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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
A London newspaper brands President McKinley a prevaricator while the piece mocks public figures. It muses on reform, Harvard versus Yale, and Roosevelt facing Senate scrutiny, all framed in satirical tones about battleships and gender references.
The annual meeting of the Conference of Child Helping Societies at Rogers Building Boston endorsed creating an intermediate institution for youths aged 16 to 18. Judge Charles Almy presided with support from J G Thorp and others who argued it would separate older teens from mature criminals and provide needed training between Lyman School and Concord Reformatory. The group urged state care to ensure proper associations and approved plans unanimously.
In Suffolk county superior court Judge Sheldon on Friday, Charles Frechette sued Tremont & Suffolk Mills for personal injuries from this city street card room accident. Jury awards the plaintiff two thousand dollars. Cummings and Higginson defend for plaintiff. Badger for defendant.
The Savings Bank A School of Thrift ends the accumulation of a fund for a rainy day. Money placed at interest accumulates rapidly, astonishing those not students in this school. Deposits of 1 dollar and upwards received.
A bank describes its services including general banking, foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish, safety deposit boxes, and a women’s banking room. It notes deposits with a stated annual rate compounded semi annually and monthly accrual, and lists hours 9 am to 4 pm weekdays and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday. Locations cited are Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
British columns close in on Gen. De Wet from three sides as two swollen rivers block his path in Cape Colony. The four-column pursuit, one of the war's most exciting operations, aims to trap the South African commander and force his surrender.
Manila reports the Philippine Commission has prepared a bill to fix duties on imports and exports with a public discussion planned next week. The measure makes imports from the United States subject to duties and bans explosives adulterated wines and apparatus used in gambling.
New York Police Board says the committee on rules and discipline found no basis for charges or a trial of any police member after investigating the Hell's Kitchen riots last August. No wrongdoing by officers could be proven.
Acting Gov Akers issues order prohibiting Spanish bull fights planned for Sunday at the opening of the Cowboy Indian carnival in Phoenix. Bulls matadors and toreadors had been brought from Mexico, with great preparations underway.
Suffolk grand jury reports no bill against Henry W. Dean deputy in South Boston house of correction for murder in the shooting death of John Johnson an unruly prisoner.
Typhoid fever has broken out among convicts at Sing Sing state prison from impure water. Seventeen cases reported as of December 8. Water supply comes from the Croton reservoir.
Mount Wrangel in Alaska erupts with heavy steam venting since November 4. No earthquakes reported. Natives are moving away as the volcanic activity continues to disrupt nearby settlements and mining areas.
A Hague dispatch reports Holland has no intention to intervene in Transvaal troubles in favor of arbitration. Queen Wilhelmina received Kruger in audience that morning, though he traveled incognito and the occasion was informal.
In Lowell, Michael A. Gilligan was jailed four months after an unprovoked drunken assault on his wife. The woman testified she was struck senseless and judge Hadley urged whipping post as a remedy for spousal abuse. Gilligan appealed for security to protect his family. Other defendants included Charles E. Wells, Henry Richter, Edward Hannagan, Like O Reilly, John McNabb, Patrick H. Kennan, Albert Garin, and Mrs. A. R. Tift in assorted charges and fines.
Louis A. Foley seeks the Ward 6 common council seat urging voters to back his bid. The campaign focuses on local governance, public safety, and neighborhood improvement. Supporters emphasize experience and commitment to ward-level issues.
Charles A. Moffitt and his son Edward, owners of properties forming Souvette Row on West Thirty-ninth Street, are charged with maintaining disorderly houses. They were arrested on grand jury indictments and held in $1000 bail. Earlier, Moffitt was convicted in 1896 for similar charges. The grand jury also charged others in policy shop cases in the 20th assembly district.
At Huntington hall Friday night the Pastime Athletic club held its first complimentary concert and dance under its auspices. Officers included General manager Fred Harrington and many assistants, with a long list of staff aiding in the event.
A brief hardware notice promotes a full line of Eastman cameras and other models at Thompson Hardware as recommended Christmas gifts.
An advertisement extols Sano as a soothing, stomach friendly remedy for coughs and throat and lung irritations. It cites long trusted medicinal agents and urges prompt use to prevent complications, endorsed by Dr Hood Co and Lowell druggists.
The French American Republicans of Lowell held a late rally at L Association Catholique hall with speeches by Geo E Putnam Alderman John H Beaulieu Col A M Chadwick James W Bennett J W Paradis and Charles T Roy. Virgil G Barnard Lucius A Derby and W H S Hayes occupied the platform as the Apollo quartet sang and Putnam declared victory for the party.
A Lowell Republican rally in Highland hall drew about a hundred attendees led by Alonzo G. Walsh and Edwards Cheney. Speakers urged honoring the current aldermen and backing the Republican ticket, railroading a pay as you go policy, while attacking Col. Dimon on borrowing bills and a planned engine house in Oaklands.
An old short ad style blurb extols quick relief from colds using Ayer’s medicine. It notes colds arrive suddenly, linger, and urges the reader to take the remedy promptly to drive them away. The tone imitates a typical early 20th century health claim.
The debate favors Virgil G. Barnard as the nonpartisan chief of the department of supplies citing his wide business experience and integrity. Fred H. Rourke, a baker, lacks such experience and seeks the post for salary. The piece notes Republican effort to hold council seats and describes a Ward Nine Swedish Independent club rally supporting the Republican ticket with speakers including George E. Putnam and Col. A. M. Chadwick.
A temperance meeting will be held in the Fifth Street Baptist church in Centralville on Sunday afternoon at three. Speakers include Rev. L. W. Staples and Rev. W. A. Bartlett with others such as Rev. Mesars Dexter Kenyon taking part. The church choir will provide music.
Thompson Heriware introduces a fully warranted wringer product praised for quality. Company emphasizes reliability and customer protection with comprehensive warranty terms while positioning the item as a strong practical choice for homes and small businesses.
Rev George N Howard former pastor of Paige Street Free Baptist in Melrose led a church debt plan by joining a Guatemalan mining scheme with Captain Willard Smart and local Melrose investors. The expedition aimed to raise funds by locating a mythical Eldorado. Smart died of tropical fever and Howard returned, continuing plans with new backers before the tale closes with CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
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