11 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1905
Page
1
The appropriations committee plans deep cuts to the city farm budget. They question the rising cost per inmate and total expenses from 1900 to 1903, noting that staff levels should have fallen with inmate declines. Dr. Donlan faces further testimony before any action.
Fire swept through a seven story brick building at 264 274 Fifth avenue housing Central Electric Co. and various tenants. Flames fed by hoards of electrical appliances spread after starting on the fourth floor from crossed wires. Hydrants nearby were frozen delaying water flow. trains on the Union Elevated loop paused due to proximity. Loss estimated near 400000 with owner Frederick Hoyt citing over 600000 including the building and multiple firms such as Central Electric Co. and Singer Mfg Co. plus several tenants. Adjoining structures suffered smoke and water damage.
Attachments totaling 40000 dollars are entered at the court house against the wholesale grocery firm Simpson and Rowland on behalf of Foster E. Harvey of Sand Hill New York through counsel Henry D. Tudor of Boston. The Union and Traders National banks are named as trustees. The plaintiff is the former treasurer of a defunct graphite mining company in New York state, with Simpson and Rowland acquiring controlling stock during reorganization.
Judge Hardy awards M W M Zoersch of Chicago $1189 in a case stemming from a 1903 Chicago note for $1100. Defendants argued lack of service despite a stipulation authorizing an attorney to confess judgment. Supreme Court may decide Illinois jurisdiction from the note’s apparent authority.
Icicles on cables and trestles along the East River bridges have become a major hazard since Thursday night’s rain. Authorities closed the Brooklyn bridge to foot traffic as chunks weighing over 100 pounds plunged down. A horse on a passing boat was frightened and plunged into the river before being rescued.
Boston Feb 1 A late morning fire damaged the eight story Congregational building on Beacon Street headquarters of the New England Congregationalists and home of the American Board The loss is estimated at 20000 most damage on the seventh floor from basement fire spread via ventilator shaft No injuries reported despite a difficult rescue and snow bound slopes
Annie E. Cutler once of South Lpring Street, also known as Annie E. Massey of Somerville, is sued for alienation of Ernest W. Massey’s affections. Damages sought amount to $5000. Probate hearsay mentions separate support for his wife Florence Massey. Judge Lawton ordered the husband to pay $66 down and $6 weekly, validating a North Dakota divorce. Massey then married Cutler and lives with her in Somerville.
Manchester N H Feb 11 The assault and death of Geo J Pellerin was cleared as two unemployed carding mill workers Belone Maquin 35 and Thomas J Plante 37 surrendered at police headquarters claiming Pellerin caused the fight. They left work Thursday noon and visited several saloons together. Maquin struck with a black moustache. Plante was a witness. They will be arraigned Monday.
An advertisement touts Sanford's Ginder as a genuine remedy for colds and fevers. It emphasizes effective relief and urges readers to purchase the product for quicker recovery.
Judgment totaling 161,430 entered by Judge Charles Donnelly in Waukegan against Dr. W C Price former U S Senator Wm E Mason and Cuthbert W Laing of Chicago. They were found guilty of constructive fraud in Laing's daughter Mrs Clara Malcolm's affairs, involving a spectral real estate bond release. Appeal taken.
Oxford defeated Cambridge two goals to one at the Queens Club London in the 32nd annual inter-university association football match.
In Nashua New Hampshire John Tatagian Armenian poet adventurer and agitator was charged with threatening to kill John Augusapion. He was found guilty and ordered to post $100 bonds to keep the peace for six months. The judge noted incoherent testimony and insufficient evidence while also addressing a separate assault case against William Langlois.
The committee on appropriations plans a city owned stable to replace expensive livery care. With expected cost between 3000 and 4000 dollars, the project aims to cut horse care to about four dollars a week per animal and save hundreds overall. Civil service exams for janitorial posts were held with twenty candidates. Mayor Casey and ex Mayor Howe traveled to Boston for a mayors club meeting. An opinion on publicity for delinquent names is awaited by the city solicitor.
The Kittredge orchestra will perform at a YMCA ball Tuesday evening in the association hall.
Washington reports the cabinet members have tendered resignations and will be renominated on March 6 for reappointment, except Wynne who will become consul general in London, Cortelyou slated for postmaster general on March 6. In New York the Sino theatre suffered a $50,000 fire damage during a chorus rehearsal with one injured chorus girl. no spectators were present.
James Ozello a Chicago wine merchant and hotelier swindled for 5020 by a Clinton Illinois foot race scheme. He lured the promoters to Chicago under a new wager pretext. About 2500 in currency was recovered from one of the prisoners.
Washington February 11 Secretary Hay signed with Japanese minister Takahira an arbitration treaty identical to those with other nations.
Essen Prussia February 11 according to the government mine bureau 146 942 miners entered the mines at the morning shift 70 000 more than yesterday leaving about 8 000 men idle but many may return to work later in the day
Boston February 11 The Suffolk county grand jury indicted John J Sheehan for manslaughter over the January 7 shooting of his wife Annie at their South End home Self defense was claimed in a separate case Eleanor Morrissey freed after grand jury found no bill in the lamp assault death of her husband John L Curry was indicted on two counts for alleged perjury in offering false bail in two cases Colton of F S Colton Co faced no bill on larceny charges.
Mrs A Etson of Bellevue Michigan reports long suffering from eczema ended by Cuticura. The brief testimonial claims complete relief after using the preparation.
Ice and tide have damaged summer cottages wharves and boat houses along Rockaway beach. Losses reach $50,000 with spring thaws likely to raise totals. Ice around piles has lifted structures tilted or overturned. wharves uprooted and boat houses demolished. ice blocks four to five feet thick in places.
An alarm from box 5 at 2.25 pm today triggered a blaze in waste pipe in the cellar of a house on Suffolk Street owned by John Keefe. Fire brigade arrived promptly and extinguished the fire with no reported injuries.
The article extols conservatively managed trust companies, noting national trust deposits exceed three billion dollars and highlighting Old Colony Trust Company's capital surplus and stockholder liability totaling over eight million dollars. It promotes full deposit payment guarantees, 27 percent interest on deposits of five hundred dollars or more, and calls attention to the Temple Place office with options for pamphlets mailed on request.
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