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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
7
Ella Regan aged 16 leaped from a fast moving Rock Island through express near Ottawa Illinois aiming to escape return to a Chicago correctional institution. She had escaped ten days earlier and was found in La Salle. Passengers describe the 35 mile an hour leap as a daring escape attempt. her body lay beside the track after the train backed up.
President McKinley arrived in Washington at 7 50 am with Secretary Cortelyou after traveling from Canton on a special train. Crowds greeted stops in Ohio and Pennsylvania while he offered no speeches. He plans fortnightly returns to handle official business and Chinese affairs with his cabinet. Secretary Hay presented a full China report at a cabinet meeting with Li Hung Chang policies approved.
The commissioner of Internal Revenue issues guidance to standardize practices on schedule A clause M4. It specifies broker issued notes or memoranda of sale for goods, stocks, or real estate are taxable at ten cents per note, with requirements that the document be a broker’s contract and not mere advice or an account statement.
Washington Aug 2 Commander Bienjamin F Tilley reports the United States naval station on Saree island signs an instrument of cession transferring to the United States all rights in Tutuila including reefs shores and waters. The cession was signed April 1 by chiefs of Tutuila and Furena under orders from the Samoa government.
Government provisions allow chiefs to retain local control in Tutuila under U S law and protect land rights. On July 10 Commander Tiley visited Rose Island, raised the flag, and took possession. Strict rules bar importing firearms explosives to Tutuila and ban wines and liquor without commandant permission. natives show little interest in intoxicants.
Miss Pearl Leavy of Machiasport aged 18 was arrested for causing the death of her infant found on the beach July 6. After birth on June 25 in the home of W. J. Cooper without medical aid she refused to say what became of the child. A coroner's jury ruled death from criminal neglect and she was bound over to the October term of the supreme court, jailed in default of bail.
Washington reports Admiral Schley narrowly avoided a 28 day quarantine for the South Atlantic squadron at Montevideo after a Rio de Janeiro stop. With no illness aboard he protested through U S Minister Finch and secured passage after three days detention.
The Amalgamated association delegation and executives from American Tin Plate, American Steel Hoop, National Steel and related firms met in executive session in New York August 2 to discuss the wage scale for the year. They adjourned without agreement and plan to reconvene in Pittsburgh August 4. President Armes said business conditions in iron, steel and tinware did not justify a wage increase.
Adolph Lichstein & Co halted injunctive action against the board of trade ending its bid quotations from Lichstein offices and the board dropped a cross bill accusing bucket shopping. Lichstein stated he will follow board rules and apply for membership.
The New Hampshire district Democrats nominated Hon Timothy J. Howard of Manchester for Congress with no opposition. The convention was harmonious and adopted the Kansas City platform and reaffirmed yesterday’s state platform. Howard, born in Manchester in 1862, is a Lavalle University graduate in Canada and a practicing lawyer.
Several persons were hurt when a two ton iron beam fell from a derrick on the ith floor at 59 Walker street. The beam ripped from its fastenings and crushed through the roof of the building where workers of Our Old Berg and Company were employed, injuring multiple people.
In Hoston on August 2 the railroad commissioners approved the purchase of the Providence and Taunton and Taunton Street Railway by the Taunton and Taunton Street Railroad Company. The board also authorized an increase of 176000 in capital stock for the exchange of shares between the Taunton Street Railway and the Providence and Taunton.
Nashville Aug 2 James D Richardson minority in the House was nominated by the Dowmo crate of the fifth district to run in the election.
Washington Aug 2 Belace wire the sick and from China reached Nagasaki yesterday on their homeward trip.
In Columbus Ohio August 2 crowds reached eight thousand for the free-for-all trot for stallions. Crescens won heat one in 2.07 1 2 and mile in 2.06. The race featured Grattan Boy pressing Crescens in heat two and three with Crescens finishing 2.06 flat. Other races included Pussy Willow’s 2.22 pace and Lady Geraldine defeating Helen Simmons in the 2.24 pace with lameness not affecting speed.
Jimmy Michael will not appear in the second race against Johnnie Nelson at Pleasure Beach Bridgeport today due to stomach illness. Manager Jim Kennedy said Michael’s heart weakness flares during races, likely ending his season. Nelson’s arrival raised excitement but a postponement proved impractical with fans and bettors prepared.
New York Aug 2 Jeffries may fight either Fitzsimmons or Ruhlin under terms set by W A Brady. Jeffries arm shows improvement though not fully fit yet. Brady says they will arrange a fair deal and allow Ruhlin or Fitzsimmons a shot if they win. A firm date and venue to be announced after talks.
At a Royal Canadian Yacht Club meeting in Toronto on August 2 Rochester Yacht Club is challenged for a fall race for the Fisher cup.
Brooklyn wins 6 to 3 over Boston in a fielding heavy contest. Five double plays and sharp defense highlighted the play as Brooklyn's hitters, led by Stahl Duffy Keeler and Kelly, produced enough runs. Kitson nearly doomed the effort with a Boston rally in the fifth before Kennedy closed the door and added a timely eighth inning hit. Attendance 1,600.
In New York Chicago games the score shows 1 for New York. In Philadelphia the Phillies routed St. Louis 10 to 5, with Philadelphia leading and St. Louis trailing in this league update.
Weather conditions force postponements across several games. Montreal and Springfield venues report wet grounds delaying play. Kansas City matches postponed to tomorrow due to field conditions. Milwaukee encounters rain delaying the Milwaukee Indianapolis game. Atlantic City hosts a noted Pittsburgh contest, while Detroit beats Chicago 5 to 2 at Detroit.
The Wentworth tournament in New Castle New Hampshire completed the second round of singles yesterday with four doubles matches. Paret and Hardy defeated Ward and Samuel Hardy in straight sets, while the Hardy brothers and Paret with Davidson played a tight doubles encounter, Pacific coast champions prevailing in a close finish.
The Nicaraguan congress convened in Managua with President Zelaya addressing lawmakers. He announced ending the Maritime Canal concession and proclaimed the Eyre-Cragin canal project terminated. He outlined plans to extend the national railway, receiving enthusiastic applause.
A fragmented report details an incident in St Louis involving explosives and a street division of a transit company. No injuries or clear outcomes are reported, and the garbled text limits precise identification of people, places, or actions.
Fragmentary OCR note with scattered words about gold corn and names not forming a coherent event or report. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes present to summarize.
Rev John Stamper recalled as to his role in moving Republicans to Frankfort on January 25. He said money discussions with Golden were confidential but public due to risk to a life. Other witnesses included McClure and Col Mengel presenting telegrams and orders about mobilizing the Kentucky National Guard for the Goebel shooting case.
Delos J. Goldsmith a well known journalist and real estate editor of the city press died this afternoon at his Pest Island summer residence near Quincy. He previously joined balloon ascent with Prof. Augustus Rogers and Fenton during the Fourth of July celebration. the event tied to a fatal landing in Dorchester bay. Goldsmith also figured in a sword duel with Boston lawyer John Crowley in Franklin Park.
Aug 2 telegraphic orders move Col Percival C Pope U S M C from Brooklyn to Charlestown navy yard to lead the marine barracks. He replaces Lieut Col Henry Cochrane who is ordered to China. Cochrane had previously commanded at Charlestown.
Eugene Kelly of Lawrence was held for the federal grand jury on charges of intercepting mail. Bond set at 560 dollars. Letter carrier John A. O'Brien testified delivering the letter to Kelly. The note showed it was intended for Edward Kelly of South Boston and contained 6 revenue stamps for pool tables.
In Cumberland Maryland the strike continues as desertions rise with about 200 miners returning to various Geoge Creek district mines. Minor disturbances are reported, including threats and a retaliatory blast in Proethare, while families fear a larger outbreak as conditions grow tense.
Fragmented text indicates a Democratic conference at headquarters with plans for a major meeting on the return of a senator or candidate. Names and places are unclear, but the piece references a rally or announcement about events at a city or county level.
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