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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
7
Special Legislative Correspondence from Boston reports that the House rules committee met and heard Charles E. Ayer of Lowell state that no money was paid on the Westminster Chambers bill beyond a counsel fee. The committee found no bottom to corruption charges against members.
The Massachusetts House declined a third reading 65 to 95 on McPhersons measure to compel incorporation of the New England Gas and Coke Co. Debates covered gas pricing in East Boston and Charlestown, savings bank lending on notes with foreign stock as collateral, highway repairs funding, and proposed Essex County Rocks Bridge cost apportionment. The chamber also moved toward engrossment on related bills and recessed with ongoing discussions on consolidation and stockholder settlements.
The Senate approved measures including the Boston tax bill and the Gloucester Police Court abolition while reconsideration of the Chief Justice Field resolve was refused. The Boston and Albany lease was discussed with Senator Joy dissenting against leasing to New York Central for 99 years.
Fall River stockholders lead by Dr. Amos M. Jackson win a temporary injunction from Judge Bell to stop the Hargraves mills officers from selling to the Hargraves Parker corporation. The suit alleges an unlawful planned merger that would equalize ownership despite unequal assets, with $800000 capital per mill and assets exceeding $1.32 million in Hargraves. Notice of the order has been served.
Haverhill school board defeated Principal Clarence E. Kelley after a 4½ hour session by a 13 to 8 vote in executive session. The vote followed six years of efforts to unseat him. W. F. Coggins was deposed at George Cougswell. Whitman’s W. C. French was elected principal 13 to 7. a full investigation into the high school was ordered before further hiring.
In Lynn a Reserve Officer Michael Joyce was shot in the chest during a 1 am confrontation near Kelleher's liquor store. The bullet shattered his right arm and he may require amputation below the elbow. Joyce pursued the three assailants toward Western avenue as police searched for them.
Police report a shop burglary at Kel leher Bros. where a rear window entry and two escape doors were used. Officer Joyce was shot while approaching the private stock kit and jimmy tools inside. James Hamill, an ex convict, was arrested nearby and claims innocence.
Capt George F Towle U S A retired Portsmouth New Hampshire native died in London after a paralytic attack. He served on Gen Tenneys staff in the Civil War and was brevetted lieutenant colonel. He later served in the regular army until retirement and owned substantial local real estate. Interment planned at his New Castle residence.
Clark faction reconvened in Butte seating all contested delegations in Clark’s favor, giving 275 of 481 state delegates. Resolutions condemned the Daly faction and sought resignations of state officers and congressmen. Senator Clark addressed the gathering as the national convention slate was named: W A Clark, Richard F Des M Holt, S T Hauser, Frank Higgins, H L Frank.
Boston June 21 The full bench of the supreme court overruled the defendant’s exceptions in Nathaniel Jones versus Pacific Mills. The personal injury suit stemmed from a defective spliced ladder at the Lawrence mill, where Jones was employed. A $5000 verdict stood in the superior court. the evidence was contradictory, but the court says the case was properly submitted to the jury.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Dr Charles E Cameron of Boston pleaded guilty to one count of larceny and one count of receiving stolen property in the Middlesex Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge. No trial was held and sentencing is set for the October term. Cameron remains out on bail.
Miss Mary Crane niece of Gov Crane and daughter of Mrs James Brewer Crane wed Rev Robert B Johnson pastor of the First Congregational Church Boston in the Congregational church at Dalton. The ceremony drew a large fashionable gathering with many distinguished guests in western Massachusetts.
Fall River June 21 reports special town officer Zullia W. Negus of Coles River Swansea shot George Davis a Swansea clam digger believed fatally injured. A warrant issues for Negus who is at large awaiting arrest by authorities.
In New Bedford on June 21 the board of health investigates a sickness in a North End Grandfield Street residence that may be smallpox. Donna Carmel, a Frenchman, is the patient and the house has been quarantined.
A Western mail carrier with a one cent contract tale recalls William Priest who as Goohenville postmaster in Chester County owed 1.99 dollars to the Post Office Department. After settlement a two dollar bill was sent to Washington, and a one cent draft followed which he did not cash. He framed the draft as a curiosity.
Convention week broadens views as women delegates from the West arrive, signaling a shift in ultra-conventional attitudes among Philadelphia women and changing expectations for the gathering.
Boston gains another win behind pitcher Dineen as New York bats stay silent beyond three hits. Hawley struggles at key moments while both clubs display solid defense. final score and inning details noted with walk and error tallies, attendance listed.
Worcester Montreal 6 Worcester at Springfield 2 Roches ter 1 Hartford Hartford 8 Syracuse 4 Indianapolis 8 Buffalo 7 Minneapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis game postponed wet grounds Detroit Cleveland 9 Detroit 3 Cambridge Yale 5 Harvard 5 Providence Providence 6 Toronto.
Yale defeated Harvard 15 to 5 before about ten thousand at Soldiers Field. Yale batted out two Harvard pitchers and led from the first inning, scoring consistently while Harvard showed little spirit. Notable plays included a home run by Cook and several strong hits and fielding from Yale, with pitching by Robertson, Stillman, and Kernan.
In Gales Ferry Connecticut on June 21 a large bonfire and pyrotechnics celebrated Yale's baseball win at Soldier's Field Cambridge. The gathering lasted over an hour with all men enjoying the festivity. Crews worked lightly and practiced racing starts with no time trials.
Saturday features a league clash between the Buntings and Mohairs at Chelmsford Street grounds in Lowell. Officials from Lawrence expected, 2.45 pm start, with anticipation of a high rivalry match as Mohairs led by David Hird face Buntings led by Thomas Haughton.
The Zion Cricket Club will play East Boston Cricket Club on the latter's grounds Saturday. The Zion lineup includes J. Howarth captain, W. Midgeley, E. Chippendale, T. Hoyle, H. Nader, J. Mader, G. Bowing, FE. Nelson, F. Birtwell, with reserves T. Woodcock and A. Young. Umpire C. Midgeley and scorer J. W. Fuster are named.
Advert says the Welsbach Light with Yusea Mantle yields 50 percent more light than other mantles and triple strength. It promises long life and a bright beam at under one half cent per hour, delivering 100 candle power per light. Sold at this office with first class gas cooking ranges on installment plans.
No charge for using meters or for running supply pipe from street main into consumers cellars. Orders left at the office are promptly attended to, with no fee for disposal or installation services listed.
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