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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
7
Textile workers in Philadelphia report a looming strike with 37 firms out of about 500 agreeing to cut hours from 60 to 55 a week. Executives say the action may widen, with up to 60,000 workers expected to refuse to work on Monday, while manufacturers doubt the strike will succeed.
The New York stock market opened easy on June 1 with Amalgamated Copper and Canadian Pacific showing notable losses while U S Steel and St Paul made modest gains. After mornings trading, selling pressure increased and most active issues fell back from opening levels, with Rock Island Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific among the weaker names, while some issues recovered slightly.
New York dealers reported a quiet open on futures with July at 11.15, August 10.66, September 10.05, October 9.56, November 9.43, December 9.43, and January 9.43.
R G Dun and Co report nominally higher cotton goods quotations than a week ago but conditions have not improved. Mills push for prices while lacking raw materials and avoid unprofitable contracts. Stocks remain steady, domestic demand weak, export trade dull, idle machinery rising, and production declines bolster the apparent strength amid labor and weather factors. Men's wear woolens show only slight improvement, not aligned with fall clothing outlook.
The selling agent reports a bleak view after touring the West and Southwest. Retailers and jobbers hold large stocks and ignore 1904 business, Western jobbers having most of 1908 goods already. Canceled orders for 1903 delivery and steady finished-goods prices limit demand.
A pardon petition was presented to Gov. Bates for Nina F. Danforth who is serving a sentence of one year and nine months in the Cambridge house of correction for the 1942 murder of Andrew J. Emery in Framingham.
Washington May 29 A cablegram from Minister Bowen reports Castro's decree closing Venezuelan ports. The state department says it is not a technical blockade, but it will effectively bar vessels from entering the closed ports.
A trolley derailed near Housatonic on the Perkshire street line killing Motorman Gladwin and injuring his wife and child, Conductor Ward, and about 40 passengers. The crash occurred after a stone wedged between track and guide rail on a curve, sending the car into a tree and breaking the front end. The injured were treated at the paper mill residence of Supt. Harper. Gladwin’s body was later sent to Worcester.
Harvard led Yale early in the inter collegiate trials with 21 to 20 as Cornell Pennsylvania Syracuse Princeton and Williams also scored. Beck of Yale set a new inter collegiate shot put record at 44 feet 11 1 2 inches. Dewitt of Princeton and Arthur Duffy, the world record holder in the 100, showed strong form in their events. The semi finals and finals are scheduled for tomorrow.
President Roosevelt and party arrived by special train at the Oregon Short Line station in Salt Lake City. Rough Riders provided escort while about 600 mounted cow punchers and sheepmen rode in to greet the visit. Excursion trains brought crowds from across Utah, with estimates of over 80 000 spectators in the rail yard and streets.
New York police report a band of men operating in Little Italy who kidnapped young girls for ransom. A league of fortune tellers is accused of aiding the gang to blackmail parents of the victims. Several arrests are expected.
Friday night entertainment drew 200 couples to Bellegrove under Mt. Pleasant camping club auspices with Kittredge's Orchestra. Dancing lasted until midnight and guests were returned to Lowell by specials. Club officers included John Rafferty as general manager and E J McNally as floor director.
At seven o clock the mills reopened and about 500 people went to work with expectations that several hundred more would apply by noon. Thirty-three operatives entered through Bridge street gate, including a few union members. A union weaver who once backed the strike claimed he would starve before capitulating, but reportedly changed his stance. Local boarding house keepers lament losses from the strike and warned returning workers they may be refused meals or housing if they resume work today.
Massachusetts mills opened at 6 30 as workers streamed in from Bridge and Canal streets while crowds watched. Pickets and a dramatic rally of women influenced some to stay out but most entered, with 200 left outside at closing. Agent Southworth praised the turnout as fires, steam, and activity marked a bustling morning.
A historical notice advertises remaining good writing paper collected from a stock room. The paper has been cut and blocked into convenient sizes for commercial and school use and is offered for sale. The brief item emphasizes ready-to-use sizes and practical utility for customers.
A short item notes paper blocks priced at five cents per pound, praised for fine quality suitable for pen or pencil use. Targeted at bookkeepers and students seeking cheap scribbling paper.
Early morning crowds at Hamilton mills show orderly entry as operatives report to work. Supervisors greet returning staff. a few try to persuade others to stay home, but no disorder or abuse occurs. By 6 30 the wheels turn and the majority are at posts, with city workers expected to return as the week unfolds.
In Appleton the mills kept order with a regular officer and special police at the gate. No disorder occurred as workers and supporters gathered. a few scab shouts surfaced but no one entering the mills was harmed. Labor side appeared but dispersed after gates closed ten minutes early.
Chicago reports Frank Lizinski, brother-in-law of Mrs. BE Schmerjalski, died after a son struck him with a flatiron during a violent attack on Mrs. Schmerjalski yesterday. A carbolic acid odor was found on Lizinski. Inquest will determine if death came from the blow or self harm after ejection. The assault followed her refusal to marry him.
The obituary notices list Minnie Ellen Colton of 66 Hanks Street and several other local deaths. Individuals named include Edward S. Colton. Marie Evelina Sapario, Rose Alexina McMullen, Orville Noyes, James Laskaris, Yvonne Bastien, John J. Mead, Amelie Blanchard, Michael Curtin, William H. Ramsey, and others. Burials occurred at St Joseph's Cemetery. Undertaker Archambault and O'Donnell & Sons served on multiple cases. Ages range from infants to 65. several deaths occurred May 30 or in early June with family ties noted.
Funeral notices record yesterday services for Daniel Sullivan at Molloy rooms with burial in St Patrick's cemetery led by Rev Fr McHugh. George Sairtair died at American Hide and Leather Co. and was buried Edson cemetery after services at O Donnell & Sons. William H Ramsay's funeral at 4 30 pm from his sister's home on Concord Street with burial in St Patrick's cemetery conducted by Rev Fr Lawrence O M I. Bearers named. floral tributes from Donohoe and Dunnigan families.
The funeral for Howard D Corcoran son of Mr and Mrs John Corcoran was held yesterday at 2 PM from the parental home. many playmates attended. Bearers included John Hogan Richard Farrell William James Kelley James Lavery Clifford Sullivan Harry Enright and William Cahalane. Out-of-town mourners included Miss Maguire Jamaica Plains Mrs C J Blankmeyer Dorchester Richard Robin and family and the Damery sisters of Manchester. Numerous floral tributes were arranged with many named by family friends and employers.
The notice invites Decoration Day visitors to Lowell Cemetery on Saturday May 30 and the following Sunday. It asserts cemetery conditions reflect the community’s character, states uniform pricing per foot across locations, and directs readers to the superintendent for location and the treasurer at Middlesex Trust Co. for terms.
A series of Lowell area obituaries notes burials at St Patrick’s cemetery and services led by Fr Shew and Fr Callahan. Undertakers O Donnell and Sons oversaw arrangements for Peter Grady John J Sullivan Cesaire Gelineau Margaret Hebert Helene Aucoin Patrick Tobin and others with floral tributes and civic bands present.
In Pasadena Harvey A. Whiting aged 70 will have funeral services in Wilton New Hampshire on June 4 arriving from Boston. Colton Minnie Ellen of this city aged 37 funeral at 66 Hanks Street on Monday at 2 pm. Mussey George L. aged 72 9 days burial at 71 Branch Street on Tuesday at 2 pm. Hall John B aged 7 months at 20 Tremont Street. Grady Peter remains moved to J F O'Donnell & Sons. Sullivan Daniel S of 242 Adams Street aged 3d years. Mead John J. aged 50 at 6 Bartlett Street.
Deaths list numerous individuals with ages and causes including arteriosclerosis cancer and pneumonia. Notable names include Johanna Moriarty 35 phthisis and Stanley A. Spence 24 peritonitis. City Clerk Girard P. Dadman confirms entries.
Population 101,959 total deaths 27 deaths under five 5 infectious diseases 2 acute lung diseases 2 diphtheria 2 Death rate for week ending May 30 1908 13.77 against 18.36 16.83 for previous two weeks Infectious diseases reported for week ending May 30 1908 Typhoid fever measles diphtheria 7 measles BOARD OF HEALTH UU UU Knapp At
Detroit May 29 President T J Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association says the iron wage scale is signed for next year securing industrial peace. Concessions include 12 percent to 2 cent per ton increases, 50 cents per ton for fermented swarth, 20 cents more per ton for heavy scrap, 10 percent extra for extended heats, and a dollar per ton for 10 percent galvanized sheet scraps in puddlers.
In Middlesex and Hillsborough counties a probate court cites all interested parties regarding Carlee Knight as administrator with the will annexed of Hannah Abbott deceased. Knight seeks license to receive or sell a Central Savings Bank deposit in Lowell and to transfer the estate. A hearing is set in Cambridge on June 23, 1903 at 9:00 am. Publication of the citation runs weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier. The Treasurer and Receiver General must be served fourteen days before the court. Witness Charles J. Melntire.
The Probate Court cites all interested in the estate of Herman Abbott late of Green to appear. Publication of the citation in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks and service to the Treasurer and Receiver General fourteen days before the court. Witness Charles J. MelIntire First Judge. May 29, 1903.
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