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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1900
Page
1
A satirical verse notes the speaker licking stamps for telegrams rent mortgage and notes pride in national will then pivots to a wish to lick the man who introduced the bill. The piece uses light rhyme and humor to comment on civic processes and public officials.
If Buller's failure was due to a lack of water on Spion Kop it may have been his salvation that there was a full supply in the Tugela. The Lowell shavers are playing hide and seek and most of them have been found out. Our fellow citizen Daniel Gage has a reputation of being an able business man but he isn't cutting much ice these days. The English in South Africa appear to have repeated a famous expedition of earlier times immortalized in the couplet The Duke of York with ten thousand men marched up the hill and back again.
Fifty girls at the Minneapolis College of Agriculture study scientific farming. A Brazilian Senate bill would authorize women to practice learned professions. The New York grape belt covers 30,000 acres with an average yield of 7000 cars and 3000 baskets per car.
Goplal 200000 surplus 200000 The Traders National Bank transacts a general banking business and issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in English German and Swedish money. Safety deposit boxes private coupon rooms Savings Department pays 4 percent annually compounded semia annually on deposits with monthly interest. A banking area is set aside exclusively for ladies.
London reports Lord Dundonald’s cavalry is safe on the south bank of the Tugela river easing siege anxiety. The war effort faces setback with relief of Ladysmith unlikely soon and plans to shift focus to the Orange Free State. Parliament’s assembling is awaited with interest.
Mail reports from Victoria B C describe a mutinous mutiny on the New Zealand brigantine Ethel in the Straits settlement. The crew killed Captain John Riddle his son the mate and the carpenter along with three other sailors before scuttling the vessel during a voyage from Broome to the East Indies. Dutch authorities arrested the mutineers at Adult after a quarrel there.
New York January 29 a seven story building on Cherry street housing Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Rattan chair factory burned this forenoon. One hundred fifty workers escaped unharmed as a tank on the roof burst flooding the factory with 10 000 gallons of water and steam blew out the walls. Three firemen were slightly injured. Loss reported at 300 000 dollars.
Southern Pacific arranged a funeral train to transport the remains of Gen. Lawton Maj. Logan and Surgeon Armstrong eastward. The bodies, arriving from Manila aboard the transport Thomas, will be sent to Washington Ohio and Youngstown respectively.
Uncertainty remains over the vessel that went ashore January 17 at Fox Tail point. Bay of Islands residents fear multiple ships may have been wrecked and await clearer identification of the lost vessel amid rising apprehension.
A 13 year old named John Shaw drowned while skating on Green river at West Bridgewater. George McNiff aged 30 of Avon died after being struck by a train near Avon station and transported to City hospital where he passed away. Charles Wolf a 48 year old German found deceased by hanging in a North End lodging house cellar. Worcester's People's Savings Bank trustees declare a semi annual dividend of 1 percent, first Worcester bank to cut below 4 percent. other banks may follow.
A brief Monday session heard thirteen drunks with three offenders released. Minnie V Kennedy, third offense, placed on probation for one month. John Nugent, also third offense, placed on probation after wife testified on his habits. Several others fined or jailed and a cider store keeper fined for liquor. George McCann and Moses Wolf among repeated cases.
At a Saturday meeting the Dracut school committee accepted the resignation of John Ferris the Parker Avenue School janitor and appointed William J Devine as his successor The Dracut W C T U urged mothers and townspeople to mobilize against liquor at election time stressing moral stakes and urging every citizen to vote against license in the upcoming ballot
Walter Scheele, the chemist who used cyanide of mercury and bromo selzter to experiment related to the Molineux trial, is ill at Woodbridge New Jersey with mercurial poisoning but expected to recover in a few days.
A two year old girl from 13 Bow Street Portsmouth was severely scalded when a rocking chair toppled into a kitchen stove spilling boiling water over her head and body. Dr Towle took her to the cottage hospital where officials fear she may not recover.
Charles L. Foote arrived in Fall River in custody after being moved from Chicago by local inspectors. He faces embezzlement charges involving funds from the Fall River Cooperative Bank and Lincoln Hood insurance agents and will be tried at the February term of the superior court.
Railroad conductors from across New England gathered at the United States hotel for the 15th anniversary banquet of the New England division, O. R. C. The event featured a fine musical program and lively after-dinner speeches.
The ongoing storm continues to disrupt plans as authorities note the weather hampers progress and delays scheduled activities. Officials advise caution while awaiting clearer conditions to resume operations and assessments.
Striking Leather Workers at Lowell refuse to return as 50,000 hides valued at 75000 are saved. The firm risks extended shutdown. talk of openings elsewhere grows. Union says skilled labor needed and wages differ sharply between Lowell Danvers and White firms. Police guard tannery as negotiations stall and mass meeting lauds union strength.
The press committee states they seek modest raises for younger workers while noting existing disparities. They cite Danvers daily wages at $10 weekly and Lowell weekly pays from $5 to $7.50, with older Lowell workers at 60 years plus earning 15 cents per hour. They urge 10 cent daily raises for workers ages 16 to 20, and call for adjustments in boarding, breaking, and lime pit pay to reflect effort and fair pay.
Three 12 and 14 year old boys from Lowell Brooklyn and Newark ran away from Berkshire industrial school at Canaan Four Corners New York. They walked to Albany and reached Poughkeepsie where a railroad detective detained them. They faced exposure on freight trains and box cars before police could shelter them. They will be returned to the school. The piece notes the school aims to train poor boys rather than house criminals and that Frank Mack is under the care of Mrs. Maggie Fanning and Mr. Channing Whitaker had helped place him.
Ambulance driver Hugh Armstrong was discharged Saturday night and replaced by James F. Riley. Dr. George T. Thomas, chairman of the dispensary committee, wrote the notice. Armstrong refuses to yield his post arguing the ambulance committee lacks authority. Riley has appeared at the city yard. city solicitor likely to decide.
The first half standings show Pentucket club of Haverhill leading in billiards and pool, with Home and Highland close behind. Methuen trails in most games, while bowling sees Highland ahead, followed by Home and Methuen. next week, Methuen vs Pentucket and Highland vs Home.
Former Judge Lilley says he will not seek Congress, deeming the job insignificant unless long tenure brings prominence. The situation likely helps the renomination of Hon. Joseph J. Flynn of Lawrence. The excerpt also includes unrelated quotes from the Indianapolis Journal.
Mr John Gallagher and Miss Mary Sullivan were wed Sunday evening at St Peter's parish residence with Rev George Mullin officiating. Attendants were Charles Gallagher and Julia Sullivan. A reception followed at 55 Hudson Street with guests from Boston Lawrence and the city and many gifts reported.
Mr. Alfred Ooesime Boivin and Miss Marie Anna Clairmont were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at St Josephs parochial residence chapel by Rev J M Guillard O M I.
Sunday evening at St Josephs chapel Ernest Morin and Mary Jeanne Hubert were united in marriage by Rev J M Guillard O M I.
Mr. Joseph Mayotte and Miss Alida Bonenfant were married Sunday afternoon at St. Joseph's parochial residence by Rev. J. M. Guillard O. M. I.
Mr Cyrille Paquin and Miss Alice Gaulin were joined in marriage by Rev J M Guillard at the parochial residence on Sunday. The ceremony conducted by the O M I priest marks a quiet local union with family witness.
Mr. Deire Pouliot and Miss Mathilda Emond wed Sunday afternoon at St Josephs parochial residence. Rev J M Guillard OMI officiated, sealing the marriage in a quiet ceremony.
Notices report several local figures ill or deceased. Rev Father Gigault is gravely ill at St John’s hospital, with heart trouble after a year of illness. Rev Lawrence Gschwind had finger surgery in New York and nearly recovered. Rev Father McGrath has returned to Lowell in improved health. Edith E Russell sails to Japan for a year, parents accompanying to various cities. W P Hovey joins Boston Ideal Club to play guitar while teaching locally. A social at Miss Crowley’s on Lincoln Street honors Mr and Mrs Hughes of Providence with piano, songs, recitations, and a mock trial.
The next meeting of the club will be held Monday evening Feb 4 at the John Street church. Organ recital 6 to 6 30. Supper at 6.90. Rev J Strong D D Li D of New York president of the league for social service will speak on The Twentieth Century City Ite Perile. Rev W D Leland Ph D of Lowell will speak Perth of Our Own City and Some Remedies.
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