This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
1
A humorous verse recounts a meeting between the eminent Bryan and a frisky ostrich in Texas deserts. Bryan pressures Hogg to watch the "flyin' machine" as the bird lands a high flight, and Bryan ends up blaming the device while ascending in satire.
A salon of snappy jabs from a 19th century letter home casts doubt on figures like John Barrett and Senator Hoar while lampooning Senate conduct and political plans. References to Gen Buller and poetic puns punctuate a brisk catalog of grievances, resignations, and local fare hopes in Billerica Centre.
The text notes women in the Colorado Legislature and refers to it as three members. It mentions smoking in Abyssinia as rare and punishable. French explorers smoke cigars secretly. The oldest toy may be a top, used for thousands of years worldwide including religious rites by some tribes. Great Lakes ship losses last season around 100 with 56 founderings and 32 overboard, no passengers lost on regular lines.
A Harper's Bazar snippet shows a woman replying to a man seeking a wife with ironic sharpness. A 4 year old Tommy asks if a clock key will wind up the mother, who is startled by the question and the doctor’s remark that she is run down.
We the undersigned express sincere gratitude to all who assisted us after the death of a wife and mother. Thanks for kindness, floral offerings, and support. Their kindness will be remembered. Orra A. Fletche and Mrs Jacob Murphy.
The Traders National Bank advertises surplus of $200,000 and a general banking business offering foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money. It features safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms and a savings department paying 4 percent annually compounded semi annually with monthly interest start. A ladies banking room is provided.
Bank hours listed from 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and 8 AM to 1 PM for the period 7 to 9 PLM, referencing the Depository of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The fragment highlights official banking access times and a government connection.
London reports no Natal bulletins since Saturday as Gen Buller’s plans loom. Modder River shelling continues with Boer losses rumored, while Ladysmith peril grows. A Pretoria dispatch notes a failed attack on a hill held by Yorkshires and New Zealanders with Boer casualties. Court records recount Brennan found guilty for assault and fined $15 or two months jail.
Moscow Idaho January 16 Water in the Potlatch river receding yet much of Kendrick is underwater. The river runs down the main street after derailment dumped rails and driftwood formed a dam diverting the stream toward the town. Drinking water is contaminated and repairs may take three months.
Boston bankers HH. C. Wainwright & Co. at 40 State street assign their business to George C. Lee Jr after carrying heavy loans. The firm was heavily tied to United States mining interests.
Boston dispatch reports a night of rain in Massachusetts with fair conditions forecast for Wednesday. Strong northwest winds are expected, shaping a cooler turn after the rain.
Nearly a hundred guests gathered for the marriage of Morris Pollack and Annie Schwan in Chicago were poisoned at the wedding dinner. Within minutes most attendees were in a helpless condition. The copper kettle in use is suspected as the poison source. No deaths reported yet, but many are seriously ill, including the bride and groom.
Two probate court sessions today featured Judge Lawton in a contested Mary Roach will case. Evidence closed and counsel W H Bent began closing arguments. In the probate court Judge McIntire probate filings included several wills and administrations for residents of Somerville Malden Lowell Hudson Cambridge and Concord.
The letter to the Courier editor argues against a Worthen Street Methodist Church pastor’s stance on universal salvation. It cites historical progress by pioneering minorities, defends broader mercy over conditional salvation, and quotes Whittier to affirm belief in a benevolent God.
A testimonial from Ella J. White of Ennis Texas praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing catarrh and restoring appetite. The ad claims the remedy heals the disease at its cause while soothing irritated membranes and rebuilding them.
Five drunks appeared at the police court this morning. Peter J. Cullen was fined five dollars. Thomas Brennan faced drunkenness and assault charges for attacking Mary Mulcahy at a Suffolk Street tenement. Brennan pleaded not guilty, represented by BK. D. McVey, and was observed with Mulcahy on the floor as witnesses testified.
The Appropriations Committee met at city hall with Alderman Taylor presiding and department heads present. The auditor reported a city budget limit of 851,991.98, up from 849,269 last year, as discussions covered school, police, fire, and public works funding including salaries, equipment, and potential appliance purchases.
Prof Harrington writes to Lowell water board noting boulevard wells free of carbonic acid gas and safe for lead pipes while Cook and hydraulic systems show lead pipe injury. He may propose a chemical remedy similar to German methods. State board did not recommend more boulevard wells. local board favours exploratory wells with cost checks. State analysis of Collinsville water pending. relief from lead poisoning expected soon.
The Leather Workers' union of Lowell met in Central street hall last night with five new candidates initiated and three applications received. An isolation was adopted expressing sympathy for the death of member John Crowley, noting the family and records and press copies.
At the close of the school day the high school regiment officers met to discuss uniform changes. Lieut Fair weather, Mr Irish, Mr Sherburne and Mr Thrasher spoke before the body voted to keep uniforms like last year. Coat features shift from shoulder straps to shoulder knots and chevrons with collar initials L. B H. & and company replacing crossed rifles, cap wreath and monogram replacing the eagle, trousers unchanged.
At the annual meeting of Old Lowell National Bank stockholders this morning the following directors were elected: George F. Penniman, Edward M. Tucker, Artemas B. Woodworth, Wilson W. Carey, Percy Parker, Peter H. Donohoe, Charles M. Williams, William G. Ward, William B. Spalding. The president will be elected on Thursday.
Frank L. Emerson milkman left his horse tied at Stevens and Jenness streets this morning during a chase. The horse turned, the sleigh tipped, about forty milk bottles smashed. The horse was halted when the driver caught it.
Several 1899 appropriations still had funds left. Notable balances include 1439.02 from 35029.05 for grade crossings, over 9000 for Huntington rebuilding, 35000 paying resolution with 35 balance, 15804.85 to complete the high school annex, 40000 sewer funds exhausted except 3865.75, 2672.47 in the street department, over 4500 for Aiken street extension, over 2000 for Lundberg street extension, none of 14000 for the water tower paid, and 1726.37 for the Memorial building. The fire chief may gain a permanent driver. otherwise a current worker may be reassigned. Police sergeants’ pay was raised despite last year’s appropriations committee not realizing the increase. Tax case decisions by assessors were adjourned, Massachusetts claims partly presented, and health asks for two draught horses for ash carts.
The Democratic city committee will meet Thursday night at Burke's hall to elect officers. John T. Donohue is expected to become chairman, with John BK. Barry slated for secretary. John C. King is not a candidate for secretary, and Thomas H. Muldoon reportedly does not seek the post again.
At the Boston theatre last evening James ONeill presented Sydney Grundy s The Musketeers in ten tableaux. Enthusiasm ran high for the actors and staging. ONeill as D Arcaman drew praise while Maud Meddell ranked a close second with strong support from the company. The play runs this week only with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Worthen Street Baptist church and society held its annual meeting with G. W. Wright as moderator and Walter W. Carr as clerk. Reports show 461.59 receipts for the year, 167.78 cash on hand, 2500 parish appropriation, and 8500 debt reduction. The pastor to have four Sundays yearly at his convenience. Officers elected include Stevenson, Carr, Wigsin, Kimball, Warren, Wiegin, Packard, Butler, Bean, Staples, Wilson, Dole, and music committee members. A legacy of 8000 from Laura H Woolson estate was accepted and to be turned over to the society for use as it sees fit.
Fire swept the William Oswald block at 385 and 647 Keeex street in Lawrence until 11 o clock Monday evening. The blaze began above the basement heating apparatus. Estimated loss runs about $3000 with $1500 covered by stock in Miss J T Lowneys millinery. Alice Lahey was rescued from a top floor room after a failed escape attempt and carried down stairs nearly suffocated but revived.
The Inarain department of the Lowell Manufacturing Company closed this morning and afternoon due to yarn scarcity. Management hopes to remedy the situation within a few hours. The Papyrus club appears to have captured Joesmith.
Thomas Kane aged 44 of 20 Mul Street died Sunday night at St John s hospital. He was second hand in Middlesex mills spinning room and is survived by a father three brothers and a sister including Bartholomew Kane the police officer. Thomas Gillick aged 40 died late Saturday night at his home 179 Fayette street. Patrick Flanagan aged 60 died Sunday night at his son Patrick M 72 Willie street home. Lydia A Caldwell 63 wife of Otis Caldwell died Sunday night at 37 Sawtelle place off School street. Mrs Bertie E Dolan wife of John F Dolan died yesterday at 21 Sawtelle place aged 26. Archelaus J Downing provision dealer died yesterday at 315 Pawtucket street aged 61. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter Mrs Effie Dyer of Augusta Maine.
Funeral services were conducted for Adeline Varney Fletcher at Main Street residence with Rev Hardy presiding and a quartet singing. Other obsequies included Emma Russell, Ella Livingston, Lydia Caldwell, John Huntley, Ephraim Douglas, Celina Bergeron with burials at Edson and Lowell cemeteries and arrangements by J. B. Currier and Undertaker Brooks.
In this city on January 15 Bertie E Dolan wife of Joan F Dolan aged 26 at 21 Saw telle place. Also Sarah McGillian aged 23 daughter of James and Jane McGillian of 141 Concord street. George K Mitchell aged 58 at 68 Gates street. Funeral services at the house Wednesday at 2 p m with burial private. Friends invited.
William S Grady buys the Arcade or Mirks Cafe and wine rooms in Providence and will reside there. Dr and Mrs Joseph N Marston abroad last summer spend winter in Scotland and plan Paris trip after spring. Evangelical Alliance in Boston discusses weekly rest day for workers with union leaders. A monster meeting is planned for next Sunday with a purse for Father Gilday plus a concert and speeches. Governor Crane appoints Frederick Lawton to Judge Lilleys successor on the superior court bench. Miss Royce of West Newton visiting Mrs H P Perkins at 64 Otis Street.
Frank W. Blunt of Blair Construction Boston sues Boott Corp alleging fall through a scuttle hole at a mill caused serious injuries while employed by Whipple Sears Holden lawyers. The suit seeks $10,000 in damages.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.