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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1901

Page

5

Governor Signs Fraternal Beneficiary Order Bill

Boston May 17 Speaker Myers secured a House quorum and kept members busy amid many committees away. The Governor signed a fraternal beneficiary orders bill after amendments changed scope to cities and towns, affecting the teachers' guild and Odd Fellows Home benefits. the Senate did not meet today. Conference committee named on highway appropriation. several notes from Indianapolis and New Bedford.

Boston Myers House Senate Massachusetts Teachers’ Guild Lowell Odd Fellows’ Home Worcester Mann

Diamond Jubilee convocation follows death of Dr Ezra Byington

Boston May 17 reports a stirring Diamond Jubilee convention of the Congregational Home Missionary society begun with grief at the breakfast death of Dr Ezra Byington. The assembly then faced an ordeal of annual business discussions and activities as the day unfolded.

Boston Congregational Home Missionary Society Ezra Byington

Leadership Change at National Society Meeting

The meeting settled long running internal issues through Lyman Abbott and William Barton. A new president, Rev Newell Dwight Hillis, was elected replacing Gen Howard. Officers selected include vice presidents Wanamaker Gordon Ford Brown Hollister Burnham Hyde Eaton Hall Chapman and others. A 15 member federation committee was formed to unite state and national societies, with debates on dual annual meetings and centralizing the publishing organ.

Lyman Abbott William B. Barton Gen. Howard Oliver O. Howard Cumberland Gap W. H. Wanamaker Philadelphia John Newell Dwight Hillis New York William H. Wanamaker Pennsylvania George A. Gordon Massachusetts H. Clark Ford Ohio Charles R. Brown California Harvey J. Hollister Michigan Michael Burnham Missouri William DeWitt Hyde Maine Edward D. Eaton George B. Hall New Hampshire Edward M. Chapman Vermont William H. Holman Connecticut George 8. Edgell James R. Danford New Jersey Walter H. Crittenden Edward P. Jon Watson L. Phillips G. R. W. Scott Thomas C. McMillan Illinois

Swan waives exam in Arlington embezzlement case

Roland A. Swan, former Arlington town clerk, waived examination in Cambridge district court on charges of about 5000 dollars embezzlement and theft of two town check and account books. Held to grand jury under 10000 dollar bond. Swan, in Middlesex jail, may rely on insanity defense as Arlington officials and Police Chief Harriman attend.

Boston Roland A. Swan Arlington Cambridge District Court Swan Alexander Nelson Middlesex County East Cambridge Arlington Town Harriman

Aguinaldo in Manila Prisoner Yet Free on Grounds

Gen. MacArthur refuses to define Aguinaldo status noting he is under guard but enjoys liberty in his residence and attached grounds. He stays indoors, has not descended to the ground floor, and receives many mails from anti imperialists and others. Offers of high salary and bonds for his return to Manila are reported, with all communications censored.

New York the Sun Manila MacArthur Aguinaldo United States

Three Workmen Killed In Mill Chimney Collapse

In Milledgeville the 107 foot chimney at Jewett's saw mill collapsed killing three workers. William J. Price George McClusky and Charles Wilson died in the accident and three others were injured. The incident occurred today in St. John New Brunswick with emergency crews responding swiftly.

St. John, N. B Jewett Milledgeville William J. Price George McClusky Charles Wilson

France denies Galapagos island plan

Paris officials formally deny a Sydney correspondent of the London Daily Mail who claimed France intended to acquire an island in the Galapagos group off the Ecuador coast.

France Paris Foreign Office Sydney London Daily Mail Ecuador

Britain proposes Chinese indemnity bonds with sinking fund

A Pekin despatch to the Daily Mail dated May 16 reports Great Britain's plan for China to pay the indemnity by issuing 4 percent bonds. A sinking fund of one half of 1 percent would be maintained to meet the payments.

London Daily Mail Pekin Great Britain China

Mascardo Surrenders to U.S. Forces in Zambales

Manila report says General Mascardo with 328 men surrendered to Captain Joseph P. O'Neil of the 2th infantry at San Antonio, Zambales province, at 5:35 p m on May 17.

Manila Mascardo Joseph P. O'Neil 2Th Infantry San Antonio Zambales

Chinese peace plenipotentiaries concede legation sites

Paris dispatch reports the Chinese peace plenipotentiaries have agreed to the powers demands for concessions to be used as legation sites following talks.

Paris

Weather Forecast Defies Sunshine Society Meeting

Despite a Massachusetts branch gathering of the International Sunshine society, the weather man forecast showers for today.

Massachusetts International Sunshine Society

Nursing . Mother and Her Child Elan of strength from malt extract

An ad promoting Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a nursing mother's friend and safeguard. It asserts the product boosts digestion and flesh, supports nerve control, and strengthens both mother and child, noting long use in northern Europe and urging American mothers to obtain it at the druggist.

Johann Hoff Europe

Royal Scandal in Servian Royal Family

London reports a flurry of rumors surrounding Queen Draga Obrenovic of Serbia. Doctors announce she is not enceinte, while Vienna and Vienna-linked outlets discuss possible month four pregnancy. Royal and public reactions include gifts and talk of abdication or divorce amid conflicting official statements.

London Belgrade Vienna Draga Servia Nisch Daily Telegraph Queen Draga Alexander Caculet

Missionaries Among Cannibal Massacre In New Guinea

Advices from Australia report two London Missionary Society leaders, Rev. James Chalmers and Rev. C L Tomkins, being captured by New Guinea natives with 24 converts. They were executed after a mass casualty ritual, their heads severed as a price for liberty. one survivor fled but died, the other was killed after heavy mistreatment. Details came via the Dido and a Niue native captain.

Vancouver B. C Australia Moana James Chalmers C. L.r Tomkins London Missionary Society Guiana Imers Tomkins Dleath Thursday Island Dido Niue Fly River Port_Daru

Philadelphia Court Dismisses NL Suit Against Lajoie and Others

The common pleas court dismissed the Philadelphia National League suit seeking to enjoin Lajoie, Bernhardt, and Fraser from playing with the Philadelphia American League club and to bar their managers from engaging them. The court found NL contracts non mutual. If granted, Lajoie’s services would belong to the NL club indefinitely, or could be dispensed with on ten days’ notice. John S. Rogers led the action, naming Lajoie, Fraser, Bernhardt, B. F. Shibe, Connie Mack, and Frank L. Hough. The case tested renewal or option clauses and argued players’ constitutional rights to seek best pay.

Philadelphia Philadelphia National League Baseball Club Lajoie Bernhardt Fraser Common Pleas Court National League Philadelphia Baseball Club John S. Rogers Lajoie, Fraser B. F. Shibe Connie Mack Frank L. Hough Rogers

Controversy Over Ames Cup Etiquette and Cricket Club

A reader criticizes Merrimack Valley Cricket League disputes over a cup offered by Mr Ames. He alleges sub committee missteps by Mr Barnes and questions why Barnes acted privately. He condemns harsh resolutions against United States B C C and urges fair handling.

Ames Merrimack Valley Cricket League League Mr. Barnes Boston Boston At the Time. It Now Appears That Mr. Barnes Harrison Barnes United States Bunting Cricket Club United States Beniis

Ragged game in American league clash noted by errors

Boston game marked by a ragged field with numerous errors. Young produced notable batting and Dowd made a phenomenal catch. Attendance 4206. Score details not provided.

Boston Young Dowd

Close ninth inning decides Boston St. Louis game

A tight ninth inning gave St. Louis a 7 6 win over Boston as Emslie ruled Ryan to second on a close call and Lowe made an error while Heidrick's two bagger drove in the decisive run. Demont flied out with two on and two out in the bottom half. McGann homered for St. Louis and Heidrick added two base hits.

Boston Emslie Ryan Lowe Heidrick Pittinger St. Louis McGann Demont Tenney Moran Long Childs Kittredge Powell Vumpire—Emslie Abribpon Burkett Weeee Donovan Sere Etd Padden Ss Eee Kruger Eee Do Scinege Coed Ryan c Powell Ff Hamilton Moran Rf Gammers Love Kittredge c . Pittinger Eens Aeks Sneer

Barred Independence from Trials by New York Yacht Club

The Mark and Memorial Express says Boston owner Thomas W. Lawson’s yacht Independence is barred from trial races and all New York Yacht Club events after a bitter dispute with America’s cup committee. The club enforces that a yacht may compete only if its owner is a member, and Lawson had threatened to race under his own flag despite the rule.

Thomas W. Lawson Boston Independence America’s Cup Committee Shamrock IL New York Yacht Club Columbia Lawsom

Lawson Declines Comment Amid Cup Barrage Rumor

Boston reports focus on the Independence and Constitution fellow boats as speculation grows on a possible barring action by the cup committee. Thomas W. Lawson and his secretary Clapp offer no comment, while New York Yacht Club moves stir tension. The Independence launch proceeds with about 500 invitees, strict security, and thousands seeking yard passes tonight at Atlantic Works.

Boston Thomas W. Lawson Clapp Lawson New York Yacht Club New York Atlantic Works Yard

Decree Bans Officers Marrying Before Age Twenty Five

The Russky Invalid reports a new council of war decree prohibiting officers from marrying until they reach twenty five. It also states officers with a yearly pay of 1200 rubles are exempt from providing security in bonds or realms.

The Russky Invalid Council of War

Train Schedules for New England and Vermont Lines

A dense roster of daily and Sunday departure times across multiple routes from Woburn Ayer Junction Nashua Manchester Concord to Greenfield Peterboro Keene Nashua and Montreal. Includes morning, afternoon, and evening slots on several divisions with special notes for Sundays and certain destinations.

Woburn Ayer Junction W. N. Se P Fitchburg Ti .m. Wor Nashua Portland Rochester Amherst Milford Wilton Greenfield Peterboro Bennington Hillsboro Keene Manchester Concord Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Warner Bradford Sunapee Newport N. H Claremont Claremont Junction White Mt. Division Plymouth St. Jonnsbury Lyndonville Yiai River Rey Montpelier Essex Junction Burlington St. Albans St. Johns Montreal Quebec Boston Air Line Quebec Express Sherbrooke Western Divisio Bedford Wilmington Lowell

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