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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
6
Senate met at 1030 and adjourned to 2 as House delayed to 1130. Mr Bennett of Saugus pressed many questions to the attorney general about the Albany lease and ratification timing. Senator Post pushed to form the water investigation committee amid a suspected hitch in the report.
Mr Bennett of Saugus seeks the attorney general’s view on the Albany lease bill as amended. Mr Mellen of Worcester attacks the bill arguing railroads dominate rates and routes and warns of six or seven men controlling national railways. The session adjourned after postponements and various readings on ice company currency and state care of the insane bills.
The Senate met first at 10:30 with no orders of the day. Several measures were passed to be enacted including the Winchester park bill and protections for lobsters and estates. A $1,500,000 state tax bill was favorably reported and engrossed. Others, from police court actions to care of the insane, were reported or amended. A large quorum difficulty followed a lengthy session, then many highway and bridge projects were enacted as proceedings moved toward adjournment and suspension of the rules.
The amendments were adopted and the bill sent to the House. A conference committee report on the state care of the insane recommended Boston remain under current law with referendum feature added in the Senate. The ice bill advanced from the House to the calendar. MANN.
Boston July 5. Charles H. Tweed's Beverly Farms summer residence on Lothrop hill was totally destroyed by fire early today. Loss estimated at 35000 to 40000 dollars. The blaze started on the roof possibly from a rocket. The Farms department and Beverly volunteers fought the fire. two servants perished in the flames and several firemen were injured.
A Harvard square trolley number 1822 jumped rails on a temporary Charles River bridge after leaving Adams square at two. It ran along a plank roadway, broke the fence, and hung five to six feet over the water with about twenty men aboard. Five were injured lightly. none require hospitalization. A barrel stave found on the track is suspected as the cause. The motorman applied the brake and reversed power to stop the car just in time.
Miss Nellie Fisher died by her own actions in Charlestown. Her body was moved to Malden for funeral services at her aunt Mrs Ellen Cushman’s home. Her will leaves $1000 from Uncle Elbridge Waite, with $200 already spent. She directs burial in a black broadcloth casket with silver trimmings and a suitable Forestdale cemetery monument. No motive given.
Delegates arrive in Lynn for the Epworth League biennial convention to be held at the First M E church starting this evening and continuing through Sunday. Local reception committee members meet visitors and guide them to their assignments. More than 2000 delegates are expected at the opening session.
Mrs. John Heffernan of Salem died instantly when struck by the Lowell passenger train on the Boston and Maine line while walking on the tracks. She was 50 years old and described as demented. The incident occurred in the morning near Boston.
Indigestion and constipation relief promoted by one bar cure to be found at druggists, with an emphasis on prompt relief after meals.
On July 5 the selling committee ordered a four week mill curtailment from July 7 to Sept 10, affecting over 1,750,000 spindles and reducing output by about 1,000,000 pieces. Several large New England mills join, though some, including Arkwright and Hargraves Parker, will run on contracts. The move aims to bolster sagging cotton markets and set a precedent for future curtailments.
London dispatches report conflicting rumors from Pekin about foreigners being killed as Boxers and imperial troops overrun the British legation. Princes Tuan allegedly offered poison or the sword to the emperor and dowager empress, with both choosing poison or partial ingestion, while Chinese commanders prepare a prolonged defense aligned with German plans.
A motion was quashed after arguing it should be decided by the general government. Within a month the First and Second regiments of U S infantry and one of the Fifth or Eighth will depart Cuba, leaving two regiments on the island. Agents protest ongoing passenger tax imposed at the San Jose wharf.
Perlin July 5 Count Zeppelin released a statement blaming a disordered steering apparatus for the airship’s end of its voyage. Berlin experts say the motors are too weak and propellers turn far slower than required. They also note gas instability with heat and cold, the balloon cooling after sunset, causing only minor damage and halting future ascents until advised changes are made.
London July 5. Hiram S Maxim discusses Zeppelins from Friedrichshaven to Immenstadt noting a 35 mile forward flight without return. He quips the problem lies in airships that fail to come back and jokes about a returning palloon to solve navigation.
Chicago July 5 Octave Chanute notes Zeppelins mark progress toward aerial navigation but unlikely to carry heavy loads. He recalls Zeppelin experiments began in the U S Civil War era and cites a 22 mile per hour speed. He warns balloon ships are fragile and dangerous, citing Dr Wolfert’s 1897 Berlin ascent and fatal explosion.
Washington July 5 The Navy Department received news about the Oregon causing rejoicing among Secretary Long Assistant Secretary Hackett and naval officers. A cablegram from Chee Foo Secretary Navy Washington announced the Oregon floated this afternoon. Pumps control water and the vessel goes to Kure dockyard in the inland sea.
A committee from the Southern Cotton Spinners association visits Philadelphia to probe the unsatisfactory cotton yarn market. They plan to travel to Boston and New York to assess selling methods and the potential establishment of agencies in major markets. The group cites high selling costs relative to profits and aims to uncover causes for the market decline.
Washington July 5 1900 President McKinley sent a message of condolence to Emperor William II over the murder of Baron Von Ketteler in Pekin The note expresses sorrow from the American people and extends sympathy to the imperial family and Germany’s leadership.
Simon Wardwell of Andover, age 95, spent a quiet day with daughter Mrs. Georgianna Dole as family visited. Born in Saco, Maine on July 4, 1805, he moved to Andover, ran a large farm, and shoemaker business, sold the farm years ago, and now reads daily. He recalls Lafayette’s 1824 arrival, follows Spanish American War victories, and supports McKinley, with 60 years of town Meetings and public spirit. He has six children and several grandchildren.
The estimated receipts total 2 140 608 and expenditures 1 984 645 for Puerto Rico. Salaries span governor 10 040 secretary 25 870 insular police 203 850 and many departments. Education and public works receive large allocations while total line items reach 479 974 for buildings and 521 574 for salaries. The budget passed the council unanimously June 28, awaiting Legislature ratification.
Pretoria July 4 British and Boer forces avoid general fighting while railways drive talks. Dutch line traffic surges after British occupation. engineers reemploy workers, then some are commandeered amid Boer opposition. Eleven wagons with meat and mealies seized frontward, suspected to supply General Botha. Fifty foreigners made burghers advised to depart coastward after arming. Passes issued.
At Newmarket July meeting the Princess of Wales stakes for 3 and 4-year-olds valued at 10000 sovereigns was won by H. Chaplin's yearling filly Merry Gal with J. Reiff aboard. Diamond Jubilee placed second and Caiman, ridden by L. Reiff, finished third as Fleet horses competed.
Montreal July 5 Russell A Alger Jr son of Gen Alger former secretary of war United States met with a serious accident at Grand Mere Quebec during Fourth of July celebrations while setting off fireworks a bomb exploded blowing off his right hand and seriously injuring his arm
On the farm accidents come with distressing frequency including cuts bruises and sprains. Dr Thomas's Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly and is portrayed as essential for safety.
Havana city council at its first meeting discussed approaching other island municipalities to cover payments to Cuban army soldiers. Debate was sharp with many counselors opposed the motion citing municipal poverty and irrelevancy to local duties. Senor Gener urged strong resistance to the proposal.
James Gunnison was shot and killed by Edward Kessler his father in law at Visher's Ferry Saratoga county last evening after Gunnison threatened Kessler and his wife left him weeks earlier Kessler surrendered to authorities following the double barreled shotgun attack in a tragic family dispute.
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