02 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
1
A reflective verse by M. E. Paulin mourning motherhood and the pain of loss. The speaker recalls golden hair, blue eyes, and tiny hands, each detail symbolizing a child now departed. The poem sanctifies small sorrows and vows to safeguard children from harm.
The writer imagines Fitz Greene Halleck as a modern strike leader citing his call to defend altars and fires. It notes Gen Alger’s promotion from secretary to sovereign and hopes the new secretary of war avoids abuse while warning of supposed critiques likening him to the love of money.
A majority of directors met in Providence after a Monday Trenton organization of a new spool and bobbin group. The capital stock is listed at 2 million dollars with nine-tenths of national production controlled by the nine members. Walter L. Parker is named president, William H. Perry vice president, S F Coburn secretary, and H Martin Brown treasurer and GM. Offices are expected in Providence with local directors.
A. G. Pollard & Co announces basement and dress goods department sale of fine ginghams at 7 cents per yard. They note high sales this season across 124 and 15 cent qualities and promise remaining stock including 28 inch dress ginghams and 83 inch Madras ginghams suitable for shirts, waists, and dresses.
In a clear sky at Columba, the Columbia Defender race begins with Columbia losing a steel mast 50 feet from the deck near Bateman's Point Rhode Island. Tugs tow the damaged vessel back while the Defender circles to assist before returning to Newport and the race ends.
Plattsburg New York August second The President this morning received the officers of the 26th Volunteer regiment now being recruited there He walked with Dr Rixey A young lady with a Kodak caused amusement by her frantic effort to photograph him for an illustrated paper She asked when he had sat in the woods He politely replied Certainly madam take all the pictures you please She obtained six photographs
Supporters say Col. Thomas may soon be back at his desk. Federal officials doubt any choice to place him back in charge, even if he leaves the institution where he is now confined, casting doubt on his return to the post office.
Frank Chase a New London resident and Harlem River freight brakeman was killed at Dodgeville this afternoon. Found beside the track by a walker, it is believed he was struck by a low bridge and dragged under the train. He had only four weeks on the Consolidated road.
The Sun newsboys who threatened to strike yesterday sold papers in the square this afternoon. Nonregulars clashed with them and Officer Crowley intervened to break up a disorderly scene. The exact grievance is unclear, but outsiders are likely stirred by other city newsboys strikes.
John Greeley, 16, of 34 Wamesit Street, was injured yesterday at Hamilton Mills when his head became entangled in a belt at about 1:05 PM. He needed seven stitches and was taken by ambulance to the corporation hospital for treatment.
A Chelmsford lawn party hosted by the Y P S C EB of Central Baptist Church was enjoyed by 75 to 100 attendees from Chelmsford and Lowell. Chinese lanterns lit the grounds, ice cream and cake were served, and performances included gospel singing by Mrs. J T McCoy and acts by Ina McCoy Emma Glidden Zora Fin dell Grace Carl.
The mayor will veto Several loan resolutions this afternoon. Key items include 10000 for Aiken street extension 16000 for Oak lands engine house 300 for wires department inspection 750 for tax bill distribution and 6056 95 for cemeteries. He argues the city is only about 7000 from the debt limit with 29500 for a high school annex and 30000 for sewers, making further appropriations illegal. A special council session may be called if needed. The report also covers Labor Day committee meeting and a planned 20 rider cycling trip led by Dr Shadduck from New York in July to Europe and back by August.
About 300 Boston volunteers are booked for Col Rice's Twenty sixth United States Volunteer Infantry after twenty days of recruiting. Kneeland street and Hanover street offices combined have supplied roughly 300 men, about 25 percent of the regiment. Boston officers expect the unit to be fully filled by August 10, with a rigorous Boston screening weeding out unfit candidates. Some minors are rejected unless guardian consent is shown, while many apply to Company D old Sixth. Plattsburg training is cited as shaping the rookies into soldiers. The target is to depart for Manila around September 10.
New York August 2 the adjutant general at Havana cabled police to arrest L L Sloane a passenger on the Ward Liner Havana from Havana who arrived yesterday in quarantine and is accused of stealing $1000 from the Cuban military authorities.
In Auburn New York two murderers Oscar Rice white man and John Kennedy a negro were executed in the prison this morning The executions were devoid of incident Kennedy stabbed another colored man to death Rice murdered his wife The victims were linked to a killing spree.
New York August 2 Roland B Molineux was arraigned today on a charge of poisoning Kate J Adams. The court overruled his counsel s demurrer and Molineux pleaded not guilty.
Boston Aug 1 Friends who visited Postmaster Henry A Thomas say within a month or two he will be discharged from the sanitarium as a well man and resume duties. He has maintained good health, needs no sleep medicines, and has shown steady mental and physical improvement. He walks, rides, receives callers, and is active as a billiard player at the institution. Mrs Thomas visits weekly along with Capt A J Hoitt and others who report he has gained weight and kept up with current news.
Four and a half year old Little Chester O'Brien, son of John and Margaret O'Brien, drowned Tuesday afternoon in the Western canal near the Ryan block yard. He slipped from a slip used at the old saw mill, fell in while watching bathers, and was swept downstream as undertaker Rogers began dragging the swift current. Search continued all forenoon with efforts to resume after canal drainage.
The Frost family reunion at Salem Willows on July 28 brought together many branches and in-law relatives. Officer elections were held with Prof. Wm. FE. Frost of Westford as president and J Herbert Frost of Arlington as first vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Porter, Jennie C. Frost, and several Frosts from Arlington on the executive committee. Abiel J. Abbot family vacationing in Gloucester. Prof W E Frost visiting Maine. Dr Walter J. Sleeper is improving slightly while seriously ill.
North Chelmsford couple Mr and Mrs Stephen P Hollant are spending two weeks at Lynn Beach. Miss Nellie Cook of Maplewood and Miss Marion McTague of Malden are guests of Miss Katie McTague. Mr and Mrs William F Corrigan have gone to Revere Beach for several weeks.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla can alter circumstances in cases of scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia nervousness catarrh rheumatism eruptions by purifying and enriching the blood. Claims it is the great remedy for all ages and both sexes and warns to be sure to get Hood's, because it never disappoints.
Frank Gladwin Howe of this city enlisted Tuesday in Boston in the 26th U S Infantry Private Howe is a native of Lowell, 22 years old, a machinist by trade, residing with his parents on Smith Street He has two prior enlistments from the Spanish American War including Porto Rican service with Company G and later re enlisted in Company M of the Plighth Massachusetts Volunteers serving in Cuba until the regiment was mustered out.
The May fair reports total receipts of 2588.33 with 2121.24 net after expenses. Advertising and printing cost 122.29, rent and music 44.80, dining room 896.00, lemonade 350.00, sale of tickets 118.00, cannon sale 42.40, cloak room 14.85 producing 467.09 expenditures. CHAS A. R. DIMON notes water analyses and health board meeting on Friday at 2 30 to discuss lead poisoning and Lowell analyses with Abbott Morse and Clark present.
The Sun newsboys threatened a strike yesterday afternoon claiming discrimination in paper distribution and unequal access to the 6 o'clock edition. A committee met at the Sun business office at 1 30 PM and arbitration was agreed. the strike set to start at 6 PM was declared off.
An ominous insurance pitch from a Courier-Citizen notice urging readers to seek out Robert F. Marden of Provident Life and Trust Co. for safety. Mentions a friend Jones who died suddenly, framing life insurance as protection against unexpected death. Room 8, Courier-Citizen.
The Courier-Citizen company plans a bicycle tour for Americans to Paris and other continental highlights next year. Travelers will go in solo and various group sizes, with limited spaces managed by the firm. Details are pending but interest is expected from potential riders.
Chief Hosmer orders a response to the Lakeview dump fire to curb a stench after consulting health authorities. Firefighters drenched the site as authorities expect the atmosphere to clear once the blaze is spent.
Salem Point Aug 1 1899 crowds thrill to free outdoor concerts by the world renowned Salem Cadet band at the Willows. Five to ten thousand attend weekly with five cent admission and extra for reserved seats. Excursions from various places bring decorum, lively yells, and festivity.
The board of police at last night’s meeting granted licenses for innholders including Howard W. Blackton of 393 Middlesex and several common victuallers such as Netta West and Mary Keyes. Special officers were appointed without pay for Well Machine Shop Corp and L. F. Association Hall, while a police warrant for Joseph Tibbets at Welles Hall was revoked.
Netta West of 102 Lincoln Street had common victualler license revoked while Charles M. Dickey of 898 Middlesex Street saw his inn holder license revoked after transferring it to H. W. Blackton. Leave to withdraw was granted to Geo Terviras of 882 Merrimack Street. An expressman with teams delivering after midnight Saturday was warned that another similar complaint would lead to revocation without further notice.
Three drunks appeared in police court before Judge Hadley. Joseph Boisclair and Thom as J. Morris fined five dollars each. John E. B. Archambeault continued two weeks. Furlong fined one hundred dollars for illegal liquor keeping, appealed and held three hundred in superior court. Shanley found not guilty and discharged. Mary Ryan fined one hundred dollars for illegal liquor keeping, appealed and held three hundred. Josephine Bassett found guilty of illegal keeping and illegal sale, fined one hundred dollars, appealed and held three hundred. Ella Lockhart assault case continued until tomorrow. Atwood W. Chase mortgage poverty charge not finished at five yesterday, continued to today for disposition.
In this city on August 1 at various homes many infants and a 65 year old woman were recorded as born or died. Children named Gelinas Carriere Lajoie Oudy Correia Brady are listed with parental details and addresses. Funeral services for Miss Sarah A. Bradley will be held at 2 oclock Thursday at her residence 655 Bridge street with friends invited.
Birth notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hobbs welcomed a son.
Rhode Island resort on Narragansett bay near Providence hosts a strong season under proprietor Geo B Boyden. Daily clam bakes and the celebrated six o'clock bake attract crowds, with a broad entertainment program appealing to all tastes. A separate note mentions measures by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad to curb petty theft on its lines. In River Point freight house burglary cases three youths Stone Russell and Jordan were sentenced to three years at reform school. Fred G McGregor is at Martha's Vineyard on business.
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