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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
3
The Buffalo City Bank was placed under the comptroller of the currency and will not open Monday. Officials claim solvency and note a nearly one million dollar rise in deposits recently. Depositors are assured they will recover all funds.
A New York restaurant on West 31st Street erupted in chaos when Mrs. J R V Silver, wife of a pianist, attacked her husband Prof. J R V Silver and actress Miss Julia Morrison with a horsewhip during dinner. The assault left Silver bruised and the couple fleeing into the street as crockery shattered and diners fled.
Mrs Eliza Rogers Potter wife of Rt Rev Henry C Potter bishop of New York died suddenly at 70 in New York City after heart failure fueled by fear. She returned from Newport a week ago and was at her husband’s side when she died. six children were not present. Funeral set for Tuesday.
New York on June 29 reports the Seventh National Bank failed after a cash shortage and heavy demands. Controller Dawes required 1.6 million dollars, 644,108.95 dollars to the clearing house, and 300,000 dollars to outside banks, leaving 405,044 in cash and 121,629 in securities. Depositors are owed about 4.13 million, with 500,000 capital and 150,000 surplus at risk, collateral totaling 3.59 million in loans, and liquidation hinging on collateral realization.
Pittsburg June 29. The suit between W. W. Blackburn trustee and Carnegie Steel against former secretary A. M. Moreland ends with the company agreeing to pay Moreland 50000 dollars instead of 500000. Employes will share 2376 shares of par value 1000 each, out of 3200 originally allotted. The stock, valued at 2376 thousand, will be converted to United States Steel Corporation securities, effectively distributing about 5 million dollars worth to minor officers and employees. Some major holders refused to surrender two percent, reducing shares distributed. Additional U S Steel stock held in trust will be allocated to deserving employes over time as warranted.
President T J Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association announces an order calling out all union employees of the American Steel Hoop Co across mills in Hollidaysburg Pittsburg Monessen and additional plants. The move follows the broader strike by the American Sheet Steel company and could affect about 50 000 workers nationwide in a fight to the finish.
Six masked men entered Jacob L. White's summer home at Brothers' station on the Baltimore and Ohio line, bound gagged seven occupants, and stole 3000 dollars in cash plus jewelry. White, his wife, and daughter were tortured with heated implements and needles to reveal hidden valuables but failed. Miss Sidney Mackay, a niece, freed herself and got help. White is described as a millionaire oil operator. identities of the burglars remain unknown.
In Thacker West Virginia on June 30 Detective T Felts aided by John Justice captured nine Marauders who had been terrorizing miners during the night. the action followed ongoing disturbances in the mining region and marks a turning point in local security efforts.
United States marshal and six men crossed Tug river to Kentucky and captured nine men connected with terrorizing miners on the Virginia side. They were surrounded as they slept with rifles ready and surrendered with little resistance. Arrests are expected to end the strife and lead to a compromise. Charles Burke, president of the local United Mine Workers union, was arrested for tearing down injunction notices issued by Judge Jackson.
Washington reports a 1900 surge in Philippine trade with imports of merchandise gold and silver totaling 27,765,100 dollars the highest yearly import value in archipelago history. Imports from the United States rise 59 percent with China and Hong Kong totaling 9,536,443 dollars. Exports decline to the United States from 4,040,355 to 2,968,851 dollars as the year ends.
Washington reports South Carolina, through its governor and attorney general, has filed with the commissioner of internal revenue to test if state dispensary liquor dealers can be forced to use stamps and seeks a refund of 4916 dollars already paid. If stamps are required, states could control manufacture and sale of whiskey beer and tobacco, risking loss of federal internal revenue estimated at about 200 million dollars yearly.
Havana reports the constitutional convention will discuss the electoral law next week. The commission's project covers elections for congressmen governors state representatives mayors and councilmen with no clear decision on direct vote for president and senators. Conservatives oppose provincial autonomy while a push to strengthen central veto power continues. Gov Gen Wood shows signs of improvement.
At Waterville division headquarters the strike situation remains unchanged from the past week. Last night's meeting drew the largest attendance since the first week of the strike and all participants pressed to persist until the end.
The Pan-American Exposition prepares for Dominion Day on June 30 with greeting events. The 48th Highlanders of Toronto, one of Canada’s two kilted regiments, arrived in Buffalo today aboard a special 13 car train carrying 500 men.
Missouri and Kansas endure searing winds that threaten major corn damage with drought noted in Atchison Kansas the worst in northwestern Kansas since 1860. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as stomach strengthener to prevent indigestion.
The Mohawk excursion steamer carrying about 900 people struck a reef off Glen Island New York while leaving for South Norwalk. Panic caused injuries including a broken arm and a serious exposed condition for a woman rescued from the water. Lifeboats and small craft aided passengers. pilots blamed for steering the wrong side of a buoy.
Passengers aboard the Mohawk in Glen Island waters were evacuated safely to Danbury by 10 PM. The excursion party manager John O Rourke credited calm crew and captain for preventing greater loss as band musicians kept playing during the peril. Heroic rescues by W H Leonard of New York and Arthur J Krom of Danbury saved several lives. A young woman jumped from the deck with a life preserver, then was saved by Krom. Leonard saved Tempie, a boy, and then two more as the boat settled.
Granite Falls Minnesota June 30 The jury acquitted Dr. Wintner in the murder trial. He had shot and killed William Lenard a gambler during a poker game saying he discovered Lenard cheating him.
Chicago report of a June 30 crash where an electric car on Irving Park boulevard struck two picnic wagons. One child, Arthur E. Rickson, dies from a broken neck. seventeen others are injured, eight seriously. Motorman and conductor arrested.
William J. Bryan arrived in Washington from Philadelphia and spent the day with friends. He will travel by boat to Newport News, Virginia, where he is scheduled to deliver an address tomorrow.
Washington report notes Mrs McKinley’s condition remains favorable as she joins the President for a drive and returns to rest after a long outing. The brief glimpse confirms her steady status amid public appearances.
The Anchor line steamer Armenia, en route from New York to St John, went ashore at Nig ger Head in dense fog about 10 am. The ship canting in falling tide lies on her side with water rushing into holds. Built 1881 in Glasgow, 2218 tons, crew of 66 mainly Lascars, commanded by Captain Shenklins. Tugs failed to refloat her and high tide risks total loss.
Poughkeepsie June 30 reports breakfast announcements reveal Fred Colson and his wife Edna McNary are spending their honeymoon in the city. Colson, former Cornell coxswain and assistant coach, married Miss Edna McNary, renowned former Sage-Cornell crew captain and innovator of sliding seats in the women's boat.
Gen Butterfield in Newburgh New York is reported critically ill as of June 30 growing weaker with the end near. The update notes his deteriorating condition and looming death.
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