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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
A reflective verse fragment argues that true love thrives on equality not supremacy, contrasting a prince’s worship with mutual pride and humility. It quotes Garrison praising shared partnership over hierarchical control. The excerpt evokes poetic meditation on love’s balance and devotion.
A collage of satirical lines ranges from Allied march rhetoric and New York prize fights funding to a boxing law repeal, tourist mismanagement in London 1900, Welsh miners, and police assault claims in New York totaling 225000. The tone mocks contemporary events and social scenes with pointed irony.
Wareham Aug 20. Martin Hendrickson, leader of 76 cranberry pickers at Benjamin M Stanley’s South Carver operation, was arrested and bound over in 300 for peace. Strikers demanded two cents more per measure. violence loomed as five shots rang out and a posse of citizens aided by state officers captured Hendrickson after late-night efforts by Carver constables.
Washington August 30 reports of Secretary Hay's failing health are denied. He communicates daily with the President and state department and shows steady improvement. Hay, over sixty, rested after strain from the Chinese embroglio and works with his secretary at Sunapee. local stocks and banking matter consult Albert B. Guild, banker.
The Savings Department offers monthly interest, with all deposits received before 9 p m on Saturday September 1 1900 earning the exceptional advantage promised to depositors.
The bank will pay 4 percent per year compounded semi annually. Deposits of $1 and up are accepted. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with evening hours from 7:00 p.m. to accommodate working people and handle large business volumes with minimal delays.
A historical banking ad outlines general banking operations including foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes, and a 4 percent annual payout paid semi annually. It notes a women friendly banking rooms, state depository status, and hours 8 am to 4 pm with locations at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
Japanese General Yamaguchi reports a foreign ministers and commanders meeting decided to keep guards at Beijing s gates and entrusted the south gate to the Americans. They will march through the Imperial City Aug 28 to commemorate Pekin s occupation. Many eunuch guards have left the city. Five Japanese battalions at Taipei Formosa started for Amoy.
London reports Gen Roberts says Dundonald's mounted troops forced Boers to abandon a strong line at Helvetia. British forces move east, occupy Watervalboven and Waterval border. Boers vanish from visible view. Natives say Kruger and all commandos left yesterday for Pilgrim's Rest.
Rochester New Hampshire August 31 There is a possibility that the case of David L Stain who is serving a life sentence in Maine for the murder of the Dexter Savings Bank cashier Barron may be reopened Charles S Barker a city official says he possesses evidence proving Stain innocent.
The article explains wage tensions in Lowell cotton mills driven by overproduction, global competition, and weak demand. Massachusetts cotton manufactures surpass 100 million dollars yearly, with China accounting for a small share. Tremont and Suffork mills operate nonstop to supply yarn, creating a goods surplus while buyers resist price expectations. Mill managers fear wage reductions may spread across New England, though no cuts have occurred yet.
Madeleine Ryan eight and Lilla Flanders seven, daughters of mill workers on Auburn Street, abducted a one year old girl from Mrs Sheehan on Wamesit Street. They beat her, nearly drowned her, and the child later fell ill. Agents from the Humane Society pursued leads to their mothers, who acknowledged regret. The girls reportedly also damaged another child with a knife, and now face placement under care due to neglect from their mothers’ work schedules.
Cardiff August 31 50 000 miners return to work after dispute ends as the miners committees accept the company demands. The strike is declared settled and workers resume duties following an agreement reached today.
The Boston Herald cites Lowell mill officials saying there will be no wage or staffing cuts for now. Four main pressures are listed: a short cotton crop, the Chinese war, overproduction and under consumption. Cotton futures rise, some mills may face 7-8 cent staple costs. Chinese trade impact is indirect as southern mills shift to domestic markets, while East and Boott mills adjust products and loom usage.
The first Pomona Grange picnic drew six granges from Andover Tewksbury Tyngsboro Billerica Westford and Dracut. A basket lunch preceded sports and dancing with an orchestra. In boys boat race Lewis Farmer and Charles Livingston finished first and second. in girls race Nettle Pike Ida Johnston and Small placed first to third. Mrs Colman of Andover won the ladies potato race with Hills second. General committee included Eliot Morgan Dracut and L C McLeon Tyngsboro. George Trull of Tewksbury organized sports.
A distressed tone urges action with claims that Hood's Sarsaparilla is a purely vegetable remedy for kidneys described as reins. It promises to cleanse the blood and strengthen bodily functions, appealing to those suffering restless sleep and despondency.
The Republican city committee discusses moving caucus polling to two ward 9 sites and two ward 8 sites, sets September 25 as caucus date, hours 4 to 9 pm in certain wards, and approves Australian ballots. It also fixes apportions campaign costs for various offices and urges action on alleged poll assessor fraud without immediate punishment.
Burglars entered J Watton’s house at No 18 Oak Street between 2 and 6 this morning. They took money and several pieces of jewelry, rifles, charms and chains valued at about a total loss. The family lives in the fourth tenement and other residents occupy the premises. A key is suspected to have been used. The theft affected several rooms and was not noticed until dawn.
In a police court this morning Susan nah Marren was sentenced to the workhouse for four months, with her sentence later increased to six months after she attempted to assault Matron Wallace. The case involved multiple prior offenses and a drunken disorderly arrest on Market Street near the police station. Other cases included assault and battery charges, probation, and fines for keeping an unlicensed dog.
Private Peter Dutran, a Lowell resident, died in the Philippines though listed as Lawrence. His mother on Chelmsford street holds a war department letter stating the body is in San Francisco. If embalmed it will go to Lowell. otherwise remains cannot be shipped for six months. He was 17, believed to have lied about his age to join the service. In a late letter he explains why he did not name his mother as nearest relative.
Lowell city solicitor outlines history of Pawtucket bridge across the Merrimack river and the legal basis for city to rebuild and widen the structure. He details prior indentures between Pawtucket bridge proprietors and the Locks and Canals, highway declarations, and tripartite agreements with Dracut, noting potential liability and reimbursement dynamics for the city, Locks and Canals, and the street railway. A separate Mayor Crowley statement addresses criticism of contracting practices for small work, clarifying his inquiry steps and Barnard’s role.
Dr Joseph Jenckes, ex rector of St Pauls Indianapolis, sails with a faculty and gear to Santa Cruz de Yojoa Honduras to establish an American college for girls. Honduran leaders and two ex presidents supported the project. 28 wealthy citizens subscribed nearly enough funds, with government aid expected. Jenckes travels to Porto Cortez to recruit teachers and equipment.
Somerset Henry Maxwell tenth baron of Farnham dies in Legion date August 30. He was born in 184% with the notice noting his title and death details.
Hat buyers are urged to adopt the new high crown and full roll brim to preserve dignity. Leading brands Guyer Samson Hubbard Collins Fairbanks and Spellman are priced at $3, with the Merrimack Derby at $2. Merchants promise more details about Merrimack Derby for curious customers.
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