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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
1
A sloop named Sagitta ran aground on the Delaware coast with reports suggesting the crew escaped via an improvised exit. Elsewhere telegraph items highlight Boer general De Wet in a difficult position between two rivers. Lowell voters are urged to show interest in Virgil today despite many not being classical scholars.
Prosperous New York stock broker Lewis G. Tewksbury, who vanished last June leaving creditors facing about 500000 in trust, is now said to live lavishly in Mexico City under an assumed name. A New York woman confirms seeing him at a store and private functions in the Mexican capital, where he enjoys social and business favor.
Fire consumed the four story brick structure at 267 Peet Avenue Brooklyn on December 11 causing about 300000 dollars in losses. The building served as a concert hall prior to the blaze.
A local bank boasts a prestigious management and vault security, accepting deposits from 1 and upwards. It offers general banking, foreign exchange in English, German, and Swedish money, safety deposit boxes, private coupon rooms, and a 4 percent annual savings rate compounded semi annually. A ladies’ department is highlighted as well as status as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts.
Berlin reports the German foreign office summarized a late November incident after a cable from Waldersee. General Chaffee sent a rough letter to Waldersee who refused to receive it, returning it. Chaffee then apologized in a second letter, and Waldersee invited him to breakfast, ending the matter amicably.
The British general spoke at a Cape Town reception, thanking for a sword and casket. He praised the South African War for concluding a 20 year task to quell Boer aspirations and noted the 1881 war helped form military yeomanry volunteers. He lauded colleagues and ended with Lest We Forget.
Frankfort Kentucky December 11 Governor Beckham was inaugurated for a three year term. The inaugural parade included the state militia and numerous political clubs which he reviewed after the oath by Chief Justice Hazelrigg. He spoke on state affairs and pledged a clean nonpartisan administration, avoiding references to Goebel.
United States court in Butte Montana grants a new trial in the Michael Davitt case. The jury after a second trial found for Mr Heinze but Judge Knowles ruled the Helena community and the jury were prejudiced by newspapers. The first trial years ago ended in a mistrial.
A woman found suffering from carbolic acid poisoning in a Boston lodging house last night is reported improving and in fair condition. She identifies herself as Ella Ingraham of North Adams, single, and declines to disclose further details. She has a two year old boy with her but she will not say who the child is.
Ministers met to day to consider credentials for Chinese plenipotentiaries and there is prospect of definite steps toward a preliminary settlement within measurable distance. The Pekin to Tien Tein railway is now open.
Nine pairs raced in a six day event in New York this morning. Scores were close with Bikes and MacFarland and Limar and Cougats both at 634. Pierce and McEachern and Turville and Gimm tied at 9.1, while Waller and Stinson also at 9.1.
The division superintendent of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe road has announced that all positions between Fresno and Point Richmond have been filled. The wires are now working.
Los Angeles December 1 The Standard Oil Company has acquired all interests of the Pacific Coast Oil Company for a purchase price of one million dollars.
Ralph Stimpson, 22, arrested by Sergeant Connors on a warrant for forgery. He allegedly passed a Lowell Trust check for about $20 at Appleton bank, signed by Francis T. Callahan, who denied any relation. Stimpson pleads not guilty to forgery and larceny, held for grand jury with bonds $1100, later jailed in Lowell. Other notices mention a painter Leon Durrend and a juvenile case, plus warnings about an ad book scam and additional local thefts.
Votersamadest morning across wards with turnout well below state election levels and last year. Precincts reported slower early processing, then gradual increases as ballots rose toward noon. Candidates, including Gen Dimon supporters, awaited results with no major incidents noted.
Attendance neared six thousand with 1968 meals served, 42 women housed, 134 in classes, and 1805 in religious meetings. Comfort club reported over 1000 sick calls, 20 of 28 rooms rented, and 50 or 60 members met for reports and elections led by Emma J. Fuller.
City hall sees few callers as election draws workers from departments. Rumor says decision on Tremont and Suffolk tax case delayed until after Holyoke election, Commissioner Lord has no tax case under consideration. First burial permit issued for St Peter's cemetery.
A local advisory warns that children often suffer colds, croup or whooping cough. It recommends the family remedy of Ayer's Pectoral cough medicine used at home to ease symptoms and protect young patients.
The Herald notes a limited cotton goods movement as cotton remains firm. Buyers delay purchases despite higher prices, while exporters and mills adjust to the higher basis. Strikes at Acushnet and Hathaway mills in New Bedford threaten supply of wide goods, with weather boosting some local retail and jobbing activity amid cautious trade.
Miss Rosalie Agnes Williams and Miss Mae Folger Stevens will present a recital at Middlesex Hall tomorrow at eight o clock. Patronesses listed include Mrs W E Livingston Mrs A G Pollard Mrs A E Rose Mrs A G Cumnock and many others.
Tremont and Suffolk Mills announce a sequence of one hour talks for overseers and workers at Lowell Textile School starting 8 PM. Topics include Leather Belting, Oils, Electric Driving in Mills, Fire Protection, Cotton, Water Power, Humidity in Cotton Mills, Sizing Compounds, and Cost Finding in Mills, with speakers from Boston Providence Lowell and Canton and dates from December 1900 to March 1911.
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