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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1905

Page

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Juvenile Court Hears Day Full Of Young Offenders

In a crowded police court session Judge Hadley handled numerous juvenile cases. The Keefe children returned from a week at the city farm, while Margaret Lacy faced a trial over alleged neglect and attempted placement in a Protestant home. Evidence included accounts from family members and a witness list detailing alleged mistreatment.

Hadley Keefes John Minnie Jennie Arthur Willie James City Farm Agent Richardson Messenger Maguire Chelmsford Street Keefe

Russian Hospital Ship Orel Reaches Saigon Apr 13

Report from Saigon says the Russian hospital ship Orel arrived with many wounded aboard. Adm Train quotes Saigon dispatches noting no wounded aboard earlier ship arrivals. Japanese and Russian sources dispute any naval engagement and criticize societal attitudes as the voyage continues.

Manila Train Asiatic Saigon Cochin China Chicago Daily News Rojestvensky

Russia values US note as friendly gesture in war context

St Petersburg reports say Washington notified Japan would not act violently until a formal war declaration, though hostilities began February 8 and war was declared February 10. The note’s timing sparks speculation on U S stance toward Russia. Separately, the press commission urged lifting censorship on cartoons and Zemstvo debates.

St. Petersburg Washington Japan United States Russia M. Kurino Lamsdorff St Petersburg Press Commission Zemstvos

Russians Defeated Near Yangpan and Erhhoulu

The official dispatch from Tokio dated April 14 reports a Russian defeat as forces advanced along the Fushun and Hailung road. The enemy, described as one regiment of infantry six cavalry squadrons and four guns, was driven from Erhhoulu to Esandshih as they retreated toward Hailung. Additional notes describe Russian withdrawal along Kirin road and limited cavalry skirmishes in Changtu and Fahkmen districts.

Tokio Fushun Hailung Erhhoulu Yangpan Esandshih Kirin Yushu Changtu Fahkmen

STOESSEL TRIAL BEGINS FOR PORT ARTHUR SURRENDER

St. Petersburg April 14 There is no truth in a Cracow report that Lieut Gen Stoessel was condemned to death by the inquiry commission. His trial began today and proceeds to determine the surrender of Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg Cracow Stoessel Port Arthur

PLAY BALL AS 1905 BASEBALL SEASON OPENS IN THREE CITES

New York opens with National League teams at the Polo grounds and Washington park in Brooklyn amid ideal weather and large crowds. Batteries listed for New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia include Mathewson Bowerman Wilhelm Frazer Needham Jones Ritter Pittinger Doom. Mayor Weaver to throw first ball. A Cleveland Detroit game is postponed due to heavy snow.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Polo Grounds Manhattan Washington Park Mathewson McGinnity Bowerman Wilhelm Frazer Needham Jones and Ritter Pittinger Doom Weaver

Pittsburg and Cincinnati open National League season

In Cincinnati on April 14 Pittsburg and Cincinnati clubs were to start the National League season with Harper and Schlei behind the plate against Flaherty and Peitz. Umpire Klein will preside as band music and an address by Mayor Fleischmann mark the opening. In Washington New York vs Washington opens American League action amid drizzle and cold conditions with Patten and Chesbro tipped to start for their teams.

Cincinnati Ohio Pittsburg Battery Harper and Schlei Flaherty Peitz Pittsburg Battery Klein Fleischmann Washington New York Patten Chesbro

Accidents at Mills Leave Two Hurt at Emergency Hospital

Two men sustained painful injuries at the Emergency hospital after mill accidents. James Kock, 22, of 73 Summer street, had his right hand caught in a carding machine at Beaver Brook mills, resulting in amputation of the third finger and severe lacerations to two others. Alson Pickles, 57, of 60 Billerica street, working at Bay State mills, crushed his right hand while drawing cloth under a roller with no broken bones.

James Kock Beaver Brook Mills Summer Street Alson Pickles Billerica Street Bay State Mills

Schools to Close on Thursday Night Holiday Break

Chairman Duncan of the school board has decided to close the schools on Thursday next, as it is the only day not legally listed among holidays after Wednesday next week. Patriots day is Wednesday and Good Friday is Friday, with Saturday a regular weekly holiday. The four day respite will give scholars and teachers a pleasant short vacation.

Duncan

Billing Oddity From Rangoon Church Work

A Chinese carpenter employed to build a pulpit at a Rangoon Anglican church submitted a bill reading in full, To one preaching tub, 50 rupees, highlighting the humorous or literal phrasing used in colonial era receipts.

Rangoon

Lowell's Optical Ad at 27 Bridge Street

Today and tomorrow offer eye exams with glasses furnished at the lowest price. Caswell Optical Co advertises as Lowell's leading optical specialists located at 27 Bridge Street.

Lowell Caswell Optical Co Bridge Street

Sweat shop in flames on Hester Street destroys seven stories

New York April 14 Five persons badly hurt and 50 others narrowly escaped death as a seven story sweat shop building at 127 131 Hester street burned destroying the structure and damaging nearby buildings. The blaze lit the city and East River with a lurid glow. Damage estimated near 100000. About 50 men in the building were forced to jump to adjacent roofs to escape. Police and firemen searched the ruins for missing watchmen while crowds gathered.

New York Hester Street East River East Side

Ware Paper Mill Burned in West Ware Village

The West Ware Paper Company mill in West Ware village burned down today. The three story wooden plant housed valuable machinery and employed about forty workers. Fire spread to nearby homes but caused no major damage. loss estimated around 50000 dollars. Aid from Springfield arrived too late to save the mill. cause believed to be overheated chimney.

Ware West Ware Paper Company Springfield

Capron Attempts Suicide After Housekeeper’s Death

In Norwalk Connecticut on April 14 Ephraim Capron seventy six after his aged housekeeper Flora Winchell seventy seven, who was also his sister in law, died in an accidental stair fall, tried to shoot himself in the head. He was taken to the hospital in a dying condition.

Norwalk Flora Wendhill Ephraim Capron Misa Winchell Capron

Ex-Gov Yates and Black to defend Powers in Goebel case

Springfield Illinois April 14 Ex Gov Yates has been retained with ex Gov Black of New York to assist in the defense of Caleb Powers who will be placed on trial again at Georgetown Kentucky the first Monday in May Powers is charged with murdering Gov Goebel.

St. Petersburg Admiralty Saigon Rojestvensky Prince Ouktomsky The Dawn Springfield Ill Yates Black New York Caleb Powers Georgetown Powers Gov Goebel

Woolen mill owner makes assignment in Seneca Falls

Harrison Chamberlain proprietor of the Seneca Woolen mills assigns to Erastus J. Rogers of Geneva. The move occurs in Seneca Falls on April 14 and marks a financial reorganization of the mill business.

Seneca Falls Harrison Chamberlain Seneca Woolen Mills Erastus J. Rogers Geneva

Lowell Man Is Elected Grand Chief Templar

Albert Sutcliffe of Lowell is elected grand chief templar at the Worcester convention, the first Lowell citizen to hold Massachusetts Grand Lodge's top office. Ida A Tilton of Lowell becomes grand superintendent of juvenile temples. John Brady of Lowell named grand messenger. The election followed a tight contest, with Sutcliffe winning on the third ballot.

Lowell Albert Sutcliffe Independent Order of Good Templars Worcester Ida A. Tilton Eirene Lodge John Brady Mt. Zion North Billerica Grand Lodge Templar Harry Woodward William A. Dunnett Sutcliffe Charles FB. Baxter Boston Miguel Sereque Martin J. O'Brien Willard O. Wylie Beverly James Yeames Grand Templar George A. Lee Charlestown Nora Balcomb M. M. Berman Ida A.tilton

Springvale Fire Destroys Shamrock Village Shoe Factories

April 14 Springvale Maine fire swept through the town’s main streets burning two shoe factories and twenty business buildings plus fifteen residences. Usher & Son of Newburyport employed 200, while Springvale Shoe Co occupied the idle plant. The blaze spread rapidly despite alarms, aided by Portland and other towns. losses reached about 300000 with half uninsured, and extensive disruption to Sanford portion of the town.

Springvale Sanford W. R. Usher & Son Newburyport Mass Springvale Shoe Company Shaw-Goding Shoe Company Usher Maine Alpacca Company Bridge Street Pleasant Main Street Pleasant Etipes Oak Street Usher Factory Rochester Portland Mousam River York County John W. Goodwin Pleasant Street Engine Four N. T. Fogg Masonic Odd Fellow Grand Army Weekly Advocate Tibbetts Ray Skillings W. A. Usher and Son Dirigo Block W. A. Fogg Chas Boot and Shoe Workers Union Fogg Block W C. Remick Mary O. Hanson W. H. Wood Harmon G. Allen Argade Block Mason Estate

Explosion Aboard President’s Yacht Sylph Off Virginia Capes

The Morgan Line steamship Eli Cid towed the president’s yacht Sylph into Hampton Roads after an explosion aboard the vessel near the Virginia capes. Two crew members were seriously scalded as the yacht headed toward Norfolk navy yard for treatment and inspection. Mrs. Roosevelt and children had recently been aboard but left the Sylph at Jacksonville. Admiral Harrington ordered a naval tug to assist and tow the yacht to Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va Morgan Line Eli Virginia Capes Sylph Eli Cid Hampton Roads Admiral Harrington Norfolk Navy Yard Norfolk Washington Florida Waters Mrs. Roosevelt

Leaps 10 Death Under Motor Car

At Grand Street station a man leaped before a six car elevated train. The victim, believed to be George Warrin, 37, a junior member of Warrin & Sons, china decorators, left a wealthy family. His body was cut to pieces.

New York Grand Street Sixth Avenue George Warrin

Tilton and Daughter Leave for Pasteur Institute

George W. Tilton and his daughter Mrs. Fred L. Hodgman, bitten by a mad dog, departed Lowell after 3 PM for New York. They will travel by train to Fall River and boat to New York. Treatment at the Pasteur Institute will likely take about 15 days. Both are in good spirits and hold no serious concerns, according to Dr. Holbrook.

George W. Tilton Fred L. Hodgman Lowell New York Fall River Pasteur Institute Dr. Holbrook

Steamer Arrivals and Delays Reported

Steamer Pretoria reached New York from Naples via Dover after a delay caused by heavy weather. The voyage covered only 139 miles in one day. Also noted, the U. S. cruiser Raleigh sailed northward from Labuan, destination unknown.

Dover Eng Pretoria New York Labuan British Borneo Raleigh

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