12 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
Cadiz endured a night of partial revolution as striking bakers led mobs that pillaged stores and attacked peaceful residents. The city was panicked, several people were injured, cries of Long live the social revolution and down with the bourgeois rang out, and police proved powerless to stop the unrest.
Medical Examiner Draper autopsied the Fitzgerald brothers at Kneeland Street lodging house revealing death from likely self administered poison. Maurice, once a priest tied to the Boston archdiocese and Foxboro parish, had a turbulent career with suspension. Bodies unclaimed at morgue as of noon.
Port Angeles Washington December 12 The tug Tyee towed the bark Pinmore up the straits after finding her anchored off Gray's Harbor in 18 fathoms water. Both anchors cut, no crew aboard, two boats missing, ballast shifted causing nearly a beam end. Tyee continued toward the Sound.
In Scranton Pennsylvania tonight at 7 30 a trolley car was dynamited on Capouse avenue. The wheel ran over the explosive breaking, windows smashed and undercarriage deranged. The few aboard were severely shaken but no injuries reported.
From Neah Bay comes word that wreckage bearing the name Matteawan washed ashore about fourteen miles south of Cape Flattery. Natives located the debris roughly a week ago amid Pacific surf and tides along the coast of Washington state.
McKinney Texas December 12 three thousand bales of cotton sold for shipment to St Peters Russia and to Rotterdam Holland via Marten and company buyers from Rotterdam Hol and St Peters Russia contracted the sale indicates strong export interest and is part of a broader cotton trade in the region the report notes the destinations and the scale of the sale without detailing buyers or prices
Transacts a general banking business with foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. Safe deposit boxes private rooms and savings division with 3 1 2 percent per annum compounded semi annually. Interest begins monthly. Ladies banking rooms available. Depository for United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hours 8 A M to 4 P M Monday to Saturday 8 A M to 1 P M 7 to 9 P M. Locations 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
Herbert E. Ballard, 26 Porter Street, Democratic Socialist school committee candidate, grappled a burglar at a bedroom window in Lynn. After a blow to the head, Ballard fired twice with a revolver as the thief fled unhurt. Police investigate the morning incident.
New York reports a major step in the Ireland mail route plan approved by Parliament. A pier a thousand feet long will be built at Rosslare near Wexford as part of the Great Southern of Ireland scheme. A fast Fishguard Rosslare line may become the London New York mail service of the future.
London reports in Bow Street police court that Dr. Krause ex Governor of Johannesburg faces treason and incitement to murder charges. After the prosecution rested the defense reserved its. He is remanded until December 18 for formal commitment for the January assizes on alleged incitement to murder of John Douglas Foster by Cornelius Brooksma.
A Rome despatch says the papal decision stands not to create new American cardinals while Cardinal Gibbons lives. It favors Arch bishop Ireland as a resident cardinal in Rome and keeps Archbishop Corrigan cardinal reserved in pectore for post Gibbons death, with Dr Farley, auxiliary bishop of New York, promoting the scheme.
Levi Garrett, a young French Canadian, was robbed of 157 while crossing a Rumford Falls foot bridge after drawing wedding funds from the bank. He was stabbed twice and beaten, left in the road, and later recovered but bound to bed. Police seek a suspect described by Garrett and fear a local gang behind recent bridge robberies.
Ford City Pa December 12 The Fifth Avenue hotel burned early today. One man is missing and several guests and employees were injured by jumping from second and third floors. Victims include E E Hammond burnt face and body A A Aronson Pittsburg internal injuries Geo Richards hands and face James McLaughlin face and hands James Karl broken leg Valentine De Bold proprietor burns Michael McCartney leg broken Dumont missing feared burned to death Property loss estimated at $20 000
At 8 this morning five teams tied for first in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden while 30 miles behind the record. Riders loafed early, tiring Lawson as McLaren and others swapped relays and stole laps. Hall surged to briefly lead, Chevallier gained half a lap, but the field remained tightly bunched with scores listed for eight o'clock standings.
A fierce gale sweeps the English and Irish channels with ships seeking shelter and lifeboats at work off Dover. A Belgian fishing boat foundered in the North Sea with fourteen drownings. Midlands hunting halts due to snow.
New York December 12 according to the Tribune the cigar firms Kerbs Wertheim Schiffer Stratton Storm and Hirschhorn Mack will consolidate on January 1. The new concern will be called United Cigar Manufacturers with capitalization of 7590000 and eleven factories four in New York. The aim is to cut costs of importing raw material from Cuba and Porto Rico.
Gray Hair Ayer's Hair Vigor does not instantly darken gray hair but gradually returns the old rich color. Hair stops falling as the product works. Priced at $1. Sold by all druggists. Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
William Marconi and his wireless telegraphy试p balloon broke from its moorings near St Johns last night and drifted seaward. The inventor, noting such mishaps are common, will launch another balloon today as he continues experiments with his system.
Denver December reports the trans-Missouri carriers engage in a broad rate war on carload freight with 25 cent bids from Chicago and cuts to forty cents per hundred in carload lots. Regular fifth class rates stand at 87 cents, and shippers expect a rapid restoration after year’s end.
Victoria B C reports the bark Prince Albert, 211 days from Vancouver with lumber, has been spoken a short distance from Queenstown. Insurance was quoted at 75 percent, and despatches indicate the vessel is long overdue but coming in. Local shipping men received the update confirming the near arrival.
Victoria B C DBE December 12 The minister of customs reversed Collector Milne in the matter of plans for the New Westminster and Point Elie bridge which were seized for duty here Duty shall be charged only on the actual cost of producing the plans Under the ruling the duty is not large
A San Juan Puerto Rico resolution thanks former governor Charles H. Allen for his support in arranging a 600000 city loan at favorable terms. The measure boosts the city's finances, notes property value of about 11900000, and expresses gratitude for Allen's role in advancing Puerto Rico’s credit and American governance.
A broken rail on the Wabash near Nin tic last night derailed a westbound passenger train. The engine and front cars passed safely but the wheel flange caught in the break throwing the chair and sleeper into the ditch. One woman passenger was injured.
About 35 young people from Worthen Street Baptist church rode sleighs for about twelve miles Wednesday night. They returned to Rev. Chas. R. McNallys home on Wick Street for hot coffee light refreshments and maple sugar on snow. The sleighing was good and all reported an excellent time.
William E. Livingston has been appointed to the finance committee of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Masons of Massachusetts, reflecting trust in his financial oversight role for the organization.
Thomas Butler, a burglar and sneak thief, was sentenced to 18 months in Lowell jail by Judge Hadley after pleading guilty to larceny and breaking and entering. He faced multiple theft charges including tools from McGilveray, Jacques, and Carney, garments from Sutliffe, and a house under construction by Jacques. The court imposed five months on the Lowell complaint and eight months on the Billerica complaint, with a $500 bond for grand jury. Butler, described as 6 feet 11 inches, 160 pounds with dark features, will be photographed for identification. Two others, Kate Fay and John Edwards, received two-dollar fines for drunkenness.
William Allen, a large Black man, was hanged at 10 07 a.m. in Uniontown jail before about 1500 spectators for the murder of Hiram McMillan, a newlywed from Preston County West Virginia, at Wynn works of H Frick Coke on April 26, 1901. He proclaimed his innocence and was baptized prior to execution.
Gen. Funston sails from Manila to the United States on December 16 aboard the transport Warren on sick leave after a health improvement since leaving the hospital. Gov. Taft will depart December 20 aboard the Grant, denying rumors he will not return.
The entry notes daytime sunshine and a briefly overcast night. It describes a pleasant December day with typical seasonal variation. A barometer reading moves from 30.07 to 30.20 inches and temperatures shift from 42 to 37 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Boston reports a forecast for New England calling for generally cloudy conditions tonight and on Friday. Snow is expected, light in intensity, with variable winds turning easterly, shaping travel and street conditions across the region.
A heavy snow fall blankets the mountains in Colorado delaying railroad traffic The storm extends into Southern Wyoming causing widespread disruption with slowed trains and travel uncertainties across the region.
A five story structure at 198 Broadway housing Dennison Manufacturing Co suffered extensive damage late today. Fire in the rear third floor burned for hours. losses on building and contents estimated at 175000 with two thirds insured. Nearby Hegeman Drug stock also destroyed as emergency crews fought a dramatic blaze in lower Manhattan.
Didier Soucy, found unconscious at Middlesex street station on Monday, died at St John’s Hospital where he was taken. He was a resident of Lawrence.
Tonight marks the final showing of the perennial Evangeline at the Opera house with a strong company. The performance is praised for its charm and entertaining music. Notable cast members include J. Gus Daly as Le Blanc and W. J. Wallenstedt as King Boorloboola Gha, both delivering standout turns.
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