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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
9
A dense timetable fragment for the Boston and Lowell routes listing arrival and departure times, notes on via Bedford and Western Division, and a caution that ticket offices may not be open for this traffic. Sunday and midweek service details appear with numerous time points and abbreviations.
New York New Haven and Hartford R R announces October 27 schedule: trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 15 11 25 am and 5 23 pm with connections at South Framingham to Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the West and at Concord Junction to Fitchburg R R The 5 23 pm links with Stonington line to New York City south and west Sundays 7 15 am to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providers and way stations officers Porter Clark general superintendent Kendall general passenger agent.
New York real estate circles show excitement over a 25 percent insurance rate increase affecting stock merchandise and fireproof buildings. The Atherton Machine Shop sale on Monday forecloses a mortgage near 35000, with 20 acres and a building complex, after a 65000 purchase two years ago. Lumber and building costs rise, yet demand outpaces supply as Amasa Pratt & Co foresee a busy spring. A local buyer sought the shop, while a Belvidere jobseeker struggled to find an unoccupied house.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was greeted by Massachusetts lawmakers with a lively reception and a witty five minute address. Speaker Myers welcomed him and noted historic ties between Massachusetts and Virginia. Lee spoke of duty to the United States and praised early leaders from both states.
Two out of town liquor dealers seek Lowell locations. Craven of Graniteville eyes Donald Cameron place in Westford. Graves plans a house at Boylston and Rogers for Mrs. Cunningham. Billings buys Mary Wight house on Mansur Street. New waiting room for Boston and Northern Street Railroad in Parker block may open by April 1. Office space demand noted by Architect Davis. Remodeling Greenwood block opposite the post office proceeds. first floor to be fitted for a liquor saloon.
Real estate transactions list numerous transfers with prices of one dollar. Buyers include Railroad National Bank and various individuals such as Lilley Nesmith Boisvert Haines Coffin Sawyer and Hunt. Properties span Lowell Westford Wilmington Dracut and surrounding streets including Lawrence Harvard Pleasant Agawam and Orrington.
New York March 7 reports the dissolution of western railroad associations and pools, seen as inevitable due to the interstate commerce commission's aggressive stance. Trunk line officials cite failure to enforce penalties as a key factor in the breakup.
Senate committee reported leave to withdraw on a bill to protect milk dealers from unwarranted prosecutions. Several measures were postponed to March 17 including city treasurer report requirements and a hospital care bill. Other actions included delaying vaccination exemptions petitions and engrossing resolves for portrait collection and Lowell Textile School support.
Legislative hearings centered on a bill to erect a monument at the tip of Cape Cod commemorating the Mayflower landing and the signing of a famed compact at Provincetown harbor. The proposal calls for a $25,000 state appropriation. The judiciary committee also considered abolishing capital punishment in the state.
Multiple to let notices advertise a variety of residences and rooms for rent. Listings include a seven room tenement at No 46 Eighteenth street with furnace, baths, and cellars. an 11 room house in Helvidere. newly painted houses on Merrimack street. tenements on Sixth and Burtt streets. 170 Foster street cottages. 23 Kirk to a 20 f1 details. Royal street tenement. 914 Gorham street six rooms. furnished and unfurnished rooms on Liberty and Middlesex streets. and a store for rental at 622 Market street near Cabot street with low rent.
The measure had prior support but stalled in a Legislature session. Boston's Wm Lloyd Garrigan argued crime declines as penalties soften. Col Butler Ames testified to allow Wamesit Power of Lowell to hold up to 1 million in real estate and 1 million in personal property. current charter limits are 300,600 and 200,000 respectively. No opposition was voiced.
Gen Julius J Estey president of the Estey Organ company died at his Brattleboro home at 5 AM of heart disease He was 57 born to Jacob and Desdemona Estey He helped expand the family organ business from 1848 and served in Vermont state legislature and senate He led the People's National Bank of Brattleboro and aided Moody in Northfield and Mt Hermon school efforts
Gen Estey a former trustee and treasurer of a Vermont institution died after a life in the National Guards. He organized Company I the Estey Guards in 1874 and rose to brigadier general in 1882. Survived by wife Florence daughter of Dr Henry Gray of Cambridge New York and two sons Col J G Estey and Capt J Harry Estey who helped in the family business.
New York March 6 Miss Louisa Forbush known as Marion Shirley testified in her own divorce suit against Harry W. Forbush manager of the Conrad Tannery company whom she married at 16. She asks 1200 a year alimony claiming his 5000 salary. Her mother supported her claims while the husband offered no testimony. The case proceeds as Judge Truax reserved decision.
Washington district court of appeals issues division on prize money claims by Admiral Sampson and his men from the Santiago campaign. Chief Justice Alvey suggests withholding dismissal to preserve option for Supreme Court review. Justice Morris agrees on jurisdiction concerns, while Justice Shepard plans a dissent.
March 7 report states Captain Casati, renowned African explorer, has died. Details were scarce but the veteran traveler and military officer was widely known for expeditions across the continent.
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