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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
10
Weather update and Fourth of July forecasts
The report describes a cloudy and threatening afternoon with light showers and fast rain in the evening, noting yesterday’s hot Fourth of July and a warm start today. It adds a Massachusetts forecast: cloudy tonight and Friday with south winds, from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Lowell Daily Courier July 5 1900 front page item
July 5 1900 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier reports local news and notices from Lowell Massachusetts with brief summaries of events, politics, and happenings typical of a daily newspaper page from the era.
Public notices and arrests surface at local event
A Salvation Army meeting was led by Adjutant Tranton tonight. Forty four applicants appeared for entrance exams at the State Normal School. Inspector Goodwin, Sergeant Crowley and Officer Atkinson seized George and Carrie Taylor at 44 Rock Street, confiscating 20 dozen beer bottles and many empties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Horne
Morse
Adjutant Tranton
Salvation Army
Fighty
State Normal School
Goodwin
Crowley
Atkinson
George
Carrie Taylor
Rock Street
Horse Kicks Lantern, Fire Suppresses Fourth of July Blaze
James Hawthorne's horse kicked a lighted lantern in a stable at 35 Court Street during the Fourth of July celebration. The lantern ignited a fire that damaged the building little. Box 38 sounded the alarm and Chief Hosmer ordered all-out at 10:80. Water streams fought the flames until the blaze was controlled with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hawthorne
Court Street
Box 38
Hosmer
Escort appointments set for Gov Allen of Porto Rico reception
Companies M and C accept invitations to act as escort. Ninth regiment, Companies C and G of the Sixth regiment, and Troop F Cavalry will turn out as escort to Gov. Allen of Porto Rico during the Lowell reception. The arrangements sub-committee and Mayor with Councilman Casey have prepared the programme for review at Friday’s reception-committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
Lowell
Casey
Fourth of July unrest mars Chelmsford with vandalism
The Chelmsford Fourth of July night featured noisy demonstrations and vandalism. In Central square a revolutionary memorial boulder was defaced with vermilion paint, and Baptist church doors were broken, while Unitarian vestry doors were forced but not damaged. Citizens call for punishment as the day remained otherwise quiet and Lowell’s attractions drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Square
Baptist Church
Lowell
Fourth of July Festival At Middlesex Street Church
The children of the Ministry-at-Large attended a Tuesday Fourth of July festival in the Middlesex street church. A large crowd gathered for patriotic services and, on departure, the children were given fireworks to celebrate the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Street
Water Board Approves Bills After Evening Meeting
The Water Board met at eight on Tuesday night and approved bills in the regular routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Water Board
Vesper Men Triumph In Lawrence Golf Match
Under Capt E B Conant a 30 member Vesper golf team visited Merrimack Valley Country Club, Lawrence, and defeated locals 112 to 34 in what may be New England’s largest team match. Pro Jack Harland shot 38 to win a silver cup offered for a sub-40 round, the course measuring 185 yards longer than the prior record. The squad left Lowell at 8 AM and returned late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Conant
Merrimack Valley
Lawrence
New England
Lawrence Boys
Jack” Harland
Vesper
Greens
Harland
Lowell
National Holiday Parade Showcases Grotesque Floats
The military division led by Company M Ninth Regiment under Lieut McNulty. Second division featured grotesque exhibits by Y M C L Company Q Hasfords and N P Banks of Waltham. Y M C I band performed in circus like chaos with a float commenting on baths for politicians. Floats included miniature battleships by F A M Tobin and wagons by Friend Brothers. Veterans firemen and 11 companies from across the state paraded with red shirts as spectators filled streets and hotels offered shade. parade reviewed at city hall Race and Merrimack streets before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. McNulty
Hasfords
N. P. Banks
Waltham
Hosfords
F. A. M. Tobin
China
W. B. Hicks
Race and
Merrimack Streets
Seven Accident Cases at St Johns Hospital on July Fourth
Seven accident cases were treated at St Johns Hospital during the Fourth of July observance. Patrick J Grady had three fingers blown off when a supposed roman candle exploded in his hand, leading to amputation. Other patients included Michael J Graney cut by flying glass, John Thomas with a fractured forearm, Edward St Lawrence dislocated elbow, a Polish woman severely burned by a cracker, a boy injured by a toy pistol thumb wound, and a lacerated thumb from a firecracker. John OBrien lost his right eye from a random gunfire incident, with no clues to the shooter. Willing victims will seek outpatient care in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Patrick J. Grady
Merrimack
Hanover Streets
Grady
Salem Street
Michael J. Graney
First Street
John Thomas
Central Street
South Common
Edward St. Lawrence
Lakeview Avenue
Belvidere
Boson
John O'Brien
Merrimack Mifg. Co
O'Brien
Moody and
Dutton Streets
Merrimack Street
R. J. Meigs
Kirk Street
Patrick J. Brady
Hanover
Merrimack Streets
Willie Desmond
Bartlett Street
Oblate Fathers Flee Noise to Novitiate Night Escape
Rev Fathers Mangta Marion Pa quette and Boissonnault of Merrimack Street left the celebration to reach the Novitiate in Tewksbury Tuesday night to escape the noise. Brother Bouvier accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangta
Marion, Paquette
Boissonnault
Merrimack Street
Tewksbury
Brother Bouvier
Long Roll of Police and Military Names Listed in Fragment
A lengthy roster lists Bugler Lieut H W Goddard Lieut Brosnan and many officers sergeants and Aids. The compilation includes Capt of Police William R Kew Major Charles Proctor Col Frank L Weaver and numerous lieutenants captains and corporals. No narrative context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Goddard
Connors
McKenzie
Ganley
Cawley
William R. Kew
Brosnan
Maguire
Boyle
Clements
Moloney
Palmer
Buchanan
J. L. Leighton
Breault
Paul R. Burtt
Charles 8. Proctor
Frank L. Weaver
Charles H. Molloy
C. W. Taylor
Charles H. Kimball
Alex. Abels
R. E. Bell
F. W. Bennett
John J. Brine
C. H. Boisvert
H. L. Bishop
Charles T. Cahill
C. G. Coburn
John J. Clowery
H. W. Coburn, Jr
Joseph P. Courtney
Richard Dobbins
F. J. Flemings
C. F. Flemings
Joseph 8. Gillow
Lewis G. Hunton
E. K. Humphrey
George
W. C. MacBrayne
D. H. Nickerson
Frank D. Proctor
L. E. Pullen
Frank H. Putnam
W. A. Parthenais
J. W. Paradis
Prince Sunshine
Horace
Proctor
George W. Peterson
Harry Robinson
Lieut
Oliver Stevens
George F. Stiles
R. W. Stickney
Burton H. Wiggin
H. L. Williams
Arthur E. Walsh
Parade Lineup for July Fourth in Car riages and Milit ia
The record lists a long parade roster with military units including the 9th and 6th Regiments M V M and several captains lieutenants and sergeants. It enumerates the mayoral staff and parade committee chairs for multiple carriages with names such as Jeremian Crowley F M Prescott James Fr Miskella Cyrus Barton Michael J. Markham Oliver A. Libby William D. Whitter Edward S. Howe James F Walk er Pierre A. Brousseau and others plus media representatives from the Boston Herald Globe and Sun. The seventh carriage will carry judges of the first three divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremian Crowley
F. M. Prescott
James Fr. Miskella
Daniel N. Pickering
Cyrus Barton
Michael J. Markham
Oliver A. Libby
William D. Whitter
Edward S. Howe
James F. Walker
Common Council
Pierre A. Brousseau
Frank M. Dowling
James H. Carmichael
Bernard F. Lee
Thomas J. McCaffrey
Charles A. Eveleth
The
Citizen
L’proile
News and Sun
Boston Herald and Globe
Sunday Telegram and Morning Mail
Military Band and Local Leaders Parade Notes
Fragmentary list of figures including Bearer of Lavender Stanfard George Hubbard Capt O M Pratt and others. Mentions Military Band 25-oy cM hy Leader BF McManus Hosford Club Men GH Connery President Liberty Square Horribles and a group of 50 men. Names Joseph F Gill and others appear as presidents or organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfard
George L. Hubbard
O. M. Pratt
Das
BE. B. Nichols
J. PF. Melloon
Dd. P. Knowlton
J. A. Gregoire
E. 8. Eastman
J. W. Greenlaw
EB. H. Keyes
EB. B. Beaucage
L. F. Morgan
F. J. N . Marshal
Hancock Vets win field as 10,000 watch parade
The North common muster drew about 10,000 spectators. Hancock and Columbian teams dominated the water pump race amid brisk northwest wind, with Hancock claiming first prize at 199 feet 2 inches and Columbians close at 196 feet. The Gen Butler Vets earned 1000 and a badge for third prize in a long, strenuous day of contests and parade turns. The Vixens suffered a burst tub and withdrawal, while Warrens of Pepperell failed to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Winchendon
Hancock Company
Columbians
Gen. Butler Vets
Warrens
Pepperell
Whippet Races On South Common Crowd Watches
A large crowd in the sun watched whippet racing on the South Common. Fall River dogs won overall with Price’s Don taking second in the consolation. The 190 yard course stretched from Edson school to the jail, 29 dogs started, one failed to start. Rags were waved to urge the dogs as James Hearn and Edward Geoghan acted as judge and referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Lowell
Price
Don
Highland Street
Edson
Sternberg
Hinky Dink
James Hearn
Edward Geoghan
Shay
Paddy
Band Concerts Delight Crowds Across City Parks
Musicians from city bands performed for a parade and then gave concerts in public parks. American band played at Pawtucketville church and Centralville. Lowell Cadet at City farm and West Sixth street pumping station. Lowell Military at North common and Park garden Belvidere. National band at South common with two performances. The music drew steady crowds and included popular march and ragtime tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucketville
Pawtucket Church
Highland Club
Lowell Cadet
City Farm
Centralville
West Sixth Street
Lowell Military
North Common
Park Garden
Belvidere
National
South Common
Fireworks Display Pleases Large Lowell Crowd
The Tilton Company staged a creditable Fourth of July fireworks show at South Common Lowell with 700 dollars worth of shells by H H Tilton & Co of Boston. Over a hundred rockets rose to 500 feet amid dragons, meteors, and novel shells including Japanese designs and the closing Columbia Columns. The crowd was orderly and impressed by the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Tilton & Co
Boston
Columbia
Lowell
Fireworks and Band Concert at Highland Club
The Highland club held a Fourth of July event last night featuring a 7 30 PM American band concert and an elaborate fireworks display with balloon meteors rainbows fountains and other effects. Keith's wagon was to show moving pictures but did not arrive leaving attendees disappointed. Event was ably managed by Charles Warren and 8. W. Farnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Club
Keith
Charles Warren
W. Farnum
Major Charles S. Proctor Open House Held All Day
The club hosted an open house all day with Major Charles S. Proctor in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Proctor
Fourth of July Celebrations Across City Institutions
City institutions report a busy Fourth with dinners and concerts at the city farm and Truant school, fireworks valued at about 300 dollars on the South common, and a parade watched by Col. Bennett. Jail inmates enjoyed sports and improved suppers while visitors from Lowell filled hotels and restaurants.
Varied Entertainment Pleases Huntington Hall Crowd
About 300 school children and several older attendees enjoyed a free afternoon program at Huntington Hall. Acts included William Gilmore with ragtime songs, James Whitehead in darkey make-up, marionettes, a buck dance by two colored dwarfs, a Turk with balancing balls, a ballet girl, jugglers, and a comical clown. George Shanks danced buck and wing while Prof. Diamond performed sleight of hand. The five trained spaniels of Mr. Litz drew loud approval with silent, precise tricks. A critic noted weak magic acts and praised the musical portions and credit to Gorman and Watermouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Hall
William Gilmore
James Whitehead
Anna Liza
Emerson
Mr. Gordon
Maud Hopkins
Georgia
America
Mr. Litz
Gorman
Watermouth
Dr J V Meigs Celebrates Fourth With Fireworks
Dr J V Meigs of Centralville entertained and supplied fireworks for neighborhood children. In past years he hosted crackers and other explosives in the afternoon and on this Fourth the youngsters enjoyed a joyous noisy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V.meigs
Centralville
SURE PREVENTIVES AGAINST MOTHS CAMPHOR AND NAPHTHALINE
A. G. Pollard & Co offers camphor marbles at 3 cents per box or 6 boxes for 15 cents and naphthaline camphor crystals for 5 cents a large box. English camphor flakes come in tight tins at 10 cents, described as finer and odorless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Wedding Presents At Makers Art Store Ad Card
A wedding gift catalog note highlights framed pictures and fine mirrors in square or oval frames. It promotes Maker's Art Store at John and Merrimack Street near Marble Bank with its large selection and low prices, contact Tel 865-4.
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Maker's
John and Merrimack Street
Marble Bank
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