14 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
1
The detached 98 metre St Mark's campanile in Venice collapsed at 10.40 am today, leaving a heap of ruins. The cathedral and Doges Palace are safe, but the royal palace corner was damaged and troops guard the site.
Sixty five non union weavers at the American Woolen Company's Puritan mill in Plymouth halted work and marched to Weavers' Hall union headquarters in an effort to break the strike. No reason given for the action.
Fifteen strike-breakers arrived from Providence at 11 AM and began work in the Anchor mills of the American Woolen company at noon in Pascoag Illinois. No officers or guards accompanied them and no demonstrations occurred. Thirty of 175 weavers are at work, with other departments running at reduced capacity. The strike arose five months ago in sympathy with Olneyville weavers opposing the double-loom plan.
Sir Joseph Ignatius Little, 67, chief justice and deputy governor of Newfoundland, died today in St. John’s. His passing leaves Justice Geo Henry Emerson as the court’s sole surviving judge, with vacancies to be filled and two judges required for the Supreme Court. Possible successors include Attorney General W. H. Horwood, ex Premier Sir James Winter, and former Attorney General and Premier Sir William Whiteway.
London bulletin at 10 o'clock says the King progresses satisfactorily with excellent general condition and a healing wound. Signed notes from Treves Lak ing and Barlow confirm improving health. In Southampton the Brooklyn arrives with Lord Pauncefote’s remains and naval honors. funeral to be held in Newark upon-Trent tomorrow.
Dr. Charles W. Drees, head of the Porto Rico Methodist mission, visits New York to raise 60000 for island schools and stations. He notes no land disputes due to prior Spanish control, reports cooperation among Congregationalists Presbyterians Baptists Episcopal United Brethren and Methodists, and outlines programs at Washington College and McKinley free school in San Juan.
On the anniversary of Frank Ely Rogers’s disappearance from Evanston, his parents despair of recovery through agencies they hired. The 13 year old boy and his aunt Miss Florence Ely vanished a year ago, father Frank C. Rogers continuing a costly search with police and private detectives. His latest tactic involved circulating 70000 endless chain letters in hopes of a lead.
Terre Haute July 14 State Factory Inspector McAbee has sent a circular letter to large manufacturing concerns in Indiana recommending they provide bathing facilities for workers. He cites improvements seen at Michigan City and says a bath after a day's work will reduce the desire for stimulants.
San Francisco July 14 J G Gorman broke the world 100 shot revolver record at the Golden Rifle and Pistol club monthly medal shoot at Shelmont range with 924 points. His 10 strings of 10 shots each all counted with no imperfect strings, a first in competition.
Ravensdale Washington July 14 Sheriff Hartmann said deputies from Pierce Cudihee and allied posse units have surrounded the area around Eunemu law where Tracey is believed hiding. The three sheriffs can be deployed on short notice if needed to close the net.
Patrick McCann, employed by All n the contractor, injured the third and fourth fingers of his left hand while unloading lumber. He was taken to Emigrov hospital where he received treatment.
Cody Wyoming July 14 excitement grows over a forest reserve extension absorbing many townships that winter ranges for thousands of shor. A. A. Anderson of New York, named special superintendent of Yellowstone and Teton reserve, faces threats of assault. A mass meeting of stockmen and others is planned for Meeteetsee next Wednesday to protest the extension. Also noted, Middlesex mills vacation plans in August remain undecided as George Fox is named head designer and Mr. Saunders will serve as agent and superintendent.
London July 14 Sir Michael Hicks Beach resigns as chancellor of the exchequer as A J Balfour takes the premiership. The transfer causes little market disruption while Balfour pledges unity and continuity, noting Hicks Beach’s contribution and his own resolve to lead with confidence in coalition.
E. C. Troughton of Cleveland Ohio and his son praise Father John’s Medicine claiming it cures asthma bronchitis and consumption. They present their testimonial as evidence, noting the product is not patent medicine.
In a July 14 statement Vice Principal Stearns of Phillips Andover academy defends the school against Princeton examination cribbing claims. He details past incidents, notes excessive candidate numbers, and says Andover will impose strict punishment, with a full investigation and potential future bans for those found guilty.
Owen F. Riley fired two shots at Joseph McCann in Collinsville on Sunday morning, leading to charges of threatening and drunkenness. Testimony described Riley’s remarks and his claim that the shots were just for fun, while other residents faced similar arrests for drunkenness and minor assault. A Greek group faced trespass quietus near the Textile school in Pawtucketville after a fence condition argument.
Patrick Bolan was ordered to post a $100 bond to keep the peace for six months and fined $2. Flea J Leonard and Joseph Jeffrey paid $2 fines. Fred Fogarty Lawrence Dona hue and John H Fitzgerald settled for $5 each. John J Farrell sent to the state farm. Thomas Rigney received a suspended sentence of one month in jail. John
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