19 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
1
A whimsical mix of rural slang about fear of snakes and everyday life. The piece cites Edward M. Wilson from Chicago Record and notes Boston shifts on nine mob attacks, Longfellow’s visit, and Longfellow’s courtship, plus a jab at stage dreams and a West Point cadet appointment by Congressman McCall.
A poultry statistician places U S chickens at about 250 million producing roughly 14 billion eggs worth 176 million dollars in a year. About 130 million dollars of poultry is consumed annually. The oldest bonnet came from an Egyptian princess mummy dated about 2000 years before Christ. Miles Dar den of Tennessee is the heaviest authentically weighed man at just under 1000 pounds. Contractor A Bibeault is building a three story brick six tenement block on Winter street for Mrs Belisle in North Carolina pine interior finish with tar and gravel roof gas and open plumbing costing 5000 dollars.
The National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange worldwide in multiple languages, and provides safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms. It advertises 4 percent savings interest compounded semi annually, monthly accrual, and a ladies banking room. It is a depository for U S and Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 to 4 weekdays and 7 to 9 evenings. banking rooms located at Middlesex Street 30 to 46 and Post Office Avenue 11 to 24.
Jan 19 Cowes and London dispatches report improved health for the Queen after a period of anxiety and rumors of a paralytic stroke two weeks prior. The Prince of Wales and Princess Louise travel to Cowes, while cabinet members meet amid grave news.
Edward Homan of the San Francisco Athletic club offers an $8000 purse for a lightweight championship fight between McGovern and Erne. The plan calls for the bout to be staged in an open air venue in May at the San Francisco baseball grounds.
White Star liner Cymric arriving from New York collided with the British steamer Carib Prince in the Mersey this morning. Both ships sustained damage, the Cymric not seriously, while the Carib Prince suffered damage to her upper works.
Portland Maine sheriff recounts a meeting where organizers sought pool selling to fund summer racing at Rigby Track. He quotes the law and refuses any violation, declaring there may be races but no pool selling in the county this year.
Adam Narvalaitys, a 28 year old Polish operative at Whittenton Mis. company's mill on Whittenton street, was fatally injured yesterday when his hand was caught between the rolls of a centrifugal extractor. He died four hours after being taken to Morton hospital.
Lawrence January 19 Chief Wade of the district police plans to act in the city payroll dispute. He steps in as City Treasurer Bailey withholds wages citing no committee on accounts to approve bills. If payment is delayed beyond Saturday the weekly payment law for cities would be broken. The chief announced intent to identify responsible parties and act promptly.
In Paterson New Jersey on January 19 citizens broadly approve of the verdict of murder in the second degree. The public believes justice is satisfied since the men did not premeditate the killing. Kerr will face trial starting a week from Monday.
Omaha Neb Jan 18 council met to offer a reward of $5000 for Pat Crowe dead or alive amid suspicions he may have been involved in the Cudahy kidnapping.
Washington a strong effort by Col Edmund Rice 26th United States volunteers friends including Senator Lodge to promote him to brigadier general His Civil War record is outstanding wounded at Antietam Gettysburg medal of honor for bravery and leading his regiment in the counter charge against Pickett He was captured at the Wilderness while leading a brigade defense.
Miss Mildred Holland and Mr Leonard of the Power Behind the Throne troupe at the Empire Theatre suffered from an oxalic acid poisoning last evening. The glass contained more than water and bitters, causing Holland to collapse and Leonard to be only lightly affected. Doctor C F Mohr treated the pair, and the method of contamination remains unexplained.
The Ward Three committee of the Republican city committee has organized with officers: Charles A. Wotton chairman, Edward J. Cheney secretary, Charles F. Varnum chairman executive, John F. Walsh treasurer and chairman finance committee members James W. Bennett Frank Hunt Joseph Miller H C Moore Otto Jensen Samuel Pickering A C Hilliard and Hubert D. Wadleigh.
Rev. Geo. H. Clark preached a sermon at the union revival meeting last evening, drawing good interest. The series will continue next week with services Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Paige Street Free Baptist and Thursday and Friday at the Central M. E. B. Church.
Coquelin plans a Paris return with a double bill starring Quo Vadis as the title work and Petronius as a featured role. The announcement signals a fresh engagement for the renowned actor and adds a new Parisian production to his repertoire.
The annual board of health report provoking discussion as Lowell physicians dispute Agent Knapp's claim that some doctors' visits predict certain deaths. Interviews reveal mixed views on anti-toxin use, test accuracy, and whether findings reflect treatment quality or reporting.
Lowell clergymen report strong faith in JésS$awe after weeks of use among residents. The anecdotal trials parallel broader community adoption, with ministers noting perceived spiritual and personal benefits amid ongoing distribution.
An old advertisement extols Jast 4ne as a palatable remedy for coughs throat and lung troubles. It stresses value for children and as protection against grip or progression of a bad cold toward pneumonia.
All Druggists advertise a medicine priced at 50 cents per bottle. Prepared by C. I. Hood and Company of Lowell Massachusetts.
Three new city council committees met at city hall with the appropriations group leading the session. They adjourned without reviewing mayoral estimates, plan to invite department heads, and discuss sub divisions of appropriations. other committees touched on burial grounds, purchase reports, and underground wiring. A special meeting will address the appropriation estimates next Tuesday night.
New furniture for the office of the clerk of committees began to arrive, signaling updates to the maintenance of official records and meeting spaces.
Eleven year old Marie Parent, daughter of Mrs Virginie Parent, choked after swallowing a toy balloon at home on 733 Lakeview Avenue. She died within minutes despite water efforts and medical help. An autopsy was deemed unnecessary. she was a bright student at St Joseph's School. body taken to Archambault's undertaking rooms.
Ernest May a 25 year old stableman for John Carr and coachman for C I Hood lay unconscious near Hood's residence on Andover Street after a drinking spree. Capt Kew and Keeper Holman thawed his frozen feet and hands at St Johns hospital. he woke after hours of care and was discharged at 6 30 am. A companion who left him earlier claimed not to know anyone along Andover Street for help.
A letter to Capt. A. V. Partridge from Mrs. Tannes details life in Rampart City Alaska with updates on residents and claims. It notes deaths near Cape Nome and Bristol Bay, relocations, failed pursuits, and warnings that claims may be jumped without receipts.
George Morain, who stole a woman's jacket on Dutton Street, pleaded guilty before Judge Hadley in the police court this morning and was placed on probation. Officer Maher arrested him on Middlesex Street after the afternoon theft. Reynolds, previously sentenced to the state farm with suspended execution during probation, was arrested Friday and later sent to the state farm after his wife pleaded for him. This marked the fourth case in a 100 case series on the new probation program.
J O Hayden Middlesex treasurer releases annual report showing county debt at 1900 year end total of 1,019,000. Registry of deeds building in East Cambridge added 700,000 to debt with 156,000 spent last year. Other costs include courts 70,684.17, prisoners 131,006.82, truants 17,991.71, and dog license receipts 30,395. County buildings valued at 2.5 million.
Harvard reports social notices including Mrs Louise Gale and Philadelphia visitor Evelyn Smith. Boxboro and Lancaster send delegates to Harvard Grange meeting Jan 15, debating charter surrender. an oyster supper followed. Harvard Lodge I O O F installed officers Jan 4 1846 chartered. Past Grand Edward Mulock arrived Jan 16 from the Philippines 42d regiment ill. Congregational pastor to speak on Deceiving Ourselves in Regard to Sin next Sunday morning with Sunday school and Endeavor Society consecration at 7.
Groton notes bare brown fields on January 12 as long delayed snow allows the first sleigh rides. Enthusiastic drivers take the hill but Boston and vicinity are on runners Monday as real sport begins. Hope the snow lasts into March.
A promotional notice urges readers to frame unframed pictures at Maker's, promising better preservation and low cost. It highlights the fifty cent counter and lists Geo. E. Maker at the corner of John and Merrimack streets with phone number 865-4.
Morning and evening services titled Dont Drift will be held as part of a union revival. Rev. George H. Clark will preach each session.
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