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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1905

Page

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Awaiting Nathan Doctor Wanted in Case is Said Boston

In Boston a detained Morris Nathan awaits police questioning over the death of Miss Susan A Geary. Nathan’s attorney claims Geary may be alive and he will call the missing woman. Handwriting matches link a Salem letter to a physician certificate in Lowell. Evelyn Geary, sister, met police as the investigation proceeds. CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.

Boston Morris Nathan Susan A. Geary Siskind Nathan Geary Commonwealth Salem P. Smith Lowell Miss Geary Evelyn Geary Capt. Pierce Watts Capt. Dugan

Murder Suspected In Widow Margaretta Todd’s Death

New York detectives and Philadelphia coroner officials opened a joint inquiry into the death of Mrs. Margaretta Todd a wealthy widow. The estate is valued well over $180000 with potential totals reaching a million dollars. She owned the Von Hoffman apartments and other city real estate and wore jewelry valued at thousands when found. The investigation follows puzzling circumstances surrounding her death and recent movements.

New York Margaretta Todd Scholer Dugan Philadelphia Prand

Verdict for the Defence in Billerica and Street Rail suit

In Superior Court the defense verdict favored the town of Billerica and the Boston and Northern Street Railway in two John J. Newell suits. The judge ruled no liability for the town, and the jury later directed a verdict for the defence against the town. Arguments centered on the road surveyor’s acts, machine defects, and due care.

John J. Newell Billerica Boston & Northern Frederick A. Fisher Morris Collier Wier Morrig Colier

Steamers Arrived

Boston, Nov. 1. Bostonian from Manchester and Menominee from Antwerp arrived, noting ships' crews and ports of call in a brief maritime update.

Boston Bostonian Manchester Antwerp

Fire set by boys at Lawrence Street house

A fire at a Lawrence Street house early this morning is blamed on boys, with the blaze starting in a shed rear and spreading to the ell. Mary Green of Boston owns the dwelling, occupied by a Jewish tenant, and firefighters from box 216 responded at 5:06 AM to prevent greater damage. The location is opposite a spot where a similar fire occurred last Saturday.

Lawrence Street Mary Green Boston Rogers and Lawrence Fie

DUFFY'S CONFESSIONS LETTERS TO ATHLETIC BODIES

New York November 1 Becretery James K Bulivan of the Amateur Athletic Union sent letters to the Amateur Athletic Union of England the Australia Stan Association and the Interect lentate Association of Armaten Ahl Amalgamations detailing a confession of professionsion and urging cooperation for suitable punishment amid cross border sports scandal reports.

New York Becretery James K. Bullivan The Amateur Athletic Union Arthur F. Deffy Herbert Amateur Athletic Union of England Coombe Austraia- Stan Association James Millman Interect« Lentate Association of Armaten Alh- Ametios

Sebel Geye Injured in Unclear Incident At Sea

An unclear report mentions Sebel Geye and SR GHPeliebed injured amid an event described with garbled text. No precise details, locations, or organizations are recoverable from the readable fragments.

Sebel Geye

Saloon break in attempt leads to arrest in Lynn man

Samuel A. Warner, 49, arrested by Officers Murphy and Provencher at 3:30 am for felonious mayhem attempting break and enter the Roach saloon at Bridge and French streets. He pleaded not guilty and was held for hearing at $500. A big two-foot long bay iron jimmy was found on Hildreth street after eyewitnesses reported a noise of snapping wood and a suspicious man fleeing the scene. Warner, claiming to seek work, said he had just arrived from Lynn and denied knowledge of the tool. Police compare the incident to earlier breaks at Donohoe and Harvard saloons.

Samuel A. Warner Daniel F. Murphy Provencher Andrew F Roach Bridge French Streets French Roach Jimmy D. F. Murphy Hildreth Street Murphy Warner Welch T. F. Donohoe Union Central Streets Andrew Donohoe Gorham Street Harvard Middle Street Essex County Lynn Rice Arthur E. Keating Boston Post Office Whittle Talbot Lowell Harvey Massachusetts Whitte Superior Court Grand

Jewish Women's Council to Hold Fourth Triennial in Chicago

New York reports the council of Jewish women with about 10,000 members will meet in Chicago from December 4 to 13. The gathering aims to discuss issues vital to Jewish people in the United States and advancing their race.

New York Council of Jewish Women Chicago United States

Sweden F rats New Ensign Amid Nationwide Parade

Sweden hoisted a new ensign to replace the old union flag as Stockholm and other cities welcomed the reemergence of the flag. Crowds filled streets while church bells rang and troops paraded. King Oscar observed from the royal palace as fog cleared and citizens celebrated across harbors and schoolhouses.

Stockholm Sweden Norway Oscar

Interest Begins Friday November First

The notice announces interest payment starting Friday November first, with rates starting at 1.00 percent and increasing from there. It outlines how holders receive returns over time and the steps to claim accrued interest.

Talbot Held for Grand Jury in Extortion Case

Wilbur B. Talbot was tried in police court on extortion charges and held for the grand jury at $500. Testimony focused on a written demand to burn a North Scituate bakery building, with Talbot allegedly offering to refrain from reporting in exchange for money.

Wilbur B. Talbot Talbot Hadley Superior Court Gertrude Olson North Scituate Harry G. Whittle J. E. Otis North Seituate Whittle Keating State Police Mr. Harvey Mr. Talbot

Man Killed at Grade Crossing Near South Danbury

Franklin Park XN. H. New reports a man attempting to cross railroad tracks was struck by a southbound freight on the Concord division of the Beeton and Maine railroad near South Danbury. Clinton C. Stearns, years old, leaves a widow and six children.

Franklin Park

Inquest Adjourned Over Veas Heir Question in Fuston

An adjourned inquest into the death of John B Veas in Fuston Me centers on questions of an heir and possible involvement of a juryman. The proceedings paused as counsel argued about lineage and potential conflicts of interest among jurors.

Fuston John B. Veas Dereuee

San Francisco Brief Sailings Reported

In a terse San Francisco item, Lena Bostion erulter set sail on a listed date with a roundabout phrasing noting voyage timing and destination hints. The fragmentary text suggests a maritime movement tied to a local port activity.

San Francisco L— Bostion Erulter Lena Viedi Verter

Married Teachers Debate in Evening Schools

City school officials discussed employing married women in the evening schools. Superintendent Whitcomb noted several are needy and effective, warning against removing capable teachers, while one committee member urged dismissals for those not in need. He cited two cases of hardship and a strong bookkeeper who is married.

A. K. Whitcomb Courier-Citizen

Tragic accidental shooting claims Burlington mill hand

Edward Gladue aged 44 died instantly in Burlington when a revolver he was cleaning discharged through his mouth and into the brain. He worked at Winooski Mill and suffered Bright's disease for years. Survived by a brother in Lowell, Massachusetts and other relatives. Local confirmations varied and family refrains from attaching weight to the report.

Burlington Edward Giladue Gladue Bright Philles Gladue Lowell Maas Giady Livi Edward

Kaleer Wilheim Tr. Collides Near Nantucket

New York reports the steamer Kaleer Wilheim Tr. from Bremen in wireless contact with Mac coneet at 4 36 am. The vessel left 04 miles east of Nantucket and will probably dock about tomorrow with unknown losses or damage expected aboard.

New York Kaleer Wilheim Bremen Mac. Coneet Nantucket

Everted Silver Model at Louw Key Position

A concise report notes an everted silver model achieving a key position for Louw in a notable context. The brief highlights the significance of this placement within the ongoing developments surrounding the subject.

Everted Louw

Conflicts Montane as St Petersurg Faces Crackdown

Snowy morning cools crowds after yesterday’s delirium as General Trepoff warns strong measures. Workers drift back to rail work while students and Social Democrats push for a democratic republic. Clashes erupt in several towns with Cossack charges injuring several near the Vasili Ostrov university.

St. Petersburg Trepoff Kazan Social Democrats Byelostok Kishineff Kieff Vasili Ostrov

Clemency Plea Filed for Snell in Murder Case

Boston petitions signed by Hugo A. Dubuque Mayor Coughlin James P. Doran and many Bristol County residents ask Gov Douglass to commute Angles Snell sentence from death to life imprisonment A hearing is set for next Wednesday The case involves the murder of Tillinghast Kirby a flier at Horse Neck beach near New Bedford with robbery as the motive.

Boston Hugo A. Dubuque Coughlin Fall River James P. Doran New Bedford Douglass Angles Snell Bristol County New Hedford Snell Tillinghast Kirby Horse Neck Beach

Appointment of Flaherty Confirmed In Civil Service

Nasion November 1 Jon C Poeiletier of this city was appointed a member of the civil service commission of Massachusetts by the governor to fill the vacancy left by Henry W Warren of Williams town who recently resigned The appointment accompanies other political developments as Gloucester and neighboring towns see shifts in public offices

Moody barred from campaign in Reston Nev report

Reston Nevada reports that Majer Talbot, chairman of the state committee, urged Moody to refrain from participation in the campaign. The note cites public pressure and legal constraints as reasons Moody cannot take part in the party activities.

Moody Reston Nev Majer Talbot State Committee Alornes Geners

Five American Missionaries Believed Murdered in Lienchow China

Headquarters in New York report five American missionaries at Lienchow China believed murdered. Victims named include Dr Eleanor Chestnut Mrs C Mable and child Rev John F Peale Mrs Elga Patterson and Mr and Mrs Peale. Presbyterian board confirms all Lienchow staff under its charge. No further details yet.

Hong Kong Lienchow Kwang Tung Gulf of Tong King Pakhoi Eleanor Chestnut C. Mable Child Peale Lienchow Mission New York Arthur J. Brown Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Presbyterian Board E. C. Mabhle John F. Peale Elga Patterson Dr. Brown Mure Ders

Billerica Property in Bankruptcy Trustee Finds Two Land Parcels

Boston reports Trustee J M Sears of Burnett Cummings Co lenders in bankruptcy with over 1 million in liabilities filed a first report in U S district court. Assets are two Billerica land parcels titled to Massachusetts Engineering Co and C S Cummings Co with records burned by C S Cummings 2nd prior to failure.

Boston J. M. Sears Burnett, Cummings & Co U. S. District Court Billerica Massachusetts Engineering Company C. 8. Cummings & Co C. 8. Cummings 2Nd

Feuding Crowds Clash In Union Square Over Flags

New York crowds in Union Square numbered over a thousand as they attacked and tore down an anti Hearst banner. Police intervened after the mob removed a red flag marked Hearst and a second flag labeled McClellan. The display referenced actions at City Hall and Park Row with page continuation noted.

New York Nov Union Square Park Row McClellan City Hall Secon Hearst

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