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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
3
American Ambassador Andrew D. White, returning from Germany, praises Kaiser Wilhelm, China lessons, and U.S. indemnity actions. He notes German restraint, hopes for peace in Europe and China, and contrasts U.S. and German approaches to alliances. He also comments on McKinley’s stature and imperialism as a possible issue.
New York occurs Aug 6 aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland. Fourth Officer E Thiele shot himself in his cabin on the second day, after a day watch and a brief fault on deck. The tragedy followed by a later machinery accident amid a record voyage ending with a late Hoboken docking.
The vessel's ball bearings overheated causing engines to lose plumb and the ship to list and circle for hours. Superstitious passengers grew anxious while prominent travelers John D. Rockefeller and Ambassador Andrew D. White featured among those aboard and Rockefeller spoke out in clear annoyance.
Bellevue Hospital patient identified as Robert Kelly, the Fenian, recalls his 1880 pardon after serving nine years of a 15 year sentence for shooting English secret service officer Thomas Talbot. He describes joining the Dublin circle of the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood, the Talbot plot, the shooting in Temple Street, and the medical verdict that spared him from murder charges. He fled to New York in 1882 and hopes for Ireland's freedom before death.
New York August 6 Fifteen years after a mutual contract the Jersey Central Railroad faces fresh talks with conductors and other workers. Meetings at Jersey City between company officers and union committees aim to frame a new agreement governing train service. Similar discussions touch other operator groups as rumors of a possible strike circulate amid ongoing amicable negotiations.
Rev W W Holly of Hackensack New Jersey denounces bare headed worship at his church calling it a summer resort fad. He urged women of the congregation to wear hats during services and paused only as several women covered their heads again.
John Fasei a 19 year old Brooklyn tailor is in critical condition after swallowing two four inch nails an ordinary nail and a two inch bone. Doctors planned xrays and an operation as soon as his strength allows. Initial reports gave little hope before improving slightly.
A New York led bill to pension superannuated and incapacitated letter carriers by a salary tax of two to five percent, providing pensions from twenty to fifty percent of salary. Endorsement sought at the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Detroit from September 3 to 8.
G Cannon, chairman of the trustees under the readjustment agreement of Price McCormick and Co, announced that a large majority of creditors accepted the plan and the amount deposited so far justifies declaring it effective. Trustees extended deposit time to August 13.
A partially readable 19th or early 20th century notice reports a large fire at a marine rail yard owned by Ocean. The yard was largely unused for some time and sustained losses estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars, fully insured. Cause unknown. The facility name appears as Marine Rail.
Portland Aug 6 crowds gather for Old Home Week with record hotel demand. Fire companies assemble for Maine muster as 1400 sailors join 1800 firemen and the Maine National Guard for a large parade. Gen Chamberlain to wear old war uniform amid decorated streets and searchlight displays. Fireworks are planned for tomorrow night.
Rockland Maine, Aug 6. Old Home Week begins with large crowds arriving by train and boat. Citizens plan an informal reception for visitors and former residents. Naval ships expected, clambake at Oakland park, and a grand civic parade with receptions, band concert, and dance. Sporting events include a race between warship crews.
Lewiston and Auburn show no formal Old Home Week celebration despite a welcome for returning Maine men and women. Col. R. M. Mason of Richmond Virginia is visiting, as locals enjoy events in Bath Brunswick and Portland.
Chairman William P. Chadwick of the Kearsarge and Alabama commission quotes a letter from Secretary John D. Long accepting the invitation to attend the Portsmouth ceremony. The exchange underscores national unity and shared sentiment as the event marks a significant symbolic gathering in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Eight year old Elizabeth Sullivan identified Hugh Maguire as her assailant after police found her near the Sullivan home in Dorchester. Chief Inspector Watts and officers accompanied Maguire to the child's bedside where she described being struck on the forehead with a stone. Maguire denied involvement when questioned at the station. The search party recovered the injured girl in a wooded area behind the Sullivan residence.
A Dorchester court will hear Maguire on assault with intent to kill charges after a child suffered a fractured skull in an incident on School Street. Patrolmen Williams and Rogers helped investigate as doctors feared the girl might not survive.
Boston August 6 A man known as Jake Harris fell or jumped from a seventh story window of the Winthrop building shortly after 9 this morning. He died en route to Massachusetts General Hospital. Harris aged about 45 lived at 74 Pearl Street Charlestown and left a letter for his wife with a company manager before the act.
Boston reports that Hebrew stores on Salem street closed under Captain Hoffman's order, reopened by noon with no immediate action from commissioners. Merchants, meeting at 170 Hanover street, plan to lobby the next Legislature to change the law so Sabbath observers need not close two days weekly. Representative Borofsky urged caution, noting no intent to harm merchants but enforcing current law. Police action remains uncertain.
James T. McGarry, 25, arrested in Boston, bound over to the grand jury for bigamy. He first wed Annie Travers at Lynn on Aug 20, 1895, then allegedly married Catherine W. Brown in Boston on June 1 this year. McGarry says the second marriage was to spite his first wife.
Eleven people died and about twenty others were prostrated by heat yesterday in Chicago as the temperature peaked at 93 degrees. The heat wave caused numerous cases of heat illness across the city with medical workers responding to emergency calls throughout the day.
Seven workers at the Waltham Watch Company factory collapsed from heat exposure today in Waltham. Emergency crews treated them on site and transported the most severely affected to nearby hospitals for observation and care.
The funeral for Rt Rev James Augustine Healy bishop of the Maine diocese is expected Thursday morning. The body will lie in state in the cathedral until then as arrangements are finalized with the arrival of his brother and the Very Rev M O'Brien of Bangor.
Bristol Aug 6 The town council tonight granted the Suburban Railway company of Providence practically the Union Traction company the right to lay rails in the town to connect with the Warren line. Rails to be laid on the main road from the Warren line end up Franklin street to High to Burton.
New York August 6 The collector announced that on arrival of the Hamburg American liner Deutschland four trunks belonging to Hugo Rosenthal a New York City druggist were seized The trunks contained druggist sundries but no clothing.
Bellows Falls Vermont August 6 Republican rally featured John Barrett former minister to Siam and J H Read. Barrett praised McKinley seeking a decisive statewide vote while criticizing Bryan and Democratic imperialism. He urged cross party support and highlighted eastern commerce and Philippine policy.
A wife from Lynn notes her husband loves a dispute so much he rejects anything that aligns with him yet the four nations reportedly reach accord.
A historical excerpt extols Harvard beverages as pure wholesome and healthful. Dr Morrison praises the spring water minerals and malt elements. Dr Westgate notes rich flavor and body. Forbes London and European tasters describe Harvard as having age, flavor, and hop aroma akin to fine German beers.
Hoyt intends to immediately file a bond of 50000 dollars to discharge the trust placed upon him. His assets are estimated at somewhat over 150000 dollars.
In Charlestown New Hampshire on August 6 the town welcomed Hon J O Lyford who was appointed guardian of Charles H Hoyt. Lyford and George H Dickinson of Atlanta Georgia returned to the station to a cordial greeting. Hoyt is reported to be improving in health.
Charlotte, August 6. High cotton prices force several mills to shut during August for several weeks or until the new crop moves. The closures are to be united across many North and South Carolina mills. War in China has depressed exports, prompting mills to regrade output for home trade.
Arthur T. Lowe treasurer of Park Hill Manufacturing of Fitchburg Mass and George P. Grant with other company members have picked a site near Huntsville for a proposed yarn mill. The firm rejected bids for building construction and plans to handle contracting in house.
Chicago August 6 Chairman Jones and Webster Davis ex assistant secretary of the interior conferred at Democratic national headquarters. Davis to campaign with a series of speeches while subcommittees for executive advisory and press were outlined. Former Missouri Governor Stone joins the executive committee, Norman Mack removed, eastern state representatives include Guffey and George Fred Williams, John R. McLean heads ways and means.
Chattanooga Tennessee August 6 The half million dollar cotton mill company planning a local plant says erection and operations are postponed due to the Chinese war and uncertain cotton markets. The decision delays the project for the present and affects local prospects for employment and investment.
James Balfour Jr., a Hartford steamfitter, was arrested on a charge of causing the death of Dennis Fenton, foreman of his gang. Balfour was discharged after a dispute over duties, returned for tools, allegedly insulted Fenton, a fight ensued, bystanders separated the men, and Fenton, injured internally, died two hours later despite medical care.
Brandenburg Kentucky August 6 Mrs Anna Bruntin seventeen rode unattended to church last night and was found hours later by her father's door beaten almost to pulp with her throat cut. Jesse Durham a relative was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ex Governor Altgeld of Illinois says no anarchists are in Chicago or the United States. He questions evidence of any conspiracy against European monarchs and declines to propose government action until proof exists. He notes that if a plot were proved it would fall under conspiracy to murder. Altgeld had pardoned Neebe and Schwab for Haymarket rots during his governorship.
A heavy thunder storm struck Manchester at 10 20 last night causing minor damage to a school house and a dwelling as streets flooded and trees were uprooted or split by strong winds and falling limbs.
A fierce thunder storm with gale winds swept Burlington Vermont on August 6 undoing shade trees and damaging roofs. It disrupted telephone telegraph and electric light systems and left street cars idle for the night.
Concord New Hampshire August 6 a vacancy in the board of alumni trustees of Dartmouth college followed the resignation of Frank Streeter 74 of Concord to become a permanent trustee. A committee named candidates Edward N Pearson 51 Edward B Hale 65 of Boston Geo B French 72 Nashua J N DeBeer 84 Montpelier Vt and Sherman E Burroughs 84 Manchester. The slate includes John E Eastman 62 Andover late naval observatory astronomer Hon Irving R Drew 70 Lancaster Walter M Parker 71 banker Manchester Thomas D Luce 75 Nashua clerk of supreme court Hillsborough county William B Fellows 80 Tilton probate judge Belknap county. Ballot closes September 9.
Five men die and two are seriously injured in a collision yesterday between a passenger train and a freight train on the St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt at Aurich Arkansas, about twenty miles north of Pine Bluff.
Stonington Connecticut August 6 the naptha launch Gladys owned by C L Alvord of New York was destroyed by fire in the harbor about 9 o clock tonight no one was aboard the vessel 55 feet long the loss is about 11000 insured
Three hundred Chinese Christian Endeavorers from Boston picnicked at Lake Walden Concord as Yong Kay, secretary of the New England Chinese mission, spoke on the Chinese war. He said the bloodshed serves world salvation and noted over 200 Christian Chinese in New England and funds in the United States.
Hon James O Lyford of Concord named guardian of Charles H Hoyt the playwright by Judge Tenney in Sullivan county probate court at Claremont New Hampshire. The appointment follows Hoyt request and acceptance by Frank McKee business partner. Lyford will manage Hoyt's business affairs and protect his estate while Hoyt remains under medical care for health and mental restoration. Charlestown friends of Hoyt welcomed the move.
In Baltimore on August 6 the Republican convention of Maryland's second district nominated A. A. Blakeney for Congress. The body endorsed the current national administration and Philadelphia convention actions while affirming support for a gold standard currency.
The New York ice house known as Orrington Ice Company property caught fire tonight in Orrington Bangor. Loss is estimated at $6000 with no insurance. The ice house, owned by Consolidated Ice Company, was empty at the time of the blaze.
Harry W. Hall of Malden died while bathing at Revere beach today, apparently from a fit. His body was recovered.
Hood's Pills are advertised as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. The ad notes the medicine is easy to take and operate with a price of 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Harvard Amber Ale and Harvard $1000 Pure with claims of round flavor strong cleansing body and purity making them popular for family use. It offers trial orders and case shipments to encourage trials.
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