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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1905

Page

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Police probe suitcase mystery with Nathan extradition uncertain

Boston police, led by Chief Watts, pursue leads in the suitcase death case as Morris Nathan, the betrothed of Susan Geary, remains detained in Pittsburgh. An extradition decision hangs on Nathan and possible returns to Boston, with officials predicting no immediate arrest. Cambridge inspectors meet with Mrs Geary and her daughter Evelyn as a three hour inquiry yields no public results.

Boston Watts Supt Pierce Geary Susan Geary Morris Nathan Pittsburg Nathan McGarr Smith Capt. Dugan Dugan Miss Evelyn Geary Cambridge

Nathan in Serious Condition In Custody Over Dress Suit Case

Pittsburg October 31 Morria Nathan the youth held in custody on complicity in the Winthrop dress suit mystery is in a serious condition with high fever and extreme nervousness Boston police and state inspectors arrived to question him but by 11 00 pm nothing definite was learned and guards monitored him closely as arrangements were made for further action at Central Station.

Pittsburg Morria Nathan W. J, Sider Boston Silas P. Smith McQuaide Nathan Athan Wallace Nathen

Savings Department Promises Thanksgiving Day Start

Thanksgiving Day will occur daily if you open an account in the Savings Department of Traders National Bank. Interest begins Friday, Nov. 3. Earn 91.00 and upwards. Deposit now.

Manning vs Lagasse case settled in police court

Chelmsford resident Simeon Lagasse settled with William Manning after an hour and a half on the witness stand over a disputed mortgage. Lagasse testified of prior dealings with local estates and banks, and indicated he was ready to pay $1650 plus interest, with the check then exchanged and the cases dismissed. The hearing revealed a prior misunderstanding of the loan amount.

William Manning Chelmsford Simeon Lagasse Lagasse Harvey Lowell Hildreth John Boyle Washington Savings Bank Hiram Whitney Mr. Manning Lakeview Avenue Manning M. E. Abbott Mr. Rivet Mr Rivet Mr. Hamel Dalton Street Hogan

President On Shore at Navy Yard Visit by Roosevelt

Washington October 31 The Dolphin reached Arsenal Point at 11 30 and the president came ashore at 11 55 with a Marine guard and band salutes of 21 guns. Mrs Roosevelt greeted him and they drove to the White House via Portsmouth. The armored cruiser West Virginia led a squadron up the bay after Cape Henry, completing the Mississippi passage in three days ten hours, a record. The president spent most days on the bridge enjoying the cruise under rough seas.

Washington Arsenal Point Navy Yard Maryland Point U. S. S. West Virginia Portsmouth West Virginia Cape Henry Mississippi

Play 100 Dirty for New York closes after ruling

New York police commissioner McAdoo ordered all further performances of Geo. Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession stopped following last night's Garrick theatre premiere. Mayor McClellan supported the action, stating any future showings would violate the law and participants could be arrested.

New York Geo. Bernard Shaw

Runaway Accident in Scollay Square Injures Five

Poston Oct 1 five more persons were injured in a runaway accident in Scollay Square. A cab carrying Senator Edward B Calender and John Allerby bolted after the horse started suddenly. Allerby was badly cut about the head. Calender escaped uninjured. The horse knocked down pedestrians, injuring two more passersby and Jeremiah Mahoney of Booth Boston. Driver A Simpson sustained contusions. Allerby, a Dorchester broker, shaken but expected to recover.

Poston Scollay Square Edward B. Calender Boston John Alerby Court Street Allerby Callenger Uta Dash Jeremiah Mahoney Booth Boston Mahoney City A. Simpson South Beeston Allerhy Mr. Cademtar

Opera House Attendant Denies Nathan Dissipation

George Callahan of the Opera House asserts Morrie Nathan did not dissipate in Lowell and that he never saw him under the influence of liquor. Callahan recalls meeting Nathan frequently during the Shepherd King era in Lowell and describes him as a clean cut, ambitious young man who spent time on eight acres there.

Morrie Nathan Lowell George Callahan

Fever Situation in Florida Shows Continued Improvement

Pencatola Pia Oct. 31 The fever situation shows continued improvement due to state officials work and fumigation. Despite court proceedings, fumigation continues and 698 cases have been reported so far with three new cases yesterday. Death toll remains unclear.

Pencatola Pia Famerr

Despotism Replaced by License in St Petersburg

As crowds fill Nevsky Prospect 30,000 workers listen to student orators praising liberty after Tsarist reforms. Red flags and revolutionary songs unfold while troops withdraw and police permit public expression. celebrations erupt across the capital with demonstrations continuing into the night.

St. Petersburg Trepoff Nevsky Prospect Litania Street Shpalernia Street Welkin Buasiay

Murder case in Pepperell mill death shocks Biddeford

A coroner’s jury was empaneled to investigate the death of Anastasios Costa also called John Smith who died from an abdominal wound received while working in the Pepperell mills Laconia division. Anastasios Stefani alias Thomas Stiffen is jailed and not to be tried until the verdict. Costa’s post mortem was performed in Portland and the body will be buried in Lowell Mass. Costa had a wife and two young sons in their native country. The police say Stefani confessed the killing and the stabbing was aggravated.

Biddeford W. L Dennett Anastasis Costa John Smith Laconia Pepperell Mills Anastasios Stefani Thomas Stiffen Costa Brown Portland Trull Lowell Mass Stefano

Threatened 10 Kill Wife and Daughter Case Probed

Alexander Robinson of Halifax appeared in police court after arriving in Lowell seeking his wife and 18 year old daughter. Witnesses described drunken threats and violence. The court found him guilty on threat and drunkenness charges, imposing a $100 bond and a $3 fine. Other locals faced similar accusations. several were sent to the state farm for drunkenness and legal notices were issued.

Alexander Robinson Halifax N. S United States Hadley Alexander Lowell Robinson William A. Dow Lower Liberty Street Arthur G. Wright Mr. Dow W. A. Dow Dow Tansey

Fatally Injured Accident In Los Angeles

Walter Scott, Death Valley miner famed for a record train run from Los Angeles to Chicago, was seriously injured in an automobile crash last night near Elysian Park while returning from Pasadena. Reporter J Davidson and Harry Milling were also hurt during the wagered trip. The car overturned after a rear tire failed on approach to a bridge.

Los Angeles Cal Walter Scott Death Valley Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Chicago J. Davidson Harry Milling Pasadena Elysian Park

Temple Cup donor Temple of Pittsburg ill in Chicago

W C Temple of Pittsburg Pennsylvania, donor of the Temple cup and a familiar figure in baseball and automotive circles, remains at the Auditorium in Chicago after being stricken with pneumonia last Tuesday. He was en route with Mrs Temple to the Pacific coast when illness struck.

Chicago W. C. Temple Pittsburg

Boy Loses Part of Finger in Factory Accident

John Sullivan aged 16 from 636 Broadway sustained the end of the right index finger when caught by a heeling machine this morning. He was moved to Emergency hospital for treatment.

John Sullivan Broadway

May Be Newport Pirate Suspect Arrested in Boston

A sailor named Frank Green was arrested in Boston on larceny charges after police found a large amount of jewelry on his person. He claimed to live in New York and is being checked for links to yacht robberies along the coast from New York to Newport, Rhode Island. If proven, he may be Henry A. Jackson, a suspected yacht robber.

Boston Frank Green South End Green New York Newport R. I Henry A. Jackson

Execution Delay Delays Armenian Case in Constantinople

Constantinople Oct 1 The planned execution of Khirkie Vartanian an American citizen condemned for murdering Armenian leader Apik Undjian was halted after a note from the American legation stated such an execution would create serious repercussions. Authorities informed the legation the death sentence is postponed pending diplomatic questions.

Constantinople Khirkie Vartanian Btambeul Apik Undjian Legation Porte

Auto Struck by Train in Chelmsford Center

An automobile numbered 11,622 occupied by Mrs. C and Southard of Groton was struck by a train at Chelmsford Centre crossing. The vehicle was damaged beyond repair with wheels torn and body wrecked. The train was due at 13.29 that morning.

Chelmsford Mre. C &. Southard Groton End

McManus Proposes Abolishing Overseers Board

At city hall this morning Overseer John McManus urged abolishing the board of overseers after a confrontation with John Duff over aid for a Lyons yard family in need. The dispute followed by noting ballots burned by registrars and plans for a cremator's operation by week’s end.

City Hall John McManus Mr. McManus Courier-Citizen Courtney Lyons Lakeview Avenue John Duff Overseers Board of Registrars

City committee report delay sparks election talk and board reform

Citizens debate the timing of the investigation report as the committee has not met for weeks. Local political tensions rise over overseers board membership while discussions on water board size and street lighting duties move slowly. A state hospital inquiry and a letter from Dr Nichols influence school committee concerns and cost cutting in evening drawing programs.

Committee of Investigation Thomas Redford Orange N. J Caine William Redford State Hospital Tewksbury Dr. Nichols Courier-Citizen Alderman Allen Water Board Bowers Alderman Walker

Uneasy rests the head across shifting duties

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrasing about work, crown, and labor roles with unclear subjects. No coherent names or places are identifiable to form a factual item.

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