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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
1
A reflection on true art as divine inspiration guiding poets painters and sculptors to reveal beauty that uplifts the soul. It argues true art comes from God taught beauty that makes the observer wiser and moves hearts toward heaven, culminating in a Christlike human form forged through trials.
In a light column the writer quips about politics and public life. He mentions the Middlesex Women's club Monday planning a lecture on Humor and jokes about insurance men, prison convicts, and city hall officials. He notes initials of Republican aldermen candidates forming a B-hive group and hints at the purchasing agent.
The article notes Russian through trains to the Pacific may cut London or Paris to Port Arthur to twelve days and Shanghai to fourteen, down from twenty eight. It highlights a Paris bakery producing over 100,900 pounds of bread daily from flour under 24 hours old, and mentions cholera in Afghanistan with 45,000 victims. It also cites a widow keeping a hundred pounds of honey in her attic from a beehive.
London dispatch says an intense engagement unfolds between Gen Knox and Gen De Wet near Knuxville in the southeastern Orange River Colony. The Evening Standard notes the capture of De Wet is considered likely, signaling a pivotal clash in the theater.
Philadelphia December first 1923 cabinet members generals rear admirals and other officials filled the grand stands at Franklin Field for the annual clash between Annapolis Cadets and West Pointers Secretary of War Root backed the Army while Secretary Long cheered the Navy The weather was ideal and the crowd of 22000 arrived by invitation only no tickets were sold
President McKinley issued an executive order directing the U S civil service commission to assist the Philippine commission’s civil service board. The commission will conduct examinations upon the board’s request under jointly agreed regulations.
Five men attempted a daring robbery of an Ogden avenue electric car in Chicago on December 1. They robbed passenger Edward J. Worth of a 300 satchel, knocked conductor John Steindelt senseless, and injured several passengers as the car interior was wrecked.
Reports from Groton include pastor Colburn ending four years at Union Congregational on Sept 1 1900 and moving to Melrose Conn Ralph B Munroe obtaining a Wakefield teaching post Thanksgiving services in Unitarian church with Rev L B Voorhees speaking The Groton Grange election set for Dec 7 and club officers listed Deaths include Albert Phelps aged 87 in Pepperell and Mary A Stone of Ayer burial in Groton The week features school break for Thanksgiving and a Rainbow Bazaar by Groton Grange plus First Parish music committee fair and town hall events
At 6 30 a m on Thanksgiving Day a fire alarm rang for a blaze at Railroad Square East Pepperell. The rebuilt structure on Main Street housed Cr H Hodgekins a plumber a barber and a lunch room. The building was entirely destroyed.
London reports a revengeful murder this morning as a band stabbed Constable Thompson while dispersing a crowd. Another group of armed hooligans shot a woman in Limehouse. The East End remains alarmed by frequent outrages as rivals threaten the infamous Jack the Ripper.
Washington December 1 Secretary Hay and Senor Corri Nicaraguan minister signed a treaty in which Nicaragua cedes to the United States the necessary rights and privileges for the construction of the Nicaraguan canal under her bestowal.
Kruger departed the Hotel Ceribe at 110 in a closed carriage with mounted municipal guards surrounding him. A small crowd watched as the special train headed to Cologne at 1.40 pm, with the Boer committee escorting him to the French border.
In Ashland Kentucky a Gibson man accused of killing his two year old step daughter by forcing a red hot poker down her throat has been arrested and is now in the hands of a mob bent on lynching him.
At about 11 o clock Saturday night November 24 J B McLane found fire in a blacksmith shop. Alarm sounded and firemen arrived swiftly extinguishing the flames with little damage. Earlier on Thursday November 22 Reverend B E Colburn received a reception at Union Congregational chapel and was presented with...
Rev Charles M Sheldon visits Phillips Academy and Bartlett chapel addressing True and False Education and the Ministry Today. Dr Judson Smith preaches on China and world crisis. Fremantle and Ewig preach in churches. November club concert features Carl Armbruster and Pauline Cramer in Schumann and Franz songs. Harvest festivals and charity sales thrive as churches and youth groups stay active.
Louis Desbiens, who vanished from 101 Paige Street in August, has been located in Nashua New Hampshire. He is believed married and has not given a reason for failing to inform his family of his whereabouts.
In a public gathering, avoid annoyance by treating a cough with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The ad promises relief, letting you stop drawing attention and quiet discomfort for others.
The excerpt notes 250 unit sizes, suitable for an ordinary commission. It mentions asthma, pronchitis, whooping cough, and hard colds, claiming suitability and economy for chronic cases.
Louis Gilmore, 18, captain of Beechmont High School football, died at St John’s hospital from a dislocation of the third cervical vertebra suffered in Thursday morning’s game at the Fair Grounds. Doctors tried all skill, but paralysis and fever followed, leading to a fatal outcome after an afternoon operation and failed recovery.
A new millinery class opens tonight December 1 for those who missed the Monday session. Additional courses follow: physical culture Thursday December 6 at 8 pm led by Mrs. Pillsbury, cooking Friday December 7 at 7 15 pm by Miss Heustis of the Boston Cooking School, and lace work and embroidery Saturday December 8 at 2 pm with Miss Alice H. Smith. Inquiries to the superintendent, room 24 Swan's block, evenings 7 to 9.
The Middlesex Co operative Bank held its eighth stockholders meeting Friday at the Board of Trade rooms. About $4000 in stock was sold at 5 percent. Directors reported last year expenses at 757.85 and assets of 142200. Share loans 26 totaling 6910 and state loans 93 totaling 225. Officers elected: President Jesse H. Shepard, Vice President George A. Scribner, Secretary Treasurer and Clerk William D. Brown. Directors for three years Benjamin Hodgman William M. Sherwell Fred A. Pilling. Auditors John J. Bancroft Jr William R. Killpartrick and Michael J. Burns.
The Beechmonts football team postponed their scheduled clash with the Silent Club at Pair Grounds after the death of Capt. Gilmore, last season’s Beechmonts captain, casting a pall over city followers of the game.
Mayor Crowley approves the fireworks bill following Judge Bell guidance. The injunction tied to the Fourth of July celebration will be dismissed by the court.
Centralville Methodist Church presents an evening program titled The Good Way following a morning session on Temperance Licenses or No License. The event outlines moral guidance and community discussion to promote sober conduct.
Officers Herman N. Tilton and John N. Welch found a blaze in Harvey B. Greene's conservatory on Stevens street Thursday night around 9 30. They forced the door and extinguished the fire.
Mayor Jeremiah Crowley declares he will be a force in the Democratic campaign after a hostile week. He criticizes the board of aldermen, defends Taylor, and pledges a pay-as-you-go policy while asserting mayoral duties over appropriations and contracts. An important Republican meeting will decide whether Stevens stays in the race after a Citizens' League compromise plan.
Samuel A. Pickering is substituted for John Gordon on the Ward 3 Democratic common council slate. Pickering is a Citizens' League nominee and joins the ticket as Gordon withdraws from the race.
Saturday morning docket before Judge Hadley lists Leon Darrand held in $400 bond for larceny from Louis Renaud with trial set Dec 4. John Love held in $100 bond for false pretences to same date. Michael Guirk jailed three months for drunkenness in work house. Samuel Ewing fined $2 for same offence.
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