Esterhazy A Beggar In Its Darkest Hour
London dispatch recounts Major Count Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy sinking into misery after his divorce, with a letter to his wife November 1 describing poverty, hunger, cold, and a plea to kiss their children. He laments lacking postage funds and claims to be innocent of treason, blaming “scoundrels” for the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ferdinand Walsin-Esterhazy
Dreyfus
Matthieu Dreyfus
Bordereau
Alfred Dreyfus
Marquise de Betancourt
Lewis A May & Co Assign for Benefit of Creditors
Lewis A May and Co, New York consolidated produce exchange members, filed an assignment for creditors to William King Hall. Estimated liabilities run 60 000 to 70 000 with assets undetermined, as withdrawals and a stock run pressured the firm into suspension after offices in several cities and a November 30 stock exchange ticket removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis A. May & Co
New York Consolidated Produce Exchanges
William King Hall
Nassau Street
Boston
Hartford
Providence
Philadelphia
Newark
Lewis A. May
Eugene F. Enslen
Birmingham
Ala
Consolidated Exchange
Stock Exchange
May
New Bedford Strike Shows Non-Union Stand
Non-union weavers at Acushnet and Hathaway mills gain support as they hold firm against union members. A Weavers' union vote allocates outside funds to aid non-union strikers, with plans to continue the strike amid confidence of eventual victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Acushnet and Hathaway
Weavers
St. Jean Baptiste Hall
British Isles Ravaged by Destructive Gales
British newspapers report atmospheric depressions over Great Britain and storms along the seaboard. The White Star Teutonic from Queenstown to New York faced the storm, disembarking passengers and 182 sacks of mail, then struggled into port after passing the towing Cunard liner off Tuskar light. Fears grow for cross-channel steamers that departed last evening as heavy seas lash British ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Seaboard
White Star Line
Teutonic
Queenstown
New York
Cufic
Tuskar Light
Brith
Germanic Keeps Off Shore After Arriving From New York
The steamer Germanic, sailing from New York for Liverpool, arrived and proceeded but did not communicate with shore due to the prevailing gale. No injuries reported, port authorities informed of the fast moving weather and continued voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenstown
New York
Liverpool
Invading Boers Force ite Removal to Cape Town
London reports Lord Kitchener's dispatch confirming the invasion of Cape Colony. He hopes to drive the Boers north rather than capture them, with no definite plans announced for settlement or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
London
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Troop Movements to South Africa Amid Boar Threat
Official notice sets Jan 6 as start for a large mounted force to sail to South Africa. Others remain in readiness. Cape Town reports the treason court moved there due to Boers near Colesberg. Colesberg district is tense with anti British feeling and a clash at Philipstown involving a possible commando crossing Sand Drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Aldershot
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Colesberg
Orange River
Philipstown
Bryan's Trials Begin for New Paper The Commoner
Lincoln Neb December 20 W J Bryan spoke to a personal friend about doing much of the mechanical work on his new paper The Commoner He plans to join the local typographical union and handle advertising and subscriptions upon his return from a short southern trip his brother will act as business manager and publish the first issue local newspaper tone notes Bryan's preparations and publishing hurdles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Young Negro Lynched Near Gulf Port After Killing Sheriff
Lewis, a young negro, who shot and killed Marshal W. E. Richardson, was captured eight miles from Gulf Port Mississippi. A mob dragged him back to town and hanged him to a tree near the crime scene after bloodhounds tracked the murderer.
Sensational drama shines at Opera House shows
Amusements describe a crowded Opera House as Harcourt company presents Escaped from the Law with Miss Fuller leading, praised performances by Harris Judkins and others, moving pictures by Blanche, and Beatrice in a veteran role. The program promises Gypsy Queen and Pay Train, with E. V. Phelan Stock Company opening Dec 24 featuring The Ensign and a strong scenic lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Harcourt Company
Miss Judkins
Mr. Fielding
Mr. Moore
Mr. Emery
Mr. Rexford
Eugene Harris
Blanche
Beatrice
E. V. Phelan Stock Company
St. Paul's
Johnson
Randolph
Phelan
Brindamour
Iron moulders strike ends at Waterbury works
Waterbury Conn Dec 20 The strike of the iron moulders at Manufacturers Foundry companys works was settled today L H Frey of Worcester MA fourth vice president of the International Iron Moulders union declared the men quit without just cause and they will return to work under the same wage scale as before
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
Manufacturers’ Foundry Company
L. H. Frey
Worcester
Mass
International Iron Moulders’ Union
Made Sure of Death in Brooklyn Inspector Suicide
New York December 20 William Weil an inspector of hydrants in Brooklyn killed himself last night by drinking carbolic acid. He swallowed poison in a saloon and on the way to St Marys hospital in an ambulance emptied the vial before the surgeon could remove it. He had been arrested on a charge of stealing $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Weil
Brooklyn
St. Mary's Hospital
Suppression Said to be Due to Russification of Finland
A Helsingfors dispatch reports the Tidning of Christenstadt and the weekly Sanmaan were suspended for four months. Officials attribute the action to the so called Russification of Finland, prompting government censorship intensification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Stockholm
Helsingfors
Tidning
Christenstadt
Sanmaan
Lyons and Crowley at the Savoy this week
Lyons and Crowley entertaining as the funniest talking and singing comedians. The Geyers form a full circus act with chair balancing. Rackett and Hazard perform musical novelty acts. Bella Curtis, trick and solo violinist, and child prodigy Master Duffy with Winona Winter also feature. Christmas matinee and evening seats on sale at Huntington Hall with prices 10 20 30 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Crowley
Savoy
Geyers
Mr. Geyer
Rackett
Hazard
Bella Curtis
America
Master Duffy
Winona Winter
Huntington Hall
Colombian Revolution Reported Crushed Again
Advices from Cumana on the Gulf of Cariaco announce that the Colombian revolution has been crushed. The report comes via Caracas dated December 20 and relayed through a Haitian cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Cumana
Gulf of Cariaco
Czar Replies to Kruger Telegram In France Arrival
The Berlin Paris exchange notes the Czar replying to Mr Kruger's Marseilles telegram and signaling his France arrival. The piece hints the message hints at urging discretion to prevent waste and praises Graves Maryland Matt Whiskey as a health tonic. It notes licensed dealers and A W Dow & Co from Lewell as suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfurter Zecltung
Graves
Maryland
A. W. Dows & Co
Druggista, Lewell
Belle of Bohemia at Boston Theatre by Lederer and Smith
George W Lederer presents The Belle of Bohemia a Casino production at the Boston Theatre. Harry B Smith wrote the piece with Ludwig Englander providing music in what is billed as his best score. The large company is led by Lem and Dick Bernard with D L Don Marie Dainton Sadie Kirby Irene Bentley Paul Nicholson Trixie Friganza John Huame and others plus a chorus and ballet of over 80. Regular Wednesday and Saturday matinees next week include a special Christmas matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lederer
Boston Theatre
Harry B. Smith
Ludwig Englander
Lem
Dick Bernard
D. L. Don
Marie Dainton
Sadie Kirby
Irene Bentley
Paul Nicholson
Trixie Friganza
John Huame
Christmas week program at Keiths features Bennett and guests
The Keiths Christmas week program stars Jobnstone Bennett in a revised A Quiet Evening at Home with five life type characters, backed by Tony Williams. Horace Goldin’s magic returns with new feats, joined by Laulee Gunning, Tobin duo, Leo Cervetta, Marie Duma, and Martinefla Sutherland. Panny Rice headlines Dec 31 with Nell Gwynne condensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Jobnstone Bennett
Mise Bennett
Tony Williams
Marie Duma
Martinefla and Sutherland
Panny Rice
Nell Gwynne
Growth of the U P S C E Large Increase in All Departments
The executive committee met at Tremont temple to plan the 20th anniversary celebration of the United Society of Christian Endeavor in Portland. Reports show large increases in all departments across the U S, Canada, and foreign lands, with total societies at 60,601 and members 3,636,060. Rev Dr Francis B E Clark highlighted major conventions and prayers for a great awakening, noting hopeful reports from Japan and Australia and anticipated revival efforts next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Movement
Portland
Williston Church
Primitive Methodists
Endeavor
John Willis Baer
United States
Canada
Young People's Societies
Young People
Francis BE. Clark
United Society
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Japan
China
India
Australia
Frices Current Lowell Retail Market Dec 20 1900
Retail prices for groceries and provisions from Buttrics Co J B Cover Co and others dated December 20 1900. Prices cover butter tea coffee sugar soap matches pine lumber meat and produce with ranges for many items and notes on suppliers and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Buttrics & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
D. W. Horne & Co
Killpartrics Res
PF. E. Putnam
Prescott Street
C'Mery
Japan
Young Hyson
Tub
Old Hyson
Eges
Java
Paw
Rio
Immense Crop on Choice Turkeys Headed West and East
Reports from shippers indicate a larger poultry shipment including turkeys. Special prices offered to boarding houses, restaurants, and hotels. Early orders fetch the choicest birds. Telephone 29-3 for delivery if unable to visit downtown.
Benson's Plaster Publicity Claim Adverts by Seabury & Johnson
The ad extols Benson's Porous Plaster as the superior external remedy, claiming widespread trust from 5000 physicians and many customers. It contrasts Benson's with Belladonna and Capsicum plasters, notes superior quality, multiple awards, and offers prepaid postage for orders at 25 cents each through Seabury & Johnson in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
G. Washington
Mount Vernon
Benson
Benson's
Europe
America
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
New York
The Kenwood Heater and Welsbach Mantle Promotion
An ad-style notice touts the Lowell hot water heater delivering instant hot water via simple valve operation, with automatic gas shutoff and low ongoing costs. It also promotes The Kenwood heater for boiler-free or boiler-compatible use and showcases the Welsbach Light with the Yussa Mantle delivering 50 percent brighter light and triple strength.
Train schedules corrected for Boston and Maine lines
Lowell and surrounding stations list extensive daily and Sunday departure times to Boston and other destinations including Lawrence Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Somersworth Augusta Bath Waterville Lewiston Bangor Rockland St. Johnsbury Montpelier and Montreal. The notice cites corrected October 8 1900 timetable, with numerous numbered and abbreviated times and route notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Street Depot
Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
A. m
Lawrence
Salem
Mass
Haverhill
Newburyport
Amesbury
Portsmouth
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Lewiston
Joe Browhegan
Bangor
Belfast
Rockland
Halifax
Treat Annebec
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esterhazy
Count
Lewis A. May & CO. Assign
British Isles
Colesberg Court
Bryan
Mississippi
Music Hall
Sousa
Olio
Burke and McEvoy
Henrietta Dryer
Metropolitan and
Castle Square Opera Company
Carlin and Brown
Glockers
Baton
Sam J. Adams
Prof
Madame Robinson
la Pelle Parsons
Manchester
Hydrants
Savoy Theatre
Tim MR. Kruger
Keith's Theatre
The
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Tremont Temple
Benanae
Alimama
Nceial
Malaga
Aldut
Chow Cho
Choice Turkeys
Banner Market
Prescott ST
Pain
Sapolio
Dominion Line
INEW
England
Commonwealth
Vancouver
Dominion
State Bt
Ximas
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Courier-Citizen Building
Kenwood
Iasal
Ely
A. F. Roach
Bridge ‘Street
Cutter
Sherwood
Taylor
Hunter
JONES
Harvard
Au Ee
Ted Te Ong
Bans Pereaied
A. FP. Roach
Bridge Street
Liebig Company
Liebig Co
P.O. Box
Mreakimack Stan
T. H Boyle & CO
Propiisia
Conway
Courier
Railroads
Boston & Maine
R. R
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
D. J. Flanders
D& It
Busiun
New York, New
Iaven & Hartford
Middlesex Street
Taunton
Newport
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Albany R. R
Springfield
Albany
Concor
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
South
Eastport
St. John
Castine
Weer Isle
Sedgewick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Woburn
Cere
Ayer Junction
W. N
Fitchbars
Anherst
Mujordaly
Witton
Greenfield
Iam
Ute
Iver Junction
Franklin
Bradford
Uhape Re
Claremogt
Ieremeni Unction
Johnsbury
Lyndon
Wells River
Montpetter
Easex Junction
Eton
St. Albans
St. Johns
Mosetreal
Central Vermont
Aantreal
Quebec
Monae
Moston Air Line
Plymouth
Sherbrooke
Bedford
Wormington
H & Taft
Printing Department
TV Ourier Itizen Company
Mercantila Printing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!