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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
5
Long House session tracks Boston and Albany lease and related mill tax and parkway bills. Governors veto threats loom as lawmakers weigh consolidation with New York Central, rail rates, and Boston interests amid adjournment pressure.
The Senate sent amendments on state insane asylum care. A motion to insist and appoint a conference committee passed. Postponement of the governor’s veto on Boston park bills also prevailed. Debate on Boston & Albany lease reveals strong opposition and calls for accountability, with references to past labor clashes and the New York Central.
The Governor vetoed a 3 million loan for Boston schoolhouses. the Senate sustained the veto 24 to 3. A 1 million playground bill was also sustained against passage over the veto two to twenty eight. Reconsideration requests on Brockton deeds, gypsy moth funding, and other measures followed with mixed outcomes.
The town warrants action on a proposed bylaw restricting minors under 16 in public places is deemed insufficient for adoption. The Legislation offers no authority for section 2, and the term public places remains unclear. Therefore no penalties will be enforced in Framingham.
Boston July 2 The Globe bank depositors will receive a further 10 percent dividend via check. Receiver Wing said about $600,000 would be available Thursday for distribution and that total liquidating progress now reduces the original $3,000,000 clearing house claim to $360,000. He expects no more dividends until September 1 or until debt is paid. Total dividends to date reach 40 percent, with most stockholders having paid in full or nearly so, and collections reaching about $960,000 of $1,000,000 without suit, surpassing prior liquidation Payoffs.
Boston July 2 Charles R Peterson mate and Charles H Chaney seaman of the yacht Hesper were lost overboard off Pollock Rip about midnight Saturday night. Strong wind and heavy sea hindered rescue as Chaney swung in a boat and was washed overboard. Peterson lowered a boat to help, then the yacht searched until daylight but could not reach them. Both boats were later found ashore at Pollock Rip lightship, cap sized. drowning appears certain. The 50 foot sloop Hesper is owned by the Forbes Brothers.
Police and fire officials investigate two bold incendiary attempts in Haverhill on July 2. A bundle of inflammable material was set in a Merrimac street building owned by L. L. H. Taylor and used by A. W. Cram but burned out without damage. A second attempt at Water street on W. H. Buckley property caused slight damage. authorities believe a crew connected to Buckley may be implicated and anticipate an important arrest.
In Duval county a clash occurred Sunday night between eight cowboys and ranchers and Chinese residents of the Pei Chung colony. Four Chinese were wounded, one fatally. cowboy Fred Howard was shot in the chest. State rangers arrived to prevent further bloodshed as Chinese defenders fired from doors and windows. The Pei Chung vineyard colony is one of Texas largest vineyards and receives protection from state and county officials.
In Paris July 2 the Chamber of Deputies discussed the Lafayette monument and its July 4 inauguration. M Bourgeois recited the recent U S Congress resolution and proposed a joint French expression of gratitude to the American nation for the monument. M Joarse, the foreign minister, said France had already conveyed thanks and wished to join the resolution.
South Framingham July 2 The curfew law passed April 30 for incorporation into town by laws and set to take effect June 1 was disapproved by Judge Hardy of the superior court. He cites three reasons why he should decline the proposed by law. First, in his opinion.
Barrington New Hampshire July 2 Dr R J Ward concluded the death of William H Brown 23 from a fishing party at Ayer s pond was a drowning after body inspection revealed signs of blood flow from the head. The incident followed the boat overturning last Saturday leaving Brown as the sole survivor.
The morning stock market shows strength with typical inactivity. Railroads rise fractionally with no major changes while sugars and refineries advance. Mining prospects in Bingham Navaho and Cochiti areas show progress and expected production by year end. Prospects of a fall smelter completion and dividends for 1901 are noted.
Boston and New York markets reported by Bright Sears & Co show currency and commodity movements. Traders noted early gains in steel and rail shares, with commodities firm on domestic demand and international trade indicators.
Kingston Jamaica July 2 reports from Colombia say rebel General Camacho seized a government gunboat on the River Linn with officers and crew taken prisoner and $10,000 found aboard. June 23 government forces attacked rebels 50 miles from Panama, losing 100 men and one gun. General Borras issued an ultimatum to Panama’s governor, extended to July by foreign consuls, with an assault anticipated if Panama City does not surrender.
State Democratic headquarters reports from Kansas City that Minnesota’s delegation was urged to arrive by the first train for intense activity in support of Towne’s candidacy. The delegation departed on the first train tonight after being asked to come.
Helsingford July 2 The Finnish Senate sent a memorial to the Czar stating it cannot promulgate the imperial rescript on introducing the Russian language in Finland. It also complains of limits on public meetings and granting Russians trades restricted to Finns.
A notice informs advertisers that their advertisement appeared in the Court or section. The item confirms the publication channel and serves as a brief record of the notice to inform interested parties and stakeholders.
Middlesex County reports Victor A. Guiot aged 60 collapsed and died while riding a bicycle on Forest Street Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife and three children residing at 126 Clifton Street, Malden.
Mayor Gould vetoed an aldermanic order allowing two fruit stores to open Sundays, marking Melrose’s first Sabbath business permit. Clergy denounced the move, and the council sustained the veto 50 with a 10 to 10 split as aldermen Burnett Barton and Berry opposed.
George Carrowso, 25, was stabbed in the abdomen on Lexington street Watertown and taken to Newton hospital. The assailant Rococo Sotoro fled after the altercation on Belmon t and Chennery farm estates. Carrowso, mute in English, likely to recover with even odds as doctors treat him and police pursue Sotoro.
A Saturday break in at Lincoln's railroad station is linked to recent robberies at Kendall Green and West Acton. A freight conductor pursued a gun-wielding man who fled from a car loaded with granite at Concord Junction. Acton station revolver missing. vest stolen at local station. Described suspect is about 35, 5 feet 7 inches, stout, red hair, gray suit, straw hat.
Village bells will ring at sunrise for the Fourth as in former years. Tuesday hosts a grand Fourth celebration on Mount Pleasant by Court Wannalandt and a North Chelmsford brass band concert with fireworks. Wednesday features trotting events at Wannalandt park and graves in Main Street cemetery are decorated. Members of the North Chelmsford Red and Gun club attended a Graniteville shooting tournament. Peter Connors builds a new house on Main Street and Peter Brennan erects a new barn nearby. Exterior painting of the Second Congregational church is completed improving its appearance. Seating capacity of the church is about
Old Middlesex chapter members and guests toured Lexington visiting the town hall library and the battle painting. Rev C A Staples explained the battle at the green while Captain Parker and Pitcairn positions were described. They toured Hancock Clarke house and the alarm belfry, exchanging remarks and thanks at day’s end.
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