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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
1
Nan Patterson faces a verdict within hours as her defense rests after arguing the state failed to prove she killed Caesar Young. Her lawyer denounces prosecutorial tactics, cites pawn-ticket misdating and alleged money motives, and presses jury to weigh only the submitted evidence.
Reading Pa May 1 Judge Ermen Trout granted a new trial for Samuel Greason who with Mrs Edwards was condemned to hang for the murder of John Edwards the woman's husband The grant rests on Mrs Edwards testimony that she alone killed her husband Both defendants were tried for the crime in which the husband was slain and the new trial order follows her claims suggesting shared responsibility or sole causation by Mrs Edwards
May 1 report places Russian second and third Pacific squadrons near Hainan and off Kamranh Bay in Vietnamese waters. Transports from Russian, German, and British navies gathered off Saigon and in the Saigon river while a French naval division mobilizes to protect neutrality in French Involved waters. Nearby ports include Port Dayet and Cape St. James as tensions mount in Cochin China and Tsingtao area.
Tokio May 1 The Japanese press doubts France has kept faith with pledges amid Admiral Rojestvensky using Indo China ports for coal supplies and links to St. Petersburg. Government silent but ministers may renew the neutrality issue with France.
Granite cutters accepted an $3.00 per eight hours wage in a new scale after an amicable agreement between union representatives and major granite firms. The strike threat subsided with good will as employers and workers met on friendly terms. A dispute over apprentice ratios was settled with a compromise allowing two apprentices per 13 workers.
Oska loosa Kansas Sheriff George A Swallow pays a social visit to a police station while passing through Lowell on a trip from Chicago to Boston. He displays large shooting irons and recalls a single handed take down during the Bonesteel land rush. It is his first East visit in 17 years.
Boston May 1. Thomas J. Scollans, arrested in New York as a seven year fugitive, was refused bail by Judge Fessenden in the superior court. He remains jailed pending trial on an indictment for alleged fraud in Boston tying to the teaming service. He later pleaded not guilty to being an accessory before the fact of bribing and corrupting a juror.
In North Bennington Vermont a 21 year old Fred H Bartlett was found dead with head injuries near the First National Bank. Authorities think he was killed in Walloomsac New York Saturday night and his body moved to Vermont to divert suspicion. An inquest is under way with witnesses summoned as the investigation continues.
Bartlett New Hampshire May 1 the Cave Mountain house the only hotel here was practically destroyed by fire today along with the stable causing a loss of fifteen thousand dollars with partial insurance Sparks home near the railway station and several dwellings were saved by bucket brigades and hand extinguishers The fire started on the roof likely from a defective chimney the hotel owned by E A Stevens was a three story wood structure with 30 rooms and was open year round all guests escaped safely
In a police court this morning Dan Donahue handled a case over alleged drunkenness with stakes around $10,000. Napoleon Guertin, arrested Saturday night at a Cabot Merrimack street fruit store, denied intoxication by himself and the store keeper. after prior appearances judge Hadley revoked a former suspension but then placed him on probation after additional action. George Demers pleaded not guilty to vagrancy, admitted being slightly under the weather, and was jailed 24 hours to connect with water. Edward J. Allen faced assault and battery charges against Frank and Caroline Maynard, with continued proceedings and bail set. Caroline pleaded drunkenness. Frank admitted drinking but was held $200 until Wednesday. Benjamin Denning and Lizzie Campbell pleaded guilty to fornication and were fined. Anthony Colskos found guilty for cards on Sunday and fined. Several others were fined for minor offenses or admitted to probation or appeals.
Gloucester May 1. City Treasurer Edward Dolliver reports 22 licenses granted by the old board and four by the new, totaling 26 the legal limit. Dealers have paid money on licenses from both boards, amid a court dispute between Mayor McDonald and opponents over liquor licenses. The new board revoked licenses from the old board, but dealers continue to operate awaiting further developments.
A small blaze broke out in the planking near the bridge centre at noon. A telephone alarm was sent at 12 26 and the fire department quickly extinguished the fire. Strong winds could have caused a major disaster, forcing locals to swim or detour via Aiken street. The India plague situation continues to worsen with over 100000 deaths per month in the last quarter.
In Warsaw Russian Poland on May 1 a clash at Zelazna and Jerosohninska streets left thirty-one dead and many wounded as troops stopped a workers’ parade with cavalry charges and infantry fire. A second incident at Blote and Sosnowa streets reported a military patrol firing on a crowd, killing or wounding twenty more.
May Day reported with minimal industrial unrest in New England. Boston remained largely free of strikes as most trades settled early. In New Bedford Bristol mills faced a 600 weavers’ strike over the extra loom system. Lawrence bakers walked out over union recognition. Concord granite cutters won a $3 daily minimum wage.
In Lodz a small riot broke out with a priest stoned, sparking a clash with police. Four men were shot amid the melee, the only disorder in Poland aside from the Warsaw shooting reported so far.
Business is suspended with no tram or cab movement and telephone service stopped. Streets are crowded yet quiet at noon as patrols fill the streets and a strong force guards the Jewish quarter.
St Petersburg May 1 Theo dore Hansen first secretary of the Russian embassy in Washington receives the order of St Vladimir third class from Emperor Nicholas I.
May Day in St Petersburg reports glorious Easter weather with bright sunshine throughout European Russia. The capital remains calm as crowds celebrate with feasting and merrymaking. Children dance in streets and courtyards to accordions and balalaikas.
In St Petersburg May 1 M Angurieff former Witte assistant defends his chief against responsibility for the Manchurian crisis and the war. He presents unpublished documents showing Witte opposed Manchurian schemes and urged temporary withdrawal of Russian forces. He cites a letter urging friendship with Japan and a peaceful solution to populate eastern provinces and defend Russian peasants.
Providence May 1 There were no large labor troubles in the city aside from two small strikes. Painters sought higher wages and hoisting engineers and coal handlers at Eastern Coal Company sought union recognition. About fifty out of work at the coal firm and roughly 150 idle painters. Leaders adopt waiting policy with workers replaced by others deemed incompetent. Individual master painters expected to gradually readjust the situation.
New Bedford May 1 The Bristol mill weavers carried out their threat and began a strike leaving that department idle A police guard stood at the mill gate at opening time but no disturbance occurred Strikers met on a vacant lot near the mill at 9 am and planned daily meetings Five weavers reportedly returned to their rooms Mill officials declined to discuss the situation
Bad Neuhirsheim Hesse May 1 Secretary Hay continues a course of thermal baths. doctors say three to four weeks more needed. Mrs Hay reports he is getting along well. He goes out daily, his appetite is good, and he remains in extreme quiet, not receiving interviewers.
Washington May 1 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today Veazie Flora F E Weed and Pratt s Junction Charles F Adams with Flora Weed named for Maine and Charles Adams for Massachusetts in the official notification expected to impact local postal service and communities
King Edward conducted an automobile tour to Versailles today with strong public cheers. He then attended the St Cloud races where W. K. Vanderbilt’s Bengal and other fine horses were among the entries.
In New York May Day shows little building trade unrest but up to 35000 workers in various vocations may walk out by week’s end to press higher wages. About 25000 reef men and excavators union members seek wage scale recognition and a satisfactory reply may trigger a general strike. A 1000 truckmen strike is anticipated in downtown warehouses. East side garment workers prepare for July action over union recognition and wages, led by cloakmakers with 11000 to 12000 members in the city.
In Pittsfield on May 1 fifty coal handlers walked out after firms refused a nine hour day. Several companies quickly filled vacancies, and the story continues on page seven.
Mayor protests Lowell redistricting record amid Secretary of State action and impending injunction. City may seek temporary officials as assessors named by the board face off with vetoed appointments. Carney ledge gift to Textile School could ease drilling needs. Morse notes two feet depth insufficient for ongoing work and potential city gain from arrangement.
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