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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

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Derby man in custody after murder case take New York

William Hooper Young, the Derby suspect in the Mrs. Annie Pulitzer murder case, was moved to New York in custody of two detectives. A large Derby crowd watched as he boarded the 7:18 a.m. train and arrived at Grand Central. In New York he was shown to police headquarters amid a quiet crowd, with his counsel claiming his client is innocent and that an alleged confession is not valid. Chief Titus of detectives reported Seattle authorities confirm Young’s prior forgery charges.

Derby, Conn William Hooper Young Annie Pulitzer New York Derby Connecticut Young East Derby Titus Detective Bureau Jerome Wm. F Hart Hughes Finley Arnold Gustave A. Ernest New Haven Railroad Naugatuck Junction 42Nd Street Conn Grand Central Station Findlay Police Headquarters Capt. Titus Seattle Joseph Pulitzer Sullivan

Struck by Train Kills One Man Near Rochester Fair

Israel Hall of Strafford was killed and John I. Berry badly injured when a wagon drawn by a horse collided with a Boston and Maine train at a Rochester crossing as they headed to the fair. The rear of the wagon struck Hall, who was 24, as Berry, 45, suffered internal injuries.

Rochester N. H Israel Hall Strafford John I. Berry Berry Boston Maine Hall

Coal strikes ease as miners return in West Virginia

Charleston dispatch reports nearly all White Oak district miners back to work and New River mines making daily gains. Forty seven hundred and 3rd tons of coal were loaded yesterday.

Charleston W. Va White Oak New River

Blaze at Louis Oaks clothier building causes heavy losses

Fire broke out today in Birmingham Alabama in the Louis Oaks clothier building. The blaze quickly consumed the structure threatening surrounding buildings and is expected to cause substantial losses.

Birmingham Ala Louis Oaks, Clothier

Burglary Suspect Arraigned After Lowell Rendering Theft

Four men were arrested by Inspectors Laflamme and Maher in Lowell on charges of breaking and entering the Lowell Rendering company works. Three were released, while Daniel Murphy of Boston’s West End remains locked up and will face Judge Hadley. Kennedy and Light reported missing money and a pipe after the night crew’s clothing was stored in the room. Police say Murphy, who had worked at the rendering works, is linked to the case.

Laflamme Maher Sergi Connors Martin Conway Billerica Lowell Rendering Company Police Statio Daniel Murphy West End Boston Hadley James Kennedy William Light Kennedy Light Murphy Lowell Ryan State Farm Pahigian George Rogerson Merrimack Square Duncan England Immigration Office Margaret Lucier John Porter House of Correction Patrick Coleman Charles McGillian Bay State Avenue John Wilson Welch Bridget Collins Henry Harvey Chelmsford Constable Mooney Frank Maguire Patrick Kane John Connors Ambuto March Henry Archibald Deacon Blake

Mattie H Day Appointed Postmaster at Pines Maine

Washington reports Mattie H. Day was appointed postmaster at Pines Maine today. The announcement confirms a new local federal appointment and marks a notable career milestone for Day in the postal service.

Washington Mattie H. Day Pines

Hay's Note on Roumania and Jewry Sparks Foreign Office View

London report says Britain's foreign office doubts any permanent good from Hay's note unless a combined display of force is possible, but obstacles in the Balkans and European jealousies hinder action. Choate to return to London to handle the matter as officials note possible joint Berlin signatory note to Roumania.

London Hay Roumania Foreign Office America Europe Associated Press Great Britain United States Berlin Downing Street Balkans Joseph H. Choate Scotland Mr. Choate Washington

Rajah's Fate Echoes in Malayan Turmoil Warship Kidnaps Siam Ruler

From Singapore the Tacoma brings word that Blamere sent a warship to kidnap the Rajah of Tulobin while the Rajah of Puni, previously kidnapped, has wed. The Rajah Tulebin faces forced cession of his kingdom as Malays react with intense indignation.

Victoria B. C Singapore Tacoma Tulobin Puni Tulebin Wan Kingdom of Siam

Feud over Democratic convention call in Lawrence Lowell

Lawrence Democrats debate James Donoghue's authority to call the Democratic congressional convention for Timothy F. O'Hearn amid fears of delaying nominations. Sparks delegates show weak turnout as Lawrence plans a Lawrence meeting, while rival Lowell delegation argues for own action. Senatorial reform notes and Lincoln club reorganization unfold as Republican caucuses set for tomorrow. Bruce retains support among some Lawrence Democrats amid expectations of a smooth nomination.

James Donoghue Lawrence Lowell Donoghue State Central Committee Robert Crowley James F. Owens Congressional Committee State Committee Ein Lawrence Eagle Fifth Congressional District Committee Democratic Timothy F. O’hearn O.hearn The Lawrence Sun Bruce

Roosevelt at Logansport Draws Big Friday Crowd

President Roosevelt visited Logansport Indiana addressing 150 on a school lawn platform amid cheering crowds. Police struggled to guard his carriage as factory whistles sounded and locals surged to greet him before the party proceeded to Kokomo.

Logansport Ind Roosevelt Wabash Station Vaughan Kokomo

Bishop Moore Talks On China And Missions

New York reports Bishop David Hastings Moore of the Methodist Episcopal Church, overseeing China, Japan and Corea, is in the city for five months of open-door missionary work. He doubts a new major Boxer uprising will occur, cites western ideas in China, and predicts Christian influence will shape China’s future, with a return to the Orient planned for March.

New York David Hastings Moore Methodist Episcopal Church China Japan Corea Pekin Timothy Richard United States Moore Orient

Rice coal stored at Reading by railroad line

Vice President Voorhees of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad said the company has 20,000 tons of rice coal stored at Reading. He would not reveal current receipts or recent loaded car figures. A major coal dealer is negotiating for 20,000 tons from Wales.

Philadelphia Voorhees Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Reading Wales

Printers Strike Continues Amid Union Labor Dispute

The Merrimack printers refuse to work until Agent Pead recognizes the printers' association and halts his anti union actions. A meeting of Manchester Lowell and Lawrence printers is set for Saturday at Merrimack house parlors to discuss the crisis and possible hiring of Lowell workers by mills in other cities. Visiting printers will be kept informed about demand beyond Lowell.

Merrimack

Millionaire mine owner Edward Cobb dies in hospital

New York news reports Edward T. Cobb aged 49 of Vanceboro Missouri died in St Vincent's hospital after returning from Australia. Cause of death is chronic nephritis aided by a fever contracted in Australia. His body was sent to Vanceboro last night with his wife, whom he married in Australia.

New York Edward T. Cobb Vanceboro Australia St. Vincent's Hospital

Primage increases to 10 percent for Central Brazil shipping

Hamburg action notes a 7 percent primage rise to 10 percent on merchandise shipped to Central Brazil. Steamship lines mandate the higher rate effective immediately, with primage paid to vessel owners for care in loading and unloading cargo in port.

Hamburg The Boersenhille Brazil

Mad Landlord and Boarder Brawl Leads to Court

In a Paige Street alley incident, Jefferson Smith and Mihran Pahi gian fought as Officer McCloughry intervened. Smith is charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Pahigian found not guilty of those charges. Other local cases include a one-armed English immigrant solicitor, a probation for a drunken mother, and various remands and fines.

Jefferson D. Smith Mihran Pahigian Paige Street Thomas McCloughry Mihran Jeff Smith Hadley Pahigian Joseph J. Hennessy Vahigian Jeff Smith McCloughry

Forged Deeds Kill Brakeman Henry Purrington in Boston

News from Moncton New Brunswick confirms the death of Henry R Purrington a former brakeman on the Inter Colonial line who fled here two months ago after forging deeds and notes. He was struck by an overhead bridge in Roslindale while attempting to set brakes on a freight car at age 27 leaving a family behind.

Moncton N. B Boston Henry R.purrington Inter- Colonial Henry R. Purrington Providence New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Dudley Avenue Roslindale Consolidated Road

Motormen Seek End To Hudson Valley Strike In Saratoga

Rumor says the three week old strike may end before week’s close as many motormen request reinstatement. Guards oversee car movements on three divisions as the Hudson Valley railroad plans to resume normal schedule by sunset.

Saratoga N. Y Hudson Valley Railroad

Cantor Sues For 10000 Over Beard Loss After Fall

New York September 23. Simon Kurtz, a cantor, sues a city street railway for 10000 claiming a fall damaged his beard and thus his ability to perform in synagogue duties. He seeks damages arguing the beard loss harms his religious role.

New York Simon Kurtz Kurtz

Four Lender Bank Officials Suspended Over Embezzlement

Vienna authorities suspended four officials at the Vienna Lender bank after Edmund Jelinek the cashier vanished September 18 and a missing balance of 1,150,000 dollars was later uncovered in his accounts.

Vienna Neue Frei Presse Today Edmund Jelinek

Pension changes from September 4 issue announced

Washington dispatch lists pension adjustments with the September 4 issue noting changes for Original Bawin F Reynolds Brocktes and others, including increases and affected classifications. The brief item records the outcome of revised pension authorizations and roll adjustments.

Washington Bawin F. Reynolds Brocktes

Local Names and Sums Listed in Memorial Register

A partial list shows individuals including Charles Thompson Franklin and Paul N. Haskell dead with varied sums such as 12 dollars and 10 dollars. Other names include Lydia F. Chaney Dracut Station and Mary Haskell Beverly Farms. The fragment continues with widows and additional locations like Ipswich Randolph and Beverly Farms.

Charles Thompson Franklin Thomas Cloon, Jr Lynn Hardy M. Beck Ipswich Paul N. Haskell Beverly Farms Lydia F. Chaney Dracut Station Lowell Caroline B. Abbott Randolph Mary Haskell

De Wet Informs Of Son's Death In South Africa

The Hague report says Gen. De Wet received a telegram from South Africa announcing the death of his 13 year old son. The news deeply distressed the Boer leader, stirring a somber response from the veteran commander.

the Hague de Wet South Africa

Coal price jumps to 15 dollars per ton

Local coal dealers raised the price from 12 to 15 dollars per 2200 pounds this forenoon, marking another upward move in the market. No other changes or factors are indicated in the readable text.

Local mill worker injured after street wheel incident

Leo Pratt of 27 Otis Street, a Hamilton mills worker, was going home for dinner when he attempted to catch on behind a wagon on Centra Street. His right foot was caught in the wheel, causing a severe injury. He was taken to St. John's Hospital by ambulance.

Leo Pratt Otis Street Hamilton Mills Centra Street St. John's Hospital

City Hall Notes and Local Appointments

Aldermen will hear Standard Oil on a petition to build tanks tonight. The mayor met many callers seeking precinct officer appointments. The city fared better than expected after the Dracut rifle range loss. A $1000 policy plus a $2000 policy have been found by the military affairs committee.

Standard Old Company Dracut Committee On Military Affairs

Horse found abused near Gregoire stable in Centralville

A horse in Centralville was found on a Sunday showing signs of severe abuse from over driving. Police were notified and the animal was taken to Gregoire's stable awaiting an owner. Attempts to locate the owner have failed, though one man claimed a similar horse as his own but denied ownership of this property.

Gregoire Centralville

Factory and shop fire disrupt Baltimore operations

In Baltimore on September 23, a blaze struck the hud and wheel factory of B. Stinson & Co and the machine shop of John B. Adt ue, causing early today significant loss and damage to two local industrial sites. Fire crews battled the flames, with investigations underway into the cause and extent of the destruction. Local authorities urged caution and advised residents to avoid the area as cleanup and assessments proceeded.

Baltimore B. Stinson & Co John B. Adt

Republicans Nominate Dr Ferdina Stillings by Acclamation

Concord New Hampshire September 22 The Republicans of the 10th senatorial district nominated Dr Ferdina Stillings of this city by acclamation in a straightforward party meeting preserving party unity and signaling strong local support for his candidacy.

Concord N. HH

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rochester, N. H West Virginia Dan Murphy Rendering Company Works Mattie MR. Hay Uncle Sam Sparks Sparksmen Ayer Lincoln Club Ward 9 Poti Mr. Roosevelt Gansport, Ind Bishop Moore Ayers Forger Justice Hudson Valley DE Wet’s Son City Hall Notes
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