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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
Poem by Ernest Neal Lyon from December Success calls young men to meet future challenges with courage and virtue. It urges self mastery, truth, and steadfast duty, contrasting present struggles with a hopeful, progressive destiny.
The piece notes Alderman Badger should wear a badge and argues firemen should not be ousted by pension defeats. It mentions General Dimon's staff possibly including Colonel Carmichael and Lieutenant Pearson, references Democrats playing a winning card, and Miss Kella representing women on the new alderman board. It adds a death by suicide in Portland involving Sydney Samuels, confirmed by telegram from Montague Samuels.
New York on December 12 reports the field remains eight teams on the race's third day as Auctober drops out at 7 this morning. Miller expresses heartbreak and vows never to forgive the disgrace.
A head on collision in the Worcester and Nashua yard near Ledge Street at 4 30 am killed fireman James Buzzell age unknown and mangled brakeman James Pustell. Engineer Morse escaped with minor injuries. The late special from Worcester was drawn by engine 689 and the shifter by engine 463. Russell, newly married, leaves a wife and parents. An investigation will determine cause as officials note the freight was late.
Washington observes the hundredth anniversary of the federal government with a day of festivities. The President and governors participate in a morning reception, the unveiling of a model for an enlarged executive mansion, and a White House to Capitol parade. Joint Senate and House exercises close the day with a governors’ reception at the Corcoran gallery.
Fall River on December 12 reported that about a dozen tobacco dealers faced court summons for selling cigarettes to minors. Judge McDonough will hear case number 25 as authorities cite widespread noncompliance with the cigarette law. Police note rising minor tobacco use and a broader habit among schoolchildren. The case follows a Taunton asylum commitment of John Brown, linked to renewed anger at illegal sales.
Albany Dec 12 The state board of canvassers reported last November’s results with only four of 61 counties giving majorities for Bryan New York Queens Richmond and Schoharie. President totals show McKinley 821,992 Bryan 678,386 with minor party votes and McKinley’s plurality 143,606 and Odell’s 111,126.
Harrisburg Pa Dec 12 A Republican caucus to name a candidate for the Senate to succeed Quay will meet Tuesday night Jan 1 The Republicans hold a majority in both houses but factions dispute control with an alliance of anti Quay Republicans and Democrats The vote is Jan 6
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener confirming Knox in a running engagement with De Wet at Helvetia. The enemy advances toward Neddersburg where a cooperating column is readied. British losses include 3 killed, 5 wounded, 13 captured after a post near Barberton was attacked on the tenth. Thoers raided Riverton Road station on the eleventh and are being pursued.
London December 12 negotiations among major powers on a joint China note closed satisfactorily with all parties agreeing to the conditions as outlined by Von Buetow. The only change was removal of the irrevoestable demand clause.
Michigan legislators move to amend drinking age and tax rules amid debate over public health and fiscal impact. Key speakers include state representatives from Detroit and Grand Rapids, with committee hearings scheduled in Lansing next week.
General Dimon wins a large plurality in 1899 city election. Democrats capture eight of nine aldermen and seize control of the Overseers of the Poor. A tie arises on the joint city council convention with Solon W Sievens noted alongside James Carmichael James Miskella reelected.
The Democratic party won the mayor’s office and most aldermanic seats in yesterday’s city vote. Dimon led with 7410 to Putnam 5511 and Stevens 20, yielding a 1899 plurality, while Badger was the sole Republican alderman elected. A city council deadlock may follow a recount, with control of the board of overseers of the poor and an upcoming clerk and treasurer election in the balance.
George Melvin, accused of assault and battery on a young woman in Chestnut Street, appeared before Judge Hadley. After a lengthy trial he was found technically guilty and placed on probation for six months. Witnesses described a conflicted relationship with the woman. Melvin denied serious harm and accepted probation. Other locals faced fines and continuances in related matters.
The December sitting of Middlesex county's superior court began in Cambridge with Judge Bishop presiding for two weeks and Judge Sheldon Will preside during the fee of the sitting, which will last until February. The trial calendar spans seventy five pages and shows a large rise in law dockets in the southern part of the county. Seven Lowell cases appear on the calendar including Cowley versus Campbell and Cowley versus Eaton Carlton adm. versus Hildreth, among others in Lowell.
The regular monthly Luciness meeting of the Epworth league at Werthen Street MOF church opened with prayer. The president urged members to bring friends to the Tuesday night gathering and the officers offered encouraging remarks and thanks for the fine calls for the red call banquet.
Jetta McTDermott felt down after a fall on Mil direct street in Highton reentry area. She was transported to Jon's hospital and later returned home from 18 Chapel Street with no injuries reported. A separate note mentions tea and a Japanese product seized from the scene.
City Hall was quiet as election results loom next month. Democratic victory likely affects the superintendent of streets, with Edward Cawley and Patrick F. Brady named as possible candidates. John F. Murphy and Michael J. Dowd discussed for other key posts, treasurer and clerk likely to stay or contest.
The Lowell Co operative Milk Association with about 15 years of operation voted to sell all personal property by public auction. Held at the corner of Hildreth and Hampshire streets, the event drew about 200 attendees including farmers and milk dealers. cash on the spot terms applied.
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