Collision sinks Clyde ship Saginaw off Virginia coast
A dense fog shrouded the coast as the steamers Hamilton and Saginaw collided about 180 miles south of New York, causing the Clyde ship to sink and at least 20 lives to be lost. The Hamilton fled the wreck, then returned with two lifeboats as both vessels reversed engines. Further details continue on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Clyde
Saginaw
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Hamilton
Winter Quarter
Fenwick Island
Virginia
New York
Virginia Capes
Richmond
Philadelphia
Boar
Rae
Old Dominion
Legal ruling limits postponement of fire chief election
Lowell city solicitor William A Hogan states the common council cannot indefinitely postpone the election of the fire department chief. He notes the 1897 statute requires concurrent votes from both city council branches and March or April timing, and calls indefinite postponement a legal duty violation. The opinion, dated May 5 1903, was sent to the council and discussed during May 5 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Hogan
Fire Department
Adams
Lowell
Mass
Frank M. Dowling
Pinder
Braden
City of
Cushing
Fatal Assault Report Ties Death to Fox in Pawtucket Saloon
Coroner Thomas F Vance reports Joseph S Millette died April 24 1903 from septicemia caused by injuries from a blow in a Dexter Street saloon. Fox is named as responsible for the fatal assault. McCarthy labeled involved but not responsible per the inquest. Fox and McCarthy were arrested and charged with manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. L
Thomas F. Vance
Joseph S. Millette
Stearns
Thos. Fox
Woonsocket
Thos. McCarthy
Central Falls
Vance
Fox
Millette
David Collins
Dexter Street
McCarthy
Martin Smith
Thomas Fox
Thomas McCarthy
Appeal From Court Over Receiver For Bank
Norwich Conn May 5 An appeal has been taken by the defendants from Judge Thayer s decision appointing a receiver for the Second National bank upon the application of its former president Charles Coggeswell The matter will be acted upon at the fall term of the superior court Until that time it is claimed by the defendants Charles W Carter the receiver appointed by Judge Thayer cannot act in his official capacity Mr Carter asserts that as soon as he has qualified he intends to examine the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Thayer
Superior Court
Second National Bank
Charles Coggeswell
Charles W. Carter
Carter
Poor Mechanic Wins Fortune From Invention
Berlin reports a watchmaker named Friez sold a mechanical time fuse for projectiles to Krupp for 50000 dollars plus a per device royalty. Rights were sold to Schneiders of France for Latin countries and to Vickers Sons and Maxim for the United States and Great Britain. The fuse can be set to explode quickly or after penetrating armor, and is seen as especially useful for exploding shrapnel shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Friez
Krupp Company
Schneiders
France
Vickers Sons and
Maxim
United States
Great Britain
Indicted for Murder and Arson Aboard Veronica
The grand jury in Liverpool returned true bills against Otto Monson Gustave Rau alias August Malahan and Wm Smith alias Dirk herlaar seamen of the British bark Veronica from Ship Island Mississippi indicted on murder and arson. The Veronica was burned at sea December 29 and the defendants are charged with murdering Captain Shaw and six other crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Otto Monson
Gustave Rau
August Malahan
Wm. Smith
Dirkherlaar
Veronica
St. John
N. B
Ship Island
Miss
Shaw
Student in Greenville Endorses Cough Remedy Cure
Mr H P Burbage a law student in Greenville South Carolina suffered years of cough he feared consumption after trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy he reports a rapid change and says after two bottles he was permanently cured sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Burbage
Greenville
S. C
Germany Eyes Concentration to Meet American Competition
Berlin May 5 Herr Moeller Prussian commerce minister told Magdeburg chamber of commerce that Germany must concentrate to combat rising American competition and remain efficient in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herr Moeller
Magdeburg Chamber of Commerce
Germany
Mad Mullah Repulsed at Geladi in Somaliland
Rumors say the Mad Mullah attacked a British column at Geladi in Somaliland and was repulsed with heavy losses. British forces also suffered significant casualties in the clash reported from Aden on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Arabia
Geladi
Somaliland
Missionary Daughter Reported Dead in Salonica
Des Moines May 5 Mrs James Miller of Cedar Falls has received a cablegram saying her daughter Mrs Edward B Haskell a missionary is dead at Salonica Turkey There is no indication the death was not natural
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Miller
Cedar Falls
Edward B. Haskell
Salonica
Turkey
Col Mather Captures The Cup For Lowell Drill Victory
Col John Mather led Lowell in a staged drill against Mitchell Boys School of Billerica at Billerica town hall. Lowell won the cup for a second year, with Mather earning a gold medal and Lieut Dow also receiving a medal amid packed crowds and cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Boys’ School
Billerica
Lowell Boys
Edward Gage
Lowell
Institution of Learning
John Mather
Col. Mather
F. R. Dow
Corp. Clark
Sergt. Moody
Lieut
Moody
Hatch
Henderson
Mitchell
Dow
Prescott
Summer
Gibbey
Smith
Rebbon
Wm. Mitchell
Co. C
James C. Smith
Fitchburg
John H. McMahon
Wakefield
Mass
Billerica Boys
Mather
Clark
Hoyt
Mathews
A. K. Whitcomb
Hig
Cyrus W. Irish
Frank Sherburne
Billerica School For Boys
Carl D. Burtt
Woodward
Colby T. Kittredge
Miss Milner
Miss Day
Sweetsi
Miss Coggesh
Medical Association Opens with Record Attendance
New Orleans May 5. The 54th annual meeting of the American Medical Association opened with record attendance of delegates visitors and notable physicians. President Frank Billings presided as the House of Delegates began its first meeting after the formal opening. The amended report from the American College of Medical Colleges set admission requirements at four years of high school education or equivalent, signaling likely exclusion of non degreed applicants. About two thirds of U S medical colleges are not endowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
American Medical Association
Frank Billings
House of Delegates
Medical Colleges of the
North
Association of American Medical Colleges
Visible to the Eye Colonial Paint Ad
A painter turned physician notes painting exposes faults unlike physics and claims Colonial Paint has no faults. It pleases property owners and painters and makes towns look better. For sale by H. C. Girard at 442 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ,C. Girard
Merrimack Street
Most Picturesque Day for President on Western Trip
The President capped a picturesque Western visit with a two hour Albuquerque stop. He spoke to about 5000 people near a tableau of New Mexico symbols and Uncle Sam at the gate. A Navajo saddle blanket gift honored his honorary Commercial Club membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Uncle Sam
Commercial Club
Rough Rider
Tea Dept Promotes New China Blend Tea Sample
A tea department offers a China blend of Colony and Breakfast Tea for tasting this week. The young woman in charge will serve at the counter so customers can try before buying, with a special price of 3S pounds for SOc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea Dept
Butterick Patterns Stand Out For Summer Styles In Stock
If you are going to make your own summer gown shirt waist or children's dresses better use Butterick's Patterns. They are absolutely correct in style and measurement and all the new patterns for summer are now in stock.
Man Crushed Under Train at Grade Crossing
Fall River May 5 Alphonse Brodeur 55 seated on dirt pile watching grade crossing workworkmen when the pile toppled as a Providence and Fall River electric train rounded the curve He was thrown under the wheels Both legs were severed and his skull crushed Death almost instant He was a widow er left one son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Alphonse Brodeur
Providence
Early gardeners fear sweet peas spoiled to pea soup
A cautious remark notes that the sweet peas planted by early hustlers may have turned mushy. The comment expresses concern over the crop’s quality and potential failure, hinting at disappointing harvest prospects for those early planters.
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UT Evadu
Welch
William A. Hogan
Grant
U. S. Grant
Chase &Sanborris
Formosa
Beecham
Beecham’s
Chamberlain
Venezuela
Washington
Bowen
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
High School Regiment
Mitchell’s Boys School
Don
Mitchell Boys
Lothrop & Cunningham
Lowell High School Regiment
Medical Association
Norka
the Norka Food Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Donnell & Gilbride Co
New England
Natwal
Butterick
Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Sis
Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance
J.C. Abbott
Jos. Peabody
SG Central Street
Momanmon
Prescott Stres
Lewis
GUME
Gorham and Maple Sts
MES
Glen Brothers
Rochester
N. Y
Carlton Nursery Co
Rochester, N. Y
Talun Bc
Lowell Opera House
PRIC
Cme
Coc
Tremont
Boston
Henry W. Savage
Geo. Ade
Sete
Peggy
Paris
William Loraine
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