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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
1
Master of human destinies am I. Fame love and fortune on my footsteps wait. I penetrate cities fields deserts and seas passing by hovel mart palace soon or late I knock unbidden at every gate. Those who follow me reach states mortals desire and conquer foes. Those who doubt are doomed to failure and woe. I answer not and return no more.
A humorous collection of odds and ends from a period newspaper, mentioning sarsaparilla cream, Hood's Jerseys, Minister Conger, Dracut potato bugs, a fire bug, Mr. Bryan, blue grass justice, and a $25,000 express-pouch incident in Illinois, reflecting contemporary opinion and colorful local color.
Eight hundred citizens attended Milford selectmen hearings on six proposed locations for the Milford Holliston Framingham Worcester Middlesex and Milford Attleboro Woonsocket rail lines to Hopkinton. Residents of North Purchase urged a through-route, while speakers argued over Main Street and Cedar Purchase routes. No action was taken. decision deferred to Friday night.
On Labor Day Monday September 3 depositors in Traders National Bank Savings Department are asked to make deposits on Saturday September 1 to earn 4 percent per year compounded semi annually. Saturday hours extend from 8 am to 11 pm with late evening service from 7 to 9 pm to handle the expected large volume.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business with foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. It offers safety deposit boxes with private coupons in its savings department at 4 percent compounded semi annually. It has ladies banking rooms and serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Banking rooms at 40 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
London reports from Aug 19 say Allied forces entered Pekin’s Sacred City on the 17th. Paris dispatch notes Li asks France to appoint a minister or representative to open peace talks with the United States, while another Tein-Tsin dated message cites 5000 Chinese troops leaving Sung Liu Ching for Pei Tsang and 200 heading toward Tung Chow.
Mayor Crowley ordered the Pawtucket bridge closed to heavy travel after horses pulling heavy carts were driven over it yesterday. City engineer warns the structure is dangerous and urges precautions. No more electric cars will cross. pedestrians may cross and boards will transfer passengers to cars on the opposite side.
Chicago August 21 reports say the Populist national committee will meet on the 28th to select a vice presidential candidate. The effort to nominate Stevenson faces internal divisions as many leaders push for an independent candidate instead.
In New York on August 21 1337 Cuban teachers on a Harvard summer program toured West Point and New York City amid cheers and a dramatic dynamite salute at Tompkins Cove. They viewed Cullom memorial hall and the 5 PM dress parade was reset. Acting Mayor Guggenheimer welcomed them at Central Park Mall during a luncheon on the grass.
Chicago August 21 journeymen plumbers order an immediate strike against contractors. Union funds of seven thousand dollars have been sent to support the strike and every local union nationwide is assessed 25 cents weekly to aid Chicago plumbers.
A wind storm in Richmond Indiana last night toppled several buildings and the street fair triumphal arch. The incident injured several people and caused a panic among thousands attending the pageant.
Middlebury Vermont August 21 jury convicts Frederick Eastwood of murdering Franklin E Fenn in the first degree. Sentence deferred pending filing of exceptions.
Rome August 21 Bresci the assassin of King Humbert petitions postponement of his trial until witnesses arrive from the United States. The request aims to secure key testimony for the case.
The father of Race Hall, a Jamaica Plain youth who died in the Charles river, arrived in Newton to claim the body and suspects an epileptic seizure caused the drowning. In Newton Centre a disturbance erupted when an Italian guest, intoxicated, fired a revolver during a party. police detained him for arraignment. Also reported: Monday's 1900 tax rate set at 15.20, with real estate valuation up 1.2 million and total city valuation at 57.63 million, 9171 polls assessed.
The article reports alleged fraudulent assessing in ward 5 led by Democratic chairman Charles Riley and assistant assessor, with names added from sources not employed by assessors. John T Donohue and Marcellus Fletcher acted as outsiders, while John C King claimed no outside influence. The Sun urged punishments as investigations may extend beyond 19 Union Street and involve the district attorney after Principal Assessor Abbott returns.
Cape May New Jersey August 21 Miss Laiina Newhauser Miss Ellen Young and Albert Schwab of Philadelphia drowned while bathing in the surf. Schwab made a gallant effort to save the two women and did not sacrifice his sweetheart Miss Newhauser. He carried a girl on each arm but the strong east tide pulled them from depth as they struggled.
Mr. Isaac Cooper returns home to Lowell. The Baptist society picnic will be held at the grove and pond in South Chelmsford this Friday. Chelmsford families and several others will represent Salisbury beach visitors this week. Mrs. George H. Knowlton shows gradual heart improvement and increasing recognition of visitors as she moves to a quieter tene ment away from the electric road.,久久
The West Chelmsford community extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. George H. Knowlton over Mrs. Knowlton’s illness. Mrs. Isabelle Ingalls departs Saturday for Texas to serve as musical instructor at a college and will present a musicale before the term begins. She also received a strong offer from Nova Scotia.
Rev W W Guth returned from Maine with his wife and in laws after three weeks away and preached a morning sermon. Local families visiting include Miss Ethel Sloan Master Leroy Sloan and Mrs J F Sloan at the Browns. The Wheeler family obituary notes Eliza B Wheeler aged 87 died August 15 in Hyde Park and was buried in Tyngsboro. she leaves two daughters and other relatives.
About 7.80 Sunday evening a Malden police squad captured 19 Maiden young men returning from Lynnfield outing. As the barge passed City Hall they sang and shouted while being chased by Patrolmen Thompson Pierce McCarthy Heaton Caswell and Fuller. The group was jailed at the station on a charge of disturbing the peace.
John Walsh father of Deputy Sheriff William H. Walsh died at his Ridge Hill farm from apoplexy near 5 am Sunday. Born in Ireland 84 years ago, he came to Framingham at 19 and lived there ever since. Survived by five children in New York, Fitchburg, Woonsocket, and at the homestead. one brother in Marathon, N Y. Mrs Walsh preceded him five years ago.
Ayer’s Pills are promoted as a quick and easy remedy for constipation causing a range of symptoms. The ad emphasizes multiple ailments linked to constipated bowels and claims fast relief.
A party of six Lowell residents including Alfred E. Nichols and wife, Ruth Eaton, and Mrs. Paul W. Nichols endured a near drowning at Bass Rocks during outgoing tides. Alfred Nichols faced exhaustion and possible pneumonia, while others were badly frightened and exhausted. two rescuers, Arthur Mann and George Jarvey, aided Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Paul Nichols.
Three assault and battery cases and several drunkenness matters were heard in police court. Philip H. Fiorillo was continued to Thursday for trial for assaulting Stefan Polles. Thomas Silverthorn pleaded not guilty to assaulting Mary Holland after a dispute over money for beer. Silverthorn, with prior police record, was jailed for four months. Julia Lyons was fined $2 after a not guilty plea, Gustav Anderson went to the workhouse for four months, and John Gallivan to the state farm. Mary McHugh and James Carroll were fined $6. Jellison’s drunkenness case was continued, Rogers fined $2, while Ganley, off-duty officer, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery, with trial set for tomorrow.
The National Biscuit company ends manufacturing at the Bruce bakery in Lawrence affecting about 50 workers, some with 30 years service. A. B. Bruce, once a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, sold the bakery to the biscuit trust.
Daisy West, visiting from Lowell, left town abruptly on Friday amid a boarding dispute at Mrs. Bila S. Philips and subsequent sightings with Salkins and Laskey and later Thos. W. Tucker. Police traced her to Boston before losing track. Newspaper note from Salem News.
Etta Warren and May Warren faced charges of abandoning a child. Judge Hadley dismissed the complaint after a discussion of marrying the couple. Alvah M. Wood of Hancock, NH, waited for a marriage to a woman who was reportedly reluctant due to his age. A cleric performed the ceremony, with sisters and spectators present, as the bride sobbed holding the infant.
The infant of 16 year old Agnes Totten died at the city farm this morning after being abandoned in Boston. The mother had fled the retreat where she was placed with aid from women interested in the case. An officer reported the girl seen in the city as the death was announced at police headquarters.
Bar Harbor, famed as a premier summer resort, hosts a horse show exhibition and fair this week. The event combines social grandeur with competitive spirit as cottagers and islanders participate. Travel deals include $8 round trip from Boston area and $5 round trip via the Frank Jones steamer from Portland.
Annie Brosseau aged 18 of 485 Moody Street suffered a deep finger laceration while working at Stovergs shoe shop this morning. She received care at the corporation hospital.
The new electric line connects Lowell to Concord through Bedford with a stop at the Old Historia Wright Tavern. Kare 20c fare applies for the route with fine dinners offered as a specialty at 50c. J. H. Tarleton serves as manager.
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