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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
1
Edith M. Thomas presents a lyrical meditation on loss beauty and memory as a speaker seeks the ghost of last year rose and the light of a beloved who died in a dreamlike voyage to a far otherwhere where the beloved questions the traveler and the vision fades leaving night in awe.
Orchardists in Northern Middlesex praise a promising harvest with October hooping anticipated. Dracut reports a lively fire bug while ex-pugilist John L. Sullivan seeks guidance from spirits via his usual medium the bottle. Cuban teachers face a cordial reception in Ayer.
The article notes that coins bearing names of ancient emperors remain in daily use in China. It also states that a canal linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea existed around 500 BCE, spanning 92 miles. The banquet custom assigns the host’s left hand the place of honor.
A humorous tale from a school opening where a principal informs Mr Judkins that his son has astigmatism. The father replies in a cheeky fashion suggesting drastic action to correct the issue. The exchange reflects early 20th century comic brevity.
The Armenian community of Lowell held a Sunday meeting at the YMCA to raise funds for the support of the Worcester see and the district priest. Bishop Joseph Saragian of Worcester was guest of honor. Rev. Orsin Vooinian attended. A committee including A Babigian and K Xachadoorian was formed to take subscriptions for expenses.
The article notes travelers should arrange for securing valuables left behind and access to lands needed while away. Traders National Bank offers support for these preparations, detailing services for safe storage and financial arrangements during trips.
Safe deposit boxes and travelers' cheques are offered for a nominal $5 per year. The service promises security as a capital investment and provides letters of credit and foreign drafts to major centers, meeting traveler needs with reliable options.
An old advertisement outlines general banking services including foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms, and a savings department offering four percent interest compounded semi annually. It notes a ladies banking room and specifies hours and locations at Middles Street and Post Office Avenue.
A Chefoo report dated August 9 describes a misfire during the Yang Tsun operation. Russian guns fired on American troops, killing and wounding many before the error was corrected. The Fourteenth U.S. Infantry helped seize a Chinese trench as Chinese forces retreated. A distant Russian battery fired into the American position before being alerted to the mistake.
Purchasing Agent Barnard protests three bills approved by the superintendent of public buildings for department supplies bought outside the office. The main item is 125 dollars for a Democrat wagon. Other bills include 42 dollars for labor and materials on a harness and 23 and 27 dollars for completing harness parts.
Washington reports the transport Sumner reached Nagasaki on August 10 with no casualties. The Fifteenth Infantry battalion is aboard the Indiana and will sail to Taku, a three day voyage.
Berlin reports via Germania that 10 of 50 Catholic missionaries in the vicarage of southwest Pe Chi Li have been murdered and about 3000 converts slain. The assault reflects a deadly attack on the mission station and its followers.
Topeka August 13. Wharton Barker and Ignatius Donnelly, nominees of the Middle of the Road Populists for President and Vice President, will be present at the state convention August 15. The Fusion Populists also plan to notify William Jennings Bryan of his nomination for President by the Sioux Falls convention on the same day and place.
In a Rome area railroad accident twenty miles from the city twelve people died and forty were wounded, with fifteen seriously injured. The crash, caused by telescoping of two train sections, prompted King Victor Emmanuel to visit the wreck site and stay until six am, helping clear debris and aid survivors.
The Dakota elevator in Buffalo burned this morning causing about 500000 dollars in losses. The fire began in the machinery loft of unknown cause and spread downward destroying 500000 bushels of grain.
A New York storm yesterday killed four people in Queensboro and left two others gravely injured. Thomas Dunn, 16, was killed when a tree struck by lightning brought him down. Frank Valentine died while battling a barn fire after a lightning strike. Chauncey Lay, 16, was fatally burned by a live wire with his father in Corona. Fannie Byrnes, 17, was badly burned and shocked alighting from a trolley car in Brooklyn Heights. Angelina Rosa, 90, was badly shocked by a live wire in Brooklyn. In Tenafly, Miss Lizzie Nouth was killed. Nellie, her sister, their mother, and a visitor were seriously hurt by a bolt.
Delegates from all states arrive for the Anti-Imperialist league convention in Indianapolis. Secretary Mize distributes over 400 passes and notes a scheme to credential dissenting delegates. The first session opens Wednesday with limited fixed speeches by Boutwell and Cochran. Carl Schurz misses event due to his son's death. Henderson and Wellington attend from the Washington league. Independents plan a Tuesday national convention and may push for a third ticket to oppose McKinley.
Many patrons who planned travel to Europe this summer did not go, leaving a surplus of full size trunks. These trunks feature heavy bodies, slats, iron corners, good locks, cloth lining, and tray and bonnet box, offered at the price of medium grade ones.
A 36 inch trunk designed for transatlantic voyages is offered in three price points. Retailers list options at five fifty, six dollars, and six fifty, with a repeated set of prices in ads. The item targets travelers and maritime enthusiasts seeking durable, travel ready luggage.
Dwight IL. Bill aged 61 died at his brother Dr. C. H. Bills home in Bridgeport Conn He was a longtime immigrant agent for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and helped establish colonies in the West and Southwest He leaves a wife and three daughters.
A massive blaze at Hanson Company in Rock Street destroyed about 50 tons of hay and three wagons, with the carriage shed and nearby barns saving horses and other buildings after rapid response by local crews. The wool dye and piece dye houses suffered severe damage, with most of the dye operations destroyed. Authorities say the fire began in hay and spread quickly, with insurance noted and local residents praised for fast action.
Early yesterday morning a large fire destroyed dye houses at the Merrimack Woolen Co plant on Pleasant Street Dracut. Night watchman Thomas Fox alerted neighbors and Assistant Chief Norton as flames gutted the west dye house and surrounding structures, with parts used for dyeing and drying wool severely damaged.
About 200 boys and girls from the summer playground program arrived by two special jumbo cars at Pawtucketville around 11 30 this morning. Mrs. Charles M Williams provided milk cookies and candy sticks for each child, making the final outing of the season special and well received.
Humors are morbid fluids in the veins that harm tissues, often from poor digestion or inheritance. They cause skin eruptions pimples boils and general weakness. Hood s Sarsaparilla expels them and strengthens the system, claimed as the best medicine for all humors.
A Cuban teachers delegation of 118 arrived by special J. C. Ayer train at Merrimack Street station around 12:45 PM and toured the Ayer building in Lowell. Mayor Crowley and Superintendent Whitcomb welcomed them followed by lunch and a program featuring Cuban airs. The visit included tours of Hamilton print works and Bigelow Manufacturing, with the group departing by 5:45 PM.
In the police court Oscar F Brackett paid a $15 fine for assault with a knife on Patrick McKee and $1 for drunkenness after testimony about intervening in a quarrel involving McKee and his wife. Felas and Cos took were fined $15 for trespass on William H Howes land for ignoring a warning notice in English and Greek.
James Birtwell was thrown from his buggy yesterday afternoon around 4 o clock on the boulevard when a fast passenger rode by startling his horse. He suffered a broken shoulder and was taken to his home at the corner of Whipple and Kinsman streets after an ambulance responded.
The first summer trip leaves Middlesex Street at 815 Thursday by special train. Excursionists get five hours on Old Orchard Beach, New England’s popular strip, and return home at a reasonable hour. Tickets cost 1.50, offering good value for the money.
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