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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
2
Washington officials urge early action on Philippines tariff duties and discuss calling an extra Congress session by August 1. Cabinet members favor prompt decision after Attorney General Knox submits view on insular tariff cases and Spooner law limits presidential power.
Washington uses June 2 report that Mrs McKinley continues very weak with no marked improvement since yesterday. Doctors say her life threatening San Francisco illness persists though less aggravated, President McKinley at bedside, visitors frequent, Drs Rixey Sternberg and Johnston in attendance, night news says she rests comfortably. Senator Elkins visited the President in the evening.
June 2 Pittsburgh reported one of the heaviest spring storms. In five minutes 1.30 inches of rain fell, toppling trees and damaging homes. A partly finished store and dwelling at Whittaker near Homestead collapsed, burying three boys and a man who were badly hurt. Daniel Martin may die. others named are George Marley 15 Frank Strugiss 13 and Daniel Ashton 16, all recovering after rescue.
The first agnostic marriage in the country occurred at the Agnostic Sunday school in neinnat Ohio June 2. Frederick Federle and Miss Martha Seamon were wed by Justice Alexander Roebling who also supervised vows. Both pledged not to resist divorce and the bride uttered a clause about bearing children only if born of affection.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the death of Rev Thomas H Pearne aged 61, a Methodist minister for 61 years, who died at his home in Cincinnati Ohio. He was renowned in church circles and long served the denomination.
He held many church positions and served as United States consul in the British West Indies during his missionary service. He authored several standard books published by the Methodist Book Concern and had just completed his autobiography.
In Woonsocket Woonsocket District Court discharged Prof. Frank E. Farnsworth of Fitchburg and Clifton R. Trask a local blacksmith in the Bolton fatal accident case. Bolton died when a chair broke while he lay in catalepsy under Farnsworth during a stage act a 400 pound stone crushed his skull. Inquest found Bolton conscious and not under the professor's influence. death ruled accidental.
Cleveland June 2 The Leader reports secret negotiations underway to reconcile Gen William Booth with his son Ballington after five years estrangement. Ballington formed the Volunteers of America after refusing a transfer to Canada. Reconciliation could see Ballington return to the Salvation Army and the VOA dissolve into the Army.
Chicago reports 75 year old W H DeMoore dies after seeking Zion divine healing, leaving Dowie $100000. Dowie’s will, made in Piper City amid illness, is cited. grand jury declines to indict Dowie and others for manslaughter in Emma Judd death. No bills found for Hiram Worthington Judd, Henrikka Bratsch, or Mary B Spelcher.
Lt John H Neel formerly of the regular army and stationed at the Presidio near San Francisco was arrested by a Deputy U S Marshal in Butte on forgery charges involving army vouchers from three years ago. He had been dismissed after a peculation charge at the Presidio, which was later settled. Neel claims innocence.
In St Joseph Missouri on June 2 Owen Logan a young stockman from Arkvenne Missouri was fatally shot while visiting Miss Jessie Walker near Maryville by the woman's father who had warned he would kill Logan if the courting did not stop. Logan died and the Walker father surrendered to authorities.
Citizens found two strangers near Dunsinane after an overnight break in at Penobsquis post office. The men, Walsh and Watson from Chatham, N B, fled when confronted. Watson drew a knife but was overpowered. Robbers took little.
San Francisco June 2 Governor Gage announced a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of those implicated in the lynching of five men at Lookout Modoc county on Friday last.
Fire at Hudson threatened property of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad but was confined to repair shops. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.
Pleasant town location near depot schools churches and post office offers 14 acre fruit farm with fine houses nine rooms three acres of small fruits a large orchard of winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits one of the best located farms on the list barge asks 25 dollars apply to 7 H Elliott 64 Central St
Two Buffalo Bill show sections collided near Altoona Pennsylvania early today injuring a caboose worker and shaking Col Cody and staff. Six cars wrecked, train redirected to Lewiston as a buffalo hunt on the meadows ensued with four buffaloes released and captured after a five mile chase by Mexican trackers amid terrified farming families.
At a June meeting of allied generals in Pekin the administration will be handed gradually to Chinese officials during June. Count von Waldersee and his staff depart tomorrow as two special trains run daily to Taku. Germans remove large baggage including carts and chairs as the Baluchi regiment leaves amid ceremonies. All British troops and American officers attend the farewell, with Americans expressing appreciation for British farewell to the Americans.
Havana June 2 The Havana Nationalists predicted the outcome of yesterday's municipal elections. Senor Miguel Gener was elected mayor with 11115 votes over Senor Mora 7533 and Senor Carlos Garcia 3211. Nationalists won eighteen council seats, Republicans four and Democrats two.
The Hartland Advertiser in its Saturday issue says the story of Mrs. George Freeman of Bridgewater confessing to murder is false. It states Mrs. Freeman has endured a long illness and insanity, and that Dr. White did not hear any confession, attributing the tale to malicious gossips.
Berlin announces the unveiling ceremony for the Bismarck monument, originally set for tomorrow, has been postponed due to the death of Count Wilhelm von Bismarck and will now occur on June sixteenth. The change shifts the event to a later date under continued official observance.
Madrid June 2 two anarchists, a Spaniard and an Italian, held on advice from Marseilles police over alleged plots against Spanish ministers, have been liberated due to insufficient evidence.
New York June 2 The Central Federated union voted to reconsider the previous Sunday’s action and to give the rapid transit committee full power to settle the issue. The tunnel strike is thus virtually ended as the committee had last week reported an agreement.
John R. Lord receiver of the William F Miller 520 per cent Franklin syndicate was authorized by Judge Thomas to pay creditors a 6 percent dividend on proved claims on Tuesday June 11. The gross amount is $287,000.
A smallpox case was discovered at the sister's hospital in Lewiston tonight. The patient, from Berlin Falls, New Hampshire, had been at the hospital since Thursday and was moved immediately to the pest house.
An old advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cures indigestion by toning the stomach and aiding digestion, suggesting many ailments stem from poor digestion and promising a painless remedy.
In Woburn on Saturday, Co G of the 5th Regiment defeated Co C of the 6th Regiment M V M by 15 points. Moss and Gath led the home team with solid batting while Bird, Waite, Aveyard and Haughton contributed, as Goss and Heys paged the scorecard and Hubbard, Hood, Tuttle and Jessop added runs in a tense, low scoring match.
North Billerica defeated Roxbury 70 to 25 Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the latter. Roxbury protested a late-time out by claiming their 10th man wasn’t out until minutes after time expired. Scoring and player notes follow with Townson dominant on batted balls and Hathaway, Miller, Butterfield, and Butterfield contributing in various at bats.
In foul conditions at Andover on Saturday Patrick starred with an unbeaten 50 while Rowley dominated with six wickets for 12 runs. Other players endured a tough day as many were dismissed by Bruce and Rowley, with several dubious entries cluttering the scoreline.
Two canoes built for Herman R. Murphy of the Winchester Boat Club were tried on Mystic Lake. They were not clearly faster than the Bug, owned by Paul Butler, which headlined the tests. Neither Butler nor Goddard commented on the boats' merits.
Kilroy and Kelly met in a three game hand ball match at a Lowell tavern court on Saturday afternoon. Kilroy won decisively with scores of 21 21 21 while Kelly managed 0 6 3 in the three games. The purse stood at 10 dollars.
The Mohairs and Lynns first eleven played Saturday afternoon at the Chelmsford street grounds. The match ended in a draw, with the home team clearly favored by the result. Southam, Mosley and
Game summaries show Lynn-Lynn 24 50 Mohair 2d 42 and Andover 75 over Andover 51. Lawrence-Lawrence 69 to Methuen at Lowell-Mohair Lynn 48 drawn game. Pawtucket-Pawtucket 158 defeated Fall River 42. North Billerica-North Billerica 71 over Roxbury 25.
George Gardner, the New England middleweight champion, departs Lowell for San Francisco to train under Aleck Greggains. He will meet Jack Moffatt of Chicago in a 155 pound bout scheduled for July 4, with weights agreed.
London reports that on June 1 Harry Vardon, the famed golfer, announced in an interview that he will not defend his American championship title this year. He cited personal reasons and a desire to rest from competitive play. The news underscores a shift in the golfing calendar as the champion steps back from expectations.
Accidents on farms bring cuts stings and bruises with sprains. Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and becomes essential safety on rural properties. Quick application promises instant relief and ongoing usefulness in handling common injuries.
Boston June 2 The Independence will sail tomorrow if weather holds, as thousands flock to the dock blocked by a tarred fence. No work was done on the yacht. crew washed their working clothes. One crewman has a bad cold but is not seriously ill, per the doctor.
Walter Camp writes in the June Century that the training table helps athletes pursue honors and dine well while gaining coaching access, but risks include encouraging overuse, unequal payments, and distractions from amateur ethics. He cites potential abuses like long tables, too many men, and hidden compensation, urging investigation to preserve sport integrity.
Mr Bok asserts mothers taking daughters to summer resorts aim to mate them with eligible young men. He suggests he should seek a lodge in a vast wilderness to avoid such schemes.
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