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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
5
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore Maryland as secretary of the navy to replace Paul Morton who said he would retire July 1 to lead subway plans in New York. The president also indicated no other cabinet changes are expected soon.
Fraternal and B F Butler corps 75 hosted a Memorial Day supper for Post 42 after the parade. Mrs Fowler led the event with assistance from several ladies, while Mrs Flanagan supervised lemonade and Miss Shute the tables. Flowers were arranged by Mrs M A Corcoran. Guests included Mayor Casey and clergy from Mt. Vernon Street Free Baptist. President Helena M Quinn welcomed all. The evening featured speeches, band music, and comrades smoking before all headed home satisfied.
At last night’s regular meeting the board of police issued common victualler licenses to Pierre F. Germaine of 114 Central Street, Nel se L. Golden of 32 Manchester Street, Ames McGregor of 53 Lee Street, Henry Jackson of 513 Pawtucket Street, Joseph Soucy of 638 Merrimack Street, and Vitaline Be Desautil of 610 Merrimack Street.
The court tabled the application of George Orr for a collector's license. Readable names include Emily Demars 19 Austin Street and Omer Bernard 660 Market Street along with hawker firms Alonzo D. Rogers & Sons 6 Stackpole Street and Samuel Levison 43 Lincoln Street.
Savannah May 31 Three persons were seriously injured when a Seaboard Air Line freight car collision with a passenger train at Fairfax South Carolina wrecked the passenger train. The engine was ditched and badly damaged while the mail coach was almost destroyed.
Washington May 31 The secretary of the navy received a telegram from Captain Dayton president of the naval board of inspection stating the protected cruiser Galveston completed its contract trial off Massachusetts with an average speed of 16.425 knots for four hours no immediate repairs or changes required and the vessel stands ready for service
An old advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and adults alike. It promises relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough claiming it prevents attacks if given early and contains no opium or harmful drugs. The copy emphasizes safety for babies and certainty of cure.
July 4 committee approved a slam bang parade with $1400 for the parade and $600 for fireworks, $260 for sports, and $200 for band concerts on the North and South commons. Firemen’s muster was dropped, bells to be rung by school janitors at no cost, and a badges and printing panel formed to curb expenses. Meeting adjourned after scheduling next session.
Sultan rejects French reform proposals for Morocco's administration. He will inform St Rene Taillandier and seek powers’ consent before any changes. Foreign Minister Mohammed El Torres to consult all powers and propose a conference on the subject.
Christiania June 1 All party feeling has been obliterated in the face of the crisis between Norway and Sweden and the country is united but sober and unprovocative. There is no warlike feeling and Norway's defenses are stronger than in 1895. General Krohn accompanies the crown prince to Berlin, signaling no frontier war likelihood.
Buenos Ayres reports a revolutionary movement started in the province of Santiago del Estero with the governor reportedly taken prisoner by insurgents.
Panama June 1 Gov Magosa appoints former Governor Facundo Mutis Duran as chief justice of the supreme court of the canal zone. Government and people of Panama appreciate the courtesy and see it as an expression of goodwill.
Washington report indicates no definite steps toward peace have been taken by the U S government yet. It notes potential formal discussions may occur with several powers, and that a broad effort by major powers including the United States to halt hostilities in the Far East could begin soon.
The Boston Globe announces a new fiction serial The King of Diamonds by Louis Tracy. A thunderstorm drops diamonds into Philip Anson’s home as he contemplates suicide after his mother’s death. The Globe previews the story as groundbreaking and urges readers to subscribe.
St Petersburg June 1 3 30 am the fate of peace or renewed hostilities from yesterdays conference between the emperor and his ministers remains in doubt as officials returned to St Petersburg with only cautious notes on the rulers attitude Prince Obolonsky reported the emperor was resolutely bent on prosecuting the war
Trenton May 31 Judge Lanning refused a writ of habeas corpus for Giuseppe Marino convicted in Essex County of murdering his brother in law. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court was allowed. The decision delays Marino's execution set for Newark tomorrow.
May 31 Judge Ohlsaat of the U S circuit court held federal courts have jurisdiction over injunction bills filed by express companies against striking teamsters. Teamsters lawyers had argued federal jurisdiction failed since express firms allegedly lack interstate commerce involvement.
Chicago May 31 Baron A Schlippen bach the Russian consul to Chicago appeared in black attire and dark neckwear in local business circles to express grief over the Far East disaster.
The Fleur de Lys, a yacht owned by Lewis A. Stimson of the New York Yacht Club, completed the transatlantic race late last night, finishing at 2.48 this morning. The American craft marked a notable showing among the competing vessels.
London reports from the Daily Mail Tokio correspondent recount a Russian cruiser captain's account of the May 27 Battle of the Sea of Japan. The Ad miral Nakhimoff sank after a mine or torpedo strike as Japanese ships circled the Russians, while Kamimura and Urie led the attack and Kamchatka sank with heavy losses.
The ad urges early summer as best for treating catarrh with Hyomei. It promotes a one dollar Hyomei outfit including inhaler and dropper, notes replacement bottles at 50 cents, and claims many Lowell residents cured. It guarantees money back if not cured through Ellingwood Co or Falls Burkshaw.
Those with European baggage handling experience praise the Lake Shore methods for highly perfected checking and careful handling, eliminating annoyance and loss from damaged baggage. Experienced travelers ensure their tickets read Via the Lake Shore.
A. G. Pollard & Co. offers twisled silesia lining in slate shades yard wide. Pieces from five to 20 yards available and cut to any length. Regular 15¢ quality offered at nur 8c per yard in the basement lining counter.
A Northern visitor asks if the paper presents a colored Sunday supplement. The editor replies the paper is read by both races, stating that "the niggers read the same paper as the whites" in a historical Times-Democrat quote.
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