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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1905

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Assault Sequel and Divorce Suit Heard by Judge Hadley

In a police court session Judge Hadley presided over an assault case tied to a divorce suit. Defendants Dudley and Carrie Wilson faced adultery charges with Dudley sentenced to four months’ hard labor and both held in $500 bond for a superior court hearing. Rose Martin appeared intoxicated, smiling through her arrest on a separate charge.

Hadley William H. Dudley Silas W. Wilson Carrie Wilson Dutton Street Broadway Joseph E. Loughran Wilson Dudley Michael Ansara Dugdale Mr. Wilson Sergt. Freeman

Depositors Gather at Milwaukee Banks Amid Bigelow Fallout

Crowds waited before Milwaukee Trust and First National Bank openings as assurances claimed the Milwaukee Trust was not involved in Frank G. Bigelow’s defalcation. Directors at the First National posted solvency notices. chamber of commerce planned discussions on expenses. Bank officials cited outside funding and strong reserve to meet withdrawals. U.S. marshal prepared to detain Henry Goll, charged with embezzling over 100000, as confidence remains in the banks’ ability to weather the runs.

Milwaukee, Wis Milwaukee Trust Company Frank G. Bigelow First National Bank of Milwaukee Trust Company Bank the National Bank Bigelow First National Bank Clearing House Association Henry G. Goll U. S. District Attorney U.S Thomas B. Reed Goll John I. Beggs

Court hears details in Patterson murder trial in New York

Nan Patterson appears in court for a continuance of her murder trial over Caesar Young’s death. The revolver linked to the case is shown in court as prosecutors claim J Morgan Smith bought it the day before Young’s murder, while defense argues Smith was far away at the time. Witnesses recount scenes after the shooting at the cab, drug store, and hospital, including Patterson’s emotional plea beside Young’s body.

New York Nan Patterson Caesar Young Young J. Morgan Smith Mr. Rand Smith Hyman Stern Abraham Levy Stern Dennis Sweeney Miss Patterson Sweeney Garvan West Broadway Wm. Stemm, Jr

Firebugs Hit Boston Tenement Twice in One Night

In Boston the same South End tenement saw two incendiary fires within hours. The first fire left Mrs. Abby Fuller nearly asphyxiated and unconscious. A second blaze was extinguished quickly with minimal damage. Police and state authorities joined the probe, as multiple fires citywide have been traced to malicious actors.

Boston South End Abby Fuller

Lowell License Bill Reconsidered Postponed to Friday

In Boston on April 25 Senate member Daniel Lane moved to reconsider rejecting the Lowell unlimited license bill. Lane then urged further postponement of consideration until Friday, with a notable Lowell delegation present. The Lowell overseers of the poor abolition bill passed the Senate and was sent to Governor Douglas, who had not yet indicated approval.

Boston Senate Daniel Lane Suffolk County Adams Lane Lowell Overseers Douglas

License Fees Pour Into City Coffers In Lowell

The city treasurer sees a rush of license payments led by John Donohue of Lakeview Avenue with 1800 dollars on April 20 and John B Connors with another 1800. By week end about 175,896 will be in, with roughly 130,000 for the city after state share. Mayor Casey plans a meeting with Lowell business leaders to raise funds for the Quinn lot purchase, needing over 5000 with 1500 already subscribed. Purchasing Agent Donnelly seeks bids for 1800 pounds weekly forequarters and 80 pounds weekly rump and loin for six months. A new cerebro spinal meningitis case is reported at 57 Bartlett Street, Dr Poole filing the report. Dr Morse of the state board visits to study cases and anti-toxin impact. The 1901 tax list will be ready for the committee of investigation Wednesday night, likely shorter than 1900, as back taxes settled after Feb 10 are included. Jordan Savithes the Greek constable works to collect taxes. Aldermen hold two meetings today, one at 4 pm without Republican attendance, and a regular session with both parties. Mayor Casey will preside. veto action may proceed to courts without altering its status. City treasurer’s office busy preparing tax lists and notices.

John Donohue Lakeview Avenue A. L. Pendergast John B. Connors State Casey Lowell Quinn Board of Health Dempster Bartlett Street Co. B. Poole Frank L. Morse State Board of Health State Board Committee of Investigation Dodge

Warships at Kamranh bay and Togo's fleet action plan

Reports from Chefoo and Kamranh bay describe Admiral Togo leading much of the Japanese squadron near Fusan on April 20 and 23 as Russian Admiral Rojestvensky vows battle. Meanwhile a Maine murder-suicide unfolds at Greene with Napoleon Champagne killing Eli Rogers then taking his own life at Standish farm.

Chefoo Korea Togo Masampo Bay Fusan Saigon Cochin-China Kamranh Bay Japan Rojestvensky

Massachusetts House Delays Rail Stock Bill and Veto Override

In Boston on April 25 the Massachusetts house postponed the railroad stock acquisition bill until next Wednesday pending the attorney general's opinion on rights to acquire street railway property. The house also refused to pass the Massachusetts Company incorporation bill over Gov. Douglas's veto by 18 to 142.

Boston Massachusetts House Luce Somerville Massachusetts Company Douglas

Enforce the Lottery Law Raids Hit Federal Lottery Suspects

Federal officers from the United States marshal's office secret service and post office raided Honduras and Mexican lottery agencies in San Francisco exposing large ticket handling. Several employees were arrested as evidence were seized. Similar raids occurred in Los Angeles and other cities under interstate commerce law which bars sending lottery tickets across state lines.

San Francisco Washington United States Marshal’s Office Secret Service and Post Office Los Angeles Othr

Russian Suspect Arrested on Brani Island as Spy Claim

A Russian named Vladimir Antorvitch, using a false passport, was arrested on Brani Island in Singapore Straits Settlements for being on government property without authority. He was remanded for a week and is not fluent in English. A lodge companion, a non-commissioned ordnance department member, was also arrested and to be court-martialed for harboring him. The Russian consul refused to post the $400 bail.

Singapore Straits Settlements Vladimir Antorvitch Brani Antorvitch Ordnance Department

Verdict for Defence in Bowers Case

In Yarnold vs Bowers in a superior civil court Judge Hardy ruled for the defence after Mr Bent argued there was no case for the jury due to insufficient evidence of due care by the deceased. The decision followed a Supreme Court interpretation and granted a verdict for the defence.

Hardy Yarnold

Judge Merrill of Haverhill Dead

Judge Henry N. Merrill of Haverhill police court died after a surgical operation. He was 77, practiced law here about 40 years, and served as associate justice before being appointed judge three months ago. He leaves a widow.

Haverhill Henry N._ Merrill

First Liao Yang Train Reaches Mukden After Russian Retreat

The initial railroad train from Liao Yang arrived at Mukden yesterday after the Russian withdrawal this year. It crossed the Han River on a temporary bridge just completed. Regular service will soon connect Port Dalny and Mukden. supplies move to Biepass from Newchwang in junks up the Liao river.

Fusan Korea Liao Yang Mukden Han River Port Dalny Biepass Newchwang Liao River

Small Grass Fire On Richardson Street Quelled

A minor blaze on Richardson Street this morning prompted a telephone alarm to the department at 11 30. No damage was reported and authorities attributed the quick response to prompt action by residents.

Richardson — Street

Foster in Critical Condition After Meningitis Diagnosis

Robert Foster of Blossom Street remains in critical condition with cerebro-spinal meningitis. Dr Wesley Sawyer reports little hope for recovery as the illness advances today.

Robert Foster Blossom Street Wesley Sawyer

Local Woman Found Dead in Brook Near Norway Shoe Factory

Mrs Thomas Hayes 55 wandered from home early today and her body was found in a brook beneath a road bridge near the shoe factory. Coroner A P Bassett ruled death by own action. inquest not necessary. She leaves a husband two daughters and a son.

Norway Thomas Hayes A. P. Bassett

Ice goes out at Lake Winnipesaukee prompting trout fishing start

The Weirs New Hampshire dated April 25 reports Lake Winnipesaukee has opened its ice. Anglers have begun trolling for lake trout and land-locked salmon as the season commences.

N. H Lake Winnipesokee

Mrs Sarah Piddington Dies After Grass Fire Injury

Andover report Mrs Sarah L. Piddington died this morning at 57 after being burned while trying to extinguish a grass fire near her home yesterday. She leaves a husband and five children.

Andover Sarah Ll. Piddington

Man Passes On Eve Of 101st Birthday In Belford

New York April 25 Joseph Morris who was to celebrate his 101st birthday today is dead at his Belford home near Red Bank New Jersey. On his 100th birthday he acted as best man at his grandson's wedding.

Boston Napoleon Champagne Eli Rogers Greene Martin Gilbert Roxbury Champagne Louis Emile Pillard Gilbert Yards New York City Gilbert Champagn New York Joseph Morris Belford Red Bank N. J Mr. Morris

Secretary Hay Feels Well During Cure in Bad Nauheim

Bad Nauheim Germany April 25 Secretary Hay says he feels very well. He has arranged not to receive visitors during the progress of the cure though this rule will doubtless often be relaxed. Mr Adams secretary to Mr Hay has gone to Paris for several days on business for the latter.

Bad Nauheim Germany Hay Adams Paris

Fatally Shot by Playmate in Salected Incident

In Salem on April 25 Ernest Remon, 14, suffered probably fatal brain injuries from an accidental revolver discharge by Milton Grinnell, 15, as both boys played with guns. Grinnell was arraigned and held in 500 bonds to await the Remon boy’s prognosis.

Salem Ernest Remon Milton Grinnell Grinnell Remmon Remon

Murder suspected in John F. Steeves death at Falmouth

A coroner in Portland Maine empanelled a jury to inquest the death of John F. Steeves of Hillsboro New Brunswick found in woods at Falmouth. Officials changed initial belief from self inflicted to murder after a physician noted a fatal throat wound and skull fracture. Witnesses say Steeves worked as a liquor case spotter for the sheriff and may have enemies. Investigators searched for a razor or knife and the coroner planned the inquest.

Portland James A. Martin John F. Steeves Hillsboro N. B Falmouth Steever Steeves

Oil price cuts hit all grades except raglan

Pittsburg April 25 The Standard Oil Company announced another price reduction for all crude oil grades except raglan The higher grades were lowered by two cents and the lower grades by one cent, effective today The move tightens margins for producers and affects local refiners and retailers in the region

Pittsburg, Pa Standard Oil Company Raglan

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