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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
7
The dry goods market remains firm on plain cottons and prints as 10c raw cotton holds, with buyers cautious due to holidays. Coarse colors and yarns show mixed demand while Egyptian yarns climb. holiday stocktaking nears completion as traders forecast stronger future activity despite mild weather and slow retail.
Cleveland reports a Vienna medical student’s letter describing surgeons growing new diaphragms in Miss Alta Rockefeller’s ears. The rare case, once secret, follows scarlet fever damage that left her almost deaf. One ear drum is complete, the other well advanced in development.
In Webster county Clay township Charles Mirzena won the hand of Minnie Anderson after a bloodless duel with Charles Alstot. The two men, famed marksmen, settled the dispute with targets behind a barn. Mirzena scored two bullseyes and wed the bride yesterday as his rifle was gilded for display.
In South Londonderry Vermont on December 6 a boiler exploded at G. W. Harris steam saw mill in Peru killing three men. Engineer William Parker died in mangling injuries, Vernie Bull lost life from chest injuries, and A C Miner, a visitor, suffered fatal head wounds. Parker left a widow and five children, Bull was unmarried, Miner left several grown children including some in Boston.
Alexis E. Frye, Havana superintendent of schools, returned after inspecting eastern province schools and found great enthusiasm for education. He was asked to establish more rural and night schools. Frye plans to marry Meria Teresa Arruebarrena of Cardenas on New Year’s.
Coroner Mix of New Haven investigated the death of laborer John Kenney found unconscious with a fractured skull on Meadow Street Waterbury. He could not find evidence of foul play and suspects the injury came from a fall rather than foul means.
The Worcester meeting of the State board of agriculture concluded today with papers by Frank P. Bennett of Saugus on sheep raising and by M. F Dickinson Jr of Boston on law of value for farmers.
The Worcester Telegram clarifies the Portland wreck timeline noting the steamer left Boston November 26 1888 and was last seen 845 PM off Thatcher’s Island. Wreckage appeared November 27 with the storm starting November 6 and lasting to November 28. No definitive wreck time remains.
New York December 6 A discussion among yachtsmen focused on Thomas W Lawson possibly entering the cup defense. If his yacht competes it could intensify the race between the Columbia and the Boston challenger. Boss Duncan noted the committee will decide if Lawson’s boat qualifies and whether he owns a likely contender. Captain Arias Rhodes received broad approval as Defender embryo skipper, signaling strong expectations for Defender readiness.
New York and Philadelphia reports say Charles W. Morgan and bookkeeper Michael Hart, operating as W. Morgan & Co., were arraigned on grand larceny and conspiracy charges after Morgan made an assignment for creditors. Bail posted, case adjourned to December 18. An attachment for local creditors in Philadelphia followed.
Rumors spread that Thomas W. Lawson would build a yacht to defend the America's Cup against New York. He states he regrets publishing his name, would not rush into national duty, and would support Boston representation only with veteran yachtsmen's approval. He notes Boston designers favor a winner and would join a syndicate or own and run the boat if asked. He awaits decisive guidance from local yachtsmen.
Wil lie Lambert, a colored boy, charged with shooting his five year old cousin Frank Brown, was held until Dec 18 and committed to Brooklyn jail to await developments in the injured boy's condition. An ad for Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart follows.
The National Trotting Association announced broad expulsions from Delaware, Ohio, New York, and Canada for assaulting judges and ringings at Westfield and Baltimore. Included are George W. Jamison, Wm. Brannigan, Alfred Lathrop, C. L. Wilder, E. Rose, Stetson, Kenmore, Michael Finn, Fannie L., John Albaugh, Jos. B. Pierce, H. A. Pennock, Robert Schaffer, F. R. Bassett, E. A. Le Flore, Charles S. Rowan, and others, with horse disqualifications and one release denial. Michael A. Henry of Worcester, Mass., expelled for ringing, later granted reinstatement upon fee.
Boston accepts the annual meeting of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Directors elected include J. Malcom Forbes John B E Thaye Charles Whittemore and others. Frank S Hill named treasurer and C M Jewett clerk. Three meetings totaling 12 racing days yielded purses of 85,870 dollars, a year rise of over 16,000 compared with Kentucky’s association. The 14 year growth places NE Trotting Breeders as a leading fall organization in the country.
The passage notes that a woman who checks her own pocket handkerchiefs against a mirror or window does not typically earn the label of a “star” boarder. It reflects social judgments of etiquette and status in housing arrangements.
The article surveys fashion in Christmas gift jewelry and accessories, highlighting settings in platinum and gold, strands of pearls, diamond collars, amethyst brooches, turquoise adornments, long watch chains, gun metal and French gilt options, and enameled brooches. It notes perfume bottles, Minerva metal dolls heads, red morocco frames, calendars, chenille hats, and tulle hats as fashionable items, with ROSALIND MAY credited.
In December Ladies' Home Journal Mrs. Lew Wallace portrays Jerusalem as grim and gray, with blue mosque tiles offering slight color. The piece depicts Jews in the land of their love, selling talismans, and elders dreaming away days in poverty under a somber, prophetic pall over the ancient city.
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