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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
7
Stock markets were closed for the holiday as Dun and Co. notes the year 1901 brought unparalleled industrial growth. It highlights Erie Telephone reorganization questions, dividend prospects, and heavy stockholder interest in securing clear terms for preferred dividends.
Stocks and bonds of the Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company may be deposited in Lowell for forwarding to Boston for permanent Receipts. Reports from leading corn states note heat and drought reducing yields. Granger roads face reduced traffic and falling prices amid labor disputes and the McKinley assassination. Despite shocks, market faith remains strong as calls drop from 20 to 5 percent. dividends delay until after Jan. 1.
Mr Sam G Pillsbury of this city and Miss Addie Booth of Berkshire Vermont were married at Berkshire on Thursday December 26 They left December 27 for Lowell visiting relatives at Plymouth and Manchester and will reside at 55 West Sixth Street hereafter.
Salem reports Timothy Creedon, jailed for drunkenness, moved to the pesthouse at Salem Neck with mild smallpox. City Physician Aherne and two nurses oversee care as two physicians vaccinate the 110 inmates. Sheriff Johnson orders jail closure to visitors and directs commitments to other county institutions.
Paul Ferrin, a 1902 Lowell High School graduate and prominent student, died this morning at his Middlesex Village home after two days of pneumonia. He served as Banjo Club president, football team member and athletic association officer, and planned to graduate next June before entering the Institute of Technology. An attendee at First Baptist Church, he was popular among the youth. many mourn his loss.
Warren N Roberts died this morning at his home 62 South Hastings street aged 62 after a year of illness. A longtime Paige Street Free Baptist Church member, he served as high school janitor for years and later ran a grocery at Bridge and Eighteenth. He belonged to Lowell lodge of Odd Fellows and is survived by a brother in Florida.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at 8 30 from her home with many attendees. Services followed at St Peters church at 9 conducted by Rev Fr Mullin. The choir directed by Mr Peter A Clune sang the Gregorian mass. Floral offerings were noted. Bearers were Lawn Donnelly Grogan Smith Gallagher and McCarthy. Burial took place in the Catholic cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Fr Mullin. Undertaker Molly supervised arrangements.
Arthur E Howard aged 17 years 1 month 21 days died at home of his parents 287 East Merrimack street funeral at Paige Street F B church Thursday at 1 15 p m. Helen A Sanborn widow of Charles P Sanborn aged 58 died December 30 funeral Thursday at 2 p m from 81 Mt Vernon street burial private relatives and friends invited
Washington notes Secretary Hay conveyed a German program memorandum to Berlin. The policy bases on Roosevelt’s Monroe Doctrine stance against South American debt disputes. Bowen has not been instructed to delay action, though officials acknowledge ministers should prevent bloodshed within policy. The German aim appears to stall until the Cuban revolution impact unfolds.
Washington reports at the cabinet meeting the International Banking corporation of New York will act as the U S government agent in Shanghai for indemnity payments. The German Venezuelan dispute was touched on briefly with no complications noted.
A runaway lad from Ashby returns to his family after being found by police. In Albion street Centralville a drunken woman with a dying child in her room is detained. the child is sent to hospital and the mother later gives a name Maggie Murphy, not yet registered. A 14 year old, Roland Reynolds, is brought back to Ashby after running away with friends to see the world. Other arrests include William Sexton, hurt in a fall, and Andrew Burns, a chronic drunkard.
Annie Pierce was arrested yesterday on a drunkenness charge. At the station officers took her snuff box, which upset her enough to require escort to a cell. She then screamed incessantly.
Capt. Joseph G. Eaton U.S.N. of this city, serving as ordnance officer at the Charlestown navy yard for over two years, will be relieved Jan 29. Commander Edward D. Taussig, brother of Harvard professor F. N. Taussig, will succeed him. Eaton will go to Washington for a few months of special ordnance duty, then return next fall.
Berlin reports that Germany will not act against Venezuela until Dr OO Schmidt-Leda, the minister to Caracas, reaches Caracas around Jan. 5. Germany aims to give Casro time to recognize goodwill from the United States while avoiding actions that could rally Venezuelan support against Germany. The Gazelle remains at Kiel awaiting outfitting. German press notes American editorials opposing any Washington war talk with Germany.
Boston on December 31 William Ryan, arrested last night on suspicion of causing fatal injuries to his wife Bridget, after cross examination by Captain Dugan at police headquarters, was committed to the city prison pending a hearing on a warrant charging murder.
The Delaware Valley society of New York hears a semi annual tale about Abraham Lincoln. Benajat G. Jayne, Civil War aide, recounts a letter from Gen Dix about Abbie Green aiding Libby Prison escape and a bill for 10000 dollars. Lincoln jokes on theft of the letter and funds. Adelbert Ames named assistant manager of Howard Varsity football for 1902 season. George R Hawitt to lead West Medway Congregational Church starting next year.
Minority stockholders will hold a meeting in the Citizen's Committee Room Hunpston Falls Wednesday evening January 1 1902 at 7 4 o clock to discuss rights and defend interests. Prompt action is required as time for action is limited. Respectfully requests attendance by stockholders.
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