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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
5
A Boston court hearing features brewers seeking an injunction against unions over a Boston beer boycott. Witnesses describe intimidation cards against nonunion beer, plant closures, and personal losses from abandoning Boston beer. Hackett and McCaffrey testified on strike actions, unemployment, and the impact on saloon trade as lawyers argue records and witness questions.
Lawrence July 31 John Reagan a notorious crook was arraigned today on two counts of larceny and sentenced to 10 months in the house of correction six months for stealing a silk hat and suit valued at 50 dollars and four months for taking a bank book from Henry Creevan. Reagan had been seen near Creevan's room and at East Broadway Savings Bank attempting to withdraw 75 of 80.45 dollars posing as the depositor. Police identified him via a silk hat and clothes found in his room. Reagan had previous prison time in the Concord reformatory after breaking and entering in Lowell in 1888 and later faced multiple charges. He is described as a slight, sharp-featured young man with neat appearance.
In Commons Cham berlain outlined a $1,250,000 relief fund for West Indian sugar planters. He noted former fears of government takeover, cited Brussels convention ending sugar bounties, and highlighted prospects from fruit steamers, coal in Trinidad, and diamond and gold fields in British Guiana. He said funds would be distributed to aid the neediest as 1903 bounty abolition nears.
Reports from the flooded Texas district show a more hopeful outlook. Brushy Creek surged along the Texas Pacific near Forney washing out track and bridges and isolating residents in bottom lands. Boats are requested for rescue while through traffic resumes west of Dallas by roundabout routes.
Camden Ark July 31 report says Lee Newton, a Black man, was fatally harmed by a mob in Columbia County after twice escaping capture. He was seized last month in a home of a local family, escaped, recaptured, then overpowered by a mob while being taken to Magnolia.
London July 31 Rudyard Kipling, disturbed by Brighton excursionists visiting his Rottingdean home, has bought a new country place near Tunbridge Wells. His Rottingdean troubles included a feud with villagers over pro Boer sentiments of his aunt Lady Burne Jones widow of Sir Edward Burne Jones.
Advertises rental properties in Highlands and Centralville. Three room units priced at 5.50 to 7.00 dollars and a five room newly papered and painted residence with steam heat and modern improvements listed at 25.00 dollars. Contact U. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
We have over 1000 yards of Victoria India lawn and fine Organdie lawns 40 inches wide with qualities worth from 12 1 2 to 1 8 per yard, all sold at one price 64c per yard. Base want L A G Pollard & Co.
Chicago judge Chytraus modified the prior injunction against the Chicago board of trade and its operators James A. Patten Carrington Patten Co Bartlett Frazier Co and others. The court limited actions related to July Standard oats while defending the complainants Waite Thorburne Co from cornering, and set next adjourned hearings for further adjudication. Defendants denied conspiracy and questioned the assessed value of July oats as well as any fictitious pricing or July deliveries since July 1.
Nelson Vandenberg a baggage master on the New York Central railroad was arrested on a charge of robbing U S mails. Post Office Inspectors Snow and McMillan said porous plasters sent from Boston to California linked him to the theft. Vandenberg, long employed by Boston and Albany, pleaded not guilty and was held in 500 dollars bail until August 7.
A Sun cablegram from Pekin reports Wu Ting Fang, elevated by Yuan Shih Kai's recommendation, is ordered to remain in Washington indefinitely. The message indicates his recall has been cancelled and he will stay in the capital.
Three alarms were sent in this afternoon as firefighters battled a blaze at the Bridgeport Automobile Club station on Cannon Street. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 loss and drew the entire department to fight the flames.
Boston July 31 no developments in the H F Coe case accused of diverting 120000 of Bowker Fertilizer funds. No criminal steps taken and Bowker or bond guarantor firms would comment. Guaranty company agent said no demand on Coe bond. Treasurer Higginson said books show no record of how the funds were used or from where they came at Dudley mills.
Exeter New Hampshire July 31 Hon John D Lyman noted state leader in agriculture and politics died today after injuries from a carriage fall He was born in Milton in 1823 and leaves a widow and two children He served as state senator and representative and was a longtime state party figure A prolific writer in farming and a former lecturer for fifteen years at the state grange He also led the State Temperance Society and contributed to public reform efforts.
Buffalo managers Stallings and Leonard of the Buffalo and Worcester teams faced a hearing on a charge of disorderly conduct at the ball grounds. Witnesses testified Leonard struck first and Stallings shoved him aside while protecting Umpire Cox. The justice discharged Stallings and suspended Leonard’s sentence, with Leonard threatening to appeal and sue for damages.
Official returns show cholera sweeping Manchuria with hundreds of daily victims. Inku reports 834 cases and 650 deaths between June 6 and July 18, Harbin 1465 cases and 939 deaths, Mukden 49 deaths from 76 cases in eight days, Port Arthur 67 deaths from 109 cases in 18 days. Reports from Kirtin and Chasdoisy show about 50 and 30 daily deaths.
A Buffalo and Lockport express train en route to Lockport caught fire in the rear passenger coach near Mapleton. The roof sparked into flames, the coach was quickly enveloped, and 30 to 40 passengers including women and children leapt to safety as the train halted. Some passengers were blocked during the frantic escape efforts.
Edmund Barton, premier of Australia, told a deputation of women suffragists led by Lady Henry Somerset that the outlook for woman suffrage was excellent. He said success in four of six states presaged adoption throughout the federation.
Boston July 31 Judge Braley referred alleged contempt of court cases against Michael Bagnall James Delaney George MacNorton and James Payton former American Woolen Pu ritan mill employee to John W Saxe as master in the superior court today.
Charleston West Virginia July 31 Governor White announced a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the lynching of Randolph county Negroes following the assassination of Police Chief Wilmoth at Wolensdorf Randolph county.
San Francisco July 31 Master of Transportation Richards of the Southern Pacific announced seismic disturbances in Santa Barbara county did not damage railway property and that tracks remained intact with all trains operating on schedule.
Paris July 31 The minister of marine M Pelletan cabled orders to Admiral Gourdon commander of the French squadron at Martinique to protect French subjects in Hayti and ensure their safety amid unrest.
Plymouth reports May Yohe and her party aboard the Furst Bismarck reaching London. She denies authorizing Putnam Bradlee Strong to pawn her possessions and says she has received no money from any pawned items.
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