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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
2
Pittsburg July 23 a highly mysterious murder occurred in a rear room of the Trac tion hotel leaving Agnes King dead. A male suspect fled after a quick knife assault following a quarrel with the victim who had been drinking since Monday. The sole witness could not describe the killer. The victim died in a patrol wagon en route to a hospital.
Stamford Conn July 23 details emerge of a failed plan to free two inmates of Stamford Hall Dr Amos J Givens sanatorium. Charles Porter and Robert Brooke aided by Antonio Prunier attempted to escape in a carriage by appointment. Porter recently wealthy, Brooke younger and well to do. Prunier arrested. habeas corpus pursued. Brooke declined to flee when found near sanatorium. Porter missing from scene.
Chief Croker of the New York fire department ridicules Captain Wells remarks about London. He says New York’s brigade is well equipped and trained and that London would benefit from American officers. Croker notes the difficulty in obtaining ladders longer than 85 feet and defends New York’s department against criticism.
Two stylish women clashed with a wealthy looking man at Brighton Beach hotel after a bath outing. A smaller woman, believed to be the husband’s wife, struck the taller woman and chaos followed as police arrived forcing the trio to scatter. The incident drew a crowd as the man escorted the taller woman earlier in the evening.
London July 23 Constantinople Times correspondent reports the Imperial School of Medicine has instructed customs officials to require importers to provide detailed specifications of the composition of all articles containing chemical elements. The notice signals tighter control and potential delays in trade.
Mary Reagan, 35, a hotel cook weighing about 200 pounds, fell severely yesterday while climbing rickety stairs to a single-story shed in the rear yard. She was taken to the hotel where Dr Porter treated her. no hospital transfer deemed necessary. The attached shed had long been condemned as unsafe.
Coroner Miller began the inquest into the Cambria Steel rolling mill catastrophe of July 10 in Johnstown Pennsylvania. By today twelve witnesses testified without notable incident as the inquiry adjourned for the day. 112 men perished in the disaster.
Mrs Elias T. Ingalls mother of the late Kansas Senator J J Ingalls died at the family home on Summer street Haverhill aged 90 years. She is survived by a daughter.
Dresden reports King George of Saxony, who ascended June 19 after brother Albert’s death, is ill with pneumonia. The brief item notes the monarch’s condition and succession context.
London July 23 reports Mr. Chamberlain denied a circulating rumor that Dr. Leyds would return to South Africa. He announced that all non African born who fought against the British would not be allowed to return, framing the policy as an important official statement.
Berlin July 23 delegates Judge John B. Payne L. W. Noyes and H. J. Furber Jr of Chicago awaiting Emperor William's reply for an audience. failing that they will travel to Switzerland to arouse government interest in the Olympian games.
Boston July 23 Allan G Buttrick named by Judge Braley as ancillary receiver of Clinton Wall Trunk Manufacturing company a Maine corporation operating in this state in suit brought by Eugene Pratt.
The hearing on supplying Dracut with city water, vs Ames private system, featured testimony from Ames officials, residents, and Lowell representatives. Advocates argued for a new system to improve fire safety and reliability, while noting Ames’s rights and the need for agreement from mills like American Woolen. The committee reserved decision as discussions continue.
Preparations completed for the Nantasket event tomorrow with Yale tent 250 by 50 feet and a 50 by 15 foot platform. Public admission free, reserved seats via membership tickets after 2:30 p.m. Three hundred plates planned for Rockland house dining room with dinner at 1 p.m. Speakers include Bryan Carmack and Shepard. many dignitaries listed as attendees and guests.
Secretary Hollis receives a letter from Rev. A. A. Berle disowning the New England Democratic league, calling himself a Republican like Lincoln, opposing the Kansas City platform, urging unity between Bryan and Cleveland on imperialism, and asking to guard against publishing his name as a member while supporting Mr. Shepard for president.
Berlin reports criminal proceedings against Leipsizer bank officials for fraudulent bankruptcy. Exner, the manager, receives five years penal servitude and civil rights deprivation. Dr Gentzsch, a director, gets three years. Seven other board members are heavily fined.
The cruiser Des Moines being built at Fore River Yard in Boston will be launched at 12 30 p m on Saturday September 20. The Fall River yards announced the schedule on July 23 and noted sufficient progress to meet the date.
In New York Secretary of War Root visited Gen. MacArthur at the army building to discuss confidential plans for upcoming army and navy manoeuvres. The talk was described as confidential. Root will sail for Europe tomorrow.
The Pollard company offers long remnants of polka dot and figured duck in white, navy, and medium blue. Width 82 inches, 2 to 12 yard pieces. Supposed imperfect stock sold for 8 cents per yard, with no detectable damage despite the blemish label. Bargain department at A. G. Pollard & Co.
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