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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
6
Boston reports George Champion and his wife captured in Milford Massachusetts after a two day hunt connected to the West Newfield Maine tragedy. Prisoners transported to Boston Tombs for questioning awaiting extradition papers amid guarded police briefings and crowded street interest.
Detectives with Boston officers and deputies arrested a man believed to be George Champion and a woman thought to be his wife at Mrs. Mary Pierce’s boarding house in Milford Massachusetts on June 13. The suspects were brought to South Framingham for transfer to Boston. Champion appeared calm, declined to speak to reporters, and was handcuffed during the transfer.
Dr Eldridge KK Leonard, a long practicing physician in Tockville Ct, died this afternoon from blood poisoning at age 69. He is survived by a widow and a son.
Dr Leonard assisted Dr Storrs of Harvard in removing a liver abscess from a Rockville boy. Seem took charge of the patient, but Dr Storrs died of blood poisoning from the operation ten days later.
New York lawyer J Edward Swanstrom for Hon Jacob W Mack forwards charges to Gov Roosevelt accusing Controller Bird S Coler of malfeasance in awarding bids for city bonds amounting to 12 688 992 36 advertised July 20 1898 to a favored syndicate causing a large city loss. Charges claim Coler rejected higher premiums from 31 smaller bidders keeping profit for the syndicate, and authorized quick turnover of bonds to the favored bidder benefiting the syndicate by about 222 029. They seek Coler’s removal from office.
New York June 13 The executive committee of the Anti-Imperialist league will meet June 25 to decide on calling a general Liberty Congress after the Democratic convention. About 30 representatives are invited for private conference, including Carl Schurz George S Boutwell Horace Boss Judson Harmon J Sterling Morton John B Henderson Moorfield Storey and Senators Wellington and Bacon. The aim is to seek unity of independent voters for the national campaign to influence the outcome in upcoming elections.
New York June 13 The court of appeals is the last chance to delay Dr Samuel J Kennedy's electric chair for the murder of Dolly Reynolds on August 15 1898 Judge Fursman denied a late motion for a new trial and witnesses had testified to an alibi Kennedy’s case now rests on the appellate calendar awaiting argument in the court of appeals.
Buffalo news reports diamonds seized at Niagara Falls valued at 75000 dollars. Max Lasar and two alleged confederates, a man and a woman, are under arrest while Dr P Van Dandaigue is under surveillance. Lascar allegedly delivered the diamonds to Montreal from Europe and recruited the couple during a wedding tour to carry the package as a gift not to be opened until reaching the United States.
The second annual convention of the National Association of Circulating Managers met in New York on June 13. Officers elected include President W. H. Gillespie of the Detroit Free Press, First Vice President Thomas Downey of the Globe, Boston. Second Vice President H. J. F. Berkeley of the Inter-Ocean, Secretary-Treasurer J. La Boeschaus of the Journal, Columbus.
Boston June 13 The Senate rules committee has not yet acted on the Smith order for an inquiry into Haverhill Gas Securities affairs by the attorney general The governor will hold the Westminster chambers bill until tomorrow before deciding on signing or veto The bill faces possible veto amid waning hope for supporters MacCord of New Bedford seeks amendment to preserve 25 percent discount for large gas consumers and a half cent per thousand feet reduction The savings banks oppose a substitute allowing bonds of foreign manufacturing firms noting only two banks favor it and that American Woolen aided the measure
In June the Massachusetts House debated the Boston gas question and municipal electric street lighting, voting on various conference committee appointments and motions to print minority reports. Bills for harbor and public lands, Nantasket beach care, and the Putnam farm purchase were discussed, with some amendments adopted and others rejected. A separate local incident in Boston recounted Eva Lewis warding off a burglar who entered through an open window at a nurse boarding house, with the thief escaping as police investigated.
The Ways and Means Committee favorably reported a bill to prevent further encroachments of the Connecticut River at Hadley. The House was to investigate the affairs of HavERhill Gas Securities, delay to tomorrow. Bills engrossed for lobster protection and Rocks Bridge maintenance over the Merrimac in Haverhill. Senator Washburn opposed a graduated inheritance tax bill, with Senator Innes defending it. the measure was rejected.
The Greenhalge club of Ward 21 held a Tuesday evening reception at the Norfolk House in Boston attended by about 150 Republicans. Temple A. Winsloe served as toastmaster, with William M. Olin on Governor Greenhalge and Councillor Davis on The Commonwealth, plus remarks by John S. Richardson and Sherwin L. and others. Guests included R. E. A. Curtis, Saunders, Alderman Jordan, Curtis, Emery, Starratt, and several clergymen and local leaders.
An informal gathering featuring Ett S. W. Brackett J. S. Brackett Ss. H. L heureux and Dr. W. A. White proved a social triumph. The event drew friendly remarks and marked a joyful, well attended occasion.
In Boston on June 13 the House committee on ways and means held a brief hearing on leasing the Fitchburg railroad to Boston and Maine. The panel considered exchanging 50,000 shares of Fitchburg stock for 35,000,000 three percent bonds, a move President Tuttle said would greatly help the State. Elder represented Rutland rail, and other parties included Coolidge and Turvey. The committee is expected to report favorable action soon.
At a Boston North station gathering 18,963 shares were represented. By law amendment officials added that certificates shall be signed by the president or vice president and treasurer. American Loan & Trust Co was named to approve and certify registered coupon bonds under a directors vote dated January 2, 1895.
A two alarm fire at 91 to 93 Commercial street in Boston caused extensive losses of sails cordage and related stock valued at 10 000 to 15 600. Fire damaged multiple floors with John Hutchinson sailmakers stock nearly wiped out while Fearing Whitten and American Net and Twine faced wet damage. Chief L P Webber was struck by falling slate and treated for scalp wounds.
A horse pulling a wagon bolted on 115th Street after being frightened by a kite. Raymond Peden, six, was killed and six other children were injured in the crash.
Advertisement touts the Yusea Mantle for 50 percent more light and triple strength, claiming long life and bright output of 100 candle power per light. It notes low operating cost under a half cent per hour and offers first class gas cooking ranges on an installment plan.
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