19 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
Loom-fixers in New Bedford vow to fix Treasurer Knowles if possible. The Pan-American exhibition will require much tin to succeed, yet progress is underway. Sofa pillows often see markdowns when they are not characteristic. Booz stirs excitement at West Point, as he always did trouble.
The annual income of the State agricultural and mechanical colleges in the United States is 6 008 872 dollars. Over 400 tree species exist in the Philippine Islands, but only 60 have commercial value. Munich papers express indignation that the state did not intervene in a gale damaging a lumberman and a large linden tree in Bavaria. The tree measured 8.42 meters in circumference and 4.20 meters in diameter.
Cyrus Augustus Bartel died in Boston on Monday born Freeport Missouri April 30 1815 aged near 88 a Bowdoin and Harvard Divinity School graduate He served as pastor of West Church Boston from 1837 to 1889 and retired at 76 He was a transcendentalist with influential social circles and published sermons histories and reminiscences He married Elizabeth Howard Clark in 1888 leaving a daughter Elizabeth Howard Bartel an artist at 17 Chestnut Street Boston
United Gas Improvement Co announces the sale to J and W Seligman & Co of 9.85 million dollars in Connecticut Railway and Light Company 4 1/2 percent 50 year gold bonds. The issue covers the mortgage securing trolley lines and utility companies across Bridgeport Milford Derby Norwalk Waterbury Westport Sagatucket New Britain Greenwich Naugatuck and other Connecticut towns.
The article lauds a bank named Traders Nations for solid backing by business men. It emphasizes progressive yet conservative management, modern facilities, courteous officials, and strong deposits. The piece profiles the institution as high quality and reputable with substantial capital backing.
West Point cadets and Booz’s classmates testified about the hazing death inquiry. They described corrective measures as noninjurious and reported Booz as unpopular for cowardice and untruthfulness. Orville Tyler of Maryland deemed Booz a quitter who did not act like a man during the fight with Frank Kellar of Missouri.
Amsterdam reports Kruger arrived and was welcomed by municipal authorities in the royal waiting room. He said the invaders are ten to one and that God will reveal His will, adding they rely on divine aid more than emperors and princes. He رفض coming as a fugitive, but says he comes by government order to end a war he claims British use women and children against them.
A New York cable reports Venezuela's uprising likely aims to strip American corporations of property and rights. The National Asphalt Company faces heavy losses from the upheaval due to its concessions and mining titles there.
Gloucester December 19 The fishing schooner Anglo Saxon limped into port after a harrowing hurricane encounter. Fourteen crewmen endured injuries and exhaustion but all were accounted for. All deck gear was lost and only below deck remains intact.
Walter Camp treasurer reports Yale Field corporation receipts total $68,616.54 for all athletic branches. Expenses amount to $63,656.71. Net profit stands at $4,959.33 as of December 19 in New Haven Connecticut.
London dispatch reports Ambassador Choate denying plans to resign amid rumors tied to the death of partner Charles C. Beaman. He states he will not resign and that the speculation stems from presumed need to return to law practice.
The Newport Vermont thermometer sits at a new cold record for December with ten days under six below zero. This morning it reached twenty below zero and the thick frost indicates a harsh harvest period. The extreme cold marks the coldest December in years for the area.
Washington December 19 The Senate adopted the House resolution authorising the appointment of Congressman Charles A Houtelle of Maine as captain on the retired list of the navy.
Fragmentary notes describe fears after a regiment landed on Panay and new maneuvers occurring in early November. Text references uncertain entities and dates, with unclear details about licensees or rumors.
In Iloilo the 26th Regiment maintains outpost duty at La Paz and groups like Capt Meeks, Garver, Figueras, and Mr Watkins run a local license and booze scheme. Civilians arrive from the states while many volunteers speculate on return. Jaro fires on the Americans, Quintan Saas’ manifesto fails, and a 26th anniversary concert plus an Iloilo club sparring event mark October festivities.
The Hillside church Ladies Aid chose officers for 1900 with Miss Annie Tyrell as president and Mrs C L Hodge as vice president. The Christian Endeavor nominated a president Miss Lizzie Zipper and others. A recent birthday party raised over 30 dollars. Santa Claus will attend the December 25 Christmas event with a cantata before gift distribution. Martha Alma Gunther infant of Clemens and Minnie was baptized at home on Sabbath afternoon December 9.
August Grondin was sentenced to four months in jail for drunkenness. Frank Newell was fined $2 for drunkenness. Arthur Whitehead received probation for three months for stubbornness. Joseph O. Collins faced larceny charges with the case continued to December 20. John Demaris was found not guilty and discharged on larceny.
An advertisement touts Jus Sane as a universal cough remedy for throat and lung ailments including bronchitis tonsillitis laryngitis asthma influenza and the grip claiming it cures even advanced consumption. It markets Tsiano as a scientific preparation pleasant to taste and easy on the stomach with wholesale availability at Lowell druggists.
The Lowell city council sat through the night to elect a superintendent of streets failing to unite on a candidate. Democrats backed Edward Cawley while Republicans balked. adjournments and ballots filled the morning with discussable motions and committee elections.
At Lowell High School the Old Bay State chapter D A R awarded two prizes for essays on Who are the Patriots of America. Robert F. Allen won ten dollars and Miss Josephine Anna Boynton won another gold prize. Judges praised thoughtful effort and noted patriotism extends beyond battlefields. Mrs. Henry M. Thompson and Hon. George A. Marden spoke, stressing equal rights and civic virtue.
At last night's board meeting licenses granted include common victualier Thomas Stimpson 2 John street Ernest V Chasse Bridege street Hawker and lar New England Hutter Co 300 Merrimack street pool table Adolph T Hanson 108 Gorham street May BE Dixon 4 Johe etreet Henry A Lacerte bed ven leave to raw on applies a viet valler license Tucker street Ade lard C Manchette 16 Race street Knickerbocker club eas granted Geceet for an aahierie exhibition in trian ball Dec 11 190.
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