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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1903

Page

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Court Returns Liquor To Owners In Police Court

Five drunken defendants appeared in police court this morning as warrants were read inviting claims to confiscated liquor. Michael Ruskin, a Davidson street lodging house keeper, asked for restoration of the liquor. Inspector Atkinson testified and Judge Hadley ordered the staff returned to its owners. Other cases included Owen J. Sherlock on purloining charges with bonds set at 500, John Miller jailed for two weeks prior and pleading guilty to selling liquor, Bridget Roddy charged with illegal selling given time to raise funds, and several minor fines.

Michael Ruskin Ruskin Davidson Street Brown Corcoran Atkinson Nathan D. Pratt Owen J. Sherlock North Chelmsford J. S. Wotton John Miller Moody Street

Sewer gas fatal at Wanskuk mills catch basin

In Providence Rhode Island on September 30 two workers at the Wanskuk mills near here were overcome by sewer gas from a catch basin used with the De Gras process to extract oil from water. David Wright 85 died and Antreia Di Girgiani Italian was fatally injured after a fall while others tried to save them.

Providence R. L Wanskuk Mills David Wright Antreia di Girgiani Rhode Island Hospital

Tweed Walking Suits For Women Hit The Season

The Merrimack department highlights walking length tweed suits in black and white or brown and white. Styles range from 31 to 42 inches with varied coats from cape to frock-like and even a man’s cutaway with velvet collar at $22.50. Prices go up to $42.50 with emphasis on tailored linings for shape retention.

Merrimack

Merrimack Clothing Co seeks marines in Lowell

Merrimack Clothing Co offers enlistment for U S Marines. Seeking able bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 35 with good character who can read write and speak English. Marines serve at sea on ships worldwide and ashore in island possessions and U S naval stations. Apply 46 Merrimack Street Lowell Mass room 12 or 3m.

U. S. Marine Corps United States Merrimack Street Lowell Mass

Man dies, Italian severely injured in gas leak fall

Wright died after a fall that others say released gas. The Italian, injured by the fall and inhalation, was not expected to survive. This account notes the tragedy and grim injuries in the incident's aftermath.

Wright

Enterprise Returns From Madeira To Provincetown

The Massachusetts nautical training ship Enterprise, which left Boston last June on a European cadet cruise, has returned to American waters and is anchored at Provincetown after a 25 day voyage from Madeira. She will depart for Marblehead today, then Boston, with later plans for the state commissioners to follow to Boston. The full entrance examination for applicants will be held mid October, with files due at the State House office.

Boston Massachusetts Enterprise Provincetown Madeira Marblehead Massachusetts Nautical Training School State House

Premier Hedervary resigns as Hungarian premier

Count Hedervary formally announced his resignation of the premiership to the Hungarian Diet in Budapest and requested adjournment for government formation. The president ruled cabinet resignation not grounds for adjournment as ministers left the chamber. Francis Kossuth criticized the ministers and urged a strong new premier to oppose Austrian premier Koeber's interference.

Budapest Count Hedervary Count Apponyi Francis Kossuth Dr. von Koeber

Robbers fatally shot by private watchman in Chicago

Four robbers approached Theodore Ray during a routine patrol. Ray fired when confronted with revolvers, fatally wounding one attacker. The other two fled after exchanging shots with the private watchman.

Chicago Theodore Ray Ray

Plague drive seals Peh Tang area under siege

Tien Tsin Sept 30 reports bubonic plague at Peh Tang on the Gulf of Chilli. Foreign military authorities cooperate with Chinese to establish a sea and land cordon around the town to contain the outbreak.

Tien Tsin Peh Tang Gulf of Chilli

No Trouble Threatens Pennsylvania Coal Mines

President Lathrop of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke company says there is no serious trouble threatened at the Central Pennsylvania mines.

Philadelphia Lathrop Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company Central Pennsylvania

Old Ladies Home Board Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the board of patrons of the Old Ladies Home will be held at the home on Thursday October 1 at 3 o'clock.

Board of Patrons Old Ladies’ Home

Reading Room Opens at People's Club Women’s Branch

The reading room of the women’s branch of the People's Club will open Thursday night October 1. Inquiries about classes may be made to the superintendent.

The People’s Club

British Ambassador Sir Michael Herbert Dies in Davos Platz

Sir Michael Herbert, the British ambassador to the United States, died at Davos Platz Switzerland. His wife Lady Herbert, formerly Lena Wilson, an American, had been nursing him there. Lady Herbert is linked to the Wilson, Vanderbilt, Golet, and Astor families through birth and relation.

Davos- Platz Switzerland London Sir Michael Herbert United States Paris Lady Herbert Washington Davos-Platz Lena Wilson Richard T. Wilson New York Vanderbilts Ogden Goelet Astor

Canadian Soo Street Cars Resume After Turmoil

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Sept 30 Street car traffic in the Canadian Soo resumed today after disturbances tied to the closing of the Consolidated Lake Superior company industries. Col Buchan assumed command and about 200 militia troops arrived from Toronto to bolster security.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich

Off to Gloucester Annual City Government Visit

City officials travel to Gloucester as guests of the Gloucester city government for the yearly exchange. cordial relations are noted and Lowell delegates will be hosted outdoors in favorable weather, aiming to get their money’s worth from the sea side visit.

Gloucester Lowell

New York Botanical Garden Exceeds in World Exhibit Rank

The New York Botanical Garden rises to fourth place at the world’s botanical exhibitions due to ten expeditions returning from the West Indies Honduras and Bolivia. They collected over 24000 specimens representing about six thousand species including several hundred new to science. An agent is in the Philippines seeking plant life for the insular forestry and agriculture bureau.

New York New York Botanical Garden West Indies Honduras Bolivia Philippines Insular Bureau of Forestry and Agriculture

No Pipe Dream Striking Workers Reach Accord

In New York on September 30 six hundred pipe-makers return to work after a six week lockout. An agreement reportedly allows union men to resume factory work, ending the dispute.

New York

Hannis Taylor in Alaska boundary dispute argument

London Sept 80 Hannis Taylor counsel for the United States at the Alaskan boundary commission continued his argument on the international law phase of the dispute He said the Canadians construction of terms was not justified by international law.

London Hannis Taylor United States Alaskan Boundary Commission

Last of Manoeuvres by Regular Troops at West Point Camp

Camp Young West Point Ky Sep 80 The third and final manoeuvre in which regular troops alone took part proved, on the whole, the most interesting from a tactical view. Tomorrow state militia arrive and 10,000 National Guardsmen from six states will occupy the camp, after which little field activity is expected.

Young West Point

Miners' Union Daily Record Office Seized Under Martial Order

A cavalry and infantry detail under Major McClelland seized the Daily Record, Miners' union organ, in Victor. Proprietor George Raynor and staff including W. S. Langdon, Charles Langdon, W. A. Sweet, and H. J. Richardson were taken to Camp Goldfield and later held in guard. libel and coercion charges prepared by Thomas Scanlon and Gen. Chase. The office will publish as usual with a new printer force under military guard.

Camp Goldfield Victor Gen. Chase A. O. Miller

Three Months Record of National Banks

Washington Sept 30 National banks rose from 4,939 to 5,042 in three months ending Sept 9. Loans and discounts climbed to 3,481,446,772 while United States bonds for circulation grew to 381,568,980. Bank resources reached 6,810,429,966 with capital at 753,722,658 and surplus 370,890,684. Deposits fell to 3,156,333,499 as prosperity continued.

Washington, D. C Treasury United States United States Bonds Ridgeley

Angles Snell Case Postponed In New Bedford

The murder case of Angles Snell over Tillinghast was continued in the third district court. The preliminary hearing was postponed as the prosecution is not ready. Judge Milliken set October 19 for the hearing after a further continuance was agreed by counsel and State Detective Hodges. Smell was returned to jail without ball.

New Bedford Angles Snell Tillinghast Kirby Horse Neck Beach Third District Hodges Doran and Bannon Milliken

Sailors Rescued From Leaking French Vessel off Grand Banks

Captain Rosetan of the Italian barkentine Eros brought ashore 16 French sailors, including the Vengeur crew of 60 tons. The Vengeur sprang a leak in a gale on Sept 14 near 43.39 N, 50.30 W and sank or drifted as a derelict. Eros sailed to Bangor with the rescued men, anchoring near Penobscot after the operation.

Fort Points Rosetan Barkentine Eros London Bangor Vengeur Venture Grand Banks Penobscot

Walking delegates threaten strike over school building work

New York Sept. 30 Walking delegates warn the board of education that unless all non union workers on school buildings are dismissed a general strike will halt all work. About fifty jobs involve both union and non union workers and several buildings were to be ready by January 1.

New York Building Department Board of Education United Board of Building Trades

Guard Guarding Queen Victoria Jubilee Jewels For World's Fair

In St Louis thirty eight caskets with Queen Victoria Jubilee presents from Toronto are delayed. The jewels valued at 50000 dollars remain in Toronto until a guard is provided in transit. The world fair may supply a guard from departure to return, but a military guard is not expected.

St. Louis Gallenkampf Toronto Canada W. B. Stevens

Not As Young As They Used To Be Firemen Run

Veterans of the Chicago Volunteer Firemen's association staged an exhibition run on Michigan avenue in Chicago. Seventy-one members aged 68 and older joined the event, with six injured or overcome by exertion during the display.

Chicago Chicago Volunteer Firemen's Association Michigan Avenue

Daughters of St George Convention Continues Session

The Daughters of St George hold ongoing meetings with a business session today. Officers for the ensuing year will be nominated and elected, with many out of town guests expected to arrive, signaling a successful and enjoyable convention.

Rag Pickers Strike for Recognition on East Side

New York on September 30 rag pickers of the East Side began a strike demanding recognition for their recently formed union. A picket from the union was arrested but strike leaders express confidence in victory.

New York East Side

Resignation Confirmed By Pacific Coast Steamship Manager

Seattle report states James F. Lawless, manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, confirms his resignation. The document is in New York with the board of directors of the Pacific Coast company that owns and operates the line.

Seattle Wash James F. Lawless Pacific Coast Steamship Company New York Pacific Coast Company

New York State Senator Indicted in Bribery Case

A New York state senator faces indictment on bribery charges. Prosecutors allege the official accepted payments in exchange for official favors, marking a high profile corruption case amid ongoing inquiries into legislative ethics.

New York

Maine Free Baptists meet in Gardiner with 100 delegates

About 100 delegates reported at the roll call for the Maine Free Baptist Association annual meeting in Gardiner Maine on September 30 with over 300 expected. Officers include President N S Purington Secretary S C Whitcomb and Treasurer George H Brown.

Gardiner Maine Free Baptist Association N. S. Purington West Bowdoin S. C. Whitcomb Bangor George H. Brown Auburn Maine Richard L. Howard Limerick Virgil D. Sweetland Palmyra W. L. Nickerson Gonic N. H W. H. Fultz R. E. Gillkey E. W. Churchill A. D. Dodge A. T. Salley D. D

Czar Arrives in Vienna for Formal State Greeting

The Czar with a large suite including Foreign Minister Lamsdorff arrived in Vienna today and was received warmly by Emperor Francis Joseph. A royal salute marked the station greeting and the monarchy hosted a luncheon at Schoenbrunn Castle attended by the emperors archdukes archduchesses and foreign ministers.

Vienna Lamsdorff Francis Joseph Schoenbrunn Count Lamsdorff Goluchowski

Rumford Bag mill lays off 25 night crew

In Rumford Falls Maine on September 30 twenty five of the Continental Bag mill night crew were laid off temporarily due to lack of material from International Paper. About two weeks of stock may keep some machines running. No change in the strike situation and optimism for an amicable settlement.

Rumford Falls Continental Bag International Paper Company

Oregon Railroad and Navigation elects no change in directors

Ortland Oregon September 30 The Oregon Railroad and Navigation company held its annual meeting in Ortland with one change in the directorate James H Hyde of New York elected to succeed Henry Cannon President A L Mohler and the remaining officers to be re elected at today’s meeting

Ortland Ore Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company James H. Hyde New York Henry Cannon A. L. Mohler

Steamers Arrived With Signals From Transatlantic Routes

Steamers arrived in New York and Southampton as listed: Hohenzollern from Genoa to Queenstown, Saxonia from Boston to Southampton, Philadelphia from New York to Philadelphia, with Sept 30 dates noted for each leg.

New York Hohenzollern Genoa Queenstown Saxonia Boston Southampton Philadelphia

Appeal for Help from Sofia YMCA to Chicago Aid

The Young Men’s Christian Association in Sofia appeals to brothers in Chicago and other cities for aid for suffering Macedonians and a special week of prayer for deliverance from Turkish atrocities. The note criticizes Europe’s diplomacy as merciless and lacking Jesus Christ’s teachings.

Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association Sofia Europe

Heirs Seek 100000 Trust From Life-Convicted Murderer

Relatives of Alphonse J. Stephani, serving life at Dannemora for murder, petition the New York Supreme Court to place his $100,000 fortune in trust for his heirs. Stephani killed Attorney C G Reynolds in Reynolds office during a dispute over his father's estate twelve years ago.

New York Alphonse J. Stephani Dannemora Supreme Court Stephani C. G. Reynolds

Splinter Causes Lockjaw Death in Carpenter

New York on September 30 a splinter not more than half an inch long penetrated John Zimmer's palm during carpentry work and led to death from a severe case of lockjaw.

New York John Zimmer

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Hadley James Connors Edward F. Martel Bridget Roddy Pickman Atient R. J. Hospital Wen Merrimack Clothing CO City Hall OLD Ladies Home England U. S Michael Henry Herbert Rice Canadian Soo Shore City Ayer of Daily Record Col Pirther Terrific Gale Malne Port Chicago Fire Daughters OF ST. George Lawless Eil-Azhar C. B. Cosuan & Co Geo. E. Green George £. Creed George E. Green George W. Beavers Binghamton Maine Free Baptists Czar Emperor Francis Joseph Paper Company O'Sullivan Bros. CO
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