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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
1
Ainslee’s Magazine quotes John Curtis Underwood on shared blood, freedom, fair play in sport and trade, and the duty of equal justice. The poem references common motherland, immigrants, Lincoln and Milton, and the unifying voice that speaks to all levels of society.
The Haverhill Gazette urgesLieut. Gov Bates to trim his whiskers, calling them vote losing and mocking the idea of a rule for electric car operators to mop rain moisture from seats at termini. Cipher telegraphs and global counts appear, with China singled out amid a jumble of opinions and references.
The Grand Opera House starts its regular season on Saturday night August 11 with Boston melodrama Two Little Vagrants. Neva Harrison as Fan Fan and Lottie Briscoe as Claude headline a cast including Anna Bodden Ethelle Earle Katharine Vincent Ruth Eldredge and others. Matinees are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Keith's Boston theatre week beginning August 138 features Henry Lee in Great Men Past and Present, J. K. Emmett and Lottie Gilson in Collie's Dilemma, Henri French the juggler, Falke and Lemon, Ely and Harvey, Wilson and Leicester, the Glockers, and the Savan s acrobats. A variety of new motion pictures, and the Willis family of musicians highlighted for the week of August 20.
The prospect traveler should arrange for security of valuables left behind and funds needed while abroad or away. Traders National Bank provides guidance and services to support secure handling of money and valuables during travel.
Deposit boxes rented for a nominal sum of five dollars per year, presented as a prudent security investment. Letters of credit and foreign drafts on major centers abroad meet traveler needs efficiently.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business and offers foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish. It provides safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms and a savings department paying four percent compounded semi annually. The bank has a ladies banking room and serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm Saturday with extended hours 7 to 9 pm. Branches at Middlesex Street 30 to 46 and Post Office Avenue 11 to 24.
In Rome early today King Humbert's funeral cortege drew a vast crowd as the casket was moved from the train to the Pantheon hall. A sudden crowd surge caused a panic injuring 39 people, with bystanders knocked down and trampled while guards protected the royal party and nobles.
American Despatch says the warning to China is not an ultimatum but demands an end to firing on the legations. It calls on the imperial government to cooperate with the relieving column and assumes will to aid ministers. Washington dispatch dated Aug 9 through Minister Wu.
The Catholic Journal reports new massacres and disaster to missions in Pe Chi Li province's southeast urging concern. It states five priests have been killed.
A story from Vancouver reports that Russian ex-officers and Siberian privates joined the Boxers in China and killed about 200 Chinese transport coolies. The bodies were loaded into a junk, set ablaze, and drifted down the Pei Ho, with corroborative details appearing in several Oriental papers.
London dispatch notes Kitchener learned De Wet’s wagons crossed the Vaal. Methuen sent to intercept and later reported gunfire. Kitchener advances with cavalry and mounted infantry across the Vaal. Garrison at Fland’s River feared captured. about 300 bushmen and Rhodesians. Methuen telegraphs a victory after driving De Wet from a series of hills. seven killed, four officers.
New York reports the transport McPherson carrying the Fifth Infantry was sighted off the Highlands this morning while returning from Santiago preparations and maneuvers.
Fort Dodge Iowa experiments by Dr J W Kime show photographs through a human body using ordinary light rays. He links the method to tuberculosis treatment claiming cured tubercular skin or lung troubles by concentrating light on the affected area. A blue glass disc preserves light while reducing heat, exposing patients to sun baths.
Physicians debated light penetration but Dr. Kime proved it by photographing a patient’s chest. G L Hostetler captured the scene as a fresh negative was placed over a Klondike image, wrapped tightly, and 30 minutes of light produced a clear image on the second negative.
Boston Aug 8 George F Washburn treasurer of the Peoples party national committee condemns Charles A Towne withdrawal as a political blunder. He says it hurts the Populist vote and will prompt protests while the committee may nominate a new vice presidential candidate to keep two million Populists united and win back allies.
Rev. Nicholas J. Murphy, pastor of Sacred Heart in Middleboro for four years, departs Aug. 9 to lead the new St. Joseph's parish in Belmont. Archbishop Williams transferred him to Belmont, shocking parishioners. Fr. Murphy also oversaw the state farm, visiting three times weekly. Rev. Daniel C. Reardon of St. Joseph's Roxbury will take over Sacred Heart.
The Democratic National Committee subcommittee in Indianapolis settled debates from Kansas City conventions. It sent the Slater Norris DC dispute back for a new central committee election, referred Oklahoma, and allowed both Indian Territory delegations to name a national committee member.
The text urges reliance on a traditional summer medicine with a long history of cures spanning twenty five years, implying trust in established remedies over new experiments. It emphasizes the value of historical efficacy and caution toward untested treatments.
An advertisement proclaims Dow's Diarrhoea and Cholera Syrup as a positive cure for summer complaint cholera infantum cramps dysentery and related troubles. It notes two sizes priced at 25 cents and 50 cents and lists the address 3809 Central Street above the Opera House and Wyman's Exchange at Merrimack and Central.
New York August reports the Molineux case, convicting Roland B. Molineux of Kate Adams murder, drove county costs above 100000. Comptroller Coler criticizes autopsy and handwriting bills, threatens payment cuts unless Witthaus and others reduce charges. Gardiner disputed as DA, while more claims await resolution amid public controversy. See five mile pursuit race at 8 C W meet Saturday.
A 38 inch water main bursting near Hotel Touraine on Tremont street caused a major flood in Boston early today. It wrecked cellars and stores across several acres, heavily impacting Parker's and Hunt's pharmacies Union Institution for Savings and other nearby businesses. Estimated losses run at least 75000 dollars, with many damages still awaiting full assessment. The incident also partially filled the Colonial theatre cellar under construction on Boylston street. A separate note mentions Gardner, the trick rider, performing at S C W meet at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
The New Orleans police board dismissed Corps Trenchard Perrier and Officers Cantrel Pinecon for cowardice tied to recent unrest. Sergt Aucoin was not tried due to illness, but evidence remains. Pressure mounts on police commissioners to resign over political meddling and the perceived demoralization of the force. Mayor Capdeville urged resignations. Peter Pescud resigned while six others vowed to stay despite protests.
Newell E. Brown pleaded not guilty in police court to stealing a watch from Xavier Castilloux. Brown was convicted after testimony and sentenced to five months in jail. Other defendants faced various charges including drunkenness, theft, and exposure with penalties and probation issued by Judge Hadley.
Mrs Mary Truman aged and penniless lies dying at Bellevue Hospital New York after an accidental fall from a pier into the East River. She had sought assistance from authorities and was en route to a city lodging house when she paused on a pier and slipped into the water.
Impaired digestion and uncomfortable after eating may worsen if neglected. The piece notes symptoms like nervous headaches sour stomach and belching and emphasizes addressing dyspepsia early to avoid progression.
Eager plans from Parkhill Manufacturing of Fitchburg Massachusetts to build a large cotton mill in West Huntsville Alabama were discussed this week. Location chosen by Arthur H Lowe and George P Grant with bids deemed too high leading the firm to consider self building. The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway to extend to reach the mills and potentially lay multiple new tracks. The Tuskaloosa Cotton Mills at Cottondale report strong output including checks and denims with hosiery yarns. The plant in Huntsville features 600 horsepower Corliss engine, 325 workers, and about $4500 monthly payroll. Friedman and Roseneau have renovated and expanded the Tuskaloosa plant and added a new office. Machinery from Lowell Machine Shop installed by George B Osgood. Moss and Welch return to Lowell after setting up the Merrimack works in Huntsville.
At city hall officials project the current smallpox outbreak will end soon if no new cases arise. Twenty one cases and fifty suspects may cost about four thousand dollars, with hoped state recovery of two thirds. The prior outbreak cost eight thousand for eight cases. Public buildings crews work on school repairs including painting whitewashing and floor replacement.
The four day fair at Reading and Wakefield Massachusetts runs September 26 to 29 with liberal inducements to poultry men. George K. Walton of Montrose is the poultry superintendent and expert judges will officiate, promising a large exhibit.
Police seek Joseph Lemerend of Methuen suspected of stealing eighty dollars entrusted to him to pay firm employees in Brighton. He left Lawrence on Saturday and has not been seen since.
During the heavy wind on Monday evening a tent of a medicine company on the common was blown down. Mr. Patrick McCluskey will reside in the new house recently erected by John Sherlock in this village.
The American band performed before a large and appreciative audience in Pawtucketville last night. A position in the square carried the band through the crowd, heard in nearly every section. The varied programme pleased all tastes.
Owen Rogers of 27 Charles street suffered a burn to his right hand after contact with hot tar this morning and was taken to Lowell hospital for treatment.
Dr. Livingston reports the two Brancouvier children at the smallpox hospital are improving, with both expected to recover.
Among the young women who will enter the Lawrence training school in September are the following graduates of the Lowell Normal school. Misses Jennie McConner Nellie Cooney Lydia Mahoney Mary Corkhill Genevieve Mc Dermott Mary Hynes and Elizabeth Holland.
All expenses borne by hosts as Cuban teachers travel from Boston to Lowell Monday August 13 for a tour of New England industries. The J C Ayer company will arrange a special train, reception at the House of Ayer, mill visits, and Spanish interpreters. Ayer souvenirs in Spanish will mark the visit before return to Boston. Ingraham and Hamilton at Co W meet at Fair Grounds Saturday August 11.
Peter Dapontes, native of Andro Island, Greece, died last Monday at the city farm after four years of insanity. He came to Boston as a boy, later ran a wholesale fruit business in Middlesex Street and Broadway, and was the oldest settler in the local Greek colony. The Greeks offered to bury him after a mistaken report of his death. he was found alive by the city.
Ingraham and Carni headline the five mile pursuit at the 8 C. W. meet held at Pair Grounds on Saturday August 11. The event showcased endurance and featured key racers from local clubs with spectators tracking the tight finish.
Textile council members met Wednesday to arrange an August 18 event and report many tickets sold. Local textile unions vote to turnout on Labor Day, predicting a record crowd. A woolen springers committee met Middlesex mills agents promising old wage scales. A conference with Connolly, Convery and agents of Hamilton, Merrimack and Bleachery is anticipated.
A purely vegetable laxative for the whole family promising quick, gentle, thorough relief. One or two pills at night suit any age or condition with sluggish liver or constipation.
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