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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1905

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Hosmer Indifferent on Lighting Duties and Health Board Cremator Move

The Courier-Citizen reports Chief Hosmer dismissing questions on street lighting duties, saying no statement. The Board of Health votes to relocate the cremator 60 feet from the old site due to fire and odor concerns, with Decarie to fund and build a new plant soon. Alderman Walker’s new city engineer duties stir debate as Braden postpones ordinance committee actions amid a street and sewer funding discussion, while registrars add 24 names to the lists. Ward 9 leads with eight additions.

Courier-Citizen Hosmer Board of Health City Hall Dennis Connors F. L. Decarie Board of Aldermen Walker Braden Ward 9

Mayor to veto two city loan orders

Mayor Casey plans to veto two loans approved by the city council. The Langland in the Highlands land sale at 2200 dollars funds a school relocation, while the West Tenth Street loan of 900 dollars funds street extension.

Casey Highlands West Tenth Street

Shipping News Summary From Ham New And Liverpool

Oct 12 reports Balthc arriving from Liverpool and Queenstown while Deutachland sails from Ham New on the same date. Passenger and cargo movements noted in the harbor dispatches reflect coastal trade and transatlantic connections.

Newa Deutachland Ham New On Liverpool Queenstown

Four Grant and Kelleher cases reopen in civil court

The Boston and Northern Street Railway trial resumed with cross examination of the Kelleher boy and testimony from 13 witnesses. Key evidence includes a horse wagon accident on Bridge Street, details of the wagon shaft penetration, motor man actions on a moonlit night, and medical opinions on the boys' conditions. The judge advised against jurors taking notes, urging reliance on official stenographer records.

Grant Kelleher Boston & Northern St. Ry Superior Edward R. Morris Dracut Centre Kelliher Grant Boy J. W. Sparks Bridge Street Hogan Wm. A. Johnson Henry H. Harris Varnum School Alfred J. Halloran Lewis Honee St. John’s Hospital Wee Fox

Lehigh's New President and Groundbreaking Memorial

Bethichem Pa October reports Henry Stureie Drinker was named president of the university. Ground was broken for the Crown reporter the hell to commemorate Thomas ee Mate, the former president of the university.

Bethichem Henry Stureie Drinker Ae University Crown The Hell Thomas Ee Fetter

Lawyer Armitage Mathews Suicide Amid Weissel Estate Probe

Armitage Mathews, lawyer and secretary of the county Republican committee, leapt from a high window to a stone courtyard and died. Indicted last May with Rothschild Wotton and Ferguson on conspiracy and grand larceny in the Weissel estate looting case, he faced trial for conspiracy. A former assistant attorney and ally of Abraham Gruber, Mathews sought a change of venue denied today before Justice Davy.

New York Weissel Armitage Mathews County Republican Committee Mathews Black Abraham Gruber Justice Davy Criminal Branch Supreme Court Mr. Mathews Weissel Estate David Rothschild Federal Bank Rothschild John W. Wotton Samuel L. Ferguson Bankers Surety Company of Cleveland Nineteenth W. M. K. Olcott Asa Bird Gardner Republican Committee Mathew

Adjusting Insurance After Barrister Hall Fire

Representatives from several insurance firms and Mr J J Chalifoux surveyed Barrister hall this forenoon to assess the fire loss from last Sunday. Clarence H Nelson and Charles A Vaughn were chosen to select a third arbiter and determine the payment amount by the insured companies.

J. J. Chalifoux Clarence H. Nelson Charles A. Vaughn

Dover Business Man Ends His Life

Dover New Hampshire October 12 Frank A Sherry a local business man shot himself in the head with a revolver early today dying almost instantly He was 43 years old leaving a widow and five children No cause for the act is known

Dover N. H Frank A. Sherry Borice Lena Laura Theresa Graniteville Mary Christina New Jersey Winnie de Lerense de Werensee Sleeper of Westford de Lerensze

Newport Sail Vessels Delayed by Southern Gale

Newport RK Oct 12 A heavy southerly gale delayed all vessels last night. The steamship Providence from New York to Newport and Fall River did not reach this harbor until 2 20 this morning.

Newport RK. L Providence New York Fall River

Savings Department Monthly Interest Notice

A brief savings notice states interest begins each month on the third day. Deposits of $1.00 or more are required to open or maintain the account with the savings department.

Traders National Bank Schedule Card

Trading hours show a key window from 1 to 2 pm and a later period from 7 to 8 pm for services at Traders National Bank.

Traders National Bank

Head Found in East 18th Sparks Gruesome Murder Mystery

New York police connected a severed body found at 149 Third Avenue with Thos F Corcoran a former elevated railroad ticket chopper. Fred K Bauer an elevator runner is in custody after witnesses heard screams and bones cracking. Evidence includes bloodstained clothing a nicked razor and a .38 revolver.

New York East 18Th Street Avenue “C Thos. F. Corcoran Coredram Third Avenue Fred K. Bauer Bauer Lance Lanole Union Square Corcoran Ireland

Pollock and Stevens Nominated in Native District Race

Nominations in the 27th native district were made by loans at headquarters on Central streets Thom nominees David Wroam of Hurlington placed Mr. K's name before the convention, andip Ww. B Westall aided Rep. Stevens. Both candidates delivered brief remarks as George W Poore called to 4 as W. Pollock of ion and George H Stevens of cut were the

Thom David Wroam Hurlington Mr. K

Cymric Held Up By Detectives At Port

Noston Oct 12 The White Star steamship Cymric was detained for half an hour after its scheduled sailing to allow private detectives and Express Co staff to search for Edward Cun liffe sought in connection with a $101,000 embe zzlement from Pittsburgh. Police were stationed at the gangplank but the search found nothing and the ship proceeded.

Esearch Cymrie

In the Good Old Time Acorn Et Etock Tale

Fragmentary notes describe a past era and school life with scattered phrases about work and tea. The text appears garbled, offering few clear names or events, but hints at a reminiscence or performance titled In the Good Old Time with local color and character references.

Women’s National Golf Championship resumes in New York

Weather bright and cool as play resumes at the Morrne Country Club for the women’s national golf championship. Surviving pairs include Grace Keys and Mies M. Oliver against Margaret Curtie and Mre. Bout, with Curtie holding the lead at several holes and Bout edging to two up with four to play.

New York Morrne Country Golf Club Mise Grace Keys Concord Mase M. Oliver Chevychaee Washington, D. C Mre Brout Apawamis Rye N. Y Margaret Curtie Resex County Meee Georganna Bishop Agemet Bout Mice Curtle Mise SSS Metin Mise H Curtle Vabney Curtis

A Double Tragedy in Providence Witnessed by Baby

In Providence RL on October 12, John Roderick a 28 year old Portuguese laborer shot and killed his common law wife Constante Mirandi 25 then killed himself Jealousy is named as the motive Police found the bodies after their ten month old baby cried from the Roderick residence The child was placed in a charitable institution

Providence John Roderick Constante Mirandi J. ©. Pegram Roderick

Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Opens

Barre Vermont October 12. Greetings from state presidents opened the annual convention. Reports from clubs of the federation were presented along with election of officers and delegates to the biennial national convention in St Paul. Several addresses were delivered.

Governor Wright to retire from Philippines post

Washington Oct 12 Luke E Wright governor general of the Philippines and president of the Phil commission will retire about Dec 1. He is to take six months leave before relinquishing duties and is expected to return to Nashville Tennessee to resume law practice. Roosevelt and Taft reportedly decided on a successor not connected with the commission.

Washington Philippines Luke E. Wright Phil_— commission Wright United States Nashville Roosevelt Taft Gen Wright Commission

Special Millinery Sale This Week At Rose Jordan Martford

A one day sale Saturday offers stylized hats priced from two ninety eight, down from four dollars. Limited stock of high quality materials on display in the window at Rose Jordan Martford, corner of John and Lee streets.

Rose Jordan Martford, Cor John and Lee

Dover Races Postponed at Granite State Park

Dover N H October 12 races at Granite State trotting park were postponed due to a heavy track from recent rain and rein conditions, rescheduled for tomorrow.

Dover N. H Granite State Trotting Park

Graniteville Tragedy Ends in Double Deaths

Celeste De Lerenzo shot his wife Bertha four times in Graniteville then killed himself. The couple, both about 59, left a village shocked as a posse hunted the murderer. The story reveals a family torn by grief and a drinking problem that fueled deadly violence. The boy Borice, 15, witnessed the tragedy and described the chaotic scene to a Courier Citizen representative.

Celeste de Lerenzo Graniteville Bertha A de Lorenzo Belorenzo de Lorenzo John Greig Bridge Joseph Wall E. G. Boynton North Chelmsford Borice D. Jcreoms Isl Courier-Citizen Bortes Father Wall Boynton

Rare Antique Rage and Buyer Beware Guide

Practical guide for collectors and housekeepers on distinguishing good from bad pieces. Warns against acid treatment aniline dyes inferior materials and decadent designs with advice for avoiding faulty, mis-tasted items. Park Street Boston address noted.

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Supt. Morse Streets Department Pires Niet Lehigh DE Lerenzo Celeste de Lorenzo Barristers Hall Pollock Stevens Cymric White Star Misrine Expressman Kent Himself Vermont Women’s Clubs Ei-Azhar St Louis Shockey Arthur Urbane Dilley Park Street Boston Haymarket
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