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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1905

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Warring Women Before the Court in Dracut Assaults

In a Dracut police court session Judge Hadley heard cases of assault and threats. Robert Cartwright faced charges of assault and battery on Fred Tedford and threats to Mary L. Tedford, with his wife also accused of threatening. Witnesses described blows, threats, and taunts as the hearing continued with defense and prosecution engaged. A second case involved Lizzie Curry charged with assaulting Frances Bamber, including hair pulling and kicking during a dispute at a lodging house on Bridge Street.

Hadley Robert Cartwright Fred Tedford Mary L. Tedford Clough Avenue Hughey Cartwright Donahue Murphy Dorothy Lizzie Curry Frances Bamber Lizzie Bridge Street

Chadwick Granted 5000 Bail Pending Appeal

Cincinnati and Cleveland April 15. Mrs Cas ie L Chadwick convicted of 10 years for procuring money by false pretences was admitted to bail of 5000 by U S Circuit Court Justice Lorton after judges consulted Bail to be deposited with Cleveland district court The total bail across courts sums to 52000 with prior 47000 fixed locally Mrs Chadwick expresses pleasure and hope of freedom while appeal proceeds next October before the U S circuit court of appeals

Cincinnati Cassie L. Chadwick U. S. Circuit Court Lorton Circuit Court U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Wing Chadwick District Court of Cleveland J. P. Dawley Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court County Criminal Court Dawley Lurton

Jefferson's Recovery Hoped For

Atlanta reports Joseph Jefferson remains seriously ill at West Palm Beach Florida with doctors saying the illness is not as grave as earlier reports. His family and friends are hopeful, and new advices suggest the condition is unchanged.

Atlanta Joseph Jefferson West Palm Beach Fla

Spotted Fever Death Toll Rises in New York

New York on Friday saw 15 deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis, up from 13 the previous day. Eight fatalities occurred in Manhattan, totaling 110 since last Saturday noon.

New York Manhattan

Whittier murder case continued in Lynn court

The hearing on Seth K. Whittier of Lynn charged with murdering his divorced wife Susie A. Fuller, formerly of Haverhill, who was found dead March 17, was again postponed for a week by Judge Berry. The inquest report by Associate Justice J. H. Sisk has not yet been filed.

Lynn Seth K. Whittier Susie A. Fuller Haverhill Berry J. H. Sisk

Charges Dropped in Embezzlement Case Against Laing

Chicago on April 15 embezzlement charges against Cuthbert Laing over his daughter Adelaide Laing Malcolm estate were dismissed in Justice Martins court. The daughter agreed to drop prosecution and $100 000 settlement was accepted in full.

Chicago Cuthbert Laing Adelaide Laing Malcolm

Millers National Federation elects officers in Chicago

The Millers National Federation with 1500 members and mills handling 450000 barrels of flour daily elected Charles Espenschield of St Louis as president C C Bovey of Minneapolis as first vice president and Herbert Bradley as traffic manager The convention is set for June 7 in Kansas City A resolution thanked railroads for rate equalization on flour and wheat

Chicago Millers National Federation Chas. Espenschield St. Louis C. C. Bovey Minneapolis

City to Build Thompson Field Landing for Ice Co

President Roosevelt backs a $200 landing project in Thompson's field along the Middlesex canal for an ice company's flat boat system serving North Chelmsford. City funds may cover extra clerks for tax lists. Mayor Casey may approve. The city treasurer faces a heavier load listing delinquents who paid after Feb 10, though the value of such lists is unclear.

Morse Street Thompson's Field Middlesex Canal Chelmsford Hogan Supt Casey Ind

City Hall chatter on pay, jobs, and a new concrete plant

Persistent city hall rumors discuss a $500 favor reward and a job pay of $2 a day. Councilman Hayes plans to push a municipal concreting plant in Lowell, echoing Mayor Casey's inaugural call for economy. The sewer committee will study Newton and Clinton pumping systems before any Oakland improvements.

Hayes Lowell Casey Committee On Sewers Oaklands Newton and Clinton Newton

Leaves Newcastle on Horseback for Hunt

President Roosevelt left his private car in Newcastle at 11 30 a m to begin the first bear hunt of his Rocky mountains vacation. About 1000 townspeople and visitors greeted him as he spoke ten minutes and resumed breakfast. He will travel on a special narrow gauge Pullman train on the return trip stopping at Pueblo and Denver.

Newcastle Col Roosevelt Rocky Mountains Pueblo Rio Grande Denver

Atkinson to the Bench in U S Court of Claims

Washington April 15 official announcement states former West Virginia judge George W. Atkinson will fill the vacancy on the United States Court of Claims created by the death of Lawrence Weldon.

Washington Guy George W. Atkinson West Virginia United States Court of Claims Lawrence Weldon

Missouri Pacific Train Derailment Kills Fireman in Sedalia

Sedalia Missouri April 15 A Missouri Pacific passenger train No 8 en route from St Louis to Kansas City derailed near Sedalia in the early hours today Fireman Frank Anderson of St Louis was killed There were no other injuries reported

Sedalia Missouri Pacific St. Louis Kansas City Fank Anderson

Doherty Wins Lawn Tennis Championship in London

H L Doherty defended his title at the Queen's Club beating challenger J G Ritchie in straight sets 3-0 to retain the covered court lawn tennis championship.

London H. L. Doherty J. G. Ritchie Queen’s Club

Crowley Withdraws From State Committee Clash

Boston April 15 The Democratic state committee ends weeks of wrangling as Maj. Robert J. Crowley of Lowell relinquishes any bid to join the executive committee. Capt. Flaherty will appoint the nine member body with no promise from Gaston or changes to the rules. No final selection announced.

Boston White Dove of Peace Democratic State Committee Revere House Robert J. Crowley Lowell Capt Flaherty Col William A. Gaston State Committee Capt. Flaherty Douglas Maj. Crowley Charles S. Hamlin Crowley Mr. Hamlin New York Mas. Crowley Col. Gaston State Street Josiah Quincy Flaherty-Gaston Henry T. Schaefer Winchester Charles H. Cole Board of Police

President Roosevelt Visited Colorado Springs Bear Hunt Plans

President Roosevelt greeted by 106000 in Colorado Springs after an all day Texas trip. He praised Union and Confederate veterans under the flag and joked about bears and a brass band. He then met Denver commerce leaders and planned a Denver visit on return from a hunt.

Colorado Springs Col Santa Fe Roosevelt Texas Grand Army Colorado Oklahoma H. P. Stewart Charter of Commerce of Denver Newcastle

Tacoma to Host Sullivan Mitchell 20 Round Boxing Match

The sporting editor of a Tacoma paper claims John L. Sullivan and Charley Mitchell may meet in a 20 round bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules in May. Mitchell says he will be ready anytime and Sullivan offers to fight for a reasonable purse, possibly in Tacoma where boxing is allowed.

Tacoma Wash John L. Sullivan Charley Mitchell England Mitchell Sullivan John

Automobile Collision Injures Seven In Butte

A car owned by mining magnate F Augustus Heinze collided with a runabout carrying Thomas Roe and Miss Lillie Lacombe in Butte on April 15 injuring seven. Participants included Heinze Frank Bach Gunn and Hook with all sustaining non fatal injuries. The crash occurred at about 30 mph, tossing occupants 20 feet and the car overturned.

Butte, Mont F. Augustus Heinze Thomas Roe Lillie Lacombe A. L. Frank T. B. Bach M. L. Gunn Helena Mont A. E. Hook Roe Heinze

National Railroad of Mexico Directors Shaken Up

In Mexico City on April 15 the National Railroad of Mexico directors met and ousted first vice president J G Metcalf and second vice president J C Mackie. I M Brown was named president, D P Bennett vice president, with J M Frazier as treasurer, Amilio Velasco as general counsel, M M Reynolds as comptroller, A Arring as secretary, and John H Guss as assistant treasurer. The two VP posts were merged into a single role.

Mexico City Mex National Railroad Ofexico J. G. Metcalf J. C. Mackie I. M. Brown D. P. Bennett J. M. Frazier Amilio Velasco M. M. Reynolds A. Arring

Sensational Russian Cartoon Reveals Imperial Family Coffins

St. Petersburg April 15. A half tone cartoon in Neva shows the imperial family, including the heir to the throne, with shadows of the emperor and Romanoff kin behind coffins. The editors deny prior knowledge, students responsible are uncaught, and copies sell high. M. Witte plans to leave his post and go abroad.

St. Petersburg Neva Russia The Express Sergius Alexis Romanoff M. Witte Prenice Committee of Ministers

Bronson's Fate in Jury's Hands Case Report

Guild Hall Vermont April 15 The Reuben Bronson murder case for the killing of Charles Lyon at Bloomfield in March 1904 was given to the jury after final arguments and Judge Hazelton's charge this forenoon.

Soldiers Acquitted of Highway Robbery in Vermont

Burlington Vermont April 15 two soldiers Thomas Burke and Thomas Burns stationed at Fort Ethan Allen were acquitted by a county court jury on a highway robbery charge. The crime occurred in November when C B Vincent was robbed and badly beaten on the road between Burlington and Winooski.

Burlington Thomas Burke Thomas Burns Fort Ethan Allen C. B. Vincent Winooski

Fourth class postmasters appointed in Maine and Massachusetts

Washington April 15. The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today Maine Braggsville Andrew P Leen New Sweden Bernard Pearson Massachusetts North Tisbury Lillian Adams

Washington Maine Braggsville Andrew P. Leen New Sweden Bernard Pearson Massachusetts North Tisbury Lillian Adams

General Palmer Dies in Albany at 76

Albany April 15 Gen John Palmer former secretary of state and commander in chief of the G A R died at his home in this city today at age 76.

Albany John Palmer

Russian Detachment Defeater at Heishihmu Report

Tokio dated April 15 announces Japanese armies in Manchuria say a Russian detachment was defeated April 14 near Heishihmu ten miles east of Panshi and pursued toward Tachatzu 26 miles east of Panshi another force from Singking attacked the enemy five miles south of Pachatzu with no other changes in the front.

St. Petersburg Rojestvensky Formosa Togo Novoe Vremya Great Britain Iphigenia Rosestvensky Saigon China Wei Hai Wei Tokio Manchuria Hailung Road Heishihmu Panshi Tachatzu Singking Pachatzu

Old Colony Trust Company Interest Policy Highlight

A comparison notes the Old Colony Trust Company pays 2 percent on balances of 500 or more, while many banks offer no interest. Trust companies began paying interest with growing success, drawing deposits away from savings banks that require tied periods. Money in the Old Colony can be drawn on any business day and interest accrues whenever the balance is 500 or more. A Temple Place pamphlet is available by request, targeting women and suburban residents.

Old Colony Trust Company Savings Banks Temple Place

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Mrs. Bamber Maline Gerard Mrs Bamber O’sullivan’s Higher Court Jefferson Whittier Laing Millers’ Federation President Roosevelt Bear Middlesex City Hall Ing Grounds Doherty Ayer Sarsapartha Iccrssz Captain Flaherty All Is John L Don Gloves Charlie Mitchell El-Azhar Mexican Rialroad National Company Bronson Jury General Palmer
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