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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
1
A Chicago News poem retells the legendary Missouri mule marching east to China. It notes the mule’s wartime service in Cuba and the kopje battles, then imagines the creature joining a transport to China and braying against Boxer forces with dramatic imagery.
A quip filled column mocks Populists leaving Towne and cost concerns in Cape Nome. It recalls Kaiser William’s declared firm stance, Pekin siege fantasies, and fears of electrical oscillation. Banter covers sports, politics, and a planned statue of the Queen in Dublin with Irish guard imagery.
The prospect traveler should arrange for valuables and funds while away. Traders' National Bank offers guidance and services to secure personal assets at home and during overseas trips.
Deposit boxes are rented for the modest sum of five dollars per year, touted for security as a sound capital investment. Letters of credit and foreign drafts on major centers abroad meet the traveler’s needs in a highly satisfactory manner.
The Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes with private rooms, and a 4 percent savings rate compounded semi annually. It serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts with ladies banking rooms, hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 48 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
A mixed summary reports on a Frenchman Francois Salson identified as a suspect in an attempted homicide, with prior anarchist convictions. and several Boer War updates from London and Bloemfontein detailing surrenders, captures, troop movements, and a derailed train carrying American consul Stowe. News notes five wagons lost near Kroonstad, De Wet rumored dead, and thousands of prisoners and horses reported at Hunter and Hamilton camps.
Republican leaders deny any concession to Great Britain over Alaska. Senator N B Scott states no changes since October and that the modus vivendi protects American miners on the British side while the United States gains nineteen twentieths of the disputed land.
A dispatch from the Japanese legation dated July 28 reports only five days of provisions and 25 rounds of ammunition per person remaining. British Consul Fowler and the foreign community are departing Chung King in Sze Chuen following an official Shanghai warning, though no trouble has occurred yet. Fears rise as allied forces approach Pekin.
From Washington Italy's king sent a cable thanking President McKinley and the American people for sharing his grief. He said they have strengthened the old bonds of friendship between Italy and the United States.
Gen Grode koff reports two Bo govestchensk columns crossed the Amur river yesterday morning and attacked Chinese forces, capturing the town of Sakhalin. The action, confirmed from St Petersburg, marks a victory for Russian troops in the campaign.
G. P. Way and his son perish while climbing Cimadirosso near Maloja with 18 American friends. The elder Way slipped on a precipice pulling his son to the fall, both killed in the accident yesterday.
Rome reports Humbert's funeral fixed for August 4. The article notes the date and location details for the services. no other facts are provided in the readable fragment.
Indications from Washington on August 4 point to a fair Sunday in Massachusetts with warmer temperatures and southeast winds. The advisory notes coastal areas may see light breezes, while inland regions trend warmer under high pressure.
Paris report states Shah praises Paris police for handling an assassination attempt. A letter warned of the plot and named an anarchist group member Baleon as the would be killer. The shah viewed a photo of the assailant and questioned why me while confirming the threat's existence.
New York report details Gov. Roosevelt weighing removal of Dist Attorney Gardiner after extensive talks with Odell Hanna Platt and Coyne. Wilcox report leaves disposition to the Governor. Albany confirms ample grounds for dismissal. If acted before Oct 15, November election to fill unexpired term. Middlesex lodge K of P reorganizes uniformed staff with Prelate P. Banborn resuming duties.
Two suspects Joseph B. Cecil and Charles Marancy, age 36 and 39, were arrested in Lowell on suspicion of buncoing New Bedford victim John B. Hubert out of $20 after a July 23 con. They were booked for pedaling without a license. Hubert testified the men used a fake bank book and a tin box filled with money to tempt him, then vanished with his funds. The case links to similar scambs in Portland and Boston origins.
A period advertisement claims Salt Rheum also called eczema tetter or milk crust is caused by humors in the eye and will persist until cured by Hoots Sarsaparilia. The product is promoted as a permanent remedy for cutaneous eruptions with supportive testimonials.
Joseph B Cecil and Charlies Maraney were ruled not to be the men who robbed John B Hubert of New Bedford. Hubert and Inspectors Hathaway and Gendron examined suspects. Cecil and Maraney were fined or discharged respectively. Hubert admitted he was hypnotized by the con men, who used fluent French and convincing talk to win his trust. The police commended for locating the two men described by Hubert, while acknowledging the bunco pair may still evade arrest.
Mrs Geo H Knowlton of Chelmsford remains unconscious after a fall from an electric car. Doctors report possible skull fracture but no external evidence. Her husband Mr Knowlton, summoned from South Swanzey, arrived at 2 30 pm. He hoped heart weakness had caused the incident, and now clings to a possible recovery.
Miss Mary Hannafin of this city escaped drowning at Clifton while on vacation. Rev. Mr. Stone of Baltimore rescued her and she was taken to Salem hospital in critical condition with pneumonia from exposure. Recovery awaited.
Dr FE G Livingston orders the discharge of John Leggett, a suspect at the contagious hospital, with no change in the smallpox situation. Vaccination in the citri tinated by the French people continues without opposition and the work will be completed within a few days.
William Lowe, the girl's father, returned from Boston after a fruitless search for his daughter who fled her home in North Billerica Tuesday afternoon. He believed she might have visited relatives, but no trace of the girl has been found or heard since she left home.
A Manchester railroad official states a connection between Manchester and Lowell by electric road may be established. The Manchester line could extend south to Nashua, improving Lowell’s access to the larger city in New Hampshire.
A silver medal contest under the auspices of the W. T. U. featured readings vocal music and declamations by seven contestants. Sylvanus E. Hinkley won the silver medal for his selection Advertisement of Honest Rumeetier.
Fred Pancett of Pelham New Hampshire who mysteriously disappeared a few weeks ago returned Friday morning and stated he had taken a sudden trip but planned to stay home now. He was in good health and spirits.
Martin Ballivan, employed in the Big Owl Carpet Company works, suffered a severe burn to his left foot this morning in the division yard. He was promptly taken to the Lowell hospital where medical staff provided treatment for the injury.
John Matheson of 50 Anderson Street sustained a serious hand wound Friday while at work at the Merrimagk Crop Men Company works. He was treated at Emergency Hospital on Gorham Street.
The mayor vacillates over signing the sprinkler loan order as council action and procedures are debated. Witnesses describe who ruled during the Tuesday meeting and whether illegal action occurred. Public buildings chief Gillow defends breaking bids into small contracts to save money, facing potential plumber opposition.
In police court this morning John Callahan Mary Burns William Vanderpitt were fined two dollars Susan Marven Albert Lowne Cornelus Daley and Francia J Donovan five dollars as old offenders one was put on probation six were released Joseph B Cecil fined one dollar for ped dling wine Mary Burns Ellen Kelliher had sentences changed due to inability to pay and were sent to the workhouse Officers Tilton and Dwyer arrested Ellen Kelliher Annie Burke Otto Odmark and Briget McAleer at a house on Auburn street where they were holding a celebration over the mugs The first three were fined two dollars the last one released Francis H Smith fined four dollars for indecent exposure Appealed
Last evening at Mrs. E. J. Richardson's residence 64 Varnum street a large gathering watched two buds of a night blooming cereus open. The buds began to open and by 10 o clock they were fully in bloom. The plant has 14 more buds and more blooms are expected soon.
Robert Dunlap senior partner of Dunlap & Co. hat makers died suddenly Friday afternoon at his Monmouth Beach summer home New Jersey after four days of dysentery. He was 65 or 66. Born in New York he started as a Knox & Co clerk, later formed his own business at 639 Broadway, then moved to the Pitth Avenue hotel. He leaves a widow, a daughter of the late Dr. T. H. Burras, a son W A Dunlap, and four daughters.
A fragment discusses sick headache and its impact, noting it cannot be fully described and must be experienced to understand the misery. It mentions a remedy claimed as La cure your 8 you aeueen Pills acting directly on the liver.
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