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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
1
Hattie Whitney in Truth presents a poetic scene where a knight rides through a winter landscape. Trees, light, and nature shimmer under frost and wind, yet the knight refrains from harming the sacred evergreens of cedar holly and mistletoe as Christmas Day nears.
A Henry F. Miller piano is offered for immediate sale with easy terms by M. Steinert & Sons at 130 Merrimack street. James Murphy & Son held insurance on two Merrimack street stores damaged in a Sunday fire.
Gapla $200,000 surplus noted as the bank transacts a general banking business. It issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in English German and Swedish money. The Savings Department pays four percent annually compounded semi annually with monthly interest. Private coupon rooms safety deposit boxes and a ladies banking section are available.
A historical reference notes the depository arrangement involving the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The entry lists official status and institutional roles within the era’s public finance framework. It highlights intergovernmental responsibilities and archival significance for researchers.
From the Natal front at Gallier Frere camp the British press a report dated 2 pm yesterday. An attack pressed on Caesar's camp and Wagon Hill with great force. Our trenches at Wagon Hill were taken thrice and retaken. By dusk heavy rainfall and bayonet charges forced the enemy from the position. Devons under Col. Park held the line as the attack waned. The defenders endured a trying day and praised the queen's service. Enemies suffered heavy losses, greater than our side, according to the report.
A neighborhood feud erupted into a staged clash of about a hundred boys in Chicago on January 8. Americans faced Spanish in a military style fight. Police intervened as Lieut. Harry Johnson 11 a Spanish officer was shot in the back and Gen. Artie Standt injured in the leg. Emil Gustafson was arrested for firing shots.
The British steamer Georgian from London rescued Capt Stange and 30 crew plus the captain's wife two children and a nurse from the German steamer Ella which foundered at sea January 6 while sailing from Perth Amboy to Halifax. Ella had been battered by a hurricane on January 1 and cargo shifted causing water-logging.
New York January 8 4000 members of the cleaners union file formal charges against Street Cleaning Commissioner James McCartney alleging violation of the eight hour law and warning of a strike if grievances are not corrected.
New York on January eighth Joanna Lynch aged twenty eight died after returning into a fire caused by a lamp explosion to rescue her sister's infant. The blaze claimed her life as she attempted the perilous saving act.
A crumbling structure prompted health officials to act after no response to warnings. The tenant-heavy property could be shut down, with tenants expected to vacate within 20 days under legal provisions. Authorities move to ensure safety and compliance.
Tremont & Suffolk mill operates the entire Lawrence section as thaw in Merrimack Valley raises water supply. Within 24 hours a marked improvement is seen and a 60 percent surplus on the mill register promises sufficient power for full plant operation. Efforts are underway to notify workers who faced idle shifts. by night all works expected to run.
The list compiled by Capt. Thomas Livingston names distinguished marksman William C. Gannon and marksmen across ranks. It includes sharpshooters led by Capt. Livingston and Sergeants Ralph W. Clogston and Walter P. Berry, with first, second, and third class marksmen named. Revolver qualifications note officers and lieutenants.
The Collinsville Union mission’s annual meeting on Sunday afternoon re-elected officers for the next year. Superintendent Addison Avery of Worthen Street M E Church, assistant superintendent Geo B Brown, secretary Christine Cameron, treasurer Jessie Burden, librarian Mary Brown, and reporter Christine Cameron were named. Arrangements were made for a concert on the mission’s second anniversary, to be held February 11, 1900. The meeting adjourned.
At Sundays meeting the Liberal league elected officers for six months. John P. Guild became president with H. W. Erdis as vice president Nat D. Burnham as treasurer F Howe as recording secretary and Mrs Brown as financial secretary The upcoming topic for next Sunday is the abolition of Sunday laws.
Matron Wallace of the police department was removed to St. John's hospital Sunday with a severe cold that had troubled her for several days.
Alfred E. Burr veteran editor of the Hartford Times Hartford CT died this morning He was the oldest editor in the United States in continuous service on one paper He served at the Hartford Times for many decades and leaves a lasting imprint on the paper and its readers.
Washington January 8 Comptroller Dawes announced that the Broad Way National Bank Boston will not resume after temporary suspension.
Boston forecast calls for a cold wave tonight with fair skies and continuing fair conditions on Tuesday. Northwest gale expected, shaping a brisk start to the week across the state.
Three Chinese men narrowly escaped death as a Sunday morning fire swept an old Merrimack Street building near Suffolk. The blaze started between the fruit store and its rear partition, engulfing the front shop and damaging adjoining structures. Firemen evacuated horses and safeguarded wagons while investigators, called from Boston, probe the suspicious blaze. The Greek fruit dealer Peter Nicolopolos owned the shop, with Soon Lee the laundromat operator nearby. insurance covered the fruit store contents at 600 dollars, others reportedly uninsured.
Three or four department heads submitted estimates to the mayor for next year. The requests are fairly conservative and the purchasing agent is expected to seek less than last year's Barrett proposal. With two departments likely to heavily overdraft, few 1899 bills will be sent in.
The city auditor pressed for timely department closings as bills piled up at year end. E. C. Stone of the State department of State aid and his assistant Miss Bailey are conducting their annual inspection of the Lowell branch today.
A large meeting of French American voters in St. Josephs hall, led by Leon Marcotte, unanimously endorsed Joseph H. Bergeron for city messenger. The group cited his Lowell birth, education, petitioner support, and strong backing from the Citoyens Americain and Club Social of Pawtucketville, plus near unanimous Republican alderman support. The resolutions urge Lowell common council members to vote for Bergeron to ensure French American representation.
Robert V. Saunders is a candidate for the Huntington hall janitor position though James W. Barry secretary of the new Democratic city committee says he is not a candidate for the job.
General Dimon has come back from Salem and is quickly regaining his accustomed health.
A Lowell meeting of 75 citizens formed the British Sympathizers Fund for the Relief of Widows and Orphans, to aid British soldiers' families killed in the Transvaal. Joseph Harrison chaired the initial meeting. James Haworth reported a quick $57.50 in gifts. The fund will channel money to the Lord Mayor's Mansion House Fund in London.
The Pawtucketville A C team traveled Saturday to West Fitchburg to face the Y M C A squad. After two 20 minute halves the final score favored Fitchburg 18 to 10. A 8 to 8 tie with five minutes left in the second half gave Fitchburg the win as they controlled play and remain unbeaten this season.
Mrs. Margaret McHachran living at 53 Lee Street must leave within 20 days as the Board of Health declares the building unfit for habitation due to dangerous foundations Wood attachments to chimneys loose doors and windows weak floors and overloaded flat roof. Agents Knapp and Dr Parker inspected the property owned by L T Montferrand who expanded a cottage into a three story French roof structure amid alderman consideration last year.
A police account recalls a long term cough remedy story. John Freeman from Gorham Street touts Father John’s Medicine as rapidly beneficial for coughs and respiratory illness, claiming it built strength and prevented pneumonia. Carleton & Hovry advertise the product at Merrimack Street and guarantee satisfaction.
Petition filed with Lowell city for a hearing on use of Wamesit alleys at Palmer street engine house and the disposition of receipts. Peter A Fay represents concerned citizens against Chief Hosmer and fire station leaders who say funds covered repair and upkeep, alleys built by bowling enthusiasts, and profits have not benefited outsiders.
A brief police court session handles seven drunks on Monday morning. Susanna Marren, cited for drunkenness and breaking a $2 glass, was ordered to pay by tomorrow morning due to her six children. John J. Murphy, facing repeat drunkenness, seeks probation and is sent to the State farm after a higher court appeal bond. Patrick J. Curtin is placed on six months probation for being a common drunkard. Dennis H. Donovan pays a $5 fine. Mary Morrison is sent to the workhouse for 14 days after a Saturday fall. Joseph McNamara’s liquor charge is continued to Jan. 15 following liquor squad visit. Alfred St Denis pleads guilty to theft and is sent to the Massachusetts reform school. Daniel Hickey and John Riley withdraw appeals from two months for drunkenness.
Liquor officers McCann and Duncan visited Dow's block on Central street Saturday evening at 10 o'clock and found Joseph McNamara conducting a thriving liquor business. He was taken to the station house with 18 pints of whiskey. His residence is listed as North street.
James Farley reported his team stolen Saturday night. Officer Ingalls found it on Canal Street and returned it to Norris’s stable on Warren Street after an owner call. An alarm at Allen’s box shop near Broadway and Mount Vernon streets triggered around 6 o’clock, as in past incidents, with no apparent cause.
William H. Dana died at his son's home in Magog Quebec on January 6 after an illness that began with a cold. Born April 26, 1827 in Waitsfield Vermont, he lived in Lowell, spent two years in California, farmed in Freeman Missouri, then returned to Lowell and worked at the Lowell Machine Shop until 1896. Survived by his widow, two sons William H. Dana of Magog and George R. Dana of Lowell, plus four brothers and two sisters in Vermont. Funeral at Kingsfield Maine on January 9 with burial in Freeman Maine.
Funeral services were conducted for infant William F. Mahoney at 2 PM from 6 Simpson Place with burial in the Catholic cemetery under J. F. O'Donnell. James Callagher’s rites followed at 2 PM from 37 Albion Street, with burial in the Catholic cemetery under C. H. Molloy and Rev. Father Gilday officiating. Bearers included Edward Shields and James Purns. Hiram Dixon’s funeral at Edson cemetery chapel was at 2 PM Saturday, with Odd Fellows Veritas lodge participation and C. M. Young in charge. Andrew W. Jones were held at 2 PM from 145 Broadway Street with burial at Edson cemetery under Undertaker Weinbeck. Thomas Brown’s services at 2 PM from 988 Central Street featured Rev. N. W. Matthews and bearers George Hayes and others, burial at Edson cemetery with Weinbeck.
Emma Jay infant daughter of Robert and Annie Jay born at 6 Franklin rear of 113 Adams street Huntley. Ann Huntley aged 67 at 10 Haz elton street. Lawrence Cunniffe aged 70 at Brookside Dracut. Hannah Nourse aged 68 at 111 Fletcher street. Betsey Midgley aged 79 at No 11 Sixth street. Walter D. Watson aged 1 year 2 months at 465 Westford street. Funeral prayers and services scheduled. multiple family notices and burial plans.
Mr Charles H Glidden of this city and Miss Theresa Burke of Boston were married Sunday evening at the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception church by Rev Fr Joyce OM I.
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