August Daylight Figures and Moonrise Times
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
8
Weather Southerly Showers Overspread Massachusetts
Yesterday was showery with steady rain through the night and a notable temperature drop from Saturday. People wore light overcoats and wraps. today started dull but showed signs of clearing before noon. Boston forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Wednesday with southwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Local Notes From The Lowell Daily Courier
A compact report from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday August 14, 1900, presenting brief items, notices, and community updates typical of a city newspaper listing local events, small notices, and short reportage from the era.
Company C Team Defeated by Nashua Regiment in Saturday Shoot
In Nashua on Saturday afternoon, Company I defeated Company C in a combined score event. Rolfe led Company I with 34, Wilson top-scoring for Company C with 48, as final tallies reached 270 to 250. Substitutes Kel sey and Geddings contributed for Company II. Patterson, Bowden and Pearson added for Company C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Company I
2Nd
New Hampshire Regiment
Nashua
Rolfe
Winn
Campbell
Trenholm
Wilson
Degnan
Nason
Livingston
Clogston
Kelsey
McQuesten
Chandler
Saunders
Williams
Company II
Geddings
Company
Peterson
Bowden
Pearson
Linscolt ” Ae
Six Act Vaudeville Bill Heads Week at The American Stars
The American Vaudeville Stars present a six act program led by Master Joe O Hara at the local theatre this week with two daily performances. Frank Brown performs Bowery boy impressions and songs while Jessie Millar earns applause for lullabies and selections. The Lazzells showcase a unique flying ring routine as O Hara delivers songs with strong encores. Hoyt and Keif deliver a witty routine with eccentric dance and new jokes. Tennis Trio closes with expert club manipulation and difficult feats as the company promises continued shows through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe O'Hare
Frank Brown
Bowery
Wealth
Poverry
Jessie Millar
Lazzells
Master O'Hare
Savoy
Holy City
Jessie Dear
Hoyt
Keif
Lakeview Theatre
Joe O'Harg
Hoyt & Nefp
Boy Dislocates Right Knee Near Broadway Corner
Michael Farrell aged 15 dislocated his right knee last evening near Broadway and Fletcher streets while playing with friends. An ambulance took him to St John’s hospital before he returned home to 468 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Farrell
Broadway
Fletcher Streets
St. John’s Hospital
Broadway Street
Local man injured dumping coal near Old Colony Y
J Alfred Stokam of 68 London Street fell while dumping coal from cars near the Old Colony Y at 1 pm yesterday. He injured his ankle and was transported by ambulance to Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Stokam
London Street
Old Colony Y
Camping Out Essentials in Simple Gear
Practical guidance for camping outlines must have gear and provisions. It lists a kettle tin cup and dish, flour salt pepper pork crackers baking powder and dairy items. It suggests condensed milk and a method to transport butter by packing in loaf crust and cooling in a brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Joy White
Cuban teachers visit Lowell in warm reception
A four car J C Ayer special brought 118 Cuban teachers from Harvard summer school to Lowell. They toured the Ayer plant, Hamilton carpet works, and Lowell Manufacturing, were greeted by officials and locals, and left with Spanish souvenirs and lasting goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Ayer
Ayer
Middle Street
Hamilton Company
Oliver H. Moulton
Hamilton
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Lyon
Lowell
Miss Gertrude Edmund Mistaken for Cuban Teacher
Miss Gertrude Edmunds bright presence and dark eyes cause waiters and attendants at the carpet mills to confuse her with Cuban teachers. A man asks, Can you speak English, and she replies yes, a brief exchange follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Edmund
Cuban Teachers Praised In Lowell Hospitality Letter
A Cambridge letter from August 13, 1900, expresses gratitude to Mr. Rose and Lowell hosts who entertained Cuban teachers. It notes the expedition was instructive and pleasant, praising the city, the Ayer company, and all participants for unstinted praise. Frank Hendrick signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Harvard Summer School
J. C. Ayer
Merrimack Street
Rose
Carlos H. V. Miranda
Havana
J. C. Ayer Company
Louis E. Quesada
Matanzas
Cuba
United States
Amer
Boston
D. L. Page
Holden Chapel
Cambridge
Mass
Mr. Rose
Ayer Company
Planning for the Middlesex North Fair Highlights New Features
Middlesex North Agricultural society trustees met at the fair grounds hall to review improvements and plan a record fair. Children's day with free admission, evening sessions with lights and music, and night races are planned alongside expanded exhibits from large and small manufacturers. A new 160 foot cattle shed for 90 head and new southwest corner trotting stalls will debut with mileage incentives to entrants who miss premiums. The fair runs September 13 to 15.
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Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Delirium tremens man battles police captain in station
About 3 am John C. Heenan, in delirium tremens, challenged Capt. Ken to a fist fight at the police station. A wild struggle followed as officers restrained Heenan who remained violent. An ambulance carried him to the city farm after he resisted being strapped down by six men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heenan
Ken
Heenan
City Farm
William Morris Recovers After Fall From Window
William Morris, who fell from a third story window in Centralville weeks ago, was discharged from St. John's hospital Sunday afternoon after a dramatic recovery. Doctors used stimulants and foods to revive him, and Morris regained consciousness and strength, appearing nearly as he did before the accident. Patrick McKee, injured in a stabbing on Lawrence Street August 6, was also discharged, with recovery expected in a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
Centralville
St. John's Hospital
Morris
Patrick McKee
Lawrence Street
St. John’s Hospital
Warrants Out for Refusing Vaccination in Smallpox Fight
The board of health reports patients at the contagious hospital are in satisfactory shape after Dr. E. G. Livingston's update. New cases may keep the hospital open for weeks, with vaccinations ongoing and warrants sworn out for obstinate subjects to appear in police court tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contagious Hospital
E. G. Livingston
Board of Health
Livingston
Knapp
VETERAN FIREMEN TO MUSTER IN WAVETHAM AND RETURN
Three Lowell companies the Tor rents the Vixens and the Gen Butler s with hundreds of friends will travel by special train from Northern Depot at 7 am to compete in a New England muster in Waltham. Parade starts 9 30 am play-out 10 30 am with no admission fee. Vixens test their Gleason Bailey machine reaching 210 feet. tonight the company holds a special meeting.
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Lowell
Torrents
Vixens
Waltham
New England
Northern
Gleason & Bailey
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Report of Deaths for Week Ending Aug 10 1900
Deaths listed by cause and age across numerous individuals from infants to seniors. Names include Janet Weeks John Gallagher Aurel Merin Catherine Gleason Mary Hurell Libert Guerin Terrence Dolan Annie OBrien Annie Harrington Marion Austin Sarah Young Percy Hill Raymond Tatro John Nichols William Courtney Michael Kennedy Demetrius Dapontes Mary McClusky Oliva Goyette Lillian Craig Josephine Lee Laura Rondeau Lave de Gon alves Susan Kene Teresina Domenico Zenon Plamondon John Grady Joseph Hamilton Jane Fisher Daniel Crandall Ann Perry James McCaffrey Elizabeth Foss James Dolan Daniel Rourke Carl L. Bjorlin Annie Noonan Arthur Alexander Helen Callahan Exina Boucher Marie Houde Mary Monghan Wrenn Caroline Bennett Daniel Carter Ida Howe William Robert Adamund Tierney Daniel Igging de Sousa Girard P Dadman, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet K. Weeks
John Gallagher
Aurel Merin
Catherine Gleason
Mary E. Hurell
Libert Guerin
Terrence Dolan
Annie O'Brien
Annie Harrington
Oliva Goyette
Lillian EB. Craig
Josephine Lee
Marasmus
Laura B. Rondeau
Inft
Lave de Gonalves
Susan Kene
Teresina C. Domenico
Zenon Plamondon
John H. Grady
Joseph E. Hamilton
Jane Fisher
Daniel Crandall
Ann Perry
James McCaffrey
Marie L. Houde
Mary Monghan
Wrenn
Caroline Bennett
Daniel S. Carter
Ida M. Howe
William Robert
Adamund Tierney
Evangelist Jones urged to quit preaching over remark
A quoted evangelist faces criticism after saying he "couldn't talk religion to a woman in a low-necked dress." The remark sparks scrutiny of his conduct and suitability for preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Jones
Lebrun's Charges Opened By City Council Committee
A city committee formed to investigate possible charges by Councilman Lebrun met at city hall. They plan to collect written accusations if Lebrun proceeds, discuss funding and witnesses, and adjourn until Lebrun submits his formal charges or the land purchase vote clarifies the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebrun
Aldermen’s Committee Room
City Hall
Farrell
Butler School
Carmichael
Badger
Howe
Markham
Bean
Mr. Markham
Mr. Lebrun
Mr. Howe
Mr. Carmichael
Fraternal Groups Report Aug Picnic Plan at Salisbury Beach
Fraternal notes record Lowell lodge No. 24 IL C O L planning a Salisbury beach picnic around Aug 28 with hospitality at Mrs Pratt and Mrs Strout cottages. Several lodges held initiations, new officers installed, and reorganizations noted across multiple societies with remarks from officials and forthcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Lodge
Salisbury Beach
Textile school receives Crompton Knowles loom gift
Lowell Textile School has received a Crompton & Knowles loom with 2 harness hobby 4x4 box motion and a Harriman loom with patent shuttle changing device. The gift is notable as Harriman, the inventor, was formerly a student at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crompton & Knowles
Harriman
Diploma Framing Offer With Free Etching In 30 Days
A local advert promotes framing school diplomas with extra inducements for thirty days. Each student presenting their diploma will receive a free beautful etching. The shop stresses first class work and lowest prices, by George BE Maker at 2 John Street near Merrimack Street with a telephone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE
John Street
Merrimack Street
Wizard bone luck charm from Woonsocket draws women’s praise
A Woonsocket source touts a pretty luck charm called a wizard bone. The item is celebrated by women who credit it with bringing good fortune.
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Woonsocket
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