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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1902

Page

7

Manila Surrender Dispute Reflected by Gen Anderson

Gen Thomas M Anderson disputes Admiral Dewey's Manila surrender account in a letter to the Record Herald. He asserts no definite understanding with Spanish authorities and cites 122 casualties in August actions. Anderson accuses misinformed leaders and notes Aguinaldo correspondence and Cavite incidents.

Chicago Thomas M.anderson Record- Herald Manila Admiral Dewey Anderson Erie County Senate Philippine Commission Dewey Father McKinnon First California Spain Merritt Aguinaldo Cavite Navy Yard Cavite Tuzon Everyody Gen Augustin Oth Eighth Army Thomas M. Anderson

New York Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Broad Gains

The New York stock market opened strongly with Amalgamated at 64 and United States Steel at 393 1/2. Missouri Pacific and St Paul led early moves, Sugar fluctuated around 130, while Rock Island and related rails gained. By 11 am the market rallied on some recoveries as Sugar softened to 128 1/2 and several industrials advanced.

New York Amalgamated Atchison Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Ontario and Western Pennsylvania St. Paul Sugar Southern Southern Pacific Texas. Pacific Union Pacific United States Steel Rock Island North American

Futures Opened Steady In New York Trading

In New York on July 11 futures opened steady with July at 8.62, August 8.38, September 8.05, October 7.89, November 7.80, December 7.80, January 7.80, February 7.81 bid, and March 7.80 bid.

New York

Boston Stock Exchange Delists Gas Firsts and Seconds

The Boston stock exchange today struck from its list the Boston United Gas First and Second Fives and admitted for quotation on the unlisted sheet the certificates of deposit of the Mercantile Trust Co of New York for the Gas Firsts, and receipts of the Old Colony Trust Co for the Gas Seconds.

Boston Stock Exchange Boston United Gas Mercantile Trust Co New York Old Colony Trust Co

Marine News Update From Atlantic Voyages

Boston figures July 11 reports arrivals of the Commonwealth from Liverpool and Cherbourg on July 10, the Columbia en route to Hamburg via Havre on July 11, and the Bretagne arriving in New York from Havre.

Boston Commonwealth Liverpool Cherbourg Columbia New York Hamburg Havre la Bretagne

Explosion at Marion Acetylene Plant Routs Village Gas

A fatal blast at the Bay State Illuminating company acetylene gas plant in Marion injures Allen of Utica New York and B A Conro of Marion. The plant and nearby buildings are wrecked cutting gas light to Marion. The cause is unknown with two injured men hospitalized and the town awaiting reconnection.

New Bedford Bay State Iluminating Company Marion Allen Utica N. Y B. A. Conro St. Luke’s Hospital Richard Watson Gilder Century Magazine Bay State Illuminating Company Como Sippican

Diver Works to Seal Hull of Priscilla in Newport

Diver Hansen examined the damaged hull of the Priscilla and found the keel strake from the Powhattan’s bow intact. A 25 foot shield is being fitted to close the opening, weighted by wreckage, and secured with many hawsers to the hull. Pumps will remove water, enabling the ship to be towed to New York for repairs. General Manager Chamberlain oversees progress with Supervisor Pierce.

Newport R. I Hansen George Pierce Scott Wrecking Company New London F. A. Scott, Jr Brockton Priscilla New York Chamberlain Boston Mr. Pierce

Barbarossa Arrives After Slow Atlantic Passage

New York reports the North German Lloyd steamer Barbarossa reached port after a sluggish voyage from Bremen and Southampton. A boiler failure reduced speed, a three day stretch of gales and rough seas followed, then hazy conditions and fog near Nantucket. Two passengers died of apoplexy during the voyage, one from second cabin and one steerage.

New York Bremen Southampton Nantucket

C Y M L Opens New Rooms With Public Tours

The C Y M L will open its new rooms next Sunday with tours from 9 30 am to noon and 7 30 to 9 pm under member guidance. A musical programme by society members will accompany both sessions to showcase the upgraded facilities. The group plans quarterly communion at St Patrick's church on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, and Frank L O'Brien has been elected clerk.

St. Patrick's Church Frank L. O’brien

Queen Alexandra Opens Coronation Bazaar in London

Queen Alexandra attended the coronation bazaar at the botanical gardens and, after meeting Mrs. Choate and Mrs. White law Reid at the American court, selected a volume of President Roosevelt's writings, signaling anticipation of pleasure in reading it.

New York Queen Alexandra Botanical Gardens President Roosevelt London Choate Whitelaw Reid

Fragmentary ruling on wife access to husband’s funds

A garbled court note suggests a police judge comments on a wife’s right to access a husband’s pockets for money when she cannot obtain support. The text conveys confusion and a sense of sensationalism about marital finance.

St. Louis Adenta Ely

Coping Fell and Ensign Down in London Tragedy

A tattered ensign fell during a rain squall in Langham Place near All Souls church, killing Miss Streathy, a Canadian, and injuring several. Queen Alexandra opened the coronation bazaar at Regents Park, with American dignitaries aiding and prominent sales, prizes, and a concert hall.

London Alexandra Langham Place All Souls’ Church Miss Streathy

Papal Dispute Over English Nun Severs Royal Nurses

Rome reports a clash within the sacred college over Cardinal Macchi’s ban on an English nun attending Princess Respigliosi during her confinement. The Prince defends the marriage as civil, appealing to Cardinals Vannutelli and Paruccii, who back the prohibition. Card. Respighi upholds the ban, while aristocrats express sympathy for the Princess as the matter widens into a church crisis.

Rome Cardinal Macchi Apostolic Briefs Joseph Rospigliosi Marie Jennings Reid Parkhurst Washington, D. C Sacred College Vincenzo Vannutelli Parbcchi Prince Respigliosi Cardinal Respighi Respighi Papal Guard

League meeting in Haverhill over Nashua forfeit

New England baseball league directors met at Hotel Thorndyke and threw out Haverhill versus Nashua forfeit on Director Reed's motion after Manager Hamilton spoke. Manchester-Haverhill faced lengthy discussion. adjourned without action. Umpire service questioned as injuring the game, but no action taken.

Haverhill New England Baseball League

Americans Win In International Polo Match At Crystal Palace

London July 10 The American team Garland Mackie Buckmaster and Rawlinson defeated the Spanish quartet the Las Casas brothers five goals to four in the Crystal Palace tournament.

London Crystal Palace Messrs. Garland Mackie Buckmaster Rawlinson Brothers Las Casas

Old Home Week asks no booths on South common

Lowell July 10 1902 James B Casey chairman of the Old Home Week committee asks Supt John G Jackson not to rent space for booths flying horses shows or amusements on the South common July 31. The lower part should be reserved as a playout ground for the New England Veteran Firemen's muster. Upper part may be rented.

James B. Casey Old Home Week Committee Parks and Commons Jackson South Common Lowell John G. Jackson Mass Old Home Week New England States Veteran Firemen New England Veteran Firemen’s Association James B. Call Y

Painter struck by live wire in Springfield fall

Massachusetts report records James Rodier, a Springfield painter, touched a live wire while working on a block, fell three stories to a neighboring roof, was caught by a fellow worker, and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Frank Jordan escaped unhurt. Arvid Larson, 21, quarryman in Quincy, was critically injured by a premature blast. a rock fragment penetrated his skull. Leon Furkey, 10, died from lockjaw after shooting his hand with a blank cartridge on the Fourth in Conway.

James Rodier Springfield Frank Jordan Arvid Larson Quincy Leon Furkey Conway

Kilroy Arrested in Jamaica Plain Robbery Case

John Kilroy was arrested in Jamaica Plain on Thursday for allegedly robbing his namesake John Kilroy on Washington Street. The crime involved a check for 600 dollars and 30 dollars in cash after the two men shared drinks in a saloon.

John Kilroy Jamaica Plain Washington Street

Explosion at Homestead furnace injures fifteen men

An explosion of molten metal at a Homestead furnace burned fifteen workers today. Several are reported seriously injured as rescue teams responded to the scene in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Homestead

Jailer Warden’s Wife Named Defendant in Divorce Case

Pittsburg July 10 Mrs Kate Soffel wife of jail warden Peter Soffel and linked to the Biddle brothers case is the defendant in a divorce action based on statutory grounds. She names five co-respondents including a prominent businessman. No defence will be mounted as she serves a two year sentence for aiding the Biddles in escape.

Pittsburg Kate Soffel Peter Soffel Biddle Brothers Soffel Edward John Biddle

St George and Rowe Wed in Methodist Church Ceremony

Mr William St George and Miss Lottie Rowe were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of Rev James F Allen of the Worthen Street Methodist Church. The paper previously stated the ceremony took place elsewhere.

William St. George Lottie Rowe James F. Allen Worthen Street Methodist Church

Epworth League Opens New England Convention in Worcester

More than 700 delegates from across New England attend four day Epworth League convention opening in Worcester with a communion service at Gracechurch led by Rev. Willard T. Perrin. Business session reports 54,478 members across 1066 districts. Boston district has 62 charges. treasury shows 461 dollars. next international convention set for Detroit in 1903.

Worcester New England Epworth League Gracechurch Willard T. Perrin Boston Detroit Mich

Narrow escape saves worker from Lynn plant accident

Harry Kidger, employee of Lynn Gas and Electric, was exposed to 2080 volts while assisting Boston electrical experts installing a switch board at the Lynn electric light plant. His companions quickly pried his foot loose, breaking the circuit. He regained consciousness with a badly burned toe but otherwise recovered.

Harry Kidger Lynn Gas and Electric Company Boston Electrical Kidger Lynn

Worcester Mail Robbery Suspect Walter Sweet Arrested

Walter W. Sweet, a Worcester post office mailing clerk, was arrested Thursday afternoon on a charge of robbing the mails. Investigators traced several small losses to the case and Sweet was caught through decoy letters.

Walter W. Sweet Worcester Sweet

Funerals Held for Esther Carmichael and B E A Cottingham

The two funerals were held from Sacred Heart church with requiem masses and full choirs. Esther Carmichael was buried in St Patrick's cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr. Tighe. B E A Cottingham also had committal prayers at St Patrick's cemetery with Rev. Fr. Tighe presiding. Bearers and floral tributes noted. undertaker Rogers and Co. H. Molloy assisted.

Esther Carmichael Ellsworth Street Sacred Heart Church Fr. Tresche Schmidt Jesus T. H. Muldoon James E. Donnelly Michael Duane Edward Gallagher Lowa Thomas Hogan Boston St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fr. Tighe Rogers E. A. Cottingham Andrews Street

Des Moines Flood Reaches Alarm Level in 1851 Peak

Des Moines river stood at 21 feet above low water and rising, with the Raccoon also increasing four feet. Levees breach in South Des Moines forced evacuations as hundreds worked to save homes. the flood is the worst since 1851 with thousands in danger and property losses mounting.

Adel Fort Dodge Des Moines Great Western 19Th Street Raccoon South Des Moines North

City Officials Attend Second Brigade Tour at Lakeville

City government members received passes for the annual Second brigade M V M tour at Lakeville spanning July 12 to 19. Acting Captain Joseph S. Gillow and Sergt John J. Walker led the organizers, while John J. Harrington of the Lowell Reform club hosted a banquet for Acting Mayor Badger.

Lakeville M Company Joseph S. Gillow John J. Walker Lowell

Fire Burns Two Women in Cambridge Street Apartments

Two women were burned when a kerosene lamp toppled in Mrs Annie Reddingtons Cambridge street Boston apartments Thursday night. Mrs Reddingtons daughter, 25, was badly burned and thought to die, while the mother, injured while trying to save her, will probably recover.

Annie Reddington Cambridge Street Boston

Miners vote down proposed scale in Birmingham

Birmingham July 11 The United Mine Workers today rejected the scale agreed by the miners and operators joint committee. Another effort will seek a compromise acceptable to both sides. A strike would affect about 15,000 men if outcomes favor the walkout.

Birmingham Ala United Mine Workers Today Joint Committee of

Quack Doctor Origin Tied to Quake and Ague Term

Etymology traces quack as possibly from quake or ague calling, reflecting early fear of fever and the remedy trade. Historical notes show doctors selling cures amid public suspicion of medical fraud.

Ambassador Porter Arrives in Bar Harbor Today

Bar Harbor.Me July 10 General Horace Porter ambassador to France arrived here and is a guest of Orris K Jessup of New York.

Bar Harbor Horace Porter France Orris K. Jessup New Yor

A Pipe Dream In Nursery Case Heads To State Care

In a police court Judge Hadley hears a mother’s story after Agent Rafidaron locates her child. The infant is praised for health and charm, then placed with the State board after advice. The mother vows reform while other youths face charges or sentences for drunkenness and theft in the same proceeding.

R&fidrason Hadley State Board

Mikado at Lakeview Theatre Draws Full House

The Colonial Comic Opera company stars Ben Lodge as Ko Ko and James Gilbert as the Mikado in The Mikado at Lakeview Theatre. The matinée drew a Corse Payton sized crowd last night and the theatre was filled. Final performances run Saturday before The Chimes of Normandy next week with Gilbert in the Miser role.

Colonial Comic Opera Company Lakeview Theatre Corse Payton Opera House Ben Lodge Ko-Ko James Gilbert Normandy Mr. Gilbert

Clarinetist William Bagley to Travel with Oak Hill Orchestra

William Bagley, clarinetist with the National Band and Middlesex Orchestra, leaves tomorrow to tour the summer season with the Oak Hill house orchestra. Jackson, N. H. John T. Roy and O. G. O'Heir return from New York on business. Councilman Park is in Waltham, having secured a position.

William Bagley National ‘Band Middlesex Orchestra Oak Hill House Jackson N. H John T. Roy O. G. O’heir New York Councilman Park Waltham

Funeral for John Sheridan in Market Street parlors

Funeral services were held for John Sheridan this morning at 8:30 from Molloy funeral parlors in Market Street. A 9:00 requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church featured songs by Helen Hosea, Mr. Fred Bond, and the choir. Remains sent to Cambridge for burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery this afternoon. Co. H. Molloy conducted.

John Sheridan Molloy Market Street St. Patrick's Church Fr. Walsh Helen Hosea Fred Bond M. J. Johnson John Kelly Frank Vallely William P. Warren John O'Neil Cambridge Mt. Auburn Co. H. Molloy

Child Charles Morrison Dies at 8 Years Old

In this city on July 11 at the home of his parents Peter and May Morrison 8 Parker Street Charles Joseph Morrison aged 8 years 3 months is noted in the obituary passage.

Low Cost Gas Cooking Ranges For Sale By Lowell Gas Light

Due to an office building change the Lowell Gas Light company offers first class gas cooking ranges below cost for a few days only. Call early to secure a bargain.

Lowell Gas Light Company

Chisel Injury at Scannell & Whaley Plant in Ayer City

William Driscoll of 47 Grace Street injured his right foot at Scannell and Whaley’s boiler factory in Ayer City when a sharp chisel dropped. He was treated at Emergency Hospital with three stitches to close the wound.

Scannell & Whaley Ayer City William Driscoll Grace Street

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