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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
A playful verse by Kate Masterson in the New York Sun heckles the shirt waist fashion rebel. It mocks high hip trousers belts and various undergarment details, urging the man to keep his coat on and restrain risky styles. The cheeky critique lampoons clothing trends with vivid gadfly humor.
The piece notes Memorial Day remains May 20 and shows mixed readiness for change. It critiques campaign vigor, mentions Maine activity and speaker-rich campaigns, Ohio’s Cleveland surpassing Cincinnati in the census race, and comments on press freedom, Croker, the Boers, and Newport coverage by Eastern papers.
A warden in the penitentiary questions an arriving inmate about his occupation. The inmate has no regular trade and is labeled a ward heeler. The warden orders the man placed in the shoemaking department, per the Chicago Tribune.
The Traders National Bank advertises a monthly interest plan for Savings Department deposits. Money received before 9 p m on Saturday September 1 1900 earns 4 percent per year compounded semi annually. Deposits of $1 or more accepted. Saturday hours run 8 a m to 9 p m with extended evening service 7 to 9 p m to handle large business.
The Traders National Bank lists its general banking business in multiple languages and notes operating hours from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays, with Saturday hours from 9 am to 1 pm. Branch locations are given as Middlesex Street and 11 to 24 Post Office Avenue.
Seventy missionaries from China arrived aboard the Empress of China at Vancouver on Aug 30. They credit Consul Fowler at Chefoo for their escape, noting he chartered two Japanese steamers at his own expense, made six trips, and sent a warship on one voyage. Mail reports say torpedoes were laid near Foo Chow, a later explosion killed 32 workers as they moved a grounded torpedo. The viceroy at Tien Tsin allegedly aided the Boxers with food and funds, while the Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Niji was wrecked off Shan Tung with crew saved.
Clinton recalls the Lancaster banks collapse after the flight of President Wm. H. McNeil who vanished with a $200,000 shortage in 1885. McNeil died at Hatley Quebec where he had lived since absconding, with prior ties to Lowe Cattle Co. of Cheyenne and Rutland quarry stock.
Washington dispatch reports Conger cable dated Chefoo saying Russian German French and Italian troops are arriving and the imperial palace will be entered August 28 with a military promenade of all nations then guarded. Prince Ching is expected soon.
Boston reports weak mill demand as officials acknowledge poor business in New England. The claim from Clinton about wage cuts remains unverifiable here. Fall River wage reductions are discussed but no firm decision is announced yet.
Philadelphia Aug 30 Thomas J Powers commissioner of banking for the state was killed by falling from a train on the outskirts of the city. His body was found under the bridge spanning the Delaware river. Powers was a prominent Republican and one of the 306 delegates who held out for a third term for Grant.
Bandits blew open the express and baggage car of a Union Pacific passenger train near Cheyenne Wyoming delaying service. The company reports the loss as nominal while offering rewards of 1000 dollars for each of four suspects. No passengers were harmed.
The transport Thomas from Manila arrived in San Francisco this morning with 261 sick and wounded and 81 prisoners. Seven deaths occurred during the voyage.
Major Leo Rassieur of St. Louis was unanimously chosen commander-in-chief of the G A R this morning in Chicago. He delivered a speech after the vote announcing his new role and duties.
The event honored selections for national offices with D. C. Milliken of Maine named senior vice commander, Frank Seamons of Tennessee junior vice commander, and John A. Wilkins of Delta, Ohio surgeon general. No candidate faced opposition.
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister, left Washington for Cape May this morning. It was not announced how long he would remain away, signaling a temporary retreat from the capital while the dates and plans for his return are undetermined.
The Navy Department accepted the Kearsarge after noting the Alabama surpassed contract speed by a knot. The Town tied 17.94 knots with a $217,420 premium paid. Kearsarge will yield $60,000 to builders once accepted, ending months of commissioning.
Washington Aug 30 There is no doubt Gen Chaffee will be appointed brigadier general in the regular army upon Gen Wheeler's retirement. The War Department notes his services in China merit the elevation. Wheeler retires Sept 3d Chaffee remains major general of volunteers while commanding troops in China.
Mr Charles E Adams commissioner to the Paris exposition and his party arrived on the Cunard steamer Ivernia after a seven weeks tour of Great Britain and the continent. Adams found the exhibit highly pleasing and inspected the Paris display for ten days. Pollard noted European merchants’ favorable view of US trade and shifting political support toward McKinley. The group enjoyed pleasant weather and social events including a breakfast at the Hotel Touraine. Other Lowell passengers on the Ivernia included Mrs M Murphy and Mr and Mrs James Ashworth.
Republican Ward Bight McKinley club held an open air rally on Freeman 8 grounds at 123 Warwick street with lanterns and a band attracting about 300. Horton H. Hilton presided as Alonzo G. Walsh and Ex Senator Samuel A. George spoke on ballot purity and anti steerage. Lieutenant Colonel Butler Ames, Senator Patch, Col A M Chadwick and Senator Charles H Hanson praised the club. Democrats met at the American house, about 60 attendees, with Frank J. Simonds elected temporary secretary and James H. McDermott voicing skepticism about the gathering’s funding and seriousness.
John Blanchard, 56, of 110 Fayette Street, employed by a Massachusetts firm, entered the wrong door and fell seven or eight feet into an elevator well this forenoon at about 11:56. He was taken to the Lowell Corporation Hospital with injuries to his back and shoulder and a scalp wound but remained conscious. He is married.
Edward OConnell of Haverhill, ward 8 school board member and shoe trade figure, died Wednesday evening from appendicitis after an operation last Sunday failed. He was 35, born in Lawrence, long-time Haverhill resident, and a member of Sayward lodge A. O. U. W. and charter member of Haverhill council Knights of Columbus.
The inquiry asks if Victoria’s remark about spending "as little as possible" on attire implies extreme frugality. It questions whether she would own only one undergarment set, a daily dress, and a special Sunday gown, analyzing the scope of royal economy in dress.
The article explains eczema known as tetter or salt rheum reddens and itches the skin and may ooze and dry into scales. It notes the condition arises from inherited or acquired humors and persists until these are removed with local applications that mitigate but do not cure.
Positive claims of curing skin eruptions and worst cases with Hood's remedies. Mentions Hood's Viis as the best cathartic, priced at 25 cents. Emphasizes radical, permanent improvements and equality of effectiveness for cutaneous eruptions. Durable promotional language typical of old ads.
Little Runaway Joe Carr the 11 year old son of Mr. John Carr coachman for C Hood is found and brought home to Andover Street. He is tired and discouraged and talks little of his adventures.
A young boy fled a Boston guard house after a Saturday custody incident and toured Lynn beach before a kind woman sheltered him at her home. On Tuesday officials sent him to the state almshouse at Tewksbury where authorities informed his parents. Mrs. Carr later retrieved him from Tewksbury and brought him home.
In the police court before Judge Hadley this morning Daniel Daley Isabella Daley and Michael Sullivan and John P Sheehan were fined two to six dollars. Mary Doherty faces six months in the workhouse. Michael E Mahan is fined two dollars. John Gravel was found guilty of indecent exposure and fined thirty dollars or three months in jail. James Farley guilty of stealing a five dollar bill and sent to the workhouse for three. Zenon Mareau’s larceny case was found guilty and fined twenty five dollars or four days in jail. James Carroll found probably guilty of assault with intent to ravish and held for the October term. D J Donahue was counsel. Joseph Gravel guilty of drunkenness and assault on his wife fined two dollars and bound to keep the peace for six months. Aristides Papantoyanes continued on a charge of enticing a minor to eight hundred dollars to Sept 5. Corrienne Prevost, arrested for a disreputable life, found to have a bad record. parents refused to take her home. Judge Hadley sent her to Sherborn for one year.
The sewer committee met to review extending John Street sewer by about 102 feet for the new high school drainage and to discuss Meadowcroft Street drainage for Walsh mills. It also addressed Mrs. E. S. Hylan’s catch basin removal, tabling the petition and directing the clerk to notify the streets superintendent. A foul odor near Liberty Square linked to a leaking water gas holder was examined. the gas company and city must draft a remedy proposal after an engineer’s plan.
A Boston & Maine special train carried 500 excursionists from Middlesex street station at 8 15 am to Old Orchard. Five hours of beach fun followed before a return trip on a second special train.
Mr. Smith Adams of Lowell Wall Paper Co. entertained roughly thirty friends at the company rooms on Church Street on Wednesday evening as thanks for courtesies shown at his recent wedding. W. H. Bulmer acted as toastmaster with remarks by Charles Phelps and others, plus songs by Edward Cummings and Bert Williams, banjo duos by Duncan Watson and William Fitzgerald, and phonograph selections. Bulmer, Doyle, and Dolan formed the arrangements committee.
At city hall the health department wrestles with a growing lexicon of medical terms as cases surface from smallpox history to urticaria and hydrocephalus. A two year old at 15 John street shows an eruption, diagnosed as urticaria, while others face various illnesses. The sprinkler contract issue and Labor Day meetings also appear as city business continues.
Funeral arrangements not finalized. expected high mass at St Patrick's on Tuesday. Body to be shipped from Liverpool aboard the Saxonia arriving after September 12. Fr Burke notes parish inquiries are many. Fr Michael wished to rest beside uncles in St Patrick's churchyard. he was 75 and previously rector at St Patrick's.
A Boston & Maine motion for a preliminary injunction seeks to restrain Lawrence men Michael Sullivan Jeremiah Hennessey George H Manock and Daniel O Leary from soliciting incoming passengers and baggage at three Lawrence stations. The railroad claims persistent trespass while defendants argue equity is improper without a prior jury verdict and question the Williams Carriage license and city ordinance validity. The judge reserved decision noting the case raises a major legal principle and could go to the supreme court for resolution.
Water works department digs for the boulevard pumping station extension and contractor Conlon is set to begin brick and stone work next Monday. Thomas has sunk temporary wells on the Cushing farm with health samples sent to the state board. a report is due this week. The First Baptist choir rehearses at the Y M C A on Saturday at 7 30 PM.
The article asserts that children suffer dull headaches from liver congestion causing irritability and nervousness. It recommends nightly laxative doses of Ayer's Pills for a few days, claiming relief includes clearer heads, better study, better appearance, and improved behavior.
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