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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
A vivid verse captures a single hopeful laugh piercing gloom, tracing a speaker’s longing for love and brighter days. The speaker senses another’s choice, imagines a familiar voice, and laments gray hair and solitary life while clinging to the moment of joy.
A garbled OCR passage covers various disjointed items. Names like Bryan Hogg Cole Boston Luna appear without clear context, referencing ostrich racing in Texas, shipping from California, astronomy, marital complaints, and electricity concerns. The text reads as a collection of random snippets rather than a cohesive story.
A Wisconsin senator, John C Spooner, faced his six year old son who asked for money with a posed moral test. The boy asked for spending money claiming he would buy what the father should want. The boy imagined meeting a highwayman and the father pondered what he would do. After an hour, the boy asked again and the father finally considered the hypothetical. The tale ends with the boy walking away with a silver half dollar.
A collage of quips from the Detroit Journal Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph and Yonkers Statesman captures humor on honesty politics and health. Jokes include a cherry tree tale with dad and son a boarder quip about political introductions and a pun on a mustache. Hood's Sarsaparilla is endorsed as health advice.
Pretoria reports a British sortie from Mafeking on the 25th attacking a Boer fort with cannon Maxims and an armored train. Casualties were 109 killed or wounded for the British and two Boer dead with seven wounded. Captains Kirkwood and Grenfell were captured near Colenso and sent to Pretoria. Unloading shells bearing greetings were fired at Ladysmith. Modder River Boer camp notes an artillery duel lasting an hour, followed by a steady British bombardment.
A blaze on Monroe Street leveled a seven story building and two adjacent structures in Chicago. Total loss nears a million dollars as firemen suffered injuries from falling walls. Water froze instantly due to the extreme cold.
The funeral of Gen. Lawton was held this morning in Manila with impressive ceremonies. The remains were carried from the cemetery to Luneta and Pasig before being placed aboard the transport Thomas, which sails this afternoon.
Lorenzo Marquez reports the German steamer Bundersrath of the German East Africa line was seized as a prize and sent to Durban after sailing from Hamburg for Tanga, East Africa.
Lynn December 30. Rumors tied the Five Cent Savings bank to the Globe bank failure in Boston sparked a morning run as soon as doors opened. Police were summoned though the bank reports a million surplus, ample to meet all demands.
Adelbert S. Hay the new American consul to Pretoria left London for Cape Town today with messages and commissions from relatives and friends of British prisoners held in Pretoria.
London December 30 The Queen has approved the appointment of the Duke of Connaught as commander in chief of the British forces in Ireland. The move signals tighter command over Irish affairs with the royal endorsement.
Four men died and several injured when a boiler exploded at Elizabethtown near Lancaster Pennsylvania this morning. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began documenting the accident and assessing damage.
Melrose reports the fourth death from wood alcohol at a Hill's icehouse Christmas party. Richard Woods died at his Grove street home at six this morning, a 13-person gathering with Michael Flannery the first to die. Police say none of the others are currently dangerously ill. Flannery allegedly took the dangerous gallon can from Dill's store, despite warnings.
Head- quarters in the St James building Broadway New York were opened by William Hoge secretary and treasurer of the trust league as part of a mobilization of 12000 enrolled members.
Mr Hoge said today a vigorous campaign will be urged among commerce travelers associations and hotel men organizations to unite against trusts. The league began in August with a membership of 12,000 enrolled.
The funeral was held Friday at the Vendome in the State suite with simple rites. An Episcopal service was conducted by Rev. George L. Locke and Rev. Dr. John S. Lindsay. Numerous lawyers, Masons, and Knights of Pythias attended. The remains will be incinerated at Forest Hills.
The American Historical society members met at Harvard and Radcliffe in Cambridge after moving the event from Boston. Papers focused on current events drew keen interest. Officers were chosen and members dined at the Brunswick as the fifteenth annual meeting concluded.
Rev. John T. Cummins, state chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, condemns Sunday beer socials in a circular to all divisions. He protests profaning the Lord's day and calls for adherence to religious observance.
A. H. Farnsworth of Boston, a mail clerk on the Portland express, was badly injured near North Wilmington station after attempting to throw a bag from a speeding train. His right foot was crushed and cut by a switch frame. he was taken to Portland for medical care.
Albert Field a 44 year old fish peddler died after being thrown from his wagon on the way to Pawtuxet. His 12 year old son riding with him escaped injury. Field leaves a wife and three children. The accident occurred near Providence Rhode Island Hospital.
Aleppo Temple session reports a prosperous state with sixty nine new members admitted by communication. In Salisbury Miss Sarah Salisbury dies at fifty five. funeral at 2 pm Sunday at 32 Humphrey street niece Mrs Stephen W Hands. Lawton fund has fallen to twenty five dollars led by Mayor then treasurer clerk and four others.
Frederick Reed of Albany testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures general debility and improves blood, nerves, stomach, and vitality. The ad urges avoiding substitutes and labels the product as the best remedy, backed by decades of experience.
City Council met in special session for the year end to correct defective passes from Tuesday night. Mayor Crowley vetoed two resolutions for Joseph B. Varnum and Michael T. Dean claims due to lack of designated appropriation. New properly drawn orders were adopted. sinking funds commissioner election resulted in Fred A. Buttrick receiving four votes and Harrigan two. Adjournment followed.
The Lowell common council met briefly to approve several aldermen orders. Barry chaired with Mullaney as president pro tem. Fred A. Buttrick was named commissioner of sinking funds for three years. The body unanimously adopted orders to pay $50 for personal injuries to Michael T. Dean, authorize the city solicitor to settle J. B. Varnum v. city, and approve funds to purchase cemetery land.
The water board met last night and voted to renew insurance for the pumping station and the reservoir house. A $30,000 sum will be placed on the pumping station.
City officials convened last night to approve the monthly bills and handle routine business. They received word a Lowell settlement woman was seriously ill in Maynard, aided by Maynard authorities as her husband fled town. Her house valued at 2000 dollars carries an 800 dollar mortgage. The secretary was told to review her situation.
Wages rise ten percent for 756 of 800 workers at Middlesex Woolen Mills starting January 1, 1900. Only 50 officials who kept prior wages since 1893 remain unaffected, so about 750 operatives gain higher pay never before paid by the company.
Morris M. Nash, longtime Lowell and Suburban street railway employee, is named superintendent to replace the late Philip T Begiey. Appointed by Manager Woodman, Nash is praised for practical railroad experience and deep knowledge of street railway electricity. He began in 1891 as a motorman in Auburn New York, advancing quickly in electrical motive power.
A Lowell based career summary notes Nash rose from motor man to superintendent in nine years. He aided Globe Street Railway Co. with electric conversion and later became master mechanic of the Merrimack Valley division of Massachusetts Electric. At 36, he and his wife and four children live at 23 Burnside Street. He assumes duties January 1, 1900.
The Massachusetts Mohair Plush cricketers held their second annual concert and dance at Highland hall on Friday evening. The Mo hair Plush quartet debuted with enthusiasm, featuring Miss Gwendoline Wilson in solo numbers and several ensemble pieces. J W Harrison spoke on the club’s strong financial growth before the dance portion, with Middlesex Orchestra providing music and a ladies’ supper service led by Mrs J W Harrison and others.
Vital Roberts withdraws from superintendent race as 21 candidates remain. Councilman Hateh hints Gimels may enter a dark pony via his son. Withdrawals trigger a stampede among candidates. Haskell canvasses for city solicitor. Mitten exits presidency race in favor of Walker. Paige backs Taylor. Barrett to transfer duties Monday. Fagan's term ends February.
In Hadley police court Michael Rock paid five dollars. Rose Lee granted six months probation for reform. Harry Percival with a past of drunkenness to return to navy service after discharge. James and Brid get Lynch fined fifty dollars each for maintaining a liquor nuisance. George Myers freed as evidence showed the turkey did not sell with a crop and clerk action did not prove sale.
To accommodate many parishioners, the street railway company will run extra cars on all lines before and after Catholic church services tomorrow night, ensuring convenient access to and from the masses.
Card of thanks from Mrs. Rufus Allen expresses heartfelt gratitude for tokens of sympathy received during bereavement and cherishes the memories of friends who offered support.
Mr Swapp chairman of the school board defends Miss Irene Weir drawing teacher pay of 15 per day as the best value for training school and city teachers. He argues the situation yields broad benefits through direct supervision of teachers and pupils, noting Weir’s Brookline origins and high instruction quality while comparing costs to other drawing instruction. He says the pay covers a week’s work and supports overall city schooling improvements.
Timothy Cronin died at his home on Little Street leaving wife Hannah a daughter Lizzie C Cronin a sister Mrs Jeremiah Sullivan and a brother Michael now abroad He was a devout Catholic and a city employee The funeral at 3 30 Sunday from his home with Chas Molloy in charge Catharine Fox wife of Edward Fox a police officer died at St John s Hospital aged 50 She leaves husband three daughters Mary Margaret and Bessie a son Edward a sister Miss Bessie Gagan and brother James Gagan The body taken to Eddy Street home by J F O Donnell Mrs Andrew S Wood died December 28 at 598 School Street She leaves husband two children Leonard and Helen B Wood and four sisters Miss Alice McCarna Mrs Fred W Noyes Ms W T Newkirk Miss P J W Hutchinson
Funeral services for Mrs James Minter were conducted Friday at 2 30 from her home 93 Rolfe street Rev Smith Thomas Ford officiated selections included Abide With Me and Rock of Ages by Mrs W H Pepin and Miss Reid
The Christmas Mirror is merged with the Saturday issue of December 2, featuring stories poems sketches and portraits of stage life. Fifty actors authors and dramatists contribute including Rose Eytinge James O Neill Oliver Herford and others. Illustrators include Has Kell Burridge and de Fornaro. The price halves from 50 to 25 cents.
James F. Norton, recently appointed assistant chief of the fire department, will begin his duties next Monday. A longtime board of engineers member, Norton is among the department’s oldest in service. The city council set his salary at 1400 dollars per year. He leaves the H. R. Barker company after 35 years. As assistant chief he must respond to all alarms. In Dracut, Merrimack Woolen Mills stockholders re elected the old board of directors at Friday’s annual meeting.
Arthur Laporte an employee of Lawrence Manufacturing Co had his head caught in a pulley this morning. He was taken by ambulance to the Corporation hospital. Hay Brothers at 56 Warren Street advertise Ely s Liquid Cream Balm a nasal spray for catarrh priced 75 cents including the tube. Druggists or by mail. Cream Balm claims to retain natural secretions and be quickly absorbed.
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