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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1905

Page

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Jury Waived Civil Case Opened Over Riley Eveleth Dispute

The May sitting of the superior civil court heard jury waived cases involving Patrick J Riley against Deputy Sheriff Charles A Eveleth and others. Reynolds also sues the same defendants over alleged unlawful entry and assault during a trench dig at Tanner and Cambridge streets in 1901. The suit seeks 3000 dollars in damages with testimony detailing land ownership and interference with excavation.

Superior Civil Court Bond Patrick J.riley Charles A. Eveleth Thomas F. Reynolds Pratt and Devine F. H. Pearson James J. Kerwin Tanner and Cambridge Streets Patrick J. Riley Riley Eveleth John Ryan Merrimack Paving Co Ryan Melvin D. Smith Richard Dobbins Mr. Pratt Dobbins

Kitson and Lowell Machine Shops Move to Merge

Directors vote to recommend selling the Kitson Machine shop to Lowell Machine shop to form a new combination. Haven C Perham named treasurer. Saco and Pettee will control textile machinery output in the East with Atherton shop included in the merger.

Kitson Company Kitson Machine Shop Lowell Machine Shop Kitson Haven C. Perham Saco & Pettee Company Atherton Machine Shop Pawtucket R. I

Portland Man In Trouble

Boston May 22 In Chelsea police court James Doherty a Portland resident was held in 500 for the superior court on charges of breaking and entering the store of Aronel Banavan in a local incident reported today.

Boston Chelsea James Doherty Portland Superior Court Aronel Banavan

Cheapest Investment For Health Is Sanfords Ginger

An old advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as essential for every traveler and household, billed as the most economical health investment and a must have item.

Sanford

Readville Harness Horse Sale Opens With 400 Head

Readville May 22 Five days of horse sale at the Readville two minute trotting track begins with over 400 trotters and pacers from top stock farms. Speed demonstrations precede bidding as horsemen time the racers from the quarter stretch. The Lookout farm entry leads the sale with stallion May King rated 2.20 and the notable Bingen at 2.06.

Readville Lookout Farm May King

Car Collision Injures Twenty On Bronx Elevated

Twenty people were injured in a rear end collision on the Third avenue elevated in the Bronx at One Hundred and Thirty-third street and Southern Boulevard. A third train crashed into a second waiting train, telescoping cars and causing severe injuries. Ambulances and hospital transfers followed as priests and crowds gathered. Most victims were New York City residents.

New York Third Avenue New York City

Cavalry and Artillery Detachment for Westfield Encampment

Boston May 22 Gov Douglas announced war department decision to detail one troop of cavalry and a battery of artillery from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont for the Massachusetts militia encampment at Westfield in July along with about 3900 for expenses Major A Warren named disbursing officer. Adjutant General Stockford pressed for participation after earlier withdrawal.

Boston Westfield Gov. Douglas War Department Washington Fort Ethan Allen Vermont A. Warren Hiad Massachusetts Stockford

Dater Tells His Story In Bowen Loomis Case

John G. Dater of the New York Herald arrived in Washington as the first of three additional witnesses summoned by Secretary Taft in the Bowen Loomis case. He met Taft for an hour while Bowen visited the department, and was questioned regarding Loomis’s counter charge accusing Bowen of supplying information to the press. Dater declined to disclose the details of his conversation with Taft.

Washington Bowen-Loomis Taft John G. Dater New York Herald Loomis Mr. Dater Bowen

Rev Sister St. Joachim Dies After Illness at Lowell House

Ombeline Valliere known as Rev Sister St. Joachim, mother superior of St. Joseph's convent in Lowell House Moody Street, died at 1 30 am after two weeks of paralysis of the brain. A 60 year old Grey Nun veteran, she had served 37 years in the order and 25 years as a teacher. Funeral set for 9 am tomorrow at St Jean Baptiste church with burial to be decided between Lowell House Ottawa plans awaiting orders.

St. Joachim St. Joseph’s Convent Moody Street Lowell House Ottawa Lowell Mission St Anselme Sister Duhamel St. Jean Baptiste Church

Pike Held On Charge After Self-Defence Claim

Otis H. Pike aged 70 was held for hearing May 29 on a charge of shooting his son-in-law John Markway at Lynn. Pike says he fired in self defence after Markway, who had been drinking, attacked him with a stove poker and threatened to fire. Markway is hospitalized with a bullet in the mouth and a bullet in the left arm. he is expected to recover in a week.

Lynn Otis H. Pike John Markway Pike Markway Lynn Hospital Piké

Bates Declines Gubernatorial Bid in Boston Letter

Ex Governor Bates says he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor and will back Lieutenant Governor Guild. Guild expresses openness to the nomination but will not run, stating he will remain active in his profession and support the party as needed. Bates urges harmony and offers to publish the letter to clarify party prospects.

Boston John L. Bates Guild Curtis Guild Commonwealth Republican Party

Mary Livermore Weakens as Illness Persists at Melrose

May 22 report from Melrose states Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, noted author and reformer, grew slightly weaker. She slept with opiates enabling comfort, though a bad racking cough worries her physician. overall condition remains nearly unchanged from yesterday.

Melrose Mary A. Livermore

Direct cable links reach United States from Indies and Caroline islands

New York May 22 The Dutch East Indies and the Caroline islands are now directly connected to the United States via an extended Pacific Commercial Cable Company line. The new route runs from Guam to Yap in the Caroline group and across Celebes.

New York Dutch East Indies Caroline Islands United States Pacific Commercial Cable Company Guam Yap Caroline Group Celebes Island

Taken ill on Warren Street boy James Day

An ambulance picked up 13 year old James Day on Warren Street this morning. Found semi conscious behind Boston and Maine yard wood piles he was taken to St John’s hospital in isolation to watch for cerebro spinal meningitis or contagious diseases. He was sick yesterday and worked at the carpet mill. He resides at 267 Warren Court.

Warren = street James Day Boston and Maine St. John's Hospital Warren Court

Toronto Girl Confesses to Murder of Infant Murray

A 13 year old Toronto girl, Josephine Carr, confessed to killing nine months old William Murray after taking him from a department store carriage. She had stolen carriages as parents shopped, disposed of the baby in woods, buried clothing, and later claimed she found the body in a culvert. The suspect is the daughter of W J Carr, a teamster.

Toronto Ont Josephine Carr William Murray Carr Murray W. J. Carr

French Admiral Returns After Coast Inspection

Saigon reports Admiral De Jonquieres, the French naval commander, has returned from inspecting the Annamese coast and says no belligerent ships have reentered Fate’s territorial waters since May.

Saigon Cochin-China Admiral de Jonquieres Annamese

Building Operations In Chicago Grinded By Teamsters Strike

The spread of the Chicago lumber teamsters strike threatens paralysis across building operations. About 100,000 workers in yards mills and construction could be affected if the walkout widens. Initial force totals reached 100 with 70 from Edward Hines Lumber and 30 from Rittenhouse and Ambree. President Shea urged restraint while noting delivery disputes drive the strike.

Chicago Teamsters Rittenhouse & Embree Company Edward Hines Lumber Company Teamsters’ Joint Council C. P. Shea Teamsters’ Union Howard Hines Lumber Company Hines Lumber Dealers Association Rittenhouse and Embree Lumber Company Rittenhouse and Ambree Shea Edward Hines Lumbermen’s Association Mr. Hines Express Companies

Whittet to Answer Charges Before Mayor

Superintendent V Whittet of the parks department is summoned to appear before the mayor to answer charges. The complaint alleges he has discharged citizens and hired noncitizens. Voters and poll taxpayers claim they should have first rights to city jobs. Mayor Casey knows nothing definite and asks Whittet to explain.

V Whittet Parks Department Whittet Casey Mr. Whittet

Man Dies After Streetcar Accident Near Smiths Corner

Eugene Sweeney of Lawrence was killed when a Boston and Northern streetcar traveling from Lawrence to Lowell lurched at a sharp turn near Smiths Corner and threw him from the car. He had been in Lawrence to see the May procession and leave his two children, who are in an orphan asylum in Lawrence. He died later at Lawrence General Hospital after the accident between 7 and 8 o'clock yesterday evening. The body was identified by Michael F. Rowan of 33 Merrill Street.

Lawrence and Lowell Boston & Northern Street Railway Eugene Sweeney Lawrence Sweeney Smith’s Corner Glen Forest Lawrence Hospital Michael F. Rowan Merrill Street Tas Dennison Burgess Lawrence General Hospital J. Ll. Chalifoux’s

Undergraduates Raise Yale Academic Deficit Funds

New Haven Connecticut May 22 announcement says voluntary undergraduate subscriptions exceed the $5000 deficit, reaching $5240. Pledges come from junior sophomore and freshman classes.

New Haven Yale

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Court Riley VS. Eyeleth Treas Saco & Pettee Co Kitson Machine Company Dutton Street Newton Upper Falls Mass Saco, Me Robert Herrick Middlesex Bronx U. S. Cavalry Dater Bates East Indies Yerxa Breck BRXA Central
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