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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
4
Deacon Joshua Clark aged 73 died suddenly on the sidewalk near his church after rally Sunday services. A longtime Boston bank teller and prominent Congregational church member, he had lived in Reading 35 years with a wife two sons and three daughters.
Miss Elizabeth Kilroe a 35 year old domestic employed by William Armour was electrocuted when she touched an incandescent light during a severe storm in Buttonwoods RI. The body was found hours later the converter burned out. Kilroe had worked for Armour 15 years. Several others suffered shocks as residents attempted to restore power and similar incidents have occurred nearby in the past year.
New Haven coroner Mix reports a Sept. 23 collision that killed John Molz of Fort Haven. Herbert A. Marble of 523 Fifth Avenue New York is found criminally responsible for Molz's death.
Indianapolis authorities arrest seven Negroes in a grave robbing gang after nearly 100 graves robbed over three months. Dr Alexander and others tied to the scheme face warrants as investigators probe Mount Jackson and Crown Hill cemeteries. Cantrell confesses the operation and names accomplices, detailing nightly raids and the thefts’ scope.
The navy reports from Vice Consul Ehrman in Panama that trains on the Panama railroad run regularly with no obstruction. Occasional insurgent bands seen along the line do not impede operations. The protest over Americans landing was directed to Commander McLean during his Panama visit. naval authorities on the isthmus are to decide on marines' presence.
Coordination reports say a government force defeated guerrillas at Santa Catalina near Cartagena, two leaders killed. General Castillo harasses at La Cienaga as a large army engages government troops. A thousand troops descended Magdalena to Sambrano and joined river forces to attack Uribe-Uribe at Lencriffe. Gen Perdomo may soon reach Panama with broad powers at Bogota.
Captain J R Merritt former commander of the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon arrived on the Alliance from Colon and said he served sixteen months with Colombia. He blamed the Liberals for not following Agua Dulce with an attack on Panama and noted the United States now controls the railroad. He said little fighting occurred at Agua Dulce, the town was taken by starving them out.
Secretary Moody sent a cable to Commander Patch directing the Montgomery to proceed to Port De Paix and then Santa Marta amid reports of disturbances at Cape Haytien and northern Colombia. The San Francisco may be ordered to Cape Haytien to replace Montgomery as telegraphic and rail links are disrupted by revolutionary activity.
Phillipsburg Daily Post editor M. T. Lynch lauds Toby's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, saying nothing else worked as well for his family. Sold by PF. C. Goodale and C. EB. Carter.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as affordable and effective for protruding and bleeding piles. It promises genuine testimonials, offers a one thousand dollar forfeit for any fake report, and cites a Canton Ohio printer who claims long relief after using three fifty cent boxes. Readers are urged to contact Pyramid Drug Co. for more information.
Henry P Priest paymaster of the Manchester mills died in Nashua after weeks of illness. Born September 23 1852 in Somerville Mass he moved to Manchester in 1877 joining the mills. He held senior Masonic positions and was active in several fraternal groups and clubs. He married Lucia Meade in 1881 and survives.
St John’s Commandery Knights Templar, the oldest Masonic body in the country, marked its centennial in Providence with a parade from 1 pm, services at First Baptist church led by Rev H W Rugg, and addresses by eminent Masons. The procession proceeded to City Hall where Rhode Island and Massachusetts grand commanderies reviewed the marchers.
President E V Fitch of the American Waltham Watch Co announces a program to aid factory families earning under four dollars daily. About 2000 tons of selected soft coal will be supplied at four dollars fifty cents per ton delivered, with one ton per person. A wood yard will sell stove lengths at six dollars a cord delivered. no wage limit to qualify.
Dublin readers learn editor Timothy McCarthy and manager Thomas McDwyer of the Irish People were sentenced to two months' imprisonment for publishing intimidations under the crimes act. They gave notice of an appeal.
Chicago on September 29 saw 300 or more structural iron workers walk out, bringing work on three large skyscrapers and the new post office to a near standstill. A sympathetic strike across allied trades was declared, with about 1200 men expected to be idle by tomorrow.
Boston officials report Chief Wade will send three or four delegates to the International Association of Factory Inspectors meeting in Charleston on December 8. He may attend in person to discuss early enforcement difficulties of child and women labor laws in the state, a hot topic in the South now.
J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. He advises refusing substitutes. Product sold by F C Goodale and C B E Carter.
Thomas J. Sharkey indicted for manslaughter in the death of banker Nicholas Fish after an altercation at Eighth Avenue and 34th Street. He was arraigned today and will be arraigned again in the Municipal Court criminal session in New York.
Boston September 29 Eugene N Foss gains one delegate after a recount at Faneuil Hall in ward 18 where Solomon L Martin a Foss supporter won a place on the delegation. The tally stands Foss 57 Adams 49 with 54 needed. Recount shifts three Adams delegates and one loss, leaving four Adams vs one Foss for the remaining seats and ensuring Adams holds six to one for Foss on the ward delegation.
The wedding of Mrs Ida H Margaret Timmerman to Douglas Story took place at noon at J Lyman Kendrick’s residence in Winchester. Guests included distinguished figures such as the Earl of Rosslyn and various counts and countesses, with Rev Dr Henry C Parke performing the ceremony.
Robert M. Snyder a Kansas City and New York promoter and banker faced trial in St Louis on bribery charges tied to the Central Tr•action bill. Attorneys challenged the indictment on technical grounds and the statute of limitations. Subpoenas were issued for 28 defense witnesses, mostly Kansas City residents, including the defendant’s wife. Judge Priest upheld the demurrer ruling, defense exceptions noted, and a special plea in abatement was filed to challenge whether the statute of limitations bars prosecution.
A New York meeting at J. P. Morgan & Co gathered leaders in proposed international shipbuilding. Attendees included Sir Clinton Dawkins Charles Stell George Perkins P A B Widener W J Pierre Henry Wilding from Leyland Steamship Admiral Lord Charles Beresford of the British Navy visited briefly saying it was casual.
Manila dispatch reports Samar island towns depopulated by cholera with many deaths and unburied corpses. Government sends surgeons and medicine. Tlollo and surrounding areas also ravaged. Estimated totals reach 100000 cases and 40000 deaths amid panic and flight.
Boston bidding for Friday afternoon rehearsal seats reached 305 dollars per seat. Three front row seats on the center aisle sold to a broker, and with a 317 dollar total per seat including premiums the buyer paid 951 dollars for the trio. The owner’s identity could not be found.
During repairs on the building, the gas office has been moved to 387 Shattuck Street at the Market corner.
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