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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
1
A crowded streetcar scene follows a man who hurries aboard and, after seating himself, sees a stout old lady drop her fare and then stand gripping a strap as the car moves. The narrative shifts to a separate scene where a maiden with roses plays guitar, and a final reunion hints at past politeness and diverging paths ending with a wistful good night.
Blue predominated in Lawrence Sunday though not the favorite color. Luna reportedly wore a veil Saturday evening to hide facial spots. A Christmas week note mentions Low ell's operatives. Santa fears rain instead of snow. Electric cars stalled briefly today before service resumed.
A collecton of humorous exchanges from 1920s papers. A pu gilist notes success comes all at once while a scholar doubts it. A farmer’s wife jokes about finding a fork in the road. A mother hurries as a child worries about a baby diving from a man tel into a circus game.
The Produce Exchange Trust company in the Standard Oil building at 29 Broadway closed its doors this morning citing suspended payments while books are examined. Liabilities total 11.65 million with assets of 11.72 million, deposits 2.93 million, trust funds 21,600, and bank due 370,000. A special committee led by Edwin Gould and others was appointed to manage the affairs. Henry Allen & Co. also suspended, attributed to customers failing to provide extra margins after recent declines.
Hong Kong advices report a new Franco-Chinese war threat over Kuang Chou Bay on the Tonkin border. France seeks triple the concession from China for an open port. Marshal Su leads 30,000 Chinese troops ready to fight with no further orders. One small skirmish noted.
Lansing December 18 The Michigan Legislature meets in special session at Gov. Pingree’s call to seek a joint resolution. It aims to submit to voters an amendment to state taxation law placing railways on par with other property rather than taxing gross earnings.
Boston December 18 ten percent wage increase hits most cotton mills in New England today impacting over 70000 workers directly and 300000 indirectly. Woolen mills also raise wages and many expect further hikes January 1. The raise totals about 100000 dollars weekly for wage earners.
Washington December 18 The currency bill passed the House by a vote of 190 to 150. Democrats voting affirmatively included Clayton Briggs Fitzgerald Ruppert Scudder and Wilson of New York Thayer of Massachusetts and Denny of Maryland.
Agent Gammel, president of Lonsdale company, to press a settlement as weavers claim the new price list cut about 15 percent rather than the 10 percent raise. Weavers say they must run 10 to 12 looms of the new Draper pattern. Spinners at Manville company may clash over overtime as Rhode Island mule spinners arbitration denies it. Secretary Clisse, delegated by the state to confer, was informed. Outcome awaited as both sides stand firm.
Harry Cadmus a Brooklyn clerk admitted to bail on a homicide charge after a December 5 dispute in a saloon with John Lynch. Cadmus says Lynch was the aggressor. a punch to the chin led to Lynch collapsing and dying Saturday morning.
In Boston on December 18 a freight train backed onto a wagon at Prison Point near North Union station, killing Chelsea milkman George B. Tucker and seriously injuring his helper W. H. B. Kirby. The wagon and horse were destroyed as milk cans were being transferred from a car. The incident was blamed on a possible unsignaled switch onto the spur track.
Mrs Sarah A. Wilcox, an aged resident, was struck by an electric car while crossing a street in Providence around 7 p.m. She suffered a scalp wound and a skull fracture and died shortly after reaching the hospital.
Holyoke December 18 The Lyman Mills company announces a ten percent wage increase with the new scale already in effect. The firm, the city’s largest employer with about 1200 workers, has a weekly payroll near $7000 and workers previously earned about $6 more per week.
At Saunders hat the Central Social club annual ball drew a large crowd including a Lowell carload seeking to crown Geowrie sum strong in the dance contest but judges chose Barron from this city after an evening of intricate steps. Armstrong and Barron were accompanied by Misses Tighe and Malone respectively. Special sale of cameras at Thompson Hardware Company offers reduced prices this week.
Kingston correspondent reports the death of Mrs. F. B. Hoff man known as Mertie Peek the famous horse woman and owner of the Peek running combination who passed away last night in Kingston.
In Pawtucket on December 18, the executive committee of the National Federation of Textile Operatives of America sanctioned the strike of weavers at mill No. 4 of the Lonsdale company. The decision was announced at the Blackstone Valley Weavers' Association hall in Lonsdale, with a meeting of strikers and other Blackstone valley weavers convened to report and form a committee to act.
Doctors visit small pox suspect John F. Ryan and confirm no mistake in moving him to the contagious hospital. He shows signs of confluent small pox with a critical period looming, vaccination to start, and care by two health department employees while the case is monitored.
A patient was removed to a local facility at 5 o clock Saturday afternoon after an incident described as fortunate and best possible in the report. Authorities responded promptly, and the person received care without further complications.
City recount underway under police guard after widespread bets on mayoral outcome. In Ward One, no change to the school committee tally. only one vote shifted to Johnson before recount completion. Eight hour law not yet in effect. alderman report expected tomorrow. 14 candidates seek city messenger post.
The women's branch of the People's club led by Mrs. A. M. Paxson plans a Christmas entertainment for vacation school children. The club can host 100 of the 300 applicants, leaving 200 to be funded by patrons and others. Volunteers will dress dolls and provide a feast, inviting more generous help to spread holiday joy.
The Lowell and Suburban Street railway engines lost vacuum at the power station for about half an hour this forenoon. The incident halted service briefly and caused passenger delays with no serious injuries reported.
Pollard & Co offer 300 yards of 54 inch heavy worsted mixtures and plaids, plus colored broadcloth flannel in 54 inch widths, pieces from 1 to 10 yards. Priced at 49 cents a yard, with sample pieces at 25 cents. Thompson Hardware advertises the Never Break Sled Skate, promoted as a safe option for small children.
In police court 19 drunks faced fines with several distinct cases. Lesage and Jennery were found guilty of a power nuisance after a disputed liquor sale audit. Inspector Donaldson and Officer McCann testified about store records and signatures, prompting a legal ruling that buyers must sign their own name for a sale. Both men were fined 50 dollars and held for appeal in Superior Court.
Dennis Carney of Plymouth New Hampshire opposed arrest after a disturbance on John Street. Police detained 23 offenders over the weekend, mostly intoxicated men. Carney, 27, claimed Plymouth NH as his home and was booked as a simple drunk after a fight at the box.
David Evans of 449 Lakeview avenue hires a local lawyer in a peculiar court matter. He alleges his father Frederick T. Evans of Bolton Lancashire England left stocks and real estate to him but the son died in 1886 before taking action. About two weeks ago he contacted a Boston lawyer who then referred him to a Lowell attorney.
John H Lynch was released from Cambridge house of correction after four months and immediately rearrested by Inspector Allen on a warrant for larceny from Emma Harmston of Boylston Street. Lynch denies knowledge of the crime and is held at the police station.
A new wage schedule takes effect in Lowell mills with 10 percent boosts for 15 000 workers across seven mills. Merrimack and Hamilton print works operatives are excluded for now and organize as the Print Workers association of Lowell amid talk of futures raises. About 500 workers enrolled, with Dec 31 set for a permanent group formation and Dec 24 for further talks with mill agents.
A Manchester Union report claimed Boston and Maine raised pay by 25 cents daily for engineers and 15 cents for firemen, but a Southern Division conductor says the statement is false and no such raise was issued. The proposed raise for freight handlers is described as a dream.
A reader testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla removed infirmities caused by impure blood. The ad lists ailments like scrofula, salt rheum, catarrh, and dyspepsia and claims pimples disappeared after using the medicine. The testimonial from W. H. Malins of Steubenville, Ohio is included.
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