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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
A collage of odd observations on actors of the era including McKinley whiskey, hog dressing slang, salt impacts on the heart theory, the fading embers of 1900, and sniping at yellow journalism. It notes Boston Commercial Club, Alger’s digs at the Army leadership, and Bellevue and West Point methods with a skeptical eye.
A survey notes Ohio spends 14 million dollars yearly on 1.2 million school children with Cincinnati receiving about 1 million. White and Black public school taxes in North Carolina totaled 576,577 and 76,772 respectively. Whites hold property valued at 246,723,769 while Black property is 9,942,068, with Black property up about 500,000 from last year. Frank T. Howard of New Orleans offers to donate school land and buildings to support white students only, citing crowded primary grades and ample upper grades.
Thomas Culkeen a hod carrier on Calvary street attempted self harm by entering the ice on Friday near the Wal tham bleachery. George H. Moss spotted Culkeen head out of the river as police and a physician rushed him to the station. Dr Hoyt treated him for over an hour with hope of consciousness returning. Authorities believe the man threatened to kill himself, giving away his watch, and fear pneumonia may follow the extreme cold exposure.
Many housekeepers appear among depositors in the Traders National Bank Savings Department and use its National Department during convenient hours. The afternoon hours suit those at home, and patronage to the Ladies’ Department is rapidly increasing.
A historical notice describes a bank offering foreign exchange and safekeeping services. It lists privacy of deposits, exclusive rooms, and annual compounding in a Savage Department. The institution is indicated as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts with operating hours from 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays and extended hours at a main street location.
Victoria B C December 29 The Tokyo dispatch reports the Tsukishima Maru training ship foundered near Namadzu Japan in a typhoon with all 121 hands lost. The captain's body and wreckage were recovered. Imushima Maru struck a rock in Alaska Bay with all hands lost save one and the bark Matokug Maru went down off Tosa with all aboard.
Judge Hadley hears a string of drunkenness and larceny cases. Fred J. Welch faces charges for taking milk and suspenders, later arrested after a store doorway theft. Michael Kelly pleads innocence over stolen turkeys, is jailed for three months after disputing witnesses. Catharine Ronan, from abroad, put on probation with a two month hanging sentence after pledging sobriety. John Carney and John J. Murphy fined for drunkenness. Andrew Smith placed on probation.
The common council adjourned and after nine ballots Laforest Beals was elected superintendent of streets with 14 votes, the exact majority needed. The session included heated exchanges, procedural rulings, and shifts among Evans Cawley and others, ending with Beals declared the winner and the council adjourned. A later item on fire district ordinance was debated, with Markham proposing reconsideration to preserve the ordinance. The hearing on Kens Wood street railway transfers was postponed.
News from Seoul reports Boxer proclamations urging Corean boxers to expel all foreigners including Japanese. Anti foreign sentiment grows, raising unease. Famine in Shan Si drives cannibalism with officials unable to stop. Dispatches note Russian advances capturing Hoojoe and Anlong Ken as Japanese protests mount.
Manchester NH December 29 reports the second wreck in three days on the Boston and Maine main line at Hooksett. A fast freight train left the rails, engine and 18 cars piled up. same crew and location as the prior incident. No injuries, but heavier damage to cars carrying beef wool and timber.
The military court of inquiry at West Point, N Y, finished taking testimony on the Booz hazing case. Cadet Pegram of Virginia admitted hazing a man named Kensel until he fainted. Records show Booz missed no meals at the Point, was reported sick once, and excused one drill.
The Young Women’s Hospital Guild donated 200 glasses of jellies, preserves and pickles and a bushel of apples to Lowell General Hospital for Christmas. A long list names numerous contributors who sent items without cards, including Mrs. H. O. Moseley, Mrs. Huntington, Miss Lancaster, Miss Fay, Mrs. Stott, Mrs. Hadhey, Miss Grace Hatch, Simpson & Rowland, and many others.
London reports the suspension of the London and Globe finance corporation spreading fears of impact on small jobbers. The chairman is Marquis Dufferin and Ava, former governor general of Canada, with twelve firms hit on the stock exchange today.
Copenhagen December 29 United States minister informs the Danish government the United States offers 12 000 000 kroner for the Danish Antilles and will not pay more. The kroner is about 27 cents.
London reports Gen. Kitchener summarizing Boer assaults with the notable baggage column attack near Greylingstad where Captains Radcliffe and Harvent were wounded eight men killed and twenty missing.
Monday December list notes a talk by H. Carney Jr on medicine in 1800. Thursday January 8 features literature by Mrs B J Pillebury on The Princesa. Friday January 4 lists a club symposium and business meeting.
Former Secretary of War Russell A Alger previews in North American Review an article on The Food of the Army During the Spanish War. He defends Miles against canned beef and refrigerated beer charges, cites two impartial tribunals finding no basis, and criticizes Congress for promoting Miles while denying Shafter a higher rank. The piece recounts testimony, notes Eagan’s defense, and highlights an ongoing public misimpression about army rations.
After two years in office Mayor Crowley told the Courier he supports greater mayoral powers and proposes reforms to Lowell’s government. He favors a nonpartisan board of public works with citizen members serving up to five years and selecting department heads, ensuring fair representation from both parties. He notes a strong history of partisanship should the board exist.
Mrs Lizzie Cunniffe aged 46 died at Lowell hospital at 8 this morning after taking poison last Tuesday with intent to end her life.
The church announces a midnight service to close the 19th century and begin the 20th. At 12 o clock a Holy Communion will be celebrated with a short rector’s address. The vested choir will provide the music and all are invited. Attendees should be present by midnight.
Mrs Leonora Houghton 4 an old resident of Winchester died Friday morning. She was born December 3, 1806 in North Bridgeton Maine, daughter of John Thorpe of Connecticut. She married Cyrus Houghton of Waterford Maine at age 19 and moved to Winchester, living on Kendall Street until her death. Her husband, a cabinetmaker, died in 1884.
Mise Althea M. Todd of Boston recently returned from missionary work in China calls on friends at 440 Bridge Street.
Frederick F. Ayer of New York City again remembers Lowell by sending a check for one hundred dollars to the Lowell Humane Society.
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