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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
1
An old Boston Advertiser quip ponders whether the century is in the nineteenth or beyond, noting Father Time and creation as years pass. The brief reflection highlights the futility of counting years as time marches forward, suggesting little certainty or difference in the distant future.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century source muses on humorous and political topics. It notes British naval supremacy amid censorship and a visit by Count and Countess Boni de Castellane to the United States, then shifts to reflections on language changes in the legislature and a Chelmsford lecture by Edwin D. Mead on democracy.
The sixty third annual report to the General Court shows rises in schools, attendance, and teachers. Public schools total 4628 and classrooms 10 121, with notable increases in students and attendance, overall efficiency improving as the teacher pool grows to 13 402, including 1197 men and 12 205 women.
This morning seven drunks and two vagrants faced the police court docket. Foss and McHugh, found drunk by Officer Walsh on Merrimack Street, fined $5 each. Cutting and Burns, second offenders, fined $6 each. Busby jailed for twenty days in a nervous drunken state. Sullivan sent to jail for three months with appeal. Weeks guilty of vagrancy to State farm. King pleaded not guilty but allowed to leave town after trial.
Genial $200,000 surplus cited for the Traders National Bank which transacts general banking business and issues foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money. It advertises safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms and a Savings Department paying 4 percent annually compounded semi annually with monthly interest and a banking room set aside for ladies.
London lede reports Gen Buller’s brigade and a howitzer battery cross the Tugela at Potgieter’s drift with Warren’s pontoon bridge near Trichard’s drift enabling a likely northward advance. Boers shell the advance guard as troops breach entrenched lines and patrols suffer ambushes, while Australian and New South Wales Lancers suffer casualties.
More than 200 Dartmouth alumni gathered at the Vendome Hotel in Boston for the annual Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston and Vicinity dinner. Attendees from classes 1841 to 1899 included President Charles W. Bartlett and ex-governor John B. Smith. The event featured speeches by Arthur L. Spring and William J. Tucker, with talks on faculty additions, past gifts, and plans to raise $1,000,000 in 1900 for the college’s finances as the Webster centennial anniversary approaches.
The annual meeting of the Westmin ster Presbyterian church was held in the vestry Wednesday evening. John Makinnon chosen moderator K J McKittrick secretary F G McKittrick treasurer James Love standing committee Hugh G Walker Josie Hardy Mrs George Pearl A W McDonald Albert Johnson William McDonald elders for three years Archibald McLaughlin Hugh G Walker. Treasurer’s report shows receipts and expenditures totaling 1826.24.
New York January 18 tentative agreement between city authorities and the navy arch committee provides that the city will furnish the site to build the foundation for a permanent arch. The plan reduces cost by about five hundred thousand dollars.
Rev. C. L. Jackson conducts daily evangelistic services at 3 30 and 7 30 p m at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church with growing power. The next Sunday service will close the series. Attendees are urged to join the remaining meetings Thursday and Friday as there will be no services Saturday.
A Democratic state committee meeting is set for Ssigt day afternoon at 15 School street Pa ton to appoint committees for welcoming William J Bryan who arrives in Boston January 30. James F Owens will represent Lowell at the meeting and there is talk of a Bryan speech in Lowell early February.
In New York on January 18 the prosecution is anticipated to wrap up the Molineux case. Barton Weeks is set to begin the defense outline, with the anticipated defense line to be presented as proceedings proceed.
Paris Jan 18 The Matin reports a rumor that Count Edmond De Castellane husband of Anna Gould has lost three million francs in speculative ventures. The claim appears on the credit market page amid other market gossip with no official confirmation.
A delegation from this city appeared in Lawrence court Wednesday morning. Ernest Metcalf and Ernest Waltham were fined $1 each for public conduct. John Ryan, George Watson and Thomas Ingham, all from this city, were found very drunk and fighting by Policeman Benoit and fined $5 each.
Boston reports the executive council confirmed Frederick Lawton's nomination as justice of the superior court. The session noted a defense counsel vacancy with readiness delays while Charles H. Cole, former Globe National Bank president, testified before Commissioner Fiske in Boston on January 18.
In the Lowell division of Bigelow Carpet, about 70 operatives remain off the job seeking the pay advance they have demanded. The strike action continues with no change in stance or timetable for return.
The Dracut Republican town committee held a largely attended meeting Tuesday night at N. F. Cluff's residence. A new board was formed with Chairman Eliott Morgan Secretary Peter Bolton and Treasurer Norman L. Peavey. They adjourned to January 30. A Chicago union dispute against employing women in factories cited health concerns as the reason.
Ward Three Republicans packed Highland hall to hear President Walker of the common council explain why he did not keep a promised committee allocation. Milo D. Clay accused him of breaking a deal offering streets and fire department posts in exchange for support, while Walker defended relying on his notes and denied oral promises.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a family medicine that tones the system cures catarrh rheumatism scrofula and stomach troubles. It promises restored appetite strength and health for the weak and overworked with testimonials from H Stone Sherborn Mass and Mrs. W Morris Binghamton N Y.
Rumors claim several promotions and demotions among police leaders. Lieutenant George G. Palmer might be reduced, Sergeant Downey could become lieutenant, and Officer John B. Crowley may be promoted to sergeant. Superintendent Davis denies any changes yet and says no actions have been taken.
The committee on appropriations will hold its second meeting tonight and review an additional set of typewritten estimates from several departments prepared by city hall clerks. Outsiders doubt the need for a salaried clerk when the clerical workload has already been completed. Each member has full figures and must maintain personal records to act intelligently. If the panel has progressed without a salaried clerk so far it can finish without one.
A Democratic city committee meeting is planned for tonight to elect officers. The chairman race features several candidates, with Donehue and Gormley as leading contenders after other hopefuls reportedly retired. For secretary, James W. Barry and John C. King were named, with King withdrawing and Harry unlikely to face an opponent.
A split group called Prosperity circle, suspended by the supreme board of the Companions of the Forest for refusing a debt payment, reorganizes as a new independent body. Officers remain mostly the same, with only the privilege to visit and be entertained by out of town circles added. Two other organizations may join, forming a grand body in the city, with possible expansion to other circles.
Mary Gary aged 52 died at 190 Lawrence street yesterday leaving three children. William J. Marshall son of William and Anna Marshall died Wednesday at Lowell General Hospital aged 20 years 10 months. Charles G. Thurston 53 6 died Wednesday at 327 Walker street. a provision merchant and Highland lodge K of P member. survivor a widow. Funeral services for George FH. Mitchell held at 68 Gates street with interment in Edson cemetery under Undertaker Young. Thomas Gillick funeral from 179 Fayette street and Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Joyce OMI celebrated mass. bearers from Holy Name Society and Division 1 AO H with delegations. Bertie E. Dolan funeral at Wesley church burial Edson cemetery. John Henry Huntley funeral at 120 Midland street. interment Edson cemetery. bearers listed. Thurston died Jan 18 at 377 Walker street. funeral Friday 10 a.m. Bancroft died Jan 17 at 154 Coburn street. funeral Saturday 2 p.m.. husband Frank M. Bancroft and son Edgar E B Whitney named.
Ex Alderman Cosgrove writes from Seattle to A A Gray that he will probably settle there praising the city as bustling and promising. Mrs. Joseph Talbot hosts a tea for Miss Talbot who sails south with Mrs. Thomas Talbot this week. Abiel Abbot and wife visit Nesmith street, while Mrs. N W Norcross hosts tea for Mrs. Ivy. A Paige Street Free Baptist class gathering at 118 South Spring Street ends with refreshments and games for about 30. Fred H. Pearson returns from a week’s fishing near Laconia with Boston friends. Charles H. Hooke, ex Lowell and ex Globe National Bank, becomes assistant treasurer at Boston’s Light Heat and Power Co. Mrs. F G Burd of Saratoga Springs visits Mrs. E P Dennis. Mrs. R G Seymour of Philadelphia visits Miss Minnie Walsh. J Joseph Hennessey addresses 90 men about to apply for naturalization at Scully's Hall in Dracut.
Wamsutta twilled cotton costly at 124 cents a yard but offered here at 8 1 2 cents a yard. The Pollard Bargain department lists night gowns corset covers children's waists heavy drawers and other uses as strong cotton options from 10 to 26 yards per piece in a single case sale by A G Pollard & Co.
The Centralville lodge of Odd Fellows performed the first degree last evening. Willams, District Deputy John J. Hogan and a Royal Arcanum suite plan to travel to South Boston tonight to install Winthrop council’s newly elected officers. Discontent reportedly exists within Lowell Ambulance corps division over alleged discrimination favoring Boston. A meeting occurred last night with no business transacted. a Lowell General Association meeting is set for Friday afternoon at Middlesex Trust Co. rooms near Merrimack and Palmer streets, open to those interested in the hospital.
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