22 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
1
A compact verse in Stevenson's voice. The speaker wakes before dawn, shivering as a candle lights a cold room. By a crackling fire or a reindeer sled outside, the narrator braves frost and frostbit landscape, steps leaving black marks on silver ground, while imagery likens trees and hills to a wedding cake.
The article discusses Boston's aim to eliminate pediculosis in its public schools and comments on education, journalism, and cultural topics. It mentions Bjornson's support for Zola, Senator Quay's actions, and faint references to Japanese relations and public ceremonies.
A digest of diverse items including the meaning of Nebraska, Woolloomoolloo’s name, George Meredith on observation, bread prices for the poor, a London snuff boom, paper horseshoes outlasting steel, derelict umbrellas and purses in London cabs, London’s spending on officials, the Met Tabernacle’s large Baptist congregation, proposed German bans on women at meetings, a Hamfeuse case term Animirdamen, a Bath tramp selling axle grease as corn salve, and Rome’s Forum housing stray cats fed by charity daily.
Boston January 22 The first week of the cotton operatives strike in New England centers ends with both sides firm. Mills unlikely to reopen Monday. Workmen confident of victory, manufacturers equally certain they will not yield. Fall River faces likely general strike. Biddeford, Maine reports business impact with public sentiment leaning to workers.
President Dole of the Hawaiian republic told reporters on a Chicago train that he has no special powers and that annexation would be approved by a large majority if referred to the Hawaiian people. He warned that failure would harm the island’s growth and prosperity and called Hawaii a grand opening for American labor.
Boston January 22 Judge Rufus Fairbanks finds William W Spearing died from shock and burns after a hot bath at Medfield Insane asylum. Attendant F Osmier Hill is blameless. a warrant was issued for his arrest. Spearing was placed in a tub and scalding water was turned on him.
Attleboro January 22. Mrs Jane Shep ard was struck by a passenger train this forenoon and died within minutes. She crawled under the gates and was struck by a second train passing in the rear after entering the crossing.
The United States Rubber company will reuse the old Woonsocket plant to manufacture knit boots and fleece linings for rubber shoes. The $75,000 facility will employ 200 workers, start up in about 60 days under D C Wetmore Jr of Yonkers, and boost boot production by about 600 pairs daily to roughly 4400 pairs.
A cablegram from Kate Forsyth announces the death of her mother Mrs Kate Forsyth in London prompting early reports that the actress had died. The confusion arose from similar names.
Gilbert Peters of Winchendon drew a prison term of ten to thirteen years for manslaughter after an attempted kiss on a 7-year-old girl, Belle Rollins of Royalston, who died from the fright. Dr. William Thornton Parker of Groveland was found probably guilty of assault in Haverhill and bound over to the grand jury on the charge with $2000, plus $500 on an adultery complaint by Henry E. Chase of Boston. The U.S. government bought 347 748 feet of land on Battery Heights Hull and adjacent property totaling about 1 290 000 square feet, strengthening harbor defenses.
A patient argues that ten guineas for eye surgery is steep, but the eminent oculist replies that mastering the operation in ten seconds required spoiling more than two bushels of eyes like yours. The quip appears in Tit-Bits style humor.
A Nashua Telegraph report covers the Spindle City Wheelmen of Lowell hosting Nashua Cycle Club in Greeley block. Lowell won pool and pedro, narrowly lost whist, with detailed scores. A merry social followed, and plans for a return visit with games including casino are hinted for February 4.
In North Chelmsford the north village tewers met at the town hall to discuss school welfare including overcrowding and the need for increased accommodation. Rumors say S McKay may be cut from the school committee as a fight over the selectmen role intensifies. Moore's mills plan to run day and night starting Monday.
Firemen from night and day shifts met at Spinners hall and completed a temporary organization this morning. Present officers will lead until a footing is gained, then an election may be held if deemed necessary. Both night and day crews will join the new organization.
The committee on claims chaired by Alderman Rivet and including Goward McClusky Sykes and Mitten met at City Hall to act on a $100 claim filed by Mrs. Honora O Connors for flood and sewer damages on Lincoln street. The 1896 sewer and grade changes led to basement flooding and losses of potatoes onions and personal property. The panel unanimously voted to introduce a resolution to pay the claim and liquidate the sewer assessment.
A large crowd at Lowell's state armory enjoyed a Putnam Guards event last night. The evening featured an E. B. Carr led orchestra, prize drill with medals to Private John J. Shea and Sergt. Fred Silk, and a formal march with couples including Sergt. G. H. McNamara and Miss Massey Maxwell. About 150 attended.
The report notes that later in the evening at least 300 couples were in attendance. Officers listed include General manager First Sergt L G Hunton and floor director Sergt G H McNamara with several assistants and aids named by rank and initials.
Deputy game commissioner George T. Spence reports no salmon locally this season due to the Lawrence fishway destruction. He notes limited fish passage, catches of black bass suckers chubbs yellow perch and hornpouts, few eels, and praises the Lawrence fishway as a model. He cites enforcement actions near fishways and outlines stocking hopes for Leach's pond with white perch. He mentions ample game in the area and warns of prosecutions for ferret hunting.
Congressman Knox responds to currency questions by affirming the Republican success in upholding the gold standard. He warns against moving to retire government notes or issue bonds, and opposes bank currency changes as burdensome ahead of the next election. He notes currency legislation is untimely and cites Senate votes on Teller’s resolution as evidence.
The annual meeting re elected David Dickson as moderator and approved last meeting records read by clerk Alexander Mack. Treasurer Hector Sutherland reported receipts 1806.86 and expenditures 1566.81. Trustees elected John Wiley for three years and Andrew Rodger John Leggett John A McDonald for two years, with Robert Houston clerk Alexander Mack treasurer Hector Sutherland financial secretary Andrew Jamieson and others named as officers and auditors. A resolutions committee was appointed for death of Rev Robert Court.
John Barry of Portland Maine arrived in Lowell with both feet frozen after a grueling trek from Exeter to Lawrence and on to Lowell. He walked barefoot after losing the sole of one shoe and is staying with a friend while continuing to recover from the exposure. He says he was in hard luck and had come to Lowell seeking work, having previously worked here two years ago.
J V Keyes and Co. announces a stocktaking sale to clear odd lots of black and colored goods at nearly half price for this week only. Also notes a Vesper service at Unitarian church at four o clock Sunday afternoon with a short musical program.
John Loumos, a swarthy Greek, appeared before Judge Hadley charged with breaking and entering a Greeks store at Market and Lewis streets. A concealed night watchman foiled the burglary. Loumos fled after a struggle and was arrested an hour later. He faces trial next Thursday with a $500 bond. Also in court, Cornelius Donovan and Patrick J Kane faced minor penalties for drunkenness and related offenses. Iva Nichols received probation, and a youth, Edward Dauphanée, admitted theft amid lenient treatment for an assisting adult.
Mrs. Clara Peltier died yesterday at 28 Willie Street after a long illness. Mrs. Susan Hersey, widow of Amos Hersey, died Thursday in Dorchester at 83, with burial to be arranged in Lowell. Her body to be brought home for burial today.
The funeral for Jerome B. Gilbert was held at 1 PM Friday from his Chelmsford Center home. Rev. CC Fisher of the First Universalist church officiated. Bearers were Lowell lodge Knights of Pythias members. Burial followed in Edson cemetery under C. M. Young & Co. supervision.
The little friends of John J Harell of 64 Summerstreet gathered last evening to celebrate his fifth birthday. He received a gold ring as a gift. Entertainment included songs by Cornelius Donovan Walter Cox John Hayes and Char Hurley piano solos by Minnie Tully and John J Clark and a recitation by John Gill. Ice cream was served by Ea Tully Nellie O'Brien Annie Lyon and Katie Hanebury.
Ed L Bessey of the Y M C A gym is among 21 entries for a seven mile run at Lynn on Saturday. He will race F G Parks in a two mile event a week from Monday night at Associate Hall with a handicap of three minutes at Lynn.
For 50 cents we offer the best unlaundered shirt we've ever seen for the money. New York Mills bodies with pur-ply neckbands, pure linen bosoms, reinforced fronts and backs, non rip adaptable facings on sleeves, double seamed throughout. You’ll pay 67c to 75c elsewhere for shirts no better than these. An especially good lot of laundered shirts, long and short bosoms, at 50c, just received.
The aged father of Thomas F Sev erance suffered partial paralysis while walking on Central street last night. He was taken home for care. George R Carothers, principal of the Manual Training school, will lecture next Tuesday evening before the Mathew Temperance institute. Mr and Mrs W H Wood entertained last evening with a piano recital at their Myrtle street home. Mr and Mrs Frederic Faulkner plan a coming out party for their daughter on Wednesday evening at 8 30 at the Faulkner residence on Belmont avenue with dancing in the barn after 9 30.
In this city Catherine Wilson dies at 37 Court street on January 22. Margaret Flynn widow of Patrick Flynn dies January 21 at 110 Concord street with funeral February in the afternoon. Susan Hersey aged 83 dies in Dorchester January 20. James A. Mitchell aged 40 years 11 months dies January 20 with funeral January 21 at J. A. Weinbeck undertakers.
State almshouse in Tewksbury shows Mrs Butler reported missing from Lynn has not been at the institution. Several children named Butler have been received there recently from Lynn.
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