10 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
1
Bowed by the act, a neighbor endures 5 a.m. sleep loss from a loud mower. The speaker questions urban rights and justice, pleading with city rulers to address the disturbance and protect residents from such noise and disrespect. A vented critique attributed to the Chicago Tribune.
The article notes a sharp similarity between a boxing match and a match box with striking as the main point. It mentions Judge Lynch not taking a summer vacation yet, plus a claim of his influence. It references President McKinley, Admiral Dewey, and a Manila theater of war near Angeles with the phrase angels of destruction in a metaphorical, non-graphic sense.
A playful verse notes muggy heat driving people to seek relief. It paints a scene of perspiration, hot air, and craving chilly sodas as a playful invitation to retreat indoors and cool off. The light tone matches a 20th century newspaper joke page.
Lowell lodge A O U W initiated two candidates last night. Clan Grant in Manchester Unity hall initiated one candidate and plans for the Boston Labor Day gala. Emulus Thompson commandery installed as worthy herald with Howes, Walter Hmmett and J A Gilman assisting. Chelmsford lodge I O G T initiated one candidate. No open air meeting next Sunday. gospel temperance meeting at South Chelmsford at 3 pm with speakers Byron Lamphere Fred Patten and Claude Mountford.
A four year old girl spoke to her favorite doll that had lost an arm exposing sawdust, saying she knew she told the doll to chew food fine but did not expect it to chew so fine.
A devastating flood sweeps through Wairchow precinct destroying 1800 homes and leaving thousands homeless. Robber bands plunder the countryside as 700 natives are killed resisting them. 2000 flee by joining the attackers. Pekin appears calm but harboring court intrigues as the empress dowager orders reforms.
A hurricane struck Ponce Porto Rico this morning lasting until three. Rivers overflowed flooding the town and port. An estimated two hundred people drowned. The town is wrecked and damage runs to half a million. No interior news yet received since the storm began.
Rennes France Aug 10 only two witnesses, M Chanoine and Paleologue, testified in the Dreyfus trial. Dreyfus was permitted to walk alone to and from the Lycea this morning as a very small crowd gathered outside.
Five Negro children perished in a house fire in Jackson Louisiana. Their parents left them locked inside to attend church and returned to discover the charred remains. The tragedy highlights a fatal blaze and criminal neglect allegations surrounding the parents.
In Omaha the Mercer Chemical building blaze on August 9 killed four firemen from contact with a live 2000 volt wire while lowering a ladder. Lt Joseph Adams Tillerman Otto Geiseke Pipeman George Benson Charles Hopper and others suffered severe shocks with several workers revived after medical care.
Reports from Sonora through yesterday describe localized Yaqui unrest south and west of Torin, with fewer than 200 renegades involved. Some attackers linked to the Nogales incident two years ago were repelled with help from Americans in Nogales. No Americans harmed along the Yaqui river.
A report states renegades are being hotly pursued and will be scattered by cavalry detachments within a few weeks, signaling a planned military action to quash the force.
Trustees met at the fair grounds at 10 o clock. Den Joshua Clark presided in Tolles absence. Secretary pro tem Jesse B Butterfield recorded actions including dinner committee appointments, death resolutions for Secretary Rowell, police for the fair, and committee changes.
The seventh Bailey Bayley reunion drew over 100 attendees at Willow Dale. Vice President Dudley P. Bailey of Everett chaired the 11 o'clock meeting after the president’s death since the prior gathering. Morning reported business, dinner followed at one, then speeches and a branch-focused address. Delegates from nearly all New England states attended.
Mayor Crowley received a letter from D. H. Goodell of Antrim asking for comparative statistics on drunkenness arrests during the first three months of the present no license year and 1898. Superintendent Davis provided the information.
A child named Parker was found wandering in the Middlesex Village woods Wednesday night and taken to the police station. Matron Wallace handed the child to the Day Nursery matron and today its mother retrieved the youngster from there.
Mrs J W Perham and Miss Maud Perham return from Sussex Vale N B. Troop F held a company drill at the town hall before departing for South Framingham camp. Middlesex Women’s club provides recreation for forty children at the village with access to Mrs Julia E Warren’s grave. Jessie Chamberlin sick with whooping cough at Baker’s Island home now improving. Misses Biden of New York return to Saratoga after summer stay. Mrs Charles E Parkhurst and children back from Bucksport Maine. Central Congregational Church holds usual morning service with senior C E at 7. Pastor’s class outing at Spectacle pond ends.
A surge of burglaries hits town with Walcott and Holden’s grocery yielding only 10 cents in silver and copper. Plumber Hatch lost about 2 dollars in change. Local river angler Edward Kneely reported a 6 1/2 pound bass, a new river record. Malaria rises amid sewer work while F G Pratt offers abundant nursery stock on Monument street. J F Carrs return from their country carriage drive.
A health warning urges readers to focus on real vitality by maintaining blood health with Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad stresses choosing authentic Hood's Sarsaparilla for best results and warns against inferior imitations.
Lowell residents joined the Irish Benevolents Day excursion to Lynn Beach under John Doherty's chaperonage. Two special trains carried about 1000 participants amid a parade by the Lowell Military Band. A drowning scare, a leg injury, and several drunken disturbances marred the day, but most enjoyed bathing, athletic stunts, and band concerts.
Judge Hadley presided as several liquor and assault cases moved through the Boston police court. Thomas McMaster paid a $75 fine for illegal liquor keeping, James Cashman was fined $76 and appealed, while Bachelder paid $100 for pretending to be an inn holder. Others faced probation or jail terms as the court adjourned with a decision pending on the Greeks case.
A playful ad copy promotes boys clothing with slogans about a vacationing boy who climbs for fun. It touts muscle-building clothes that endure wear, urging mothers to seize bargains as small lots and odds and ends are cleared. Bargains list $2.60 to $6.00 on boys suits and small sizes.
At the residence of Mr F H Dixon at 20 Boott corporation last night Miss Riva M Donnelly and Mr Bertrand W Dixon were married by Rev W A Morang. Miss Bessie Donnelly and Miss Blanche Dixon and Miss Flora Greene poured. Refreshments were served and many useful and beautiful presents were received.
The days services honored Edward Hussey at St. Patrick's and noted large attendance from Boston, Lawrence, Springfield and Holyoke. Other funerals followed for Mrs. Clarissa Ware Bridget Casey James Manning and infant Ernest Cairns with burial at Catholic or Edson cemeteries. Bearers included city employees and members of A O H and Foresters.
Miss Ella Hutchinson of Dracut Centre is spending her vacation roaming among the hills of New Hampshire. Miss Maude E. Hutchins is enjoying her vacation at Old Orchard. E. F. Mason, formerly a druggist here, now of Lawrence, will go to Fitchburg September 1.
Wash suits are to close at less than half price in a clearance sale. Strong value offered on durable garments, with emphasis on affordability and stock reduction for the season.
Local notices report Blanche Hutchins returning from Mt. Vernon and various residents planning August stays in New Hampshire Maine Vermont and Massachusetts. Others announce engagements and forthcoming weddings while well wishes go to William Crame enjoying North Conway.
Brown's grove in Collinsville hosted a well attended lawn party to raise funds for the Collinsville Mission church. The grove featured Japanese lanterns and red white and blue streamers with multiple sales tables and dancing lasting until about midnight.
In this city on Aug 9, Arthur Anderson infant son died at his mother's home Q2 Concord street. Also on Aug 9 Mary A Anderson aged five months died at her grandparents home Albert and Agnes 4 Broughton avenue.
In this city on Aug 8, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Orville E Coon of 704 Bridge Street. Also in this city, Mr and Mrs Robert W McAllister welcomed a son.
They are popular for ordinary use and after bathing. The main item is Turkish towels 22 by 48 inches, full bleach and absorbent. The best quality sells for 15 cents each, seconds priced at 10 cents each or three for 26 cents, Basement. A. G. Pollard & Co.
Mr and Mrs S K Chase and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathetic acts, flowers, and other tokens of love during their daughter's illness and funeral.
A daughter’s romantic temperament becomes a focal point in a terse dialogue about personal flaws. The exchange contrasts frank admission with humorous restraint as two speakers navigate affection and perception.
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