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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
3
Report states that further lynching incidents are anticipated following the assault and beating of two women by a Black man near St Louis. Authorities describe the attack as brutal, with renewed calls for mob justice amid ongoing tensions and fear in the region.
In Peoria area near East St Louis a colored assailant attacked two women, leaving them for dead. Mrs Annie Green, 25, suffered skull fracture and arm injuries. Flora Bruno was also injured at her home. A posse, aided by East St Louis police and St Clair deputies, hunted the man on an island formed by Mississippi backwater.
Detective William E. Murphy was killed while arresting Billy McRae on burglary charges. McRae fled but was captured as a mob gathered, forcing authorities to move him to county jail. The city locked down with lights out and guards to prevent lynching as rumors of further mob action spread.
Washington June 2 Major General Corbin and officials head to New York to greet Sir Thomas Lipton the America's Cup challenger arriving tomorrow on the Oceanic. The President asked Corbin to invite Lipton to luncheon at the White House Friday or, if unavailable, to dine at the president's summer home at Astor Bay.
Georgetown Ohio June 23 John Brownfield a colored inmate who killed Deputy Sheriff Schurry in 1900 and who was to hang next Friday hanged himself in his cell today by taking poison. His arrest in September 1900 sparked a riot of negroes and the militia were called out.
Police seek twelve leaders of the mob and a Baltimore suspect Arthur Cornell held on murder charges. Wealthy Col James McComb offers to bail all arrestees. Governor Ward and Attorney General Ward pledge further arrests as the lynching follows the murder of 17 year old Helen Bishop. Grief surrounds the Bishop family amid calls for lawful justice.
Reverend Robert A. Elwood of Olivet Presbyterian in Wilmington denounces delays in the lynching case of a negro suspect. He cites the Constitution’s speedy trial guarantee and urges judges to act, warning that delaying execution could provoke citizens to take justice into their own hands. He questions the legality of detaining the accused with armed guards into September and condemns any delay that could lead to lynching.
At a city meeting nearly all clergy present adopt a preamble and resolutions condemning a revolting crime in the community and praising the self confessed perpetrator's lynching as the execution of the law. The statements emphasize violent expiation and call for public sentiment to align with the act.
A formal record expresses sorrow and indignation over a lynching demonstrating anarchic lawlessness. It condemns inhumanity and urges faith in courts. Attorney-General Ward and Chief Justice Lore decline comment, while Justice Pearwill notes the court may speak if charges are brought.
Judge Asa French died at his residence in Braintree at age 73, after a lingering illness. Born October 29, 1829, he served as district attorney for the southeastern Massachusetts district from 1870 to 1882, joined the Alabama Claims court in 1882, was a longtime member of the inland fisheries board, and served in the state legislature in 1886.
Archibald Morrison a silk salesman, killed himself in a dramatic act by leaping atop a train on the Brooklyn bound line. He fell from the last car, struck the third rail, and landed on Front Street more than 100 feet below, his mangled corpse found amid speculation of despondency and alcohol use.
At a private meeting of Nationalist members in Dublin Corporation on June 23 the decision was taken by 25 votes to 3 not to vote an address of welcome and loyalty to King Edward during his forthcoming visit to Ireland.
In 1889 Oklahoma settlers faced heat and bad water when a newspaper editor of Gebo Montana endured intense diarrhea. A neighbor gave Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in a last hope dose, followed by another, and the patient slept soundly within an hour. The medicine cured him. the ad notes its availability from all druggists.
South Framingham June 23 Lieutenant General Miles reviewed the First Brigade including Troop F Cavalry and Batteries B and C Light Artillery. The salute and drill impressed Miles and Sickles visited afterwards. A serious accident was narrowly prevented when Major Quigley slid 30 feet on a roof but was saved by noncommissioned officers and a blanket.
Keith's Theatre plans a capital summer program for the week of June 29 featuring Sallie Stembler Alfred Arnessen and a Watermelon trust quintette plus dancing singers. The Counsel for the Defense a one act melodrama with Mr and Mrs Jobyne and comedy stunts by Ray and Wood and Collins and North. The Fadettes orchestra and an updated vitagraph program complete the lineup drawing visitors from Boston and beyond.
Laura A. Gregg argues that a distinct Woman's Party will not form and that women voters, like other groups such as labor business and farm voters, are treated as a political class to be won by candidates. He considers the implications for nominating candidates and the focus on character when women vote.
New York June 23 The Evening Post says word from Wall Street that Charles M Schwab may resign as president of United States Steel Corp shortly. The report lacked confirmation with some sources citing solid information while others doubted it.
Panhandle detectives and sheriff offices pursue Willard Herrell ex convict who has terrorized Case and Miami counties for 24 hours. Fully armed he shot at travelers at Lake Erie depot Bunker Hill then fired at a saloon and shattered mirrors. He warned John Shively to prepare to die and fired at him atop a barbed wire fence as Shively fled after testifying against him in a prior murder case.
Mrs Catherine OBrien of Lowell dies at 90 at 143 Market Street. She was long associated with St Patrick s parish and leaves two daughters Elizabeth and Mary and two sons Felix of Lawrence and John Henry of the East Indies. Mrs Nettie M Prindle age 30 dies at 236 Chelmsford Street leaving husband John J and one son. Mrs Julia Beaulieu dies June 22 at 59 Colburn Street aged 84 leaving a daughter aged 11.
Funeral for Margaret Hogan former Lowell resident died in Gloucester Mass held at Middlesex street station with bearers Andrew Goggin James Kennedy James Pinder A Marshall burial at St Patrick cemetery Rev Fr Boyle officiating undertaker Savage in charge Also obituaries for Catherine OBrien age 9 at 143 Market street and Nettie M Prindle age 30 at 2 Chelmsford street plus a note about a boy trained in manual crafts who can make clocks Morris chairs and carved tables
A Lowell resident recounts severe back pain and credited a Dean's Kidney Pills course from Ellingwood Co. drug store with complete relief. The testimonial notes the pills genuine and warns against substitutes, with Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents and urging readers to remember the Dean's name.
A vintage advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for cancers and deep seated skin and blood ailments. It claims 30 years of testing, relief from rheumatism and ulcers, and guarantees a healthy blood supply, with money back if it fails. Sold by druggists in Lowell.
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