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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

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King Edward Maintains Good Health Amid Royal Bulletin Updates

London June 28 The Duke of Connaught reported the King slept naturally and was comfortable. Buckingham Palace issued bulletins through 2 pm noting the King is out of immediate danger with the wound needing constant care. By 4:50 pm he was moved to a couch and showed improvement as doctors described protracted recovery and careful monitoring.

London Duke of Connaught Buckingham Palace Edward Lord Lister Frederick Treves Lancet Crystal Palace India Office Prince of Wales Lord Kitchener Kitchener Strand Fleet Street Prince Henry Prussia Louis Philippe Portugal Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Frederick Francis England Duchess of Marlborough Arthur Paget Westminster Abbey

Cup leaves France in arduous Alpine auto race

Paris reports Englishman S F Edge won the James Gordon Bennett cup, reaching Innspruck ahead of rivals including Knyff who led until 25 miles from Innspruck before breaking down. First time the cup leaves France with Baron De Forest finishing first in Salzburg at the third stage. Average speed from Bregenz listed as 44.4 miles per hour.

Paris S. F. Edge Innspruck Austria Knyff France Baron de Forest Salzburg Bregenz

Japanese Fear Total Loss of Tea Trade With U S

At a June meeting of ten Japanese merchants in Shid zoutka Baron Komoura minister for foreign affairs warned that three quarters of world tea is consumed in the United States yet Japan's tea exports to America have not advanced in a decade while American production grows. Olima Kheir, Central Tea Guild chairman, warned prospects in the U S are bleak as South Carolina tea fields expand and tariffs could rise to protect domestic growers.

Associated Press Tokio San Francisco Japan Shidzoutka Baron Komoura United States America Olima Kheir Central Tea Guild South Carolina

Peabody Teacher Thomas Believed Murdered in Cebu

Cable reports from Manila identify Stanley E. R. Thomas of Peabody as the murdered Philippine school teacher in Cebu. He was Harvard 1901, son of Rev. L. J. Thomas, and had recently written plans to travel the islands after leaving his teaching post last May.

Islands Philippines

Large Lakes Shipbuilding Deal Secures 11 Freight Steamers

The Plain Dealer reports American Shipbuilding Co. has booked orders for 11 freight steamers costing over two million dollars. A. B. Wolvin of Duluth, president, closed contracts for 10 ships aimed at grain freight down the St Lawrence to Quebec. Boats measure 242 feet keel, 48 feet beam, 26 feet depth and should be ready by next May.

Cleveland the Plain Dealer Lakes American Shipbuilding Company A. B. Wolvin Duluth St. Lawrence Quebec

Castro Hosts U S Warship Commanders at La Guaira

President Castro and his wife welcomed Commander T. C. McLean and Commander J. A. H. Nickels, heads of the Cincinnati and Topeka crews, with their staffs at La Guaira, Venezuela. U S Minister Bowen accompanied the visitors.

Caracas Venezuela Castro T. C. McLean J. A. H. Nickels United States Cincinnati Topeka la Guaira U. S Bowen

Wind in Texas Causes Train Crash Near Rosenberg

A Houston report says a tornado like wind near Rosenberg toppled a Southern Pacific freight train off the track, injuring three or four men and crippling wire communications as the storm damaged lines.

Dallas Tex Houston Rosenberg Southern Pacific

Hanging of Sick Man in Greenville Missouri

Sam Brown was hanged here yesterday for the murder of George Richardson in March 1900. The condemned man, in very poor health, was carried to the scaffold and held in a standing position while the rope was placed around his neck.

Greenville Sam Brown George Richardson

Man shoots self after failed attempts in dispute over woman

Chicago June 28. Charles W Gate an insurance and real estate dealer armed with two revolvers tried twice to kill Albert Mc Mullen a barber. After two failed attempts Gate locked himself in his office and shot himself. The men reportedly quarreled over a woman.

Chicago Charles W. Gate Albert McMullen

Naumkeag Steam Cotton declares semiannual dividend

Salem June 23. Directors of the Naumkeag Steam Cotton company declare a semi annual dividend of 2 percent payable July 1. This marks the first dividend after the company skipped the previous two semi annual payments.

Naumkeag Cotton Company Salem Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company

Senate Opposes 25 Round Boxing in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 28 the bill permitting boxing contests of 25 rounds was defeated in the Senate by a large vote after passing the lower house.

New Orleans Senate

Pension changes announced in Washington June 28

Pension changes from the June 7 issue list Irving Hall Lynn receiving a $6 increase and William H Manning Orange awarded an $8 increase, reflecting adjustments to existing pensions as released from Washington.

Washington Irving Hall Lynn Wm. H. Manning Orange

Coburn property auctioned in Lowell at $2.42 a foot

The C B Coburn property bounded by Merrimack Colburn Moody and Tilden streets sold at auction this morning for 2 42 a square foot in one lot. Frederick A Fisher bought it for 33967 80 reflecting market conditions. The house built in 1828 by Merrimack company and later Coburn heirs resided there until 1894 with current rental income of 600 yearly. The Ferris wheel on the grounds was not part of the sale.

C. B. Coburn Merrimack Colburn Moody and Tilden Streets E. B. Conant Frederick A. Fisher A. C. Wheelock Yorick Club Coburn Lowell Locks & Canals Company Merrimack Company Warren Colburn

Coronation Festivities Aboard Lucania During Illness News

The Cunard steamer Lucania from Liverpool and Queenstown celebrated King Edward VII's coronation on June 26 with bunting, songs, and a 21 gun salute. Passengers joined in games and a tug of war, with America beating England. At 9 AM June 27 the ship learned of the King’s illness via wireless from La Savoie.

New York Cunard Line Lucania Liverpool Queenstown Edward VII England America la Savoie Havre

Jess Morrison Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Eldorado Kansas June 28 Jessie Morrison is convicted of murder in the second degree for the 1900 killing of Mrs Olin Castle after a 12 hour jury deliberation. The verdict comes on a third trial and may be appealed.

Jessie Morrison Eldorado, Kas Olin Castle

Scottish Rite Convocation in Boston Elects Officers

The Massachusetts Council of Deliberation held its 31st annual convocation at the Masonic temple in Boston on Friday. Charles C. Hutchinson was re elected as commander in chief and Frank K. Stearns as first lieutenant commander.

Massachusetts Council of Deliberation Masonic Temple Boston Charles C. Hutchinson Frank K. Stearns

Judge Grants Decrees Nisi In Uncontested Divorces

Judge Wait devoted much time to uncontested divorce libels yesterday. Decrees nisi were granted in cases including Annie L. McLaughlin versus George J. McLaughlin Emma Keay versus Henry Keay Manuel dos Santos versus Cantarea dos Santos Henry O Dow versus Lizzie J Dow Ellen Sherlock versus Daniel Sherlock Jennie B Parker versus Wm E Parker Mary J Keyes versus Frank Keyes Celia E Custy versus Joseph E Custy J Armour McKee versus Daisy B McKee Nellie M Davis versus Henry F Davis. Remaining cases on the list will be in order next Monday morning, followed by contested cases.

Judge Wait Annie L. McLaughlin George J. McLaughlin Emma Keay Henry Keay Manuel Dos Santos Cntarea Dos J. Armour McKee Daisy B. McKee Nellie M. Davis Henry F. Davis

Incident at Lowell Machias shop injures worker

John O'Neil, at the Lowell Machias shop, was cut on the head and left hand after he was caught in a gear while working a speed lathe. He received treatment at the Emergency Hospital and lives at 114 Common Street.

John O'Neil O'Neil Common Street

Solid Granite Wall Foundations Built at Machine Shop

The Machine Shop Company is laying an 80 foot wall of solid granite in its yard as a foundation for an addition. About 40 feet is already in place. Work runs from 6 PM to 5 AM with ten men placing stones. Construction proceeds when the canal gate is closed to permit cementing and locating the wall. It should be finished within a few days.

PERSUADING THE VATICAN PROPAGANDA IN PHILIPPINES

A Rome dispatch reports definite American proposals on the Philippines will be presented at the Vatican, possibly tomorrow. Gov Taft awaits a Washington cable to clarify points and will remind the Vatican of past withdrawals of friars from other countries. It cites Tunis and Eritrea substitutions with papal approval.

New York Philippines Vatican Rome Tribune

Fire damages upholstery mill. 300 workers safe

A small fire at Stead and Miller upholstery mills in Philadelphia caused about 100,000 in water damage. The automatic extinguisher activated and the stock was ruined before containment. All 300 girls employed by the firm were panic struck but escaped unharmed.

Philadelphia Stead & Miller

Mildred A Pope Leaks at Boothbay Harbor for Repairs

The Machias schooner Mildred A Pope arrived at Boothbay Harbor leaking badly and will be placed on the marine railway. It sprang a leak yesterday while sailing from Columbia Falls to Vineyard Haven with a cargo of lumber for orders, necessitating discharge before repairs.

Boothbay Harbor Mildred A. Pope Marine Railway Columbia Falls Vineyard Haven

Run on Buffalo Bank Over False Rumor

Buffalo N Y June 28 doors of Empire State Savings bank open as usual today but trustees require 3 days notice after a quiet run prompted by a false rumor about solvency. Trustees say there is no cause for uneasiness and bank is solvent with a state banking department surplus of 12579 and deposits totaling 1250566. There was no excitement at opening and no run attempt.

Buffalo N. Y Empire State Savings Bank State Banking Department

The Prior Inventor in Interference Case Hildreth Prevails

In U S patent office interference between Henry McDermott's August 22 1900 application and Charles L Hildreth's January 16 1900 patent for a coiler head improvement the examiner ruled for Hildreth on April 18 1902. McDermott appealed to the examiners in chief who heard June 17 1902 and again ruled for Hildreth on June 26 1902. Counsel are Calver & Randall for Hildreth and Pearson Norris for McDermott.

United States Patent Office Henry McDermott Charles L. Hildreth McDermott Examiners-In-Chief Messie Channing Whitaker Macleod, Calver & Randall Hildreth Messrs Gardner W. Pearson James L. Norris

Reinhart to Clash With Conklin in Morristown Final

In Morristown New Jersey June 28 Frank C Reinhart of Princeton who beat Amateur Golf Champion W J Travis yesterday advances to the final round of the Morris County Country Club invitation tournament Reinhart will meet L H Conklin of Princeton in today’s 85 hole final The day is clear and promising for good sport Vanderpool Tyng and Lynch Marcellus also compete in 36 hole and consolation cup finals respectively

Morristown N. J Frank C. Reinhart Princeton W. J. Travis L. H. Conklin Morris County Country Club Reinhart W. D. Vanderpool Morris County J. A. Tyng Baltusrol

Visitors Call on Acting Mayor Badger at City Hall

President Perry of the American Car Sprinkler Co. Worcester led a delegation to city hall this morning to meet Acting Mayor Badger. No mention was made of the recent aldermen dispute over placing another sprinkler on the streets.

City Hall Badger President Perry American Car Sprinkler Co Worcester

Dangerous Summer Cough Warns of Pneumonia Risk

An ad reminds readers that lingering colds or coughs are dangerous in summer causing pneumonia or consumption. Father John’s Medicine is advertised as strengthening the body while curing throat and lung troubles.

Father John

Two Boys Plead Guilty Over Watermelon Theft

A dry police court session saw Napoleon Pane and Nicholas Swett admit guilt for breaking into a downtown store to steal watermelon. They were remanded until July 3 with bail set at $200 each. Other cases included John W. Jameson sent to the State farm, Sarah J. Temple to the workhouse on probation, and several fined for various offenses. Funeral notices covered Miss Mary B. Mee Guirk and Robert Harrington with services and burials at St. Michael's church and St. Patrick's cemetery.

Pickman Napoleon Pane Nicholas Swett John W. Jameson State Farm Sarah J. Temple Nicholas Carroll James Blake Patrick McLaughlin Michael Gallagher John P. Walsh Cyrus BE. Chase Thomas Kelly John Gillis Angie B. Howe Thomas E Lee

Lowell council to host three entertainments for Catholic university

At its last meeting the Lowell council and Knights of Columbus formed a committee to organize three entertainments to aid the Catholic University in Washington. Rt Rev Philip J Garrigan was a guest and urged support, and the council will act on the suggestion. The committee includes Thomas P Boulger as chair and sixteen other members.

Lowell Council K. of C Catholic University Washington Philip J. Garrigan D. D Thomas P. Boulger Dennis J. Murphy William J. Gallagher Philip J. O'Brien John M. Murphy William F. Sullivan John J. Clain Thomas C. Lee Patrick Conlon Daniel 8. O’brien John J. Brine James A. Walsh W. George Mullin Charles H., O'Donnell Thomas F. Carroll Jas. J. Gallagher James T. O’hearn Theodore Lussier Robert J. Thomas William F. Thornton

Funeral of Mrs Anna Andrews Held at Lyon Street Home

The funeral for Mrs. Anna Andrews occurred at her Lyon street residence on Friday at 2 PM. She belonged to Charlestown’s Loyal Lodge of Rebekahs. Floral remembrances included many named donors and a pillow inscribed Mother from her daughters. Bearers were James Walker John Clough Albert Neilson Malcolm Patrick. Burial followed in Edson cemetery.

L. C. Manchester C. M. Young Mary BE. Mee Guirk Lakeview Avenue St. Michael's Church Fr. Carney Schmidt Thomas P. Boulger Jesus James A. Murphy McCaskill Lahue Margaret Lynch Daniel F. Sullivan James Devlin Patrick O'Neil James Patrick Thomas McGuirk St. Patrick's Cemetery Molloy Robert Harrington Christian Street Anderstaker Molloy Bright, Sears & Co Udell Anna Andrews Lyon Street Loyal Lodge of Rebekahs Charlestown William Singleton Clough Loyal Lodge of Rebekahs Gertrude Libby Boston Albert Neilson Winthrop Mary Bohanen Nashua McKie Lynn Soul Pelham N. H Knott McDonald Arlington Frances’ Warner Ham

Tremont and Suffolk Mills Declare Semiannual Dividend

Directors of Tremont and Suffolk Mills declare a 3 percent semiannual dividend payable July 1, the first since January 1901 when 4 percent was paid. Lowell Bleachery directors declare a 2 percent semiannual dividend payable July 1, the first since July 1900.

Tremont Suffolk Mills Lowell

Citywide push for Bar Harbor charter reform

Bar Harbor residents move to secure a city charter from the next Legislature. Supporters argue Bar Harbor’s large financial interests require an aldermen board to manage them.

Bar Harbor Board of Aldermen

Dynamite Attacks At Duryea Coal Mine For Duryea PA

In Wilkesbarre on June 28 a dynamite blast hit the Wm. A. colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company at Duryea. Two explosions occurred though no one was nearby. Police could not locate the culprit who threw the explosive.

Wilkesbarre Wm. A Lehigh Valley Coal Company Duryea

Lynn Pastor Invited as YMC A Western College Secretary

Reverend Clayton S. Cooper of the Washington Street Baptist church in Lynn has been invited to serve as Western college secretary of the international Y M C A committee. He would work with John R. Mott of the World's Student Federation, headquartered in Chicago, after four years of notable service in Lynn.

Lynn Clayton S. Cooper Washington Street Baptist Church Western College Y. M. C. A. of America John R. Mott World's Student Federation Chicago Cooper

DREIBUND CONTINUES SIGNED IN BERLIN

Berlin June 28 The treaty renewing the Dreibund alliances among Germany Austria Hungary and Italy was signed in Berlin this morning by Count Von Buelow the Austrian ambassador L Von Szogy eny Marich and the Italian ambassador Count Lanza di Busca The alliance was renewed in its original form.

Berlin Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Dreibund Count von Buelow L. von Szogyeny-Marich Count Lanza di Busca

Prince Henry Leaves London Amid Farewell Crowds

Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia left London this morning with his suite to join the German flagship at Portsmouth. The Prince of Wales bid farewell at the station as a large crowd cheered. Princess Henry of Prussia plans to depart London tonight.

London Prince Henry of Prussia Portsmouth Prince of Wales Prince Henry Princess Henry of Prussia

Arm Sprain from Falling Brick in Londor Street

Alfred W. Pearson was struck on the left arm by a falling brick while tearing down a wall on Londor Street and sustained a sprain. He received treatment at the emergency hospital.

Alfred W. Pearson Londor Street Themergency Hospital

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Queen Alexandra Lister, Treves Barlow, Smith, Uaking Cup Peabody American Company Great Lakes Texas FAIR Superior Court Machine Shop Company Gov Taft Buffalo Bank Admiral Dewey Pickman’s Court Knights of Columbus Tremont & Suffolk Lehigh Company
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