10 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
Maine shore fishermen push to repeal the short lobster law arguing it would worsen scarcity. Amid scattered notes, references touch on local poet, state politics, and regional issues from Connecticut to Massachusetts, including mentions of Senator Chandler and Boston and Maine rail interests.
Four about thirteen year old Concord boys left Tuesday morning to see Boston. They rode freight trains via Manchester and Nashua, spent 95 cents on sandwiches, slept in box cars, and reached Lowell where Officer Whitworth detained them. Names: Charles Halpin Edward Norton Lewis Lawson Joseph T Driscoll. Halpin admitted planning the trip. Lawson had no money. Parents notified. Lawson to await his father.
Annie Molloy is said to have found a comfortable home in Boston with a family able to afford her care. She left Wigginville in September for Providence and then went to Boston where she remains with supportive friends. No further details about the case are known.
Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange in multiple languages, and provides safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms. It pays four percent in the Savings Department, compounded semi annually, with monthly interest credits. The bank operates 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays and 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturdays, with extended evening hours 7 to 9 P.M. Banking rooms are at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
Levante Anderson a 38 year old Swede shot and killed his wife after wounding his mother and his 3 year old son at their Jamaica Plain home and then killed himself. He left a note citing business troubles. The wife was 31, the son 3, the mother 69. Anderson had run a pool room which failed.
In the battle report, losses were heavy on both sides as the Boers were driven back after extended engagements. In U.S. news, Boston hearings feature a kidnapping penalty bill seeking life imprisonment and a liquor law change proposal to replace a semicolon with a comma in hotel bar closure rules.
Refugees urge authorities to grant permission to form a protection corps for Johannesburg and the mines. They seek to defend their property and aid in defense efforts alongside the chamber of mines, which has adopted a similar stance.
Despatch from Puerto Real near Cadiz says Admiral Cervera is lying ill and his condition has worsened with recovery deemed almost hopeless.
Boston. Linwood S. Pratt a disbarred lawyer was sentenced to nine months for using the mails to defraud. The Jan 10 verdict came after a trial highlighting Pratt's scheme to obtain funds through mail fraud.
Faraman reports despite heavy seas a lifeboat reached the Russland Russie with food for 102 crew and passengers. The famishing crew had been confined to the forecastle since Monday evening as rain ceased and signals from shore warned of hunger. A raft is being constructed and will be launched with a sail.
Six boys broke through icy water while skating at Bridg town New Jersey last night. Three belonged to a single family. In Boston Massachusetts reports forecast rain and warmer weather for tonight and Friday with northeast winds.
New York January 10 warrants issued to arrest a newspaper editor a medical examiner an undertaker and a prize fighter for swindling the Colonial Insurance Co by securing life policies on dying persons. The prize fighter was an agent for the company the editor a beneficiary. A wholesale traffic between Bellevue hospital and a Union Hill New Jersey undertaker is claimed.
Indiana county residents object to a Black man whose wife is White as a mob attempts to force him from the county. The man fired on the attackers, gunfire spread, and armed Black residents gathered at his home. A mass citizen meeting was planned for today.
New York January 10 Recorder Goff signed a 37 page typewritten order making over 1000 changes to the Roland B. Molineux appeal in his murder case. Assistant district attorney Osborne approved many amendments while printing could cost nearly 10000 dollars and fill about ten volumes. Battle said a resettlement motion may be filed, else the case could go to the court of appeals before the new trial argument.
Report from Pekin says 85,000 Chinese troops drill continually within Sian Fo city. Most are armed with modern rifles. Local sentiment remains bitterly anti foreign with belief they can defeat the allies in open combat if met.
Emma E Lawrence was arraigned in district court on bigamy, waived examination, and held for the grand jury in $500 bond. She claims she thought her first husband Day of Leominster was of full age when she married him, then remarried Matthews of Fitchburg after learning his age.
Washington January 10 Senator Gallinger received a desk piled with roses from friends praising his push to abolish the army canteen. Senators West and Rawlins said they would have voted to sustain the Senate committee against abolition if they had been present yesterday.
Former Governor John Lind, after resigning at noon, visited the St Paul Despatch office in the afternoon and struck managing editor Harry T. Black between the eyes. The two men grappled briefly before others separated them and Lind departed as a private citizen. The incident follows bitter censure of Lind during his term.
Gen Kitchener reports a large, coordinated assault by republicans on the British rail line between Pretoria and Lorenzo Marques. The night of January 7 saw a serious attack spanning 60 miles along the railroad, with clashes reported near multiple positions.
Inspector Laflamme Major Noyes and Officer Howard uncovered 150 yards of cloth, spools of silk, brass, and 291 rags at Guy E Stevens 55 Lundberg street. He confessed two years of stealing from United States Bunting company while employed as a night fireman. Junk dealers sold brass to Harris Wolfe 127 Howard street, prompting the arrest. Stevens planned escape via roof but was stopped. property identified by George and Brook Stevens and Josiah Harriman. Stevens, about 40, 5 feet 5 inches, 140 pounds, has wife and child at Lundberg street.
District Attorney Clarke designated Wednesday January 23 for the trial of George W. Howard in Brooklyn county court. A private detective presented a Cambridge signature he says matches Anna Kay Howard’s on her marriage certificate, obtained after sending a registered letter to converse with her.
In Lowell police court Guy E Stevens pleaded guilty to larceny from the U S Bunting Company and Josiah Harriman. Judge Hadley sentenced him to six months in jail, citing prior conviction and family support. Harriman testified Stevens stole from both establishments over two years. Also fined or sent to state farm were Joseph Kelly for drunkenness and Charles McDermott Frank Hayden John J Bennett for similar offenses.
New York January 10 190? The National association of wool manufacturers discussed creating a national textile chamber of commerce to settle disputes between manufacturers and dealers and to study production cycles. Officers elected included Charles H Harding president and a large executive committee with members from Philadelphia Boston Utica New York and several New Jersey Connecticut and Rhode Island towns. The measure was referred to the executive committee for action and an investigation into industry production cycles was authorized.
Omaha Nebraska announces plans for a new auditorium or convention hall with seating for 20,000. The project aims to boost events, culture, and tourism with a large-capacity venue in the city.
Bobbie Saunders speaks after election as city farm superintendent with plans to meet Col. Pinder and address concerns. He notes past support from Frank McMahon, admits attention to patronage and liquor business history, and faces calls for board reform including female appointees. The Citizen article critiques bartender background while The Sun urges patience and evaluation based on duties performed.
The new accounts committee met at city hall with Alderman Pearson chosen chairman and Councilman Hemsley secretary. Riordan was elected after a party split over hiring an expert accountant. pay set at 60 cents per hour. Col. Pinder stays at the city farm for appraisal of furniture and implements as Saunders, the new superintendent, visits with board chair Ma hon. Prospect of charter revision appears unlikely this year amid party tensions over mayoral appointment powers.
Walter Badger aged 23 employed in the Lowell Machine shop had his right fore finger caught in machinery this morning causing a severe cut. He was treated at Lowell hospital and later sent home to 224 Worthen Street.
City Solicitor F W Qua seeks time to study Lowell Gas Light's petition for a 150000 capital increase. Council backed opposing action but gave no data. If approved, funds finance a new 200000 gas receiver and keep 100 workers. Hearing adjourned to Jan 23 at 10 50 am.
Captain Ernest S. Woods of Nashua is named carrier for a new free rural delivery route, with Special Agent Everett B. Norton inspecting the setup. Fred H. Hoyt becomes sub-carrier as the twenty one mile route from Nashua to Hollis and back to Nashua serves about five hundred residents, with Hudson discussed for a sub station and extended service.
William Norrie aged 28 a married resident of 2 Caldwell Street Charlestown and employed by Terry and Tench contractors was working on the terminal station at Sullivan Square Charlestown when he fell from 25 feet to the ground on Wednesday morning and was instantly killed.
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