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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
9
Boston and Maine Railroad advertises fast train service to St. Louis St. Paul Minneapolis and all points West Northwest and Southwest. Through Pullman parlor or sleeping cars available on all through trains. Tickets and information at principal ticket offices. D J Flanders General Passenger and Ticket Agent Boston.
New York New Haven and Hartford R R announces October 27 trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot serve Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7.15 11.25 am and 5.23 pm. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany R R to Worcester Springfield Albany and the West and at Concord Junction with Fitchburg R R. The 5.23 pm links with Stonington line for New York City and the South and West. Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and navy stations at 7.15 am. C Peter Clark Gen Supt A C Kendall Gen Pass Agent.
Lowell and Middlesex Street stations list an extensive timetable for trains to Boston and other cities including Lawrence Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury and Portland. The notice cites corrected times and notes Sunday schedules and special seasonal routes to St John via steamer and to Mount Royal via different lines, with agents D J Flanders and B C Taft referenced.
Waltham Dec 31 The case against William F Daly charged with attempted felonious assault on Miss Eva Whitehouse ended abruptly in district court after she refused to testify citing fear of notoriety. Judge Luce ordered the case dismissed.
Washington reports an authoritative denial of rumors that Chile and Colombia formed an offensive and defensive alliance. The claim arose from a Chilean commissioner's Bogota visit aimed at influencing Colombia before the Congress of American Republics in Mexico City. Exchanges were cordial and friendly, but no alliance exists.
The United States North Atlantic squadron arrived off San Juan Puerto Rico on December 31 Rear Admiral Francis J Higginson came ashore and transferred his flag to the gunboat Marietta Admiral Higginson met Governor Hunt and collected the squadron's mail He will travel to Culebra island this evening with the itinerary unchanged.
Honolulu report via San Francisco says Judge A S Humphreys did not resign. He had a resignation ready but renewed local attacks led him to tear it up and stay in office. He declined to confirm whether he resigned.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Gage carried a formal resignation letter to a cabinet meeting. He thanks the President for courtesies, expresses appreciation for the confidence placed in him, and offers best wishes for the new administration's success.
Prince Ching persuades the Dowager Empress to move toward Pekin with Gen Tung Fuh Siang escorting. Aiding officers from the legation attack accompany the court, while Chang Wing Huwa may regain honors posthumously. Edicts strip implicated magistrates of office if murderers remain free, promising punishment.
Boston December 31 Adjutant General Dalton reports progress in the state militia for the year The authorized force is 473 officers and 6000 enlisted men with current strength about 90 percent of that total Enrolled militia stands at 458649 up 2607 over prior figures Rifle practice funding totals 18000 with 17882 49 spent Expenditures for pay transport officers meetings adjutant general salary clerks and direct militia costs total 190090 45
John D. Cassels testified about the events leading to the shooting of Mary J. Lane. He said the woman pursued elopement after pressuring him to divorce his wife, and he bought acid intending to kill himself if she refused. He stated he woke on a snowbank near a house and his lawyers argue the murder lacked malice.
In Kansas City Missouri on December 31 the Kansas City Suburban Belt railway Consolidated Railway Terminal and the Kansas City and Independence Air line sold for 2 050 000 to Max Pam of New York for the Hariman Gould interests. They will serve as terminals for the Kansas City Southern railway. In Kansas City Kansas later two bridges and packing house terminals of the Union Terminal Co were bid in by Mr Pam for 1 300 000.
Furnished front room with bath in private family. Nice home, well recommended. 61.50 per week. Address 118 Fremont Street. Also additional rental entries for furnished rooms at various addresses and conditions.
Senator George F Hoar spoke to a full Boston College hall of Young Men's Catholic association members tonight on The Composition of American Citizenship. Congressman Henry F Nap hen presented the speaker and applause interrupted the address several times.
Edward F. Parker longtime Derry town clerk for 15 years died of heart disease at 42. He was son of the late Dr. Charles O. Parker and grandson of Edward L. Parker. Parker owned substantial property, directed Derry National Bank, served as Taylor Library trustee, Cemetery association treasurer, and assistant postmaster.
The Dec 14 blaze started at 2 am in the Echanova Brothers warehouse and spread to adjacent facilities including the Meridia and Villadolid railroad warehouses. Five thousand bales of sisal hemp, valued at 125000 dollars, were destroyed. Progress is limited in firefighting, and total building value remains unascertained.
Ottawa hosts Signor Marconi at Rideau Club lunch with cabinet members. He is impressed by Sable Island as a potential site for a wireless station to communicate with Cornwall England.
Havana reports no returns yet and signals a light turnout. Maso supporters in Havana abstained, with indications that Gen. Bartolomo Maso partisans did not vote.
About 200 striking weavers at Cocheco Manufacturing Co meet in Dover to hear from the United Textile Workers executive council before any strike action. A telegram from national officers says local leaders may order a general strike, but no decision yet. Overseer offers five-looms workers jobs elsewhere for 8 to 14 dollars weekly. some strikers may depart the city. Gov Crane to be sworn in for a third term with inaugural address while House caucuses shape Republican and Democratic plans and committee representation.
Miss Florence Dobson, charged with shooting her father James R Dobson on Christmas night at 38 Irving Street West Somerville, appeared with family and counsel. The case was continued to January 22 for further examination. Dobson remains hopeful for recovery and does not wish punishment for his daughter.
Boston December 61 The Massachusetts Legislature will convene at 11 o clock tomorrow morning for its annual re session. Members of both branches will assemble in their respective chambers and be sworn in by Gov.
A German bark reached Ponce with Captain Parker and the crew of the American four masted schooner James W. Fitch of Boston. The Fitch, bound from New York to the River Plate, was burned to the waterline after being abandoned in the western West Indies.
A report notes that Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint lasts about twice as long as a traditional lead and oil mixture applied by hand. The comparison highlights durability differences between modern paint formulations and older techniques used in painting tasks.
Snowbound rails in Christiania cut the town off for over a week as several railroad lines remain blocked. Local officials report continued delays and disrupted travel as crews work to clear routes and restore service.
Elizabeth City North Carolina December 31 James Wilcox held on suspicion in Miss Wila Cropsey death to have a preliminary hearing tomorrow before five justices Citizens committee of five will present evidence Investigating a possible clue Wilcox remains jailed Strong public sentiment against him but lynching talk subsided His ailing mother is reportedly in serious condition due to the suspicion surrounding her son.
Washington receives a Berlin telegram from Ambassador White noting that a Budesrath committee is reviewing localities for meat examination and admission under section 13 of the new meat inspection law. The act’s full force is not expected for some time, and no precise effective date is available.
Dickson's Tea Store at 68 Merrimack Street offers a double roasting pan with a pound of Anchor or Pilgrim Baking Powder for 45 cents and twenty one pounds of fine granulated sugar for 1.00.
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