26 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
1
A Washington Star poem urges patience with every neighbor including the motorman who swears at your plans to ride his speeding car and the busybody who explains the plot at the play. It ends with a plea to persevere in loving others despite provocation.
A fragmented year end note blends mockery and whimsy with references to earthquakes in Santiago Harvard astronomy and Santa Claus. It recalls Senator Hanna dining with the Salvation Army and 1500 poor people while a neighboring town boy plans to hang up his pants for Christmas.
The Island of Formosa, a Japanese possession, will gain a new railway line of great importance. It will be built by a syndicate of Japanese capitalists, signaling strategic infrastructure development in the region.
Agent Richardson of the Humane Society received word late last night that a horse and wagon were left on Bedford road near Billerica. The animal was found mildy worn from exposure but alive. Officials believe the team was stolen and abandoned in the road to avoid detection.
The next Middlesex North Pomona gathering will convene at Union Hall Middle Street Lowell Friday Jan 4 with forenoon installation by State Deputy George P Ladd. Afternoon features an illustrated lecture on China and the Philippines. Westford Grange hosts an evening program with song declamation and discussions on public libraries Grange forest and bird protection telephone rates and government regulation.
Berlin reports Waldersee cable from Pekin stating on December 22 French troops encountered a Chinese force east of Chochaw between Pekin and Pao Ting Fu. The Chinese fled toward Kuan Hsien, leaving five banners and four cannon. The force likely consisted of dispersed remnants.
Eugene A. Philbin assumed the post as district attorney of New York City after Governor Roosevelt appointed him to replace Col. Asa Bird Gardiner. Gardiner protested the transfer, stating the action was unlawful, but pledged cooperation to avoid public business disruption.
London informed an Associated Press representative that there is no truth to Pall Mall Gazette reports of a Pekin despatch claiming Britain considered seceding from allied commands due to German activity in territories under British protection.
Rev Mr Kelly, a Presbyterian missionary, reports to Conger the burning by Boxers of nineteen Catholic Christians in Pekin. The Chinese sources provide the information, amid rumors of mounting hostility toward native Christians and fears of a deadly outbreak.
City council plans another meeting tonight to elect a Republican superintendent of streets amid conflicting predictions. Reports say Evans narrowly missed a vote at the last session and may gain support now, though outcomes remain uncertain as public sentiment rallies in favor of a GOP pick.
Annie Riley died at St Johns hospital from burns received at home on December 15 when a lighted candle at the bedside caused a fire in her room at 63 Lakeview avenue. Neighbors carried her from the flames and, despite medical care, her condition worsened until death this morning. Relatives could not be located, but a husband is believed to live in Cardale.
Portland Oregon December 26 direct steamers will run between Portland and Manila. The Oregon and Oriental Co has placed two steamers in commission for regular trips to accommodate growing trade, with service to begin by February 26.
Steamer Canada brought Lord Roberts to Funchal Madeira last evening and four gun salutes welcomed him. An official reception followed this morning before he set off at noon for Gibraltar via the carrier.
John Kelly aged 13 and Willie Hall aged 10 were drowned while skating on Union Mill pond in Norwalk South Norwalk Last night Kelly broke through the ice and Willie Hall attempted to save him but also perished In this incident Kelly attempted to rescue and both boys lost their lives in the cold December waters.
Irving Shaw formerly acting consul at Barranquilla Colombia and recently named consul general to Singapore died in a Philadelphia hotel yesterday by self-inflicted cut wrists. Officials believe mental health issues may have affected him after recent worries and illness.
A terse note from Watertown Delaware records a boy named Cav anaugh from the town celebrating his tenth birthday. The passage mentions his likely role as one of the country’s youngest celebrants and references Mrs Hartley Me herty on Main street and a birth in Monaghan Ireland.
On a springlike Christmas, Lowell General Hospital children’s ward glowed with a Christmas tree and gifts from Santa Claus. Nurses whispered of his arrival. babies slept, children smiled, and private patients received toys, flowers, and a simple Christmas dinner as doctors visited with cheer.
Christmas tree exercises and vestry dedication highlighted multiple Lowell churches. Santa Claus appeared at First Trinitarian, Westminster gifted chorister A. W. McDonald, and Highland and Eliot churches hosted trees, entertainments, and gifts. Other sites included St. Pauls M B, Pawtucket, Unitarian, Worthen Street Free Baptist, and Fifth Street Baptist with cantatas, operettas, and purse presentations.
Charles C Hooper a young man who stole pigs chickens and milk cans from Chelmsford farmers appeared before the police court and pleaded guilty to three counts of larceny and breaking and entering Judge Hadley ordered him held for the superior court with bonds of 400 on the larceny charges and 800 on the breaking and entering charges The case ties include Clesson P Salls and Manuel J Perry and Wilbur A Cheney Also noted is Patrick Leahy who assaulted Officer Fitzgerald and several drunks with fines and probation for others.
Three hundred children from poorer city districts attended a Sunshine League event at Foresters Hall yesterday noon. A stern police presence kept order as presents were distributed from a large tree. entertainment by Savoy Theatre performers, including Lloyd Hasemer and Lew Benedict, impressed the crowd. The program featured "The Holy City" and a feast of coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, cake, and fruit.
Readable fragments indicate a children’s entertainment titled The Visit to be held at the Grate Universalist setting. Names such as Helen Abe’s and Ireta White appear in partial form, with mention of participants Marton and Martin.
A 23 year old Hooper confessed to stealing milk cans from Highlands doorsteps and pigs and chickens from farms. Inspectors found cans on Liberty street marked P Kelly F and M. He described larceny methods and said he planned to marry earlier, now living with his brother. Three larceny counts are expected.
Dennis Kerrigan, a crossing flagman on the Fitchburg division, was severely injured at the Washington street crossing Friday night. He has only partially regained consciousness, and doctors now believe he was seized by some trouble causing him to fall and strike his head, initial fears of robbery are ruled out.
A Lowell citizen credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing a severe sore throat and cold after using a sample given by his wife. The account claims the product revived him by next morning and prompted a full bottle purchase. The ad asserts the remedy cures coughs and bronchial complaints and notes widespread drugstore sales within two weeks of its intro.
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