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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1902

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Two Suspects Arrested After Everett Police Shootings

Everett February 20 two suspicious men were stopped by Patrolman Thomas Keefe who was shot in the back while escorting them to the station. Keefe is in Massachusetts General Hospital in stable condition. The youths, Geo Blake 17 and Geo Edward alias Edward Carter 46 of Charlestown, were later arrested in Charlestown and arraigned in Malden district court charged with assault with intent to kill.

Everett Thomas Keefe Keefe Massachusetts General Hospital Geo. Blake Mansfield Court Charlestown Geo. Edward Edward Carter Calais Malden Court Haseen Malden George H. Blake Geo. Edwards Pettingill Toney P. G. Demetre John W. Fox Demetre Market Street Fox Montreal Quebec Thomas Kelly John J. Kane Jeremiah Sullivan Felix Lapointe Frank Hennessey James Cleary Joseph A. Goulet Peter J. Gaudette Herman D. Cummings State Farm

Bank of Liverpool frauds defendants plead guilty at Old Bailey

London Feb 20 At the resumption of the hearing of charges growing out of the Bank of Liverpool frauds at the Old Bailey today F T Kelly a Bradford bookmaker and Stiles another bookmaker both charged with complicity in the robberies pleaded guilty Sentences in their cases were postponed until Saturday

London Bank of Liverpool Old Bailey F. T. Kelly Bradford Stiles

Tariff Hearing Opens With Confidential Cabinet Briefings

Berlin February 20 The Reichstag tariff committee opened with the chairman stating that statements to be made by Imperial Secretary of State for the Interior Count von Posadowsky-Wehner and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Baron von Richthofen on the government's tariff views must be kept confidential.

Berlin Tariff Committee Reichstag Stat For the Interior Count von Posadowsky- Wehner Foreign Affairs Baron von Richthofen

Thirty Two Rescued Alive After Shamaka Earthquake

In Baku Trans Caucasia on February 20 during the search for quake victims at Shamaka about 2000 lives were lost. 32 persons were disentombed alive.

Baku Trans-Caucasia Shamaka

United States Warns Russia and China on Open Door Policy

Chicago dated February 20 Tribune reports a Pekin cable from February 19 stating Secretary Hay sent a note to China and Russia aligning with the Anglo Japanese treaty. The note warns against exclusive mining or rail ventures in Manchuria and argues such monopolies violate treaties and Chinese sovereignty. It urges both governments to uphold equal trade treatment and open doors for all nations.

Hay China United States John Hay Russia Japan Washington, D. C Manchuria Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Unite States

Angolo Kehoe in Cambridge Court Under Heavy Bonds

Angelo Kehoe faced six counts of breaking and entering in Lowell. He pled not guilty to five counts and guilty to one. Case continued, bond set at 3000. Cornelius Sullivan pleaded guilty to drunkenness, sentenced six months. Eliza Clark sent to Sherborn for one year. Mary Whiteley pleaded guilty to drunkenness, six months in jail.

Angelo Kehoe Lowell Cambridge Bond Cornelius Sullivan State Farm House of Correction Eliza Clark Sherborn Mary Whiteley

Night Lunch Cart Robbery Suspect Apprehended

Police tracked a August night lunch wagon robbery to Martin J. Meary a Manchester youth about 18. He was arrested with Manchester officers aiding and held at Lowell headquarters awaiting arraignment.

Lowell Manchester Martin J. Meary Meary

Four Kingston Avenue apartment houses burn in Brooklyn

Four apartment houses numbers 12 to 20 Kingston avenue Brooklyn burned today. Reports say several bodies may be in the ruins. The Brooklyn Orphan Asylum nearby was threatened as officials alerted about 200 children but instant flight was not required.

New York Kingston Avenue Brooklyn Brooklyn Orphan Asylum

Pope enters 25th year of pontificate in jubilee week

Rome marked the Pope's 25th year as pontiff with Te Deum in St. Peter's and observances though the main jubilee celebration is postponed until March 3. He received congratulations as Count Giasse resigns over the divorce bill, criticized by the church as harmful to family morality on concord.

Rome St. Peter’s Count Giasse

Malfeasance Charged Over Office Fees Misappropriation

Ballston New York February 20 Edward F Groze Saratoga county clerk resigns after District Attorney Salisbury accuses malfeasance alleging he kept $1000 in office fees and failed to return them to County Treasurer Grippin as required by law.

Ballston N. Y Edward F. Groze Saratoga County Odell Salisbury Groze Grippin

President Ripley outlines Santa Fe plans in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, February 20 E R Ripley president of the Santa Fe system is visiting for the winter with his family. He denied any negotiations to purchase the Mexican Central and said the Santa Fe has no wish to cross the American border. He stated there are no plans to parallel the Southern Pacific to San Francisco and no immediate Southern California extensions are planned.

Santa Barbara Cal E. R. Ripley Santa Fe Amercan Southern Pacific San Francisco California

Hohenzollern Moves to New Dock in New York Harbor

The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern left Hoboken today and docked at West Thirty-fourth Street in New York City. She will stay there until Prince Henry arrives, marking a temporary relocation in the harbor.

New York Hohenzollern Hoboken North River West Thirty-fourth Street Prince Henry

Scots Greys Rout Cut Up by Boers at Klipdam

A detachment of the Scots Greys second dragoons was attacked at Klipdam. Major Felden and Captain Busser were severely wounded, two men killed, six wounded, and 46 captured. The Boers released the prisoners as General Hamilton’s column moved toward Nigel.

London Scots Greys Second Dragoons Great Britain Koers Klipham C. W. Felden Busser Lord Kitchener Pretoria Gilbert Hamilton Nizel Klipdam Hamilton Nigel

Exoneration Bid in Utah Prison Case

James Lynch awaiting death row relief he swears L K King, also condemned, had nothing to do with the September 1900 attempted gambling house hold up in Salt Lake City after George Prouse was shot. Lynch captured during the attempt. King arrested days later. King seeks release with Italian ambassador aid and new Colorado affidavit naming John Strange as Lynch's companion in the crime.

Salt. Lake Utah James Lynch State Penitentiary L. KE. King George Prouse Lynch King Avia Washington Colorado John Strange Canon City

Indians Rising in Holdenville Threat Shows Tense Creek Nation

About 20 armed Snake Indians threatened to burn Holdenville on Wednesday. Marshal Kays stationed many deputies to guard the city. demonstrations occurred but no violence. Snakes oppose town growth in Creek nation, with similar threats toward Mounds and Beggs. U S Marshal Bennett of Muskogee orders arrests of armed Snakes.

Holdenville I. T Kays Creek Nation Moundse Beggs Fris

Clever swindler testifies in gambling fraud suit in Vincennes

Electrician E W Roberts testified in a suit brought by Matthew Kelly and Dallas Tyler alleging they caused the downfall of Richard Davis, a former bank cashier, through unfair gambling schemes. Roberts said Kelly directed him to install a new battery in the saloon and place two saucer magnets under the bar, where Davis is said to have lost about 50 000 throwing craps.

Vincennes Ind E. W. Roberts Matthew Kelly Dallas Tyler Richard Davis Kelly Davis

Halibut Express Leaves Vancouver for Boston

The halibut express with nine cars of fresh halibut one car of Puget Sound salmon and one car of Squamish valley hops departed Vancouver for Boston. It is the first through fish train from the Pacific to the Atlantic and will take the same time as the passenger express, with landing in Boston Monday morning.

Vancouver B. C

Ayer’s Pills Advertised For Liver Relief

Ayer’s Pills claim to act directly on the liver to cure biliousness constipation and related ailments. The ad touts sixty years of use and positions the product as a standard family pill for small doses.

Ayer

Local labor leader in the police court

A Lowell labor council official appeared before Judge Hadley in police court on charges of interfering with an officer. Edward F. Munroe, alleged assailant of Officer Nichols, faced additional counts after a Wednesday night arrest. Munroe and Demetre faced various charges, with future hearings set for February 27 and multiple minor fines for others in the group.

Nichols Trades and Labor Council of Lowell Hadley Edward F. Munroe Bridge Street William Thomas McCloughry Merrimack Paige Street Munroe Centralville Lawrence

Barcelona Strikers Murder Three Men and a Baker

In Barcelona on February 20, a strike turning violent left three workers dead who wanted to return to work and a bakery owner killed after raising bread prices. Authorities cite anarchists as key organizers amid rising unrest. Troops reinforce the city as a mob seized rifles from Kadell arsenal but troops recaptured them.

Barcelona Kadell

Florence No 2 Photographic Exhibit Opens at City Library

A new exhibit titled Florence No 2 is on display at the city library. It features 157 photographs owned by the Library Art Club, illustrating Florence’s cityscape, historic buildings, and artworks. The exhibition remains open to the public for the next two weeks.

Library Art Club City Library Florence No. 2 City of Florence

Building Crane? Hildreth Block To Undergo Safety Check

After a sandstone rock fell from the Hildreth building a thorough inspection of the entire top and front will be conducted. The examination is likely to take place on Sunday when foot traffic is lighter to prevent further accidents.

Hildreth

Dinner honored Col Hart for 26 years as Salem city marshal

Three hundred leading citizens gathered in Salem on February 20 to honor Col John W Hart who recently completed 26 years of service as city marshal. Col J Frank Dalton presided with speakers including District Attorney Moulton Rev Charles H Puffer Erwin O Foster and Col Hart.

Salem Col John W. Hart J. Frank Dalton Moulton Charles H. Puffer Erwin O. Foster Iason Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Hart

Noted Nova Scotia MP Sparks Debate on Alaska Boundary

Halifax reports say S. E. Gourley of Colchester, a Conservative MP in his first term, delivered vigorous remarks in the House of Commons criticizing Britain for sacrificing Canada in Alaska boundary talks. Henri Bourassa, a Liberal from La Belle, Que., denounced government policy on South Africa, resigning and reelected, while both figures drew limited press impact.

Halifax N. S Nova Scotia S. E. Gourley Alaska House of Commons Great Britain Canada United States Gourley Colchester Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Henri Bourassa New England Bouissa Labelle Que South Africa

Paris Grand Opera House Sets Locks and Keys Record

The Grand opera house in Paris holds a record for any one building in the way of locks and keys. Its total is now 6742 of each.

Paris

Salem Fire Tragedy Kills Fireman at Devastating Blaze

Frank M. Godfrey, 40, of engine company No. 1, died as a massive fire destroyed a stable owned by Zina Goodell in Salem. Fire alarm and police signal systems were wrecked, suppressing alerts, while explosions and wreckage endangered onlookers. City losses reach about 7590 with 4200 borne by Salem, and authorities suspect incendiaries.

Salem Frank M. Godfrey Engine Company No. 1 Rupert Wheelock Zina Goodell Godfrey Arnold Hurley

Theresa Vaughn Not Critically Ill in Worcester Asylum

Boston February update on actress Theresa Vaughn states she is not critically ill or dying, contrary to recent reports. Dr. Quimby, superintendent of the Worcester asylum, writes that she remains in good physical and mental health, can play piano and sing, attend entertainments, and visit the city with a nurse, unchanged since admission. Her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Ott of Chelsea, received the letter dated February 18.

Boston Theresa Vaughn Joe Worcester Mary A. Ott Cherry Street Chelsea Quimby Theresa

Carnegie Gives Five Thousand To Peterboro Library

Peterboro New Hampshire February 20 A town gift announcement states Andrew Carnegie presented five thousand dollars for the Peterboro library The library founded in 1833 is among the oldest in the country A Morrison led committee sought Carnegie support and secured the aid through a longtime friendship with the donor.

Peterboro N. H Andrew Carnegie George F. Morrison Carnegie America

Manchester & Milford Street Railway forms to challenge B M

Articles of incorporation filed in Concord New Hampshire reveal capital stock of 75000 all subscribed. Incorporators led by Wallace D Lovell signal a bid to press a sustained challenge against the Boston and Maine railroad in New Hampshire.

Concord N. H Manchester & Milford Street Railway Company Capital Stock Wallace D. Lovell

Cotton Oil Mill Destroyed by Fire in Corsicana

Corsicana Texas February 20 The Corsicana cotton oil mill one of the largest in the state was destroyed by fire last night. Six freight cars on the Cotton Belt railroad tracks were burned as well. Loss estimated at 125000, fully covered by insurance.

Corsicana Tex Corsiana

Prisons Committee Inspecting Lowell Jail and North Chelmsford Truant School

The legislative committee on prisons inspected Lowell jail and the truant school in North Chelmsford Wednesday.

Legislative Committee On Prisons Lowell North Chelmsford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yerxa’s Horace Gray U. S. Supreme Court Chicago the Tribune Today Pekin Pope Leo XIII Saratoga Ripley Regi Halibut Express Buckingham Gregory Marco Tsilka Portland Col. Hart M. Bourassa England Teresa Vaughn Town Library of Peterboro, N. H THE New Hampshire Electric Line
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