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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
A busy man in a warm office battles heat and thirst then dreams of polar seas as the postman sounds. Icebergs, cold spray, and a cooler emptied by a clever moment unfold in a quiet domestic vignette published in Chicago News.
The passage plays with names of Chinese and British figures Li Hung Chang Gaselee and Hop Lee as political standins. It contrasts protective policies with anarchist threats, and notes gendered language in French for the word automobile.
The Shah Muzaffer ed Din, born 1853 in Teheran, succeeded Nasr ed Din after the murder in 1896. He ruled as a wealthy absolute monarch, renowned for statesmanship, learning, and military prowess. He abolished non Muslim taxes, speaks multiple languages, and governs with a calm, austere style. He is of medium height with a commanding presence and a fez crowned by a diamond emblem. He has five sons, 12 daughters, and his heir is Mohammed Ali Minya.
Transacts a general banking business. Testies foreign exchange in Boglieh Prench Ger man and Swedish money. Furnishes safety deposit boxes with private rooms. Savings Department pays 4 percent compounded semi annually and is a section of banking rooms exclusive to ladies. Banking hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location stated as Massachusetts.
Consul Fowler at Chefoo cables he obtained Conger cipher despatch copy sent via Wu to the department dated July 11 and signed by Conger. Fowler doubts its genuineness but reports other dispatches from St Petersburg and Shanghai detailing Russian and Japanese actions near Pekin, foreign hostages, and projected destruction of Pekin with estimates of American mission losses at $1.5 million.
Paris dispatch reports the Shah of Persia declaring he is a fatalist and that if the assassin has not succeeded his hour has not yet come. He calls it a plot against state chiefs. A warning letter claimed the killer was linked to an anarchist group and Humbert's ally.
London August 3 Roberts telegraphs Gen Smith-Dorien repulsed the Boers on July 21 after a flag of truce arrived at his camp with a demand for surrender. Before a reply could be given the Boers opened heavy fire causing only slight British losses in the engagement.
New York reports from Rome that Antonio Lana, detained as Bresel's accomplice, has confessed a plot to kill Humbert and Margherita. The disclosure details an alleged conspiracy tied to the cases under investigation.
Mrs Nora Phillips was released in Worcester after police court proceedings found no evidence for a criminal charge in the Leicester shooting of her brother David McNamara. She admitted causing the death in self defense amid testimony of a fierce struggle. the town plans to bury McNamara.
The six year old son of John Jameson of Congreve street was knocked down and run over by a team driven by Mr. Fagan in Gorham street. He ran into the path of the team with no chance to avoid. Dr. Holbrook treated the boy for a skull gash and other injuries but found no fractures.
Mrs George H Knowlton sustained injuries in Chelmsford after falling from a car and remains unconscious. An ambulance arrived at the scene and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Mrs. Geo H Knowlton, her son, and her sister-in-law Ella Knowlton were riding a Chelmsford streetcar when Mrs Knowlton, aiming to retrieve a fallen cape, stepped off and struck her head. She was unconscious, bleeding, with possible brain concussion. Dr Scoboria and Dr Howard attended. six hours later she rested but remained unconscious. Authorities blame those in charge of the car.
William Reagan and Dennis Donovan faced disturbing the peace charges with conflicting statements over who struck first. Reagan, a second offender, and Donovan, a third, faced fines and imprisonment with appeals noted. James McKenna, alias James Nolan, jailed two months after pleading guilty to stealing a watch and chain. Walter Bourgoin and Albert Rivard fined for drunkenness. Three boys pleaded guilty to stealing $20.50 from Calderwood Robbins. $18.75 recovered. Judge Pickman criticized neglectful upbringing, placing the youths with a probation officer and sentencing to State Board of Charity for Lynch children.
Lowell Young Men Edward C. Libby James Walsh and John Chalmerson return from Winathaven Maine after observing the quarrying of five pillars for the Church of Truth New York altar. Each pillar measured 67 feet rough 57 feet finished 7 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 6 inches at ends weighing 310 tons each. The work began April 1899 using the largest lathe made by a Philadelphia company. Pillars come from Bodwell Granite Co one of the world’s largest quarries.
Robert Hendray sustained a severe cut to his left foot while at Hale's brook near Walter Coburn's mill this morning. He was transported by ambulance to his home at 40 Agawam Street.
AT CITY HALL a special meeting of both branches of the city council is planned for Tuesday evening to discuss local issues and options.
The text discusses nervousness and unrefreshing sleep tied to the kidneys, historically called the reins, claiming they control or drive health into trouble. It references widespread testimonials claiming effectiveness of a remedy.
A purely vegetable compound acts directly on the kidneys offering the most beneficial effect. It includes beet and safe substances to correct and tone these organs, thoroughly cleanse the blood, and strengthen all bodily functions.
North Carolina voters upheld a constitutional amendment to disfranchise African Americans by a margin over 40,000. Charles B. Aycock won the governorship by a similar margin as Democrats gained large majorities in both legislative houses. The article notes quiet election day, high Black turnout balanced by Democratic success, and a new literacy requirement for registration with a transition plan to enroll all qualified voters.
New York reports Lottie Gilson the variety actress has married actor J K Emmett. They honeymoon at Belvedere hotel Far Rockaway after a Jersey City ceremony on July 2. Gilson, stage star with prior marriages, kept the news quiet to protect her career.
A 16 year old girl Edith Lowe disappeared Tuesday after being punished by her father William Lowe. The family learned of her absence when returning home from work at Faulkner's mills. She wore a brown skirt and pink waist, five foot seven, with blue eyes and fair hair. She possessed $13 and may have headed toward Boston or Lynn or farther, using cosmetics to alter appearance. Relatives in Boston and Lynn are being checked.
After stocktaking we finish inventory and mark slow sellers and odd lots at very low prices. We boast best season in our history and offer profits shared with customers. Men's fancy suits and trousers heavily cut, vests, crash suits, straw hats deeply reduced. children's department also marked down.
A large Emery estate barn and a two story tool shed at the Dracut Navy Yard were burned to the ground late at night, with about 40 tons of hay seven horses two cows and hens lost. Fire origin unknown despite prompt response. losses estimated at 8250 with insurance held by Nicholas G. Norcross.
Lena May Lovett, missing since Saturday, has been located at the city farm. Del Pinder, superintendent, said an older girl brought her there after reporting that Mr and Mrs Lovett had kept the child from entering their Gorham street home. Col Pinder added that the mother and child were once kept at the institution until the husband returned to Lowell recently. they then left together.
Agent Knapp stated there were no new smallpox cases under surveillance and current patients were improving. Those who refuse vaccination will be pursued. they may seek treatment at city hall today. If they do not appear, warrants will be asked for arrest. Knapp has about six names, with more sought.
Joh Cyr lost the third finger of his right hand while working at Cheng's box shop when his hand was caught under a steam hammer. The finger was amputated at St. John's hospital.
The water board meets to approve bills and survey lands along the upper boulevard where wells may be drilled. They will inspect the Ragan premises near the Chelmeford line, where poisoning cases occurred, and Kagan has urged city water to be supplied there, his home 700 feet from the main.
Joseph Bean aged 11 months living at 69 Prince Street fell against machinery at the Merrimack mill in the morning. He sustained five wounds and a cut on the hose requiring 18 attachments. Wounds were dressed at the Lowell hospital.
Mayor Crowley said he would not approve the 42000 smooth paving loan as it stands. He cited council rule disputes and minority rights, noting Casey’s valid reconsideration and alleging the later action was illegal. He declined to sign the order pending further review and indicated willingness to hear Mr. Cummings on the street car sprinkler matter.
Officer Duncan arrested a woman on Moody Street for drunkenness after she was seen near the canal on lower Dutton Street. A passer-by stopped her as she tried to scale the fence, fearing suicide, and she was taken to the station. The woman, who gave the name Catherine McLean and New Bedford as home, said she came to Lowell from New Bedford in search of work and that authorities had taken her three children from her there. Peter A. Fay returned from Bangor Maine, where he won a probate court case for a Lowell client.
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