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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
1
A poem fragment recounts Omar Khayyam visiting a workshop where the Master-Maker’s toil inspires the Scholar. No immediate answer is given as hammers ring, yet the Scholar learns that work itself, not questioning, is the true purpose. The dying realization: purpose lies in labor.
Official reports say allies led the entry into Pekin. A men shirt waist trend faces cold weather. Massachusetts may run excursion trains if a home week occurs. Bryan shifts on labor and foreign markets. Akron’s acrid climate is noted. Century Milk of New Jersey debuts with 1 million capital. Chinese are calm but react to flight provocation. A call to wash the tramp and enlist him.
I A Butterfield of Derry New Hampshire recalls a cedar water pail carried on his wagon during trucking between Lawrence and Boston, claiming it has served him 50 years. A British cruiser burned 22 000 tons of coal en route from England to Australia. The Brooklyn Bridge yields the city about 150 000 dollars yearly, around 400 dollars daily. Chinese study phrenology judging a man by forehead and a woman by the back of the skull.
City Engineer Bowers blamed the asphalt firm for delaying Market Street work saying the city bore no responsibility and that he ordered work to begin on the 17th. He cited late delivery of mixing plant and daily wetting of foundations as required. Plans for a new Pawtucket bridge proceed pending funding.
Depositors in the Savings Department gain an exceptional advantage with monthly interest. All money received before 9 p.m. Saturday, September 1900, will begin earning interest from that date. The notice outlines the bank’s policy on posting and crediting balances.
The notice states a four percent per year rate compounded semi-annually for deposits of one dollar or more. Banking hours on Saturdays extend from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to aid working people, with extended evening service from 7 p.m. to accommodate large transaction volumes and minimize delays.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking business offers foreign exchange in multiple languages and safekeeping in private coupon rooms. It pays 4 percent savings interest compounded semi annually with monthly accrual and runs a ladies banking room and two locations at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
London reports Baden-Powell rescued 109 British prisoners at Warm Baths and captured 25 Boers and German artillery officers. Buller’s casualties 7 killed and 21 wounded with 5 missing on the 21st. Kitchener’s eight casualties on the 22nd. Rundle uncovered 140000 rounds buried. Columns pursue De Wet. Col. Mackinnon logged 224 miles in 14 days.
At the Presidio San Francisco Siege Battery C Seventh artillery did not sail for China on the Belgian King as planned. It will likely be assigned to Honolulu or Fort Mason. The balance of Light Battery C Seventh arrived from Fort Adams and is encamped at the Presidio.
Private Arthur A. Woods of the Marine corps was accidentally drowned at Tongku on the night of August 21. Remey cables from Taku report the cable now even to Taku as all Hancock troops are landed and marines have gone to Tien Tsin.
Consul in Amoy reports a mob burned the Japanese temple today and marines landed to protect Japanese officials and restore order. No American warship is present, implying the marines belong to another nation.
Reports from Cape Nome state heavy lawlessness with a dozen robberies nightly. Residents fear thugs after dark as criminals drug victims in tents with a rubber tube and chloroform. Nightly activity begins at five. Smallpox epidemic has ended.
New York report says both boxers will rest at home and train ahead of the 25 round bout. The event is set for 10 o clock with Fitz predicting ten rounds and Sharkey forecasting the same. Bets are light, two to one on Fitz, and both fighters claim peak form.
The Building Trades Council of 28 trades has ordered a boycott of goods from nine hour planing mills after mill owners refused arbitration and the eight hour demand. The action signals a sharp clash over labor hours in San Francisco.
Akron Ohio August 24 there was no trouble during the night streets were deserted except by soldiers It is understood several mob leaders will be arrested today militia will stay here for the rest of the week fearing attempts to rescue them
London August 24. Roberts confirms the sentence of death for Lieut Cordua formerly of the Staats artillery, found guilty as ringleader in the plot to abduct Roberts and kill British officers.
Capt. J. A. Joubert who also served as Maj. Joseph H. Joubert of Company PF, th infantry, M. V. M. was placed on the retired list Thursday at his own request.
Retired Joubert joined Company F in 1881 and earned a captaincy on May 6, 1890. He led Company F at Lawrence during the regiment’s volunteer service, served at Santiago, returned before Montauk, then stayed in militia leadership. The MVVM retirement list grows, now over 70 officers on the list amid many in service.
Veterans at the Weirs New Hampshire host Col Charles C Wyatt and a large crowd for Veterans Week with Gov Rollins surprise visit. The event features Rubbo’s brass band, a grand campfire, reminiscences of the Civil War, and a disrupted moment when Rear Admiral Belknap could not be heard due to a cold.
Washington August 24 Gen MacArthurs forces in the Philippines will gain troops diverted from China. The move allows delaying the homeward movement of volunteers from the islands until December, increasing his strength after the rainy season to intensify efforts to clear insurgents.
Inspector Page of Brookline Massachusetts arrived with requisition papers to take William Cargil into custody on charges of breaking and entering. Cargil is tied to a skilled burglary gang. a Brookline janitor who was beaten last July identified him. His two accomplices, Charles Cargil and Spike Hennessey, formerly under arrest in Nashua, have been released.
Judge Cantrill overruled the defence motion for a new trial in the Caleb Powers Goebel murder case. Powers, former Secretary of State, was convicted last Saturday as an accomplice before the fact in the January killing. Authority Georgetown Kentucky.
Eruptions of eczema and skin eruptions supposedly stem from humors either inherited or from poor digestion. The remedy advocates drying medicines as dangerous and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to discharge humors and strengthen digestion. Hood's Pills are also promoted to cure constipation at 20 cents.
A 75 strong Ward Five Republican gathering at D E Matthews residence endorsed Col Ames for Congress. Speakers praised his record and energy, with others pledging ward support and forming a one-person committee to advance his candidacy. The event featured vocal Selections and a colored quartet, with confidence he would carry the ward.
Street chatter notes Hon John J Pickman lingering in congressional race and caucuses. Butler Ames runs sparse HQ with three staff and a typer. Several seekers eye municipal nominations amid sober cautions. Knox money circulates among a Lowell candidate worker. Mayor Crowleys secretary shows up with campaign material. Socialist caucuses push early, linking no tie to Haverhill Socialists. George B E Putnam healthier and ready for vigorous campaign.
The Woolley and Metcalf Prohibition club formed at Highland hall with President Ralph Oatman presiding. A constitution and by laws were adopted and the group pledged to the Prohibition party, planning meetings, literature distribution, and a fall campaign. They booked Huntington hall for Oct 7 and 19 and expect eight members to attend the Worcester state convention Sept 6. The next meeting is Sept 12 to discuss congressional, senatorial and representative candidates.
John K. Winchester, a conductor on the Dracut Centre and Chelmsford Centre line of the Lowell and Suburban railway, is described as the heaviest man in the area. He states he weighs 310 pounds after a brief illness, noting he once weighed 320. Born in Annapolis Nova Scotia forty five years ago, he previously helped his father pack Digby herring known as Digby chickens.
A baseball game at Mountain Rock Thursday afternoon ended 18 to 15 with the French American doctors defeating L Association Catholique. Doctors captain Gagnon led the lineup featuring Lavallee Constantineau Caisse Turcotte Lebrun Richard and Gagnon among others, while Guimond captained the Catholic team with Legarre Viguinot Caisse Jacques Vigneault Vallerand and Desilets in the field.
Alfred G. Bidwell, known as the gentleman burglar, confessed in Lynn to entering the New York and Boston Dispatch office here and stealing Miss Blanche Moody s valise. He stated the recovered bag, worth about 50 dollars, held Moody s personal effects and would be returned to her. Bidwell will be indicted before the grand jury rather than brought to Lowell.
The firm Tilton and Stover shoe manufacturers has failed with liabilities about 65 000 dollars and assets around 55 000. Assignees include Mr Knowlton president of Wamesit National Bank Mr Dunbar of Lowell and Mr Warren Kimball of Lawrence. Tilton is from Haverhill and Stover resides here. Operations continue until settlement. a detailed statement will be presented to creditors in ten days at a meeting.
Two funeral services were held this morning at St Michael and St Peter churches. Patrick Caffrey aged 62, a former English army soldier of Dracut, was interred in Catholic cemetery with bearers including James Shields. Edward F Collins, son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Collins, was buried in St Patrick's cemetery with many Lowell officials and Colonial club members in attendance.
Constable McManus arrested John Fitzgerald this morning for nonpayment of four years of tax bills totaling $19.56. Fitzgerald warns he will cause trouble for the constable upon release.
Patrick Coyle pleaded guilty in police court to larceny of a horse wagon and harness from a gipsy camp at North Billerica on July 12 and was held for the grand jury in 500 bail. The wagon and harness were recovered. the gipsies had moved on.
Springfield Republican reports from Laurel Park in Springfield district as Methodist camp meeting gains interest. Rev James F Allen of Lowell preached on Acts twenty seven under the theme Lessons from the voyage and shipwreck of St Paul. He contrasted divine guidance with human error amid shipboard conflict and peril.
The passage compares Paul guiding a distressed ship’s crew to Christ guiding the church in trouble. It frames hardship as Christian opportunity for testimony and salvation, citing deliverance of those aboard and illness as signs of preparation for heaven, as drawn by Mr. Allen.
A Thursday evening lawn party at 14 Wilton Avenue hosted by the House of Prayer raised funds for frappe and boys tables at November fair. Guests enjoyed dancing, lemonade, ice cream, cake and sherbet. organized by Miss Margaret Armishaw, Mr. Fred Haywood and Mr. Harvey Lafleur with parish ladies assisting.
Mary Buckley, 13, was struck on High street by a speeding bicycle rider who fled the scene after fracturing her left wrist. The girl's parents will file suit for damages unless the rider settles.
Ulric Pitre of 703 Aiken Street suffered a right thumb laceration at work this morning. The wound was dressed at the Corporation Hospital.
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