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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1906

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Funeral of Rev Joseph Raphael Draws Wide Catholic Rites

A massive procession and solemn Mass marked the funeral at St. Jean Baptiste church for Rev Brother Joseph Raphael of St. Joseph's college. Some 200 choir boys formed a living guard as the body was borne to the hearse, with Father Campeau and others officiating.

Brother Joseph Raphael St. Joseph's College St. Jean Baptiste’s Church Merrimack Street Chopin Alexander Catafalque Campeau Viaud Audibert St. Joseph’s St. Louis’s Fr. Mangin O. M. IL St. Mary’s Church Manchester N. H J. N. Pelletier O.M. L Plattsburg Lowell Willanus Haverhill Grey St. Joccobs Union St. Joseph Societe St. Jean Baptiste St. Antoine St. Paul Catholic Order of Foresters St. Andre of the Artisans Carillon Council Union St. Jean Baptiste d'Amerique Mendelssohn St. Joseph's St. Jean Baptiste Marist Order Clement Joseph Armand Altin Bonaventure Joseph Lawrence Maxime Jaaie Cloutier St. Vincent de Paul Que St. Joseph's Convent Grey Nuns Marist Brothers This Brother Chryseuil Angel Guardian Mo Jality Brother Sylvain Middiesex Street Iberville Whartet Marist Chapel

To Let On Thayer Street Basement Suite

A damaged notice advertises a rental on Thayer Street with a room for tenancy. It lists contact options and indicates the unit is to let with service amenities available. The fragment confirms location and intended lease terms though full details are unreadable.

Thayer Errest Tenetent

Trial of Norman Hapgood Hinges on Town Topics Links

The New York supreme court hearing on criminal libel for Norman Hapgood of Collier’s Weekly featured Col. Mann of Town Topics, questioned about a 1899 paragraph. Mann testified about his ties to Town Topics, Vanderbilt’s stock involvement, and efforts to secure loans during Wall Street upheaval.

New York Supreme Court Norman Hapgood Collier's Weekly Col. Mann Town Topics Jerome Abraham H. Hummel W. K. Vanderbilt Pullman Car Company Wall Street J. P. Morgan Col Ann Mr. Morgan

Aldermen Push Citizen Commission for Public Hall Plan

Alderman W H Dodge filed three orders at the noon council session urging a citizens commission to build a Lowell public hall, capping out of town trips at 25 and shifting committee appointments to the presiding officers with minority representation. The seven member panel would include the mayor as chair and serve without pay until completion.

W. H. Dodge Board of Aldermen Citizens’ Commission Common Council Lowell Committee On City of

Ramming by Savannah steamer sinks Trojan in fog

Boston reports the Trojan of the Philadelphia line was rammed amidships by the Savannah line steamer Nacoochee in Vineyard Sound on a foggy Sunday. The Trojan sank within minutes after the collision. 27 Trojan crew were rescued by the Nacoochee, which kept its prow in the hole to aid escape while passengers and crew escaped to safety.

Boston Trojan Philadelphia Savannah Vineyard Sound Thatcher U. S Diehl Nacoochee Long Island Geo. A. Clark Nacooches Stearh

Provident Securities and Banking totals revealed

Boston January report shows cash 408.20 and doubtful notes as assets of Provident Securities and Banking Company. Receivers Hall and Weed say 9000 depositors, $182000 total deposits, likely little to be returned. Custodians failed to recover two $5000 notes from Milford Steele. Assets include Shenandoah Irrigation shares, bonds, and a $10000 note from Great Western Salt and Soda. Total liabilities about $193000.

Boston Provident Securities and Banking Company Supreme Court Hall and Weed Braley Messrs. Hall and Weed Provident Company Milford Steele Chicago Shenandoah Irrigation and Land Company Great Western Salt and Soda Company

School books printed in Japan held up

San Francisco customs inspector Stratton is delaying a shipment of American school readers printed in Japan awaiting review of their admissibility. The items include first through fourth readers and are suspected of infringing copyright. The wholesale price is listed as cents per copy and a 00 percent higher than the U.S. publisher price.

San Francisco Stratton Japan

France Sails Cruisers Toward Venezuela

Port of Spain on January 22 reports the French armored cruiser Desaix and the second drate cruiser Jurien de La Graviere departing for La Guaira Venezuela. The move signals French naval presence in the Caribbean as tensions or maritime interests unfold.

Port of Spain Island of Trinidad Desaixn Jurien de la Graviere la Guaira Othela

Bishop McEvay Receives Private Audience in Rome

On January 22, Pope Pius XII received Bishop McEvay of London Canada in a private audience in Rome. The meeting highlighted church affairs and diplomatic relations between the Canadian diocese and the Vatican, with no public remarks issued afterward.

Roms the Pops Hishop McBray London Canada

Second Day Of Ed Cole Murder Trial in Maine

The second day of the Edward F. Cole murder trial in Portland Maine began with additional state witnesses. Much of the state's evidence was presented as testimony continued in the superior court for the killing of John Frank Steeves of Hillboro New Brunswick.

TE Cole Portland Edward F. Cole John Frank Steeves Hilleboro N. B

Suspended captain in charge of steamer tied to Port Mansfield inquiry

Stonington Connecticut reports Captain Everett of the government steamer Lieut Ord is suspended while an investigation proceeds. Lieut Corey at Fort Mansfield filed the complaint. Charges are not disclosed and Everett’s status with the port is unsettled.

Stonington Conn Co. P. Everett Lieut. Ord Port Mansell R. L Corey Fort Mansfield Everett Everett W Ahneenced Inter

Staging Collapse Injures Two Carpenters in Mer iimack Street

William T Walsh of 188 Charles Street and Alfred Swanson, carpenters for A C Jock, were seriously injured when staging collapsed at a building site near Mer iimack and Race streets this forenoon.

Meriimack Street Race Street William T. Walsh Charles Street Alfred Swanson A. C. Jock Svete Ory Iy Iain

Water Board Petition Heard In Boston Case

The Lowell water board seeks a writ of mandamus to force Mayor Casey to sign a pumping engine contract for the Boulevard station with Holly Pump Company. Judge Braley reserved decision after witness testimony showing alleged personal bitterness toward Chairman Crowley. Mayor Casey, City Solicitor Hill, and water-board counsel Dunbar presented.

Judge Braley Supreme Court Boston Lowell Water Board Boulevard Station Holly Pump Company Braley Crowley Hill Frank E. Dunbar Water Board Casey Dunbar Water Department Buffalo Holly Kelcey Lawrence Mills Boulevard Supt. Thomas Isaac Wotton Hil

Identified as Francis Francision in Portland Arrest

Portland Maine January 23 John Ashton a negro held in the county jail for a post office robbery and Watchman James Brown murder case is identified as Minot St Clair Francis who escaped from Bridgewater state farm Massachusetts. Dr Alfred Elliott confirmed the ID and noted Wa Phelps of Calais is not Frank R Wiley. Massachusetts will not move to return Ashton Francis until Maine and federal authorities act.

Portland John Ashton James Brown Red Beach Oday Minot St. Clair Francis State Farm Bridgewater Mass Alfred Elliott Massachusetts Institution Wa. Phelps Calais St. John N. L Francis Frank R. Wiley Byett U. S W. S. Hasty Elliott Massachusetts Iraneis Kats A. Johnson Lynn Boston Maine Shaw

Matos Revolution in Franco Venezuelan Cable Row

Caracas reports claim French government connived in the Matos revolution. The French Cable Company is cited as the government’s favored news carrier, justifying policies against the company and supporting Venezuela’s stance toward former French envoy M. Talgny.

Caracas Venezuela Port of Spain Trinidad M. Talgny France

McReynolds Failure Faces Partial Payout Estimate

Chicago January hearing on the defunct brokerage firm McReynolds & Co. before Referee Eastman concludes the firm cannot pay more than 37 percent of debts. Bank of Montreal warehouse claim on $100,000 assets could cut recoveries to about 15 to 20 percent for other creditors.

Chicago McReynolds & Co Eastman Bank of Montreal

Altars Consecrated at St Patrick’s Church Basement

Right Reverend Bishop Brady consecrated two altars in the basement of St Patrick's church this morning. Assistants included Rev William O'Brien P KR Rev James Walsh and Rev Timothy Callahan. A large congregation attended the ceremony and Mass followed.

St. Patrick's Church Bishop Brady Brady William O'Brien P. KR James Walsh Timothy Callahan Walsh Atain Bern

National Guard Association votes on insurance policy clause

In Washington on January 23 the Interstate National Guard Association convention defeated the resolutions committee's proposal. The vote favored steps to examine the validity of policies barring policy holders from joining the U.S. military and called for legislation to prohibit contracts with such restrictive clauses.

Washington Interstate National Guard Association Committee On Resolutions United States

Brockton Manufacturers Oppose Eight-Hour Day Move

At a Brockton meeting of the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers Association a proposed eight hour day after February 1 was rejected. The association voted to reply to the union that competition makes the change inadvisable, signaling a firm stance against the union’s suggested policy.

Brockton Jan Pireckton Shoe Manufacturers Association

Pneumonia Attacks General Wheeler

New York January 22 reports Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler retired from J. A. O. receiving four mild bouts of pneumonia announced at the home of Mrs. Peter Smith, 78 Cent Street Wickes. He is ill but improving according to hospital notes.

New York Jos. Wheeler Eieter Ptert Smith Wheeler

Weather warms across regions as frost recedes

The article notes a warm spell with noon temperatures around 66 degrees in the shade, clouds keeping sun at bay, and a general melt of snow stretching from Quebec to New England. It recalls last year's blizzard and warns that sudden shifts in warm weather could cause sickness, while opinions split on the spell's appeal.

Lowell Quebec Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Hom

Unseasonable Heat Breaks Records in Boston January

Boston reports a January heat spike with a 62 degree low and 68 by noon. Weather bureau notes record warmth for January and unusual bathhouse activity as humidity and warmth persist across New England. Providence shows 60, Portland 46, Eastport 44 as unsettled weather continues. Bathhouses report 160 bathers as the warm spell draws crowds.

Boston New England Providence R. L Portland Eastport Weather Bureau

New York Sizzles As Thermometer Rises In City Heat

New York on June 23 reported an unusually warm day with the thermometer reaching 68 degrees at 10 a.m. The reading was six degrees higher than yesterday, signaling continuing heat in the city.

New York New York City

Atlantic high pressure weakens as cold air moves east

Washington reports weather bureau data show the Atlantic high pressure dissolving, enabling an eastward advance of cold weather from the Mississippi valley. Atlantic coast towns remain abnormally warm but are forecast to drop 30 to 35 degrees within four hours as storm warnings extend from Delaware breakwater to New York.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Delaware New York

Census Cotton Output Bulletin Reports 1965 Growth

A census bureau bulletin issued at 2 pm in Washington details cotton output from the 1965 growing season through January 16. It records running votes for the United States at 8,? but compares with 12,767,600 for 1905 and 104,?482 for 1704, indicating year over year changes.

Washington Census Bureau United States

Waldo Appointed Police Commissioner in New York

Rhinelander Waldo was today named police commissioner of New York City under General Theodore A. Roosevelt. The appointment marks a major shift in city leadership as Waldo takes the helm amid reform efforts and growing security concerns.

New York Rhinelander Waldo City Theodore A

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