25 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
1
A Chicago Record Herald piece notes a clergyman who preached virtue and scripture yet lost listeners. He swapped sacred lessons for shows using a magic lantern and slides, abandoning warnings to reform. Crowds then flocked, and his pay and home improved as the appeal shifted from gospel to spectacle.
A Boston Advertiser style quip collection notes upcoming heat, price hikes at Mt. Washington rooms, and witty jabs about public figures. It questions Admiral Schley versus Maclay, mocks a one cent verdict for a rooster image, and playfully comments on hats and age as a woman grips a newspaper.
State House report notes Hon Guy W Currier Democrat of the 5th Essex district will not seek renomination this fall. The Lawrence and Andover area includes Andover Boxford Lawrence Methuen North Andover and Topsfield within the 6th congressional district.
The Traders National Bank advertises deposit boxes at five dollars per annum and a savings rate of four percent compounded semi annually. It offers foreign exchange services in English, French, German and Swedish, private rooms for safety deposits, a ladies banking room, and operates from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays and 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Saturdays with extended hours 7 to 9 P.M. The bank lists addresses on Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
Pittsfield July 25 government case nearly finished as defense opens strong. Testimony centers on the Fosburgh murder scene with Miss Estelle Chapin describing hearing singing and calls for help, and hotel clerk Plumb recounting pistol shots and footprints. Bertha Sheldon testifies of a midnight scream and a pistol shot as May lies on the floor.
A general alarm last night fought a stubborn fire on the second floor of the Hatch Barnes moulding and stair factory at Union and Exchange in Worcester. The four story brick building was gutted with losses estimated from 35 000 to 50 000 and total damage likely over 100 000. The Corliss engine next door was flooded and temporarily disabled costing employment for hundreds.
In Chicago area towns Maywood Melrose Park and Bellewood residents mobbed along tracks to block a southern Black workers train. A peace committee and about 125 armed men warned the passengers at Blue Island to leave or face consequences. 100 deserters reportedly joined a railroad line in Fulton Indiana.
A young man, believed to be Henry H. Armstead of New York, injured himself in the heart region and slit his throat with a pocket knife in a toilet on a southbound Oregon Short Line sleeper. He is hospitalized in critical condition after arriving from the south with a companion and checking into a Butte hotel.
A person described as the manager of a mine is noted as prominently connected in Philadelphia and New York and as a graduate of an eastern university.
In Haverhill on River street near Chick Bros. factory three workers confronted striking pickets. A melee followed with revolver shots, stones and bricks. Two struck workers suffered scalp wounds and bruises while the assailant, Harry Stone, Italian, was arrested after accusing Giuseppe Villancieri of the attack. Patrols responded but the scene quickly dispersed.
A blaze in Saugus caused by boys smoking cigarettes destroyed a house owned by Thomas Gallagher and two coal wharf buildings on Western avenue. Loss near $3000 with $2000 insured for the coal firm and $700 insured for Gallagher. Cunningham uninsured. Tyler narrowly escaped heavy loss as coal sheds risked ignition. Sparks also touched small General Electric river plant structures but were quickly put out.
London reports a parliamentary paper showing June camp populations in South Africa of 85,410 whites and 23,489 colored. There were 777 deaths among whites, including 576 children, in the concentration camps.
Constantinople July 25 Turkish authorities refuse to permit the Greek squadron to visit Smyrna Salonika and Mathos on political grounds. Diplomatic officials regard the Turkish stance as illegal.
The president issues a proclamation establishing free trade between Porto Rico and the United States and declares the organization of civil government on the island.
Naples July 25 The condition of Signor Crispi shows improvement and he enjoyed a quiet night as doctors monitor his recovery. The brief bulletin notes continued stabilization without complications.
Ward Three club members pack the meeting as J F Manning asserts equality in the group. He rails at city officials calling them the nastiest lot God ever permitted to live and hints at injunctions against paying Marshall’s salary while debating three resolutions about city loans and governance.
Fire at George W. Horne's bakery on Rogers Street near Fairmount was contained with slight damage. Chief Hosmer found multiple blazes and suspects incendiary activity after a previous fire at the same shop months earlier. He will report to the fire marshal for further inquiry.
In New York the 29 garment manufacturers using union labels agreed to the strikers demands, reopening about 700 shops employing nearly 7500 men. The move followed a meeting of the Union Garment Workers of America executive board at the Bible House. Max Ernst represented the 29 cloak makers and submitted a settlement proposal endorsed by Hays Levy Co. Schattman Bros. The agreement, to be signed by both sides, was sent to broaden signatures as Ernst reported acceptance.
President Shaffer may be sent to Wellsville to halt planned marches by aggressive strikers at multiple mills. The Wellsville workers have shown the strongest pro Amalgamated stance, with assaults on non union and deserters raising Shaffer’s concern after a prior near flare up. He met early with VP Morgan and Organizer Chapelle to assess the dangerous situation.
Mayor Dimon ordered an immediate city investigation after noting illegal street digging by a street railway and other contractors. Inspector McElholm urged removing electric wires from trees to prevent damage. Lowell Electric will relocate wires via pole locations. John J. Roark to replace A Guimond as assistant superintendent. political tensions rise with French Canadian voters and press reaction.
A special meeting of the common council is called for tonight to act on loan resolutions. August is the council's vacation month, and officials aim to finish all pending business in July.
Ancel Wentworth Patrick H Kkog ers Napoleon O Provencher and John P Sheahan were appointed from the civil service list to the letter carrier force and assigned to temporary routes. Frank Morrissey takes a regular force position.
Advertisement extols Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a splendid tonic for fatigue weak nerves and run down feeling. Claims it strengthens blood and vitality. Sold by all druggists with a dollar price from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
In a lengthy session Judge Pickman presided through many trials. John Corrigan faced assault and battery charges after a fight tied to his sister. The jury found him guilty and he received one month in jail plus two months for drunkenness. Joseph Bissonette was found guilty of selling renovated butter after expert testimony by Inspector Allen and Cyrus Irish. A $100 fine and an appeal followed.
London reports from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria July 23 describe a Cape Town train seized at Scheepers eight miles north of Beaufort West on July 21. Three British soldiers were killed and eighteen wounded. inquiry underway. French say Crab with 800 men was attacked near Cradock at dawn July 21, with Crabbe retreating to Mortimer.
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