06 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
In a city scene of triumphant welcome, crowds cheer and drums beat as homeward soldiers approach. Yet amid the jubilation, dark-robed mothers, widows, and orphaned children stand apart, grieving those lost to war, as Richard Burton notes in the Outlook.
The Lowell Republicans weigh the municipal issue noting doctrine and political stance. Proposals favor lowering beer tax while maintaining tea tax, with liquor sales curtailed after 11 p.m. due to a semicolon in the record text.
Fred H. Claflin, advertising solicitor for a local paper, returned to Lowell after nearly six months in Providence jail for debt. He owed James Smith and was freed when Smith stopped paying his board. Claflin plans to sue Smith and the warden for false imprisonment. He praised jail treatment and noted his six month period would have ended December 13 without funds.
Through the privileges of the Savings Department of the Traders National Bank thousands have learned to save where they were accustomed to waste. The lesson of money saving is most effectively learned by means of a bank account. When an account is once opened there is an.
A fragmentary notice describes encouraging thrift with the accumulation of money for a rainy day. It notes rapid interest accumulation surprises those not studying the topic and states deposits of one cent and upwards are received.
A fragmentary notice outlines a general banking business offering foreign exchange and world remittance services, savings deposits with 4 percent interest compounded semi annually, private coupon Pays, and deposit boxes. It references rooms and safekeeping, with hours and locations near Mudal Street and Post Office avenues.
Gardiner. Me. Dec 6 Six Maine sheriffs captured the notorious criminal George W. Jones known as Wash Jones sought for breaking and entering He escaped from Wiscasset jail ten years ago locking the jailer in a cell His house was searched three times last night and finally found him between two mattresses on a bed with four children asleep nearby He vowed to resist capture and had threatened to kill officers.
London on December 6 1900s era report notes the Queen's speech at Parliament opening consists of three sentences. It states need for fur ther provision for expenses of armies in South Africa and China and calls a special session for sanctioning enactments. No other public matters to be entered until spring meeting.
At a recent meeting of foreign envoys in Pekin on December 6 it was agreed to modify a measure for mer demands for punishment. It was urged that those primarily responsible be punished and that officials in whose districts the trouble occurred should not hold office again if it is proven they failed to take necessary steps to prevent attacks on foreigners.
Lord Roberts boarded the Canada for Cape Town and received an enthusiastic farewell as all ships in Durban harbor displayed flags. Miss Roberts returned to Johannesburg to join her mother and sister on the journey to Cape Town later.
Washington December six Ways and Means committee voted to report the revenue reduction bill as framed by Republican members with an amendment making it effective on passage rather than after 30 days. All minority substitute amendments were defeated six to nine. Kruger leaves Cologne for the Hague on a special train.
Hon. 8S. Davis Stokes a prominent Mingo county lawyer shot Rev. John W. Wohl a leading Presbyterian minister in Williamson. Both men were wounded as they fired at point blank range after a dispute at Wohl's residence. Wohl died, Stokes gravely injured and unable to speak. The tragedy occurred as city officials and residents watched in shock with no immediate statements from Stokes.
Washington under Chairman Payne a Ways and Means bill cuts taxes by about 40.0 million with large relief on beer and cigars and a broad removal of stamp taxes on Schedule A. The measure alters provisions on legacies and mixed flour while delaying effect to 30 days after passage. A Republican rally in support of pay as you go is planned for Huntington hall tonight.
New York news reports Marguerite Sylvia prima donna of the Princess Chic company is ill in the Coates house Kansas City from blood poisoning. The dye in red silk tights infected a corn-pared wound, recalling deaths of Cushman A Davie and injuries to Sothern from similar causes. Citizens' league ticket urged at city hall election.
Alderman Taylor defends his earlier letter on the city’s finances against Gardner W Pearson’s critique. He argues the missive aimed to inform voters amid partisan debate, credits the board and supporters, and explains past borrowing, the pay as you go policy, and impacts of the sinking fund and liquor license revenue on tax rates.
Elizabeth de L Etoile, alleged vitriol thrower, appeared in Lowell court. trial postponed to December 20 as doctors at St John’s Hospital report complainant Joan Bouchard cannot appear for at least two weeks. Various drunkenness cases followed, including Coutu fined two dollars, McLaughlin two dollars, and Clement three dollars. A tramp case against George Darman was dismissed after conflicting witnesses, and Joseph Mitchell received three months for theft. A disturbing scene at Chadwick home revealed a dead infant and three intoxicated adults. the father, mother, and other adults faced charges or disposed of the scene as officers documented poverty and depravity.
Police found the body of Wm Chadwick's child in a Summer Street Molloys Court home for three days with parents drunk and oblivious to the death. Officer Lennon attended after a request, noting the family's continued intoxication amid the tragedy.
Political notes recount Ward Three and Ward Two rallies with speeches by Knns Badger Wallish Edwards Cheney Hall and Bugbee. The piece mocks a humorously crafted Democratic platform and argues Taxpayer calls to reelect a Republican city board to curb spoils. It cites clergy support for Republican and Putnam tickets and warns against Democrats’ spoils aim. The French American vote is said to be alienated from General Dimon.
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