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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
2
The Massachusetts Senate and House discussed congressional redistricting with Frost of Lawrence opposing the subcommittee plan. Debates touched on Lowell and Lawrence influence, Ward alignment, and gains for Milton, Chelsea, and Winthrop. The day wrapped after votes on amendments and engrossment, with adjournment in the late afternoon.
The Massachusetts Senate opened its first regular morning session. Chamberlain urged reconsideration on physician registration amendments, Currier led a rejection 6 to 10. An adjournment over Memorial Day was approved. Bills on outlawing hawkers and pedlars for disabled Spanish War veterans and on Lawrence street superintendent were engrossed. Debate over Lyman School funding included critiques of management and reforms, with postponement for amendments. Votes covered voting machine purchases, public charity oversight, and a Boston plant sale. A committee report sought disposal of State House documents. A 8-hour state worker bill was rejected, as were various amendments to the Edison-Boston sale. The session adjourned amid further procedural votes and roll calls.
The motion on the floor failed 10 to 11. Senator Gardner moved to lay the order on the table and the motion prevailed. He then moved to take from the table the bill relative to the overseers of Harvard College, which also prevailed, placing the measure on the orders of the day for tomorrow before the Senate adjourned.
In Harvard district court Herbert W. Farnsworth faced a criminal assault charge for allegedly attacking his stepdaughter Miss Lillian G. Collins, 13. The mother corroborated the daughter's testimony. Farnsworth offered no defense, claiming the girl lacked character. Judge Stone bound him over to the grand jury in 800 dollars. The case has stirred local unrest in the small town.
The Presbyterian General Assembly dissolved in Philadelphia with a special 21 member committee tasked to study revision of the confession of faith and report to the next assembly in New York. Tensions rose as personalities surfaced over the revision committee chairmanship during the discussion.
Des Moines May 2 The General Assembly by a 0 to 63 vote adopts the judiciary committee report on creed change regarding article 15. The decision bars admission of members of secret societies to the church and may expel current members who belong to secret orders.
Northampton May 28 President Seelye of Smith College arrived home after a six months abroad tour and was greeted warmly in chapel by about 1200 girls dressed in white. A song composed for the occasion by Miss Charlotte Forest of the senior class was performed and President Seelye thanked the students for the reception.
Lenhart of Bowling Green reports a severe leg sore that caused tortures but was relieved by Dean's Ointment which effected a permanent cure and left no itch or burning.
Aleandro Spostito, 28, was shot and probably fatally wounded by Giuseppe Pappasoli, 32, on Webster avenue near Hanover street after a drinking quarrel. Pappasoli, arrested for assault with intent to kill, faces possible murder charges as Spostito, a recent immigrant from Calabria, lies in Massachusetts General Hospital.
Marlboro resident Meg Beauregard was arrested for attempting to poison his wife by lacing cocoa last night but discharged this afternoon. The wife reportedly suffered hysterics. her brother suggested stress may explain her claims.
Mrs Addie Wil lett of Brockton is believed to be dying after refusing food for a week. The 35 year old wife and mother of three stopped eating despite her husband urging nourishment. Local doctors report the case as a severe self imposed fasting episode with grave risk.
A woman in ill health repeatedly refused treatment claiming divine will opposed medical care. Despite medical attendance and numerous attempts at treatment, her persistent condition is linked to mental illness, with authorities noting no external force behind her refusals.
Boston May 28 report that 22 000 members of the International Brewery Workers union will enforce an eight hour day in all breweries as soon as practicable. Several cities already operate on this schedule with engineers and firemen already at eight hours. Local unions require three months notice before changes as agreements expire. About 1899 Boston workers will be affected and a wage safeguard aims to prevent rate cuts. The move is projected to create work for about 5000 additional brewery employees nationwide.
Medford May 28 The annual readings for the Greenwood prizes by Tufts Divinity school students were held in Goddard chapel this afternoon. Seven competitors reached the final. first prize went to Charles N. Myers Detroit 01, second prize to George W Fuller Bangor Me 01, and third prize to William C. Coudon A B Concord Mich.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Newton Watertown and Waltham held a mass meeting to push for an eight hour day starting June 1 without pay reduction. Several small contractors have already agreed to comply.
Salisbury May 28 J H Hammond conductor of the Salem working rain fell between the cars tonight and died at Newburyport hospital shortly after. He was 34, unmarried and lived in Salisbury.
Milwaukee May 28 Buffalo New York is chosen as permanent headquarters for the United Switchmen of North America The Switchmen Journal now at Omaha will move to Buffalo A constitution clause makes life insurance compulsory for all members in two classes 600 or 1200 dollars
An old farm ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick remedy for cuts stings and bruises claiming instant relief and urging ongoing use for safety on the farm. It presents farm accidents as frequent and presents the product as essential.
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana was formally announced as a Republican presidential candidate for the 1904 convention in Chicago. Indiana Republican Harry New declared a solid Indiana delegation will back Fairbanks at the national convention, calling him the logical party candidate.
The Presidential train from Omaha eastward runs across Iowa with engine changes near division ends to ease crowds. President McKinley appears on the rear platform with Secretary Wilson in his home state. Mrs McKinley shows steady but slow improvement and sits up in bed at times. The train heads to Chicago then Washington, with a Canton stop planned for brief welcome aboard by friends and relatives.
Washington May 28 The gunboat General Alava carrying the Smithsonian eclipse observation party sailed from Padang to Cavite. The Alliance departed Sandy Hook for Hampton Roads. The New Orleans left Tong Ku for Shan Hai Kwen.
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