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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1901

Page

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Notable voices and verdicts in strained public questions

Capt Cook claims he ordered the Brooklyn loop while critics of Schley debate cooks and broth. Brass tacks on Czolgosz guilt, Schley, Editor Most, and law. Autumn leaves frame a predawn sense of duty as crowds cheer labor in the woods. Pat Crowe defends a rosier self image than his name suggests.

Capt. Cook Brooklyn Loop Schley

Creditors gain control as Sioux City winding up proceeds

John C. Coombs of Boston wins a battle for control of the Union Loan and Trust company assets. The reorganization includes a Missouri River bridge, key to a transcontinental rail plan with Clark's line, and a 14 percent dividend on 1.5 million preferred stock to be paid across 36 states. A $250,000 cash bid from J W D O Grady was rejected.

Sioux City John C. Coombs Boston Credits Commutation Company New England Union Loan and Trust Company J. W. D. O'Grady Bank of Montreal Col. I. C. Dison Crawfordsville Ind Sioux City Stock Yards Company Coombs Swift & Co Great Northern O’neil Neb Burlington Coor ® Hs Omaha Nebraska and Gulf

Hard Boy to Handle in Lynn Flight Chased by School and Police

Robert Shields a 16 year old runaway from Billerica military school caused a stir in Lynn when an instructor and a patrolman pursued him. He was captured and brought to police headquarters after a lengthy chase in which the instructor lost an umbrella and damaged clothes. A relative then retrieved him at home.

Lynn Robert Shields 161 Court Street Boston Billerica Reading

Officials Reelecteed at Philadelphia and Reading Meetings

Philadelphia news reports the annual meetings of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron companies, along with their subsidiaries, resulted in the re election of the existing officials. The Reading company also held an adjourned session and approved its annual report from June.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Reading Company

Bank offers foreign exchange and safety deposit services

Transacts a general banking business and offers foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. Provides safety deposit boxes with private rooms. Savings Department pays 3 cents per annum compounded semi annually. Monthly interest. Ladies banking rooms. Depository of United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Banking hours 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. Banking rooms at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.

United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Ransom Letter Urges Halt to Pursuit in Bold Threats

Sofia Oct 15. Parents of Madame Tsilka, companion of Miss Stone, report a letter from brigands in a subterranean retreat. They claim they are treated courteously and threaten death if rescue efforts continue. The plea asks ransom payment and an end to military pursuit.

Sofia Madame Tsilka Miss Stone

Brigands Fail to Claim Ransom for Miss Stone

On Oct 15 the ransom payment for Miss Sofia Stone expired with no claimant. The band reportedly dissolved and Stone remains watched near the frontier as snow and cold render the mountains uninhabitable. Police efforts to arrest Sareff, former Macedonian committee president, continue amid local sympathy.

Sofia Miss Stone Samakoff Mists Stone Sareff Macedonian Committee

Rhode Island Democrats Nominate Ticket at State Convention

Providence Oct 15 The Rhode Island Democrats in a state convention nominated L F C Garvin of Lonsdale for governor Adelard Archambeault of Woonsocket for lieutenant governor Frank R Fitzsimmons of Lonsdale for secretary of state Clark Poiter of North Kingston for treasurer and D J Holland of Providence for attorney general.

Providence R. I Democrats L. F. C. Garvin Lonsdale Adelard Archambeault Woonsocket Frank R. Fitzsimmons Clark Poiter North Kingston D. J. Holland

Witness Tampering Delays Perjury Trial in Windham County

Brattleboro Vermont October 15. Disclosure that liquor was smuggled into Windham county jail at Newfane and that key witness Henry Eddy was intoxicated to prevent testimony caused great excitement. Trial postponed due to tampering with a witness.

Brattleboro Windham County Newfane Henry Eddy

Bank vault blown open at Tiro by six men

Galion Ohio October 15 The Farmers and Citizens bank vault at Tiro was blown open with nitro glycerine by six men this morning Cash totaling about 40000 dollars was taken The robbers drove away their pursuers with rifles and escaped

Galion Ohio Farmers and Citizens Bank Tiro

Balloonist fails Mediterranean crossing in balloon

Count de la Vaulx attempted to cross the Mediterranean by balloon and was rescued ten miles east of the St. Laurent lighthouse. Paris reported the failed voyage on October 15.

Paris Count de la Vaulx Mediterranean St. Laurent

Wisconsin Sails for Samoa Under Sealed Orders

The battleship Wisconsin sailed from Seattle under sealed orders for Samoa via Honolulu. The move reflects a rapid deployment in the Pacific theater as tensions rise in the region.

Wisconsin Samoa Honolulu Seattle Wash

Jury selection begins in Hayes murder trial

In Litchfield Connecticut on October 15 jurors started to be chosen for the trial of John T Hayes of Winsted accused of murdering his sweetheart Winifred Cooke. Court heard the crime stemmed from alleged insane jealousy after the engagement ended.

Litchfield, Conn John T. Hayes Winsted Winifred Cooke

Maud Gonne Reported to Flee to South Africa

London authorities report Maude Gonne has eluded capture and is traveling toward South Africa, with the news dated October 15. The development centers on her escape and destination as authorities pursue.

London Maude Gonne South Africa

Light Monday Registration Yields Small Voter Turnout

Registration data show a quiet day with 21 names added in the afternoon and 22 in the evening. The muted turnout marks a slow start to the election cycle with limited participation across listed precincts.

Evenig

Epidemic of Deafness Hits Police Court

In Judge Hadley's court defendants in a drunkenness case crowd shouted What say as sentences were read. Hearing failures attributed to liquor prompted megaphone use. several defendants faced fines of 2 dollars, some 6 dollars, with Annie Dyke and James Finnigan sent to jail. One case settled out of court.

Hadley Johnson Carl Thomas F. Foster Church Street Joseph E. Cogger State Farm John F. Buckley Officer Lane Prescott Street Buckley John Roy Mason Michael Harrington Edward Dillon Eugene H. Parker Harry Driscoll Walter Burns Archie Tanguay John Doyle Henry Fisher Annie Dyke Lowell James H. Finnigan Deadh Assies Azaroumas Mary Calal

Month's mind mass for William J. Coughlin at St Patrick's

A month’s mind mass for the repose of William J. Coughlin will be held at St Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

William J. Coughlin St. Patrick's Church

Tired Out Tired and Impure Blood Cure Promise

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla advertised to cure constant fatigue by cleansing impure blood on the border of nerve exhaustion. Claims quick relief with a $1 bottle, sold by druggists. J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.

Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell, Mass

Cooley's Latest Picture Issued in Murder Case

Police circulate new descriptions of Charles F. Cooley, alleged murderer of Elizabeth Caisse, with a newer front view portrait and facsimiles of his signature. Lowell police expand inquiries nationwide and near the Canadian border, hoping to track him soon. Joseph Caisse and son Peter traveled to Adams, Massachusetts, after revealing he spent $100 seeking a divorce without success. unlike Cooley, he had no affection for the woman.

Chas. F. Cooley Elizabeth Caisse Cooley Haff Lowell Joseph Caisse Peter Adams Mass Caisse

Regimental shoot awards given at Lexington grounds

Second prize went to Company G in a 180 contestant field from the Sixth regiment M V M at Woburn street grounds Lexington. Company A Wakefield won first with 73 dollars, Company C Lowell notable for high team score and second individual Rodger 638 points, while Company G totaled 656 points. Major Sweetser won the officers revolver match. Dr Hinckley’s death ruled accidental shooting. Hinckley Yale 92 Harvard medical class of 96 instructor at Yale.

Woburn Street Lexington Wakefield Lowell Company Company C Company G A. Rodger Major Sweetser Juiecut Conrad Fitchbury Fitchburo South Framingham Marlboro Stoneham Concord Southbridge Hrockton Milford Hinckley Seymour New Haven George Harvard Medical Schol Yale Medical School

Doctor Shot Ends Young Northampton Doctor's Life

In Northampton on October 15 Dr Spreld R Hinckley aged about shot and killed himself in his Prospect street home. His father H R Hinckley heard a heavy fall from the floor above and found the physician on the floor with a bullet wound in his left temple. physicians were summoned but details of the death remain.

Northampton Spreld R. Hinckley H. R. Hinckley Prospect Street

Jury verdict in Nadeau versus Beaulieu case

The Nadeau versus Beaulieu action involves tort over the conversion of four wheels with attached boxes. The jury returned a verdict for Jules Nadeau awarding 330 in damages after a brief hearing and arguments, with adjournment at 12 45 pm.

Lorrigan Gage Nadeau Bent

Wills Presented for Probate in Various Cities

Wills were presented for probate today for Bridget Duffy of Lowell Martha L French of Tewksbury David Leduke of Chelmsford Bridget Matthews of Lowell Albert V Partridge of Lowell Postor Perham of Lowell Hannah E Sherburne of Lowell Francis 2 Brown of Hudson Administrations granted on Mary F Skinner of Lowell Margaret Trousard of Hudson Mary Leavitt of Lowell Annie T Higgins of Malden Thomas McLenney of Lowell Frances A Lawrence of Woburn Wm Adams of Lowell Francis H Stedman of Holliston Wellington A Hardy Jr of Arlington

Bridget Duffy Lowell Martha L. French Tewksbury David Leduke Chelmsford Bridget Matthews Albert V. Partridge Postor Perham Hannah E. Sherburne Francis 2. Brown Hudson Mary F. Skinner Margaret Trousard Mary Leavitt Annie T. Higgins Malden Thomas McLenney Frances A

City Hall Tonight Sees Council Water Board Street Inquiry

Citizens are informed of meetings at city hall this evening with the common council the water board and the committee appointed to inquire into the street department.

City Hall Common Council Water Board

Precinct Officers Lists by Lowell City Committee

A compiled roster shows Republican precinct officers appointed by the mayor and confirmed by aldermen across Lowell. Each precinct lists clerks inspectors and deputies with full street addresses for One through Nine wards, detailing names such as Horace R. Hanson Clarence W. Dana John J. Harrington Samuel A. Greathead George S. Holt Wesley M. Wilder Alexis F. Fecteau and others. The dense citywide roll reflects party organization ahead of the next election.

Horace R. Hanson Worthen Street Walter W. Stimpson Dutton Street Luther B. Fairbrother Frank W. Saunders Middlesex Street Albert H. Abbott Waldo F. Miles Appleton Street George F. Wright Goward’'s William W. Duncan Tnc Clarence W. Dana Absalom A. Wilmot East Merrimack Street James S. McKay Prescott Corp Victor A. Bartlett John Street William H. Woodies Emery William E. K. Bissell Third Street Robert J. Fullerton Prentice T. Davis First Street Arthur B. Strout Kenneth J. McKenzie Fourth Street William Mabon Bridge Street Calvin L. Joy David D. Smith John J. Harrington John Tighe Tilden Street Arthur D. Keddy Merrimack Street John Kehoe Tremont Street Frank W. Dane Merrimack Corp Prince Street Adelaide Dube Ronnie Wood William D. Hobart George S. Holt Cross Street William Hardy Colburn Street James W. Tryon Adams Street William H. Dane Wilfred Drainville James Hapgood Moody Street John Y. Watson Tremont Corp Philips Pomerleau Tildencourt William A. Pratt Emile Claus Patrick Falvey Dummers Street William Greenleaf Andrew F. Burnham Edmond Peltier Common Street James A. Lombard John 8. Abel Samuel A. Greathead Broadway George A. Bosworth School Street Williamb. Peters Bryant Street George W. Rand Willie Street John T.greathead Mark A. Avery Leroy Street Fred Co. Rand Westford Street Charles H. Noble Walter N. Hoyt Bellevue Street George A. McIntosh Ware Street Fred Harrison Smith Street Joel Knapp Charles F. Varnum Alexander L. Macrae Royal Street Frank 8. Blunt Samuel W. Arnold Lane Street Wesley M. Wilder Coral Street Frank B. Peabody Columbus Avenue Charles A. Bugbee Grove Street John F. McCoy Arthur E. Walch Lewis A. Pierce, Jr Arthur L. Cheney Frank M. Short Alexis F. Fecteau Chelmsford Street Charles H. Brothers Simpson Place Thorndike Street Harlan P. Goodell Highland Street James McClellan Daly Street Arthur E. Willman Hale Street William C. Piper South Highland Street Ezra Bowden Osmond Long Charles Runels James H. Whitney Congress Street James ©. Mountford Gorham Street Samuel R. W. Willis Willie F. Douglass William Wilson Runels Ephraim Jeffrey Davis Square Albert Bailey Carl J. E. Santession James Wilmot Chambers Street Francis T. Moore Whipple Street Charles D. Martin Irying Street Albert Hill Thomass. Blackburn Pine Hill Albert Stopherd Bassett Street James MacDougall Central Street Robert S. Fulton Myrtle Street James H. Hickey John C. Farris Fremont Street Samuel B. Palmer Beacon Street Luke B. Taylor Wachusett Street Alexander Leggett Beech Street Charles G. Weisbrenner Lewis M. Sweatt West Eleventh Street Ledoit E. Kimball Whitney Street Charles E. Hallowell Clarence E. Stevens Frank B. Hawes Eleventh Street Herschel P. G. Clough Joseph A. Janvrin Fifth Street John H. Blake Fulton Street George H. Westgate John A. Simpson Methuen Street Wallace G. Parkin Joseph B. Yorke Dover Street Arthur L. Gray Robbins Street Arthur D. Gilbert Canton Street Eugene G. Russell Gibson Wilsondale Place Frederick G. Humphriss Manchester Street Martin L. Kirkeby Quimby Avenue Frank A. Kappler Lincolly Street James Palm Plain Street James McDowell Washington Street Ernest G. Dumas Huntington Street John J. Bancroft, Jr Alder Street Frank B. Wright Willow _ street William G. Morse Boylston Street Jay D. Ismond High Street James H. Pinder Melvin F. McAllister Oak Street George J. Hall Stackpole Street Mark A. Adams Berkley Avenue Adam McElroy Fairmount Street Frank Brown Porter Street Edward R. Wirt Andover Street Earl C. Downs Fred C. Newhall Charles P. Kelley Fort Hill Avenue Samuel Burbank George Campbell Agawam Street Eric A. Johnson South Whipple

Missing 15 year old Alice McKenzie last seen in Boston

Alice McKenzie aged 15 has been missing since Sept 13 from 84 Adams Street. Relatives searched Boston Nashua Manchester and elsewhere in New England with no results. She reportedly left with an older girl and was seen on Howard Street in Boston near the Nashua fair. Her mother appeals for information.

Alice McKenzie Adams Street Boston Nashua Manchester New England Howard Street

Pawtucket Bridge Delay Holds Up Opening This Week

Delay by the street railway company in securing sufficient rails prevents opening Pawtucket Bridge this week. Engineers report the structure strong enough for past strains but advise against heavier use than before.

Street Railway Company Pawtucket Bridge Ffhe

Whist Night Winners At Wamesb Lodge K P Ball

Members of Wamesb lodge K P enjoyed whist at Pythian hall Monday night. Prize winners included women Miss C Dane Mrs A F McCoy and Miss E A Lynde and men Frank B Taylor J A Panton and James Halls worth.

Wamesb Lodge K. of P Pythian Hall C. Dane A. F. McCoy E. A. Lynde Frank B.taylor J. A. Panton James Hallsworth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nota Bene Czolgosz Brooklyn Loop Most Pat Crowe Boy Foreign Exchange Letters of Credit the Traders National Bank Post Office Ave Little Rhody Democrats Maud Gonne Police Court Clerk Savage Peter A. Fay Carl Johnson Nature Carla Requiem Charles F. Cooley Rodger Gaskill Probate Court Lawton Albert J. Lyford William B. Viney Tyler Street Asa J. Richardson George W. Gilman Hurd Street Martin G. Leonard Joseph Battersby Fred Roper Warren Street Harry P. Douglas George S. Hull George W. Capron Centre Street James Clark Frederick B. Reed Elm Street Edward R. Durant Chapel Street Eugene Coxton Ames Street Henry W. "Inker William N. Waller Frank R. Hough George W. Poore Francois J. Leblanc Davidson Street William McElroy Pond Street William Wirt John T. Carroll Wall Street John McNabb George A. Gendreau Howe Street Charles F. Kidder Spaulding Street Frederick Balcom Cabot Street T. & 8. Corp George E. Calsse Salem Street Eugene Mayrand Austin Street Felix Vigeant Ford Street Arthur Lavoie Racine Place Frank W. Hapgood Edmond J. Vigneault George E. Per~ley Varney Street Wm. A. Barr James W. Mitchell Mt. Washington Street William S. McIntyre Lombard Street Frederick G. Salmon James A. Speirs Phillips Street Frank A. Taylor Joseph H. L'Heureux Bowers Street Lorenzo BP. Smith Mammoth Road William A. Dainton Avon Street Alonzo Putnam White Street Radmond P. Fontaine Leonard M. Ryan Brighth Avenue Fred I. Harris Wright Street John Leggett Starbird Street Lorenzo A. Ayer Varnum Avenue Alice Miss McKenzie
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