McBride Affair in Lowell Court Trial Highlights Pickpocket Charge
In a Lowell superior court session the McBride versus Moffatt case heard officers describe sightings of McBride on August 26 near Middlesex and King streets. Inspector Maher testified McBride followed toward Western Avenue and was later placed in a patrol wagon, with cross-examinations about prior robbery information. Inspector Walsh added that McBride mocked Casey as Seret Connors advanced toward him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Moffatt
Charles Hamilton
Middlesex and
King Street
Patrick Casey
Sheeny Mike
Boyle
Casey
Jackson
Burnett
Thorndike
Middlesex Streets
Inspector Walsh
Hogan
Mr. Hogan
Maher
Middlesex Street
Fletcher Street
Western Avenue
McBridge
Lynn
Lowell
Desautel
Seret
Connors
Watchful operator averts mass elevator disaster at Hildreth building
A bar holding the elevator moved from place risking collapse and possible loss of life. Repairs were under way after heavy materials were raised to the fifth floor, straining the car and bending the cog wheel bar. The elevator boy halted passengers and workmen were summoned to fix the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildreth
Wanted Ani nurse e girl at are rae and Andover streets
A terse community note seeks an female nurse aide at unspecified address near Are Rae and Andover streets. No further details available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani Nurse E
Rae and
Andover Streets
Alaskan boundary award dispute stirs Canadian anger
Lord Alverstone handed the Alaska boundary decision to agents Foster and Sifton as Canadians withdraw from the commission. The award grants Kannaghunut and Sitklan to the United States, shifting Portland canal control and hindering Canada’s access to sea routes, prompting bitter reactions from Premier Laurier and other Canadians.
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London
Alverstone
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Messrs
Foster
Sifton
Laurier
Canada
Dominion
Alaska
Portland Canal
United States
Kannaghunut
Sitklan
Ocean Passage
Port Simpson
Wales
Pearse Islands
Mount St. Elias
Lynn Canal
Jette and
Aylesworth
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal
Kannaghunaut
Pearse
Siklan
Portland Channel
Lord Alverstone
Messrs. Aylesworth and
Jette
Associated Press
Dowie Draws 1000 at Madison Square Garden Service
About a thousand people attended John Alexander Dowie’s early service in Madison Square Garden. He preached on blasphemy and planned to meet New York editors at his hotel, asking followers to pray. Dowie’s choir and house visitation force totaled 1440, with Deacon Speicher noting the work exceeded expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Alexander Dowie
Madison Square Garden
Dowie
Deacon Speicher
Political maneuvering over voter registration lists explodes
The Democratic headquarters faces scrutiny over an un sworn document seeking to strike names from voter lists. Republicans plan corrections and attack figures like William F. Lucas serving in the Philippines. Rumors swirl around John Farley and John C. King as party lines shift ahead of the county convention.
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Board of Registrars of Voters
Frank McMahon
Democratic Party
Democratic
William F. Lucas
Philippines
State Armory
Lucas
Republican
John C. King
Guardian Named For Nellie Walker After Riverside Park Blast
Mary Waterhouse petitioned to guard her sister Nellie Walker, deemed violently insane after the Riverside Park explosion of July 29. Judge McIntyre approved, placing Nellie at the city farm for protection. guardian John W. McEvoy will sue the powder magazine owners.
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Mary Waterhouse
Nellie Walker
McIntyre
Riverside Park
City Farm
Wigginville
John W. McEvoy
The
Guardian
Tax protests liven Lowell corporate filings and pole clash
Lawrence and Tremont and Suffolk firms paid taxes under protest claiming unfair valuations and omitted machinery details. Merrimack Manufacturing and Boott mills paid without objection. Telegraph firms resist undergrounding, arguing right to street use while city wants all wires underground to avoid litigation. Wires department seeks an amicable resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence and Tremont
Suffolk
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Boott Mills
Lawrence Company
Tremont and Suffolk
Tremont
Telegraph Companies
Wires Department
Wires
Western Union
Postal
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
New England Telephone Company
Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations
In Gorham street court this morning Judge Lawton presided as wills of James Deering Henry Denham Susan M Fifield Charles F Haskell Reuben Hoar David Smith Levi Wallace Rhoda Coburn Louisa Boynton were admitted to probate Administrations were granted to William H Carleton Sarah Piper James Sullivan Benjamin G Brown Olive Scranton Edward Rowley George Austin George Bowen Ovid Lapointe and Helen Sawyer with locations including Lowell Cambridge Somerville Weston Littleton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Piper
Lowell
James Sullivan
Benjamin G. Brown
Somerville
Olive A. Scranton
Edward J. Rowley
Weston
George Austin
George F. Bowen
Ovid Lapointe
Helen A. Sawyer
Littleton
Weather storm warning issued for Southwest storm near St Lawrence Valley
The weather bureau issues a storm warning as a central low over the St Lawrence Valley moves rapidly eastward. Expect strong to high southwest winds today and tonight. Storm signals ordered from Portland to Eastport.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
St. Lawrence Valley
Portland
Eastport
City Debt Prospects After End Year Payments
Close students of finance at city hall warn that despite promises of large year end payments, the new administration may inherit greater city debt than a year ago. Heavy interest charges are noted and sinking funds have been depleted this year, hurting net results.
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City Hall
Man In Court Charged With $50,000 Boston Bank Theft
Elmer E. Leavitt of Boston was arraigned in municipal court on a charge of stealing $50,000 from the Boston National Union bank on November 24, 1902. He pleaded not guilty and is held for a hearing November 4 in bail of $5,000. Police say they learned of the case only recently. Inspector Pearce led the arrest after private detectives tracked Leavitt.
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Boston
Boston National Union Bank
Elmer E. Leavitt
Leavitt
Pearce
John Smith
Thomas Casey
C. B. Coburn & Co
Ayer City
Charles H. Coburn
Peter Gill
Hadley
William Rivers
E. D. McVey
Charles F. Bacon
W. H. J. Belle-Isle
John W. Sawyer
Wesley Sawyer
Mary Orr
Ann J. Babson
Mary J. Whitely
Maloney
Mary
Market Street
Superior Court
William H. White
Missing Springfield bookkeeper Zinck. police seek clues
Charles B. Zinck a 51 year old Springfield bookkeeper for 20 years at the U S arsenal disappeared after vacation last week leaving the armory grounds in black coat and brown trousers. His sister in New York and wife report worry as police investigate his sudden departure amid work concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Charles B. Zinck
Quincy Street
Quartermaster’s Department
U. S. Arsenal
Zineck
Armory
New York
Zinck
Pastorate Offered for Rev Albert G Warner in Mexico Baptist Church
Rumford Falls Me Oct 20 Rev Albert G Warner of Hopedale Mass has been called to the Mexico Baptist church. He is a Colby College and Newton Theological School graduate and will begin his first pastorate as an ordained preacher.
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Rumford Falls
Albert G. Warner
Hopedale
Mass
Mexico
Money Storm Eases as Baltimore Banks Open Calmly
Baltimore banks and financial houses opened at 10 am with confidence that no additional suspensions are likely. While public worry lingers, financiers report no bank runs and expect deposits to hold, aided by brokers limiting selling and maintaining a cautious but optimistic stance.
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Baltimore
Maryland and
Union
Stock Exchange
Lost nerve and postponed sentence in Merrimack larceny case
Court records show James O Malley’s larceny case postponed after complainant Timothy Burns refused to prosecute and acknowledged the charge was incorrect. O Malley’s fate hinges on Wednesday as sentencing proceeds, with other petty offenses, briefly noted, including brass fittings theft and multiple drunk cases.
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Timothy Burns
James O'Malley
O'Malley
O’malley
Merrimack Mills
Burns
Merrimack Street
Omalley
Major Noyes
Noyes
Witness
Sweet disposition born or made by Ayer pills tale
A terse line ponders whether a sweet disposition is innate or crafted by Ayer's Pills, echoing old patent medicine rhetoric about temperament and health.
Austria to officially participate in world's fair
St Louis dispatch says Austria will officially participate in the world’s fair, announced by Austria’s minister of foreign affairs and forwarded by the department of state to President Francis on October 20. The note confirms Austria’s attendance at the exposition and outlines government backing for the event.
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St. Louis, Mo
Department of State
Francis
Austria
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Rome
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Ries Pa
John P. Farley
Board of Registrars
Farley
William J. McCluskey
Luce
Cowes
Probate Court
Lawton
Boston Bank
Springfield Arsenal
Merrimack Company
Ayer
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