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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
7
A 6000 strong mob in Armentieres rioted over the weavers strike. They wrecked shops and banks, dragged linen across streets to impede cavalry, set fires in factories and houses, and clashed with troops. Firemen arrived from Lille as authorities seek the ringleaders and plan a worker referendum on employers terms.
New York stock market opened firm with notable gains in Amalgamated Copper, U S Steel and Canadian Pacific. Early advance followed London strength, then some realizations in Canadian stocks. By 11 a m leaders recouped losses and higher prices held in several issues including Baltimore & Ohio Reading Illinois Central St Paul and Westinghouse Electric.
New York futures opened steady on Oct 14 with October at 9.26, November 9.27, December 9.37, January 9.39, March 9.44, May 9.46, and June 9.45. The bid for July showed 9.46 and 9.47.
Foreign liquidation drives sale of the Arnold copper mine equipment as a Utah company allocates 250 900 dollars to expand the amelter capacity amid financial stringency abroad.
Reverend R. G. Osborn of the House of Prayer sustained painful injuries from a bicycle fall a few days ago and has temporarily relinquished his duties while recovering.
Private wires link New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago for stocks bonds grain and cotton. Commission orders executed in all markets with margin financing offered free upon application and securities carried in a sound banking framework.
The 28th annual Rhode Island State Sunday School convention opened at St Johns Episcopal church in Providence with large attendance from across the state. Speakers include Prof C S Schapin of the Rhode Island State Normal school on school methods and Mary Foster Brynor on pointers, followed by a general conference and district surveys culminating in Rev John Polis of Toronto speaking on Is the Sunday School Worth What It Costs?
Washington Oct 13 observers at the United States Naval Observatory report the largest solar spot group in a decade. Under George H Petters a nine spot cluster shows condensation into two principal groups. The disturbed region measured 172000 by 50000 miles with principal spots totaling 125000 miles. Magnetic conditions on Earth are disturbed affecting the magnetic needle.
At Lowell lodge of Elks a vote to attend the funeral of John J. Regan former trustee followed by a committee of lodge officers to arrange Memorial Sunday on the first Sunday in December. Guest M W Eason of Reynoldsville lodge No 519 B P O Elks Pa viewed the lodge rooms.
The funeral of John J Regan, 605 Chelmsford street, started at 8.30 from home and 9 at St Peter's church with a large attendance including Foresters Hibernians Elks and Butler Vet Firemen. Fr McDermot officiated and burial was in St Peter's cemetery. The funeral of Daniel F Frain was held from 44 Butler avenue with burial in St Peter's cemetery, C H Molloy in charge.
In this city on October 13 at 4 Livingstone Street Grace V. Daly daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Daly aged 4 months 10 days is recorded. Also on October 13 at 214 Thorndike Street John F. Cullinen aged six months, son of Thomas and Delia Cullinan, obituary-style notice.
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions opened its 94th annual gathering in Manchester at the First Congregational Church. President Samuel B. Capen presided as Rev. Thomas Chalmers urged parochial responsibility and the mission to redeem both America and Japan, while reports detailed missionary reinforcements, district receipts, and fund status.
Supt. Conlon reports extra janitors for Varnum and Lincoln schools with other sites seeking third man. He says the apparent 12 extra janitors are bookkeeping. most workers were carpenters and lumpers last year. Payroll rose from $560.70 to $638.10 to $714.90 weekly, amid transfers and reassignments. four men attend evening classes as committee on electric wires plans another meeting Friday night.
Judge Cleaveland of the probate court said he will likely take no further action to obtain the sealed letter in the Philo S Bennett will. Clerk Blake failed to secure the document from Merchants Safe Deposit in New York, which will only deliver to qualified executors. A new demand is not planned before the October 21 hearing, in hopes the issue can be resolved.
Philadelphia October 13 The dyers and mercerizers union has granted permission for dyers to resume work, formally ending the textile strike that began June 1 in this city. The dyers are the final group among 120,000 strikers to return.
The examination for officers in the High School regiment announced a large slate of appointments. Key posts include Colonel Charles W. Hoyt and Lieut Colonel Thomas Corcoran, with numerous captains, lieutenants, sergeants and ranks named. About half the listed groups will have further adjutant or battalion adjutant selections from within.
Gov Garvin proclaims October 17 Battle Flag Day to honor the transfer of Revolutionary Civil War and Spanish American War flags to the new state house. A statewide celebration will include a parade with veterans residents Sons of Veterans Cincinnati Society and Sons of the American Revolution participants.
The Stanford Manufacturing company of Central Falls Rhode Island assigned for creditors after failing to meet obligations. Assets are 734000 with 150000 capital stock. Liabilities about 85000. Mill closed temporarily. creditors to be paid in full. stockholders to bear any loss. Established 1859, formerly spool thread. Assignment to attorney Lellan J. Tuck.
Rumford Falls Maine October 13 All but one paper making machine at International mills are operating full time and nearly the entire 700 person workforce has returned except machinists. The last machine will start after extra driers are added. Machinists' rep Mr Landers fourth VP of the National Association of Machinists has been in town days but no settlement has been reached.
In Trans-Caucasia on Oct 12 a mob seized the cathedral at Nakhitchevan, elders were forced out, and Cossacks fired on the crowd wounding many. Nakhitchevan, 38 miles from Erivan, is famed as the oldest city and noted for its fertile grape region associated with Noah.
Railroad men from all sections of the United States and Canada gather in New Orleans for the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents annual convention. Vice President F I Whitney presided at the opening session in President Ruggles absence. The day’s key item was James Taylors report on ticket scalping and the year’s important results.
Fred Langtin aged 44 in the Saunders street machine shop of John Dennis and Co. narrowly escaped serious injury when a 400 pound iron casting fell on his right big toe. The nail was loosened but the toe did not sustain further damage. He was taken to Emergency hospital where the injury was dressed. Langtin lives at 4 Middlesex place.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania two trolley cars collided in dense fog killing H G Hirsch a motorman and fatally injuring E E Rowe another motorman. Two additional persons suffered injuries in the Greensburg and Southern street railway accident today.
Concord New Hampshire stockholders met for their annual gathering and chose a slate of directors including Benjamin A. Kimball from Concord, Walter M. Parker of Manchester, Charles E. Morrison of Boston, Noah Clark of Manchester, Hiram N. Turner of St. Johnsbury, George M. Kimball of Concord, Arthur H. Hale of Boston, Hiram A. Tuttle of Pittsfield, Benjamin C. White and Sumner Wallace of Manchester, and William H. Moses of Tilton.
The first meeting of the Massachusetts Police association will be held in Brockton today with local officers attending. Last week five Lowell officers were chosen to attend: Deputy Welch, Capt. Kew, Sergt. J. J. Crowley and Officers Whitaker and Hogan. The group aims to improve interdepartmental relations and efficiency across the state.
The fifteenth annual convention of the Bottlers' Association of North America began in New Haven today with about 300 delegates. Mayor John H. Studley welcomed the visitors, and the first session conducted only routine organizational matters.
Water in Paterson New Jersey continues to recede with no new danger seen. About 1000 homeless are being cared for and families evacuated. Mills in the damaged districts begin to reopen while many remain idle amid shortages of food milk eggs and kerosene oil.
Passaic New Jersey reports water levels dropping in Dundee. Seventy five people were treated in the municipal building last night. Three deaths tied to the flood, including a drowning of a colored boy in a flooded cellar. Mill losses total about 1.066 million dollars with many mills expected back in operation within a week.
Early today in Niagara Falls Joe McGill a waiter and Bert Durkee a young man were shot by hack driver George Follett during a dispute over wine payment. Follett fired four shots wounding both victims. McGill near the heart and Durkee in the neck. Follett was arrested and both men believed fatally wounded.
Belvidere New Jersey residents report two more flood victims found today in a field near town. The Germans, brothers, slept in a small house by the Delaware River when the surge carried the house away during the weekend storm, drowning them before they could escape.
In Concord on October 13 Judge Edgar Aldrich filed his decision in the bankruptcy petition of Morse and Co and others against White Mountain Paper company. He ruled the corporation insolvent and bankrupt but suspended further orders to speed the case to the appellate court, with preservation measures while the aggrieved party pursues jurisdictional questions.
Middleboro October 13. Relatives in town alarmed over the non appearance of Forrest Churbuck of Onset who went out from that port last Friday morning in a sloop yacht and has not been heard from since. Churbuck 30, well known on this coast, has run pleasure trips in his yacht during past summers.
Edwin A. Potter, president of the American Trust and Savings bank, was named receiver for the Chicago Motor Vehicle company on October 13. Liabilities total about 250000 dollars while assets are around 200000 dollars. The firm operates with about 1000 employees at Harvey, a Chicago suburb.
London October 13 Joseph Chamberlain is bedbound at Highbury Binghamton by a sharp gout attack He hopes to recover enough to keep his Newcastle engagement October 20
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