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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
A reflective verse contrasts a granddaughter and grandmother, noting the granddaughter’s growing age and bright youth with azure eyes and a seven year milestone, while the grandmother nears the end of life. It laments aging as gold turns gray, interweaving nursery tales and earthly rhythms.
The article notes Helen Gould building a reputation for military skill by capturing 400 soldiers at Fort Snelling yesterday. It also mentions various wartime era phrases and events, including the Oregon float and Bryan's Fourth celebration.
A notice states Dutch coins in British Guiana will be demonetized and that ample time will be provided for holders to exchange them at the treasury. The item appears among a string of brief, varied notes from the era.
Andover July 5 reports disastrous Fourth of July fires. Latin commons No. 6 dormitory suffered major damage with an estimated 500 to 600 dollar loss, the Andover Cricket club house 500 dollars, Curran and Joyce estate windmill 100 dollars. All three fires suspected incendiary.
Franklin argues thrift beats an annuity and that small, consistent additions grow large. The adage encourages steady saving over time with emphasis on habit formation and gradual wealth buildup. The piece frames financial prudence as timeless wisdom.
Today the bank invites deposits in the Savings Department from $1.00 upward, urging customers to save for possible future needs. Depositors are advised that the bank welcomes funds for safety and growth, with deposits accepted in the health and strength of the institution.
The Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes with private coupon rooms, and a ladies banking section. It acts as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Kansas City July 5 The resolutions committee met at 3 30 am voting 26 to 22 for explicit silver coinage at 16 to 1 Judge Van Wyck spoke against and Senator Blackburn in favor The platform places imperialism as the paramount issue amid heated scenes with the morning session adjourned until 3 30 pm groundwork for Stevenson as vice president grows.
Shanghai dispatch reports Emperor Kwang Su died by opium under Prince Tuan’s pressure on June 19. Empress Dowager also took poison, alive but said to be insane. Reports add massive railway destruction near Tien Tsin, Pekin troops approaching, and Russian, British aid and refugees safeguarded. Uprisings rise in Tien Tsin as Manchurian reinforcements head south.
A major blaze at the Standard Oil Co works in Bayonne New Jersey continues with the plant likely to be consumed. Oil spreads across the upper bay as flames surge from exploding naphtha tank seven. Electrician Charles King is killed and several others injured after a lightning caused the fire.
Walter Wiley of Lynn, bowling alley proprietor, was burned to death at his Bass Rocks Nahant building this morning. The fire, caused by firecrackers, spread to eight buildings and several sheds, causing about 10,000 dollars in damage.
Detachment pursuing Ladrones near Delta Rio Grande engaged the enemy. Twelve were killed and six rifles captured. Three Americans died and two were wounded in yesterday’s action.
Elisha Gordon superintendent of the Dracut poor farm was severely injured Monday morning in Methuen while binding hay. The load collapsed, breaking three ribs and cutting a gash on his head, as reported by Dr. Flanders and others on duty.
Lawrence was treated for a wound with nine stitches and transported to Lawrence General Hospital for care.
A fire from box 113 at Paige and John streets this morning caused a smoky blaze under A. O. Austin’s bicycle shop on Paige street. Firemen extinguished the fire in about 30 minutes. A cripple upstairs was rescued after inhaling smoke. no major losses apart from damaged timber and insured property. The New England bakery beside the building escaped unscathed.
Fire panned across Gorham Plain and adjacent streets with two still alarms on the 3rd and 4th. A fire at D A McHugh’s fruit and confectionery on Gorham near Kidder gutted store from a stray cracker. loss 300 to 400 dollars. Fires on Cambridge street L A Solsom’s house and Kittredge house near Bridge caused multiple alarms. A roof fire on Adams street and a roof blaze at Maria Flynn’s Tyler street produced further alerts. A barn and fire at 469 Pine street owned by Charles H Foy caused heavy damage with most contents saved. A Duffy house on Billerica road burned, insured with 5000 dollars loss. Lowell crews did not cross city lines. A tenement on Charles street reported insignificant damage. Duffy buildings at East Chelmsford insured.
Fred C. Church held insurance on property endangered by fires during the Fourth celebration in this city including First Street Cambridge Street Adams Street Also on Charles Couture's Graniteville property and the Nesmith estate and George Makers stock near this morning's fire
Investigators Inspectors Allen and La Flamme pursue recovery of $1090 lost by an elderly man two weeks ago after a Saturday night incident. The intoxicated victim cannot provide details, and his name is withheld. He rarely carried such sums, having recently sold real estate, and the missing funds still leave him financially comfortable.
Joseph Young of 508 Lakeview Avenue was struck on the head by a falling tent pole while removing a tent on the south common and was taken to St. John's hospital with a scalp wound. Patrick Davis fell from an electric car on Lakeview Avenue after 1 AM and is at St. John's hospital with a minor scalp injury and a slight pinfal.
The text urges giving Ayer's Pills nightly to children who suffer dull heavy headaches from a clogged liver. By relieving bilious buildup the children are calmer, more energetic, and improved in appearance and behavior, with better study and activity levels.
A Lowell Fourth of July parade reportage notes a generally quiet day with few accidents, summarizing prize awards for various units. It lists winners in multiple divisions including Y.M.C.A. company Q, Waltham clubs, and Butler Vets, with details of route, start time, and a few route deviations due to low tree branches.
The day’s events unfolded smoothly despite a dubious night before. The parade was solid, firemen and soldiers looked sharp, band performances strong, and fireworks capped the evening. Local shops and bunting adorned Main and Central streets, with notable displays at Bon Marche, O Sullivan Bros, and several Merrimack buildings.
The parade drew thousands who enjoyed the procession despite occasional delays from passing trains on Middlesex street. Judges later met in the Hogan office to review the event.
Huntington hall drew a small crowd for Hon. John C. Burke’s July 4 oration, prompting Mayor Crowley to suggest the feature may be dropped in future observances. He blamed late parade fatigue and poor timing, while praising the parade itself and noting the day was otherwise fairly satisfactory. Also noted: state board inquiry into Ernest Paradis residence for billing smallpox treatment, and Supt. Gillow processing routine departmental bills ahead of accounts committee.
Police report a quiet July 4 with few arrests, attributing most incidents to drunkenness. Officers, tired from duty, held 24 revolvers at the station, taken from youths and men who fired into the air. Owners may claim their property at 5:45 this afternoon.
Morning session dealt with foreigners and language barriers as six youths testified against Barney Jacobson the German Jew in a store robbery claim over 16 dollars. The judge found no guilty verdict for the six youths or the woman. fined three men for drunkenness and jailed Labell for four months. sent 19 year old Denning to reform school for drunkenness. several arrests for indecent conduct and fighting with fines from from 3 to 15 dollars. Dennie Bibo paid 15 dollars for using another boat on a fishing excursion.
The overseers of the poor met at city hall Tuesday night and approved a large grist of bills. No other business was transacted, and attendance was slim.
Another Rostock show airs this afternoon and evening on the South common for a special children’s benefit after large July Fourth crowds. New features will be introduced and Monkey Jake will perform some of this wonderful riding.
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