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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1903

Page

2

Chicago Bandits arraigned in murder and train robbery case

Four youths Peter Neidermeier Harvey Van Dine Gustav Marx and Emil Roeski were arraigned in Chicago tonight Marx pleaded guilty others not guilty They were moved from Harrison police station to county jail under heavy guard Marx claimed to be the squealer and recounted a street confrontation and gunfire near Orleans Street The group dialogued about prior crimes and near killings as the case unfolds

Chicago Peter Neidermeier Harvey van Dine Gustav Marx Emil Roeski Marx Harrison van Dein Neidermeier Roeski Indiana van Line Orleans Street van Dine

Louis challenges Bristow over Bristow report

Washington reports that Michael W. W. Louis former post office supplies chief denounces Bristows report as unfair and vows to publish a signed reply to permit libel actions. He offers to prove the baselessness of Bristows statements in court.

Washington Michael W.W. Louis Post Office Supplies Bristow

Maybury Grieved Denies Involvement In Letter Box Scheme

Mayor William Co. Maybury of Detroit denies awareness of Dr E D P D Scheble of Toledo in a government letter box contract scheme held by Maybury Ellis firm. He expresses grave mortification over criticism from the Fourth report and insists the deal was a simple business transaction not a fraud plot. He says he never knew of Machen's subterfuge or Wynn’s bid raise and had no personal dealings with Machen.

Detroit Mich Mav Wm. Co. Maybury Machen Wynn Washington

A Square Denial by Baldwin on Brandt-Dent Link

Ernest E. Baldwin, assistant U.S. district attorney for the southern district of New York, denies any knowledge of links between the Brandt-Dent company and the government. He explains he was hired in 1900 to defend suits by a former employee of Brandt-Dent and refused to hand over papers when asked.

New York Ernest E. Baldwin U.S Southern District Brandt-Dent Company Bristow Baldwin Strong

Arraigns Bristow in German case at Nuremberg

Canton Ohio reports Judge Baldwin consul at Nuremburg Germany insists the statements of Fourth Bristow are unsupported. He criticizes furlough policy and defends official conduct amid a controversial dispute likely involving wartime diplomacy and press coverage.

Canton Ohio Baldwin Nuremburg Germany

Brookton teachers and relatives seek Japan land claim

Miss Harriet Lake of Kingman School, with brother Fred a commission merchant and Edward Lake, claim $105,000 from Japan. Uncle Henry W. Lake also involved. They enlist Secretary Moody and Secretary Hay, Senator Lodge, and Congressman Gardner. Claim alleges lands and property of George W. Lake and Edward Lake were seized by a high Japanese official with government approval. George W. Lake, Harriet’s father, fought a Japanese official, left for the U.S., later visited Japan and Corea, where he was murdered.

Brockton Harriet Lake Kingman School Fred Edward Lake Japan Henry W. Lake Topsfield Moody Hay H. C. Lodge Gardner George W. Lake Miss Lake Corea

Relief for Macedonians Urgently Appealed by Cleric

Boston reports the American Bible Society received a cable from Rev. Edward B. Haskell at Ristovatz near Servia Bulgaria and Macedonia urging funds for relief. He notes severe winter, insufficient food and bedding, straw booths, ruined villages, rising pneumonia deaths, and inadequate English funds.

Boston American Board Today Edwardb. Haskell Ristovatz Servia Bulgaria Macedonia

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Safe Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast safe remedy for piles. It claims long standing cases can avoid surgery and that the treatment costs 50 cents with a free book available from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Faction fight ends in triple tragedy and capture of killer

In Hodgenville, Kentucky a factional feud erupts as two men are killed and a third fatally wounded. Dave Osborne and Squire Osborne die while Will Gardner is mortally wounded and John Bennett loses an arm. Custer Gardner, a young farmer, is captured after a desperate struggle in Elizabethtown and jailed in Munfordville. The motive traces to a family quarrel.

Louisville Hodgensville Dave Osborne Squire Osborne Will Gardner John Bennett Custer Gardner Elizabethtown Munfordville Winchester

Mentally unbalanced killer Kruger facing hanging in Greensburg

Chicago dispatch reports Charles Kruger, jailed in Greensburg Pennsylvania after burglary, confessed to killing Policemen Pennell and Devine in Chicago and additional murders across Ohio Indiana Kentucky. He awaits execution January 14 1904, with officials skeptical of his sanity but noting precise crime details. A later claim of writing a crimes history is mentioned.

Chicago O'Neill Charles Kruger Greensburg Pennell and Devine Kentucky Trescher Kruger Ohio Indiana H. F. Brewer O'Neil

Powell Receives Instructions on San Domingo Policy

Washington on November 30 reports that instructions to Minister Powell require him to refrain from recognizing the provisional government of San Domingo until he obtains assurances that U S citizens interests will be safeguarded. He will ensure arbitration of the San Domingo Improvement Company claims proceeds as previously arranged with President Wilson and himself.

Washington Powell San Domingo United States

Schoolteacher Held Up by Highwayman in Caryville

Worcester November 30 special reports Miss Millie Fisher a Caryville schoolteacher was robbed in a residential street by a masked highwayman who threatened with a revolver and took her pocketbook containing a small amount.

Worcester Webster Millie Fisher Caryville

Anti Imperialists Elect Boston Leaders At Annual Meeting

Boston, Nov. 80. The New England Anti Imperialist league elected officers at its Twentieth Century club gathering. George Boutwell of Massachusetts named president, Erving Winslow secretary, David G. Haskins Jr. treasurer, with Albert Parsons, Charles Fleischer, John Ritchie, Julian Codman, Archibald Howe, Charles Warren and Fiske Warren on the executive committee. Winslow urged immediate independence for the Philippines and noted projected costs of the project near 920 million dollars by year end.

Boston Twentieth Century Club New England Anti-Imperialist League George Boutwell Massachusetts Erving Winslow David G. Haskins, Jr Albert S. Parsons Charles Fleischer John Ritchie Julian Codman Archibald M. Howe Charles Warren

Dividend Postponed at Republic Iron and Steel Firm

New York November 30 Directors of Republic Iron and Steel postponed the usual dividend on preferred stock citing unsettled industry conditions and aiming to strengthen finances. The firm reports strong quick assets and $6 million spent on new construction expected to lift earnings when market stabilizes. August Belmont resigns. John W Gates elected to the board as successor and longtime stockholder.

New York Republic Iron and Steel Company Alexis W. Thompson Iron and Steel August Belmont John W. Gates

Rev Dr John Lindsay dies at 68 in Boston

Rev Dr John Lindsay rector of St Pauls Episcopal church died at his home 282 Marlboro street at 1130 tonight. He was a native of Baltimore and came to Boston 15 years ago. His 15th anniversary as rector was celebrated in St Pauls yesterday.

Boston John&. Lindsay St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Marleboro Street Lindsay Baltimore St. Paul's

Decline of U S Cotton Exports Amid Speculation Pressures Trade

The Textile Manufacturers' Journal cites a sharp drop in U S cotton cloth exports, with September shipments down from 2 037 918 to 938 239 dollars and China’s orders collapsing from 1 190 977 to 168 208. It blames high raw cotton prices, limited banking for exports, and British competition. The piece argues for relief from speculators to revive employment and national trade balances.

China South America Great Britain England Textile Manufacturers’ Journal

Firebugs at Work in Davisville Woolen Mills

In Davisville Rhode Island a failed arson attempt damaged a Davisville Woolen mill. Hay was stuffed through a window and sparked a blaze that firefighters extinguished quickly. About 60 workers faced possible layoff for winter. several suspects fled in a wagon, but no clues identified.

East Greenwich R. I Davisville Davisville Woolen Company

Bennett-Moulton Stock company opens with A Daughter of the People

The Bennett-Moulton Stock company opened to a crowded house with A Daughter of the People set in Monte Carlo. Walt Woods led as hero with Ned Curtis, Bessie Overton, Marie Gower, and Dollie Bardell earning praise. The Two Schrades and DeLisle provided strong specialty acts. Joe Foley drew laughs. Next on the bill are By the King's Command and The Belle of Virginia.

Bennett-Moulton Stock Company Monte Carlo Walt Woods Ned Curtis Bessie Overton Marie Gower Dollie Bardell Schrades DeLisle Joe Foley Virginia

Casto's Strong Week Attracts Big Vaudeville Lineup

Casto presents a seven act bill led by Roberts Hayes and Roberts in The Infant a tall robust performer plays the infant while a skirt dancer and a wooden-shoed dancer entertain. Magee Walsh Nellie Burt Fields and Hanson Garnellas Staats Robins and Treman and the Four Olifans join with a closing oddities act. Green trading stamps offered next week. Performances daily with reserved seats by phone.

Casto al Haynes Roberts Hayes Mr.Hayes Wild Woolly West Magee and Walsh Nellie Burt Comedienne Daisy Donahue Fields Hanson Haynes Il Trovatore Garnellas Phil Staats Robins and Trenaman Olifans

Fire in Boston Causes $115000 Loss at Terminus Sheds

Boston November 30 sparks from a locomotive likely caused a blaze at the freight terminus sheds of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad in South Boston. Damage is estimated at $115000 with $100000 to sheds and contents and $15000 to rolling stock.

Boston New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company

Powder Mixers Die In Cartage Plant Explosion

Five miles southeast of Cartage the mix house of Independent Powder Company's plant blew up this afternoon instantly igniting two mixers Lester Ridge and Bert Cobb. Four other men were seriously injured, some fatally.

Cara Ho Independent Powder Company Cartage Lester Ridge Bert Cobb

Over Niagara Falls melodrama in four acts

A brief notice announces a scenic melodrama titled Over Niagara Falls in four acts by Joseph Le. The item lists the author and stage presentation as a local cultural offering, highlighting the dramatic work as a featured entertainment.

Niagara Falls Joseph le

Brandt Thrillers Shown Twice At Academy Of Music

The Rowland & Clifford company presented Brandt yesterday at the Academy of Music to large houses. The melodrama, set mainly in 1901 at Jamestown Buffalo and Niagara Falls, features a circus rider mother, an illegitimate son, a barrel plunge near the falls and a dramatic rescue. The act ends with Goat Island and Niagara Falls depicted in vivid electric light effects and waves, with four more performances scheduled today and tomorrow.

Jamestown Buffalo Niagara Falls New York Buffalo Exposition Bert Bartlett Chautauqua Grounds Asa Phillips Dick Phillips Goat Island Rowland & Clifford Walter Law Harry J. Jackson Edgar Murray Paul Frost Gilbert Tessick Monsieur Provost Walter Sherwin Ephraim White G. C. Gunther Starlight Michael Ryan Reginald Fitz-Smith James Hadden Madge Roslyn Mabel van Buren Bess Starlight Elizabeth Murray Academy of Music

M L T Banjo and Glee Club to Perform Tomorrow Night

The M L T Banjo Mandolin and Glee club, formed last January, presents a first class entertainment at Associate hall tomorrow night. The Banjo and Mandolin club with 10 members and the Glee club with 18, feature local and visiting talent led by J A Baker and supported by Kendall Boston, Laura Roby Herrig Pepperell, and local singers Alice E Leith and Ethel R Wotton. Proceeds go to aid the Soldiers' monument in Huntington hall next week.

M. L. T. Banjo, Mandolin and Glee Club Associate Hall Banjo and Mandolin Club Glee Club Stratton & Handley School Stratton and Handley J. A. Baker First Baptist Choir Kendall Ot Boston Laura Roby Herrig Pepperell Alice E. Leith Ethel R. Wotton Hunington Hall

Winter Picnic at First Universalist Church

The Winter Picnic starts tomorrow night in the church vestries with a supper at popular prices and continuous music by Custiman's orchestra except during stage entertainments. Sales tables in a pine grove feature the New Idea Commission Department run by the Men's league, buyers pay through merchants, and the church takes a commission on all sales. The event costs 15 cents and welcomes all ages.

First Universalist Church Custiman New Idea Commission Department Men's League

Doctor Known for Every Disease Specialist Next Step

Mrs. Goldthorpe asks for a good family doctor and Mrs. Hawkins replies affirming a doctor who knows every disease and can direct to the right specialist for treatment, per Puck.

Mrs. Hawkins Mrs. Goldthorpe Puck

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Chicago Bandits Louis Will Heath Miller Post Office Department Beavers Driggs George Baldwin Maybury Bristow Report Dge Stieff Piano Stieff E. P. Hoyt Lowell Howell’d Merrimack Sq Republic Iron & Steel Co DR. Lindsay Cotton Patience Patrice Yonkers Statesman Opera House THE Ellingwood’s Ellingwood Ellingwood & Co M. L. T. Concert Star Bacon Leia Hodges Middlesex Street For All C. B. Coburn & Co Market Street A. M. Townsend Woman's Christian Temperance Union Tremont St Bobton Mass Maso Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex St O. A Wilkins Prescott Street Central Street
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