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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
1
The text notes trouble over Worcester’s mayoral election as candidates shift focus to the city hall. A New York judge orders a woman to be home by midnight, raising questions about night proof readers. The hop crop is reported at 347,894 cwt this year, prompting curiosity about its meaning.
A compendium notes range facts: a wren lives three years while a goldfinch may reach 15 and a sparrow up to 40. Sheep wool averages five and a half pounds. snow to water conversion is eight to one. Rock speeds sixty miles per hour and hawks reach about 150. There have been 257 Popes averaging seven and a half years each. Star counts show 6100 visible naked eye in the north and 7200 in the south.
The late Senator C. K. Davis left all personal property and real estate totaling 65,000 dollars to his wife Anna. The St. Paul Trust Company is trustee with an interest in western land among the assets. His private library of 8000 volumes, said to have cost 60,000 dollars, is listed for a small sum and will be sold by Mrs. Davis.
Milford reports the death of Delcisa Diani a 6 year old girl who was fatally burned while playing near a bonfire behind the Milford Holliston and Framingham car barn on East Main street. She attended Plains primary school and resided on East Main street.
In Trenton on December 13 William H. Cubberty, once wealthy from Cubberty & Merrill, lost his last dollar through stock dabbling and tried to shoot himself. He survived but remains unlikely to recover. He is from a prominent family, brother-in-law to Assistant Secretary of State Rickey, with a wife and three children.
Topeka Dec 12 little change reported today in the Bantu Fetaphers strike. President Dolphin and Chairman Newman of the RT are expected here shortly. Sta Fe officials declare every station is manned for normal business.
Lima Peru Dec 12 Dock laborers at Callao have gone on strike and all work has stopped. There has been no breach of the peace yet.
Traders National Bank is backed by men of business ability and experience. Management is progressive yet conservative, and facilities are modern in every respect. Officials are courteous to all.
The article extols a financial institution’s standing and its backing by capable management. It notes deposits of six dollars and upwards and hints at favorable rates and secure handling. The text emphasizes trust, stability, and the institution’s role in local finance.
Hong Kong on December 18 saw placards urging the people and secret societies to unite and rise in January to drive out foreigners. Crowds gathered yet no outbreak occurred. Report says reformer Young Sung Fo was horribly tortured in Canton but will not confess.
The First Congregational church marked the pastor's Bible class ninth anniversary with a banquet for about 90 members in the vestry. Rev. F. A. Warfield presided as organizer notes the class began before his tenure. Guests included Deacon J. H. Kimball and W. T. Barstow with remarks on Bible study and its modern relevance.
Six teams remain in the six day bicycle race in New York as the pace quickens after an eventful day. Unlucky crashes forced two teams out, Oscar Aaronson is hospitalized with a spinal injury, and Turville and Gimm also withdrew. Early morning speeds averaged 18 miles per hour with leaders 15 miles behind the Miller and Waller record. Current standings list Eikes and McFarland, Pierce and McEachern, Simar and Gougoltz, Waller and Stinson, Fischer and Frederick, and Kaser and Ryser. Manager Powers states riders out due to accidents or retirements may race exhibitions or receive starter money, aiming not to penalize entrants while Miller is excluded from incentives.
Gloucester reports a fog bound schooner ashore at Unfinished Dog Bar breakwater identified as the Mansur D. Oakes of Calais Maine bound for Boston with lumber. Captain Bean in command. Likely total loss, 31st wreck on the breakwater.
Philadelphia Dec 18 The battleship Alabama sailed for New York for orders and a trial run testing the gun turrets. If satisfactory she will likely be ordered to Hampton Roads to join the North Atlantic squadron.
Acting Gov Carney met telegraphers’ committee in Denver and urged Santa Fe strike arbitration. He sent a letter to railroad officials requesting an arbitration of the differences.
A Great Northern passenger train westbound near Brockton Montana overturned after a truck broke over a switch. Four passengers were killed and many injured as cars plunged down the embankment.
Loulaville Kentucky December 12 the Federation of Labor opened with a resolution opposing the importation of lace makers into Zion I adoption of the revolution disapproving the foreign lace workers entering Zion I The item reflects early labor mood and local reactions to immigration style labor pressures.
Milwaukee fighter Terry McGover n says he will do his best in the Chicago bout with Joe Gane tomorrow night. He insists he is in top condition and promises no excuses if he loses.
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the annual rugby match at Queen's Club by two goals and six teyes amid large crowds and cheer. Dee Lomnton led Oxford as Lomnton and Dee starred in a game marked by strong defense and swift running plays.
In Lawton on December 11 the probate court listed wills presented for probate including Bridget Rouse Magnara Lucy Damon Lexington Fanny Harrington Newton J McSorley Malden Wm Hawey Cambridge Sarah Lothrop Somerville Martin Hopkins Melrose Lydia Moore Framingham Ellen Hazelton Marl borough N Leland Framingham F E Harmon Somerville Lovicy Dame Lowell and others Administrations granted to B P Fisk Stockton Cal Mary Fick Waltham Augusta Bowers Melrose Rebecca Perry Cambridge Moerel Hamden Tewkesbury Annie Wood Lowell H B Upham Melrose Mary Turner Cambridge Harriet Bradbury Cambridge Emma Boul Medford J F Kielty Cambridge Nathaniel M Jewett Winchester Katharine Lyons Marl borough Harriet Bancroft Reading in Richardson Keatinge FN Mc Everett Margaret Cashion Na
A bell was dedicated at the Codurn mission on Varnum avenue in a Wednesday evening service presented by Mr George J Carney of the city. The program included bell ringing at 7 o clock doxology by a quartet remarks by superintendent William Colline quartet thanks from George F and Rev Mr Kenyon and singing by the congregation.
City officials assess post election standstill as Democrats gain only limited power. Republicans face potential deadlock in appointments with mayoral and aldermanic control split, while council and board of aldermen may require several ballots before reconciliation. Supt. Cleveland J. Cheney’s health worsens amid political maneuvering.
A clipped OCR passage shows a bank official describing a defaulter method as very simple and the other speaker confirming understanding. The lines read as if from a financial discussion or print error with misread words. No clear names or dates are present.
Inspectors Allen and Laflamme arrested Adolph Joyal and William Lapin, both 15 or 16, for stealing nine carrier pigeons from Joseph W. Youngjohn in Chelmsford Street. The birds, valued at $3 each, were found at a Rock Street shed. The youths confessed after the birds were recovered. They appeared before Judge Kausey and were continued until juvenile day. Also in court, Patrick Cotter received 10 days for drunkenness. Michael and Patrick Rogers faced drunkenness charges. Michael, a veteran, was sentenced to 10 months in the workhouse. Patrick was released. Patrick Cryan was sent to the State farm. Michael Kelly paid a fine. Philip Gagne and Michael Welch, first offenders, settled for $2 each.
William F. O'Hara of Lowell and Kathrine Sullivan of New Haven married on arrival in New Haven. They traveled back to Lowell with the bride, after a swift ceremony at Fitzgerald Walsh, with a local justice officiating. Both are in their thirties and had long engagement plans.
In a letter to a local friend Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst of New York says he cannot accept Editor Pulitzer's offer to edit the New York World’s evening edition for one week due to business and other considerations. Pulitzer reportedly offered $500 for the week.
In a Ballard Washington letter dated November 28 1900 John Craven recounts three years in the Klondike and Nome Alaska. He details lawlessness in Nome during a boom followed by martial law, the impact of mining scams, and the influx of 20000 people. He notes gold prospecting waning, high living costs, scarce food and fuel, a deadly Nome storm, and a winter spent near Port Clarence. He mentions a secret police force, military control, and a Santa Claus figure in town as a Christmas event for children. He plans to stay in Ballard for now and considers a return trip to Alaska in spring.
The Alpha Male quartet draws crowds tonight at Kirk Street Church fair venue. Organizers invite attendees to enjoy music and community fellowship as a mission outreach efforts circulate.
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