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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
A summer girl laments the lack of male companionship as she cannot waltz in the mazy whirl. Her friend mentions Dr. Jones might attend and jokes about voting him a perfect deal. The pair dress for the night, hoping for a suitable partner, while the nurse’s line suggests a gender twist.
A terse editorial voice weighs a milkman’s steadiness against faint praise. It ponders whether William Jennings Bryan ever joined the Golden Cross order. It notes the Czar’s disarmament pledge delayed for convenience, and cites a China peace conference as Powers seek influence in the flowery kingdom.
Lowell report of a third burglary with a tramp arrested after resisting with a revolver. Constable Parker and a 10 man posse found 49 pounds of tobacco in the tramp’s valise, linking to thefts at Russell’s grocery and Tupper’s hardware. Three suspects, named Sullivan Lane Wentworth Foster, were captured after escaping into woods and later arraigned, then remanded to Alfred jail.
A Methuen barn owned by Midg Jey Crowther was destroyed with $2500 loss. A horse, cow, four pigs and 100 hens perished. A suspicious early visitor and a threatening remark preceded the blaze. Napoleon Mercier and Eugene Hamel were arrested as Methuen police pursue leads.
Lawrence McGrath of 343 Broadway was trapped when his right arm jammed in an elevator at the Bigelow company mill on Market street. He was taken to Lowell hospital and later returned home.
Transacts a general banking business and issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in English French German and Swedish money. Furnishes safety deposit boxes with private rooms. Pays the Barings Department four percent compounded semi annually both monthly. Banking rooms exclusive to Depository of the United States and sixteenth of Massachusetts.
London to July 19 German foreign minister Von Buelow censored Chinese legation messages and French calls to halt arms shipments to China are seen as steps toward war. St Petersburg reports Amur territory declared at war since July 17. Rioting at Po Yang Lake. missionaries killed. rail telegraph lines down. Russia in secret talks with Li Hung Chang’s faction at Shanghai. China losses at Taishan near 3000. General Greene to command British forces. Roberts may lead English forces. Czar hands Chinese minister his passport. German force to China put at 30 000 troops.
A special cabinet meeting is called for 11 o'clock to arrange all matters related to the Chinese crisis before the President's return to Canton. He is expected to depart for Canton tonight.
The navy reports Oregon and Nashville arrived at Kure and contemplates repairs. Capt Wilde asks if repairs should be permanent or temporary and suggests steel patches for a quick return to duty at Taku. Secretary Long approves patches if they ensure safety and back to Taku promptly.
Batteries and recruits likely to serve in China arrive in San Francisco and are ordered to prepare for departure. Supplies and horses are being loaded onto transports as the force readies for movement.
Washington July 19 Brigadier General A R Chaffee commission as major general in command of the Chinese expeditionary force was made out at the war department today and sent to the President for signature.
Blood stains and other evidences of foul play were found the morning by Wim Quinn, a city teamster, on Church street sidewalk. A blood smeared 20 feet, a blood covered bludgeon, a crushed straw hat, and wagon tire tracks were noted. No victim has been located, and authorities investigate the mysterious case in Portamouth, N H.
William Waldorf Astor concludes he erred in publicly insulting Sir Archibald Berkley Milne in London. He issues an apology in Pall Mall Gazette, July 18.
In Cambridge on July 19 Judge Charles J. Almy found no probable cause to hold Charles R. Eastman on charges of murdering his brother in law Richard H. Grogan Jr. Eastman claimed the shooting was an accident. The decision surprised prosecutors and Grogan family, with potential moves to grand jury or attorney general review. Eastman and family expressed relief, others remained doubtful about further action.
The third annual Mati nee club picnic was held Wednesday at Belle Grove with over 150 attendees arriving by 11. The married men beat the bachelors 11 to 4 in a baseball game while A B Boulanger won the young men race and Miss Laura Chabot won the ladies race. George B Mongeau received the prize in the fat man’s raffle. A tug of war favored matrimony and dinner followed served by Mrs Flanders. After 1 30 the younger members danced until six with whist and river events, then a six o’clock collation and dancing to ten. Organizers included J W Peradie C H Holevert John H Beaulien George P Bmusic Jon A Parthenals and J L Let.
The McKinley club of wards held a ratification meeting at Dewey Grove last night with Horton H. Hilton presiding. Speakers included Hon. John J. Pickman Senator Frank A. Patch W. L. Dickey A. G. Walsh Senator George and Major Charles S. Proctor. letters from Congressmen Knox and Ames were read.
The return journey followed the event at the grove with a special car departing shortly after 11 o'clock, marking the conclusion of the outing.
Superintendents of street railways across New England convened at Young's hotel in Boston to establish a permanent body modeled on the New England railroad club. The gathering produced a president H S Bradford a vice president H L McLain treasurer George H Burgess secretary Robert H Derrah and an executive committee. The club aims to share ideas on operations and foster sociability among member companies.
About 11 o'clock Tuesday night Lucy Murphy nine of this city stepping with her grandmother Mrs Annie Murphy at 257 Broadway South Boston had her right arm fractured between elbow and shoulder when a folding bed fell on it. She was attended by Dr O Callaghan and sent to Carney hospital.
J Thomas McGuane appeals five months jail for assault on his wife. William Barrett’s larceny case continues to Saturday. Mary Moloney fined $10 for larceny of a ring from Catherine Dunlavey. Mary Richardson given three months for drunkenness second offence. James Duddy and John H Breeze, second offenders, fined $5 each. Dennis Harrington, drunkenness, probation. William Black and Peter Bowers, drunkenness, continued for sentence. Joseph Geoffry, drunkenness, probation. Andrew Smith, drunkenness, three months jail. Felix Wobleski fined $5 for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.
The First Presbyterian church annual picnic at Shawsheen grove Tuesday listed athletic winners. Winners include Jessie Grant and Frances Leggett in the little girls race, John Grant and Robert Blakely in little boys, Maude Barris and Ina Jamieson in girls, Willie Grant and Alex Robinson in boys, Alice Ramsay and Bessie Chalmers in young ladies, Miss Jennie Walker and Miss Jennie Sutherland in ladies, Mrs F Hodges and Mrs Henry Long in married ladies, and Albert Ramsay in hop, step and jump. The party returned at 8 o clock.
Multiple patients at St John's hospital show daily improvement. William Morris recovering after a third story fall. Alfred Richards, the boy with lockjaw, also improved. Baudette, injured when thrown from a team, is recovering.
The Locks and Canals company offers a reasonable price for a copy of the Daily Courier published February 11, 1899 to complete its archival file. Submissions or inquiries preferred from collectors or libraries with a copy in good condition.
In Lexington on July 18, anti Goebelites push for Judge Lewis for governor as Beckham faces a strong opposition over the Goebel election law. The convention will consider Judge Robbins for temporary chairman, with the opposition aiming to replace him by Judge Peake. Senator Blackburn backs Judge Lewis for Governor.
Mr Eagan spoke with Major Allen about arsenic found in well water used by local children and a mother in Lowell General Hospital. He suggested Paris green as a possible source and noted a baking powder box and currant jelly in the home. City telephones and health board needs drew discussion, with budget figures and a future visit from Governor Allen noted.
Several whips were stolen from city hall teams and the police are likely to be alerted to monitor the property and pursue the thief.
The contagious hospital's smallpox patients improved as hot weather affected conditions. In Lowell no one else suffered from the heat beyond these patients while the sunlit wards felt like ovens. Dr. Lavigne advised the board of health on a varioloid case as inspectors chase the elusive source. Relatives have moved repeatedly, hindering detection.
The Textile World's summary notes big increases across cotton wool silk and knitting sectors in the United States since 1890. Cotton spindles rise from 14 185 108 to 21 057 083 Massachusetts leads with 8 012 831 of 21 057 083. New England dominates cotton and wool. Rhode Island and South Carolina hold key South positions.
Two young Irish women died from heat prostration in Lowell and nearby areas as a heatwave claimed lives. Catherine McGirr aged 19 at Moore's mill North Chelmsford and Katherine Kelly aged 18 at E L Fletcher Belmont Street died within hours despite medical efforts.
Lowell officers visit Haverhill for a 2 o clock baseball clash on Patt grounds. The Lowell police boast a walk win while Haverhill fans claim their squad will prove stronger in the contest.
Cricket report lists Buntings at Fitchburg next Saturday with train from Meddlesex Street depot at 11 45 am. Team includes H Rowley captain M Burns Thos Haughton J Waterhouse Co Bailey J Ogden W Cath J Patrick W Ellison J McCormick and reserve A Lawson B Asquith umpire 8 Robinson scorer. Second eleven to play Billerica leaves square at 2 pm with A Butterfield captain J Whittaker Geo Batley H Willis A Watson W Carpenter A Brown W Whitworth J Carruthers A Simpson H Davis reserves W Pogson J Senior. Umpire J Barnes.
Entries for the bicycle road race due at Moor's drug store. St Peter's Altar Boys Base Club challenges St A Boys Base Balkclub of N ica to a game at North Billerica Day. Meeting proposed for North Billerica ace office on Monday July 29 at 7:15, unclear if AM or PM.
Miss Emma Marcott a clerk at A. G. Pollard & Co entertained friends on Tuesday evening at her 28 Franklin court home for her 17th birthday. Refreshments were served and Miss Annie Horan presented a gem ring on behalf of her associates. An impromptu musical entertainment featured Miss Marcott Miss Horan Miss Kittle Flynn Mr George Ongood and Mr Wildy Chaput.
An advertisement asserts you cannot feel well with a sluggish liver and constipated bowels and urges taking Ayer’s Pills to remove impurities. It markets the product as the 20 liver pills available for purchase and claims they purify the system.
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