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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
1
A collage of humorous and seasonal snippets from the Atlanta Constitution and others. It spoofs family talk about a newborn, mocks press boasts of Christmas gifts, and jests about current events from South Africa to politics, with light satire on readers and the season.
The column notes a dancer's roughly eleven and a half mile evening movement including dances and intermission trips. It then asserts extreme population density in Bombay, with 760 people per acre in dense districts and streets occupying a quarter of the area, yielding 3049 persons per acre if all massed in the streets.
The December Catholic World Magazine features Father Hecker’s maxims for magazine governance, memorials for Gacander, and an elegant “In Memoriam” poem with a portrait. Fr Elliott’s Life of Christ extracts, an Ignatius Loyola sketch, Holy See and Jews insights on Dreyfus, and Paulists Burke on Total Abstainer as missionary are highlighted alongside Christmas pieces by Marie Gilmore and other festive content. The issue is presented in green and gold Christmas colors.
A. G. Pollard & Co. offers three cases of blanket seconds, small lot but attractive. White California wool blankets in 10-4 size now 2.49 per pair, 11-4 size extra fine white blankets for 3.59 per pair, both far below typical values of 4 to 5.50.
Boston reports the Broadway National Bank at Milk and Arch Streets with 200000 capital failed and placed in the hands of the comptroller of currency. Directors include John R. Graham Henry L. Lawrence Frank O Squire Roswell C Downer and Frank W Downer. Squire linked to pork packers firm Grower's Squire faces liabilities of 3 million. bank deposits stood at 2.348 million with loans around 1.995 million.
London reports a revised British casualty total of 963 with 70 officers after the Magersfontein battle. Despatches claim Boer forces entrenched and fired on advancing British troops, with heavy losses on both sides. British retreat toward Belmont continues as reports describe a brutal field of slaughter and bolstered Boer defenses.
A December 16 blaze at a five story brick block in Lynn caused about 30,000 in damage to the building occupied by the Lynn National Bank and Safe Deposit Co. Shoe manufacturer C H Ingalls suffered roughly 2,000 in losses.
Bradstreet's notes general wholesale and manufacturing demand easing but holiday trade surges. Prices hold firm with many staples firm, textiles remain strong, raw cotton steady, wool firmer, silk steady, corn tight with low receipts, and provisions mixed though lard and pork still higher than prior).
Vancouver reports advices to December 1 on rioting against Roman Catholic missionaries in Kiangsi. Two battalions dispersed and scattered to the hills, possibly Malao Nui. Shanghai lenders offer a million dollars to Hupeh viceroy for a railway from Pingshahn mines to Mayniung iron works.
Eddie Connoly of St John New Brunswick defeated Kid McPartland of New York after 25 rounds in a Broadway Athletic Club bout on December 15 in New York.
A regular meeting for night firemen is set in Building Laborers' Hall at 32 Middle Street on Sunday at 2 30 to elect officers for the term. Delegates from Boston Springfield Holyoke North Adams New Bedford Fall River and Lawrence will discuss firemen wages. State president Mr T F Tierney and local No 3 Boston secretary will attend to install officers.
Dennis A Long proprietor of the Sunday Telegram buys an entirely new plant with modern machinery and a 12000 an hour press. The spacious quarters sit over Harry Richardson's in Merrimack square and will be ready soon. Long is congratulated on Telegram success.
The Police Relief association held its annual meeting at the station on Friday afternoon and elected directors Hugh Downey David J. Donaldson Thos McCloughry John S Dennett Peter Corcoran J L Leighton James Markham E E Perkins M J McCann Bartholomew Ryan Martin Maher Chester E Ryder W H Wilson T A Molony and Thomas E Allen The annual hall is set for January 2 with both Associate and Knights of Columbus halls to be used and the combined capacity likely to be tested The officers report the sale is very satisfactory.
A century-old two story frame house at 298 South Ist Street Wilamsburg burned at 1 am killing Luke Freem 45 and two women 71 and 85 and wounding four others. Tenants on all floors faced horrific escape as a heroic 15 year old girl Jennie Freem saved siblings while others leaped to safety or perished. Fire appears caused by a kerosene lamp explosion in the hall.
Registrars check lists this morning ahead of a recount of the mayoral vote set to begin Monday. City Clerk Cadman notified Mayor Crowley about the eight hour proposition, likely delayed until aldermen approve. Vital Robert is a candidate for superintendent of public buildings. Luther F. Kittredge denies any plan to run for superintendent of streets.
It is stated that Lawrence hosiery operatives, about 3000 workers, will receive a 5 percent wage rise starting Monday. The six Lowell mills will add 10 percent in the yarn department, with overall production and cotton price factors explaining the difference. Agents note only the yarn sector will see 10 percent, while print works may see smaller increases after meetings to organize for higher pay.
Four drunks faced the Prescott street police court this morning. Jeremiah Burke paid a $5 fine for disturbance. Daniel F. Sullivan and John Kennedy were fined $5 each. Ellen W. Kennedy received a one month probation after seeking a trial for drunkenness. Other cases included maintained liquor charges, an assault and battery matter with Patrick J. Curtin, and Thorpe found guilty as a common drunk with six months in jail or equivalent, plus $20 bail for superior court.
On the evening of December 8, witnesses testified Curtin carried the Riley woman to a door where she struggled to free herself. The woman fell down the steps as Curtin lost his hold. The Riley woman was said to be drunk. Two witnesses supported Bruce’s testimony, but the court ruled the evidence insufficient for conviction and discharged Curtin.
The Unitarian society of Tyngsoro held its annual fair and town hall entertainment on a Friday evening. A supper was served in the lower hall followed by a three act comedy Tompkins's Hired Man with a cast including Asa Tompkins Horace Banecrof Dixey Sherman Proctor and Louise portrayed by Mrs Herbert Hodgimnan. Members outlined booths representing modern dwelling rooms offering items for sale while committees organized by local women managed entertainment reception parlor dining conservatory nursery candy table kitchen and supper duties. The dining room was headed by Miss Mary Bennett.
A Ladies' circle ball at the town hall in Billerica Centre drew about 175 guests from local and out of town circles. Green and white decor, laurel wreaths, palms, and ferns brightened the hall while Hibbard's orchestra played. Everett Hewes and Edith Hawes led the grand march, followed by Joseph Duperster and Edith Hawes. An excellent supper was served during intermission and dancing continued until midnight. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Parker, and several Hawes family members among others.
Bishop Lawrence spoke before the Society of Religious Inquiry on The Episcopal Church. Dr Bowker offered a Hawaii talk praised for its illustrations. Abbot academy held its first piano recital with Buonamici in November and received strong audience enthusiasm. Phillips Academy students heard a dean from the University of Pennsylvania on college education, sparking wide interest. Rev Prof and Mrs Smyth hosted a reception for seminary students and Abbot pupils last Friday Morn.
Harvard reports indicate Arthur Armstrong Edward Mulock Benjamin Burpee and James H Clancy from Co H Forty Third Massachusetts Infantry have each been heard from their transport reached Gibraltar safely with kind remembrances sent home. Mr Kingsmean has leased Mr Kendall Willards farm for five years and his family are now in possession.
The Republican city committee filed petitions yesterday afternoon for a recount of the mayoral vote at 2:80. A second petition seeks a school board recount in War. The water board spent two hours debating the Beaver Brook driven wells and broader water supply, directing six experimental wells along the brook and considering a larger plant expansion. The state health board foresees required filtration for surface water near Lowell, while officials debate future water strategies and potential needs for filtered water.
Police captured George Drinan while dispensing liquor to six customers at Isaac Mahesey shop on Moer rimack near Suffouk. Officers seized two jugs of whiskey four bottles of whiskey and six whiskey graces, and the clock and liquor were taken to the police station.
A mid forenoon fire at a dressmakers shop in the Albion Block caused by a dropped match ignited inflammable material and burned the carpet lounge and wall. Fred C. Church had the insurance.
Overseers will notify operatives of a five percent pay increase in Lawrence hosiery. The officials plan to instruct workers and likely implement the raise on Monday morning.
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