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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
2
A list of shoe prices shows items such as 98e leather in Romeo Harvard Everetts and 98c priced at $1.28 with BL49. The notice outlines department store footwear pricing for context.
See three special counters loaded with fancy china pieces including cups and saucers rose bowls ornaments vases mugs bon bon dishes and more. Prices range from 10c to 49c for sets plates vases and novelty items.
A local sale advertises discounts on juvenile books with prices such as 5c 10c and 1c per lot. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 1287 pages is offered for 79c.
Hand stitched aprons featured with embroidered corners and Hamburg lace, priced at 25 cents each. A fine line includes pretty little aprons with insertion and lace details.
A busy afternoon as residents sort mail and manage parcels, causing delays and quiet activity in local post office lanes.
A serious rear end collision near Boston South Station injured many onlookers and passengers. The Mansfield 5:15 pm local struck the Dedham express 5:12 pm as signals caused confusion on the Broadway extension bridge. Several residents of Roslindale and Dedham were hospitalized, with at least three confirmed serious injuries.
Boston December 17 condition of passengers hurt in the N Y N H & H wreck at South Boston improved today except Mrs A W Henderson who remains critically ill at Hyde Park with internal injuries. Most others suffer only minor bruises or cuts. Engineer Robbins who led the Mansfield train was suspended amid an investigation for disregarding block signals.
Farm accidents bring cuts bruises and stings with sprains common. Dr Thomas s Electric Oil offers instant relief and soothing comfort for pain. This familiar home remedy claims steady results for everyday injuries on rural farms.
Fall River Mills workers face a potential strike as the textile council urges all operatives to refuse overtime at mills running nights or Saturdays. The move, supported by labor leaders and workers, aims to curb overtime despite manufacturers claiming volunteers run extra shifts. About ten mills, employing a quarter of the city’s mill hands, would be affected.
Fall River workers claim the 10 percent raise has not been applied. They say posted prices show less than a 5 percent advance for some goods, and if pay envelopes next week fail to reflect the full raise, they threaten a strike.
Brockton December 16 The labor trouble at R B Grover Co shoe factory has reached a crisis. Monday may bring legal action as local workers refuse to recognize the National Boot and Shoe Workers union decision in Rochester last June which implemented a new constitution and disbanded the Cutters union making its members non union.
Boston reports that a police order extending the old Sunday sale ban to common victuallers did not fully enforce the blue law today. The measure targeted small dealers in fruit, periodicals, and cigars but excluded hotels and drug stores as initially interpreted.
In Providence Rhode Island two men registered at the Roger Williams hotel early yesterday. One man was found dead in his room late last evening while the other, who appeared intoxicated, returned in the afternoon. The medical examiner attributed death to slonhalicm.
At Youngs hotel the Middlesex club dinner showcased the four speakers for Massachusetts House speakership. James J. Myers of Cambridge defended his Republican loyalty amid criticism while others were introduced. The event included Whittier related addresses by Rantoul Cate and Clark, with a Whittier recital and refreshments, and letters from Hoar and Cuyler read.
Amesbury December 16. The Whittier Home association directed a birthday observance for the poet Whittier. A large gathering from distant points attended the exercises to renew memory of the poet and his work.
In Carbondale Township, four Gallaghers and a Dempsey relative stood trial for the killing of James Quinn Sr. during an August quarrel. A jury found Thomas Gallagher guilty of manslaughter while his brother Joseph, mother Arun Gallagher, and grandmother Bridget Dempsey were acquitted. witnesses traced the fatal wound to a stone thrown by Thomas.
Lexington Ky Dec 17 The election for a successor to the late E E Settle in Kentucky seventh district takes place tomorrow expected to be the quietest in the history of the seat. Democratic candidate June Gayle has a slight edge aided by conservative stance toward Goebel and lingering resentment toward Owens the fusion candidate from Breckenridge rank. Vote expected to be light.
A summer home in Wim Collins of Cambridge Massachusetts burned this afternoon. The house barn and ell were destroyed but household goods and stock were saved. Losses around $2000 with insurance about $800. A faulty chimney was the fire cause.
Fire completely destroyed the Duluth Boot and Shoe company factory in Duluth Minnesota at four o'clock this morning. One of the firemen was killed by falling debris and two others were seriously injured. Stock and building valued at about 130,000 with 90,000 insurances.
Watertown reports the death of Hon. Hannibal Smith a leading lawyer in the state at his home today aged 60. The prominent figure was widely known for his judicial work and public service within the community. Funeral arrangements are pending.
In Atlantic City New Jersey December 16 the open golf tournament of the country club of Atlantic City concluded with final rounds for four cups a Shele handicap and a member foursome. W H Davis of Lakewood defeated Findlay S Douglas of Fairfield county 3 up 2 to play. Kimball Moore Moore?
In Cincinnati on December 17 Dudley Ferguson, son of prominent attorney E. Alexander Ferguson, killed detective Guards Meehan at Ferguson residence on Dayton Street. Ferguson, reportedly depressed over a failed bar exam, was arrested after the shooting. Meehan died soon after.
Coroner's jury found unintentional homicide in the death of Henry B. Neise after a boxing bout with Fred Bellerson. Neise died from brain concussion and authorities held Bellerson and seconds pending grand jury action. Charles W. Whitney Jr manager Tim Hurst referee Cappels and Clarke timekeepers were ordered arrested.
Across Lake Michigan the Ann Arbor Railroad plans a practical wireless telegraphy test with its car ferry service. A contract with Marconi has been closed and the system will be installed immediately. The coverage spans about 83 miles and the company aims to keep the ferry service open all winter.
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