19 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
1
New York dispatch reports two men trapped 40 feet underground in the Pennsylvania tunnel spoke through an air pipe at noon begging rescuers to hurry. Crews drilled through cement to reach them, while pumps reduced water levels but high water blocked boat entry. Several hours remained to reach the others believed still below.
In New York, two workmen were pulled from the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel at Long Island City after being buried for about 40 hours. Rescue crews, aided by a sinking shaft and dynamite in places, pressed to pierce the cement roof while maintaining air pressure to keep water at bay. Authorities say as many as six men may be trapped, with about 200 colleagues nearby aiding the effort.
Two groups rehearse separate productions within feet of each other at the Academy of Music. DeDeyn forces perform A Man of Mystery while Huntington Stock Company reads parts in Merrimack House parlors. No formal war declaration. Severin DeDeyn confirms ongoing partnership and a first-time next Monday's performance, with a courtroom style feud looming.
Armed guards patrol Shanghai amid fears of renewed disturbances as the US cruiser Baltimore and British Diadem land forces. German and Japanese ships, including gunboats Tiger Tenshima and Uji, move toward the foreign settlement amid reports of German troops arriving from Kiaochau.
Budapest report says the Hungarian parliament met and prorogued until January 12 by royal decree. Ministers were absent. Opposition leaders Appenyi and Szteh tented against the motion but the house chose not to obstruct the settlement between crown and nation. The decree was unanimously approved.
Washington December 19 Ambassador White named as U S representative at the Moerecee conference informed Secretary Heat of the opposition now in the department but stated no objection urged to the change in program.
Madison dispatch reports Wisconsin Governor La Follette resigns with legislative action pending. Details are unclear in the fragmented dispatch but indicate an impending transfer of governorship and political shift within the state capital.
Water board insists on proceeding to compel Mayor Casey to sign the pump contract worth 19,700 dollars. City Solicitor Hill awaits formal notification while Frank Dunbar of the water board stresses readiness to bring the case to head soon. Holly Pump Co of Buffalo may testify.
An elderly woman reported a purse theft in a street robbery. Police seek witnesses and describe the suspect as a middle aged individual seen fleeing toward the northeast. No injuries reported.
A daring Saturday night assault left Mrs Mary K Wheeler robbed of about ten dollars after a man forced his way into her Union Street home. The report, only learned Sunday, notes no arrest yet but police are pursuing a lead.
New York reports John A. McCall president of New York Life Insurance Company is in good health. A family member stated yesterday that he has only a slight cold and is not suffering from pneumonia as earlier rumors claimed.
Washington reports the District of Columbia boys reform school outside the city burned at 3 AM. The main building housing 300 boys was destroyed with an estimated loss of 50 000 dollars. Guards and police reserves aided in rescue as prisoners helped combat the fire, which is thought to have started by spontaneous combustion, with no lives lost.
A transcontinental automobile crew Percy F. Megargee of New York and David F. Paesett of Lansing are missing in deep snow west of Flagstaff Arizona since Friday after leaving Williams for Flagstaff. A relief expedition with food blankets and shovels moved into the blizzard as other parties search for two elderly men also believed to be lost in the mountains.
London December 19 the fifth day of Hugh Watt the former MP on trial for inciting hired agents to murder his former wife Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp Watt denied suggesting murder and said he hired private detective Marshall to settle differences but found his reports unreliable and dismissed him A to Z wording trimmed for clarity.
Paria reports that on December 19 the French government was officially advised of President Castro’s favorable action in withdrawing the offensive note to M. Taigny, the French chargé d’affaires at Caracas.
Judge McIntire presided in the old probate court to hear disputed wills. Albina Lafrance, widow of Malcom Lafrance, died in October after a long illness. She owned a Little Canada property and left the remainder to her children after a stipulation for a will. The fate of the will rests on contested claims by her husband and other heirs.
The fragmentary report references John’s home event at The Maurie Lawrence with unclear timing and attendees. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the notice appears to outline a local gathering or remembrance tied to a person named Maurie Lawrence.
Mary Mc Govern found her two children aged two and a half and three and a half unconscious at 152 Market street after an illuminating gas leak. The mother smelled gas, found the room occupied by the children, and an apparent gas cock had been turned on. They were rushed to St John’s hospital and later returned home in good condition.
The city auditor reports Lowell borrowed 105 736 this year, largely to cover school and bridge projects including Ennell Street school at 60 000 and Central Bridge repaving at 11 000 plus Lyon school annex and school admin costs. Sullivan slated for library trustee. aldermen to act on ledge purchase, salaries panel, armory improvements, and three cent fares hearing.
New York December 1 Abraham SH Hummel the lawyer on trial for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case elected to let the case go to the jury on the accusers evidence only The prosecution rested yesterday Hummel declined to offer any defense asserting the sole issue is whether Dodge told him in a law office he had been served with the summons The defense questioned Dodge a perjurer and argued the crime is a misdemeanor with motives tied to the contested marriage and divorce actions involving Morse Dodge Moree and Meliberg e Morse
A sale notice describes Merrimack house coats and bath robes as well tailored gifts for men. It notes sizes 34 to 46 and 35 to 40 for robes, with prices ranging from 3.75 to 12 and mentions plaid, velvet options and various colors. The ad warns exchanges after Christmas and encourages early selection.
Muddled fragment references relieving a military official, with mentions of interim roles and a resignation. Sparse names and unclear positions appear, making precise attribution difficult. The garbled text hints at leadership changes within a military or governmental structure, but lacks coherent details.
Manchester N I Dec 19 The run on Manchester Savings Bank practically spent its force yesterday and there have been but few depositors seeking to withdraw their money.
Washington reports Joseph Hosier of Philadelphia will replace William Leib as assistant U B treasurer in Philadelphia after Leib’s removal. The announcement cites official sources and confirms the succession arrangement dates from December 19.
An uncertain OCR fragment urges readers to act on year end gift buying, stressing the importance of useful holiday gifts and noting potential promotions. The readable text emphasizes timely purchases and practical items for recipients amid seasonal shopping.
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