08 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
1
A nostalgic verses about the end of the school year and summer escapades. The speaker imagines freedom from chores to play hockey in the yard chase chipmunks swim in the creek and tree a coon with a dog. The longing to be away from school is tempered by fear of parental disapproval.
The piece humorously notes excessive droppings from a sanctuary in Detroit and mocks local figures. It calls out Summit house proprietor Simons on Robin's Hill as a courteous host with a cool reception. It mentions five oclock tea, George Fred Williams signaling again, trust skepticism, Senator Hoars illegible hand, Hood's cream, and J P gaining advantage over Old Sol.
John Malek junior age six and Steve Malek age eight, sons of John Malek, drowned in Little River at Westfield while bathing Friday afternoon. Bodies recovered. A water pipe burst in Danvers wasted 2,000,000 gallons until 5 pm. Lyman mills strike clash left no arrests. Thunder storms hit Danvers and North Beverly with heavy lightning and rain. Beverly downtown and Salem areas had little to no rain.
The Shiloh Literary Society voted to pause formal sessions until September but plans for summer trips may proceed by local committee. The piano fund gift was increased to match a YPCCE contribution. Newly elected YPCCE officers include President Ernest Richardson and Treasurer Warren Fox with several secretaries and pianists named.
Carmichael and Long announce births. Col. J. H. Carmichael and wife welcomed a daughter born July 7 on Rolfe street. Thomas A. Long and wife welcomed a 12 pound boy born July 8 at 50 Hampshire street.
A camera and hammock are advertised as vacation essentials from Thompson Hardware Co. A report to the police states John Curry, said to live in Lowell, was dying at the poor farm in Haverhill. Police were asked to locate his relatives.
Cotton buyers estimate Brazos valley floods have ruined at least 200 square miles of cotton land. Valued at five percent loss, crops on affected plantations amount to about 4 million dollars. The floodwaters have driven up Texas costs by around 10 million dollars.
London reports Countess of Aberdeen lauds American delegates as skilled, trained speakers. She says Americans are better informed, more decisive, and advanced, outstripping English women. Twenty five years hence public opinion will place women in their proper sphere. Susan B Anthony notes early trenches of global thought already taken.
In Larchmont New York July 8 a large crowd watches the Columbia and Defender in a trial for a 250 dollar cup. Dense fog and no breeze delay the start to noon after a 10:30 weather clearing. The course 38 miles, two laps of triangle No 11, unsteady wind adds uncertainty.
Lieut. Samuel F. Payne, U A dismissed from the army, killed himself with chloral at his Chicago hotel last night. His body was found upright in a chair this morning. Payne had been court martialed in 1895 for shooting Col. Crofton at Fort Sheridan.
Chicago July 8 Advancing east bound freight rates on July 24 and grain rates significantly higher than current lows. The move marks a notable uptick in transportation costs affecting shipments from Chicago to eastern destinations.
Mrs. Wm. Astor and Chauncey M. Depew landed in New York this morning aboard the Campania from Liverpool following their return from Europe.
Two 16 year old boys, James Hannigan and James McMann, were arraigned in Morrisania court for trying to wreck the Washington express in Westchester yards. They wedged a railroad spreader under the track with other gang members still at large. Detectives Dillon and Morton arrested them after alerting workmen.
Inspector J Joe Whitney of the State police arrived in South Acton to probe the death of a man found on a freight car last week. Officials believe the death was an accident, but the victim’s identity remains unknown and puzzling to those tied to the case. The man was reportedly called recently.
Inspector Whitney grows more discouraged as the body mystery stalls. A London manufacturing company name on the shirt offers a possible origin but reveals little, and railroad men associated with the night of the discovery say they know nothing more.
The Lowell kindergartens will be the sole educational exhibit at the Paris exposition of 1900, presented as photographs of children’s occupation work. The twelve schools contributed, forming a notable display praised by state supervisor Bailey. J L Hammett & Co plan three small books detailing Designing for the Kindergarten and Sewing for the Kindergarten. The Lowell System, guided by Miss Devereaux, will be published as the Lowell System crediting all who helped develop it.
Mrs. Rob ert B. Saxe and six others including Eva Tobin Mrs Nudd and Mr Sage fell violently ill after eating lobsters from Southport Me. Dr Guy Holbrook treated the group overnight and reported them out of immediate danger, though all remained in bed.
Hood Farm reports growing cream demand requiring new stock. About 40 cows were selected in Indiana, chosen from prize winning herds. Jerseys arrived Monday in good condition, creating a strong foundation for a new or expanding herd.
John Logan, an employee, had a broken left arm and other injuries in an elevator accident at Bleachery Mills yesterday afternoon. He was transported by ambulance to St. John's Hospital.
Mr Alexander Moir, long time clerk in Lowell Manufacturing weave room, resigns to join the post office as a carrier. At noon, C W Clark superintendent of the Ingram and Axminster department presented him a purse of money as a friendly farewell from his fellow workers.
The noted wedding features a life insurance fixin as essential element. The groom secures security through Provident Life and Trust Co with Bert F. Vanes as agent, located in Courier Citizen Building, Room 3.
The Fourth of July committee met after the parade to approve bills totaling about 1400. Several large charges were delayed pending investigation, including hotel dinners for judges and transport costs, while others were approved or held for study as the master committee exceeded its appropriation and debate over accountability continued.
Citizens of Lowell face a dog license crackdown with a paid total near 700 to 800 as of May. Unlicensed dogs risk warrants and execution by a city team named to enforce licenses, with officers to report counts and owner names by October.
Several more bills arrive against the Fourth of July committee including the muster sub committee which is already $18 behind the board. Cigar and meal bills face scrutiny under rules prohibiting cigars liquor and per plate meal costs above one dollar. A balance of $300 to $400 is anticipated after sub committee savings and unspent main appropriation. Some push to raise the clerk’s pay from 3 a day to 150 lump sum.
The board of health received from the water board a letter requesting a conference on lead poisoning urged by the state board of health. No time is set. About two thirds of the city's 450000 feet of pipe are lead. Tremont and Suffolk mills sent Chief Hosmer a $100 check for the firemen's fund in appreciation of their service at the storehouse fire on June 8.
The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association begins the 1899 season at Readville track, Readville Massachusetts. The meet opens with 2 30 and 2 11 trotting Clarkes and 2 25 pacing ch iss. Four days of racing follow with three races daily. Manager Jewels secured over 100 entries across classes, all with purses of 500 dollars, promising a week of rare sport.
Percy W Palmer once of Lowell was found dying with a chest wound in a Chicago alley on July 5. He lay face down in a pool of blood and spoke only briefly before dying. Foul play is suspected by the family. Palmer, a real estate dealer, had moved to Chicago after the great fire and amassed a fortune. Police and family debate whether it was murder or self-inflicted. an umbrella found nearby ties to Palmer, who left Evanston for Chicago on business. His body was identified by gas bills, with funeral planned for 10:80 tomorrow at the family home.
The Second Corps Cadets of Salem held an armory election Friday night to fill vacancies caused by the transfer of Company D to Salem. First Lt. Arthur N. Webb was elected captain, Lt. E. T. Graham first lieutenant, and Sergts. J. N. Clark, Joseph A. Dyer, and H. R. Place promoted to second lieutenants. Webb will command Company D. Biographical notes trace Webb’s service since 1884, Graham’s enlistment in 1888 and promotions, Clark’s journalism role and rank progression, and Dyer’s enlistment in 1880 with multiple promotions.
Ten drunks faced Judge Pickman with fines from five to six dollars and jail time for Thomas Murray who claimed sobriety. Simple drunk Patrick Holland released on probation. Several cases of drunkenness and liquor offenses disposed or continued. Larceny fines set, truancy sent to school, unlicensed dog case ruled not guilty, and a wife assault fined.
Law confirms a sharp rise in police activity after the no license order in Lowell. January to March totaled 635 arrests, June reached 628, with 374 for drunkenness. Last quarter hit 1282, more than double the prior three months. July began slower, but June’s record stands.
Local factory inspectors will rigorously enforce the recently passed law requiring immediate communication between a mill room and the engine room. They will visit each mill in the city to ensure full compliance with the new regulation.
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