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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
1
The poem recounts a Chinese cracker in a red box near Tommy's bed who fears a Fourth of July fate. It escapes to a dell where woodland creatures listen to its tale of woe and boastful wit before a loud explosion, ending with fragments blown to Mary Marshall Parks in July Jewels of St Nicholas.
A compact column riffs on hot weather deaths of candidates, South Africa’s Scots Greys, ex editor Godkin branding McKinley a dangerous set, and civic figures like Secretary Winslow and Senator Hoar. It mocks patrons, vetoes, Boston prospects, the stock market, Astor, and the Prince of Wales with wry, era‑specific commentary.
A 25000 axle export order will be placed across Australian colonies amid reports. Chin Tan Sun, known as the Chinese Croesus of San Francisco, owns a gold mine and several fruit canneries. Deep sea dredging confirms life in the ocean depths and 86 Kansas counties refund bonds lowering some rates to 3 1 4 percent. Golf fever grips Singapore. two clubs are highly active. The Taku forts rely on Krupp guns with difficult approaches from the Gulf of Pechile. An afternoon event promises excitement at Fair Grounds racing in South Carolina.
An advertisement proclaims banking services including foreign exchange in English, French, German and money matters. It touts safety deposit boxes and a savings rate at 4 percent semi-annually, highlighting banking rooms and storage as exclusive to a repository in Massachusetts and the United States and Commonwealth.
Berlin telegraphs state Li Hung Chang received imperial notice dated June 17 and sent overland on the sixth. It urged all governors to despatch troops rapidly to assist against the rebels, with Prince Tuan clearly indicated. Chang is sending thousands to Pekin and other governors are acting similarly.
Shanghai July 13 Foreign consuls seek the alleged June 30 letter from a Chinese merchant claiming the legations were demolished and foreigners killed. The merchant refuses to show it, fearing punishment by Chinese officials. Rioting has occurred at Ning Po.
Fragmentary report describes a disaster at Magalasburg where five Lincolnshire companies were ordered to hold the pass. Boers attacked at daybreak causing heavy fire and confusion. many were killed or wounded, with British casualties described as trifling in later notes.
Two thousand solicitors from trades and labor unions began canvassing St. Louis for contributions to the striking railroad men's bus line. An Easton Avenue car was wrecked by an explosion last night but no injuries were reported.
Bryan announced August 8 as the date to receive official notification of his nomination in Lincoln Nebraska. He will not give a public speech before the event and will receive the nomination privately.
Isles of Shoals N H July 13 The Unitarians summer meetings drew large crowds Miss Helen Clarkson of New York associated with the New York Sun read a paper on The Influence of Unitarianism on the Women's Work of the Century She highlighted Unitarian women who led suffrage movements and clubs noting liberal faith broadened women’s religious roles An executive board meeting of the Women’s National Alliance followed with remarks by Miss Emma Low and Miss Missionnie Field The day closed with Rev W Hanson Pulsford speaking on Walt Whitman.
A Japanese legation member claimed that diplomats in London reported the British government had received a telegram saying the entire Pekin legation had been destroyed and foreigners murdered. The foreign office denies receiving any message about such an event.
Consul Goodnow reports from Shanghai that Shan Tung governor warns Boxer and soldier forces bombard Pekin legations for a final assault. He fears for ministers and friendly Chinese in Pekin, while noting widespread anxiety over potential disaster.
Reports from drought stricken Arizona allege every water hole and most wells are dry and cattle are dying by thousands. Immense reservoirs are dry and forest fires threaten timber destruction in the region.
New York July 13. Newark Dime Savings bank directors decide to close doors while they straighten out affairs after cash shortfall linked to treasurer Westervelt who was arrested and charged with boosting a withdrawal from 200 to 1200 dollars.
The Albany lease bill with House amendments was given a Senate hearing this morning. The Senate concurred in the amendments and the bill will now be sent to the House for enactment.
Georgetown Ky July 13 The fiftieth day of Caleb Powers trial for complicity in the Goebel shooting found the jury still incomplete with five more jurors needed. The court ordered deputy sheriffs to ride into county districts and summon an extra venire of forty.
Somerville July 18 Rufus Fellows, one of the victims of the oil tank car blast last night, died this morning J J Callahan and Joseph Hayden died last night. Twenty seven others injured are recovering in the hospital.
Pretoria July 13 reports Col. Mahon with Gen. French's brigade attacked the Boers near Rietfontein and seized all positions, leaving nearly every man killed or wounded in Wednesday's engagement. The action underscores heavy losses on the British side with open-field clashes near the town.
North Adams reports Eugene Mosh er, 35, married, died instantly yesterday when a mowing machine passed over his body on Florida mountain. He had the reins about his neck. something fouled the machine, the horses backed the mower, crushing him rather than cutting.
Webster reports a fatal incident in which Louis Ponser aged 15 of South Main Street died last night from lockjaw after he discharged the contents of a blank cartridge into his right thigh during Fourth of July celebrations. It is the first such death in 16 years in this section.
A severe thunderstorm struck Amherst on July 13 as Ephraim T. Sabin, a 72 year old farmer and deacon, was struck dead while hurrying a load to the barn. His horse was killed, and a red mark on his forehead marked the strike.
A cyclone like storm struck Waltham yesterday with heavy rain and strong winds. Trees were toppled and electric light and telephone wires broken across the city. Debris clogged streets as street department workers cleared it. An alarm from box 13 reported a fire at C. F. Jones fish market on Moody street due to a kerosene lamp explosion. damage described as trifling.
Providence reports a thunder storm with heavy rain ending a 40 day dry spell in northern Rhode Island. June rainfall totaled two inches while July 11 days brought only six one hundredths of an inch, the driest period since 1898.
In Keene New Hampshire yesterday afternoon a severe thunderstorm struck the heart of the city. Lightning struck the old Fitchburg depot chimney knocking down bricks and appearing to travel along wires across the street damaging the hay scale box at Gurnsey's block. Heavy rain accompanied the storm.
At Paige Street Free Baptist church Rev John G Paton spoke of mission work in the Hebrides and Fiji. He relayed brutal early hostility, savage attacks, and murders before the printing press, Bible translations, and Pilgrim's Progress aided by chiefs and converted natives. He urged prayer, new missionaries, and a 6000 pound fund to relieve debt.
An ambulance was summoned to the Lowell hosiery this morning to assist Joseph Arment who fainted. He received brief treatment at Lowell hospital and returned home afterward.
In police court Judge Pickman fined John Mulecahey and Marie McDonough two dollars each for drunkenness. John M Nolan received seven months for drunkenness and stealing a wheel. Nelson David paid five dollars for stealing a boat. Alfred Ganselin placed on probation for a stubborn child. Geo Taylor and Carrie Taylor were discharged after testimony about beer kept in a private Rock street house tied to Rough Riders.
In O Connor law office the committee on revision of the by laws of the Democratic city committee met Thursday evening. Members included Dawson Lyons Brady Gormley McCluskey Donohue Green Libby and Simonds. They debated headquarters control and adding sergeant at arms as an officer. A new draft was ordered for two weeks ahead of the next committee meeting.
An alarm from box 286 reported a fire at 68 C Street on Mr. Haywood’s property. Ashes in a garbage barrel ignited flames that burned the barrel and charred a wood shed before a chemical hose extinguished the blaze. Loss described as very slight.
About 150 suits by A Shuman Co priced from 15 to 18 dollars with many 20 dollar suits. The 15 dollar line is the famous Hand-Finished Line. Goods are fancy worsted cassimeres and cheviots in stripes checks and oxford mixtures. Seasonal make, eager buyers urged to take advantage of the markdown sale.
Lowell motorman John Donovan tops the civil service list for police patrolmen after exams and strength tests. The board will select three names for approval, asserting fitness over politics and inviting public hearing if results are ignored.
The special census enumerators Frank B. Hawes E S Sherman Geo A Gardner and Capt E B Carr started collecting business statistics this week. They receive four dollars per day for ten hours and aim to finish within thirty days.
Immaculate Conception held a lawn party at Mr. Allen's Oaklands grounds yesterday afternoon. The evening portion was postponed to tonight. Proceeds will fund a YMCA bazaar to be held later.
An afternoon of sport features S C W racing at the Fair Grounds this Saturday with program details aimed at local racing fans and attendees seeking a lively day of events.
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