26 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
1
A Nashville American poem recounts encounters with travelers who mock stereotypes of nationalities. The speaker notes a Consul General style, quips about Porto Rico and Manila, and portrays various foreigners claiming U S A origin with humorous patter.
A garbled historical note mentions the Lowell Y M C A wearing an Ayer of satisfaction and hints at predictions for next year. It discusses the Philippines policy requiring peace payment, Paty de Clam ill in bed, and Dreyfus with Labori in danger. It alludes to regiments possibly dining in the Philippines and friends staying home.
A lawyer probes whether three near misses from a 20th floor window would be called a miracle, accident, coincidence, and finally a habit, leaving the witness stumped as he admits uncertainty about miracles.
Multiple defendants faced fines for drunkenness and related offenses. Conlon Kelley and Sullivan each fined five dollars. Maria Stewart’s drunkenness case continued with a 100 dollar surety. Scanlon and Marley fined for obstructing a sidewalk. Reed’s larceny case postponed to August 29. Toupan’s liquor selling case moved to September 15. Moran fined 15 dollars for fornication, Rogers bound over to superior court for adultery with 300 dollars bond. Cullen found not guilty of assault and battery. Burns charged with selling whiskey. judge imposed 75 dollar fine, Burns appealed, held for superior court in 300 dollars.
Frederick F. Ayer of New York donated a 5000 dollar check to the Young Men’s Christian Association here. The gift frees the group from current debt and supports gymnasium instruction reading room materials and boys department activity. Leaders praise the act as a turning point for a sound financial footing and brighter social and educational programs.
The Lowell Young Men's Christian Association clears debts after Frederick F. Ayer of New York gives five thousand dollars, following an earlier thousand dollar gift. Directors vow thanks and plan changes under new leadership to start fresh, with a new secretary joining as current expenses are canceled. All bills are now paid up to date, and the board commits to cash flow discipline and future vigor.
Rennes August 26 Witnesses clash over handwriting expert Bertillon as Major Freystaetter defends conviction. Labori confronts Maurel about document readings while gendarmes call for silence amid audience hissed confrontation and stark uniforms of the officers.
By French courtesy Olympia’s seamen and marines drill ashore in Nice pending a prestigious parade in New York. Admiral Dewey stays aboard as chaplain Rainey seeks audience with the Pope in Rome. The admiral rebuts European press claims, stating reporters were not granted access since Trieste.
Edward J. Quinn of Cambridge claims four men assaulted him in an alley near Fruit Street early today. Patrolmen McDonough and Casey spotted the suspects across Joy Street and arrested James Francis Quinlan Harrington, Robert Breen, and John Heffernan, all in uniform, on charges of assault and attempted robbery. Quinn says his watch was damaged but not taken.
At West Kennebunk Maine a construction train loaded with Italians collided with a passenger car on the Sanford and Cape Porpoise electric railway. Passenger Robert F. Gerald of Boston suffered painful but not dangerous injuries and will continue to Boston. Motormen stayed at their posts to avert the crash caused by wet rails.
East leads as Western states lag in progress at the Foresters of America supreme session in Detroit. Officials report a 20,046 rise in membership and nearly $200,000 in finances over two years. A new organizer will plant courts in the Northwest and reforms tighten representation and exam rules. Arbor Day moves to Oct 1. Memorials honor the late Supreme Chief Ranger Smith.
Gen. Miles met with Secretary Root at army headquarters after a week in New England to discuss general army affairs and the organization of new volunteer regiments. Officials deny strain between miles and Root, noting miles has advised on recruitment and officer choices for the 20 new regiments and Philippine operations.
William P Kirk of Cabot Street was found in the Northern canal near Cabot Street after a Wednesday night farewell threat. Aged, despondent and drinking, he had recently lost his Tremont & Suffolk mill job and faced his wife’s absence in Nova Scotia. Medical examiner listed death as drowning.
Battery C from Lawrence passes through the city at 1 380 this afternoon en route to continue duties. The company left South Framingham at daybreak and arrived without incident. The men return tanned from their week at camp.
Lowell men Charles E. Riley and Thomas Dever arrested in Manchester on burglary charges waived exam in police court and were held to await the grand jury with bonds set at $1000 each. Also notes a gospel meeting Sunday at 4 30 PM led by Annie S. Thomas and a twilight service at 7 PM inviting all girls and women.
Mary Connerton fell down stairs at a Massachusetts corporation this morning and suffered a severe scalp wound. An ambulance transported her to the city farm for treatment.
The sixth senatorial district committee and the twenty seventh representative committee will soon be called to meet in this city. The First Primitive Methodist church will host preaching by pastor Rev. N. W. Matthews at 10 30 a m and 6 30 p m.
When disease is chronic it is hard to cure and best to start Hood's Sarsaparilla early. In long seated cases Hood's Sarsaparilla is also very successful. Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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