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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1902

Page

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Hammond Fined Fifty For Assault On Potter

In Tremont and Suffolk mill district Ira F Hammond was fined 50 dollars for assaulting special officer Nelson Potter who tried to arrest Harry F Timney on June 1. A third assailant Winn fled the city. Witnesses described Potter being knocked down and kicked as he lay in the street. Judge Hadley ruled all three men participated and imposed the fine.

Ira F. Hammond Nelson Potter Tremont & Suffolk Mills Hadley Hammond Harry F. Timney Potter Timney Tilden Street Winn Welch W. A. Hogan Tremont & Suffolk Corporation Mary Read Sykes Sheehan Hogan Joseph Z. Davis John Abel Grady Jos. Davis Davis Farrell & Connors Abel Patrick Lanigan James McGlinchey James F. Riley Robert Hendry Martin Neylon Richard Crean Felix Theout Anthony J. Bean Armour

Pawtucket Strife: Troops Guard City After Strike

Pawtucket Rhode Island June 14 troops remain in town as Mayor Fitzgerald pushes police protection promised if soldiers and deputies withdraw. Traffic cars not yet permitted, militia to be recalled gradually if police can handle order. Ten hour street railway dispute under scrutiny. merchants seek court action to test law.

Pawtucket R. I Fitzgerald Rice Pawtucket Merchants’ Association United Traction Company Pfenoba C. BP. Corcoran Merchants Association State House Providence

Mayor's attack on county officers fuels Pawtucket transit clash

Protests rise as East avenue suburbs prepare to resume service on the Pawtucket avenue line after a strike. Mayor Fitzgerald's harsh critique of Providence county authorities draws sharp rebuttals from High Sheriff Hunter C White and Marsden J Perry of United Traction. Debates over the ten hour law and long standing rivalries color residents' views, some backing the mayor while others blame the railway company.

Fitzgerald Providence Hunter C.white Marsden J. Perry United Traction Company Perry Pawtucket

Died From Injuries After Boston Wagon Accident

Cornelius Nestor aged 65 died at Relief hospital in Boston from a fractured spine after a heavy wagon ran over him on Causeway street. He had recently been at Tewksbury hospital for several years and had just gained liberty leave when the accident occurred. the team driver Holly Brown was arrested but later released absolved of blame.

Cornelius Nestor Boston Causeway Street Relief Hospital Nestor Tewksbury Holly Brown Tewksbury Hospital

Kid Lavigne In Mental Hospital After Fight Injury

Stockton California June 14 Kid Lavigne the well known pugilist is in the detention hospital suffering from mental aberration. Physicians doubt his recovery. His recent fight with Britt left him with an arm injury and a prior break may contribute to his condition.

Stockton Cal Kid Lavigne Britt

Cincinnati’s Gibbs Knocks Out Williams in Eight Rounds

In Stockton California on June 14 young Gibbs from Cincinnati defeated Kid Williams from Los Angeles by knockout in eight rounds in a fast boxing match.

Stockton Cal Young Gibbs Cincinnati Kid Williams Los Angeles

Handicap golf event for women at Country Club

A handicap golf tournament for women will be played at the Country Club on Monday. The 18 hole medal play event begins at 10 30 with a field of competitors from the club and nearby courses competing for prizes.

Happy Women Met With Mrs Catt For Rights Progress

National officers of the Women s Suffrage association met at Carrie Chapman Catt s Bensonhurst home to plan work for the year. They praised Australia granting national suffrage to 765 407 women and urged American men to emulate that progress. They noted Massachusetts granting mothers equal guardianship, Maryland admitting women to the bar, and broader laws expanding women s personal and property rights in many states.

New York Women’s Suffrage Association Carrie Chapman Catt Bensonhurst L. L Australia America Massachusetts Maryland

Lowell man cleared in Cambridge court trial on larceny

Thomas Kelly of Lowell was found not guilty by a Cambridge superior court jury after a trial for larceny from the person of William Hardy. W A Hogan defended him. In police court Kelly received five months in jail while Chico Kane and John Hannafin were discharged. Hardy alleged a robbery near the Merrimack House, losing $27 while intoxicated.

Thomas Kelly Lowell William Hardy DeCourcy Cambridge Wao W. A. Hogan Kelly Hardy Kane Hannafin

Fishermen Drowned Off Nahant Pier

Patrick Ryan of South Boston and Thomas Powers of East Boston, crew of the schooner Benjamin Phillips, were drowned this morning off the Relay house pier. Two companions escaped to shore after tipping their small tender while skylarking. The bodies were recovered by Captain Hayman of the United States life saving service.

Nahant Patrick Ryan South Boston Thomas Powers East Boston Benjamin Phillips Relay House Ryan Powers Hayman United States Life Saving Service

Reward Raised for Capture of Escaped Convicts Tracy Merrill

Salem Oregon June 14 Gov Geer and Supt Lee of the penitentiary raised the reward to 3000 dollars for the capture and return dead or alive of Tracy and Merrill the escaped convicts this doubles the previous offer and broadens the search perimeter.

Salem Ore Geer Supt Lee Tracy and Merrill

Lowells Hospital Plans Scrutinized After Worcester Springfield Visit

Decarie of Decarie Manufacturing discussed incinerating plant plans with Acting Mayor Badger while alleging patent infringement by a competing cremating plant. A joint hospital committee returned from Worcester and Springfield with views on suitable capacity, favoring a middle ground hospital. The committee includes Casey Brown Worcester and Legare with Superintendent Gillow and City Messenger Pattee.

F. L. Decarie Decarie Manufacturing Company Minneapolis Worcester Springfield Worcester Hospital Lowell Casey Brown Legare Gillow Pattee

American Ambassadors Honor Prolonged Coronation Week

London hosts a surge of American dignitaries as Whitelaw Reid arrives with staff. Choate dinner to King Edward and Queen Alexandra marks a pinnacle of social events. Dinners and receptions planned through June with fleet of invitations causing delight and confusion among US officials.

London United States Choate Edward Queen Alexandra Whitelaw Reid Crocker Rutherford Claridge John H. W. Clous Lord Roberts Roosevelt W. Sheffield Cowles Douglas Robinson Bradley-Martins Chesterfield Gardens Bradley- Martin John W. Mackay Carlton House Terrace Reginald Ward Ogylvy Hays West End Buckingham Palace Mr. Reid Brookhouse James H.wilson Army of the United States Paris John C. Pratén United States Navy

Landslip Delays New York Central Trains Near Peekskill

A New York Central Hudson River line landslide near Peekskill delayed trains early this morning. Officials report no serious injuries and little damage. In Peekskill the Montreal Express was struck by a fast freight while on the track at 1 47 am, wrecking two passenger coaches that were empty. The freight engineer suffered a cut to his right arm.

New York New York Central Railroad Peekskill the Central N. Y Hudson River New York Central and Garland

Storm warnings issued for southeast storms along coasts

Washington weather bulletin sent to New York reports southeast storm warnings along the east gulf and South Atlantic coasts. A disturbance over the northeast gulf moves northward with brisk to high east winds this afternoon.

New York Washington East Gulf South Atlantic Northeast Gulf

Murdered Italian tied to railroad tracks in New York

Italian known as Carlo Cattapani Marquis de Cordova arrived seeking papers to prove inheritance in Spain. He disappeared Saturday after saying he would meet a man for the required documents and a $100 reward. He was found dead early this morning on the New York Central tracks with suspected poisoning.

New York Carlo Cattapani Marquis de Cordova New York Central Railroad Company One Hundred and Fifteenth Street North River Cattapani Spain

Salem Man John C Best Is Sentenced To Death

John C Best, convicted of the murder of Geo E Bailey of Sagus, was brought to a Salem court and sentenced by Judge Sherman to death in the week of Sept 7. The sentence requires Best to be imprisoned until 10 days before Sept 7, then taken to Charlestown State Prison for execution. A large crowd gathered outside as Best returned to jail, showing emotion after the hearing.

Salem John C. Best Geo. E. Bailey Sagus Sherman Isaac H. Mellish Best Peters Supreme Court Charlestown

Gentleman and Scholar Returns Home From East

Dr. Yung Wing, renowned Chinese scholar and Yale 1854 graduate, sailed aboard the Gaelic returning to Hartford after years amid Chinese diplomacy and a recent intrigue. He declined to discuss adventures or Chinese affairs.

San Francisco Yung Wing Orient Yung Yale College Washington Yang Hartford Pekin

Closing Up Business In Cuba War Dept Figures

Washington reports the division of insular affairs is winding down in Cuba. Total customs revenues under U S occupation reached 52 million 669 thousand 635 dollars. Yearly figures show 7,228,460 in 1899, 16,068,035 in 1900, 15,945,666 in 1901, and 13,447,472 for the partial fiscal year ending May 19, 1902. Exports duties were ended April 1, 1901, after collecting 2,115,137 dollars.

Washington Insular Affairs War Department Cuba

Golf Championship Conditions Announced for Glen View Links

New York announces national amateur golf championship to be held at Glen View Golf Club near Chicago from July 15 to 19. Entries must be received by 6 p.m. on July 8. Prize package includes a $1000 championship cup and four medals.

New York Maturin Ballou United States Golf Association Glen View Golf Club Chicago

Body of Dr Stephen H King Arrives in New York

The steamer Philadelphia carrying the remains of Dr Stephen H. King who died in London on the fifth docked in New York from Southampton this morning. A Lowell party will accompany the casket to the city and the funeral is planned for early next week at the Immaculate Conception Church.

Philadelphia Stephen H. King London New York Southampton Lowell Church of the Immacuate Conception

Boers Surrender 1817 in Transvaal and Colonies

June 14 London reports Lord Kitchener notified the War Office that 1817 Boers surrendered yesterday across the Transvaal Orange River and Cape Colonies. The figures reflect ongoing efforts in the campaign as authorities tally capitulations from the region.

London Lord Kitchener War Office Transvaal Orange River Cape Colonies

Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Stronger Hair Growth

A short ad claims mothers had thin hair but you can avoid thin hair by using Ayer's Hair Vigor. It promises long thick dark hair if you feed it with the product. Available for $1 at all druggists.

Ayer

Court Affirms Bucked Shop Conviction in Texas

Austin June 14 The Court of Criminal Appeals third district upholds Harvey Fullerton of Greenville in a bucket shop case. The ruling likely closes many stock exchanges and brokerage offices in the state.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals, Third District Harvey Fullerton Greenville

Forbes Wins Ten Round Decision In Denver Card

Denver, June 14. Harry Forbes of Chicago defeated Young Devaney of Denver last night at the Elyria Athletic club, earning the decision after ten rounds. Forbes pressed the pace from the start and had the edge throughout the bout.

Denver Col Harry Forbes Chicago Young Devaney Elyria Athletic Club Forbes

Crowd at Bow Street as Lynch Faces Treason Charge

London June 14 Bow Street police court hosted a packed session on Col Arthur Lynch former Boer soldier and Galway MP facing high treason. Prosecution depicts Lynch joining Transvaal forces, raising an Irish brigade and fighting Buller, with defense noting open conduct and cooperation. remanded to June 21.

London Bow Street Arthur Lynch Galway Newhaven France Sir Edward South Africa Lynch Transvaal Buller Pretoria Australia Natal Irish Brigade Charles Russell Walsh Col. Lynch Hamilton Holt A. S. Hardy United States Berne Switzerland Herbert W. Bowen Teheran Venezuela Prof. Richardson Athens

Lowell Cases Sentences Judgments From East Cambridge Court

In East Cambridge superior court on Friday John Parker was found guilty of robbing Augustus Waldron on December 26 1901 at Dutton and Merrimack streets and sentenced to two and a half years in the house of correction. Parker has a Manchester New Hampshire record for larceny and drunkenness. Frank Thorpe appealed from a state farm sentence and the upper court affirmed. Thomas F Connelly who had six months in a lower court was sent to the house of correction for six months after appeal. Louis Talbot with a state farm sentence awaiting hung over him was placed under probation with Officer Ramsay.

Lowell East Cambridge John Parker Augustus Waldron Dutton and Merrimack Streets House of Correction Parker Manchester N. H Frank Thorpe Thomas F. Connelly Louis Talbot Ramsay

Miss Mary Custis Lee Arrested in Separate Car Case

Miss Mary Custis Lee daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee was taken into custody in Alexandria charged with violating the law requiring separation of white and colored passengers on trains. Arrest followed a conductor’s complaint after she refused to move from the colored section and was later released on personal bond pending potential court action.

Alexandria Mary Custis Lee Robert E. Lee Washington Street

Filthy Lucre Tries Noonan Treated For Erysipelas

Chicago June 14 Dr Theodore C Koessel reports Thomas J Noonan treasurer of the Illinois theatre nearly died after contracting erysipelas from money handling. The illness arose from contact with currency suspected to harbor the disease germ, and doctors warn of infection risk in monetary dealings.

Chicago Thomas J. Noonan Illinois Theatre Theodore C. Koessel

Lethal Germ Found in Money Then Nose Passage

A bacillus erysipelas traveled from a money piece into Noonan's finger and lodged in the victim's nostrils, where a minor abrasion provided an entry for infection. The young man hovered near death for hours but survived the critical period and is likely to recover.

Noonan

Lake Shore adds stops for Twentieth Century train

The Lake Shore management announced the new Twentieth Century service between New York and Chicago will stop at Toledo Cleveland Erie Buffalo Rochester Syracuse and Albany rather than serving only New York and Chicago. Tickets will be sold at intermediate stations only if there is space aboard the train for additional passengers.

Cleveland Lake Shore New York Chicago Toledo Erie Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany

Guthrie Booms as Railroad Purchases Land

Guthrie Oklahoma June 14 The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway company bought 75 acres next to Guthrie for division terminals, adding to 20 acres of condemned school lands two months earlier. Round houses and shops will be built for Oklahoma lines including extensions from St Stevens to Wybar Coal Gate and into Texas Old Mexico Southwest. Citizens contributed 20 acres and $50 000 to attract the road.

Guthrie O. T Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Oklahoma St. Stevens I. T Wybark Coal Gate Texas Old Mexico

Pension changes announced from May issue

In Washington on June 14 the following pension changes are listed from the May 23 issue. Original grants including Abram L Teachman of New Bedford and Charles F Glynn of Taunton are adjusted with increases and restorations. Other adjusts include Henry C Dorman of Brockton William Frye of Lynn Stephen Davis of Campella and Mary A Lally of Brockton plus widows and special accrued amounts for Mary E Annis of Lynn.

Washington D. C Abram L. Teachman New Bedford Charles F. Glynn Taunton Henry C. Dorman Brockton William Frye Lynn Stephen Davis Campella Mary A. Lally Spain Mary E. Annis

Fireboat New Yorker endorses Father John's Medicine

Captain W. Braisted and Pilot P. K. Roche of the Fireboat New Yorker praise Father John's Medicine as a tonic and body builder, reporting they have used it with their families and achieved the very best results.

W. ©. Braisted P. K. Roche Fireboat New Yorker Father John

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