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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
2
Classified brief listing promoting ladies jersey vests and pants in various styles and fabrics. Mentions fine and heavy fleece options with improved sleeve and gussets and multiple price points from 12 to 75 cents in a compact mailer style.
Bargain notice for ladies hats in black velvet trimmed with violets and roses. Original price six dollars, now reduced to three dollars ninety eight cents each. Limited stock likely, offered through local shop.
New York December 28 intense interest centers on the Molineux trial as Harry S. Cornish testifies about receiving the poison in a silver holder and bottle. Doctors testifying link mercurial poison to Barnet's illness and death while Barnet's name is excluded from records. Adams testifies on Cornish-Molineux ties and Knickerbocker A C club quarrels with cross examination to follow.
New York reports James Gresham of Brooklyn has secured capital to prove a corkscrew boat's commercial usefulness. W J Arkell organizes a private syndicate to provide 50 000 to build a small corkscrew craft, with plans for a mail boat if scale tests show near model speeds.
A new non passenger boat is being built at Newport News Ship Yards to carry mails and fast freight and serve life saving stations. The cylindrical craft features a serpentined corkscrew flange from bow to stern and an outer shell that moves while the inner compartment stays balanced to cut through rough surf.
Herbert Barnum Seeley plans to wed Lucie Mitchell on New Year’s Day at noon in New York. The couple’s bin had stirred attention after the famed “Seeley dinner” during his brother Clinton Seeley’s 1896 nuptials, which drew attendance by luminaries and the shock of Police Captain Chapman. Lucie Mitchell is the daughter of Mrs. A. P. Mitchell. the ceremony will be at her mother’s home officiated by Rev. Fr. Taylor.
Peter C. Schroeder a wealthy wholesale grocer with Brooklyn stores and a young woman likely Lillie Flinn died from gas suffocation in a Livingston Street lodging house. A rubber gas-tube misconnection left a stove burning as the pair were found. Schroeder, a Williamsburg resident with a solid reputation, leaves a family and German society ties.
New York December 28 creditors of Erastus Wiman near final settlement at a rate of 68.163 of one cent on the dollar. Justice Gaynor signed a decree authorizing David Bennett King as assignee to complete settlement with assets in his possession.
A fragmented ad lists fancy feathers, fur sets, French stone marten, river mink, and chinchilla items with ornate coats and accessories. It promotes special lots, low prices, limited quantities, and emphasizes coats, wraps, and wrappers offered at reduced rates.
New York December 28 A possible insurance industry clash looms as the rebate compact binding major life companies is terminated by Equitable Life and others withdraw from joint agency arrangements This sharp move ends a pact seen as a trust and signals a potentially titanic competition among giants like New York Life and Equitable The expected large delegation to visit the island is planned for next month.
Attorney General Nash says in a Hinds county circuit court filing that all insurance firms doing business in Mississippi under the Southeast Tariff association have violated state antitrust laws by forming trusts or combines He seeks cancellation of their franchises and charters and a ban on further business in the state.
The Merchants' association of New York has begun correspondence with commercial bodies in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and St Louis to secure delegates to join a New York delegation visiting Porto Rico for a personal inspection of conditions there and of user-
Chicago Dec 28 Henry L Mills of this city formerly connected with several large firms nostra filed today a petition in bankruptcy scheduling liabilities of 763891 assets 190. All debts were contracted before 1894 at which time he assigned and many creditors were paid Largest creditors Blacksone National Bank Boston 25000 I N Keith Sagamore Mass 57000 J P Moore and Company Boston 37600 Manchester National Bank New Hampshire 83000 Greeneat Simpson Boston 73000 Chicago Furniture Company 20000 Faneuil Hall National Bank Boston 69009 Massachusetts National Bank Boston 16000 W M Parker Manchester N H 22859
Russell Dar Jr former partner in Clarke Radcliffe and company petitions for bankruptcy in New York claiming liabilities and those of the firm at 821,088 with no assets. Loans include 455,000 from Lime Rock National Bank Providence and funds from American National Providence and Third National Springfield. Frank T Ferrell also files for bankruptcy with liabilities 150,471 and assets 52,328.
Lansing December 28 The Michigan Senate defeated the Pingree joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment to amend state tax laws by a 16 to 13 vote The vote surprised many as the measure had cleared the House The body also passed a motion to adjourn for the day
Justice Gilder granted an attachment for 33486 against C C Hodge and Co stock brokers of Boston in favor of McIntyre and Waxchwell balance due on stock transactions. Sheriff attached 4312 against B C Hodges and Co in favor of Otis Wilcox and Co balance due on stock transactions.
It was announced at the Clark Thread company office in Newark that cotton thread prices were raised about 15 cents a dozen spools in line with other cotton thread firms. The rise is attributed to higher raw cotton costs and increased wages in New England mills.
A five member committee led by Alexander E. Orr prepares a creditor plan for Harper and Brothers. December 4 liabilities total 3,083,000 with 2,993,000 after bond adjustments. secured debt 1,000,000. Assets listed include real estate 650,000 goodwill 900,000 machinery 157,500 cash 412,913. Net unsecured claims exceed 1,962,612, with assets possibly 22.5 percent of liabilities.
The committee recommends creditors continue the business under strong management. A financial re adjustment plan for the corporation's affairs is being prepared and will be submitted to creditors.
The Roger Williams National Bank has been practically transferred to the Industrial Trust Company of Providence Rhode Island. Directors unanimously voted to accept the offer of 82 dollars per share for 75 dollar stock and to recommend it to stockholders. A January 25 stockholders meeting will decide liquidation and depositors are asked to transfer accounts to the Industrial Trust. The bank, a long established local institution, dates back nearly a century.
A Christian Endeavor World article extols church flower committees as homelike, uplifting spaces where flowers symbolize devotion. It links beauty to worship, notes personal growth for workers, social benefits, and care for the sick, urging active, inventive flower programs in every society.
A Columbia Conn. testimonial extols Sheridan's Condition Powder for winter egg production. It cites a nine day lag before hens lay, then 850 eggs in three months, and claims long term benefits for pullets, moulting hens, and distemper recovery. I. S. Johnson & Co. of Boston offer more information and records spanning thirty years.
Advice on preparing public readings emphasizes simple direct language, appropriate attire, and comfortable gowns. It warns against new fashion, glove use on stage, and constricting waists to allow breathing. An ad promoting Burdock Blood Bitters claims to ease indigestion and strengthen the stomach.
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