18 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
1
Notable remarks mix caution with kerosene treatment while a lightning strike damages a Chelmsford church pillar but spares a deacon. A Morganatic alliance forms as the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific join hands, and dawns of oddities pepper the report.
The coming campaign centers on who will fill the Massachusetts attorney general post Knowlton plans to resign at term end and form a Boston firm with partners Wier denies plans to run Parker Harris Champlin Are among possible successors Knowlton Hallowell Hammond to head law firm five assistants listed salaries show office growth Knowlton cites 26 years in office and desire to return to practice as reason for stepping down
In Manila on July 17 Friends of insurgent leader Malvar who is still at large telegraphed Trias now in Manila that Malvar is willing to surrender to American forces.
Traders National Bank offers deposit boxes at 5.00 per annum and savings accounts at 4 percent per year. It transacts general banking business with foreign exchange services in multiple languages. Safety deposit boxes and exclusive banking rooms are available. Hours are 8 A M to 4 P M weekdays and 8 A M to 1 P M Saturday with extended evenings 7 to 9 P M. Branches at Middlesex Street 30 to 46 and Post Office Avenue 11 to 24.
The Fosburg case began with the jury empanelled after a quiet session. District Attorney Hammond opened for the government saying he would show who fired the shot and that Fosburg had the opportunity. The defense appeared cheerful and reporters faced warning against commenting on the case. The panel was seated and the jury visited the crime scene at the house.
Worcester July 18 county commissioners voted no county in the state will pay damages to Belgian hare owners for losses caused by dogs. Many counties carry claims and owners may pursue a test case in court to prove parity with sheep protection.
Steamer Portland reports a large congestion of people at the Yukon River mouth. From Nome to St Michael's the voyage took two weeks. About 1500 men and women waited for the first steamer with provisions scarce for three weeks, having one meal daily. A rush toward Nome and a busy summer economy are foreseen.
London July 18 Earl Russell arraigned in the House of Lords on bigamy pleaded guilty after defense challenged jurisdiction. He received three months imprisonment as a first class misdemeanant. The trial featured medieval ceremony and the peers ruled after about twenty minutes.
Chicago July 18 W H Miller an elevated railroad station agent was held up early this morning He refused to surrender his money and fired at the robbers They returned the fire and Miller was seriously wounded This is the fourth time within a year that Miller has been held up the robbers always failing through the agent s bravery.
London reports to the war office that Capt Charles Botha son of Philip Botha and Field Cornets Humann and Oliver were killed in the Orange River colony.
The schooner Springfield built at Bath reached New York from Jacksonville in five days bringing pine lumber. The voyage from Jacksonville to New York was described as rapid.
The Epworth league convention at San Francisco opens with 25,000 attendees from outside the city as Chairman Filben leads the session. The event marks a large gathering in July 1901 with substantial participation.
In the vast auditorium delegates from across the country delivered engaging talks and speeches. The event showcased diverse perspectives and highlighted regional viewpoints through a series of addresses.
A storm in Randolph yesterday afternoon killed Mrs. Martin G. Holbrook and injured a child when an iron thimble cover fell from a chimney during a 2 PM blast. The head injury severed the woman’s life after Dr. Chase arrived. several houses and two horses were struck. The body was moved to neighbor Arthur Holbrook’s residence as the medical examiner was notified.
The headless and armless body of a man was found in Brooklyn after lingering in water. Police and the coroner opened an investigation, noting trunk bruising and that head and arms appeared severed. Only brown trousers remained as clothing. The case is described as a brutal murder, rivaling the Guldensuppe tale.
No features marked the strike day in Pittsburg as Amalgamated officials push to organize non union mills with some success while opponents strive to thwart progress. A mass meeting is planned in Wellsville this afternoon with no definite arbitration talks. Painter mills saw no action and hoop mill workers at Duncansville reportedly remained at work.
Manila report says Capt. Andrew S. Rowan was not proven to have ordered the burning of a town on Bohol island. Belgian Brix Haelterman was found guilty of aiding Filipino insurgents and given a life sentence after commutation from a hanging, per Gen Wade.
New York July 17 The board of estimate adopted a resolution accepting Andrew Carnegie's gift of 5 200 000 for the establishment of 65 libraries nationwide.
Assessors announce the 1901 tax rate remains 15.60 per $1000 with a total valuation of 40,602,948. Real estate totals 31,441,900 and personal estate 9,161,048. City taxation will raise 665,953.43. Polls rise to 17,031, up 401 from 1900.
The first successful test of the Kruppized armor adopted by the navy occurred at the Indiana Beach proving grounds. A six inch plate representing 412 tons of armor for the battleship Missouri endured three shots with 2 1/4 to 3 inches of penetration, showing no cracking and being pronounced satisfactory.
At Monessen Pennsylvania about 500 workers at the Steel Hoop mill are idle. Pressure mounts on 800 workers at the tin plate works who may join them. The tin plate plant already produces more output than any other in the area.
London July 17 E H Turnbull of St John NB wed American actress Miss Elliott Page daughter of the late Col John Augustus Page of New York in St Pauls church Knightsbridge. About 300 guests attended the ceremony and many notable figures later appeared at the bride's mother’s residence reception.
St. Petersburg reports Tolstoy recovering from a fever attack after illness began earlier. July 18 news notes his improvement as doctors monitor his condition and public interest remains high.
Mayor Dimon suspends John W. W. Tilton over undisclosed charges and directs A Guimond to assume charge. A special committee will hear the case while Aldermen Mullen and McCluskey join the inquiry. The mayor vows strict enforcement of ordinances and notes possible further disciplinary moves. Avery Marshall attends. lighting department troubles lead to firings and reinstatement after an inquiry by Chief Hosmer.
Superintendent Tilton, head of the commons department, agrees to obey suspension and to seek medical advice after a tense city hall confrontation. He leaves with his wife and relatives as Mayor and others consider the case, Assistant Superintendent Guidmond taking charge in the morning.
A Lowell city letter reveals the police board will not decide who may locate booths in parks or commons. It clarifies its roles: licensing lessees and enforcing order, while park management rests with a separate municipal department. The board states its action will follow prior city decisions and only intervene to license or regulate activities if conditions warrant.
A fragment urges consulting a doctor and following his advice on taking Ayer's Chal Pectoral for a cough. The note references a price or code 8081.00 and labels HC AY 700 with Lowell Maan appearing as a name.
The North common concert on Wednesday evening did not occur though many waited despite wet weather. By midday no band had been hired and Superintendent Tilton offered little clarity or accountability. The city concert plan shows three bands previously performing but no engagement for the upcoming July 17 date.
Nelson Boynton of Lynn and a companion spent the night at the local police station as guests of the captain after visiting Lakeview. They missed the last Lynn car, hired a room, and, unable to finish the journey, walked part way back. The captain contacted relatives and offered to advance funds to send them home if all was well.
Mr Albert E Kingsbury of Cumberland R1 has been elected superintendent for the district including Tewksbury Dracut Tyngsboro and North Reading He is a Dartmouth graduate class of 89 with eleven years as teacher and administrator He will begin duties September 1.
Rev. John C. Duffy transfers from Buffalo to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in this city while Fr Desroches seeks health in Canada. The St Anne novena at St Josephs Church draws nightly from the St Anne society. Fr Four nier conducts the novena as St Patricks parishioners visit St Jean Baptiste and their own church, with Rev James A Walsh leading nightly processions through the acropolis.
John J. and Michael P. Regan faced continued action on liquor charges at the Lowell tavern with bonds set for July 25. James Connell, 60, was discharged after drunkenness claim. Patrick Kierce jailed one month for assault on his wife. Angeline Sansouci admitted vagrancy and was held for juvenile session amid age doubts. Peter Riley jailed six months for neglect. multiple minor fines issued. Mary Stanton sent to workhouse for five months after refusing officers. several first offenders released.
A Washington bulletin report says several cabinet members may retire before Congress meets in December. Hay Long and Hitchcock are seen as likely to resign with Smith moving to state, Cortelyou to post office, Heath to president, and Allen of Porto Rico proposed for Navy. Possible replacements for Hitchcock include Montana and Wolcott.
Reading Pennsylvania July 18 machinists of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad have decided to strike at noon following efforts by a Philadelphia organizer. The move reflects union pressure and labor action in the rail sector.
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