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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1905

Page

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Captain Hurley Shows No Dangerous Symptoms

Albany dispatch reports John Hammond, husband of a missing woman found strangled and decomposed in a trunk, confessed to his brother-in-law Mangini that he killed his wife. Hammond led police from Cohoes to Rouse’s Point on November 14 before heading toward Canada. autopsy confirms strangulation and severe beating.

Albany N. Y John Hammond Cohoes Mangini Hammond Rouse’s Point Canada Montreal

Powers Will Not Parley With Porte

Paris reports official quarters state that communications between the powers and Turkey over the ultimatum answer show no postponement of the naval demonstration. Warships are moving from Piraeus toward a yet unstated objective, with Mytilene appearing as the plausible target. German ambassador Baron Marschall von Beirstein again urges accepting the powers demands to avert dangerous outcomes.

Paris Turkey Piraeus Mytilene Baron Marschall von Beirstein

Rejected demands threaten Turkish reprisals in Macedonia

Constantinople via Sofia reports the porte rejects the demands and warns that continued European pressure could stir reprisals against Christians. It claims reforms were accepted but fault lies in nationalism and abroad influence, refusing financial control of Macedonia and noting possible massacres. Guards may be increased to protect foreign nationals.

Constantinople Sofia Bulgaria Porte Europe Macedonia

Reduction bid to curb streetcar fares in city

Lawyer Edward D. McVey filed with the city clerk a petition seeking no fare reduction on all street car lines. He requests a 3 cent fare on the Pawtucketville line to the Northern depot and uniform fare to Merrimack square from all terminals. A public hearing and candidate participation are urged, with the aldermen to withhold judgment until hearing.

Edward D. McVey Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Pawtucketville Northern Depot Fletcher Street McVey Merrimack Square Board of Aldermen

Steamship rate war seems probable in Atlantic ties

Hamburg America line withdraws from the North Atlantic Association effective January 1 1997 prompting fears of a general rate war with rivals North German Lloyd Holland American and Red Star as strained relations flare.

Hamburg Hamburg- American Line North Atlantic Association Hamburg-American Loyd, Holland-American Red Star Lines Hamburg-American Line North German Lloyd Company

Governor Hagerman Named New Mexico Governor

President Roosevelt announced Herbert J. Hagerman of Roswell New Mexico as governor of New Mexico to take office January 22. The decision aims to heal a bitter factional dispute and place a man with strong ties to all sides in charge.

Washington Roosevelt Herbert J. Hagerman Roewell N. M New Mexico

Army orders entrenching tools for all troops

General Croster, chief ordnance officer, issued an order for intrenching tools for the entered men of the army. The plan envisions every soldier equipped to entrench himself in time of need.

Washington Croster Army

Mysterious Accident to the Engine in Rockport

A Boston and Maine watchman reports a locomotive derailed and stranded in a turntable pit at Rockport while night shift was quiet. The engine had been quartered in the round house and moved onto a spur, the turntable at an angle. no person was seen nearby and motive remains unknown. A wrecking crew set the engine back on the rails and an investigation proceeds.

Rockport Mass Boston &Maine Railroad

French Indemnity Paid by Castro

Caracas November 24 Venezuela asked the American minister to receive the second installment of the Plumiley arbitration award after no French representative called on November 14. Paris announced on November 16 that President Castro refused to pay the second installment, with Judge Frank Plumley of Northfield, Vt., as commission president. The nonpayment was viewed as a provocation to France.

Caraces Russell Paris Foreign Office Castro Frank Plamiley Northfield Arbitration Commission France

French Cruiser Jean Art May Join Venezuelan Demonstration

Paris dispatch reports the French cruiser Jean art may join a division for a demonstration in Venezuelan waters. The ministry offers no force decision yet, while the naval branch proceeds with preparatory actions as negotiations continue.

Parise L/Orient Jean Art Ministry of Poe Se Ae Reign Office Coure

Passengers Saved by Breeches Buoy in Lake Michigan

In a fierce storm at Holland Michigan on November 21 the steamer Argo ran aground on a sand bar near the north pier. After failed surf boat attempts, rescuers dragged a cannon to shore and fired a breeches buoy line to the Argo. Four women were brought ashore first, then the men. If no aid arrives soon the Argo may break apart on the beach.

Holland, Mich Lake Michigan Argo Graham and Morton North Pier

Graham and Morton boat Argo crew and passengers rescued

The Graham and Morton Transportation Co officials said the Argo carried 22 crew members and 19 passengers. All were lifted to safety by the breeches buoy.

Chicago Graham and Morton Transportation Co Argo

Anti Government Agitation Grows in Japan

Tokio reports rising opposition agitation after martial law not lifted and press suppression. Many sympathizers are found among opposition and even House of Peers members.

Tokio House of Peers

England to join naval display for Jamestown Exposition

London November 24 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne for Great Britain accepts President Roosevelt's invitation to participate in the naval and military displays at the Jamestown Virginia exposition in 1907.

London Lansdowne Great Britain Roosevelt Jamestown

Troops Sail From Halifax to Liverpool on Kensington

Remaining elements of the Sth Royal Garrison Regiment and Royal Artillery depart Halifax on the Kensington for Liverpool. The detachment includes 20 officers and 519 men with associated families. Citadel now under Canadian control. Two hundred Canadian gunners expected from Quebec by December 5 and about 790 infantry from Ontario by December 6.

Halifax Sth Royal Garrison Regiment Royal Artillery Liverpool Kensington Royal Engineers Citadel Quebec Ontario

Transatlantic steamers Lucania and Lorraine in wireless contact

Wireless reports the Lucania from Liverpool and Queenstown to New York passing Nantucket lightship earlier and noting the Lorraine from Havre bound for New York in wireless communication about 78 miles east of Nantucket light.

New York Lucania Liverpool Queenstown Hott Nantucket la Lorraine Havre

Concord area railroad seeks bond issue approval

The state railroad commission received a bid from the Worcester Nashua and Western railroad requesting authority to issue 156 000 in bonds to replace bonds maturing January 1 1906. Autumn by Kittrebee's orchestra Prescott Hall tonight.

Concord N. H Estate Railroad Commission Worcester, Nashua &Hester Railroad Kittrebee Prescott Hall

Harvard Captain Hurley Near Safe Recovery After Brain Clot

Captain Hurley of the Harvard football team remains in hospital with a brain clot. Doctors report slight improvement and say he cannot play tomorrow. his mind is clear though movement is affected, and an operation remains a distant possibility. He is hopeful to learn news about the game tomorrow.

Boston Daniel J. Hurley Harvard Nichols Harvard Athletic Committee Hurley W. N. Bullard Cambridge

Harvard football squad tours Marblehead before Yale clash

The Harvard squad, quartered at the Clift house in Marblehead, visited Baker's Island for a forenoon ride while resting ahead of tomorrow's Yale game. Captain Hurley is out with a physical condition, but players look ready for a determined effort despite gloom over his absence. A light secret practice was planned for the afternoon.

Marblehead Marblehead Bay Baker's Island Harvard Hurley Yale

Yale football team holds signal practice in Newton Centre

The Yale eleven were given an hour of signal practice on the Cedar Street athletic grounds in Newton Centre this morning. Planned rest was waived due to fine weather and high spirits. The squad returned to the hotel around 11 o clock and planned an afternoon of automobiling.

Newton Yale Cedar Street Newton Centre

Battleship Mits to be retired soon at New York navy yard

Washington November 24 The outdated battleship Mits will be taken out of commission soon at the New York navy yard. Her replacement will be the battleship Indiana now undergoing extensive repairs to prepare for service.

Washington Mits New York Navy Batt Indiana

Ten Thousand and a Kiss Awarded in Memphis

A Memphis deduction reports Dr Heber J. to receive ten thousand dollars from leading citizens as a recognition for keeping the city free from yellow fever during the recent scourge. A check was taken up by a subscription, and the kiss was a formal gesture of appreciation.

Chicago Tribune Memphis Heber J Ith

Record of Lowell Juvenile Court Cases and Bond Dispute

The Lowell juvenile court docket includes Joseph Mills a 15 year old boy charged with assaulting seven year old John Duffy with a stone leaving a life lasting mark. Mary Ann Lavergne a 15 year old was found a stubborn child and sent to House of Good Shepherd in Boston. Blanche Burnette had a prior sentence revoked and was sent to the state farm after probation failed. A councilman urged the mayor to secure and record city treasurer A G Stiles bond of 50000 to protect the city. officials later said the bond exists but had been unrecorded. Ongoing legal actions include a mandamus petition to force Mayor Casey to sign a 19700 pump contract hearing in Boston. Continued notes mention lease for the Decarie cremator and talk of Thomas Little running independent after primary defeat.

Joseph Mills Acre North Billerica John Duffy Mills Duffy Hadley Mary Ann Lavergne House of Good Shepherd Boston Blanche Burnette State Farm Blanche Slattery Mr. Slattery President Dodge Common Council James B. Casey Lowell A. G. Stiles Board of Aldermen William H. Dodge Casey Water Board Supreme Court Hill F. E. Dunbar

Multiple divorces granted in district court today

Judge Bishop granted nisi decrees in several cases including Wright versus Wright due to Desertion, Saunders versus Saunders for Adultery, Johnson versus Johnson for Adultery, Fletcher versus Fletcher for Desertion, Hanna versus Hanna for Desertion, Novell versus Novell for Cruelty and non support, Beatty versus Beatty for Desertion, Ashbrand versus Ashbrand for Desertion, Smith versus Smith for Desertion, Smart versus Smart for Desertion, Rich versus Rich for Desertion, Lydiard versus Lydiard for Desertion, Welch versus Welch for Desertion, and Little versus Little for Desertion.

Bishop Sanford Wright Lowell Nancy W. Wright Carrie E. Saunders Melrose Alvin C. Saunders Florence Johnson James Johnson Albert L. Fletcher Framingham Elsie L. Fletcher Mary J. Hanna David Hanna Lizzie Novell Cliffors Novell Adelaide Beatty John B. Ashbrand Chelsea Henry W. Ashbrand Harry Smith Cambridge Georgie E. Smith Belle Smart Somerville Amos M. Smart Mary C. Rich Elisha P. Rich Agnes H. Lydiard Thomas EF. Lydiard Jennie D. Welch Malden Wm. F. Woelch

Marshall Field Jr. Shows Improvement in Recovery Outlook

Chicago reports Marshall Field Jr. is decidedly better with a brighter recovery chance. Dr Bevan issued a 9 a m bulletin noting the general condition as favorable, a pulse of 58 and a temperature of 99.2 degrees.

Chicago Marshall Field, Jr Bevan Field

Government fish hatchery substation burned in Blisworth

A government camp on the Winnipeg stream at the head of Green Lake, a sub station of the Green Lake fish hatchery, was burned last night. The fire damaged spawning operations, with the loss described as small in money but significant in terms of stopping spawn supply during the peak run.

Blisworth Winnipeg Stream Green Lake

Fires Called In Bridge Street And Cemetery Rear

Two rose fires were reported by the department on the forenoon. One fire occurred in Bridge street between Tenth and Eleventh streets and the second in the rear of St Patrick's cemetery. No damage resulted.

Bridge Street Tenth Eleventh Streets St. Patrick's Cemetery

Unusual Opportunity Opens for Stable City Role

An unusual opportunity seeks a suitable person aged 25 to 60 in good standing and financially independent to fill a stable city position. Apply to Mr Hahn care of the Courier Citizen office for details and eligibility.

Hahn Courier-Citizen Office

Mail Train Dashes Into Freight Wreck at Thompsontown

Harrisburg November 24 One man was killed and five injured when a rear end collision between two westbound freight trains blocked four tracks at Thompsontown. The mail train from Harrisburg at 440 am hit wreckage. all coaches of the mail were wrecked but no mail damage. Freight brakeman F G Huntzberger, recently promoted to flagman, died in the collision. Foggy conditions hindered the engineer’s view of the rear train.

Harrisburg Thompsontown F. G. Huntzberger

Gardner Fit for the Battle in Woodward's Ring

San Francisco reports Jimmy Gardner and Mike Twin Sullivan set for a 20 round bout at Woodward's tonight. Both fighters in good shape for a hard contest with catch weights making conditioning straightforward.

San Francisco Jimmy Gardner Mike Sullivan Woodwerd's

Meriwether Defense To Begin Today In Court Martial

Annapolis Md Nov 24 The court martial trying Midshipman Minor Merriwether for manslaughter in Branch death enters its third session as the defense prepares to present its case. Surgeon A M D McCormick testified Branch showed severe injuries and edema of the brain likely from repeated blows, but an autopsy could have revealed prior causes.

Annapolis Munroe Meriwether McCormick eCormick A. H M. McCor Branch Admiral McCormick Hhs

Guerra making trouble in Cuba

Havanna November 4 reports from San Juan de Martine in Pinar del Rio show Congressman Pino Guerra charged with leading an insurrectionary plot has a following of over 50 men while Gen Rodriguez says there is no confirmation of the rumors Col Piedra sought in Havana has gathered about 20 insurrectionary comrades near Batahna

Havanna San Juan de Martine Pinar del Rio Pino Guerra Genriguez Snys Col Piedra Havana Arma Cerro Batahna

Postmaster Appointments Listed for New Hampshire Towns

Washington November 24. The following postmasters were appointed in connection with towns including Wranehville and Lewis on New Hampshire. Chichester Joseph C. Russell named in the roster for North Chichester.

Washington Connection Wranehville Lewis New Hampshire North Chichester Joseph C. Russell

Death of Lima representative T A Bennet buried in Peru

Lima Peru Nov 4 T A Bennet the Peruvian representative for major American and British capitalists died yesterday and was buried today in a quiet ceremony. The death marks a notable loss to the business community with Bennet's connections spanning prominent firms.

Lima Peru T. A. Bennet

Noisy rally prompts crowds to demand action tomorrow

Fragmentary lines describe a public call to visit a location and see the reason for urgency, urging people to come down tomorrow or any day to witness the motive behind the demand. Strong entities not clearly identifiable in the text.

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Warshins Hiave Sorte Venezuela Japan England Wireless Ei-Azhar Ion Blandard Baker’s Island Auburndale Memphis Board of Health Stiles FOR Life Dodge Billerica City Hall Dennis E. Connors Board of Health Plain Street Mr. Connors Thomas G. Little Committee On Appropriations Marshall Field JR Gardner Guerra Cuba Boston Gloak & Suit Store Merrimack Street
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