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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
5
Newport Vermont September 4 George Buchanan a young resident was attacked by a highwayman in a lonely stretch between Newport and Batesville. He was shot in the arm and left unconscious by the roadside. When he recovered he found his wallet missing containing eighty dollars. The robber escaped.
The People's Alliance convened in Hazelton Pa with about 75 delegates from 15 coal towns to seek settlement of the anthracite miners strike. A committee was chosen to study methods to end the fight and a telegram was sent to President Roosevelt congratulating him on surviving an injury.
Boston September 4 The suit of John M Fisher against Frederick E Betts for dissolution of the partnership as J M Fisher & Co dealers in stocks was brought before Judge Hardy in the superior court and continued until October 1 because of pendency in the Federal court of criminal proceedings.
A lone highwayman held up the Walnut Grove stage from Sacramento near Courtland, 16 miles from Sacramento, last evening. Passenger Joseph Fisher was struck and another passenger pryan was rapped. Henry Ishman wrested the pistol from the robber and Ishman fought to disarm him before the thief escaped.
New York reports that on September 4 David Bennett Hill conferred with Democratic leaders at the Hoffman house and Tammany Hall suggesting Bird S. Coler as the governor candidate if Chief Judge Alton G. Parker refuses to head the ticket.
A Lowell resident credits kidney treatment for back pain relief. John C. Mellon recounts using Dean's Kidney Pills from Ellingwood & Co. in 1898, reporting rapid relief with no recurrence. Sold by all dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S. Remember the Dean's name.
Canton Ohio Sept 4 President Com pers has granted permission to the local committee of the American Federation of Labor to canvass the state for contributions to the McKinley Memorial association. The drive targets 1600 locals and the committee expects generous support from them.
News from New York reports Major Charles A Smyle president of the National Licorice company was accidentally shot and killed last night near Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks. He was believed to be hunting at the time of the fatal incident.
New York reports Col. Frederick Martin once under Gen. Butler in the Civil War and later military mayor of Richmond after its surrender died at his Cranford New Jersey home. He served in key wartime commands and is remembered for his public service and leadership during the Confederacy’s collapse.
The cruiser Reina Mercedes, seized from Spain in the recent war, will be fitted as a receiving ship in Washington. The vessel will serve as a stationary depot for sailors and a training site for naval personnel as part of postwar preparations.
Special to Citizen Halifax N S Sept 4 The steamer Halifax from Boston arrives with Lowell tourists led by Thomas H Durning The party reports no seasickness and praises the voyage Manager Chipman and Mr Frank H Chipman greet guests aboard and a large contingent from Lowell joins the excursion heading to Cape Breton Island for Port Hawkesbury arriving about 9 am today The list of travelers includes George Moir Frank Boyle James Boyle Sylvia Burnham Victoria Lawrence and many more from Lowell and nearby towns.
Washington reports that US Treasurer Roberts notes a surge in gold certificates entering the Treasury during the crop moving season. August issues totaled 8.12 million dollars, with outstanding gold certificates now 700,100 dollars higher than Sept 1, signaling currency growth and potential relief for money markets.
Kingston Jamaica reports Haiti's capital strife grows with Pierre holding a majority in the Chamber of Deputies over Fouchard while Firmin's revolutionaries gain ground. No settlement in sight as business halts in major towns and public workers quit over unpaid salaries after Sam resigns.
Beaumont report cites Leon Viterbo inspecting crop conditions in Beaumont. He corroborates estimates by A. B. Allison of the Rice Association of America and John Howard of the Southern Pacific showing a total 3,000,000 bags of rice yield for Louisiana and Texas this season.
Atlanta reports Assistant Commissioner R F Wright projects Georgia cotton yield near 1,000,000 bales, possibly 950,000. Sea Island cotton at Valdosta opened early, with markets not yet opened. Recent weather favorable for cotton, staple opening quickly, selling at 18 to 20 cents.
Exeter New Hampshire September 4 Gen Gale expresses strong confidence in his ultimate success and says he has received substantial pledges of support as anti Prohibitionists in Vermont influence NH prospects for the Republican nomination in the convention.
The article notes strong support from top citizens across sections and claims many delegates already elected back General Gale. From this point his canvass will be pushed harder than before as his nomination appears more likely.
Populist farmers near Arlington South Dakota barred Theodore Roosevelt Jr from shooting prairie chickens on stubble fields. The incident followed a visit by President Roosevelt's party led by Hughitt and McCullough, with locals patrolling fields and posting trespass notices due to hostility to the Roosevelt lineage.
London dispatch says Boer generals, freshly arrived in England, have declined invitations to visit country houses and meet politicians. They initially sought a conference with Mr Chamberlain but now expect to discuss terms with Lord Kitchener present. A political agent, Mr Fischer, aids their dealings. They may consult the Afrikander Bond before officials back in Cape Colony agree to keep to the Pretoria peace bargain.
Detroit news reports General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk completed arrangements to purchase the Detroit & Toledo Shore line. W B Strang built the line and E W Meddaugh advised the Grand Trunk. Directors in London gave Hays authority, with hints of broader deals and possible traffic agreements involving Clover Leaf and other interests. The purchase would connect Toledo and boost access to coal regions.
Boston September 4 board of election commissioners invalidated the entire Democratic nomination paper for Ward 13 caucus officers filed by Councillor J J McNamara because inspector Joseph F Mello did not provide a written acceptance. The board cites statute requiring written acceptance from every nominee and says the ruling aligns with a prior judge’s decision. Stickers will be used at the caucus as remedy.
J B Locke aged about 50 from Boston was arrested at the Continental hotel on a warrant charging him with obtaining money under false pretences. Louis Schmidt of 1211 Market street received from Locke checks for 25 and 5 dollars on the Beacon Trust company of Boston. The checks are reported worthless. Locke had been out of town for seve...
A man frequently seen at the Continental hotel for mail was arrested upon his arrival there today, according to the brief report.
The Sun reports that if aldermen push a clause limiting labor hours and setting wage rules in the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel franchise, Pennsylvan ia officers and supporters may urge the Legislature to remove the matter from aldermen. A next conference was to determine if an agreement advances.
Two sailors aboard the Philadelphia yacht Alcedo, a Norwegian and a Swede, were committed for trial after resisting police. They must choose between a daily summary trial or a supreme court hearing next month, with governor general's sanction requested due to their status as foreigners on a foreign vessel.
Philadelphia officials report the board of education has arranged to import coal from England to heat public schools for the winter. The plan to supply about 25,000 tons faced no bids as mine workers’ strike disruptions left the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron and Lehigh Valley Coal unable to quote prices.
Gloucester report says Henry C. Rouse of Indianapolis, owner of The Ram parts at East Gloucester, is a close friend of General Miles and will sail next Wednesday to join Miles on his inspection tour to the Philippines. Rouse has left his summer home to travel with him.
John Rogers, a county house of correction deserter from Brentwood, was arrested in Portsmouth last night and returned to Brentwood this morning. He is also wanted for a break at Epping the same night of his escape and will be rearrested after his sentence ends.
Washington reports President Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to review veterans during the upcoming encampment of the G. A. R. on Wednesday October 8. The event will be part of the national gathering in the capital.
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