29 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1899
Page
1
A short verse excerpt evokes the serenity of a day when work ceases and play prevails. The speaker hears wind through trees as celestial music and envisions the sky’s splendor, urging the human heart to match the air’s lightness and freedom.
Arbor Day frames spring as a real Arboreal day while mentions the Coghlan incident closed by the President. The text notes Aguinaldo and followers may quit fighting and troops could be agreeable, and comments on Boston banning double headed licenses.
A humorous exchange features a mistress claiming she misplaced the escritoire key and ordering Jane to fetch a box of odd keys. Jane counters that no key in the case will fit the desk, yielding a light, witty Punch magazine vignette.
The Grace Universalist church literary club restarts Thursday evening May 4 at 7 45. The May program centers on poet Whittier with music a biographical sketch and readings. A trolley trip later in May will visit Whittier’s birthplace in Haverhill and his house in Amesbury.
The suit Canning, Ad'xs., v. Boston and Maine railroad for thirty thousand dollars was settled after being listed for trial in Lowell. Mrs. Canning, whose husband died at the King street crossing on March 30, 1898, brought the action. Carmichael represented the plaintiff and the Richisons the defendant. The settlement amount is unknown but satisfactory to both sides.
Lowell will deploy two bicycle police officers this summer to replace the double horse patrol. Two 1899 make chainless bicycles await riders at the station. Supt. Davis says bicycles are preferable to horses after adopting the double patrol. Wheels cost 75 dollars, bought through the purchasing department.
In this city the friends of Cecil Rogers learn his mother received a telegram this morning announcing his safety.
A trimmed millinery sale is in progress at the Temple of Design by M. A. Baird & Co. 14 Merrimack square. A new spring gown can be matched with a stylish hat or bonnet by leaving an order. Stephen B. Puffer auction sale Monday May 1 at 4 o clock.
Washington April 29 Otis reports conference with Filipino leaders ended this morning They requested three weeks for their congress to decide on possible ceasefire The insurgents reportedly weary of fighting seek favorable terms Otis notes the army’s work is appreciated by the President and hopes for a general amnesty after possible further talks with Otis
A north bound Boston and Maine express struck a pile of rocks planks and ties in a cut below Webster Lake. Police indicate trespassers attempted derailment. The damage was slight and no injuries reported.
The President and his party boarded the tug Nina at the navy yard for a pleasure trip on the North River. They planned to be away most of the day. Ex-Secretary Bliss visited the President this morning during the outing.
Lancaster Missouri April 29 many pieces of clothing and papers bearing Kirksville names were found in the eastern county after a tornado blew them from Kirksville, 25 miles away. A $100 note was among the debris.
A syndicate of Canadian and American capitalists will form a company to erect in Canada the biggest ore refinery in the world. The capital will be increased from two to five million dollars as construction proceeds in Toronto Ontario.
Six judges from Japan arrived in San Francisco on April 29 en route to England and Germany to study international law under government sponsorship.
In Syracuse New York on April 29 twenty two thousand two hundred cigars and counterfeit internal stamps were seized by deputies this morning.
Priv. Leroy M Buckman twenty one of Lawrence County Massachusetts volunteer mustered out today was arrested in Boston as he had his shoes shined. Police accuse him of taking fifty one dollars from Albert D Sidney while furloughed on April twelve nineteen ninety nine. He is a Solon Me. native linked to a Lawrence company and was transported to Lawrence on the fifteen o clock train.
On April 28 a middle aged woman identified as Mrs. Snyder of New Orleans leapt through a car window on the Boston and Albany line between Chariton and Rochdale. City hospital officials say she was probably fatally injured.
Thomas H Connell a longtime contractor and builder faced bankruptcy with liabilities of 3472 and assets of 3000, mainly real estate. A committee of seven was named to investigate and creditors, including E S Foss & company, indicated Connell would likely meet claims as capital tied up in East Cambridge courthouse work reduced the immediate distress.
A letter to the Courier cites wage abuses at Boott mills with pre and post reduction rates. It notes cuts rising from 126,000 to 209,808 picks and pay from 48 to 50 cents, urging union membership and collective action. Thomas F. Connolly signs as secretary, inviting weavers to meet at Welles Hall on Merrimack Street.
A noon blaze in Nathan Prescott's house at Westford Centre started by a defective chimney. The fire quickly overwhelmed responders, burning the house and its land while the barn and furniture survived. The Prescott family lived there, one of the village's oldest homes, with about 2000 dollars in insured value through Lowell.
In Massachusetts Mrs Jacob Quay aged 67 perished at her home on Laucier Street in Tall River Friday noon when a can of oil exploded as she poured it into a kitchen fire. Authorities investigate the accident.
Lowell mercantile clerks led a Friday night closing protest with 600 plus in the parade and illuminated signs urging stores to close. The procession, headed by President Hastings, drew a large crowd as it wound from Burkes building through Middle Shattuck and Merrimack streets to Moody and Cabot, ending at Burkes hall for remarks.
Mrs. Louise J. Blood through lawyer John J. Harvey plans to sue Isaac Cohen of Boston for a $200 reward Cohen offered for the arrest of Mary Kershaw, the shoplifter who skipped bail and was captured in Lowell. Police inspectors say they performed their duty and seek no reward. The matter likely will be tried in Lowell.
John H Burke Lakeview avenue grocer loses control of a horse in Third Street about 10 this morning. The wagon shaft broke away and pierced clap boards above Bridge Street. The driver narrowly escaped injury while Mrs Burton in the adjacent room felt the fright but was unharmed. Damage chiefly to the wagon. Auction sale of Puffer property at Middlesex and School streets soon.
Tonig Wine Cordial is described as the greatest spring tonic made from unpressed roots herbs barks and elderberry wine. It is said to be invigorating and strengthening with a tingling thrill through the veins and benefits for appetite and digestion. Priced at 73 cents.
The residence of Stephen B. Puffer at the corner of Middlesex and School Streets will be sold at public auction without limit or reserve on Monday May 1 at 4 PM.
In Lowell the dry season begins with a 11 pm shutdown of bars and taverns. Supt. Davis outlines enforcement steps including removal of intoxicants for three days, liquor inspections, and monitoring drug stores, freight offices, and routes to Lawrence. Some saloon operators plan to adapt, with Thomas H. Boyle among them, while legal cider and native wines sales are narrowly defined by 1894 acts.
Mary Gannon testified to assault and faced six months in jail. Francis J. Kelley charged with rape pleaded not guilty and sought a continuance to next week. he is held on $2000 bail until Wednesday. Eight drunks appeared with varied fines. John McDonough taxed $5 and ordered to keep the peace for six months. Catharine Diver sent to workhouse for four months. Julia Doherty withdrew appeal lowering sentence to reformatory confinement at Sheron.
William Buckley, a laborer and tender for Fifield Machine, fell about 15 feet from a staging at the works, striking a rock and fracturing his skull. He was taken to St. John's Hospital in Fayette Street in very serious condition and probably dying. Buckley was married and resided on Fayette Street.
Emily Thatcher Barr of Manchester died at 94 years 9 months 9 days in Manchester on April 18 after twenty six years in Lowell she helped at John Street Congregational Church and valued Daughters of the Revolution ties. Martha A Symonds wife of Thomas M Symonds died suddenly at 60 at 16 Grove Street leaving Edward H Symonds and three daughters.
The funeral for Grace Caskin was from her aunt Mrs. Thomas McCarthy’s home at 19 Walnut Street with services at St. Peter's church and the Catholic cemetery. Bearers listed include John Walker, John Shepard, James Callahan, John Devine, William McVey, and George McKenna. The Isaac Richards funeral proceeded from his home at 16 Commons Street to St. Joseph's church for a solemn requiem Mass conducted by Rev. Fr. Desrecher with deacon Rev. Fr. Gigault and sub-deacon Rev. Br. Ritor, with Joseph Albert in charge. bearers included Jacob, Wilbur, and Joseph Richards, George and Walter Richards, and Edward Lashua.
Mr. Jacob Rogers of Lowell has been elected a director in the Atlantic Cotton Mills Lawrence and the directors have chosen him president of the board. He succeeds Augustus P. Lovering of Boston who has resigned due to contemplated absence.
Ida E Page 38 dies at 685 Merrimack Street after short illness. Advertisements note ladies bicycle suits by Cavanaugh Tailors. Eagle foundry rebuild contract secured by J W Bennett. A phonographic entertainment for a deserving object at First Universalist church next Tuesday. Free Baptist church morning and evening services led by F S Lincoln of Boston. Massachusetts Mohair Plush company in Western Avenue extends hours to 10 pm to meet orders and plans a new adjoining building for storage and production.
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