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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
3
New York reports fugitive note teller Charles L. Alvord Jr. defrauded about 700000 dollars. Bank says entries were concealed by balance manipulation over years. Evidence suggests stock speculation, mail-room access, and possible South American flight after cancellation of a grand dinner.
A historical account notes President Baker and associates chair the venture for 15 years. It identifies founder Jacob Thompson, once publisher of the Bank Note Detector, as a key figure. Directors include President Baker and Director Fahnestock of the Central railroad of New Jersey.
New York reports four men George Kerr Walter McAllister William Death and Frank Campbell were arrested in Paterson N J for the death of Jennie Bosschieter. Death purportedly confessed to drugging the woman and transporting her to a Burial spot where she died. Stowcroft a cabman claims payment for silence. The quartet were held without bail awaiting grand jury action.
Freehold New Jersey October 23 Three indictments against Rev Dr Henry M Wharton Baltimore evangelist were handed up by the Monmouth county grand jury He is charged by Miss Clara Somers Ocean Grove with obtaining money by false pretences Wharton claims a Baltimore conspiracy is behind his arrest and has received many letters and telegrams offering aid
New York, Oct 24. The Evening Post reports well informed railroad authorities discuss pending changes in the New York Central operating staff. President Callaway may be relieved of general manager duties and Edgar Van Otten, currently general superintendent, could become general manager.
Mrs Calvin S Brice widow of Senator Brice is gravely ill at her 683 Fifth Avenue home in New York with fears for recovery. Doctor A A Smith defers comment to the family, stating he cannot disclose information in his professional capacity. Also reported is the search by Pawtucket police for Mary Marchetti 20 and her 9 year old son missing from their home in Rhode Island.
Woodstock Oct 23 Frank Shaw the Windsor county murder defendant in Deputy Sheriff Hoffman of White River Junction was moved to Montpelier by Sheriff Spafford and Deputy Thomas for Supreme Court consideration this morning.
In Ohio's capital city the venerable Rev. James Poindexter of Second Baptist Church praises Peruna as an effective remedy for rheumatic trouble and general vitality. He reports a positive experience after trying the tonic, crediting Dr. Hartman and a Columbus druggist. a free catarrh book offer accompanies the endorsement.
New York dispatch reports the British cruiser Psyche entered and left port for a search of an absconding paymaster, not saluting Governor's Island. The British consul-general says no official complaint, naval regulations allow small ships not to salute, Captain Perry visited in plain clothes, and the visit lasted six hours with no official status.
In Pottsville and Hazleton, President Mitchell urged unity and predicted the miners strike would end soon if operators posted notices guaranteeing the 10 percent wage increase to April 1, 1901. Support from several coal firms and a forthcoming executive board meeting were noted as key factors.
The British steamer Ethelred arriving at Port Antonio Jamaica rescued Brooklyn men Frederick Langston Noah F Mason Jr and Otto Segelke from the disabled sloop yacht Aliris of New York. Aliris left Highland Beach Oct 16 bound for Gravesend Bay and was struck by a northwest gale near Romer Beacon drifting all night before rescue at 30 miles southeast of Scotland lightship.
Madrid reports the new cabinet took the oath of office today with General Azcarraga as president of the council and nine ministers named including generals Linares and Sanchez Toca. Admiral Mozo appointed minister of marine. Sagasta criticizes the lineup as leading toward the Con tare ruin.
New York October 23. If Ellis Henry Roberts treasurer of the United States is found within New York state by any deputy sheriff he will be arrested and locked up in Ludlow Street jail. An execution issued in a civil suit by Jane L Brooks against Roberts for 21147.76 remains unpaid.
Canadian elections in St. John New Brunswick show 85 counties across maritime provinces with 48 parties naming candidates. In Northumberland a Conservative is projected to win unopposed. the main contest centers on Saint John riding between Liberal A G Blair, minister of railways and canals, and Conservative George S Foster, former finance minister and noted orator.
San Juan reports engineer Frank Williams from the department of public works drowned crossing a river on horseback. The body is not recovered and his origin is believed to be Brooklyn, New York. Separately Senor Munex Rivera leads Federal challenges to registration claiming bias and voter suppression. Registration totals show about 100,000 qualified to vote, nearly double last spring’s municipal total, with a $24 personal property qualification cited as the reason.
Washington Oct 28 General George W Davis ex Governor General of Porto Rico is preparing a comprehensive report on the island under US military rule The document will trace the island from Spanish occupation through American governance and cover governmental commercial and agricultural conditions It notes the cyclone last year slowed progress but Porto Rico has recovered rapidly and Davis expects continued prosperity and advancement.
In Nassau county Surrogate's Court New York Edgar J Duryea of Glen Cove left a will that grants the bulk of his estate to his son if he survived two years after an diving accident. Two protests by the injured man's three sisters claim unsound mind and undue influence, while Louise A Smith also contests. The sisters receive a life use of $200,000 each.
Constantinople reports the Sultan, alarmed by powers considering Crete independence, will dispatch a fleet of decrepit cruisers into Cretan waters as a warning and signal resistance.
Sir Thomas Lipton wires New York Yacht Club secretary J W Oddie that he is thoroughly satisfied with their suggestions. He notes earlier duration remarks were only suggestions and not final. London dated October 23.
In Berwin on October 23 Abdulla Hamid sent a sympathy message to Emperor William for the Empress Dowager Frederck and pledged steadfast friendship. William replied in warm terms, acknowledging the gesture and reaffirming ties.
Berlin reports a German foreign office official says Austro-Hungary and Italy have formally adhered to the Anglo German agreement. France Russia and the United States have not stated their position. Press debates the accord and whether any clauses are secret. Germany and Britain may decide on clause three after a seizure occurs.
Paris reports a cable from Li Hung Chang saying M. Pichon is ill and a new plenipotentiary may be named. Delcasse sent a reply noting no health reference in Pichon’s dispatch and awaiting his reply. In St. Petersburg, Finance Minister DeWitte denies Russia began mid October talks in New York for a $50 million loan.
London reports the Glote announces that Great Britain has leased harbor works at Ching Wan Tao for eight months from English contractors. The goal is to land men and stores and use the branch railroad to Yang Ho, connecting to the main line to Pekin.
Dispatches from China note German troops in poor health with three deaths from disease. A high official signals that the Reichstag will soon debate a bill to indemnify the government for costs of the Chinese expedition as rebel successes in Kwang-Tung draw attention.
Berlin October 23 Count Von Buelow the imperial chancellor told the Associated Press that his accession will bring no shift in Germany toward the United States politically or commercially He will soon visit diplomatic representatives of German states and may make ceremonial calls on the courts of Saxony Bavaria and Baden The notice ends with an unrelated medical ad about Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup and Hood s Pills.
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