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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
1
A ten year old boy endures a four week absence of his mother in a gray house. He recalls meals, bedtime rituals, and his longing for her comforting presence. The Toronto Globe notes his loneliness and the ache of a child whose world feels empty without her.
The piece references Kip Ling on Chinese topics and a broad array of current affairs. It notes Hay fever at the secretary of state's inn, comic stage gags in Chicago, Homer reference in Maine, and Hanna and Bliss as a favorable Republican combination.
Berlin reports the Boer envoy and Dr. Leyds in Bern are unofficially present and unlikely to secure favorable peace terms. Abram Fisher, with Leyds present, says the Burghers of the South African Republic will not surrender, will wage guerrilla warfare, split into small bands, and persistently disrupt British bases to cause greater damage overall.
Trick rider Gardner will astonish the public between heats at the South County Western race meet held at the Fair Grounds on Saturday August 11.
A Travel security note urging careful planning for valuables and funds when traveling, with Traders National Bank offering related services to safeguard assets and provide accessible funds while abroad or away from home.
Safe deposit boxes and travelers' cheques are rented for a nominal $5 per year, presented as a capital investment given the security offered. Letters of credit and foreign drafts on major centers meet traveler needs in a very practical manner.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business and offers foreign exchange in English German and Swedish. It provides safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms and ladies banking rooms as a depository of Massachusetts and the United States with hours 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays. Locations are Middlesex street 80 to 46 and Post Office avenue 1 to 24.
London reports an edict from Pekin authorizing Earl Li to negotiate peace with the powers. Shanghai receives this, while Yokohama correspondents say a Russo-Japanese force advances toward Pekin from the north.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Wu received a 100 word cipher addressed to the state department. The message, largely a duplicate of M Pichons French envoy in Pekin, indicates eight Pekin foreign ministers agreed to send identical notes to their governments.
A Pretoria dispatch reports a conspiracy by Boer conspirators to capture Pretoria and shoot British officers including Lord Roberts. It details plans to hold burghers in mass uprising and recapture the city, with Roberts targeted for execution.
A shooting at Granite State Park in Dover New Hampshire last night left two men as victims. The dispute arose between two Black men, John Clare fled after firing. Authorities seek him for questioning and potential charges.
London reports Baron Russell of Killowen lord chief justice of England died this morning following an operation for a stomach tumor after a two week illness.
Indications from Boston predict local rains tonight and Saturday with southwest winds across the state.
Senator Hoar labels the speech by Bryan as a symbolic mask or acceptance moment in the political contest. The remark frames Bryan's address as a calculated portrayal rather than a straightforward pledge.
Senator Hoar offers a scathing Indianapolis critique of William Jennings Bryan, arguing his anti imperialist stance masks aims to push free silver, free trade, and banking overhaul. He warns Bryan would unite a party bent on disenfranchising 10 million Americans, undermining currency and the Supreme Court, and courting Populism and socialism.
New York August 9 Charles W Blair alias Thomas Ashton confessed to stealing $1000 worth of jewelry from Edwin Gould residence on Fifth Avenue. He was remanded to the Tombs to await sentence. the robbery occurred around June 1 while the Gould family was abroad. Blair had been employed by the housekeeper to do work after the family left.
Rockland Maine August 9 Four o clock afternoon George Niles 16 son of Harry Niles demanded $9 from his mother and after she refused attacked her in a yard behind the house kicking her repeatedly in the right side. The woman fell unconscious as her son fled before neighbors arrived and police were summoned. A physician reported internal bleeding and uncertainty about the injuries fate. George Niles is detained at the police station awaiting results of the assault.
The write up notes a fine day of racing at the Fair Grounds during the S C W meet on a Saturday. Enthusiasts enjoyed competitive heats and spirited performances from local riders.
The reliable serge suits shine in late summer and early fall. August and September are noted as the best months for this fabric, while other clothing options are described as uncomfortable in the heat and humidity.
New York Democrats plan organized opposition to Tammany Hall regardless of state convention actions. Comptroller Coler and former Senator Hill discussed at the Hoffman house, signaling a bid to wrest municipal patronage from Croker. Hill’s state convention stance depends on future developments.
A shop pledges not to sell a suit it cannot guarantee. The notice emphasizes serge fabrics and the importance of a strong guarantee for customers seeking assurance in fit and quality.
Newport R I Aug 9 The naval board led by Capt George Caverse today took charge of the coaling station site bought by the navy department at Portsmouth grove east of Narragansett bay. Washburn Wire company is the grantee. The board will recommend buildings to give the station a capacity of 25 tons of coal daily.
Trick rider Lee Gardner headlines the 8S. C. W. meet at Fair Grounds this Saturday. Weather permitting, crowds expect an exhibition of skill and precision riding as part of the event slate.
A local retailer promotes flannel suits at six dollars to maybe six dollars and fifty cents, arguing worn only a few months and comparing quality to winter wear. The ad invites customers to consider practical, affordable wardrobe options.
Boston police nabbed Fanny McPherson of Worcester after a ten day crime spree across major hotels and stores. The woman, known in New York as a grand larceny suspect, admitted her identity after a photo match and faces a morning hearing. She claimed a partner guided her down a criminal path starting at 17, with prior arrests and a two year sentence in New York.
Druggists report large demand as health board vaccinators recheck districts with a second tour. Officers Lavige Brunelle Halpin and McAvinue plan certificates for effective vaccination, exempting recipients for five years. Officials say winter virulence prompted canvass to stamp out the disease before summer.
Emperor William proposed Count von Waldersee for allied command in China after securing consent from major powers. Diplomatic approvals followed with United States and Great Britain giving assent, Japan last. Waldersee said he would depart soon via San Francisco and would face difficult tasks with support from Kaiser and his wife accompanying him.
George H. Marston 28 of 17 Thorndike Street West Somerville drowned at Nantasket Beach last evening. He worked as a railway mail clerk between Boston and New York. His mother was present as he cried for help. Arthur Jones, a bathhouse attendant, and Park Officer Thomas F. O Connor assisted. Life saving crew from Stony Beach grappled for the body, recovered it at 11 o'clock with Hull Police Chief Mitchell in charge.
The article argues that skin eruptions such as eczema and salt rheum stem from inherited or acquired humors via digestion. It warns against drying remedies as dangerous and prescribes aiding discharge of humors while strengthening digestion and assimilation to prevent recurrence.
In Judge Ha ley s court Bridget Nugent and Alice Quigley old offenders were found guilty of drunkenness and sentenced to Sherborn womens reformatory for one year. Other cases saw Watson fined ten dollars after a disputed attack, youths fined for drunkenness, a larceny probation for a girl, and a mix of fines for various offenses.
Census data from Manchester and across New Hampshire show Manchester near 57,000 population, a 50 percent rise, with state total around 410,000. Berlin grows by about 6,000 to roughly 9,000. Laconia falls from 11,000 to 8,000–9,000. Nashua near 23,000 and Concord around 19,000. State industrial plants rise from 3,300 to about 4,500.
At a special meeting of the Somerville board of aldermen James F Beard, president of the school board and cashier of Somerville National Bank, was elected city treasurer on the first ballot. He will accept within a week and succeeds John F Coe who served nearly 19 years before resigning for health reasons. An earlier all night session had elected City Clerk George S Vincent as treasurer on the 18th ballot but he declined the office following a communication read by President Wilson.
A missive received by relatives of Thomas Dolan, a Lowell fireman aboard the Nashville in Chinese waters, bears Pekin post marks and suggests mailing occurred weeks ago. Dolan states all are in excellent health and makes no reference to combat.
Fudith Lowe, the missing North Bil lerica girl, was traced by her father to Mont Vernon New Hampshire but again disappeared from view. Authorities fear she may be hiding in the Mont Vernon vicinity as searches continue.
Edith Lowe disappeared July 31 from North Billerica in Massachusetts and was found employed as a waitress at Lincoln Hall in Mount Vernon New Hampshire under the name Maud Campbell. She returned home with her father explaining she ran away after losing her mill job and avoided telling her father. She traveled to Nashua and, via an employment agency, found work in Mount Vernon.
James E. Cox a gardener died at St Johns hospital at seven this morning after falling fifty feet while attempting to descent from a window at his room on Gorham street. He suffered a compound fracture of the left thigh and internal injuries. He was a widower with one son William surviving.
The deed for the land of the new textile school was conveyed to the trustees today. The purchase price was 25000 dollars. Mr. Smith on the board will file a state certificate, and the state treasurer will pay 36000 dollars to the trustees as agreed.
Frank Bouteau 31 an Austrian resident of Davidson street employed on the Tremont and Suffolk had three fingers of the left hand badly lacerated this morning at work after catching them in machinery. Adolphus Landry was also taken to Lowell hospital for dressing the forefinger of the right hand caught in machinery at Merrimack mills.
Mayor Crowley will welcome Cuban teachers during their visit on Monday. New driven wells are performing well in summer heat with no decrease in supply. An electrical sprinkler system is expected to operate within a week or ten days. A six to seven mile route for street watering is being prepared.
The Groves and the Young Sterlings played Thursday and the game ended in a tie when a long hit went foul and the ball was lost. The match was halted and will be replayed at a future date. A five mile pursuit race at S. C. W. is mentioned.
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