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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
1
A verse attributed to Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Woman's Home Compania reflects on history and progress as a divine thread weaving through war peace toil and folly. The poem envisions humanity moving toward a God meant purpose, despite shadows and errors framing the world’s story.
Reader questions about Pekin doors and Chinese names mix with whimsical proverbs and odd news items. The note mentions a Chicago baby swallowing money and a Bryan trip to Indianapolis. It reads like a collage of aphorisms, headlines, and quirky curiosities from a bygone era.
Six or eight offenders resisting vaccination may be arrested soon as Lowell officials tighten enforcement. The board of health met to solidify legal standing of four physicians as vaccinating officers. A critical young patient showed fluctuating fevers but is now improving under Dr. Livingston.
James Cox remained in critical condition at St Johns Hospital after a 50 foot fall yesterday afternoon. Doctors say there is no immediate danger though he is not resting well. At the Arlington hotel Mr Hooks, victim of a levator accident, is resting comfortably and expected to recover.
Diphtheria patients rest comfortably today and prospects for recovery appear more favorable.
A Travelers note explains prudent security for valuables and funds when leaving home. Traders National Bank offers services to aid travelers in safeguarding valuables and ensuring available funds during trips abroad or vacation periods.
Safe deposit boxes are rented for the merely nominal sum of 5 dollars per annum. Letters of credit and foreign drafts on prominent centers meet the needs of the traveler in the most perfect manner.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange worldwide, and provides safety deposit boxes with prime coupon rooms. Savings Department offers four percent per annum compounded semi annually, with interest starting monthly. Banking hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Locations include Middleset Street and Post Office Avenue.
Washington dispatch reports dawn assault by 16,000 allied troops including Americans from Ninth and Fourteenth regiments Reillys battery and marines forcing Chinese from trenches at Peitsang. Plans say battle to continue Sunday with Japanese English American force about 10,000 attacking on the river flank. Chinese position strong. forces at Peitsang Yang Tsun total about 30,000. Conemaugh arrives. Sixth cavalry guards Tien Tsin. ministers safe on July 28.
Thousands visit Portland Maine for Old Home Week as dignitaries arrive including Hon T B Reed and New Hampshire Governor Rollins. Rollins will address the public meeting at city hall while a parade and firemen muster headline today under perfect weather conditions.
In a state election across Alabama, Democrats win by a large majority for governor and General Assembly seats. Voters favored a constitutional convention to remove Black voters from politics, while the Legislature will elect Morgan to the Senate and Underwood to the House. New state officers named include Samford as governor and Brown, McDavid, Sewell, Smith, Poole, and Abercrombie in key posts.
Chicago August 7 William J Bryan's speech accepting the Democratic nomination has been read and approved by party managers. Supporters here praise it for attacking the gold standard and favoring international bimetallism. He criticizes Republicans on silver and champions imperialism and a plan to end the Philippines war with an early Congress session.
Cape Town reports resumed railway links with Natal after MacDonald captured Darkismith. Heavy fighting at Elands River began Sunday and lasted into Monday with no full details released. It is believed Generals Carrington and Ian Hamilton relieved the Rustenburg garrison, which is retreating to Zurest.
A granite monument at the Gen John Stark camping ground in Peru Vermont was dedicated today by the Sons and Daughters of Vermont. The stone marks the route to the 1777 Bennington battle site and commemorates Stark’s march.
A busy morning at Lowell Hospital reported several injuries. Joseph Demour of 411 Moody Street suffered a deep cut to his right hand while working at Tremont and Suffolk mills. James Rowley of 11 Bradford Street sustained a severe wrist laceration in the same mill. Edward Wynn, 12, of 2 Salem Street, fractured his wrist while playing. Laurette Convery of 36 Lagrange Street, employed on the Merrimack, was treated for a lacerated under lip.
Charlotteberg Germany Aug 7 Dr Liebknecht famed Reichstag fighter and leader of socialism in Germany died last night He edited Vorwaerts the Socialist organ in Germany reported by local dispatches
In Cowes Isle of Wight on August 7 the Royal Yacht squadron regatta featured a Queen's cup race won by Emperor William's Meteor finishing in 2 hours 27 minutes 45 seconds.
Deputy Moffatt reports Cambridge police have two boys in custody on bicycle theft charges. Bicycles found recently in Lowell are suspected but not confirmed as the stolen bikes. The bicycles remain at the police station.
Pretoria on August 7 reports positively that President Kruger is willing and anxious to surrender if a satisfactory promise is given regarding his ultimate destination.
Boston August 7 ten brewing companies merged to form the Massachusetts Brewing Co with Charles Pfaff named president and the new entity consolidating local brewers into a single firm under Pfaff leadership.
New York dispatch reports 19 year old Emma Quazzi, a Paterson native turned silk weaver, naming Bresci, Lana, Quintavalle and Malatesta as central to a plot to murder European kings. The tale links Humbert I to anarchist aims and details Quazzi’s travels from Paterson to Havre Paris and Mosso while Bresci allegedly guided her to Italy.
Republican leaders Hanna and Heath warned at national headquarters that a Bryan victory could open Democratic control of both houses and push free coinage. The chapter of the campaign book cites past losses and west gains, framing the 1900 race as a pivotal, hot contest for prosperity and Congress.
Elizabeth Fitzgerald known as Mme Zingari was arraigned in New York on blackmail and fugitive from justice charges. Committed to Tombs on $1500 bail after failing to appear, she has a long history across Worcester Boston Newport Philadelphia and East Chester under varied names. Police note she posed as a clairvoyant and has a pattern of travel and alias use dating back to 1890s. The story also mentions alumni trustee elections at Dartmouth with named candidates and a closing Sept 9 ballot.
A Lowell August 1900 city council session to hear a remonstrance against asphalt paving and related loans. Jerome Manning presented a petition objecting to smooth paying and the proposed $42,000 loan, urging a hearing. The mayor Crowley did not appear, delaying decisions and potentially pushing a two week pause before any new smooth paving funding.
Judge Tenney in Sullivan county probate court appointed Hon. James O. Lyford of Concord guardian of Charles H. Hoyt of Charlestown. Lyford will manage Hoyt’s business affairs while Hoyt is kept under physician care to restore health and mental ability. The move pleases Charlestown friends of the playwright.
A proposal aims to create an independent maintenance district for Edson cemetery in Boston by year’s end. The plan envisions funding through water board money, directing revenues to cemetery upkeep and related services.
In police court Judge Hadley fined Thos B Cox James Haley John Perkins Edward Pelican and John Walsh $10 each for assault on 12 drunks. Narcisse Drouin and vet Dixon paid $6. Dixon later got one month in the workhouse. Other sentences sent Fortuna Luduc to the workhouse 20 days and Thomas Dolan 15 days. Henry Bourgeois paid $5 6 for drunkenness and another $5 for profanity. A young man pleaded guilty to coercion for money and staying in his mother's home. probation 10 days if he leaves city and works. Oscar Bayard’s case for stealing $25 continued to August 14. Martin Molloy awaits examination August 8 for drunkenness and non-support. Diamadis Marcacos and James Conines fined $10 each for assaulting John Pelikanos. others released.
Moses Proulx aged 14 suffered a bad ankle sprain this morning while sitting on a lumber pile at the corner of Bridge and Amory streets. A workman asked him to move onto a different rung and in the motion a plank fell, injuring his ankle. He was treated at St John’s hospital and later returned home in an ambulance to Tilden Street.
Oscar Bayard was arrested by Officer L. P. Bradden on a warrant for larceny of 30 dollars from a man named Upton, for whom he worked a year ago. He is imprisoned at the Tyngsboro police station.
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