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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
2
At Brenton's Reef lightship the Constitution suffered a mast collapse as gale force winds tested the vessel. No one was injured. repairs will delay the June 15 and 17 races against Columbia, with a new steel mast nearly finished in Bristol and a swift refit planned.
The end of the head struck the Columbia's side and wreckage went over the rail. Mr. Iselin and crew narrowly escaped the Boom. The accident delays racing, with Newport unlikely to see a main contest until the local club series begins July 24. Meanwhile the Independence is expected from Boston for more sailing action on a 90-foot yacht.
Commodore Ledyard of the New York Yacht Club reacted to news of the Constitution accident with regret saying the wreckage was dangerous yet not delaying the cup races. He noted prior similar incidents with Columbia and explained two masts were prepared when building Constitution.
London reports regret mixed with satisfaction over the Constitution accident. The Daily Press calls yacht racing dangerous if ships lack safety margins. The Daily Graphic doubts telescoping topmasts into hollow masts and argues cutter rigs suit smaller boats, deeming large ships like Shamrock and Constitution dangerous monstrosities.
Dr. Marshall D. Ewell testified that eight of Kennedy's 19 handwriting characteristics appear in the check indorsement attributed to Emeline Reynolds. Defense expert Michellis Gumpell said the disputed writings were not by Kennedy, describing the check as a memory-based imitation with distinct writing habits. Adjourned.
A Geneva cablegram to the Evening Journal reports Mr and Mrs Guild of Boston were carried off Mont Blanc by an avalanche under the Grand Muiet with their guides and porter. Mr Guild broke his leg and Mrs Guild fractured a shoulder while the guide and porter were head wounded. The group was taken to a mountaineer's hut then to Chamonix where they are all said to be progressing nicely.
New York June 4 four of five West Point cadets dismissed for insubordination began a voyage on the City of Water town to join the engineer corps of the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad Co. They aim to be reinstated at West Point by Congress at its next session.
Luke Mallon aged 16 was killed in Cumberland Maryland today while attempting to ride a vicious ram. He mounted the animal but it bolted down a steep hillside and struck a tree near the foot, causing injuries from which he died a few hours later.
Miss Mary Daly, daughter of the late Marcus Daly, married James Watson Gerard today at the bride's mother's residence. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Potter and the bride was given away by her brother Marcus Daly.
A note to advertisers that the reader saw the ad in the Courier, confirming exposure and suggesting continued placements to reach local readers.
A man identified as Robert Gibbons Bidwell of Washington or Jacksonville leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge in New York and died. He waved two American flags during the fall. A Jacksonville Times Union from April 12 found on him referenced lectures he planned in that city. Letters from his mother and a woman named Alys, plus life preserver and towels, were in his pockets. He was known in Jacksonville and Orlando where a widow and daughter remain.
A World special from New York reports Atlanta society is enraged by Dr. L G Broughtons sermon claiming decollete dress is improper and that Atlanta women gamble for excitement and prizes. He also alleged many society women drink and condemned local clubs and a fashionable resort as saloons for women.
New York June 4 Abram S Hewitt valued J P Morgans three textile fabric collections at 50 000 to 100 000 noting their scope from Middle Ages to 17th century and describing the German government borrowing six pieces for copy and photograph The gift reflects a trend of wealthy benefactors directing fortunes toward public benefit and education.
The Irish Society of New York led by Bishop Farley Bourke Cochran and John D Crimmins plans to demand restoration of the Ireland flag removed from memorials in St Pauls churchyard honoring Montgomery Emmet and MacNeviin. Indignation rose as replacements were taken down and wreaths on Thomas Moore statue in Central Park also vanished.
The funeral of James A. Herne the actor was held today from his home in New York with the service ending to Do They Think of Me at Home. The body was taken to Freshland for cremation.
Washington reports earnest attention to a modus vivendi to avoid disrupting the concert of powers while speeding permanent China indemnity treaties. The issue surfaced during the president's Western trip and has been thoroughly discussed with British Russian French ambassadors and the Japanese minister. Several ambassadors who planned to depart for Europe have postponed their leave for a month.
Miss Martha Hichborn daughter of Rear Admiral Hichborn and James G Blaine youngest son of the late Maine statesman wed at noon today at her parents home in Washington. A small gathering attended including Mrs Blaine and siblings. After breakfast the couple left for New York and will sail Thursday for Europe for three months.
Washington June 4 Dr Rixey spent an hour and a half at the White House and said Mrs McKinley shows no important change since the morning bulletin. She rests comfortably with fluctuations but is not losing ground and may be improving very slowly. There is no immediate danger.
Mrs Nation, editor of the Smasher's Mail, again disrupted a Kansas City goods show at Convention hall. She waved a hatchet near an Apollo statue and a Psyche watercolor, was restrained by two officers, then released to address a crowd on morality and temperance.
George Parker of Brooklyn, in Campden New Jersey, made repeated self harm attempts during a personal crisis. He tried drowning, stabbing, and poisoning after being locked in a cell. A penknife caused 15 chest stab wounds, then he drank water with match heads and cut an artery. He received medical aid and is reportedly expected to recover. The motive remains unknown.
Washington on June 4 the cabinet unanimously voted no extra session this summer and endorsed President's authority under Spooner amendment. Cortelyou cited insular cases as guiding Congress to act on an organic act for the Philippines, shaping Senate and House leadership and signaling an historic, precedent setting session.
The United States plans to establish full civil government in the Philippine islands by early July under military authority, with President's power governing through a civil administration. Taft to be notified as first civil Governor on July 1. Cabinet notes uphold Foraker Act legality and Puerto Rico duties ruling, but do not apply to US Philippines tariff questions.
Washington June. Chyo Min Hui, incoming Korean minister to the United States, visited the State Department and was formally presented to the President at the White House. The exchange marked the opening of diplomatic engagement with Seoul.
A reader from Bowling Green reports a troublesome and itching sore on the leg that caused torture but was cured by Dean's Ointment. The testimonial notes the ointment removed burning and itching and produced a permanent healing.
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