathy over child labor, while strike headquarters tout the speech as an irrefutable ten strike. Attempts to resume work are rumored for tomorrow but not confirmed.
Three anthracite district presidents Thomas B. Nicholls Thomas Duffy and John Fahy arrived at the Windsor hotel Philadelphia from the coal region and had not returned by 1 36 a m The visit aligns with a likely conference of mine strike leaders as President Mitchell and National Secretary Treasurer Wilson traveled from Pittsburg to this city suggesting plans for today
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for rheumatism skin ailments and cancer, claiming eight years of testing and guaranteed results with money back. It lists symptoms including aches, scabby skin, ulcers, hair loss, and mouth patches, urging Druggists to stock at one dollar per bottle.
Free distribution of sample bottles offered by Dr David Kennedy remedy for kidney disease female weakness and related conditions. Samples available at A W Dows Co F P Moody A E Moore F H Butler Co Elling wood Falls Burkinshaw C E Carter F C Goodale Lowell Pharmacy A Thomason Carter Sherburne.
In Fall River on Sept 28 three men were arrested after a dispute over a missing hat escalated to a shooting. David Deleveau 33 and Alfred Pardiff 28 were wounded, Joseph Seiffert 78 Boutwell Street was beaten and later fired upon after defending himself. Wounds not considered dangerous.
Clinton on September 28 seeks Charles Bowes 25 for murderously assaulting Andrew Henderson, both Black. Henderson hospitalized with fair chance of recovery after Bowes knocked him down during a lantern ownership quarrel and repeatedly cut him with a razor.
Washington reports the annual pension commissioner's summary shows 999,446 names on the rolls as of July 1, a net gain since 1898 of 6,732. The total includes 788,809 soldiers and 260,637 widows and dependents with 4,695 pensioners abroad. The year sees 50,128 death notices but 27,043 pensioners. Total pensions paid were 137,504,268 dollars. operating costs 3,590,529. Since 1790 to 1865, disbursements total 96,445,444 dollars. Ware proposes consolidating New England agencies in Augusta, Boston, and Concord.
An official telegram to the Corean legation in Lerlin states the Emperor of Corea is alive and in the best of health, reassuring observers about the monarch's condition.
An unidentified man about 23 was struck and killed by a car near the Walnut Hill bridge on the Woburn and Reading branch. He wore a jewelry memoranda, a Waltham watch 536716, and papers with the names C. N. Grossnett or Grossmith and a Cambridge Ice company ball ticket. A gold Society pin marked F. of A was found in his coat.
A. C. Blaisdell, selectman of Tewksbury, bought a one acre Littleton lot with house and outbuildings at Wamesit as a speculative investment. The parcel adjoins the Wilbur lot. Judge Hadley of Lowell will speak at the Twentieth Century club opening on October 15. Miss Mary W. Goodwin of Belfast visits Rev. and Mrs. Yeoman. Benj Spaulding and family return today from a cottage stay in Truro Cape Cod.
Manchester New Hampshire September 28 The Goffstown post office ten miles from Manchester was broken into last night the safe blown open and a large sum of money taken a box of bills left and few stamps removed the explosion heard by several people the break not found until 630 this morning Miss Fertha Martin postmistress notified authorities inspector expected tomorrow a stranger seen nearby Saturday acting suspiciously no crew identified and this office robbed about two years ago
Charles W. Parker, a longtime Framingham figure, died Friday at his Sumner and Cherry streets home after a stroke. He leaves his wife, son Walter P. Parker, and daughter Carrie L, wife of Dr Edward H. Trowbridge of Worcester. Born March 9, 1826 in Andover, Maine, he moved to Boston at 15 and partnered with his late brother Harvey D. Parker, owner of the Parker House. The Parker brothers ran a farm in South Framingham supplying Boston’s School Street hostelry. Since his brother’s death he led a quiet life on his estate, with occasional Boston visits.
In the Second Congregational church last night special services drew a large audience. Mrs. Arthur Slater led the organ with a double quartette performing. Mrs. Hubert Bearce sang The Lost Chord. Rev. Robert W. Dunbar delivered the sermon, discussing the song of Moses and the Lamb and heaven’s harmony. A violin anecdote by Rev. Dunbar linked Franklin’s printing press wood to music in heaven. A later note recalls a party at John Hoyt’s home for Mike Liesie Have. Mike Lie sie Have received a ring from Fred Casey. refreshments followed.
London reports mixed reactions to Saturday’s official announcement of the British and police interests amalgamation. A sense of satisfaction arises from the failure of the American bid to dominate the British market and the rejection of a trust system in a free trade England versus protectionist United States.
A fresh storm swept Syracuse and Modica in Sicily, destroying many houses and causing about 200 deaths. The cyclone damage is expected to exceed 2.5 million dollars.
San Francisco report from the Huntieh ship Claverton states it survived a hurricane that struck August 27 after arriving from Hamburg. Five crew members drowned and nine were injured as most crew members were lost, except for the lower sail.
The North Chelmsford Red and Gun club saw no match on their grounds due to rain. A surprise party honored Mrs. Robert Moore with a parlor lamp at her home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Moore. Miss Pearl Stevens of New York visits Sydney N. Stevens. Fred Downs and Miss Orpha Hatch wed last Thursday night at 8 30.
Population 99574 total deaths 45 deaths under five 19 infectious diseases 1 acute lung diseases 4 typhoid fever 1 Death rate 23.50 weekly vs 27.63 and 16.18 previous two weeks Infectious diseases week ending Sept 27 1902 typhoid fever 3 scarlet fever 1 diphtheria 12 Board of Health.
Weekly death report lists numerous individuals with ages and causes ranging from heart disease and tuberculosis to cholera infantum and typhoid. Notable entries include Catherine Fitzgerald 63 heart disease and Armand H Cote 4 months gastroenteritis, with many others aged from infants to seniors.
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