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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
10
Yesterday afternoon was fine and the night beautiful. It grew cool during the night and at sunrise this morning there was a suggestion of autumn. The temperature rose rapidly, however, and at noon the day was decidedly warm and fair. For Massachusetts: fair tonight and Wednesday, northeast winds.
The Lowell Daily Courier issue dated Tuesday August 27 1901 presents a period newspaper page with local news notices, market data, and public notices typical of an early 20th century daily edition.
An old advert promotes Kennedy’s Butter Thin Biscuit in the In-seal package and warns against imitation substitutes, urging readers to buy the genuine product from their druggist. It mentions Kennedy’s Diarrhoea and Cholera Syrup as a trusted remedy and contrasts it with inferior imitations.
Thomas Lyne, 50, a night watchman at Carpet Mills, was found dead in his bed at Midgeley’s boarding house in Hale Street yesterday afternoon. Medical Examiner Irish ruled heart disease. He had prior heart trouble and no local family, though children are believed to live in the West.
James Kelley, a former Lowell boy, arrested in Lawrence after breaks in stores in the Bradley block at the upper Essex Street end, appeared in juvenile court yesterday. Agent Sherman arranged to send him to the Home of Angel Guardian in Boston with the judge’s consent. Judge Dow consented and the cases were continued so he could be taken to the institution.
The Northeastern Indemnity association a fraternal beneficiary organization has applied to the insurance department for a receiver to take charge of its affairs. Incorporated August 31 last year the organization cites lack of interest as reason to retire. Robert E Magee president Chauncey L Abbott secretary are named figures in the history of the group.
Real estate transfers list numerous lots and buildings across Lowell and Chelmsford. Names include Clarence W. Whidden trustees James W. Wright Gertrude D Martin Nelson H Wardwell Martha E Smith Letitia Douglas Ernest Daigle Charles Dumas Louise M North Hannah W Young estate Edward McGovern Mary A Corcoran Edward F Lamson Ransom H Lucemland Charles S Nelson Elwin W Lovejoy Angeline Leblanc Henry C Varnum Donald J MacDougall Royal Ripley Amelia LeMarinel Harriet Staveley and others with prices from $1 to $500.
Mrs. Wesley A. Wilson of 20 Varney Street confronted a burglar mid theft in the dressing room. The man, armed and threatening, fled down the stairs toward Fletcher Street before police, alerted quickly, pursued and mapped the case for capture. The intruder entered by cutting a screen door.
The Schiller Stock company launches its twelfth season at the Opera House with a week of popular prices after a thorough summer renovation. The opening bill features Women's Enemy with Miss Ella Fontainebleau and Mr. Campbell Stratton, drawing full houses and strong critical praise.
Raymon Moore’s vaudeville troupe headlines Lakeview Theatre with Anna Mathers John E. Drew Killeen and Crowley the Mazziottas and Moore delivering songs dances and a refined specialty The bill includes two new compositions and encores from past successes Two daily performances for the remainder of the week colorfully presenting a bustling season start.
Nashua fair association outlines a multi day event opening Labor Day with bicycle races horse and cattle exhibitions balloon ascensions and a vaudeville lineup. Governor's Day features a military prize drill with New England companies including Lowell entries. Firemens Day and ample prizes await large crowds and notable acts such as Prof. Stafford the aeronaut shot from a cannon.
James E. Donnelly with a fine baritone voice has traveled to New York to rehearse with the company producing The Chaperons under Frank L. Perley. He is expected to sign a contract on arrival.
The campaign analysis notes Tom Talbot, former captain of the 26th Massachusetts, may run for Congress from Billerica amid Butler Ames and Knox dynamics. Ames spent heavily last year and helped Knox in Lowell, while Talbot leverages party connections and a more combative image. Both have ample funds and fan support.
The John Ericson council of the Royal Arcanum held a successful meeting in the Odd Fellows building with a large attendance. It marked the maiden initiation of new members and ANC Swedish community interest grows. Mr A W David organized the new council No 1888 and aims to boost membership to match the council number.
Thomas Ross of Lawrence identified the woman as his wife Mary King alias Katie Connors who killed herself in a police station cell after a drunkenness sentence. He recounted their marriage history across Lowell Nashua Montpelier and Lawrence and noted a ring and a hat tied to her past.
Auctioneer Keyes sold two acres in Pawtucketville in parcels for about 1725 dollars per acre. James T. O'Hearn bought several lots at 2 to 8 percent per foot, Jeremiah O'Neill and D A Desmond bought others, and Thomas J. Dunn acquired multiple plots. An additional Mt Grove Street lot went to John Dunfey at 5 cents per foot. A brick contract dispute with Connors Bros. and Rourke arose after brick samples were rejected by Supt Brady and the mayor and city solicitor reviewed the contract.
Captain Alex Greig Jr of Company D, 26th regiment, gave Mayor Dimon a modern Austrian make rifle captured from a Filipino soldier after he killed a member of the 26th with a bolo in Iloilo P I The weapon is breech loading rapid fire and closely resembles the American rifle The mayor added it to Memorial hall relics collection.
The dispute over four carloads of brick ordered for the street department by Purchasing Agent Rourke has shifted to Supt. Brady and Connors Bros., the brick supplier. The confrontation centers on the reason for rejecting the material.
A long list records mortalities with ages ranging from infants to seniors. Notable entries include Asahel D. Puffer aged 80 from heart disease, Dora Mills 79 from pneumonia, Napoleon Phaneuf 61 from heart disease, and Emma Noyce 49 with cancer. Many infants and young children list ailments such as diarrhea and debility. the city clerk Girard P Dadman signs off.
Boston and Northern Street Railway gains a Sept 10 hearing date on proposed track extensions. Aldermen approve pole locations on Beacon Street and transfer 6055 from pauper to general fund for almshouse needs. A Memorial Hall relics cabinet plan and Labor Day parade review are also approved.
The Labor Day committee met with mayor Dimon and aldermen to approve a $1000 city appropriation for Labor Day observances. Trades and Labor council representatives presented 1300 in estimated costs for music prizes parade sports carriage hire, with excess to be covered by the council. The $1000 was approved for music prizes and carriages under the council’s direction, and an invitation to ride in the parade was accepted.
The Building Laborers union met in its hall after hours and approved a Labor Day uniform. They voted to mobilize the Lowell union and bring out every member for the holiday event.
During the month we offer very low prices on many odds and ends in pictures and frames to clear stock before fall arrivals. The shop at Merrimack and John streets promises cheap portraits and framing to keep staff busy. A Crete seal ring reportedly depicts the minotaur seated on a throne with bull head and man’s legs.
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