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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
1
A mix of wartime verse and local tidbits including the Browns beating back a gate siege in Pekin, comments on lunch cart colors, Judge Hadley’s case, and quirky lines about ex Gov Moses, Mr Bryan, and Akron Ohio in a bustling editorial roundup.
In Cincinnati during a month 28 people were arrested for this offense. Over the past year an estimated 25 000 native song birds have been freed, highlighting the rarity of such confinement laws in Ohio.
Frank D. Boyce of American Express was arrested by Chief Hallett and Patrolman McFadden on a warrant for larceny and forgery. He allegedly diverted 18 dollars from Emersons Sons shoe makers and 7 dollars to Mrs James W Kelso by forging return receipts. The last sum was taken July 3. Boyce, employed about a year, resides in Reading.
Depositors in the Savings Department gain a monthly interest advantage as money received before 9 p m on Saturday September 1900 accrues under the bank policy.
The text notes a four percent annual rate compounded semi annually for deposits of one dollar or more. It mentions Saturday banking hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with extended evening hours from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. to accommodate workers and handle high business volume, aiming to minimize delays for the public.
The Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money, safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms, pays 4 percent annually in Savines Department with monthly start, has a ladies banking section, serves as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts, hours 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 7 to 9 pm Saturdays, banking rooms numbers 20 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 to 74 Post Office Avenue.
London reports a Shanghai despatch claiming Japanese troops pursued and overtook the Dowager Empress and court eighty miles southwest of Pekin. The Emperor allegedly surrendered to captors, while the prisoners have not yet reached Pekin. Transports pour into Taku with German, Russian vessels and troops mobilizing toward Pekin and Tien Tsun. Foreigners urge a punitive expedition to Pao Ting Fu to avenge massacres.
Aug 25 New York reports the Coney Island Jockey club meeting at Sheepshead Bay opens with record crowd expectations despite a muddy track. Rich Futurity offers about 40 000 to winner as Keene’s trio led by Olympian contend with Ballyboo Bey from the Whitney stables. Ted Sloane to ride Ballyboo Bey.
New York report details Fitzsimmons leaving the arena fifteen minutes after the fight, riding a trolley home, joining a dance with his wife, and greeting admiring crowds on a morning stroll. Sharkey walked alone after his defeat, lacking consolation.
De Wet seized a strategic moment as Commandant Delarey forced Bank Station garrison to surrender. Lord Albermarle’s force refused. De Wet then crossed the river toward the Orange River Colony, advancing near Krugersdorp on August 25.
El Paso August 25 Yaqui Indians engaged with Mexican troops in Sonora have sought peace talks. Two thousand armed fighters refuse to join negotiations, fearing annihilation if they surrender.
Mrs Lee McBride wife of a prominent manufacturer reported $5000 worth of diamonds missing from a bag left in the toilet on a railway train in Cleveland Aug 25. She returned to find the bag gone and the diamonds missing.
The government abandons the Nagasaki hospital base project. Wounded and sick in China will be sent directly to San Francisco instead of Nagasaki, withNagaki base scrapped and patients routed to San Francisco.
Four transports with a combined 1300 Cuban teachers sailed from Philadelphia bound for Havana this morning as part of the emigration effort. The voyage sets the tone for a broader relocation program involving Cuban educators.
An anonymous circular circulated by the Eighth District Chowder Club urges stopping Hon. Samuel W. McCall from seeking another Congress term. It accuses him of siding with Democrats and names several potential successors including Thomas W. Lawson Winchester John Hopewell Cambridge Honward Derville Hon J Q A wa seate Arlington Joshua B Holden Boston Wm B Lawrence Medford and others as eminently qualified replacements. The circular’s main point centers on McCall’s alleged Democratic alignment.
The campaign against Mr. McCall centers on Thomas W. Lawson a Winchester resident and broker whose name appears as the leading choice of circle supporters. In Boston districts Win chester Somerville Medford Cambridge Arlington and wards 10 and 11 may see a bitter fight if McCall faces a strong challenge. Joshua B Holden at his Billerica summer home dismissed the circular calling Lawson a candidate or even mentioned by other Republicans. He said McCall can serve in Congress and denied any rival candidacy. He added he would know if McCall were not a candidate and insisted he is not running against McCall.
Visiting Cuban school teachers toured the University of Pennsylvania and Girard College during their final Philadelphia day. They viewed science and art museums, dormitories, medical and biological facilities, and were greeted by university officials and local educators before a luncheon. Flights departed for Havana delayed by a storm, with transports remaining at anchor overnight.
Alfred Bidwell, held in Lynn on burglary, turns out to be F. J. Birdsall of Brooklyn. He has past larceny sentences in Mansfield, Ohio, and a wife in Brooklyn. Birdsall, admitting those facts to a Pinkerton detective, was arraigned and held in 1500 pending grand jury action for breaking and entering and larceny from the Diamond Loan company.
Former DL&W freight shed workers attacked replacements in a Brooklyn rail yard on Friday. Three injured including one seriously. a saloon shelter was wrecked and its owner assaulted. Four men arrested. Eva Miller, 18, Brooklyn, drank carbolic acid after jealousy over a romance with John Williams, a colored man. death expected at hospital.
Describes a day by day sense of weakness and fatigue with poor appetite and sleep. Recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to vitalize the blood restore vigor and tone to all organs and functions. Endorses it as unequalled for run down or debilitated conditions.
Three Republican hopefuls for Congress laid out positions at Prescott hall and in Lowell, with Knox asserting broad support and backing from Lawrence workers. Ames and Pickman also promoted friendly stances, pledging to support the nominee and push for self government in the Philippines and open China markets if elected.
In Merrimack square last night a trio including Arthur Girard and Joseph Cuteau faced Judge Hadley on drunkenness charges after attempting to force a horse and carriage through a crowd. Girard pled guilty. fines of 5 dollars were imposed on him and the two companions. Alice Gallagher and Frank Gallagher were also found guilty of drunkenness and fined 5 dollars each. Various other cases followed including liquid misdeeds, a sandbank lodging, and a clock theft involving Mary A. McKenzie and Catherine Garrity with the clock valued by the court at 35 cents. The piece closes with a humorous note about boys swimming in the canal in tights and the absence of a bathing house.
Frank K. Stearns of Lowell declares his bid for the Republican nomination for representative in the 26th district, responding to many inquiries with his statement dated August 25, 1900.
The Boston Globe collects strong man stories with Lowell as a local example. James Howard recalls Patrick Fitzpatrick, once a patrolman, lifting a flour barrel from freight to a Market Street grain store. He also notes John Barrett of Billerica lifting flour, and recounts a flour barrel rolled up stairs, a 1889 blizzard wagon delivery, and a balky horse delaying a Burlington Hollow produce load.
Edward Magee an electrician was instantly killed and William Barrow a Philadelphia city fire department hoseman was fatally injured when a live electric light wire sparked contact Barrow’s head touched the wire while cleaning the fire station windows Magee seized an uninsulated section in his hand prompting the deadly shock on Friday.
An unidentified man about 20 years old shot himself while seated on a settee in the Back Bay Fens on Friday evening. He stood 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 140 pounds, with a pale complexion, dark hair, and a smooth face. He wore a dark suit a dark crash shirt and new tan shoes. No identifying marks were found on the body.
Caroline Brewer of Verona New Jersey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Brewer killed herself with carbolic acid Friday following a dispute with her older sister who struck her. The tragedy leaves a somber note on a quiet family scene.
The text advises giving children laxative doses of Ayer’s Pills each night for a few times to relieve dull heavy headaches caused by liver congestion. It claims improvements in study, appearance, and behavior as a result of the treatment.
A historian notes that South Sea Islanders labeled as SAVAZES played a role in an event while the dog Jack rejoined the boys on the scene, reinforcing the period’s social context and youth activities.
An outdoor electric fete and lawn party is planned at the Gen Butler estate next week to raise funds for the Young Men's Catholic Institute building. Paul Butler loaned the grounds. Father Lawrence directs. An electric arch, garlands, illuminated tennis court, dancing, and a fireworks display by Pain & Co will light the event, with tickets at 25 cents.
A Sunday 4 o clock gathering in front of the Y M C A will be addressed by Rev Charles R McNally the new pastor of Worthen Street Baptist church. The event invites all men and notes past warm Sundays and shaded seating provided by Mr Kerr of Boott mills. If rain comes the meeting moves indoors.
The Cotton Spinners union held a meeting and plans for Labor Day parade expect 350 members turnout with 300 new badges ordered. Eight unions from the textile division will be represented as 1500 to 2000 men attend. $25 voted to aid strikers in St. Louis. Marshal and aides to wear tall hats. $350 total for parade. $100 for refreshments and entertainment.
The Cotton and Wool Reporter notes continued quiet business among carpet manufacturers, especially ingrains, with many away for weeks due to weak demand. Some prosper on niche lines while overall output remains below full capacity. tapestry velvet and higher grades show modest bookings but still lack full production levels.
A new weekly publication named the Lowell Labor Journal has appeared in the city. It comprises eight pages and will be issued every Friday, with content devoted exclusively to labor matters and workers.
BASE BALL NOTES describe the Beavers of Dracut traveling to Nashua this afternoon to meet the strong Indian Heads. The Beavers lineup includes Bridge C, Joe Jordan pitcher, Tuckes first base, Crowley second base, Jordan third base, Syvrell shortstop, Fels right field, Lucas of Allen left field.
Steinert's at 180 Merrimack street unveils a fine line of new and elegant Emprson pianos praised for reliability and quality. Call and see them.
Health department closes the detention hospital after discharging the Shot smallpox suspect, marking the facility as shut.
Alderman Badger reports his horse died in the stable Friday morning. In other notes, Weasley church events and Morne ing Christian Boldness program. Inspector McNeil of the State board of police checked the city boiler room on Friday and found everything in order. Lowell Democrats advocate Nathan D Pratt as governor's choice to succeed Judge Blodgett. Mrs Pratt leaves for a Nova Scotia vacation today.
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