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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
1
In lyric verse Louise Chandler Moulton laments the passing of the Old Year as the New Year rises, framing the old year’s gifts as cherished memories. The poem contrasts the smiling New Year with the graves of vanished loves and hopes, acknowledging life’s bittersweet transition and the heralding of renewal.
The speaker condemns excessive bills and high-handed actions while noting the nation’s rhetoric about debts. The metaphor compares a political rooster in the State House to a crane and criticizes costly legislation for the Commonwealth.
In 1889 American boot and shoe exports totaled 585902, rising to 2711385 by 1899. Maine shipyards launched wooden ships totalling 50000 tons since January 1, 1899, with more on the stocks. Tea consumption worldwide reaches 100,005,000,000 cups outside Mongolia, and the United States leads in tea drinking outside China. Japan, though insular, boasted 3420 miles of railroad last March and 5810 miles planned, with U S railroad mileage over 185,000 miles.
A collection of humorous quotes from period papers about soap smells, pedlars, illuminated letter boxes and a missionary child asking for ten cents to pay her salary, conveyed in a brisk, era tenor.
William H. Erringer a 34 year old plumber was burned to death while asleep in his Chelsea shop Friday evening. A building occupant tending an oil heater started the blaze which spread through all parts of the structure. Hon Stephen Osgood of Georgetown reports a letter from Congressman Moody recommending him for postmaster in that town.
Day, $200,000. Surplus, $200,000. Transacts a general banking business. Issues foreign exchange payable in all parts of the world in English German and Swedish money. Safety deposit boxes, private coupon rooms. Savings Department pays 4 per cent annually, compounded semi-annually, on all deposits, interest beginning monthly. A section of banking rooms set aside exclusively for ladies.
The notice lists bank hours as 8 A M to 4 P M Saturday 8 A M to 1 P M and 7 to 9 P M for the Depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts indicating service times and jurisdiction.
Advices from Pampanga report Capt. Conhauser with two regiments capturing Commanche stronghold on Mount Arayat. Three Americans wounded, enemy losses unknown. Nine and 12th regiments prisoners were tortured. three died, two recovering. Barracks and town burned.
A four story brick Portland block housing F.C. Bailey & Co. carriages Lewis Hall & Co. wholesale clothiers and Beals Furniture factory burned. Loss nears $100,000 with four firemen injured two seriously. Bailey suffered about $40,000 and Hall $50,000. Fire started near the furnace.
Fire in a five story East 92nd street tenement today caused three deaths and several injuries. The fire started in the cellar and spread rapidly. Victims named are Mary Sutherly widow and her two sons Frank and James aged 9 and 22 months.
Col John A Prouty longtime Vermont figure died today after a long illness in Newport Vermont His son Charles A Prouty serves as interstate commerce commissioner Prouty was among Vermont first settlers generations recognized as a leading local figure in state history
The British Columbian government and Legislature endorse sending a company of 200 mounted scouts stationed in Halifax for South African service at a cost of 250 dollars per man.
Inconclusive fighting around Colesburg renewed this morning as British artillery opened west of the town. Indications point to the attack developing into a general engagement.
Berlin dispatches report Aden authorities have halted further search for contraband aboard the imperial German mail steamer General. The vessel will depart within days.
In Stafford Springs Connecticut the Warren Woolen Company mill weavers struck for higher pay and restored wage schedule. Sixty looms idle, talks with Selectman Wakins Rev McGuerkie and Rev Biddle and firm representative Cheney aimed to avert a strike, with return to work anticipated tomorrow.
Three hundred silk weavers walk out at Cheney silk mills in South Manchester as looms rise from 145 to 160 picks and wages drop a quarter of a cent per yard. A thousand looms idle as workers press for higher pay for increased speed while managers expect similar earnings to prior levels. A conference between strikers and managers is planned for a friendly adjustment.
This morning seven individuals faced the police court on Moody street for drunkenness with sentences ranging from two months in jail for three arrestees to sobering-off periods for James F. Clavin. Several others received fines or commitments, including a teen in a larceny case and a Polish assault charge.
A horse owned by freight forwarder George E. Stanley fell on Thorn Dike Street this morning and had to be shot. A morose friend asked about a flyer in the stock market, replying it was a sinker, not a flyer.
Washington reports Otis cables that released Americans are travelling from Vigan and will arrive in Manila tonight. The list will be telegraphed tomorrow and includes Gilmore among those released.
New York Jan 6 The Union County bank at Rahway New Jersey, subject to a two day run, suspended today due to lack of funds.
A fire this morning gutted the Burleigh block in Franklin New Hampshire with estimated losses of 15900 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames but decisive damage left the block largely destroyed and residents displaced.
A dated testimonial style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a grand blood purifier and cure for blood diseases including scrofula rheumatism and dyspepsia. It cites Mrs F G Smith of Cleburne Texas and Miss Nellie Hilenbrant of Rochester New York praising the tonic and blood-cleansing effects and urging others to try it.
A Lowell fireman testifies to Father John’s Medicine used since 1882 for preventing colds and coughs after exposure to bitter weather. Thomas H. Rodgers of 65 Butterfield Street says it reliably stops coughs and colds in his family and urges trying a 60 cent bottle from Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.
South Manchester Connecticut January 5 1900 The strike among Cheney Bros silk weavers in the White silk department was adjusted this afternoon. About 350 workers participated and looms will run again tomorrow. The dispute began when 150 northern mill weavers quit yesterday and was joined by 200 from the middle mill this morning over loom speed.
Bradstreet's notes dull business in most circles as annual stock taking and holiday effects fade. Cotton and cereals remain firm, hog products lift prices, and iron, steel, lumber, and textiles show quiet strength. US bank clearings rise, with 1899 totals and 1893 comparisons cited amid a broad view of national trade and failures.
Text notes that errors from other years seemed to push down figures by 25 percent in New England, with December Boston failures inflating regional liabilities to the highest since 1893. Other sectors show declines since 1838, signaling long term repercussions from the panic while cold weather aids some Canadian retail centers but light snowfall hampers collections.
Police report a man named H. E. Houldworth collecting funds without authority for relatives of British soldiers killed or wounded in the South African War. A corporation officer learned he had left a hotel in Lowei and may visit other mill cities.
Lawrence resident warns locals about a man using the name Houldsworth to collect for the South African fund. Chadwick of 509 Broadway explains he joined Sons of St. George and Friends in Lawrence after Boston fund drives, and Lowell reports the imposter is a about 38? year old, light complexioned, clean shaven except for a mustache, in light clothing.
The Mt Vernon church reported 689 dollars in year end collections at its Friday meeting. Officers elected include W O Coram as deacon and treasurer, Dita B Pierce clerk, and multiple committee members along with a replacement for the standing committee Charles Leach after E A This sell resigned. A second meeting will review treasurer and auditor reports.
A series of lectures and a recital are listed for January with speakers Sarah A. Dixon and Prof. John M. Tyler of Amherst College. Also announced is a choral class and a two part evolution course plus an English history topic by Miss Anna B. Thompson. A sale by Cook, Taylor & Co. highlights wrap dresses at 74 cents each or two for $1.40, limited to 68 dozen.
Tremont and Suffolk mills in Lowell face extended shutdowns as water scarcity curtails operation of the Lawrence section. About 1200 workers affected, with 175 looms idle and 20 percent surplus water today. Officials warn only thaw or heavy rain could restore full production soon.
Avery Marshall, boss farmer at the city farm, retires tonight and will be succeeded by John Leland, who previously held the position under Colonel Pinder. Andrew Gray, assistant janitor at city hall, denies plans to stay under a Republican city messenger and will align with City Messenger Fagan. A Democratic councilman seeks deals with Republicans who refuse to promise to retain Gray. Commons dept employs only two or three men painting. Police Relief Association directors elected officers: President Thomas E. Allen, Vice President Peter T. Corcoran, Secretary Hugh Downey, Treasurer Thomas McCloudry, Investment chair Thomas Moloney, Finance chair Martin Maher, Sick committee Dennett Corcoran and Markham.
The evening high school alumni at their last regular meeting at Union hall elected President Frank Rawnsley Vice president John L Coyne secretary Lizzie M Graham and treasurer Miss Mary Falvey. Arrangements were completed for their chance to be held at Prescott hall Feb 28.
Operatives at the Massachusetts Mohair Plush company were informed on Friday of a voluntary wage increase to take effect Monday morning. The exact amount was not stated, and workers had not requested the raise.
Obituaries reported for James Callagher and Mrs. P T R Drew with details on families, locations, religious affiliations, and marriages. Multiple funeral services described including Charles H Young Arthur Wright and infant Lawrence H Corcoran, listing burial sites, attendees, clergy, and undertakers.
In this city on January 5 at his home 37 Albion Street James Callagher aged 50 years. In this city on January 6 at her home 11 Sixth Street Betsey widow of Thomas Midgley aged 79 years.
Mr. BE Ll. White and family will winter at the Hotel Touraine in Boston. Mrs. James £. Nesmith hosted a dinner. Mrs. Agnes Parke, recently ill in New Hampshire, has returned to Lowell. Miss Emma Peasley under eye surgery at home. Rev J. W. Hamilton of Cincinnati to visit Lowell churches. W S Collin, J H Kilroy, and W F Donohue guests at John Hancock banquet in Lawrence. Arthur O. Gordon received a diamond ring. Miss Bertha J. Davis heads to Baltimore for dental studies. McKinley welcomed a son at 24 West Meadow Rd. Marr Holden married Frank F. Marr, with Emily M. Holden as bridesmaid. The couple will reside at 67 Bartlett Street after Jan 12.
A gentleman has left with us his Henry F Miller piano for immediate sale with easy terms. M Steinert and Sons at 1380 Merrimack Street offer this instrument to buyers seeking a quality console.
J. M. Higgins spoke on South America before the Debating club at the high school hall Friday afternoon, received a vote of thanks, and was made an honorary member. Maurice Lane, a Middlesex Mills teamster, fell from his cart on Warren Street, fractured his left shoulder and injured his back, and was taken to Lowell hospital after an ambulance transfer to the company office.
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