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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
4
Gen Gobin meets coal operators and strikers in Shenandoah Pa Aug 25 and sees no sign of a strike ending. He travels daily with his staff, finds friendly miners and popular troops, and notes operators open to concessions if a safe method avoids undermining themselves.
New York reports say Devery will win the ninth assembly district race in New York City over Goodwin and Sheehan. Mayor McGuire of Syracuse criticizes Devery and vows to oppose seating Devery delegates, urging the credentials committee to block his admission. The clash highlights tensions between Deveryism and party unity amid the Democratic state convention.
Meriden Connecticut August 25 a severe shower toppled the tall chimney at the power house of the street railway company. It crashed through the roof and wrecked the machinery crippling the entire plant. All cars are tied up but repairs are expected to allow traffic to resume tomorrow.
Daniel H. Claggett longtime Morse Coach company coachman selected to drive the four in hand for President Roosevelt from Middlesex street station to the grand stand on the South common and back. He has 12 years with the firm and 20 years in Lowell, aged 42, born into slavery. He lives at 11 Somerset street with his wife and two children and is regarded as the most expert and reliable coachman in the city.
New York August 25 Harry De Windt the explorer finished his land route from Paris to New York arriving at 7 30 this morning after 248 days. He crossed Behring strait by revenue cutter Thetis and says he would not attempt such a voyage again due to perils and hardships.
A Hamburg American liner reported crippled after a shaft break sails with distress signals read by Capt. Williams of the Sheppy Allison. The vessel, 150 miles east southeast of Nantucket, proceeds under port engine at 16 knots toward Plymouth. Notable passengers include painter Verestchagin and actress Modjeska, with local managers voicing no safety concerns.
The Vatican favors Rt. Rev. James Edward Quigley Bishop of Buffalo for the Chicago archbishopric despite his wish to stay in Buffalo. If not chosen the Propaganda may ask for a new candidate list.
Washington Aug. 25. As joint army and navy maneuvers continue work proceeds at Atlantic coast navy yards on ships long out of commission. Raleigh Detroit Newark Culgoa Baltimore Texas and several torpedo craft are being refitted for the big West Indies rendezvous next January.
Secretary Shaw has returned to Washington and will stay until near week’s end before proceeding to Vermont to reach President Roosevelt. Attorney General Knox departed Washington for New York and will sail to France on the Oceanic Wednesday.
London announces that from September 1 post offices in Great Britain will accept parcels for transmission to the United States. The move follows failed attempts at a joint parcel post agreement and establishes an independent British service.
Martin A Glass, handcuffed to Deputy Bert Wentworth, appeared in Dover police court after shooting and killing his brother, Harvard student George W Glass, and assaulting his mother Mary F Glass. The defense sought an insanity examination. Judge Nason waived immediate examination and Glass was remanded to jail without bail to await the September grand jury. Glass will be sent to Concord Insane asylum for evaluation under state law.
Henry W Hollenberg, who vanished from Coney Island, arrived at his New Rochelle home claiming he was picked up at sea by a fishing smack after being carried out by an undertow. He reported surviving on wreckage until rescue. a doctor said he is not ready to see others.
Secretary Shaw ordered Lorenzo G. Warfield, a clerk in the treasury division of book keeping and warrants, discharged after a circular by a fan organization he treasurer of proposed a stockholders race betting scheme. The circular cited his treasury role as evidence of the association's respectability. The dismissal cited use of the department's name in the scheme.
Washington officials from the army and navy will publish a comprehensive statement on the forthcoming war game beginning next Friday. The aim is to inform the public and reduce misunderstanding while keeping any sensitive strategic details undisclosed.
George E Roberts director of the mint issued the final estimate of 1901 production. The United States yielded 3 805 500 ounces of gold valued at 78 666 700 a drop of 504 200 or 63 6 percent from 1900. Silver output reached 55 214 000 ounces worth 33 120 400 a decline of 2 483 000 ounces or 5 percent from 1900. The Utah Park City district saw the largest gain 1 493 200 ounces.
Gen Edward L Molineux of Brooklyn says he possesses absolute proof of his son Roland Burnham Molineux’s innocence in the murder of Katharine J Adams. The son awaits a second trial at the Tombs after a Court of Appeals grant ten months ago. The father, at 70, has become a private detective to secure Roland’s freedom.
G W Pratt of Pell City leads a $1,000,000 cotton mill project at Pell City. The five story plant will use latest denim manufacturing machinery and employ 800 workers with no under 14 years allowed. A free school and hundreds of housing units with baths and conveniences will be built, plus a male workers bath. The town will have electric lighting and a spring water supply of two million gallons daily.
The Maine arrived back at Cramp's shipyard after a trial trip. Reports say the battleship set a coast record by covering 410 miles from Boston light ship to Overfalls lightship near the Delaware Capes in 24 hours 10 minutes, averaging 16.91 knots.
Willemstad Curacao August 25 details of the re occupation of Carupano in the Bermudez state by Venezuelan government troops. General Volutini led 600 men from Margarita island about 50 miles away and faced no opposition from insurgents on Friday last.
Kingston reports from London indicate a strong possibility that the United Fruit Company of New Orleans and Boston Elder Dempster Co of Liverpool and Fyfes of Aberdeen will combine their fruit operations.
Berlin reports successful experimental wireless telephone transmissions Sunday between Sassnitz and Kolberg covering 105 miles. The tests demonstrate long distance voice communication capabilities without wires. Experts note potential for naval and civilian use as radio technology advances.
Berlin reports the Emperor will travel to Italy in November. He will depart from Kiel aboard the battleship Hohenzollern on November 6.
Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana says he suffered diabetes in its worst form and tried eight doctors before finding relief with three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. An ad notes Burdock Blood Bitters strengthen the stomach and counter indigestion, sold by F C Goodale and C E Carter.
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