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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday saw considerable cloud and a strong breeze with a few rain drops after 6. Tonight was fine and today remained pleasant, nearing ideal June conditions. Readings show barometer 29.57 yesterday 29.68 at 7am and 29.65 at 1pm with temperatures 69 61 and 78 respectively.
In Boston on June 4 indications show fair weather tonight and probably Wednesday with variable winds.
The Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday June 4, 1901 reports local news and notices from Lowell Massachusetts with brief items on commerce, society, and public events. It presents compact news briefs typical of a New England daily of this era.
Nashua cor. reports arrest of Charles P. Rousen of Lowell for aggravated assault on his wife. She traveled with her baby to Nashua, aided officers in locating him, and he later returned to Lowell with an officer. Near-term fires and mosquitoes noted, screens advised. J B Goodwin offers custom screens.
Benjamin Zetty alias Watson, 28, narrowly escapes mob of about 500. He is accused of assaulting four year old daughter of Thomas Sullivan, who lies in critical condition. Police guard the station as crowds remain volatile and fears grow of renewed violence.
The International Machinists annual convention in Toronto opened with about 200 delegates. President O Connell reported 127 charters and 7,404 members over the past two years, noted 66 strikes involving 9,650 machinists, and urged a nine hour day for railway machinists to aid 150,000 workers. He also proposed reducing apprenticeship to two years for eligibility.
Mary J. Salter of Boston, though blind, writes by touch using a stiletto to drill holes in note books. She has completed three works titled All that Glitters is Not Gold, The Lost Receipt, and A Friend in Need. She now sells them in Lowell to favorable reader praise.
A match discarded earlier set fire to curtains in Michael O Flanahan’s house in Aiken street within J B Lippe’s apartment. Lippe extinguished the flames with minor burns, causing little damage.
The City Laborers union last night elected officers including President John F. Emwright Vice President Cornelius Rourke Financial Secretary John Quigley Recording Secretary Charles Wilson Sergeant-at-Arms Charles Lambert Treasurer Patrick Falvey.
Harry E. Shiland of Worcester with Robert E. Crowley Jr. of this city attracted attention as Shiland steered an up to date locomobile overland from The heart of the Commonwealth, drawing many onlookers around town yesterday.
An alarm from box 35 at about 9 45 last night reported a fire of stall significance in a tenement on the second floor of a building owned by Anthony D Robinson in Church Street near the railroad crossing.
In Hoboken the Lackawanna depot removed a notice calling for laborers and mechanics as the company said all jobs were filled. Striking car workers vow to press demands and continue the fight. A Scranton source claims Lackawanna workers along the line are now organized with the American Federation of Labor and may press for a full settlement to tie up the system if needed.
Francis ONeill announced at a Shoe Employers' association meeting that the current strike by New York custom shoemakers will be resisted. Members agreed to fund a shop to handle employer custom work during the busy season and summer shop work.
About 3000 workers are affected as all but two Whiting Paper mills close. Pickets confront workers, unions admit many nonmembers, and a Textile workers meeting is set for tomorrow as strikers seek support. Forecasts say firemen may join in sympathy with the move.
About 800 striking laborers marched through Rochester accompanied by a fife and drum corps and the American flag. Banners signaled strong resolve as the procession moved without incident.
The report notes the union members steadfastly resist concessions, pressing for favorable terms as negotiations drag. Key leaders and corporate negotiators remain at the table, signaling only cautious progress and unresolved issues ahead.
In Milwaukee the sheet metal branch wage committee report was adopted with minor changes. It calls for a three cent basis and the convention is expected to vote for electing the national organizer rather than appointing. Further talks on other scales are expected to be held in the East.
On June 3 in Boston the strike posture continues with Blake works claiming workers returned while the Machinists union asserts men left. Both sides trade counter claims, signaling a prolonged stalemate and test of endurance for the involved labor actions.
New York June 3 workers resumed almost full force along the tunnel line today. A vast number of strikers went back to work Saturday, though the strike had not been officially called off.
J. E. Conant & Co noted a sale day mood improved by sun after two months of cold weather. Buyers John H. Burke and H. W. Clement purchased two lots at 10 and 12 cents per square foot, with sale valuation roughly matching assessed value, as New England hopes for thaw and brighter trade.
GEO. ET. MAKER at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets promotes a wide stock of portrait frames in finest, average, and cheapest grades. The advertiser claims a special value and splendid assortment with prices available before purchase.
Staple cotton goods show little change with a waiting market and softening prices. Fall River print cloths lead declines while brown and bleached cottons vary. Cotton yarns stay unsatisfactory with flat demand and price weakness linger. Foreign trade steady for China, South American demand muted. Hosiery and worsted yarns show uneven activity, with some improvement in men’s wear and dress goods.
The Alexander McSorley estate at 150 152 154 Middle street Lowell Mass will be sold at absolute auction on June 4 1901 at 6 PM The 4566 square foot lot fronts Middle street 50 feet extends to a 16 foot alley with access to Market and Middle streets The property includes two and one half story brick building and a rear stable currently vacant Rent from the balance covers taxes and maintenance An initial $2000 deposit is required at striking off with possible mortgage financing Arrangements through James McKeever executor and heir representative.
In broad textile markets May showed decent activity despite bad weather with gains in ginghams and seersuckers while prints eased on lower cloth prices. Fall fancies opened at 5c for staple fancies from Cocheco and Pacific, trade notes strong draperies, and silk and wool goods show varied demand as mills pull back output and retailers order ahead for fall wear.
Mr Joseph F Donohoe and Miss Teresa L Corbett were married this morning at St Peter's church in a ceremony with Rev Michael Rowan Rev John Barry and Rev John F Lee. A nuptial mass followed. The couple left for Boston after a reception at the Corbett home.
The bride, an accomplished musician and former organist at St Michael's church, graduated from Notre Dame academy. The groom, a well known Lowell figure, leads social organizations, served on the board of overseers of the poor, and runs a wholesale liquor business on Church street. They will reside at 123 Nesmith street after their trip.
Miss Elizabeth B. Gerrish wed Frederick Greenhalge Ripley at 11.80 yesterday in her home 31 Arlington street with Rev. A St John Chambre officiating. The bride wore a white muslin gown. bridesmaid Katherine Blumpey wore nile green. best man Frederick B. Greenhalge. A wedding breakfast followed. couple to reside at 53 Nesmith street after a brief honeymoon.
Thomas H. Muldoon former secretary of the Democratic city committee and Adelaide A. Sullivan choir director were joined in marriage yesterday at the Sacred Heart Church chapel on Moore street. Rev. John P. Reynolds officiated assisted by Rev. Fr. Murphy. The bride wore white crepe de chine and taffeta with lace and carried lilies of the valley. A reception followed at the bride’s Lincoln street home. The couple plans to live in the city.
Edward Kennedy and ER Lenore Forbush married at the bride’s mother's home 207 Parker Street by Rev Dr W A Bartlett. They left for their Kemptville Ontario home, with Sept 1 as when they will be at home to friends. no cards. Erenette Paquin wed Alfred Frenette in St Joseph's rectory June 3 by Rev Sr Lamothe. Witnesses George Paquin and Francoise Frenette.
Rose A. Smith of 105 Pleasant Street dies after a long illness. Catholic devout and Immaculate Conception school graduate, survived by mother Rose Smith and sister Mary. Edwin B. Dutton of Chelmsford dies at 59 after years of farm life, a Baptist and Central Church member. Survived by widow and six children.
The funerals of Alice Halpin Jane Bond and Mrs Addison Putnam were held yesterday. Halpin's service was at her parents home 1409 Middlesex street with burial in St Patrick's cemetery. Bond's mass at St Michael's church followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. Putnam's service was at Lowell cemetery with bearers including Hon George F Richardson and others. Undertakers J H McDermott Currier and others directed arrangements.
Death notices record Mary J Hood aged 14 of South Lowell died at her home on June 3. A second obituary reports Miss in this city also passing on June 3, with remaining details incomplete.
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