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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
5
A patient writes of long road travel with irregular meals sleep and damp beds that ruined health over two years. After a physician advised complete rest the writer began a course to regain health and strength.
A brisk training day in Newport R I as the flying squadron of torpedo boats arrived from the east. Forts Greble and Wetherill fired continuous cannon and mortars while searchlights swept the channel and signal lights linked the forts. Larger ships expected Thursday with Massachusetts Naval militia to board Saturday. Two days remain until war is declared.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson returning from Iowa endorses a cautious tariff stance in the Iowa Republican platform. He says Iowa Republicans back protection like other states but warn against shifting tariff control to the Iowa Legislature, noting no tariff legislation would pass this winter.
News from Caracas dated August 26 reports Ciudad Bolivar the capital of Bolivar state bombarded by a Venezuelan warship. Many persons killed or wounded and a large British population requests a British warship for protection. Allegations of atrocities by both government troops and revolutionists are noted.
About 850 Italian workers at the White Mountain Paper company mills in Portsmouth demand nine hours and higher pay. When refused, all but 51 returned to work late afternoon. the 51 were paid off and discharged.
A large group of candidates who passed recent exams were admitted to the bar in Boston before Judge Knowlton. Of 151 who passed, 131 took the oath and joined the bar, including John Barker and F W Knowlton. The sole woman admitted was Edith Haynes of Boston University law school, praised by peers for her reception and eagerness to practice.
David Murray of Malden was arraigned in district court before Judge Pettingill for an alleged assault on his wife. She testified he dragged her by the hair, forced whiskey, struck her with a bottle causing a facial wound. He was found guilty of assault and drunkenness and sent to Cambridge jail awaiting sentence.
In Maryland and West Virginia the Schley case emerges as a campaign factor. Maryland Democrats leverage anti administration sentiment over the admiral’s humiliation, while Maryland Republicans who backed Schley may face backlash. Congressional committees have begun to take the matter seriously.
New York on August 26 George Alfred Lamb said he will summon W Bourke Cockran to the witness stand for a searching examination. Lamb will press Cockran to deny under oath the allegations linking him to the Peter Power suit. Camille Weidenfeld has been subpoenaed by Guthrie and testimony will extend to Sept 1 to allow Lamb time to call rebuttal witnesses. Due to absent witnesses the examination adjourned to 2 o clock.
Gov Crane held a hearing on August 20 regarding the North Carolina request for Monroe Rogers a colored man sought in Durham for arson. Several speakers argued against the requisition Rev M A N Shaw warned Massachusetts would become criminal if Rogers were returned.
Daniel Fay aged 20, a laborer at General Electric river works Lynn, slipped while shovelling sand piled 20 feet high and grabbed a live trolley wire, dying within minutes. He was unmarried and only recently arrived in the country.
Rome August 26 The King Victor Emmanuel departed Racconigi near Turin for Berlin early this morning with a large suite. He was given a warm farewell by crowds. Sig Prinetti the foreign affairs minister will join the King later.
New York August 26 Gustav Schwab of North German Lloyd and John Lee of White Star denounce as nonsense a report that the Morgan syndicate plans to cut speed on fast trans Atlantic passenger boats and that German lines would follow with a similar reduction.
Springfield banks were swindled through forged notes signed by Henry B. Service and his wife, allegedly endorsed by two prominent locals. Service has left the city and his wife is seriously ill, with authorities reticent about the affair.
Washington reports Senator Mc Comas predicting a Republican sweep in Maryland this fall. He says there is no talk of tariff revision among Maryland Republicans, though trusts raise interest. The President’s stance on mergers and beef trusts is praised as a model to enforce the law and push publicity for trust operations.
Washington reports the War Department anxiously awaiting heavy rains in the Philippines. A poor rainy season could worsen cholera as light rain would only wash more material into streams. Natives are dying by thousands while whites in Manila appear safe, prompting many officers to send families abroad. The current epidemic is the worst since 1889 with prior major outbreaks in 1882.
Newark New Jersey August 26 Judge Kirk Patrick denied W C Bullitt Jr application to enter an interpleader in the suit by Land and Title Co of Philadelphia against John W Mack and Henry Tatnals receivers for the Asphalt Co of America and the National Asphalt Co The action concerns claims over asphalt assets and related receiverships.
Chicago August 26 officials of Union Traction Company confront a potential citywide street railway strike as the Amalgamated Association local union rejects President Roach's recent proposal by an overwhelming vote.
Bulletin from Cheyenne reports a Nebraska blaze started by mechanic C. H. McCumpsey with kerosene. The can exploded igniting his and his wife’s clothes, killing the parents and their two children aged one year and four days, plus two other young girls in the burning home.
Governor Crane today honored the requisition for Julian Foster a colored man wanted by South Carolina authorities for the murder of Lewis White at New Market Greenwood County Foster is under arrest at Clinton and will be taken back once the South Carolina officers arrive.
Chicago brokers Herbert Hill and company once prominent on Lasalle street and members of the New York and Chicago exchanges along with the Chicago board of trade went into receivership under Clarence Day. Liabilities are estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
Horace G Burt president of the Union Pacific railway was arrested on ten warrants charging false imprisonment in connection with labor agent W Arnott of Indianapolis. He posted a $1000 bond at police headquarters and will appear in court tomorrow morning for the hearing.
New London August 26 Major General MacArthur commander of the East department visited forts in the area and studied in detail the plans to test their efficiency. Tomorrow the Connecticut National Guard signal corps will depart to join the regular army in the maneuvers with stations from Gay Head to Gardner's Point.
New Haven report shows Frank Kramer of Orange New Jersey winning the half mile professional championship at the Coliseum board track, time 1.00. E Collett wins the one mile amateur open in 2.18, Walter Haggerty claims half mile amateur handicap in 58 seconds, Frank Beauchamp of Australia takes the ten mile professional open in 23.02, and S C Schriber of New York wins the consolation mile professional in 2.26.
Boston august 2 a circular announced Harvard university will offer the bachelor of arts degree in three years beginning with the class of 1905. The plan shortens the standard course and may affect graduation timelines at the university.
The Dominion line steamer New England sails from Boston today for Liverpool with Lowell travelers aboard booked through Murphy's agency. On board are John C. Graham Elizabeth Stansfield Sadie Hill Mrs Jane Carrel Mrs Walter Decarteret John Mallinson Annie Maloney Miss Kate Twohey Mrs Kate Finn and Dennis Lyons.
President Roosevelt spoke to thousands in City Park Lewiston about service to the people and lessons from Civil War veterans. Mayor McGullicuddy introduced him before he departed for Augusta, stressing preparedness and steady training for national defense.
The steamship Shawmut of the Boston and Oriental line sailed from Tacoma on Sunday with the largest cargo ever sent from the Pacific coast totaling 16,000 tons. The load includes lumber flour beer and machinery destined for Manila via China.
A September Woman’s Home Companion piece argues Stringtown Kentucky on the Ohio reflects a real place called Florence on maps. It notes the village’s unchanged houses and court-day crowd, the Stringtown folk’s wary hospitality, and enduring affection for Prof. Lloyd and his work. A brief Chicago News cartoon gag follows.
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