29 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
1
A playful collection notes the Belgian hare waning in popularity while Welsh rarebit stays strong. It muses on girls playing basketball for a sense of ambition, a tramp seeking food on his way to Fitchburg, and stock brokers seen as breakers. It also hints at poll outcomes and winter neatness in clever phrases.
Rt Rev Thomas J Conaty D D rector of the Catholic University receives Rome’s brief naming him titular bishop of Samos in the Ionian archipelago. Consecration set for Nov 24 at the university with Cardinal Gibbons as consecrator and several bishops assisting. Conaty will remain rector and the appointment reflects papal favor toward the university.
Newport R I Oct 29 Mr and Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt accompanied by a physician and nurses left for New York as Mrs Vanderbilt nears confinement. Dr B A Tucker has attended them amid her delicate condition. The party traveled in a luxuriously fitted New York Central car. A tayette prepared for the child cost a small fortune with much imported.
South Norwalk Ct Oct 29 Benedict Denoviyo an Italian laborer shot and instantly killed Jerry Barry at Wilson's Point about three miles from here last night The men came to the point in a trolley car and after alighting argued Denovryo drew a revolver and shot Barry through the heart.
Trading readers are informed of a five dollar per annum coupon room offer by Traders National Bank. The notice highlights the affordable rate and the available coupon rooms for savers seeking steady returns.
An old time banking ad notes foreign exchange, safety deposit boxes, and a savings department paying 3 percent per annum compounded semi annually. It mentions banking hours from 8 A M to 4 P M weekdays and 8 A M to 1 P M Saturdays, with private rooms for ladies and deposits for Massachusetts residents. It lists banking rooms at 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Ave.
Leon Czolgosz was electrocuted at Auburn Prison at 7 12 a m to end his murder of President McKinley. The process lasted minutes with witnesses, doctors, and guards present as the assassin spoke briefly, underwent the routine before death, and the body was autopsied to confirm mental state.
The report details a relatively new and elaborate execution building built of gray stone. It sits about halfway down the prison yard on the south side and can be entered from the yard or the main south corridor, with the execution room accessible without passing condemned cells. An electrocution occurred nearby.
In Cleveland on October 29 the father and brothers of Leon Czolgosz, with neighbors, waited at the Associated Press office for news of the assassin’s death at Auburn. The father showed quiet emotion, saying it was better that it is all over, and that he would have gone to Auburn if his son were wanted.
The article details the guarded, sensationalism free confinement of Leon Czolgosz at Auburn penitentiary before his execution. State officials enforced strict seclusion, ignored mail, and allowed limited religious visits while probing for conspirators in the Buffalo murder through a late night interview. Czolgosz said he acted alone, denying outside orders and naming no accomplices, with dialogue recalling his claim he killed for lack of work.
In Acton the superior criminal court, with Judge Lawton presiding, disposed of multiple cases. Frank Merrill, former Tyngsboro proprietor, was charged with illegally keeping liquor and the case was placed on file as he plans to return from New York. A jury acquitted William Rollins of breaking and entering after witnesses testified. others received probation or reformatory terms, including Mary E. McMahon for liquor, and Frank P. Donahue who faced reformatory time. Robert A. Packard pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and faced a 3 to 5 year state prison sentence. ongoing liquor cases and other adjourned matters followed.
Ad copy asserts Ayer's Hair Vigor restores color and vitality to hair. Claims gray hairs disappear with use. Identifies product line Ayer's Hair Jicor and Hair Vigor with All druggists source J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
The Yarnold versus Bowers jury reported a disagreement this morning with Judge Gaskill presiding. The jury remained out late last night unable to reach a verdict for or against the plaintiff, and a new trial will be ordered. Other cases saw Guilty pleas and prison sentences in various matters including drunkenness and burglary.
Articles of incorporation for the White Mountain Paper company with capital of fifteen million dollars were filed in Jersey City today. The incorporators are John T. Morgan Geo. H. Hansel and John M. Ferry of New York.
Salt Lake City Oct 29 Charles Nutling emerged from the Highland Bay mine at Bingham after 61 hours entombed. He was alive though weak. Rescuers continue search for William Anderson, with little hope of Anderson surviving.
Lowell lodge No 24 Independent Old Ladies marked its 11th anniversary with a supper and entertainment in Post 120 hall. The event drew many members and visitors from other lodges plus three government officers, with a banquet from 8 to 9 pm and speeches by out-of-town officers. The general committee included Chairman Mrs. Elizabeth A. Dexter and assistants Mrs. Stillings, Mrs. Winters, and Mrs. Perkins.
Italian worker Valladio or Valerio was tried in police court after a Lakeview stabbing over a restaurant dispute. He received eight months in the house of correction for cutting Carney’s head and ear with a knife during a confrontation.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church hosted the first vestry entertainment of a winter monthly series on Monday night. A short program featured piano solo by Grace Huntoon, vocal by Mabel Gardner, violin by Daisy Farrell, and songs by Edna Craig, followed by refreshments and games for a lively ending.
An alarm from box 14 at 12.20 today reported a fire in a barn cellar on the Luther Richards estate on Andover Street. Damage was minimal.
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