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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

7

Stock Market Opens Firm on May 6 in New York

The New York stock market opened firm with narrow activity. Amalgamated Copper 64 1 2, Atchison 81, Erie 355 1 2, Missouri Pacific 111, New York Central 131, Reading 56, St. Paul 162, Southern Pacific 56 1 2, U S Steel 35, U S Steel preferred 84, Wabash preferred 47. By 11 a m buying was widespread and prices showed gains in key issues and a modest railroad rise.

New York Amalgamated Copper Atchison Erie Louisville Manhattan Missouri Pacific New York Central Ontario & Western Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island St. Paul Southern Pacific Southern Union Pacific U. S. Steel Amalgamated Brooklyn Rapid Transit International Paper St. Louis San Francisco Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg

Cotton futures open steady in New York May bids

Futures in New York opened steady with May at 10.70 and listed prices for June through January ranging from 9.00 to 8.64. May cotton sold at 10.70, while yesterday’s high reached 10.68.

New York

Marine News Steamers Arrived From Genoa and Naples

In New York on May 6 steamers arrived including Washington from Genoa and Naples, Roma from Naples, bringing fresh maritime traffic and updates on transatlantic voyages.

New York Washington Genoa Naples Roma

Ocean Tank Steamer Floated Off Indian River Inlet

A marine dispatch reports the tank steamer Ocean, previously ashore at Indian River Inlet, was floated at 3 o clock this morning with tugs North America and Brilliant aiding. The vessel’s status and condition were not specified.

New York Ocean Indian River Inlet North America Brilliant

Primitive Methodists Open 12th Eastern Conference Session

The 12th annual session of the Eastern conference of the Primitive Methodist church for New England and New York opened in Pawtucket R I with about 50 delegates led by President Rev J T Barlow of Providence. Reports from examining committees dominated the forenoon and afternoon.

Pawtucket R. L The Primitive Methodist Church New England States New York J. T. Barlow Providence Fall River New Bedford Lowell Methuen Mass Brooklyn N. Y

Obituary Notices for Dorcas Foster and Merrill Adams

Dorcas A Foster aged 52 died at her home 121 Branch street yesterday leaving a husband and six siblings. Merrill E Adams aged 37 died at his home 13 Reed street yesterday he was a member of Centralville lodge I O O F and the Fraternal Helpers.

Dorcas A. Foster Branch Street Merrill E. Adams Reed Street Centralville Lodge Fraternal Helpers

Funeral Services Held for Charles H. Smith in Low Ell

Funeral services for former Low ell resident Charles H. Smith were conducted at 11 AM yesterday at 1116 Bridge Street by Rev. R A Greene. Bearers included A B Humphrey C L Stickney W Alonzo Owen G F Flint and C W Flint. Burial followed at Low ell cemetery under Undertaker Weinbeck.

Charles H. Smith Lowell Mahanoy City Penn George W. Flint Bridge Street R. A. Greene A. B. Humphrey C. L. Stickney W. Alonzo Owen G. F. Flint C. W. Flint Mr. Buchanan Lowell Cemetery Weinbeck Martha Crane Howard Street Mahoney Watson Curtis Carroll

Obituary notices for Day Foster and Adams in local city

Death notices from the State hospital Tewksbury May 3 Akins B. Day aged 71. Foster at 121 Branch street May 5 Dorcas A. Foster aged 52. Adams at 13 Read street May 5 Merrill E. Adams aged 37 years 4 months 8 days.

Day State Hospital Tewksbury Akins B. Day Foster Branch Street Dorcas A. Foster Adams Read Street Merrill E. Adams

Ireland to exhibit at St. Louis exposition

London May 6. Irish secretary Wyndham said in the House of Commons negotiations are underway with the Irish Department of Agriculture to secure a special exhibit of Irish industries at the St. Louis exposition.

London Wyndham House of Commons Department of Agriculture of Ireland

Army Surgeon Harold H. Haas Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

In Staunton Virginia on May 6, Dr. Harold H. Haas, an army surgeon, died after shooting himself in the head several days earlier amid a personal crisis.

Staunton Harold H. Haas

Schwab Re-elected President of U. S. Steel

In New York on May 5 Charles M. Schwab was re-elected president of the U. S. Steel Corporation at a board meeting held in the city today.

New York Chas. M. Schwab U. S. Steel Corporation

The Best Liniment

Mrs Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism lumbago and a sprained back noting rapid relief and widespread recommendations. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Anna Hagelgans Tuckahoe N. J

Suffering South Bend Woman Cured by Favorite Remedy

Mrs. Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana endured over three years of kidney and bladder pain. After failing cures from medicines and doctors she used Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy which she credits with cure. The ad touts the remedy as effective for kidney liver bladder blood diseases rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation and notes the 60 cent size and free trial by mail.

Johanna Foegely South Bend Ind David Kennedy AIM David Ki E

Ames Denies Signature on Written Writs in Trial

Former Mayor Ames faced a tense cross examination in Minneapolis on his bribery and extortion trial. He claimed rubber stamp signatures on orders to police to list disreputable houses and denied knowledge of a desk list. Brown testified on the Dr Ames withdrawal letter and its publication.

Minneapolis Minn Ames Thomas R. Brown Irwin A. Gardner Brown Dr. Ames Congress

Strongest point in Alaska boundary case cited

Washington reports that the Russian ambassador informed the British King in 1825 that the ten marine leagues boundary began at the sea, a view not disputed until a decade ago. The disclosure strengthens the American claim by showing Russia’s interpretation of the treaty and prior consensus with Britain.

Washington Russia

Congressman Friend Helped Bail for Manslaughter Suspect

Edward W. McGreggor appeared before Judge Safford in Salem on a manslaughter charge for a Beverly boarding house death. Bail was reduced to 1000 dollars, posted by Congressman A. P. Gardner whose son worked for McGreggor. Witnesses James McLoud and Charles E. Carter were held at 100 dollars each.

Salem Edward W. McGreggor Safford Charles Ritchie Beverly McGreggor A. P. Gardner James McLoud Charles E. Carter

Wa bash Railroad stockholders authorize up to 10 million bonds

In Toledo on May 5, stockholders and debenture bond holders of the wabash railroad authorized issuing coupon bonds not to exceed 10 million dollars to gain terminal facilities in Toledo St Louis Chicago Quincy Kansas City Detroit and other points. The measure was approved by about 80 percent of votes.

Toledo, C Wabash Railroad Company Toledo St. Louis Chicago Quincy Kansas City Detroit

Women Workers Meet Opens In Boston With Delegates

Delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and various Massachusetts locales arrived for the Massachusetts association of Women Workers meeting. An executive session preceded a luncheon for National League of Women Workers guests. Edith M. Howes presided as the opening session began with speakers including Miss Hamilton and Miss Virginia Potter.

Boston New York Pennsylvania Maryland Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts Massachusetts Association of Women Workers National League of Women Workers Edith M. Howes Massachusetts Association Howes Miss Hamilton National League Virginia Potter New York Association

Indian Chief Cornelius Hill to be ordained priest

Cornelius Hill, chief of the Oneida Indians and last survivor of New York’s Six Nations, will be ordained a priest of the Episcopal church on June 24. The ceremony, to be led by Bishop Grafton of Fond du Lac, will take place on the reservation near Green Bay Wisconsin.

Green Bay Wis Cornelius Hill New York State Episcopal Church Grafton Fond du Lac

Edward Returns Home From Cherbourg to London Welcome

New details describe King Edward arriving in Portsmouth and London after a royal salute at Cherbourg. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert carried His Majesty with escort by a British squadron. crowds cheered as monuments and flags lined routes to Buckingham Palace. Paris sent thanks for the goodwill shown in the Cherbourg despatch.

Portsmouth Eng Edward Cherbourg London France Victoria and Albert King Edward Paris Loucet Chamber of Deputies Buckingham Palace Prince of Wales Prince Christian Duke of Cambridge Prince Charles of Denmark Premier Balfour Lord Roberts

Porto Rico Seeks Cuba Loan Claim Through State Dept

Commissioner Degetau represents Porto Rico in presenting a $1,000,000 claim against Cuba to the state department. The claim stems from a loan Porto Rico alleges Cuba received before the war that led to the island’s transfer to the United States. Gen. Wood rejected recognition, saying the debt belonged to Spain as Porto Rico’s trustee, and the department is likely to share that view, leaving no recourse due to the Paris treaty bar on Spanish claims.

Washington Degetau Porto Rico State Department Cuba United States Wood Spain Paris

Ninth Victim Dead In Toledo Train Crossing Tragedy

Detroit report confirms the ninth fatality from Sunday night when a Grand Trunk train hit Polish excursionists boarding a Lake Shore train at Canfield and Dequindre streets. Joseph Szaruletta and Joseph Schafranski, Toledo residents, and Helen Radziewicz of Toledo remain in critical condition, with others improving and most injuries out of danger.

Detroit Mich Canfield Dequindren Streets Grand Trunk Toledo Lake Shore Harper Hospital Joseph Szaruletta Joseph Schafranski Campbell Avenue Helen Radziewicz Warsaw Street

Boy and Horse Die in Adirondack Forest Fire

Continued dry weather and strong winds ignite fires on the Adirondack northern slope. A 15-year-old boy, son of Bert Eseltine, was killed with a horse when flames trapped them as he tried to catch the animal near Siverton. Nearby at Sar anac Junction a woman with a newborn was rescued and moved to safety by hand car.

Plattsburg Adirondacks Bert Eseltine Siverton Saranac Junction

Powers Goebel murder case opens third trial bid

Georgetown Kentucky May 5 ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers faces a third trial as accessory to the Goebel murder. Attorneys renew request to vacate Judge Cantrill. Whitaker Coombs and Davis cases as accessories are continued. Another murder case is called, and Powers will likely not be heard this term.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Wm. Goebel Powers Judge Cantrill Harlan Whitaker Tallow Dick” Coombs J. W. Davis Goebel

Tripp Kicked by Horse, Fatally Injured in Accident

Boston May 5 Edward Tripp a teamster was dismounting from his wagon when he slipped and fell across the whiffletree as his head hung over the vehicle. He sustained fatal injuries and is not expected to live.

Boston Edward Tripp

Tragedy Strikes as Rider Is Crushed by Horse

A rider suffered a compound skull fracture and brain injury after a horse kicked when he was being lifted. Doctors warned the patient may survive only a short time. The incident occurred as the man remained in a vulnerable position between the horse’s hind legs.

Tripp

Rosa Finley Held for Grand Jury in Infant Death

Rosa A Finley of Laconia New Hampshire was held for the grand jury on a charge of killing her infant by throwing it into Lake Winnipesaukee. She waived examination and is held without bail. The grand jury convenes next November. Defense was led by Lawyer N J Dyer. Case appeared in municipal court before Judge D H Everett on a continuance.

Laconia N. H Rosa A. Finley Lake Winnipesaukee N. J. Dyer D. H. Everett

Range Finder Tower Burns at Fort Adams

At Fort Adams Newport R I May 5 early this morning a fierce fire destroyed the range finder tower planning and control for fort gun training. The tall hard pine structure with exterior armor was wrecked leaving the guns useless without a substitute. The post fire department did not call for city assistance.

Newport R. L Fort Adams Post Fire Department City Department

Three Sudden Deaths In Boston Streets

Boston on May 5 reported three sudden deaths from heart disease on city streets. William Jones aged 81 collapsed from a boat in front of the South Boston Yacht Club but died immediately. John H. Buckley a long time city employee and Knights of Labor member died in South Boston at 74. Alexander M. McLoud 45 was found dead in a Charlestown doorway while resting.

Boston William Jones South Boston John H. Buckley Knights of Labor Buckley Alexander M. McLoud Charlestown

Brave Fireman Dies After East Side Fire Rescue

New York on May 5 Fireman William McNally died at Bellevue hospital after a daring rescue at a blaze on East 15th Street and First Avenue He tried to save Henry McWilliams a tenant but perished from smoke and heat James McAvoy another fireman rushed through flames to pull McNally out and was badly burned He and McWilliams were severely injured with McWilliams later dying of his injuries McAvoy was released from the hospital yesterday and his act was praised as the bravest rescue seen by his superiors.

New York William McNally East 15Th Street First Avenue Bellevue Hospital McNally Henry McWilliams Jas. McAvoy McAvoy McWilliams

Forest Fire Threatens Hundreds Of Acres In Vermont

Morrisville Vermont May 5 A forest fire rages on the west side of Elmore mountain burning about 700 acres of timber land. Farm houses are under threat though none have burned yet as a large force fights the flames.

Morrisville Elmore Mountain

Textile council disputes Gompers role in Lowell strike

President Conroy of the Textile council says the American Federation of Labor ordered broad appeals for aid to all unions and will be a key factor in the Lowell strike. Gompers has returned to Washington after four weeks away, a move seen by many as lukewarm toward Lowell. Some question his lack of a Lowell speech while Boston leaders note continued contributions and aid applications at Textile headquarters.

Conroy Textile Council Boston Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Lowell Gompers Washington A. F.of L

Lamp Overturned Fire At Deering Hotel

Four people were injured when the Deering hotel on Fullerton avenue burned out of control early today. The building was owned by the Deering Harvester company and most boarders were employees of the firm. The blaze began from a lamp overturning and caused a panic among inmates. Financial loss is described as small.

Chicago Deering Fullerton Avenue Deering Harvester Company

Prominent Odd Fellow Collapses and Dies in Newburyport

Newburyport on May 5 reports John A. A. Morrison a leading Odd Fellow collapsing on a street. He served in nearly all posts of the local I O O F lodge and encampment and in the grand lodge. He was 55. his wife and only son died in the past six months.

Newburyport John A. A. Morrison I. O. O. F. Lodge Grand Lodge

Dunstable Common Case Resolved by Supreme Judicial Court

The Dunstable common title dispute ends in compromise in the supreme judicial court. Henry S. Proctor led the suit with town opposition by Messrs. Marshall and Haskell against the Universalist society represented by Thomas H. Armstrong of Boston. The town retains the common.

Dunstable Common Supreme Judicial Court Henry 8S. Proctor Charles Cowley Universalist Society Messrs. Marshall and Haskell Thomas H. Armstrong Boston

Monitor Scorpion Sold For Junk To Port Lands Mills

The Port land rolling mills of St John New Brunswick have bought from the British Admiralty the old Confederate monitor Scorpion. Built forty years ago, she is currently in Bermuda serving as a tug and will be broken up to roll plate iron at the mill.

St. John, N. B Portland Rolling Mills Bermuda

Mueller bill passed to empower Chicago street railways

Springfield Illinois May 5 The Senate today concurred in House amendments to the Mueller municipal ownership bill The act enables Chicago to own operate lease and construct street railways and will become law after Senate passage Chicago long sought legislation moves to the statute books

Springfield Jil Senate House Chicago

Police Court Sums Up Greek Club Arrest Case

Judge Hadley reviews testimony in a drunkenness and assault case involving Korneman and Arthur with Greek club members. Korneman found guilty on three charges, fined. Arthur guilty of drunkenness and assault, fined. Both defendants granted appeal bonds. Several other cases continued or delayed as court closes.

Dooley Welch Kornoman Komonopulos George Prempas Robert G. Bartlett Market Street Bob’ Bartlett Capt Kew Keeper McQuade Ryder Korneman Arthur Hadley Pearson Superior Court

Lockout Ends at Ballston Paper Mill

Ballston New York May 6 The lockout at the National Folding Box and Paper company mill was broken today. The firm offered a wage increase and recognition of the Federation of Labor in response to worker demands. The offer was accepted and operations began at 7 oclock this morning with terms of settlement not disclosed.

Ballston N. Y National Folding Box and Paper Company Federation of Labor

Reiff to ride for Corrigan at Louisville Clark Handicap

Edward Corrigan has engaged Johnny Reiff to ride his horses this season. Reiff arrived in Louisville and will ride Hargis in the Clark handicap today. He has a license from the Western association and will ride only on tracks under its control.

Louisville Edward Corrigan Johnny Reiff Reiff Hargis Western Association

Chaffee Inspecting Ninth Infantry at Madison Barracks

Gen Adna R Chaffee and a staff traveled through Watertown New York on May 5 en route to Sacketts Harbor for an inspection of the Ninth U S Infantry at Madison Barracks this afternoon The march of the general and his aides underscores a routine mid spring inspection in the region and highlights the ongoing oversight of military units in the area

Watertown N. Y Adna R. Chaffee Sacket's Harbor U.S. Infantry Madison Barracks

Still Improving for James Gibbons After Skull Base Fracture

James Gibbons remains at St. John’s Hospital with a base of skull fracture, and doctors report his condition about the same while noting improved chances of recovery compared with his admission.

James Gibbons St. John’s Hospital

Pretender Killed Again Reported from Zee Onar Camp

Madrid dispatches cite Im parcial reports from Melilla Morocco claiming rumors that the pretender was assassinated in his camp at Zee onar.

Madrid Imparcial Melilla Morocco Zeeonar

Clearance sale of imported plaques and Dutch tiles

George EB. Maker on John and Merrimack streets offers Hammond Brass Plaques from 0 to 6 dollars, Dutch tiles framed and formerly 760 and 1.25 now 25 cents, plus odd lots of framed pictures at special closeout prices. Come early for best selection.

Aliso George EB Oor John and Merrimack Streets

Barrel Murder Scramble in Pittsburg Italians Held Amid Inquiry

New York detectives with Pittsburg officers and Captain Walsh search Italian communities in Pittsburg for clues into the Bene detto Madonia murder. Four Italians were arrested after intensive questioning by Detective Aymer, with promises of valuable leads from Sergeant Cherry to solve the barrel mystery.

Pittsburg New York Benedetto Madonia Walsh United States Secret Service Webster Avenue Aymer Cherry

Monastery Stormed in Corsica Barricade Ended

A Bas tia Corsica despatch reports Capuchins barricaded in their monastery were expelled by police with infantry and gendarmes after barricades and doors were broken. Friars arrested after refusing to surrender as about 2000 demonstrators were dispersed.

Paris Bastia Corsica

Strike assault case postponed as Hagerty flees bail

Lynn May 6 The strike assault case of E C Dow and Mathew Hagerty was continued in police court until Saturday pending Suffolk superior court contempt proceedings for violating an injunction granted Harney Bros Hagerty was released on 100 cash bail and has disappeared Knights of Labor seek to locate him as the Cutters assembly supplied the bail

Lynn E. C. Dow Mathew Hagerty Suffolk Superior Court Harney Bros Hegerty Knights of Labor Cutters Assembly

Fool and His Money Parted in Boston Bunco Case

Horace N. Miller of Boothbay Maine reported to police that he lost or was stolen from him 3000 dollars in Boston after using the day with women friends to sight see. He had come to buy horses. He woke to find the money missing.

Boston Horace N. Miller Boothbay

Court adjourns in Superior Court as cases unsettled

This morning in Superior Court lawyers were not ready with their cases. A minor motion consumed time and the court adjourned to Thursday at 9:30. The Moulton vs Haley case was defaulted as the plaintiff did not answer. Several cases were settled out of court including Wilkins vs Carruthers and Perkins pro ams vs Bancroft Plane Steel Co.

T. Sumner Moulton Marilla M. Haley Wilkins Boston & Northern J. W. McEvoy Richardsons Trull & Wier Bennie Moore P. A. Fay F. B Dunbar Cowen

Bentley Farm Buildings Burned at Hampton Falls

Exeter New Hampshire May 6 The farm buildings of Joseph Bentley at Hampton Falls burned early today causing a loss of 2500 with small insurance Two cattle perished and household goods were saved News item notes the fire and outcome.

Exeter N. H Joseph Bentley Hampton Falls

Pollard offers basement sale on mercerized yarn goods

Three cases of mill remnants of striped mercerized cheviots and fancy stripes are offered for waists and dresses. The goods are genuine mercerized yarns not finish goods, valued at 20c to 26c per yard, but sold in Pollard's basement bargain department for 12 1 2 cents per yard.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Elegant two story house and stable on the Highlands

T H Elliott at 64 Central Street advertises a bargain on a fine two story house and stable on a corner lot with modern conveniences, built three years ago and in elegant condition. An offer is wanted and the listing suggests also viewing farms advertised elsewhere in the paper for nearby buyers.

T. H. Elliott Central Street Highlands

Lowell Cooperative Bank Annual Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of Lowell Cooperative Bank shareholders will be held Friday evening May 15 1903 at 7:30 PM in Room 89 Central Block 6 Central Street Lowell Massachusetts for the election of officers for the ensuing year William D Brown Clerk

Lowell Cooperative Bank Central Block Central Street Lowell Mass William D. Brown

Administration petition for Clarence W. Whidden estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court cites heirs and creditors of Susan Burnett late of Lowell to show cause why administration should not be granted to Clarence W. Whidden or another. Hearing set May 19, 1903 at nine in the forenoon in Lowell. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier before the court date. Signed by S. H. Folsom, Register.

Middlesex Susan Burnett Lowell Clarence W. Whidden Itness Charles J. McIntire Esquire S. H. Folsom Register

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