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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
1
A humorous poem narrated by Yale leaders and professors plotting to build a college church. It features the Prex and Prof of Meteorology debating winter air and heat, a Theologue proposing a high desk, and a Tathomation master crafting a seating plan that keeps students awake or asleep, ending with the campus blanketed in quiet contemplation.
A column tone piece notes Maude Adams may be worth her weight in gold and her statue even more precious, fears for a cancer cure realization, comments on bridal bouquets, Chicago origins of the trend, and mentions hot weather, dog policies, and a pier visit.
Two thirds of Brooklyn Rapid Transit cars run on most lines with police protection. Union and company clash over demands, threatening a general tie up if unresolved. Marcy Fifth avenue lines report serious conditions with stones on tracks and wire cut at Vanderveer park. two arrests made.
Fourteen of sixteen Massachusetts men who sailed from Boston on the Rachel Richardson a year ago reached Seattle disgusted by the voyage. The schooner ran aground and was buried in sand. They found a Copper River claim but earned only enough to cover passage home. The vessel cost about $10,000 and sold for $100. Names include E C Collins and J Murphy among others. several Cook’s Inlet veterans from Maine and Massachusetts are listed.
In Fall River on July 17 eighty mill firemen struck while some mills agreed to meet demands. The strike centers on licenses with a test case likely today to determine if firemen need licenses despite the attorney general's opinion. The outcome could shape the labor action's course and licensing policy.
Cleveland July 17. Conductors and motormen on the Consolidated Street Railway struck again this morning. They say the company has not kept the agreement that ended the last strike. About eight hundred men are affected.
Mrs. T. Dennie Boardman, thrown in a runaway Saturday in Manchester, died this morning from injuries. Authorities note the incident occurred Saturday with cause under investigation and no further details released.
William Barton former Worcester city treasurer disappeared Tuesday night and whose body was found in a Dudley farm field in West Rutland. Medical examiner ruled death from exhaustion. Barton served as treasurer 1872 to 1899 and was from a prominent local family. His son William R. Barton served in the Cuban campaign. brother Edmund M. Barton was librarian at the American Antiquarian Society.
Benjamin Noyce vanished from Brampton Ontario about fourteen years ago and was long believed dead. Yesterday he rejoined his brother Charles Henry Noyce of Willie street in this city, shocking the Lowell man and his family with the long awaited reunion.
A man who left home at age 21 to see the world returns to tell his story to his uncle Charles C. Ball at 90 Whitney Street Centralville. He says he traveled worldwide, married, and has four children in Somerville. He then meets a Lowell brother at 82 Willie Street, where details of travels and family losses are shared.
Marine William Ross who deserted his post at the navy yard in Charlestown was arrested Saturday night by division 8 officers in Green street Boston. He is jailed in the brig awaiting court martial after serving only a few months and hoping to see action in the Philippines.
Farrell and Conaton win the Huntington hall plumbing contract and will start today while Barker company begins heating and ventilation work later. Bids were closely watched. Public buildings carpenters proceed toward plastering with adamant plaster and a stucco ceiling. Hall expected ready for occupancy in fall though some object to stage size. new stage 50 feet long 27½ feet deep with similar capacity to prior. Insecticide crews are at work to control pests amid odor. City assessors list 17,730 males eligible for military service, up 163 from last year, mainly in wards. Ward totals: 1860, 2187, 2040, 18651, 1624, 1819, 3102, 1730, 1517. Commons committee to meet tonight to consider extra department appropriation and Labor Day use of South common plus band concert allocations of 250 dollars.
Residents finally gain free delivery on the local route as carrier Harry Pettingell makes his first trip this morning. The service will operate on the route by team travel, marking a long awaited improvement for the area.
A contrarian ad blurb argues wisdom lies in restraint yet highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood medicine. The piece blends aphorism with a promotional claim about circulating blood health.
Mrs. Puffer, an invalid, and her foreman husband, Mr. Puffer, were robbed after a masked man choked the woman and demanded money at their Middlesex Street home. The thief seized $7 from under a pillow after Mr. Puffer left for work, with police noting this as one of several recent Lowell burglaries. The victim was severely shaken and fainted, with doctors unsure of full recovery. Detectives Allen and Laflamme investigated as neighbors reported a bold string of break-ins locally.
Twenty five officers led by Lieut Brosnan arrested three couples at the Old City hotel on East Merrimack Street. A jug of liquor was found in a room shared by Alphonse Bibeault and Minnie Gelinas. They face adultery charges while others are charged with fornication. Mrs Daniels fainted during the raid and was revived.
Officers seized liquor and beer at Thomas Miles's Fayette street store on Saturday night. A barrel of whiskey hidden inside a sugar barrel with sawdust was found at the freight office, poorly filled with splashing revealing contents. The two barrels were moved to the station house. The shipper's name was not released. Fifteen drunks were arrested Saturday night.
A series of short death notices and obituaries from this city records the passing of Nellie Murphy two months old, John Lynch, Oliver La tham aged 48, Martha G. Fletcher aged 61, Capt. August C. Stearns aged 58, Joseph Mueller aged 29, Michael Joyce aged 1 year 1 month, and Margaret I. Caddell wife of Patrick Caddell. Funeral details note services at 2 PM on Monday or Tuesday from homes on varied streets including Lakeview Avenue Crowley Street Walnut Street Branch Street Waterford Street and Caddell Avenue.
Birth notice for a son born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thomas of Franklin street. Also notes Charles H. Worcester, candidate for deputy sheriff, not a member of Ancient York lodge or Post 185, but has strong backing for the position.
In a brisk Lowell police court session Judge Pickman presided as nearly twenty people faced drunkenness charges. Reformed offenders received probation. several were fined up to 15 dollars. Levi Carver was found guilty of pretending to be a doctor without a license and held for the superior court after an appeal.
Abutters and officials debated the proposed widening of Andover Street and the fate of a stone wall valued at $2000 built by Joshua Daniels. The plan, favored by Trull and town representatives, sought 50 to 70 feet of road width with potential wall removal. Adjourned to Sept 4 after arguments on land, trees, and costs.
Dave Manning, a boot black, reports being stung by a kissing bug at his Charles street home last night. His upper lip swelled to about twice its normal size and he endured nearly unbearable pain overnight.
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