18 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
1
A Chicago clam-digger found a pearl valued at $50,000 but received only $17,500, a price considered a good deal for its buy-value. The passage notes mood about subway and elevated road compatibility and includes assorted comments on hazing rules at West Point and seaside readers.
The annual A C A canoe meet on the Merrimack river near Lawrence concluded with a large spectator turnout from out of town. Winners included Wawbewawa club in multiple events led by Stanwood and Pratt, with Innitou, Winchester, Tatassit, and Quinobequin clubs placing in various races. Officials named include Crosby, Burrage, Jacobs, Forsaith, Vietor, and Sawyer.
Bank Serna Sxenere provides foreign exchange payable in all world currencies in English French German and Swedish money. It furnishes safety deposit boxes with private rooms. The savings department offers 4 percent per year compounded semi annually. It has banking rooms exclusive for ladies and serves as a depository for the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Gov. Crane vetoes the Boston subway measure, delivering a detailed, sharp critique. He calls the bill contradictory, underfunded, and favorable to the railway company, arguing it lacks city protections and imposes costs beyond six million dollars with no guarantee of repayment.
In Barre Vermont on June 18 a major blaze swept through nine buildings at once. The old armory was the origin before the fire spread to a dance hall and several wooden structures. The armory, dance hall and Morse's wood yard were destroyed with losses estimated around $16000.
In Pekin on June 18 the foreign ministers declined to allow 3000 Chinese soldiers to enter the city now. They deem it unwise to permit such steps before the international guards depart later in August.
The Pope ratified the appointment of Dr. Thomas F F Kennedy of Philadelphia as rector of the American college in Rome, succeeding Monsignor O Connell who was recently appointed Bishop of Portland Maine.
New York judge released Dr Samuel J Kennedy on $10 000 bail after him being tried three times for the murder of Emeline Reynolds in a dramatic pretrial settlement.
Washington reports on June 18 that Mrs McKinley was formally pronounced out of danger by her physicians this morning as she recovers from illness.
Edward Freeman faced the police court on assault charges after a blow said to have driven Lillian Favreault, 11, to insanity. Dr. Benner will report tomorrow on her condition. The docket also covers Patrick Dempsey’s assault on his sister, adulterated milk fines, drunkenness pleas, and fines for public intoxication and trespass.
Graduates of Notre Dame Academy celebrate a refined ceremony in the Adams street convent music room. Arch Bishop Williams distributed medals and diplomas after essays on architecture painting poetry and music. A valedictory by Katherine Murphy and a final Sanctus closed the program as guests enjoyed cake and lemonade.
A petition for guardianship of 84 year old Thomas S Edmands opened before Judge McIntire in the old probate court. His son from Minnesota represents the petitioner while F E Dunbar and W H Bent oppose. Warnings about his mental decline and eccentric behavior were given by witnesses including Mrs Mary A Pierce and Mrs Catherine Smithies. They testified to ads for wives, improper dress, and letters to women, with further remarks about his library reads and late church arrivals. The hearings covered forgetfulness and other weakness tied to advanced age.
The board of police promoted Deputy Superintendent William B. Moffatt to chief after the death of Superintendent George R. Davis. Moffatt, born in Ireland in 1853 and long a Lowell officer, accepted the post and will continue some police court duties. The board’s choice was unanimous and comes amid a broader investigation into Blondin’s baggage and possible New York presence.
State and city police, as well as Boston investigators, press on with the Blondin murder case. They seek a warrant for Blondin’s arrest, interview witnesses, and coordinate with Medical Examiner Meigs for an inquest. New York detectives, led by Capt. Titus’s men, sweep major transit hubs and trace trunk and bicycle linked to Blondin to Fall River and New York.
Police traced trunks and a bicycle at Pier 19 North River New York believed to belong to Joseph Wilfred Blondin. Chief Inspector Watts sent Inspector McCausland to South Station to verify trunks checked on Wednesday morning June 12. He returned with details of three trunks and one bicycle.
A New Haven police report says brakeman Farrell observed a man in Cedar freight yards matching Blondin, the suspected murderer, asking for directions to New York and claiming to want to avoid police. Farrell found him on a coal car then lost contact. efforts to trace the suspect have yielded no results.
Lowell visitors gather at the Buffalo Circular Bureau located at 70 West Swan Street and at principal news stands near the hotels and Exposition grounds. Dealers can procure copies from the bureau, with Citizen on sale at io 1.
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