07 May 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
1
The item mocks watch trusts and a joke market shift as companies may wind up. It cites Miss Helen Hay’s poem The Rose of Dawn and a pun about a man losing legs. A socialist member is roasted for being singed in the House, while concert events fade away.
Arlington officials met with Roland A. Swan after a jail visit to discuss restitution to town funds. Swan pledged to make complete restitution with friends ensuring no losses to the town or Treasurer Locke. Town Counsel Tuttle and Chairman Farmer indicated possible legal steps, while a special meeting might be needed to resolve the matter. A slight bank run at St Agnes Bank occurred but was contained, with deposits stabilizing and no large withdrawals.
The National Association of Textile Operatives of America opens its annual convention in Weavers hall Somersworth New Hampshire with 22 delegates from major New England cities. President Matthew Hart of New Bedford welcomes attendees and outlines aims including a push for a fifty eight hour law and broader amalgamation of textile workers.
In Cambridge on May 7 Mrs. Eastman concludes testimony about intimate relations with Grogan. She recalls no remark that Grogan’s days were numbered before Grogan’s burial. Afterward Eastman testifies calmly about his birth, education, Harvard graduation in 1890, and his relations with Grogan plus the shooting story.
Archie McLeod, awaiting charges in Charlottetown over his mother’s death, killed himself in his Halifax jail cell by fashioning a noose from towel strips tied to a bed slat fixed to the bars. A Bible in his hands and calm demeanor earlier in the week contrasted with the dire act.
Albany May 7 The United Traction Co employees who run surface cars in Albany Troy Cohoes Watervliet and Rensselaer struck this morning. Over 1000 men are out but order remains good as lines in five cities are tied up. Grievances include union recognition regular pay for extra men and conductor duty changes.
A morning blaze at Adam Greene pottery in New Brunswick opened a safe to reveal $2800 missing. The safe was locked last night, and investigators believe the fire was set to cover the theft by an unknown culprit.
London May 6 The war office officially lists 714 officers and 14 264 men killed in the South African war. Four officers and 314 men have died after being invalided home. Two thousand four hundred ninety three non commissioned officers and men have left the service unfit for duty.
Gov. Otero presented four turquoise stones from Porter Field mines in the Burri mountains to President McKinley in Benning. The largest gem weighs 20 karats and is described as a superb specimen.
London May 7 Leyland line stockholders unanimously approved the Morgan Ellerman agreement reinforcing the merger strategy. The confirmation follows a board recommendation and signals strong backing for the consolidation amid ongoing market restructuring.
The Waltham Free Press Tribune reports a donation from Mrs. Howe of 5006 dollars, made to the Waltham hospital, to establish a permanent free bed named in honor of Captain Henry Warren Howe. The fund supports free patient care at the facility.
A fire at the Butler mill on Gorham street near Hale's brook began in a wagon load of cotton waste and rapidly spread, causing extensive damage. Two alarms were sounded, the building interior filled with smoke, several women escaped, and an elderly Miss O'Neil was rescued by James Freeman. Firefighters battled dense heat and smoke, with water failing to penetrate the cotton, while authorities kept crowds at bay and prevented the blaze from reaching nearby Good Templars hall.
The Lowell Waste company occupies the mill with Otis D Spofford as treasurer. Fire consumed a building filled with cotton and a top story packed with material. A young man tied to the business could not estimate the loss. Spofford was in Boston when the blaze started and had not reached the scene by late afternoon.
A massive blaze destroys the Fifield Tool Co plant on Marginal Street, with flames leaping above the roof and spreading to nearby houses. Firefighters battle the inferno amid flying embers, insurance coverage estimated at $125,000 and total loss around $260,000. City officials, including Mayor Dimon, observe as crews evacuate residents and safeguard surviving property.
The Traders National Bank offers foreign exchange letters of credit travelers checks and deposit boxes at $5.00 per year. It transacts general banking business with savings at 4 percent per annum, compounded semi annually. Private rooms for safety and a ladies banking section are provided. Hours are 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. weekdays and Saturdays 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. or 7 to 9 P.M. The bank occupies 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
Alarms from two boxes sounded as Pickering hosiery burned. The chief reported at 1 o'clock that no firemen were injured so far as he knew. A young man who roomed opposite the shop woke at the first bell, finding the building a mass of flames.
Firefighters fought flames all night and recalled at dawn, leaving the building a total ruin. Charred timber litters the site once occupied by the tool shop. A lathe valued at $2000, set for shipment to Cuba, was wrecked with the car, causing a loss of about $2000 to someone.
No new developments in the carpenters strike emerge as a executive committee meeting ends with no firm action. Arbitration remains pending Thursday as master carpenters and the alliance distance themselves, while some say contractors formed a conference committee for Richardson talks yet no concrete steps are reported.
Sistio Mosca a nine month in country resident faced a police court charge for assaulting Michael Brennan last Saturday. Brennan testified a jostle led to a crowd threat and Mosca drew a crude iron table knife, pretending to use it. He claimed the knife was for bread and shoe repair. Judge Hadley sentenced Mosca to four months in jail amid ten drunks in court. Joseph Bishop was sent to the State farm.
At tonight’s city council meeting an order may be introduced to pay 50 to W H Worcester the bridge expert for examining the Pawtucket bridge at private citizens’ request. John F Murphy will seek a franchise to run electric cars on Lowell streets under an overhead trolley system with no tracks. Supt Brady of the street department is in Boston today and will follow the mayor’s order on the Pawtucket bridge as soon as possible.
Patrick F. Coughlin aged 34, a boarder of 67 Fleet Street Boston, choked while dining at 8 20 Monday night. Those present failed to relieve him and a doctor arrived too late. he died before the physician could reach him.
The Fall River board of aldermen adopted an order by six to three reducing salaries of most prominent officials, averaging a one third cut. The common council had adjourned, delaying action until next week. The J F Bingham company of Lawrence manufactured tin copper and brassware with facilities valued at about 80000 dollars.
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