06 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
1
The passage mixes humorous asides on the Glorious Fourth and casualty talk with a note that Bishop O'Connell arrived by sea and plans another voyage. It mentions a Lowell chapter rallying cry and a chiropodist’s quip about corn in hot weather. The hot wave is said to be broken, with Old Prob looming to mend it.
Police ordered cessation of sale and display of the July 6 issue after authorities ruled a cartoon showing a United States flag and the words The flag stands for liberty equality independence justice and fraternity violated Chapter 254 Acts 1899. The act bans flag representations with words and imposes fines from ten to one hundred dollars. no mail exclusion order issued.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a dispute aboard a Standard Fire Proofing company boat over a few cents worth of fireworks led to the death of 17 year old Mrs. Clausen who jumped into the water. Her husband Jacob Clausen dove after her but could not save her, though he caught her by the foot. The couple had lived on the boat since marrying several months prior.
Berlin reports Prince Von Hohenlohe former German Imperial Chancellor died last evening in Ragatz Switzerland. His death marks the end of a prominent political career once central to German diplomacy and governance.
The President and his entourage reached Canton at 10 15 this morning. Mrs McKinley was noted for handling the trip well as the presidential party continued its schedule in Canton Ohio.
Traders National Bank transacts a general banking business and offers foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. It provides safety deposit boxes with private rooms and savings at 4 percent per annum compounded semi annually. Banking hours 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Evening hours 7 to 9 P.M. Location at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
At Bateman's Point Rhode Island on July 6 three fast yachts Independence Constitution and Columbia raced under Newport Yacht Racing Association rules. The Independence showed remarkable speed but struggled with pointing high as fog thickened and tactics shifted, with official start times Constitution 12 10 02 Columbia 12 10 05 Independence 12 12 15 and Independence handicapped 15 seconds.
In Chicago on July 6 an unnamed woman, hailed as a heroine, grabbed a rabid dog by the tail and threw it from the Randolph street bridge onto the railroad tracks below. The dog bit Dr. B. T. Knight and threatened children as about 50 pedestrians looked on. Men dodged the animal while the woman acted, saving lives and earning loud cheers.
Birmingham July 5 The Alabama constitutional convention nears completion with debate over the proposed new constitution. Democratic leaders warn against overload while divisions on suffrage emerge, notably over the grandfather clause and its federal constitution compatibility.
A mob of about 100 youths invaded the Congregational church in Berlin breaking doors and cutting power to stay unseen. They toppled a wagon inside, tolled the bell for an hour, and unleashed further vandalism at Kensington and other areas. In Woodbury bombs and crackers sent residents running, and Mrs. Mary Bristol fled in hysteria after windows were shattered. A dynamite bomb was thrown into a tenement block in Washington square, terrorizing 50 people. Deacons at Short Beach banned the morning bell, guarding with five constables while youths climbed a rope to pull the bell, evading sight in the darkness. The deacons were furious.
A July 6 report from Glen Ridge New Jersey states a lightning strike during a heavy thunderstorm killed nine year old Frank Prout a golf club caddie and left four others aged 10 11 and 15 stunned. The youths sought shelter under an apple tree near Mountainside hospital and were rushed there by club members.
Manila reports insurgent leader Bellarmino and about 1000 men with 214 guns have surrendered to Colonel Wint at Albay after being driven from Donsol by the Second Infantry. A hundred rifles are expected to be surrendered tomorrow.
Cincinnati Ohio July 6 The 20th international convention of Christian Endeavorers began with the largest attendance on record and cool weather Secretary Baer will deliver his report and President Clark will deliver the annual address this evening.
Edward Parker Deacon of a wealthy Boston family, linked to a sensational Paris shooting, died today at McLean insane hospital from brain disease.
Mrs Pauline Webber Bennett aged 60 of Boston shot and killed herself on the steamer Kennebec en route to Boston. She was found in her berth with a revolver in her hand after a period of illness and despondency.
An advertisement warns that bad coughs turn into chronic bronchi tis, pneumonia, asthma, or consumption. It urges immediate action with Aver's Cherry Pectoral and cites Lowell, Massachusetts as the producer.
Newport R I July 5 The great race tomorrow features Constitution Independence and Columbia. All three boats are fit and crews ready. Independence is a wild unknown quantity and may upend single stick cup racing if it wins. Columbia's captain Charlie Barr praised as among the best while Commodore Morgan receives praise for handling. Racing lengths show Constitution at 104 73 feet Independence 103 35 Columbia 102 30. Weather light east wind predicted for a good racing day.
The committee on public baths met at city hall to review Superintendent Gillow s plan to remodel the Delaney building on Market street into a public bath house. Estimated costs total 34 000 including 19 000 for the Delaney property and 15 000 for remodeling plus plumbing boiler and fittings. The plan calls for 26 showers and two tubs with the steam plant in the basement and a one story rear addition.
The committee on accounts spent most of the day approving bills led by Alderman Pearson and Councilmen Emsley and Clark. They moved to resolve who fixes the cemetery superintendent salary after a $900 annual figure set by appropriations and a $3 daily cemetery trustees stipend. Questions arose over pauper department groceries and stenography bills, with Emsley authorized to sign bills in the chairman's absence.
The Highland Congregational church announces morning services with The Voice of Victory and an evening communion and reception of members. Rev. Mr. Welles will preach at both gatherings.
Annual trip of Centralville lodge I O C F to Salisbury Beach set for Tuesday July 9 1901. Tickets priced at 85 cents. Cars depart Merrimack Square at 7 30 a m.
City of Lowell faces a pay conflict with Supt William W Clark for Edson cemetery management. Trustees set a higher salary than city approved 900 yearly, while a July telegram from Adjutant General Dalton halts rifle-range practice at Dracut. City Solicitor weighs in on land purchase legality for a municipal rifle range beyond city bounds.
Joseph F. Bissonnette faced Judge Pickman for selling renovated butter under a 1899 law. Several defendants were tried for assault and battery and drunkenness with fines ranging from $2 to $17, and many cases adjourned or continued.
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