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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
1
A reflective vignette contrasts a granddaughter with golden curly hair and a grandmother who trades stories and life wisdom. The piece blends playful childhood imagery with social snippets and quips on progress, taste, and contemporary topics of the era.
A quotation from Benjamin Franklin extols thrift over an annuity and the power of small, repeated additions to build wealth, urging readers not to hesitate in saving habits.
A banking notice invites customers to open accounts in the Savings Department for future needs. It states deposits of 1.00 dollars or more are accepted and emphasizes entering health and strength today to prepare for tomorrow's possible needs.
The Traders National Bank offers general banking, foreign exchange in multiple languages, safety deposit boxes, and a savings rate of 4 percent compounded semi annually. Services include private coupon rooms, a ladies banking room, and depository status for the United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 7 pm Saturday with rooms at Middles street 30 to 46 and Post Office avenue 11 to 24.
London reports confirmed massacres at Pekin after 18 days of resistance. Foreign ministers and women and children were slain as ammunition ran out and food disappeared. The legation buildings were set ablaze and victims burned. Boxers and Taotai denials follow, with purported killings of Chi Li Wang Wen Chao and thousands of Chinese butchered for petitioning Prince Tuan.
Consul Goodnow at Shanghai cabled that the legation at Pekin stood July third. The Boxers’ attack was slight and they now appear disposed to adopt starvation methods.
Canton reports ongoing calm with Li Hung Chang ordering troops into streets to curb disturbances. No clashes reported as officers maintain order amid tension.
Evelyn Baldwin an architect of some fame says Capt. Ernest Andree brother of the Polar aeronaut has written letters stating European expeditions have been fitted out to search for traces of his missing brother in response to the disappearance attracting interest from Kansas City Missouri on July 7.
Prince Tuan ordered Gen Yuan Shi Kai to march on Nankin with 18000 German drilled troops. Viceroy Lui is believed able to hold Nankin with fifteen warships on the Yangtze. Great Britain stands ready to aid the rebel government’s opponent.
Marshfield July 7. Senior Senator George F. Hoar urges support for the Republican ticket. He criticizes Bryan and defends McKinley and Roosevelt while praising the party’s candidates as best for justice and freedom. He condemns Philippine War critiques as campaign tactics.
The speaker challenges the opponents on fidelity to republican liberty and the Kansas City platform. He warns of a looming crisis in China, argues Bryan lacks executive experience, and insists the Republican party has proven capable in past wars and would face future emergencies with strength.
A liquor case from Little Canada occupied the court this morning. Victor Lasage and George E. Coman were charged with keeping liquor illegally. The judge found them guilty, fining $50 each, with $300 bail for the superior court on appeal. Several drunkenness and minor charges followed, including sentences for Alice Fenton and Dennis J. Mahoney.
In Middlesex street an elderly man named Simon Frazer, former city farm resident, reported being clubbed and robbed after waking near the Ladd house with about 17 dollars. He sought stimulant at the dispensary, while authorities learned another Frazer, recently released, bore similar injuries. No arrest or clear robber identified.
William McCauley formerly of Lowell now in Hampton Virginia wishes to hear from his daughters Maggie and Katie McCauley of this city. They are asked to address him at Hampton Virginia.
An advertisement warns pimples signal impure blood and health danger. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, cures pimples and eruptions, and provides a fair complexion, asserting it is the best medicine money can buy.
J W Hardman arrives from Kimberley South Africa to wed Miss Jessie Lynch after four years engaged. They plan a July ceremony in Prescott hall and Europe honeymoon, then await mining prospects in Kimberley. He recalls siege details of Kimberley, wartime patrols, and life under martial law. They sail July 18 on New England to Liverpool, then tour England before returning to Kimberley.
A Lowell line streetcar on a Lawrence hill started sliding back after its air brake failed. The Glen Forest car at the foot of the hill moved away safely as motorman Frank Gould and the conductor acted to avert collision. Passengers were transferred as the stranded car was towed to the barn.
Commonwealth vs Eugene Vien heard in police court before Judge Pickman. Fratus testified he was shot during a melee on the South common after speaking to Vien who oversaw a carousal. The examination was lengthy with interruptions, witnesses testified to threat phrases, and Judge Pickman held Vien in $200 bonds to the superior court.
A brisk catalog of ailments from indigestion to jaundice and boils is linked to constipated bowels. The text promotes Ayer's Pills as a quick and easy cure for constipation, urging readers to remember the remedy.
B and M high officials spent two days reviewing the Fitchburg division main line. Plans are forming to merge the two interests into a single working body, with a target of a month or more to complete the evolution. The lease adds 453 miles, bringing the system to about 20 000 employees. The expanded property positions New England for impact on interstate transportation and rate regulation.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of St. Paul's M. E. church was well attended on Friday afternoon. Officers elected include President Mrs Edwin Cleworth. vice presidents Mrs Coburn Mrs Staples Mrs W D Brown Mrs Thompson and Mrs Arnold. treasurer Mrs Morrison. assistant treasurer Mrs Martha Bradley. secretary Mrs Josephine Richardson. and managers Mrs James Ashworth Mrs Harry Brown Mrs Van Tassell Mrs Baxter Mrs F L Farrington Mrs Joseph Ritchie Mrs Martin Mrs Charles Morse and Mrs W S Brown.
The assessors set Monday hearings to decide objections from Locks and Canals Tremont and Suffolk Hamilton and Appleton corporations for 1899 taxes. Previous sessions were adjourned and the Massachusetts mills case is concluded. Some mills contest water power taxation claiming it is nearly worthless and that using water power costs about 7129 per year.
William Rogers about 40 was removed by ambulance at 11:20 AM from 30 John Street to Lowell General Hospital. He suffered heat prostration but is not out of danger and is thought to have favorable prospects for recovery. He lives at 4 Hampshire Street.
Deacon O A Merrill was presented with a purse of money after 15 years as deacon of the First Congregational church. Rev Warfield made the presentation and Deacon A D Carter offered a verbal tribute at the close of Friday night’s prayer meeting.
A man about 0 years old faced drowning when intoxicated, pursued by a special officer in a machine shop canal. He fell unconscious with his head and shoulders in the water. Officer John Hickson caught him in time and brought him to the police station.
Annie Harrington aged 24 died at her sister’s home on Agawam street after a three day illness. She was a devout Sacred Heart church attendee and survived by brother James and sister Mrs Callahan. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm. Daniel E. Kelley 59 died at Chelsea Soldiers home after a life in the city and Civil War service. survived by wife. John Latham died yesterday in Billerica. member of St John’s society and longtime superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school.
Multiple funeral notices and obituaries listed by names and ages including Mortimer Sheehan Catherine Mulcahey John Latham Elizabeth Turner Daniel B Kelley Annie Harrington John F Merrill with service times and burial locations at Catholic cemeteries and local homes in Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
Agent Knapp of the health board and Martin Courtney of the pauper department met with the city solicitor to discuss delayed telephone bills. Overseers of the poor kept phones at Oblate residences for emergencies, and the issue stems from insufficient appropriation. A resolution to fund them sits with the aldermanic committee on wires after passing the common council but awaits the upper board. The solicitor is reviewing the matter.
A public gathering will be held in front of the building under the old elm at 4 o'clock with cornets and organ music and a male quartet. Rev A R Dilts will speak. The North Littleton boys camp is functioning well with Bible classes, camp fires, singing and talks. French Baptist morning service, preaching by the pastor follows at 3 20 p m and union services with the Methodist French church on Paige Street.
Two reported smallpox cases caused brief excitement in the board of health. Dr. F G Livingston investigated and ruled them ordinary fevers. One case involved a Massachusetts mill worker. the other at Bent's Court involved a man whose bicycle ride induced a rapid pulse and high temperature.
Next Tuesday the 10th marks the annual sale of printed remnants from the current season. Foulards four inches wide and matched for waist and dress patterns offered at 39 cents per yard, a yearly favorite sale noted by Pollard and Co.
Advertises the Maker's Art Store at John and Merrimack streets offering a wide line of framed pictures and mirrors at low prices. Mentions Salvation Army services and notes minor health updates on local residents. Also references a Mayflower arrival and a June 1 1800 bank statement notice from Traders National Bank section.
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