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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
5
The market remained near Monday's levels in early trading with sugar and railroad issues showing movement. Wheatish activity centered on People's Gas and Sugar as Wormser and others were rumored to maneuver. London dull, copper steady, and dividend signals unclear as brokers forecast mixed near-term moves.
Report from Cochiti Gold Mining at the Navaho company mine notes a 50 to 100 foot vein and ore shipments totaling about $60,000 at $40 per ton. Water for cyaniding tanks should be ready by Sept 1, with last week’s ore averaging $10.25 per ton. mine praised as never looking better.
Boston and New York markets were reported today by Bright, Sears and Co. The summary notes price movements across key commodities, stocks, and bonds with attention to notable shifts in rail and textile sectors.
A three-year-old boy, Manuel Fuerst of No 2 Charles street court, was struck by a paper box team's vehicle on Charles street around 10 AM. He suffered a base of skull fracture and was taken to St John’s hospital, where doctors fear a fatal outcome. The incident involved Chas F Hatch, the paper box maker, and the ambulance was summoned.
About 2 30 this morning Patrick Smith a 25 year old man was brought to the police station with a severe gash in the back of the head, apparently from a knife. Sergeant Conners and officers hunted the assailant as Dr Jones attended to the wound.
Boston and Maine announces another $1.50 excursion to Old Orchard Resort, Thursday leaving Middlesex Street at 8:15. Special train both ways, weather permitting hundreds may join. Also includes a lighthearted children’s quip about Joseph and his brothers from a Sunday School classroom.
Frank M. Craig, 35, of Chelsea shot a woman identified as Elizabeth Collins in a domestic dispute and then fatally shot himself. The incident occurred near 84 Division Street after Craig sought to resume their relationship. Collins, 28, has two children and was staying at 173 Winnisimmet Street with her stepfather. Police and medical staff responded. Craig died instantly, Collins survived with injuries and is unsure of his employment. Authorities notified the medical examiner. little is known about Craig in Chelsea.
Jeremiah Morgan 73 lies at Franklin county hospital with two deep neck wounds after being attacked near his barn. He identified John Fritz, a 50 year old German laborer who had been sleeping in the barn, as the assailant, though Fritz denies the crime. Police describe Fritz as violent and note a prior brutal assault by him.
In South Weymouth on August 27 a woman’s body was found in the open near White street. The deceased is identified as Mrs Mary A Moran 50 wife of Michael Moran. Medical Examiner Dr John C Frazer ruled heart disease. Funeral to be held at St Frances Xavier Church tomorrow morning.
Boston August 27 The new battleship Alabama built by Cramp will race the Cape Ann course tomorrow to outpace her prototype Kearsarge. Builders expect Alabama to be the fastest battleship in the American navy, designed for 16 knots.
The four hour trial speed exceeds 17 knots with a flotilla of battleships as stake boats. Massachusetts Indiana Kentucky Kearsarge and Texas form a formidable squadron, the most powerful yet gathered in New England waters.
At a Chicago meeting of the People's Party national committee Charles A. Towne declined the vice presidential nomination and Adlai Stevenson was chosen in his place after a long debate. One test vote occurred, ending with Stevenson approved by voice vote as 124 members were present or represented.
Boston reports Dedham police have a tangible lead in the murder of Mary Michael Ambrossi Willard at 4 Central Street East Dedham last Monday. A private Italian detective met with Chief Drugan and Officer Donley, guiding authorities to the Italian quarters in Boston where Di Pietri is believed to hide.
Geo H Swazey of Malden petitions in Boston seeking bankruptcy. Total liabilities near 97 987 with no assets. Secured creditors include Newburyport Institution for Savings and L C Southard trustee. Unsecured debts reach 238 806.07 with 54 000 in accommodation paper. In 1893 he conveyed all property to F A Wyman for creditors, but proceeds did not cover all debts.
The 22nd biennial convention of the New England Gallaudet association opened in Boston with 300 delegates. President John B. Crane of Hartford called the meeting to order, and Rev. Mr. Pacsxard of Salem delivered a sign language prayer before the president's annual address.
The Boston schooner Fred Gower bound from Norfolk to Boston with 1200 tons of coal ran ashore on Sow and Pigs ledge at the Vineyard sound entrance at 4 am. The vessel was floated by the tug Leader and towed to Vineyard Haven. She is not leaking but likely has bottom damage.
London reports that Allied forces resume operations and have captured the district west of Pekin. Chinese authorities confirm the move and Li Hung Chang has asked the Empress Dowager to arrest Prince Tuan and disarm the Boxers to enable negotiations with the powers.
An Oregon Short Line excursion train jumped the track fifteen miles south of Butte last night. At least a dozen people were injured and one coach overturned. Among the seriously hurt is W. D. Clark of Butte, chairman of the county commissioners.
Middlesex County records Jonathan Thompson died Monday morning at 31 Elms Street North End. Born locally in 1822 he ran a restaurant in Quincy Market Boston before joining the California gold rush. He later returned east to manage substantial real estate holdings and was a son of the late Cyrus Thompson.
A new youth club named the Jolly Ten has been organized in North Chelmsford. It comprises ten boys with officers led by President James Mourning and Vice President Walter Taylor.
The late Mrs Geo H Knowlton's autopsy by Dr A G Scoboria reveals two skull base fractures with brain and scalp bleeding on opposite sides, showing the injury was fatal and that survival was unlikely. Also notes a large edible mushroom exhibit at the post office and Chelmsford baseball loss to Lincoln square club 27 to 9. It lists jurors Patrick S Ward and Samuel Sloan for Lowell Superior Court term starting Sept 10. Superintendent Frederick Kendall moves from Dunstable to Chelmsford into Knowlton’s former house. Hinton E Spalding of Detroit, Chelmsford native, visiting town.
On a warm Sunday a sizable crowd heard Rev W W Guth preach from Matthew eight nine about the Centurion of Christ. The message outlined obedience discipline and self control as path to Christian character under divine authority. Also noted were local church events and visitors including Rev Eugene M Antrim and several local residents and travelers.
A general manager suggests finding a home for the midnight flyer nicknamed The Skeeter as the hopeful passenger agent considers options at the Indianapolis Presa.
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