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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
1
A mournful poem in archaic diction on death and despair. The speaker laments mortality and lost purpose, asking for an end to striving and a place to rest. It references fate, God, and cosmic weariness, ending with invocation to Death and the poet Edwin Markham.
A satirical note on the Woolen Spinners’ association with a “Toney” vice president Mr Roberts. A Presidential message spans Porto Rico to the Philippines. Lawrence remains a popular summer spot. Republicans in Lawrence joke about cold polls without geography.
A collage of quips from humorous columns and a hospital scene features Mrs Sheepsed’s quizzical exchange about tar for Transvaal battles and a guest’s complaint about flute music. The snippets also note a darning room exchange about gold bricks and a doctor patient moment, concluding with a church passport entertainment notice.
London reports Ladysmith garrison confined and fed on reduced rations with rising sickness as Boer artillery impedes relief. Boers, likely Gen. Grobler’s force from Stormberg, entered Dordrecht on Saturday. Major Scott Turner, Lieut. Wright, and 20 NCOs killed at Kimberley on Nov 28 during a sortie.
Gen. Joubert is indisposed and has gone to Volkstrust for medical care. A war council at the head laager appointed Gen. Schalk to supreme command in Joubert’s absence and discussed assaulting Ladysmith. A heavy artillery duel occurred near Mafeking Saturday morning, while Kimberley remained quiet and British prisoners rest in new wooden barracks nearby.
A Cleveland syndicate led by Tom L and Albert Johnson street car magnates plans to construct a street railroad system in Honolulu and on Oahu. The lines will run through the city and extend to business districts and points of interest nearby, signaling a major transport investment for Hawaii.
A courier reports that Yaqui Indians and Gen. Torres troops ceased hostilities on November 28. Yaqui losses in ten days were 200 killed or wounded, while Mexican forces suffered 15 dead and 30 wounded as they retreated to Tonichi.
Edgar Burns aged 19 was arrested in New York for the murder and robbery of Herbert B. Fellows, the Scarsdale station agent and postmaster. Chief Detective McClusky announced Burns confessed to the crime this morning.
Boston reports fair conditions tonight and Thursday with south winds for Massachusetts.
Charles Delude, a Lawrence hosiery worker, suffered a severe right forearm and hand laceration when his arm was caught in a knitting room pulley. He was taken to Lowell hospital. Mrs. C E A Bartlett slipped on stairs at home, fracturing bones in her left wrist, delaying winter plans in Boston.
Receivers P H Cooney and Arthur V Harrington to Judge Lathrop ask decree to pay a second 20 percent dividend amounting to 180444 from securities sold after the first 50 percent dividend. Small remaining funds expected to yield a later tiny payment.
George F McGuire in police court on stabbing claim. held $1000, case continued to Dec 13. Napoleon Coutu parole request. liquor case delayed to Dec 14. Bridget McGovern liquor nuisance case adjourned to Dec 20. Henry Victor assault case adjourned for one week. Three drunks processed. Daniel J Leary fined $5. Gillians, a husband and wife, plead guilty to drunkenness. man sent to State farm, wife to Sherburne 15 months. Hedges larceny case continued $200 to Dec 12. Conlon charged with robbing A St Denis. pleads not guilty, held $800 until Dec 13.
At St Pauls church a Tuesday vestry service burned the decade old mortgage. Rev L W Stapks praised the congregation and thanked donor Charles J Glidden for 3500 dollars that wiped out the debt. Sun day school members were noted and the mortgage was cancelled amid a circle of joined hands and song.
In the action of Abbie M. Lyon against Harriett F. Hall and John L. Hunt and the Boston and Maine railroad, Judge Stevens sustains Cowley's assignment and discharges the trustee regarding funds collected from Lyon Hall and the railroad. Cowley appeared for the plaintiff while Peter A. Fay represented the claimant. no counsel appeared for the defendant or the trustee at the superior court hearing.
Advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures diseases and lengthens life by maintaining pure blood circulation. Testimonies cite scrofula relief for a boy cured after two bottles and ongoing health benefits as evidence. Endorsers urge readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla to avoid disappointment.
Lowell mill treasurers authorize a 10 percent wage rise affecting about 15 000 operatives across Tremont Suffolk Merrimack Boott Massachusetts Appleton Hamilton mills with December 18 effective date. Lawrence Manufacturing may differ. hosiery workers likely aligned. Total yearly payroll increase near 500 000 amid cautious optimism for city economy.
Lowell lodge of Machinists met in Leather Workers hall to discuss the wage question. They contend that the 10 percent rise benefits operatives only and calls for possible action at the next meeting. About 250 machinists in the union seek the advance and a smoke talk is scheduled with D P Driscoll of the star federation of labor.
At a meeting of the Cardes and Pickers union last night delegates to the Trade and Labor council were elected Patrick McCarty Michael OBrien Thomas FF Connolly Michael Moran James Burke James T Collins Lawrence F Murray The officers include Miss Annie Henry treasurer auditors Thomas J O Maguire Michael Moran executive committee Michael OBrien William Lucas James J Collins Patrick McCarty Taos J O Maguire James Burke Mitchael Moran Nellie ODonnell Maggie Cummskey William Goddard Celia ODonnell Mary J Flannery The union has leased the entire top floor of the Odd Fellows building in Merrome street six rooms forming pleasant quarters.
The Woolen Spinners admitted 17 new members at Bay State hall on Tuesday. Officers elected for six months include President James Gorman and other posts such as vice president James E Toney, recording secretary Edward Kennedy, financial secretary Thomas J O Heir, treasurer James Sullivan, and sergeant at arms Hugh McDermott. Trustees are Thomas Haley Patrick Conway and John Tarrant. Delegates to the Trades and Labor Council chosen include James Gorman Hugh M Dermott Joseph Toney John Carney Timothy Rourke John Tarrant and James Douglass. Gratification was expressed at Lowell mill treasurers wage increase of 10 percent.
Lawrence December 5 Tomorrow morning notices will be posted in all departments of the Pemberton mills announcing a wage increase to take effect January 1. The exact amount will be shown later in room schedules but is said to satisfy the workers. The rise is voluntary by management, and Pemberton is first in Lawrence to follow Fall River’s lead.
A Webster despatch to the Herald reports Deputy Sheriff Maurice P. Clare seeks John Coty of Lowell who is said to have deserted his five year old daughter Emma in town today. The child is cared for at the sheriff's home. Coty and Emma came here with a party of weavers from Lowell last week. some found work, Coty did not, and he is believed to have abandoned his child for lack of money.
The Arena reports Putnam’s mayoralty bid growing lively with broad support and campaign momentum. Crowley fears Republican push. calls for active campaigning grow. An aldermanic ticket push urges voters to back all Republican candidates amid scrutiny of Barrett’s supply contracts and city dealings.
The Ward 2 political club held an enthusiastic rally in the Minn schol booth last night. President William Cox presided with secretary Michiel Farrel. Speakers included Candidate Putnam Kenneth J Mackenzie William H M Brown and William B Badger. About 69 voters attended.
George W. Leavitt, candidate for the common council in wards, entertained his friends at his Rock Street home last night. A large attendance and a very pleasant evening were reported.
A Ward 3 Republican club plans a grand rally at Old Highland hab on Branch street at 7 45 in the evening. The regular monthly meeting of the board of patrons of the Old Jordish Home is set for Thursday afternoon December 7 at 3 o'clock. George Regan, 15, of Marion street and a carpet mill worker, suffered a leg crush in an elevator Tuesday morning and was hospitalized.
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