31 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
1
The poem by Maurice O Neil praises Rose Adair with springtime imagery, birds, blossoms, and radiant beauty. It expresses romantic affection across four verses, noting kisses, innocence, and a perpetual green love. The piece appears in Maurice O Neil in Temple Bar.
The G A R and the American Pomological Society plan sessions in Philadelphia next week. The piece notes the Grand Army men as a 19th century pomological group and mentions public concerns from beef disputes to curfew ordinances. It also references an Ohio gubernatorial candidate who is a seasoned journalist.
The Washington Star quotes a young man praising modern French art while a blunt citizen derides artistic truth as lying. The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks a rise in deafness, blaming quiet speech and a late-night drink with friend Peters as the fault in hearing.
On August 30th at noon at the Rev Bowley Green residence Henry H McInnis and Bessie M Nickerson were united in marriage in a simple ceremony officiated by the Reverend Bowley Green with only close family present.
In this city on Aug. 30 relations announce the deaths of Douglas Leggat four years nine months at 640 Broadway to his parents William and Elizabeth Leggat. John Kilroy aged 86 in Tewksbury. The remains were forwarded to Maynard by Undertaker McDermott. William C. Bradley aged 49 in this city on Aug. 30.
James Gilbert notes favorable business as Lakeview attractions arrive for the week. The United States Car Moving Device Company is organized in Portland to trade railroad supplies with 30000 dollars capital stock. Officers include Walter B. Fayne, president, of Arlington Heights Massachusetts, and Fred H. Pearson, treasurer, of Lowell, Massachusetts.
The fourth week of the Dreyfus court martial opened behind closed doors then admitted the public. Captain Lebrun Renault testified that Dreyfus proclaimed innocence and claimed Germany sought a larger reward. Dreyfus denied the witness. A railway car explosion left six injured, four with broken legs, with rescue by crew and no clue to the attackers.
A Netherlands petition from the Women's Disarmament League presented to the Queen pleads in the name of womanhood and motherhood to avert war with the Boers, warning of a frightful blot on Her Majesty's reign.
The international arbitration committee begins its session in Buffalo New York and will present its report to the International Law conference. The majority of the report focuses on the Hague conference and its implications.
The prisoner condemned Renault for repeating the chief utterance and denounced it as mere maneuvers. He insisted the declaration shocked honest men with indignation, noting the statement made a strong impression during proceedings.
It is stated the former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes, recently seaworthy and rehabilitated, could be fitted for towing to New York for the Dewey reception ceremonies. Now at Norfolk navy yard, the vessel would be a notable prize of the war and a great addition to the conqueror's triumph.
Three battalions of Idaho Wyoming and North Dakota volunteers arrived on the Grant from Manila and were greeted by Governors Steunenberg and Richards amid a large civic turnout. They cannot embark due to late quarantine inspection.
In Pekin on August 31, it was reported that Chinese evasiveness in negotiations with Italy prompted the Italian squadron in Chinese waters to be strengthened by two torpedo boats to press the argument.
A late hour blast destroyed a Wilson avenue line car between Scoville and Quincy streets in Cleveland Ohio. Authorities label the act as wrecking and pledge full investigation into the explosion. No injuries reported, car damages extensive, line service disrupted pending repairs.
William C. Loring, 48, son of C. W. Loring, appointed associate justice of Massachusetts supreme court. Harvard graduate, class of 1874, with earlier law degree in '72. Former assistant attorney general under Charles R. Train, partner in Ropes Gray & Loring, noted for major commercial cases. Currently in Adirondacks. Independent Democrat who supported Cleveland and Russell, declined a judgeship offer.
The Stable of Clarence Meade at Glen burned today in North Conway New Hampshire. His five year old son Louis was burned in the blaze with only charred bones recovered. The stable carriage house and ice house burned with all contents except two horses and a wagon. The Saco river covered bridge caught fire and half its roof burned. Joel Robinson paint shop suffered slight damage. A favorable wind prevented wider ruin. Cause unknown. Loss estimated at $2500 with small insurance.
Mayor Crowley issued a call for a 730 PM Saturday session of the aldermen and common council. The special meeting will designate polling places for Democratic caucuses. Officials aim to resolve the tangle surrounding the Democratic city committee with ample time before regular meetings.
Mayor Quincy outlines a three day reception plan for the 26th regiment arriving in Boston on Sept 6 including a parade, reviews, camp life exhibits, a Mechanics Hall ball with colors ceremony, luncheon for officers, and a shelter tent drill on the common while noting Governor and Adj. Gen. Dalton's cooperation. The event honors New England troops heading to duty abroad.
Frank Starr, alleging false arrest in Worcester on suspicion of larceny of a dress suitcase, seeks satisfaction from the Sue Conway Company. He claims improper detention and damages, urging civil remedy. The case centers on alleged wrongful restraint and responsibility for the arresting actions.
George Hooper a Lowell auctioneer reported a $200 diamond stud stolen from his smoking car on the 11.80 train from Boston. He joined two smooth appearing men for a game of whist, then found the diamond gone at Lowell as the pair escaped. a civilian officer may have searched the train.
Boston August 31 Hon Patrick A Collins announces he will run if offered the Democratic nomination for mayor He had been discussed since Mayor Quincy said he would not seek another term and Collins stated publicly that he would accept the nomination if tendered
An officer could not locate two thieves after an incident on a train. One man stayed aboard while the other alighted at Lowell. The officer will explain the lapse to his superiors. No arrests had been made by 1 o'clock.
Manager Levy of the Bell Clothing company learned last night a water pipe burst in the Hildreth building flooding his store. About 300 suits were affected and the stock will be disposed of at a small fraction of cost. The store will reopen Saturday at 8 o clock after a day or two of adjustments.
Patrick Harrihan, riding car number four on the Tyngsboro line, saved a cyclist on Central Street by lowering the fender as the cyclist approached. He said he was not going fast, and his swift action averted disaster. He is regarded as one of the road’s best motormen.
John J. Keefe files suit against Jerry A. Donoghue for alleged alienation of a wife's affections. Ad damnum set at 800 dollars. Case set for September term of the superior court. J. B. Jacques represents plaintiff and D. J. Donahue represents defendant. Defendant replies with a general denial.
A health warning stresses avoiding shadows of former vitality due to neglect. It urges preserving blood health as the life source and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for regular use to maintain robust health. The ad insists on buying only Hood's.
Early today John Conway of 13 Willie Street was unloading a car of pig iron at the Lowell Machine Shop yard when he was caught between the car and a wall, bruising his chest. He was taken to Lowell Hospital where doctors say injuries are not serious.
Gen Collins says he may accept if the convention considers him best for the mayor post and emphasizes he will neither seek nor block nomination. The mayoral race grows in earnest as other figures like John R. Murphy and John H. Lee loom, with nomination by ward delegates in a November convention ahead of December election.
Middlesex Woolen Mills will begin full operation next Tuesday. The workers were informed the plant will resume normal hours as production ramps up following downtime. Local officials expect steady output and resumed local employment.
White Brothers and Company plan to form the American Hide and Leather Company with a $35,000,000 capital. The trust will include 25 to 30 major leather firms and spaces for completion are expected by next week. Hatch & Ryan of Chicago reportedly led the initial moves a year ago.
Lincoln club holds meeting with president Hounsell. Whist parties slated for September 19 October 10 24 November 14 28 on Tuesdays with six prizes and two $10 grand prizes for top totals. A formal opening for new Hildreth building quarters set for September 9 with concert and refreshments. Furniture moved from Wyman's exchange to the new Big 12 club space.
The police court held a brief session this morning. Three of the five drunks Sarah J. Wagan Alice Riddell and Alice Fenton were placed on probation while David Riddell was sent to the State farm and Annie Dyke fined five dollars. Thomas Delaney charged with assault and battery on Ida Pepin was held for appearance September 2. William C. Dickey faced an income dispute with his wife and was ordered to pay twenty dollars. Michael Ansara an Assyrian naturalization applicant struggled over his birth date and was told to bring his birth book.
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